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Call for Greenway Residents take up campaign

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ith chil dcare cen tre places inc reasingly bein g sough t in the Inner West, Marrickv ille Counc il recently voted to fund a new childcare centre that will add up to 60 new places. It w ill be loc ated a t the si te of the D ebbie and Abbey B orgia Communi ty R ecreation Cen tre in South Marrickville. It is understood that long day care centres across the Marrickv ille loc al g overnment area are r unning a t full c apacity. Ma yor J o Ha ylen said the $3.2 million projec t will come as a relief for Marrickville families. “There are almost 2, 000 names on Counc il’s childcare waiting list, and the demand is only getting higher,” Mayor Haylen said. “Our recent Community Facilities study iden tified a despera te need for more Counc il childcare services, w ith an ad ditional 6 50 kids ag ed 0- 4 years expected to be living in the LGA by 2031.” The Ma yor said the projec t was the result of a longer term v iew Counc il took tha t formed the consensus for approval.

Mayor Jo Haylen and local Marrickville families. “We’re ta king a s trategic a pproach t o d ealing with the current baby boom and planning for our future,” Mayor Haylen said. Marrickville Counc il c urrently o wns and operates six early learnin g cen tres in the loc al area, making the new centre Council’s seventh. “Council’s childcare ser vices have a reputa tion for providing an extremely high standard of care,”

Mayor Haylen said. “That’s wh y Counc il has not only commi tted to building the cen tre; we’ve made sure there is money in the budg et for Counc il to opera te i t,” Mayor Haylen said. Construction o f t he n ew c entre i s e xpected t o commence in 2014, and be completed and operational in 2015.

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On August 29, wi th the F ederal Election looming, then Shado w E ducation Minister Christo pher P yne said: “Y ou c an vote Liberal or L abor and you’ll get exactly the same amount of funding for your school”. On Tuesday, the no w Education Minister said: “What one g overnment does, another g overnment can undo”. And there, my friends, is the very lar ge gap betw een wha t poli ticians sa y when they’re desperate for y our vote and wha t they do once they get it. Mr Pyne this week said he would bring forward plans to in troduce a new educ ation fundin g model, but the total “ funding envelope” would remain the same. The Coali tion w ill stick w ith the agreed arran gements for 2014 but a new funding model will be introduced for 2015. Mr Pyne believes that because the total “ funding envelope” remains the same, he has not bro ken an election promise. Try tellin g tha t to the schools who believ ed Labor and the Coali tion were on a ‘uni ty ticket’ when it came to education funding. Mr Pyne lost all credibility on Tuesday when he was directly asked by a reporter at a press conference if he w ould keep his promise to deli ver the same amount of fundin g for indi vidual schools that Labor had promised. His response: “We are going to keep our promise, which is that we have exactly the same fund-

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ing en velope a vailable to us as the L abor Party promised before the election”. The reporter repeated the question, presuming the smug looking Mr Pyne must have been hard of hearing. “What I’m saying is tha t w e w ill ha ve e xactly the same fundin g en velope a vailable... and w e will w ork through w ith the sta tes and terri tories to ensure that it is equitably distributed,” Mr Pyne said. Mr Pyne won’t answer the question, so I’ll gi ve it a go. The answer is: “No”. Mr P yne w ill not be k eeping that pre- election promise and the electorate has been deceived. It may well be that Mr Pyne’s new approach will be a better one than what Labor offered, but the overall poin t here is tha t the A ustralian people are rightly sick of poli ticians saying one thing in opposition and doing another in government. Mr P yne w ouldn’t ev en meet w ith the e xpert panel tha t dev ised the so - called G onski school funding model to disc uss how it worked before he disc arded it. The Herald reports tha t he was too busy to do so. Too busy to speak to NS W P remier B arry O’Farrell, too, who is fuming over the way this has been handled. Christopher Pyne has one hell of a job to do between now and the ne xt election to re-gain the trust of the Australian people.

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program to help disaster relief organisations such as the Ov erseas Disaster R esources at Alexandria to get ration packs to devastated areas. “The partic ipants w e’ve supplied for this operation have done a tremendous job,” said Work for the Dole Consultant, Dina Werner. Marrickville SES has also been involved with the project. “The men and w omen f rom Marrickville SES are great. When the containers are i n, t hey a re t here t o h elp get t hem packed. It’s a collaborative effort.”

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Alex Trevallion Plaza flooded with white ribbons to raise awareness

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Hundreds take oath against violence in White Ribbon Day celebrations BASIL NAIMET @ICWJournalist

n Tuesda y Marrickv ille c ame together to v oice their op position to violence against women as part of White Ribbon Day. Co-ordinator of the day Nicole Ryan said the day saw a good turn out. “It [domestic v iolence] is a subjec t that is silent and very rarely spoken about and White Ribbon Day has transformed in the Marrickville area to an ev ent that is widespread. The silence is slo wly bein g bro ken,” Ms Ryan said. “This year we took to the streets of Marrickville and en gaged the loc al community. We flooded Marrickville streets and businesses w ith whi te ribbons to mak e people understand they need to tak e action and v iolence against w omen is not acceptable nor will it be tolerated.” Ms Ryan said the day was made even bet-

Women taking part in the White Ribbon Day awareness campaign. ter by the excellent weather that brought a large contingent of people to the event. “We had hundreds of people, or ganisations, the police, y outh and el ders who attended.” The ev ent was hel d a t the Ale x Treval-

lion Plaza with entertainment from Miss Krys, P. Smurf , Oletha W are, C anterbury Boys, Marrickv ille High and a surprise performance by Joelle who was a finalist on TV talent show ‘X Factor’. One of the poignan t parts of the ev ent

was the My Oath swearing in. “The male oa th was a v ery signific ant part of our day where all the men, teenagers and boys stood up and took the pledge. Marrickville definitely said NO to violence against women.”

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inspections crease from 5,000 to 500 the amount of passenger tyres allowed to be stored for recycling, in order to prevent the illegal storage and disposal of tyres.

“Consumers need to be aware that their legal rights often outstrip what retailers are trying to sell in an extend-

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checks ed warranty and they could be buying an unnecessary warranty product that the Australian Consumer Law already provides,” he said. For more details see www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au.

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Retailers across Australia have had their extended warranty practices examined by consumer protection agencies, including NSW Fair Trading. Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe said the joint operation undertaken during 2013 examined the practices of 141 retailers across Australia, including 23 in NSW. “The national operation focused on retailers who commonly sell extended warranties with their products, such as whitegoods, electronics and new cars,” Mr Stowe said. Mr Stowe said often manufacturers’ warranties were only valid for 12 months, with retailers selling extended warranties.

“Stockpiled waste tyres pose a fire risk, and tyre fires emit toxic fumes harmful to our health and the environment,” Ms Parker said. “The lowering of the threshold for the legal storage of waste tyres will send a clear message to operators involved in the storage and disposal of waste tyres that they must understand their responsibilities to manage their sites lawfully. “The EPA is conducting a blitz on tyre retailers in the Sydney, Illawarra and the Hunter and will inspect at least 250 tyre retailers by the end of the year to ensure that the retailers are disposing of waste tyres lawfully.” Tough new penalties will be introduced for those flouting the rules.

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Environment Minister Robyn Parker has announced a plan to lower the threshold for the storage of waste tyres in New South Wales. Ms Parker said the NSW Government will propose a regulation change to de-

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COUNCIL

Council increases car park spaces for share cars to reduce congestion

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f y ou don’t o wn a c ar y ou but need one to get around, you will be please to know that you can now go online and book a vehicle and then pick it up at a location that suits you. Car sharing is a thri ving industry with a growing number of companies takin g to the streets to provide this innovate service including the inner west. But limi ted parkin g is the problem, a t least until recently. Last week Marrickville Council voted to make car sharing as hassle-free as possible by ad ding more c ar spaces for people to drop off their vehicles. Also as part of the expanding Council initiative there w ill be designa ted off- street car share spaces in mediu m to large sized developments. Mayor Jo Haylen said Counc il should be

Mayor Jo Haylen and Peter Dixon. helping residents who wan t to mak e sustainable living choices. “Giving up your car shouldn’t mean giving up your freedom. We want to mak e it easier for people in our community to live

car-free,” Mayor Haylen said. “As people see dedicated car share spots popping up close to home, they ’ll feel more relax ed about gi ving c ar sharin g a go,” she added.

There is a lot of ev idence to suggest that car sharing is having a positive impact on the environment. “Car share v ehicles replace about sev en motor vehicles, and an yone who’s driven around the inner w est looking for a park will appreciate that. They also mean a big reduction in con gestion and emissions, ” Mayor Haylen said. “While man y residen ts lik e the idea of car sharing, the current lack of dedicated parking spaces makes it an unrealistic option. “We wan t c ar- sharers to feel confiden t that they c an g et to w ork, p op out for some milk or pick the kids up from school, without having to venture streets away to find a share-car.” Peter Dix on f rom Marrickv ille said the idea of car sharing was popular in the city, and access to car spaces was easy too. “The city already has designa ted spaces for car share – this was a g ood decision by the Council.” Mr Dixon said he had been usin g the car share scheme for four y ears now and the system worked well to meet his everyday needs and errands. “Having the extra car spaces in the Marrickville area w ould mak e people ’s li ve a lot easier,” Mr Dixon said.

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Residents are being encouraged to try out the share car scheme in Marrickville

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Cyclist's death sparks renewed fight for Greenway shared path to Sydney It was indefinitely deferred but local residents want the Greenway back on the agenda BASIL NAIMET @ICWJournalist

he recent death of a 40- year-old female cyclist from St P eters has re-ignited a call for the Greenway to be built alon g the Cooks Ri ver leading to Sydney Harbour. Friends of the Greenway, a group of local residents, have lobbied the NS W Government to buil d an off- road fi ve kilometre link between the Cooks River and Sydney Harbour, alongside the light rail extension to Dulwich Hill. It is understood a proposal had been put to the Government but a decision had been indefinitely deferred in August 2011. Friends of the Green way spok esperson Jennifer Kent said the concern was for the safety of people whether they were pedestrians or cyclists. The only measures that have been put into place at this stage have been a minor

The start of the Greenway at Dulwich Grove station.

addition to footpa ths alon g the Dulw ich Hill grove. “To date, only a tiny 100 metre section of what would have been the off-road Greenway has been built alon gside the Dulwich Grove sta tion, betw een H ercules Street and New Canterbury Road,” she said. “The Greenway represents exactly what Sydney’s c yclists need; a safe off- road route linked to upgraded public transport and environmental improvements.” But accor ding to the NS W G overnment striking a balance that provided a solution for road users and cyclists would mean extensive research and analysis. “The N SW G overnment d eferred t he Greenway in S eptember 2 011 t o e nsure delivery of the Inner W est Ligh t Rail Ex tension, and committed to investigate demand and design solutions for a pro posed shared pa th along the Cooks Ri ver to Whi te B ay corridor ,” a g overnment spokesperson said. The spokesperson said both groups needed to take precautions. “Drivers need to be vigilant and look out for c yclists, partic ularly when mak ing a turn or when using the kerbside lane where cyclists are often travelling. Bicycle riders also ha ve responsibili ties such as obeying road rules.”

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Police snapshot Man brutally attacked by seven males on Sunday

Man falls to roadway after being hit by offender

About 12.30am on Sunday, November 24, a male victim was walking home along Douglas Street, Petersham after having drinks at a nearby hotel. Whilst walking he noticed he was being followed by a group of seven males. As he approached the intersection of Crystal Street and Douglas Street he was set upon by the males who assaulted and maliciously wounded him. After the attack the victim noticed he had deep lacerations to his right arm. As a result the victim called for an ambulance. The victim was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Marrickville Local Area Command on 9568 9299.

About 2.05am on Thursday, November 21, a victim was walking along Livingstone Road, Marrickville on the eastern footpath. At this time the victim noticed a male running toward him from behind from about 50 metres away. As the victim approached the intersection of Graham Avenue he noticed the male had caught up with him and moved to one side to let him pass. As the victim moved to the side the male has approached the victim and punched him several times. As a result the victim has fallen to the roadway. The male has then stood over the victim and demanded his bag and wallet. The male has run off and was last seen heading in a easterly direction on Graham Ave, Marrickville.

Woman faces 22 charges for stolen property and ID cards

Fake email for Australia Post has dangerous malware

A woman has been charged with 22 property and identity-related offences in Camperdown. Following investigations, police officers attached to the Leichhardt Local Area Command executed a search warrant at a home on Pyrmont Bridge Road last Friday. Police allegedly found numerous identity and personal cards belonging to other people and electrical items believed to be stolen. The 34-yearold woman was arrested at the scene and taken to Newtown Police Station. She was charged with possess identity information to commit indictable offence (x13), goods in personal custody suspected of being stolen (x7) and other offences (x2).

Police are warning local residents that fake emails from Australia Post are currently in circulation. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has received many reports of an email appearing to be sent by Australia Post, which contains a malicious attachment. If the attachment is opened, it may download and install malware onto your computing device. This can enable criminals to steal your personal information, particularly your online banking details. Do not open this email; delete immediately. See the ACMA website for more details: www.acma.gov.au.

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Festival with care

Seniors Week 2014 Do y ou kno w a deser ving loc al senior who shoul d be recognised for their contribution to the community? Nominations for the 2014 NS W S eniors W eek L ocal Achievement A wards are no w open and close on Friday, February 28, 2014. Seniors mak e an importan t con tribu-

tion to our communi ty and these a wards are one way in which the communi ty can show their appreciation for seniors’ talents, skills and generosity. The 2014 a wards, run by the Sta te Government w ill celebra te seniors for their achievements in various categories.

The awards will be presented t o celebrate 2014 NS W S eniors Week which is being held between March 15 to 23, 2014. For details on the a wards and online nomination forms v isit w ww.nswseniorsweek.com.au or call the Seniors Information Service on 131 244.

Cafe honoured for waste reduction

Sydney and surrounding areas switch on 3 December 2013

Marrickville Counc il has announced the w inners of i ts 2013 Business En vironment Awards. Mayor J o Ha ylen con gratulated w inners a t a ceremon y on W ednesday night and said they shoul d be proud of the difference they ’re making in the community. The Waste Not Award went to Cornersmith c afé for i ts commi tment to waste reduc tion, includin g establishing a trade system w ith the loc al community, whereb y residen ts c an swap backyard produce for Cornersmi th products or meals. The c afé also r uns Preserving Workshops where residents can learn to mak e use of e xcess backyard produce.

“It’s inspiring to be surrounded by so many locals committed to making a real difference” - Jo Haylen, Mayor of Marrickville

Last week to switch! The final countdown to digital-only TV has begun The analog TV switch off is happening on 3 December 2013* – and there’s no turning back. After this date you won’t see anything if you’re not ready for digital-only TV.

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Remember, to keep watching free-to-air TV shows, you’ll need either: • one set-top box or a digital TV recorder for each analog TV you use; or • a new TV with a built-in digital tuner. Most importantly, you do not have to buy a new TV if you do not want to. Most antennas and cabling should work after the digital switchover. However, if you have any concerns about your reception, you may consider asking an endorsed Antenna Installer to check your antenna and cabling. If you have any other questions, or to find your nearest endorsed Antenna Installer, visit our website or call the Digital Ready Information Line.

Don’t put it off any longer. Get ready for digital TV today.

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Marrickville Council is g etting behind a v ery w orthy festi val ne xt Thursda y when the 2013 Groo vABILITY Festival gets under way a t Bur wood Park f rom 10am to 3pm. Now in its third year GroovABILITY is an annual Inner W est event tha t celebrates International Day of People with a Disability. The festival is a unique collaboration between government, business and community. “Marrickville Counc il is commi tted to making sure people with a disability have equal opportunity and fair access to all our loc al programs, ser vices and resources – whether they are pro vided by Council or b y community organisations,” Mayor Jo Haylen said.

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Minister for R oads and P orts Dunc an Gay this week launched the state’s biggest lifejacket awareness campaign to promote safe and responsible boa ting behaviour. Minister Ga y was joined b y A ussie actor and comedian Shane Jacobson who is spear-heading a series of lighthearted films tha t will run as part of a statewide lifejacket campaign running through to Easter. “One of the har dest facts to con tend with is tha t nine out of 10 people who drowned while boa ting in NS W in the last decade were not wearing a lifejacket,” Minister Gay said. “We’re pleased to ha ve Shane onboard as an avid water sport enthusiast to deliver our message that if your lifejacket is not on, then it can’t save you.” The online v ideo series c alled ‘That’s Not On ’ fea tures Shane g etting involved in a number of on- water scenes including kayaking and fishing that are light hearted but educational.

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Marrickville Council endorsed a review of the current Companion Animals Management Plan 2005 at the Infrastructure, Planning and Environmental Services Committee Meeting on 15 October 2013.

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Council is now consulting with the community about a new Companion Animal Management Plan and the formation of a Companion Animal discussion group. Council is seeking community representatives to fill the following positions: • Two community members representing animal owners • Two community members representing non-animal owners • A local veterinarian • A professional working in the area of children’s health Anyone wishing to be considered for any of the above positions should detail their history and the expertise they would bring to the discussion group. Expressions of interest should be sent to Team Leader, Ranger Services at Marrickville Council by 27 December 2013. For further enquiries, or a copy of the companion animal management plan objectives, contact Shane Simpson on 8595 2401.

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hadow E ducation Minister C armel T ebbutt has acc used the State Government of not providing assurances to Marrickv ille students who learn En glish as a second language tha t they w ill recei ve fundin g in 2014. She is concerned tha t the Links to Learning program, which funds nongovernment or ganisations to support students who are a t risk of disen gaging from school, won’t receive funding. “It is shameful that despite being asked on numerous occ asions, the Minister will not pro vide certainty for these pro grams tha t deli ver support for some of the most v ulnerable studen ts in the state,” she said. It is understood 55 or ganisations have now been wai ting for nearly tw o y ears for the O’Farrell Government to indicate its intentions about this program. These include ser vices in the Inner West such as R osemount Y outh and Family S ervices, Marrickv ille Youth Resource Centre and Marrickville Community Training Centre. “For a v ery modest fundin g of $8 million in total, these organisations provide critical ser vices tha t assist studen ts to remain connected to learning,” she said.

Education Minister Adrian Piccoli. “For many of these students these programs are quite literally a life-saver.” However Education Minister Mr Piccoli said the funding process was very clear and w ill be pro vided to schools f rom 2014 as part of the phased implemen tation of the NSW Government’s Resource Allocation Model (RAM). He said the funding would be based on the school’s needs and ref lect the characteristics of individual schools. “We are also supporting those students who ha ve recen tly arri ved in A ustralia, with initial intensive English tuition for these students,” he said.

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COMMUNITY

New, focused direction for former May Murray Neighbourhood Centre

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Now known as Community and Cultural Connections, there's a bright future ahead BASIL NAIMET @ICWJournalist

ay M urray Neighbourhood Centre has undergone a name change and ha ve mo ved premises in order to c ater for the broader community. Their name was derived in the 1970’s but in 2012 the members dec ided to v ote on a name change that better describes the work they do. Now known as Community and Cultural Connections Inc, they are based a t Hut 1, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville. Their foc us has alwa ys been on soc ial change for the inner w est, with particular help for the f rail and ag ed, and pro viding English lan guage classes tha t they ha ve expanded to cater for growth. The name chan ge c ame in 2012 so they could head in a more strategic direction. Executive Officer Na tanya Mandel said

An English class underway at Community and Cultural Connections Inc. the services they are offering now meet the growing demand from their clients. “The ser vices initially provided a ran ge of neighbourhood and chil dcare services. The CCCi no w pro vides home and com-

munity c are, a dvocacy, i nformation, r eferral, En glish classes, computer classes and a sew ing and c raft group for isola ted and disadvantaged individuals,” she said. “CCCi aims to advance soc ial justice

within the communi ty through pro viding culturally appropriate and supporti ve services, buil ding and enhanc ing soc ial connections. We aim to foster inclusion, access and equity for all members.”

CHRISTIAN ISRAELITE CHURCH SYDNEY Invites you to join us for our CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December 2013

Making Ready for the Lord Luke 1:17

Saturday 6.00pm: Outdoor Music Event Oxford Square, Oxford Street, Darlinghurst Followed by refreshments and

Fellowship Evening in The Church Hall from 7.15pm

Sunday 11.30am: Praise Service in the Church

Sydney Church: 196 Campbell St, Darlinghurst

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The Gift of Life we believe that: • Jesus was born at the first Christmas – a gift to all people • He gave Himself as a sacrifice at Easter - and then rose from the grave • He has ascended into the Heavens - from whence He will return • Those who have trusted in Jesus Christ will be raised at His return. We also believe there is a promise for a remnant of the descendants of Israel alive today, to be preserved in spirit and soul and body, to be changed, without physically dying, when Jesus Christ returns. Ask us if you would like to know more, or look at our Website – www.cichurch.com (See: John 3:16, John 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:51-53)

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f you want to tr y a new style of cookin g that is sure to bring a laugh or tw o and an enjo yable experience to boot, then S alt Meats Cheese in Ale xandria is the place to do it. They offer a non- conventional cooking experience that will make you laugh and gi ve you an educ ational experience at the same time. Salt Meats Cheese is a unique place. Where else in S ydney can you hold an event with a DJ in the meat cure room, surrounded by industrial packing palettes? As a new dinin g concept y ou w ill be part of y our o wn cooking experience and learn about the food and the pro cess of cooking before you eat your meal. Salt Meats Cheese are all about g etting to know you, the customer and putting a smile on your face in a friendly environment that is sure to make you feel relaxed. Set in a lar ge warehouse y our culinary experiences will come to life in a func tional space designed to gi ve each person taking part in workshops the room to move freely. Their spec ialities are I talian an tipasto, w ith their o wn brand of f resh pastas and pasta sauces tha t will have you eating your fingers with delight. Cooking events with a party feel is wha t they spec ialise in. They â€™ll teach y ou ho w to mak e delic ious piz zas and have spec ialised regional cookin g classes to e xplore the different regions in Italy. With Christmas parties g etting under wa y, S alt M eats Cheese is offering a Massive Christmas Feast Italiano Style! For only $14 9 you w ill get a LIVE cookin g show, rec ipe cards, all tastings and wine/beer throughout the night.

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HOROSCOPES

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

LEO JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

You’ll be at your wild and wacky best, as the New M oon revs up your eccentricity zone. It’s also time to nurture friendships, plus follow up promising new contacts. Look for mates who encourage your talents and understand the unique Aquarian you are. A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself; remember that!

With the fiery New Moon energising your entertainment and leisure zone, i t’s a grea t time to or ganise a Christmas party, play sport, study, exercise or go horse-riding. Your creativity is also at an alltime high so tap in to the artist w ithin as you play music, pain t, write, dance, act or sing up a storm!

PISCES FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

VIRGO AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

With the New Moon visiting your career zone, have a long, hard think about an y professional adjustmen ts and impro vements you need to make in 2014. The more y ou communicate with work colleagues, the more rewards you’ll reap. But r esist the tempta tion to be somewhat elastic with the truth on the weekend.

Your stars for December 1 to December 8

ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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LIBRA SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

A bored and restless Ram is a rec ipe for trouble t his week! With the New M oon, Uranus and M ercury all ac tivating your adventure and education zone, you need to stimulate your mind via reading, writing, researching and stimulating conversation. Plus get involved in plenty of challenging physical activities [preferably in the great outdoors]. On Sunday, strive to be proactive in partnerships.

You’ve got a pile of w ork that needs to be done ASAP but, w ith plenty of activity in your communication zone, you’re preoccupied with talking, texting, tweeting, trading witty emails or flirting with someone special. Be careful that light-hearted banter doesn’t degenerate into garr ulous gossip. And sin gle Librans – mak e sure the person you’ve got your eye on is actually available.

TAURUS APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

The New M oon signals an e xciting beginnin g in volving ei ther lust or loot . Perhaps a pa ssionate new lo ver, a r ejuvenated relationship, or a fabulous financ ial partnership? S ome lucky Bulls w ill benefit f rom a g enerous gift, inheri tance, superannua tion pa yout or Christmas bonus. But love won’t flourish unless you prioritise it.

It’s t ime t o n urture your i nner a nd o uter r esources S corpio. I f your finances are in a mess, be proactive about sorting them out. If your self-esteem has taken a battering lately, then surround yourself with positive people who celebrate and encourage your talents. But beware making mountains out of molehills on Thursday.

GEMINI MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Christmas romance is in the air! S ome T wins w ill move into a fulfilling new phase of a lon g- term rela tionship, while others will meet their future partner. Joint ventures are also favoured, as you combine your creative talents with others and make beautiful music together. When it comes to work matters get your facts straight.

You’ve been r unning on empty but this w eek, the S agittarian New Moon recharges your run-down batteries. Expect to be full of extra energy and en thusiasm as y ou power through pre- Christmas projects w ith gusto and ease. Tread carefully w ith a stressed family member, as it will be very easy to say the wrong thing.

CANCER JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

The focus is on health and fitness over the festive season, as the New M oon wak es up y our w ellbeing zone. Y ou coul d also revamp y our daily routine or w ork schedule. One- to - one rela tionships blossom, as V enus pro vides plen ty of opportuni ties for sharin g g ood times with your nearest and dearest.

If you combine inner resolve with outer confidence, then you’ll have a fabulous festi ve season. But don ’t dwell on wha t might have been. Venus promises love, but you have to leave the past behind and be open to new ways of relating in the future. Moving onto fresh romantic pastures has you back in the saddle of love again.

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Are you overwhelmed by all the jobs that need to be done around your home? It’s the perfect week to hone your handyman/woman skills, as you tackle overdue DIY projects and get your place in shipshape condi tion for the comin g Christmas celebra tions. But are y ou viewing a relative through rose-colored glasses?

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The great thing about fashion is tha t it is inclusive of everyone; no ma tter where y ou are f rom, what sex you are, wha t you look lik e or ho w old you are, y ou c an be and most certainly are a part of the fashion world. You don’t have to follo w the trends of the time or k eep up with the latest fashion news – b y simply buy ing and wearing clothes, you are contributing to fashion. The sad thing is that often, fashion is thought to be relevant only to thin, pretty, twenty-something women, which is so far from the truth. Just last w eek I was cha tting w ith some o ver 55’s and one lovely w oman e xpressed her disappoin tment w ith the fac t that a mature aged model is hard to find. I took this as a challen ge, scouring through magazines of all kinds and direc ted at all ag es, finding that older models are almost nonexistent – except for one spec ial feature in a highend fashion shoot tha t I found. Wh y this w ould be the c ase, I am not sure – just bec ause y ou are ag eing doesn ’t mean you will stop c aring about the thin gs you love when y ou are younger. Plus, older people still wear clothes! The misconception that fashion is only relevant to thin people is also ridiculous – all you have to do is take a look around where you shop and there are plus- size clothes and models everywhere in every display. There are designers dedicated to creating sexy and practical clothes for curvy women. I c an see ho w people coul d believ e the misconception though; it comes back to adv ertising. The same g oes for the other misconception tha t I men tioned, about pret ty women – have you ever seen an unattractive model? Plus, what about all the men? It seems to me that most brands and stores are marketing to the minority – tha t being skinny, pretty women, as opposed to the rest of us. Maybe they realise that everyone, regardless of who we are, will buy clothes anyway and can’t be bothered changing the industry or, maybe they just haven’t discovered how much more they coul d sell if they mark eted to the a verage man or woman.

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Holidaying away with your fuzzy friends

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Car sickness Cats, dogs and ev en ferrets c an suffer f rom motion sickness. So if youâ€™re planning on going on a road-trip or longer car ride through the holiday season, make sure you ask your vet about prevention trea tments prior to tra vel. I t coul d sa ve a lot of cleaning up! Vaccination certificates Most boarding establishments wonâ€™t accept pets tha t arenâ€™t fully vaccinated so make sure you request from your vet a copy of the vaccination certificate to make the process smoother. First aid kit Iâ€™d recommend put ting a pack tog ether to help trea t minor common ailments. Some tweezers, gauze swabs, a magnifying glass, a piece of dental floss (to tie off ticks with) and some antiseptic c ream should do the trick. Finally , make sure y ou research where your nearest emergency veterinary clinic is if you plan on holidaying away with your pets.

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regular exercise can reduce your biological age and prolong independence

People who start exercising even late in life can reap the benefit of good health, a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine says. Researchers tracked the health of nearly 3,500 people whose average age was 64, for more than eight years. People who already had a record of sustained and regular exercise, meaning vigorous activity at least once a w eek, boosted their likelihood of â€˜healthy ageingâ€™ sevenfold more than compared to people with a lifestyle of persistent inactivity. â€˜Healthy ageingâ€™ was rated by an absence of major diseases and disabili ties, g ood men tal health ( the lack of depression or cognitive decline), and the abili ty to maintain stable social connections. The gain ev en amon g new comers to e xercise was roughly triple. â€œSignificant health benefits were... seen among participants who became physically active relatively late in life,â€? the paper, released on Monday, said. Without regular w orkouts, maximum aerobic po wer falls in men b y up to half betw een the ag es of 20 and 60 . Women begin to lose fi tness aged around 35, w ith aerobic power also falling by up to half by the age of 60. Eventually, everyday ac tivities become â€œin tolerably fatiguingâ€? for older men and women. Another study they published found tha t rela tively highintensity aerobic exercise over a relatively long period of time reverses these losses and could boost maximal aerobic power by 25 per cent. Long-term aerobic trainin g c an maintain or restore aerobic power in later life. The effect is the equivalent of turning back the biological clock for older people by up to 12 years. The level of exertion should be enough to raise the heart rate to 120 bea ts a minute or higher , which includes a brisk walk and swimming. But even better, a regu lar exercise programme c an slow or reverse the loss of aerobic fitness, reducing the individualâ€™s biological age and prolonging independence.

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DR. SAM KOVAC

As we approach the end of November, the holida y season is comin g rapidly and some schools are startin g to break for the holidays, so take some time now to k now h ow t o approach t he s eason with your pets. Storms, fireworks and scary things The start of D ecember is notorious for having more electrical activity in the air and many dogs are fearful of the sound of thunder . I recommend a produc t called DAP, which is a kind of pheromone that only dogs c an smell and c an make them feel more at ease with fearful situations such as thunder , lightening or firew orks. If y our pet becomes destructive during a storm or firew orks display, your vet or behaviourist should be contacted.

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40 years and The Angels can still find the spark and magic

hey’ve been through highs and lows, but iconic A ustralian band The An gels are still kicking 40 y ears after they first burst onto the scene. The rock group is set to release their new studio album ‘ Talk The T alk’ early ne xt SHANNON COCHRANE

year, with a special album preview on Friday, January 10 and S aturday, January 11 2014 at The Bridge Hotel in Sydney. Fans ha ve already g otten a taste of the new ma terial, w ith the album ’s lead and title single already released on iTunes and played by radio stations. Band founder and gui tarist J ohn Brew ster said tha t he was inc redibly happ y with the result of ‘ Talk The T alk’, which represents The An gels’ quintessential garage rock sound. “We certainly wan t to mak e somethin g special and you go into the studio and in a way you never know how it’s going to turn out… sometimes you make an album and you mix it and master i t, and sit back and listen to it and go ‘you know what, it’s a bit disappointing’. Then other times you get a bit of spark and magic,” he said. While there ha ve been plenty of line-up changes o ver the dec ades, the past few years ha ve seen the in troduction of The Screaming Jets lead singer Dave Gleeson. “We g et on grea t, Da ve’s a really g ood guy, he ’s just really straigh t up , doesn ’t

have tickets on himself. A lot of mutual respect, he’s a hug e Angels fan and always has been so comin g in to the band for him was an absolute honour,” Brewster said. “But wha t w e’ve discovered in the two and a half y ears we’ve been play-

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omedy sk etches pla yed upside- down and insideout, mind - bending backwar ds scenes w ith ph ysical restrictions, ton gue- twisting w ord challenges and impromptu operas are just the beginning of the fun and games. Australia’s end-of-year comedy Theatresports’ night of nights will bring loads of laughter when the Cranston Cup Grand Final gets underway on Saturday, November 30 at the Enmore Theatre. Like a comedy F A Cup ( football), the Cranston Cup starts w ith the best new teams from university leagues, rising stars of Sydney’s bourgeoning improvised comedy scene and the most a wesome champion ‘pro’ players and comics from around Australia. They will all competed in various hea ts

and semi-finals to reach the big one. Now. four teams are left! “Yay! It’s Pat Magee and Friends”, “Middle Rag e”, “Bridie of F rankensteen” and “Hans and Ot to” w ill battle it out for the biggest, ugliest trophy in the kno wn world! Master of Ceremonies w ill be Jim “Noble Lord” Fishwick. One of those takin g part is Marrickv ille resident Steen Rask opoulos who is a former champion, lookin g for ward to p erforming w ith Bridie Connell as Bridie of Frankensteen. “It’s always fun to perform a t the end of the year, Enmore is a grea t theatre to perform in,” Raskopoulos said. The 26- year-old said all of the competitors looked forward to giving the competition a good shake of the sauce bottle as the end result was worth it.

ing together now is that he’s also very creative. W e ga ve him some rh ythm tracks and he c ame back w ith some fantastic son gs, grea t melodies, grea t words.” The addition of Gleeson has been accompanied b y losses – lon g- time

“The w inner of the competi tion w ill go to the National Theatresports championships next year. It’s fun but everyone wants t o w in t o g o t o t he nationals n ext year,” he said. Raskopoulos has been wri ting and performing in sketch comedy and improvised stage shows for the past seven years. He has performed in sell- out seasons a t the Sydney and Melbourne comedy festivals since 2006 and performed to a sell out crowd at the UCB’s Improvised Comedy Festival “Del Close Marathon” in New York in 2010. Whether y ou wan t to g et out for the night and share a couple of laughs, wan t to see first hand wha t theatresports is all about, or giggle to y ourself at some of the best, live interactive theatre going around, you had better secure yourself a seat at the Theatresports Crankston Cup 201 3; y ou will not regret it! The Thea tresports Crankston Cup 2013 Grand Final is on S aturday, November 30, at 8pm at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets ran ge f rom $28 to $6 5, family passes f rom $98 to $178 . Bookings can be made a t w ww.ticketek.com.au or c all 9550 3666.

member Chris B ailey passed a way earlier in the year after a battle with cancer. “My son Sam’s playing bass, tha t’s for kind of sad reasons bec ause we lost Chris Bailey back in April to cancer… so it’s been a pretty sad year for us, and it’s also been a really happy year because Chris did actually manage to come in to the studio and play on five of the tracks, Sam played on the other seven,” Brewster said. Music has always been a family-oriented experience for Brewster , who grew up around music ians and began The An gels in its earliest form with his brother Rick. “We grew up in a music al family , our grandfather was a concert pianist… dad was the lead cellist for the S ymphony Orchestra and he w as direc tor of music for the ABC so w e had music ians around us the whole time. I was sort of alwa ys into rock and roll, Rick was learnin g classic al piano and doin g brilliantly but he c ame over to m y side of the fence in the end, ” he said. From their humble beginnings as a local band who pla yed a t uni versity gigs, The Angels rose up quickly and had plen ty of hits, inspiring the next generation of rock bands. “It’s a grea t feeling, fantastic that some of these Americ an bands tha t c ame out of S eattle lik e Nir vana for e xample, w e were told that Kurt Cobain was a fan of the band. That would make sense because we were really big in S eattle, a lot of people don’t realise ho w w ell The An gels did in America,” Brewster said.

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Earlwood’s Little Wanderers Welcoming 2 – 5 Year Olds Earlwood Wanderers Football Club has launched its Little Wanderers programme for 2 - 5 year olds.

“Parents most like that the Little Wanderers programme runs for the duration of the winter season. It kicks off just as the regular season starts late March, and runs until the end of the regular season in August”. 2 year old James, pictured holding the ball and flanked by fellow EWFC players, is eager to get onto the field in 2014 to play and to make new friends. “Little Wanderers is about more than just developing a child’s control with the ball. It is about giving them a well-rounded start to their physical, social and educational development.”, says Jim. “I look forward to welcoming this newest generation of Wanderers to our Club”.

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“It’s what the parents in our community wanted’” says Jim Tatsis, EWFC Secretary. “There is a need for structured sporting activities for the very young, so we have developed a footballing programme just for our youngest members of our community”.

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CRANSTON CUP: THEATRESPORTS GRAND FINAL Saturday, November 30 Enmore Theatre Australia’s ultimate comedy smackdown, the Theatresports Cranston Cup Grand Final is the big night of the year where the best comic improvisers put their wit and courage to the test as their teams battle each other to get their hands on the biggest, ugliest trophy in Australia. You have not seen all theatre has to offer until you have seen this! Tickets are $65. To book call 9550 3666 or visit www.enmoretheatre.com.au.

EVELEIGH ARTISANS' MARKET Sunday, December 1 On the first Sunday of every month, 75 local indie artists and makers set up shop at Eveleigh markets. All of the products are handmade, from art and furniture to costume jewellery, fabrics and sustainable fashion. Great ideas for unique Christmas presents!

SYDNEY ROCK 'N' ROLL AND ALTERNATIVE MARKET Sunday, December 1 The Sydney Rock and Roll and Alternative Market is the ultimate subculture market with over 70 amazing stalls. The market features Rock and Roll, alternative and vintage fashion for men, women and children, jewellery, accessories, records, CDs, DVDs, books, art, collectables, international food stalls, children’s activities, live music, DJs, a vintage vehicle display and the very popular Tiki Bar Courtyard. Tickets are $5. Call 0411 592 378 or email rocknrollmarket@iinet.net. au for more information.

MARTIN PLACE TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION Thursday, November 28

NATIONAL ART SCHOOL GRADUATE EXHIBITION Friday, November 29 until Saturday, November 7

Head to Martin Place for the free children’s concert and see the city’s all-new interactive Christmas tree lit for the first time in 2013 by Santa and the Lord Mayor. Packed with entertainment the whole family will love including Hi 5, Kate Ceberano, Don Spencer, Justine Clarke, a costume show from Looney Tunes and carols from the Sydney Children’s Choir. The night will finish with a magical fireworks display.

In an art-world first, the National Art School will be capturing reactions to artworks via Twitter (@nas_au) using unique individual artwork hashtags. These micro-reviews will be streamed live throughout the Exhibition. Head to the website, come to the Exhibition and let them know how you’ll #REACT. For more information visit their website www.nas.edu.au/GraduateExhibition2013.html.

MUSICA COPA Thursday, December 5 Fraser Park, Marrickville In an Australian first, some of our biggest names in electronic music will be coming together to compete for charity although this time they will not be judged by their musical skill but by their talent on the soccer field. It is going to be a great event that is well worth attending. Anyone and everyone is invited to come at watch the five-aside tournament kicking off at 11am. Visit the website musicacopa.com for details.

DULWICH HILL COMMUNITY FAIR Sunday, December 1 The Dulwich Hill Community Fair is back and this year is on Sunday, December 1 from 10am to 4pm. The fair celebrates the delights of the Dulwich Hill Village with live entertainment, children’s activities and a huge mix of market stalls including handicrafts, homewares, children’s toys, clothing and homemade preserves and sweets.

STRATHFIELD MOVIES IN THE PARK Saturday, December 7 Pack a picnic, bring a blanket and enjoy a night of free entertainment under the stars. ‘Rise of the Guardians’ is the free movie that is screening this weekend. Make sure to get down early so that you get a good spot. For more information contact 02 9748 9999.

QUICK... SOME COMEDY! Sunday, November 30 until Saturday December 21 Star Bar Theatre This is the city’s fastest and funniest, stand up comedy show, featuring five or more of Australia’s funniest semi pro and pro stand up comedians, plus look-out for a few fresh open mikers giving it a shot. There are new comics each week plus themed nights like “Battle of the Comic sexes M vs F” or “Asian stand up comedy invasion”. Whatever show you get, you’ll laugh your lips off! Doors open for V.I.P seating at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. Visit www.comedyintheraw.com.au for more information and to book. Tickets start at $14.

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KINGS CROSS ORGANIC FOOD MARKET Saturday, November 30 Fitzroy Gardens

Held every Saturday morning, Kings Cross Organic Food and Farmers Market offers certified and conventional fruit and vegetables, dips, bread, cheese, plants, juices, gozleme, the best egg and bacon rolls, coffee, gozleme, cakes and much more in a social setting in Fitzroy Gardens. Come along, enjoy the markets and pick up some great bargins.

GREASE Until Sunday, December 22 Lyric Theatre

The first of what they’re hoping is many to come, Wheel of Crap is a showcase of homegrown artistic diversity featuring live acts and a group exhibition sure to harbour ‘open mindfulness’. Teaming up with the hands-on delightfulness of Reverse Garbage, you will get to watch a show, be involved in the creative production and walk away empowered with the tools to live more sustainably. Reverse Garbage have constructed their wonderful wheel using only reused materials saved from landfill. BYO crap (stuff you’d throw away), your imagination and sensitivity and expect the unexpected. Early bird tickets are $20. Call 0423 082 015 to book.

Grease the musical is in its final few weeks at the State Theatre starring musical theatre favourite Rob Mills and rising star Gretel Scarlett. With other cast members including Bert Newton (Vince Fontaine), Todd McKenney (Teen Angel), Anthoney Callea (Johnny Casino) and Val Lehman (Miss Lynch) this is a show that you will not want to miss. Tickets are from $64.90. For more information and to book call 1300 795 267 or visit www. greaseistheword.com.au.

CITY OF SHADOWS EXHIBITION Saturday, November 23 until Sunday, December 29 POP-UP CHRISTMAS CARD MAKING Saturday, November 30 Waterloo Library Redfern artist Nicholas Beckett will give you the skills to create your own pop up card for any occasion – and especially for Christmas! A great creative Christmas activity for all the family, it is on from 1pm – 2pm for seven to 11-yearolds and 2.30pm – 3.30pm for 12 and older. Make sure to call 9265 9333 to book as places are limited.

ETSY CHRISTMAS POP-UP SHOP Thursday, November 28 until Thursday, December 12 Buying thoughtful and one-of-a-kind gifts will be easier than ever this holiday season, when Etsy, the place to buy and sell unique goods, opens its doors to its Christmas pop-up shop in central Sydney on Thursday, November 28. For 15 days Etsy is bringing its virtual marketplace to life, giving consumers a chance to shop from a wonderland of unique gifts across a range of categories including jewellery, art, fashion, kidswear, quality vintage items and homewares. Visit www.etsy.com for details on how to grab yourself something special this Christmas.

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There’s some chatter Aussie songstress Jessica Mauboy wants a talent show judging gig. It’s rumoured the former ‘Idol’ contestant is in line for a role on ‘The X-Factor’ panel in 2014. There won’t be word until next year as to who will make up the judging panel but if not ‘X-Factor’, there is still ‘The Voice’ and ‘The Voice Kids’.

Speaking of talent shows, ‘America’s Got Talent’ will return to our screens from Saturday, December 7 on FOX8. Joining the judging panel this year is Mel B, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Howard Stern. Let’s hope they have some interesting acts this time!

Following the completion of ‘Ja’mie Private Schoolgirl’ on the ABC this week, talk has turned to which Chris Lilley character will return in his next series to air early 2014. The hot favourite is bad boy Tongan student Jonah Takalua followed by Mr.G.

Tennis lovers rejoice! Channel Seven has signed a deal to air every Hopman Cup match live this summer. For the first time, every match will be broadcast live and free-to-air nationally on Seven and 7Mate. There were fears fans would miss their Hopman Cup fix after a Channel Ten deal ended.

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