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CITYRAIL GONE CityRail has been replaced by Sydney Trains as part of a State Government revamp of the transport system, but trains were still late this week. Transport Minister, Gladys Berejiklian, said she can’t promise every train will be on time but improvements are being made.

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evin 747 is back. He’s off to Indonesia a week after snatching the top job back. He’s got a huge agenda – but we seem only to be concerned about the issue of asylum seekers. Granted, It’s a win or lose election issue – and dominates the domestic agenda. Kevin Rudd hasn’t managed your expectations, but let me try. There will be some kind of tangible announcement to come out of these diplomatic talks – but do not expect any major breakthrough. The problem is bigger than an overnight solution and it’s not just a political one. Indonesia sees it, largely, as Australia’s problem. It’s a country of 240 million people – more than 10 per cent or around 30 million people live below the poverty line, but there’s also a growing middle class. Culturally and economically Indonesia is facing some vast historical changes - you can forgive them not cracking down on asylum seekers transiting through as a top priority. Indonesia does need to be a part of any kind of regional solution – but Australia is not exactly offering a huge carrot. We can give them patrol boats and money to bolster their own boarder protection. But, forgive me for being a little cynical, in a country where corruption

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their political radar. Prabowo Subianto is the favourite at this point – one academic, quoted in theconversation.edu.au this week, said of him: “He will be very cruel to Australia. He will let the boats go. He will give food and petrol and money to ships and tell them to just go, go to Australia.” The time for a regional solution is now – and the window is closing.

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t’s been more than a week since that salient day last Wednesday when Kevin Rudd returned to the nation’s top job, ousting Julia Gillard. Ruddy. The Rudster. Kevo. Call him what you will, he’s back, with “Deputy Prime Minister Albo”, as Mr Rudd labelled him, in tow. So here’s the wrap on the bits I found most interesting. Kate Lundy dumped from Sport: Back in February when Kate Lundy fronted “that” press conference, she must have thought she was kicking off a tenure as saviour of modern Australian sport. Truth is, she presided over an absolute debacle. Personally I thought Mr Rudd dumping her from the Sports portfolio was evidence that he thought the whole drugs in sport issue was poorly handled and a blight on the Gillard Government. Game playing returns: When will the election be? That’s the big question of the past week and Mr Rudd has no problem

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with that being the case. Now that the leadership question doesn’t dominate the Canberra press gallery’s questions, they’ll instead worry about the equally distracting issue of an election date. For me, it’s all a bit “I’ve got a secret, na, na, na, na, na, na,” from Mr Rudd. In other words, childish. Given the enormous decision Mr Rudd took to overthrow a Prime Minister, to me, it seems only right that he then heads straight to the polls. Sexism: I really do shake my head at this ongoing focus on sexism. What I don’t understand is how Mr Rudd in a press conference on Monday, says, “I actually don’t see things through the prism of gender. I never have and I never will”, but preceded that by proudly pointing out that it was he who went to an election with Australia’s fi rst woman as Deputy Prime Minister; and he who recommended the fi rst woman as Governor-General of Australia.

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reign and authorities are routinely paid off and offered bribes – how far do we really think we are going to get through diplomatic channels. Tony Abbott’s ‘proposal’ is worse – he’ll turn back the boats to Indonesia: ‘it’s been done before and it can be done again’. Well, Mr Abbott, things change and the people smugglers certainly have cottoned on to some of those ‘business model busting’ methods used under the Howard government. Indonesia have strong reservations about this – The Indonesia ambassador has made it patently clear. ‘Turn back the boats’ is a slogan that works a treat on talk back radio – it doesn’t work so well of the diplomatic circuit. The Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono – has always been sympathetic to Australia’s political problems in this area – he’s moved to stave off any tensions between the two nations. But his time will soon be up – he’s served two 5 year terms and the next presidential election is fast approaching – next year in fact. The two front runners to take over from the affectionately known SBY – are Nationalists and don’t share the same compassion and sensitivity as their predecessor. For both candidates, asylum seekers and tackling people smuggling is not on

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public demonstration will be held tomorrow at the Alex Trevallion Plaza, beside the Post Café in Marrickville from 10am to protest against taxpayers’ money going toward military spending. The Marrickville Peace Group together with the Australian Anti-bases Campaign Coalition want the public to place $100 bills across a replica Jet Fighter and Submarine which symbolically gestures that the spending is needless and could be used in other areas such as child and aged care services. Protest organiser Nick Deane said they are hoping for a large turn-out so that politicians can get the message that spending Australian taxpayers’ money on military is wasteful. “According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute around $250 is spent on armaments each year for every living human being on the planet. Australia roughly spends four times the global average.” He stated people would rather see more teachers in schools than to purchase another submarine and said the money that goes towards a Joint Strike Fighter should be put into aged care.

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Greens candidate for Grayndler, Hall Greenland, who is against the Federal Government’s military commitment in Iraq and Afghanistan will be guest speaker. “I know that many local people are deeply saddened at the loss of life in Iraq and Afghanistan during Australia’s

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Driver changes Roads Minister Duncan Gay has announced that from this week young drivers can start signing up for the Safer Drivers Course, following the appointment of course providers. Mr Gay also launched the curriculum, which was developed by a board of independent road safety experts. “We know that the most dangerous time for a young driver is the six months after they begin driving independently on their P-Plates,” Minister Gay said. “The Safer Drivers Course has been designed to address the road safety risks that drivers under 25 face at this time.” Learner drivers can now also travel up to 90 kilometres per hour. Interested learner drivers can visit www.rms.nsw.gov.au and www.rta.nsw. gov.au to book directly with a course provider.

New reforms Minister for Women Pru Goward was joined recently by Minister for Health Jillian Skinner to announce the NSW Government’s new reforms to improve the response to domestic and family violence. “Domestic and family violence affects far too many people in our community. Police recorded more than 30,000 domestic and family violence assaults in NSW between September 2011 and September 2012,” Ms Goward said. The reforms include investment in three major violence prevention studies worth $620,000 and the development of a new men’s telephone counselling and referral service to provide assistance to men who are violent.

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rime Minister Kevin Rudd took to Newcastle on Monday to introduce his new cabinet, which included Member for Grayndler Anthony Albanese as Deputy Prime Minister. Mr Rudd gave a comprehensive account of the areas of focus for the Government leading into the next election. There were three new ministers announced into the new Ministry, in addition to 10 ten retained from under Julia Gillard’s leadership. Meanwhile, Mr Albanese maintained the portfolios of transport, and infrastructure and has also picked up the communications portfolio. Mr Rudd paid tribute to Mr Albanese for his dedication to the Labor party and rewarded him for sticking solid to the Labor cause. “Th is is a large set of responsibilities for a man with a prodigious work ethic and a heart for all Australia. He will do the job well. He will help keep the nation’s arteries going,” Mr Rudd said. He placed emphasis on the importance of having transport services that would serve the nation well into the future. “Without properly functioning national infrastructure, the roads, rails and ports which have served us well in the past... we must continue to invest in the future,” he said. Mr Rudd said the National Broadband

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ember for Marrickville Carmel Tebbutt fi red a broadside at the O’Farrell Government claiming disadvantaged groups will be squeezed out of the Inner West because of the introduction of a bedroom tax. Single pensioners in government housing will be hit with an additional $20 per week ($1,040 per year) and $30 per week (1,560 per year) for couple households if there are vacant bedrooms in their households. “The Government is holding this new tax over the most vulnerable members of the community – including our elderly and frail, war widows, indigenous people and those with disabilities,” Ms Tebbutt said. But the government said the levy would be introduced to alleviate the waiting list that has families who are desperate to get into housing. The issue is single people are living in multi bedroom houses that could be better utilised by families. Family and Community Services Minister Pru Goward said something needed to be done about the number of people living in disproportionate housing. “There are 17,000 public housing homes in NSW with three or more bedrooms that were occupied by singles and couples. Th is translates to 35,000 vacant bedrooms that could be used to house needy families,” she said. Placing a new ‘vacant bedroom charge’ on heavily subsidised public housing tenants if they choose to continue to live in a property with a number of vacant bedrooms, is one way of addressing the disproportionate issue. “Single tenants and couples who are living in

Hit and run: Truck damages house s power lines About 4pm on Friday afternoon a large truck was seen conducting a three point turn on Randall Street, Marrickville near the intersection of Livingstone Road, Marrickville. Whilst making the turn the truck collided with a powerline attached to a nearby house tearing away part of the guttering, skirting board and roof tiles. Powerlines from the power pole near the residence were left hanging over two parked vehicles. After this occurred the truck drove away from the scene without stopping to exchange details. Anyone who has witnessed the collision please contact Marrickville Police on 9568 9299. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Car accident: Drunk driver causes collision About 1.30am on Sunday morning, a female driver collided with a parked car along Corrunna Road, Stanmore near the intersection of Percival Road. Police attended to investigate the collision and subjected the driver to a roadside breath test. As a result the driver returned a positive reading. Subsequently the driver was arrested and conveyed to Newtown Police Station for the purpose of a breath analysis. The driver returned a high range reading. The driver was subsequently charged and will face Newtown Local Court next month. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Break in: Fingerprints collected from vehicle Sometime between 4pm on Sunday and 6.30pm on Monday unknown person/s have forced entry to a vehicle parked on Illawarra Road, Marrickville near the intersection of Cary Street. Police and forensic officers attended, and viable fi ngerprints were located on the vehicle for further analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marrickville MP, Carmel Tebbutt.

large properties should move to a more suitably sized home when one is available, this is only fair and reasonable both to vulnerable families on the waiting list and NSW taxpayers,” she said. Ms Goward said the charge of $20 for singles and $30 for couples per week would be placed on tenants that refuse to consider alternative suitable accommodation.

Car flipped: Police investigate serious crash Police are investigating a motor vehicle crash in Marrickville last Saturday. About 2.20am, a Hyundai sedan was travelling east on Sydenham Road, Marrickville. The vehicle crossed lanes of traffic before mounting the footpath and leaving the roadway. It hit a power pole causing extensive damage, before crashing into a parked Toyota Corolla, pushing it into westbound lanes. The Hyundai then continued east, hitting a tree before fl ipping onto its passenger side and crashing into a brick fence. The 27-year-old female driver got out of the car and was assisted by residents.

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ome buyers are flocking to ‘snap up’ homes in the Inner West once considered unfashionable. Suburbs such as Tempe and St Peters that have considerable aircraft noise levels have increased in price in the last 12 months and will rise by five to 10 per cent within the next 12 months according to a property expert. Senior economist with Australian Property Monitors Andrew Wilson said the increase in prices came down to price momentum. “As prices start to rise in the inner city areas, people start to make the move outwards,” he said. Suburbs like St Peters, Sydenham and Tempe are back on the radar because of the upward price pressure on houses closer to the city. Marrickville house prices were up three per cent in the last 6 months. Auction sales were solid last weekend with clearance rates of 90 per cent. Mr Wilson said transport and ongoing gentrification of these suburbs made it appealing to those with families. “A lot of fi rst home buyers and business couples were coming into these suburbs because they want to stay close to the city,” he said. Property Sales Executive Louise Mitchell from Agency by Glenn Regan agreed that the rise in property prices in Tempe and St Peters was due to a drop in interest rates, and gentrification of the

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The NSW Opposition has welcomed the Rudd Government’s decision to contribute an additional $300,000 a year to the NSW Environmental Defenders’ Office. Shadow Environment Minister Luke Foley said the funding was a lifeline for the Office after Barry O’Farrell slashed its core annual funding by $400,000. “I am relieved that Attorney General Mark Dreyfus has intervened to save NSW from one of Barry O’Farrell’s most shameful cuts,” Mr Foley said. “The Environmental Defenders’ Office is a vital resource for concerned citizens seeking advice about rampaging local developments – and contemplating actions against commercial interests with deep pockets. “In recent years, the Office has served as a check on the green-lighting of coal seam gas mining across huge swathes of NSW. “Its dedicated staff carry out vital research and policy development functions, and raise community awareness of our environmental laws. “Successive NSW Governments respected the role of the Environmental Defenders’ Office – and backed it with the resources to do its work. “That was until Mr O’Farrell came along. “When the O’Farrell Government slashed funding for the Environmental Defenders’ Office earlier this year, it claimed it was redirecting money for environmental cases to Legal Aid. “Yet just this week, the Government has abolished Legal Aid support for public interest environmental cases – such as logging, mining and pollution breaches. “Under Mr O’Farrell, the pendulum has swung too far in favour of Goliath over David. Th is is a Government that has tilted the playing field towards big industry in its environmental skirmishes with local communities. “Th is announcement will go some way towards restoring the integrity of our State’s environmental protections – it’s a win for citizens and nature against the power of money and influence.”

Local panel Motivated local residents are urged to join the reinvigorated Marrickville Community Panel. The Panel is a diverse group of residents who represent the people of the Marrickville local government area by having their say about important issues affecting our community. While it is not a formal decisionmaking body, members assist Council to better understand the community’s needs and wants, and plan for the future of the Marrickville area. “To be an innovative, effective, consultative and representative Council we need to have authentic and robust community consultation and engagement,” said the Mayor of Marrickville, Councillor Victor Macri. “Local government is in a unique position to connect and engage the local community. Let’s take full advantage of this, and together produce a community voice.” Become a member of the Community Panel by downloading a form from Council’s website, emailing comengage@marrickville.nsw.gov.au or calling the Citizen Service Centre on 9335 2222. For more information, contact the Communication and Engagement Officer on 9335 2047.

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ransformation of the Henson Hotel has meant more than just the aesthetics – it’s the dawn of a new era. Owner Ray Reilly said the pub was very close to being shut down if he hadn’t stepped in to buy it at the last minute and give it a new lease on life, so to speak. “It was up for sale last September and I bought it in December. It underwent renovations for three months and only opened in early June,” he said. The pub is an icon and the place is kept active with a variety of people stepping through its doors, however Mr Reilly said he has targeted the renovations around creating a more family friendly environment. But the purchase of the property wasn’t just a business move, it was also to maintain an icon in the Marrickville area. Mr Reilly can’t believe the response from the community. “I have people who come up to me in the streets and shake my hand thanking me for buying and resurrecting the hotel,” he said. “People hug me and say thanks for keeping this hotel. We saw a vision for the hotel and decided to purchase the property.” One of the main changes is there are no pokies to play. “We don’t see the need for pokies in the hotel. We have a place where there are machines of a different kind, pinball

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machines,” he said. “We want to make this a family hotel. We have a garage out the back that we’ve converted into a children’s play area where

parents can supervise their children. “We’re a family friendly pub.” And being a family pub means pumping out the grub.

“We do 3,000 meals a week for lunch and dinner, and we’ve been selling up to 30 kegs a week,” Mr Reilly explained. “And it’s getting busier.”

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timetabling information and ticketing, improved maintenance and swifter incident management. Transport Minister, Gladys Berejiklian is promising that real change is underway, not simply clever PR or marketing tactics. “Sydney Trains is not RailCorp in disguise – there is so much work we have done that will give our customers faith that there is a bright future for rail services in Sydney,” she said. The new management team’s fi rst priority will be the introduction of a new timetable in October.

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as New Caledonia, Bali, Singapore and Turkey. After years of setting up successful schools across the globe, they joined together to set up one of their own closer to home. “We wanted to bring our business to Australia to showcase here what we taught people around the world,” Frank said. The Trapeze School is getting popular as the years go by. “We have over 4,000 students, but would like to get more people involved.” The Trapeze School is not just popular

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Property and family issues will be playing a huge part in your life. You may be in the throes of planning some renovations, a move or the purchase of an investment property. Opening up your home to friends and family will be rather enjoyable, perhaps you’re doing lots of entertaining or having people stay over. The New Moon on the eighth indicates that a job which has been on the drawing board for some time will all of a sudden take off !

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An unexpected invite will delight you and the generosity of a stranger will surprise you. The Full Moon on the 22nd indicates that even if the weather outside is not the best, you need a change of scenery. It would be best to pick a place where your intellect is stimulated. Otherwise you will fi nd yourself arguing with loved ones and colleagues. Th is is an excellent time to plan a trip.

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The New Moon on the eighth is the ideal time to sell your ideas as you will be at your most charming and disarming. 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. The Full Moon on the 22nd places your focus on your fi nancial security and even though you would like to be the last of the big spenders this is not advisable.

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The New Moon on the eighth indicates that walks by the sea, listening to music and any kind of therapeutic activity will uplift you. The Full Moon on the 22nd indicates that awkward issues that have been building up with a loved one can be resolved if you focus on avoiding power struggles. Romance can be strengthened at the moment and this is defi nitely the right time to tell someone exactly how much they mean to you.

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With so many planets in your area of health and work there is a need for initiative and drive to make the most of your prospects. You’ll be forced to stand out and make your mark on the professional world. In health affairs, the vitality of the planets will make you feel alive and effective. The Full Moon on the 22nd indicates a need to be careful of over doing things and wearing yourself out; you will also need to curb your spontaneous spending.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

The New Moon on the eightth indicates that your popularity will soar if you’re willing to listen to what others have to say and try to accommodate some of their wishes. The focus at the moment is not likely to be on practical matters but rather in the direction of intimate attachments. Anything to do with your home is also to the fore, so it could be difficult committing yourself fully to work or even certain social events.

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OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

The New Moon on the eighth indicates that you have a lust for adventure making this the ideal time to travel or to book a trip for later in the year. Sorting paperwork will take patience but will answer your questions. The Full Moon on the 22nd indicates a need for some heartfelt discussions with family members so be certain to keep the lines of communications wide open. Th is is the ideal time to clear the clutter from your home.

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NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

The New Moon on the eighth indicates that you’re certainly feeling highly passionate and amorous and your partner will need to be prepared for some wild times! Confidence remains high, even if you are occasionally shaking in your shoes when confronted by anyone you see as being very important. The Full Moon on the 22nd indicates that you are likely to be feeling rather restless so spend some time exploring new venues.

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DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

The New Moon on the eighth indicates that you are certainly going to be irresistible so why not let your hair down, put on your most seductive outfit and go out and have fun. The Full Moon on the 22nd places a major focus on your fi nancial affairs and there are a number of large expenses to be dealt with all at once before you can move forward in a more confidant way. A practical plan of action will stand you in good stead.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Your powers of concentration are on top form and you’re able to easily switch off from what’s happening around you and focus on the job at hand. Success should now be there for the taking as a direct result of your own efforts. You have the ability to get major initiatives to go your way, and to persuade colleagues and friends to help you out. The Full Moon falls directly in your own sign on the 22nd making life a little frantic.

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The New Moon on the eighth indicates that creative tasks will showcase your abilities and talents. The Full Moon however on the 22nd indicates that you may be experiencing some strange moods. Your partner won’t be able to understand you which isn’t surprising as you won’t be able understand yourself. There is a need for rest, relaxation and to take better care of your health as a connection with doctors or hospitals is likely.

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Keeping our kids healthy

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his week Kathleen McErlain has written in for us;

We always want the best to keep our children healthy. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as vitamin ABC! In the USA recently, a top selling brand of kids’ vitamin was exposed for containing unhealthy additives and fi llers in the tablets. Ingredients such as Aspartame, Sorbitol, and artificial colouring agents were included in the tablets. Th is sent shockwaves amongst the parents. Vitamin tablets for children are especially popular during the flu season. So how well do our Australian brands rate? Th ree popular brands for kids are available in supermarkets. ‘Natures Way Multi Vitamin Vita Balls’ are a popular pick for its Omega 3 fish oil content. Included in the many ingredients are sorbitol and mannitol. Health journals have reported that sorbitol has been associated with abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhea, whereas mannitol has been known to cause anaphylaxis-like reactions such as blurred vision, dizziness and chest pain. ‘Pentavite Gummies C+Multi’ has a comprehensive list of multivitamins but also includes additives such as maltodextrin, anti-caking agent, and colours sunset yellow and brilliant blue. Maltodextrin is an artificial sweetener and can be problematic for people with

asthma, eczema, or coeliac disease. Anti-caking agent is a fi ller and is added during the mixing process. Dieticians believe is has no nutritional value. There have been some reports in Norway that colouring sunset yellow (E110) causes a long list of health and behavioural problems in children, so the Norwegian government simply banned it. Meanwhile Brilliant Blue (E102) is not recommended for children by health researchers and has been banned in 11 European countries. Are there any beneficial alternatives on the shelves we can use for boosting the immunity of our children without causing harm? The good news is yes, and there is one brand that is a familiar favourite. ‘Blackmores Kids Fruity Fishies’ is an affordable Omega 3 supplement that has no artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners or preservatives. Blackmores have additional supplements without the extras. Just remember to read the fi ne print on the packaging – you don’t want to worsen the problems you are trying to solve! Understanding the additives can be a big pill to swallow. Always check the label and check with your GP or health care professional if you have any concerns. Thanks Kathleen. You too can email your questions or comments in.

Elisha is a registered nurse and midwife who has years of experience working in emergency departments, general wards and maternity wards

KEEPING FIT by David Stein

Benefits of exercise

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xercise is, without a doubt, one of the most powerful ways to improve your health. If you’re still avoiding it, perhaps this latest study will be the fi nal straw that motivates you to take action, especially with the cold weather and short daylight hours at the moment. After reviewing 40 papers published between 2006 and 2010, researchers found that exercise reduces the risk of a at least two dozen health conditions, ranging from cancer and heart disease to type 2 diabetes, stroke, dementia and depression. Exercise also slows down the rate of aging itself, providing perhaps the closest example of a real life fountain of youth as we will ever fi nd. Exercise is about so much more than just weight loss. Sure exercise can help you to lose weight, it’s one of its most widely known benefits, but it offers disease protection far beyond that. So whether you are overweight or not, exercise needs to be a part of your lifestyle if you want to achieve optimal health. Regular exercise, even when initiated late in life, can help slow down the aging process so you’ll be less likely to suffer from chronic disease or disability, and more likely to be fit and

trim, agile, mobile and happy, even as you get older. One reason is due to exercise’s effects on telomeres. Telomeres are strands of DNA at the ends of your chromosomes that protect them from damage. The progressive and gradual erosion of telomeres leads to aging on a cellular level; think of them as a kind of biological clock. As telomeres shorten more, cell death occurs. These cell deaths are associated with serious disease and premature aging. The leading anti-aging research is on how to prevent telomere shortening and develop therapies to lengthen telomeres, as many experts believe that lengthening telomeres could actually turn the biological clock backward. Well, exercise has been associated with preventing telomere shortening, so it is clearly a very powerful antiaging strategy. Research indicates physically active people have significantly less erosion of telomeres than even healthy, nonsmoking but sedentary people. Exercise activates the enzyme telomerase, which stabilises telomeres, producing an anti-aging effect at the cellular level. So its not a question of, “what can exercise do for you?” The real question is “What can’t it do?”

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f you fancy yourself as an opera singer, or you just love to sing in general, why not come along and watch the Bridge on the River Choir on Wednesday, September 4 at 7.30pm at the Marrickville Golf Club. Musical Director Gary Smith said the funds raised from the performance would go towards the initiatives of the Cooks River Valley Association to maintain the general upkeep of the Cooks River. “The residents pull together for the gentrification of the Cooks River. We want to raise funds that will benefit the area in three ways,” he said. Firstly we want to restore the vegetation of the banks of the river. Secondly, fund the cleaning of the river from storm waste that makes its way to the drains. And thirdly we want to put in a long term restoration plan for the river to allow continued recreational activities such as swimming.” In addition to the River on the Choir performance Anna Salleh, an established Jazz and Brazilian music singer, will perform, as will members of The Cleftomaniacs community choir. Mr Smith said people who want to sing in the choir or just watch the performance are more than welcome. “We’re always looking for new members. There’s no audition or requirement to read music, just a love of singing,” he said. The choir sings all kind of music from classical to gospel, pop and jazz. For more information on how to join call Gary Smith on 0414 869 352.

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lternative rockers Cloud Control are going to be heading out on a massive national tour of Australia throughout August and September. The acclaimed band will be touring in support of their forthcoming sophomore album ‘Dream Cave’. They will stop at a number of venues on their two month tour, with Sydneysiders able to catch their gig at The Metro on Thursday, September 12. After they received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their recent sold out performance at Sydney’s Vivid Festival, Cloud Control will be returning to their home country where they will wow audiences with new tracks from their latest album. Fans of the talented band will also get to hear all their old favourite songs from Cloud Control’s popular debut album ‘Bliss Release’. They will be supported by another fabulous Sydney band, Palms, who have been steadily building up a following due to their beautifully written indie-pop music such as their current single ‘This Last Year’. This upcoming tour is also the perfect opportunity for devoted Cloud Control fans to catch the band in live performance before they begin their tours of the United Kingdom and United States. Cloud Control will also be performing at the Splendour in the Grass music festival, which is sold out. Earlier in the year, they holed themselves up in the stunning English countryside of Kent with their producer Barny Barnicott (who has worked on music

from The Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian and Spiritualized) to record the 11 amazing tracks on ‘Dream Cave’. The result of their work is a record that stays true to Cloud Control’s unique brand of elegant psychedelic pop but also

explores a range of new influences and has a progressive direction. With their finely written, catchy music and rousing stage presence, Cloud Control is one of Australia’s hottest bands so don’t miss the chance to see them live on stage

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e was one of my favourite characters growing up, now Australian TV icon Humphrey B. Bear is back on our screens via community TV channel TVS. “Humph” can now be seen every night at 7.30pm on TVS saying goodnight to kids. It’s been four years since Humphrey was last seen on TV after his owners went bankrupt. Now to bring back Fat Cat and Mr Squiggle and all will be good in the world!

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting is finally retiring from all forms of cricket in October but he won’t be lost to the game because he’s just signed on as a commentator for the Big Bash League on Channel Ten. Ponting is one of the game’s all-time greats, so there’s no doubt he’ll do a fine job behind the mic. In a somewhat strange move, Channel Ten has announced News Limited columnist Joe Hildebrand as their latest

host of their upcoming morning show. Hildebrand will join the already named Ita Buttrose. Now that’s one random line-up I am curious to see! It ended on Monday night with Team SA getting the chocolates but it will be back next year after Seven’s ‘House Rules’ was commissioned for another series. If you want to be part of the season two visit: go.mycastingnet.com/Apply/Show/ HouseRules2. There are plenty of shows returning to Seven starting with ‘Winners & Losers’. The Aussie comedy/drama will air on Tuesday, July 9 at 8.45pm. Also, returning that same night is hit comedy ‘How I Met Your Mother’. Coming to Showcase on Monday, July

15 is season two of ‘The Newsroom’. It will premiere at 5.30pm, just hours after airing in the US much to the delight of Aussie fans. The new season promises new characters and greater storylines. Lastly, Channel Nine has finally announced the date for brand new cooking show ‘The Great Australian Bake Off’. The new series hosted by Shane Jacobson will air at 8pm on Tuesday, July 9. 10 top home baking enthusiasts will be put through a series of grueling weekly elimination challenges, baking a mouth-watering selection of cakes, pies, tarts, pastries, bread, biscuits and desserts, in the hope of being crowned Australia’s Best Home Baker. I must admit I do like the sound of this, well done for trying something at least slightly different in the amateur coocking genre!

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Following the departure of Melissa Doyle from ‘Sunrise’, attention now turns to what she does next. There’s some chatter that she and former ‘Today Tonight’ host Matt White could present Seven’s 4.30pm News together. Doyle is also tipped to host her own primetime current affairs show on 7TWO.

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WHAT’S ON... 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 www. marrickvillegolf.com.au.

compiled by Alex Nicholson Chemical Drop-Off Day On Saturday, July 6 come along to Park Depot at Barwon Park Road in St Peters between 9am and 3.30pm with any of your leftover household chemicals and hazardous waste. From here it will be safely recycled or disposed of by experts. It’s an easy way for you to protect the environment and make your home safer. For more information on the collection, or advice on safe handling and transport of chemicals, contact the Environment Line on 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com. au.

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.

City of Shadows Exhibition Focusing on the victims, perpetrators and vicinities of crime, this exhibition is an intimate, raw and hauntingly beautiful record of the mysterious people and dark places of a Sydney lost. The exhibition runs from Monday, July 1 at the Justice and Police Museum in Circular Quay. Entry is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Family Day and Aboriginal History Tour A day for families to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in Glebe! This free event will be fun for everyone as you learn traditional toolmaking and participate in dance, music and art workshops. There will also be an Aboriginal history tour departing from the event. The event will take place on Sunday, July 7 from 12pm to 4pm at Glebe Public School. For more information, call 9566 1285.

Spotlight Prowl Centennial Parklands is home to a variety of nocturnal creatures, from brushtail possums, microbats and tawny frogmouths to one of Sydney’s largest colonies of grey headed flying fox. Join experienced rangers for a fascinating and surprising spotlight hour-long walk to see how the Park transforms when the sun goes down. The walk is on Friday, July 5 from 4.45pm-5.45pm and cost $14. For more information, visit www. centennialparklands.com.au.

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Mad Racket: Cops and Robbers Party Mad Racket throws a hell of a party and on Saturday, July 6 they’re back at the Marrickville Bowling Club with a Cops and Robbers fancy dress party. Featuring special guests Deepchild and Gardland of Hunter Gatherer Recordings, there will also be the usual Mad Racket DJs in support, including Simon Caldwell, Ken Cloud, Jimmi James and Zootie. The night runs from 10pm till late and tickets are $30.

Round She Goes: Preloved Fashion Market Thrifty style shoppers in Adelaide and Melbourne rave about the popular Round She Goes markets, and now the market’s founders are bringing the model to Marrickville! The markets have already confirmed 60 different stallholders and they’re accepting applications from anyone wanting to shift their preloved designer and quality vintage fashion and accessories. There will also be stalls from local jewellery and accessories designers. The market will be at Marrickville Town Hall on Saturday, August 24 from 10am to 3pm. Bourke Street Bakery Master Classes Learn to bake your own bread with Bourke Street Bakery’s master baker! In each two hour lesson you’ll be taken through the whole process, turning handfuls of flour into your own warm, crusty loaves. These classes are suited for keen beginners as well as those with some baking experience. Each hands-on class runs for two hours and has a maximum of 10 participants. All classes are held in their production kitchen at Bourke Street Bakery on Mitchell Street, Marrickville. Classes will be on Saturday, July 20 and Saturday, August 17 and cost $130.

The Projects The Projects is a multipurpose creative hub for art, shopping and entertainment. Each Sunday from noon till 5pm the car park at the Vic on the Park is bustling with graffiti artists, live bands, swap meets, half-court b-ball, an open-air cinema, plus food and drink from the Vic. Bustling and vibrant, this is a must-see event for all Marrickville residents.

Sir David Attenborough Speaking Tour The world-famous and universally loved Sir David Attenborough has spent a great deal of time in Australia, and after some health scares the “voice you wish could narrate your life” is coming back for another speaking tour. He will hit the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18 with tickets starting at $95. For more information, call 9320 5000.

Sydney Underground Film Festival 2013 This four-day annual event showcases subversive, underground, cult and off-the-wall film content, from movies about political radicalism to psychedelia, the occult and Grindhouse fare. Only the most extreme independent and experimental films are considered and audiences can expect the opposite to a safe, predictable moviegoing experience. The festival will be on at the Factory Theatre from Thursday, September 5 to Sunday, September 8 and for more information, call 9550 3666.

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Clare Bowditch: Winter Secrets Clare Bowditch’s now famous Winter Secrets show is at the Factory Theatre again, so get your lungs ready, people! As with every year, Bowditch wants you all to sing along and form a giant, interactive backing band for her as she promotes new single ‘One Little River’. Bowditch will be joined by musical up-and-comer Spender and the gig usually sells out, so get in quickly! It’ll be on Saturday, August 3 and tickets are $40.

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