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Street Bridge at Bellbird. Councillors,” said Brett. and productivity in NSW. all this time we have never Of the six proposed projects “When this was announced While the mining industry complained & have never only three were shortlisted; Cessnock Council Mayor, makes a significant asked for special treatment. SNUBBED! Bridges Hill, Convent Hill Bob Pynsent, said that the contribution to the economic We have simply done our bit and East End Oval Upgrade’, four projects submitted where prosperity of the state, to ensure that NSW is a the Cessnock CBD critical to the future of the the NSW Government strong and vibrant and The 2017/18 Resources for demonstrate good value for Revitalisation & replacement local government area and recognises that this mining financially stable state. Regions program has not money, sound project of Abbotsford Street Bridge would generate economic and activity can place additional Although the Hunter given the Branxton to Greta planning, positive economic at Bellbird. social benefits for our stress on regional Expressway is opened and Memorial Cycleway a ‘heads benefit and region-wide The Branxton Greta Business community. When it was communities and the traffic has diminished it up’ with the local Branxton impacts. Chambers’ President, Brett announced the council also infrastructure. It also states should be noted that the Greta Business Chamber at a Cessnock City Council had Wild, said that the Memorial said that register proposed by that it is in vogue ... to towns that have given so loss to understand why the included the Memorial Cycleway project had also the Australian Local support job creation much have nothing to show proposed project was Cycleway, with five other Ҩ Clr Melanie Dagg been included, in August this Government Association and economic growth in for it compared to Singleton snubbed. projects, in the $50 million year, as one of Cessnock looks to attract federal mining communities in & Cessnock. Neither The funding, established 2017/18 Resources for enduring edifice to their Council’s local infrastructure government support for local regional NSW. This fund will Branxton or Greta received a under the NSW Regions program sacrifice. projects to be included in the infrastructure projects vital to help build infrastructure Main Street redevelopment, Government’s Restart NSW Expressions of Interest (EOI) “The funding application Australian Local Government local government areas across health, water, road, no financial or remarketing Fund, aims to deliver application. included to install memorial Community Infrastructure across Australia. The word education, tourism and CBD assistance to ensure local improved local infrastructure The six projects submitted aspects for all those who register. ‘vital’ wasn’t used lightly,” renewals to attract new business that have done so to mining affected areas. were the Branxton to Greta served over the length of the “Cessnock City Council said Brett. business, tourists much remain viable,” said Cessnock became eligible to Memorial Cycleway, cycleway,” said Brett. nominated the Cessnock “In its blurb about the and residents,” said Brett. Brett. apply for the funding back in Cessnock to Kurri Kurri - Local Ward ‘C’ Councillor Airport upgrade, Richmond purpose of the funding it “This local community has, “The importance of the 2014 when a decision was HEX Cycleway, ‘Bridges Melanie Dagg said that the Vale Rail Trail project, the states that the ... Resources for well over 100 years, been proposed Memorial made to extend the program Hill, Convent Hill and East project in its various forms refurbishment/replacement of for Regions program aims to the conduit to the mining Cycleway is three-fold; to include communities End Oval Upgrade’, has been discussed for years, timber bridges and the deliver improved local industry; every coal truck, connectivity between Branx- impacted by mining legacy Cessnock Airport Upgrade, decades even. Branxton Greta Cycleway infrastructure to mining- wide load, miner and spare ton and Greta, a agent to issues with a proviso that Stage 2 of the Cessnock “Its importance can not be construction as the priority affected communities and part traversed our roads attract people to our towns projects submitted must be CBD Revitalisation and the underestimated in that it will projects, which was improve economic growth through our main streets. In which will help the local for public infrastructure and replacement of Abbotsford not only create a physical unanimously supported by businesses & a memorial link between the townships, to those local residents allowing safe access by bike BRANXTON & VINEYARDS who served our country in or foot and increased REAL ESTATE times of conflict & patronage by tourists to both national emergency. towns, but it symbolises the P: 4938 3300 “Branxton has the special connection we have swimming pool, as two separate towns yet one supermarket and most of combined community. the sporting fields & “The proposed memorial Greta has a museum and element involves dedications skate-park. to the courageous local men “There is no safe way to who made the ultimate access both towns for sacrifice during World War I, young people and in fact a remembrance of number have been contributions made to the Offering cosmetic/anti wrinkle therapy run-over trying to access various wars and peace the towns. These facts are keeping operations since, and well known to the RMS.” the planting of Lone Pine “The cycleway will be seedings along its length. East Branxton dedicated, and it will “I'd personally like to thank Your own little ‘Hobby Farm’ happen, to those who Brian Furner, Brett Wild, the A very spacious five bedroom family home + large office; served in all the armed Branxton and Greta RSL Sub main bedroom with en-suite & walk-in robe. All other conflicts our country has -Branches and the Branxton- bedrooms have good built-ins + fans. Online appointments available been involved with. Greta Business Chamber. There are two large living areas plus a large, under “We have identified that Their support, drive and through health engine cover, entertainment area. from the local community dedication has been The property is fenced into 3 paddocks with a good over 40% of the entire garden shed & dog yard. instrumental in us getting this town population enlisted There is also a triple lock-up garage. far and I don't doubt their All the benefits of urban living with the benefit of a large and served in the Great fortitude in fighting for the semi-rural lot. War. The Memorial cycleway's completion,” said Cycleway will be an ASKING $675,000 Clr Dagg. thebranxtonnews.com.au/ 2 | THE NEWS | No. 468 | WEDNESDAY 6 December 2017 Cessnock City Council Statutory Notices Phone during working hours 4993 4100 sue NoAddress 185 14th July 2 all005 pagecommunications 14 to:- The General Manager, After Hours Emergency 4940 7816 PO Box 152, Cessnock 2325 NSW

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BRANXTON SWIMMING POOL Tender: T1718-03 Wine Country Precinct Signs. Deadline to submit: 2pm Tuesday 09 January 2018. Date Time Purpose of contract: Prefabrication & Installation of Precinct Signs. From date: 9am Tuesday 05 December 2017. Tuesday 5 December 2017 9.00am – 3.00pm Purchase price: No cost. Thursday 7 December 2017 9.00am – 2.00pm Requests for information: Projects Engineer, Mr Peter Davis via Tenderlink on-line forum. Mandatory pre-tender meeting: Not required.

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Nominate a local legend for the 2018 Australia Day Awards Nominations are still open for the 2018 Australia Day Awards and Cessnock City Council is calling on the community to nominate locals who deserve to be recognised. There are a number of award categories to choose from including Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Event, Sports, Environment, Heritage, along with Achievement and Appreciation Awards. Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent looks Awards forward to the Australia Day Awards every year as they are a chance to recognise those who are dedicated to our community. “We are lucky to have so many people in our community who are willing to give up their time to make our city a better place and these awards are a great opportunity to celebrate their achievements.” “If you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution in one of the categories, make sure you get your nomination in before they close on Monday 11 December 2017,” added Cr Pynsent. Official nomination forms and selection criteria can be found on Cessnock City Council’s website at www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/community/events-ceremonies/australiaday. An artists impression of the finished product The winners will be announced at a Civic Reception held on Australia Day. More details about the Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter event will be released closer to the date. For more information, visit www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/ Scot MacDonald MLC today unveiled community/events-ceremonies/australiaday. the concept design for the new Singleton Council Award nominations opened Monday 9 October 2017 and closed on Friday 1 Maitland Hospital while confirming December 2017 & Maitland City Council nominations opened in September 2017 and closed on 10 enabling works have begun onsite. November 2017 Mr MacDonald toured the site with representatives from Health Infrastructure and Hunter New England Local Health District and in- spected the preliminary work that will prepare the Metford site for the hospi- tal’s construction. “The Maitland and lower Hunter community will be excited to see construction begin on their new $450 million Hospital” Mr MacDonald said. “By partnering with one of the world class not-for-profit health providers, we will bring together the expertise and the resources of the public and non- government sectors to deliver high quality care to patients, carers and their James Reyne families now and into the future. This includes full public patient access as 6 April 2018 they currently receive”. Fencing and signage have been erected to establish the site and a new main entry point will be built. A new A Crawl To Now roundabout on Metford Road will be Showcasing a broad constructed as part of the enabling The not-for-profit health providers will then be works. invited to provide proposals to partner with the selection of Australian Services to the site will be upgraded, including a NSW Government to operate the state-of-the-art new water main and the relocation of above and new Maitland Hospital. Crawl tracks plus his solo below ground services such as gas mains, power The artist impression will be supplied to the and communications cables. not-for-profit health providers as a reference for hits and songs from his Enabling works are being carried out by design. Donnelley Constructions Pty Ltd and expected to Ҩ Photo above: Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Scot time with Company Of be completed before the end of 2018. MacDonald MLC at the Metford site with Gavin Thompson, Strangers. The Request for Proposal process is on track with Project Director, Health Infrastructure and Eddie Pirillo, a shortlist to be released shortly. Executive Lead - New Maitland Hospital, Hunter New England Local Health District. Successful Fundraiser for Rural Fire Service THE NEWS | 468 WEDNESDAY |6 December 2017 ͽ 3 Company Singleton supports Resources for 3) Two magnum bottles of 19) JSM All Occasions red wine - donated by Ice paper florist - $500.00 gift Regions review as Regional Box Branxton vouchers donated by Two bottles Moscato- do- Jenn Marshal Livestock Market project continues nated by Ginny McDougal 20) Original Collograph, Two bottles Cabernet - do- hand painted with water Criticism of the State secure funds under the range nated by Ah Moi colour by Linda E Baranov Government’s Resources for of programs available to 4) white crochet baby cot / and donated by artist. Regions program by a benefit our community, pram cover/blanket- made & 21) Branxton Fish & group of Labor MPs has and to ensure our LGA is donated by Ah Moi Chippery- Sam donated $75 reinforced Singleton adequately recognised and 5) IGA- ( Sue/ Lyn) - gift food vouchers Council’s support for a compensated for the voucher $100 22) Arolyn Grove- Ross & review of the allocation of contribution it makes to the 6) Branxton Quality Meats - Lyn Williams donated a funds under the program. NSW budget. donated by Michael Vittoria Coffee Capsule Singleton Council has “Having said that, the focus Robinson - $100 gift Machine with two boxes of received a total of $31.5 of the Resources for Regions voucher coffee capsules 7) Branxton Pet World- gift 23) trolley , two pairs safety million from the Resources program should not be to pit voucher $50 - owners John, gloves, two safety hats for Regions program since it councils against councils – Suzanne and Trevor donated by MEDALIST was introduced in 2012 to we all exist for the same Stafa- 24) Jam & preserved pickles 2015/2016, including reason, and that is to get the 8) Branxton Post - donated by Susan & $8.12 million for the best outcomes for our Office- ( Margaret/ John) - Roland Johnson Hermitage Road cycleway communities.” Moki - children headphone 25) Lindsey & Helen and upgrade; $9 million for Cr Moore said the $7.76 9) Peter Stanhope Handy- Russell donated $50.00 the revitalisation of the million Singleton Regional man services-( Peter 26) Joan Ingram donated- Singleton Town Centre; and Livestock Market upgrade, Truscott )- donating 4 hrs of $25.00 $6 million for the Singleton slated for completion in his services 27) Ross & Des Monaghan - Regional Livestock Market February, was an important 10) Rego & safety donated $500.00 inspection at Fordys 28) Fiona Brown- $200.00 upgrade. infrastructure project to Mechanical- donated by Phil 29) Ian Hayes from All That figure accounts for just support a diverse and vibrant Ford Solutions insured the event 7.6% of the value of royal- local economy that was not 11) Herbal & Nutritional 30) Coates Hire helped with ties derived from the dependent on coal. Medicine Consultation - cost of the portable toilets x2 Singleton LGA in the The project was funded with Ҩ Ah Moi Tharmarajah in yellow vest whose organised the fundraiser for the RFS & gave her property over donated by Belinda Doe 2016/17 financial year lone. a $6 million Resources for on Bimbadeen Road Cranky Corner for the evening. $3000 was raised. 12) Le's Bakery- Mary A spokesperson for the The Newcastle Herald Regions grant and an Nguyen - donated $50 Rural Fire Service said that reported that the marginal additional $1.76 million A wonderful evening, last auctions & donations. those generous people & 13) Branxton Pharmacy- they where so thankful for seat of Barwon had from Council. Saturday, was had by all Ah Moi said that she was wonderful businesses who Lee Grundy - gift hampers the effort that went into received $57.45 million “Council is absolutely who attended a Fundraiser delighted at the number of gave for the raffle as 14) Les Russell & Son- making the evening such a from Resources for Regions, committed to the continued for the local RFS at Ah Moi people who attended without them the night donated $200.00 success. “despite its three mining operation of the saleyards Tharmarajah’s property at despite the heavy rain. would not have been 15) Haircuts @ Lochivar- “The RFS cannot thank Ah areas of Cobar, Narrabri and and ensuring a viable Cranky Corner. “Everyone seemed to enjoy anywhere near as two ladies haircut, two men's haircut Moi & a bevy of volunteers Broken Hill generating only livestock market exists in The long awaited rain did the evening and those that successful,” said Ah Moi. 16) little girl ponchos - enough. The work that went a fraction of the royalties Singleton for the benefit of not dampen the evening made comment said the Below is a list of raffle donated by Ah Moi's friend into organising it was contributed by the Upper the local economy,” she said. although some did take a entertainment was terrific,” prizes donations. A big Eng Hong from Sydney extraordinary.” Hunter”. “However, a staff-led service drenching. said Ah Moi. thank you to all:- 17) Hunter Hair Art at “Ah Moi had everything & Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue delivery review of the Sin- The fundraiser that was “I would like to thank all 1) Thrifty Link Hardware - Branxton -donated voucher everybody organised & it Moore, said Singleton was gleton Regional Livestock organised by Ah Moi those volunteers who gave Branxton. ( Kate)- $50 gift $30- hair service only went off so well.” participating in a NSW Market was conducted showed her amazing their time freely & worked voucher 18)12 bottles of wine- “The money raised was Audit Office review of independently of the major organisational skills. Over so hard to make the night a 2) Branxton Newsagency- donated by Andy MacDou- Regional Assistance upgrade, and found the $50 gift voucher- donated by gal & Jane Woodward's terrific & so was the rain $3000 was raised on the success.” Programs currently under- current operation of the David Smith Lamb Valley Wines which was badly needed.” night through raffles, “I would also like to thank way and the Newcastle facility was unsustainable. Herald report reinforced “In the previous financial the need for the review. year, the operation of the “The Singleton LGA is the saleyards facility resulted The Country biggest contributor to in a deficit in excess of mining royalties in NSW, $250,000. amounting to $541.9 “That’s why we have Clothing Specialist million in 2015/2016,” she embarked on an Expression said. of Interest process to gauge Classic Country Outfitters “If the Resources for the interest from the private Regions program exists to sector in the operation and Ariat® in Your Area!!!! support mining-affected management of the communities in NSW, then facility, so that Council can how the funds are allocated make an informed decision @ should reflect the contribu- on how it would best tions that come from mining serve stakeholders – -affected communities. including buyers and sellers Baileys “Singleton Council is – and the broader committed to working with community into the future.” of the State Government to Greta

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This is a bit like John Howards’ 2c reduction in the petrol tax to ease the pump price of fuel. When John Howard introduced that reduction in the fuel excise, prices at the pump varied up to 15 cents per litre depending on the day of the week and the particular service station one used. Of course there was no notable change in petrol prices but it cost the Government billions in lost revenue over time. All of this shows that Governments can do very little to control prices, nor should they even try. This is not Communist Russia or Venezuela. Yet, here we are headed toward that kind of stupidity. The Command Economy; an oxymoron if ever there was one. Unless we can achieve a Government which understands basic economics and the proper role of the Federal Government we will continue to have politicians who believe they can fix everything and react to every stupid whinge in the hope of being popular and re-elected. They insult the electorate and their puny interference in the economy is only a distraction from good Government. The best they could do is reduce the taxation burden on businesses and the wage earner and balance this by removing all the so called income redistribution measures such as the ridiculous non- taxable income threshold and nil tax on old farts. They have a bad habit of flattering the optimistic will of the populace while abusing their intellect. Sorry, I digress; the purpose of my rant is to give advice on reducing your power bill. Most people are aware of just before retiring. If you go to bed earlier you can engage the time delay Post mining problems energy saving devices such as LED lighting, solar hot on the machine. This may involve reading the instructions!. For decades & decades the problems left water systems and the sensible policing of wastage. The The same goes for the dishwasher and particularly the dryer if you have littered behind by countless mining cost of these systems is reducing over-time but the initial one. Time delays are wonderful. Wake to the smell of a roast dinner operations in this state has been investment is still a burden. cooking, have cold cuts for lunch and nibbles and drinks at teatime. continually ignored by successive state I believe the best approach, without neglecting all the Perhaps make a habit of getting up early in the morning to do any governments because to address the usual power saving measures, is to approach your cooking. In the tropics my wife made bread before breakfast ... in the problem properly it would open a provider to install a smart meter for your home. This tropic also people have siestas in the hottest part of the day. Shops close bottomless pit of costs for the should not cost you anything and will then give you 3 for 2 hours. So early to rise and work until about 11am. Then lunch and government ~ doing just one would set different tariffs for power depending on the time of day. siesta until about 4pm. Depending on your circumstance, after 4 pm, you a precedent so just do nothing & There is a vast difference in tariffs for off-peak, 10pm to play tennis or whatever sport interests you or you get ready for evening & other matters ignoring the problem has been the 6am and the peak power period from about midday to activities. answer, unfortunately. Thankfully these 10pm. The time in the middle 6am to midday is called We don’t do this as a matter of course in Australia but it worth days all mining operations in this state ‘the rump’, I think. considering for days which are forecast to be extreme temperatures. We include all rehabilitation work as part of Once you have this facility you can then adjust your allow rug rats and old farts the luxury of a nap, why not everybody. with Mike Lowing their approval to mine. daily routine to take advantage of the cheapest tariffs. Rethinking your lifestyle can save you power. I received a press release last week that came as a little shock to the system; it For instance, run the washing machine only after 10pm As a follow-up on the Politicians fiasco; if dual citizenship disqualifies was headlined ‘Moves to address post-production mining in the Hunter’ and individuals from nominating for election to parliament, why should not was interesting reading. It stated that Cessnock and Singleton councils had dual citizenship disqualify voters. That would disqualify about 50% of the met with NSW Mining Minerals Council’s CEO Stephen Galilee to discuss population ... interesting thought. the role of mining companies in the long term rehabilitation of open cut What I have done in the last paragraph is extend the argument. This is mines. another tactic used by politicians to win an argument. It may work if the That’s when I realized that the past has still been ignored. premise it stems from is valid but as we have discussed before, the ruling Have a look at the old Ayrfield Colliery & the numerous left-overs around by the High Court is anything but valid. Greta. Take care over the festive season. Don’t get hurt or hurt anyone else. Mayor Pynsent said that there needs to be research not only into the Steve Lind environmental impacts but into the economic potential of post-mining lands PS. Last/Extra/Final tip; If your hot water service is "off peak" electric then have your electrician or plumber adjust the thermostat down to 40 degrees Celsius. and in particular final voids. This will save power and avoid scalding. Simples. I could not agree more but it needs more than talk; do something. Mike

have been installed – a far ‘a majority’ of collection refund on every returned can Minister Upton has managed corner, this uncertainty is cry from the promise of 800 points may be in place by the or bottle. Containers make to turn a positive idea into a unacceptable. machines across 500 start date. up 44 per cent of all litter in complete farce. People are My community just wants NSW. knocking down my door to know – where can I take MINISTER, WHERE’S OUR Government has botched the collection points the Now it looks like the COLLECTION POINT? With less than a week asking for information about my cans and bottles for a rollout of the scheme. Government said they would Government won’t deliver I have called on the Minister remaining until the start of returning their containers refund? As part of the scheme the deliver. on anywhere near that for the Environment, the scheme, the people of the because they can’t get Clayton Barr MP, State price of cans and bottles will Under questioning in the amount, with the Minister Gabrielle Upton to inform Cessnock Electorate are still anything out of this clueless Member for the rise by approximately 10 Parliament by me this week, refusing to provide anyone the community of where in the dark about where they government. Electorate of Cessnock cents. Consumers then Minister Upton was unable with a confirmed list of their collection points will will be able to take their With return the cans for a 10 cent to provide details of other collection points. be located for the Return and empty containers for a 10c Christmas refund. planned locations. The Container Deposit Earn container deposit refund. around the Two weeks out only 18 The Minister promised that Scheme in NSW is called Branxton & scheme. reverse vending machines 85% of more than 500 ‘Return and Earn’ and aims The Berejiklian-Barilaro collection sites to help reduce litter in NSW Greta Museum’s Vineyards would up and by 40 per cent by 2020. The Old Style New Wares Emergency Phone Numbers running by 1 EPA estimates that around December – but 300 million containers a & Sweet Shop Real Police Electricity this has since been month will be recovered by Dial 000 Energy FOR FIRE, POLICE AND Branxton…. 4938 1244 Australia….... 131 388 downgraded to the scheme which entitles AMBULANCE ANY TIME, DAY OR Lochinvar… 4930 7209 Hospitals NIGHT FOR 24-HOUR SERVICE suggest that only consumers to a 10 cent Has a new range of Ambulance… 131 233 Maitland… 4939 2000 It’s a free call. Just tell the operator Estate NSW Fire Brigade Cessnock.. 4991 0555 what you need-fire, police or ambu- Branxton…. 4938 3396 Bulk Sweets - Singleton.. 6572 2799 lance. Then wait to be connected. SES ………….132 500 When reporting an emergency by Rural Fire Brigades .... for all your real Crime Stoppers The Editor, The calling 000, the telephone number & Belford…… 6574 7149 1800 333 000 address you are calling from may be Broke…….. 6579 1491 Poisons Info …… 131 126 BGV News, given to the emergency service so Greta…..… 4015 0000 estate needs Bishops Bdg 4015 0000 Hunter Water P: 4938 they can respond quickly. If you 1300 657 000 12 Clift Street, don’t want the telephone number or Nth R’bury… 4015 0000 Ausgrid ………... 131 388 address details passed on, you must Rothbury….. 4015 0000 Gas Emergencies . 131 909 Branxton call the emergency service direct. Pokolbin...… 4015 0000 Rothbury….. 4991 1733 Lifeline ………….131 114 3300 ALL CALLS TO 000 ARE VOICE Mental Health Line NSW 2335 Buy as little or as much as you want! RECORDED Bishops Bdg 4015 0000 Nth R’bury… 4015 0000 1800 011 511 Great for gifts or just to indulge For non-life Rothbury….. 4015 0000 Domestic Violence Support or M: 0412 566 041 threatening Pokolbin...… 4015 0000 4990 9609 Any profit goes back into the museum Rothbury….. 4991 1733 Centrelink Self Service emailed to Scotts 136 240 calls……. Medicare ……….. 132 011 to keep it open. Police Assistance Line (PAL)…. Flat… …… 6575 1200 Native Animal Rescue [email protected] 131 444 Central 0418 628 483 Web: www.domain.com.au (Cessnock)… 4015 0000

Carols in the Park a hit with the locals success including the team If you at the Cessnock Performing More than 3,000 people fantastic live entertainment, this year was up there with Arts Centre and other require assistance gathered at Cessnock a visit from Santa who the best Carols in the Park Council staff, the wonderful Sportsground last Friday arrived in a helicopter and we’ve had.” volunteers and our event please call evening to sing in the it was all topped off with a ‘Everything was simply sponsors,” added Cr festive season at the annual fantastic fireworks display! outstanding – we had great Pynsent. Carols in the Park event. Cessnock City Mayor, weather, Tara Naysmith did Carols in the Park is

Cessnock City Council has Councillor Bob Pynsent a fantastic job as MC, the proudly sponsored by 0414 757 826 been hosting this event for said it was wonderful to see performers and band were Newcastle Permanent more than a decade and it so many people in our top-notch and the fireworks Building Society, Rover continues to get bigger and community enjoying the display was unreal.” Motors and better each and every year. event. “I would like to thank Cessnock City This year saw Christmas “This is one of my everyone who was involved Council. markets, food stalls, favourite annual events and in making this event such a

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Skate, scoot or ride your way to victory Cessnock City Council is gearing up for the annual Scooter, Bike and Skate Competition and is calling on local young people to get involved. This action-packed event, hosted by CYCOS, will kick off at the Cessnock Skate Park on Saturday 9 December at 9am and it will run through to 3pm. It’s free to come along and enter the competition and there are fantastic prizes to be won! For those who are not so keen on entering the competition, there will be other activities on the day including free laser-tag and delicious BBQ food for you to enjoy as you watch the action. Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent said this is yet another fabulous event for young people in our region. “It is always so great to see young people enjoying our local skate parks and this event always attracts over 300 people, which is just incredible.” Entry forms will be available on the day or you can download one from Council’s website at www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/community/youth/events. Young people who are under 18 years old will need their parent or guardian to sign the form. Everyone who competes will also need to wear a helmet. For more information please contact Will on 0401 107 413 or 4991 5372 or visit the Cessnock Youth Centre Facebook page. The Scooter, Bike and Skate Competition is proudly supported by Cessnock City Council, CYCOS, Cessnock Community and Youth Development Project, Samaritans and the Cessnock Youth Entertainment Committee. A huge thank you also goes to the event sponsors including Thread and Ink, Bombora and Morgan's Bikes.

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Clr Melanie Dagg ~ Cessnock City Councillor - Ward C Sue Moore, Mayor Singleton Council JOEL FITZGIBBON MP Member for Hunter Compliance Policy Bob Pynsent, Mayor Cessnock City Council Member for Cessnock Clayton Barr MP There’s been a lot of consolidating A number of weeks ago I wrote about Food on the table is often taken for December is here and it is already happening over the past couple of Raising the BARR some issues around parking and it was granted, yet 3.6 million Australians have beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! As weeks with the adoption of Council’s CONTAINER DEPOSIT SCHEME BUNGLE not long after, that Council adopted its experienced food insecurity in the last I am sure many of you would have Financial Statements and Auditors’ NOW MIGHT BE A LITTLE BIT DODGY revised Compliance and Enforcement year, including many in the Hunter. noticed, the new Christmas banners have Reports at our November meeting, and I have previously expressed my concern Policy. If you don’t mind a bit of light In response to this issue, I and my team gone up in both Kurri Kurri and Cessnock the lodgement last week of the about the the way that the Container reading, it’s worth running your eyes are supporting OzHarvest’s Christmas which have certainly brightened up the 2016/2017 Annual Report. Deposit Scheme is be ing rolled out. It’s over as the Policy covers guidelines on Appeal. streetscape. It’s also a pretty accurate way to sum not that Labor don’t support the Scheme, best practice enforcement procedures in OzHarvest is Australia’s leading food Christmas is always a wonderful time of up the financial year that was in we do, but it is worrying that people will response to allegations of unlawful rescue organisation, collecting from year to spend time with family and friends 2016/2017: we saw a lot of major be charged a recycle fee up front and activity. The Policy covers matters commercial outlets and delivering it and exchange gifts, but we should also projects come to fruition, such as the then won’t be able to get the refund. including food poisoning, dog attacks, directly to more than 1000 charities spare a thought for those who might be completion of the Singleton Gym & That part of the Scheme is not fair and swimming pool fencing, illegal dumping, across the country. doing it tough this festive season. On that Swim expansion and upgrade and the not supported. You see there were parking, non-compliance of development I met the OzHarvest team in Cessnock note, our Cessnock City Council Hermitage Road cycleway and supposed to be 500 recycle centres consents, amongst many others. If during the van’s regular delivery to Christmas Gift and Food Appeal kicked upgrade; we had a lot of across the State, about 3 or 4 in every you’ve received a fine or compliance Cessnock Samaritans to speak with Oz- off on Monday and we’re calling on locals conversations with you about what LGA, but at the moment the Government order and have some questions, your first Harvest Newcastle Manager Monique to give generously. This year, all you wanted for Singleton for the next is desperately scratching around to create port of call should always be Council Maguire about the incredible service donations will go to the Kurri Kurri 10 years and consequently adopted the 5-10 across the entire Hunter. officers (49934100) however I’m happy they provide the Hunter community. Community Centre and Samaritans Singleton Community Strategic Plan But here is the thing that makes you to assist following those initial enquiries. The OzHarvest van visits Cessnock and Information and Neighbourhood Centre wonder - just where are these recycle (CSP) 2017-2027; and we continued the Hunter Valley twice a week to rescue Cessnock. The donation drop-off points centres going to be placed? Fact: more Push to Return Greyhounds to our commitment to the financial quality, excess food from local super- are under the Christmas tree in our council Cessnock sustainability of our organisation with than 70% (at last count) will be markets and restaurants and then delivers admin building and over the counter at connected to one of the supermarket I was proud to move a successful motion the implementation of service to local charities supporting people in Kurri Kurri and Cessnock Libraries. For giants. The unfairness of this is obvious at our meeting on 15 November which delivery reviews. need. In a perfect cycle, the big yellow health and safety reasons, please ensure - if you go there to get the refund, you called on Council to reiterate its support The General Purpose Financial van departs the Newcastle depot empty all donations are new and not wrapped. are more than likely going to stay there for the return of greyhound racing to Statements for the year ending 30 June and returns empty. The Hunter We officially opened the redeveloped to shop. So I checked the diary of the Cessnock Showground. While 2017 show a net operating result for OzHarvest van collects on average 600 Cessnock Waste Management Centre on Minister to see if she had met with a campaigning in the lead up to our the year (before grants and kilograms of food a week, ultimately 13 November which will provide our range of people to consider her options election, the number one issue people contributions provided for capital rescuing it from land fill. community with a modernised, convenient for recycle centres. Turns out she hadn’t wanted to talk to me about, surprisingly, purposes) a deficit of $1.118 million. While most of us see Christmas as a and safe waste service. This new facility met with anyone for this purpose!!!! was that of greyhounds. Mike Baird’s This result is an improvement on happy and joyous time, sadly too many will allow residents to lessen their impact How odd. So how is the decision made industry ban was clearly a state issue, not Council’s Original Budget forecast of in our community do it tough over the on our local environment by increasing one wonders? local, but our area has such strong links a deficit of $2.719 million. A major Christmas break. resource recovery opportunities. Almost 4 years ago when take away to the industry that people felt compelled contributing factor was the My team and I support a Christmas Congratulations to everyone involved in alcohol sales were banned from 10.00pm to show their anger. Whilst the ban has advance payment of $1.7 million for charity every year and in 2017 we’re making this project come to fruition, it is I made the point that this would be a subsequently been overturned, I felt it the Financial Assistance Grant for the supporting OzHarvest. The innovative an excellent facility for our community. If cruel twist to our local pubs who would necessary to channel that community 2017/18 financial year from the organisation does wonderful work you would like to find out more, visit sell to shift-workers on their way home, angst in to a show of strength. The Federal Government. recovering food waste and delivering the www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/wastecentre. and coincidentally it would bring motion specifically speaks to the While the word “deficit” might quality product to people who need it I would like to congratulate Kurri Kurri everyone into line with the supermarket development of the ‘Centre of usually sound off alarm bells, Council most. High School for winning the Waste Ops giant owned bottle shops. Of course, the Excellence’ proposed by the Cessnock is in a comfortable overall position: This year’s Christmas Appeal means for film making competition. The competition alcohol in these giant centres is cheaper, Greyhound Club and most importantly our financial situation has improved every $1 donation, OzHarvest can called on students to shift the way our so given the choice, the consumer goes clearly states the need for the absolute over the previous financial years, and deliver two meals to people in need this community thinks about waste and to the cheaper centre and the local pub application of animal welfare principles. we have a very clear path forward that Christmas. A $25 donation will provide encourage people to change their misses out on a little bit of extra later-in- Like so many other things that councils will see a surplus in the next two 50 meals and $50 provides a week’s behaviour. Kurri Kurri High’s winning the-night trade. There are more try to deliver, it is dependent on state years. The Governments own auditor worth of meals for a family. entry focussed on the importance of examples where we are “nudged” over to government support and funding, but we gave a very positive review and we Donations can be made by buying an reusable shopping bags and they went the supermarket giants, by Government have at least started the conversation so met all bar one of the fit for the future OzHarvest donation token at Wool- back to school with $1000 to spend on a policy and regulation, that I won’t go watch this space. ratios. worths or via the www.ozharvest.org project of their choice. into here. Part of that involves service website. Businesses can also coordinate a White Ribbon Day took place on 25 Minerals Council NSW Meeting delivery reviews, a staff-led In addition, there was the well publicised Christmas food drive and organise for November and as a White Ribbon fact that Barry O’Farrell’s former Last week I attended with the Mayor, investigation of the services Council them to collect donations in time for Ambassador, I have to say how proud I Chief-of-Staff was employed by one of General Manager and our counterparts provides looking at why we provide Christmas. am to see more and more people in our the supermarket giants in a senior from Singleton Council upon NSW them, who we provide them for, how Samaritans Cessnock is one of the community standing up and speaking out executive role, the same supermarket that Minerals Council CEO, Stephen Galilee. we provide them and how it can done organisations that has received food from against domestic violence. In particular, is now home to 70% of the recycle The purpose of the meeting was to better. Every single one of Council’s OzHarvest and has done for the past five our local schools are leading the way as stations, that the Minister never met with discuss future cooperation between local more than 80 business units will go years. Samaritans repacks the food and students from Mount View high and St to discuss. government and the mining industry in through this process: eight have been makes sure it gets to the people most in Philip’s Christian College spoke at the Now sure, I am joining a few dots here, terms of voluntary planning agreement completed to date, and 12 are need. Each month the local office assists annual White Ribbon breakfast this year. but these are the subtle and otherwise negotiations and post-production land currently underway. This process will between 180-200 people. Cessnock High School also held a White undetectable pieces of information that rehabilitation. Discussions with Mr ensure we are providing what you Samaritans is also running a ‘Give the Ribbon Awareness Walk on Monday, you gather up when your actual job is to Galilee were productive, with potential want the best way possible and within Gift of Joy’ campaign this Christmas to followed by a breakfast and pledge deal with all of this stuff day in and day future opportunities to work with him our means. raise awareness of the vulnerable people ceremony, which I was honoured to be out. To use some wisdom from Sherlock and NSWMC lobbying the NSW One of those completed was the across the Hunter region who may part of. Holmes: when all other logic fails, the Government for increased funding of Singleton Regional Livestock otherwise may not be able to celebrate Tomorrow is International Day of People logic that you are left with, no matter their Resources for Regions program and Markets. The review found the the festive season. with Disability which aims to promote the how outrageous and unlikely, must lead a fairer deal for mining-affected current operating model was Another of OzHarvest’s core areas of rights of and increase awareness of people you to your answer. communities. unsustainable and recommended focus is reducing food waste, something with disability in our society. To * * * * * * * * * * * * investigating options for the future that becomes particularly relevant around Speaking of Resources for Regions, celebrate, Cessnock Includes You will For enquiries regarding the State operation of the facility, which is why Christmas time. Council recently received confirmation it host a ‘Come and Try Day’ from 10.30am Government or its departments, or to put Council has embarked on an More than a third of household bin waste had been successful in three of its at PCYC Cessnock. It is sure to be a fun you in contact with someone who can, Expressions of Interest process for the is food waste yet 60 per cent is nominated projects passing the first day of activities for all levels of skill and please contact my office. My office can lease or purchase of the site. Our avoidable. In Australia it’s estimated round of EOI for funding - unfortunately, ability, so come along and enjoy a great be contacted by phoning 4991-1466, by ultimate aim is for the Singleton food waste costs more than $20 billion the Branxton-Greta Memorial Cycleway day out! email to Regional Livestock Market to be an each year. was not one of the successful projects. The current works happening across the [email protected] ongoing, viable commercial concern One in five shopping bags becomes food Whilst it is incredibly disappointing, this region include the installation of a tourist or call into 118 Vincent Street (PO Box in Singleton that maximises waste. We really want people this is not the end. information bay at Kearsley, kerb, gutter, 242), Cessnock 2325. opportunities and potential for all Christmas to think about food waste and If nothing else, this has only road reconstruction and drainage works on You also follow me on my Facebook stakeholders and it’s prudent that we how they can reduce it in their own strengthened my resolve to continue Wollombi Road, Millfield, traffic facility page “www.facebook.com/ look at the best way to make that homes. The easiest way to do that is to fighting, and I don’t doubt the passionate works along James Street, Cessnock and claytonbarrmp”, go to Twitter and happen. For more information, visit plan what you are going to eat, write a advocates of this project like Brian works on a Whitburn culvert crossing on search @claytonbarrmp or check out my www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/saleyards list and stick to the list. 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Phone: 0487756170 0428 684 114 P: 4938 1773 THE NEWS | No. 468 | WEDNESDAY | 6 December 2017 ͽ 8 Branxton Community BBQ well attended

A community BBQ promoted by the New Vine Vineyards Church was held in Branx- ton on Saturday 14th October at the park F U N E R A L S E R V I C E S on the corner of Dalwood Road & Paul and Janelle Smyth and their staff take great pride & personal satisfaction in McMullins Road, East Branxton. providing a dignified & timeless service, continuing a tradition started morere than than 90 The organiser, Pastor Amanda Francis, years ago on February 2, 1925 by Paul’s grandfather, Cecil R Smyth. said she was pleased with the number of residents who attended. “Those that did come said they had an enjoyable day & hoped it would become a regular event,” said Amanda. Activities on the day included Face Paint- ing, Kids Games, Creative Arts, Prizes & the good sound of The Rusty Harper Band pictured at right. “We had a BBQ and heaps of games with the kids such as the old fashioned three legged race, egg and spoon race and sack races which the kids and adults LOVED. Serving Branxton, Greta & surrounds We also had face painting and guessing Talk to us about our Pre-paid Funeral competitions as well as good old fashioned conversation and laughter by the Plans & Pre-Arrange Options. BBQ,” said Amanda. The New Vine Vineyards is a Baptist church planted in the Hunter Valley nearly three years ago. “We are a small church that is slowly and steadily growing, dreaming of building a church together that inspires people in our local community to love God and one an- Ҩ The Rusty Harper Band other. When Jesus was on earth he con- stantly spoke to people about the things that mattered in life: caring for one an- other, looking after the venerable,

may need hospitalization, Wash dishcloths and tea towels respecting each other regardless of where they can receive regularly, and let them dry sex, race, religion. In the New Tes- Lee Grundy, salts and fluids through a before you use them again. tament Jesus gave us a new com- Pharmacist & vein (intravenously), to Dirty, damp cloths are the per- mand to “‘Love the Lord your God proprietor of prevent or treat fect place for germs to spread. with all your passion and prayer and Branxton dehydration. Use separate chopping boards intelligence.’ This is the most im- Pharmacy  Antibiotics. Your Use a separate chopping board portant, the first on any list. But doctor may prescribe to prepare raw food, such as there is a second to set alongside it: antibiotics if you have meat and fish. This is to avoid ‘Love others as well as you love certain kinds of bacterial contaminating ready-to- yourself.’ (Matthew 22:37),” said eat foods with harmful bacteria Here are some tips to help food poisoning and your Amanda. symptoms are severe. that can be present in raw food you reduce your risk of Food poisoning caused by before it has been cooked. “We are running ‘Youth food poisoning at home. Keep raw meat separate Kru’ (Youth group) on a Friday (Food poisoning is often listeria needs to be treated It's especially important to keep night at the local Branxton diagnosed based on a with intravenous raw meat away from ready-to- Community hall. This a youth detailed history, including antibiotics during eat foods, such as salad, fruit movement & is for youth in years how long you've been sick, hospitalization. The and bread. This is because these 5,6 ad 7. We will look at your symptoms and specific sooner treatment begins, foods won't be cooked before foods you've eaten. Your the better. During recommencing this in the New you eat them, so any bacteria Ҩ The Egg & Spoon race doctor will also perform a pregnancy, prompt Year. All welcome,” said Amanda. that get onto the foods from the physical exam, looking for antibiotic treatment may raw meat won't be killed. signs of dehydration. help keep the infection Store raw meat on the bottom Depending on your symptoms from affecting the baby. 10 Bad Cooking Habits You shelf and health history, your  Antibiotics will not Always cover raw meat and Should Break doctor may conduct help food poisoning store it on the bottom shelf of diagnostic tests, such as a caused by viruses. the fridge, where it can't touch big pile of mush at the end. Using metal utensils in a nonstick pan is blood test, stool culture or Antibiotics may actually or drip onto other foods. If you want to sauté, filling not a good idea. You can inadvertently examination for parasites, to worsen symptoms in Cook food thoroughly your pan too full will cause scratch the surface of the pan, which identify the cause and certain kinds of viral or Make sure poultry, pork, your food to steam and not could lead you to ingest the PFCs in the confirm the diagnosis. bacterial food poisoning. burgers, sausages and kebabs give you the crispy results nonstick lining. Use wooden or heat-safe For a stool culture, your Talk to your doctor about are cooked until steaming hot, you are looking for. The rubber utensils when using nonstick doctor will send a sample of your options. with no pink meat inside. same goes for cooking pans. your stool to a laboratory,  Don't wash raw 1. Heating Oil Until It Smokes meat. Shoving too much meat in the pan 8. Blending Hot Liquids (Without where a technician will try to Adults with diarrhoea that isn't meat (including chicken and Most recipes start with heating oil in a lowers the temperature of the pan too Removing the Stopper) identify the infectious bloody and who have no fever turkey) before cooking, as pan. It usually takes a little time for the quickly, which can cause sticking and a You only have to blend hot liquids and organism. If an organism is may get relief from taking the this can spread bacteria around stove to warm up, so we pour the oil and whole host of other problems. Your best have them explode all over you and your found, your doctor likely will medication loperamide your kitchen. then turn our backs on the pan to do bet is to cook in batches. The extra time kitchen once, because the aftermath is notify your local health (Imodium A-D) or bismuth Freezing raw chicken reduces something else while it heats. Before you you put into it will make your meal fairly memorable. 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By resting, the juices redistribute creates pressure that literally blasts off Treatment Keep your fridge below 5C heated repeatedly, they start to break through the meat and you’ll get juicier the lid if the stopper is in place. To ease Treatment for food poisoning Keep your fridge temperature down, destroying the oil’s beneficial results. Cut it too soon, and all the juice the pressure, remove the stopper and typically depends on the below 5C and use a fridge antioxidants and forming harmful com- runs out on your cutting board and cover the hole with a folded towel to source of the illness, if thermometer to check it. This pounds. However, an oil’s smoke doesn’t end up in your meat. Rest prevent a mess before blending. known, and the severity of prevents harmful germs from point is really a temperature range (olive smaller cuts of meat for shorter times 9. Put Pyrex Dishes Under the Broiler your symptoms. For most growing and multiplying. oil’s is between 365° and 420°F), not an (say 5 to 10 minutes or so) and rest Pyrex pans are great for making people, the illness resolves Wash your hands Avoid overfilling your fridge – absolute number, because many factors larger roasts for longer (up to 20 minutes casseroles, but use a metal pan if your without treatment within a Wash your hands thoroughly if it's too full, air can't circulate affect the chemical properties of oil. You for a whole turkey, for example). recipe requires broiling—even for a short few days, though some types with soap and water (warm or properly, which can affect the can safely and healthfully cook with any 5. You Rinse Meat Before Cooking amount of time. Pyrex pans are not of food poisoning may last cold) and dry them before overall temperature. oil by not -heating it until it’s smoking— Rinsing meat off in your sink may get designed to withstand the heat from a longer. handling food, after handling Cool leftovers quickly to get your oil hot enough to cook with, rid of the slime factor, but it broiler. If they get too hot, they shatter, Treatment of food poisoning raw food – including meat, fish, If you have cooked food that just heat it until it shimmers. contaminates your sink with bacteria and you’ll have to start the recipe from may include: eggs and vegetables –and after you're not going to eat straight 2. Stirring Your Food Too Much that could potentially cause scratch and have a big mess to clean up  Replacement of lost touching the bin, going to the away, cool it as quickly as It’s tempting to stir your food foodborne illness. Pat your meat with a in your oven. fluids. Fluids and toilet, blowing your nose or possible (within 90 minutes) constantly to prevent burning, but stirring paper towel instead to remove any 10. Overmixing Batter electrolytes — minerals touching animals (including and store it in the fridge or too much can be a bad thing. It prevents unwanted residue. When you’re making batter for baking such as sodium, pets). freezer. Use any leftovers from browning—a flavour booster you get by 6. Using Nonstick Pans on High Heat (or anything with large amounts of flour) potassium and calcium Wash worktops the fridge within 2 days. letting your food sit on a hot surface— Turn down the heat when using nonstick you want everything to be well that maintain the Wash worktops before and after Respect 'use-by' dates and it breaks food apart, making your pans. High temperatures can cause the combined. And to combine, you mix. But balance of fluids in your preparing food, particularly Don't eat food that's past its use meal mushy. Resist the urge to stir con- nonstick lining to release PFCs too much mixing isn’t good. The body — lost to after they've been touched by -by date, even if it looks and stantly unless the recipe specifically tells (perfluorocarbons) in the form of fumes. mechanical action of the mixing causes persistent diarrhoea raw meat (including poultry), smells okay. Use-by dates are you to do so. PFCs are linked to liver damage and gluten to form in the flour, making baked need to be replaced. raw eggs, fish and based on scientific tests that 3. Overfilling Your Pan developmental problems. Check with goods tough. So gently mix until the Some children and vegetables. You don't need to show how quickly harmful bugs Sometimes cooking requires a little pa- your pan manufacturer to see what batter is uniform, then put down your adults with persistent use antibacterial sprays: hot, can develop in the packaged tience. It may be faster to fill your pan to temperatures they recommend. mixer. diarrhoea or vomiting soapy water is fine. food. the brim with ingredients, but doing that 7. Using Metal Utensils on Wash dishcloths Cheers, Lee can actually slow cooking and give you a Nonstick Pans

9 ͽ THE NEWS No. 468 WED 6 December 2017 Discussions drill to the core of a solution to address deep and may take up to a post-production mining voids in the Hunter thousand years to fill. Report There will be thousands of The role of mining Cr Thompson said the producers.” support generally for the hectares of land that could After making the companies in the long-term solution could be that Cr Moore said yesterday’s idea,” she said. play very important social, delivery, the man rehabilitation of open cut money paid by open cut meeting followed similar “But what I most hope for economic, environmental drove his white land came under discussion mining companies to mine discussions with NSW is that all stakeholders, and cultural roles for the Ford Territory at a meeting between subsidence be redirected to Minister for Planning including the Government future. into Kendall Singleton and Cessnock the rehabilitation of open Anthony Roberts on 24 and the mining industry, “If a fund is established Street where he councils and Mining NSW cut mining land. October 2017. take action on this issue with sufficient resources, was approached last week. “The NSW Government is “This is an important sooner rather than later. the economic and cultural by a man who Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue changing the funding conversation that needs to “In the Hunter Valley, potential of post mining was armed with a Moore, Cr Danny requirements for the Mine be had and I appreciate both post-production mining land could become an knife. Armed robbery of pizza Thompson and Singleton Subsidence Board to Minister Roberts and land may result in asset for the people not The armed man threatened delivery driver – Bellbird Council General Manager relieve open cut mining of Mining NSW opening their numerous final voids that only of Singleton and him and demanded cash, Sunday, 26 November 2017 Jason Linnane joined their subsidising the surface doors to us, and for their are several hundred metres Cessnock, but NSW.” before fleeing with his 12:49:27 AM Cessnock City Council damage caused by takings. Police are investigating the counterparts, Mayor of underground mining,” he Police were alerted and armed robbery of a pizza Cessnock, Cr Bob Pynsent, said. officers from Central delivery driver at Bellbird, Cr Melanie Dagg and “It’s our view that the Hunter Local Area in the state’s Hunter region, General Manager Stephen monies that will poten- Command attended and overnight. Glenn at the meeting with tially be returned to open canvassed the area. Just before 9.30pm NSW Mining CEO Stephen cut mining companies be An investigation is (Saturday 25 November Galilee and Policy Director redirected to a fund to underway and police are 2017), a 22-year-old man Claire Doherty in Sydney. support and oversee the urging anyone with infor- delivered a pizza to a home They called for industry ‘best practice’ use of mation to come forward. on Atkinson Street. support for a fund to mining land post facilitate the best use of production. Police are urging anyone with information in relation post-production open cut “This is a unique to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 mined land and the need for opportunity for NSW to or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: research into the economic look at the best possible https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/ Information you potential and environmental use of these post mining provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We impacts, particularly of landforms, at no remind people they should not report crime information final voids. additional costs to via our social media pages Launch of Mayoral Christmas Tree Appeal Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore, used a Mayoral Minute at last week’s ordinary meeting to announce the launch of the 2017 Mayoral Christmas Tree Appeal. The Mayoral Christmas Tree Appeal has become an annual tradition and an important opportunity for the community to band together to support those less fortunate at Christmastime. Cr Moore said residents and local businesses can help make Christmas merry for everyone across the local government area by donating unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items under trees at:

Sue Moore, Mayor Singleton Council

Donations have been accepted since Monday 27 November 2017 and will end on Friday 15 December 2017 and then distributed to local support groups and charities to assist them in providing support to local families. “Christmas is a special time of year to celebrate with all the people we love and indulge in food and gifts,” Cr Moore said. “But unfortunately the festive season can be a tough time for some of those among us. “The Mayoral Christmas Appeal has become a tradition for Council and the community to join to- gether to make sure everyone in our local government area has a joyous holiday season, and has been well supported in previous years. “I encourage residents and businesses to be generous – every gesture of goodwill, large or small, adds a little cheer to what may be a difficult time for some people in our community.”

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To honour the out- standing dedication of the late Jeff Maybury, a lovely ceremony was held on Wednesday 22nd November to officially rename Peace Park to Maybury Peace Park. Jeff’s family, friends and those who knew and valued him in the community gathered as Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent and Jeff’s wife, Pat unveiled the new ‘Maybury Peace Park’ sign. Affectionately known as Ҩ Photo above: Karen Jurd (Jeff’s daughter), far right, thanking council for recognising her fathers work over many years at the Mayor of Weston, Peace Park. Jeff Maybury lived in Weston for 71 years and commitment to Council, on its citizens. today and I was such a fantastic Jeff was also very active Cessnock City Mayor, would like to community minded person. with the St Vincent de Paul Councillor Bob Pynsent thank all those CATHOLIC PARISH He was the longest serving Society, he was President said this tribute to Jeff is who supported Cessnock City Councillor of the Weston RSL Sub very deserving. “Jeff the renaming of with an incredible 35 years Branch and played an dedicated much of his life the park. BRANXTON & SINGLETON of loyal service and just last integral role in the Tidy to making our community a “It would always The Branxton and Singleton Catholic Parishes wish everyone a very happy and Holy week, posthumously Town movement. He was better place to live and was give Jeff so Christmas also named a Freeman of instrumental in the received Local Government much joy when NSW Outstanding Service the City last year, which is establishment and he drove past and Award. the highest acclamation development of Peace Park, saw people using Christmas Eve Vigil Mass In addition to his Cessnock City can bestow so this is truly fitting.” the park and I 6.30pm St Brigid's Church, Station St, Branxton Jeff’s wife Pat can only hope 6.30pm St Patrick's Church, Queen St, Singleton said Jeff would this continues,” be humbled added Pat. and proud Christmas Eve Midnight Mass Peace Park has been renamed 12.00am St Patrick's Church, Queen St, Singleton Maybury Peace Park. Ҩ Photo above Left: “For more than Mayor Bob Pynsent & Christmas Day Mass Pat Maybury cut a 25 years, Jeff ribbon to officially 8.00am St Catherine's Church, Branxton St, Greta worked hard to rename the park The make Peace ‘Maybury Peace 10.00am St Patrick's Church, Queen St, Singleton Park what it is Park’

“I raised the issue of “Buying or selling a home additional have important Overspending is a real affordability, property is one of the biggest qualifications consequences down the line. concern for renovators and taxation and the problems investments most of us will  Banning gifts or If you don’t plan on selling I’m not going to lie, it’s with planning with Mr make in our lifetime – benefits that could you property straight away easy to do, that’s why a Foley. The current planning consumers have every right cause conflicts of you are making a lifestyle budget is vital in your system is cumbersome and to expect that agents are interest investment rather than an renovation planning. investment for a profit. This Make a list of all your there is ample opportunity doing the right thing,” he  Greater for people to look at said. means that instead of buying needs & wants this should transparency the cheapest bathroom taps include everything from improvements in this area. He added that the bill came around fees, News “Councils need to provide about after close or painting in neutral your door knobs to how charges and colours that potential buyers much you are going to pay certainty when it comes to consultation with key commissions like, you are able to splurge for your trades. It’s always development applications. stakeholders, including received by agents Currently planning in NSW REINSW. on what you really love and a good idea to have a buffer is not yes, not no, but REINSW CEO Tim  Introducing what you know you will in your budget and it should maybe, which is expensive McKibbin said: “The separate trust continue to love in 20 or 40 be at least 10% of the total and the costs get passed lnstitute has been accounts for rent years! budget from my experience. down to the consumer.” campaigning for over 10 and sales money Your decisions will have Take the lead and save If you want to save a little years for training standards  Requiring all trust important consequences bit of money you can be Real estate to be improved. We had account audits to down the line. REINSW lobbies NSW Opposition your own project manager, substantial input to the be submitted to Here are five things you reforms or have a go at completing Leader reforms through direct NSW Fair Trading should always remember legislation lobbying and via the Real whether you’re renovating some of the tasks yourself. Estate Reference Group.  New fraud for profit or love. Project managing means announced prevention Have a clear strategy you will be organising and “The lnstitute is firmly of measures that will Plan ahead and set yourself co-ordinate all the tradies Minister for Better the view that the require agents to targets. A timeline that you and make sure everything Regulation Matt Kean has overwhelming majority of transfer rental review at least every few goes as planned. However, announced legislation to the issues that attract the income out of days is a great way to stay it’s essential to be realistic help strengthen real estate attention of the regulator trust accounts at on track. about your skill level and industry standards. and aggravate consumers the end of each Don’t forget about the the time you will be able to It’s the first major review of can be resolved by month. Council dedicate to the project, the Property, Stock and substantially improving the Getting council approval otherwise those savings will Business Agents Act since education of property 5 must dos can take some time so it’s go out the unfinished it became law in 2002. professionals.” for any best to get a start on it early. window. REINSW been What are some of the key Requirements differ from Compare campaigning for the reforms? renovation council to council but you Whether you’re just giving will have to complete a the lounge room a face lift training standards of CPD  Strengthening training REINSW recently attended a property industry. formal development with some paint, or kicking and entry level education to standards in the special luncheon, hosted by the “There was a whole raft of by Naomi Findlay application for the property off a grand scale renova- be improved for over 10 property services Associations Forum, with different industry Before you start and you will also have to tion, you should always years. The legislation is industry, including for Luke Foley, the Leader of the associations there and it swinging a hammer at put forward proposals and compare quotes. Shop in-line with the Institute’s real estate agents Opposition in NSW. During was really interesting that application for the real your walls there are building plans. around and make sure you the forum we raised a number many of them brought up estate industry to be  Creating a new some things to After you’ve presented this get the best and fairest deal. of issues facing the property housing affordability as a formally recognised as a licensee-in-charge who consider, whether to the council you have to Don’t forget you are the industry. major issue for them. profession. will supervise agents, you’re renovating to wait for approval, so don’t boss so if you want to make REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin “For example, some said it Minister Kean said the oversee trust accounts, sell or renovating your spend too much money and sure you are hiring the best said: “REINSW always takes affected them retaining proposed amendments and ensure dream house. get ahead of yourself before people for the job you can the opportunity to speak staff because they were would bolster training compliance. It’s important to being sure you can proceed ask for referrals from directly to those people in a leaving the area because standards as well increasing Applicants will need remember renovation is as planned. previous clients or to have a position of influencing policy they could not afford transparency and more practical a long term investment; Be realistic about your look through the legislation, as it affects the houses. accountability. experience and your decisions will budget contractor’s portfolio.

On Tuesday this THE NEWS No. 468 WEDNESDAY 6 December 2017 ͽ 11 week, Hunter Valley Wine & take place FREE Tourism in the first 6 Association months of Community (HVWTA) along 2018. with four passionate Delivered tourism operators Walking Group under the presented to the teams at Regional Tourism Australia about Coopera- our destination, Hunter tive Valley. Joined by Ebony Tourism Tinkler, Troy Rhoades- funding Brown, Phil Hele and program, Sharon Friere, the HVWTA our state covered the four hero peak body experiences that make up Destination with Jo Thomas, General the Hunter Valley; Wine, Ҩ Troy Rhoades-Brown giving his presentation to Tourism Australia NSW will Manager HVWTA Food, Activities and ensure the significant Accommodation offerings. international visitation, as many who attended, in the investment will be able The ‘Walking Group’ was established 5½ years HUNTER VALLEY The HVWTA had never part of our strategic regard that the operators deliver meaningful, ago in Branxton PRESENTS FOR FIRST presented to Tourism marketing plan. The weren’t just pitching their measurable results. TIME TO TOURISM Australia, so this was an presentation was well product or business, but Destination NSW will WHERE: Miller Park Branxton AUSTRALIA important step in increasing received and applauded by rather presenting as develop a strategic WHEN: Monday, Wednesday & Friday are the advocates for each hero approach and KPIs main walking days. 7am start; walk as little or as experience in the associated with the much as you like. region. The HVWTA campaign to drive optimal hope to continue to exposure, awareness and Beginners always welcome & it is FREE strengthen ties with conversions, increasing On the first Thursday of the month we have a coffee Tourism Australia, as visitor expenditure in morning after walking. We also enjoy social outings international visitation Hunter Valley Wine together. makes up a significant Country. portion of visitation to Based on an initial industry the Hunter Valley. contribution of $200,000 For more information contact A CALL TO provided by businesses in Sonnie on 0455 683 607 Congratulations to Robyn & Ian Talbot of Frederick Street, North Rothbury. The large ACTION! Hunter Valley Wine rambling yard has got it all; wonderful vegies, beautiful gardens & potted plants, lots of MAJOR Country, it is envisaged a trees & the occasional kangaroo. A credit to you both. DESTINATION major marketing campaign MARKETING of up to $600,000 value CAMPAIGN could be sought for our A recent survey of the region through the Tourism Industry un- Destination NSW Regional dertaken by Cessnock Cooperative Tourism City Council critically funding program. highlighted the urgent The total scale and value of need to undertake a the cooperative marketing marketing campaign campaign would be subject that would support not to confirmed industry only direct tourism commitment, with which operators but all the the Alliance can pursue indirect tourism state and local government businesses across the contributions of appropriate Cessnock and Single- amounts. ton Local Government FUNDING Areas (LGA’s). N.B. Every $1 pledged The Hunter Valley from industry and Alliance Wine & Tourism partners will be doubled by Alliance (Alliance) Destination NSW – none of therefore invites all the funding raised will be tourism operators and used for administration or businesses in the any other costs. Cessnock and Single- KEY STAKEHOLDERS ton LGA’s to pledge a • Hunter Valley Wine and nominal amount Tourism Alliance Partners, towards a major and • Tourism Operators and aggressive destination Business Owners across the marketing campaign in Cessnock and Singleton partnership with LGA’s, Destination NSW to • Destination NSW and Sydney promote the Hunter North & Surrounds Destination Valley Wine Country Network. and critically increase • Sydney North & Surrounds visitation to the region. Destination Network. The campaign would 12 ͽ THE NEWS 449 WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH 2017 BRANXTON & VINEYARDS REAL ESTATE For Sale P:P: 49384938 33003300

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Lots 521, 523 & 524 Not the actual view Littlewood Road,

Vacant Land Excellent family home Vacant blocks in very popular street Vacant This well established family home is located 4ha (10 acres) very private 2559m² in the central part of Branxton. The property bush blocks. Vacant Land with building includes three (3) spacious bedrooms, approved separate lounge room, open plan dining Land Fully Fenced & within area with slow combustion fire, neat Lot 1 DP 1205549 kitchen, good sized bathroom, side access minutes to Hunter Wine to single garage & rear decking overlooking Well over half an acre of good a spacious backyard. Country level block. This property has been very well main- 809m² tained & is on 1011square metres; a quar- Vacant Building Block ter acre block. Fantastic visage ASKING $365,000 ASKING: $420,000 each ASKING $160,000 ONO $130,000 ONO GLENDONGLENDON BROOKBROOK RETREAT!RETREAT! East Branxton GLENDONBROOK ROAD, GLENDON BROOK (Lot 61 DP 1100235) 6.217HA Features include:- 15Acres approx divided into 2 paddocks. Double frontage to Webbers Creek (permanent water supply). 90% flat country. Bitumen to front gate. Weekly rubbish service. 20 min to Singleton & Branxton & 15 min to Gresford. 800mm annual rainfall. Fully fenced 2 paddocks + barn area. 20% Kikuyu & 80% native grasses (paspalum, rye, couch etc.). 13.5m x 10.5m ‘American Barn’ with 3 equal 3.5m bays & a 3m x10.5m workshop. 3xphase 100amp/phase underground power from front gate to barn. Barn has ample fluro lighting & GPO’s, ceiling fans, instantaneous gas Hot Water Service, electric upright stove & oven, small kitchen with sink & microwave + pantry. Bathroom with shower, toilet (flush), laundry tub. Your own little ‘Hobby Farm’ Barn has council occupation certificate whilst building new house. A very spacious five bedroom family home + Council approved in-situ water treatment plant (enviro-cycle). large office; main bedroom with en-suite & walk- Phone cable installed underground to barn but not connected. in robe. All other bedrooms have good built-ins + DA approved new residence (Colonial style 4 bedroom with all plans & engineering certificates available). Honda pump on Webbers Creek with underground piping to barn. fans. There are two large living areas plus a 2 x 30,000 litre fresh water tanks with pressure pump. large, under cover, entertainment area. 2 x horse stables with underground water from barn & horse proof yards The property is fenced into 3 paddocks with a attached. good garden shed & dog yard. All weather gravel road from front gate to barn & Bushfire free. There is also a triple lock-up garage. All the benefits of urban living with the benefit of a large semi-rural lot. ASKING $750,000 ONO ASKING $675,000 We have had an extraordinary number of enquiries for home units & rental properties. If you can help please call Helen on 4938 3300

BRANXTON & VINEYARDS REAL ESTATE P:P: 49384938 33003300 North Rothbury Tidy Town inaugural RFS Fundraising Concert at Ah Moi Tharmarajahs’ Twilight Market property Bimbadeen Road Cranky Corner North Rothbury Tidy Town’s inaugural Twilight Markets, A wonderful evening, last Saturday, was had by all who attended & not dampened held last Saturday evening, has been haled as a wonderful by the much needed rain. The fundraiser for the local RFS was held at Ah Moi evening & a financially rewarding event for the small Tharmarjah’s property, Cranky Corner & it was a credit to her organisational skills. communities Tidy Town committee. Over $3000 was raised on the night. An estimated 500 (approx. 400 people fed) residents & visitors enjoyed the variety of stalls, the wonderful venue & the superb food on offer. To all those in the community & visitors who attended ~ thank you for your support.

Thankfully a marquee was in-situ!

Tom & Barbara Randall enjoying the night Future ‘Stars’ Sisters Gia & Payton Gunther

‘Outback Duo’ had the crowd mesmerised

North Rothbury Tidy Towns Christmas meeting & BBQ held at Ayrfield Memorial Park last Sunday.

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES TO LEASE There is a strong demand for residential rental accommodation in the local area & our office needs more properties to sate the current demand. If you are contemplating renting your property please contact either Helen or Mike on 4938 3300 BRANXTON & VINEYARDS REAL ESTATE P: 4938 3300 community, and Return and voucher which can be spent As the scheme matures can donate empty eligible Earn will compliment this or redeemed for cash in a consumers will note a containers for the charity or The New ‘Container deposit system, not compete with it. participating retailer, or specific mark on beverage community group to then Eligible containers can they can register to receive a containers showing that they redeem. It is important that scheme’ continue to be placed in the direct payment to an account are eligible for a refund. This the charity or community kerbside system, and Consumers can also choose mark on the label will be groups refers to the donation All you need to know kerbside recycling will to donate their refunds to required for a refund to be point as a donation point and continue to be important for charities, schools or paid. Early on, however, to not a collection point, as no geolocator map will be made containers that are typically community groups linked to assist with litter collection refund will be handed out at available in coming weeks to consumed at home, some of the RVMs. and while manufacturers take donation points. help you identify where your which aren’t eligible for a How often will the RVM be time to add the required Charities, community groups nearest collection point is refund within Return and emptied and cleaned? marks, there will be a and social enterprises can located. Earn. You will not personally RVMS are required to be transition period to allow also work with the Network How many collection points receive the refund if you put regularly emptied and businesses to make these Operator to set up and run will there be across NSW? containers in kerbside cleaned at the same time. changes to their products. collection points in exchange There will be more than 500 recycling. Instead your What happens to containers How do I become a for a service fee. Return and Earn collection Council has the opportunity that are not eligible? collection point? Who will pay the fees points across NSW including to enter into an agreement Won’t they get dumped To register your interest to associated with running the more than 800 reverse with its recycling facility to at RVMS and cause litter? run a collection point visit Scheme? vending machines. The Net- allocate a refund sharing Collection point operators are the website of the Network All first suppliers of eligible work Operator, TOMRA- arrangement from those required to keep sites clean Operator, TOMRA- beverage containers in NSW Cleanaway, will be finalising containers. This may result in and are responsible for Cleanaway and fill out their will be required to fund the these locations over the reduced waste charges to maintaining the amenity of online form: costs of the scheme. ‘First coming months. Broadly you, or improved waste sites, including removing www.TCNSW.com.au supply’ in to NSW is defined speaking though there will be facilities in your area. litter. Alternatively register your as the first time a recipient a Collection Point for each Can I start collecting Won’t RVMs be interest with the EPA at receives a container in NSW From last Friday Hunter Containers should not remote town with more than containers now? vandalised and cause my http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/ – whether it is delivered to residents will be able to crushed or broken and have 500 people, each regional Return and Earn rolls out suburb to look dirty? waste/cds-collection-point- them or they collect it, within return eligible containers to the original label attached to town with more than 1000 across the state from 1 RVMs do not hold cash. operator.htm the State boundaries. collection points in the be eligible for the refund. people, as well as an December 2017. The EPA Studies in Europe have found How can my school or Hunter for a 10-cent refund The state-wide network of additional point for regional discourages people from that they are rarely community group use as part of the state’s container collection points will include towns with 20,000 people, collecting containers before vandalised as they provide Return and Earn to deposit scheme, Return and reverse vending machines, and in more than 270 sites then. money via vouchers to fund raise? Earn. over-the-counter collection across the Greater Sydney customers, but do not hold What is a Reverse Vending  Charities, schools, The following collection points such as selected cafes, Region. A Collection Point Machine (RVM)? money themselves. community or sporting points have been installed in service stations, small can be automated (made up Why are wine bottles and  A reverse vending groups can establish the Hunter; grocers and newsagencies, of one or more reverse spirits excluded? machine (RVM) is the temporary donation • Woolworths Mayfield, and automated depots for vending machines) or a man- Return and Earn is designed opposite of a drink points for fundraising Maitland Road & large volumes of drink ual depot. to reduce litter. Wine and dispensing machine. activities where people Valencia Street, Mayfield containers. What will the operating spirits in glass bottles – Reverse vending Beverage suppliers, which hours for collection points  A person places their are predominantly machine includes manufacturers, be? empty eligible drink consumed at home and • Woolworths Medowie, importers, wholesalers and Major urban area container into the machine, are not found in the WANTED 39-47 Ferodale Road, retailers who supply 35 ordinary hours each week, the container is scanned to litter stream according Medowie – Reverse eligible containers into including at least 8 weekend verify it is eligible and the to the National Litter Croquet players wanted to join vending machine NSW will be responsible hours. person receives a voucher Index. The scope of • Woolworths Salamander for funding the scheme and Regional area they can redeem for cash in a containers covered in friendly, established club at 8 John Bay, 2 Town Centre its associated costs. 24 ordinary hours each week, store nearby. NSW is also broadly Circuit, Salamander Bay These machines are designed similar to the Rose Avenue, Branxton. – Reverse vending Did you know? to not to hold cash for exceptions in the South machine Sydney City Council has tried using recycling bins in public security reasons. Australian and Come and try for free, no • Woolworths Mount areas, but levels of contamination made it impossible to recy- How do we get reverse Northern Territory experience or equipment Hutton, 46 Wilsons cle the materials collected. vending machines? container deposit Road, Mount Hutton – The beauty of these machines is that they accept only items The location of reverse schemes, to aid needed. You'll have lots of fun! Reverse vending machine vending machines and consistency. The reverse vending that can be recycled and reject anything else. No more burger wrappers! collection points will be Can I crush my cans Phone Carole on 0249387234 or machines give people the determined by the Network and bottles? The machine also identifies the type of recyclable container by option for an electronic Operator, TOMRA- No. Do not crush barcode, so if your plastic bottle is rejected, check that the call at grounds between 9am and transfer using PayPal, a cash Cleanaway, in the coming containers prior to refund and an in-store credit label is intact. weeks. redeeming your refund. 12am on Tuesday or Saturday. at Woolworths or the option RVMs will be placed where The container must be to donate it to selected NSW is the third Australian including at least 8 weekend people are already visiting in readily identifiable as an charities. hours. large numbers, to maximise eligible container to 49 per cent of litter by jurisdiction to adopt this scheme, with Queensland Remote area consumer convenience and receive a refund, by volume is made up of 16 ordinary hours each accessibility. If you have barcode or other and the ACT to follow suit beverage containers – and 43 2-week period, including at suggestions for where a information on the per cent of the total volume is in 2018. South Australia Branxton & least 8 weekend hours. RVM should be located or container. Crushing containers that will be caught has the longest-running Who do I call if my interest in hosting one, please may render such by the scheme. CDS in the country and collection point is not open register your interest via the identification difficult Environment Minister sees a 76.5% return rate for or my RVM is broken? form on the EPA website at or impossible and Vineyards Gabrielle Upton said the their beverage containers. The Network Operator, http://epa.nsw.gov.au/waste/ collection points may rollout was a massive They also have a very high TOMRA-Cleanaway has a cds-collection-point- reject crushed logistical exercise. landfill diversion rate of hotline number for people to operator.htm or contact containers. “There are plenty more to be 80% across the board. call with any complaints, [email protected]. Do I need to remove Real Estate installed across the state in queries or feedback about How do I get paid my the lid from my the coming weeks as the Where is my nearest collection points. Please call refund? container? rollout continues,” Ms Upton collection point? 1800 917 395 or email Consumers that use an RVM No. Bottles with lids said. The Network Operator, [email protected]. to return their containers will can go through RVMs Drink containers eligible for TOMRA-Cleanaway, are Can I still use my yellow have at least two options to without difficulty. the 10-cent refund include currently in negotiations to bin for recycling? receive a refund payment: What happens if my most containers between establish collection points Kerbside recycling remains container does not 4938 3300 1. they can receive a 150ml and three litres. across the State. 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& HAMS a pleasure. ABOUT THE NEWS | No 468 | WEDNESDAY 6 December 2017 ͽ 16 Many of the chapters Craig or sections have been McGregor (born published before, 12 October 1933, The New York Times Best Sellers ~ Fiction mostly in magazines, in Jamberoo, New but unorthodox as that 1. 7 weeks on the list may be in publishing a South Wales) is an Australian THE SUN AND HER FLOWERS ~ by Rupi Kaur novel, it works. On the 2. 84 weeks on the list matter of form, journalist, essayist, MILK AND HONEY ~ by Rupi Kaur McGregor wrote in his academic, cultural memoir, Left Hand observer and critic. 3. 14 weeks on the list Drive: Life and career IT ~ by Stephen King It was through French McGregor went 4. New this week filmmaking that I was to Cranbrook COUNT TO TEN ~ by James Patterson and Ashwin won over to the idea School, Sydney, leaving at 16 to work at the Sydney Sanghi that life is not a con- Morning Herald before studying arts at the University 5. 41 weeks on the list tinuous linear narrative of Sydney. THE HANDMAID'S TALE ~ by Margaret Atwood but a mix of the present 6. 32 weeks on the list and the past and the He has written books on Australian society, politics and popular culture, as well as two novels and a THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10 ~ by Ruth Ware future, of flashbacks 7. 33 weeks on the list and flashforwards, of collection of short stories. He wrote the script for a remembrances and section of the 1973 film Libido and co-wrote the 1976 ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE ~ by Anthony relationships and bits rock opera Hero. He has won two Walkley Awards for Doerr and pieces of the Journalism: in 1977 for Best Newspaper Feature Story, 8. 38 weeks on the list conscious and uncon- and in 1986 for Best Feature in a Newspaper or LILAC GIRLS ~ by sciousness mind and Magazine.] He met and interviewed Bob Dylan during Martha Hall Kelly emotions felt and unfelt his 1966 tour of Australia, and later edited the 9. 4 weeks on the list and half-recovered and book Bob Dylan: A retrospective. He has his own THE BLACK BOOK revivified, all experi- ~ by James Patterson enced contemporane- entry in The Bob Dylan Encyclopedia. He is Emeritus Professor of Visual Communication at and David Ellis ously, so that the 10. 10 weeks on the list REVIEW ever-present is never the University of Technology, Sydney, where he just the present and that taught between 1988 and 2000. BEHIND CLOSED MOTEL life from instant to DOORS ~ by B. A. instant is almost and when the narrator says Paris by indecipherable jangle rather lamely, ‘Someone’s  People, Politics and of that which we have gotta do it’, Nathan retorts: Pop (1968) Craig McGregor experienced, and are ‘You write it, I’m living it’.  To Sydney with & experiencing, and will As we amble with the author experience. And that through the coastal part of Love (1968) NY Times Best Seller list ~ FICTION The Top 5 one’s writing should southern Queensland (I say  Don’t Talk to Me about strive to reflect that. ‘amble’ because of Love (a novel, 1973) Fiction Bestseller Hence says the author: McGregor’s skill in giving us ‘this deconstructed  Bob Dylan: A retrospec- List ~ NY Times a deceptively relaxed reading novella’. experience, whilst at the same tive (editor) (1972) And if this gives any- time Motel teems with ideas  Life in Australia (editor) Motel – a novella of one pause, then it shouldn’t, and wordplays, as well as a (1972) love, desire and as McGregor proves his point palpable respect for women as marriage by Craig with every story or chapter – well as for his surfing mates  Up Against the Wall, it’s the relationships and the and indigenous Australians.) America (1973) McGregor descriptions of place, and the Always conscious of the The Great Barrier By Robert Sessions clever dialogue (clever, not unfolding love story in the  Craig McGregor is the clever clever) which makes background, we are seduced Reef (1974) Walkley-winning journalist you realise how much and sometimes challenged by The See-through Re- and author of over 20 books,  McGregor knows about life McGregor’s view of life, and volver (a novel, 1977) mostly social commentary, but and love and relationships, increasingly we join him in also fiction, pop culture, music and how willing and able he is enjoying his approach to it.  The History of Surf- and surfing. Also a revealing to share that with us as he Because of the way the book ing (1983) memoir, entitled Left Hand takes us on a very personal has been constructed, there is  Soundtrack for the Eight- Drive. All of this has stood journey. the occasional repetition and ies (1983) him in good stead in approach- It’s not up to us to guess if the overlap. But overall this ing his latest book, Motel. narrator is the author, or if the somewhat unconventional way  Time of Testing: The Some reviewers might choose equally strong female of producing a novel has come Bob Hawke Vic- to call it a ‘discontinuous character is his lover/wife/ together into a very satisfying tory (1983) narrative’ or even a ‘novella’, partner. But the sense of give whole. In Motel, McGregor Pop Goes the Cul- but it reads like a novel and and take, of togetherness and has provided us with an  whatever its form, it is easy travelling is palpable. enjoyable reading experience, ture (1984) essentially an engrossing love As is his relationship with and at the same time Real Lies story, told from both sides of  (short stories, Nathan, a Bundjalung man contributed significantly to our 1987) an enduring relationship. with a wry sense of humour understanding of the human Craig McGregor writes and an easy step on the land. condition and to what it means  Headliners (1990) beautiful, evocative prose, Their interaction tells us a to be Australian.  Class in Australia (1997) sometimes interspersed with great deal about black and Motel by Craig McGregor is extracts of poetry or songs. white relationships in the published by Arcadia  Australian Son: Inside Whether it is Kenneth Slessor, north of Australia. 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THE NEWS | No.468 | WEDNESDAY 6 December 2017 ͽ 19 You can e-mail, fax or simply drop your WD or NSWD into our office:- 12 Clift Street, NOT SO Branxton or Fax: 4938 3301 or & ines ines and E-mail: [email protected] All contributions welcome ‘Let us celebrate the occasionV with wine and sweet words’ Plautus W In reference to the recent piece headed ‘Chattering Class’ in your last edition. Written by a Grumpy Old Bully imposing narcissistic paranoid ‘beliefs’ and prejudiced opinions as though they are handed ...... enjoying the Hunter Wine lifestyle with down on stone tablets. Many households in this area are starting to blur these easy pigeonholes with under 40’s mixing white and blue collars and hi vis. Many older households also mixing parents and adult Andrew Marsh children. People can debate and hopefully develop informed opinions from varied sources even including the ranting’s of Mr Lind. By the way Steve many coffee drinkers these days including the chatterers are switching to reusable containers. And a word of advice if you are served coffee that's too hot it hasn't been running water or electricity and walked to I met a chap in Italy last year, in a made correctly. school in bare feet only to become a great café just off Via dei Condotti, in Thumbs Down to the underage, unlicensed & unregistered youth of North Rothbury’s parents for Rome. He was busy tapping away at a scholar and create a ground-breaking drug allowing their children to ride motorcycles on residential roads. Not only is this illegal but to expect laptop computer, pausing only to sip which can save the lives of millions of that our local emergency service personnel have to attend to one of our own, is cruel! I for one do not on a cold cappuccino or to gaze people. We want to read about a gifted want to clean one of these kids off my bullbar & have to live with the thought of that incident for the rest solemnly out of a small oval window doctor who came from a small country town of my life! Be a responsible parent & keep your kids OFF the road! The police have been informed & will be onto the busy shopping strip. He was with no running water or electricity and patrolling over the holiday period. Also, while I have the floor ...would the pretty young mum in the pretty perhaps seventy to seventy-five years walked to school in bare feet only to become pink car please slow down in North Rothbuey Village. I know the speed limit is 50 but that is too fast where old and assumed one of those very a great scholar and create a ground-breaking there are no footpaths. Be a good girl and keep to 25 -40. What you do on the open road is your business. In well-rounded and well-modulated drug which can save the lives of millions of my street SLOW DOWN speaking voices. I’ve always found this phenomena in people people………..only to be caught by his wife I received a non-smiley complaining about the non-appearance of the proposed new bus shelters at the slightly contrived … you know … the old ‘plum in the mouth’. of twenty years banging his lab assistant on new bus interchange at the traffic lights in Branxton. I contacted the Branxton Greta Business Chamber I was however impressed with his, if I may phrase the term, a bench, whilst hoovering down piles of to find out what was happening & their President, Brett Wild, contacted Cessnock City Council who exquisite execution of this lingual facade and endeavoured to cocaine which is bought with money from very quickly explained the problem .... Given that the proposed bus shelters for the interchange are make small talk in an attempt to suck it for all it was worth. Oh, the government and public appeal, being bespoke items rather than our standard pre-fabricated units their procurement has been somewhat how I love the English but not nearly as much as I love the apparently used for research and upon protracted. We anticipate that installation will occur prior to the commencement of school term 1 - 2018. We ‘Queen’s English’. No girls, David Beckham and Robbie further investigation he is heavily linked to are also aware of some accidental damage to the handrail at the bus interchange sustained during the works Williams do not speak the ‘Queen’s English’. Nice try though! Al Qaeda and then his satanic cult is and repair / replacement is programmed. Congratulations to North Rothbury Tidy Towns for their wonderful Twilight Markets held on the 25th As always with a male stranger, I began the conversation by discovered mutilating bodies but not before November. I hope they do it on a regular basis. observing the undoubtable fact that Italian women are some of he kills his own family believing they are the most beautiful in the world. I do this to simply test the alien spies….and then he makes a nuclear waters. I am not in the slightest bit homophobic, I suppose it is bomb and threatens the UN and then his lab just an inquisitive policy to understand who’s batting for which assistant catches him banging the new intern side. At this point I notice the lady making my coffee. I don’t and schemes a plan to slowly torture him in mean to sound rude but my comment regarding the beauty of the gas chamber!! Classified’s Classified’s Italian women evidently does not apply to all Italian women. OK, that’s a tad drastic. The going to school Cost:- For one-off domestic advertising The News will not charge you. Otherwise it is $2/line. 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It is not full of controversy, betrayal and half him a threatening look of a ‘dissatisfied customer at an all-you- Thur 7 Dec ~ Join Carl Hoipo of the Cessnock Historical www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/community/events-ceremonies/ truths. It is a story of a man who lived a life can-eat restaurant’ when they run out of those twirly pasta Society on Thursday 7 December at Cessnock Library for a australiaday. There are a number of award categories to and wanted to read about it from his own thingys. free local history talk exploring the earliest years of education choose from including Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of Before I go any further, I do know a small handful of people point of view. I suddenly realised what an in Wollombi. Talking History: Education in early Wollombi the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Event, who have written commercial autobiographies. The majority autobiography should be about. It’s about presented by Carl Hoipo will take place from 10am to 12noon Sports, Environment, Heritage, along with Achievement and are sportsmen who have come to the end of their careers and closure, in this case, death. It doesn’t have to on Thursday 7 December 2017 at Cessnock Library. Appreciation Awards. their managers suggest that they spend six months putting pen be a commercial best-seller; it just helps pay Thur 7 Dec – Branxton Public School Stage 2 Market Day Tue 12 Dec – Branxton Public School Presentation Day to paper in order to simply ‘give something back to the game’ the bills when it is. For all the people whom Stalls Tues 12 Dec ~ Branxton/Greta CWA Staff Room, old St only to take twenty percent of that theory and put it in their own I know who are busy writing their memoirs Sat 9 Dec ~ Cessnock City Council annual Scooter, Bike and Brigids School, Station St, Branxton pocket. The others are either of a business or political nature – keep going – apparently it is a healthy Skate Competition; This action-packed event, hosted by Thurs 14 Dec – Branxton Public School Sports Presentation release. My new friend explains that he Fri 15 Dec but one thing is assured when promoting a biography of any CYCOS, will kick off at the Cessnock Skate Park on Saturday – Branxton Public School; last day of school for avoided months of agonising pain by students kind - unless it starts out with a typical suburban kid in a 9 December at 9am and it will run through to 3pm. It’s free to normal environment who cracks the big time, with spending three months in Italy finishing his Sun 17 Dec ~ St Brigid’s Markets 9am ~ 1pm CANCELLED come along and enter the competition and there are fantastic Sun 17 Dec disappointments and missed opportunities along the way and book. He lay down when it was finished and ~ The Tatts Hotel Fishing Club Annual prizes to be won! For those who are not so keen on entering the book finishes with mind-blowing, scandalous controversy, read it twice over a period of a week. The Presentation at the Tatts Hotel from 1pm. From this point 2018 memberships will be available $30 for Adults, or $50 covered with betrayal and questionable truths-nobody wants to following day he passed away. the competition, there will be other activities on the day family. read it. The book ends with the words … ‘I wanted including free laser-tag and delicious BBQ food for you to I can think of many people who, through just being a product of to make a movie but three limiting factors enjoy as you watch the action. themselves, have not only succeeded to dizzy heights but whose impeded my doing so; money, time and the Fri 8 Dec ~ 2017 Christmas Spectacular at Branxton Golf input into our society is spell-binding. These people have fact that I couldn’t find anyone good- Course enough information and credibility to write an autobiography looking, charming and dazzling enough to Sun 10 Dec – Branxton Public School P&C Maitland that weighs a tonne but if it reeks of simple goodwill and play the lead role………’ Bunnings BBQ fundraiser achievement, it will lack the necessary spunk to entertain the Now that’s an autobiography! Mon 11 Dec ~ Nominations close for Cessnock City Council reader. Put it this way, most people don’t want to read about a Cheers Australia Day Awards. Official nomination forms and selection gifted doctor who came from a small country town with no Andrew criteria can be found on Cessnock City Council’s website at

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Our annual Carols by Torchlight was a great success Branxton Public – a lovely, relaxed community event! It was a beautiful evening after a warm day and the students School dazzled with their performances. Thank you to the parents and staff who manned the various stalls and to the various community members who supported with donations and equipment. Special thanks to Santa who made a special trip to see his friends at BPS.

Ҩ Performers Ҩ Competitors with Mrs Maier

We will be holding our Sports Presentation on Thursday 14th December 2017. Age champions for all carnivals will be presented at this assembly as well as other sporting awards and the announcement of the House Captains for 2018. Next year we have a new and exciting opportunity for your child, Drumcorp! Drumcorp is a highly sought-after program that we are able to offer at Branxton Public School next year. It is run by Col

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Hatchman who was a very successful musician in the Screaming Jets. Mrs Wicks has offered to help run the program at school and there will be weekly lessons for those who are interested. It will come at a small cost. There will be a demonstration on Thursday 1st February at school. Our P&C will be running the Maitland Bunnings BBQ from 9am-4pm on Sunday 10th December. If you are able to Ҩ Stage 2 Ҩ Kindergarten help out please email the P&C or contact Kerrie O’Brien or Mel Nemeth (see newsletter). It will be a really busy day! All proceeds will go towards resources for the Stage 2 will be holding their Market Day Stalls in Week 9. This is an exciting opportunity for the students school including a new sports court. to plan, shop for and then create businesses with product and experiences for sale on Market Day to the Mrs Maier and the students have decided that Josh has the best moustache at Branxton Public School! rest of the school. Students have been working hard in the planning and advertising stages and are looking Mr Johanson, Mr Brecard and Mr Foster were commended on doing their personal best in the challenge. forward to achieving success on the day. Thank you to all those families who donated to Movember Foundation on their behalf. Year 2 and Year 3 students had the opportunity to do Intensive Swimming Lessons at Branxton Pool. The Dates for the Calendar swimmers had fabulous weather and made excellent progress over the program. Thank you to Ms Magann Thursday 7th December – Stage 2 Market Day Stalls for organising such a worthwhile activity. Sunday 10th December – P&C Maitland Bunnings BBQ fundraiser The end of the school year is approaching quickly and special events have been planned to celebrate our Tuesday 12th December – Presentation Day students’ successes. Due to our school increasing in size we have had to make some changes to our Thursday 14th December – Sports Presentation presentation day. Presentation day assembly is on Tuesday 12th December 2017. We will be having a K-2 Friday 15th December – last day of school for students presentation day assembly starting at 9.30am and a 3-6 presentation day assembly starting at 10.30am. At Branxton Public School students, staff and community are Both will take place in the Branxton community hall. Respectful, Responsible and achieve their Personal Best. 21 ͽ | THE NEWS | No. 468 | WEDNESDAY 6 December 2017 Detailed saleyard report

PESTICIDE TRAINING FOR FERAL ANIMAL CONTROL IN LAKE MACQUARIE AND TOCAL Hunter Local Land Services is offering pesticide training courses accrediting Saleyard report - cattle landholders to use 1080 and Pindone, to help local landholders meet their Report date 29/11/17 biosecurity responsibilities to control pest species on their property. Singleton The workshops will be held from 9 am – 12.30 pm on Monday 11 December Consignments remained similar and the quality was very mixed, with greater percentages of the plainer mixed bred younger in Lake cattle this week. There were a number of prime conditioned cattle suitable for the butcher orders, however the bulk in the Macquarie penning sold to restocker and lot feeder interest. The market trend sold close to firm throughout most categories, with the and usual buyers competing. The over 200kg vealer steers returning to the paddock ranged from 310c to 384c, as the heifer Wednesday 13 portion sold from 290c to 338c/kg. Medium weight yearling steers to the restockers and lot feeders made from 290c to December 328c, with the heifer portion topping at 300c, before averaging 292c/kg. The prime conditioned younger cattle to the from 9 am – butchers reached 347c/kg. Heavy weight grown steers to slaughter sold at similar prices to make from 255c to 269c/kg. The 12.30 pm at heifer portion maintained firm prices and ranged from 238c to 255c/kg. Cows sold to solid competition, with the plainer Tocal. pens lifting 8c, while the better finished heavy weights remained firm at 212c to 232c/kg. Young cow and calf units reached Course $1,580/unit. participants report date 28/11/17 will be trained Scone and gain Dingo With the Hunter region remaining dry, numbers increased for a very mixed quality penning of mainly younger cattle. authorisation Calves lifted in number, with good runs of vealer from the same property also offered. Yearlings were well represented, to use 1080, with the heavy weight grown steers scarce in the pens. There were around 175 cows in the yarding, with the plainer light which can be weights suitable for both processor and restocker orders. The market trend was firm to dearer, with breed and quality used to contributing to some price increases. The over 200kg vealer steers to the restockers traded dearer, however breed and the control foxes good runs from the same property contributed, as prices ranged from 308c to 410c/kg. Vealer heifers improved 7c, with the and wild dogs, restockers paying from 308c to 350c/kg to secure their selections. Yearling steers and heifers to feed and the restocker and Pindone which is used to control rabbits. orders sold at similar prices, week-on-week, as the medium weight steers ranged from 270c to 328c/kg. The prime Hunter Local Land Services Biosecurity Officer Kyra O’Brien said conditioned younger cattle to the butchers topped at 328c/kg. The limited supply of grown steers to slaughter reached 260c, undertaking the training will help landholders understand how to use the with the heifer portion remaining firm at 250c to 264c/kg. The lighter plainer cows gained 5c, making from 170c to 218c/ pesticides effectively to reduce the impacts of pest species on their land. kg, with the restockers also entering the competition. The better covered heavy weight slipped 3c, ranging from 212c to 230c/kg. Light weight cow and calf units sold from $1,080 to $1,220/unit. TRLX Tamworth report date 27/1117 The lead in to a break in sales over the Christmas period saw numbers continue their upward trajectory. Producers wary of the heat of sum- mer continue to offload and take the prices on offer. Young cattle made up the bulk of the offering with a fair selection of grown cattle available. The full field of regular buyers were in operation. Quality and condition were generally good, however there was a greater varia- tion this week in comparison to recent sales. Demand was again strong for young cattle to restock and feed, however there was a small correction in some market trends. However, overall trends were firm to slightly cheaper with quality also contributing to lower average prices. Medium and heavy yearling steers to restock and feed saw averages decline by 3c to 8c/kg with the medium weights most affected. The heavy feeders sold on a mostly firm market trend with some breed, weight and quality related price changes. Yearling heifers to restock and feed sold to a cheaper trend of 6c to 9c/ kg with odd single sales remaining firm. Well finished heifers to the trade were up to 2c/kg dearer. A reduction in the quality of the heavy grown steers resulted in cheaper trends of as Red Fox much as 8c/kg for those to processors. Heavy feeders over 500kg sold to a slightly cheaper trend. Heavy cows sold to a cheaper trend of 2c to 6c/kg with the higher yielding lots least affected. There was little change in the market for the plainer condition cows with some extra restocker competition. Heavy bulls experienced little change.

engagements in Winx owner invites the Australian the jumpouts that followed." Queen to Australia Retained to race A decision on the future of Winx will Thoroughbred by his breeder be made “sooner rather than later”, as Brian Russell Bloodstock Media Service “There are important regulations surrounding the use of 1080, including John Camilleri of part owner Peter Tighe flagged the meeting minimum distance restrictions, and providing extensive public Fairway prospect the wonder mare may stay in notifications, before the pesticide can be issued to landholders,” Ms O’Brien Winx Half-Brother Thoroughbreds, El Divino dead heated Australia rather than taking on the said. with Astern in the Group III ATC world next year. “The accreditation landholders gain at our workshops, certifies them to use Euthanized Tighe told a racing function in Victoria these pesticides for a period of five years.” last Monday that Winx fans shouldn’t Wild Dogs and foxes are a threat to livestock, native species and domestic “go booking tickets just yet to go pets causing hundreds of millions of dollars of losses every year across the overseas”, indicating a tilt at a record country. Wild rabbits feed on pasture and compete with livestock and native fourth Cox Plate win rather than Royal animals, and their burrows damage the environment. Ascot could be the primary 2018 The training is agenda. coordinated by On Tuesday, Tighe moved to clarify Hunter Local his comments when he said racing fans Land Services shouldn’t “be booking tickets for and funded by Moonee Valley” yet either as he the Australian insisted no decision had been made. Government’s However he told Sky Sports Radio that National Land- Winx’s owners would “love to race her care Program, in Australia” and he even sent a Catchment light-hearted invitation to the Queen to Action NSW watch the mighty mare race Down and the Hunter Under. Catchment “People say it would be nice to go and European Hare Contributions meet the Queen (at Royal Ascot), well levy. I think if she is a horse lover she might Over the last El Divino like to come to Australia and meet us,” 18 months, 132 landholders in the Lower Hunter have completed the course, Tighe told Sky Sports Radio. to receive their accreditation. A half-brother by Snitzel to Australian Kindergarten Stakes at two and Widden “We would love to race her in “This course is a great opportunity to learn how to use them correctly and Horse of the Year Winx, Group III Stud subsequently bought into the colt. Australia, the three owners are of the safely, because pesticides are under strict control,” Ms O’Brien said. winning stallion El Divino has been His best recent performance was a good same sort of mind, but it is a huge “The training will also increase the level of knowledge and skills of euthanized after suffering a catastrophic half length second to Brave Smash in a temptation to take the world on – we landholders to minimise risks associated with the use of pesticides.” injury at trackwork on Friday 24 Listed race at Moonee Valley in know she is good enough. Places at the workshop are limited so RSVPs are essential and must be November 2017. September. “We will have to make a call sooner confirmed before Wednesday 6 December. This training is open to all land- Racing.com reported that "the Darren A full brother El Divino topped the 2016 rather than later as to what we are holders with property greater than 10 hectares. Weir stable confirmed the four-year-old Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale in going to do. fractured a cannonbone in the last 200 2016 fetching $2.3 million. Named “We can’t confirm or deny whether we Please RSVP to Kyra O’Brien, in our Tocal office on 4939 8967 or via email metres of an 800-metre gallop at Ararat, Boulder City, he is yet to either trial or are going (overseas) or whether or not, to kyra.o’[email protected] from which jockey John Allen emerged race because truly a decision has not been unscathed and was able to fulfil his made anyway."

22 THE NEWS No. 468 WEDNESDAY 6 December 2017 inside 28 overs in reply, made 186. Dylan when the rain struck. Cooper Wilton (1-45 off 8) | | | losing just the four wickets. Lipscombe (3-42 off 8) and Third grade Blue continued taking the wickets. Bellbird were on the runs at Miller 2. Bellbird Lawrence completed a fine Jesse Minchin (3-22 off their good roll, making it back foot from the very made 189 batting first, with all-round game with 53no, 5.5) took a treble of wickets five wins on the trot by Points Tables first over in reply, with Connor Thomson (3-19 off with Mal Hedger (24no) each for Greta/Branxton, defeating Wine Country by First Grade Mulbring 45, skipper Brent Watson 7) and Aaron Stephenson (3 and Reece Fletcher (13) with James Shoulders snr (2 eight wickets at Miller 2. Supporters 45, Greta/ snaring two of their -34 off 8) picking up a doing enough to ensure -38 off 6), Mark Peace (1- Wine Country were skittled Branxton 40, Bellbird 37, danger men for ducks, treble of wickets for the Greta/Branxton remained at 42 off 7) and Adam Kerry for 79 batting first, with Wine Country 37, Peden’s however, the Tigers home side. Greta/Branxton the top of the ladder. (1-25 off 8) the other James Shoulders jnr the Hotel 32. clawed their way back were all out for 129 in Cricket Report – Week 9 wicket takers. The home main striker for Greta/ Second Grade Bellbird 51, into the contest. With an reply, with Aaron The first grade match side were all out for 135 in Branxton with 4-13 off 6.4. Supporters 47, Chelmsford over to play Bellbird Stephenson (22), Steve against Mulbring at reply, with Minchin (52) Paul Walkling (2-16 off 10) Hotel 46, Denman Hotel needed two runs with Daunt (17) and Neil Bird Mulbring appeared to be and Lipscombe (24) both and Zac Watkins (2-16 off 40, Mulbring 39, Wine the final wicket in hand. (14) amongst the runs, but evenly poised before rain completing fine all-round 5) also kept things tidy. Country 36, Peden’s Hotel They reached the target special mention to opener brought play to a halt games. Shoulders snr was Greta/Branxton reeled in 35, Greta/Branxton 34. with 3 balls to spare, Mitch Bird whose innings during the Greta/Branxton the other main contributor the target inside 13 overs in Third Grade Bellbird 54, leaving Greta/Branxton life member Jamie “Slug” run chase. Mulbring batted with 16. reply, with Andrew Wright Greta/Branxton Blue 53, puzzled at an Millard would have been first and posted 5-211 from The third grade White making 36 before retiring Laguna 46, Greta/Branxton opportunity gone proud of. Bird opened the their forty overs. Skipper match at Laguna was also hurt. Ben Lahey (22) and White 43, Supporters 37, begging. Watson batting and survived the Brent Watson (2-41 off 10), abandoned just 8 overs into Craig Gillings (19no) did Denman Hotel 32, Wine finished with 4-23 off whole 39 overs for an Alex Walkling (2-58 off the change of innings. enough to secure the win. Country 32. 10 very good overs, unbeaten 28, unfortunately 10) and Nathan Holz (1-55 Greta/Branxton batted first, Fourth grade went down to Fourth Grade Mulbring with Martin Shearer running out of partners. off 10) were the wicket compling 6-141. Back from Mulbring by 7 wickets at 47, Wine Country 44, with Mark Bercini (2-53 off 10) and Rob Fourth grade tasted the only takers. Greta/Branxton were a broken toe Daniel Kearsley. Greta/Branxton Greta/Branxton 43, “Big Bird” Delforce club’s success of the round, 1-71 off 17 overs in reply Minchin worked the ball made 94 batting first, with Supporters 36, Bellbird 32, Cricket Report – Week 8 (2-51 off 10) grabbing a disposing of Bellbird by six before the match was nicely for 42 at the top of Anthony Lawrence Peden’s Hotel 32. brace of wickets each. wickets at Carmichael 2. abandoned. Josh Dagg the order. A little bit of mid continuing his great form Club Championship Not much joy in round Second grade suffered Bellbird were dismissed for (41no) and Barry Richards -week tuition from out of retirement with 47 Bellbird 394.53, eight of district cricket, similar fate to Bellbird at 109 batting first, with (25no) were looking very grandfather and life opening the batting. Jayden Supporters 389.70, with first and second grade Carmichael 1, going down Reece Fletcher (4-27 off 8), comfortable at the crease. member Chris Charnock on Shoulders was the only Greta/Branxton suffering narrow defeats, by two wickets. Greta/ Anthony Lawrence (3-38 Second grade’s horror year the cut and pull shot saw other batsman in double 360.93, third grade white going Branxton made 153 batting off 10) and Jason Varley continued as they went Daniel McCann make 33, figures with 21. Mulbring Wine Country 324.93, down comfortably, fourth first, with new-comer Brett (2-27 off 6.3) responsible down to Chelmsford Hotel with Jamie McNamara (29) reached the target in 19 Mulbring 317.90, grade winning comfortably, Bridge coming in at for the damage. Greta/ by 51 runs at Miller 1. also among the runs. overs in reply, with Jason Peden’s Hotel 284.37. with third grade blue number eight and blasting Branxton breezed to victory Batting first Chelmsford Laguna were 0-11 in reply Varley (2-19 off 4) and enjoying the week off with the ball to all parts of the the bye. arena before being caught First grade were in the box out for an entertaining 95. seat to seal victory, but Nathan Velt played a solid eventually went down by supporting role at the other one wicket against Bellbird end with 17 in an otherwise at Miller 1. Batting first fairly disappointing batting Greta/Branxton made what card for the Blues. Bellbird was only a modest 169 reached the target in the considering the very 39th over with two wickets favourable batting left in the sheds. Brett conditions. Bridge capped off an Cliff Newling continued his exceptional all-round game good season form with a with 2-29 off 10, with well-made 51, with Josh Mark Peace (2-19 off 8.1) Dagg (23), Andrew Bercini and Adam Kerry (2-18 off (22) and Mark Bercini 8) also bowling tidily. (scratchy 41) all making Third grade White went use of the good conditions. down to Bellbird by 60 Branxton & Vine- yards Real Estate

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4938 3300 0412 566 041 Web www.domain.com.au which included a birdie—this will ensure Newton 38, Ray Boyd 37, Keith Dunlop 37 Mindfulness he turns up next week! The final of the and Bruce Chambers 35 c/b. Nearest-the- club’s pairs knockout was played on Pins went to Geoff Sweetman (3rd) David and Eating Saturday with Trent McGee and Troy Peel (4th & 8th) and David Blackburn “Mindfulness isn’t RESULTS McCaw prevailing in an epic contest, (17th). Neat week the Vets will play a Med- difficult. We just need th to remember to do it” which was only decided on the 20 hole. ley Stableford. Saturday 25th November – Sharon Salzberg David Kinch and Kel Mather would Sub Par scores featured in the Medley Sta- One thing we all bleford played on Saturday in all grades with consider themselves very unlucky with sometimes get hung Graeme Flynn winning A Grade with 43 David missing a short putt to win the up on is food. Am I th points from Dale Macklinshaw 40, B Grade contest on the last. On the 19 they thought eating too much? Am to Clarke Sturman with 42 from Wayne Bar- Branxton Veteran Golfers they had it once again, but Troy sank a 20 I eating too much of footer (probably 30 feet by now), to square ber 39 and C Grade to Garry Marsden with the wrong thing? Should I cut out sugar, or bread, or potato? Results 23-11-17 th 43 from David Gould with 38. Ball winners Stableford the hole, before birdying the 20 hole to And as Christmas and the holidays approach we often face an inevitable win the final in dramatic circumstances. 33 were: Matt Delforce 39, Nick Nancarrow 38, feast and all our good eating intentions go out the window. We eat until we Div 1 Winner E Barrett 30 pts (c/b) Chris Lawson v38, Paul Davies 38,Scott (SOD) R/u G Anderson 30 pts (c/b) pts was needed to figure in the ball feel like we are going to explode. Breakfast lunch and dinner are eaten as rd competition. Jones 38, Colin Mills 38, Don Bradley 38, though we are never going to have a delicious meal again. But it doesn’t 3 K Anderson 30 pts Greg Ireland 37, David Peel 36, Ray Hodson Div 2 Winner J Atton 30 pts (c/b) R/u Saturday 25th 2017 have to be that way! rd 36, Michael Meadows v35 and Peter Puerta One thing I do with all my Fit for Life clients is encourage them to have a B Turner 30 pts 3 I Harris 29 pts Saturday Comp – 2BBB Aggregate 35 c/b. Nearest-the-Pins went to Dale mack- healthy relationship with food. Food is not "bad" or "good", it is just food. Ladies Winner J Scobie 27 pts (c/b) Sponsor: VALLEY BRAKE & linshaw (3rd) Scott Jones (4th) Julie Van Some food does good things for your body, some food does bad things. R/u T Martin 27 pts 3rd R McCarthy CLUTCH 2BBB Winners Hollis / John Martin 78 pts Den Berg (8th) Jesse Gaffney (10th) and Food itself is neither bad or good. 24 pts Dean Blair (17th). Next weeks event will be And of course, like most things in life, some food is better for you when NTPS Ladies J Harris 2BBB Runners Up Daryl Cox / Trent McGee 74 pts the Monthly Medal Stroke rounds taken in moderation. Gents K Anderson Sunday 26th November The pre- When do you Eat? Members draw - Not won 2BBB Third Errol Munzenberger / Lee Hunt 73 pts presentation 1-2-3 golf held by the club re- Do you eat when you are stressed? Do you eat your breakfast in the car on Well! It was a great day, weather wise sulted in a win the the team of Dean & Tracy your way to work, or worse still do you skip breakfast? How about lunch? and golf wise. Our merry band of 2BBB Fourth Joseph Bereza / Douglas Muncaster 70 pts c/b Morison, Peter Munro and Geoff Sweetman Do you take time to go to the lunch room and eat, or are you "too busy" at players who gathered for a round of work so you stay at your desk during your lunch break? Maybe that is the 2BBB Fifth Mark Moylan / Peter Wilton with 93 points from Sharon & Ken Blackett, golf, would not have been aware of culture in your workplace, and anyone who is seen to be doing otherwise is 70 pts Christine Tancred & Ian King with 88 the intense struggle, to sort out the points. Ball winners were: Wayne Barber, thought to be not pulling their weight? If you work from home do you take placings at the end of the round. 2BBB Sixth Cameron Johanson / Murray the time to sit down and eat your lunch each day or do you graze straight Johanson 69 pts Ken Harris, Stuart Robinson and Darren Congratulations to Eddie Barrett on Thompson 87, David & Sue Peel, Greg & from the fridge? winning his division and achieving Single Winner Peter Wilton 41 pts Taking notice of when you eat is important as the time between meals can Single Runner Up John Martin 40 pts Pam Snaddon 84 and Keith & Robin Dunlop, the “Score of the Day”. A well done Lorraine Clack & Jenelle Jurd 83 points. The affect how much you eat and what you eat. Leave it too long and you are to all other winners and placegetters. Single Third Errol Munzenberger 39 pts likely to overeat, or make poor decisions about what you eat. 53 players competed in the annual Valley Committee wish to thank the The Lovedale , Branxton Golf Club Pro Shop for there assistance with the day How do you Eat? Brake and Clutch Day, a Two Ball event, Do you scoff your food as an afterthought, as if eating is a necessary evil Results 30-11-17 Stableford and all who took part. The raffle was won by st combining each player’s stableford points, that you just want to get over and done with? Or do you take time to sit 1 F Oakes (c/b) 23 pts Leesa Robinson, 2nd to Wayne Bar- nd ensuring that both players “pull their down and enjoy the food that you have prepared, or which you are fortunate 2 G Musialk 23 pts ber. Grahame Mankelow has won the rd weight!”. Dave Hollis and John Martin enough to have enough money to buy? Do you eat your take away food 3 R McCarthy 22 Pts Weekly Challenge with a solid 42 point re- th combined beautifully to win John’s event straight out of the plastic container, or do you put it on a plate and eat it 4 R Chalmers (c/b) 21 pts turn from a very much inform Steve Piggot th with an excellent 78 pts, with John sitting at the dinner table? 5 N Craig 21 pts who shot 71 scratch with his 5 handicap to finishing runner up with a fine 40 pts in the What is Mindfulness? NTPs Ladies N Craig finish on 41 points. Tuesday 28th Novem- individual event. Dave has also done very Mindfulness is the act of paying attention. It is about knowing where our Gents A Hackett ber Octogenarian Geoff Sweetman has well himself recording 38 pts. Daryl Cox attention is and being able to direct it back to the “here and now”. Members draw - Won (R Friis) shown age is no barrier when it comes to and Trent McGee, fresh from his pairs Mindfulness can help you reduce stress and anxiety, and take control of Great weather for golf greeted our golf with an outstanding 46 points to clearly knockout win last week, came second with your thoughts and actions. merry band of players as they win the Tuesday Stableford from Yamba GC 74 pts, with the local Veteran Pairing of Over Christmas gathered to play a round, as a prelude visitor Tom McIntosh on 42 and Garry Mars- Lee Hunt and Errol Munzenberger third Take some time out and try the following two exercises, taken from to our “End of Year Luncheon”. den taking the minor placing with 40 points "Mindfulness - A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World" by with 73 pts. Errol’s 39 pts was good Congratulations to Fran Oakes on on countback. Ball winners were: Greg No- Mark Williams and Danny Penman. enough for a podium finish in the winning the event and a well done to ble 40, Peter Wilson 39, Bob Prentice 39, individual event. Joe Bereza and Douglas the placegetters. The Luncheon was th Heinz Kestermann 38, Paul Smith 37, Gary Preparing food: Any food preparation is an opportunity to practice mindful- excellent and our thanks go to Paul, Muncaster came 4 with 70 pts, just ahead Arnold 37, Lindsay Self 36, Michael Watson ness. Vision, hearing, taste, smell, touch. Focus on the feel of your knife as our chef, for the quantity and quality of Mark Moylan and Peter Wilton with the 36 and Steve Piggot 36 c/b. Nearest-the-Pins it slices through vegetables of different texture, or the smell released as each of the food served. Afters were in the same score, whilst the father and son pair went to Paul Smith (3rd & 4th) Gerry vegetable is cut, of Cameron and Murray Johanson finished Eating: Try having part of a meal in silence or without the distraction of a form of Fruit, small cakes, coffee and th McLaughlin (8th) Geoff Sweetman (10th) tea. The committee wishes all 6 with their 69 pts. Peter Wilton had a and Ken Scott-MacKenzie (17th) Wednes- TV or the radio, or your phone! Really focus on the food. Colours, shapes, members a very happy Christmas and wonderful round, winning the individual day 29th November Jeanette Irwin pro- perhaps thinking about how this food came to you, the sensations of eating. a bright and safe new year. event with 41 pts from his 5 handicap—a duced her best round in some time to claim See how easily you taste the first mouthful. How about the second? What LN Bootes, Hon Sec par round which is something in which all the Ladies Stableford event with 38 points does the fourth mouthful taste like? Saturday 18th November 2017 players aspire. The club’s Annual from Kerry Choromanski on 34 and Sue Peel The Chocolate Meditation: Choose some chocolate - Either a type you've never tried before, or one that Saturday Comp – Stableford Presentation Night was held on Saturday 3rd with 33 on countback. Ball winners you have not eaten recently. It might be dark and flavoursome, organic or A Grade Winner Lee Heuston 40 pts night, full of free food and drink, in were: Dale Hamilton 33, Melita Watson 32, recognition of the many achievements Jill Slatter 32, Mary Fortey 32 and Kay Dunn fair-trade or, perhaps, cheap and trashy. The important thing is to choose a A Grade R/up Daniel Turner 39 pts type you wouldn't normally eat or that you consume only rarely. Here goes: throughout the year. 32 c/b. Next week the Ladies will play a 4 A Grade 3rd Joshua Tracey 38 pts Hunter Valley Golf Club Person Dropout Ambrose with an 8:00 am B Grade Winner Robert Miller 38 Open the packet. Inhale the aroma. Let it sweep over you. Sunday 19th November Ben Pickering has Shotgun Start. Thursday 30th November pts c/b Break off a piece and look at it. Really let your eyes drink in what it B Grade R/up Trent McGee 38 pts produced his best round for some time to Garry Hedges has produced a great round to claim the Weekly Challenge with 45 points looks like, examining every nook and cranny. B Grade 3rd Chris O’Brien 37 pts claim the Vets Stableford with 45 points from Phillipe Byron with 38 points. Tues- Pop it in your mouth. See if it's possible to hold it on your tongue and C Grade Winner John Martin 43 pts from John Harrison 41 and David Blackburn day 21st November Great conditions led to let it melt, noticing any tendency to suck at it. Chocolate has over C Grade R/up Mick Lutovac 38 pts 3rd with 39 on countback. Ball winners great scoring in the Tuesday Stableford 300 different flavours. See if you can sense some of them. C Grade 3rd Richard Turnbull 37 pts were: Kevin Smith 39, Ken Springbett 39, If you notice your mind wandering while you do this, simply notice with a countback needed for all placing's NTP 2nd D Muncaster 120 cm Darrell Preston 37, Wayne Berry 36, Ray where it went, then gently escort it back to the present moment. with Chris Taggart, Rick Turnchini and 4th B Bendeich 67 cm Boyd 36, Robyn Dunlop 36, John Carmody After the chocolate has completely melted, swallow it very slowly and Michael Watson all returning 40 points 9th D Turner 67 cm 35, Graeme Flynn 35, Wayne Barber 35 and deliberately. Let it trickle down your throat. with Chris ending in front of Rick and 13th T McCaw 270 cm Greg Ireland 35 c/b. Nearest-the-Pins went to Repeat this with one other piece. Mick. Ball winners were: Tom Hagan v39, Ball comp – 33 pts Robyn Dunlop (3rd) Ken Harris (4th) Ray How do you feel? Is it different from normal? Did the chocolate taste better Garry Marsden 38, David Peel 38, Dean Lee Heuston continued his good form Hodson (8th) and Kevin Smith (17th). Net than if you'd just eaten it at a normal breakneck pace? Do you feel fuller that Morison 37, Ray Hodson 37, David Spruce from 2017 to win Saturday’s A Grade week the Vets will visit Cypress Lakes and normal, more satisfied? 36, Drew Dewar 35, Graeme Flynn 35 and play a Medley Stableford. Saturday 2nd Initially the Chocolate Meditation sounds a little frivolous and self- stableford competition with an Ken Scott-MacKenzie 35 c/b. Nearest-the- excellent 40 pts from his single figure December The Monthly Stroke round has indulgent. While it is certainly enjoyable, it also has a deeper value. It helps Pins went to David Peel (3rd) Rick been highlighted by a Scott Jones 'Ace' on you reconnect with your senses, which is of vital importance in our handicap. He finished one point in Turnchini (4th) Angello Wood (10th) and front of the recently crowned B Grade the difficult Par 3 8th Hole to provide Scott fast-paced and frantic world. And you can do this practice with all of you Ray Hodson (17th) Wednesday 22nd snacks and meals - really taste them, be aware of what you have in your Club Champion, Daniel Turner, with with most memorable moment to go with the November Five Ladies returned +2 in mouth, and focus on what you are doing. Reflect on where and when you a fine 39 pts with the A Grade Club Monthly Medal won with his 64 net. A Wednesday's Par competition with Brenda are eating, and why. Champion showing his class with a Grade to Paul Davies with a great 65 net Mannix winning the countback from Kerrie from Angello Wood with 67 , B Grade to What else is happening at Louise Cairns Fit for Life? fine 38 pts. Daniel’s nearest the pin -Anne Skinner with Jill Ramsden 3rd. Ball We are almost finished our final 6 week challenge for 2017. Classes are also on the last proved to be the shot of the Nick Nancarrow with 67 net from Garry winneres were: Dale Hamilton +2, Melita Marsden who has carried his recent form into continuing at Miller Park Branxton on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. We day finishing only 67 cms away from Watson +2, Lorraine Clack +1, Sue Wil- have also started “learn to run” classes on Tuesday evenings. the cup. Robert “Shirl” Miller won B B Grade with 68 on countback and C Grade liams +1, Di Atton -1, Sharon Blackett -1 runner up to Ian Newell with 69 net. Ball Grade with a very pleasing 38 pts, just and Jenny Chambers -2 c/b. Nearest-the- About Louise ahead of Trent McGee with the same winners were: Troy Wallis 68, Ken Spring- Pins went to Brenda Mannix (3rd) Jenny bett 68, Steve Piggot 69, Tony Butler 69, Louise Cairns is a Personal Trainer and Life Coach based in Branxton. score, with Chris O’Brien playing Louise runs regular fitness classes at Miller Park Branxton, as well as PT Chambers (4th) Jenelle Jurd (8th) and Jill Colin Mills 70, Dale Macklinshaw 70, Bruce very consistent golf finishing third sessions in Branxton and Kurri Kurri. Find Louise on Facebook or check Slatter (17th) . Next week the Ladies will Chambers 71, Ray Hodson 71, Greg Ireland with 37 pts. John Martin’s 43 pts was out her website at www.louisecairns.com.au play Individual Stableford. Thursday 72, Russell Lightfoot 72, Kerrie-Anne Skin- the outstanding stableford score of the 23rd November Great scoring featured in ner 73, Peter Milas 73, Don Bradley 73, day, a score that John can often (Disclaimer: I am not a dietician or a nutritionist. I am qualified to review the Vets again this week with John Car- Nathan McNamara v73 and David Peel 74 deliver. Mick Lutovac finished runner Food Diaries and give feedback which is consistent with Australia's Healthy mody leading the way with 44 points from on countback. Nearest-the-Pins went to Ray up with his 38 pts with Richie Eating Guidelines, www.eatforhealth.gov.au . If you think you need Wayne Barber 43 on countback to Michael Hodson (3rd) Tracy Morison (4th) Scott Turnbull third with 37 pts. Richard specialist advice regarding meal planning, diet or nutrition, I can refer you Watson in 3rd. Ball winners were: John Jones (8th Hole-in-One) Julie Van Den Berg was “in awe with himself” on the or please speak with your GP) Harrison 40, Ken Harris 40, Steve Piggot (10th) and Ken Springbett (17th). Next second nine, having a 40 off the stick 39, Wayne Berry 38, David Peel 38, Ray weeks event will be a Medley Stableford.

KNIGHTS V EELS MATCH TO LAUNCH MAITLAND NO. 1 SPORTS- GROUND

In a coup for the city of Maitland, some go on sale at 10.00am on Monday 4 for grandstand seating, $10 for general that positive streak and come away Follow Maitland City Council on of the National Rugby League’s finest with the win. December and can be purchased admission and while children under 12 will face off against each other at a ‘This will be the Club’s final trial online at maitlandevents.com.au or are free, a ticket will still need to Facebook for more information pre-season match which will launch the match before the season proper kicks over the counter at the Maitland Visitor be booked for each child along with the leading up to the event. use of Maitland No. 1 Sportsground on off and what a wonderful occasion it Information Centre. Tickets are $20 adult ticket. Saturday 24 February 2018. will be to play this trial at Maitland’s The nib Newcastle Knights and No.1 Sportsground,’ Knights CEO Parramatta Eels will battle it out in Philip Gardner said. front of local footy fans, thanks to a ‘With a host of new recruits joining the partnership between the Hunter based Club this season, this trial match will club, Parramatta Eels and Maitland be a great opportunity for our fans to City Council. see those players in action for the very Maitland Mayor Loretta Baker says, first time’. ‘We’re excited to have both the ‘This match is going to be great for the Newcastle and Parramatta teams people of Maitland. There will be a coming to Maitland in February. range of opportunities for juniors in Obviously the Knights are the Hunter’s the lead up and on the day, with very own team but we understand there different family friendly activities are also a lot of Eels fans around the taking place from midday. This is an city, so we’re hoping this match will exciting opportunity to watch a game draw a big local crowd’. of such a calibre in Maitland and to Following improved performances in highlight that Maitland now has the 2017, the Knights will be looking to facilities to cater for high profile sport- find some early form in 2018 and locals ing events,’ added Cr Baker. can expect to see some of the side’s There will be five games of footy biggest stars take the field at No. 1. On played at Maitland No.1 Sportsground, the other side of the coin the Eels are including under 16, under 18, under 20 coming off a successful 2017 where and reserve grade teams before the they finished the regular season in NRL match. Ҩ Some of the National Rugby League’s finest will face off against each other at a pre-season match which will launch the use of Maitland No. 1 Sports- fourth, so they’ll be keen to continue General sale tickets for the match will ground on Saturday 24 February 2018.

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