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From Mayor to MP? Jo Haylen preselected by Labor to contest the 2015 State election CHRIS CONNOLLY

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arrickville Mayor Jo Haylen has been preselected as Labor’s candidate for the new seat of Summer Hill at next year’s state election. Cr Haylen has lived in the local area for 10 years and was elected Mayor last year. She first became politically active while still at school in the late 90s when Pauline Hanson was in the media spotlight. “My best friends at school had parents who came from all over the globe. Racism hurt my friends, and that hurt me,” she said. “We decided to act. I led a small but determined delegation of students from my school to an antiracism protest in the city, and that’s where my activism began.” She lives in Marrickville with her husband Garth and works part-time at the University of Sydney as well as performing her mayoral responsibilities. Cr Haylen says her achievements on Council include the creation of Council’s street party scheme, the introduction of an Architectural Excellence Panel, and upgrades to local parks including the trial of off-leash areas. The new state seat of Summer Hill was created during a recent redistribution (which abolished the old seat of Marrickville) and will include most of Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Summer Hill, Ashfield and Haberfield. At this stage, neither the Liberal Party nor the Greens Party have preselected candidates for the seat although both are expected to do so in the next few months.

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Eight things I’ve learned this week that may or may not shock you 1. Morcombe family is an inspiration. People respond to tragedies in different ways. The way that Bruce and Denise Morcombe responded to the tragic murder of their son Daniel has been an inspiration to everyone. They continue to be deeply hurt by what happened to their son, and their lives will never be the same again, but the way they’ve been on the front foot during this whole sad and sorry situation has been something special. If anything, it only proves what an amazing young kid Daniel must have been – if his parents are anything to go by. 2. Not everything is always as it seems. Back in January, a 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with the sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl. It sounded like nasty stuff. It was alleged he’d forced her off a train, into a toilet block and raped her. He was refused bail, and remanded in custody. A week later, the charges against him were withdrawn. And this week, the 17-year-old has herself been charged with making a false statement to police. This all happened in Strathfield. As much as we officially operate under an innocent until proven guilty regime, we all know that the court of public opinion sometimes works differently. This case perhaps proves we should not judge a book by its cover all the time. 3. Our rail network is a joke. Getting another taste of Melbourne’s public transport network last weekend really makes you hate the network in Sydney even more. Constant trackwork on weekends has us choosing our cars instead, while frustrating delays continue through the peak periods. But don’t fear, Gladys is here! This week Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian proudly announced two new high-tech track maintenance vehicles have been launched. Well, it’s a small upgrade from announcing new uniforms. 4. Seniors are special. This week is Seniors Week and it’s a time to reflect on the older people in our lives and the amazing contributions they’ve made not only to us personally but to society in general. This Seniors Week, I’m thinking particularly about my own grandmother, who is facing some big health issues at the moment. It’s been somewhat of an emotional learning curve to watch somebody who was such a big part of your life growing up, now struggling with some of the simpler things in life.

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Our Seniors are indeed special and I encourage you to think about someone in your life who deserves a little bit of extra attention this week. 5. Marching for a cause – or the publicity? I can’t say I’m a fan of the March in March protests that happened last week given the language and disgraceful signs that were part of the event, but so be it – everyone has a right to protest. However, one must wonder what the motives really were. So much of the discussion afterwards has been about the lack of media coverage the protest apparently received (I’d dispute that claim, but again, so be it). My question to those who marched is this: Did you do it because you’re legitimately angry at a six-month-old government that has barely changed their business cards let alone the nation at this early stage, or did you do it for the publicity? 6. We have a problem at Manus. Immigration Minister Scott Morrison has a major headache in front of him when it comes to Manus Island. Fairfax reported this week that there’s been three apparent suicide attempts on Manus Island and conditions are now further in question. This is, in many ways, above politics. After all, it was Kevin Rudd who re-opened Manus Island so let’s not throw Mr Morrison and Tony Abbott into the blame pile just yet. It is, however, Mr Morrison’s problem here and now and it’s not going away. It is clear that a re-think may be needed. 7. That plane may never be found. The search for missing jetliner MH370 is about to enter its third week and you would have to think now that the plane may not be found. Focus seems to be strongly focused on the pilot and co-pilot now but nobody really knows what went on up there. An incredible story that I fear may never reach its conclusion. 8. The A-League should end its season earlier. I know Marrickville is a soccer-strong area but even the most ardent soccer fan would have to agree that the A-League season is too long. After owning the headlines and dominating the sporting landscape over the summer (perhaps second only to the cricket), the A-League is banished into irrelevance at its most crucial period because of the return of rugby league and the AFL. The regular season won’t end until April 12, with the finals to follow. Clearly, having the season finish in February with the Grand Final the week before the NRL starts makes more sense. Officials must look at the length of the season and the way it operates.

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CULTURE

Mural’s heritage value studied

‘I have a dream’ artwork could be listed on the State Heritage Register CHRIS CONNOLLY

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Marrickville Council is assessing the much-loved ‘I Have a Dream’ mural for potential heritage listing

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nyone who has strolled down King Street in Newtown will be familiar with the ‘I Have a Dream’ mural. Towering over a small square just up the road from Newtown Station, it features a portrait of Martin Luther King, who made his famous anti-racist ‘I have a dream’ speech in 1963. In the 22 years since it was first painted, it has seen rallies, buskers and quiet reflection. Now Marrickville Council has decided to assess its heritage value with a view to placing it permanently on the State Heritage Register. “The ‘I Have a Dream’ mural is now 22 years old. Its cultural importance and long term survival is becoming a concern for the local community,” Marrickville Mayor Jo Haylen said. “The mural is a powerful landmark, not only because of its location but also because of its message of tolerance and promotion of universal humanist values.” The artwork was painted in 1991 by Andrew Aiken, Juilee Pryor and other members of Unmitigated Audacity Productions. It was the subject of a recent documen-

tary partly funded by Marrickville Council and screened at Newtown Dendy cinema complex. Cr Haylen said she has been working with Telstra, which owns the building behind the plaza, and other key stakeholders to revitalise the space known as Telstra Plaza. “During these discussions, it became apparent to me that we need to protect the ‘I Have a Dream’ mural. It’s not only known throughout Sydney, but Australiawide – and even attracts tourists from overseas,” she said. “If we activate Telstra Plaza, which has tremendous potential as a central meeting place, and heritage list the mural, I think we will be doing a really valuable thing for Newtown. “Imagine attractive paving, stage seating, free wi-fi, landscaping – and all watched over by Dr King. “It could become King Street’s greatest asset. This is a fantastic opportunity to make Newtown an even better place to live, work or visit.” The heritage assessment of the ‘I Have a Dream’ mural must be obtained first in order to establish its heritage value, then have it listed in Marrickville Local Environment Plan 2011, and if appropriate, the State Heritage Register.

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arrickville Council voted this week to condemn the Federal Government’s approval of the Master Plan for Sydney Airport and called for a second Sydney airport to be built at Badgerys Creek as soon as possible. Of most concern was the prospect of increased aircraft movements beyond the current curfew. “When it comes to aircraft noise, Marrickville residents are among the most severely affected in the whole of Australia,” said Mayor Jo Haylen. “Given that no decision has been made on a second airport for Sydney, it’s quite obvious that inner Sydney communities will be worst affected by this Master Plan. I don’t see why our patient residents should once again be expected to bear the brunt of increased aircraft movements outside of the current curfew,” she said. In announcing his approval of the Master Plan last month, Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss, claimed there would be no additional noise impact on people living near the facility but acknowledged the need for a second airport. “Aircraft noise is a concern for residents living in close proximity to Sydney Airport and the plan includes updated

noise forecasts. Compared to forecasts published with the last Master Plan, these show a reduction in the areas likely to be affected,” he said. “While the Plan sets out plans to use the airport’s limited growth potential to full effect, it does not change the underlying constraints on the site and it is clear the Sydney region will need another major airport to cope with... soaring demand.” This was in contradiction to Sydney Airport’s projection that there was no need for a second airport before 2033. Mayor Haylen was skeptical about the Minister’s acceptance of the Airport’s predictions of noise impact but not the demand expected of the Airport. “Why did the Minister approve a Master Plan if he doesn’t accept its projections are accurate or achievable,” she said. Greens Councillor Max Phillips accused Mayor Haylen of hypocrisy on the airport, saying Labor did one thing in government and another in opposition. “In 2009, the Greens campaigned with the community to urge [then minister] Anthony Albanese to reject such a huge increase in aircraft noise,” Cr Phillips said. “Despite being the local member, Albanese ignored community concern and approved the 2009 Master Plan. Labor should have done something to curb this expansion when they were in government.”

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y placing something as simple as a sticker on the window of your car, you may be taking a step that could save your life in an unexpected accident. Emergency ID Spots, part of a new patient information program, have been designed to aid emergency service workers in their care of a person who has been involved in a car accident or ill at home. The Spots are placed on a vehicle’s rear window or on the front door of a house to alert police, paramedics and other first responders that a patient’s critical health information can be found either in the glove box or sun visor or on the fridge. The information, including allergies, medications, previous surgeries and conditions, will allow emergency services to make the best decisions about the emergency treatment they will administer. “Three million drivers reported being in a car accident in the last five years in Australia – and even in less serious crashes people often go into shock, which means they find it hard to remember important details or communicate clearly,” said Founder and Director of Emergency ID Australia, Nicole Graham.

“If you or your loved ones have a serious allergy to medications, a heart condition, diabetes or epilepsy for example, you can rely on the Emergency ID Spot to tell emergency services that vital information, even if you can’t.” It is recommended that a photo of the person the information relates to is included in the information package, as well as a list of emergency contacts and next of kin details. The program is endorsed by Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. “Armed with immediate information about a patient’s allergies, medications and conditions, emergency services can provide the very best medical care on the spot. We wish everyone had the Emergency ID Spot in their vehicles and in their homes. This simple sticker will certainly help save lives,” said Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service General Manager, Richard Jones. Seniors are expected to benefit greatly from the program. “As people get older they are more likely to have multiple medical conditions, take medication routinely, and be more vulnerable to critical injury in an accident, or likely to suffer a serious medical problem at home,” Ms Graham said. Visit www.emergencyid.com.au.

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Going in to bat for Laurence Marrickville Cricket Club raises funds for injured junior

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arrickville Cricket Club is organising a fundraiser for Laurence Bain, the boy who suffered head injuries last month after falling off his skateboard while holding on to the back of the family car. The accident occurred in Thornley Street, Marrickville on the evening of Saturday, February 8. He fractured his skull in the accident and was rushed to intensive care at Sydney Children’s Hospital where he was placed in an induced coma. The severity of his injuries kept Laurence in intensive care for some weeks and while he is awake now he still requires further treatment. “Laurence has been out of intensive care for about two weeks and is steadily recovering,” said his father Ted. He is a keen cricketer who plays for Marrickville Under 12s. His coach Antony Sachs said Laurence is one of the team’s best bowlers. “His skills have improved dramatically this season,” Mr Sachs said. “On the day of the accident he had played particularly well. He bowled their

This Australian movie is being shown at a fundraiser for local, Laurence Bain

best batsman with a swinging yorker that was unplayable.” Mr Sachs has arranged for the cricket comedy ‘Backyard Ashes’ to be screened at Marrickville Town Hall on Saturday, March 29 with proceeds from the night to be used to help fund Laurence’s rehabilitation. The movie stars Andrew Gilbert (‘Round the Twist’ and ‘Mullet’) and Felix Williamson (‘Underbelly’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’) as quarrelling neighbours who decide to resolve their dispute with a game of backyard cricket. It also features Logie award winner John Wood (‘Blue Heelers’) as a demon fast bowler who believes he’s Dennis Lillee. The movie premiered in Wagga Wagga (where it was filmed) in November last year and has played to positive reviews around the country since then. The fundraiser is also being supported by Tempe High School where Laurence is a Year 7 student, his former primary school Ferncourt Public School, Marrickville Council and Marrickville Red Devils Football Club. Tickets can be bought online or donations made at www.trybooking.com/78253. The screening will start at 6.30pm on Saturday 29 March. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 children and $50 for a family.

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About 8.10pm last Sunday, a passing motorist observed a parked vehicle on fire near the intersection of Chalder Avenue and Chapel Street. At the time the vehicle was well ablaze and the motorist immediately called 000. Police and Fire and Rescue arrived at the scene a short time later. When the fire was extinguished it was evident the interior of the vehicle, including trim and dashboard, had been completely burnt out. All of the windows had been damaged by the fire. The engine bay was gutted and parts had fallen on to the road. The paint on the vehicle had been burnt. It appears at this stage that the fire was deliberately lit. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Marrickville Police.

About 3.30pm last Friday, police responded to a break-in at a residence in Macaulay Road, Stanmore near the intersection of Bridge Street. The offender had gained entry to the premises by forcing a side window and, once inside, took computer equipment belonging to the victim. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Marrickville Police. Meanwhile, police are reminding residents to take precautionary steps to ensure a break-in does not occur at your home. Make sure that valuables cannot be seen from the window, lock all entry and exit points if you are not home and if you are away for an extended period, ask a neighbour or friend to collect your mail.

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Police are seeking help from the public to locate a woman who they believe is in need of urgent medical attention. The 48-year-old woman is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 160-165cm tall with a medium build, a fair complexion with hazel eyes. She was last seen in the Camperdown area on Missenden Road, about 12.30am Tuesday, March 18. Police hold grave concerns for her welfare and would like anyone who may have seen a woman matching this description to contact them at Sydney City Police Station on 9265 6499 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police have charged a man after a machete was allegedly used to rob a service station at Sydenham on March 6. Officers from Redfern and Newtown Local Area Command apprehended an 18-year-old man in the basement of a Waterloo unit block. The man was taken to Redfern Police Station where he was interviewed about three incidents including the robbery of a service station and an assault. The man was charged with two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, larceny and robbery armed with an offensive weapon. He was also charged with four outstanding warrants.

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SW Fair Trading will be asking the state’s retailers offering cash back incentives to substantiate their claims, as part of a national project by Australian consumer protection agencies. Fair Trading Minister Stuart Ayres said businesses sometimes offer cash back promotions to encourage consumers to buy their products but the process to reap the reward could be elaborate and in many cases, consumers would prefer the discount upfront. “Cash back offers are a form of discounting where instead of marking down product prices, retailers maintain the price but offer to return some of the consumer’s money after purchase,” he said. Mr Ayres said consumers should be aware cash back offers were usually limited in time with special application conditions. “Businesses using cash back offers must ensure consumers are not misled about the benefits,” he said. “Saying a customer will receive cash back from a purchase when they will actually receive a gift card is potentially misleading and should be avoided.” From January 1, 2013 to March 12, 2014,

Fair Trading received 61 complaints and 17 enquiries about cash back offers. Most complaints related to electrical and electronic goods and appliances, with other complaints received in relation to furniture, building supplies and even cosmetics and toiletries. “Advertising should be clear and carry the price before cash back, rather than the price after cash back,” Mr Ayres said. “A business operating a cash back promotion should make every effort to make the application process as easy as possible. “It is disingenuous to make the process too long or cumbersome in the hope that claims will be abandoned. “Terms and conditions, like a cap on the number of cash back offers available to be redeemed, must be clearly stated up-front.” NSW Fair Trading will be conducting compliance checks around the state to educate retailers and make sure they are not misleading consumers with cash back offers, with results of the crackdown to be released mid-year. The maximum civil penalty for providing false or misleading information is $1.1 million for a corporation and $220,000 for an individual. Criminal penalties for the same amounts may also be imposed. Mr Ayres said businesses and individuals need to know their legal rights.

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When photographer, James Morgan, asked the skipper of Queen Mary 2, Captain Kevin Oprey, if he would pose for a photo in front of the vessel’s bow, Morgan didn’t quite have in mind your usual tourist snap in front of the ship along a safe and secure wharf. He wanted Captain Oprey to stand on the bulbous bow of the Queen Mary 2 while the massive vessel was anchored a kilometre out to sea off Bali, during her recent travels across the big blue from Asia to Australia. (The bulbous bow juts out in front of a ship’s bow, minimising the effects of waves and currents and helping the vessel move more smoothly and speedily through the water.) And while Captain Oprey readily and bravely agreed, it took some weeks of planning to achieve, and many hours on the actual day for sea conditions to be perfect for him to step out of a small boat and onto the bulbous bow. Two safety boats were also on hand throughout the photo shoot to ensure the captain didn’t slip off. Sydney-based photographer Morgan says that when he first proposed the idea, “people looked at me like I was a tiny bit mad. But the fact something like it had never been done before, which was why we had to do it… and Captain Oprey came through unscathed and with flying colours.” And the photo is definitely one to show

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Health Minister Jillian Skinner says hospital performances are improving Across the state the average time required to transfer patients’ care from ambulance staff to the emergency department has improved by four per

cent on the previous quarter, with 87 per cent of patients now being transferred within 30 minutes. This is despite a five per cent increase in ambulance arrivals.

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Minister for Ageing John Ajaka have used Seniors Week to encourage residents aged over 60 to apply for a NSW Seniors Card using the new simplified online application process on the Service NSW website. “We want to make it as easy as possible for seniors to get their free NSW Seniors Card so they can start getting discounts and special offers at thousands of businesses, as well as concessions on public transport,” Mr O’Farrell said. “The new system has been enormously popular with about 1,000 seniors a week taking advantage of this new online application process.” People can now also apply for a NSW Seniors Card over the phone by calling 13 77 88 or visiting a Service NSW shop.

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he latest hospital performance statistics are in and the diagnosis is good. The Bureau of Health Information (BHI) has released data on the NSW health system for October to December 2013 and NSW Health Minister, Jillian Skinner said the results were impressive. The BHI report shows NSW hospitals have achieved the highest percentage of patients treated and leaving the emergency department within four hours than at any previous time. “This boost in performance came despite there being 14,600 additional emergency department presentations than in the comparative quarter last year,” Mrs Skinner said. “This is an incredible achievement by hard working staff in our hospitals across the state,” she said. In the reported quarter, 18,347 patients checked into the emergency department at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). Interestingly there has been a 25 per cent increase in the number of non urgent cases presenting to the hospital’s emergency department compared to the same period last year.

St Peters Church, at St Peters will be commemorating the 175th anniversary of the first burial in its graveyard on Saturday, April 5. John Benfield, a soldier, was the first person buried there in March 1839, the last burial was in 1896. A total of 2,515 people were interred coming from areas well beyond the parish and from all levels of society. Two thirds of the burials are of children under the age on 10 years. To mark the occasion 12 permanent information plaques are being installed in the graveyard. The event will commence at 2pm with people being able to wander through the graveyard and find out who is buried there. There will be a free sausage sizzle too. For more info call 9558 7504.

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o avoid catching the flu this winter, local residents are once again being encouraged to get immunised after the 2014 vaccination became available on March 15. This season’s dominant flu strain is the H1N1 virus, the same one that struck in 2009. The Influenza Specialist Group (ISG) estimates that a quarter or more of the Australian population could face an increased risk of severe complication when contracting influenza this season. Dr Alan Hampson, Chairman of the ISG points out that while influenza is often most severe in the elderly and very young, the ages most affected varied depending the circulating viruses. “The H1N1 pandemic virus has consistently had its greatest impact in the younger adult group, which is a concern because a recent ISG survey had again shown that people under 65 with various underlying medical conditions are still not being vaccinated and are not aware of the risks that they face,” he said. Those at greater risk of complications include people with heart conditions, asthma and respiratory conditions, type

Marrickville residents are being reminded to get immunised against the flu 1 or type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, impaired immunity and neuromuscular disorders, or those who smoke, are obese, pregnant, aged over 65, or of Aboriginal or

Torres Strait Islander background. People often tend to think of the flu as an illness that afflicts the elderly. In fact, 31 per cent of people under 65 who belong

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Elderly Aussies most at risk of skin cancer The skin is the body’s largest organ, yet people often fail to give it the care and attention it deserves. According to dermatologists, the number of skin cancers being diagnosed in Australia has doubled in recent years. Older Australians are most at risk, with a person’s chances of developing skin cancer increasing over time. Given the severe heatwaves we have been experiencing this summer, you may have been spending more time in the sun than usual. Perhaps you have been silencing your grandchildren’s ‘I’m bored’ moans by taking them to the beach or pool. Or, you may have decided to barricade yourself indoors with the air conditioning on full blast. Though you are clearly very sensible now, the time you spent in the sun when you were younger – and not so sensible – may soon start showing its effects. In the past, the concept of being ‘sun smart’ was not drilled into young people as much as it is today. Either through neglecting the use of sunscreen while working outdoors, or laying on the beach seeking the perfect golden tan, almost everyone has fallen victim to sunburn at some stage in their life. If you notice a new spot, changes in a spot, mole or freckle, or a sore that won’t heal, you should get it checked as soon as possible. Often people put off going to the doctor, as they are nervous about the outcome of the appointment. Not only is early detection key to avoiding serious illness, a visit to your doctor may help calm your anxieties. As you look at yourself in the mirror on a daily basis, it may be obvious to you when something is out of the ordinary. And even if you haven’t noticed that strange mole on your back until today, it’s never too late to start caring for your skin. According to the Cancer Council the best ways to prevent skin cancer are to: remain indoors or under cover when the sun is at its strongest; cover up with a hat, tops with sleeves and a collar, and pants that fall below the knee; apply a broad spectrum, water resistant sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before going out in the sun and reapply every two hours; and wear close fitting sunglasses that meet the Australian Standard. It is important to take precautions!

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LEO JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

With vivacious Venus sashaying through your sign until April 6 you’re on your best behaviour as you charm the cynics and flirt in fabulous style. Attached Aquarians, this weekend Venus and Mars help you come up with a grand romantic gesture that sweeps your partner off their feet! Sick of being single? Love is waiting online.

PISCES FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

When it comes to travel or education, you’re keen to zoom ahead but there are delays or obstacles forcing you to slow down and tick all the boxes first. Thursday’s stars encourage you to let your hair down and indulge in life’s little luxuries – good food, good living and good loving. On the weekend a secret is revealed or a mystery solved.

ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

You’re full of innovative Aries ideas but Mars is in retrograde mode. So, just because you’ve thought of something (and talked about it enthusiastically and endlessly) doesn’t mean you’ve actually done it. Perhaps it’s time to plan a little more and pontificate a lot less? Venus and Mars boost your charm on the weekend, when the love factor is high for many romantic Rams.

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Regal Lions love to be number one but putting others first is the secret to fabulous relationships. Plus, find genuine ways to compliment others on work that they do well. Attached Cats, be proactive about partnership problems. For some singles, love and travel are linked… so start planning your holiday itinerary ASAP!

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Give your Virgo mind a vigorous workout, as the stars stir your curiosity and stimulate your desire for updated information. On Thursday you’re keen to contact friends, in person and online. All types of research are recommended on Friday, as your eye for detail is boosted by the Mercury/Pluto connection.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Light-hearted Librans – this week you’ll relate to loved ones in a deeper way than usual, as you strip back the layers of politeness and get to the bottom of relationship issues. The weekend is wonderful for love and romance, as Venus boosts good vibes and general joie de vivre. But if you are longing for a calm and comfortable partnership be warned, the only certainty is change!

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Looking for work? With Venus in your career zone, make sure your outer appearance is as immaculate as your job resume! On Thursday, it’s time for tentative Taureans to charge out of your comfort zone and do something challenging, exciting and different. Take the rough with the smooth in relationships on the weekend.

It’s the perfect week to put on your detective cap as you dig up a mystery, uncover a secret or research a topic that has always intrigued you. And you won’t have the patience or predilection for superficial conversations. Instead, you’ll seek out meaningful connections and intense encounters, as powerful Pluto deepens your feelings.

GEMINI MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Mercury is powering through your career zone until April 8. So, the more you communicate and network with work colleagues, the more progress you’ll make. Lucky opportunities are all around but you have to grab them before they pass you by. Jupiter favours financial matters until July 16 – as long as you are careful with cash.

Get out and about in your local community as you nurture relationships with neighbours, and make new connections further afield. Mercury/Jupiter aspects on Thursday promise a fun day, full of stimulating mental and physical activities. Communication is the buzz word on the weekend as you’re in the mood to talk.

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CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Are you making the most of Jupiter being in Cancer? It only happens every 12 years so up until July 16 explore, experiment and be enthusiastic about the opportunities that are around you. On the weekend, use deft diplomacy to navigate your way through a domestic dispute. The more forgiving you are, the more responsive they’ll be.

This week your business side goes into overdrive. Others appreciate you being professional, but try to add the personal touch as well. People are looking for practical support and encouragement, rather than Capricorn criticism – however ‘constructive’ it is. If you’ve been neglecting a friend, they may have made plans that don’t include you!

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One thing that I really, really hate about winter is cold feet. I sit at my work desk with a heater at my feet, I have extra blankets down the end of my bed, I often wear two pairs of socks at a time and as soon as I step in the door at home, I am straight in front of the wood heater to thaw out my toes. It is because of my loathing for cold feet that I found my love of ugg boots, slippers and other toe warming footwear – I could wear them 24/7... if it was acceptable. There are many of us out there, myself included, that scowl at people who wear their ugg boots and slippers shopping, to a family lunch or anywhere really, because they are seen in the same category as pyjamas: things you wear at home and only at home. I always have a little giggle when I see someone wearing their ugg boots outdoors but I really shouldn’t because I have been sitting on a dirty little secret all year. This time last year I was wandering through the local K-Mart. I was browsing the slipper section when I came across a pair of brown loafer-style slippers, with proper soles and lined with deliciously soft fluff. At less that $20 I had them off the shelf with the blink of an eye and half an hour later was wearing them around the home. One particularly cold winter’s day I was desperately in need of a pair of brown shoes to match the outfit I had picked out for a trip to the shops and I had nothing... except for the pair of brown, loafer-style slippers. Already running late, I slipped them on and headed out the door. That was not the last time that I wore that particular pair of slippers out, in fact, they are in regular use. Now, they didn’t look a lot like slippers from the outside but anyone who had walked through K-Mart’s slipper section would have known I was wearing my at-home shoes out of the home – oh the shame! Here comes the part where I get down on my knees and beg the fashion industry to change the rules; let me wear my slippers outside, and let it be okay! Please, I beg you! Looking at the range of ugg boots on the market, I know that someone has the same idea as me.

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Justice Crew cause plenty of hype with their new tour fter winning over the nation on TV show ‘Australia’s Got Talent’, dance group Justice Crew is teaming up with fellow reality TV star Jai Waetford for their new tour.

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The seven member band will have Waetford as their special guest on their national #HYPETOUR next month, playing at The Hordern Pavilion in Sydney on Tuesday, April 22. With both Justice Crew and Waetford having proven their ability to entertain huge crowds, the tour is set to be a thrilling night. “The tour’s going to be crazy, there’s going to be no down moments. There will be some crowd interaction – we’re going to bring some fans up on stage, have a little dance off, it’s going to be huge,” said Justice Crew member Samson Smith. While the two acts might seem an unlikely pairing coming from competing talent shows, they joined forces for the tour after Justice Crew watched 15-yearold Waetford’s amazing journey on the fifth series of ‘The X Factor’ and decided to get in touch. “We wanted to meet him and once we met him we were like ‘who should we bring up to be our support act’ and we thought Jai would be perfect, he’s got a great following, he’s real interactive with

JUSTICE CREW HORDERN PAVILION TUESDAY, APRIL 22 his fans, which is good,” Smith said. Justice Crew, who won the fourth season of ‘Australia’s Got Talent’, is made up of seven performers: Samson Smith, Emmanuel ‘E-Man’ Rodriguez, Lukas Bellesini, Solo Tohi,

Len Pearce, John Pearce and Paul Merciadez. The band initially had two more members, who left to pursue solo interests in 2011, but despite the split there were no hard feelings.

“We supported whatever they’ve done because you can tell when people’s mindset is not there… we don’t want to stop them chasing their dreams so we just gave them the opportunity. It was a good feeling, it wasn’t a bad vibe,” Smith said. Since being crowned the winners on ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ in 2010, Justice Crew have gone on to achieve huge success. Despite their obvious connection with Australian music lovers, Justice Crew had no idea they would ever become so popular or even get through to the final round on ‘Australia’s Got Talent’. “We were nervous because it was our first TV show, we ended up going on the show just to put us on a platform where people can hire us for gigs, we didn’t even think we would ever make it to the semi finals, we just wanted to audition,” Smith said. Before reaching stardom on television, Justice Crew had humble beginnings as two separate dance crews who met at hip hop competitions. Impressively, most of the dancers in Justice Crew learned their moves from studying videos online. “The majority of us were all selftaught… YouTube was a big one, you just get inspired from a lot of dancers all over the world, that motivates us and gives us ideas,” Smith said. Justice Crew will bring their #HYPETOUR to the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney on Tuesday, April 22 at 7.30pm. Tickets start at $59. For bookings or more information, visit www.ticketek.com.au.

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Kiwi shows why she’s Lorde of the airwaves ew Zealand born singer Lorde may only be 17-yearsold but she’s already an international superstar. The singer, who only emerged on the music scene 18 months ago, has released record-breaking hits and gained critical acclaim across the world. She will be visiting Australia for a string of tour dates over the next two months, with a performance at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Friday, May 2. The concerts will no doubt sell out quickly, with Lorde’s strong Australian fan base supporting her since her early career beginnings. Lorde has had three spots in the Top 15 of the nationally beloved Hottest 100 chart, including a number 2 position for ‘Royals’, while her EP ‘Royals/The Love Club’ went six times platinum.

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It was followed by her album ‘Pure Heroine’, which was certified two times platinum, had more than 16 million Spotify streams and an acclaimed spot on the 2014 Laneway Festival. On an international level, Lorde has become one of the hottest artists of the year, winning Grammys and a Brit Award – as well as earning praise from a diverse range of seasoned musicians including Kanye West and David Bowie. For the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, Lorde received four nominations, in which she won Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for ‘Royals’. Her brand new show, which recently kicked off in the United States, has already been attracting positive reviews from critics and fans alike, with music magazine Rolling Stone writing: “Lorde exudes confidence about the vision she has for

LORDE HORDERN PAVILION FRIDAY, MAY 2 herself”. Lorde will perform at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney on Friday, May 2 in an all

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‘Twelfth Night’ tells the story of twins Viola and Sebastian whose ship is wrecked on the coast of Illyria. They wash up on the shore separately, each believing the other to have perished. Viola disguises herself as a man and this, combined with the arrival of Sebastian, leads to a series of mistaken identities and love affairs, making it one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated comedies. It stars Abigail Austin, Megan Drury, Anthony Gooley, Robin Goldsworthy and James Lugton and is directed by Damien Ryan. “Twelfth Night asks us, ‘What country friends is this?’ It’s a powerful question. It’s a country where refugees fight to find their families again,” Ryan said. “It is a place where foolish pranks can

pay a heavy price, where same-sex love affairs are part of the fabric of existence and where true happiness can only be found in freedom, or ‘what you will’… Now wouldn’t that be a magical place to live?” ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’, also directed by Ryan, is considered one of Shakespeare’s problem plays – part comedy, part tragedy. It stars Francesca Savige, Edmund Lembke-Hogan and George Banders and tells the tale of Bertram, who is determined to live the single life, and Helena, who is determined to get her man. “It is such a modern-feeling and subversive play exploring the boy’s own territorialism of soldiery, and the ‘honour’ young men still so zealously seek in the military arena, and in the beds of women,” Ryan said. “But, in this play, it is the sisterhood of women who do the taming and win the day. It explores a sexual scandal, and the subsequent fierce gender debate and moral furore that can follow.” ‘Twelfth Night’ plays from April 1 to April 9 at the Seymour Centre while ‘All’s Well that Ends Well’ is on from March 27 to April 12.

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MONSIEUR CAMEMBERT Saturday, March 22 The Camelot Lounge The energy that this Aria Award winning band bring to the stage is a must see. World music is mixed fantastically with Gypsy music that creates an inquisitive display of sensitivity and excitement. Formed in Sydney in 1999, the linguistic repertoire of Monsieur Camembert includes English, Russian, Hebrew and Yiddish. Monsieur Camembert’s show is the best night for you to have some fun with friends, so get your tickets now at www.stickytickets.com.au.

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CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL: LIVING IN HARMONY Sunday, March 30 Belmore Park, Haymarket Children of all ethnicities are invited to unite as one for a day of singing and dancing in Belmore Park. There will be clowns, face painting and food at this family fun day. As a part of the Living in Harmony Festival initiative there will be poster competitions that children can enter as well as a costume display and a children’s parade. Bring the entire family down for a day full of free fun!

THE FAIRIES: JUMP JUMP STAR Sunday, March 30 The Enmore Theatre Tickets start at just $27.50 so get the kids together to sing and dance along to a live performance of this TV kids show. Dance with Barnaby the Bizzy Buzzy Bee and the other fairies as well as Harmony and Rhapsody as the fairies come to life – proving to you that fairies indeed are real! An hour in magical fairyland just can’t be missed. Tickets can be purchased now at premier. ticketek.com. au. Enjoy!

THE FIRST LADIES OF SOUL Friday, March 21 Camelot lounge Think Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Randy Crawford and the likes. That’s what you’re in for if you head down to the Camelot Lounge to experience these sassy ladies. Incredible voices and fine musicians will accompany you as you sing along to classics. Tickets are $25 and doors open at 7.30pm. Head to www.stickytickets.com.au for all the details!

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Till Sunday, March 23 Sydney Cricket Ground Have you ever wanted to sit in an American baseball stadium and watch the boys in uniform do what they do best? Well now you can, only you can do it right here in Sydney! Major League Baseball is coming to Australia for the first time and on the weekend

COURTYARD SESSIONS Every Friday night until March 28 Seymour Centre Head down from 6pm until 9pm for a free night of awesome fun, with a showcase of emerging artists. These outdoor gigs are unique and exciting and will present pure and real talent every night throughout the summer. So head down to the Seymour Centre to try and spot the next big thing!

SHORT AND SWEET THEATRE FESTIVAL On until Tuesday, April 22 King Street Theatre

KINGS CROSS ORGANIC FOOD MARKET Every Saturday, 9am – 2pm Fitzroy Gardens, Kings Cross

This is a festival of short, 10 minute plays that display over 400 works of young and upcoming actors, directors, technical crew and writers. This is the biggest festival of micro-theatre in the world. Tickets will cost you $33 each so head down to King Street Theatre for some “bite sized dramatic treats.” Visit thewebsite www.shortandsweet.org for more information on this event. You will find a timetable of all the different performances on in the local area as well as information about the performers themselves!

With the social setting of Fitzroy Gardens, these organic markets are a great way to kick start your Saturday morning. Enjoyable for everyone there is a selection of certified and conventional fruit and veg, bread, juices, cheese, cakes, coffee and of course bacon and eggs rolls that cannot be missed. Best of all entry is free!

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STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL Season starting Tuesday, March 25 Sydney Lyric Theatre Baz Luhrmann directs an outstanding cast in the musical of the season, ‘Strictly Ballroom’. Just like the movie it is centred on a championship ballroom dancer who breaks all the rules for the sake of following his heart. Tickets for this uplifting and inspirational musical start at only $50. More details can be found at www.strictlyballroomthemusical. com.au. This is a musical season not to be missed!

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THE SCIENTISTS Friday, March 28 The Factory Theatre

Perth born Rock ’n’ Roll band The Scientists formed in 1978 and have a hard rock sound combined with some pop elements. Kim Salmon, James Baker, Rod Radalj and Boris Sujdovic reunite again for these special shows. You are guaranteed to be entertained so head to www. factorytheatre.com.au to get your tickets now! Prices are $40 plus booking fee. Call 9550 3666

William Shakespeare’s beloved fable is reimagined through the eyes of a child. Young prince Mamillius watches in horror as his father, King Leontes, wrongly accuses his pregnant mother, Hermione, of adultery. Everything goes down hill when the King orders the baby to be abandoned in a forest and the King realises too late his errors. John Bell directs this classic in a way that will generate both heartache and hysterics. You will leave the theatre questioning whether anyone can truly live happily ever after. Helen Thomson, Myles Pollard and Rory Potter star in this production that just should not be missed! See www.sydneyoperahouse.com.

THE ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2014 Friday, March 21 – Sunday, March 23 Palace Verona, Paddington This is Australia’s biggest foreign film festival and is a joyful celebration of French films. An array of comedies, dramas, documentaries and more are featured in this exquisite collection. You can also participate in special events with famous French figures from films. All the details can be found at www. affrenchfilmfestival.org.

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Chance is an installation by Christian Boltanski. This interactive monument explores the concept that human life is the result of chance. At 50 metres long, eight metres tall and 16 tonnes of scaffolding this truly is a sight to see and well worth a visit. Christian Boltanski is acknowledged worldwide as one of the most influential artists of his generation. Check out www.carriageworks. com.au for all the details!

TOUR OF TOWN HALL Saturday, March 22 11am to 12pm Sydney Town Hall is one of Sydney’s most recognisable buildings and a favourite meeting place in the centre of town. Its newly restored clock keeps the city on time and its beautiful interiors are some of the most admired heritage spaces in Sydney. Come and join a free guided tour with the town hall curator. Hear stories about how Sydney Town Hall was built and see some spaces the public don’t usually get to see. Visit whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au for details.

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he Southern Highlands in NSW is considered one of Australia’s newest wine regions, yet the first wine grapes were in fact grown there by surgeon, explorer and settler Dr Charles Throsby at his property, Throsby Park in Moss Vale way back in the 1820s. His vines were most likely for making small quantities of fortifieds that were popular at the time. But it took another 160 years before the region was recognised for its potential for producing exceptional cool climate wines, with a couple of vineyards planted in the 1980s and more throughout the 1990s. Today there are 60 vineyards across the Southern Highlands. One really worthy of a visit on a trip down that way – and it’s just over 100km south of Sydney – is Diamond Creek Estate that planted 7ha of vines at Mittagong in 1997. Today the vines are hand-picked and its wines are made under contract by local wineries. Particularly rewarding is their 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon that has wonderfully intense blackcurrant and cassis on the palate, as well as a hint of mint. Surprisingly its just $22 a bottle at the cellar door or $264 a dozen plus freight. See www.diamondcreekestate.com.au. One to note: Western Australia’s Margaret River produces stand-out Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, and Voyager Estate’s 2013 is a sophisticated, yet easy drinking example of this popular blend. Try it!

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It’s time to play ball at the SCG Could Channel Ten’s ‘The Project’ finally be on its way out? Who knows? But two pioneer hosts exiting over the past few months doesn’t seem right. After Dave Hughes bowed out recently, it was Charlie Pickering’s turn last week who announced he was quitting the ‘news’ show after five years to have a family. Pickering’s final show will be on April 7.

A comedy that everyone seems to be loving at the moment is ‘The Big Bang Theory’, and fans will be happy with the news that the show has been renewed by CBS in America for a further three seasons. This means we’re all going to see ‘Big Bang’ at least until 2016/17 where it will hit 10 seasons. Only a handful of sitcoms have made it to 10 seasons.

With the recent changes by Channel Ten to ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, Sherlock Holmes show ‘Elementary’ will finally return to our screens from this Sunday at 8.30pm. Season two begins with Holmes risking his future with the NYPD.

Fans of the hit A&E show ‘Pawn Stars’ were left in tears last week after Twitter went into meltdown with the news one of the show biggest personalities, Chum Lee, had died of a heart attack. Thankfully, it was just one of those crazy celebrity death hoaxes.

It’s currently a closely guarded secret but it’s understood Channel Nine are poised to announce a Ned Kelly mini-series about the infamous Australian bushranger based on a book written by Peter FitzSimons. It will be produced by the makers of ‘Love Child’.

GEM will screen the historic Major League Baseball clashes between the LA Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks from the SCG. The telecast will begin at 7pm this Saturday and at 1pm on Sunday. Cricketer Ian Chappell joins the American commentary team to call both games.

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Jets’ tough start to NSW Cup Poor handling and wayward kicking costs Newtown in Wentworthville match-up CHRIS CONNOLLY

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ewtown Jets struggled in their first NSW Cup game of the season, going down 44-10 to an experienced Wentworthville team. Wentworthville is a feeder club for the Parramatta Eels and boasted a number of players with recent NRL experience, who seized control of the game early in the first half and served notice that the Magpies could be major contenders for NSW Cup premiership honours. The Magpies ran in six unanswered tries in the first half to lead 34-0 at the break. With a majority of the possession, they made plenty of metres up the middle of the field, and took full advantage of Newtown’s poor handling, wayward kicking and glaring defensive flaws. The Jets fought back after halftime and clearly had the better of play in the game’s third quarter. Fullback Shannon Gallant, formerly with Wests Tigers and the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL, scored two tries on his debut with the Jets. Wentworthville never really clicked into gear in the second half and mercifully for the Jets only added two more tries to their first half

Jets captain Kurt Kara swamped by Wentworthville defenders last Sunday Photo: Gary Sutherland

total. Newtown’s game fell away in the final 20 minutes though and the latter part of the second half was marred by bad handling from both sides. Jets coach Greg Matterson said he is working with a young and inexperienced squad this season, and this game would have been a tough learning experience for those team members who have recently graduated from the Holden Cup (Under 20’s) ranks. The Newtown coaching staff rated Jets forwards Andrew Pearn, Jack Siejka, Jack Noble, Ryan Verlinden and David Harris as being among Newtown’s best, along with a lively performance from fullback Shannon Gallant. The Jets take on the Canberra Raiders-aligned Mounties club this Saturday, March 22, at the Aubrey Keech Reserve, Hinchinbrook at 3pm. Mounties are undefeated after two competition rounds and are currently top of the table. The Newtown side is: Shannon Gallant, Jonathan Reuben, Rhyse Martin, Brett Lane, Chris Taripo, Samisoni Langi, Jake Watts, Saulala Houma, Kurt Kara, Andrew Pearn, Jack Siejka, Jack Noble, David Harris. Bench: Bobbie Goulding, Jordan Galloway, Paul Rokolati, Ray Moujalli, Ryan Verlinden.

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