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“Not happy Barry” Residents raise concerns about shooting in parks BASIL NAIMET

SLAM DUNK There are plenty of sports gaining traction in Marrickville, but one of our most successful clubs is Dulwich Hill Newtown Basketball. Having produced a number of talented junior and senior players, this club is going from strength to strength.

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clear message was sent to Premier Barry O’Farrell this week at Petersham Town Hall that amateur shooters in National Parks would be dangerous to the public and wildlife. The Member for Marrickville Carmel Tebbutt who is against the O’Farrell Government’s decision to allow hunting in National Parks, introduced key speakers at a community meeting on Wednesday as they outlined their concerns. The Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Luke Foley said the Government’s proposal of eradicating feral animals through amateur shooters was not effective or humane and it should be left to the professionals at the National Parks and Wildlife Service. “According to the NSW Game Council a total of 14,161 game and feral animals were killed by recreational hunters in NSW State Forests last year. In this period 15,080 game hunting licences were issued in NSW. That’s just under one animal killed per hunter. Those numbers are insignificant,” he said. Richard Walsham from Enmore, a former teacher, questioned the effect amateur hunting would have on the safety of school children who attend National Parks for excursions. Carmel Tebbutt said she knew of the concern from teachers. “I am conscious of teachers and the hard work they put in to organising excursions. Th is initiative by the O’Farrell Government will discourage teachers from planning excursions to National and Wildlife Parks,” she said. Environment Minister Robyn Parker said the effectiveness of controlling the feral animals was being reviewed. “The controls and exclusion zones are not yet fi nalised. The supplementary pest control regime will not commence until the completion of the risk assessment process,” she said. The government is committed to managing and mitigating all of the risks,” she said. The government has suspended the hunting program pending a gaming council review.

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ayne Swan’s sixth Budget is not the saviour. It’s not a typical election year Budget, with an almost 20 billion dollar deficit, tax hikes and cuts to the family budget. With an election looming, it’s weird and, in some ways, brave. Weird, because there’s no sweeteners, no sugar hits to add some spark to a campaign that will desperately need it. Brave, because Wayne Swan is asking the already fed up electorate to ‘trust him’ and put the nation’s interest ahead of self interest. The baby bonus will not be missed by economists and business, but 28,000 families now out of the eligibility criteria under Family Tax Benefit A will certainly feel the pinch. Th is is Labor’s philosophical and traditional base! And with a primary poll level hanging around the 30 per cent mark, may I suggest, that perhaps they’ve already gone elsewhere. So, for the Gillard government, it all hangs on two reforms that won’t benefit voters for years to come. The National Disability Insurance Scheme doesn’t fully swing into action for at least five years, and the Gonski education funding is far from having

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In keeping with the weird theme of my column, I thought I’d point out a few things that might be of interest to some. Most of you are unlikely to pick up a Budget paper and read through the volumes – so here are some announcements that won’t get much of a run but have raised an eyebrow with me.

WASTE: Referendum on the recognition of local government in the Constitution – a cost of $55.6 million. EXTRAVAGANT: “Australia week” in China – a party to promote Australian business and tourism in Shanghai at a cost of $1.8 million. EXPENSIVE: ACCC will investigate excessive mobile roaming charges between Australia and NZ. It could mean mobile phone calls made from New Zealand on an Australia network will no longer attract expensive fees. Good for anyone who travels for business, but the cost $1.3 million. VAGUE: Treasury portfolio will be “strengthened” so the department can be better prepared to engage in the Asian region – a cost of $9.8 million. WORTHY: “Support” for Australia’s membership of the UN Security Council – at a cost of $30.7 million POLITICAL: 457 Visa applications charge will increase to $900 (from $450) – raising $198 million.

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agreement with most states. The other big spend – roads. We’ve already seen $1.8 billion for West Connex – but don’t hold your breath on this one, it remains a pipe dream. Wayne Swan has asked the electorate to ‘trust him’ to deliver on the big reforms, but I’m afraid he may have exhausted that trust. He’s lost the ‘believability factor’ – lost somewhere between this Budget and last when he was giving iron clad guarantees on the surplus. What we’ve seen this week is a government getting a head start on campaigning – not selling the budget. Th is is more Tony Abbott’s Budget anyway, the Coalition will decide what spends or saves survive. With so few sitting weeks left, the measures won’t pass into law before the election anyway. Mr Abbot and Mr Hockey, over to you, in four months’ time this $19.4 billion deficit will be your problem.

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ave Arlington Reserve Group is taking issue with Marrickville Council’s alleged lack of transparency about where funds for the resurfacing of the soccer field at Arlington Oval will come from. Sharon Laura from the action group said the Council had not been forthcoming with the budget figures. “I’ve looked on the draft operational capital budget that is listed on their website, but I can’t fi nd any information

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esidents living next to Tyne container terminal in Tempe are angry about an out-of-court settlement that will grant the container company 24-7 trading, which will increase noise levels. At the end of last year Marrickville Council had unanimously voted against an application by the container company to extend its operating hours. The company lodged an appeal against the decision in the Land and

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Environment Court, and settled out-ofcourt. Councillor David Leary said he was concerned that Marrickville Council had settled without consulting councillors. “Th is is a total contradiction of the unanimous decision,” he said. Solicitors were given permission by Council staff members to negotiate for a favourable outcome. Resident, Valentina Mickovska said the noise levels were unbearable. “We’ve had a ranger come out at 11pm to witness for themselves if there was excessive noise,” she said.

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that shows me where [the funding] is coming from,” she said. “The Council is telling us that the money is budgeted for, but no details are to hand. We think that they are borrowing the money.” However Mayor Victor Macri is adamant the project has been budgeted for and that no expenses will be forthcoming from ratepayers. “We are not borrowing any funds for this project. We are getting the money from the property reserves,” he said. It is understood the project will cost in excess of $1million.

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New signs give insight into days gone by

Struggle with robber: But victim saves the iPad Marrickville Police are currently investigating a break and enter which occurred on Sunday morning in Wardell Road, Dulwich Hill near the intersection of Herbert Street. About 4.30am the victim was woken by noises he heard in the living room. Moments later the bedroom door was opened and the offender entered and struggled with the victim in an attempt to steal the victim’s iPad, which the victim was holding. The offender fled soon after, without the iPad, however the offender did take a mobile phone, TV and cash belonging to the victim. Marrickville Police are appealing for anyone who may have information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Marrickville Police on 9568 9299. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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arrickville municipality will have 24 historical signs installed prominently across the Inner West to inform and connect the public. Discussions took place last year to install the historical plaques in the Marrickville Local Government Area. In addition to Marrickville, other suburbs that will receive the signs are Petersham, Lewisham, Dulwich Hill, Stanmore, St Peters, Sydenham, Camperdown, Newtown, Enmore and Tempe. They will provide a visual presentation and written information on how the areas appeared in by-gone eras. Greens Councillor Max Phillips said the thinking behind the initiative was to take the history of these suburbs to the residents and visitors alike. “A lot of people don’t know about the history of Marrickville, and I want to be able to contribute to their education. The history is fascinating. For example a brick pit was transformed in 1933 into a park, which was named after four-time Marrickville Mayor William Thompson Henson, which we now know as Henson Park,” he said. A number of groups will determine what information is written on the signs with input from the Marrickville Aboriginal Consultative Committee, Marrickville Heritage society, and the history department of Marrickville Council. It is understood Marrickville and Petersham will receive three to four signs with Lewisham, Dulwich Hill, Stanmore, St Peters, Sydenham, Camperdown, Newtown, Enmore and Tempe each getting up to three signs. The project will cost in the vicinity of $60,000 for 24 signs. Each sign will cost approximately $2,500 each. They will be strategically placed across

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Stealing incident: Car in Enmore broken into Marrickville Police are currently investigating a stealing, which took place in Harrington Street, near the intersection of Alma Avenue, Enmore. The victim had parked and locked his vehicle about 7.30pm on Sunday, and on returning to the vehicle the next morning the victim noticed the rear door fully open. On further investigation the victim noticed that a number of items that had been in the vehicle were taken including a laptop computer. Marrickville Police are appealing for anyone who may have information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Marrickville Police on 9568 9299. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Wayne’s closing down sale – there’s a special on prawns t might actually be an urban myth but you probably know the story. It’s the tale of the disgruntled ex-wife who lost out big time in the break up – with the husband running off with the secretary. The ex thought, “I’ll show him” and decided, just before she moved out, “I’ll leave him with a parting gift”. She quietly and methodically went about hiding prawns in the curtain rods. A week after she’d moved on, boy, did he start to pay! That’s what’s going on in Canberra at the moment.

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The hugely discredited Federal Treasurer, Wayne Swan is ‘fl inging the prawns’ all about the place, spending money he doesn’t have on things we may want, but simply can’t afford. He knows that Tony Abbott and Joe Hockey will have to be the bad guys and fi nd a way to pay for Labor’s closing down sale. Realists know we’re heading into an era of extra taxes or harsh cuts. Realists know that you need to have a plan to pay down the Government’s debt. It typically climbs about $1.5 billion a week.

Th is Budget is the ultimate bastard act. Promise heaps in the knowledge that you’ll never have to deliver and pay for it on the never-never, and like the disgruntled ex, leaving a long-lasting fi scal stench. On my 2UE radio show last week, I took a call from a small businessman, Anthony from Minchinbury. His message to Wayne Swan was simple: “Because you can’t budget and you can’t control your spending and you keep getting your forecasts wrong, I have to re-work my family’s budget and change every aspect of my household spending”.

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For every action in the big house in Canberra, there’s a reaction in the real world. Anthony is right.

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Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Michael Gallacher has urged householders not to be complacent after it was revealed that while the vast majority of NSW residents considered their homes and family fi re safe, most had not practiced how to escape should a blaze start. Minister Gallacher joined Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Greg Mullins and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers to launch the annual Winter Fire Safety campaign, which urges local residents to plan for an emergency. “Every day fi refighters attend home fi res that could have been prevented with a few simple steps and precautions. Sadly, this includes fi res where people have been killed or seriously injured,” Minister Gallacher said. “It can take just three minutes for a fi re to take hold, but only seconds to prevent one. The problem is complacency as people assume it will never happen to them.”

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An inner west mystery nearly a decade old has been revived, with detectives investigating the suspicious disappearance of a man renewing their appeal for public assistance. Shayne Jenkyns, then aged 43, was last seen by his family at their Five Dock home about 5.30pm on Tuesday, July 20, 2004. It’s believed Mr Jenkyns left home to meet up with an acquaintance in the western Sydney suburb of Willmot. He was reported missing to police when he failed to return and could not be contacted. Strike Force Tangari was established by detectives from Burwood Local Area Command to investigate his disappearance, which is being treated as suspicious. “We have spoken to numerous people about his disappearance over the years but we are confident there are others out there who may know what happened to him and could assist us greatly in the investigation,” said Burwood Local Area Command Crime Manager, Ian Pryde.

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Assistant Treasurer: “The days for giveaways to families have come and gone” CASSANDRA O CONNOR

arrickville families will feel the squeeze after the Federal Government handed down one of its toughest and tightest Budgets to date on Tuesday evening. With an expected deficit this fi nancial year of over $19 billion and a deficit of $18 billion in 2013-14, the Federal Government has controversially targeted a number of family payments and benefits in its savings measures. “No government gets to choose the global economic circumstances in which the Budget is framed. But you do get to choose the priorities for the nation,” said Treasurer Wayne Swan in his sixth Budget speech. Scrapped is the Baby Bonus, a $5,000 payout to help low income parents handle the costs of having their fi rst child. The payment will be axed from March 1, 2014, with a lesser payment of $2,000 to be factored into Family Tax Benefit Part A payments to eligible recipients the year after their fi rst child is born. Other measures that will impact over 6,000 Grayndler residents who claim Family Tax Benefit Part A include; changes to eligibility for children aged 16-years and not in school; the axing of additional payments (an extra $300 for families with one child and $600 extra with two or more children) outlined in last year’s Budget in the ‘Spreading the Benefits of the Boom’ package; and structural changes to Child Care Assistance.

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These changes to family payments will save the Federal Government $3.16 billion over five years. However, Assistant Treasurer, David Bradbury, told the Weekender that the Budget reflects a commitment to larger values such as education and supporting people with a disability. He says there will be thousands of NSW residents with a disability who may be eligible for Labor’s DisabilityCare package, worth over $14 billion. “Th is is a Budget that says we need to be prudent in order to deliver on the long term commitments like the National Disability Insurance Scheme through DisabilityCare and implementing our National Schools Plan,” he said. “The days for giveaways to families have come and gone away... If people are looking at the Budget and saying ‘where are the giveaways for me’, it’s not that sort of Budget.” Mr Bradbury said that whilst some promised payments have been delayed or scrapped, there are still some measures from last year’s Budget that families can look forward to. The Pensioner Education Supplement of up to $62.40 a fortnight for single parents will help those who wish to undertake study and comes into effect from January 1 next year. Families will still also get the income support bonus also from last year’s Budget, which is $210 for singles and $350 for couples, to be paid in the coming fi nancial year. MP for Grayndler, Anthony Albanese,

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has also defended the Budget, saying that it not only continues the rollout of the Federal Labor Government’s record capital works program, it also begins identifying future funding priorities. “In the competitive, globalised world of the 21st century, good infrastructure matters,” he said. “Already the comprehensive, ambitious plan we have been implementing since coming to office in late 2007 is making a real and substantial difference. “Th rough the establishment of Infrastructure Australia we have overhauled the way our nation plans, prioritises, fi nances, builds and uses its

infrastructure.” Infrastructure commitments include $1.8 billion for the M4 extension that could adversely impact Inner West residents and further funding for the National Broadband Network. Other notable aspects of the Budget include that deductions for work-related education expenses will be capped at $2,000 from the start of the 2014 fi nancial year and cigarette pack prices will increase by seven cents. What are your thoughts on the Federal Budget? Is there enough support for families? Email your thoughts to news@ mediaview.com.au.

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he waters have muddied further on the location of Sydney’s second airport after a technical report called, A study of Wilton and RAAF Base Richmond for Civil Aviation Operations, released last week by Member for Grayndler, Anthony Albanese, showed Wilton is not suitable. One of the main issues is mining subsidence – where various movement of ground surface occurs where underground mining has taken place. It is understood the Government, in responding to the report, will have discussions centred around exploring the use of the RAAF base in Richmond for civil aviation as an interim measure whilst a second Sydney airport location is determined. Mr Albanese said the base could cater for significant numbers. “Opening RAAF Base Richmond could ultimately allow five million passengers to pass through the airport each year,” he said. But he conceded the use of the RAAF base was limited. Greens candidate for Grayndler, Hall Greenland said Labor’s continued benign reports didn’t bear any fruit for residents living in the Inner West. “The latest report on Wilton is yet another inconclusive airport study… leading to another study… and another. The Transport Minister has had six years to advance a solution – and hasn’t,” he said.

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Hall Greenland and Anthony Albanese.

Mr Albanese had given the green light for an extension of Sydney Airport, which led to increased noise pollution over his electorate of Grayndler. “Under the Long Term Operating Plan some 17 per cent of fl ights are supposed to occur over the Inner West… the average

now is 28 per cent,” Mr Greenland said. Mr Greenland said he had spoken to voters living under the fl ight paths who were angry at the increasing levels of aircraft noise and pollution. He wants to see Wilton and Badgery’s Creek discarded as options and build an

airport to the outskirts of Sydney, linked to the city via high speed rail. Mr Albanese said the need for a second airport was critical for Sydney: “The government is committed to increasing Sydney’s aviation capacity in a bipartisan and consultative manner”.

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YOUR SAY, OUR FUTURE Marrickville Council seeks our community’s views on major local government reforms, including proposals for council amalgamations.

High blood pressure is the single biggest, preventable risk factor in stroke cases.

Free health checks: Make sure you avoid silent killer “High blood pressure is often called the silent killer because there may be no symptoms,” said National Stroke Foundation CEO, Dr Erin Lalor. “Nearly four million Australians over 25 have high blood pressure but many do not know their blood pressure numbers. Meanwhile, around one million Australians have been diagnosed with diabetes, and it is estimated for every one person diagnosed another person goes undiagnosed.” Visit www.strokefoundation.com.au to fi nd the nearest pharmacy for your free health check.

round 64 per cent of Australians have three or more risk factors for stroke, and high blood pressure is the single biggest preventable risk factor. That’s why the National Stroke Foundation and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia are urging local residents to take advantage of free health checks. ‘Know Your Numbers’ health check stations offer free blood pressure checks and diabetes risk assessments. There are a number of local pharmacies participating in the program offering free checks.

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Local nominations for 2013 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award encouraged arrickville residents are being urged to pat a volunteer on the back this week and thank them for their efforts in the community. It’s currently National Volunteers Week, and Marrickville MP, Carmel Tebbutt, says it’s an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution volunteers make to Marrickville. There are currently more than six million hard-working volunteers in Australia who contribute more than 700 million hours of unpaid work each year to our community. “Th is year’s National Volunteers Week theme is ‘Thanks a Million’, and on behalf of the community of Marrickville I would like to thank our local volunteers for their tireless efforts,� Ms Tebbutt said. “Volunteers support our community through a range of activities, from volunteering at the local SES to providing meals, clothing and fi nancial assistance to the needy.� National Volunteers Week not only provides an occasion to pay tribute to volunteers, it also encourages people to seek out opportunities to be a volunteer. The nominations for the 2013 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award are also now open and will close Friday, August 30. “The NSW Volunteer of the Year Award recognises the outstanding efforts of volunteers in NSW,� she said. “I encourage locals to nominate a volunteer that is deserving of recognition.� Ms Tebbutt said that there is always a need for more volunteers in New South

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t’s by no means the wettest place in the world, but a visit there in 1920 convinced English author Somerset Maugham it was certainly one of them. So much so that when he penned one of his most famous short stories about the characters he encountered aboard-ship getting from Hawaii, he titled it simply Rain. Maugham is not the only author to come under the spell of Samoa: Robert Louis Stevenson chose to live and write there in the 1890’s, and James A. Michener was there with the US Marines during the war in the Pacific, keeping notes of people and events around him, and which ultimately formed part of his classic Tales of the South Pacific that was published at war's end. Somerset Maugham was travelling with his lover, Gerald Haxton on the steamer Sonoma from Honolulu to Tahiti in 1920 when the vessel was forcibly quarantined in Pago Pago because of an onboard case of measles. Also aboard were a zealous missionary and his wife, and an American lady of questionable morals. Maugham seized upon these characters as the crux for his highly successful Rain; the missionaries becoming the Scottish fi re-andbrimstone Reverend Alfred Davidson and his overtly prudish wife. And the American prostitute became Sadie Thompson the colourful, well, prostitute. Another character in the short story, a Dr Macphail bears striking resemblance to Maugham himself: both he and Dr Macphail had served in the medical corps in WWI, and both had a hearty dislike of bigoted fundamentalist preachers. Rain goes on to tell of the battle between the Rev Davidson and Sadie Thompson, whose soul he attempts to save and whom he coerces to repent – only to end up himself in her bed, and... well, you read the story. And throughout it all it rains, just as it had when Maugham and Haxton had visited in 1920.

In fact Pago Pago records a whopping 119 inches (3,000 millimetres) a year, and while the bulk of this falls between October and May, even in the mid-year “dry season” around 153mm drenches the place every month. The Sadie Thompson that Somerset Maugham created may or may not have actually existed, but Sadie Thompson is almost revered in American Samoa, with the locals pointing out how she, Maugham, Haxton, the Davidsons and Macphails had rooms in a boarding house while their ship was quarantined. And that after the ship steamed off to Tahiti, Sadie stayed behind to ply her trade to grateful expatriates living in steamy Pago Pago – and that her house of ill-repute is still there today. There’s some conjecture as to just where Maugham stayed in Pago Pago in 1920 during his delay there, and by extension, Sadie Thompson, the Davidsons and Dr Macphail and his wife, but it was most likely in what is now the town’s Chinatown district. And today’s Sadie Thompson Restaurant occupies the building in which, the locals will swear, Sadie later ran her house of ill-repute. In Maugham’s short tale, after repenting her sins Sadie was to be deported to San Francisco but locals will tell you the “real” Sadie was found one night by police in a drunken stupor with clients, and bundled onto a ship bound for Sydney.

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What make us healthy? Accepting responsibility for our exclusive control over our own body, also the flow on effect of our choices to others. I have sat down with patients and their family to talk about these things that make them healthy. I have explained food and lifestyle choices and the repercussions of poor choices, such as having to be in my office talking about their health, or lack of. I have seen them walk out with nodding smiles and their assurances that changes for the better will take place. Far too often though, sometime later I have seen the same family waiting outside a room that now contains the lifeless body of their father or brother or daughter. There are no more smiles. No more ‘I’ll be alright’. Only now do they realise the amount of control they had over their state of health. At least those still alive realise, that is. The medical profession loves giving everything a name and it seems we have a name for this one. Sedentary Death Syndrome. It is responsible for millions of deaths a year. So how does one catch this insidious disease? Believe it or not we choose to have it! It is entirely preventable. Yet people choose to succumb to it and

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let others around them witness their slow demise. People cannot be forced to exercise or eat well, certainly not long term. What can make us healthy may be as simple as looking around and seeing our family or friends or 100 other good things we have and deciding to want these things so much, that anything which helps us experience them for a few years longer, is not a chore but a gift. I often hear from patients, “I don’t have time”. Well, “I don’t make time,” would be more accurate. It is defi nitely the conscious choice and state of mind that is failing, well before the body fails. But at any moment we all have the potential to decide; I want to live well, vibrant and active, radiating energy that influences others. We all have this power of choice between two completely different paths. What makes us healthy? Choosing wisely.

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interview! It’s false economy to spend less money but not end up with what you want. Just think of all those ab blaster 2000 machines rusting in people’s garages. Everyone only has so much money to spend, and it’s important to spend it on the important things. If you invest in something that gets you healthy and in good shape, you won’t be wondering if your husband will like how you look in some expensive new dress, I’m willing to bet he would prefer to see how you look out of it! So working with a trainer may not be needed by everybody, but it’s a nice option to have for anybody who wants to feel healthier, fitter, look better and would like to know the best way to go about it.

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ow I Met Your Mother SPOILER ALERT: After eight long seasons, the biggest mystery in the history of modern day television has been revealed. The actress playing the mysterious mother in ‘How I Met Your Mother’ is... Cristin Milioti. CBS has officially confirmed Milioti will play the future bride of Ted in the series. Milioti was introduced to the world during the season eight finale of the series in the US earlier this week. I’ll start with the bad news first and there has been a lot, and I mean a lot, of big time television show axings over the past week. ‘CSI: New York’ is gone after nine seasons; ‘Rules of Engagement’ starring David Spade is over after seven seasons; critically-acclaimed cop drama ‘Southland’ is finished; ‘Burn Notice’ is ashes now; ‘Body of Proof’ gone after

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Meanwhile, US network CBS has rejected a ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ TV series starring Eddie Murphy. The show had plenty of promise and was believed to be one of the strongest candidates in pilot season. It will now be shopped around to other networks. Good news for Marvel fans with ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D’ officially picked up by ABC for a full series. Show creator Joss Whedon (‘The Avengers’) has said that the new series will “share a visual and ethos” with Marvel’s movies. The hilarious Rebel Wilson has been awarded her own US comedy series

‘Super Fun Night’. The series revolves around three nerdy females who embark on a quest to have super fun every Friday night. Randy Jackson has quit ‘American Idol’ after 12 seasons and you can’t really blame him. This year has to be the worst I have watched. Not only are the judges bad, except for Nicki Minaj who makes things interesting, but the talent has been boring as hell apart from the occasional few who were voted out early on. It’s understood all judges will be replaced next year. Keith back to ‘The Voice’? After a massive 18 seasons in the US, popular dating show ‘The Bachelor’ is getting an Australian series. If you’re looking for love you can audition at dating. castasugar.com.

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Forget Me Not Gerry is almost 60 and he’s going to meet his mother for the first time since he was three. His daughter Sally has had it up to here with him and his problems. The old lady lives somewhere in the UK, according to the records. So Gerry is going there to find out what made him who he is. Don’t miss Tom Holloway’s gem of a play, ‘Forget Me Not’, at the Belvoir Street Theatre, Surry Hills from April 10 until May 19. Tickets are $65. To book call 9699 3444.

Newtown is Fashion Explore a diverse range of trends and fashions with the Newtown Is Fashion event, which promotes designers and styles. Everything is covered from the big name brands such as Gorman and Industrie to specialist vintage stores and independent designers inspired by other cultures. Accessories and fabric are also available as is bridal couture and even little doggy outfits. To check out Sydney’s latest fashions, head down to Newtown. For more information, call 9265 9598.

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Archibald Prize 2013 The Archibald Prize is an iconic part of the Australian art world, exhibiting the finest paintings of notable Australians. Only one winner is selected from 39 finalists and 800 overall entrants, making the competition stiff with high quality entries that are well worth taking a look at. From Aussie celebrities to politicians or sportsmen, the range of subjects for Archibald Prize paintings are a who’s who of Australian culture. The Archibald Prize exhibition will be shown at the Art Gallery of NSW daily from 10am to 5pm until Sunday, June 2. For more information, visit www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au or call 9225 1744.

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Smash Palace Under Mao, the Communist Party set out to “smash the Four Olds”: customs, culture, habits and ideas, yet the “new China” now finds itself increasingly under threat; with greed, corruption and government controls generating anger and anxiety. Smash Palace, at Sydney’s White Rabbit gallery, showcases the reactions of China’s best artists to the shocks of the new century, from artists such as Cheng Dapeng and Zhou Ji creating surreal cities using, respectively, cutting-edge 3D printing and traditional ceramics, to Tu Pei-Shih’s teeming animations depicting Chinese history as a path to confusion and chaos. Smash Palace opens March 1 and runs until August 4, with entry free. For more information visit www. whiterabbitcollection.org or call 8399 2867.

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The Addams Family The Addams Family, Broadway’s new smash hit musical comedy based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will be showing at the Capitol Theatre until October 2013. The Addams Family features an original story and is already receiving rave reviews, so don’t miss out! For more information and to book tickets visit www. addamsfamilythemusical.com.au, with ticket prices starting from $49.

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The Metropolitan Orchestra For the first time in its four year history, The Metropolitan Orchestra will present an outstanding world premiere concert event. This fabulous musical program will open with one of Mozart’s most recognisable and popular pieces, ‘Eine Kleine Nachtmusik’, which has delighted and inspired audiences since 1787. Rounding out this special performance will be a recital of Haydn’s masterwork Symphony no. 104, ‘The London’. The London’s spirited finale will provide the perfect end to this vibrant World Premiere concert. Recitals will be taking place in Balmain, North Sydney and Ultimo throughout the year. For bookings, visit www.metorchestra.com.au/tickets or phone 8007 7131.

Introduction to Paper Cut Animation Are you a youth who is interested in learning some new creative and artistic skills in a fully equipped arts studio with a professional art tutor? If the answer is yes, this class is for you! In this class you will work in a 2D realm with construction card and markers to create a short, animated film using accessible equipment and materials, learn creative techniques, and get an introduction to story boarding, editing and digital production. Classes will be held at the Pine Street Creative Art Centre in Chippendale between Tuesday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 28 from 6pm to 9pm. For more information, call Christie Torrington on 9245 1503.

An Evening with Julie Andrews Julie Andrews, one of the most beloved stage and screen performers of all time, will perform at Sydney’s State Theatre on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25. An Evening with Julie Andrews takes audiences on an incredible journey through the life and career of one of the world’s most popular icons, from her defining roles in ‘Mary Poppins’ through to ‘The Sound of Music’. Ms Andrew’s extraordinary life story will unfold in a frank and funny evening of personal memories and insights spanning six decades. Don’t miss this personal audience with the multi-award winning treasure of musical stage and screen. Tickets start at $95 and for more information, phone 1300 139 588.

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The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon More than 20,000 people are expected to converge on the streets of Sydney on Sunday, May 19 to compete in one of Australia’s largest half marathons. Starting at Hyde Park at 6.45am, the one lap, 21.1km course weaves its way around the city highlighting spectacular landmarks such as the iconic Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Sydney Opera House and Pyrmont Peninsula. In 2012, the event raised more than $1 million and this year’s fundraising is set to be even bigger. Entry is $120 for adults and $85 for children under the age of 16. To enter and for more information, visit www. smhhalfmarathon.com.au.

Vivid Sydney Sydney will once again be transformed into a spectacular canvas of light, music and ideas when Vivid Sydney takes over the city after dark from Friday, May 24 to Monday, June 10. Colouring the city with creativity and inspiration, Vivid Sydney highlights include the hugely popular immersive light installations and projections; performances from local and international musicians at the Sydney Opera House and Vivid Ideas Exchange featuring public talks and debates from leading global creative thinkers. The festival is free and for more information, visit www.vividsydney.com.

Celebrate 2044 On Sunday, May 19 the inaugural Celebrate 2044 – the St Peters, Sydenham and Tempe Community Fair – will be taking place, celebrating all that is on offer in the local community with a relaxed picnic style event at Tillman Park, Tempe. In partnership with the local community, businesses and schools, this new event will feature entertainment, local produce from postcode 2044 and activities for the whole family. The event runs from 11am to 4pm and for more information, contact 9335 2222.

Bruer’s Brew Soul and Funk Extravaganza Marrickville Golf Club will be hosting a soul and funk extravaganza on Friday, May 31 with Bruer’s Brew set to perform. The soul man himself Robert Susz will be also making a guest appearance. Entry is free and the tunes kick off at 7pm.

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 at the festival, phone 9558 1876 or email manager@ marrickvillegolf.com.au. You can also check future performance dates at www. marrickvillegolf.com.au.

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Dulwich Hill Newtown basketball club is producing great local talent.

player. “Martin went through the college system in the USA and then turned professional in Europe and Australia. He ended up playing for the Sydney Kings,” he said. The club is not for profit and is run by volunteers. Howat said they are always

looking for coaches. “We source parents, friends, Volunteers NSW and other places to fi nd the right people to help out,” he said. If you want to be part of coaching staff or join the club, visit their website: www. dulwichnewtown.com.

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