Inner City Weekender November 21

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Newly elected councillor Daniel Barbar with family and supporters on election night CHRIS CONNOLLY

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abor’s Daniel Barbar has been elected to Marrickville Council in last weekend’s West Ward Burraga by-election although the day was marred somewhat by allegations of violence at one of the polling booths. Cr Barbar registered over 50 per cent of the primary vote, a swing to Labor of about five per cent, which came at the expense of the Liberal Party whose vote dropped by about nine per cent to just under 15 per cent. The Greens Party increased their vote slightly to

33 per cent while the Australia First Party recorded just two per cent. Cr Barbar said he was honoured and humbled by the result and attributed it to a strong local campaign. “We actually got out there and spoke to people. I think it is a ringing endorsement of what Labor has been doing on council,” he said. “You look at the last 12 months where we had Jo Haylen as our Labor mayor, getting back to the basics, trying to get more money to improve community infrastructure, improving the quality of life of residents. This is not rocket science. People expect a certain level of service delivery.”

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He said he would have to hit the ground running with his inaugural Council meeting next Tuesday. Polling day was marred last Saturday by allegations that two people handing out for the Australia First Party at Marrickville West Public School were assaulted by a gang of five or six people. Cr Barbar deplored the violence. “In this country, you are entitled to your views no matter how extreme they may seem and it is up to me a as a Labor representative to put forward Labor’s case and persuade people that way,” he said. “Victimising extremists does not do the community any good, in fact it does long term harm.”

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There was a disturbing element to the by-election for West Ward last weekend and that was the allegation of violence at the Marrickville West polling booth. Australia First Party chairperson Lorraine Sharp said the incident occurred about 12.45pm on Saturday when a group of five or six people first attempted to assault one of their boothworkers who stood her ground before moving to the other entrance where they assaulted a youth. “They moved on the youth quickly grabbing his papers and dealing blows,” Ms Sharp said. “He was unable to successfully fight back and was pushed to the ground. “He was kicked and sustained leg injuries and blood was drawn. Had it not been for the intervention of a polling booth worker for the Greens, he may well have sustained very serious further injuries.” Ms Sharp and Australia First candidate Jim Saleam believe the attackers were from the antifascist group Antifa. “There is every reason to believe that the offenders are known,” Dr Saleam said. “I have some reason to believe that I have seen some of them and may have had dialogue with a few two months ago when a malicious damage attack and assault was carried out at the Australia First premises in Tempe. “This current assault is a serious political miscalculation on the part of the drug-hyped soldiers of Antifa.” I attempted to contact Antifa to give them an opportunity to respond to the allegations against them but they didn’t respond. However, the two groups, Australia First and Antifa, appear to be at the extreme ends of the Australian political spectrum. According to the Australia First website, two of its key policies are reducing immigration and abolishing multiculturalism. These seem like unusual policies to espouse in multicultural Marrickville and no doubt contributed to their recording just two per cent of the vote in the by-election. However, delving into Saleam’s past indicates that two per cent was probably more than he deserved. In his younger days, he was photographed wearing a swastika armband at an Australian Nazi Party rally although he reportedly claims he was trying to infiltrate the group, not a genuine member.

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He was later sent to jail for organising a shotgun attack on the home of Eddie Funde from the African National Congress. Antifa sits at the opposite end of the political spectrum, opposing groups such as Australia First. I encountered them in July this year outside the Woolworths in South Marrickville where a group of people from another anti-immigrant party, the Party for Freedom, had organised a protest against Woolies for displaying signs saying Happy Ramadan. At first I thought the Antifa members were the anti-immigrant protesters. Dressed in black with their faces obscured and brandishing a red, black and white flag with German writing on it, they gave every impression of being Nazi sympathisers. However, on closer inspection, the German writing said Antifaschistische Aktion or Anti Fascist Action (Antifa) and when the Party for Freedom protesters turned up, the Antifa protesters vigorously tried to seize the brochures they wanted to hand out and the burqas they were wearing before police separated the two groups. At the time, I was sceptical of the benefit of their contribution, thinking it had potential to make the other protesters look like moderates in the circumstances. More than a hundred local residents joined the counter-protest that day to peacefully oppose the anti-immigrant group. Without Antifa, the Party for Freedom would have appeared isolated and somewhat foolish. With Antifa, they appeared beleaguered. If Antifa was behind the attacks at Marrickville West Public School, then again they are playing into the hands of their opponents. While their motives may be admirable, their methods are not. Australian democracy is remarkably free of violence. Governments change and both sides accept it as the will of the people. There is no need for or excuse for violence at polling places. The people will make their judgements about the merits of the candidates, as they did about Jim Saleam last weekend. While he will never get elected to public office in this area, incidents such as this will help them in areas where the electorate is more receptive. Let’s keep violence out of all election campaigns so the candidates can be judged on their ideas and their records.

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Tebbutt farewells Marrickville Outgoing State MP says more needs to be done to encourage female leaders CHRIS CONNOLLY

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Carmel Tebbutt said “the great thing about being a local member is the connection with people”.

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etiring Member for Marrickville Carmel Tebbutt has made her valedictory speech to the NSW Parliament describing her 17 years there as a “fabulous journey”. First appointed to the Legislative Council in 1998 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Ann Symonds, Ms Tebbutt was promoted to the Ministry within a year as Minister for Juvenile Justice. “I looked around for women role models – women in similar positions from whom I could take inspiration,” Ms Tebbutt said in her valedictory. “But it was the case that in 1999 there were not enough women in leadership positions and, despite some gains, this is still so today. I look forward to further improvements but this will only happen with a concerted effort from both men and women. We must get better at raising girls to be leaders, to have the same sense of entitlement and confidence as boys have, we must have workplaces free from discrimination and women need access to quality affordable childcare and family friendly work practices, and this includes Parliaments.” In 2005, she moved to the Legislative

Assembly as Member for Marrickville following the retirement of former Deputy Premier Andrew Refshauge. “Marrickville is a diverse electorate economically, socially and ethnically. For many years I have worked with the various multicultural communities, and being a part of their community events has been both unique and uplifting. I thank them for their generous support and friendship over the years,” she said. “Being the member for Marrickville has brought me into contact with a kaleidoscope of people and issues. Sometimes those issues are inspiring, sometimes heart-wrenching and sometimes just plain bizarre, but I must say that they always are interesting.” She said she was looking forward to spending more time with her son. One of her not-so-good memories of Parliament was the time he had to sleep in her office till four o’clock in the morning. It was family stresses such as this that saw her step down from the Ministry after the 2007 election. However, she returned in 2008 as Deputy Premier to new Premier Nathan Rees. She was the first woman to hold that position. “I have got enormous satisfaction from making a difference to people’s lives,” Ms Tebbutt said.

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Mental Health Centre set to make a big difference to people in need CHRIS CONNOLLY

new 73-bed mental health centre has been opened at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown. The Professor Marie Bashir Centre was named in honour of the former NSW Governor who previously worked in the mental health sector. Speaking at the official opening, Premier Mike Baird said there could be no more fitting way to honour the woman affectionately known as “The People’s Governor”, and her lifelong dedication to improving mental health care. “Throughout her professional life, Dame Marie showed an incredible devotion to improving the lives of those living with mental illness,” Premier Baird said. “The Professor Marie Bashir Centre will make a significant difference in the lives of generations of people affected by mental illness and will ensure Dame Marie’s legacy lives on.” The $67 million building is a joint initiative of the NSW Government, Sydney Local Health District and the University of Sydney. It is claimed to be one of most advanced psychiatric centres in the world. The centre features a six-bed short stay unit, an assessment unit, physical

therapies suite, acute adult inpatient services, with capacity to manage mothers and babies in a defined pod, and a high dependency unit. It also houses the state’s eating disorder services under the one roof for the first time, and provides seven University of Sydney beds dedicated to translational research. Sydney Local Health District’s Director of Mental Health Services Associate Professor Victor Storm described it as a mental health facility like no other, saying it has been designed to provide a contemporary, warm environment featuring wall murals, sensory displays, a roof top garden, barbecue and break out areas. “It represents a new era in the way we care for people in our community,” Professor Storm said. “The majority of people who have experienced mental illness recover well and lead fulfilling lives in their communities when they have access to necessary care and support.” Minister for Mental Health Jai Rowell said the centre would provide a comprehensive range of mental health treatments facilities, as well as dedicated research capacity, putting it at the forefront of international best practice in psychiatric care. “The Professor Marie Bashir Centre redefines how a modern mental health

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Former Governor Marie Bashir joined Premier Mike Baird and other dignitaries at the opening of the centre named in her honour facility should look and feel and takes a determined step towards breaking the stigma and silence around mental illness,” Minister Rowell said. University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence said the Brain & Mind Research Institute had been a key partner

since the project’s inception, and was committed to “research and education programs that can make real and direct benefits to individuals and families affected by mental illness”. The centre in Camperdown is now open and operational.

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ixteen local resident groups stretching from Haberfield to Rockdale along the proposed WestConnex corridor have decided to join forces to coordinate their efforts against the motorway Janet Dandy-Ward from the St Petersbased WestConnex Action Group said they have started to come together since the Newtown Festival a couple of weeks ago where they successfully collected 1000 signed letters to the NSW Government protesting the motorway. “Active membership of the groups has exploded, and social media has connected us all to coordinate our activities and fight this in lock step,” Ms Dandy-Ward said. “The mood is like a powderkeg now that Inner West residents are aware of what’s happening, and it’s only getting hotter as pressure mounts on elected representatives to consider the scale of opposition to this flawed transport plan.” The Groups include: Alexandria 2015Sydney, Friends of Erskineville, Inner West Dads, Inner West Mums, Marrickville 2020, Motto Erskineville, Newtown 2042, Newtown Precinct Business Association, No Westconnex, Rockdale Residents

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Police are appealing for information following an incident where items were stolen from a convenience store and a man was assaulted in Stanmore last weekend. About 11pm on Saturday, November 15, two men entered a convenience store on Bridge Street and asked a 25-year-old male attendant for cigarettes. Police have been told the pair then fled the scene, taking cigarettes and a packet of chips. The attendant chased the pair to Corunna Lane, where the pair met three additional men. The men assaulted the attendant and fled the scene. The 25-year-old man returned to the store and contacted emergency services. He was treated at the scene for cuts to his arms and swollen eyes.

Four men have been arrested and charged following raids in Newtown and Waterloo last week. Strike Force Clipy, comprising officers from Newtown Local Area Command, was formed in June 2014 to investigate the supply of methylamphetamines (Ice) in the Newtown area. About 2.45pm on Friday, November 14, officers from Newtown and the Public Order and Riot Squad arrested two men, aged 31 and 42, at a hotel on Park Street, Sydney. They were charged with ‘supplying prohibited drugs’. Officers from Strike Force Clipy then attended premises in Newtown and Waterloo where they conducted simultaneous search warrants. They were assisted by officers from the Central Metropolitan Region, Redfern Local Area Command, the Public Order and Riot Squad and the Dog Unit. During the search of a townhouse on Wellington Street, Waterloo police arrested a 36-year-old man and seized about $6,000 of drugs believed to be methylamphetamines (Ice). He was charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’ and ‘custody of knife in a public place’. Police also searched a unit complex on Station Street, Newtown and arrested a 55-year-old man who was charged with ‘owner knowingly allow use of property as drug premises’. Anyone who has information about this situation and has not spoken to police, should contact Newtown LAC.

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weight of numbers opposing this dreadful plan that has no business case,” Ms DandyWard said. In Haberfield this week, the candidates for the state seat of Summer Hill were invited to put their views to a meeting of around 160 residents. Three candidates attended, Labor’s Jo Haylen, Max Phillips from the Greens and Susan Price from the Socialist Alliance with Liberal candidate Julie Passas not attending. Susan Price said the meeting was very well attended and showed the level of anger in the community about the project. “The discussion was lively and there was a palpable feeling of determination to fight this costly, unnecessary toll road. And it can be defeated,” Ms Price said Max Phillips took a swipe at the Liberal Party for not turning up and Labor for opposing WestConnex locally while supporting the motorway broadly. “The Greens oppose WestConnex and support investment in public transport and congestion charging as better solutions to traffic congestion,” he said. Jo Haylen described the project as a road to a traffic jam. “It fails to address any of its objectives. It won’t get people to the city. It won’t get freight to the ports. And it won’t reduce traffic times,” she said.

About 4.00pm last Saturday, November 15, a 54-year-old man tied his dog to a pole outside a store on Marrickville Road, Marrickville. Approximately 30 minutes later the man went to check on the dog’s welfare and saw that the dog was gone. The man approached a salesperson inside the store who viewed footage which depicted a woman taking the dog. The next day, the owner informed Police that his dog had been returned to him. It was discovered that the lady was concerned about the welfare of the dog as it had been a hot day so she had taken the dog home to care for, before returning to the store. Police determined that no offence was detected.

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The new footbridge at Marrickville Station being lifted into place The refurbishment of Marrickville Station has begun with the recent installation of a temporary footbridge at the eastern edge of the station as well as office space and a waiting room. Liberal candidate for Summer Hill Julie Passas said the $32 million makeover of the station is part of the NSW Government’s Transport Access Program The upgrade will include two new lifts, bike storage facilities, a family accessible toilet, a brand new concourse and CCTV cameras to boost security. “The work will be a big accessibility boost for customers, particularly the elderly, people with disability and parents with prams, because there will be two new lifts to help customers get to and from the platforms,” Mrs Passas said. “Customers will also benefit from new station entry points and stairs to improve access and kiss and ride facilities so they can interchange more easily.” The temporary facilities that have been installed will start to be used later in the year to enable construction of the upgrade to progress. “To minimise the impact on customers while these upgrades are underway, these temporary facilities were installed during quieter weekend periods,” Mrs Passas said.

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he generosity of Marrickville residents will be on display this weekend with two groups of locals holding charity fundraisers. On Saturday, Christmas at the Ville will help raise funds for the Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation. Organiser Christina Skaros said the Foundation does an amazing job raising money for childhood cancer research. One of its annual events is called the Snowy Ride in Thredbo. She and her son Samuel, who is recovering from cancer, went on the Snowy Ride last year and she said it was a very memorable weekend.

“They made sure that all the parents got to relax and the children were well entertained,” she said. Christmas at the Ville will be held at the Gumbramorra Hall in the Addison Road Centre this Saturday, November 22 from 10am to 3pm. Tickets are $60 per adult, $20 per child or $150 per family. They can be purchased directly from Christina via mcskaros@hotmail.com. The following day at the Addison Road Markets, the Aqua Ladies from Enmore Pool will be hosting a stall to raise funds for The Leichhardt Women’s Health Centre and also to assist a Social Worker (Georgina) who personally provides a meal every week for about 50 women and children who are homeless and live in the Newtown area. The markets are open this Sunday, November 23.

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arrickville plumbing service Pipe Perfection has been nominated for the People’s Choice vote in NSW Fair Trading’s ‘I love my local business’ competition. Fair Trading Minister Matthew MasonCox said they received more than 700 entries with just 25 businesses across NSW shortlisted for the Award. “The consumer’s entry that attracts the biggest public vote wins $250 and the business is acknowledged with our 2014 People’s Choice award,” Minister MasonCox said. “With well over twice as many entries received compared to last year, NSW Fair Trading has been inundated with customers voting for their favourite local business.” Pipe Perfection founder Darren Clancy said they were thrilled to be nominated for the award. “We knew that our customers are happy and refer us to their friends, and people often comment that they see our vintage J-Van, Pippy, driving around Marrickville and surrounding suburbs,” Mr Clancy said. “But being nominated for this award shows us that the community love our team and what we do.” Mr Clancy said he has been in the plumbing business for over 30 years, is a member of the Master Plumbers Association NSW

and a certified Enviroplumber, ensuring the business is well respected. “I founded Pipe Perfection Plumbers 10 years ago after I moved to the area and saw first-hand that the technical ability and professionalism of plumbers in Sydney’s inner west and eastern suburbs was substandard,” he said. “Not many people get up in the morning and think, ‘I can’t wait to get my hands on that air admittance valve.’ But we do! I think our customers can tell and appreciate the passion we have for excellence.” He says they go above and beyond to make their customers happy with moneyback guarantees and rewards for feedback such as vouchers for Bourke Street Bakery. “I don’t know many businesses, especially plumbing businesses, that have their customers contacting us or posting on our Facebook page just to say thank you,” Mr Clancy said. “If we win the People’s Choice award in the I Love My Local Business competition, I think we’ll have to think of a way to give another big ‘thank you’.” Minister for Small Business, John Barilaro, said nominations covered a wide range of services including mechanics, fitness trainers, pharmacies, nail artists, real estate agents, veterinarians, and even a business specialising in body piercing. Marrickville residents have an opportunity to vote for Pipe Perfection as they strive to win the big award. To vote, go online to www.facebook. com/FairTradingNSW before Friday, November 28.

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Home ground advantage League stars help launch initiative to improve community sporting clubs

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ar company Holden invited current NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley and former Queensland player Petero Civoniceva to Leichhardt last weekend for the launch of a new grants program for community sporting clubs. Home Ground Advantage is a $5 million, ten-year program which will provide a large grant of up to $100,000 twice a year to sporting clubs across Australia as well as a number of smaller grants of around $10,000. Holden Executive Director of Corporate Affairs George Svigos said the funds will go towards facility improvements such as hot showers, lockers or benches as well as uniforms or equipment. “Holden’s Home Ground Advantage isn’t just about upgrading clubrooms, it’s about developing Australia’s future talent, nurturing grassroots sports and creating environments that encourage teamwork and wellbeing,” Mr Svigos said. “It’s important that we as a nation foster positive growth in our youngest generations by offering them safe, fun and engaging environments to thrive in.” Laurie Daley, considered one of rugby

George Svigos, Laurie Daley and Petero Civoniceva at the launch of Home Ground Advantage last weekend league’s greatest ever players, spoke of growing up in Junee in the Riverina. “I played a lot of sports growing just to make up numbers in the local teams,

league, cricket, AFL. It was a good way to be brought up. Sport is a way of life I think not only here in the city but in country areas,” Mr Daley said.

Pointing at a bent crossbar at the northern end of Leichhardt Oval No.2, Daley said it reminded him of a time a mate scored a try under the posts only for the crossbar to split and nearly knock him out. “People are always looking to fix things with their ground and are struggling in terms of affordability to get it done. It’s great that Holden can help out,” Mr Daley said. Petero Civoniceva, who played for the Broncos and Panthers, spoke of the perils of playing football on grounds with concrete cricket pitches in the middle but also the benefits of sport generally. “I’ve hung the boots up for a few years now but still just love to get out there no matter what sport it is and just give it a go,” Mr Civoniceva said. “That camaraderie and friendships that you make along the way, that’s what unites us and brings us together.” Mr Svigos said applications for the first round of grants are now open at www. holden.com.au/homegroundadvantage and will close in February 2015. He encouraged sporting clubs to be creative with their entries. “We’ll look very favourably on people that do interesting video entries as well. We’ll be posting those and sharing them around Australia,” he said.

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ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Your creative efforts are appreciated in your community, as you bring together a group of disparate people. Think things through carefully before you speak your mind, otherwise you could end up with a misunderstanding on your hands. Strive to play the peace-maker but realise there are some problems that even you can’t resolve.

Love, friendship, learning, adventure and fun are all mixed together this week Aries. If you make the most of your natural charm, then you’ll be able to get what you want in the most wonderful ways. But don’t let your unbridled enthusiasm for a new project overtake your ability to knuckle down and get the job done.

TAURUS APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

It will be hard to run away from relationship issues this week and it will also be difficult to connect with loved ones, as Saturn stymies communication. So think things through, otherwise you may say something that you later regret. Attached Taureans – when it comes to a close relationship, are you pulling your weight?

GEMINI MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

Early to mid-week looks restrictive and demanding, as Saturn piles the pressure on and you may worry about completing all your commitments in time. Come Friday you’re feeling much more buoyant, as Mercury [your ruling planet] moves into the energetic and enthusiastic sign of Sagittarius. Relations with loved ones are also set to improve – as long as you keep the lines of communication wide open.

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CANCER JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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Are you obsessed about a personal issue? Avoid being shortsighted, Scorpio. A calm, considered approach [with a view to the long-term] is the clever way to go. And with Saturn moving slowly through your sign, have the strength to be the authentic you. Don’t let others dictate who you should be!

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Sagittarians are curious creatures and this week’s stars encourage you to be even more adventurous than usual. You’re also in the mood to shop up a storm, as you experiment with ways to improve your physical appearance. So it’s a terrific time to update your wardrobe, try a new haircut or purchase beauty products. Mercury moves into your sign today, which increases your tendency to be a chatterbox.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Saying the first thing that’s on your mind is a recipe for trouble this week, especially when it comes to a child, teenager or friend. A strategic approach is the safe and sensible way to go. With Mercury moving through your job zone [from November 28 until December 17] it’s time to communicate more clearly with work colleagues.

Your clever Capricorn mind is like a steel trap, as the Mercury/ Saturn hook up helps you power through projects and organise paperwork. Don’t miss the opportunity to get heaps done. With Mars marching through your sign, you’re in fast forward mode – there’s no turning back! Go with the changes.

LEO JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Be honest and direct when dealing with others this week. If you waste time stuffing around, then you’ll just end up in a sea of Cat confusion. With Jupiter journeying through your sign, your motto for the next eight months is from Mark Twain: “Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

Many Aquarians have experienced a financial disappointment over the last few months. But are you facing the facts, or putting a naïve Neptunian spin on what really happened? Make sure you get your head out of the sand and learn from your mistakes. The mid-week Venus/Uranus trine amps up your amorous Aquarian side.

VIRGO AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

PISCES FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Expect close relationships to be a minefield mid-week, as misread motives lead to irrational behaviour and silly misunderstandings. You’ll quickly notice flaws in other people’s plans but it would be wise to spend less time criticising and more time listening. Friday to Sunday favours reading, writing, talking and travelling.

Have you got a very high mountain to climb? Keep going Pisces! Don’t give up and throw in the towel halfway. Be inspired by the dogged determination of birthday great Winston Churchill “Never never never quit.” It’s also time to utilise your poetic Piscean mind via imaginative ideas, creative brainstorming and delicious daydreaming.

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I have a friend that every year, without fail, will colour her hair from brunette to blonde when summer hits. Some people think that changing her hair with the season is silly but I think she is on to something, in fact, I think she’s a genius. The change of season warrants a change in our clothing and make-up habits to accommodate the weather and for a lot of us (or maybe it’s just me) this is accompanied by a change in attitude as well. If this is the case, why should we rule out a change to our hair as well? Whether the change is as small as lightening it a shade or two and experimenting with a new up-do or something as dramatic as chopping off your waist-length hair – a summer change could do you some good. Not only does it mix-up your look but a change in hairstyle can actually be more practical for the summer months. There are three main ways that you can change up your look before summer hits this year – you can cut, colour or style. Let’s start with cut. Obviously if you opt for a cut, you are going to have to come to terms with the fact that you are going to lose a little bit of your length and trust me, this is not an option for the fainthearted. Longer pixie cuts – think Jennifer Lawrence – are the cut of the season but I’ll forgive you if you don’t go that far. A cut that short certainly takes some working up to. Adding some colour is the second way that you can changeup your hair for summer. The obvious colour choice would be to go for something a little lighter and when it comes to lighter, anything goes. Blondes should go for pastel colours this summer and brunettes should try colours that are a little darker but that are still quite bright. If you love your hair too much to make any drastic changes, you still have an option that can mix-up your look for summer. Mastering the up-do is a challenge and it is one that I am still battling at but if done properly, it can take your hair from spring to summer without any cutting or colouring needed.

LIFE & STYLE

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FITNESS

Choosing the best diet for your pet (part two)

Our “growing” population

To continue on from the last discussion on fad diets and choosing what diet is best for our pets, we need to sift through the waffle to work out how to best provide for the requirements of our furry family. Holistic No one quite knows what ‘holistic’ means, and there is no legal definition of what a ‘holistic food’ must contain or DR. SAM exclude from the ingredient list. Many KOVAC people think that holistic food is ‘supeSouthern Cross rior’, ‘organic’ or ‘as-nature-intended’; Veterinary Clinic however foods that brand themselves 9516 0234 as being ‘holistic’ differ considerably in 60 Princes Hwy, their composition. Most ‘holistic’ pet St Peters www.southernfoods are processed – all kibble type crossvet.com.au diets go through a process of ‘extrusion’, but this is not necessarily a bad thing as some processing will make the food more digestible. Cooking for example breaks down protein to make it more bio available. When aiming to provide the best diet for your pet, try and avoid getting caught up in the hype of holistic foods and read the ingredient list first. Imported vs local There has been a lot of press with respect to diets imported from overseas having to undergo radiation treatment to be allowed through our tough quarantine process. Irradiation does degrade vitamin B1 and is a harmful process; however the majority of the big brand imported food has passed strict quality assurance overseas meaning they are exempt from irradiation. Moderation To sum up, the best diet for your pet is a balanced one. I wouldn’t discourage feeding occasional leftovers as well as a premium dry kibble. Weekly raw meaty bones will benefit your pet’s oral health and provide a source of entertainment.

It’s no secret that as the years pass by, the general population are carrying more and more weight. In fact studies show that almost 60 per cent of the western population are overweight or obese. This comes as no surprise to me as I’ve suffered from obesity myself, and I know how hard it is to shift yourself back into a healthy weight range. Despite retail outlets and the media being flooded with weight loss programs, TV shows and fad diets, it still doesn’t seem to be working. Why? Because what people fail to realise is there are no quick fixes. Fad diets are just that, fads. The definition of fad? An intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived. They might work initially, but they’re very rarely sustainable or even healthy for that matter. There are many reasons for weight gain. Sometimes it’s medications, thyroid, hormonal imbalances, disease or disorders, but a lot of the time, it’s as simple as the person taking in more energy than they are expending. A lot of modern food that’s readily available is high in energy, and low in nutritional benefits, therefore if this energy goes unused, then it’s simply stored as fat. Additionally, for many of us today, we simply do not move enough and live very sedentary lives. Some jobs require a lot of physical activity but with technology advancing at such an epic rate a lot of employment opportunities are evolving and many of us find ourselves sitting at a desk, in front of a computer and it simply doesn’t burn many calories throughout the day. Solution? Just Eat Real Food (JERF). The more a food is processed, the less nutritional it becomes. Many additives are thrown in for flavour, preservatives for shelf life, calories essentially increase, and your body begins to stop recognising it as a real food. Read the ingredients list. If you don’t know what it is, don’t eat it. Fill up on fresh, fibrous vegetables and good quality pasture fed protein. Eat the way your Grandparents did before large corporations started pumping out specifically marketed and processed foods.

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New music, but Marcia Hines hasn’t forgotten her past hough younger audiences may be more familiar with Marcia Hines from her appearance as a judge on ‘Australian Idol’, the talented performer has a long and impressive history in the music industry pre-Idol including several top 10 albums, hit singles and roles in stage productions including ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ and ‘Hair’.

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Now, 20 years after her last originals album, Marcia has released ‘Amazing’, a collection of tracks written by Hines and her writing partners Tom Diesel and Ron E Jones. “The plan between us was we wanted to write an album in which every song could stand up on its own. Each song was really strong and I do believe that we succeeded to do that,” Marcia said about the new album. Marcia admits she wasn’t aiming for a particular theme for the album, though it ended up addressing many of the issues that are common to all music genres. “The theme of most albums is life, you know, love lost, love gained, happiness, sadness and then there’s a song on the album called ‘Silent Tears’ and it’s just about how important it is to keep an eye on people who are around you and even though people say they’re OK they mightn’t be, just life stuff, you know.” Included in the album is a track called ‘Remedy’ which features guest vocals by none other than Aussie actor Russell Crowe. The two have been friends for some time and have worked together on a previous musical project. “Well, some years ago Russell invited me to sing on one of his tracks on one of his albums when he was working with the band ‘The Ordinary Fear of God’. I went into the studio one night and sang with him on a track called ‘Testify’ and we really enjoyed working together,” Marcia said. “When I wrote ‘Remedy’ I thought ‘oh gee we really need someone different to sing on this’ and I called Russell up and I said ‘listen, I’ve got this song and I was wondering if you’d be interested?’ In true Russell form he said ‘oh look send it to me, if I like it I’ll let you know’,” she laughed. “It was just really cool, no pressure. So I sent it to him and he said he liked it. Russell then came into the recording studio in Sydney and he was just across it, he just knew exactly what he was doing. It was fantastic.” Spurred on by the new album and a love of performing, Marcia will be heading out on the road for a series of shows in December.

It’s so important that one doesn’t forget where they’ve come from

The show will include a mix of old and new tracks, giving the audience a taste of a career that’s spanned almost four decades. “The band and I were in rehearsals for just under five weeks and we really handpicked all the songs for the show,” Marcia said. “It’s so important that one doesn’t forget where they’ve come from. I became famous because of my old songs and so they’re well ingrained into the show and then there’s some new ones sprinkled in.” Marcia’s time on ‘Australian Idol’ saw her judging and mentoring some of our most well-known ‘Idol’ exports including Guy Sebastian, Shannon Noll and Anthony Callea. Though for Marcia the focus is clearly on the music, she admits that there’s something really nice about the transparency that comes with TV work. “Television’s very good because I’m a believer that there’s nowhere to hide,” Marcia said. “You have to really be yourself if you’re going to be on TV and I used to say that to the kids on ‘Idol’ too, be yourself. Because

if you’re acting or play acting the real you is going to show and everybody’s going to be surprised and think where’d the old person go. So yeah TV was good, I’ve had seven fantastic years out of ‘Australian Idol’ and the great thing was it introduced me to a totally new generation of people as well, which was great.” With a resume like Marcia’s it’s easy to wonder if there’s anything left to do? “What’s not left to do?” Marcia laughed. “There’s so much and it’s funny because a friend of mine is here from America, they’re the most extraordinary singer. “We just went on a walk and all we did – as you can imagine – was talk about music. “I said to him ‘isn’t it the most amazing thing we open our mouths and this incredible sound comes out?’ “I am still fascinated by music and I’m still fascinated by the instrument that I am and other people are.” Marcia Hines will be performing at a number of venues in Sydney and New South Wales through December, including Rooty Hill RSL. See www.marciahines.com.au for details.

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Sarah’s love of music shines through THEATRESPORTS CRANSTON CUP ENMORE THEATRE SAT, NOVEMBER 29 (Cale Bain from Balmain and Scott HallWatson); along with eastern suburbs rivals The True Defectives (David Callan, Steve Walsh and Daniel Cordeaux). The Cranston Cup Grand Final will be directed by original Cranston Cup winner Lyn Pierse. The Theatresports Cranston Cup 2014 Grand Final is on at the Enmore Theatre on Saturday, November 29 at 8pm. Tickets are available from www.ticketek.com. au or 9550 3666.

inger-songwriter Sarah Belkner, formerly known as ‘Miss Little’, is playing a series of concerts at the Newsagency in Marrickville. Belkner says she grew up in the shadow of a dormant volcano overlooking the ocean in New Zealand and was a musical explorer from an early age. She has toured with and played with the likes of Lanie Lane, Brendan Maclean, Ngaiire, Elana Stone, Abby Dobson and Darren Percival. In 2010 she won the Crowded House International song writing competition and was invited to perform with them at the Hordern Pavillion. “Sarah was the winner of a competi-

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tion we ran to come up with a melody and words to suit a backing track we had recorded,” Crowded House singer Neil Finn said. “Her offering impressed us for its unusual lyrics and interesting melody. She also possesses a very strong distinctive voice.” This week, she played with Emma Swift. Next Wednesday, November 26, her guest will be Jack Colwell. The following Wednesday, December 3, it will be Abby Dobson with a surprise guest slated in for the final spot on Wednesday, December 10. Each session starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: www.stickytickets.com.au/21140/.

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heatresports returns to the Enmore Theatre next Saturday with the grand final of the Cranston Cup. This year marks the 30th running of the Cranston Cup which has helped launch the careers of many actors and comedians. Past winners have included Julia Zemiro, Andrew Denton, Andrew O’Keefe, Rob Carlton, Adam Spencer and Jay Laga’aia. Five teams will face off against each other in a mix of comedy challenges, ad-libbed sketches, impromptu songs and musicals, scenes literally played backwards and sideways, answering any comedy challenge imaginable. It’s all completely made-up-on-the spot and based on suggestions from the MC and the audience. Jurassic Parkour was the final team to qualify, winning their semi-final just last Sunday at the Factory Theatre in Marrickville. Featuring Glebe’s Steve Lynch and team mate Rob Boddington, Jurassic Parkour picked up an unheard of four perfect 5 scores from the judges in their semi-final. They will join Mantaur (Marrickville’s Rob Johnson and Harry Milas of Croydon), The South African’ts (Leichhardt’s Bridie Connell, Glebe’s Steve Lynch and Jon Williams from Annandale); My Two Dads

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Music THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY, PART 1 RATED M Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Philip Seymour Hoffman DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES RATED M

Starring: Andy Sterkis, Gary Oldman and Kerri Russell Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ is the second film in the rebooted ‘Planet of the Apes’ series. It’s been a decade since the events of the last film – ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ – when humans were thought to have been wiped out by a devastating virus known as Simian Flu. Caesar and his band of genetically evolved apes are unaware that any humans are still left on Earth until they are threatened by a group of survivors. While the apes and humans attempt to come to peace things take a turn for the worse, unleashing an all out war between man and ape. Who will win and claim dominance over Earth? The film stars Andy Serkis as Caesar, Gary Oldman as Dreyfus, the leader of the humans and Keri Russell as Ellie, a nurse who was involved in treating those with the Simian Flu. The movie performed brilliantly in cinemas when it was released in June.

This is the week ‘The Hunger Games’ fans have been counting down to. The next instalment in the hugely popular series has finally hit the big screen. Following in the footsteps of ‘Harry Potter’, the final book in The Hunger Games series has been split into two films, with Part 2 due for release in November 2015. ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1’ picks up where the last film left off. Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence, has just destroyed the arena during the Quarter Quell – a special edition of the Hunger Games that happens every 25 years – and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) has been captured by the Capitol. District 13 leaders Alma Coin (Julianne Moore) and Plutarch Heavensbee (Philip Seymour Hoffman) convince Katniss that she is the revolutionary leader that the people have been waiting for. The ‘mockingjay’ Katniss starts an uprising in an attempt to overthrow the Capitol and save Peeta. Don’t miss it!

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THE VERONICAS THE VERONICAS Out Now It’s been two years in the making but finally it’s time for fans to get a taste of The Veronicas’ new self titled album. The third album from Australian sisters Lisa and Jessica Origliasso documents their lives over the past few years, it’s an emotional release for the girls as they explore themes such as love and personal rebirth. For this album Lisa and Jess worked with some of the music industry’s finest including The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, Nellee Hooper (U2, Bjork), Toby Gad (Beyonce and One Direction) and a host of others. The tracks were written and recorded in New York, Sydney, Los Angeles and Nashville. The single ‘You Ruin Me’ made its debut at top spot on the ARIA singles charts and earned the sisters Double Platinum sales. It’s as emotional as the title suggests. The combination of piano, orchestral elements and honest lyrics make it a beautiful ballad that successfully tugs at the heart strings. The second single ‘If You Love Someone’ takes the sisters back to their pop roots. It’s got everything you need from a good pop track including a catchy beat, a fun vibe and a chorus that makes you want to sing along.

In ‘Far Cry 4’ you play as Ajay Ghale, a Nepalese man who returns to his home of Kyrat to scatter his mother’s ashes. While back in his birthplace in the wild areas of the Himalayas he becomes caught up in the civil war between the King, Pagan Min and his own family, the Ghales who lead a rebellion against the tyrannical leader. On your journey towards liberation for the people of Kyrat you must be aware of danger at all times. Wild animals including leopards,

black eagles and rhinos are always on the hunt. To protect yourself you must choose the right weapon from your arsenal and to keep an eye on your enemy there’s a new gyrocopter feature. With stunning visuals and wild landscapes this is sure to have gamers happy, whether existing fans or newcomers to the series. ‘Far Cry 4’ is available on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC.

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WHAT'S ON COMPILED BY JARROD GLASCOTT

ROCK THE GATE FEAT. PETE MURRAY + THE HERD + ASH GRUNWALD + MORE Sunday, November 23 Enmore Theatre

DREAM BROTHERS: A TRIBUTE TO JEFF AND TIM BUCKLEY Friday, November 21 Django Bar @ Camelot Lounge

JIMMY EAT WORLD Saturday, November 22 Enmore Theatre

Artists including Cass Eager, Matt Anderson and Genevieve Little are coming together to perform a tribute show to the late, great Jeff and Tim Buckley. Both were tragically lost around the age of 30, a devastating loss to the music industry. The father and son were both gifted in their own right, with extraordinary five-octave ranges, refusing to be categorised into a single genre. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased through StickyTickets.

Jimmy Eat World are back in Australia following their hugely successful festival sets earlier this year. Having achieved Gold status in the US, the band’s fifth studio album, ‘Futures’ received much critical acclaim. The band will play some of its most iconic tracks, including ‘pain’ and ‘work’. Tickets cost $84.10. Visit Ticketek to book.

More recently renowned for a transformation into an internet meme sensation entitled ‘rickrolling’, fans will be glad to see 80s pop sensation Rick Astley visit Australia to perform some of the hits that made him famous, including ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ and ‘Whenever You Need Somebody’. Not to be missed for hardcore 80s pop fans, or of course, internet meme lovers! Tickets start at $79.90. Visit Ticketek to book at ticketek. com.

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BACKY SKANK Friday, November 21 LazyBones Lounge This group have continually impressed audiences and critics alike, standing out for its sheer professionalism, musicality and dedication, and in an industry that likes to dictate the rules, they have remained constant and focused on their mission to continue to develop the Aussie ska scene. Entry is $10 at the door.

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Huge artists including singer-songwriter Pete Murray, iconic hip hop act The Herd and blues guitar award winner Ash Grunwald are coming together for what is to be Australia’s biggest concert to support rural communities against fracking and unconventional gas mining. The Enmore Theatre will be the centre for the event, which will expand into a street party vibe along the Enmore Rd precinct.

RICK ASTLEY Tuesday, November 25 Enmore Theatre

CARAVAN SLAM Thursday, November 27 Camelot Lounge This event sees 20 local poets come together with an esteemed panel of judges and a room full of (hopefully) “open hearts instead of roses, open minds instead of rotten tomatoes.” The best part is, anyone can sign up and share three minutes worth of ‘slam’ poetry with the room. Each poem is then scored and a winner is decided on the night. Interactivity is not encouraged, but essential. So join in on the fun! Admission is $5 at the door!

DAVID BRIDIE Saturday, November 22 Django Bar @ Camelot Lounge Described as the quiet achiever of Australian music, Bridie is able to take listeners on a journey, from his film tracks, songs from ‘Not Drowning Waving’ and ‘My Friend The Chocolate Cake’, as well as his acclaimed new albums, ‘Wake’ (2013) and ‘Take The Next Illusionary Exit’ (2014). Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased through StickyTickets.

BROKEN DOLL Saturday, November 22 Factory Theatre Harajuku-style fashion and energetic performances are the cornerstone of this Japanese four-piece group. Inspired by 80s music, Broken Doll have proven themselves as a Japanese punkrock band and have become fashion icons in their own right. 2014 single ‘I Miss You’ saw the group channelling Blondie and The Sex Pistols. The group is making their first trip Down Under and their shows are sure to be a sell out. Tickets cost $23 and can be purchased through the Factory Theatre website.

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f you’re one of those re-discovering the joys of Merlot after it seemed to go out of fashion for a time, a stunning drop worth investing in by phone or internet is a 2011 ‘Halle’ Reserve from Cherry Tree Hill in the coolclimate NSW Southern Highlands. This small maker that began growing grapes in 2000 on the 30-year old family farm at Sutton Forest, is making a big impression on the local scene, and while its wines are currently available only by phone or online you can be sure it’ll become a major player when a cellar door, currently under construction, opens before Christmas. Gabi Lorentz and his family established Cherry Tree Hill farm after arriving here from Hungary in the 1980s, and today son David manages the vineyards and oversees all aspects of the winery operation – with wines themselves made by highly-respected local contract makers Anton and Mark Balog. The 2011 Halle Reserve Merlot has blueberry fruit-like flavours, and interesting Hungarian oak hints make it a more-ish drop to enjoy with barbecued steak and mushrooms, or bacon wrapped prawns. One to note: It’s 40 years ago that Peter Rymill and his wife Judy Ritchie founded Rymill Coonawarra in the heartland of this famous wine growing region, a region that in fact Peter’s great-grandfather, John Riddoch founded back in 1890 after arriving here from Scotland during the Gold Rush of 1852. Today Rymill Coonawarra needs no introduction to those who enjoy quality wines, and one that particularly impressed recently was their 2014 Yearling Sauvignon Blanc.

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Channel Ten are poised to have a massive year in 2015 after they announced their line-up of shows last week. Headlining Ten’s offering next year will be ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’ which will be hosted by none other than the Bondi vet himself Chris Brown and comedian Julia Morris. It will air live from South Africa five nights a week. Celebrities are still to be confirmed.

Also confirmed to be on Channel Ten next year will be the return of ‘The Bachelor Australia’ plus the debut of the female version ‘The Bachelorette’. Ten also announced journalist and presenter Sarah Harris as host of entrepreneur series ‘Shark Tank’ plus the return of ‘The Biggest Loser: Families’ format and yet another season of ‘MasterChef Australia’, the network’s constant hit.

But it won’t just be reality shows on Ten’s slate next year, they’ll also be making plenty of drama including Aussie Princess Mary telemovie ‘Mary: The Making of a Princess’ as well as ‘The Peter Brock Story’, which will be about the life and times of the motor racer.

If you’re a fan of ‘Miami Ink’ and ‘LA Ink’, then you’ll love the Aussie version ‘Bondi Ink’ which will air on ELEVEN some time next year. Filming will begin soon with presenters Mike Diamond and Tommy Montoya going behind the scenes at a Bondi tattoo shop.

I think we may be officially done with singing shows for the time being after Blue Mountains girl and recent ‘The Voice’ winner Anja Nissen only managed to sell 3023 copies of her debut single ‘I’m So Excited’. It debuted at No. 42 on the ARIA chart and is struggling for radio airplay.

If you were a fan of one of the original reality shows, then you might be very happy to hear the news that ‘The Osbournes’ will soon film eight new episodes to air in 2015. The series originally aired from 2002 to 2005 but it’s understood Ozzy is keen for more.

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