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Local news 8 - 15 This month the Sydney Ob- opinion - Tony Hall raises concerns about Ku-ring- server team has had an excuse gai Council spending...... 8 to eat out, it has been our job to the new mayor - Jennifer Anderson discusses her trial restaurants in the lead up to 12-month plan for Ku-ring-gai...... 8 the Sydney Morning Herald Good capture ku-ring-gai - Photography competition Food Month. winners are revealed ...... 12 To align with this we’ve found profile 16 -17 some of the best places to have a curtis stone - Stone chats about his plans to open meal, or just grab a coffee along a new restaurant in LA ...... 16 the north shore (p. 40 - 47). education 18 - 22 Make sure you check out HSC survival guide - Expert tips and tricks to get some of the featured restaurants you through the exams in one piece...... 18 throughout October. 16 why gap years are a good thing - New study We also chatted to celeb- reveals benefits of taking a break after school...... 21 rity chef Curtis Stone, who gave us recipe tips for those week- seniors special 23 - 35 days when eating out isn’t an cotswolds turns 30 - Local retirement village option (p. 16). celebrates birthday with residents...... 24 For our older readers we 47 legacy volunteers - Local legatee supports have put together our annual World War Two widows...... 28 seniors special, which includes

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by Tony Hall* concern. Councillors who supported themselves. One of the many lessons which those sporting ields contentious decisions in be aware that these decisions will in government may take from the re- quarters has serious consequences for certainlythese community have repercussions asset sellos as should they have sult of the recent Federal Election is that the communityBut the decision because to acquire it means new that sta inevitably stirred up serious opposition. the taxpayers will not lightly forgive in order to fund this project council Another serious aspect of these a government guilty of spending their decisions is that they demonstrate money unwisely. community assets. that councillors are prepared to spend Members of local councils who fail to mustAmong sello valuable these is theand Culworthimportant Avenue large sums of ratepayers’ money at a appreciate this do so at their peril. What time when the economy is weak and it comes down to is a matter of priorities. station. This has become a matter of gravecommuter concern car parkto many at Killara residents railway beyond It also demonstrates contempt for would suggest that the present council ratepayersbusinesses whoare not already all proitable pay additional had Manygot it wrongratepayers when in councillors Kuringgai Another unfortunate decision was decided to press ahead with the purchase those immediately aected annual rates to cover a multiplicity of of expensive new accommodation services,levies of upmany to perof which cent moreare not on at their all Lifelineto sello apremises wellestablished next door, preschool both of This decision was taken at a time long day care centre at Gordon and the whenfor sta council had already committed to Council’s failure to consult with the eectively delivered several other expensive projects, such communitywhich ill valuable in these community matters apart needs from a *Tony Hall served for 25-years as the as a new West Pymble Aquatic centre St Ives ward councillor for Ku-ring-gai and two level gym; and extensive new is reprehensible and has caused serious Council before retiring last year. one line mention in its / budget A new mayor for Ku-ring-gai Heritage conservation a top priority for Jennifer Anderson.

by Rose Moloney - ment blocks are having on the character of Ku-ring-gai Council has elected Jen- nominatedHowever to run a new for the Liberal position. Party Code theidents area. concerned about the eect apart nifer Anderson as mayor for the next speciies only one Liberal member can be- Although Cr Anderson said she is sure more apartment blocks will be built Cr Anderson was elected mayor on Sep- the necessaryAfter it was six revealedvotes to beat that Cr David Malicki, Cit - months Crer whoAnderson lives in was Hornsby instead would nominated not receive as the cently gazetted Local Environment Plan while the incumbent mayor, Elaine Malicki, Liberal candidate at the last minute. willthroughout ensure Kuringgai these developments she hopes the are re re- wastember elected after her securing deputy. six of ten votes stricted to town centres. “That’s where the apartments should Anderson, who served a term as mayor in ring-gai’sHer priority heritage, for while the next catering year forwill the be always have been, not branching out into However the position isnt new for Cr growingto strike populationa balance between growth acrosspreserving Sydney. Ku the beautiful residential streets.” “Obviously this is a second opportuni- - Other changes that residents can ex- ty for me to put my hand up and I’m hon- tiful area. Leafy green with beautiful ar- pect to see over the next twelve months in- chitect-designed,Kuringgai is undoubtedly heritage listed a beau homes. months,” said Cr Anderson. The challenge is really to protect as - oured to be in the role again for another - much as that character as possible,” said bleclude indoor new aquaticcommuter centre. car parks in Gordon Cr Anderson. and BudgetLindield cuts and havethe opening also been of the made Pym to Her election to the position was unex- provide for better maintenance of roads, lengepected Cr as Malicki prior for to the position. meeting irst year been a controversial issue; with many res- footpaths and drainage systems. councillor David Citer was expected to chal Over development in Kuringgai has 8 sydneyobserver.com |october 2013 local news

Armed Robbery At Roseville Cinema

It seems like the only genre playing at Roseville Cinema last month was action.

by Amelia Zhou investigating the armed robbies at Roseville in Sutherland Local Court the day after Cinema, where a similar shotgun was used to their arrest. Two of four thieves were arrested at a threaten customers. The court heard how the four thieves, fast food restaurant a day after threatening Multiple charges were laid against both, armed with shotguns and machetes, for the robberies of Roseville Cinema and at Roseville Cinema last month. moviegoersTwenty-year-old and sta in an Amanda armed robbery Ridden carjacking in Lane Cove. demanded more than from cinema Revesby Paciic Hotel as well as an earlier patronsAccording and to sta the in police, the noSeptember personal belongings robbery were taken, but the four and her boyfriend Daniel Roche residentThe bluewas Nissanused as carjacking an escape vehicle vehicle for actingwere arrestedsuspiciously. at Kirrawee Mcdonalds in thestolen two fromrobberies. an yearold Lane Cove SydneysThe south couple after allegedly sta noticed attacked they were seven The couple is facing multiple charges oenders escaped with approximately including two counts of robbery while from the box ofice armed with a dangerous weapon, damaging two Thehours same later, oenders where they were threatened involved inthe police oficers while being arrested hotelan armed manager robbery and stoleat Revesby cash and Paciic cigarettes Hotel Mr Roche allegedly bit an oficer on driving a motor vehicle. the handPolice before will leeing also the allege fast thefood womanoutlet propertyMr Roche, with ire who and has illegally been described taking and as A new mayor for Ku-ring-gai scratchedHowever he and was punched arrested the a custody short time sergeant later twobefore incidents. leeing at Sutherland Police Station. faces further charges of intimidating and WhileNo one the was four injured robbers in evaded either ofcapture, these A shortened shotgun was found by a repeat oender in court documents police while searching the pair’s bags, in a public area for an unrelated incident in in a Westmead reserve just after midnight. assaulting a police oficer and having a knife the stolen Nissan car was located burnt out Both were refused bail and appeared declined to comment on the issue. leading oficers to alert detectives in the Dee Why on September Roseville Cinema and North Shore Police Metropolitan Armed Robbery Unit MRU

sydneyobserver.com |october 2013 9 GORDON COMMUTER CAR PARKS AND INTERCHANGE PROJECT

PUBLIC DISPLAY OF REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

The NSW Government is proposing to build a new multi-storey commuter car park and interchange at Gordon. The proposal is on public display from Monday 19 August to Monday 9 September 2013. Your input will help further develop the project.

The proposed upgrade on the western side of Gordon Station, off Henry Street, involves a looped bus interchange, Key features of the proposal a three-storey car park below the interchange and improved The proposal would provide: way finding and pedestrian facilities. • a looped bus interchange with two bus layover spaces, The existing Werona Avenue Commuter Car Park (corner six bus stops, four taxi spaces and weather protected of Werona Avenue and Park Avenue) is also being upgraded waiting areas and extended. Planning approval was achieved earlier in • a three-story car park below the interchange providing the year. Early construction activity has commenced and an up to 212 commuter car parking spaces (an increase of 135 additional 30 spaces will open in 2014. local news | Snippets spaces), including five accessible parking spaces, bicycle racks and motorcycle parking spaces

Transport Access Program • improved way finding and pedestrian facilities including The project is being delivered as part of the Transport Access safe and accessible pedestrian pathways and crossings Program, a NSW Government initiative to deliver accessible, between the interchange and Gordon Station, new way modern, secure and integrated transport infrastructure where finding signage, upgrade of drainage, lighting and installation it is needed most. of CCTV surveillance cameras. St Ives to benefit MORE COMMUTERArtist’s P impressionA of Rthe proposedK GordonING Station bus interchange. Commuter car parking would be provided across three levels below the interchange.from recreation by Rose Moloney funding The regional playground at St Ives The NSW government has proposed Showground will get a major upgrade, thanks to $250,000 in NSW government of the Transport Access Program. funding, announced state MP for Davidson major changes at Gordon station as part Jonathan O’Dea last month. plan include a looped bus interchange According to MP for Davidson Jonath- and Keya three-storey features car of thepark governmentsbelow the inan O’Dea, when the work is completed, there will be new playground equipment for

An artists impressionFor more informationof the call proposed 1800 684 490, toddlers as well as children aged 2 to 10 and terchange on the western side of Gordon email [email protected] or visit www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects. GordonFor urgent enquiries Station or complaints bus regarding interchange. construction activities, please call 24 hours 18006 775 to 465 16 years. carsStation spaces off than Henry currently Street Theexist. new The funding to Ku-ring-gai Coun- spaceThe car planpark would also provide includes more bicycle state government’s transport projects. cil was part of a $2.5 million alloca- racks, improved signage and pedes- A commuter park will be built there tion to support new outdoor facilities trian facilities, and the installation of across Sydney under the Metropolitan CCTV cameras. Greenspace Program. Residents were asked to provide feed- we’vewith additionalhad the government spaces announce two “I am pleased this funding has been car parksKuringgais in our quite local fortunate government in that area,” made available to help recreational activities said Cr Anderson. in the Davidson electorate,” said Mr O’Dea. addressedback between in aAugust report and before September Transport Issues raised in the feedback will be - Council says “no” to development dersonfor NSW said:make “Councillorsa final approval haven’t decision been briefedMayor on of the Kuringgai consultation Jennifer yet, but An it In a meeting last month Ku-ring-gai gum high forest would have been destroyed. definitely will be going ahead.” Council rejected a development applica- The land in question is in a gazetted her- If approved, construction is set to tion to bulldoze 164 trees at 39 Chilton itage conservation area with an immediately Parade, Warrawee. adjacent heritage listed item next door. The application in question proposed startWork in early is currently and finish already by the under - to demolish the existing 1920s house on the said: “There are a whole range of levels of wayend ofat the Werona Avenue commuter car site, and subdivide it into eight new houses. protectionKuringgai relevant Mayor to Jennifer that site Anderson and coun - park, which is being extended to provide If this application had gone ahead, 459 cil did not think the application addressed square metres of critically endangered blue Lindfield will also benefit from the an additional car spaces at Gordon those suficiently so it has been refused

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Ku-ring-gai captured by residents’ cameras six budding photographers have been awarded for their photos of the local area. by Rose Moloney

The winners of - - Kuringgais annual photography competition Cap - ping Village. Among the winning images were pictures of a thoughtful gar tureden gnome,Kuringgai Mona were Vale revealed Road at last night month and ata joyfula ceremony puppy. in St Ives Shop

- ourfulHowever landscapes judges and faced people. a dificult decision picking the best out of the many photos received each showcasing diverse aspects of Kuringgais col the People’s Choice winner – who was selected later in September via Face- The ive original winners were each awarded a cash prize while Competition categories included, environmental sustainability; local book votes won a cash prize

businessClockwise sportsields from top: parks and playgrounds streetscapes2. and ‘Gnome youth oversee - 1. ‘Night light’ by Max Poignand, first place in ‘Our streetscapes’ ing veggie garden’ by Ashley King, first place in ‘Our Environmental Sustainability’ 3. ‘Bowling’ by Jacques Roussel, first place in ‘Our Sportsfields, 5. Parks ‘Local and shops Playgrounds’ in the ‘Little green fingers’ by Chris Hooton, People’s Choice winner 4. 6. ‘Bouncing in the back- morning’ by David Lousick, first place in ‘Local Businesses’ yard’ by Max Jensen, first place in ‘Youth’

12 sydneyobserver.com |October 2013 local news The Concourse goes green PANTZ& A trigeneration power plant in chatswood PLANTZ could be the next environmental step for Fashionable and elegant - Willoughby Council. Boutique - by Jessie Goldie Melbourne Cup A secondary piece of equipment, an ab- - After 5 The Concourse in Chatswood is already sorption chiller, can be positioned in - an exceptionally environmentally friendly each connected building to convert the Mother of the bride or establishment, and now, thanks to a grant hot water into chilled water for use in groom - from the government, it may soon be run- air-conditioning. Special occasions ning only on renewable or natural gases. - Jewellery The grant was given by the govern- as coal power stations because it uses the wasteIt heatis more from than electricity twice as production energy eficient in both 27 Truman Ave, Cromer Program and will enable Willoughby City heating and cooling. 9982 2839 Councilments to Community research introducing Energy a Eficiency trigener - Trigeneration could reduce greenhouse ation power plant at The Concourse. gas pollution in connected buildings by Willoughby Mayor Pat Reilly, is ex- cited about the possibility and be- From day one The Concourse has been lieves in the importance of reducing our committed per cent to minimising its impact on the environmental impact. environment. Sustainable features of the “A trigeneration power plant at The Con- Local family owned and run course may have the ability to dramatically building include a m stormwater Alterations • Remodelling • Repair and overall gas emissions,” said Cr Reilly. anddetention high performance tank high energy glass. eficient light Engagements • Weddings • Anniversaries reduceSo whatour reliance is a trigeneration on coal ired power electricity plant? ittings“We and look natural forward lighting tochilled seeing beams the Together we can design an original A trigeneration engine runs on natural or results of the study to see if this type of piece of jewellery and quote while you wait. renewable gases and produces low-carbon If you have your own gold electricity, heating and air-conditioning for said Cr Reilly. • Whether to save or sentimental we can reuse. connected buildings. system will be of beneit to The Concourse • We also buy jewellery and gold. onsite The engine, which is about the size of More Info: workshop a shipping container, generates heat that is Visit the Sustainability Education captured to make hot water. The hot wa- Centre at Chatswood Library on The ter can be distributed to nearby buildings Concourse or visit the website: 1A William St, Hornsby • ph: 9476 4711 through a network of underground pipes. www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au e-mail: [email protected]

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sydneyobserver.com |october 2013 13 local news bikes change lives Donated bikes will be sent to Ugandan students to encourage school attendance. Chris Roe with the donated bikes from St Ives Park.

by Rose Moloney provide students with an easier way to St Ives resident, Sonya Acon, is travel to school, and entire communities - Early in September volunteers gath- with better access to food, water and ily had some old bikes hanging around ered in Chatswood to help repair up to medical aid. inalso the involved garage. in the Instead program of Her throwing fam According to Chris the focus of the them away, Sonya organised a bike communities in Uganda. charity is recycling. “It doesn’t cost collection for Bikes 4 Life at St Ives Park bikesThis before was theypart ofare a sent Bikes to 4 remote Life initi - anyone any money,” he says. Primary School. ative – a charity that recycles unwanted To ensure the longevity of the pro- bikes for use by underprivileged groups. gram the bikes are sent to Uganda in up,” says Sonya, who is now considering Sydney Bikes 4 Life coordinator containers with spare parts and power makingWe it collected an annual over effort. bikes all tools. The containers then become work- Bikes 4 Life is currently looking for “Remember the freedom you felt as a kid shops where older students are taught corporate sponsorship for a container to withand a Killara bike? Well resident these Chriscommunities Roe says are ship the bikes to Uganda. the same. There’s nothing like seeing a ensures the bikes can be maintained. to becomeIt also provides bike mechanics the students Doing with this More Info: the first time.” new skills, which Chris says could open Website: www.bikes4life.com.au yearStudents, old man smiling aid workers riding a and bike policefor doors to other opportunities, like car Email: [email protected] officers in Uganda use the bikes. They mechanics or even engineering.

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sydneyobserver.com |october2013 Sydney Observer |july 2013 sydneyobserver.com 55 profile | curtis Stone

Curtis Stone ou can take the man out of Australia but you can’t take Australia out of the man. Melbourne-born chef, YCurtis Stone might be happily settled in LA with his wife, Lindsay Price, and son, Hudson; however Curtis says he would still choose a meat pie over a hot dog any day of the week. Curtis was in Australia in September with family, celebrating his brother’s birthday and promoting his latest cooking product – the pizza stone. This came as a break from planning his new LA restaurant, which is set to open in the next six months. He chats to Sydney Observer about the inspiration behind his restaurant’s menu and his go-to spring ingredients.

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The weather is really heating up now, what kinds of You have a two-year-old son, Hudson. Do you have any ingredients do you like to cook with at this time of the year? secret recipes to make sure he eats his vegetables? I think with spring comes a bunch of exciting ingredients. Things like asparagus, rhubarb and strawberries really come into season; we throw his way. Truthfully I think the most important thing with lamb is also great in springtime of course. feedingWeve been the luckykids is with giving him them so farwhat He you’resort of eating eats everything and then all that sit - The transition is a bit like fashion, as you take your sweaters ting together to eat it. They start living your lifestyle and hope- and jumpers and push them to one side of the closet, you can do fully you’re eating healthily yourself, so that means that they the same with the slow cooker, and the braises, stews and soups do the same. that we love during winter. Instead we start thinking about sal- I was talking to somebody the other day and they said, “But how do you stop him from eating chicken nuggets and chips?” and time of year! - ads eating outside and iring up the barbie again Its an exciting ing beer?” It’s the same thing; if you don’t give it to them then they Tell us about the new restaurant you’re opening in LA. won’tIm like do How it! do you stop them from smoking cigarettes and drink - ed about it. The menu is still in the works – I want to let the mar- Do you have a personal favourite meal? ketIts adrive tiny itlittle and placesee what its sortgoing of ingredientsto have seats we’ve so weregot to excit work with. I love the delicate nature of seafood, crab is probably my favourite At the moment I’m thinking of highlighting one ingredient at a time thing to come out of the ocean and I like a bit of spice in my food. So a good curry crab might be the one if I had to pick. and doing a ive or six course tasting menu around that ingredient What about a show-stopping dessert? Hopefully well change the menu once a month so as the season My go-to is a salted caramel pot de creme, which is a baked custard Youchanges have so been will what living we in oer the US for over seven years now, that I garnish with a little sea salt. It’s just beautiful, sweet, rich cus- what foods do you look forward to having when you come back to Australia? Thetardy Curtis caramel Stone oh my Pizza God Stone its so isgood currently available at Coles. - What do you think is the key to cooking a good pizza? Theways coee a hot for dog sure when Also I wouldit sounds die ridiculousto have a pie. but So I really as soon miss as piesI come I like them to have a nice thin crust. Then the key to it is not to put Inback the I Stateslike to youhave cant a game ind a of decent golf and pie get I play a pie a little into mygolf hand. and its I think al too much on the pizza. As we transition into spring, zucchini works we’ve got a really good grasp of Asian food here too, I love that eastern attitude towards food that we have in Australia. something like that. There are so many things to put on a pizza and that’sreally thewell beauty zucchini of it. lowers are beautiful with a bit of salami or Is it ever difficult to find healthy eating options in the US? It’s really hard to talk about America as a whole. If you go to one of Have you ever considered moving back to Australia? - I’d love to come back to Australia, I really would. Especially to be - around my family - as you have kids you want your kids to know ket,the major which theme is one parks of the then best yes open-air its really farmers hard to marketsind healthy I’ve op ever their cousins. We’re really fortunate at the moment, we get to di- tions But I live down the road from the Hollywood Farmers Mar vide our time and travel as a family, so that’s working for us right on the doorstep. now, but who knows what’s in the future. been to Its illed with organic ingredients that are grown literally sydneyobserver.com |october 2013 17 education

A HSC survival guide

Time management, planning and a good nights sleep are vital factors in exam success. by Amelia Zhou

With the HSC exams just around the get to do so due to pressure and time con-

allocations is important in determining Study Tips heardcorner across the collective the state. groans from year s thestraints amount during of the material exam Noting which the needs mark to Choose an effective study space in anticipationBy now, the of word the inal “belonging” hurdle can is thebe - 1 An effective study space means to the trap of writing a paragraph long an- getting rid of clutter and distrac- to hear. swerbe written for a forone each mark question question. Dont Make fall sure in tions on your work space. Every- last word any year student wants thing on your desk should be there on- will be another distant memory. question before the exam. ly for the study task you are completing. ItHowever may not in seem just overlike it a now,month so the here HSC are you know the HSC key terms used in each Finding a suitable learning environ- some useful study and exam tips to help Before the exam ment is paramount – whether it’s at students through the crucial exam period. 3Leave plenty of time before the exam a local or university library, in your to get ready, eat a nutritious meal and ar- home study, at a cafe, or in a park. rive at the exam centre early. When you Exam Tips arrive at the examination hall, don’t sur- Have a reward after studying round yourself with classmates that you 3Allowing yourself to have a reward Time management know will stress you out. “When students after studying can be an effective mo- 1With only two to three hours of allocat- are waiting around they shouldn’t sit with tivation technique as it gives you some- ed time to cover a year’s worth of syllabus their friends and look at what they did or thing to look forward to. If you’re material, time is of the essence when it did not study,” says Ms Salter. Whether it’s one of those people who checks their comes to exams. Utilise your reading time revising your notes by yourself, chatting phone constantly, make set breaks eve- wisely by looking through the questions in to friends, or taking a walk; do something ry half hour where you can do so for a the paper and identifying which ones need few minutes. to be given more time than others. “Time management is a huge factor because stu- youPlan ind relaxing your essays! Exercise and sleep well dents can become bogged down by the 4Planning your essays before writing 4 Exercise and sleeping are sacrifices questions,” says Prue Salter, founder of En- them is a great way for you to map out hanced Learning Educational Services. Ms what you’re going to say in a structured Salter emphasises the need for students to and clear manner. While it does take a lit- beevery effective HSC student tools makes to de-stress when it after comes a tle extra time, writing down your thesis dayto the of exam studying. period Even However just fifteen they min can - remaining to leave time to check answers. and main points of arguments is crucial so utes spent outside walking can be a use- inish a HSC exam with at least minutes nothing is forgotten while writing under ful way to get some fresh air. Sleep is also Read everything carefully important for memory retention. Pulling 2While reading the questions and mark understand what your thesis is... then you all-nighters before an exam day to allocations thoroughly seems like an canpressure brainstorm The irst all part your in ideas your onplan the is page to cram in extra revision is never a obvious thing to do, many students for opposite,” says Ms Salter. good idea.

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sydneyobserver.com |october 2013 19 education ending the mean girl myth A recent study reveals that boys might be more likely to indirectly bully a friend than girls.

by Jessie Goldie somebody else but the origin is unclear. that girls were so much worse, that girls were While direct aggression encompasses things so mean, and that boys were so much easier It is a commonly held belief that girls like physical confrontations. to deal with because they were so direct,” said are “meaner” than boys. That girls spread The study did not aim to prove the rumours, gossip and give other girls the common belief that girls are ‘meaner’ than Boys commented in the study that teach- ‘silent treatment’, while boys are more boys wrong, rather it was an analysis of the ersDr Artz tended to only notice when they acted honest and deal with problems direct- out physically. between genders. - perception, and suggests that perhaps it’s distinct“We dierences weren’t in trying the use to of prove aggression or dis - en’s Studies gender and sexuality program at timely However to focus a recent less on study the challenges ‘mean girl’ this and prove, we were just trying to understand the MacquarieDr Judith University, Lattas director said she of was the pleased Wom more on the ‘mean boy’. dynamics in the relationship. There is a The Canadian study surveyed almost six Lattas, the mean girl stereotype is continuing that boys do it more,” said the director of the with the results of the study According to Dr dierence and its not that girls do it more its thousandalmost half yearold of the boys boys and surveyed girls from reporting six relationto grow and to can the have way negative in which eects this whole dierentusing indirect countries aggression The indings against show their thatpeers, boysstudy Dr were Sibyelle able Artz to get away with indirect discourseIt does about conirm mean my girls suspicions has emerged in the in bullyingIn her because research their Dr teachersArtz also wouldfound turnthat recent years. This idea that girls are manip- Indirect aggression is a form of aggres- a blind eye, believing that only girls were ulators behind the scenes and more dead- sionas opposed that isn’t to necessarilyonly per cent observable. of girls For ex- capable of such behaviour. ly than the male - these are kind of ancient ample if someone spreads a rumour about “Teachers were coming with the notion myths that I think are re-emerging now.”

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20 sydneyobserver.com |october 2013 B education An excuse to taking a break from studying take a# after high school could be the key to university success.

social science and science, the study found “I think taking a gap year is incredibly gap year o study after inishing her HSC in universitythat taking students. a year o after high school had those experiences have really helped me in positiveLead eects author for the of themotivation study, levels Professor of mybeneicial degree, I got providing to experience me with so inspirations,much and year Andrew Martin, said having a gap year often gave school-leavers the chance to accrue studying events management. O skills that could help them cope more readi- insightThough and ideas the studysaid Gemma results who indicate is now that ly with the demands of university life, as well having a study break before university can by Tess Gibney as providing them with time to more clearly consider their future study options. that taking a gap year may not suit everyone. A recent study released by the Univer- “Students explore their strengths and beneit“Though students students Professor should Martin always stressed consid - sity of Sydney has found that students who - take a gap year after school are more likely to can develop attributes and qualities such as dents go straight from school to university self-responsibilityweaknesses in a yearand self-direction o after school through and er the beneits of taking a year o many stu of tertiary study than those who enter univer- working or collaborating with other people in a gap year mid-way through university, or af- sityachieve straight better after results school. in their irst two years part-time jobs or volunteer work,” he said. terwardsand are just – ine before They entering may even the go workforce,”on to take - he said. “Flexibility in pathways after school sity students from the departments of art, University of Technology Sydney, took a are endless.” Tracking the achievement of univer Gemma Hooley a student at the Reach your true potential Building Blocks in Hornsby celebrates Occupational Therapy week.

Occupational Therapy week will be Many people don’t realise it’s an extreme- Jameson, says: “The children are really enjoy- ly diverse profession that involves working the movement challenges provided in the coinciding with World Occupational Ther- ing with individuals right across the lifespan Sensory Space, and it adds another dynamic celebrated in Australia from October from birth to old age, and across multiple to our therapy, challenging children to reach is ‘Reach your Potential’ and the team at settings including homes, clinics, hospitals their full potential. We have had an amazing Buildingapy Day on Blocks October Occupational This years Therapy theme in and workplaces. response from parents also, who enjoy the Specialising in paediatric practice, bright and welcoming atmosphere.” It’s all about raising awareness of what Building Blocks Occupational Therapy are a As part of Occupational Therapy week, Hornsby believe that is worth celebrating local award winning business, established Building Blocks will open its doors to the public on Friday 26 October and welcomes aboutoccupational helping therapists people to do achieve Director independ Celeste - children from birth to eighteen years of age. anyone from the community to drop by and enceRiach in says daily Occupational tasks.” therapy OT is all in Hornsby for over years working with learn more about occupational therapy and daily tasks a challenge, including issues with Building Blocks Sensory Space programs. eating,We sleeping,help many motor children skills, who behaviour are inding or play. Sometimes this is due to a syndrome or More Info: condition, however in most cases it’s simply Phone: Celeste Riach 94823082 due to developmental delays,” states Suzanne Mackay, manager of preschool services. Email: [email protected] The largest of its kind on the upper north shore, Building Blocks Occupational Therapy has just opened its new Sensory Space, a spe- cially designed gymnasium for children with special needs and developmental delays. Psychotherapist and counsellor, Clare

sydneyobserver.com |october 2013 21 education | From the principal Overseas learning experiences help to develop cultural awareness by Vicki Steer* literature in translation for example. The students undertake biennially to a village learning of languages other than English as school in Fiji where they take classes and It is said that the use of mobile devices lead other activities. in schools, such as smart phones and tab- element in the achievement of this goal and Ravenswood student Elizabeth Cooney lets means that learning can now take place onepart that of the we formalsupport curriculum actively, not is simply a speciic be- anytime and anywhere. A student, for cause we are required to, but because we “The experience of actually being there example, could be sitting out in the middle place a high value on this learning. ratherrelected than on thesimply Fiji learningield trip about it helped of the school yard composing and sending One of the most powerful means by an essay to a teacher. which students develop cultural under- people live outside of Australia compared The truth is that in the broadest sense, standing is through gaining personal ex- withme better the life understand I live in Sydney. the dierent lives students have always learned anytime and perience of other cultures through student “Actually being there really person- in any place because they learn from what exchanges, cultural immersion and service alises it, especially teaching the children. they hear, observe and experience in any trips. The learning outcomes of these visits context. They may have learned about alge- include language acquisition; understand- bra in the mathematics classroom, but they aboutYou develop their families, quite an their emotional siblings bond and to it will also learn about being part of a team by a personal level, coping with living in a new bringsthem even the whole after justthing one home week on a You far learnmore playing basketball on Saturday. They will anding dierent foreign culturesenvironment. and societies and on personal level than it would if you were just learn the skills of public speaking through In the July school holidays groups of learning straight facts about a place, when inter-school debating and they will learn Ravenswood students participated in trips you actually meet the people.” about respectful interpersonal relation- Australian students inhabit one of the ships through positive interactions with emphasis on learning about the value of most prosperous countries in the world. their teachers. to countries in Asia and the Paciic with an Experiences that help them connect with - their own. The central purpose of both tripsservice was and to help about local cultures children dierent through from ed - own are invaluable. We hope that they will The Melbourne Declaration on Educa developpeople living compassion, very dierent understanding lives from their and assertstional Goals that for as Young part ofAustralians becoming made “active by cultural sensitivity to apply to whatever andall Australian informed citizens”education our ministers students in will be travelleducation Groups to Cambodia consisting for ofa studentstwo week from cul- paths they may pursue as young adults. “able to relate to and communicate across turalRavenswood immersion and programme Knox Grammar in which School they cultures, especially the cultures and coun- visited community schools established by tries of Asia”. Cultural understanding is of the Mates Abroad Foundation and visited course promoted across the curriculum historical sites. Another group participat- *Vicki Steer is the principal of through the study of geography, history or ed in ‘Operation Bula!’ - a trip Ravenswood Ravenswood School, Gordon.

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HEARING LOSS LEGACY DENTAL CARE Can it be Looking for the Advice from prevented? next generation Dr Sweeney of volunteers Seniors special Cotswolds village turns 30 After spending the last three decades living at Cotswolds retirement village, Betty Woollam, has seen it all.

by Jessie Goldie she has helped grow and tend to over the past There are also day trips running each week to three decades. - This October the Cotswolds retirement “When I was moving house I potted some of my beautiful violets to bring with me to my excitingGlen Street locations. theatre the Kuringgai Wildlow one resident has been there every step along new home,” she says. “I got the bug from my er GardenBetty is and particularly Bobbin Head looking among forward other to thevillage way. will celebrate its th anniversary and the Melbourne Cup celebrations. - my daughter is too.” “There’s nice nibbles, chicken and cham- motherBetty she is was also a thoroughlyproliic gardener involved and now in the pagne, and of course the sweeps - they get very the very Betty same Woollam unit. was one of the irst resi maintenance of the village’s library, holding into it,” she says. dentsShe back fondly in and remembers today is still the living BBQ in dinners the title of senior library monitor. More Info: “We’d all get out our pork chops and bring residents too, and he wrote a book and do- The Mirvac built Cotswolds Village remains themthey would down have to the when BBQ, they and irst for arrived dessert we’d natedSir it. Garield The book Barwick bus comeswas one round of the and irst we a warm, community minded village for the get stuck into a tub of ice cream,” says Betty. swap books, there’s always a good selection over 55s and is a valued and well respected The area has since been updated and the in there.” part of the Turramurra neighbourhood. BBQ itself is always kept in top shape to ensure There is always something happening in The village facilities include an indoor this weekly tradition continues. the village, whether it be art classes, folk danc- swimming pool, billiard room, computer room Betty, a keen gardener, is most at home ing or a movie screening, so active retirees and sports hall where Betty enjoys playing in Cotswolds’ award winning gardens, which like Betty can ensure they will always be busy. indoor bowls.

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The units have either a lock-up garage, carport or unitsThere have are alsoa separate 39 serviced dining apartments room and eitheren-suite studio bathroom. style or Theseone bedroom, units have situated either ain lock-up the Village garage, Centre. carport or parking parking space allocated to them. Onespace advantage allocated into buyingthem. in The Cotswolds is that there are no deferred Management fees. InThereThere the areVillage also Centre, 3939 serviced serviced residents apartments, apartments are able either either to enjoy studio studio an style styleindoor or or one heatedone bedroom, bedroom, swimming situated situated pool in andinthe the Villagespa Village and Centre. aCentre. range of recreational OnefacilitiesThe levy advantage includingfor the serviced in a buying library, apartment in card The room,Cotswolds pays forhobby three is thatroom, meals there a perbilliard are day, no theroom deferred servicing and Managementindoor of the carpet rooms fees.bowls. and linen A change.public golf course is located opposite the village. There is also a comfortable lounge area, complete with piano, and a lovely dining room. In the Village Centre, residents are able to enjoy an indoor heated swimming pool and spa and a range of recreational sfacilitiesOneeparate advantage including rooms in have buyinga library, been in The providedcard Cotswolds room, for hobbyvisiting is that room, theremedical aare billiard practitioners, no Deferred room and Managementhealth indoor professionals carpet fees .bowls. and for A apublic hairdresser golf course who isattends 4locatedIn daysthe Village eachopposite Centre,week. the residentsvillage. Thereare able is alsoto enjoy a comfortable an indoor heated lounge swimming area, complete pool and with spa piano, and a rangeand a of lovely recreational dining room. Allsfacilitieseparate units are includingrooms fitted have with a library, beena 24 cardprovided hour room, emergency for computer visiting call medicalroom, system a billiardtopractitioners, the Registeredroom andhealth indoor Nurse. professionals carpet bowls. and There for a is hairdresser also a comfortable who attends 4lounge days area,each completeweek. with piano, and a lovely dining room. A public golf course is located opposite the village. The village bus provides transport to local shopping centres, supplementing the regular bus service which runs to Turramurra All units are fitted with a 24 hour emergency call system to the Registered Nurse. sSeparatetation and rooms also have has beena daily provided direct routefor visiting to the City.medical practitioners, health professionals and for a hairdresser who attends sThe4ocial days village eachactivities busweek. providesare also transportorganised to on local a regular shopping basis centres, for those supplementing who wish to the participate. regular bus service which runs to Turramurra station and also has a daily direct route to the City. CurrentlyAll units are available: fitted with a 24 hour emergency call system to the Registered Nurse, who is on site 24/7. social activities are also organised on a regular basis for those who wish to participate. The• village 2 bedroom bus provides first floor transport unit. s toeparate local shopping lounge andcentres, dining supplementing plus ensuite. the Lock regular up garage. bus service Price: which $495,000. runs to Turramurra Currently available: Station• 2 bedroomand also hasground a week floor day unit. direct s eparateroute to loungethe City. and dining plus ensuite. Lock up garage. Price: $490,000. • 2 bedroom first floor unit. separate lounge and dining plus ensuite. Lock up garage. Price: $495,000. • 2 bedroom ground floor unit with separate lounge and dining plus ensuite. Carport. Price: $495,000. Social• 2 activities bedroom areground also floororganised unit. ons eparatea regular lounge basis for and those dining who plus wish ensuite. to participate. Lock up garage. Price: $490,000. • 2 bedroom 1 bathroom unit with offset lounge/dining. Carport. Price: $375,000. Currently• 2 bedroom available: ground floor unit with separate lounge and dining plus ensuite. Carport. Price: $495,000. • Studio• 2studio bedroom serviced serviced 1 apartments bathroom apartment. unit from Groundwith $99,000 offset floor. lounge/dining. Price: $130,000. Carport. Price: $375,000. • One• s1 tudio bedroombedroom serviced self-careserviced apartment. apartment.units from Ground $320,000Ground floor. floor. Price: Price: $130,000. $310,000. These• Two• 1 bedroom bedroomunits may self-careserviced be inspectedapartment.units from $345,000Ground on: Saturday floor. Price: 27th $310,000. 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sydneyobserver.com |october2013 5 Seniors special Legatees support war widows Even 68 years after the second world war finished, Legacy is still dedicated to helping the women who lost loved ones.

by Rose Moloney She remembers Legacy volunteers helping her She encourages younger people to get in and her mother while growing up, and since Legacy is celebrating - her mother’s death seven years ago, Trish has get involved. Adventist Aged Care day this October after almost a century of been paying on the favour. touch with Legacy to ind out how they can 9847 0600 (Wahroonga) its th birth looking after the widows and children of “All of the ladies I look after remind me of 8834 6100 (Kings Langley) men who died at war. my mum,” she says. One of the volunteers, or ‘Legatees’, who The ladies she helps, many of whom are www.aacsyd.org.au housebound or have no family members living Wahroonga, Kings Langley, Hornsby Berghouse, who assists 28 ladies across the close by, share this maternal bond. Chatswoodmakes this division.possible is Killara resident Trish “For all of the older ladies it’s the contact Most of these women lost their husbands they appreciate, I’m like a daughter to them in - some way,” says Trish. ward to a friendly phone call or cup of tea with - Trish,in World who War dedicates Two Howeverher time to they making look sure for teers like Trish, at the moment Legacy is they are looked after – she even sends them facingDespite a growing the eorts problem of dedicated – a shortage volun of birthday cards every year. younger volunteers. Trish Bergouse with images of her father. Trish herself is no stranger to the pain - of losing a family member to war, both her ple to hand the volunteer positions on to. and her husband lost their fathers in World “We’reTrish wonders missing how the they next will ind generation, peo More Info: War Two. there’s nobody coming up the ranks.” Website: www.legacy.com.au

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sydneyobserver.com |october2013 5 Seniors special Hearing Loss: What do you need to watch out for? 15% of Australians suffer from hearing loss, but it might be preventable.

by Amelia Zhou agnosed hearing loss waited for an average of rapidly ages. While the most commonly known in fourJoanna Australians Magee, byprincipal as the populationclinician and di- Magee said that despite the negative cause of hearing loss is due to the natural rector of Audiohealth, urges individuals to perceptionfour years until of hearing inally seeking aids, treatment treatment for ageing process, many people are unaware seek hearing loss treatment if they think they hearing loss is rapidly improving and there of the increasing risk of preventable hear- are now more discreet methods to treat ing impairments. “If hearing loss was treated, the person hearing impairments. Raising awareness about the main ac- wouldare aflicted have better cognition, better interaction “Fortunately the technology means quired sources of hearing loss in Austral- and better communication,” she said. - of the people with [discreet] type by Magee are: ofthat solutions.” we can provide about per cent ia is a crucial irst step in preventing an in Key areas of hearing concerns identiied crease of the number of people suering Senior Australians: Leisure activities: from deafness Approximately per cent of It is estimated that over half the population Australians currently suer from hearing loss of hearing loss, popular leisure activities and this igure is projected to increase to one whichAlthough involve it is notnoise, the such most as signiicant going to causenight- aged between and have some form of clubs, pubs and live concerts, are increasingly hearing loss This igure increases to more than per cent of those over and per - According to a report published by Aus- cent of those over the age of - aecting hearing among young Australians fer toA recent tolerate study poor by Australian hearing ratherHearing than re vealedreceive thattreatment. Australians over would pre workplacetralian Hearing noise leisure exposure. noise exposure can be The study showed that a quarter of almostMagee times said greater that youngthan the people allowable can tolerate high amounts of low frequency nois- that there was a stigma attached to wearing es more than older Australians, which hearing Australians aids. aged over believed increases the risk. “It’s concerning that people are avoiding “We might think that the noise is at a taking action about their hearing simply be- very comfortable level, but in fact it could cause they feel they’ll be perceived as looking be that your brain has become so used to old,” said Janette Thorburn, principal audiolo- the noise that it’s still doing damage to the cochlear without the person actually being According to the study, even those with di- aware of it.” gist at Australian Hearing NEED TO LOSE A FEW KILOS BEFORE CHRISTMAS

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We provide free hands-on demonstrations and advice on able to embrace life rather than feeling disconnected while a hear- assistive listening devices and alerting systems, information on ing impaired child can develop hearing, speech, language and cog- hearing loss and support groups for people like you. nitive skills at a level similar to a normal hearing child. CALL US NOW ON 9144 7586 More Info: To enquire about or call in for a free no-commitment demonstration getting a cochlear implant through OUR TURRAMURRA OFFICE IS OPEN SCIC or to make a donation: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10am - 3pm Tell us your problem and we’ll help you find the solution!!! Email: [email protected] Phone sydneyobserver.com |october 2013 31 Seniors special Dental decay: AUDiOHEALTH break the sound barriers a problem for seniors by sourcing the smallest hidden hearing by Dr Ian Sweeney* tooth or a key support for a partial denture. Another study compared the incidence of These problems are increasingly likely to coronal and root caries in community-living There are a number of problem areas fac- older Australians with and without demen- devices including the invisible range. ing the ageing population in regards to their live for another twenty or thirty years in gen- tia. Their conclusions showed the incidence dental needs. tleoccur medical after andthe agephysical of and decline. the patient Maintenance may of both coronal and root surface decay was Reduced manual dexterity and fail- of dental health presents a series of unique introducing ing eyesight are two major contributing fac- problems under these circumstances. older adults with dementia over a one-year tors behind increased oral disease in senior An Adelaide study into nursing homes follow-upsigniicantly period. higher Contributing in the communityliving factors were: years. If patients cannot see the plaque or are showed large numbers of tooth surfaces unable to remove it, problems will occur. were covered in plaque and debris. The ex- severe), high carer burden, oral hygiene care A history of gum recession or past gum sex males dementia severity moderate disease results in longer teeth with more root coronal and root surfaces. Coronal caries in- the mouth. surface being exposed. Root surface is soft- cidenceisting residents was 64 per had cent caries and decay root caries on both inci - dificulties and use of medications that dry er than tooth enamel and more prone to den- in the ageing population, regular dental main- 100% invisible. 100% amazing. tal decay. 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Growing online safety risk for seniors Beware: senior citizens make easy targets for online scammers.

by Amelia Zhou & Tess Gibney to $2 billion.  Scamming websites often rely on With the rapid ageing of Australia’s howeverAccording Symantec to predicts the Centre this igure for is Internet closer minor typing mistakes to claim their population, seniors are becoming a growing Safety at the University of Canberra, the is- victims. Be vigilant when typing in target for online scams and fraud. sues faced by senior Australians online are addresses for bank and other such Research conducted by the Joint Select common to other online demographics. websites – sometimes the only difference Committee on Cyber Safety shows that peo- While the federal government currently between the addresses is a single letter. ple 55 and older account for four out of ten has programs in place addressing cyber secu- victims of cyber fraud in Australia. rity such as Cybersmart and CERT Australia,  Employ common sense. If you As the fastest growing online user group, receive an email that claims you have senior Australians are perceived as attrac- at senior Australians. won a ‘too good to be true holiday deal’, tive targets for online scammers due to their thereA are report no speciic published programs by in theplace Austral aimed- it’s probably exactly that: too good access to superannuation, life savings and ian Federal Police, said the implementation to be true. If you think that the claim their assets. may be genuine, always be sure to online criminals’ “ability to commit cyber discuss it with others first. year-old man was targeted by two scammers of the NBN would increase the growth of claimingIn an to incident be Microsoft early Windows last month represent an - increased speed.”  - oencesAlthough due to Tony the attractiveness Abbott plans of to the scrap words to others or divulge them over insecureNever online give out mediums. your personal pass ativesThe who senior asked citizen, him toJohn transfer Scott, was to a alert - internet speeds. NAB bank account the NBN he is still promising faster-  the money, who believed that he was falling puter tutor at Muswellbrook Seniors Club wiring services like Western Union. victimed by ato NAB a scam. bank teller before transferring Keith Harvey an experienced com - Always Dont book pay or companies pay for things using on a moneysecure Fair Trading Commissioner, Rod Stowe, tre, gives some top tips to help seniors system using a credit card – that way, if said victims of incidents such as these need avoidand preventable Woodrising online Neighbourhood scams and fraud: Cen things go awry, you may be able to apply to come forward to prevent further scams for a charge back. from reoccurring. “Many people don’t report their experi-  The internet is anonymous – ence with scammers to authorities but it is TIPS - important they do because it helps Fair Trad-  Thoroughly investigate all emails you ing this in mind, it is always essential to ing and other consumer protection agencies receive that are supposedly sent on behalf verifyanyone someone, can claim or to something, be anyone is Keep who warn other people to avoid similar experi- or what they say they are. Always look ences,” said Mr Stowe. institutions are unlikely to ask you to provide up companies, charities and the like to It is estimated that Australia los- yourof inancial password institutions over an email. Banks and other ensure they are legitimate.

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Anything that you use often, but less frequent- Childrens’ Rooms ly, for example serving platters or baking trays,  Invest in some toy boxes should be one step outside of the ‘magic trian- The most important items to put in a child’s gle’. While the things you use irregularly like room are toy boxes – the amount of toy boxes a roasting pan or ice cream maker should be you choose doesn’t matter. What does matter again one step farther away. is that these toy boxes then act as a limit for The idea is that the ‘magic triangle’ is the the number of toys your child can own. core of activity; working in the kitchen will be If they have two toy bins, when the bins are full, they should learn that before they can items are kept within this space. add a toy, they should get rid of a toy – prefer- easier Cardboard and more eficient box test if only regularly used ably by taking it to a donation centre or per- The ‘one month cardboard box test’ is a simple way of managing all of the gizmos that build up will this prevent a toy build up, it will also give in kitchen draws over time. themhaps bya sense giving of it passing to a younger toys on sibling to others. Not only  Establish a routine that you don’t use on a day-to-day basis. Think Ensure your children understand that when spatulas,Gather juicers, all of thewhisks, extra colourfulitems in your cookie kitchen cut- ters and that avocado slicer that you just had to but their toys back where they belong – in the have. Put them in a cardboard box on a coun- toythey boxes. have Establishing inished playing this routine they need is a tosimple put More Info: ter in the kitchen, and for the next month eve- way to ensure their rooms remain tidy. Peter Walsh worked on the Oprah Winfrey ry time you use one of those items put it back in More importantly it also teaches them Show for five years before it ended. He is now the kitchen drawer where it belongs. to contribute as part of a family. Children the star of Extreme Clutter on the Oprah Winfrey At the end of the month take a look at the learn that they have personal responsibili- Network and recently returned to Network TEN’s items left in the box – if you haven’t used them, ty for their toys and that it’s their job to take The Living Room. Visit his facebook page for care of them. more tips: www.facebook.com/PeterWalsh the items you don’t need. ask yourself if you ever will Donate or discard

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sydneyobserver.com |october 2013 37 sydney home Weeding out the bad guys Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to fight off those unwanted garden weeds.

by Hugh Meyers*

Weeds present a constant battle for gar- Where do weeds come from? deners. They show up when you’re least ex- Many plants in their home country are con- pecting them, threatening the pristine lawn sidered regular garden plants, but when outIf a weedthe root is loweringlater. on your lawn get rid of they come to Australia they run riot and be- the lower before you mow the lawn then dig worked so hard to grow and maintain. In fact, come a pest. Why is this? Quite often climat-  Wind ifand all neatlyplants manicuredwere as easy lowerbed to grow youas weeds, have ic conditions or native insects keep them un- - then maintaining the garden would be easy. they are introduced into Australia, where watchDo you the remember little parachutes as a child drift pulling away dandein the your garden weeds this spring, it’s important noneder control of these in their conditions homeland exist, However they rapidlywhen wind?lion pufballs Everyone o and of blowing those little on parachutes them to However before you head into battle with become a pest. had a dandelion seed attached to it. Anoth- Why are weeds a problem? Many weeds are unwittingly introduced. er plant that uses this method of spread- Toto knowstart withhow they gotare therestrong in competitors the irst place for A prime example is the bitou bush introduced ing its seeds is the moth vine. If you grow water and sunshine and can smother the ‘good the moth vine get rid of the seed pods before guys’, while some of the climbers can destroy Sydney from South Africa to control the sand they ripen. a brick wall or kill their host. Many weeds pro- dunes.by the government It has since tobecome the Northern a fearsome Beaches weed of vide a winter home for pests like aphids and that we are trying to eradicate.  Birds mites of various kinds. These pests are just Birds are also a major cause of weeds spread- waiting to warm up and attack your plants in How do weeds spread? ing. Those bright red bunches of berries on the spring!  Laziness the cotoneaster shrubs look quite attractive - - If you have a contractor come in and mow birds think so too so they eat them and spit ous to humans and pets, cause skin rash- your lawn, make sure they hose down the es whenHealthwise brushed theyagainst can and in be some poison cases lawn mower beforehand. More than one good new cotoneaster half a kilometre away. cause breathing problems due to their high lawn has been ruined by a careless contractor the seed out Next season you could have a pollen count. bringing in weed seeds from a previous job.  Waste

a quiet road can lead to the spread of out-of- controlGarden rubbishexotics in dumped the bush. in bushlandThe smallest or beside piece of a succulent will strike if given half a chance as will any discarded bulbs. Onion weed in- fested soil, sometimes used by unscrupulous landscapers or dumped unwittingly by gar- deners, will shoot up with no trouble. To avoid this, take garden rubbish to the tip where it will be properly composted.

*Hugh Myers is a member of the Ku-ring- gai Horticultural Society inc. The society meets on the first Tuesday of the month at St Ives Village Hall, Memorial Rd, St Ives (opposite Woolworths) at 7:30 pm. Visitors are welcome. Phone 9449 6245.

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sydneyobserver.com |october 2013 41 Locals Relax, Unwind And Dine

Mario’s Cucina is the culmination of the dreams of husband and wife team Fiona and Mario Ambrosino.

After serving an apprenticeship under the guidance of chefs such as Armando Percuoco and Mark Armstrong, Mario gained extensive experience at famous restaurants in London, Sydney and Italy. In London Mario worked at restaurants including, Coast restau- In Italian dining, antipasto is not simply the start of your meal; to enjoy our chef’s antipasti with vino chosen by our award-win- rant Bibendum Asia de Cuba The Pheasant and The Dolomites ningit is an sommelier, invitation with to an live experience entertainment At Lounge in our you relaxed can choose lounge area. bringsHaving this to lived his menu in both at his Australia restaurant, and ItalyMario’s Marios Cucina passion and wood for Alternatively, you may decide to indulge in one, two, three or even quality fresh produce and Italian lavours comes naturally and he Experience traditional Italian culinary delights at Mario’s Cuci- you to experience the best produce of the seasons, the best wines ire pizza bar - four course dining in our elegant restaurant Lounge invites to all our guests. pizzasna where and fresh the lavours pastas, to of the fresh substantial produce kids clearly menu shine and delectable through from the world at the highest standard of hospitality we can oer out the menu From the rustic simplicity of traditional woodired parties, and hosts its own special events for the local community. Make Mario’s Cucina your next venue to eat out, or even UpcomingLounge events is also include the perfect Meet location the Winemaker for your functions on October and 26, to considerdesserts thishosting Italian a function restaurant there. oers something for everyone

sixth generation winemaker Scott More Info: McWilliamcelebrate Good of McWilliam’s Food Month Wines where will Website: www.marioscucina.com present the art of making and matching wine with food as you indulge in a four course dinner with wine. -

withLounge a special will three also course host Mel set menu lunchbourne withCup festivities complimentary on November cham - pagne on arrival, prizes and a live screening of the race.

More Info:

Website wwwloungecomau 42 sydneyobserver.com |OCTOBER 2013 CURTIS’ TOP PIZZA TIPS Perfect your pizza-making technique with tips from Curtis Stone.  Don’t overproof the dough. Doing so will make the dough hard to work with and to roll into the desired shape.  After rolling out the dough, dust your pizza paddle with semolina flour instead of plain flour. Semolina will give the dough more flexibility to move around the paddle.  When assembling the pizza, less is always more. Don’t use too many toppings or too much sauce!  When using a pizza stone, make sure you put the stone in the oven as you turn the oven on. A pre-heated pizza stone will ensure a crispy crust.  Before slicing the pizza, allow it to rest 30 seconds once out of the oven. By doing so, the cheese has an opportunity to settle making it easier to slice.

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sydneyobserver.com |october 2013 43 WITHAM’S PROVIDES THIRD GENERATION QUALITY COFFEE DUTCH BAKERY Honings Bakery is - Sydney’s north shore

The family run business,bringing opened the tradition its doors of Dutch in Sydney’s mastercraft north in Waverton almost two decadesis home ago, Witham’s to speciality now coee roast roaster and dis - shoreed baked in February goods and this pastries year and to Sydney now supplies for the irsta range time of exquisite Withams Coee After establishing their boutique coee business baked goods and pastries to both retail and wholesale markets. tribute their premium freshly roasted coee beans from Hornsby orders.Each The day roastery the coee boasts roasters a wonderful churn away retail roasting shop and beans cafe, from where Luuk Honings grew up in the family business and has baking in around the world in order to ill their wholesale cafe and ofice his blood He is the thirdgeneration Honings to continue the family- tionstradition and carefullypriceless nurturedrecipes have and been reined passed in his down native from Holland generation customers can purchase coee beans straight from the roaster to generation.”My family has been baking since and the great tradi including origins such as Ethiopia Guatemala Kenya Costa Rica - Colombia and Nicaragua to name a few roasters,A great barista selection tools ofand coee accessories. equipment is available such as cof The Honings range includes a neverbeforeseen range of sweet fee syphonsWitham’s Chemex child-friendly ilters espresso cafe serves machines light lunches grinders and domestic tempting Customerslans that bring are ablethe taste to order of Europe online to for Australia next day pick up or delivery. - It is Honingsfast and convenient,also has an online especially ordering for local system wholesale for its baked customers. goods sweets accompanied by the freshlyroasted Bean of the Day Ba More Info: rista Training Courses and Coee Appreciation Workshops are run Address: Moreon a regular Info: basis for budding baristas or coee enthusiasts alike Opening Hours: Website: www.withams.com.au Website: www.honings.com.au / C Burdett St Hornsby ampm TuesdayFriday and ampm Saturday

We look forward to welcoming you to Turramurra’s new wine bar, a place to relax over a drink with friends or enjoy a few dishes from our Street Food menu. Monday to Thursday 5pm Friday Noon to Midnight Weekend breakfast 8am –11am Saturday open until Midnight Sunday open until 10pm Ideally situated at the bus, train & taxi interchange corner Rohini St & Eastern Rd Turrumurra ph: 9440 4088

44 sydneyobserver.com |OCTOBER 2013 lounge VINO ANTIPASTO e RISTORANTE

Celebrate Good Food Month with us Sponsored by MEET THE WINEMAKER 6th generation winemaker Scott McWilliam comes to Lounge 10'47 to present the art of making and matching wine with food. 4 Course dinner with matching wines Bookings Essential, 26th October $95 per person www. lounge1047.com.au | 9449 1047 | 1047 Paciﬁc Hwy, Pymble sydneyobserver.com |october2013 5 The Far North North Turramurra’s newest meeting point. The new charmer on the north shore cos. Aside from a sensational wine selection, - mate and welcoming destination in the and premium bottled beers. dining scene The Far North is an inti- they oer an outstanding range of cocktails - tion of a trio of local hospitality experts who claim in August, and has recently expanded dreamedheart of North of giving Turramurra the community Its the somecrea - into The weekend Far North lunch opened service. to widespread With its warm ac - great atmosphere. ly and attentive serv- whereAfter to enjoyyears ine of winesexperience exquisite designing food and and ice,atmosphere it’s not relected surpris in- the stas friend managing bars and restaurants, Brett, Brody and Aiden wanted to create a casual and unpre- has quickly become a tentious venue in their local area. They lovingly ingfavourite that The north Far North shore destination.

ittedwith out a select The Far range North of with wines rustic from timber the and new andbespoke old worlds. ittings and stocked the cellar More Info: Phone: 9988 0016 with an eclectic range of share plates featur- Website: ing everythingThe menu from relects prawn this globaldumplings inluence to ta - thefarnorth.com.au

INNOVATIVE WINE STORAGE The only investment for your wine collection and your home Spiral Cellars, the leading large-scale home wine stor-

Spiralage specialist Cellar, which in Australia is available and for the potential UK has customers launched itsto view irst andNSW experience. showcase in Sydney The showcase features a real Visitors are invited to book an appointment to meet with the

spiral cellar with rectangular glass trap door, which also features distributor for NSW and Victoria and view the metre white showcase space is a residential setting, with the cellar located inan theinternal main livingLED lighting area to enablescheme visitors and leather to imagine step treadsthe cellar The in their own homes. - stalling its expert cellars and wine storage into people’s homes. Spiral Cellars has a heritage of more than years of in - 0412 521 226 ria,Launched South Australia, in Australia Western in the Australia company and oers ACT. its unique www.spiralcellars.com.au storage solutions to wine and design lovers across NSW Victo For Bookings: ADELAIDE • AUCKLAND • BRISBANE • CANBERRA Phone: Neil Smallman 9340 7515, 0412 521 226 PERTH • MELBOURNE • SYDNEY Email: [email protected]

46 sydneyobserver.com |OCTOBER 2013 A relaxed and intimate place to gather.

Welcome to The Far North, an inviting new wine bar and restaurant in the heart of North Turramurra. This jewel of the North Shore is the creation of a passionate team with roots in the community, who dreamed of making a welcoming place for locals to meet amid sensational wines and fine food. Tastefully appointed with rustic timber and bespoke fittings, it’s the perfect atmosphere to enjoy conversation, a meal and a glass of wine with friends. Come relax in the warm ambience of The Far North.

Opening Hours – Tue-Fri: 5pm–11pm and Sat-Sun: 12pm–11pm For bookings over 8 people please email: [email protected] The Far North, 1/270 Bobbin Head Road, Turramurra, Sydney, 2074 T: 02 9988 0016 W: thefarnorth.com.au /TheFarNorthNT

sydneyobserver.com |october 2013 5 what’s on

October 13 October 20 OCTOBER 2013 Gordon Markets Crows Nest Festival 8.30am - 3.00pm 10am – 4pm (Free) On the second Sunday of every month The biggest annual street festival in North Gordon Markets sell a variety of items Sydney is back this year. Featuring 250 market October 9 – 12, 14 – 19, 21 – 26 including furniture and antiques, clothing, stalls with food, wine and fashion and three Night Noodle Markets tools, books and bric-a-brac. If you’re looking stages of live bands and entertainment, a 5pm – 10pm (Free) for a bargain then make sure you check them petting zoo, and amusement rides, there will Don’t miss the prime event of October’s Good out this month. be plenty to do for the whole family! Food Month. Enjoy Asian street food at this Where: Second floor of the Council Car Park in Where: 1 Willoughby Rd, Crows Nest annual market in Hyde Park, with over 40 food Wade Lane, between Gordon Railway Station and Contact: www.crowsnestnsw.com.au/ stalls, bars and nightly entertainment. Feast Gordon Shops crowsnestfestival2013 on shanghai pork buns, Thai noodles, duck Contact: [email protected] pancakes, and Vietnamese desserts. October 20 Where: Hyde Park North, Sydney October 17 Spring Cycle Contact: www.goodfoodmonth.com Ku-ring-gai Lantern Club ($42.50 - $120) Fashion Parade The biggest annual event for cycling pros and amateurs of the year, the Spring Cycle is back 10.30am ($20) for its 30th time. Riders can choose three race Get a preview of Spring/Summer 2014 options according to the level they feel most garments presented by Betty Annette of comfortable in. Cammeray. Proceeds will go to the Royal Where: Sydney Institute of Deaf and Blind Children, so go along to support a good cause. Morning tea Contact: 9704 0800, springcycle.com.au will be provided. Where: Turramurra Uniting Church, Turramurra Ave Contact: Margaret 9144 7372, Rosemary 9449 5274

October 19 Round She Goes: Pre-loved 11-19 October Fashion Market Calendar Girls time ($price)10am – 3pm ($2 entry) Originally hailing from Melbourne, this Wed-Sat 8pm, Tues and Sat 2pm and Sun October 24 – Nov 10 women’s pre-loved fashion market has 5pm matinees ($32-$38) recently launched in Sydney with much Sculpture by the Sea Calendar Girls is coming to the north shore! success. Over 60 market stalls will be (Free) Based on the award-winning 2003 movie selling pre-loved and vintage clothing and Sculpture by the Sea returns to Sydney for starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters, the accessories. With designer and one-off finds, the seventeenth time. Make a day trip out to play (like the movie) has been an international there will be plenty of bargains to be found. see the creative installations along the coast, hit, including sell-out seasons on London’s Where: Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Rd, while enjoying Sydney’s iconic beaches. West End. Get your tickets now! Marrickville Where: Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk Where: Zenith Theatre, McIntosh St, Chatswood Contact: 0433 131 864 Contact: 8399 0233 or email info@ Contact: 9777 7555 www.roundshegoes.com.au sculpturebythesea.com October 27 October 12 – 13 The Prisoner of Second Avenue Darling Harbour Fiesta 2pm (Concession $15, Adults $20) Saturday: Noon – 10pm, Sunday: Noon – The Actors Forum final production for 2013 is 6pm (Free) the comedy ‘The Prisoner of Second Avenue’ by This two-day festival celebrates everything Neil Simon, always a favourite with audiences. Latin-American, from a carnivale parade, to The play deals with the trials and tribulations performances from Latin reggae artist of a man who feels that the pace of life in New Quique Neira. York is getting beyond him. Where: Tumbalong Park, Sydney Where: Marian Street Theatre, 2 Marian St. Killara Contact: www.darlingharbaor.com Contact: 9498 7671

48 sydneyobserver.com |OCTOBER 2013 giveaways Foodie giveaways HIGH TEA FOR TWO AT THE SOFITEL WENTWORTH 5 X CURTIS STONE EVERYDAY PIZZA STONES tradition, featuring a full range of deluxe Ronnefeldt Tea, sweet Sydney Observer Soitels Afternoon Tea at the Wentworth is a return to high tea Do you struggle to make the perfect pizza Never fear this month and savoury treats, and the Wentworth hotel’s veryFill the owngrid so thatsignature every Pizza Stones. Use a pizza stone and Curtis’ cooking tips to create column, every row and is giving away ive of the Curtis Stone Everyday cheesecake – resurrected from an original recipeevery created 3x3 box contains around the crispy spring pizzas. Whether mushroom and prosciutto or zucchi- digits 1 to 9. Rating: ni and prawn are your favourite pizza toppings, everyone will ben- - the time the Wentworth opened9 as Sydneys 7 very irst ivestar hotel in Two people will win the chance to5 indulge4 in8 choc 1 2eit x fromSunb thiseam innovative SNACK HE productROES CA KE POP MAKERS plusolate welcome mousse cadeauglasses ofinancier champagne.1 hazelnut4 8 cake lemon curd7 tart2 Anyone that has attempted to make cake pops before will know warm scones and a selection of sophisticated inger sandwiches that it isn’t easy always easy to achieve that picture perfect round If you would like to enter4 any of the2 giveaway3 draws,1 9 tell us in 25 look you see in magazines. Luckily the Sunbeam Cake Pop Maker words or more, what you liked3 in6 this month’s magazine.7 1 The best entries will be published* and go in the running for our monthly takes the pain out of the process, allowing you to make six perfect- giveaway in the next issue of the 9magazine.7 PO 6Box 420,2 Killara8 ly round cake pops in one go, using any cake or brownie mix. The NSW 2071 or email [email protected] 8 with7 your name6 9, cake pops set in just 8 minutes, which leaves plenty of time to dec- address, and contact number by the 25th of the month. orate your cake pops before the special event. 6 1 2 9 5 3

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