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Ms Tebbutt said the allocated funds came from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program. The funds assist community groups and local councils in building infrastructure. The program, now in its fourth year, was a former Labor government initiative. Ms Tebbutt said although the funding this year was lower than previous years, she was happy for the organisations. “I’m disappointed that the overall funding has been reduced even further in the Coalition’s second budget, [but] local organisations will still benefit from the funding,” she said.
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total of 13 local community groups will share in $200,000 of State Government funding. The funding was announced on Tuesday by Member for Marrickville Carmel Tebbutt who said the money will be channelled into much needed areas of their businesses. “[One] of those businesses is Pathways Early Childhood Intervention who will receive $20,000 for renovations to the playground/landscape areas for children with disabilities,” she said.
Other businesses that will benefit are Marrickville PCYC who’ll receive of $8,965 for bathroom amenities. Club Manager Justin Mining said the organisation welcomes the additional funding. “With our member numbers growing, the renovation of the bathrooms is certainly needed; the funds will contribute nicely,” he said. The Asylum Seekers Centre at Newtown will receive $20,000, Stanmore Public School P & C will get $6,000 for a kitchen garden project for the students, and $8,000 will go to Scouts Australia to for general repairs to the hall at Petersham as well as the hall’s roof.
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He said that a number of initiatives were in place for residents of the Marrickville local government area to be informed. “We’ve hired a telephone consultancy to call some 600-700 residents to get feedback on the amalgamations, we have letters going to residents and we have an online survey encouraging residents to take part,” he said. “Cr Leary is jumping the gun and likes to grandstand.” Liberal Councillor Mark Gardiner agreed. “Th is is another case of misinformation yet again from the party of protest,” he said. He said Council did everything in their capacity to let ratepayers know that their views are wanted on this issue. “We would consult with ratepayers with any of the decisions that come out of the report released from the Independent Local Government Review Panel.” On the question of having the Greens proposal of a referendum put to the ratepayers Cr Gardiner said it was not clear on how the referendum would be conducted, and the costs to the ratepayers.
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Police are appealing for public assistance after a man was assaulted with a piece of wood at Leichhardt. About 6.30pm on Wednesday, May 29, two men became involved in an altercation on Flood Street. One of the men, aged 39, started hitting the other man’s white utility with a shovel. The other man hit the 39-year-old in the head with a piece of wood, before fleeing in the vehicle with another man. The victim was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for treatment to a head laceration; however, he left a short time later. The offender has been described as being of Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean appearance, short dark hair and a thin build. Anyone with information on this incident should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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arrickville residents who rely on teaching services provided by TAFE will be affected by funding cuts to the education budget to the tune of $1.8 billion according to Greens Councillor Melissa Brooks. Cr Brooks put a motion forward to Council to oppose the funding cuts, saying it was a concern for community groups including disadvantaged groups. “TAFE has always been affordable and an accessible entry point to further education and these cuts are putting TAFE out of reach for many people,” she said. Around 800 staffi ng positions have been cut including many teaching jobs. Cr Brooks put to the Council her concerns including the impact the cutbacks would have on people with disabilities and those who take part in English as their Second Language classes (ESL). She said the loss of teaching services to local artists would erode the local talent. “Arts and design courses at TAFE are an incubator for so much of the artistic activity in Marrickville,” she said. There is also concern government assets such as TAFE colleges and local schools may be in danger of being sold off. However a spokesperson for the Department of Education and Communities said the figures Marrickville Council mentioned were not correct. “I’m not sure where they’re getting their figures of $1.8 billion for the TAFE budget cuts from but they’re not accurate. The savings are $1.7 billion across the entire education budget,” he said. But the former Secretary of the TAFE Teachers Association and current spokesperson for the TAFE Community Alliance, Linda Simon said the cuts to
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Marrickville Police are currently investigating a break, enter and attempted stealing incident. About 10.30pm last Friday night the victim and her family went to bed. On waking the following morning the victim has noticed the curtains pulled back and dirty footprints on the floor. The victim contacted police who attended shortly after. Marrickville Police are appealing for anyone who may have information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Marrickville Police on 9568 9299. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TAFE staff have already begun and that they would stifle community progress. “$1.7 billion cuts across the education sector is correct however a significant amount of that money will impact TAFE. The effects are already being felt. We’ve already lost nine language teachers for the English as Second Language (ESL) classes,” she said. An exact funding cut figure for TAFE is not known.
Marrickville Police are currently investigating a break, enter and stealing incident. The incident took place at a restaurant on Addison Road, Marrickville near the intersection of Enmore Road. Sometime between 10.30pm on Wednesday (May 22) night and 10am on Thursday morning the offender has gained access. CCTV footage depicts a male of medium build, approximately 175cm in height, wearing a white coloured hooded jumper, white base ball cap, light coloured pants and sneakers inside the premises. Marrickville Police are appealing for anyone who may have information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Extracurricular activities: A variety of activities such as drama, debating, creative writing, choir, numeracy and literacy programs are offered, along with personal fitness opportunities through access to our well-equipped gymnasium for all secondary students. Where there is evident interest in a specific area, the College will offer (through external providers) more diverse activities, such as dance, judo and gymnastics. Welfare and personal development: St Maroun’s provides a caring and supportive environment, which is balanced by clearly communicated boundaries that encourage the development of respectful relationships and the acceptance of personal responsibility for learning and behaviour. Students have access to counselling, through direct access to the school psychologist, as well as participating in a fully-integrated Pastoral Care Program. The evidenced-based ‘You Can Do It’ program of emotional intelligence is applied at the College and focuses on the key aspects of what is needed for happiness at school. Our College also has a wide focus on cyber safety and anti-bullying. Our secondary students participate in a Peer Support Program that encourages a sense of belonging and connectedness. The College promotes active student leadership through participation in school governance teams and the more traditional prefect and captain leadership roles. Special features: The Convent atmosphere helps to create a safe and respectful, family environment which many parents highlight this as the unique feature that sets St Maroun’s apart, when choosing a school for their children’s education. Links with the local community provide a strong sense of social awareness and belonging that encourages participation by the students. The College enjoys the support and confidence of an active and committed Parents & Friends Association, which welcomes all newcomers .
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nner West residents will have access to light rail services in early 2014 according to Transport for NSW who are extending the light rail services that currently operate bewteen Central and Lilyfield. A Transport for NSW spokesman said the construction of the light rail was on target for scheduled completion. “The Light Rail Extension is on track for services to begin in early 2014. Since major construction began in November 2012, there has been significant progress,” he said. Details of the scope of the project include a 5.6 kilometre extension of the light rail from Lilyfield to Dulwich Hill, and nine new light rail stops to be created at Hawthorne, Lewisham West, Waratah Mills, and Dulwich Grove. The spokesman said construction of the extension will start to take shape shortly. “Lift shafts will soon be installed at the Dulwich Grove, Marion, Taverners Hill and Leichhardt North shops,” he said. The stations will provide state of the art facilities for passengers including real-time passenger information to be placed at new and existing stops. New paths with facilities for changing between transport modes will also be created. In addition to improving transport links, the light rail will provide a connection between major shopping and entertainment districts including Sydney Fish Markets, Star City, Paddy’s Markets, Capitol theatre and Leichhardt Marketplace.
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his week Martin Ferguson announced he’s quitting the political business after two decades. After the hurley-burley of Question Time, the strawberry blond haired, no-nonsense, oft-abrupt backbencher got to his feet and dropped a bombshell that came as a shock to many. He’d only been furnishing the backbench since March, when the Kevin Rudd supporter relinquished his Resources ministry after another failed leadership coup. On Wednesday he joked that his retirement speech was “his fi rst and last from the backbench”. A Labor man through and through, he served 17 years in the parliament. He was a minister under Hawke, Keating, Rudd and Gillard. He was never too far from Labor, and spent six years as ACTU president before joining politics. Mr Ferguson is seen as an economic rationalist, a political pragmatist and a respected minister. His departure from politics perhaps signals the end of an era for Labor. There were tears in the chamber from the Labor man as he thanked his staff, the department and his family. Martin Ferguson is the epitome of a career politician. His family have no doubt given way to his ambitions. Politicians cop criticism on a daily
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basis from all sides – the opposition, media and the public – and much of it is justified and fair. But Martin Ferguson’s departure should cause us to reflect on the often thankless job of our politicians. Long hours away from home and the party is always prioritised fi rst. Public life is tough and whatever the fi nancial reward there’s every chance the most talented could earn at least double if they went corporate. Over the past few months we’ve lamented the disintegration of
parliamentary debate. Th is week for just a moment, some wraith was restored. Tony Abbott came close to tears as he gave genuine thanks to a political foe. Julia Gillard put her differences aside and many broke with protocol in the chamber to line up and just give him a hug or shake his hand.
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ydneysiders looking to make their homes more environmentally friendly have the chance to meet some of Australia’s ‘hottest’ green architects and designers at a free speed-dating session this weekend. Run by the Alternative Technology Association and funded by the City of Sydney, the event connects residents considering home renovations with leading experts on everything from solar power and rainwater tanks to using recycled materials. Participants are offered 13-minute
‘dates’ with at least two designers of their choice, where they can ask questions about sustainable design, get feedback on prospective plans or seek inspiration for a future project – with no obligation to see the designer again. Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the event was a great opportunity for environmentally conscious Sydneysiders to check their ideas with designers. “Whether you’ve just started a renovation or need inspiration for a future project, this is a chance to run your plans past some of Sydney’s leading professionals.”
$3.5 million, 27,000-hour cleaning blitz on the interior of Sydney’s trains is radically improving the standards of cleanliness with some seats and floors receiving their most intensive scrub in more than a decade. Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian said the blitz comes after the NSW Government established a permanent cleaning unit outside of RailCorp with new commercial benchmarks and new management to ensure trains will be properly cleaned on an ongoing basis. Ms Berejiklian said the $3.5 million cleaning blitz will: • See more than 1,300 carriages extensively deep cleaned by June 30; • Properly clean fabric seats in Millenium, Oscar and Tangara carriages using dry encapsulation machines – basically dry steam cleaning – after it was found cleaning techniques used in the past to clean these seats were not up to scratch; • Scrub carriage floors and under seats using pressurised steam cleaning machines and scrubbing machines – as opposed to mops which have been used since high pressure hosing ceased around a decade ago; • Trial a range of technologies for tough jobs like cleaning off chewing gum and graffiti including freezing, spraying and steaming techniques. “Cleanliness is really important to our train customers and the NSW Government is committing to using modern equipment, professional
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practices and commercial standards when it comes to cleaning our carriages,” Ms Berejiklian said. “Once we get the fleet up to scratch with this blitz, I can assure customers that the new dedicated cleaning unit will not be allowed to let our new high standards slip. “Th is is not just about spending more time and money on cleaning, it is also about radically improving standards. “If our carriages are clean and we respect our fleet more than in the past, I think passengers will do the same and litter and vandalism will become less of a problem.”
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It’s just a walk in the park... New statistics show people who live close to parks exercise more frequently
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MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
Property and family issues will be playing a huge part in your life. You may be in the throes of planning some changes to your existing home, a move or the purchase of an investment property; either way you will be excited about the prospect of having something new to challenge you. Opening up your home to friends and family will be rather enjoyable, and you will see relatives and friends you don’t always get to spend time with.
TAURUS
APRIL 21 TO MAY 21
You have a rather hectic schedule ahead of you, which will involve several short trips, returning heaps of emails and dealing with a non-stop ringing phone. The next few weeks are an excellent time to challenge yourself mentally as you will enjoy exercising your mind and time spent in stimulating company will make you come alive. Th is is the ideal time to address an issue with a loved which has become a no-go zone.
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APRIL 21 TO MAY 21
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The next few weeks are ideal to talk to your accountant or bank manager about improving your fi nances and consolidating your position for future growth. Golden opportunities are bound to present themselves to improve your cash flow and whatever you do don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. Chances like these don’t always come around, so don’t let them slip through your fi ngers. Be open to all new opportunities.
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If you’ve ever been concerned about the condition of your roof, then this could be the most important article you read this year. Unscrupulous roof restoration salespeople have been telling unsuspecting homeowners that they need a full roof restoration (clean, repair, re-point, seal, and paint) when in many cases all that they need is a simple repair. This has been going on for years but in recent times has reached epidemic levels. Here’s what typically happens... A telemarketer or door-to-door canvasser offers you a free roof inspection. Sounds like good idea right...? It is a good idea unless the roof inspector (usually a salesperson) does what unfortunately happens in many of these instances: he or she will grossly exaggerate the problems and insist that you really need a full roof restoration when perhaps you don’t. Now there are many instances where a roof restoration is beneficial. But there are also many instances where all you may need is simple roof repair. Local company Reliance Roof Restoration offer a free roof safety inspection where you get the option of actually seeing your roof close up. Any problems are actually pointed out to you. That way, you can be certain that any problems they advise you of are real and not made up or exaggerated. You can either accompany the inspector on the roof, or if you’re unable to do that, you’ll be shown photos taken on a high resolution digital camera. If your roof is fine and needs no work at all, then
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Mercury is moving through Cancer making you very goal orientated and fuelling your ambition to get to the top. You’re determined to be noticed, and you’ll do whatever you can to achieve your dreams. Th is is a very good time to sell your ideas because you are at your most charming. Don’t underestimate yourself as you are more talented than you give yourself credit for. Other people are certainly prepared to give you the respect you deserve.
LEO
JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23
You need to draw on your intuition and instincts rather than try and work things out rationally. You may also feel like spending more time alone, especially if you have a relationship issue to work out or your energy levels are low. Use this quiet time to fi nd out more about yourself and any hidden agendas or motivations that you might have. Walks by the sea, listening to music and any kind of therapeutic activity will uplift you.
VIRGO
AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23
Mercury will be moving through the area of your chart devoted to team effort, friends, and acquaintances, so you can confidently look forward to lots of good advice and support. Hopefully you are not too proud to accept the counsel of others and will take it in the spirit in which it is given. If you work as part of a team you’ll be in your element as this is defi nitely a time for cooperation and motivating everyone to do their best.
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LIBRA
SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
The focus is on partnerships and relationships, therefore you need to take on board the fact that you won’t have everything on your own terms. There’s absolutely no point in digging your heels in if you have a difference of opinion with others as this will only make things more difficult. You’ll stand a much better chance of things going your way if you’re willing to listen to what others have to say and try to accommodate some of their wishes.
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
Mercury is moving through the area of your chart devoted to foreign affairs, further education, legal matters and personal beliefs, so all kinds of interesting developments in these areas are likely. Be open minded to new things and willing to learn at this time and you won’t regret it. Make yourself popular by being warm and friendly and showing just how personable you are. You have a lust for adventure so this the time to travel.
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
Relationships receive a huge boost and they’ll benefit in more ways than one from the current planetary setup. Getting on with others, especially those younger than you or who have a youthful outlook will be effortless. On the professional front, you can look forward to greater cooperation between you and others, which is good news if you’re working as part of a team. You’re feeling highly passionate and your partner will need to be prepared!
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
With so much activity in your partnership sign you’ll be looking good, feeling good and ready to explore new possibilities. You can fi nally push forward with all that is important to you, but that doesn’t mean you have carte blanche to be selfi sh. From here on in you have a chance to be more in control of your emotions and life. You are certainly going to be irresistible so why not let your hair down and go out and have fun.
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
You’re feeling revved up and energised, ready to throw yourself into whatever comes along. Someone close to you could call on your help, in which case you’ll be only too happy to give them a hand. Being productive and of service will make you feel good about yourself, so go all out to make yourself available. Your powers of concentration are on top form and you’re able to easily switch off from what’s happening around you.
PISCES
FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
Now is a time to reflect on your fi nancial situation and make sure you have your money matters in order. It would be useful to visit an accountant or fi nancial advisor for some additional guidance. Now is also a good time to consider your friendships and ensure that you are giving all your close friends the attention and support they deserve as they may not be reaching out for help, but will require it in the coming weeks.
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Get your kids active e all know being healthy involves movement and many people enjoy moving so much they even motivate others to get moving too. If you have ever thought of doing your bit to get kids up and moving there is a great government website you should check out. It’s www.ausport.gov.au and it outlines the Active After-School Communities program (AASC). From the site: Be part of a national project that gets kids moving! Around Australia, 150,000 kids have been jumping, throwing, catching, running, dancing, swimming, cycling, climbing, kicking, rowing, skiing, somersaulting... thanks to the Active Afterschool Communities program. You can be part of this program by becoming a community coach at your local school or out of school hours care service. The Australian Sports Commission’s Active After-School Communities (AASC) program aims to engage traditionally non-active primary school-aged children by providing free sport and other structured physical activity programs in the after-school timeslot at over 3,200 schools and out of school hours care services across Australia. The AASC program has already trained over 30,000 community coaches who run a huge variety of activity programs across
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KEEPING FIT by David Stein
Take the brakes off the country. These coaches are students, club coaches, teachers, parents, brothers, sisters, retirees, community members, professional athletes and volunteers. If that’s got you thinking you might be interested in, check it out, you’ll be setting an example for kids right now and in the future.
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ere is a quick experiment I got from Alwyn Cosgrove. Stand up and hold a single dumbbell out to your right side, as you would in the fi nishing position of a lateral raise. What muscles are working? Obviously, it’s your right deltoid among a few other shoulder muscles. But think about how your torso stays upright with that dumbbell hanging out in space. Your centre of gravity is off, so something besides your right deltoid must be working pretty hard to keep you from leaning over. In this case, it’s your left oblique. It’s working to stabilise your spine, allowing your right deltoid to lift that weight and hold it out there away from your body. Now imagine that the oblique on your left side is weak, or recently injured. You wouldn’t be able to lift that dumbbell, since the muscles charged with protecting your spine aren’t prepared to do their job. Your body cares more about the health and safety of your spine than it does about the size of your shoulders. Your best strategy, then, is to rehabilitate and strengthen your obliques, thus releasing the brake on your muscle development. Stomping on the accelerator by increasing the volume of your shoulder training wouldn’t do any good, and might make
Elisha is a registered nurse and midwife who has years of experience working in emergency departments, general wards and maternity wards
things considerably worse. Let’s assign some hypothetical numbers, and say your right deltoid can lift 30 pounds for 10 reps. To achieve overload and force growth, we have to train the deltoid to do one of two things: lift 31 pounds for 10 reps, or 30 pounds for 11 or more reps. But let’s say your core muscles can only handle 29 pounds for 10 reps. A bodybuilder might say the solution is to fi nd a way to overload the delts while bypassing the core. Ultimately, the strategy is counterproductive; it only exacerbates the imbalance. I’d take the opposite approach, and do everything I could to release the brakes.
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SEASON SHAPES UP FOR METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA L
ove is helping to inspire the next round of concerts for The Metropolitan Orchestra (TMO). The TMO General Manager Bevan Rigato recently married long-time partner in life – and music – the orchestra’s artistic director and chief conductor Sarah-Grace Williams. The wedding was held at the spectacular Skilogalee winery in South Australia’s Clare Valley. The couple love their wine and Skilogalee also boasts one of the best restaurants in the Clare. The winery has been a sponsor of TMO for over a year. Bevan and Sarah-Grace were married among the vines and then dined with guests on the balcony. Appropriately, it was be a very musical affair with a slew of TMO musicians performing including John Benz (CoPrincipal Cello), Svetlana Yaroslavskaya (Principal Flute), Andrew Doyle (Principal Clarinet), Lucie Benz (Flute), Alisha Coward (Clarinet) and Lindsay Irik (Violin). Also singing and performing was a close friend of the couple, Australian jazz singer Josh Kyle (currently on Delta’s team on ‘The Voice’). Bevan and Sarah-Grace then flew off to Vanuatu for eight days of complete rest and relaxation after an amazingly full year that included nine subscription series concerts, six sell-out Opera House appearances and two huge concerts with James Morrison and David Helfgott. They even moved both office and home over the Christmas break! No rest for the (musically) wicked
though! Immediately after their return they’ll be into rehearsals for their June 22 and June 23 Met Series 2 concert – featuring Australian marimba virtuoso Claire Edwardes playing Chilean-Australian Daniel Rojas’ all new ‘Chamber Concerto’, as well as perennial favourites Mozart’s ‘Eine Kleine Nachtmusic’ and Haydn’s ‘London Symphony’. Recognised throughout Australia as one of the most striking and important percussionists of her generation, Claire Edwardes will bring magnificent vibrancy and impeccable skill to a Latin-inspired rhythmic musical event in the distinctive Rojas style. Ms Edwardes, from Tempe, adds to what was already shaping up as an amazing mid-year series of concerts. The Metropolitan Orchestra, with its artistic director and chief conductor Sarah-Grace Williams, is one of Australia’s premier orchestras. Having conducted more than 130 performances over the past two years, Sarah-Grace remains in great demand in 2013. In addition to the regular subscription ‘Met’ series concerts, which are now in their fifth year, the orchestra and their famous conductor regularly perform at Sydney’s major venues and with some of Australia’s finest guest artists. The upcoming concerts on June 22 and June 23 will be at the Independent Theatre in North Sydney and the Balmain Town Hall respectively. For tickets, call 8007 7131.
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THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD T
he high energy rockers of Thirty Seconds to Mars will be unleashed on Sydney when they tour here later this year. The popular rock band, which is led by well-known actor Jared Leto, will embark on a national tour and stop by at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on Sunday, August 11. This tour will coincide with the recent release of Thirty Seconds to Mars’ highly anticipated fourth studio album entitled ‘Love Lust Faith + Dreams’. Produced by Leto and previous collaborator Steve Lillywhite (who has worked with names such as U2, The Rolling Stones and The Smiths), the latest album will be their best to date. Fans should expect to be pleasantly surprised by the new material, which marks a change in direction for the band. The first single ‘Up in the Air’ has already garnered significant attention after it debuted in space after being played on the International Space Station. August will not be the first trip to Australia for Thirty Seconds to Mars, they previously played sell-out theatre tours in 2007 and 2010. After beginning in 1998 as a family project between brothers Jared and Shannon Leto, Thirty Seconds To Mars later added guitarist Tomo Milicevic to their line up and has since grown into a chart-topping band that has sold over five million albums across the globe. Their self-titled debut impressed listeners and critics and was followed up by sophomore album ‘A Beautiful Lie’, which helped cement their position in the charts.
Success was on the cards again when the band released their third album ‘This Is War’, which went multi platinum throughout Europe and reached number 2 on the US
Alternative Albums and Digital Albums charts. Thirty Seconds to Mars will play at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on Sunday,
August 11. For bookings or more information on the show, call 136 100 or visit www.ticketmaster. com.au.
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Everyone’s favourite Aussie actress Lisa McCune is back on our screens next month in the new Channel Ten show, ‘Reef Doctors’. Running the remote Hope Island Clinic, Sam Stewart (McCune) is an accomplished doctor, who with her team, looks after the residents of all the neighbouring islands, as well as the holidaymakers and thrill seekers who visit the area. Not only a GP, Sam is a single mother with a free spirit and a determination – for an unusual hobby: venom. ‘Reef Doctors’ begins Sunday, June 9 at 6.30pm. Also, set to hit our screens via The Comedy Channel is crazy US reality show ‘Killer Karaoke’. The show sees contestants challenged to perform their favourite songs in extreme and outrageous circumstances to win a cash prize. Hosted by Steve-O, ‘Killer Karaoke’ puts contestants in potentially dangerous, humiliating and sometimes painful situations where they have to keep on singing right to the end. Some of the stunts include getting dunked into an ice-cold water tank filled with snakes, receiving a face full of pigeons (what?), getting their butt waxed or being attacked by dangerous dogs… sounds unreal! ‘Killer Karaoke’ airs Sunday nights at 7.30pm from June 9. Bio Channel’s ‘Intervention’ has been axed after 13 seasons. In the history of the show, 243 interventions took place with 156 individuals apparently still sober to this day. That show that every promiscuous teenager is obsessed with, ‘Skins’, is returning to SBS2 next month with season six. The UK are set to screen the seventh and final season in July. ‘Skins’ airs Thursday, June 6 at 9.35pm.
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WHAT’S ON... Archibald Prize 2013 The Archibald Prize is an iconic part of the Australian art world, exhibiting the finest paintings of notable Australians. Only one winner is selected from 39 finalists and 800 overall entrants, making the competition stiff with high quality entries that are well worth taking a look at. From Aussie celebrities to politicians or sportsmen, the range of subjects for Archibald Prize paintings are a who’s who of Australian culture. The Archibald Prize exhibition will be shown at the Art Gallery of NSW daily from 10am to 5pm until Sunday, June 2. For more information, about the last days of the exhibition, visit www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au or call 9225 1744.
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Newtown is Fashion Explore a diverse range of trends and fashions with the Newtown Is Fashion event, which promotes designers and styles. Everything is covered from the big name brands such as Gorman and Industrie to specialist vintage stores and independent designers inspired by other cultures. Accessories and fabric are also available as is bridal couture and even little doggy outfits. To check out Sydney’s latest fashions, head down to Newtown. For more information, call 9265 9598.
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Smash Palace Under Mao, the Communist Party set out to “smash the Four Olds”: customs, culture, habits and ideas, yet the “new China” now finds itself increasingly under threat, with greed, corruption and government controls generating anger and anxiety. Smash Palace, at Sydney’s White Rabbit gallery, showcases the reactions of China’s best artists to the shocks of the new century, from artists such as Cheng Dapeng and Zhou Ji creating surreal cities using, respectively, cutting-edge 3D printing and traditional ceramics, to Tu Pei-Shih’s teeming animations depicting Chinese history as a path to confusion and chaos. Smash Palace opens March 1 and runs until August 4, with entry free. For more information visit www. whiterabbitcollection.org or call 8399 2867.
Singing For the Joy of It Singing For the Joy of It is the appropriately named theme to the Marrickville Golf Club’s Choir Festival and it kicks off again from Friday, May 10, running until August. Choirs that will be performing include Nothing without Belinda, The Cleftomaniacs, The Darling Tones, Choir Rocks, Perfect 5th, and Stairwell to Heaven, to name a few. To book your table, phone 9558 1876 or email manager@marrickvillegolf.com.au. You can also check future performance dates at their website, www. marrickvillegolf.com.au.
Vivid Sydney Sydney will once again be transformed into a spectacular canvas of light, music and ideas when Vivid Sydney takes over the city after dark from Friday, May 24 to Monday, June 10. Colouring the city with creativity and inspiration, Vivid Sydney highlights include the hugely popular immersive light installations and projections; performances from local and international musicians at the Sydney Opera House and Vivid Ideas Exchange featuring public talks and debates from leading global creative thinkers. The festival is free and for more information, visit www.vividsydney.com.
Craft Activities at Surry Hills Library For children five to eight years, Surry Hills Library has free after-school craft activities. Each week the craft librarians will take the kids through a different session using paint, glue, colour, and plenty of imagination! The sessions run every Monday from 4pm to 5pm, from April 29 to June 24.
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NAIDOC in the City NAIDOC in the City will be held at Hyde Park on Monday, July 8 from 11am to 3pm celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Come along and learn more about the world’s oldest living culture through food, song, dance and art. Enjoy well known singers, participate in modern and traditional dance, try your hand at weaving and enjoy a day in the park with your family and friends. This is a free event.
Rhonda Burchmore’s Rude Awakening From television, musical theatre, opera, cabaret and the stage, there are few entertainment mediums that multi-award winning Rhonda Burchmore has not embraced. Take a tour with Rhonda through the highs and lows of a career in both stage and screen, from appearing in productions such as ‘Sugar Babies’, ‘Lend Me a Tenor’, ‘Annie Get Your Gun’, ‘Aladdin’, ‘Cinderella’ and ‘Guys & Dolls’. The performance will be at Slide on Oxford Street on Friday, May 31. For more information, visit www.slide.com. au/shows/rhondaburchmore or call 8915 1899.
Bingo Unit: Team Mess Grab a police badge, holster and gun, and step into a TV crime drama! Bingo Unit is an interactive, multimedia police drama experience, inviting you to explore your inner good or bad cop. Play your part in a show on a studio backlot tour to complete the shooting of the pilot episode! Filming will be at Carriageworks in Eveleigh and runs from Wednesday, July 10 to Saturday, July 13 from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Prices start at $20.
An Introduction to Fashion Drawing This course in fashion drawing and design is for 15 to 26-year-olds and perfect for the young fashionista. Students will learn about human anatomy and study the female form in fashion as well as learning about proportion, how to draw the female figure and how to stylise your drawings for fashion design. The course will be held at the Pine Street Creative Arts Centre in Chippendale from Wednesday, May 29 to Wednesday, June 5. The workshop costs $70 and for more information, call 9245 1503. Comedy Celebration of Frida Kahlo Celebrating the life of brilliant, creative and colourful artist Frida Kahlo, several very funny women will take to the stage to pay comedic homage, dressed “a la Frida”. The audience are likewise encouraged to come dressed in tribute to this wonderful beacon of talent and perseverance, with a prize for the best Frida look-a-like. Be there for one of the best nights of Sydney comedy! The performance will be at The Roxbury in Glebe on Wednesday, June 5 starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are $17.
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Stepping Out: The Musical This June will see the Miranda Musical Society bring the toe-tapping Broadway favourite ‘Stepping Out’ to Sutherland Memorial School of Arts. This good-natured comedy from Richard Harris (whose Hollywood film version starred Liza Minnelli and Julie Walters) chronicles several months in the life of a beginners dance class. It’s funny, it’s heart-warming, and the music will keep you humming for weeks! The musical will run from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 23 and tickets start at $25. For more information, visit www. mirandamusicalsociety.com.au or call 8814 5827.
AFTRS School Holiday Courses If you or your child is agednine to 17-years and wants to learn filmmaking skills, come to the AFTRS Open July School Holiday program! There will be a huge variety of courses for children and teens including digital animation, introduction to games design, and introduction to radio. All courses take place in AFTRS state-of-the-art film studios and facilities at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park. The course runs from Monday, July 1 to Friday, July 12 and prices start at $290. Visit www.open. aftrs.edu.au/schoolholidays.
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POSITIONS VACANT All three teirs of government must cooperate to maintain Marrickville’s sporting grounds.
We must work together: MP’s message on sporting parks
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ederal Member for Grayndler Anthony Albanese last week co-hosted an Inner West sports forum with Leichhardt Mayor Darcy Byrne. Members of sporting and community associations attended to discuss how the three levels of government could work together to maintain local sporting fields for the growing number of participants in the Inner West. The meeting was designed to highlight the importance of keeping sporting fields maintained for the use of the community from juniors to the elite level and providing facilities to cater for the growing numbers. Mr Albanese said it was important for the three government bodies to collaborate for local communities to see the benefits. “It’s really important the three levels of government keep working together to deliver high quality sports facilities in our local community,” Mr Albanese said. Marrickville Football Club had received $2 million from the $20 million
Wests Tigers are hoping to have several players return from injury for the round 13 clash against Penrith Panthers. The match will be played on Sunday,
June 9, at 3pm at Centrebet Stadium. Full-back James Tedesco (leg), winger Marika Koroibete (foot) and back-rower Liam Fulton (hamstring) suffered injuries in the win over the Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval last Friday. All three will continue to be monitored.
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the Federal Government had distributed to Inner West grounds. Canterbury District Football Association President Ian Holmes whose association oversees the football club said Mackey Park was well served. “The benefits Marrickville Football Club received were great. Four to five years ago the Federal Government collaborated with Marrickville Council to provide funds to undertake a lot of work. New lighting was put in, and new drainage,” he said. “Communities are growing, and more people are participating in sporting activities. With that fact, we need to provide these people with modern facilities.” Glen Dwyer Director and Media Officer for the Newtown Jets said all three governments have been great with their home ground at Henson Park. “In 2010 we received $1 million from the Federal Government and Marrickville Council contributed $100,000 that went towards changing the grandstand’s roof, canteen upgrade, disabled facilities and medical facilities.” Mr Dwyer also said juniors from other sporting groups used the facilities.
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he Frank Hyde Shield series that is contested on an annual basis between the Newtown and North Sydney clubs has developed a life-force of its own. Th is was evident from the intensity of last Saturday’s encounter between the two foundation clubs at North Sydney Oval and the big crowd in attendance. The Bears led 20-16 at half-time but the Jets dominated the second half, scoring four tries to one in that period and coming home strongly for a 40-24 victory. North Sydney started in good fashion, scoring a try in the fi fth minute in the Molly Dive Stand corner and with the conversion soaring over from the sideline. Jets front-rower Kane Evans, who was to have a huge impact on this game, crashed through the Norths defence to score in the tenth minute and Paul Rokolati’s conversion tied the scores up at 6-all. The Bears’ quality kicking game was used to good effect in creating Norths’ next two tries. Jets half-back Ryley Jacks displayed guile in scoring in the 27th minute, and the ever-dangerous Nafe Seluini darted over from dummy-half after Saulala Houma had advanced the ball well into Norths’ twentymetre zone. The Bears went in at the half-time break on
Kane Evans powers through the Norths to score for the Jets. Photo: Gary Sutherland Photography.
a high after they had scored a long-distance try virtually on the forty-minutes siren. The second half proved to be a good advertisement for the NSW Cup competition, with both teams registering high completion rates and the game being played at a fast pace. The match was still anyone’s to win with Newtown leading 26-24 with 12 minutes
remaining. Jets front-row juggernauts Kane Evans and Saulala Houma powered their way over for tries in the last 10 minutes, both of which were converted by Paul Rokolati who added a penalty goal for Newtown’s fi nal winning margin of 40-24. The Jets play away against CanterburyBankstown Bulldogs this Saturday, June 1 at Belmore Sports Ground at 3pm.
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