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My Country Australia
THE NEW PAUL HAM NOVEL
HOW TO BOOST YOUR ENERGY
POETRY BROUGHT TO LIFE
A STORY WE ALL SHOULD KNOW
OCTOBER 26 2012 ISSUE 111
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THINK PINK October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Australia. One in eight are likely to be diagnosed. Across the community a number of ‘pink’ events have been held to raise awareness of this startling fact. We joined Marrickville MP, Carmel Tebbutt’s pink ribbon breakfast to show our support.
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CALL OF DUTY Chris Hill and Marrickville Mayor Victor Macri pose with a giant moustache prop in front of the newly-erected Movember Lane street signs. Photo: Melinda Jane.
Life in the Mo Lane
Police volunteer thanked for service PAGE 7
Street gets residents thinking about men’s health VANESSA WATSON
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ovember marks the month of Movember, when men put down their razors and let their facial hair grow freely for 30 days to help change the face of men’s health. But it’s not just men’s facial hair that’s changing – don’t be surprised if you spy a new Marrickville laneway named to spark community conversations about men’s health issues. On Tuesday, Marrickville Mayor, Victor Macri joined Movember Australia’s Chris Hill to unveil
Movember Lane street signs at a previously unnamed lane outside the Addision Road Centre (ARC). One sign was placed at the ARC entrance off Addison Rd and another where the ARC circle street splits right and left, where both will remain for the duration of the month. Cr Macri said he was considering moving a mayoral minute to make the name change permanent. “We have to raise awareness in the community about men’s health issues. Prostate cancer is a really big one – I’ve had a number of friends and family members who have been affected.” Cr Macri encouraged male residents to get
their prostates checked as a precaution. “It’s got a good survival success rate if you pick it up early. I think men tend to not look after themselves as they should and get regular checks.” Mr Hill, also encorages women to get involved. “We love a mo’ sister. It’s often your sister or your girlfriend or your mum who’s pushing you to go to the doctor.” The lane’s name change will become official on Sunday, October 28, with a community barbecue and pop-up barber shop from 9am to celebrate. See the website, au.movember.com for more details about the Movember campaign.
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