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Response to David Citer’s September by Cheryl Szatow*

2012 opinionKeays voted piece to turn the Gordon village Gordon as a Town Centre. Gordon has into a major 12 storey Town Centre that a significant commercial centre and In the September issue of the will rival Chatswood and Hornsby.” This is the centre of administration for the Sydney Observer magazine, Council is wrong. The fact is, at the Community Ku-ring-gai Local Government Area. candidate and now Councillor David Consultation on February 27, 53 per Turramurra and St Ives are named as Citer wrote an article for the Opinion cent of the community voted for 12 villages in the paper and yes, it is these section of the magazine (p.8). This is to 15 storeys in the Gordon Centre. villages that development in the Gordon Cheryl Szatow’s response to that article. The Gordon Ward Councillors, on the Centre will protect. The inaccuracies of David Citer’s basis of that small, but nevertheless Dear residents, as your Gordon article are: He said, “Vast parts significant majority, decided to reduce Ward Councillor I would be very happy of Gordon and Lindfield are to be the zoning height of the Gordon Centre to hear from you if you think I may be sacrificed to save other parts of Ku- to 12 storeys. Mr Citer lives in Hornsby, of assistance in any matter of concern ring-gai.” This is wrong. The fact is the so perhaps his local knowledge is less relating to an issue in the Gordon Ward. suburb of Gordon covers an area of than desirable. My phone number is: 0434 317 328. My 3.97 square kilometres. The only part Mr Citer’s opinion is, “The two email*Cheryl is: [email protected]. Szatow J.P. Councillor, Second of Gordon to be re-zoned for 12 storeys Gordon Ward Councillors…. voted Term, Gordon Ward, Ku-ring-gai in the recent Town Centres LEP is the for… the amenity and atmosphere of Gordon Centre building on the west side the Gordon village to be lost forever.” of the highway. This is wrong. The fact is Gordon is He said, “The two Gordon Ward not a village. The NSW Government’s Councillors, Cheryl Szatow and Elise Metropolitan strategy clearly defines

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One of the Unfortunately, there is a real danger planting seedlings of native plants. I was of the unique character of our bushland very impressed with their dedication and defining characteristics of being compromised. That is where the commitment, as well as their knowledge of the North Shore Re-invigoratingof Sydney is our beautiful many volunteer bushcare groups Bradfield in native and imported bush species. bush. It surrounds and intermingles Bradfield play such a vital role. Bushcare groups receive critical with our built up areas. There is nobody In the last few months, I have visited support from Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby living in Bradfield that is more than a a number of bush care groups in different councils. But ultimately the work depends few minutes away, at the most, from very parts of Bradfield to see firsthand the on volunteers. There is a lot of bushland to extensive areas of bushland. work they do caring for and maintaining care for, so there is always room for more We have national parks all around us - sections of bushland. They work to people to help. including Lane Cove National Park and the maintain and regenerate local patches If you love our local bushland, and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. There are of bushland, with the ultimate objective have an interest in helping to preserve many other reserves and bushland areas being to restore it as much as possible it, I encourage you to visit your local such as the Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve towards the state it would have been in bushcare group to find out if you can join october 2012 | in Pymble, the Wildflower Gardens in St before European settlers arrived. in. Ives and Queen Elizabeth Reserve in West The volunteer bush group members To find the location of groups near you, Lindfield. And then of course throughout have shown me the kind of work they do: call *Paul9424 Fletcher0179 or MPvisit is www.kmc.nsw.gov.authe federal member . the North Shore there are many, many removing rubbish; eradicating weeds such for Bradfield and The Chair of the smaller patches of land which are as privet and lantana; and helping the Coalition’s Online Safety Working Group.

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Two masked males - Bicycle Network - Pump your tyres and stretch your legs entered the 7/11 serv because the Ride2Work Day is just around haveice station shown on that the one Pacific of the Highway men stood at Turramur guard at the bend. Approximately 150,000 Austral- ra in the early hours of August 1. CCTV cameras- COMMUTERians are expected to take part to encour- REVOLUTION age cycling as the new way to commute to the door, while the other threatened the shop work. In a survey 63 per cent of new riders keeper with a metal bar, demanding goods who were not riding one year ago, respond- and money. ed saying they were now riding to work A short time later, the pair fled from the - more than once per week. scene with a decent amount of cash and goods. Bicycle Network’s Ride2Work Two people have been charged by police in re Coordinator, Cory Boardman said: “Grab lation to the offence, yet the case is still - a bike now and start riding to work. I under investigation. Police are asking anyone with further infor you’ll be happier, healthier and the mation to contact Hornsby Detectives on 9476 environmentguarantee you’ll and soon your feel bank the account benefits, 9799 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. will be too.” Explosion at Hornsby cafe My Sophia cafe and restaurant exploded into The Concourse turns one flames early on October 3 spreading debris across the Pacific Highway and damaging neighbouring The Chatswood Concourse is celebrat- businesses. ing a year since its opening on September 17, At about 2.10 am police from the Ku-ring-gai 2011 by the Governor of NSW, Marie Bashir. Not only is it environmentally innovative Local Area Command were patrolling the Pacific The Concourse is a popular community with a penchant for the arts, the Concourse has Highway when they saw the fire. facility with a performing arts theatre, outdoor become the North Shore’s hub for outstanding As the fire spread emergency services had to screen, library and dining areas. It has received restaurants, as well as an array of creative and- evacuate four people from nearby buildings. more than 700,000 visitors in the last year. It unique retail stores. Police established a crime scene outside of the has also hosted a number of entertainment The Concourse won the Local Govern- restaurant, closing the Pacific highway in both acts, including The Wiggles, the English Na- ment Sustainability Award in 2011 at the NSW- directions as forensic specialists began their tional Ballet and iconic Australian performer standingGreen Globe initiative, Awards, smart while managementWilloughby Coun and investigation into what caused the explosion and fire. Wendy Matthews. cil was awarded the A.R. Bluett Award for out

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and other local emergencies. - The new headquarters will feature four station bays, BBQ facilities, a meet ing room and a large training room. three million dollar headquarters will Assistant Commissioner of the NSW NEWimprove rfsa BASE and ses responses FOR . Rural Fire Service, Dominic Lane, said: “The station will be a tremendous boost- Ku-ring-gai Council by Kieran Gair for volunteers both in Ku-ring-gai and EMERGENCIES across the Sydney region, who will ben Construction of the efit from the advanced operational and - training facilities to be incorporated into- new $3 million the new building.” - State Emergency Service (SES) head Updated audio and visual technol- quarters has finally begun. ogy will help improve planning, intelli The new headquarters will be built gence gathering and response to emer in North Wahroonga’s Golden Jubilee- gencies. With funding for the project- Field and will act as a training centre coming from the Rural Fire Service, SES, for 200 Rural Fire Service and SES vol- Ku-ring-gai Council and the Turramur unteers. - ra and Lindfield Bendigo Bank branches, Ku-ring-gai Council general manag- the completion date is set for as early as- er, John McKee said, the facility “will fea An official ceremony has been held to tersMay nexthave year.been designed to ensure that ture the latest technology in emergen mark the start of construction. Mr McKee said: “The new headquar cy management” and will enable the two organisations to work together closely to they will be structurally safe.” Sydney Ob s erver | OCTOBER 2012

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Hornsby Shire Council Hornsby Shire In an extraordinarily - - tions remain over the timing of a Sydney Morn- close election, ing HeraldDespite the results being finalised, ques CLiberalouncil Party candidate for the mayoral E posilection roundup- tion, Steve Russell, has come up trumps. With article titled, ‘Public left to pick up a total of 40,009 votes, Cr Russell squeezed in bill for mayor’s failed venture’, that was pub ahead of longstanding mayor, Nick Berman,- lished on page two of the weekend edition- who received 38,678 votes. Cr Russell said on election day. The article by Kelly Burke led Mayor: of his appointment, “I’m happy that the peo- with the suggestion that a failed business ven- ple of Hornsby have had the faith in me.” He ture by Nick Berman had cost taxpayers more Ward A: - - Steve Russell confirmed his immediate priorities are sort than $1 million and left unpaid debts of “near Nathan Tilbury, Mick Gallagher & ing out the overhead bridge in Hornsby, im ly $5 million and hundreds of thousands of dol Ward B: GurdeepAntony Anisse Singh proving the Hornsby Mall and making Council lars owing to former employees”. Cr Berman’s The Sydney Morning Herald Ward C: Robert Browne, Nick Berman & more user-friendly. main rival, Cr Russell said he didn’t know why Out of all the nine council seats, six were (Patrick M ctimedAuley) the article Michael Hutchence, Jerome Cox & taken by Liberal Party candidates and three by for that day. The newspaper hasn’t mentioned Bernadette Azizi Files/David Ossip independentKu-ring-gai candidates. the matter since. - - Ku-ring-gai voters made history with “I love the area and I’d like to live here for an the election of 20-year-old David Ossip, the other 20 years, but the way things were head youngest person to ever serve on Ku-ring-gai ing, that just wouldn’t have been possible,” Council. Mr Ossip, who won the first seat in St said Mr Ossip, expressing his concern about Ives ward, said he does not feel intimidated by- the over-development of Ku-ring-gai suburbs. his youth. “I shouldn’t be judged by my age, “I aim to deliver the infrastructure residents but by my competence. Everyone’s been treat need to make their everyday life easier and- Mayor: ing me with respect and certainly the extent of- more enjoyable,” he said. Comenarra: the election victory has helped with that.” Mr Another notable outcome was the elec Gordon:Elaine Malicki Ossip won 37.41 per cent of votes as an inde- tion of new face David Citer from Gordon Roseville: Elaine Malicki & Jeff Pettett David Citer & Cheryl Szatow pendent candidate, although he is a member- ward. He won over 30 per cent more votes Armstrong Jennifer Anderson & David of the Liberal Party. He wants to see a vast up than former councillor Elise Keays, who was St Ives : grade of infrastructure in the Ku-ring-gai re recently thrown into the spotlight for implying Wahroonga: (Miranda Middleton) David Ossip & Christiane Berlioz gion, such as improved parking facilities, and that not-for-profit Jewish groups don’t exist. Fornari-Orsmond Duncan McDonald & Chantelle more footpaths, bus shelters and streetlights. Willoughby City Council Willoughby City Pat Reilly has

triumphed at the council- In his own words, Cr Reilly’s main focus elections, meaning he will continue to serve as will be on “tots, teens, twins and family”. He the area’s mayor for his 16th year and as coun plans to increase the number of preschools to- cillor for his 26th. meet the family demographic within the area. After Cr Reilly’s 54 per cent win against He also believes schools are “very overcrowd- his opponent Cr Coppock, he stands as the ed” and a new school will be needed. Mayor: Middle Harbour: longest ever serving mayor in Willoughby and The redevelopment of the Willoughby Lei- Pat Reilly is very grateful that voters have taken on his sure Centre and expansion of sporting fields to october 2012 Naremburn: Wendy Norton, Judith | message and allowed him, once again, to lead- address the constant growth of junior orien Rutherford & Angelo Rozos the community. tated sports is also a priority in his four years Sailors Bay: Michelle Sloan, Stuart Coppock & But Cr Reilly is not getting too comforta as mayor. Nic Wright Gail Giles-Gidney, John Hooper & ble in his role as mayor, with children and aged His to-do list is long, but Cr Reilly will make West Ward: (Anneliese Scenna) Hugh Eriksson care, as well as recreational facilities all on his sure his plans are delivered through a “holistic Tony Mustaca, Mandy Stevens &

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www.photosbyshaw.com.au by Patrick McAuley ber 7 this year. Staff for Ms Skinner and the Roy- The Royal North Shore is closer to al North Shore Hospital were not able no longer looking like a giant construc- to confirm when construction of the tion site and the main building has al- $1.127 billion project began. However, ready received a ‘certificate of occu- Ms Skinner did say the project had been pancy’ from the government, meaning delivered on time and in budget. doors will soon be open to patients. As well as a new main building, NSW Health Minister, Jillian Skin- the hospital will include replacing ner said: “Issuing the certificate of oc- most of the old equipment. Spokesper- cupancy is a contractual milestone that son from the Royal North Shore Hospi- formally declassifies most of the project tal, Patricia McDermott said they will from a construction site to an occupia- Developments at RNS will include a have, “New desks, beds, telephones and ble building.” She explained that because new emergency helipad. even a new helipad.” of this, the hospital will now be able to The final stage of the redevelop- “continue to provide world class health I’m confident that the rigorous work ment is the $153 million Clinical Serv- care to its patients.” done on clinical transition and change ices Building, which is scheduled for Chief Executive of Northern Sydney management planning means this will completion in 2014 and will contain Local Health District, Professor Vicki go smoothly.” The move is scheduled units for burns, women’s and chil- Taylor said: “As with any move of this to begin on October 15 and the build- dren’s mental health, as well as a total magnitude there has been a lot do, but ing will be fully operational by Decem- of 730 beds.

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by James Elton-Pym less of whether it’s online or in person. But Dr Campbell says the anonymity of the internet Internet Troll away accountability. Definition: Someone who posts doesWhen afford these new people avenues act for under attack, pseudo and -takes controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant or off-topic messages in an online nyms, they are doing so to “assert their opin- community with the primary intent of ion more forcefully, to either emotionally hurt provoking other users into an emotional the person or progress an agenda they know response or to generally disrupt normal is probably not socially popular or typically on-topic discussion. (Urban Dictionary) accepted,” he says. “The online environment provides September has been the month of ‘trolls’ with a false sense of protection and the Twitter ‘troll’, with The Daily Tele- non-accountability for their actions.” graph dragging the issue out from under the The bullies of social networking sites are disengage as easily as they might in a bridge and into the public light with a front not just people that would have otherwise bul- face-to-face context. page campaign. The tide of stories of abuse has led to calls They’re the anonymous online tormen- “The most constructive for changes to the law, to make it easier to force tors that led to celebrity Charlotte Dawson’s way to reduce troll websites like Twitter to surrender the account hospitalisation. Rugby player Robbie Farah had - tweets directed at him about his dead moth- attacks is to not ments for online abuse tougher. Paul Fletcher er. They even drove radio ironman Ray Hadley, place yourself in an MP,details Chair of of offenders, the Coalition’s and Online to make Safety the Work punish- ing Group, says: “Social media sites are less re- the Prime Minister Julia Gillard an “imbecile” on uncontrolled, online sponsive to Australian police, regulators and law knownair, to complain. for lambasting public figures and calling discussion, unless than traditional media outlets.” It’s an issue that everyday users of so- you are prepared to “A Coalition government will look to major cial networking sites have long been aware. social media providers to step up and display a But now it’s out in the open and the stories ignore the type of greater degree of corporate social responsibility have been exposed, what have we learnt about response…” than we have seen to date.” the trolls? Do we know why they do it, and Many media organisations, such as The how to stop them? Global Mail and Mamamia, are reforming the Dr Andrew Campbell, psychologist at Clear lied in real life, operating through a new me- “comments” sections on their websites to Horizons Lifespan Psychology Services, is an ex- dium. Dr Campbell says many of these people moderate them, editing out abuse and vitri- pert in online behaviour. would never say the same upsetting things if ol. Dr Campbell says these controls are a posi- they were not protected by the detachment of tive step, but ultimately individuals will have to “troll” archetype, there are common psychologi- online interaction. protect themselves. cal causesHe says for thattheir while anti-social it’s difficult behaviour. to define a “If they were presented with the opportu- “The most constructive way to re- “Social Psychology theories speculate that nity to abuse someone face-to-face, their likeli- duce troll attacks is to not place yourself in people who attack others’ character or integrity, hood of doing so is greatly reduced...It is likely an uncontrolled, online discussion, unless do so due to envy, jealousy or rage over that per- that they would fear retaliation for their hurtful you are prepared to ignore the type of re- son’s fortunes or personal attributes which they statements and opinions.” sponse in your Twitter account or online aspire to.” Moreover, he says the abuse online discussion forum.” This is what drives all bullying, regard- can be “endless,” with the victim unable to While the internet, for now, allows these aggressors to get away with their abuse, it also www.twitter.com/robbiefarah - ent website - the ‘trolls’ can’t follow you. gives people the power to simply click to a differ october 2012 | More information On recognising a ‘troll’ and tips on handling and avoiding them: Robbie Farah’s tweet demanding greater accountability for abuse online. W: www.cybersmart.gov.au Sydney Ob s erver Taking on the trolls 18 profile | Julia stone Stone SPREADS HER WINGS julia stone talks about her latest album, the realities of working with a little brother and the prospect of an angus and julia reunion. EMI Music Australia by Rose Moloney

Born and raised on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Julia Stone makes up one half of the brother-sister singing duo Angus and Julia Stone. Over the last seven years, Angus and Ju- lia have made waves in the Australian and international music scene, but now the older sibling of the group is taking a step back to pursue her solo career. While Julia’s second solo album By The Horns, stays true to the duo’s folk roots, a newfound sense of fragility can be heard throughout the earthy melodies of her 11 new songs. Asked to describe her music style in - swer. “I don’t know,” she says, “there, that’s three words.” words, Julia struggles to find an an One place where Julia doesn’t struggle to - terview, she is just leaving the airport in Perth, wherefind a voice she has is on touched stage. Atdown the for time that of thenight’s in gig. She has already been touring across Aus- tralia for three weeks and is getting ready to

this October. fly toJulia Switzerland says making to start an her album European and tour tour- - ess to working as a duo. Working solo, she has theing freedomon her own to record is a completely all the songs different she has everproc wanted to sing and doesn’t have to make com- promises in the studio. “The thing with Angus is the albums are half his songs, half my songs, so we both get to put six songs on a record. There’s always a lot of songs that you don’t get to play or don’t work as well as a duo.” This is one of the reasons for their de- Julia released her second solo album By The Horns in May this year. cision to take a year out to work on their own careers. ates their music didn’t always exist, in fact as er. The family stayed together in an isolated The inherent musical ability that exists kids they rarely sang together. “I was a real girly- Amazonian eco-lodge. within both Angus and Julia has been partly in- girl and into dancing and pop music and he was stilled by their parents who also worked as a of calmness that encapsulated them as they folk duo. “Expressing ourselves through music more harder music,” says Julia. restedJulia far reflects from civilization,fondly on the seven amazing hours sense up was a natural thing to do,” says Julia, “getting up a realTheir boys-boy shared into musical skating and passion surfing devel and- the Amazon River and two hours inland, with to sing at school as Baby Spice seemed like the oped in their late teens while travelling a hammock and a guitar as their only friends.

OCTOBER 2012 most normal thing in the world”. through South America. Julia was under- Julia saw a new side of her little brother An- | Surprisingly, growing up the two did not taking a trip with her boyfriend at the time, gus, as she spent time listening to him play hold big visions of becoming a household sing- camping and driving from beach to beach, songs about love and feelings, “I was just ing name. The unwavering bond that perme- when she met up with Angus and their moth- fascinated,” she says. Sydney Ob s erver profile | Julia Stone 19

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This idyllic setting laid the earliest foun- a kind of bond there that you can’t really un- dations of their intertwined singing careers. derstand, but it’s there, and it’s always going to be there.” time I think we sort of connected over music,” The duo wouldn’t be able to call them- says“When Julia. we hung out overseas it was the first selves siblings if their tours weren’t dotted with On returning to Australia, Angus and Julia started working together out of convenience our life together and think ‘Wow, it really could more than anything else. The two would help havethe odd ended fight at or that two. airport Julia admits, when “I I lookwas backcalling at each other as they played individually at open him names’.” However, she considers their abil- microphone nights across Sydney. Their easy- ity to move past the little disputes and remain going partnership gradually developed into focused on the music, one of their greatest suc- cesses as artists. The last time they toured together was “There’s a kind of bond in 2011. Throughout the tour, Angus and Ju- there that you can’t lia spent time in between shows recording really understand, new music for what fans hoped would be a third album, but those songs are yet to make it but it’s there, and it’s past the recording studio doors. Despite hav- always going to be ing at least 20 songs recorded, the two decided instead to pursue their own solo careers, there.” and have been doing so ever since. As for all those recorded songs? Julia says: “They will - just disappear into the oblivion, I don’t think ly started collaborating in 2006. Looking back, they’ll be dredged up actually, it’s not really Juliasomething describes more the concrete, way they and startedthe two makingofficial how we work.” music as “really random”. Julia doesn’t give too much away on the When she’s not working Julia prefers Their laidback attitudes can be heard in topic of a reunion between Angus and herself silence rather than listening to music. the notes of their two albums Down the Way because she is still unsure of what the future and A Book Like This which reached number will bring. “Who knows we might bump into Her album By The Horns reached number 11 on one and number six consecutively on the ARIA each other at family Christmas and have a jam the ARIA charts, and her domestic shows have album charts. and start talking about another record or we been a huge success For many, growing up in the same house- might not, I don’t know.” Unfortunately for fans of Angus and Julia hold as a sibling is a big enough ask. So working “There’s a lot of ‘I don’t knows’ in this in- collaborations, the future of the duo remains alongside a little brother or older sister isn’t eve- terview,” Julia jokingly points out. an “unknown entity”. A reunion may never hap- ryone’s dream. Yet Angus and Julia Stone have For now she is content leading the nomadic pen, or if we are lucky, it may just be a stone’s proved that it is possible. Julia says: “There’s lifestyle that comes with being a touring artist. throw away.

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Angus and Julia Stone won three ARIA awards in 2010 for their song “Big Jet Plane“ and album Down The Way. 24 education | From the principal Creative imperative

by Judith Poole* often move the open and creative people to move forward with a sense young thinker into a complacent of hope and a belief that they can make Growing and developing and compliant student who follows a difference in this world. By working intellectually, physically and the rules and doesn’t make waves. in groups and applying self reflection emotionally is something all human (Jones and Myhill, 2004; Caildini and and assessment of one’s strengths, beings experience throughout their Goldstein, 2003) young people begin to appreciate the lives. Learning is enabled through Schools ought to minimise diversity of individuals as well as exposure to new surroundings, limitations and promote a culture identify how they can best contribute. cultures, technologies and activities. that defies complacent behaviour by They discover their own attributes In authentic learning communities encouraging students to challenge which can add value to teamwork and this concept is embraced not only for the norm and to ask questions. Active with practise they build on their areas the young people but also for older learners need to be empowered to look of strength. generations. The challenge for schools for better ways of doing things and find Australia needs to send young is to provide a learning culture that is out what gives them satisfaction; not people out into the world equipped exciting, connected and embedded in the shallow ‘happy’ satisfaction but to be independent thinkers ready for real world experiences, actively linking rather the deep feeling of contentment a lifetime of further discovery. They students and staff to the community. that comes from pure enjoyment of will need to be incredibly resourceful Young learners are naturally an activity. Creating an environment in their approach to local and global inquisitive and move through their where students love to learn and issues. As the world becomes smaller environment with incredible curiosity. have a sense of joy as they engage in through global communications it In the earliest years they themselves learning activities is the challenge for is imperative that the world view experience through touching and learning institutions today. of our graduates becomes broader. tasting with purpose. Sounds, smells Learning activities need to be Education needs to release the bonds and sights become familiar over designed to be purposeful in nature, of conformity and celebrate innovation time and meaning is gleaned from helping students to make connections and creative thought. their associated familiarity. Babies with the real world. When students and toddlers have a natural way of are asked to solve real problems, interacting with their world which is contribute to real solutions and beautifully uninhibited. participate with purpose in their *Mrs Judith Poole is the 10th headmistress As students grow and mature, learning, their world becomes alive. of Abbotsleigh, having originally joined societal norms begin to place As a society education is about the school as the Deputy Headmistress restrictions on behaviour. Parental building social capital and creating an and Head of Senior School in 2003 before expectations and school structures optimistic future. We want our young becoming Headmistress in 2005.

Local beauty and fitness centre wins award

Total Woman Beau- The criteria are rated individually in rejuvenation. The combined operation ty Slimming and Fitness in Chatswood has specialises in weight-loss, anti-aging and won the 2012 Australian Achiever Award amalgam of these. Anything above 80 per face and beauty rejuvenation. Dianne says: for NSW’s Beauty Category. centpercentage overall termsis regarded and the as finalexceptional score is and an “We pride ourselves in keeping up with Now in their 15th year, the Australian the latest technology and equipment.” Achiever Awards are an independent, un- Total Woman Beauty Slimming and A pleased customer commented: “I biased award system based on assessment Fitnessreflects outstanding achieved a 99.36customer per service. cent over- really enjoy going to Total Woman Beau- ratings from companies’ own clients, and all score for Customer Service and Busi- ty Slimming and Fitness. I never have to

OCTOBER 2012 are therefore an indication of a well run, ness, topping all other NSW Beauty Serv- | healthy business, worthy of patronage. ices businesses. as being very professional in their atti- The award focuses on seven criteria, name- Owned and operated by Diane Morgan tude.wait because The premises the staff are alwaysare punctual immaculate as well ly: time related service, addressing client for 30 years, Total Woman Beauty Slim- while the ambiance and the environment needs, care and attention, value, attitude, ming and Fitness provides a full range of are very relaxing.” communication and overall perception. beauty therapies including face and body For consultation call Diane on 9419 5022 Sydney Ob s erver WE MANUFACTURE AND IMPORT OUR OWN FURNITURE! WE MANUFACTURE IN TASSIE OAK, BLACKWOOD, JARRAH & PINE TIMBERS OFFERS AVAILABLE AT HORNSBY STORE ONLY 26 Seniors Corner...... 26-33 Food & Wine...... 42-43 Wellbeing...... 34-37 Travel...... 44-45 Lifestyle Home & Garden.....38-41

45 Age really is no barrier Fighting fires and fitness training is all in a day’s work for Bill King. by Rose Moloney Rose Moloney Mr King trains everyday at the gym or at the fire station to ensure Mosman firefighter, Bill King, he is ready to compete against con- proves that age is no excuse when it comes testants of all ages. A standard fit- to getting active. At the age of 72, Mr King is ness session involves both weights preparing to compete in the Indoor Rowing training and rowing from anywhere - between five minutes to an hour. ers Games this October. After 51 years of working as a eventThe at the ten 2012 day Sydney competition World Firefight sees firefighter, ten of which have been at thousands of competitors compete the Mosman Fire Station, he has no in over 70 sporting events ranging immediate plans to retire. He enjoys from elite level to family fun. the comradeship of working with Over the last ten years Mr King younge people and likes to keep mov- has travelled across Australia and ing. “I just enjoy the work and I feel even to New York to compete in dif- it keeps me mentally and physically ferent sporting events. In the past active,” said Mr King.

september 2012 OCTOBER he has tried his luck in cross coun- Looking to the future, he has his | try running and bike riding, but now sights set on competing in the World his sport of choice is indoor rowing. Police and Fire Games in Belfast “I find it a good sport, it’s not too King balances training and work. next year. invasive,” he said. Sydney Ob s erver glengarry – MoSMAN Twilight Aged Care proudly provides horton house – GordoN homes and other community-based jamieson house – BeeCrofT services in NSW for men and women who, owing to advancing years or poor glades Bay gardens – GlAdeSville health, require care. Twilight Aged Care is committed to the provision of the highest quality care and services for residents to enable them to maintain independence and quality of life in a safe and supportive home-like environment.

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by Miranda Middleton domised controlled trials have shown for a partner or previous experience. that all sorts of dance styles can im- Community Development Officer at Ku- Donning a leotard could well be the prove measures of balance and mobility ring-gai Council, Mrs Phil Gilmour, said best way for seniors to prevent falls and in older people,” said Dr Merom. She al- the Council would love more seniors preserve their mental health. A two-year so stresses that dance is a mentally stim- to sign up for the classes, particularly study funded by the National Health and ulating activity which demands memo- males. “Not only will you get to spend Medical Research Council is investigat- risation, reaction time, multi-direction- some quality time dancing with our love- ing the positive effects of social dance al movement and synchronisation with ly ladies, you’ll also enjoy great health programs on cognition and fall preven- music and other people. “Dancing gives benefits including improved balance, tion in older people. Preliminary evi- people a chance to exercise in a fun way, gait and cognitive abilities” she said. “No dence has shown that social and ball- to socialise with people, to listen to beau- experience is necessary- even those with room dancing is a promising alternative tiful music and to relive their youth,” she two left feet are welcome!” to formal exercise programs in terms of said, encouraging all able-bodied sen- developing strength and balance. iors to take advantage of the many dance Author of the study, Dr Dafna Merom, programs available. More Information Associate Professor in Physical Activity Ku-ring-gai Council is offering an When: Thursdays October 11 to and Health, said previous studies have eight-week ballroom dancing class be- November 29, 2pm-3pm shown that seniors who do some type ginning on Thursday, October 11 at Lind- Where: Lindfield Seniors Centre of dancing have better balance and gait field Seniors Centre. The classes will be Cost: $80 for eight classes characteristics than those who do oth- run by an experienced teacher from the Bookings: 9424 0000 er forms of exercise. “Small-scale ran- Firefly Dance Club, and there is no need www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/seniorsseminars

Elderly fear Managing abandonment osteoporosis

A person who is cheerful and happy when they are young will prob- by Dr Ali Zahedi* ably display much the same positive energy when they are old. The con- verse also applies. We carry our basic disposition with us throughout Osteoporosis refers to the loss of bone mass or bone density life and while the body might change with time, the inner person feels which reduces bone strength. Osteoporotic bones are inclined to much the same way about life as they always have. Talk to old people fracture easily. For example a hip or spine fracture can occur even and you will discover that most don’t mind being old. They accept their after a minor accident. lot quite philosophically and get on with the business of living as they al- This condition is seen more frequently among thinly built ways have. They adjust to their physical limitations and are able to en- women above 60 years of age but also occurs in men. You can re- dure their decline. duce the risk of osteoporosis by eating a healthy diet including

attribute a level of sadness to the plight of advanced old age, the only re- Sometimes vitamin D and calcium supplements will be neces- al pathosHowever, of ageing there is is aloneness. one significant There exception. is nothing While, to fear mistakenly, in getting old we- calciumsary too. richRegular food weight such asbearing dairy exercises products, are fish also and recommended citrus fruits. er. It is a natural and inevitable part of our existence. But it is frighten- ing to be old and alone. times a week. Brian Swanepoel of Adventist Aged Care in commenting on im- for preventionOsteoporosis such can as be brisk diagnosed walking by for a bone30 minutes, densitometry four to test.five pending changes that will increase the costs of aged care recently When diagnosed some medications can slow down further bone

october 2012 commented, “Sadly we are going to see increasing numbers of elder- loss and increase bone strength but also fall prevention measures | become very important. Our commitment and vision at AAC is to continue to provide a lev- ly people alone and abandoned because they cannot afford to be old. *Dr Ali Zahedi is a Fellow of The el of service which goes beyond just caring for the elderly, but ensur- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and practices in West that they deserve.” Pymble and St Ives.

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All units are fitted with a 24 hour emergency call system to the Registered Nurse, who is on site 24/7. sTheocial village activities bus providesare also transportorganised to on local a regular shopping basis centres, for those supplementing who wish to the participate. regular bus service which runs to Turramurra sThetation village and bus also provides has a dailytransport direct to route local shoppingto the City. centres, supplementing the regular bus service which runs to Turramurra Currently available: sStationocial activities and also are has alsoa week organised day direct on route a regular to the basis City. for those who wish to participate. • 2 bedroom first floor unit. separate lounge and dining plus ensuite. Lock up garage. Price: $495,000. CurrentlySocial activities available: are also organised on a regular basis for those who wish to participate. • 2 bedroom ground floor unit. separate lounge and dining plus ensuite. Lock up garage. 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Dr Ian Sweeney by Dr Ian Sweeney* heart attacks and those with gum disease. Approximately 20 per cent of adults be- Thedirect researchers correlation found between that patientspeople with suffering tween 20 and 50 years of age, and 40 per cent gum disease were almost twice as likely to of adults over 50 years have gum disease. There are very few patients who are without periodontal disease. able to keep their teeth and gums in optimal sufferAdditional from coronary studies artery have pointeddisease toas athose health beyond three or four months following relationship between periodontal disease and a professional clean. Soft plaque may begin to Barnacles on a boat (left) and calculus stroke. In a study looking at possible links, build up on teeth within a few days of having behind lower front teeth. people diagnosed with acute cerebrovascular them cleaned. ischemia (stroke) were more likely to have an If this plaque is not removed it will the pockets deepen and more supporting oral infection than those in a control group. calcify and start to build up around the teeth, If it has been more than six months since as well as below the gum line like barnacles are eventually lost. you have seen a dentist, you should contact on a boat. If this calculus is not removed, attachmentAside from fibres being are lostunsightly, until the gum teeth disease your dentist to make an appointment for a it will start to migrate below the level of causes bad breath (halitosis) and can result routine examination. in a number of health issues including being linked to heart disease and diabetes. *Dr Ian Sweeney holds qualifications in ligamentousthe gum, causing attachment inflammation, that support bleeding the In a recent study, researchers found Dental Implant Surgery and Conscious teeth.during Once flossing infection or brushing occurs, and the lossgums of begin the Sedation and Pain Management, and is to separate from the teeth, forming pockets. in the bloodstream of patients with severe a dentist at Northside Dental and Implant As the disease process continues, gumsignificantly disease. higher In another levels study, of bacterial there was toxins a Centre in Turramurra. Ph: 9144 4522.

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A traditional Cambodian floating village. A local Cambodian boy with his pet snake. Sydney Ob s erver Lifestyle | travel 45 Copenhagen: Europe’s hidden Gem Learn how to explore the city in true Danish style. by Rose Moloney proclaimed autonomous neighbourhood in waterfront canal is lined with brightly col- Copenhagen. A colourful wall mural sepa- oured townhouses, bars and restaurants. Paris, London and Rome often occu- While your purse may not be pleased by py the top three coveted positions on the spirited residents from the outside world. the food and drinks prices, your eyes and must-see list of European cities. But for Makerates its sure graffiti you keep covered your streets cameras and safely free more importantly your stomach will be de- stowed away here, as photographs are for- lighted. traditionally stepped European tourist bidden. track,those lookingconsider for travelling something north a little to explore off the GETTING AROUND Denmark’s capital Copenhagen. EAT & DRINK See the city in style by signing up to

SEE your hotel and instead opt to eat in one of No trip to Copenhagen is complete the manySkip thecafes buffet that line breakfast the streets offered of Co - at sightsone of ofthe Copenhagen hop-on hop-off at your canal own tours. pace, all without a happy snap in front of the icon- - whileThese soakingtours give up you the flexibilitysunshine. to see the ic Little Mermaid statue. Located near Lan- ly Danish breakfast and brunch options. Cyclists own the roads in Copenha- gelinie pier, the statue, which dates back to Don’tpenhagen. leave These Denmark eating withoutspots offer trying unique the gen. One in three Copenhageners commute the 1900s, was inspired by Hans Christian traditional open sandwich, Smørrebrød, to work or school by bicycle. The well-de- Andersen’s fairytale. a delicious combination of rye bread and signed bike lanes make this is easy to do, so Freetown Christiania is a must see for sandwich toppings of your choice. anyone with an interest in quirky and con- Nyhavn provides a picturesque set- fanatic, rent a bicycle and explore the city troversial places. Christiania is a small, self- ting for an evening meal. The 17th century likewhether a true you’re Dane. a cycling novice or fitness Sydney Ob s erver | OCTOBER 2012 october 2012 | Sydney Ob s erver 46 Sports The best aside from Del Piero a break down of the a-league players to watch out for this season. John Dewberry fantastic attacking moves, was Besart Ber- by Patrick McAuley isha. The energetic Albanian was a reve- lation last season, and will surely contin- Alessandro Del Piero has brought un- precedented attention to the league, and he ue to knock down goal scoring records is sure to draw enormous amounts of at- this season. But how the Brisbane Roar tention. Not since Dwight Yorke in 2005, will perform without super-coach, Ange has one player caused so much excitement. Postecoglou, could be cause But realistically, at least 21 others will com- for concern. pete whenever he plays, and then there are all the other games. So who are the other n Tom Rogic (Central Coast Mariners) players to watch? It’s not every day a young Australian player is compared to Ned Zelic, but when one n Emile Heskey (Newcastle Jets) is, you should sit up and pay attention. Zelic Some have lamented his lack of goals in re- was one of Australia’s greatest players of all cent years and constantly advancing age, time, and had talent positively oozing out but Heskey is sure to be a superstar from the of him. Mariners’ youngster, Tom Rogic, has get-go. Heskey is exceptional at providing a similar oozing abilities. It’s only a matter of focal point for a team. He is the old fashioned time before he is a regular for the national centre forward who can hold up the ball, team and playing for a big team overseas, providing space and opportunities for others. Don’t be mistaken by his small goal tally while you still can. in the English Premier League, this guy will so make sure you catch him in the flesh score a bundle. n Marcos Flores (Melbourne Victory) Flores’ return to the A-League is enormous n Thomas Broich & Besart Berisha news. Since his move from Adelaide to China, (Brisbane Roar) the A-League has been a mere shadow of its Nicknamed Mozart, because of his taste former self. During his previous stint in Aus- in music, Thomas Broich is one of the tralia, he was quickly labelled the best player best playmakers to grace these shores. He to ever play in the A-League. This claim was, makes running a team’s attacks look as and still is, hard to dispute. The combination Catch Tom Rogic in action before he is easy as provoking Joey Barton on Twitter. of Flores and Postecoglou, could be one of the snapped up by a team overseas. Last season, often at the end of Broich’s most devastating pairings this season. BIG JIM mindful movement Pilates Mat and Yoga Term Commences Local family owned and run CARPETS 8 October w Spring Special Alterations • Remodelling • Repair Free Removal of old Carpet w pilates studio & Engagements • Weddings • Anniversaries movement therapy centre Together we can design an original Servicing Sydney’s North piece of jewellery and quote while you wait. Shore for over 35 years. Pilates Mat Classes, Pilates Studio If you have your own gold We guarantee to beat any Sessions, Rehabilitation Programs, • Whether to save or sentimental we can reuse. written quote by at least 10%. Pilates for Kids, Massage, Yoga, • We also buy jewellery and gold. 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I knew eve- old, of Pymble, who went to London as part of ry Bulldogs player, and aspired one day to be the new Daryl Halligan, Rod Silva or even harder to make sure I’m in that relay Hazem El Masri. ateam five-man for Rio.” squad. “I’m going to focus and train Back then, every game was won by Although he didn’t compete, Leathart’s good margins, and disputes over score- Olympic experience was nothing short of phe- lines or refereeing decisions were rare. nomenal. “Initially it was pretty intimidating Teams like the Brisbane Broncos were being in the athlete village with all these world an inspiration to every boyish supporter champions and world record holders, but and whenever I had the chance, I would you got used to it,” he said. Leathart lists Sal- attempt to mimic Wendell Sailor’s oppo- Tim Leathart in London. sition-destroying offensive run, or Dar- ren Lockyer’s genius on the ball. butly Pearson’s it was too final close as one to call,” of the he highlights said. “She of was the I think what I liked most about justGames. fantastic. “We thought We all went she crossednuts when the we line found first for the domestic track season. He is hoping to league, was that the players were re- out she won.” gain an individual spot in the 100m and 200m al men. They could hold a player off, Inspired by his time in London, Leathart at the World Championships in Moscow next while still clutching a ball and some- is ready to put in the hard yards to prepare year. (Miranda Middleton) how manage to navigate their way to the try-line. This year’s NRL Grand Final was a stark reminder of why I’m not a fan Perry sticks with football and cricket of the game anymore. While Ben Bar- Sydney FC Files Pymble local, Ellyse Perry has ba’s brilliance had attracted me back to joined Sydney FC for the 2012/2013 the game, the thugs reminded me why season, with the ‘Sky Blues’ set to allow I don’t like it anymore. James Graham’s the dual international to continue her biting of Billy Slater’s ear in the 25th goal of playing both football and cricket. minute was despicable and ugly. The “It’s no secret that I want to continue rugby league community has rebuked to play both sports and this allows me him of acting in such a way on such an to do so,” Perry said. “I’m excited to be occasion, but they are missing the point. able to play for Sydney FC and also Nobody should act like that in any cir- grateful to both [Sydney FC and Cricket cumstance. NSW] for allowing me to continue my They are also forgetting the brawl dream of playing both sports.” She also that surrounded the incident. Both said that playing and living in Sydney teams were locked in combat, throwing will make it a lot easier to fulfil training punches to the head, whilst pushing and commitments. swearing; all this with children and fam- In 2011, Perry became the first ily just a few metres away. Surely these Sydney Ob s erver | OCTOBER 2012 Australian to represent the country in Double threat Ellyse Perry. were not the actions of civilised men? world cups for two different sport. In In all other sports, teams carry- May 2012, Perry was controversially let ing on in such a manner would be con- go by football W-League champions Instead of choosing, Perry left the club demned, but I hold little hope for the Canberra United, with club coach, Jitka and has been looking for a club that games ability to condemn. Rest assured, Klimkova citing her displeasure with would allow her to play both sports next year I won’t bother watching. Perry’s lack of focus for United, declaring since. (Patrick McAuley) she must choose between the two. Follow: @MrPatMcAuley 48 what’s on | NOVEMBER

7 - National Recycling Week 8 - Meet the Between November 7 and 13 Australians are joining Author - Julie forces for the National Recycling Week. It aims to improve Goodwin the environmental benefits of kerbside, industrial and 10:30 am – 11:30 am ($5) community recycling programs, Promoting community re- Masterchef winner use and recycling initiatives. Julie Goodwin will http://recyclingweek.planetark.org/ present her new book of recipes, ‘The Heart of 10 - Frock Swap the Home’, at Hornsby 6:30 pm – 9 pm (free) Central Library. Books Bring up to six items of new/barely worn will be sold on the day and Julie will be women’s clothing, handbags, available to sign copies. belts, shoes (no t-shirts, 13 - Food, wine and arts Hornsby Library 9847 6614 tracksuits or trainers) or 9 am – 4 pm (free) [email protected] children’s clothes. Free styling tips and take Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of home a new outfit or entertainment, food, wine and arts at Berowra 18 - ‘Great North Shorts’ two at The Dougherty Public School. Pick up some local produce, 7 pm ($20) Centre, 7 Victor Street, enjoy the wine tasting and stock up for Join the finalists for the Great North Shorts Chatswood. Christmas at the arts and crafts stalls. film competition, a one-night-only screening. Tejinder Gill - 9777 Samala Goile - 0405 176 411 If you fancy yourself as a film critic, cast your 7730 • Tejinder.Gill@ [email protected] vote for your favourite film! willoughby.nsw.gov.au www.creativeberowra.com.au www.eventcinemas.com.au/greatnorthshorts 24 - Middle Harbour Walk 25 - White 10 am - 1 pm Ribbon Day Geologist John Martyn will lead a walk through Gordon Creek to Middle Harbour Creek, International Day for the heading towards Lockley Point. The walk returns via Koola Avenue, Barrie Street and Elimination of Violence Saiala Oval. Against Women. Kathy Chebatte - 9424 0933 • www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/walksandtalks www.whiteribbon.org.au

22 - Hornsby Art Prize Exhibition 2 pm - 7 pm (free) The Hornsby Art prize is an annual art sponsored by Hornsby Shire Council and run by the Hornsby Art Society. . Come along and vote for the People’s Choice Award. Hornsby.nsw.gov.au/recreation-and-facilities/arts-and-culture/2011-hornsby-art-prize Where: Cherrybrook Community & Culture Centre

4- Community Christmas Celebration 8 - Hornsby Craft Fair 4pm – 7pm (free) Christmas Special Festivities at Ryde Park for the annual City of Ryde 1 pm – 8 pm (free) celebration include kids crafts, jumping castle, Christmas Enjoy the final Hornsby Craft Fair for 2011 entertainment for the whole family, a free sausage sizzle with over fifty stalls of quality crafts on and refreshments. The event includes: Santa’s Cave – display and for sale, supporting our local where Santa will hear requests from the children – kids creative citizens. The fair will take place at crafts – make your own Christmas tree decoration and The Showroom, Hornsby RSL Club.

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