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598 Old Northern Road Dural NSW 2158 www.hdfe.com.au Ph: 9651 1896 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Chamber leads the way By Peter Dawson
On 28 August the Chamber hosted the only public forum attended by all seven candidates for the seat of Berowra or their representative.
fter the Mayor of the Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne, gave the A audience a quick update on the latest issues faced by the Council, MC Tim Webster invited Michael Stove of the Labor Party, John Storey from the Greens, the Palmer United Party’s Paul Graves, Matt Cross representing Phillip Ruddock for the Liberals, Independent Mick Gallagher, Leighton Thew from the Christian Democrats and Deborah Smythe of the Stable Population Party to present their policies and to answer questions from the floor. The discussion was lively, entertaining and sharp, and each of the candidates stood up well to the occasion. Our thanks to The Hills Grammar School for providing the venue and for the excellent catering, and my congratulations to the Chamber’s Liz Pellinkhof, Rod Cuevas and Paul Pixton for their organisation of the event. Tim Webster was in excellent form and I recommend that you catch his Weekend Afternoon show on 2UE for expert advice on everything you need to complete your week - from gardening to motoring, food and wine, travel, money and lots more.
Meetings At our October meeting Steve Russell, the Mayor of Hornsby, and Dr Michelle Byrne, Mayor of the Hills Shire, will give their views on the proposals for amalgamation of local government areas. The venue is not yet agreed but details will be posted on the Chamber website www.duralchamber.com.au as soon as possible.
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]
September 2013 – Dooral Roundup 1 EDITOR’S REPORT The Times are a Changing By Judy Pope
With an election coming up very shortly it is most disappointing to watch the two major parties spending millions of dollars criticizing each others’ policies, and neither of them offering anything of substance to the people of Australia.
lso disappointing is that young people are so disillusioned with A our political system that 67% of them say they are going to do an invalid vote. Integrity and policy have gone out the window and big business and the media have taken over our politicians and there seem to be few left who don’t play the game. They don’t last long if they don’t toe the political line so there is little motivation to stick to ethics of any sort. The lines have been come blurred between policy and big business profit and we are risking over burdening an already over taxed middle class. Real Estate sales in residential Round Corner and Glenhaven continue to do well. Most listings are selling easily within the week and the demand is far out stripping the supply making it a fantastic time to sell. After the last two elections real estate prices actually dropped and the three before that saw prices rise.
The really good news is that spring is here and good times ahead regardless of the political situation.
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2 Dooral Roundup – September 2013 COVER STORY
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It’s been almost 60 years since the cottage known as cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and pepper), as well as your the House of Herbs and Roses has been established. traditional favourites. Your tea is served in fine china tea cups and saucers. Of course if caffeine is more your liking, on offer is ituated in the heart of Dural it was originally known as a range of excellent Allpress coffees. S Somerset Cottage, and owned by the infamous Rosemary Perfect for morning or afternoon tea with friends, a must and John Hemphill. However these days it is a boutique try are the decadent cakes - heavenly lemon meringue pie, nursery specialising in fresh potted herbs and potted colour sticky sweet fruit tarts and moist gluten free orange and and quality dried herbs and spices, plus a wide variety of other almond cake are to name but a few. Devonshire tea is a house plants. But the House of Herb and Roses is so much more than specialty, freshly baked home made sweet and savoury scones, a nursery. The striking A frame house is home to a quaint gift with a variety of delicious cakes and sweets. If you decide shop where you can stock up on gorgeous gifts, home wares, to visit at lunch time you can dine on freshly made soup, beauty products and bits and bobs for your garden. Wander frittatas and savoury scones as well as the daily specials. The through the gift wares and pot pouri and enjoy quality and House of Herb and Roses also serve High Tea but this must affordable shopping including; tableware and crockery, candles be booked in advance. For a girly afternoon out why not and diffusers, soaps and bathroom goods, journals, indoor and book one of their floral workshops where you can learn the outdoor furniture, wall decor, wall hangings and lots more, in a art of flower arranging and indulge in high tea at the same pleasant and tranquil atmosphere. time! High Teas are available for any function (kitchen tea, Once you have finished browsing you enter the tea rooms, birthday, bridal or baby shower or just to treat yourselves), where Maria and the other friendly staff will greet you and but bookings are essential. show you to your table. Recently refurbished, tea rooms To be surrounded by sugar and spice and all things nice, are decorated in a very chic style with feather embossed wall pop into The House of Herbs and Roses in Dural. paper adorning the walls and lovely French style home wares placed in every nook and cranny (everything is available for purchase). Every table has a vase of fresh flowers which adds to a special feeling. Specialising in loose leaf tea and offering over 25 unique blends from the quirky SerendipTea . Examples include Congo Bongo (coconut, mango and organic black tea), Snow white (white tea and apples) and Cha Cha Chai (cloves, 745 Old Northern Road, Dural 2158 Ph: (02) 9651 1027
September 2013 – Dooral Roundup 3 LOCAL NEWS Cherrybrook Kids thank Council
Four of Cherrybrook’s younger residents appeared at Hornsby Council’s meeting to thank Council for help with Movies Under the Stars.
he event raised more than $13,000, which has Tbeen shared between John Purchase School and 1st Cherrybrook Scout Group. “All the kids did a great job and the Councillors and public enjoyed them telling the story,” Mayor Steve Russell said. Cherrybrook’s Movies Under the Stars was supported by Council under the Community Partnership program. John Purchase School will use their share of the funds to refurbish classrooms, while the scout group will now be able to send more than 50 local cubs to the state Cuboree “The kids were very excited. It’s a big thing to do when you’re event – making them the largest contingent of cubs small,” former councillor and Cherrybrook resident Bruce Mills attending from Hornsby Shire. said following the presentation. The Anzac Spirit is Alive and Well in Wiseman’s Ferry
The residents of Wisemans Ferry have banded together to create a lasting memorial to those from the region who served Australia during wartime.
he memorial is being built on land owned by Hornsby Shire TCouncil, but the funds for its construction are coming from the community. Already $30,000 worth of work has been done, but not a single cent has changed hands because all material has been donated by local businesses and all labour has been volunteered by local residents. One of the bills the committee received for some significant work simply says, “Two middies when we are next in town.” “After 100 years, this town deserves its own memorial,” says Vietnam veteran Wayne Moore, who is spearheading the project. “The aim is to have the memorial in place to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli landing and to record the names of the district servicemen and women who left their family life and farms to serve their nation. All we have now are two honour boards, which are missing a lot of names and contain some that have been placed there incorrectly.” With the help of the Australian War Memorial an accurate list has been created, with 82 names that will be engraved on plaques. Committee president Wayne Moore and secretary Margaret Pratt at the site of the half-completed memorial. To find out more about that event and other ways you can help, visit wisemansferryanzacs.org.au or like Wisemans Ferry Anzacs on Of the 27 men from the Wisemans Ferry Facebook. The easiest way to get involved is to take part in the Run district who served in World War One, only six For A Digger that will be taking place on 28 September at Del Rio returned uninjured. Two of the eight men who Riverside Resort. died in the conflict have no known grave.
4 Dooral Roundup – September 2013 Smart Start Program gets Underway for New Businesses
Hill’s Shire Council’s Economic Development and Marketing Team ran their first free Smart Start consultation session for 12 new local businesses this week.
ayor Dr Michelle Byrne praised the program, which targets new M businesses that are registered in the Sydney Hills. “People often start a business with a huge depth of knowledge about their particular craft, but perhaps not so much knowledge about doing business,” Mayor Byrne said. “New business owners often suffer early setbacks and often learn how to do things only after making mistakes. The Smart Start program is designed to fast-track the learning process and give businesses some tips on how to become well-known.” Mayor Byrne also thanked Hills Shire Council Business Ambassador John Glover. “Mr Glover’s local business knowledge is invaluable and I’d like to thank him for assisting with the Smart Start program.” After completing the Smart Start program, businesses are then able to participate in the free Smart Biz program, which offers one-on-one tailored information sessions.
Workshop outcomes and benefits: > practical examples on how you can use Council’s online demographic profiles > resources that will save you time and provide you with supporting information that will help you manage your future marketing activities > access to databases that have been segmented into their business description.
The Smart Start Program ensures you are connected to all the possible help and advisory assistance available in the Sydney Hills Region.
September 2013 – Dooral Roundup 5 LOCAL NEWS Galston Open Gardens
Galston Garden Club will be holding its Open Gardens weekend on 18th, 19th and 20th of October 2013.
ight outstanding acreage gardens in Dural, Galston and E Kenthurst will be open from 9.30am to 4.30pm each day. Detailed brochures showing the garden locations with a map, plus information on eating locations are available, and on the website www.galstongardenclub.com.au. Tickets will be available on the open days outside The Galston Club, 21 Arcadia Road, and at all the open gardens. Adults $5 for individual gardens or a $20 ticket covers all gardens, and this ticket is valid for all three days. Children free. Morning and afternoon teas will be available in gardens. The Growing Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens will have a stall selling plants. Lunches are available in the many local Clubs, Cafes and Take-aways, or you are welcome to bring a picnic lunch. This is a great chance to have a relaxing and uplifting day wandering around some of the most beautiful gardens in Sydney. If you would like to receive an email reminder later in the year, or would like the map brochure posted to you, please send a brief note to [email protected] or write to PO Box 163, Galston 2159.
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6 Dooral Roundup – September 2013 VALE Peter McCartney 11.08.1937 to 13.08.2013 By Paul Pixton
The Hills District lost one of its finest citizens with the passing of Peter McCartney on the 13th August this year.
eter was a surveyor in the Hills District for over 50 years. PThere is hardly a street or a development, stretching from Parramatta to Wisemans Ferry, that Peter has not had an involvement in over the years At the time of his death he was still actively surveying. Peter and his family have lived in Galston, Glenhaven and McGraths Hill. Peter was a foundation member of Dural Rotary Club in 1967, in fact he was the last current founding member and was a member for 46 years. He served as President in 1977 and has held every position in the Club at some stage or other. His outstanding commitment to Rotary was exemplary. He was very much a hands-on person who would always get the work done with no fuss. He was awarded with a Paul Harris Fellow and Sapphire Paul Harris Fellow Rotary’s highest award. Part of Peter’s legacy is the renovation of the Dural Memorial Hall while he was President. Peter’s other great love, apart from his family, was the Kenthurst Cricket Club. Peter was a former President of the Club, Selector, Coach and Player. In fact he played cricket well into his 60’s. He was a great mentor for the younger players for 40 years. In 2000 he was awarded the National Sports Award Medal for Cricket. Peter will be greatly missed by his many friends, family and colleagues.
Our best wishes go to his wife Maureen and children Jackie, Jeanette and Michael and to his grandchildren.
September 2013 – Dooral Roundup 7 DOORAL HAPPENINGS THE WAY WE WERE Meetings, Clubs & Congrats
Jazz in the Pines The Hills District VIEW Club Welcome in the spring and the warmer weather at the A fashion parade by Rainbow Fashions will be held at first jazz concert following the winter break on Sunday 10am, 10th September at The Galston Club followed by September 22 at 12.30 in the grounds of Roughley House, lunch. Bookings phone Suzette on 9680 4257. The monthly and be entertained by the very talented Zenith Jazz Quintet. meeting is September 24 at 10am at the Dural Country Club. Booking 9651 4411 email us [email protected]. The speaker, one of Australia’s foremost navigators, Lindsay May, will be speaking about his experiences in the Sydney to Red Cross at Bunnings Hobart Yacht Race. Contact Denise on 8824 4830. The Red Cross Donormobile will be at Bunnings from Wednesday 18th September till Friday 20th September. New The Sydney Hills Branch of the Association and established donors are most welcome. Enquires and of Independent Retirees appointments, phone 13 14 95. Roll up your sleeves and give Next meeting is 6th September, at the Pennant Hills Bowling blood www.donateblood.com.au Club, commencing at 10am. The guest speaker is Sadhana Kumar from Centre Link. Enquiries: Laurie Rennie phone Parish Fete 9634 1186. The famous St Benedict’s Parish Fete will be held Sunday 22nd September from 10am. The fete is an exciting day The Probus Club of Round Corner for the community and everyone is welcome. If you have The Club celebrated its second birthday with a Country and anything to donate for the fete (books, prizes for the Western Theme and first prize for best dressed was Barry chocolate wheel, etc.), please contact the parish office on Chain. A trivia afternoon followed lunch. The Club President 9653 2312. Graham Ascough said, “The Club has a limited membership but currently have vacancies. Our main interest is in building friendships through our many different activities.” Enquiries Community Club phone Megan Cleary on 8850 6818. Notices Dural Galston Probus Club Red Cross Castle Hill Branch The next meeting is 10am on 15th August at The Galston The next meeting is on Friday, 13th September, from Club. The speaker is Andrew Tink and the topic is “William 9.30a.m. in The Tribute Room, Castle Hill Library Charles Wentworth”. Enquiries contact Anne on 9653 1004. Building. All welcome. Enquiries phone 8850 7056. Christmas Merchandise is now available, for catalogues Rotary BBQ at Cymbidium Orchid Show please contact 9680 2054 or 9634 1776. The members of the Dural Rotary Club provided the BBQ luncheons for the many visitors to the annual Cymbidium Galston VIEW Club Orchid show this year. Their efforts raised funds in excess of TThe September, Luncheon Meeting at Dural Country $3500 which will be divided between local charities and of Club, will commence at 11.am on Wednesday 25th, with course the charities of The Rotary Foundation. President John musical entertainment. Visitors are welcome. Inquiries Leeds and the members of Dural Rotary thank all visitors who Vivien 9894 1189. supported the fund raising effort at the three day show.
8 Dooral Roundup – September 2013 THE WAY WE WERE
LOCAL PAPERS REPORT, SEPTEMBER, 2013 Dural and District Historical Society June Roughley Memorial Lecture
On Saturday the 17th August the Dural and District Historical Society held its inaugural lecture in memory of its founder, Mrs June Roughley.
he Arcadia Community Hall was the T ideal venue in which to hear, Mr Tom Richmond, give his talk on the exploration and settlement of Berowra Creek and the surrounding area. Mr Richmond is well known to many locals through his time at Galston High School, where he was an inspiring history teacher. He has furthered his earlier lesson preparation research with extensive study of the history of our district including the burials on Bar Island and pre European history of the area. Ever the raconteur, he also had many tales to tell of interesting and infamous former residents of our district. Murderers, receivers of stolen goods, Smugglers Ridge, the ghost of the Green Man Hotel, our own secret river and the lime burners, all got a mention and enthralled the audience. A transcript of the talk will be available at the Society’s History Cottage. It was an interesting and enjoyable afternoon and the Historical Society is sure it will become a fixture on the local calendar of events. Next year’s lecture is already in the planning. At the next meeting of the Dural Historical Society, on Saturday September 14th at 2 pm, Michael Bell will be the guest speaker. He will be talking about three statley homes that he visited in England last year. They are Hampton Court, Sissinghurst and Erdig. All welcome.
September 2013 – Dooral Roundup 9 OUR STATE The Business Getting on of the M2 with Business By David Elliott By Stephen Cartwright CEO NSW Business Chamber Two years of congestion, delays and inconvenience NSW’s peak business organisation is calling on are now officially over with the opening of the political leaders to keep the election campaign’s widened M2 Motorway. focus on the economy and business conditions by supporting a national reform blueprint ‘Getting on he upgrade started in January 2011 and involved with Business’. T building an extra lane in each direction between Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills and Lane Cove Road to he release of the ‘Getting on with Business’ blueprint improve traffic flow and reduce congestion for motorists. T coincides with the NSW Business Chamber’s ‘Small While I appreciate the frustrations many people Business – Too Big To Ignore’ pre-election campaign. “The expressed to me about continuing to be charged a toll for NSW business community strongly supports a whole using the Motorway while under redevelopment, we must of government reform agenda targeting five national remember that the M2 is a privately owned road. priorities: A Stronger Economy; Raising Productivity As such, the upgrades could not be possible without and Competitiveness; Accessing Global Markets; Better funding from the operators, Transurban, and this funding Functioning Institutions and Supporting Small Business,” would not have been forthcoming without tolls being said Stephen Cartwright, CEO of the NSW Business charged. Chamber. “Economic management and growing national I want to thank Transurban for wealth will have to be the primary tasks of the next their demonstration of good faith government if we are to keep Australians in jobs and in implementing a toll freeze during maintain our standard of living. We fully back the idea in the full period of the upgrade. ‘Getting on with Business’ that building the confidence and The car toll at the main toll plaza was frozen in April capacity of the private sector must be the central operating 2012 when an indexation increase was due in recognition principle of the next government. There’s no other way that of the inconvenience to motorists of the construction work. the NSW business community can get ahead unless the The recent toll increase, which coincided with the federal government gives business people the backing they completion of construction works, is the first toll increase need to create jobs and prosperity. The recommendations for cars and motorcycles at the main toll plaza since July in ‘Getting on with Business’ reflect the issues that the 2009 and only the second since 2006. members of the NSW Business Chamber have raised, and we have been pleased to be part of its development”. Transurban’s focus on community engagement “‘Getting on with Business’ highlights the priority that and minimising disruptions allowed for a far the next government needs to place on the small smoother upgrade than might otherwise have business community and their important role as the taken place. engine room of the economy.” Mr Cartwright said.
10 Dooral Roundup – September 2013 MAYORAL UPDATE Street Lights Handy Apps By Counsellor Steve Russell Replaced Mayor Hornsby Shire Council By Michelle Byrne, Mayor Hills Shire Council App upgrade put Council’s essential’s Council has joined forces with WSROC in a plan at your fingertips. that could see high energy-consuming street lights replaced across the Sydney Hills with high-efficiency n a cold and wet Saturday morning you’re lying in LED or low-energy consuming lights. O bed, about to get up and begin the task of readying the kids for sport. he initiative will see Western Sydney Councils given You don’t want to waste any effort, though, so you T Federal Government grants for making the switch to simply reach for your phone and check whether the low-energy consuming lights. sportsgrounds have been closed. Street lights have always been a huge cost to Council Other new or improved features give you the ability to: > and, if successful, this latest measure will go some way to Find playgrounds, tennis courts, community centres reducing this financial burden. and other facilities near you using the built-in maps > We all know how Report issues to Council and upload photos directly electricity price rises from your phone > have affected residents Check water quality levels at popular swimming and businesses over spots on the Hawkesbury River > the last few years Find out if the Hornsby Mountain Bike Trail is open > and Councils are not Stay up to date with important announcements > immune, with street Sign up to Hornsby Council’s monthly eNewsletters lights accounting for around 60% of Council’s electricity All this is on top of the handy bill. Setting aside the environmental benefits, by changing existing features, including the the lights, they’re going to have less impact on our bottom events calendar, library catalogue line, allowing us to invest more into community services.” and the ability to find a development This initiative is further proof that Council is application or your waste collection committed to maintaining its sound current financial dates. Hornsby Shire Council’s website rating, a positive financial outlook and strong asset had a record one million people visiting management rating. Your Council is rated as one of only it last year. Residents like to have all the three in NSW to have good current finances, a bright information about their Shire at their financial future and strong asset management.” fingertips and we’ve gone out of our way to make that as easy as possible. This initiative is good for our community, good for The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android our environment, and represents sustainability for devices. Download it today from the App Store or the future. Google Play.
BE A Good doG oWNER NEW RulEs foR doG oWNERs Following serious dog attacks — owners of menacing dogs now face tougher laws including $77,000 fines and five years imprisonment if their dog is involved in a serious attack. For everything you need to know about responsible dog ownership visit www.thehills.nsw.gov.au, click on the ‘Residents’ tab and select ‘Animal Information’.
September 2013 – Dooral Roundup 11 ELECTION
representation on key economic bodies such as the Board of Serving the Taxation and Fair Work Australia because we understand how important small business is to our economy. Community The second is cost of living and I will ensure we remove By Alex Hawke – Member for Mitchell Labor’s Carbon Tax and end Labor’s wasteful spending. Over the past six years, families have faced a 93.8% increase in the cost of electricity nationally, a 79.2% increase in utilities and Can we afford another three years like the last six? a 63.1% increase in the cost of water and sewerage. As the That is the question that Mitchell residents need Member of Parliament who represents the most families in to ask themselves when they go to the polls on the country, these cost of living increases greatly concern me September 7th. because of the significant impact they have had on members of our local community. For the last 6 years I have had the privilege of serving Thirdly, we need better infrastructure to reduce congestion Tas the federal Member for Mitchell. I have worked hard on our roads. The Coalition will build the WestConnex for our families and businesses in Parliament for a better motorway and the F3-M2 ‘Missing Link to reduce congestion deal from Government. It is particularly important to me for our local community and Western Sydney. to advocate for people on the individual difficulties they We need a new Government that will get our debt and have with Government. deficit under control and run the economy well. With your There are a few things I see as critical at this coming support at this critical election I will be continuing to fight election. The first is getting Government to reduce red tape for the reduction in the size and scope of government and and regulation on our small businesses. We have so many removal of the red tape burden on our businesses, large, family owned and operated businesses in Mitchell and medium and small. all of them are concerned with the amount of paperwork they are doing for the Government. The Coalition will I want to get more done for our community and I am cut $1 billion in red tape annual and ensure small business respectfully asking for your support.
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12 Dooral Roundup – September 2013 Should the Australian people decide that the Coalition Building the is best-placed to manage the economy, we are ready to take action to get the Budget back under control. There will be Future no new spending under a Coalition Government that is By Phillip Ruddock – Member for Berowra not fully costed and fully funded. By the end of a Coalition Government’s first-term, the Budget will be on track to a believable surplus. On September 7, Australian electors will have a There are two specific policy points I would like clear choice between a truly united Coalition team to draw to your attention. Firstly, we will index the with known policies and plans for this country’s Commonwealth Seniors Health Card to the consumer future, or another three years of more Labor price index, thereby enabling more self-funded retirees to chaos, dysfunction and division. access the card and reducing the concern of losing it due to changes in income. The current CSHC threshold has not s a member of the Coalition team, I ask for your been increased since 2001. A support. We will build a strong, prosperous Secondly, if elected a Coalition Government will help economy and a safe, secure Australia. We will scrap apprentices complete their training by providing interest- the carbon tax, reducing costs for businesses and free Trade Support Loans of up to $20,000. Current families. apprenticeship completion rates, with only one in two Most households have a budget and realise the apprentices actually completing their apprenticeship are consequences of spending more than they earn. far too low. Our future productivity and competitiveness It is sobering to reflect on the fact that after the depend on a skilled workforce. previous Liberal and National Party Government gave Australia the four largest surpluses in our history, I conclude by asking for your support to continue the current Labor Government has given us the five serving the people of the Berowra electorate, hopefully largest deficits in our nation’s history. as a member of a Liberal/National Government.
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September 2013 – Dooral Roundup 13 ROUND CORNER
Meet Your Local Candidate
The Dural and Round Corner Business Chamber recently presented a “meet the pollies” evening.
osted by The Hills Grammar School a large audience Hlistened to a number of local candidates present their case for election. Candidates included representatives from the Liberal, Labor, Greens, Palmer United, Christian Democrats, Stable Population Parties and Independent Mick Gallagher. MC Tim Webster allowed plenty of questions from the audience which ensured a lively and productive meeting.
The main issues centred on transport, roads and development in the local area.
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14 Dooral Roundup – September 2013 ELECTION Labor has Mick Gallagher much to be for Berowra Proud of Independent [Non Party Aligned]
Michael Stove, candidate for the seat of Berowra, Former Independent Mayor of Hornsby Shire, Cllr says that Labor has much to be proud of. Mick Gallagher of Mt Colah is ‘Your True Local Representative’ whose motto is ‘People First – Not abor has maintained continuing growth in the Party First’. L Australian economy since 2007 and, by keeping inflation low, has reduced interest rates down to 2.5%, e need Local Democracy - not Party their lowest level in fifty years. An average Berowra W dictatorship/bullying. It’s time to change. electorate family with a $300,000 mortgage is now saving Mick is no new comer to elections, having previously more than $5,000 per annum on their loan repayments. narrowly missed a seat in the NSW parliament and also Furthermore, a typical Berowra electorate family is now the Federal senate. paying $3500 less a year in personal tax than when Labor I ask for your number 1 vote, then you choose came to office in 2007, thanks to its increases in Family number 2 for the Party of your choice. Number all the Tax Benefit part A and B payments”. boxes and put the Party you definitely don’t want last. Mr Stove argues that this is being achieved while the The Major Parties do not deserve your No 1 vote. Government has been delivering a sensibly-scaled Paid Parental Leave Scheme (in contrast to that proposed Local issues: by Mr Abbott), vast improvements to the funding and > No GST increase. resourcing of school education and a long overdue > No double fuel tax. National Disability Insurance Scheme and a roll-out of the NBN. He fears Coalition cutbacks to the Federal > Sensible development - No imposed over- budget, should it win office on September 7th, will cause development. the economy to nosedive and destroy Labor’s legacy of > Sustainable population growth - No imposed over keeping people employed throughout the GFC. He also population. worries that the LNP’s keenness to eliminate so-called > Support for Small businesses. “red and green tape” is just code for financial deregulation of the sort that, internationally, led to the GFC in the first > Housing affordability. place. > Federal grants for local infrastructure, e.g. second Hawkesbury River crossing, and upgrading major If elected, Mr Stove says he will be working roads. towards the building of an Australia that will be an international example of what an intelligent, civil * Other points contact Mick, Mob: 0418 112 675, society can achieve. Email: [email protected]
Vote 1 Mick Gallagher Independent Berowra Federal Electorate Your True Local Representative People First – Not Party First * No GST increase. * No imposed over-population. * No imposed over-development. * No double tax on fuel. * Yes, grants for local infrastructure. * Yes, Local democracy-not Party dictatorship. Number all the boxes 1,2,3 etc Ph: 0418 112 675 Email: [email protected] Authorized by Mick Gallagher 9 Northview Place Mt Colah 2019.
September 2013 – Dooral Roundup 15 BUSINESS OVERVIEW Dive in early
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16 Dooral Roundup – September 2013 ROUND CORNER Daffodil Day The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for all touched by cancer.
he largest national fundraising event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, T Daffodil Day raises essential funds for cancer research, prevention and support services and the day is well supported in the Dural district. The beautiful spring weather created the perfect backdrop for the Hills Grammar Junior School SRC to raise over $2500 for cancer research on Daffodil Day. This is the fifth year the Student Representative Council has run the fundraiser. The junior students were encouraged to dress in their brightest yellow and support the day by ordering merchandise. “The bears were the most popular followed by the balls, pens and wristbands,” explained Madeleine Rice from Year 3. “It’s a really good cause to raise money for and next year we hope to make $3000!” At the Round Corner Shopping Centre Joanne Stefanovic set up shop outside Col’s Newsagency and with helpers Vikki Gaucci and Mandy Harling raised over $1500 on the day. Congratulations to all the volunteer fund raisers and the local community for their support for this worthy event.
Daffodil Day is for all of us to grow hope for a brighter, cancer-free future.
September 2013 – Dooral Roundup 17 school news
Hills Grammar ‘philosophers’ Ramsey Aoude, Jay Banerji and Alana Callus.
University Distinction in Year 11 We had to analyse an essay on Euthanasia using the tools that we had been given to unravel flaws, fallacies, and logical Getting your ‘foot in the University door’ early was a wonderful errors; all from a completely objective viewpoint which experience for Year 11 students Jay Banerji, Alana Callus focussed on language, thought process and writing style and Ramsey Aoude from The Hills Grammar School. The rather than the more content-based analyses we were used to.” three academically gifted students applied to enter Macquarie Dr Neil Peters, Head of Scholars at Hills Grammar who University’s Philosophy 137: Critical Thinking course early in guided the students in their studies found, “…their success the year and were accepted for the March-July session. was largely due to their commitment, open mindedness and Although an extra academic burden to carry in their HSC hard work.” preliminary year, they all found the course gave them a solid Ramsey, who also passed with distinction, commented, understanding of critical reasoning and deductive logic which “The course has helped with creating a base for my own they can apply to future HSC assessment tasks and beyond. arguments from which I can expand to create strong, well- Jay, who passed with distinction, found the course structured arguments.” requirements challenging at times, yet greatly rewarding, “There were a number of online quizzes but the final All three students are about to enter their final school assessment was one of the hardest tasks I have encountered year with three credit points towards a Macquarie in my school life! University degree.
National Schoolaerobics Champions! Section Team Members Result Last weekend 15 excited and nervous Glenhaven students Primary Novice Catalina Mathews, set off to the sunny Gold Coast to take on the rest of Hannah Olsen, Kaitlyn de Belle, Australia at the National Schoolaerobics Championship, Madison Hawes, Gold Medal- housed at the Gold Coast Convention Centre. Madeline Mercieca, National Jaimee Hall, Champions The atmosphere was electrifying as they competed in Ella Broome, front of a full capacity crowd of over a thousand spectators. Lauren Ivory All teams performed absolutely brilliantly with all girls Primary Open Estelle Fragale, Madison Swan, winning a national medal. This is an absolutely amazing Halle McEwen, Bronze result for a school that has only been running the program Laura Baker, Medal for 2 years. Lucy Nichols The girls should all be very proud, as we are, of their Primary Pairs – Georgina Hedges Gold Medal- International and Madison Rogers National achievements. It was a wonderful experience for all Stream Champions involved travelling to the school’s first interstate National Primary Female Championships; now the Glenhaven School has two Singles- International Georgina Hedges 6th Place Stream National plaques proudly hanging in the office.
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September 2013 – Dooral Roundup 19 QUAFF IT TRAVEL A Long History of Viticulture With Hugh Martin – Bluestar Beverages
For all of the history buffs 1659 is famous for Lord Protector Cromwell disbanding English parliament.
ore importantly for all the wine lovers, 1659 was Money Card M the year that the founder of Cape Town, Jan van Riebeeck, produced the first wine recorded in South Africa. Convenience Fast forward to 2013 and production is concentrated around Cape Town, with major vineyard and production Travellers are embracing travel money cards to centres at Paarl, Stellenbosch and Worcester. lock in exchange rates in the wake of the falling South Africa is located at the tip of the African Australian dollar. continent with most wine regions located near the coastal influences of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. These anks, airlines, foreign exchange providers and Australia regions have mostly a Mediterranean climate that is BPost are flooding the market with the prepaid cash marked by intense sunlight and dry heat. Winters tend cards, which have replaced traveller’s cheques as the preferred way to conduct transactions overseas. to be cold and wet with potential snowfall at higher elevations. The threat of springtime frost is rare with NAB launched a travel card to the general public in April, Virgin Australia launched its Global Wallet last most wine regions seeing a warm growing season between month and Qantas plans to launch one by the end of the November and April. year. Recent research by comparison website Canstar found Grape varieties in South Africa are known as cultivar, Mastercard’s Multi-currency Cash Passport was the best with many common international varieties developing value travel money card on the market. With some cards local synonyms that still have a strong tradition of use. you get charged by the card issuer and the ATM when you These include Chenin blanc (Steen), Riesling (until withdraw money overseas but there are no ATM fees on recently known locally as Weisser Riesling, Crouchen this card so you don’t have to worry about being charged (known as Cape Riesling), Palomino (the grape of the twice. With so many options available people need to be Spanish wine Sherry known locally as “White French”), savvy about which card they choose and do their research. Trebbiano (Ugni Blanc), Sémillon (Groendruif) and Tom Godfrey, from consumer group CHOICE, said Muscat of Alexandria (Hanepoot). it was important to shop around as no two cards were the same prepaid travel money cards often come with high fees. “Prepaid travel money cards may not do you much good Australians and South Africans share a lot in common; if you spend less than about $3000 overseas because the fees the love of sport, outdoor living, barbecues and the you’ll pay for having and using the card will likely outweigh enjoyment that comes from sharing fine wines with any overseas ATM or transaction costs you’d incur if you good food and good friends. used your regular bank-issued debit or credit card,” he said.
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20 Dooral Roundup – September 2013 solarmagicmagic SOLAR HEATING & POOL EQUIPMENT HEALTH & BEAUTY MA’S KITCHEN Golden Rules of Sun Roast Lamb with Protection Olives & Potatoes
A general rule is that SPF 15 blocks 93% of UVB rays, A Mediterranean twist to an SPF 30 blocks 97%, and SPF 50 blocks 98%. Doctors old favourite. now typically recommend at least SPF 30—at least being the key words. INGREDIENTS 2kg leg or shoulder of lamb o sunscreen provides 100 percent protection, so to be 1 tbs olive oil Nas safe as possible, you still need to reapply every two 2 tsp sea salt flakes hours and after a swim, even if you used the water-resistant 4 garlic cloves, thickly sliced kind. Several studies show that most people rub in only 12 oregano sprigs about a fourth of what’s needed, and all experts recommend 1 1/2 cups (375ml) chicken stock applying two coats, and it is important to remember your 1/2 cup (125ml) dry white wine nose; it’s the number one sunburn spot. 2 red onions, quartered Finding a suitable sunscreen is the key motivating factor 12 kipfler potatoes, halved lengthways for using it regularly, experts agree, as if you are unhappy 2 lemons, quartered with your brand 1 cup (175g) kalamata olives it may make you less likely to use, METHOD or to reapply Step 1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Place the lamb in a large when you do. roasting pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt. Use a While small, sharp knife to cut small slits, about 2cm deep, over the regular tanning surface of the lamb. Place a slice of garlic and oregano sprig in or getting several each slit. bad burns when Step 2. Drizzle the chicken stock and wine around the lamb you’re young and cover with foil. Cook in preheated oven for 1 hour. raises your risk Remove from the oven and spoon pan juices over the lamb. of skin cancer, what’s critical is that you put on sunscreen Arrange the onion, potato, lemon and olives around the lamb. these days: as the skin’s ability to repair itself decreases with Cover with foil and roast for a further hour. age, your risk is even greater if you burn now. Realize that Step 3. Remove the foil and roast for a further 30 minutes sunscreen is only one part of a sun-smart plan. or until lamb is golden brown and very tender. Remove from oven. Cover with foil and set aside for 15 minutes to rest. The hierarchy of sun protection should be avoidance first, then seek shade and wear a Thickly slice the lamb and arrange on serving plates wide-brim hat and protective clothing, then use with onion, potato and olives and drizzle with pan sunscreen. juices.
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September 2013 – Dooral Roundup 21 MUSIC REVIEW Shake it Up
Music moves the masses, and politicians realise this more than anyone else.
ack in August last year, then Treasurer Wayne Swan B gave a speech criticizing Gina Rinehart, Clive Palmer and Andrew Forrest for using their wealth to influence In the Mood public debate for their own vested interest. In doing so, Swannee cited lyrics from the 1970s Springsteen song The 1940’s was a time when America was in tune Badlands: “rich men wanna be king and a king ain’t with sentimental ballads and up-tempo Swing Jazz satisfied till he rules everything”. rhythms, where the waltz and fox trot competed A long-time Springsteen fan, Mr Swan claims ‘The with the wild, acrobatic jitterbug, jive and boogie Boss’ as a champion of ordinary people and a prophet of woogie crazed Hepcats, crowding the ballroom social change. We haven’t dance floor. seen many other Australian politicians adapting a n The Mood recreates these defining moments with song to help push their Ithe hypnotic String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra, message, but Wayne Swan Singers & Swing Dancers from New York, sizzling did a much better job at choreography (from Alex Sanchez - a veteran of 10 channelling The Boss than Broadway musicals), sassy costumes and an authentic Ronald Reagan in 1984. score of over fifty unforgettable hits –Chattanooga Choo Reagan’s attempt to use Choo, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (of Company B), In Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The Mood, Tuxedo Junction, Sing, Sing, Sing, Well Get the USA” highlights how politicians sometimes pick songs It, Lili Marlene, Bugle Call Rag, On The Sunny Side for a single line, not listening to the rest of the song. If they of the Street, What Do You Do In The Infantry, Over did, Reagan’s people would never have chosen Springsteen’s There, He’s 1-A in the Army, A-1 In My Heart and so bitter tale of a castoff Vietnam vet. much more. But not every politician makes those mistakes. Gough This production has travelled throughout the USA, Whitlam’s “It’s Time” campaign in 1972, which included Canada and Europe and was selected by World USO a raft of celebrities singing a very catchy jingle, helped the as an official entertainment for the 50th World War Labor Party return to office for the first time since losing II Commemoration. If you are in the mood for a the 1949 election. sensational nostalgic journey through the music and movement which guided a nation’s spirit towards hope, All that remains to be seen is whether or not Tony promise and prosperity, don’t miss out. Abbott and Kevin Rudd utilise the power that music has to move people. Capital Theatre October 11 -12 Phone 9320 5000
22 Dooral Roundup – September 2013 VET FINANCIAL MATTERS It’s Tick Season Budgeting for Dogs & Cats What a Hoot With Wayne Griffiths With ?????
Warm spring weather is here and we’ve Following on from planning the seen our first cases of tick paralysis this season. natural progression was to extend this to budgeting.
ative animals like bandicoots carry the Paralysis Tick onestly, when done well and discussed with the owner in Nand they’re immune, but for pets and humans, the Hdepth, there can be nothing so exhilarating as watching incredibly toxic tick saliva causes a paralysis of the muscles, an owner start to realise the true potential of their business. throat and heart. The enthusiasm that the owner gets as they watch their vision Watch out for wobbly weak legs, gagging and take shape is beyond amazing. This euphoria transcends not vomiting, coughing and just feeling unwell. Many other only the owner but also their staff as they share the possibility diseases show some of these signs, but always consider of what can happen. tick paralysis first. Probably, not until this stage does the owner start to Many pets die from tick paralysis. There is no vaccine. take possession and ownership of the budget, an essential So for pets: ingredient to ensuring success. How many times have you > Use effective, safe tick prevention products. Flea heard “Oh it’s only a budget”. With that type of attitude then products are not effective for ticks. Some products are the budget will never be achieved. toxic for cats. First, to debunk a few myths:- > Search for ticks on the skin, every day > A budget is not necessarily a tool to restrict spending. > Keep yards and fences free of long grass > Firms do not cut their way to success. > Avoid grassy bushland when out walking > Successful budgets can be forced on people. > Ticks can “hitch-hike” into local parks and your garden > Budgets are just pie in the sky numbers and do not mean via other pets, clothing, picnic rugs and camping gear. anything. Just some one dreaming again. > Holidays at the beach - blissful, but please, pack tick > Budgets should be cast in stone and never amended. prevention stuff! Anyone who talks in this tone either at best has had bad > Baths and swims weaken tick products experiences with the budget process or at worst has never > Consider pet insurance - treatment can be expensive. actually implemented such a beast and seen what can be Severe cases treated at emergency hospitals cost many fleshed out through undertaking the exercise. thousands of dollars. A few tips when preparing a budget:- > If you find a tick, remove it (store > Set you targets so that they make you stretch your in a jar for identification), keep the pet comfort zone but do not make them so high as to be cool and calm, and phone your vet. unachievable. Have a basis for setting the targets and this monitored each month. Early treatment improves chance of > Establish your gross profit margins before starting the survival. process. ie in the planning section. > When budgeting your costs give yourself a bit of a fudge factor, so in the event of something being thrown at you from left field, you are able to cope with it and not get off track worrying about that. Good luck and we look forward to seeing many enthusiastic people around. Next month we will follow up with an article on cash flow. Should you need any help just lift up the phone and give us a call.
Should you wish to go through the possibilities please call us at W. Griffiths & Co Pty Ltd on 9651 2288.
Disclaimer: This is general information only. We take no responsibility for any errors, omissions or possible misleading statements. This is not designed as a substitute for professional advice and we suggest that such advice is sought.
September 2013 – Dooral Roundup 23 AROUND THE HOME Benefits of Spanish Building a Imports Granny Flat With Amy McAlpine With Neil Turrell Europe is renowned for its innovative and aesthetical designs in arc textural textiles and now it presents us Working in the building industry, I often see trends here in Australia. in home design come and go, yet one trend that has really caught my attention and offers a lot of orld of Tiles is proud to announce that we will be benefits is building a granny flat. Wthe new distributer of our new feature tile range imported all the way from Spain. Our new stylish Spanish he benefits of a granny flat are numerous, including range presents our customers with endless possibilities of T providing accommodation for your extended decoration with a wide choice of feature tiles. family or for generating rental income. Building for This new range has been made from natural materials accommodation can provide you with some much such as marble, glass stone and ceramics. A wide variety of needed privacy and space, while renting the flat out will vibrant colours, unique sizes and innovative designs will significantly assist and reduce the loan repayments on present a perfect addition to any house hold or commercial your property. built project. When building a granny flat, the primary requirement The response from our beyond building and planning regulations, is to ensure customers has been very positive that there is sufficient space. The most common towards the range and will be conversions that I have come across in the industry the perfect wow factor to your includes garages and garden sheds, which often become home. So we encourage all our one or two bedroom units with bathrooms. previous and new customers to Granny flats can also provide a favourable return on come and have a look at these investment, assisting in increasing the value of your property remarkable new series. The World and pay off your mortgage faster. of Tiles face book page is having I find the that granny flats are most popular option for a current promotion where every singles and couples who don’t need a lot of space and are week we are realising a picture of most likely under our new excusive Spanish range. financial stress. I Also available on our face book find young adults page is exclusive discounts and are also living at promotions to help with any home loner and renovation or building project. granny flats are a great option to There will also be helpful tips for first time provide extra space them, and also a renovators and updates on the latest trends in lifesaver for baby boomers who were hoping to empty the building industry. their nests sometime soon. If you are thinking of building a granny flat, there are regulations to abide, particularly in relation to their size and where they can be built. You are generally free to build a granny flat in any area but it is essential this is run by your local council. It needs to be noted that you can only build one granny flat per block and these flats are generally not allowed to be built on a dual occupancy block. Also, you cannot subdivide plots in the process of constructing a granny flat.
Granny flats have a lot to offer, but if you are considering building a granny flat, I advise you seek information from your local council or from an accredited builder to ensure you pertain to regulations.
24 Dooral Roundup – September 2013 Registering Spring Fever your Swimming With Katrina Milne Pool or Spa This is a great time to start a By Michael Freame, as heard on ABC 702 vegetable garden, establish new “Homies” Saturdays 10.00am “The Pool Guy”. garden beds and renovate your lawn.
My top tips for Spring gardening: You may not be aware that the NSW government have Top up Mulch. A quick way to spruce up the garden, legislated that all swimming pools and spas in NSW cut weeds and save water at the same time is with a load must be registered by the 29th of October 2013. of organic mulch. Use a mulch that is already mixed like our Cow/Leaf mix, composted and ready to lay on to egistration must be carried out for portable and your gardens. inground spas as well as pools.There are fines for not R feed. Now is the best time of the year to give everything registering and it is an easy and quick process. To register in the garden a good dose of fertiliser. After the next fall of your pool or spa go to www.swimmingpoolregister.nsw. rain, scatter slow-release pelletised fertiliser or cow manure gov.au and run through the eight simple steps. over your garden. The process should take no more than 30 minutes. If plant vegetables. Vegies and herbs to plant now you do not have a computer you can ask council or your include summer salad vegies such as tomato, snowpeas, local pool professional to act as your agent to do the capsicum or chilli, lettuce, cucumber, basil, rocket and registration for you but they will charge for this service. parsley. Using a special vegi mix will ensure good growth. Once completed there is a series of checklists establish colourful gardens. available which will allow you to do the self certification Flowering spring of your pool fence and safety measures making annuals can be planted now to give your garden a quick lift. sure that your pool/spa fence or child proofing Add instant colour with pots of cineraria, pansy, polyanthus is suitable. You can download these checklists at or flowering bulbs such as daffodils and tulips. www.swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au. We would Top dress lawns. recommend that you do this to ensure your pool Spring is the greatest safety. If you are unsure you can get your local pool time to top dress your professional to check and repair your fence and gates. lawns. Here we have All pools and spas must have a current CPR safety a special blend of soil, sign visable from within the pool area. If you do not sand & chicken manure have this you were, and still are, breaking the law. These prepared for spreading signs are not expensive and are readily available from over your winter lawns. your local pool professional. At Langland’s we can assist you with all your So register your pool now or go to your local pool questions and ideas for your home garden, project professional who would be able to act as your agent. or building matters. Call us 96512102.
September 2013 – Dooral Roundup 25 Tradies & Professionals
Hills Jaguar Modern or Classic Servicing & Repairs Diesel & Petrol Models By appointment contact Andy Sandlin P. 0419 125 218 48 Blacks Road Arcadia
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September 2013 – Dooral Roundup 27 CLUB NEWS Successful Awards Night at Glenhaven Rotary Club
The 2013 Rotary Club of Glenhaven awards night was recently held with eight awards covering Community Service; Quiet Achiever; Apprentice of the Year; Business Community Award; and a new category of Excellence in Nursing -established in the honour of a past member of the Club, Margaret Rowan. The inaugural Excellence in Nursing Award went to Deborah Moran from Hills Private Hospital. Deborah specialises in caring for cancer patients and recently supported the partners of two members of the Club, showing great compassion and support to her patients and their families.
Other Awardees were: > Service to the Community Awards: Anna Papoutsakis (orphans in Vietnam) and Jessica Triebe (Operation Hope) absolute automotive > Quiet Achiever Award: Dale Wallace (customer service at Myer Castle All Mechanical Repairs & Complete Towers) Servicing for all Make & Model Vehicles > Apprentice of the Year Award: Alexander Colussi (Apprentice Chef at Unit 2, Old Northern Road, Dural Lemoncello Café – West Pennant Hills) LPG Rego Phone: 9651 4529 > Pride of Workmanship Award: Raeline Bugden (House of Fraser - Castle Towers) ants pants > Business Community Awards: Crest Air and Castle Hill Country Club. Residential/Commercial/Strata All Pest Treatment Termite Specialistl Phone: 9654 0268 Mobile: 0413 160 190
Nominations for Rotary sawaya soliciters Conveyancing, Family & other Legal Matters. Youth Leadership Awards Efficient and friendly Professional Service. 84A Annangrove Road, Kenthurst (RYLA) 2014 Open Phone: 9654 2555 lindus dry cleaners Mr Arthur Godfrey, District 9685 RYLA Seniors Welcome Chairman and Miss Erin McCluskey, 15% Pre paid discount for all Seniors RYLA Programme Director recently Unit 2, Old Northern Road, Dural opened nominations for the 2014 Rotary Phone: 9651 2776 Youth Leadership Awards. RYLA is a personal and professional development programme that recognises young leaders and empowers them to create positive change in their community. Candidates who receive the award attend a week-long conference focused on the individual’s leadership development. All costs associated with their attendance are fully covered by a sponsoring Rotary Club within District 9685. Eligible candidates must be between the age of 18 and 27, have demonstrated leadership potential. Please visit www.d9680ryla.org.au for further information on why you will find it worth nominating a candidate to receive this award. In 2014, RYLA will convene from 11th– 18th January 2014.
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