PROUDLY INDEPENDENTPrinted on 100% recycled paper

Trades & Services

P

TraNeed help at your placethis weekend? p.14

Hunter Sports High pipped at the post p.16

Lochinvar release gets green light p.5

Turn over for yourentertainment guide

WED 10 SEP 2014

Mia Dyson Fresh fromthe Statesand playingLizotte’s

Props for top cop

E ight new police officers will be allocated to the Central Hunter command after next May’s intake, Minister for Police Stuart Ayres has said.

Mr Ayres made the announcement at Maitland Police Station last week while acknowledging the work of the command’s Crime Prevention Officer, Senior Constable Kel Boak.

Senior Constable Boak was recognised for his efforts in reducing antisocial behaviour in the Maitland Heritage Mall, when store operators became concerned about youths swearing and abusing people.

“The role our police officers play in building a strong community is absolutely fundamental to our success,” Mr Ayres said.

“I know there’s a lot of pressure on the workload here - that’s not lost on me.

“At times it’s fluctuated about how late into 2015 they [the new officers] will arrive, but our plan is to put them on the ground after the May intake.”

Senior Constable Boak said while he was surprised by the recognition, the award was not just for him.

“This recognises the good work of the general duties police in Maitland and their efforts to make sure Maitland is safe,” he said.

“My role is to interact with the community, work with them and alleviate their concerns.

“I think it [Crime Prevention Officer] is the best job in Maitland Police Station.”

Off icer honoured while Minister promises more police to region

Senior Constable Kel Boak with Maitland MP, Robyn Parker and Police Minister, Stuart Ayres

MELISSAH COMBER @melcomber

Save 100’s on the new home by buying from our huge range of stock.For the rental that needs new fl oor coverings, or just renovating your existing home.Proud suppliers of• Strand woven bamboo• Sheet vinyl• Engineered timber

The biggest warehouse and showroom in the Hunter Valley

Pullins Floorcovering Warehouse21 Mustang Drive, Rutherford 2320

Ph: 02 4932 1874 F: 02 4932 0468e: sales@pullinsfl ooring.com.au

Check out our new website atwww.pullinsfl ooring.com.au

• Laminate timber fl oor• Designer tiles• Carpet remnants, end of rolls• Rugs, Rugs, Rugs

Proud stockists of

We are rolling out the

red carpet for our customers

WW9638

the hunter post

www.thehunterpost.com.au www.facebook.com/newcastlepost

Editorial: editorial@newcastlepost.com.au

Advertising: enquiries@newcastlepost.com.au

Printed by: Spotpress Pty Ltd

Editor: Paul Monforte • Journalists: Stephen Bisset (TE), Amelia Parrott, Melissah Comber

Sales: Glenda Peate, Gary Scott (Trades), Dan Hawkins (TE), Alan Stevenson, Vicky McMurrich, Alison Hislop (Hunter), Jo Jones (Hunter)

Administration: Lauren PollardAccounts: Susan Ward

19 Pearson St, Charlestown NSW 2290PO Box 2321 Dangar, NSW 2309P (02) 4961 0310

EDITOR'S DESK paul.monforte@newcastlepost.com.au

Road rage and speeding: Why don’t we all just calm down?

Regular readers of this column will know that I obtained my driver’s licence earlier this year at the age of 36.

The only crash I’ve had since then was with a parked car while attempting to manoeuvre out of a tight spot on a steep hill in Charlestown.

What I want to write about this week are the problems of road rage and speeding.

I just don’t understand either of them.Getting angry that the car in front you is doing

one kilometre an hour under the speed limit is something that doesn’t happen for me.

Maybe it’s because I’m usually the car that is doing just under the limit.

A lot of drivers seem to think the speed limit is just a rough guide or even the minimum you should be doing.

Here are some recent examples of situations I found ridiculous and unnecessary.

You may have seen the video last week of a driver attempting to ‘undertake’ another car on Cessnock Road at Neath.

Heading east, the incident occurred shortly after the speed limit drops from 80km/h to 60km/h on a road which is only one lane in each direction.

For some reason, this driver decided that 60km/h was too slow for his liking and moved across the solid white line on the left into where cars would normally be parked in front of houses.

The result was that he ended up hitting a tree, flipping his vehicle over and into the path of the car he was trying to get past.

Luckily, the driver behind him saw what was going on and was able to avoid a further collision.

The ‘undertaking’ driver was very lucky not to be now lying in front of an undertaker and is in John Hunter Hospital with serious injuries.

What was the point of this exercise? To save a few seconds of time?

One incident I was involved in was in a newly-created 60km/h zone.

The speed limit had been reduced from 80km/h several weeks earlier, but the driver in the semi-trailer behind me obviously didn’t get the memo.

At night and on a one-lane each-way road with-out street lights, this vehicle to about one metre behind me with headlights on high beam and horn blaring.

It’s quite intimidating, and bloody dangerous, for an inexperienced P-plate driver to have that sort of pressure placed on them.

Somehow I kept my composure and maintained my 60km/h.

Maybe it’s our busy, fast-paced lifestyle that makes people act this way.

I understand that it’s not much fun sitting behind the wheel of a car going back and forwards to work every day, but everyone just needs to calm down.

I just don’t understand speeding and road rage

PAUL MONFORTEEditor

opinion

2W

ed

ne

sd

ay

10

Se

pte

mb

er

20

14th

e h

un

ter

po

st

WW11422

Robyn ParkerMember for Maitland

www.robynparker.com.au

34 Church StreetMaitland NSW 2320

4933 1617facebook.com/RobynParkerMP

WW7986

For more information please visit maitland.nsw.gov.au

SWIM SEASON OPENING Maitland opens Saturday 20 September 2014East Maitland opens Tuesday 7 October 2014

Season Passes can only be purchased from Maitland and East Maitland pools. Season passes can be used at both facilities.

LEARN TO SWIM TERM 4 2014Teach your children a skill for life.Classes available at Maitland and East Maitland Aquatic Centres.

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

email learntoswim@maitland.nsw.gov.au or visit maitland.nsw.gov.au for further class information.

MAITLAND AQUATIC CENTRE EAST MAITLAND AQUATIC CENTRE

WW12147

nursery & garden centre

373 Maitland Rd Cessnock0408 304 252

one day spring sale

saturday 13th september

We have the best pricing in town!Call in and Cecilia will help you with

all your gardening needs

Annual plantsPennennial plants

CitrusesFruit trees

native plants

Ornamental treesRosesMulch

OrnamentsStatues

Water featuresFertilizers etc

Quality potting mix

+ much more!

WW12195

T AFE students facing higher tuition fees and teachers fearing job losses have been left his no local representation in Parliament,

according to Greens MP, John Kaye. Visiting Hunter TAFE’s Hamilton campus

last week, Mr Kaye said the Government’s Smart and Skilled education reforms could see some students paying up to $9,000 more for a diploma and with no sitting members in the seats of Newcastle or Charlestown, local students had no one to advocate on their behalf in Macquarie Street.

The reforms are aimed at assisting job seekers to gain the skills they need to enter the workforce, with entitlements for entry level training up to and including Certifi-cate III courses.

However, the cost of some courses will increase under the scheme and students over the age of 17 will be forced to contrib-ute more to the cost of subsequent or higher level qualifications.

“Some concession holding students undertaking a Diploma in Community Services are currently paying $100 for their course,” Mr Kaye said.

“Under the so-called Smart and Skilled

John Kaye says Minister for the Hunter is oblivious to the concerns of local students

EDUCATION

Greens see red over TAFE reform

Greens MP, John Kaye and Greens candidate for Newcastle, Michael Osborne gather with demonstrators outside Hunter TAFE’s campus at Hamilton

system they could be paying around $9,400 - a massive increase.”

Marjorie Allen, a literacy and numeracy teacher at Hunter TAFE’s Metford campus, was concerned TAFE NSW would end up going down the same road as Victoria.

“When the Victorian Government over-hauled its vocational training system you

had colleges pushing brickies through that had never laid a brick in their life then being put to work on building sites,” she said.

“I fear we could have the same drop in standards here.”

Mr Kaye said legislation drafted by the Greens that would block the Smart and Skilled changes had already passed the

AMELIA PARROTT @amelia_parrott NSW Upper House and was due to be voted on in the Lower House in the coming months.

“These changes will have a devastating impact for the Hunter community,” he said.

“At the same time, the electorates of Newcastle and Charlestown have lost their voice in Parliament and the Government.

“Minister for the Hunter, Gladys Berejik-lian has proven herself to be an ineffective and disengaged advocate for the region.

“During the recent Budget Estimates hearing it was painfully obvious that Ms Berejiklian was not across her portfolio.”

Gladys Berejiklian declined to comment on the claims.

A spokesman for Education Minister, Adrian Piccoli stood by the reforms saying they would create a “simpler system” for students.

“Smart and Skilled is creating a simpler system with one common pricing system across all TAFE institutes and private providers,” he told the Post.

“Students will now pay only one fee per qualification, rather than paying a yearly fee.

“Scrapping Smart and Skilled would cost NSW $408 million in Commonwealth funding, leaving regional students worse off.”

The changes are due to come into effect from January 1 next year.

local news

3th

e hu

nter p

ost

We

dn

es

da

y 10

Se

pte

mb

er 2

014

96-98 Melbourne Street East Maitland 2320 www.sublimehairskinbody.com.au

PHONE: 4934 1407

$75 Lash Extensions

(normally $120)

WW11066

SPRING FREE

JOIN IN SEPTEMBER AND

YOUR JOINING FEES ARE ON US!

Conditions Apply

Save

up to

$199

REAL Support Caring one on one coaching

REAL Exercise Fun & enthusiastic with a range of classes

REAL FoodFamily friendly supermarket foods

WW11225

M aitland PCYC has received a $9000 grant to fix drainage problems that have plagued the community facility.

In the past, periods of heavy rain have rendered the bottom level of the club unusable, wiping out the gym and conference room.

“We’ve had to learn to be proactive about it,” club manager Justine Russell said.

“We sandbag doors when it does rain,

and the RFS often come in and sandbag for us over the weekends.

“It puts out lots of people when we can’t use the lower level.”

Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker said the club does fantastic work in a small facility.

“Here it kicks above its weight because it’s a small centre, but there are 600 chil-dren using the gymnastics area alone, let alone the basketball, the potential for youth to drop in and the outreach work,” Ms Parker said.

“Drainage is not a sexy thing, but it’s an important thing.”

COMMUNITY

Dry times ahead for Maitland PCYC

PCYC Club Manager, Justine Russell, Robyn Parker MP, Minister for Police Stuart Ayres and Senior Constable Danial Skippen in the gymnastics area

Maitland Heritage Mall

MELISSAH COMBER @melcomber

The saga of Maitland’s disappearing CCTV funding continues, with the Abbott Government now facing an investigation into how it distributed money from its $50 million Safer Streets Programme.

Auditor-General Ian McPhee has launched the investigation into how projects were identified after the Opposition raised concerns about the eligibility criteria and selection process.

The Safer Streets Programme awards funding to crime hotspots, and replaced the former Labor Government’s National Crime Prevention Fund.

Shadow Minister for Justice, David Feeney accused the Government of handpicking projects.

“There was no open tender, the eligibility criteria were never made public and there was no merits based selection process,” Mr Feeney said.

“No one has any way of knowing who these grants were awarded to or how much they receive.”

In replacing the program, the Federal Government was not required to fulfil any funding announce-ments made by the former Labor Government while in caretaker mode last year, including the $186,000 promised to Maitland for wireless CCTV systems in the Heritage Mall, Maitland train station and Ruther-ford shopping precinct.

Member for Hunter, Joel Fitzgibbon welcomed the announcement of the investigation, after previously accusing the Government of deliberately directing funds to Coalition-held seats.

MELISSAH COMBER @melcomber

Safer Streets funding to go under the microscope

loca

l new

s4

the

hu

nte

r p

ost

We

dn

es

da

y 1

0 S

ep

tem

be

r 2

014

WW12025

WW12139

WW12161Shop 1a/4a Garnett Road

East Maitland - next to RTA Phone 4933 3689

Present or mention thiscoupon and save

20% OFF

EVERYTHING

T wo Maitland councillors have expressed disappointment in the lack of public transport options in the newly-approved

Lochinvar Urban Release Area Develop-ment Control Plan.

The plan was approved by Councillors last month after its second public exhibi-tion period, which saw changes made to the open space facilities and traffic plans, including the removal of six rounda-bouts, three playgrounds and a carpark at the railway station.

Councillors Loretta Baker and Robert Aitchison said there was no foresight in public transport options.

“I’m happy to see the shared pathway, but I do lament the lack of planning in public transport,” Cr Baker said.

“We don’t want to become like Western Sydney - choked with traffic.

“I don’t want to wait 20 years like West-ern Sydney did - we need the planning now.”

Cr Aitchison agreed.“There’s nothing worse than having a

railway line and you can’t access it.”The release area is expected to yield

approximately 5000 lots.

Urban Release Plan passed by Maitland Councillors

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Lochinvar gets green light

Lochinvar land to be developed

MELISSAH COMBER @melcomber local news

5th

e hu

nter p

ost

We

dn

es

da

y 10

Se

pte

mb

er 2

014

Raymond Tce 4983 1178Nelson Bay 4984 9993

Cessnock 4990 4444Kurri Kurri

4937 4244 WW7992

EXCELLENTSERVICE

BEST PRICES

Single Visionfrom $59

(complete)

Saturday 13 September 2014 | 10am – 4pm

BUILDING & RENOVATION SHOW

17 Murray Dwyer Circuit, Mayfi eld West,Steel River Estate (off Industrial Drive)

IDEAS | LIFESTYLE | SOLUTIONS

FREE ENTRY WINa $15,000 Bathroom Renovation Package

NSW permit No: LTPS/14/06205

WW11679

BATHROOM RENOVATION PACKAGE*VATION PACKAGE*

WIN A $15,000

Greg Doodson Sherree DoodsonMobile 0414 247 758 Mobile 0417 748 095

Email gsdoodson@bigpond.comPO Box 396, Hunter Regional MC, NSW 2310PO Box 396, Hunter Regional MC, NSW 2310

www.suncoastbathrooms.com.au

Suncoast Bathroom Renovations are offering the major prize being drawn at the HIA BUILDING AND RENOVATION SHOW,

HIA Home Inspirations Centre, Mayfield West on Saturday 13th September 2014

WW11845

*Please read terms and conditions at our HIA Display.

JOE MONAS Store Manager, Rezzie Betta Home Living Rutherford

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Picking the best tablet

This week, realising that we are on a downhill slope to Christmas, I think we should discuss some present options. Last Christmas’ biggest seller was the tablet computer. It was the highest asked for present in our store by a country mile.

So which is the best? Most people these days still call the tablet an iPad, however the iPad is only one variety of tablet, made by the Apple company. There are a number of brands that play in this market including Toshiba, Samsung and Microsoft.

Most tablets run on an operating system called Android, designed by Google, which is now the biggest selling platform in the world. This is good value to consumers as there are millions of apps, often cheaper than Apple’s. Most of these Android devices are compatible with all other equipment out there. An example of this would be the Smart TV, most of which have wireless connectivity for streaming movies and music. With an iPad you would have to buy another gadget called Apple TV.

Another growing platform in tablets is Windows. Microsoft have their Surface tablet which is following in Apple’s footsteps by restricting access to apps not approved by them. On the up side, all Windows tablets come with a full version of Microsoft Office. You would have to pay for it on the other platforms.

Any questions on these and other appliances, give us a call at Betta on 4932 8811

LORI HOPLEY

If you have type 2 diabetes, everyday illness or infec-tions (such as a cold or virus) will nearly always cause a rise in your blood sugar levels. If you are unwell, there are some important things that you should do:1. Test. Check your blood sugar level at least every 2-4

hours (ideal targets are 4-8mmol/L).2. Keep drinking. It is important to avoid becoming

dehydrated by drinking extra unsweetened fluids every hour such as water, weak tea (herbal teas are best), vegetable juice or broth.3. Keep eating. Try to eat as normally as possible if

you can. If your blood sugar levels are running above 15mmol/L, you can consider reducing your carbohydrate intake or increasing your diabetes medication (under your doctor’s supervision). If your blood sugars are running low, you can either decrease your diabetes medication (under your doctor’s supervision), or increase your carbohydrate intake.

If you can’t eat much but need to have something to keep your blood sugar levels up, here are some good plain options:

• Fruit juice (½ cup)• Sports drink (eg: Gatorade) 1 cup• Dry toast (1 slice)• Mashed potato (½ cup)• Ordinary (not diet) jelly or custard (½ cup)4. Call your doctor if you are experiencing vomiting or

diarrhoea and it continues for more than 12 hours.

Owner/Director of Feast For Health Dietitians

Sick days with diabetes

In the coming weeks Year 12 students will leave the school gates for the last time. All their schooling is done and now it is time to start preparing for the HSC. This is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful for students and their families alike.

To minimise stress, take some time to plan a study schedule or timetable. Experts suggest studying in 30-50 mins blocks, with a short break of about 5 minutes between each block - have a glass of water, play with a pet or go for a short walk. Create a study space that is comfortable, quiet and well lit. Turn off your phone and emails to minimise distractions. Stay in contact with your teachers as they can be a great resource for advice, and don’t leave revising to the last minute.

It is important to look after your health as well, so include some time for relaxation, fun or physical activ-ity. Eat well, avoiding foods that are high in sugar, fat and caffeine. Try to avoid unwanted distractions like worries about relationships, friendships and part-time jobs. Talk to your employer, asking them to limit your hours or shifts leading up to the exams. At the end of your study day take the time to relax. Parents can help too by being flexible and accepting of the little stuff, like undone chores or an untidy room.

Good luck Year 12. We hope all your dreams come true, but in the end remember that although the HSC seems hugely important now, there is always more than one way to achieve your goals.

Tips for HSC study success

Dr TONY ISAACMBBS RACGP Kotara Family Practice

loca

l new

s6

the

hu

nte

r p

ost

We

dn

es

da

y 1

0 S

ep

tem

be

r 2

014

WW8443

B A R & B I S T R O

BeresfieldBOTTLE BARN

RAFFLESWednesday,

Friday &

Saturday

Drawn 6pm

MONDAY& TUESDAY

NIGHTS

$10.50Chicken Schnitzels

THURSDAYNIGHTS

$15 Rump Steak & Beer300gm Rump with a choice of tap beer

BISTROOpen 7 Days

Lunch 12pm - 2pmDinner 5.30 - 8pm

LUNCH MENUMONDAY - FRIDAY

Specials available from the 10th September to 16th September 2014Retail quantities only. No trade supplied. Prices include GST where applicable. E & O.E. images for advertising purposes only.

195 Anderson Drive Beresfield P: 49 660 598

WE SUPPORT THE RESPONSIBLESERVICE OF ALCOHOL

Cougar Bourbon

700ml

EACH$31.99

Tooheys New Stubbies

2 FOR $78

$10 SUNDAY

$4 Coronas & Cruisers

Aroha NZSauvignon

Blanc

Sacred HillWines

EACHWHEN YOU BUY 3

$4.99

SINGLE$5.99

Carlton DryStubbies

CARTON$41.99

Hooten LagerStubbies

CARTON$32.99

Wild Turkey & Cola 10 packs EACH$36.99

2 FOR $20

WW11532

local news

7th

e hu

nter p

ost

We

dn

es

da

y 10

Se

pte

mb

er 2

014

HSAC KCAB^

1644MM WIDE

794M

M H

IGH

GIANT SPEAKER SYSTEM Giant Speaker Box with Powerful Sound 414509

ARIZONA LOUNGE SUITE

$12RENT FROM

PER WEEK

$25RENT FROM

PER WEEK

RUTHERFORD BETTA HOME LIVINGThe Hunter Super Centre, 16/343 New England Hwy, RUTHERFORDph 4932 8811 www.betta.com.au

$460RENT FROM

PER WEEK

$12RENT FROM

PER WEEK

5KG FRONT LOAD WASHER WITH 1000RPM SPINWELS 3.5 Star, 61L Wash 362499

Apply online at inrent.com.au or call 1800 807 621 for pre-approval

Rent everything instore, except our staff!*

581L SIDE BY SIDE FRIDGEH1750 x W894 x D665mm 362213

15.6” NOTEBOOK 413021

$460RENT FROM

PER WEEK

*Conditions apply

850 WATT HOME THEATRE SYSTEM

416316

55" (139CM) FULL HD ANDROID 3D SMART TV

414151

Bluetooth® Wireless

$10RENT FROM

PER WEEK

$8RENT FROM

PER WEEK

^Offer is valid for new rental contracts approved between July 1st and August 31st, 2014. Offer is available via online redemption only. See inrent.com.au/latestoffers for full terms & conditions. Rental is available to approved applicants only and is then subject to terms and conditions. Rental is provided by ‘inRent’. ‘inRent’ is a registered trademark of Walker Stores Pty Ltd (WSPL) ACN 371 865 846.

INRENT & GET

A WHOPPING BIG

%01CASHBACK^

RENT

GOODS

VALUED

BETWEEN

$999 &

$1,998

AND GET

RENT

GOODS

VALUED

AT

$1,999 OR

MORE

AND GET

%02CASHBACK^

WW12157

The Hunter’s home for property

Don’t forget to check out this week’s Property Hunter, proudly brought to you by the Post.

This week’s edition has increased to 24 pages with more listings and information to help you with buying, selling or reno-vating your home.

The feature story this week provides tips on how to give your home loan a spring clean to make sure your current deal is still the best for your situation.

We ask the four leading Australian banks for their views on the housing ‘bubble’ in NSW. Are our homes overvalued?

Is your bathroom looking a little dated? Property Hunter explains how to give it a makeover without spending a fortune.

Property Hunter can also help you find quality tradesman for your home.

Property Hunter is delivered to 150,000 homes and businesses across the Hunter region.

Whether you are looking to buy in Cessnock, Maitland, Newcastle or Lake Macquarie, Property Hunter has you covered.

Businesses looking to become part of Property Hunter can speak to our sales team on 4961 0310 and as always we welcome feedback from readers on email at editorial@newcastlepost.com.au

Major electrical recall announced

SPRING CLEAN YOUR HOME LOAN

WORKSPACE OVERHAUL

AND STAYING THAT WAY!

An evolution

Rates on hold

WARNING

Loanreview

Don’t ignore this

HunterProperty

WED

10 SEP

'14

I t was the school that the community built, and now they are giving some-thing back.

Aspect Hunter School will be hosting iPad training workshops, after receiving a $5000 grant from the CUA Community Care Program.

The Thornton school, which opened two years ago, was built on donated land, received funding from the State and Federal Governments and charitable organisations and was constructed through volunteer labor, after being squeezed out of its former premises at Shortland Public School.

“We want to show appreciation for the community because the school wouldn’t be here without them,” Assistant Princi-pal Jane Reeves said.

“For those who are not computer literate iPads are difficult things to wrangle.”

The workshops will aim to upskill parents to keep up with their techno-logically-advanced children by showing them how to navigate their way through the tablets, how apps work and how to set privacy controls.

The workshops will be open to anyone in the community.

Aspect Hunter School beat out six other schools in the votes-based competition to win the region’s prize.

EDUCATION

Technology training on the way

Aspect Hunter School have received a $5000 grant

MELISSAH COMBER @melcomber

loca

l new

s8

the

hu

nte

r p

ost

We

dn

es

da

y 1

0 S

ep

tem

be

r 2

014

ALL YOU CAN EAT RIBS AND WINGS

$29.95 • Lunch between 11.30am - 2.30pm • 7 Days*

PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...............oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutttttttttttttttttttttttttttttbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss....................ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccooooooooooooooooooooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......................aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

SSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECCCCCCCCCCCCCCCTTTTTTTTTTTIIIIIIIOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOFFFFFFFFFFF SSSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTTTEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKKKSSSSSSSSSSSIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNN TTTTTHHHHHHEEEEEEEE WWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRLLLLLLLDDDDDDDDDD

TTTTTTTTAAAAAAKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEAAAAAAWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAYYYYYYAAAAAAVVVVVVVAAAAAAAAAIIIIIILLLLLLAAAAAAABBBBBBBBBBBLLLLLEEEEEEE*conditions apply W

W9984

For the entire month of September from the 8th September

leafshield.net.au

LSG6

026

FREE QUOTE ALL SUBURBS 1300 362 246EE

*Valid for jobs accepted at time of quoting only.

Choose from Australian UV treated Poly or Aluminium Cand Stainless Steel Gutter guards.

Buy Australian made, it’s your guarantee of quality!B

Installing since 1995 in QLD & NSW

Stop leaves from blocking your gutters!

Protect against Jacarandasand Pine Needles!

guard!

Stop Snakes, Rats& Possums!

Improve the qualityof your tank water!

GUTTER CLEANFREEFREE

SAVEUPTO

20%OFF*

Valid to the 20.09.14

+++

Never Clean Your Gutters Again!r Clean Your Gutters AgINSTALL NOW AND SAVE!

WW11883

WW12094

CR PETER BLACKMOREMaitland City Council Mayor

Each year during Maitland’s Australia Day celebrations, Mait-land City Council recognises the outstanding achievements of individuals who work tirelessly to enrich the community through their commitment and service to others.

Far too often we hear about the wrongdoings of a small group of people in Maitland and it is important that we continue to acknowledge the many talented and community minded people we are fortunate to have in our city.

During the Australia Day celebrations, awards will be presented across the categories of Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year.

Nominations for these awards are open now and I encourage you all to think about your fellow residents who deserve this recognition.

Council welcomes nominees from a wide variety of areas including arts, schools, the environment and community service.

Nominations can be made for a single outstanding achieve-ment in the last year or numerous achievements made over many years.

The nomination process is not onerous and the guidelines and nomination forms can be found by visiting maitland-events.com.au or maitland.nsw.gov.au.

Copies of the nomination form will also be made available at Council’s Administration Building.

Nominations close Friday 31 October 2014. Speaking of Australia Day, acclaimed author Barry Maitland will serve as Maitland’s Australia Day Ambassador 2015.

Barry not only shares his name with our great city but is passionate about Maitland and it is wonderful to have some-one of his esteem willing to accept this important role.

I look forward to joining you all in celebrating our wonderful country and the achievements of our residents during next year’s Australia Day celebrations.

Nominate now for the Australia Day awards

MAITLAND MATTERS

Fartoo often we

hear about the wrongdoings of a small group

of people in Maitland

all council matters: maitland.nsw.gov.au

BOB PYNSENTCessnock City Council Mayor

I was delighted to recently attend the launch of the first ever Postie Bike Grand Prix in Cessnock. The event is iconic as the first of its kind, and I am so thrilled we are hosting the race in the streets of Cessnock’s CBD.

The family-friendly day promises to be action-packed, with many visitors expected from all around Australia. For postie bike enthusiasts, entries are still open through the Cessnock Motorcycle Club. Be sure to mark Sunday, 26 October 2014 in your diaries - a day not to be missed!

Big congratulations to the Greta Branxton Colts, who defeated the Denman Devils 18-16 in a thrilling finale to their 2014 season last weekend - what a game!

Happy Birthday to Bellbird Park Bowling Club, who have just celebrated their 60th anniversary. I was impressed at the delicious food and the club looks great after its recent exten-sions. Congratulations to all of the club’s volunteers for their efforts.

Nominations for the Cessnock City Hall of Fame are currently open. The Hall of Fame celebrates individuals or families in our community who have attained significant prominence at a state, national or international level in their field of endeavour. Nominations must be received by 5.00pm Friday, 12 September 2014. For more information visit the Council website.

The Mayoral Photography Competition is currently open until Monday 6 October 2014. I encourage all budding young photographers to apply! The competition is open to all school students in the Cessnock Local Government Area. Entries will be on display at Cessnock and Kurri Kurri Libraries from late October. More information is available through your local schools or on the Council website.

With the 2015 AFC Asian Cup getting nearer, preparations for Cessnock to be a location of a pre-competition training camp for one of the qualified teams are continuing. To date, we have hosted visits from the Kuwaiti and Japanese Football Associations, with a representative from the Iranian Football Association expected to visit next week. Search “Cessnock Asian Cup” on YouTube to check out our invitation video.

It’s all a-rumble around Cessnock

CESSNOCK MATTERS

I amthrilled

we are hosting the race

in the streets of Cessnock

all council matters: cessnock.nsw.gov.au

local news

9th

e hu

nter p

ost

We

dn

es

da

y 10

Se

pte

mb

er 2

014

David Evans General Manager 285–287 High Street, PO Box 220 Maitland NSW 2320t 02 4934 9700 info@maitland.nsw.gov.au

Agendas are available from our website or by contacting customer service. For information on development applications please visit our website – maitland.nsw.gov.au

PUBLIC NOTICES ADOPTION OF LOCHINVAR URBAN RELEASE AREA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN CHAPTER & ADOPTION OF LOCHINVAR SECTION 94 CONTRIBUTIONS PLANIn accordance with Clause 21 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000 (EP&A Regs 2000), notice is hereby given that Council has resolved to amend the Maitland Development Control Plan 2011 (MDCP 2011) to include the Lochinvar Urban Release Area Development Control Plan chapter.

Council resolved concurrently to adopt the Lochinvar Section 94 Contributions Plan, and, in accordance with Clause 31 of the EP&A Regs 2000, notice is hereby given of the adoption of that Plan.

The subject amendment to the MDCP2011, and the Lochinvar Section 94 Contributions Plan, will both be effective from today, 10 September 2014.

If you would like to discuss this matter please contact Josh Ford, Strategic Town Planner, on 4934 9729 or Anne Humphries, Development Contributions Officer, on 4934 9861.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ONGOING BRIDGE WORKS – MELVILLE FORD BRIDGE ON ABERGLASSLYN ROAD

Melville Ford Bridge is undergoing planned maintenance which commenced in July 2014 and scheduled for three months. The bridge is currently closed daily to traffic between 7.30am and 3.00pm till the end of September.

For enquiries please phone 4934 9608.

PUBLIC EXHIBITIONDRAFT MAITLAND BICYCLE PLAN & STRATEGY 2013 Council is calling for community feedback on its draft Bicycle Strategy and Plan 2013. See what is proposed for future bicycle routes and linkages.

Drop in to view the draft plan and speak to Council staff:

Monday 15 September

12.00 noon–1.00pm

Heritage Room, Maitland Town Hall, High Street, Maitland.

The draft plan is on display at Council’s libraries and Administration Building or can be viewed online at maitlandyoursay.com.au

Submissions can be made online to yoursay@maitland.nsw.gov.au or in writing to: The General Manager, Maitland City Council, PO Box 220, Maitland NSW 2320, Attention: Chris McGrath.

Share your thoughts before 5pm Monday, 22 September.

Interested residents are welcome to attend.Next meeting: 23 SEPTEMBER – 5.30pm

WW12186

A group of Hunter women are putting their money where their mouths are in an effort to “kiss away the blues”.

Every day this month, the ladies will be painting their lips in bright colours as they participate in Liptember, rais-ing funds and awareness for women’s mental health.

Bolwarra’s Leah Garner has battled anxiety and depression for the last 25 years and said she created her team, the Lippy Lizards, to challenge the stigma surrounding mental illness.

“It’s been a struggle for me for quite a long time and most of the team are the same,” Ms Garner said.

“I just want to get the word out there that people aren’t alone.”

Ms Garner said that participation also has personal benefits.

“Liptember is allowing me to chan-nel all of my negative feelings into something positive and say that I’m not ashamed.”

The Lippy Lizards have already raised over $1000 for Lifeline and the Centre for Women’s Mental Health.

For more information or to donate jump online at www.liptember.com.au orwww.lifeline.org.au.

HEALTH

Paint those pouts

The Lippy Lizards, (back) Meg Gallina, Melanie Shephard, Joanne Elliot, (front) Leah Garner and Sue Fleming

MELISSAH COMBER @melcomber

MELISSAH COMBER @melcomber

Philip Penfold, Troy Taylor and Warrick Penfold show off their postie bikes at Maitland Gaol

The familiar putt of the Honda CT110 will resonate through Maitland this weekend when 80 of the iconic motor-cycles converge on the city for the Postie Bikes Australia Nationals.

As the preferred mode of transport for Australia Post, the motorcycle has picked up a cult following, something creator of Postie Bikes Australia, Warrick Penfold said could come down to its nostalgic appeal.

“A lot of people who have ridden bikes started on a postie’s bike,” he said.

“We’re reliving our childhood, I suppose.”

This weekend’s event will see enthu-

siasts from as far away as Brisbane meet at Maitland Gaol for a dyno shootout (a competition of horsepower) and a show and shine event on Saturday, before heading off on a poker run to Gresford on Sunday.

The show and shine event will be open to the public from 5pm at a cost of $10.

Mr Penfold said all types of bikes would be on display at the event, from the kind of bike you would see at your mailbox to others that have been completely customised.

“Everyone knows what a postie bike is, and I think that’s what people like about them - everyone knows what they are,” he said.

Proceeds from the event will go to Hunter Valley Men’s Crisis Support.

The posties are coming to Maitland

loca

l new

s10

the

hu

nte

r p

ost

We

dn

es

da

y 1

0 S

ep

tem

be

r 2

014

WW11223

†Weekly rental rates are based on 42 month contract terms. ∞Refers to the minimum rental payable before the goods can be upgraded. After goods have been rented for 18 months they can be upgraded for different goods, at which time a new rental agreement for the upgraded goods will commence. Rental is available to approved applicants only and is then subject to terms and conditions. Rental is provided by ‘inRent’. ‘inRent’ is a registered trademark of Walker Stores Pty Ltd (WSPL) ACN 371 865 846. Offer not valid with any other offer. Pictures are for illustration purposes only. Details correct at time of printing.‡50 MONTHS INTEREST FREE FINANCE OPTIONS. Interest free fi nance is applied only to promotional transactions for the specifi ed period. Balances outstanding at the end of the promotional period will form part of the normal account balances and will revert to the variable cash advance rate of 25.99%p.a. After the specifi ed deferred repayment period, repayments are required and are calculated at 3% of the outstanding balance or $20, whichever is higher. Lending criteria, terms and conditions, fees, and charges apply and are available on application. Offer valid from 01/10/13 – 31/12/13. Minimum purchase $1000. Credit provided by HSBC Bank Australia Limited ABN 48 006 434 162. Australian Credit Licence 232595.

WE INSTALL IN CENTRAL COAST, HUNTER, NEWCASTLE & PORT STEPHENS!

REZZIE BETTA HOME LIVING THE HUNTER SUPER CENTRE

UNIT 16/343 NEW ENGLAND HWY RUTHERFORD Ph: (02) 4932 8811 www.betta.com.au

MONTHSINTEREST FREE‡50

DUCTED PACKAGES FULLY INSTALLEDALL WITH 5 YEARS PARTS & LABOUR WARRANTY

Increase the value of your home while cooling/

heating every room you desire. Choose from 2hp

up to 11hp Units

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE

DUCTED PACKAGE 17.1kW COOLING & 8kW HEATING INVERTER $6999DUCTED PACKAGE 2

R $7999

$24995 YEARS PARTS & LABOUR

WARRANTY!

3HP REVERSE CYCLE INVERTER SPLIT SYSTEM7kW Cooling, 8kW heating

$13795 YEARS PARTS & LABOUR

WARRANTY!

1HP REVERSE CYCLEINVERTER SPLIT SYSTEM2.5kW Cooling, 3.4kW Heating

$2399 7.1 KW cooling and 8 KW heating SRKZ1SZ

$1699ARIZONA3 Seater Twin Recliner with 2 Recliner Chairs 364298

5 YEARS PARTS & LABOUR

WARRANTY!

KITCHEN PACKAGE DEAL

COOKER. Available seperately

412398

Available seperately

TOP LOAD WASHER

FULLY

INSTALLED

FULLY

INSTALLED

3HPFULLY

INSTALLED

$2999

$2295

FREE

DELIVERY

H aving quit the Liberal Party last week, Councillor Cordelia Troy says she will be voting Labor at the March State

Election after the musician Gary ‘Angry’ Anderson won National Party pre-selection for the seat of Cessnock.

Cr Troy said her decision to resign from the Liberal Party went far beyond the selection of Mr Anderson, but it had been a contributing factor given that the National Party form part of the Coalition.

“I would rather vote for Clayton Barr [incumbent State Labor MP], than a novelty candidate,” she said.

“At least Clayton is local - you see him around town all the time.”

Cr Troy also took issue at the expected cost of the advertising and publicity that would surround Mr Anderson’s campaign.

“I think political advertising is like a rugby league scrum - it serves no purpose,” she said.

Cr Troy said she had become disillu-sioned with the direction of the Liberal Party as a whole.

“I feel that at a State and Federal level, the party has moved beyond the pale and I can’t just suck it up and stay silent any longer,” Cr Troy told the Post.

Cr Troy reaffirmed her commitment

to representing the community as a councillor and ruled out in running as an independent against Mr Anderson at the state election

Meanwhile, Cessnock Council will seek an urgent meeting with the NSW Minis-ter for Education, Adrian Piccoli to urge him not to close Wollombi Public School

Council debated the issue after Cr James Ryan and Cr Allan Stapleford attended a

public meeting at Wollombi Community Hall last week where residents rallied to save the school.

Wollombi Public began the school year with ten students enrolled but were now coming under increasing attention with five having left throughout the year.

“I am very pleased to say that Cessnock Council is standing up in support of Wollombi School and small schools in general,” Cr Ryan said.

“It’s clear to me that until certainty is restored to the school and the Minister agrees not to close it, it will be difficult to convince more parents to send their children there.

“By creating a cloud of uncertainty the Department is contributing to low enrol-ments.”

Cr Ryan raised a motion of urgency at last week’s Council meeting to fast-track the proposed discussion with the Minis-ter as well as Duty MLC for Cessnock, Trevor Khan.

“The resolution passed by Cessnock Council requests that the Department work with the community planner from Cessnock Council to estimate the potential for future development in the Wollombi School catchment area, and to provide a more accurate estimate of the school aged children in the area,” he said.

Anderson endorsement final straw for disillusioned councillor

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Troy quits Liberal Party

Cessnock councillor, Cordelia Troy

Gary ‘Angry’ Anderson has been endorsed as the Nationals candidate for the seat of Cessnock in the upcoming March State Election.

The frontman of Aussie rock outfit, Rose Tattoo was unanimously endorsed by the party last week and will come up against incumbent Labor MP, Clayton Barr.

Mr Anderson told the ABC that he was no stranger to the electorate.

“I come up here motorcycle riding quite often,” he said.

“I’ve got friends up here and it’s a beau-tiful, aesthetically speaking, part of the state, so the transition - I’ll be very, very comfortable here if I’m accepted.”

He also said that education, unemploy-ment and access to medical services would be on his radar.

Mr Anderson ran in last year’s Federal Election for the Nationals in the seat of Throsby in the state’s south, where he picked up 10.1 per cent of the first prefer-ence vote.

Angry Anderson to run in Cessnock

cessnock11

the h

un

ter po

stW

ed

ne

sd

ay

10 S

ep

tem

be

r 20

14

Addictive

Real Clothing for Real Women with Real BodiesLooking for plus sizes? Looking for something?

Sizes 8 - 24

A large range of clothing in plus sizesUNIQUE AND STYLISH

Shop 22, Thornton Shopping Centre - Taylor Ave ThorntonPhone 4028 6847 • Addictive store also at Forster

WW12187

School holidays sponsored content

Hunter Wetlands Centre at Shortland is running a number of fun and informa-tive programs these the school holidays.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23Weaving at the Wetlands (8-12yrs) Cost: $20 per child

Gather reeds, flowers and other natural materials and using the trees as frames, get weaving! Decorate the wetlands and create an outdoor gallery. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24Bush Skills Adventure (8-12yrs) Cost $20 per child

Have fun learning how to make a bush survival shelter, damper, knotting and other useful bush skills.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24AND WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1Wriggly Wetlanders Day 10am - 12.30pm (5-8yrs) Cost: $20 per child

Explore the wetlands and all that lives here. Get creative and crafty with our fun wetlands activities.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25Creative Writing Workshop with Jess Black, 9.30am - 3.00pm Cost: $40 per child

Popular author of the Bindi Wildlife Series, RSPCA Animal Tales series and the upcoming Kaboom Kid series - Kate

will take you on a journey to create stories around her favourite subject, animals and nature. Kids will discover how to inject humour, surprise, tension and loving characters into their own stories.

Places are limited. Bookings for workshops close Septem-

ber 19. Call 4951 6466 to book.Hunter Wetlands Centre is located at 1

Wetlands Place, Shortland. Visit www.wetlands.org.au to learn about the wide range of facilities and programs on offer.

Experience naturesp

ecia

l fea

ture

We

dn

es

da

y 1

0 S

ep

tem

be

r 2

014

12th

e h

un

ter

po

st

Open7 Daysssssss

Escape with... the Caravan Company

239 Old Maitland Road, Hexham NSW Phone 4964 8313 • Fax 4964 8060

• Specialists in new and used caravans

• Expanded workshop for general repairs and insurance work

• Caravan storage available on site

• NSW Dealer for the Golden Eagle and Montana Caravans

www.thecaravancompany.com.au

We can custom make your caravan to suit you!!

h

your ca

WW11221

WW12209

WW12263

Come join us these holidays we will have you reaching

new heights participating in:Tramp, Tumbling, Acro , Gymnastics skills

and themed games, craft, science, athletics and cooking just to name a few.

VACATION CARE 4 - 12yrs

HunterSports Centre WW12263

Vacation Care is available from 22nd September - 7th October

7.30am - 6pm

September 2014

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Contact the Centre:

Ph: 4953 6366 Fax : 4953 6587 www.hsc.org.au

School holidays sponsored content

Play4Kids is a massive indoor play centre at Rutherford featuring a three-storey climbing structure,

three inflatables, a rock climbing wall and a fun toddler area.

The centre caters for kids to 12 years of age, and aims to be a place where the kids can have fun in a safe environment while mum or dad relax.

Play4Kids has an excellent cafe serving a selection of light meals, snacks and hot and cold drinks. The menu includes a selection of both healthy options and something special for sweet tooths.

Play4Kids is a fantastic place for your kids birthday party, with a choice of

party themes: Awesome Parties and Pamper Parties. There are five themed party rooms to choose from as well as a choice of party menus for the kids.

Play4 Kids is located at Unit 3, 321 New England Hwy, Rutherford behind Eagles Plumbing. They are open every day from 9.30am to 5pm.

Entry for children 1-4 years is $8 on regular weekdays and $11 on weekends and during school holidays. Kids 5-12 years are $10 on regular weekdays and $13 on weekends and school holidays.

Adults are always free and babies under the age of one are free if accompanying a paying sibling.

Indoor fun for kidssp

ecial feature13

We

dn

es

da

y 10

Se

pte

mb

er 2

014

the h

un

ter po

stWW12155

4932 98623/321 New England Hwy, Rutherford (Behind Eagles Plumbing) play4kids.com.au

Play Centre for Kids 0-12yrs

Huge 3 Storey Climbing Structure & Bouldering Wall

Infl atable Slides & Jumping Castles

Toddler Area with Soft Play & Toys

AWESOME HOSTED PARTIES 2 hour hosted party in themedparty room including all food, entry, games & unlimited play.

PAMPER PARTIES 2 hr hosted party for Divas aged 7-12.Facials, footspa, nails & chocolate.

Our cafe serves delicious Merlo coffee, healthy sandwiches, light meals and food 4 kids.

OPEN EVERY DAY 9.30am - 5.00pm

BOOK A PARTY!BOOK APARTY!

WW12155

INCLUDING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

School holidays at the

Hunter Wetlands Centre

Open 7 days 9 - 4pm

1 Wetlands Place, Shortland phone: 4951 6466

www.wetlands.org.au

Creative Writing Workshop

with Jess BlackPopular author of the Bindi Wildlife Series/ RSPCA Animal Tales and the

Kaboom Series - Jess will take you on a journey to create stories around

animals and nature!

9.30am - 3pm $40 per child 10 - 13yrsBookings close 19th September - 4951 6466

Tues 23rd September - Weaving in the Wetlands Wed 24th April - Bush Adventures

Wed 24th Sept & 1st Oct - Wriggly Wetlanders9.30 - 12.30 $20/ child Places are limited! Bookings 4951 6466

Daily reptile talks, dipnetting, Discovery playground, Children’s activityDaily reptile talks, dipnetting, Discovery playground, Children’s’s activitytrail, BBQ’s, Bike Hire, Canoe Hire and Spoonbill Cafetrail, BBQ’s’s, Bike Hire, Canoe Hire and Spoonbill Cafefe

WW12198

WW10932

Here’s your chance to be rewarded for supporting the Post’s tradies. Readers using one of the businesses listed in our extensive Trades and Services section can enter the draw to win a $50 voucher courtesy of Joe

Monas and the team at Betta Home Living

Rutherford.

To enter the competition, send us a copy of an invoice from one of the Post’s providers on completion of the job. The invoice can be posted to 19 Pearson St, Charlestown NSW 2290 or scanned and emailed to editorial@newcastlepost.com.au

A winner will be drawn each fortnight and notified.

Businesses wishing to become part of our Trades and Services section can call Gary here at the Post directly on 4032 8151.

Authorised under NSW Permit No LTPM/14/00047

Win a $50 Voucher

WW10932

g the Post’s d in our he

e

g

to and

d.

des and Services on 4032 8151.

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

FOR SUPER SEPTEMBER

To advertise your business or trade call Gary 4032 8151

Ad size: 6.3cm (w) x 5cm (h)Minimum 12 weeks ONLY $55Normally $110Don’t miss out! September only! (new advertisers only)

ADVERTISING WORKS

SD & L RUBBISH REMOVALALL RUBBISH

REMOVED• DEMOLITIONS • YARD CLEARING

• EXCAVATIONS

041868576149582756 WW8220

Lic No. 222952C

Phone John 0416 297 694

• 25 years experience• Fully licensed and insured

• Free quotes • Seniors discount

MAITLAND PAINTING

PROFESSIONALS

WW8200

GREEN LIVING KING PTY. LTD• Leak Detection • Roof Repairs • Roof Painting • Roof Cleaning

• Guttering • Metal Roofi ng • Leaf Screening

(for your gutters)

0477 464 447Lic No. 252546C WW8214

ROOFINGRUBBISH REMOVAL

•All areas •All kinds of rubbish•All removed •Prompt Reliable Service •7 Day Service

0412 510 111 or 4955 2416FREE QUOTES!

WW8221

RUBBISH REMOVAL

WW8198

Gypco InteriorsA brilliant plasterboard service by Gypco.

Specialising in small, large and insurance jobs.

Paul Gauci 0412 962 519Lic

R9

83

81

WW8215

WW11901

PAINTERS & DECORATORSPLASTERING

TREE SERVICES

For your convenience

We accept!

WW11687

NOVA PEST MANAGEMENT

Ph: 0412 075 158

$165 - 3/4brm average size house• Flea Treatment

End of lease $145• German Cockroach Treatment

$110 (for mild infestation only)

WW10851Brock Kenny

0427 877 147 Specialising in Domestic and Commercial

• Metal Roofi ng • Guttering • Downpipes • Wall Cladding

FULLY INSURED • FREE QUOTESEmail: customlineroof@gmail.com

PEST CONTROL ROOFING To advertise your trade or service here call Gary Scotton 4032 8151!

ACE GUTTERSManufacturers & SuppliersQuality Rainwater Products

Available in 25 colours in most profi les Daily delivery throughout NewcastleCentral Coast and surrounding areas

For an obligation free measure and quote

Ph: 4948 6611

• Nu-Line• Mini-Line• Square-Line• Quad

• Half Round• Roundline• Steel Fascia• Fascia Cover

WW8189

Ad placed at advertisers request

0423 779 10059 PACIFIC HWY BENNETTS GREEN

PICK UPS AVAILABLE

Recycle today & Save tomorrowSKIP BINS NOW AVAILABLE

ALL-FERROUS & NON FERROUS METALS

Friendly service, fully concreted yard!

ONSITE CERTIFIED WEIGHBRIDGE!

we do all scrap! APPLIANCES - CARS - CAR PARTS - CLEAN UPS - MACHINERY, PARTS, CLEAN-UPS - we do all scrap!

NO WEIGHT LIMIT! NO LOAD TOO BIG!NO TOO SMALL!

ROACHY’SWW8897

All Types of Gutters InstalledFactory Direct • Comprehensive Warranties

Metal Roofi ng Leafguard Products Rainwater Tanks Roof Restoration

Reliable Service & Competitive Prices

4388 9007 www.abcseamless.com.au

ABC SEAMLESSGUTTER DISCOUNTERS

Lic

No

1736

76C

WW8188

SCRAP METALGUTTERING

ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT RESUMES25yrs experience.Resumes,Letters and all ApplicationCriteria. Marilynne: 0438 154 882mpv@mpvas.com

AT www.hgwsremovals.netPh: 4929 6763. Newcastle. 5 ton truck. Polite, fit &experienced. Satisfactionguaranteed

NEW, REE EPAIRS, TUTORINGYour home or mine! From$25 per hr. Ph: 0419 684584. 20 yrs experience.

CARRIERS & REMOVALS

COMPUTERS & ACCESSORIES

EDUCATION & TRAINING

FINANCE

Lose Weight!Our Tony Ferguson Weightloss programworks! So don’t wait for Summer to loseweight..start NOW!Soups available. Talk to James today

Terry White Chemists, HamiltonTel: 4961 1269 2

MARKETS

MARKETS

COXSWAINCOURSE

coxswaintraining.com.au

Ph 0434 803 687

CALL JOHN AT AAACQUIRE PEST CONTROL0408 496 084All types of pest controlincluding Termite work.

BOAT LICENCE 4 1/2 hr course -

held weeklynswboatlicence.com

PH:0434 803 687 7 days

PEST CONTROL

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

POSITIONS VACAVV NTHEALTH BEAUTY & FITNESS

FIREWOOD4 SALE

Seasoned Bush Timber$95.00 per cubic metre

FREE delivery Newcastleand East Lake Macquarie

PH: 4953 0311

FOR SALE

Advertise in the Classifieds from as little as $25! Phone Gary 4032 8151 today!

Advertise in the Classifieds Phone Gary 4032 8151 today!

The PostNewcastle 4954 2048Lake Macq 4954 2058Maitland 4934 8010

Australian Credit Licence No. 390398

(with affordable repayments)*Normal lending criteria apply

Pensioners Welcome

CASH NOW FROM

h ff d bl t

$300 TO$5000!

Staples transport refer toTrades & Services.Ph: 49 577695.

Want to become an integral part of a dynamic team?Looking for security in themedia industry? Yes?Then read on...As a publisher of market leading local newspapers andspecialist publications, we continue to grow and increaseour share of the local advertising market in the areas in which we operate.

Due to some exciting changes in our business, we’relooking to add an experienced sales rep to our team. Witha mix of business development and account management,this will be a broad and varied role. This may well developinto a leadership role for the right person.

The main responsibilities in these roles will be...

as they arise

sporting functions from time to time

While this is a broad and varied role, the key skillsyou will require to be successful are...

salary based on experience, commission, the opportunityfor advancement and a relaxed working environmentalong with the security of joining a growing business.

cover letter addressing the selection criteria tolauren@newcastlepost.com.au

COURSES

KNKK ITTING & CROCHETclasses Ph: 4957 5501

NAVIGATAA ION FOR BUSHWALKING One day practical course See Gumtree or Ph: 0410 495 019r

LAWN MOWING Cleanup garages.PensionerDiscounts. Ph 4971 6172or 0412 663 339.

GUTTER CLEANINGLeaf and bird proofing

Small repairs, Free Quotes

Phone Terry 4954 0309 TTL10548

MOBILE WELDING & REPAIRS No job too small! Ph: 4975 1892

POSITIONS VACANT

TENDERS

POSITIONS WANTED

CLEANING DOMESTICRegular and One off cleans. All areas. AMANDA BRITEDOMESTICSPh: 0411 440 596

HANDYMDD AN Painter, interior,exterior. Wallpaper removal.Neat work. Prompt Service. Ph: Mick - 0408 298 994.

This is a notice ofintention for the

incorporation of the"not for profit"

organisationBrave Enough.

RATHMAA INES MEMORIALBOWLING CLUB

Wanted: Caterer

Expression of Interest for theProvision of Catering servicesand running of the "CATALINA

BISTRO" Operating from Wednesday to Sunday Inclusive. For further information contactthe club 4975 1955 Tuesday to

Friday 11:30am - 5pm.Applications and submissions

close on Friday 26thSeptember 2014

Rathmines Memorial Bowling Club 1 Stilling St, Rathmines NSW 2283 Fax: 4975 1953

Email: rathminesbc@bigpond.com

Pet Friendly! 2 bedroom cottages & 3 bedroomluxury villa. Fab location-Walk to shops, cafes, club,surf & beach. 2 hrs nth of Newcastle. seachangeholiday.com 1300 303 190 for yourFREE IE NFO PACK!

TRAVELI’M A GWM 45 looking 4 my soul mate here inNewcastle. He must be alsoa gwm and in the years of1966,1978,1990 and in the month of April 21-May 21www.suzannewhite.com New Astrology and go in2 newastrology.speedsterinjuly@hotmail.com

PERSONALS

STOCKLAND JESMONDIS TURNING 50!

We are calling for localsto share their memories,

history/and or photosof the centre over the

last 50 years.Please email us at

jesmond@stockland.com.auor ring us on

02 4955 9249with any material youwould like to share.

Like some of our other reps, YOU can make up to $60,000 a year if you become

a travelling contract rep for Cartoscope.Have you been a Sales Representative?

Are you a cheerful friendly person?Are you Retired and looking for some extra Income?

Are you or do you know someone like this?Consider selling for Cartoscope Maps and Tourist Guides.Have you sold for a newspaper or phone directory or have

you been a sales representative? We are looking for areliable, experienced sales person with a current driver’slicence and dependable car. We don’t care if you’re fromthe mature end of life if you’re energetic, we want your experience. Initially the job involves travelling around

local and regional NSW and selling advertising space on Cartoscope’s free tourist publications.

You are a contractor and hours are flexible and you work to your own plan to achieve the sales on schedule.

The publications are produced annually. Ring 0427 297 430, email Lea@maps.com.au or see

www.maps.com.au for info on Cartoscope.

JILL’S PET SITTING SERVICEDaily visits or live in Maturenon smoker Referencesavailable Ph: 0418 246 384

PETS & PET CARE

LAKE MACQUARIE’S NEWESTLAKE MACQUARIRIRIE’E’S NEWWEESTST MMARKETARKETETTERALBA PUBLIC SCHOOLTERALBA PUBLILILIC SCHOOCHCCHCHOOLL

Sunday 14th September 9am - 2pmSundadaday 14t4tthh Seeptptetember 9ambber 9aa9aam - 2pm- 2pm

FFASHIONASHION - F- FFFINEIIINE FFOOOODDSS -- HOHOMMEWARESEWAREARESSKIKIDDSS CLOTHINCLOTHING -G - ENTERTAINENTERTAINMMENTENNTT

GGREATREAT STALLSSTALLSTALLS - F- FAAMMILILY FY FUNUNN

email: threepeasmarkets@gmail.com

phone 4962 5522 maitlandmarkets.com.au No dogs allowed on the grounds

2014 20142014maitland marketsmaitland marketsmaitland markets

6 JULY - Christmas in July

3 AUGUST - Horse’s Birthday

7 SEPTEMBER

- Father’s Day Carnival

5 OCTOBER - Harvest Celebra

19 OCTOBER - Spring Fair

2 NOVEMBER - Spring Racing Carnival

16 NOVEMBER - Yule tide

7 DECEMBER - Santas Visit

21 DECEMBER - Free Children’s Day

ation

8am-2pm 8a8amam-m-22p2pmpm

MaitlandMaMaiaititltlalananddnd

ShowgroundShShohowowgwgrgroounrouoununddddnd

WW10454

SPORT

H unter Sports High at Gateshead have yet again represented the region with distinction despite being defeated in the

final of both the Bill Turner Cup (boys) and Bill Turner Trophy (girls) tourna-ments last week.

The finals series of the national soccer competitions for students 15 years and under were held at Darling Street Oval, Hamilton South with the Hills Sports High from Sydney narrowly overcoming Hunter Sports 1-0 in the girls division.

“We had a massive game the day before against Westfields (Sports High a 3-1 win) and I think there was a few tired legs in the first half,” Hunter coach Ash Wilson said.

“The second half they came out and turned it around a little bit and we were unlucky not to pull a couple of goals back.

“Hills are a strong team right across the field… both teams put on a great show.”

Brisbane’s Cavendish Road State High School scored twice in each half to beat Hunter Sports 4-0 in the boys’ final.

“We weren’t quite at their level and I think the result was a fair one,” Hunter coach James Pascoe said.

“It was a good effort from the boys to get that far.”

There was some consolation for the locals with Hunter Sports’ Kobie Fergu-son and Jed Hornery named player of the series in their respective tournaments.

In the girls’ Trophy tournament, Maitland Grossman High School at East Maitland made the final 32 of the girls tournament, where they defeated Great Lakes College at Forster 3-2 before falling 5-1 to Hunter Sports High.

St Pius X High School at Adamstown made the final 32 of the boys tournament but were eliminated 1-0 by Gosford High.

Hunter Sports pipped

Hunter Sports High suff er a loss toCavendish Road State High School

PAUL MONFORTE

spor

tW

ed

ne

sd

ay

10

Se

pte

mb

er

20

14

16th

e h

un

ter

po

st

00 Name St, City STATE 0000 | p: 00 0000 0000f: 00 0000 0000 | e: location@amazingclean.com.au

Amazing Clean is an expert provider of cleaning and maintenance services. We specialise in leather, upholstery, mattress, curtain, blind and awning care. Amazing Clean’s team of professionals use world-leading cleaning processes and

products that are gentle, safe and environmentally friendly. Our technicians

and quick drying service, guaranteeing you amazing results!

www.amazingclean.com.au1300 138 150Specialised Cleaning Professionals

On-site CurtainCleaning

UpholsteryCleaning

Awning Repairs& Cleaning

· Rejuvenated and nourished· Free from germs, dust mites

and allergens· Free from pet hair and odours· Fabric protection

· Rejuvenated· Free of odours, dirt and mould· Free of dust mites and

allergens·

· Clean and sanitised· Asthma and dust

mite service· Allergies and bacteria service· Odour treatment· Mattress and

pillow protectors· Discrete incontinence service

· Rejuvenated and lubricated· Shades and sails· Free from stains, mould

and dust· Remounting and

motorisation specialist · Re-stitching and re-skinning

Prolong the life of your blinds!

Amazing Clean also specialise in:

Blind Cleaning& Repairs

Amazing Clean the Ultrasonic professionals can clean, repair and maintain all types of blinds including Venetian, Timber, Roller, Silhouette, Pleated and Honeycomb Blinds. We also have a comprehensive range of new blinds with expert advice on the best styles for your needs.

Our services include:

Full repair serviceTimber re-oiling specialist

Mattress Cleaning

VAC0059

1 Swan Street, Hamilton5/1 Seasands Drive, Redhead

WW9791

Don’t put up with cracked floors, walls, pavement or driveways any longer!

Resinject relevel and re-support sunken homes, factories, warehouse, airports, seaports, railways and other construction by improving the structure of the ground. We lift and relevel concrete slabs as well as fill voids in the underlying soil strata.

NSW Project Manager: 0408 489 245www.resinject.com.au

Call today to receive a FREE assessment!

WW11450

Hunter Valley JoineryProducing quality joinery & furniture since 1991

• Heritage & Custom Joinery• Solid timber furniture

Our team of expert craftsmen are dedicated to detail and customer satisfaction

3/61 Melbourne Street, East Maitland

4934 3354www.huntervalleyjoinery.com.au

(factory located behind O’Neills Goodyear Tyres Centre)

WW12077

SPORTthe hunter post // www.thehunterpost.com.au

Wednesday 10 September 2014

A fter what can only be described as a tumultuous season, the Knights capped off 2014 on a high on Sunday afternoon, downing the Dragons 40 -

10 at Hunter Stadium. Buoyed by the emotion of Old Boys Day, the

Knights wrangled a solid victory over the elev-enth placed, Dragons.

Adam Cuthbertson found space early in the piece, gifting the Knights a valuable opportunity 10-metres from the opposition’s line.

The next play saw Robbie Ronchow step around the Dragon’s defence to enable Joseph Leilua to score the side’s first try.

Gidley added the extras to give the Knights a 6 - 0 lead five minutes in.

A Jarrod Mullen and Gidley combo made it 12 - 0 in the fourteenth minute, with Mullen side-stepping his way across the try line off a ball from Willie Mason.

Leilua was again dazzling the Dragon’s defence, breaking through the line for a powering run before being collected in a crushing tackle. He was stretchered from the field and did not return due to concussion but was cleared of a neck injury.

Knights finish season on a high

Knights players celebrate Sunday’s win over the Dragons Image: Melba Studios

Dragons thumped by 30 points in Wayne Bennett's Newcastle swan song

AMELIA PARROTT @amelia_parrott

Before play was back underway, the Knights were awarded a penalty after Josh Dugan stripped the ball from the centre on the ground.

In the following play, an offload from Cuthbert-

son and cut-out ball to Timana Tahu, who had just replaced Leilua, saw the centre mark his last game with the Knights first grade side with a try.

The veteran even celebrated with his trade-mark slam-dunk over the goal posts.

Gidley nailed the kick from the sideline to bring the Knights lead to 18 - 0 in the twentieth minute.

As the Dragons were awarded a penalty on the Knights’ line, a melee broke out on the wing which saw Tyrone Roberts and Dugan spend 10 minute in the sin bin.

The Knights were awarded the penalty but the Dragons scored next after working the ball out to left edge to put the captain, Brett Morris, over in the thirtieth minute, but Gareth Widdop failed to convert and the score became 18 - 4 in favour of the home side.

An error from the Knights after kick-off gave the Dragons another chance, which Morris seized.He crossed, but a gutsy display from Mullen saw Morris dragged across the sideline before he could ground the ball.

With just minutes to go in the first half, Sione Mata’utia grounded a try in the corner after Tahu skillfully batted the ball to his younger winger.

Gidley added the extras to send the Knights into the sheds with a valuable 24 - 4 lead at halftime.

Returning from the break, Tahu scored his

second try of the match off the back of a 40-metre charge from Dane Gagai.

Gidley’s conversion took the Knights to 30 - 4.Next Gagai got his chance after a frenzy on the

try line, which saw the Dragons trailing 34 - 4 in the fiftieth minute.

A minute later, a long ball from Roberts landed on the chest of Sione and gifted the 18-year-old his second try of the match, with Gidley adding an extra two points to bring the scores to 40 - 4.

The Dragons claimed the last try of the day, taking advantage of the Knights unsettled defence and sending hooker, Kyle Stanley through a gap to score.

Widdop made the kick for a final score of 40 - 10. The game was the last with Newcastle for Willie

Mason and coach, Wayne Bennett. Bennett said he was proud of the teams end-of-

season effort. “It was really nice and I’m really proud of the

players and their effort,” Bennett said at the post-match press conference.

“They have a bit of confidence in the last couple of months, particularly at home, we’ve played so well at home compared to when we’ve played away.

“We finished as a team and that’s more impor-tant than anything else.”

Next market Saturday September 13Speers Point Park, Speers Point from 8:00am

Upcoming market dates: September 27 and October 11WW11259