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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Mother Nature
Bender
By Judy Pope
It was my pleasure to attend the presentation of cheques to very
worthwhile charities at Dural Country Club on April 7th with Dural
Rotary.
T
he money raised was from Dural
Chamber’s and Dural Rotary’s
Annual Golf Day held last October. A
stunning $20,000 was raised and four
local charities were the beneficiaries.
Thank you Dural Rotary for organising a
stellar night!
Mother Nature has been on a bit of a
bender for the last three days though she
seems to be subsiding now. I have not
seen this much water in the local area for
decades. At the time of writing Pitt Town
Rd bridges, Blue Gum Rd, Cattai Ridge
Rd, Mc Clymonts Rd, Rouse Rd, Foxall
Rd and Fairway Drive are all closed.
Sadly there has been a life lost on the wet
roads this morning. The response from
the volunteer Rural Fire Service and SES volunteers has been outstanding.
Witnessing the conditions these wonderful men and women have been
working in I can tell you it was horrendous.
Power has been restored to homes finally though some including where I
reside were without power for over 24 hours. Once again the workers trying
to restore power to many homes worked tirelessly through torrential rain
and storms. Something we all take for granted yet can barely cope without
when supply is lost. I hope Premier Mike Baird is very careful with his power
line leases in our state as at the moment our services are restored as fast as
humanly possible.
Thanks to all the volunteers that have helped out in our community over
the big wet! Our community is very grateful.
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EDITORS’S REPORT
Tour de France
– Part 2
By Judy Pope
Firstly in the Cote d’Azure we visited Nice
and Old Town Nice. I especially fell in love with Old Town
Nice which is the original town of Nice.
I
t has very old stone buildings, narrow cobbled streets that don’t fit cars
through them so you can just wander through by foot and enjoy the
many market stalls and shops.
Cannes was next and true to its reputation and very extravagant
and bold. We enjoyed a glass of wine on the beach and experienced
an amazing sunset over the sea.
The next day we headed inland and up the mountains to an
incredible village called Gourdon. It is perched at the top of the
mountains with stunning views all around. I found La Source, a
perfumery where they make and blend exotic, individual French
perfumes and of course I purchased some.
We also visited Antibes, a historical port on the Mediterranean
and Eze, another very old village perched up high in the mountains.
Another day we drove to Italy and Monaco just to brag we had been
to three countries in a day!
Italy is definitely on my travel list for the next time in
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COVER STORY
There’s a Buzz in the Air
The Hills are ‘buzzing’ this year with news of
Northholm’s new Kindergarten, Year One and Year Two
programme.
N
orthholm has always supported the philosophy of being a
small school that challenges young people to embrace the
many wonderful opportunities on offer and these opportunities
are now being extended to our youngest learners. Students
from Kindergarten to Year Six are embracing their learning
journey with a great deal of enthusiasm as the small class sizes
at Northholm mean teachers can make big things happen.
Inside the classroom our students are taught a
philosophical approach called ‘community of inquiry’. They
are learning to express their own perspectives, listen to one
another, challenge and build on another’s thinking, and make
better sense of their own views and ideas. These discussions
based around unresolved and contestable questions, help
our students explore the mysteries of human existence and
to learn to think for themselves; an important skill for their
future both in the workforce and as global citizens.
Outside of the classroom the purpose-built sensory garden
is providing opportunities for them to explore big issues
like sustainability through lots of fun activities. Planting
vegetables and flowers and caring for animals is an integral
part of Junior School curriculum and is embedded in all of
our key learning areas. Whether it is measuring seed depth
and growth rates in Mathematics or writing information
reports or explanations in English and Science our students
are engaged in exciting real world learning experiences and
are always keen to discover answers.
In undertaking these many different activities our students
are supported by the ‘can do’ attitude of the Junior School
mascot, Will Bee who embodies Northholm’s tag line ‘Learn
with Purpose, Live with Passion”. Students are encouraged to
adopt Will Bee’s positive attitude and work towards what they
will be tomorrow, next week and for the rest of their lives such as
“I will be a great friend” or “I will be a fantastic Mathematician”.
This focus on developing a positive outlook to life is
inspiring our young students to achieve great things and make
the world a better place.
We can’t wait to see how many of them achieve their
goals.
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LOCAL NEWS
Council Signs Partnership Agreement with
WSI TAFE for Events Interns
The Hills Shire Council has signed an agreement with
the Western Sydney Institute of TAFE that will see
Diploma of Events students complete internships at
Council every semester.
C
ouncil has a very successful volunteer program, with more
than 900 volunteers contributing to the community. The
partnership with the Western Sydney Institute of TAFE addresses
a new need and pillar of opportunity - the education and up
skilling needs of our community and helps students achieve
hands-on experience for organising on events of all sizes.
“The events world is very competitive and cut throat and
securing an internship can often prove to be extremely difficult,”
Mayor Jefferies said. “I
am grateful to say that
this internship program
will deliver solid
experience for our local
events students.”
The students will
be working with the
Community and Economic Development team in the
planning and execution of Council events and benefits
are expected to flow from the students enthusiasm
and fresh ideas.
Curry Lovers descend on The Sydney Hills
Purveyors of the finest curries will descend on Castle Hill
Main Street for the first Sydney Hills Curry Festival on
Sunday May 17.
C
urry lovers will have a one-stop-shop for all their favourites
with dishes originating from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan,
Bangladesh, Thailand, and Malaysia. Visitors will also be treated
to cultural entertainment, merchandise stalls, henna tattoos,
children’s rides and much more. Hills Shire Mayor Clr Andrew
Jefferies said the festival was a celebration of seriously good food
and culture. “It’s also a celebration of South Asian and subcontinental culture and there will be performances and cultural
activities for the
whole family to
enjoy. I encourage
residents and visitors
to come down and
enjoy a great day
and some family
fun on Castle Hill
Main Street,” Mayor
Jefferies said.
Details www.thehills.nsw.gov.au
$10 million on Parks and Sporting Facilities
The active residents of Hornsby Shire
are about to receive a major boost,
with Council revealing more than
$10 million will be spent on parks
and sporting facilities in the coming
financial year.
T
he figures have been revealed in the
draft operational plan for 2015/16,
which Council is currently seeking
feedback on. “This is Council’s roadmap
for the coming financial year, spelling out
the services that will be provided and the
projects that will be undertaken,” Hornsby
Shire Mayor Steve Russell said. “There’s
no doubt the major winners this year are
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recreation facilities, which are receiving
almost three times as much as they did in
the previous year.” Additional playground
upgrades are planned for many areas
and lighting upgrades for sportsground
in a number of areas are also scheduled.
A new learn-to-swim pool at Galston
will be built and a number of the Shire’s
bushwalking tracks will be upgraded for
those who want to get closer to nature.
“Other parts of the Shire are not going
to miss out, with plenty of other major
projects planned for the coming financial
year,” Mayor Russell said.
Details www.thehills.nsw.gov.au
Vale Mick Heald
Mick (John Gordon) Heald, Husband,
Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle
and friend passed away sadly on the
11th of April 2015 suddenly.
M
ick was born into a working class
family growing up in the tough
neighbourhood of Westmead in 1940.
A skinny kid who loved playing sport,
spending time with his mates and family.
He was renowned for never taking a
backward step in life and always stood up
for what he believed in.
Mick met his sweetheart Jan at the age
of 19, married a few short years later, and
recently celebrated 52 years of marriage.
Dad loved Mum endlessly and as a
couple they have achieved so much not only personally but professionally. Mick
loved his family and friends, and was not happy unless surrounded by either or
both. His great passions outside the family were playing bowls and fishing, both
of these pass times gained him countless friendships and admiration not only for
his skill, but sportsmanship and mateship.
Mick has three children, Leanne, Jodie and Gary, Daughter in Law Nikki,
Son in Law Hugh and six beautiful grandchildren, Carli, Jay, Benjamin, Sarah,
Maddy and Alyssa. Grandchildren were the light of Mick’s life, revelling in
gatherings to share jokes, stories and endless love.
We choose to celebrate his life, not commiserate his passing, Mick
will forever be remembered as the guy who was always first to lend
a hand, help a mate, stick up for what he believed in, or lend a wry
smile to lighten a mood.
May 2015 – Dooral Roundup
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LOCAL NEWS
West Side Story
For its May 2015 production, Dural Musical Society has
chosen “West Side Story”.
T
his is an exceptional musical based on a conception of
Jerome Robbins, with book by Arthur Laurents, music by
Leonard Bernstein, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. When it
was first directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins in 1957
it was recognised as being the modern day version of Shakespeare’s
Romeo and Juliet. .
“West Side Story” is produced by the same team that brought
the highly successful “Urinetown” to the stage last year. Direction
is by Eddie Bruce, who in his youth portrayed Riff, the leader of
the Jets. It is a favourite of his, and as he explains, “While there
are strong themes throughout the show, there is also a level of
humour that will provide some light relief to the audiences”.
Choreography is by Kate O’Neill, who always delights audiences
with her routines, and this show is no exception – assisted by her
sister Chrissie, they demand the exuberance you would expect to
see in a group of angry, passionate youths. Musical Direction is
by Leo Dent who started working on the music well before the
show was cast. He has assembled a larger ensemble than usual for
this production, recognising the importance of key instruments in
reproducing the magic of Leonard Bernstein’s music. Returning to
the society following an extensive break after directing “Guys and
Dolls”, is Phil O’Connor, who is both choreographing the fight
sequences and performing the role of the Jets leader, Riff.
New to the society, Rewi Pakinga brings his excellent voice to
the role of Tony, the young man with a dream that seems to be
coming true when he meets Maria, played by Stephanie Quaglia.
Two other talented newcomers to DMS are Adam Garden and
Sarah Aylen who play Maria’s protective brother Bernardo, and
his enticing girlfriend Anita. Emily Daniel is back treading the
DMS boards in the key role of Anybodys, a tomboy trying to join
the Jets. Look out for the cameo ‘adult’ roles from some of the
DMS stalwarts – Andrew McLean as Lieutenant Schrank, BenWilson-Hill as Officer Krupke, and Ian McLean as Doc.
For the first time, Dural Musical Society are making use of
a Thrust Stage – taking the performers to the audience who will
be sitting on three sides of the performing space. Rather than the
usual stylised reproduction of a show where the audience face the
stage, the production team are taking the aggression of the gangs,
and the passion of the dancing into the audience.
Performance Details
Dural Soldiers Memorial Hall, 604 Old Northern Rd, Dural (opposite Redfield College)
Evening Performance Dates: 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 May at 8.00 p.m.
Matinee Performance Dates: 17, 24 May at 2.00 p.m.
Adults: $25 Children/Concessions: $15
42 Bannerman Dining/Show Package - Adults: $655
Concessions: $55
Bookings through Tickets4me (previously MCA Ticketing) on 1300 306 776 - (booking fee charged)
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The Nappy Collective
Enriching community ties has always been important to local shopping
centres and it certainly is for Cherrybrook Village.
E
very year the shopping centre supports community groups in the local
area including sporting associations, schools, childcare centres and
hospitals, to name a few.
In a new initiative to the local area this Mother’s Day, Cherrybrook
Village is partnering with The Nappy Collective, who collect unwanted,
unused, disposable nappies and donate and redistribute them to mums in
shelters and families in crisis or need.
Cherrybrook Village and The Nappy Collective enables parents to
redirect surplus disposable nappies away from landfill and provide them
instead to communities who would benefit from this sustainable initiative.
The last collective in October 2014 totalled over 116,000 nappies from 130
collection points across Australia.
Danielle Krebs, Marketing Manager, Cherrybrook Village said, ‘We’re so
proud to be partnering with The Nappy Collective to bring this wonderful
initiative to our local community. We are a local community of proud
parents and grandparents and helping others is what we’re great at.’
Sandra Jacobs, founder of The Nappy Collective, said ‘We aim to make it
simple and easy for many people to help struggling families in need through
collective giving. This collective runs over Mother’s day, which we think will
give special meaning for our donors and supporters, to be able to directly
help struggling mums in cities, outback and country towns.’
Unused disposable nappies can be dropped off at Cherrybrook Village, In
Centre and at Centre Management from 1 May to 15 May, 2015.
For more information visit www.thenappycollective.com and www.
cherrybrookvillage.com.au1395
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DOORAL HAPPENINGS
Meetings, Clubs & Congrats
Dural Galston Probus Club
The next meeting will be held at The Galston Club at 10am
on Thursday 21st May. Peter Plowman will speak about
“The First World War”. Visitors welcome. Enquiries phone
Anne 9653 1004.
Bishop Peter’s visit
In March St Benedict’s parish was honoured by a visit
from the new head of the local Waitara Diocese, Bishop
Peter Comensoli. Many parishioners came to the Saturday
evening Vigil mass to meet the bishop and join with him
in a happy get together after mass. Apparently Bishop Peter
was so taken with the home made pizza he was served at
supper (along with yummy cakes and sandwiches) that he
asked for the recipe!
Galston CWA News
At the April meeting members enjoyed a Chocolate Making
Demonstration by member, and chef, Robyn Kidd. The
next meeting will be held on Wednesday 13th May at
10am, at the Galston Community and Health Centre. In
the morning members will be learning to make yarn from
old t-shirts, and then use simple crochet to make a rag rug.
BYO old T-Shirts! This will be followed by a bring-a-plate
lunch, and then our business meeting. For our May lunch
all dishes are to include beetroot – even dessert. Visitors are
very welcome to attend. For more details contact Janet on
9653 2402 or Val on 9653 1774.
Understanding Diabetes
Kenthurst Uniting Church is holding a one day seminar on
Diabetes on Thursday May 28. Commencing at 10.00 with
morning tea followed by a light lunch, the guest speakers will
present: A Diabetes Educator and Dietitian followed by Q &
A. Enquiries to Gaynor 96542362 or Chris 96791757.Gold
coin donation.
Galston VIEW Club
The May luncheon meeting at Dural Country Club will
commence at 11am on 27th May. The guest speaker for the
day will be Tom Richmond, whose topic is “Box Pleats and
Bloomers” - Education west of the Gorge. Visitors welcome.
Inquiries Vivien 9894-1189.
“a nursery with a difference”
Devonshire Teas and Sweets
Breakfast and Lunch
Gift shop and Homewares
Open Tues - Sun 9am - 4pm
745 Old Northern Rd, Dural 2158 Ph: 9651 1027
NOW TAKING BOOKINGS - HIGH TEA FOR MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND
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THE WAY WE WERE
The Dural and District Historical Society
LOCAL PAPERS REPORT FOR MAY, 2015
Story of History
Cottage
By Margaret McKinley
The little house on Galston Road, next to the
Galston Cenotaph is now known as History
Cottage. It has not always had that name.
I
t was built by Hornsby Council in about 1945, on
crown land, as a residence for the caretaker of the
adjoining Showground and the sports ground.
Just after the war it was very difficult to get
any building materials, and all the timber for the
building was supplied by local sawmills, of which
there were many in the district. The roof was
covered by pressed tin tiles, which caused many
leaking problems until it was replaced by galvanised
iron in about 1997 when the Dural Historical
Society gained the lease.
The first caretaker was Alan Blaxland, a direct
descendant of the explorer Gregory Blaxland, and
his wife Gertrude (nee Best). They lived there from
about 1945 to 1952 and had 3 children, Joyce (now
Mrs Featherstone), Judith, and Graham, who all
went to Galston School. Joyce remembers going to
Hornsby Girls High during petrol rationing and the
Gorge bus ran on a charcoal burner which broke
down quite often and then they would have to walk
the rest of the way to school! Mrs Blaxland ran a
Tea Room and became famous for her great scones.
People came from miles around, particularly on
Sundays to picnic in the adjacent park. Several years
ago Graham came from Melbourne to visit his old
The great scone maker, Mrs Blaxland 1950’s.
home and told the story of how he used to stoke up
the copper and sell boiling water, for 3d a billycan,
ten years or so Galston Computer Pals for Seniors have
to make tea for picnickers in the park. Joyce was the
also made the Cottage their headquarters.They have now
Postmistress of the Glenorie Post Office for 23 years, until ceased operations
she retired in 1994.
The Cottage is open on Wednesday afternoon from
The Galston Kiosk (also known as Galston Tea Rooms) 1-4 pm and on Sundays 10am-4pm. You are always
was still a popular place for refreshments, but custom
welcome to come and explore our large collections
diminished over the years, until the Dural Historical
of records, Maps (some of very early land grants etc),
Society gained the lease in August,1997. A major
Photographs, and books.
refurbishment was undertaken by the Society under the
leadership of June Roughley, the first President. Some
At the next meeting of the Dural Historical Society on
interior walls were changed to make room for a meeting
9th May at 2pm the guest speaker will be Kerima-Gai
area, toilets, small kitchen, Library and storage area for the Topp, who will give us a background to some of the
large amount of records of people and places that make
unusual and odd characteristics that make Australians
up the history of our interesting district. Over the last
what they are. All Welcome.
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OUR STATE
Correcting
Corrections
NSW businesses
Optimistic
By David Elliott,
Member for Baulkham Hills
By Stephen Cartwright,
CEO NSW Business Chamber
I was delighted to be recently appointed to the
position of Minister for Corrections, Emergency
Services and Veterans’ Affairs
New South Wales businesses are optimistic about
the performance of the State’s economy despite a
decline in individual business performance across
a number of key indicators, the NSW Business
Chamber’s March 2015 Business Conditions Survey
shows.
A
s I outlined in my maiden speech in 2011, I have
long believed there needs to be more done in the
area of corrections to benefit the community and those
inmates who can be rehabilitated. One of my first policy
implementations has been to introduce a mentoring
programme, where inmates with rehabilitation prospects
are paired with returned servicemen and women
in a mentoring
programme, designed
to teach inmates
valuable life skills.
This will be paired
with new educational
programmes, with
a particular focus
on teaching inmates
to read, write and
do sums, as opposed to past policies, which have been
focussed on tertiary training.
Finally, I want to see our prison system decentralised.
Regional centres have seen local prisons become not just a
major local employer, but a major contributor to the local
economy, particularly Goulburn.
Corrections is more than just ensuring offenders
are punished. It is about economic responsibility
and rehabilitation, both of which I intend to pursue
vigorously.
Join the
Chamber today!
O
ur survey of more than 800 businesses, undertaken
throughout the State Election campaign period,
reveals an increase in the number of businesses
reporting improved perceptions of the State’s economic
performance, and this is expected to continue into
the June quarter,” said NSW Business Chamber Chief
Executive, Stephen Cartwright. “Although NSW
businesses are clearly optimistic about the state’s economic
performance, the number of businesses experiencing
challenging operating conditions increased across a
range of indicators in
the first three months of
2015. More businesses
experienced decreases in
sales revenue this quarter,
with the index moving well
into negative levels after
reaching a five-year high in
December 2014.
When asked what costs
they were most focused
on reducing, businesses identified labour and
energy costs as their key priorities, as well as rent
and raw materials.
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MAYORAL UPDATE
Knock Down
and Rebuild
High Praise for
Storm Heroes
By Andrew Jefferies,
Mayor Hills Shire Council
By Councillor Steve Russell
Mayor Hornsby Shire Council
Council’s Knock Down and Rebuild Scheme is now
up and running and property owners can apply for a
$2000 rebate.
Thank you to the Council and SES workers who
were exemplary in their response to the recent
once-in-a-decade storm.
T
A
Residents who want to find out more about
the scheme can find more information at www.
thehills.nsw.gov.au or by calling 9843 0555.
As Council and the SES proved during the Tornado,
natural disasters bring out the best in our community
and reveal the true dedication of those who serve
that community.
he scheme was aimed at rejuvenating low density
housing estates across the Hills’ more established
suburbs. Residents are eligible for the rebate if they spend
more than $250,000 on upgrading their home, with the
rebate to go towards landscaping.
The Hills has always been renowned for its high-quality,
single-lot housing
and while there is a
more diverse range of
housing options now
available, this scheme
aims to ensure that
single-lot housing
remains the dominant Clr Andrew Jefferies with Mercedes and Chad
housing type across our Wilkinson.
shire. We want to encourage home owners in our low density
zones to consider the knock down, rebuild or significant
renovation of their property. North Rocks residents Chad
and Mercedes Wilkinson who wanted to make significant
improvement to their home and found it was cheaper to
knock down and rebuild than renovate. “We love North
Rocks and want to stay here, but wanted to make some big
changes to the home. We found that it was cheaper to knock
down and rebuild rather than renovate,” Mr Wilkinson said.
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storm like that creates significant risks here in the
Bushland Shire and I cannot praise them highly enough
for their speedy and selfless response. Council staff responded
to more than 100 trees that were brought down by almost
cyclonic winds and they deserve the gratitude of the entire
Shire. The State Emergency Service and Ausgrid also deserve
significant thanks for their efforts in clearing trees and
restoring power when it
was disrupted.
While the rest
of us did everything
possible to stay out
of the weather, and
many people even
stayed home just to
avoid the roads, these
brave workers were
out in the thick of it.
They were soaked by the rain, had to fight the wind at every
step and faced the very real danger of being hit by the falling
branches and trees. Some of the trees struck houses, though
fortunately none seemed to cause irreparable damage and
there were no reports of injury.
looking for quality
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Limited places are still available for 2015, so come
and meet the team at Ellerman Child Care Centre
at Dural. We offer spacious indoor and outdoor
areas, including a vegetable garden, caring,
experienced and qualified staff, nutritious meals,
drinks and snacks prepared by an onsite cook,
accreditation to high quality standards and a full
school readiness program.
Open 7am to 6pm,
Monday to Friday
Corner of Pellit Lane
& Kenthurst Road,
Round Corner
9651 3998 | www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Child-Care.html
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REPRESENTING OUR AREA
Hornsby’s Local
Woman of the
Year Award
With Alex Hawke - Member for Mitchell
Extraordinary
Behaviour
By Phillip Ruddock – Member for Berowra
Hornsby’s 2015 Local Woman of the Year has been
confirmed with Womens Community Shelters’ CEO
Annabelle Daniel taking out the award.
As our district battled to deal with the severity
of weather conditions the week leading up to
ANZAC Day, I could not help but think there is a
comparison which can be drawn between the two
events.
M
A
s Daniel has overseen
the establishment
of the Hornsby Kuringgai Women’s Shelter for
women who are homeless
or escaping domestic
violence and do not have
dependent children.
The achievement has earned plenty of respect and
admiration from local residents who were keen to help
establish a much needed facility for women living in the
Hornsby Shire and along the North Shore. Annabelle
was the first person to come to my office and raise her
vision to create a Women’s Shelter in Hornsby. It was an
ambitious plan, but Annabelle is a very successful and
ambitious woman. With the community’s support she
was able to make this vision a reality.
I also presented a Community Service Award to both
Dick and Dot Babb for their vital work on the Hornsby
Women’s Shelter Steering Committee and involvement
with a number of charities.
Mrs Babb was also recognised for her leading role as
deputy co-chair of the Reconciliation Network for
Northern Sydney region and her efforts for helping
refugees settle in the area.
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NZAC Day commemorates the sense of duty and love
of nation which spurred so many brave servicemen
on to face a formidable enemy st Gallipoli. So too, this
week as unusually ferocious weather conditions lashed our
streets and homes, the extraordinary men and women of
the police, fire, ambulance and emergency services braved
the elements to keep us safe and rectify problems as they
occurred. To employed and volunteer officers alike, I
congratulate you all on your selfless efforts.
I presented an Australian Flag to the ARV Glenhaven
Green community recently and was pleased to participate
in their very well-organised and enjoyable Flag raising
ceremony.
Flags are available to eligible groups and individuals
through my Electorate Office – contact 9980 1822.
Eco-Charity
Donations
Half Price
Licences
With Alex Hawke - Member for Mitchell
With Ray Williams - Member for Castle Hill
As Chair of the Environment Committee, an inquiry
was recently launched into the administration,
transparency and effectiveness of the Register of
Environmental Organisations in supporting practical
action to improve the environment.
Thousands of drivers in Castle Hill are enjoying half
price licences thanks to the NSW Government’s
‘Fair go for Safer Drivers’ initiative.
O
ver 600 environmental groups are currently deductible
gift recipients. This allows them to access tax-deductible
donations to fund important, practical work to improve the
natural environment. We need to ensure that tax deductible
donations, which are a generous concession from the
taxpayer, are used for the purpose intended and expected by
the community.
The terms of reference empower the committee to
inquire into and
report on the
administration
and transparency
of the Register of
Environmental
Organisations
(the Register)
and its
effectiveness in
supporting communities to take practical action to improve
the environment. The Committee will accept submissions
addressing one or more of the terms of reference until
Thursday, 21 May 2015.
Further details about how to make a submission
can be obtained from the committee’s website at:
http://www.aph.gov.au/reo
T
he was an election commitment to reward safe drivers
and gives drivers with a five year good driving record
a 50 per cent discount on their licence fees. Over 12,962
male and 15,598 female drivers in the Castle Hill electorate
have saved half
their licence
fee. It is such a
great initiative,
not only does
it reward good
drivers and
provide a real
incentive to
encourage better
driver behaviour
in others but it
also gives money
back to NSW
communities.
Across the state,
more than 850,000 safe drivers are enjoying this discount
and together about $70 million has been saved. Almost
500,000 drivers who have received this discount are
women- so guys we need to lift our game!
Current unrestricted driver licence renewal fees
are $54 for one year, $128 for three years and $170
for five years.
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ROUND CORNER
Pizza School for Kids
During the school holidays Raj, Hannah and the team
from Biviano’s sponsored a pizza making school in
the gardens surrounding Biviano’s Italian and Seafood
Restaurant.
K
ids of all sizes turned up to learn the art of making pizzas
from preparing the dough and fillings, to the oven.
Assisted by the chefs from the restaurant each of the children
created and cooked their own pizza to their liking.
Of course the best part was eating the end result!
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Dural Golf Classic
Funds Local Charities
At a presentation at the Dural Country Club proceeds
from last year’s events Dural Golf Classic were
distributed to local charities.
O
ver $20,000 was distributed to the Pyjama Foundation,
Giant Steps, Wesley Mission, Inala, Warrah and Australian
Rotary Health. Representatives from each foundation were
on hand to accept the donations and to speak briefly on the
work and assistance provided by their organisation. Committee
President, Peter Dawson, thanked all volunteers who assisted in
making last year’s event such a success and Dural Chamber of
Commerce Judy Pope and Dural Rotary President Allan Forno
presided over the ceremony.
Now in its 8th year the Dural Community Golf Classic
is a joint undertaking of the Dural Rotary Club and the
Dural Chamber of Commerce, and to date has raised in
excess of $125,000 for local charities, those in need, and
Rotary Health.
This year’s event will be played at Riverside Oaks
on October 20. For details contact Michael Martin
on 0412 122 239.
Champions mix with
future Champions
During the recent school holidays a number of eager
local netballers had the opportunity to spend time with
three legends from the NSW and Australian teams.
N
etball legends Catherine Cox, Kimberley Green, and Sharni
Layton hosted a clinic for a enthusiastic group of young
players. After hands on training program players were able to
ask questions of the Australian players
and spend time during a one on one
autograph session.
Dural Sport & Leisure Centre has
a high profile within the Hills District
and generates traffic flow through the
Centre of up to 7000 people a week
coming through the doors for a variety of sports and services.
Netball is ranked as the leading women’s participation sport
and the top team based sport in Australia for 15-24 year olds.
Over 1.2 million participants enjoy the game
nationally.
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BUSINESS OVERVIEW
New Face at Old Place
Eloise Geekie has joined the Dural Country Club as
Events and Marketing Manager.
E
loise began her career by completing a design degree at the
Whitehouse Institute of Design. From there she moved
into events and marketing at the Retreat at Wisemans. Here she
developed a broad range of skills and experience in the industry
that saw her go on to win 3rd place at the Australian Bridal
Industry Awards for best “In-House Wedding Advisor” in NSW.
Having always lived in the hills district, she has a great
knowledge and love of the local community. Be it from her
high school days attending the The Hills Grammar School
or her involvement with various sporting clubs such as
Kenthurst Football Club and The Dural Sport & Leisure
Centre. Eloise looks forward to working closely with Club
Members and the local community to ensure successful and
memorable events and functions at the Club.
Dural Country Club is the
preferred local venue for all
Functions, Christmas Parties,
Gala Dinners, Networking
Events, Weddings, Cocktail
Parties and Social Events for up
to 350 people. Whether you’re
planning an intimate gathering
or large corporate event, the
Club offers a unique blend
of versatile function spaces,
extensive expertise and flexible
menus. Regardless of the size of
your function, all valued clients receive the same attention to
detail and commitment to ensure their event is a success.
Eloise can be contacted on 9651 1600.
Aaron’s Wish Charity Dinner
Aaron’s Wish is an annual black tie fundraising dinner
that is registered with and supported by the Cancer
Council.
T
he goal is to raise awareness of Brain Cancer and raise
much needed funds for Brain Cancer research whilst
enjoying an elegant and fun evening with an amazing meal,
drinks and live entertainment.
Aaron’s Wish was established by the Iori family in 2013,
in memory of their son Aaron, who lost his brave battle with
Brain Cancer earlier that year, and in the memory of many
others who have been touched by Brain Cancer.
In the first two years this event has raised $85,000 for
Brain Cancer research.
Some facts about Brain Cancer:
> It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in
children under 10 and young people under 39.
> Each year about 1600 Australians are newly
diagnosed with Brain Cancer and 1200 are likely
to die
> Brain Cancer receives the least government
funding of all cancers
> There is currently no cure.
Aaron’s Wish Charity Dinner for 2015 will be held at
Dural Country Club on the 11th July 2015 (6.30pm start).
Tickets are $200 (tables of 10) and can be booked by
email aaronswish@bigpond.com
Together we can make a difference!
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SHOWCASE
New technology helps the brain hear
Our ears are miracle workers.
S
mall organs lined with delicate
“hair cells” collect and transmit
sound vibrations to be interpreted by
our brains. Our hearing sense helps us
become aware of danger, discern the beauty of music and
communicate and connect with people around us.
Hearing is precious and when it starts to fade with age or
injury, it is time to get hearing aids. Until recently, hearing
aid technology worked by simply making everything louder
to compensate for the missing sounds.
For the first time, Oticon Australia has produced a
hearing aid, Alta2 that is designed to help your brain hear.
This exciting new technology provides better hearing with less
effort. It provides the clearest, purest, sound signals for the
brain to decode.
Hear-Clear Australia, your local clinic in Dural and
Galston, is currently fitting this revolutionary new hearing aid.
Katie Rahman of Hear-Clear says “Testing by Oticon has
shown that the aids provide a big improvement in a client’s
ability to understand soft speech. This is exciting because
with these hearing aids, my clients will be able to hear quiet
conversation — even a whisper.”
Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears) can be distressing
and tiring for many clients. Alta2 hearing aids are built to
manage the distracting noise caused by tinnitus. Bruce Allen
of Hear-Clear says “It’s amazing. For those people requiring
tinnitus management, these hearing aids can provide a
pleasant soothing sound that helps covers the uncomfortable
head noises of tinnitus.”
Hear-Clear Australia has a special offer on Alta2 aids so
make an appointment for your free trial now. Mention this
story and get $300 off the full price of each aid.
Contact Hear-Clear Australia for your free hearing test
and best advice on hearing aids.
Dural; Little Blue House and Dural Podiatry,
564 Old Northern Rd.
Ph. 9651 3227
Galston; Galston
Family Practice, Shop
4, 350-352 Galston Rd.
Ph. 9653 1395
Visit our website to view more of our projects: www.turrell.com.au
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school news
GHOSTS OF ANZAC
The Hills Grammar community enjoyed a full and
fascinating week of Anzac Centenary celebrations and
commemorations. Year 11 student Stephen Hancock was
named as one of four Hills Shire senior school students to be
an ANZAC Ambassador, which saw him at many civic events
over the week. The School’s string ensemble entertained the
guests at the Civic Lunch, where Will Sampson and Aiden
Mendes-Shineberg were awarded their winners’ certificates
for writings on Anzac. School Captains and Vice Captains
attended the Dawn Service at Kellyville to lay a wreath and
the NAMBUS was based at the school for 10 local schools
to visit and learn from Vietnam Vets about the campaigns
carried out in Vietnam.
The drama students presented their play Ghosts of
Anzac and the entire school came together at a special
Anzac Assembly where Mr Phillip Ruddock, Honourable
Member for Berowra, delivered a message from the
Prime Minister.
Worlds Greatest Shave
Galston High’s SRC held its annual World’s Greatest Shave
event to support the Leukaemia Foundation. This year 18
brave students and 1 teacher shave their heads (or beard)
and 8 students dye their hair. The SRC would like to
congratulate everyone who was brave enough to be part of
the 2015 GHS Brave and Shave team, to date we have $14,
497 in online donations alone and still have hundreds of
cash donations flooding in.
Thank you to everyone who donated to the World’s
Greatest Shave at, our amazing volunteer hairdressers
and a huge congratulations to the brave students and
staff who were involved this year!
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Easter Celebrations
Easter is the most important part of our Christian tradition and this year
the children at St Madeline’s commemorated Jesus’ Last Supper with
a very moving and spiritual re-enactment of Jesus’ last meal with His
disciples.
It was a special time when students, teachers and parents
could reflect on the enormous sacrifice Jesus made for us.
Battle of the Bands
This year at the St Madeleine’s Country Fair (3rd May) we are hosting the inaugural
“Battle of the Bands”. Five local school Bands will battle it out to win the honour
of best band on the day. All the bands will share in a prize pool of $5000 which has
been generously donated by the Brewery a local business.
One of the judges on the day will be none other than Frank Ifield a world
famous Australian country music singer who is a local resident.
Anzac Day Rosemary
100 Years since Gallipoli. In 1915 a
wounded digger from Adelaide was
repatriated to the Army Hospital at
Keswick. He brought back with him
a small rosemary bush dug up from
the slopes and ravines of the Anzac
Cove and it was planted in the hospital
grounds. The Rosemary bushes we
received are from this cutting and are
part of the Avenues of Honour Project,
which anticipates thousands of these
trees would be planted across Australia
in the decades ahead. You can purchase
your own Gallipoli Rosemary from
nurseries. Our SMARTLink class
during their Landscaping lessons have
planted the Rosemary in the Waddell
Cottage’s garden. We look forward to in
future years, being able to proudly wear
this Rosemary at our ANZAC Day and
Rememberance Day Ceremonies.
Welcome to Our World
Celebrating modern multiculturalism and diversity in the school community
saw Hills Grammar’s Multi-purpose Hall transformed into a sensory feast during
the last week of term. Each house group nominated eight cultures to display
at this ‘World Expo’ where the sounds, sights, songs and spices of 32 countries
came together under the one roof. “The World Expo showcased acceptance,
respect and a commitment to humanitarian values with a genuine willingness to
promote social justice and inter-cultural understanding for all members of our
community.” .
Thank You once again to Cameron’s
Nursery.
Director of Wellbeing, Jen Jarrett explained, “The creativity, appreciation
of cultures and joy that the project generated, was the perfect ending for
a busy term.”
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QUAFF IT
TRAVEL
I Love
Tasmania
Exit Checks
introduced in UK
With Hugh Martin, Vintage Cellars
I love the people, the food, the
weather and the beer but the one thing I love the
most about Tasmania is the wine.
T
asmania has become an extremely important player
on the Australian and international wine scene.
Arguably, it produces some of Australia’s best sparkling
wines, Pinot Noirs, Pinot Gris and close to the best
Chardonnay. The Riesling is also excellent and so is,
when seasons permit, the Cabernet Sauvignon.
The majority of
Tasmania’s vineyard are
located near the cities of
Launceston in the north and
Hobart in the south. Most of
the area of Tasmania is well
suited for the production of dry, aromatic white wines but
the warmer Coal River Valley and Freycinet Peninsula are
starting to distinguish themselves with red wines.
On my more recent trip to Tassie I found myself
gallivanting through the Derwent Valley which is
between Hamilton and Hobart. There are roughly six
vineyards in the Derwent Valley with my favourite being
Derwent Estate. Vines were first planted 21 years ago
and it’s been a roller coaster ride the whole way. The
Chardonnay is exceptional!!!
You can drive from one end of the island to the other
in less than two hours drinking amazing wine and eating
some of the nations best seafood and cheese. Book you
flight now!
Check out more on http//thecellarmasterspread.
blogspot.com.au
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Exit checks have been introduced at UK airports,
ports and international railway stations inside the
UK.
T
hrough this measure, the government wants to get
a clearer picture of who is leaving the UK and be
informed about who remains inside of it. It is expected the
exit checks will help the security services and police track
the movements of known criminals and possible terrorists.
The government declared it has facilitated the creation
of a system that calculates the specific needs of businesses
and the troubles that could be faced on each route to
fulfil the checks without impacting customers. “Our
immigration system is a fair one. It challenges illegal
immigration and prohibits those who have no right to stay
in the country from remaining inside the UK,” said James
Brokenshire, the minister for security and immigration.
“The exit checks offer crucial information regarding exits
from the UK”.
The United Kingdom has one of the best systems
in the world when it comes to travelling across the
border and this latest decision wants to improve on
that track record.
HEALTH & BEAUTY
MA’S KITCHEN
Coffee or Tea?
Minestrone Soup
Coffee and tea both have loads of redeemable
qualities.
Easy to make in the slow cooker, this version loaded
with nutrition - perfect for chilly nights.
B
oth are high in antioxidants, good for protecting
our cells from free radicals that may cause cancer
and/or other problems. Both wake up the brain with
stimulants, upping our energy levels and ability to focus
and both can be preventive for type 2 diabetes and heart
disease, as well as helpful in obesity issues.
Too much of either coffee or tea and things start
to go downhill. Too much coffee may overstimulate
our brains, causing tension rather than focus, and on
an empty stomach, coffee throws our digestive system
askew due to the production of hydrochloric acid and
affects iron absorption in the stomach and kidneys. So,
coffee is hard on those with ulcers and other stomach
ailments.
Similar to coffee, tea is linked to digestive issues, as
well as being a very powerful diuretic. The tea-based
compound called oxalate can lead to kidney stones.
Older tea
leaves contain
a little fluoride,
which causes
osteofluorosis,
which can be
linked to Alzheimer’s and brain problems (We should
note that these effects would require large quantities
of tea.)
Ingredients
2 cans diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ cup sun-dried tomato pesto, 1 parmesan rind
4 cups vegetable stock, 2 cups water
1 cup carrots, diced
1¼ cup celery, diced
1½ cup white onion, diced
4 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 sprig rosemary, 2 bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste
1 can each white beans and red kidney beans, rinsed
1 can white beans drained and rinsed
1½ cups zucchini, diced, 1½ cups tubular pasta
1 cup frozen green beans, thawed
2½ cups baby spinach, chopped
Tea and coffee both have good and bad qualities.
Moderation is the key to good health.
Serve warm topped with parmesan cheese and
garlic toasts.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato pesto,
parmesan rind, vegetable stock, water, carrots, celery, onions,
garlic, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaves to a slow cooker.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook on low heat
6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
Add in red kidney beans, white beans, zucchini, and pasta
and cook on high heat for an additional 20 minutes until
pasta is tender. Stir in the spinach and green beans and cook
for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Earworms
Unless you live under a rock, you probably spent
2014 bopping along to Happy, by Pharrell Williams.
Y
ou’ve probably started humming it now, or it’s at least
playing in your head.
Well, there’s good news for you; researchers at the
University of Reading in the UK have uncovered a method
for getting a catchy song out of your head. Their study has
found that chewing gum can help the brain to think less
about music it has just heard.
The study involved
98 participants, each
of whom were given
a series of pop music
tracks to listen to.
While listening to the
music, one third of the
participants were given
gum to chew, another third were instructed to tap on a
desk, while the remaining third did nothing. After each
song, the participants were then monitored for a threeminute period of silence, and told to press a button if the
song popped back into their head.
The study found people who chewed gum after hearing
catchy songs thought less often about the song than those
in a control condition, reducing the amount they heard
the song by one third.
Snippets of audio which replay in one’s head, also
known as “earworms”, are not uncommon. Research
by the university found they are experience by up to 90
per cent of people, with 15 per cent of those sufferers
classifying the intrusion of unwanted audio into their
mind as “disturbing”.
So next time you’ve spent days humming along to
a catchy tune, reach for the gum!
24 Dooral Roundup – May 2015
Behind the Lines
Exhibition
The tragedy and comedy of the events of the
year are drawn together in Behind The Lines 2014
featuring Australia’s premier political cartoonists.
B
ehind the Lines is a Museum of Australia Democracy
travelling exhibition featuring the best of 2014’s
political commentary cartoons. The thirty-three cartoonists
who feature in Behind the Lines 2014, including David
Pope, Pat Campbell, First Dog on the Moon, Cathy
Wilcox, Jon Kudelka and many more, are powerful image
and memory makers. They are shrewd, alert and ready to
judge. At times they can be opinionated, indignant and
mocking but for their own success and reputation they
need to be engaging and persuasive.
Behind the Lines gives us an evolving vantage point
from which to consider recent political history. The highly
individualistic range of subject matter reminds us that
caricature has developed into a powerful political weapon.
The exhibition of over 80 cartoons is on display from
Friday 1 May until Sunday 28 June in the foyer of the
Riverside Theatres.
All tickets free, no booking required.
TOP MOTORING TIPS
How do your tyres
work?
The tyres are the only
contact between the
road surface and your vehicle.
T
he quality and condition of the tyres on your vehicle
will determine road holding, steering, suspension,
and breaking performance. Regular tyre maintenance
requires the inspection, correct fitting, balance and
inflation pressures to occur at regular intervals.
Items that may indicate a fault with your tyres are:
> Uneven tread wear
> Belt visible at the tread area
> Low tyre pressure
> Sidewall damage
> Vibrations felt through the steering wheel
Correct tyre maintenance includes:
> Correct inflation pressures to suit driving conditions
> Regular wheel rotation and balancing
> Regular wheel alignment
> Check tread depth
> Check tread wear and damage
If regular maintenance is not followed changes
in road holding, steering, suspension, braking
and tyre wear can be expected as well as poor
fuel economy.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
What is an
Enduring
Guardian?
With Wayne Griffiths
Many people focus on planning ahead for their
financial and business affairs by making a Will and
a Power of Attorney but do not consider what will
happen if they find themselves unable to make
lifestyle and medical decisions due to illness or
accident.
A
n Enduring Guardian is someone you appoint to
make lifestyle, health and medical decisions for you
when you are not capable of doing this for yourself. Your
Enduring Guardian may make decisions such as where
you live, what services are provided to you at home and
what medical treatment you receive.
Enduring Guardianship only comes into effect if
or when you lose
capacity and will only
be effective during the
period of incapacity;
therefore, it may never
become operational.
However, it is a good
way to plan for the
future, particularly for
unforseen situations.
Appointing an
Enduring Guardian
may give you a
sense of security
knowing that if
anything happens
and you are no
longer able to make decisions for yourself you have
appointed someone you trust to make medical, health
and lifestyle decisions on your behalf. If you lose capacity
and have not appointed an Enduring Guardian to make
important health and lifestyle decisions, the NSW Civil
& Administrative Tribunal may appoint an independent
Public official called the Public Guardian.
Should you wish to go through
the possibilities, please call us at
W. Griffiths & Co Pty Ltd on
9651 2288.
Disclaimer: This is general information only. We take no responsibility for any
errors, omissions or possible misleading statements. This is not designed as a
substitute for professional advice and we suggest that such advice is sought.
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AROUND THE HOME
Outdoor
Lighting
All things have
a Purpose
With Neil Turrell www.turrell.com.au
By Michael Freame, as heard on ABC 702
“Homies” Saturdays 10.00am “The Pool Guy”.
As the days become shorter, I have developed an
appreciation for well-designed outdoor lighting; as a
typical Australian, my penchant for living, dining and
relaxing outside doesn’t end at dusk.
Many people get confused with the amount of
equipment related to their swimming pool or spa.
H
owever clever lighting doesn’t end at style, it also serves
purpose in means of security, safety and practicality. It’s
important to incorporate the right outdoor lighting scheme
in your homes as it will make a huge difference to both how
you use your space and how it will look. Using Fairy lights,
you can up light trees along a winding driveway, illuminate
a feature tree in the middle of
your lawn, or define changes
of level in steps.
Rechargeable lights
are now affordable and
decorative. Some look like
glowing candles and are just as beautiful on an outdoor
dining table or scattered around the courtyard.
If you enjoy alfresco dining and cooking, then I suggest
incorporating an outdoor wall with garden lights. For
practical lighting along pathways and stairs then I would
recommend using solar lighting.
If you are looking to improve security I would suggest
you incorporate flood lights into your outdoor area and
attach them to motion sensors.
Thanks to LED lighting, solar lights and rechargeable
battery lights, outdoor lighting is more environmentally
friendly and feasible than ever.
Now that the days are shorter, consider
incorporating some different lighting ideas.
A
ll the parts of the system have a purpose and many that
are essential to the smooth running of the entire system. I
will run through the essentials and their purpose below.
1. The pool skimmer is designed to ‘skim’ the surface of the
water to remove leaves and other debris to be caught in the
skimmer basket. The skimmer is also important in vacuuming
the pool. The basket needs to be emptied regularly to keep the
whole system working correctly.
2. The pool pump is equally important as without a correctly
functioning pump the water will become stagnant and no
filtration and chlorination will occur.
3. The filter is for the removal of smaller particles from the
water. Most filters will only filter to about 10 microns in size
and sometimes smaller particles will appear in the water (dust or
dead algae) and these will need to be removed using a chemical
clarifier or a flocculent. The filter must be cleaned or backwashed
regularly to keep the whole system working correctly.
4. A chlorinator is not essential but it does make the day to day
maintenance of your pool much easier. The chlorinator may be
using salt to produce chlorine or it could be a feeder injecting
liquid, granular or tablet forms of chlorine into the water.
Pool cleaners, covers, heating systems and lighting are not
essential for keeping your pool in good clean condition but
they can make the pool more pleasant for day to day use.
Come in to see us at Dural Poolsmart to help get
your pool ready for winter or like us on Facebook
to get regular hints and tips on keeping your pool
clean and clear all year.
MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION
Floor Stock Spas under cost.
Be quick. 2 left.
New models and
Jacuzzi Hot Tubs
now on display.
Dural Poolsmart
and
Spa & BBQ Barn
P 9651 4133 Unit 2 827a Old Northern Road DURAL 2158 P 9651 1373
E info@poolsmart.com.au
E lifestyle@spabbq.com.au
Next to KFC Between Dargils Hire & Reece Plumbing
26 Dooral Roundup – May 2015
Fireplace
Cleaning and
Maintenance
Going, Going,
Sold!
With Peter Colusso, Principal LJ Hooker Dural
With Katrina Milne
With the cooler months heading our way it is time to
give some thought to that area of the house that has
little use over recent months – the fireplace.
K
eeping your fireplace clean and properly maintained
is extremely important. Along with the pleasure of
a fireplace, comes the responsibility of ensuring you are
getting the best efficiency possible and keeping you, your
family, and home safe.
Regardless of the type of fireplace owned it is a good
idea to have it inspected once a year by a professional who
will check the fan, pilots and burners, proper ignition
and combustion, venting, and
chimney draw. The service
call includes cleaning the unit
and inspecting the chimney
and fireplace for cracks or
obstructions and ensures the
safety of your home.
Always open the damper before lighting a fire. This
prevents smoke from filling the room. Avoid burning green
wood, paper or trash in the fireplace. These items cause
creosote buildup that may result in dangerous flare-ups in
the chimney. Check to make sure the fire is completely out
before retiring for the evening. Small embers may flare and
start another fire and use a metal screen or glass fireplace
door to prevents hot embers from entering the room.
A wood burning fireplace adds a cosy ambiance to
your home with the crackling flames and heat.
HARDWOOD
FIREWOOD
NOW
AVAILABLE
Auction activity over the start of 2015 has been very
strong with clearance rates averaging over 80% and
70% in Sydney and Melbourne respectively.
Auction growth occurred in all capital
cities
According to Australian Property Monitors (APM) the
use of auctions has accelerated over the past two years
with auction listings lifting by 19 per cent in 2013 and a
further 23 per cent over 2014.
Increased
competition
drives
auctions
A highly
competitive
property market
has seen the
popularity of
auctions rise
dramatically. An under supply of properties on the
market combined with strong buyer demand has seen
the rivalry for listings grow.
Why are auctions popular?
There are 5 key reasons why auctions have risen in
popularity during the current market cycle. These are 1. Auctions provide a fair playing field for all
participants in a strong market.
2. They provide transparency and confidence in the
sales price.
3. Auction places the vendor in the strongest position in
the negotiation process.
4. They enable the seller to capture price growth during
the marketing period.
5. Auctions provide an end date allowing vendors to
plan for the future.
Contact L J Hooker Dural for advice on the local
property market.
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CLUB NEWS
Local Champion
Wins Again
The 2015 Women’s Pairs Champions at Dural Country
Club are Leone Lesslie and Marelle Saunders who
defeated Robin Davidson and Beverley Curtis who had
also previously won the event
L
eone and Marelle are sisters and come from a strong
tradition of lawn bowlers, their mother Dulcie
Saunders was still bowling at Dural into her nineties.
This is their fourth pairs win to go with a number of
Fours Championships won with two other sisters, Robin
Davidson and Jenny Green. Other members were very wary
of “the Sisters”.
While Marelle does not consider herself in the same
class as Leone, she has bowled extremely well to hold
up her end in these triumphs and has held a number of
offices at club and district level.
Rotary Club
Cleans Teeth!
Glenhaven Rotary club members have collected a
mountain of tooth brushes and tooth paste for children
in two Vietnamese orphanages
T
his is a support project of Australian TAFE teacher Anna
Papoutsakis who has dedicated every opportunity to help
the disadvantaged children since 2010. Anna volunteers at two
orphanages, Tam Ky has 84 children, Peace village has 52 with
a capacity for 110, children range in age from birth to 17 years.
Both orphanages receive a minimal government funding, local
people donate what they can and try to helps well.
Anna Papoutsakis fundraises in Australia non-stop, spending
a straight 12 months in Vietnam during 2012 , with other trips of
between two weeks and eight weeks during school holidays..
Glenhaven Rotary has made a number of donations to
‘Anna’s orphanages’, most recent during April.
28 Dooral Roundup – May 2015
Clinical Genomics tests
boost Rotary bowel cancer
screening program
Rotary’s lifesaving bowel cancer awareness
initiative will receive a boost this year with
the introduction of Clinical Genomics’ faecal
immunochemical tests (FITs) in BowelCare kits
across New South Wale in the campaign being
conducted during May and June 2015.
BowelCare coordinator, Rod Chippindale
says the program is about raising awareness
among Australians over 50 on the importance
of screening for bowel cancer. “The BowelCare
initiative encourages Australians to screen for
bowel cancer by selling test kits in community
pharmacies,” said Mr Chippindale.
Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest
cancer killer. For more information contact your
local Rotary Club or Chemist.
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