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PRESIDENT’S REPORT That was the Year that Was By Peter Dawson

On behalf of the shopkeepers and business owners of Dural & Round Corner I thank the hardworking members of the Chamber Executive for the countless hours they have given of their time, labour and means in order to promote the business community of the area during the past year. My team of Paul Pixton, Michael Martin, Judy Pope, Di Paton, Peter Colusso, John Leckie, Liz Pellinkhof, Rod Cuevas and Ian Gatenby have made this term as President very enjoyable indeed and I greatly appreciate their help and support.

his year representatives of your Tlocal Chamber were invited to the Australian Business Chamber Conference and the NSW Business Chamber launch of the State of Origin series. We again supported the Inala Golf Day, raising over $28,000, and with Dural Rotary hosted the Dural Community Golf Classic from which $16,000 was donated to local charities. We enjoyed presentations from outstanding business coaches, marketing gurus, and experts from both private and public sectors. We also hosted the Drinks on the Village Green and Picnic in the Business Park on behalf of our Chamber members in those precincts. It has been a busy but very rewarding year for the Chamber, and we are proud of our achievements.

Meetings The Chamber AGM will be held on 13th February, and on 26th February we will hold a joint meeting with Dural Rotary at Bivianos starting at 6.30pm to present the proceeds of the Dural Community Golf Classic to LifeStart, Riding for the Disabled, and Australian Rotary Health. All members and local businesses are invited to those events.

Email If you want to contact me or one of the very hardworking members of the Chamber Executive you can email us at mail@duralchamber. com.au and if you wish to write to the Editor or submit an article to Dooral Roundup the address is [email protected].

February 2013 – Dooral Roundup 1 EDITOR’S REPORT A good year ahead By Judy Pope

Welcome to 2013, we all survived the end of 2012. And hasn’t it been a deliciously hot summer allowing lots of trips to the beach with gorgeous sunny weather. I spent just over a week in Byron Bay before returning to work early January and it was just divine.

he mood on the street regarding our economy and future growth Tseems to be a little more optimistic this year. Interest rates are predicted to hold or even drop again and Aussies are starting to spend again though still conservatively. I am predicting a much better year for the local businesses. Good news on the home front is that my son that was in the car accident is recovering far quicker than expected and after a brief break I am now working at Richardson & Wrench Dural/Kenthurst in the Dural office as the Area Manager. Pop in and say Hullo if you are going past. Today we are celebrating Australia Day and once again I am in awe of the beautiful country we are all so lucky to live in. We may have a few problems but comparatively to the rest of the world we have a fairly peaceful existence.

I hope you all enjoyed a lovely summer break and heres’ to an awesome 2013.

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2 Dooral Roundup – February 2013 COVER STORY Local Knowledge and Experience

Neil & Meg Clark are the owners of Mode Property and three times in the same Middle Dural street!). Moving a lot a local couple with big plans! not only gives us a great understanding about the benefits each area has to offer, but I think Meg & I have gone hen we first met, Meg was studying B.App Science at through the full spectrum of emotions & expectations you WHawkesbury Uni and I was a removalist. Meg owned can experience in property. We have been a tenant, a buyer, a couple of horses agisted in Maraylya, and so the horses a landlord and a seller. I’m quite sure our combined personal could be ridden more we decided to rent a house together and professional experience in local property is unmatched. on acreage. Even then, getting approved on a rental house Meg and I started to work as a real estate team in 1999. I was tough but in 1991 we moved into our first house in think we may be one of the original husband and wife teams, Annangrove. so when the best location in the area became vacant we saw Rent was high and our income was low so I went to TAFE it as great opportunity to bring our own unique style of real to learn how to be a real estate agent. Breaking into the real estate to more people who live in the area we live and love. estate industry was hard, I was 21 with a stack of theoretical We have put our heart and soul into our new office and hope knowledge but absolutely no practical experience. I did some others think it looks as good as we do. We thought long and “part time” (free) work for a few small agency’s before finally hard about what we should call ourselves and decided on the securing a paid sales job at Elders Real Estate at the start of word Mode because it best suits the individual way we work, 1992. our style our ‘Mode’. We have big plans for our office and in I loved real estate from the day I started. I thought it the future hope to open more in other areas, but not until we was great being able to drive around, do some letter box make Mode Property this areas number one agency. dropping, meet people, see through all types of homes, and To do that we need your help. If you’re going to sell, negotiate over hundreds of thousands of dollars. My love of we would love to sell it. If you’re going to lease your the industry must have been contagious because Meg was property out, we would be proud to offer it. We are open 7 soon to follow with a job as property manager for Harvie and days a week at 500 Old Northern Road and our phone lines Abignano Real Estate in 1992 (so much for her uni degree!) are open from 8am to 8pm so please drop in or give us a call Meg and I were married at Netherby Homestead (Fagan on 9651 5115. Park) in 1995. We bought our first acreage in Boronia Road Glenorie in 1999 and now live in Dural with two kids at Northholm Grammar School. When we first moved to the Hills rural area we were Between 1999 and now we moved a lot. In fact we have often told that to be ‘true locals’ you had to live here lived in Arcadia, Glenorie, Kenthurst, Annangrove, Cattai, for over 20 years. Using that formula, we now proudly Middle Dural, Dural and Galston (we even bought and sold call ourselves true locals.

February 2013 – Dooral Roundup 3 THE WAY WE WERE Houses and Water Supply

The early settlers had a couple of important matters to consider when selecting their land. 1) To obtain good land for agriculture. 2) The position of such land with regard to a fresh clean water supply for household purposes, near a creek or spring if possible..

he building of a bark hut was the next move and then swam them across the Hawkesbury River on their way to the T the sinking of a well or underground tank in suitable water Sydney Markets. holding clay, shale or rock. The rain water which fell on the Colah Creek between Wylds Road crossing and Middle bark roof would be directed into the well for use when needed. Dural Road new bridge crossing was used as a watering and Building materials changed from bark to slab for sides of houses spelling place. and from bark to shingles and later to galvanised iron for roofing. It was not until 1938 that the first stage of the Sydney In 1851 a census gives the following figures –North Colah Water Board plan was completed from Ryde via Dural North Parish, 184 persons and there were only 40 houses, all were tower. This main was completed along Galston Road and weatherboard or slab, and many were shingled. Crosslands as far as Matthew Place intersection and along Figures for 1916 census don’t give population, only buildings Middle Dural Road to 100 yards beyond Sylvan Street. which were as follows; Today there are very few homes without water serviced by Galston, 92 houses, comprised of; weatherboard, 41, slab 40, Water Board mains. stone 5, brick 4 and galvanised iron 2. Arcadia, Berrilee and Fiddletown 56 houses being; weatherboard 31; slab 17; bark huts 6 and stone 2. These four The first meeting for the new year of the Dural areas today(1976) total 700 homes, the majority being brick Historical Society for 2013 will take place at veneer. History Cottage on Saturday, February 9th at 2 At present there are still a few slab buildings standing in pm. This would be a great opportunity for any new reasonably good condition. two of them are almost 90 years old. or prospective members who wish to familiarise Of these, one is still occupied by a member of the family whose themselves with the great store of records etc. that father built it. are available at the Cottage. Most of our members Drovers of cattle from the Hunter River Valley travelled do not use computers, but are able to learn about along the Old Northern Road to Wiseman’s Ferry, where they the history of our district. All welcome!

4 Dooral Roundup – February 2013 LOCAL NEWS

Ulla’s painting

Ulla Lapidge

Xplosions Olga Conache Art Exhibition

“Xplosions” is the first solo exhibition by local artists Ulla Lapidge Abildgaard and Olga Conache and is bound to set the gallery alight with a literal explosion of colour and vibrancy.

lla’s art portrays her life’s journey through Olga’s painting Ucapturing and expressing the emotions, energy and landscapes of abstract contemporary human form. Enhanced by deep, rich and vibrant colours her work moves from bold screenprints and dreamy pastels to raw and expressive multi layered acrylics. Ulla describes this process of harnessing the depth of the poses in the eyes and facial expressions of her works as exuding an ‘intensitivity’, where each shade of colour evokes endless possibilities. Russian born Olga studied art and education and was a teacher for 15 years. specialising in primary art. For eight years she worked for several non-government organisations, implementing social programs in Vladivostok in far-eastern Russia. Most of these programs involved children, art and the environment. Moving to Australia in 2009 to live with with her husband, Davey, in bushland over-looking the Hawkesbury River, the natural beauty of the surrounds inspired Olga to return to her artistic past. In 2010 she joined the Ferry Artists Gallery in Wisemans Ferry. Working predominantly with acrylic and clay, Olga also dabbles with watercolour and enjoys working with textiles. Explosions will be officially opened on Saturday 2nd March at 6pm by ABC presenter and identity, Simon Marnie, in conjunction with Hawkesbury local and Federal Parliamentary Aspirant, Susan Templeman. The exhibition will run until 23rd March.

For further information phone The Ferry Artists Gallery 45664385 or www.ferryartists.org.

February 2013 – Dooral Roundup 5 DOORAL HAPPENINGS Meetings, Clubs & Congrats

Jazz at the Pines Join us Sunday February 17 from 12.30 to 4.00pm in the grounds of historic Roughley House for a fantastic afternoon’s musical entertainment by Jimmy Shaw and his Dixie for Sure jazz band, while enjoying your picnic lunch or sampling some of the delicious home-baked cakes. Free guided tours of the homestead are conducted during band breaks Bookings welcome on 02 9651 4411 or email [email protected]

Garden Club Bunnings Dural are in the process of launching a Garden Club in April. Guest speakers will present the monthly workshops & topics will be seasonal and of interest to our local community. Please telephone Geraldine or Di on 9653-7500 if interested in participating as a guest speaker or just coming along.

Tai Chi Display Come along and watch our Tai Chi Display and join in our free morning tea on Wednesday March 20. Learn about the benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi from our qualified teachers Jan & Frank Lee who will be on hand to answer any questions. Come and join us and meet new friends. For further information – www.lifebalancetaichi.com.au or Phone 9654 1666.

News from St Benedict’s The Christmas period at St Benedict’s was frantically busy, with lots of wonderful Christmas-related activities. The Carols by Candlelight (pictured)held in early December were a great success. With this night being run almost totally by the kids, it proved to be a great testament to our future generation and a fitting beginning to the festive season. Debra McArdle from St Patrick’s Parish in Brewarrina wrote to tell us how gratefully the goods sent by the parish before Christmas had been received. “Once again, thanks you all for your generosity, particularly the wonderful men who drove through the heat and dust to reach our little community,” Debra wrote.

6 Dooral Roundup – February 2013 Community Club Notices

Dural Galston Probus Club The next meeting is at 10am on 21st February at The Galston Club. Jack McBurney will speak about “History of the Storekeepers of Sydney”. Visitors are always welcome. Contact Anne: 9653 1004.

The Hills District VIEW Club A Friendship Day will be held at The Galston Club on 12th February where we will enjoy a lovely morning tea of Scones, Tea and Coffee at a cost of $10. Bookings are essential. For more details contact Robin: 9680 2690.

Computer Pals for Seniors Are you over 55 and struggling to understand how to manage your computer? Would you like to send emails to family overseas, Surf the Net, learn about digital photography and much more, then contact us. Rosemary Ansley: 9651 2175 or John Eland: 9651 2940.

THE ORIGINAL GIANT BOOK FAIR Rotary Club of Galston Help us to make this year our best ever by donating your books now. You can drop your donations of books, sheet music, Jigsaws, CDs, DVDs and records to: The Shed: 35A Halls Road, Arcadia The Metro: Cnr Galston Rd and Pacific Hwy Hornsby Century 21 Prime Property Dural: 695 Old Northern Road, Round Corner For pick up please contact Kathryn Dickinson on 0410 530 691 or Gaye Wheatley 9651 5522

February 2013 – Dooral Roundup 7 SOCIAL OVERVIEW Out & About

Enjoy the bushland shire with free guided bushwalks

We live among some of Australia’s most beautiful The walks are designed for a range of abilities and bushland and as we head towards the cooler months fitness levels, from those in wheelchairs or with reduced it becomes ever more appealing to step outside and walking ability to those who can tackle steep sections of enjoy it while getting some exercise. track not advisable for beginners. Due to the increasing popularity of the bushwalking program – and Council’s o make it all the more accessible, Hornsby Shire Council desire to provide opportunities for newcomers – T hosts free guided bushwalks and has revealed the participants can only book into six walks per program schedule of walks for 2013. “This is a great way to see the schedule. natural assets that make our corner of the world so special,” Hornsby Shire Mayor Steve Russell says. “It’s not only fun and a great way to get some exercise, you’ll also learn a lot Residents can view the program schedule by visiting about local biodiversity – and it’s provided free by Council.” Council’s website: hornsby.nsw.gov.au/bushwalks

8 Dooral Roundup – February 2013 2013 Australia Day Award winners announced

Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne, recently Evelyn commits more presented the 2013 Australia Day Awards. than 40 hours each week to The Hills SES unit. She ll of our winners are people who have contributed in a very has also been involved in a A positive way to our community, and truly represent what number of major ‘out of area’ is great about The Hills. Their efforts have in some way helped operations in the last two others, and their willingness to take action bring about change years. Evelyn also plays a key Rick Gattenby and Mayor Byrne is to be commended” said Mayor Byrne. role in supporting community events by involving the SES in community education The 2013 Australia Day Award Winners are as follows: opportunities.

Young Citizen of the Year Award Community Project of the Year Award – Alexander Roberts – The Hills District Historical Society Alex Roberts is the founder of a can recycling project at his The Historical Society has been part of the Shire for school that now recycles millions of cans each year. The project 40 years, and won the Project of The Year Award for raises money for an orphanage in Vietnam and sponsors five its permanent museum to the public, showcasing the children in Africa. It is so successful that he won a Pride of Shire’s rich heritage. The society’s collection of objects, Australia Medal in 2007. agricultural and cultural is well presented and maintained and is highly regarded by other institutions. Senior Citizen of the Year Award – Shirley Purser Young Hero Award Shirley has a passion for women’s causes and has volunteered – Rick Gatenby for Zonta for more than 32 years. Each year she organises Rick has his own non-profit clothing chain that donates the International Women’s Day breakfast for the Hills all proceeds to charity – including Beyond Blue and the district and is an elder of the Wesley Uniting Church. Leukaemia Foundation. He also provides support to Youth Shirley is a long-standing member of the Hills Domestic who are disadvantaged or who need help to realise there is Violence Prevention Committee and Hills Community more to life. Safety Committee and was instrumental in the creation of the Baulkham Hills Pre-school Kindergarten and also served Senior Hero on the P & C for Castle Hill Primary and High School. – Lionel Smith Shirley founded the Gazelle’s Lionel has volunteered most netball club in 1967 and co- of his life in the Rural Fire founded the Castle Hill Sports Service. He joined at around and recreation club. 14 years of age and has worked tirelessly in many Citizen of the Year roles, rising to the position of Award – Evelyn Lester Fire Control officer. Evelyn Lester is the Controller of The Hills SES and since Senior Hero Lionel Smith and Mayor Byrne taking on this role has more – James Harrison than doubled its membership James has a special blood group and has made over 1,000 Evelyn Lester and Mayor Byrne from 56 to 120. life saving blood donations in his 70 plus years.

February 2013 – Dooral Roundup 9 OUR STATE Alex Roberts Five technology King of Kids trends shaking thanks to cans up Australian By David Elliott commerce in 2013 When Alex was six, his neighbour, Laurie, was so grateful for Alex’s efforts into helping him out that Australian businesses will have to get Laurie began collecting aluminum cans for his ‘little off the blocks and dive into the deep hero’ to recycle for some pocket money. end of digital commerce as five trends accelerate the migration of customers to the convenience and s Alex and Laurie became friends, their recycling personalisation of online shopping, according to A business boomed and when Laurie moved into a Australian Business Consulting and Solutions. retirement village, the other residents chipped in to help Alex and the environment. When Laurie’s life came to an end, Alex wanted to honour his old mate and decided the cans should be recycled not for pocket money, but for a good cause, and the SOS orphanage in Vietnam was Alex’s cause of choice. Alex is also in his second term as a member of the Hills Shire Council’s Youth Committee, a registered volunteer with Hills Community Care and is a bushcare volunteer, helping with University of NSW research projects by monitoring nesting boxes for small birds and bats in his local area. The King’s School has been supportive of Alex’s Smartphone/Tablet Explosion – Browsing on projects, and awarded him Full Colours for Service early smartphones and tablets expected to overtake desktops last year, the first time the award has been presented in and laptops for the first time this year. King’s 181 year history. Augmented Reality – Where digital meets the The ‘cans for kids’ project has now been going strong physical world. Examples include Google glasses that for four years but as Alex heads into his final year at The allow 3D modelling of your dimensions to try on digital King’s School, he is looking to pass the baton to the next clothing for size and look before you buy it. generation of eco-warriors. Interactive & Personalised Advertising/ Marketing – Using historic data such as search and If you can assist Alex and Laurie’s legacy, please call purchasing history to tailor and personalise advertising 9872 1234. to consumers. Online Shopping Shipping – Ending the Achilles heel of online shopping by providing 24/7 access to goods purchased online through ‘collection lockers’ Digital Identities – Emergence of a single sign-on technology to access secure areas and confirm identity, ending the need for multiple usernames and passwords.

“2013 is shaping up to be the year we will remember when exciting new technologies matured and we opened the door on a completely digital world unlike anything Australians have experienced before,” said Paula Martin, General Manager of Australian Business Consulting and Solutions. “The message is that it’s time to get on board the technology revolution, if you haven’t already.”

10 Dooral Roundup – February 2013 MAYORAL UPDATE Yes we can Think help those in about your need Neighbours By Counsellor Michelle Byrne By Steve Russell - Mayor Hornsby Shire Council

Thanks to everyone who donated to The Salvo’s This time of year is one of change and growth, with Christmas appeal – this truly is the ‘generous Shire’. many people on the move. We wish them well, as long as they are mindful of what they leave behind. he success of the recent Upside Down Christmas Tree T Appeal has influenced me to initiate a year-round non- oo often our streets perishable food drive in the foyer of the Hills Shire Council. T become littered with We are working with the Salvation Army to assist those household waste, from people in need in the community and who need help on food scraps all the way an ongoing basis. up to beds and fridges, I urge all residents by people who couldn’t to donate an item be bothered to dispose of non-perishable of them properly. It’s a food and drop it very selfish attitude these off in a specially people display. They’re marked container in declaring that their time the Council foyer. is of more value than All food that is dropped off at Council will be picked up those who have to come regularly and distributed by the Salvation Army. behind and clean after them, while they clearly North West Rail Work Underway don’t care if our streets become unsightly and unhygienic. at Arthur Whitling It’s almost as bad as those who leave green waste in our Transport for NSW is getting on with the job and are on bush, whether they are jettisoning the Christmas tree or track to have tunnel boring machines in the ground by dumping whole truckloads of industrial waste. They should 2014. Neighbouring residents may experience some noise be ashamed of themselves and we as a community should being generated from excavation equipment, but Transport do everything possible to stop them. for NSW will aim to manage noise by conducting works between 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays.” So if you suspect any illegal dumping, I strongly urge you to phone Council’s Waste Hotline to report it on (02) 9847 4856. You’ll be doing a great service For more information visit: thehills.nsw.gov.au for your community.

February 2013 – Dooral Roundup 11 REPRESENTING OUR AREA Recognising Value your Local Heroes freedom of By Matt Kean – Member for Hornsby Speech By Phillip Ruddock – Member for Berowra As the State Member for Hornsby, I am honoured to represent one of the most prosperous and diverse communities in NSW. This is a federal election year and constituents are already making their feelings known to me about ur community’s the important issues confronting the nation. Ostrength can be attributed to the he Gillard Government’s planned overhaul of the individuals who dedicate T anti-discrimination legislation is certainly raising considerable amounts of concern. Many who have contacted me share Opposition time and energy to achieve significant goals in various Leader Tony Abbott MP’s view that the changes are part fields; and to those who sacrifice hours of their time for a of ‘a bullying attempt to intimidate opponents’. Labor’s host of different causes. plan is to amalgamate five existing statutes into a single And I believe that these individuals should have their piece of legislation. The Exposure Draft of the legislation service acknowledged accordingly. is currently being examined by the Senate Legal & Therefore, I encourage residents to nominate Constitutional Affairs Committee. Anyone interested in people, who they believe contribute meaningfully reading it could go to www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_ to the community, for the NSW Government State Business/Committees/Senate. The Prime Minister has Representative Award and NSW Government indicated that she is ‘open to public feedback’, and I Community Service Award. sincerely hope she gets it by the truckload. The Opposition, The NSW Government State Representative Award Greens and independent MP’s have been united in their recognises people of any age, who have represented NSW criticism of the overhaul. in a competitive field, such as sport, music, the arts or On the local front, I would academia, either nationally or internationally. like to finish by encouraging The NSW Government Community Service everyone to consider taking Award recognises people throughout NSW who have part in a Clean Up Australia substantially contributed to their local community. Day activity. Sunday March 3 will see volunteers in action in Cherrybrook, Maroota, For further information on the awards and Hornsby Heights, Canoelands, Mount Colah and nomination forms, please visit http://www. Hornsby. Why not join a group or start your own. dpc.nsw.gov.au/programs_and_services/nsw_ government_awards and follow the relevant links, Details are available on the website www. or email [email protected] cleanupaustraliaday.org.au

12 Dooral Roundup – February 2013 Real Solutions Major M2 for Mitchell upgrade With Alex Hawke - Member for Mitchell With Ray Williams

Last month, the Prime Minister announced A major milestone has been reached in the the Federal Election date: Saturday 14th, upgrading of the Hills M2 Motorway with the September 2013. This is the earliest the planned opening of the Macquarie Park ramps election date has been set by any former Prime in January 2013. Minister in the history of Australia. he new Macquarie Park east-facing ramps provide eople are rightly cynical that this early election T direct access for motorists travelling to and from the Pannouncement is about the longevity of the Gillard University, business and residential precincts towards the Government first and the concerns of the electorate last. city. This new connection will help to reduce congestion In contrast, Our Plan – Real Solutions for all Australians” on the local road network, reducing travel times and was released by the Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott supporting economic development in this rapidly growing on Sunday and explains the direction, values and policy area of Sydney. Motorists using alternate routes such as priorities of the next Coalition Government. Lane Cove Road and Epping Road will also benefit from Locally, I am committed to removing Carbon reduced congestion and improved travel times. The good Tax, ensuring Mitchell has access to its fair share of news is the final stages of the infrastructure, including the National Broadband M2 upgrading project are Network for our business park and to restore competent expected to be completed government to ensure good economic management. in mid-2013 with the final We will restore trust – trust in government to keep its asphalting of the motorway word, trust to build a strong economy and trust to deliver west of Pennant Hills Road a plan that creates jobs so the people of Mitchell can plan now underway. The Hills their futures with confidence. M2 Upgrade is the most It is a privilege to have been endorsed again to be the significant enhancement to an operational motorway in Liberal candidate for Mitchell for Sydney. The upgrade will widen the busiest sections of the the coming election. I look forward motorway to three lanes, enhance the motorways smart to the campaign ahead, talking with operating system and provide four new ramps, at Windsor local families and small businesses Road and Macquarie Park. over the coming months. The enhancement is being undertaken while A copy of Real Solutions plan the motorway and associated bus infrastructure can be downloaded from continues to provide services to over 100,000 www.alexhawke.com.au motorists and 27,000 bus patrons each weekday. Funding for Traffic Lights

Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne has welcomed Mr Williams said he was very news that Hawkesbury MP Ray Williams will familiar with the intersection advocate for traffic lights at the intersection of and wanted to see safety improve Glenhaven Rd and Old Northern Rd, Glenhaven. and congestion cut for local residents. “I greatly appreciate “Residents have consistently called for traffic lights to be this substantial funding offer installed at this intersection, which causes considerable by The Hills Shire Council to contribute to the upgrading of congestion and delays,” Dr Byrne said. “The intersection this very important intersection and I have made immediate of Glenhaven Rd (local road) and Old Northern Rd (state representations to the Minister for Roads and Ports, requesting road) is jointly managed by Hills Shire Council, the NSW the NSW Government commit to a share of this funding at the Government and Roads and Maritime Services (RMS).” earliest possible opportunity,” Mr Williams said.

February 2013 – Dooral Roundup 13 HEALTH LOCAL NEWS Foods to keep Health insurance your heart, brain premiums to rise and bones healthy 5 per cent Is there such a thing as a longevity diet? The Federal Government has approved an average Increasingly, studies suggest the answer is yes. increase in private health insurance premiums of 5.6 per cent. For heart health, brain and longevity, you should eat: Plenty of fruits and vegetables: Packed ealth Minister Tanya Plibersek says the “modest” with fibre and nutrients, fruits and vegetables are also H price rise will mean single people pay about $1.70 relatively low in calories extra per week, while the average family on top cover Whole grains: Like fruits and vegetables, whole will be charged an extra $3.70 per week. “The average grains pack a lot of nutrition into a low-calorie package. payment out has increased by around 9.3 per cent Grains like oats and barley are also rich in a long list of for insurance companies, so they are contributing a disease-fighting compounds. lot more back to members than they have in previous Nuts: They contain is mostly unsaturated, which years.” The increase is slightly bigger than last year’s rise protects against heart disease. of 5.06 per cent and will take effect from April. Dark chocolate: Components in dark chocolate called polyphenols are believed to lower blood pressure Insurance premium increases of and improve the flexibility of blood vessels major funds Blueberries and other antioxidant-rich fruits: Protect against age-related changes in the brain that lead to memory loss and even dementia. 6.5 per cent Fish: In addition to heart protection, the fatty acids, may offer a defence against depression and age-related 6.2 per cent memory loss. Low-salt foods: Less salt in the diet means lower blood pressure and decrease in the risk of age-related 5.8 per cent memory loss and even dementia. Coffee: In addition to potentially lowering the risk of 5.23 per cent type 2 diabetes, drinking coffee may reduce the risk of age-related mental decline. Low-fat dairy products: Dairy products like 4.62 per cent milk and yogurt are the best sources of calcium because they contain the full array of nutrients needed for 5.74 per cent healthy bones. Dark green leafy vegetables: Collard greens, spinach, and broccoli are good sources of calcium. With some increases as high as 6% or more now Tofu: Contains a high level of calcium. is a good time to shop around for the best fund that suits your needs and at the right price. A number A diet abundant in nutrients is obviously important of companies such as compareThe Market.com.au to longevity. So is enjoying what you eat – and and iselect.com.au offer a service that allows you to especially finding joy in sitting down to meals with compare a range of polices for most private health family and friends. insurance companies and tailor insurance for your specific needs. You can also use customer ratings to help you decide which fund is right for you.

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14 Dooral Roundup – February 2013 LOCAL NEWS Enjoy your pool now with Jobs on the rise in Solar Magic Pool Heating the Sydney hills

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February 2013 – Dooral Roundup 15 ROUND CORNER

Dural Country Club Bowls Club

Sixty-three people attended the 2012 Members and sponsor of our club and Sponsors’ Day luncheon on Saturday 24th November. has given similar support Guests included Ray Williams MP, five sponsors and four to the Turn Around Triples representatives the DCC Women’s Bowling Club. Carnivals conducted by West Pennant Hills, Pennant ay Williams was recognised for his greatly appreciated Hills, Castle Hill, Beecroft R assistance in getting a $12,000 grant to assist the funding and Dural Clubs. of the new sun shades installed around the greens earlier this year. Following our Members and Sponsorship Day awards, President Gordon Scoble presented outstanding sponsorship Any person who would like to try Lawn Bowls contact certificates to Living Choice representatives Gail Eyers and Gordon Scoble 9639-2742 or Robyn Cook 9680-1573 for Jane Fisher. Living Choice has been a long-term generous free lessons. Hornsby Mountain Bike trail now open

Stage One of the eagerly-anticipated Hornsby Mountain activity that can be enjoyed by our residents and their families.” Bike Trail in Old Man’s Valley was recently opened by Synergy Trails managing director Adrian Main has already Hornsby Mayor Steve Russell. ridden every inch of the track to test it out, a privilege he gets as the man who oversaw its construction on behalf of “This has turned into a real community-building exercise,” Hornsby Shire Council. “They’re very flowing trails, with lots the Mayor said. “There is a lot of excitement about this of berms, rollers and other features positioned in a manner development, both that’s challenging to ride,” Adrian says. “However, there’s also within the Shire a great area for children and beginners that has been designed and much further in a manner to allow progression and increase the fun factor as afield, and will bring you get better.” people into the Shire, boosting our “However, there’s also a great area for children and local economy, while beginners that has been designed in a manner to allow also adding another progression and increase the fun factor as you get great physical better.”

16 Dooral Roundup – February 2013 Dural Fishing Club annual awards

Dural Country Club once again provided an excellent Christmas lunch for members of the Dural Fishing Club at their Annual Fishing Awards presentation.

do Hoppe of Dural was presented with the Open UChampion, Charter Champion and Champion of Champion Awards and Keith Wallace of Galston won the Estuary Champion Award. During the year some of the members spent an exciting week of fishing in friendly Fiji when member Larry Dean and his team reeled in the catch of the week, a large black marlin. The members of the Fishing Club are very grateful for the support of the Dural Country Club, Good Time Bus Rentals, Central Coast Reef and Game Fishing Charters. Various activities are enjoyed during the year including a monthly offshore charter, estuary and open fishing as well as organised fishing short stay holidays and social BBQs. Meetings are held at the Dural Country Club at 7:30pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome to the meetings. A warm greeting is extended to the new members of the fishing club.

Enquiries please phone Murray Stagg on 0407 950 939.

Udo Hoppe (Champion of Champions) and Murray Stagg (President)

L-R: John Meagher, Vivienne Truelove, Udo Hoppe, Bruce O’Toole, Larry Dean and Ken Budden.

February 2013 – Dooral Roundup 17 school news

Northholm Agriculture Trade Training Centre’s First Students

Northholm’s Year Eleven Primary Industries class is the first group of students to benefit from the completion of our $1.5million Trade Training Centre. This new facility designed in consultation with the Primary Industry and Agriculture teachers, as well as industry advisers, promises to be a wonderful asset to students and the local community. The facility, including two laboratories, separate sterile potting and utility rooms as well as a store room, external soil bins, propagation igloo, shade house and extensive gardens is a showpiece for agriculture and related studies. The Principal, Lynne Guthridge expressed her delight “with the support Northholm has received from the nursery industry as it has enabled courses to be tailored for students so that they have recognised pathways to employment. Staff are also very excited about the opportunity of ‘giving something back to the local community who have so generously supported the school over the last thirty years. The Trade Training Centre is a If you would like more information about this topic very tangible way for us to do this and staff and students or to schedule an interview with the relevant person are looking forward to contributing in a very real way to a please contact Susan Wright on 02 96562019 or email more sustainable future.” Susan at [email protected]

Middle Dural’s Fresh Faces

Our principal Mrs Mills was delighted to introduce our new kindies to her classroom last month. The new recruits faced the first day of school with courage and excitement. Some had older siblings for support. All were embraced by friends from across the grades, already familiar from several weeks of orientation at the end of 2012. We had to say goodbye to the McArthur family of Dural – DISCOVER Ian, Jackie, Cameron and Chloe. Ian had been a committed and enthusiastic Vice-President. We now have a new President, Alecia NORTHHOLM McGill, whose friendliness and clever ideas for social participation Quality education for Years 3 to 12 and fundraising helped make 2012 the great year it was. JOIN US FOR A SCHOOL TOUR MARCH 5 - 10.30am MARCH 26 - 5.30pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL • Small class sizes • Semi-rural learning environment • Personalized care Located in Arcadia with established transport links from surrounding areas including Castle Hill, Box Hill, Kellyville, Rouse Hill, Kenthurst, and Glenorie. For more information visit northholm.com.au or call the Registrar on 9656 2000

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18 Dooral Roundup – February 2013 Pre-K to 12 • Non-denominational Independent • Co-educational

Hills Grammar Mock Trial team with past student coach, Emily Rich.

Hills Grammar Legal Eagles in Mock Trial Finals

The NSW Law Society’s Mock Trial Competition is not for the faint-hearted. Each month, over the course of a school year, teams of ‘solicitors, barristers and witnesses’ from years 10 and 11 are pitted against each other in the presence of a magistrate (a lawyer who generously gives his or her time). The competition which examines civil and criminal matters is OPEN DAY conducted Friday 22 March in true to life 9.30am - 12.30pm adversarial Register online settings. www.hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au Many hours of Don’t miss this great opportunity preparation to experience Hills Grammar on are needed a normal school day. before the • Register for the Principal’s monthly Welcome at 9.30am or courtroom 10.30am followed by a drama student-led tour of the school unfolds. • Chat to staff, parents and Last year 198 schools competed for the honour of making it to the December students grand final in the Law Courts building at Sydney University where Gregory Burton SC presided as judge over the case. The Hills Grammar team met four- time • Enjoy morning tea with staff in finalists, Bega High School for a tense court room battle of words and wits. our stunning campus “Being finalists has meant a great deal to this team,” explains Legal Studies teacher and past student, Tim Briscoe. “They have worked extremely hard and have learned much from the ten trials and their coach, lawyer and past student Emily Rich.” This year Bega High was victorious with Hills Grammar a close runner up. The Grand Final Trial team comprising 1st Barrister Karla Hart, 2nd Barrister Jack Andrew-Kabilafkas, Solicitor Sofie Nicolson, Court Officer Tiffany Wu, Witnesses Eden Faithfull and Lauren Minne, all performed with great skill and tenacity in a trial that the presiding judge described as one of the best trials he had ever 43 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst witnessed in the competition. Tel 9654 2111 www.hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au Ref; www.lawsociety.com.au

February 2013 – Dooral Roundup 19 QUAFF IT TRAVEL Do what the Budget family Greeks do travel With Hugh Martin – Bluestar Beverages

Going on a family holiday doesn’t have to put too Most people would agree that ouzo is much strain on your budget - you’ll be surprised by Greece’s most popular alcoholic drink. No other how far your money can take you. beverage is as uniquely Greek or as closely linked to a culture as ouzo is to Greece. f you’re planning to Igo overseas, pick a lear and silky, with a distinct liquorice flavour, location with a good C ouzo is distilled from the must or remnants of exchange rate and a spot grapes pressed for wine. It can be flavoured with spices where there are stacks of like anise, mint, mastic, and coriander. Potent and free activities. Be flexible fiery, it is not a drink for the faint of heart. It has an with the length of time alcohol content of about 40% but also a high sugar you stay away, escaping content that delays the release of the alcohol in to your for a weekend can be system. Drinkers are advised to use caution because the just as good as taking an entire month off if you make effects of ouzo will sneak up on you - as those that have it fun and exciting. already celebrated with this unique spirit will know! Whether you’re organising an Australian The keen wine adventurer will be able to find getaway or overseas holidays you can save money by some Sparkling wine styles in Greece, plus plenty of on flights and accommodation travelling at off-peak the softer styled wines but the Greeks will argue that times. Book your plane tickets well in advance and this fiery grape spirit is their wine of choice. Ouzo online rather than using a travel agent. You can also compliments many different types of food and is best save money by flying mid-week rather than on the served as an aperitif with tantalising array of appetisers! weekend and flights that depart early in the morning or late at night on those days are often the cheapest. If you need a place to stay, save money by getting a package deal which includes airfares and accommodation. On-line accommodation websites offer last minute discount deals for hotel rooms and apartments all over the world. Rather than staying in a hotel, save money by renting a fully- equipped holiday home or an apartment at your destination.

It also means you can cook your own meals instead So next time you’re ready to party or feel the need to of eating out all the time and wash your own celebrate, do what the Greeks do and crack open a clothes rather than spending money and time at a bottle of ouzo. Opah! laundromat! AT THE 19TH FITNESS FOR LIFE Increase your club Why Group Fitness head speed Classes Work! for greater Group Fitness Classes help people achieve their distance fitness goals! With David Reckless hey offer variety in a motivated environment with TInstructors to give guidance, technique, motivation Club head speed is the key to greater distance and to encourage the individual to work their hardest to and solid ball striking. But where does speed achieve results. come from? Member Comment: “I love that I can just turn up for classes knowing that all I have to do is listen to the faster golf swing starts with the proper grip. Both hands instructor and follow and I will get great work outs that A need to work together. The V’s between the thumb and will help me achieve my weekly fitness goals.” forefingers of both hands should point toward your back Resolution Fitness for Life Dural offer over 50 classes shoulder. Next, make sure you grip the club lightly. Sam of Group Fitness per week. We have the largest variety of Sneed always said, “Grip the club like you are holding a classes in Australia (based on the amount of classes per small bird in your hands: strong enough to keep hold of the member). Offering 18 different formats, all instructed bird but soft enough not to hurt it.” Gripping too tightly by fully qualified Cert 111 Instructors registered with is the No.1 reason most average golfers struggle with club Fitness Australia. head speed. Some of When you feel the club head strike the ball your arms the most popular should be fully extended upon impact. Most golfers tend classes at Resolution to pull the club in toward their body as they strike the Fitness Dural today ball. Fast club head speed always include: results from fast hips moving correctly during the down Check out swing On the down swing, the website as you feel your weight shift for details on from your back foot toward the all our current classes and the latest timetable. target, let your front hip open HYPERLINK “http://www.resolutionfitness.com.au” as fast as possible, as the front hip clears correctly during www.resolutionfitness.com.au the down swing, the golf club acts as a slingshot, releasing energy with great centrifugal force during impact. TRY A CLASS AT This move will encourage your hands to naturally RESOLUTION release the club head during impact. FITNESS DURAL TODAY! MA’S KITCHEN REVIEW Greek style lamb Yes Prime Minister

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22 Dooral Roundup – February 2013 LIBRARY NEWS MUSIC Meet the author Bee Gee Barry Gibb

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February 2013 – Dooral Roundup 23 AROUND THE HOME Fencing options A World of Tiling With Neil Turrell Inspiration Fencing is featured to create privacy With Elias and ensure our property is contained from the outside. The tiling industry is growing and with more and more exciting products ome fencing is implemented to be appearing on the market, there soundproof, especially if you live on a S is often too much choice and not busy street. While the materials for fencing enough guidance to help you make may vary, the design remains the same; to keep intruders out. the right tile selection. Aside from stone, wooden fencing is the most popular and the longest used material for privacy. Wooden fencing t World of Tiles, we understand this. The task of is the most popular and the longest used material for building or renovating your home can be daunting. privacy. Wood is the simplest material to construct with A That is why at World of Tiles we are constantly working and is the most convenient material to custom design to make the selection process an easier and more guided height, angles and add decorative purposes. one, so that you feel your design decisions can stand the Brushwood fences are a great product to use as it test of time. At World of Tiles we are constantly exploring adds a natural look and is neutral in colouring. They are new design possibilities, and with designers on hand in termite resistant and can last up to 30 years or more. the showroom we confidently develop new tiling concepts Timber picket fences can be made as intricate or as simple and combinations to share with clients. as you require so don’t be too quick to surpass the option. If you need help putting together Merbau is new fencing and decking material and is a colour concept for your bathroom, particularly suitable for privacy screens as it is very versatile and or indeed a whole house scheme, compliments a variety of different infrastructure materials. come into our showroom. Countless Although more expensive and labour intensive; stone, display boards document colour and brick and concrete fencing also offer their advantages. These style combinations including a wall, materials are the most aesthetically appealing options and floor and feature tiles. You can make add great value to your home and overall property. They are a selection off these boards with ease also much more efficient in blocking out noise and more and confidence. Or, simply use these boards as a starting durable from weather damage then that of wooden fences. point for inspiration and form your own tiling concept with the help of one of our designers. So if you are renovating or designing a new home, first discuss your budget, decide what materials For a huge range of tiles for all purposes, visit and colourings your overall property is going to World of Tiles - Unit C, 2 Packard Ave Castle Hill entail and finally, determine the overall purpose NSW 2154. Or phone 02 9894 6765 to make an your fencing is to serve. appointment with one of our designers. FINANCIAL MATTERS DIY Rich or not, Painting Dos all Aussies are better off today By AMP Financial Planner Nalini Sankar

Despite what you might read about the rising cost of just about everything today, even low income earners generally make enough to cover the cost of living in Australia.

n fact, the average family is now $224 better off each Follow these helpful hints for your next painting I week than they were back in 1984. Of course, you’d be project. forgiven for thinking the opposite was the case - that the cost of living today is far greater than it was in the past. uy a small quantity of paint first instead of a large Perhaps this has something to do with the fact that Bquantity in case you’re not committed to the colour. 3,000 media mentions were made about the ‘cost of Paint a piece of foam board and move it around the room to living’ in 2011 compared to just 300 mentions in the see how the light affects the colour at different times of the 1990s? day. It is entirely possible that the real issue isn’t petrol Take the time to prep the area. Gather artwork and price hikes, soaring energy prices or the rapidly rising accessories in one box and place out of the way. Move cost of fresh food. The real issue may just be that when furniture to the centre of the space (or into another room it comes to spending, too many of us are classing what altogether), wipe down walls and tape off moulding and are actually ‘wants’ under the category of ‘needs’. cover the floor with a drop cloth, There is no doubt that some low-income earners in Gather everything you’ll need to get the job done and set Australia are finding times tough and have little leftover up a “paint station” in or near the room. Include a paint tray, for non-essential spending, but compared to almost 30 painters’ tape, brushes, rollers, stir sticks, a paint can opener, years ago all Australians are better off today. rags, paint thinner, a screwdriver, hammer and ladder. Wear appropriate clothing and slip-on shoes for easy Nalini Sankar is an Authorised Representative of access in and out of the room. Keep a stash of paint for AMP Financial Planning Pty Ltd, ABN 89 051 208 touch-ups in a small plastic cup or glass jar, labelled with 327, AFS Licence No. 232706. the colour and brand name.

Any advice given is general only and has not taken into account your objectives, financial Finally seek advice from the paint store on the situation or needs. Because of this, before acting on any advice, you should consult a type of paint and finish required for the surface financial planner to consider how appropriate the advice is to your objectives, financial situation and needs. to be painted.

February 2013 – Dooral Roundup 25 CLUB NEWS Glenorie Memorial Hall Turns Eighty

The Glenorie Memorial Hall will be celebrating 80 years of service during the first two weeks of March 2013.

Events planned to celebrate the occasion include: > Saturday 2nd March: An Old Fashioned Community Afternoon Tea, commencing at 2.30pm for 3pm. All community members are invited. > Sunday 3rd March: The Catholic Church will host a service. > Tuesday 5th March: Glenorie Public School will host an event. > Sunday 10th March: Luncheon for past members of the Glenorie Scout Group, including Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers leaders and Committee members of the club. For details contact Ray Whiteman on 9682 2454. Meal cost $20.00 > Tuesday 12th March: Glenorie Returned Services League Monthly Meeting. > Thursday 14th March: Dinner for Combined Local Organisations. > Saturday 16th March: Community Bush Dance from 7pm. Light supper to be served. Tickets: Adults $10.00, family of 4 $25.00, on sale prior to the night. Limited to 100 tickets available. Galston CWA News ur first meeting for 2013 will be 13th February. Due to Hook and yarn supplied. For more details contact Robyn on O popular demand, we will be trying our hand at Tunisian 9894 7510. Crochet. Everyone is welcome to come along at 10am for a Thursday 21st March is the date for our Autumn Parade cuppa and to spend a couple of hours learning a new skill. of Stafford Fashions. Please join us at 10am for morning tea, fashion parade and lunch – all included for $20 admission. The parade will be held at The Galston Club. Thank you to Bendigo Bank, and to those who donated fabrics, sewing equipment and yarns for our Material Aid collection at Bendigo Bank. These items are sent to women of the Pacific Islands to help them clothe their families or make a small income. Following our Christmas lunch, our raffle for the Patchwork Quilt was drawn. Congratulations to the winner. 1st prize ticket number 650112, 2nd prize 650271, 3rd prize 650054, 4th prize 650071. We have received a thank you letter from the winner who is thrilled with her prize. The CWA Country of Study for 2013 is Morocco, and local schools have been invited to participate in our Poster Competition.

Visitors are very welcome to attend. Contact Janet on 9653 2402 or Val on 9653 1774.

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