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WESTCONNEX Greens Councillors are calling for more action from Mayor, Victor Macri to pursuade the State Government to establish a WestConnex motorway taskforce. A report to Council on Tuesday showed that very little has been to done to establish a taskforce since it was originally called for back in October according to Greens Cr David Leary.

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he man driving the car that hit Emma de Silva in St Peters two years ago has avoided jail time over the incident. 27-year-old Bryce James Wayland was this week ordered to perform 50 hours of community service and had a 15-month driving ban slapped on him. Ms De Silva has been left with long term disabilities after she was hit by the car whilst walking on a footpath with her 19-day-old daughter on the Pacific Highway in March 2011.

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Mr Wayland was found guilty last year of negligent driving causing grievous bodily harm, but a magistrate this week said his culpability was “very low”. Mr Wayland had told police that he mounted the kerb when his accelarator pedal became caught under a floor-mat and jammed. Community outrage has followed the sentence given the long-term impact the accident has on Ms de Silva, who now lives with her father and a carer in Penrith. She has gone from being a perfectly healthy woman in her 30’s to struggling with basic life skills such as speaking and talking.

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Appearing on Nine News this week, Ms de Silva admitted that she “wished she was dead”. “I’ve suffered a lot for his mistakes,” she said. “I had to learn how to walk and talk again. I had to learn how to eat properly. All because he hit me.” Mr Wayland could have been sent to jail for nine months, but the magistrate said that was not warranted. “I feel sad that he hit me but I feel sorry for him,” Ms de Silva told Nine. “He couldn’t control the car.” Ms de Silva has a dream to live independently and have more children.

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pinion polls are frequent and in an election year can’t and shouldn’t, be ignored. When the numbers are less than desirable you’re guaranteed to hear one of the following lines: “I don’t comment on polls.” “I’m not going to give a running commentary on the polls.” “Polls go up and down.” With the latest Nielson Poll this week showing Labor has slumped back to a 30 per cent primary vote and Julia Gillard is even more seriously unpopular – Ministers could no longer get away with the pro forma lines. Simon Crean was right when he said this one is a “wake up call”. Craig Emerson equally so when he pointed out the government has spent “too much time talking about ourselves”. With just seven months to the election, at this point Labor is going to need one helluva circuit breaker. Christine Milne’s public break up from the Labor/Greens marriage-ofconvenience won’t do it. It might actually add to the air of uncertainty. Whilst MPs are weighing up options to shift momentum, Kevin Rudd is not the clear, shiny, obvious answer. Kevin Rudd wants the party to come to him, begging and on their knees. At the moment they won’t – many MPs

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reens Councillors are calling for more action from Marrickville Mayor, Victor Macri to pursuade the State Government to establish a WestConnex motorway taskforce. A report to Council on Tuesday showed that very little has been to done to establish a taskforce since it was originally called for back in October by a collective of inner west mayors, according to Greens Cr David Leary. “Th is was a way of hiding the fact they have no clear policy on how to react to this motorway,� Cr Leary said. “Last October, Marrickville Mayor Macri and Leichhardt Labor Mayor Darcy Byrne put forward identically worded mayoral minutes to each council calling for the establishment of a WestConnex taskforce. “Instead of adopting the tough stance of opposing WestConnex proposed by the Greens, both Mayors with the support of their Labor-Liberal alliances on Council pushed for the ‘do nothing’ option of creating a WestConnex taskforce.� Roads Minister Duncan Gay signalled his intention via a letter to Council to hold a round table forum, which according to Cr Leary, vindicates the Greens’ argument that the taskforce was a case of “do-nothing politics�. Cr Macri rejected those claims and said the taskforce would not go ahead because Cr Leary had dissolved the need for it

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want anything’.� Meanwhile, housing acquisition for the motorway’s construction is a possibility, with a spokesperson for Mr Gay making an open-ended statement that: “No decision on the exact location or numbers of properties to be acquired has been made.�

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Sandra’s an AVID volunteer Tremendous spirit on show as Marrickville local lends a helping hand in Tonga andra Tomasi from Marrickville was one of a group of 160 volunteers farewelled in Canberra last week as part of the Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program. Ms Tomasi will spend 12 months in Tonga working as an Auditing and Accounting System Officer at the Tonga Audit Office. AusAID’s Director General Peter Baxter says Australian volunteers play a vital role in the fight against poverty. “The AVID program includes men and women aged from 18 to 83 who come from varying professional backgrounds,” Mr Baxter said. “These committed Australians work on a raft of activities including setting up medical clinics so that women can give birth safely, building stronger homes to withstand cyclones and helping children with disabilities to get to school.” The volunteers, or AVIDs, will be heading to 23 developing countries to complete yearly assignments in sectors ranging from health, education, water and sanitation and private sector development. Th is group of AVIDs includes skilled Australians such as health and education workers for Indonesia, business development professionals for Papua New Guinea and Mongolia, a waste management expert for the Philippines, a pharmacist for Vanuatu and a medical specialist for Samoa. The Australian Government will support more than 1,500 volunteers in developing

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Incidents linked: Spate of bag thefts in CBD A pair of bag snatchers hit Sydney streets on Sunday night including at Ultimo and Pyrmont before being stopped by police at St Peters. About 11.45pm Sunday, three men, aged 26, 27, and 28, were walking to their car on Mary Ann Street, Ultimo, when they were confronted by two males. The two males allegedly punched the 26 and the 27-year-old, while the third man fled to Harris Street. He was later confronted by the two men who allegedly stole his bag from him. A short time later, a 31-yearold woman was walking in Ada Place Pyrmont when she was approached by three males. They demanded she hand them her bag, which she did. They then allegedly ran toward another woman walking in the same street and grabbed her bag from her before fleeing the area in a grey BMW. A short time later, police patrolling Newtown saw the BMW and began a pursuit. The car stopped on the corner of May Street and the Princes Highway, St Peters, where four males fled on foot. Detectives are investigating the bag snatches and initial inquiries suggest the incidents may be linked. Anyone who witnessed the bag snatches or subsequent events is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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arrickville Local Area Command would be amalgamated with Ashfield Police under reforms proposed by Police Minister Michael Gallacher on January 31. The plans were fi rst revealed in the media when the information was leaked to the press earlier in January. Police Association of NSW President Scott Weber said police and community members needed to be involved in “full and frank consultation� in the lead up to the changes, but described the plans as an opportunity for the government to improve the police to population ratios in NSW, “which is currently Australia’s worst�. “Our communities need to know that their calls for assistance will be answered in a timely manner – anything that changes that will not be tolerated by police or the community,� Mr Weber said. “We need to see more police out on our streets protecting the community. If the government thinks that this is the way to do it, that’s fi ne – but any model needs to be properly researched and planned with significant input from senior, experienced police officers.� Mr Weber said the Police Association of NSW had been assured there would be no reduction in authorised strength so that more police will be returned to front line policing and that the government also guaranteed there would be no closures of police stations or an overall reduction to the police budget. “Dramatically cutting the number of Local Area Commands in the Sydney area needs to be backed by sound evidence that outlines the benefit to community safety,� Mr Weber said. “We’ll be keeping a very close eye on the impact it

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ough new measures announced this week to strengthen Coal Seam Gas regulation in NSW have prompted Marrickville Greens Councillor, David Leary, to call on the State Government to formally revoke a gas exploration licence at St Peters. On Tuesday the State Government banned coal seam gas mining within two kilometres of residential areas. “If the ban on mining within two kilometres of residential areas announced today is fair dinkum then the State Government should immediately move to revoke the St Peters licence,” Cr Leary said. “There is no reason why the licence issued to Dart Energy should remain in force.” Cr Leary said in May 2011, Dart Energy announced it would start drilling at St Peters later that year, but after a community campaign against the proposal, the company put its plans to drill at St Peters on hold. He said despite Dart Energy’s announcement, locals were still concerned that the licence issued to Dart Energy remained in place. “The long, hard fought campaign by the Greens and local activists has paid dividends with the O’Farrell Government backing down on plans for coal seam gas in suburban areas. To make that back down complete the St Peters licence should also now be revoked.” Questions from the Weekender to Premier Barry O’Farrell were referred to

Resources Minister Christopher Hartcher, who accused Cr Leary of failing to do “the most basic research” before making his demands. “If Councillor Leary had bothered to do even the most basic of research, he would know that Dart Energy announced to the ASX in May 2012 that the company will not drill at St Peters,” Mr Hartcher said. “Where were the Greens when the licence was granted by the former Labor Government in 2008 with no community consultation? Where were the Greens when the Keneally government gave the go-ahead for exploratory drilling in March 2010, again, with no community consultation?” Minister Hartcher said the new controls on coal seam gas mining will see a two kilometre exclusion zone imposed around residential zones and offered St Peters residents the best protection yet against CSG mining in their neighbourhood. “The environment, our water resources, agricultural land and residential areas have never been more protected from the potential impacts of CSG activity than they are now,” he said. On Tuesday, Premier O’Farrell said the new measures were built on what are “already the toughest controls in the country” against CSG in residential areas. He said the exclusion zones will ensure there is no repeat of the former Labor Government’s granting of exploration licences over residential zones. The exclusion zones will apply to any CSG activity not yet been approved under the EP&A Actt.

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New vaccination program rolled out to school boys to prevent HPV illnesses oys at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts were vaccinated against human pipillomavirus (HPV) under the guise of Federal Health Minister, Tanya Plibersek, last Friday. Ms Plibersek watched as nurses from the public health unit of the Sydney and South Western Sydney local health districts administered vaccines to school boys, who have begun receiving the fi rst of three vaccinations to protect them against cancers and diseases caused by HPV. Ms Plibersek said more than 280,000 boys will be eligible for the free Gardasil vaccine this year, which is estimated to prevent a quarter of new HPV infections. “We’re confident that extending the program to males will reduce HPV-related cancers and disease in the future,” Ms Plibersek said. “The HPV vaccine is the best protection against the HPV virus; a virus that infects

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four out of five sexually active people at some point in their lives and is linked to cancer and other disease. “Because of our work in this area, Australia’s HPV vaccine coverage rates are among the best in the world, resulting in a significant drop in HPV-related infections.” Ms Plibersek said since the HPV vaccination program started in 2007 there has been a reduction in HPV-related infections in young women and a reduced incidence of genital warts in males and females. The vaccinations will be delivered by qualified immunisation providers in all states and territories after parental consent. The NSW Government has committed $3.6 million to run the HPV vaccine program for boys in its fi rst two years. The Federal Government will supply the vaccine and manage the vaccine register.

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Marrickville Council has launched a new initiative that bridges the generational and technological gap between local youth and seniors. The Cyber Seniors program pairs local seniors wanting to learn computer and digital skills with local students willing to share their technological expertise. Some of the skills students will be teaching seniors include using and setting up an email account, using social media sites like Facebook and Twitter as well as search sites such as Google. Council has partnered with Marrickville High School to run the six week course as an after school hours program. Students participating in the program would provide one-on-one tuition to seniors and in return be rewarded with credits for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Marrickville Mayor Victor Macri said the program will help seniors learn a range of important internet and computer skills while connecting with local young people. “We’re living in an exciting and ever evolving digital age which allows us to have access to information like never before, and most importantly stay connected with family and friends no matter where they are,” Cr Macri said. “Unfortunately seniors can often be reluctant to use computers, let alone take a computer class so they miss out on so many of these benefits. “You’re never too old to learn and the Cyber Seniors Program will give seniors an opportunity to connect with young people on a one-to-one level while learning valuable skills they can use in their day to day life.” For more information on the Cyber Seniors Program, visit Council’s website www. marrickville.nsw.gov.au or phone Marrickville Library on 9335 2173.

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Ushering in year of the snake Local celebrations were held last weekend to mark the Lunar New Year alvert Street car park was the scene of colourful Lunar New Year celebrations on Saturday, as a traditional Chinese dragon blessed the precinct for prosperity and ushered in the Year of the Snake. The Illawarra Road car park came to life with a street parade featuring dragons, dancing lions, a ‘God of Wealth’ handing out good fortune red envelopes, fan dancers and a Chinese opera demonstration. A Marrickville Council spokesperson said crowds numbered more than several hundred throughout the day and about 100 performers participated in the Chinese New Year event. Marrickville Mayor, Victor Macri, joined Marrickville Chamber of Commerce president Cr Morris Hanna on the day to ‘open the eyes’ of the dragon – a ceremony where dots are painted to resemble pupils. “It’s a great honour for Marrickville Council to celebrate key holidays with its diverse community,” Cr Macri said. The dragon then wound its way around Illawarra and Marrickville Roads to wish local businesses good fortune. There are many other Chinese New Year celebrations happening around Sydney in February. Enjoy artworks created by one of China’s most pre-eminent artists, Song Dong at either Carriageworks or the Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, treat yourself to yum cha at the Fat Buddha Restaurant or experience the art of local Asian artists at an exhibtion at Town Hall. Visit www. sydneychinesenewyear.com for details.

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MARRICKVILLE TOWN CENTRE DRAFT PARKING STRATEGY ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION The Marrickville Town Centre Draft Parking Strategy aims to address key community concerns about parking supply in the area and optimise available parking to residents and workers within the Marrickville Town Centre. The key recommendations of the strategy are proposed changes to some on-street restrictions and parking configurations. The document includes a total of 38 recommendations and will be on public exhibition until Friday 22 March 2013. The draft Marrickville Town Centre Parking Strategy can be viewed at: • Council’s Customer Service Centre, 2-14 Fisher Street, Petersham • Marrickville, Stanmore, Dulwich Hill and St Peters Libraries • Council’s website at www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au Submissions can be made: By fax to 9335 2029 By email to council@marrickville.nsw.gov.au Online at www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au/ marrickvilletowncentreparkingstrategy

The next few weeks are likely to be a highly vulnerable time for you and you need to be careful of being your own worst enemy. You will be feeling highly sensitive especially at work and will need to be careful of confusion, deceit and uncertainty. Don’t buy into gossip and don’t allow your emotions to control you. Before you jump to conclusions be certain that you have your facts right and act in a positive way rather than just reacting.

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Misunderstandings are likely in relationships over the next three weeks, if they are not handled with diplomacy break-ups are likely. By considering your lover’s thoughts and ideas you can sidestep most issues. Children are likely to be a cause of concern, perhaps one of your offspring is being bullied by an older child at school or elsewhere and needs your help to become more assertive.

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When it comes to family and property matters there will be a good deal of confusion and muddle. It’s important to bear this in mind, particularly if you’re buying a home or renovating. Make sure that you aren’t totally ruled by your heart or you could make a major mistake. Listen to your common sense as you are certainly going to need it. Your mother or an older female family member may be the source of concern, but don’t over-react.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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The planets suggest that you’ll only damage your own prospects if you insist on sticking in a rut or with one train of thought. You must escape from the mental restrictions you have built around yourself. Among them are the bouts of jealousy or envy which eat you up inside, many of which are based on certain people who would like nothing more than to turn you against someone they want to get at.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Destiny or fate, whatever you like to call it, seems to have been sufficiently unkind lately, leaving you wondering if you are the target of a campaign of dirty tricks. But set aside such worries or suspicions as that imagination of yours is running away with you. However, since events will soon weave themselves into something remarkable, all you basically need is some of that splendid patience and determination.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Problems and difficulties are likely regarding certain friendships as some of the people in your life are going to be grumpy, stressed out and self-absorbed. However, it is not up to you to resolve other people’s problems, therefore don’t allow yourself to become overly involved. It may be necessary for you to step back and give them the space to resolve their own dilemmas.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

There could be some almighty blunders on the work front and it will certainly pay to double check everything you are working on so that if this should occur it will be the fault of other people rather than yourself. In fact certain workmates, contacts and colleagues could be disgruntled and uncooperative and because of this the only way to fly is solo. You also need to be careful of making a rod for your own back by overloading your schedule.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Delays and hold-ups are likely with travel plans, the car may run out of petrol or breakdown at the most inconvenient time. The public transport you depend upon may suddenly disappear off the face of the earth and that fl ight you have booked may be held up indefi nitely. To avoid confusion or frustration be certain to double check all arrangements. Also patience is going to be a dirty word, but be careful of turning into a dictator.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Complications are likely re: joint fi nances, loans, legal issues, insurance claims, payments and other partnership arrangements. However, you need to avoid getting into wrangles with bureaucrats, officials and other people, no matter how strong your desire is to put them in their place, as this will only make a difficult situation worse. You also need to be careful of breaking any laws as the police will have you fi rmly in their sights!

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You have to admit Pisces, you are not always the easiest person to deal with and right now you are determined to impose your ideas and thoughts on other people, creating a stir both at home and at work, resulting in you being told that you are stubborn, short-sighted and making trouble. Perhaps there could be some truth in what is being said, so be certain to look at the way you are dealing with other people and try not to over-react.

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The importance of bacteria ome people are not sure just how incredibly important a role bacteria plays in our bodies. If your gut bacteria are not functioning well then it’s a sure bet you will be sick and then also suffer long term effects from things like poor digestion of nutrients, allergies and auto immune disease. An article on some research from the University of Adelaide published this week in The Australian is just one example of the many ways we are affected. It stated, “People can brush their teeth as much as they like, but our mouths will never be as healthy as those of our ancient ancestors.� That statement comes down to the fact that with so much processed food around, there’s a decreased amount of good bacteria in the human mouth. That results in all sorts of problems including tooth decay and gum disease. Th is week, Professor Alan Cooper, director of the University of Adelaide Centre for Ancient DNA, said the human mouth is in “a permanent state of disease�. A team led by Prof Cooper’s centre has published research in the journal Nature Genetics. They studied teeth from prehistoric northern European human skeletons and found oral bacteria in modern man are much less diverse than historic populations.

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Pace yourself when it comes to exercise

The research found that even things like obesity, autism and diabetes can be linked to the loss of diversity in bacteria. So what can you do? It’s pretty simple, really. You need to eat the right foods. Processed sugars need to be out, and so do carbohydrates. Organic, locally produced fresh foods are the answer and they are much easier to fi nd than you might think. In addition, as the professor himself said, kids need to get out and get dirty! Let them play! Hiding kids away from playing in the dirt or outside is creating a major problem, as is the over-use of antibiotics. And you know that mouthwash that you think is doing you so good? Well the article this week said, and it’s right, that it might be doing you more harm than good by removing the diversity that can suppress disease-causing bacteria. Bacteria is so vitally important. Do your research.

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hanks for the emails on last week’s column, it’s sad but true people are getting sick and unwell because their nutrition knowledge is based on misleading or just blatantly wrong advertising. Or based on ‘experts’ in the media regurgitating the same old ‘low fat, eat lots of carbs or this new processed food’ and any of the other wonderful advice that has got us to the fi rst time in human history where the leading causes of death are self infl icted! Th is week I was asked about staying motivated. Someone started an all out fitness kick and trained twice a day for a week but by the second week are doing less than they ever have! I think it’s important to be realistic about your goals and commitments. It’s been said for many years ‘the best way to get someone to do something is make them want to do it’. The same is true for your fitness program. I’ve seen people force themselves onto a treadmill at 6am in the morning then say I just don’t like exercise. What they don’t like is looking at the treadmill clock ticking down running on the spot for an hour. Organise a game of tennis, buy a mountain bike. Try out paddling at the Regatta Centre. There are a hundred ways to get active. The other important thing is progress

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slowly. At fi rst your new resolve to get fit is fragile, even though you’re feeling positive this time you’re going to do it! It has no habit behind it, you might have bad associations to exercise already, you may have already failed before and maybe others around you are not very encouraging. You’re getting sore from doing too much; it’s very easy to lose that initial resolve. You have to be very careful to keep it alive then get it growing. Compare it to making a campfi re. You don’t light a match then put a few telegraph poles on top of it. Then say ‘see, I can’t make campfi res’. You have to feed it appropriately, small easy burning things that get the flame even bigger. Only when it’s ready you put a bit more on. Same for exercise: guide yourself by how you feel, better to do something you like and increase it when you feel ready. It’s a long term enjoyable change.

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e see little Aglianico here in Australia, a wine that’s big in the south of Italy where it was introduced from Greece some several millennia ago. For whatever reason it’s never really caught on either elsewhere in Italy nor in many other parts of the world, but the dozen or so Australian makers who have planted and are refining it here are doing so with quite some success, and winning fans for this full-flavoured variety. One such is Bill Calabria at Griffith in the NSW Riverina who sports good Italian lineage, and has recently released a 2010 Calabria Aglianico that’s a delightfully more-ish drop bright cherry in colour and with ripe plum fruit and black cherry aromas, and savoury coffee and smoky notes on the palate. At just $14.99 it’s rewardingly classy and elegant to enjoy with richer, light-meat dishes such as roast duck or pork belly – or as in its homeland, with Spaghetti alla Puttanesca, the so-called “Prostitute’s Spaghetti” whose flavoursome sauce is made with garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, anchovies, capers and dill, and which the “girls” of Naples could easy whip up between clients. One to note: Katnook Estate’s 2010 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine

that’s richly reflective of the great 2010 vintage, one that’s often described as being amongst the region’s best-ever, with near-ideal weather conditions that included below average rainfall and above average temperatures. The beautifully intense blackberry and mulberry aromas, generous purefruit flavours, finely grained tannins and underlying mocha notes, make it a great buy at $40 – in fact Langton’s Wine Auction have described it as “an outstanding Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon with excellent fruit definition and tannin maturity”. Enjoy it with slow-baked beef ribs accompanied by a peppercorn or fresh mushroom sauce.

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f you like your rock music hard with a sharp, comic edge then brace yourself as Tenacious D is set to visit our shores in May. The musical duo, formed in 1991, is made up of Hollywood success story Jack Black, famous for his roles in comedy films ‘Shallow Hal’ and ‘School of Rock’, and vocalist Kyle Gass. Although the pair have previously toured down under, this will be their first visit to Australia or New Zealand since 2011 when they were the support act for the Foo Fighters. They released their third album, ‘Rize of the Fenix’, last year, which was warmly received by critics and became the highest-selling comedy album in the

United States. It was even nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. The album showcases the mix of humour and energetic hard-rock that Tenacious D is famous for while also drawing upon diverse musical influences such as folk and progressive rock. They will be joined in Australia by special guest Barry Morgan, who plays an organ salesman in a show that uses hilarity and music to delight audiences. Tenacious D will perform at the Sydney Opera House on Saturday, May 11 at 9pm. Tickets go on sale on Monday, February 25 at 9am. For bookings or more information, call 9250 7777 or visit www. frontiertouring.com/tenaciousd.

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total of 42 studios, galleries and artist-run initiatives will throw open their doors to the public on March 9 and 10 from 11am to 4pm for the Marrickville Open Studio Trail (MOST). MOST, part of Art Month Sydney, is an opportunity to engage with Marrickville’s thriving independent arts scene, view art in progress and purchase art at studio prices. For two days, 200 of Marrickville’s artists will welcome visitors and showcase their work, practice, and philosophy. MOST will include three walking tours – one concentrating on local street art, one on Newtown’s arts scene and the other on the arts and culture of Marrickville and St Peters. There will also be cycle tours and a hop on-hop off bus. Visitors can also create their own DIY walking tour using the comprehensive MOST map. Mayor of Marrickville, Councillor Victor Macri, said MOST is an opportunity to discover the many creative and artistic talents that Marrickville has to offer. “The inner west is renowned for its talented and diverse artistic community and Marrickville in particular is widely recognised as a hub for new and independent artists,” Cr Macri said. “From Newtown to Camperdown and everywhere in between, art lovers will have a rare opportunity to see artists at work in their own studios.” Participating arts spaces include the Addison Road Centre Artists Studios in Marrickville, At The Vanishing Point gallery in Newtown, Lennox Street Studios in Newtown, May Street Studios at St Peters, Stone Villa Studios in Sydenham, Rosedale

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Street Gallery in Dulwich Hill, SNO Contemporary Arts Projects in Marrickville and many, many more. Also part of the program is the free Opening Party on Thursday, March 7 from

7.15pm at ZanziBar, 323 King Street, Newtown. Enjoy a drink and celebrate Marrickville’s arts precinct while mingling with local artists and planning your personal route for MOST.

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s one of the biggest shows of the past decade, ‘Australian Idol’, about to get a revival? Well it’s quite possible according to recent reports. ‘Idol’ was a ratings juggernaut for Channel Ten when it aired between 2003 and 2009. It produced some of Australia’s biggest music stars including Guy Sebastian, Shannon Noll, Damien Leith, Matt Corby, Jessica Mauboy and Ricki-Lee Coulter, to name a few. But if it does come back, a few things need to happen to make it worthwhile. First, a new set of judges is a given but let’s mix it up by introducing both an Australian and international panel, like ‘The Voice’. Secondly, a likeable host is also crucial. I have nothing against Andrew G but let’s look for someone different, unlike the usual roulette of hosts that get passed around. And lastly, ‘Australia’s Got Talent’, ‘The Voice’ and ‘The X-Factor’ will need to

disappear otherwise it will have no hope. An overload of talent shows on small market Australian TV isn’t a good thing because the talent thins out, and we’ll end up seeing the same contestants on every show. Here’s a blast from the past. What do you get when you combine ‘Cheers’ with ‘Seinfeld’ – a brand new US sitcom that’s what. ‘Kirstie’s New Show’, yes that’s the title, stars Kirstie Alley and Rhea Perlman (‘Cheers’), and Michael Richards aka Kramer from ‘Seinfeld’.Alley will play Madison Banks, a Broadway star who finds her life turned upside down when her son turns up looking to reconnect with his biological mother. Richards will play Maddie’s limo driver, while Perlman plays her assistant/best friend. While the show stars some TV comedy legends, the

premise sounds weird, and I can’t image Michael Richards playing anybody but Kramer. There’s no word yet on an air date. Geeks and babes of Penrith, ‘Beauty & The Geek’ is back for 2013 and producers are on the hunt for a new cast. If you are single and between 18 – 30, this could be the break for you. Visit www.beauty5. castasugar.com by Sunday, March 3 to apply. Some shows in the US got a wellearned renewal last week. ‘Supernatural’ will be back for a ninth series, ‘The Vampire Diaries’ will return for a fifth series, and the soon-to-air ‘Arrow’ has been awarded a second season. The 288th season of ‘The Amazing Race’, okay I joke but by golly there’s been

a lot, will air on 7mate this Sunday, February 24 at 6.30pm. Teams this season include a pair of country singers, two YouTube hosts, pro hockey-player brothers, firefighters, roller-derby mothers, twin brothers who work together as physicians and a couple who were married only four weeks before the race started. Sounds promising, don’t miss it! Lastly, the ‘2013 Academy Awards’ airs this Monday, February 25 on Channel Nine. Hosted by ‘Family Guy’ creator Seth MacFarlane, the Academy Awards are set to be one of the most highly anticipated in years with three Aussies including Hugh Jackman, Jackie Weaver and Naomi Watts up for statues. Catch all the action from the red carpet and awards ceremony live from 12.30pm, followed by a full replay that night at 9.30pm.

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Future Music If you plan on heading to the Future Music festival, just make sure your ‘Gangnam Style’ moves are up to scratch. This year’s festival boasts an amazing line-up, including everyone’s favourite Korean pop singer Psy alongside Dizzee Rascal, Rita Ora, The Temper Trap and more. The festival takes place on March 9 at the Royal Randwick Racecourse from 12pm to 10pm. For information on ticket pricing and further details visit www.futureentertainment. com.au. Brazil Film Festival The Brazil Film Festival is back again, bringing the beautiful culture of Brazil to Sydney through cinema. Now in its fourth year, the Festival showcases 10 highly acclaimed Brazilian productions. There will also be many cultural events including music, dance, fine arts and more to celebrate Brazilian culture. Many of the films are rated R18+ however, there are still a number of PG films which would be perfect for the whole family. To see the full schedule or for more information visit www.brazilfilmfestival. com.au.

Dragon Ball Ladies, get your frocks on! Gentlemen, get ready to suit up! The annual Dragon Ball is returning to Sydney for another year. Held at the Sydney Town Hall on Saturday, February 23 from 7.30pm, the ball is sure to be an unforgettable evening. With a live swing band, dancing, cocktails and more, this is sure to be one of the trendiest events of the year. Tickets start from $60 per person. For more information visit www. sydneychinesenewyear.com.

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Regarded as one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century, Tennessee Williams’ plays are treasured classics in American theatre. One of his most famous works ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ is now playing at the Belvoir Theatre but only for a limited time. The play is a confronting exploration of a family in conflict. The production stars the award-winning Jacqueline McKenzie and is a must see for drama fanatics. Tickets are $65 for adults. For more information visit www.belvoir.com.au.

Sunday Author Series with Morris Gleitzman The Sunday Author Series is a unique concept which allows budding writers to meet Australia’s most popular young adult authors. The first session will take place on February 24 with one of Australia’s best loved authors, Morris Gleitzman. Author of Worry Warts and Blabbermouth and 30 other works, Gleitzman will talk about his books, his inspirations and answer questions from audience members. Admission to these sessions cost $8. For more information visit www.monkeybaa.com.au.

Alexandria Fair Get into the community spirit at the Alexandria Fair! With sporting events, face painting, pet parades, live music and a jumping castle, it is the perfect place for a day out with the family. The fair is on Sunday, February 24 from 11am at Alexandria Park. Admission into the fair is free. For more information email info@ arag.org.au.

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Calligraphy and Painting Demonstration The Lunar New Year festivities are still in full swing! Head to Surry Hills Library on February 23 from 11am to watch a amazing artists from the Australian Chinese Artists’ Society create beautiful calligraphy and more. Kick start the Year of the Snake by expanding your creative skills and spending the weekend doing something a little different to the norm. Visitors can request for one of the artists to write out a particular phrase for you and take home couplets that are beautiful enough to frame. Bookings are not required. For more information phone 8374 6230.

Alexander The Great Expand your knowledge of the ancient world at the Alexander the Great exhibition. Featuring a collection of 400 items, the exhibition is exclusive to Sydney and offers a fascinating insight into the Greek Empire and the young man who ruled over it. The famous Gonzaga cameo and the black basalt statue of Cleopatra VII will be on display. The event, curated by notable ancient historians, is sure to interest those with a penchant for the past. Tickets are priced at $24 for an adult and $12 for a child. The event will run 7 days a week from 9.30am until April 28 at the Australian Museum in Sydney. For more details visit www.alexandersydney.com.au.

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Rock’n’Rhyme Whether your little one is a virtuoso or not, they’re certain to have a great time at ‘Rock’n’Rhyme’. This free event features music, rhymes and stories and is a great opportunity for kids to learn about music and make new friends. The event will be held at Newtown Library on Saturday, February 23 from 11.30pm. Bookings are essential and can be made through calling 8512 4250.

Sydney Shakespeare Festival Now in its sixth year, the Sydney Shakespeare Festival is still considered one of the highlights in Sydney’s summer calendar. The festival aims to ensure that Shakespeare’s plays, which have been captivating audiences for over 400 years continue to do so, by instilling a love of the great bard in a new generation. In 2013, the cast will be performing the hilarious comedies ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ and ‘As You Like It’. This entertaining festival is staged in an exciting outdoor theatre, which means that it is the perfect opportunity for families to have a picnic while taking in the amazing view of Sydney’s skyline. For more information visit www. sydneyshakespearefestival.com.au.

Newtown is Fashion From handmade leather bags to Victorian corsets to extravagant European buttons, if you’re looking to add unique statement pieces to your wardrobe, then you will be delighted by the boutiques of Newtown. From big name brands such as Gorman and Industrie to independent designers such as Yoshi Jones, Newtown makes fashionistas of all ages feel at home. There really is something to suit everyone’s style. If you’re the owner of a fashionable pooch, you can even pick up the latest threads for your fourlegged friend at Pet’s Palace. For more information visit www.newtownprecinct. com.au. Tiny Tots Explorers Mums and dads, if you’re looking for a fun day out with your little one, head to the Australian Museum to join in their Tiny Tots Explorers program. Held on Fridays from 10.30am to 11.30am, toddlers will have the chance to learn from museum staff and play with other toddlers. There will be plenty of singing and play-time! Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for children. For more information visit www.australianmuseum. net.au.

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Anish Kapoor Don’t miss the opportunity to see the works of the amazing Indian artist Anish Kapoor at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Critics are already calling the exhibition ground-breaking and extraordinary. The exhibition is a selection of his most famous works displayed across two floors of the MCA. The sculptures are big and marvellous – the MCA even had to remove walls to fit Kapoor’s enormous works in the galleries. From the geometric sculptures made in his early career to the famous red wax and steel display, visitors will have the opportunity to marvel at Kapoor’s works up close. For more information visit www.mca.com.au.

Chrissie Cotter Gallery Located at Pidcock St, Camperdown, the Chrissie Cotter Gallery is a must-see for art enthusiasts. The gallery is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm. Admission into the gallery is free and the building is wheelchair accessible. The gallery is currently showcasing the works of Tim Burns, Rick Matear, Jenny Ihn, Amber Camille Jacobs and more. Residents of the Marrickville area also have the opportunity to submit their own artworks to be displayed in the gallery. For more information visit www. marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

Crafty Kids If your kids’ eyes are always glued to their TV, laptops and endless array of gadgets, this might be the solution to pry them away from technology! Newtown Library is hosting free two-hour craft session for children aged 5 to 12. The first session on February 23 focuses on using felt. Bookings are essential for this event. For more information phone 8512 4250.

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# 8 years free warranty available on new and demonstrator Hyundai purchased from Suttons Hyundai Arncliffe and consists of 5 years factory warranty and 3 years extended Suttons mechanical protection plan, up to 175,000klms. > 3 years free carwash for new and demo Hyundai purchased from Suttons Motors Arncliffe and will be performed at Suttons Motors Arncliffe. ^ 7 years free roadside assistance supplied by Suttons Motors Arncliffe for new and demo Hyundai purchased from Suttons Motors Arncliffe. < Finance to approved purchasers. Credit criteria, fees, charges and terms and conditions apply. Finance based on a Chattel Mortgage to approved ABN Holders over 60 months with no deposit and a 30% residual. Fixed interest rate of 9.95%. Residual a)$4,197 b)$5,997 c)$6,297 d)$8,997. Total payable a)$20,134.80 b)$28,183.20 c)$29,520 d)$41,554.20. Finance is subject to a standard credit criteria and application approval. Please contact our Business Manager for full details. All offers not to be used in conjunction with any other advertised offer. Terms and conditions apply to all offers. See dealer for details. All offers end 5pm, Sunday 24 February, 2013. DL 033 #34632D

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