LEE KERNAGHAN

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LEE KERNAGHAN

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WORRY WARTS
WHY ARE OUR
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ANXIOUS?
LEE
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EVOKING THE SPIRIT OF
THE ANZACS THROUGH SONG
HOW TO
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OF COFFEE
MOTHER’S
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Giveaways .........................................6 From the team
Letters ..............................................9
Local News .....................................10
Profile ............................................14
Opinion ...........................................16
On the Agenda ...............................18
Privatisation of Electricity .............18
Fracking .........................................20
Education .......................................22
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Anxiety in Children ........................24
Anzac Day .......................................26
Backyard Easter Activites .............28
DIY Mother’s Day ...........................30
Sydney Home .................................32
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Gardening ......................................35
Wellbeing .......................................36
How to Survive a Career Change ..38
Clairvoyant Kerrie ..........................40
Travel: USA ....................................42
Food and Wine ...............................44
What’s On .......................................48
April is a commemorative and festive time
of year that brings all walks of life together.
Christian families will celebrate Easter over the
long weekend, with kids and ‘big kids’ alike
longing for chocolate eggs and hot cross
buns. Later in the year, Anzac Day will bring
one and all together to reflect on the sacrifices
of our diggers, past and present. In 2015, we
commemorate the Anzac centenary – the 100
year legacy of Australians at war.
We open our April issue with country
singing legend, Lee Kernaghan. As former
Australian of the Year, and Order of Australia
title holder, Kernaghan provides us with some
insightful words of wisdom on the spirit of Anzac
Day. His latest album, Spirit of the Anzacs, is a
compilation of songs based on Australian war
records, and is a testament to the men and
women who sacrificed themselves for our way
of life. For more information on the album, see
our profile on page 14.
Mother’s Day is also not too far away,
celebrated this year on May 10. We’ve
given our mum’s a tribute one month early –
because they deserve it! Plan ahead this year
with some of our great DIY tips on page 30.
Sadly, summer is over and autumn’s cool
change has spread its tethers. Although the
change in weather might be unwelcome,
we can at least appreciate the aspect of
togetherness that these colder months bring.
Bundle up, spend time with your loved ones
and be thankful for what you have.
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have your voice heard? Send us an email. We
welcome all reader opinions and contributions
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an everyday member of the community. Please
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This year’s show stars award-winning actor
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Feral Rabbit Control Program Underway in Ku-ring-gai
KU-RING-GAI’S FERAL RABBIT control
program is currently underway in reserves and
parks, and will �inish at the end of April. Coordinated by the state government, the program
is being conducted to reduce the vast number
of feral rabbits that are feeding on native vegetation and digging holes in sports �ields, gardens and reserves. The program involves the
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have received their annual RHDV vaccination,
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and open space
throughout the
suburbs of Pymble, Turramurra, Wahroonga,
St Ives and Killara. Rabbit owners are urged to
ensure their pets
Ku-ring-gai Local Environment Plan Approved
COMING INTO EFFECT from April 2015,
Ku-ring-gai’s Local Environment Plan (KLEP
2015) has been approved by the NSW Government. According to Ku-ring-gai Council, KLEP
2015 “marks a new era of consistent planning across Ku-ring-gai”. Indeed, KLEP 2015
intends to focus on maintaining consistent
standards across Ku-ring-gai regarding land
use by adopting the state-wide planning approach that is being implemented across all
NSW councils. The plan will apply to all areas
outside Ku-ring-gai’s local centres, except for
15 ‘deferred areas’ which will be determined
by further consultation with the local community and the Planning Department. In her
announcement of the plan’s approval, Planning Minister Pru Goward made the statement: “Ku-ring-gai’s rich heritage assets and
heritage boundaries were closely considered
in this process and I’m pleased that the residents made submissions and had a say.” For
more information, visit:
‘DISTRACTED...?’ IS A campaign
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and the Roads and Maritime Services. The
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Overdue Library Book Returned 40 Years Late
THE STAFF AT Hornsby Library were
shocked when they received an anonymous
package returning a book that was almost
40 years overdue. Staff opened the package
to �ind an old copy of Nevil Shute’s “On the
Beach”, along with a note reading “found in
deceased estate”. They inspected the book to
�ind that it was a Hornsby Library item and
had a library card listing its last check-out
date as 1977. The card also showed that the
book was �irst borrowed in 1973, making it
one of the �irst books in circulation at Hornsby Library. “It’s quite amazing that rather
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that could compromise their sight or hearing when crossing the road. The campaign is
being advertised through a number of mediums including bus advertising, posters and
billboards, with the council hoping to engage
pedestrians and make them aware of the
danger of being distracted on the road.
than just chucking it out, this person went to
the effort of sending it back to us,” said staff
member Karen Richardson. Due to its age and
poor condition, the book will not be returning
to the library’s shelves, however it will temporarily be on display before being added to the
Local Studies stack collection as a part of the
library’s history. With the book being one of
3,000 long overdue items in the library’s collection, staff hope that this will trigger people’s memories and encourage them to return
any long overdue books.
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More on Domestic Violence, Please
Inside Women’s Shelters (p.16) gave me a real insight into women’s homelessness and domestic
violence. Organisations like Women’s Community Shelters that help those most vulnerable deserve
greater public recognition. Thank you for publishing this article. I hope it creates greater public
awareness of a problem that is often overlooked by the media.
Don’t Overlook Privatisation
Belinda Thompson, Roseville
Privatisation means New South Wales must take great care when voting.
The government’s stealthy decision to sell off the now unused Newcastle railway line (after taking
away its trains at Christmas) is now before the Supreme Court – but only by sheer good fortune
and community concern. It was ‘stealthy’ because the government simply ignored this important
safeguard of vital infrastructure. The government did not campaign on Newcastle losing its beach-toHunter-River trains - an indispensable asset of unrivalled close proximity to the city. It was sold to the
country’s leading intercity rail passenger corridor, with no explanation given.
Cutting Newcastle from the Sydney intercity rail system is not negotiable. Full stop. All pleas for trains
for the disabled, even by a parliamentary inquiry, go unheeded. I can’t think of any place in the world
that is losing its central trains. It’s all about ef�iciency these days. The government is on the sly sale of
assets, proceeds apace, regardless of the consequences. They have gobbled up Newcastle’s trains.
Graeme Tychsen, Rankin Park
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LOCAL NEWS
Vivid lights up Chatswood in 2015
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world will be revealed across the sails of Chatswood’s cultural centre culminating with a giant
animation set over the façade of The Concourse.
Participation in the renowned festival is
expected to increase economic development
opportunities for the area as guests are encouraged to stay a while longer and enjoy the
multitude of restaurants and shopping venues available. According to Willoughby Mayor, Gail Giles-Gidney: “involvement further expands our offering, and cements the city’s position as a vital part of the Sydney cultural landscape.” In a conscious effort to support the environment, Vivid Sydney at Chatswood will also be run solely on green power.
Vivid Sydney in Chatswood of�icially forms
part of the Sydney-wide event owned and managed by Destination NSW and will be run by
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With a program set to be bigger than ever,
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crisp autumn night come May 22. Vivid Sydney
will paint the North Shore suburb in a new light,
transforming the busy retail hub into an immersive experience of a mesmerising water-world.
The often-chaotic Chatswood CBD will
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New Australians learn to swim for free
Maggie Rose
THE KU-RING-GAI COUNCIL are running free swimming lessons for adults
who’ve moved to Australia from overseas.
As researched by Royal Life Saving NSW, citizens with Asian, Middle-Eastern and African backgrounds are more prone to drowning, due to the lack of swimming facilities
in their countries. There are nine lessons
available – all of which are free. Training
will be held at Bicentennial Park in West
Pymble running from April 20-26.
Swimming plays a huge part in our
Australian lifestyle. Our country is culturally and physically encompassed by water.
On weekends and holidays, we surge our
way to the beaches and pools of Sydney,
spending our days in the sun and running
along the sand. Jumping through the waves
is a fundamental Australian past time. An
image that reinforces the bond of Austral-
ia and water is the iconic image of Bondi Beach: the sun glistening down on the
bright clear blue waves which sink deep in
the silky soft sand with numerous beachgoers. This image and many like it are
sprawled all over the post cards and posters the world over, and is one of the many
reasons why tourists want to visit Australia. It’s only �itting that as our country grows
we can accommodate new Australians and
let them be part of our culture.
For more information about swimming
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LOCAL NEWS
PLANNING A LOCAL PRIORITY
Ninah Kopel
IN A TRADITIONALLY safe Liberal area, community members are raising concerns about the future of development
and planning on Sydney’s North Shore.
Before the 2013 election the government promised reform for the planning system based on community consultation. The
NSW Planning Act would have initiated reform, but it never passed in the Upper House.
Lane Cove resident Kylie BrydenSmith said reforming planning policy is one of the things the new state
government will have to deal with.
“The Labor government has locked
[the Government’s reform plan] in the upper house because the community weren’t
happy with it. But what is their plan for
the future? I’m not really aware of that either,” Bryden-Smith said. “I’m hoping this
is something that will be a priority. But I’m
not completely convinced it is going to be”.
Bryden-Smith said that planning
in NSW is the “poisoned chalice” for
the Liberal, Labor and Greens parties.
“No one is really coming out with a blue
print saying ‘this is how we are going to do it’.
And I think planning, in my view, has not even
been a huge driver in this campaign,” she said.
Bryden-Smith recently addressed a
planning forum in Lane Cove to discuss
community members’ desire for more investment in planning.
“I think the general feeling in the community is one of disappointment, frustration
and uncertainty,” said Bryden-Smith. “Because the current government hasn’t been
able to �ix the current planning system.”
The community forum also explored
population growth, with the acknowl12
edgement that investment in infrastructure will be needed to accommodate for
residents living in high-density housing.
“Development and planning is what
makes or breaks a community. So if you’re living in a community that’s been impacted by
inappropriate development, planning will be
one of those key things that’s on your mind
when you go to vote,” said Bryden-Smith.
The Liberal member for Davidson,
Jonathan O’Dea, said recent development under the government has seen important infrastructure investment. Under the Liberal government, Killara High
school was upgraded and the Northern Beaches Hospital planned for development. A new school has been planned
for the UTS Lind�ield site, and road works
have been funded for the M1 and M2 link.
“I think most people in the electorate realise that the current govern-
ment has done a much better job of addressing local planning issues than the
Labor government demonstrated over
their sixteen years,” Mr O’Dea said.
Johnathon O’Dea said that the Liberal government also improved the planning system through reforms to noti�ication
processes
and
the
limit to joint regional planning panels.
More comprehensive planning reform
will be something for the next government
to consider.
“The planning minister should sit down,
and talk to all relevant stakeholders and
see how the planning legislation can be improved,” Mr O’Dea said. “And that was the
objective last time, albeit that that objective
wasn’t realised as effectively as it could have
been.”
Pictured: Jim Sanderson, Genia McCaffery, Rod Simpson,
Andrew Zbik, Pierre Massey, Kylie Bryden-Smith
LOCAL NEWS
‘ACTIVATE
LINDFIELD’ ON
DISPLAY
AFTER 18 MONTHS of community consultation, the concept designs for ‘Activate Lind�ield’ are ready to be revealed to the public.
Activate Lind�ield is a major initiative by Ku-Ring-Gai Council, involving two projects on either side of the Lind�ield local centre –
Lind�ield Village Green and Lind�ield Community Hub. Ku-Ring-Gai
Council has stated the aim is to inject new life into the heart of Lind�ield, making it more attractive to residents, workers and shoppers.
However, residents are wary of the new developments, citing traf�ic as a major concern.
According to the Lind�ield Chamber of Commerce, planners and residents have a shared vision of “a people-place of hybrid spaces, a focus of Lind�ield community life for all. A green, active and safe village square that integrates with an inspiring building containing a new age library, family cafes, activity/meeting/
performance areas and much more”. More speci�ically, some of
the council’s proposed plans include the creation of better parking facilities, construction of a new street between Beacons�ield
Parade and Bent Street, and increased retail and of�ice space.
Whilst the council is excited at the prospect of growth for
Lind�ield, some local residents are apprehensive. Using the council’s online “have your say” feature, residents have expressed
their concerns that with the new developments in the area, traf�ic activity will drastically increase and even the new parking spaces will not be enough to support the area’s potential
growth. Unable to predict the potential outcomes of Activate KuRing-Gai at this point, the council has responded to residents
by noting their feedback and encouraging them to view the exhibition and attend the council’s Community Information Day.
The concept designs for Activate Lind�ield will be on display from
March 21 - May 8. Council staff will be present during the week to
discuss the designs and answer questions from the community.
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PROFILE
Lee Kernaghan:
One of them and one of us
Acclaimed country singer, Lee Kernaghan, gives a voice to our
Anzac history in his latest album, Spirit of the Anzacs.
Steph Nash
O
N REMEMBERANCE DAY in
1993, former Prime Minister
Paul Keating gave a speech
on behalf of the Unknown Soldier. It was
the eugology of a man whose identity
had been lost in time – a man whose
sacrifices had cost him his legacy. But on
that day in 1993, Mr Keating revived the
fallen solider’s identity, and etched his
memory in the hearts of all Australians.
One line in Paul Keating’s speech singlehandly epitomised the identity of every
soldier who had fought in war: “He is one of
them, and he is one of us.”
22 years later, and 100 years since
Australia’s involvement in WWI, country
artist Lee Kernaghan is reminding us of
this message.
“I was visiting the war memorial a couple
of years ago, . . . and I found my way in to
the archives of the letters and diaries from
the diggers, dating back to Galipoli right
through to the war in Afghanistan - all there
for the general public to see,” Lee says.
“And I think that’s when inspiration
hit me – when I began to read these deeply
personal and moving accounts of what the
diggers were going through at that time.”
As an Order of Australia recipient in
2004, and Australian of the Year in 2008,
it’s safe to say that Lee has a very strong
connection to his country. Brought up in
the Riverina bushlands of southern NSW,
Lee and his family have deep ties to the
way of the land. His father was a truck
driver-turned-country singer, while his
grandfather was a third generation sheep
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and cattle drover. Both men inspired Lee’s
songwriting, leading to a string of Golden
Guitars, country chart toppers and ARIA
awards.
Now, Lee is facing somewhat of a
crossroads. His new album, Spirit of the
Anzacs, has been in the works for a few
years, and he admits that it’s a project he
never expected he would do.
“The gravity of these songs is unlike
anything I’ve ever recorded before,” He says.
“It’s almost as if every song I’ve ever
written or recorded has been preparing me
for this record, and the sacred privilege of
singing the voice of the Australian soldier.”
Moved by the letters of our past
and present diggers, Lee and his good
friend, Australian War Memorial Director
Brendan Nelson, teamed up to plan a
commemorative Anzac album – a tribute
that would withstand the test of time, and
reflect the identities of our soldiers.
“We’ve worked really closely with the
historical department of the War Memorial
and they’ve checked every word of every
song and all the lines and notes to ensure
the authenticity of the material that we’ve
produced,” Lee says.
“It’s been incredibly moving and heartwrenching at times. But these stories need
to be told - they need to be sung and heard.
And I hope they’ll unite all Australians
behind the men and women who wear and
have worn our uniform, and have served
and sacrificed on our behalf ”.
One day during Lee’s research, he came
across a letter written by Private Ben Chuck,
PROFILE
who was killed five years ago in a black
hawk helicopter crash in Afghanistan. The
letter was addressed to his partner, Tess
Crane, and was instructed to be given to her
on the event of his death. Now on display
in the War Memorial, Ben’s touching final
goodbyes stirred something within the
country star. The letter is reborn in Lee’s
song ‘I Will Always Be With You’, which he
dedicates to the diggers’ surviving family.
“The letter gave me a much better
understanding and appreciation for the
level of danger that these men and women
put themselves in,” He confides.
“Ben knew the risks - he knew the
perilous nature of the mission he was
on. His courage and his spirit somehow
symbolises everyone who has served”.
Although Ben’s story was particularly
moving for Lee, he says that every letter he
read had an effect on him. For Lee, every
story that he discovered became part of
the wider identity that represents all of
our diggers, reminding him of the piercing
message in Paul Keating’s eulogy for the
Unknown Soldier.
“[Paul Keating] said in the speech
that out of the war came a lesson that
transcended the horror and tragedy. It was
a lesson about ordinary people, and the
lesson was that they were not ordinary.
I find that theme running through all of
those letters,” Lee says.
“My grandfather served in WWII. Most
Australians have all got family or extended
family that have served. But everybody
who’s mentioned – all the diggers who are
mentioned in this album, they feel like my
family. It’s pretty intimate reading their
letters and doing all the research around
where they were and what they were doing.
I feel a very strong connection to them all”.
Although a commemoration of the many
men and women who sacrificed themselves
for our country, Spirit of the Anzacs is very
much a testament to Lee’s patriotism. His
13 year old son, Jet Kernaghan, is an army
cadet, and Lee says with pride how he can’t
wait to watch him march at their local Anzac
Day parade in Southport, Queensland.
“I was at the welcome home ceremony
and commemoration services for Operation
Slipper, and those marches took place all
around Australia. There were men and
women from the airforce, from the Navy
and from the army, and many of them have
young families. I love seeing little kids
wearing their dad’s slouch hat and stuff
like that. It brought home to me what an
incredible job they do and what special
people they are,” he says.
“The thing about Anzac day is that
it’s their day. It’s a day for the country to
stop and remember the fallen. It’s not a
celebration, it’s a commemoration and a
time to reflect on the freedoms and joy we
have because of the sacrifices made on our
behalf ”.
“It’s almost as if every
song I’ve ever written
or recorded has been
preparing me for this
record, and the sacred
privilege of singing the
voice of the Australian
soldier.”
Lee Kernaghan’s ‘Spirit of the Anzacs’
(RRP $24.99), Universal Music, is out now.
See your local music store, or buy online at
www.itunes.apple/au
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OPINION
You’re pregnant: Don’t stress!
Dr Kerry-Ann Grant
PREGNANCY AND WELCOMING a baby
into the world is an exciting time. However,
becoming a parent is by no means an easy
task. Expectant mums will have loads of
questions as they embark on their pregnancy
journey. What can I eat? What can’t I eat? Do
I need to take vitamins? Is it safe to have sex?
How will I juggle work and parenting when the
baby arrives?
While some stress during pregnancy is
perfectly normal, studies have shown that if
stress becomes chronic, there could be lasting
effects on both you and your baby.
Stress triggers an automatic response in
our body called “�ight or �light”. It is a complex
alarm mechanism meant to protect us from
danger. Activation of this system leads to
changes in our body including the release of
stress hormones, increased heart rate, faster
breathing, muscle tension and sweating.
The stress response is usually selflimiting, which means that if you can deal with
your stress, your stress response will subside
and your hormone levels will return to
normal. However, if the stress doesn’t resolve,
the “�ight or �light” system stays turned on,
putting pregnant women at increased risk for
a few health problems which, in turn, may be
linked to earlier delivery, lower birth weight,
dif�icult infant temperament and other
developmental problems later on.
It sounds slightly alarming, but don’t
stress – that would be ironic! Stress has long
been a normal part of life, and the research in
this area is still early. It’s likely a complex story
and we still need to do a lot more work to try
and �igure out the exact link between stress
and pregnancy outcomes.
We do know that it can be bene�icial for
mothers and their babies if they (and their
support networks) think about how to reduce
unhealthy stress in their lives. By developing
their own coping mechanisms for dealing
with stress, mothers will not only be helping
to build up their own life skills, but they will
be bene�iting their baby in the long term.
Dr Kerry-Ann Grant is a Postdoctoral
Research Fellow at Macquarie University’s
Centre for Emotional Health. .
The Centre for Emotional Health are
looking for women who are early in their
pregnancy (up to 14 weeks) to participate
in a new study exploring experiences around
prenatal testing. If you would like to participate,
please register your interest at
[email protected].
A few ways to manage stress during pregnancy:
• Don’t feel guilty if you do experience
some stress. There are many reasons why
pregnancy may be a challenging time for
mothers. Don’t be hard on yourself!
• Eat a healthy diet, get regular exercise
and plenty of sleep
• Practice relaxation techniques or learn
to meditate
• Talk to your family members and foster
healthy friendships. Use your support network,
and don’t be afraid to ask for help or a listening
ear
• Seek professional counselling when
needed. This can be from your GP, midwife or
other health professional
• Treat yourself! Have a massage. Relax
in a warm bath. Have a cup of tea. Curl up with
a book. You’ll have precious few chances to
pamper yourself once your baby arrives – make
the most of it!
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Community in the dark for amalgamation
Kathy Cowley
Fears are growing rapidly among
NSW Councils that a new $1 billion state
government package deal tied to reforms is a
Trojan horse for council amalgamations.
NSW Liberal Premier Mike Baird recently
dangled a swag of incentives in front of
councils, including the holy grail of more ratesetting �lexibility, alongside cheaper loan
�inance; greater planning powers; priority
access to state funding and grants and a
wedge of cash to help any councils that want to
merge. But there is a catch: local governments
must �irst prove they are ‘Fit for the Future’ .
To prove they are �it, councils must
complete a self-assessment by 30 June 2015
- the criteria of which some councils say
includes the requirement to put forward an
amalgamation proposal, if that’s what was
recommended by the independent review
that informed the funding package.
While the NSW government is saying
they will not force amalgamation, it is
expected the government have been waiting
until after the elections to do so! Friends
of Ku-ring-gai Environment (FOKE) is
aware of Liberal sources in Ku-ring-gai
who are stating amalgamation is likely to
happen after the elections. Some Ku-ringgai councillors are privately and actively
supporting amalgamation without �irst
consulting ratepayers.
Ku-ring-gai Council’s position following
resolution at the council’s ordinary meeting
in February is that “Ku-ring-gai Council
is con�ident that it is �it for the future as a
stand-alone council, but has agreed to hold
discussions with neighbouring councils and to
explore other options.” Council has appointed
consultants Morrison Low to facilitate merger
discussions with Hornsby Council.
However, it is still unclear as to when
Ku-ring-gai ratepayers will be consulted on
a range of views about amalgamation. FOKE
fears ratepayers will be the last in the chain to
be consulted as council has stated in a letter
to FOKE that there will be no community
consultation until council “has determined
its preferred course of action, it will (then)
concurrently determine the strategy for
consultation with the community.”
This is certainly not the strategy that
surrounding local council’s such as Ryde,
Willoughby, Lane cove, North Sydney, Mosman,
Pittwater and Hunter’s Hill Councils have
adopted in consulting ratepayers upfront
while assessing the “Fit for the Future”
legislation.
Professor Brian Dollery and Dr Joseph
Drew from the Centre for Local Government,
University of New England stated on March
3: “Revenue analysis vital before council
reforms”. There are still many questions to
be answered by the state government before
amalgamations can be considered namely:
1. Why is the government prevaricating on
the controversial question of forced mergers
after the March election?
2. Why are councils being given an
incredibly short period of time to explore
voluntary amalgamations?
3. How much debt will ratepayers be
forced to accept from neighbouring councils in
forced mergers?
4. How can the government assess
the �inancial sustainability of a council
without knowing how much revenue it will
derive through rates and changes to grant
allocations?
5. How can the government assess council
sustainability on �inancial data that has been
declared unreliable by its own agencies?
6. Why is the government persisting in
using a measure for council ef�iciency that
does not measure ef�iciency?
7. Why has the Baird government rushed
through its ‘Fit for the Future’ reforms despite
a good deal of ‘‘un�inished business’’ that
its own expert panel and the Of�ice of Local
Government agree will signi�icantly alter the
�inancial sustainability of councils?
Both Council and Davidson MP Jonathan
O’Dea have refused to put the seven questions
to the Premier and Minister for Local
Government for answers.
In leading up to the state elections,
Jonathan O’Dea avoided our question as to
where he stands in support of amalgamation
of councils. Ku-ring-gai Liberal state
candidate Alister Henskens did not reply to
the question. We believe they should come
clean with residents, as to where they stand
on forced amalgamations.
The Local Government NSW (LGNSW),
the association that represents 53 councils
in NSW, recently stated: “if communities do
not want their council to merge, then that
decision should not be forced on them – and
it certainly shouldn’t be forced upon them by
stealth”.
We agree!
Kathy Cowley is the President of Friends
of Ku-ring-gai Environment (FOKE). To contact
FOKE, call (02) 9416 9007.
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ON THE AGENDA
Energy workers distraught over
privatisation
Steph Nash
Young and old suffer the consequences of the energy sell off
I
N A LEAKED DOCUMENT, Sydney
Observer can con�irm that public electricity provider, Ausgrid,
is already struggling with the threat
of privatisation. The document contains details about the company’s
Mix and Match program – a controlled redundancy scheme aimed to create job space for their new apprentices.
Ausgrid admits that they currently do
not have space to place their trained apprentices in full-time roles. The company did not take on any new apprentices
in 2015, which the Electricity Trades Union (ETU) says was a �irst for the company
since its founding in 1995.
The document reads: “We do not currently have suf�icient trade positions available for our graduating apprentices. Therefore, Ausgrid is commencing a Mix and
Match Program to �ind opportunities for
our graduating apprentices”.
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Ausgrid admits to a period of hardtimes within the document, urging distressed employees to retain their composure and uphold safety standards whilst
on the job-site.
“During times of change, it is important for all of us to maintain our focus while
safely performing our duties in the workplace. Ausgrid encourages all employees to
stay focussed and continue to maintain a
safe working environment. Supervisors and
team members should take particular care
for their team’s wellbeing”.
Currently, trained apprentices receive
a six-month contract agreeing to remunerate them whilst they seek employment
within Ausgrid’s vast network. If they fail
to �ind a position within that time, they become terminated.
Spokesman for the ETU, Adam Kerslake, says that the government’s privatisation intentions are not only risking the
jobs of skilled workers, but also vastly limiting the opportunities for young people.
“Every instance of electricity privatisation has led at some point to large scale
forced redundancies that we’d expect to
happen in this case,” Kerslake says.
“When electricity was privatised in
Victoria, the owners didn’t train a single apprentice in ten years. So we’re not
just talking about job losses, we’re talking
about opportunities lost for young people”.
With the threat of redundancy or termination emminent, Kerslake says that
emotions are rife at Ausgrid, Endeavour
Energy, Essential Energy and Transgrid.
“We have had reports of workers suffering severe depression as a result of the
government’s planned privatisation with
older workers being hit the hardest. Morale at these companies has hit an all-time
low, where many workers have more than
thirty years’ service,” he said.
ON THE AGENDA
“These workers have experienced
signi�icant change over many years, but
the current round of attacks and the
threat of privatisation has hit the workforce hard with some long term employees suffering mentally, resulting in some
taking leave”.
Despite the union’s skepticism, the
NSW Government has assured that state
energy workers will be protected if their
privatisation plans are approved in the
NSW Upper House. State Treasurer Andrew Constance says that it will be all systems normal for full-time employees in
the energy sector, reinforcing the catch cry
that there will be no forced redundancies.
“The Baird Government has made
clear that as part of the strict conditions
on the lease, the jobs of permanent award
employees will be protected and treated
consistently with previous transactions,”
Mr Constance said.
On the other hand, Labor Leader
Luke Foley has in the past shown support of the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) proposal to cut 38 per cent
of the sector’s operating expenditures,
which infers unavoidable job losses.
Mr Foley says that cheaper energy is the main priority, and that employment issues are the responsibility of
the future business owners and unions.
“I support the AER draft determination because I support lower power prices for households and businesses across
NSW,” Mr Foley said.
“I’ll leave negotitations regarding
employment to the electricity businesses
and the unions. The aim of the state’s energy policy has to be delivering affordable
electricity to consumers”.
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“FRACKING (NOUN): THE PROCESS OF INJECTING
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Kieran Gair
“I WASN’T BORN into this kind of
thing. I used to cut down trees, drive
a diesel four-wheel drive and harvest
kangaroos. I’m the worst environmental activist this world’s ever seen,” says
Australia’s most unlikely environmental crusader, Dayne Pratzky.
But Dayne is exactly the kind
of man the anti- coal seam gas movement needs.
Dayne’s documentary “Frackman”
was born soon after a gas company
came knocking on his door. They demanded access to Dayne’s land and he
was told, in no uncertain terms, that
he had no right to refuse them access.
And thus his story as Australia’s most
rugged accidental activist begins.
Dayne �irst introduces us to his
neighbours and friends. We watch as
a local mother pulls out her diary. Unlike most mothers, hers does not document her child’s �irst day of school, the
day they lost their �irst tooth or spoke
their �irst word. Instead pages are
�illed with descriptions of unexplained
rashes, dizziness, persistent headaches and the horror of nosebleeds so
bad that the blood soaked through the
children’s bed sheets.
Debbie Orr, a pregnant mother of
�ive, and one of Dayne’s neighbours,
says at least 19 families living in an estate near Tara, west of Brisbane, are
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suffering nose bleeds, sore eyes, nausea, vomiting, rashes and diarrhoea.
Dayne and Debbie both remark that
the stench of gas is often overwhelming in their hometown of Tara. Debbie
rarely allows her children to go outside anymore.
In June 2011 one coal seam gas
company operating in a state forest in North-west NSW admitted that
10,000L of untreated coal seam gas water had been spilled. Testing, conducted six months later, of samples taken
from near the site of the spill revealed
how toxic coal seam gas water can be.
The water tests detected heavy metals
up to 37 times higher than natural levels and �ive times higher than the recognised safe standard for drinking.
Gas companies have dismissed
the �ilm as ‘sensationalised’, yet their
words of reassurance have fallen on
deaf ears throughout NSW. Independent candidates were lined up to take
on sitting National MPs before the
election, with the Nationals actually
losing their Lismore seat to the Greens
last month.
Meanwhile, the NSW opposition
leader, Luke Foley, has vowed to permanently ban coal seam gas production in the Pilliga Forest in the state’s
north-west.
The Baird government has decided to cancel coal seam gas exploration
licenses that cover parts of the Central Coast, Sydney Basin and northern
NSW. However, the government has
delayed informing residents of where
coal seam gas development will occur until after the election. The
Greens are the only political party demanding an all-out ban, while
Fred Nile’s Christian Democratic Party
is calling for a moratorium.
While there is still much ground
to cover, fracking would never have
gained this much traction if it were
not for Dayne Pratsky. On his �irst
trip he did 12 screenings of Frackman, the largest audience being 128
and the smallest just 16. Yet, that did
not dampen his resolve. He befriended everyone from Alan Jones to Bob
Brown and travelled as far as Washington to speak at Capitol Hill, a far cry
from his �irst speech at the Chinchilla
town hall in rural Queensland.
Alan Jones tells The Good Weekend, that ‘Dayne is like a lot of ordinary people who have suddenly become victims of this mining invasion,
and then suddenly �ind extraordinary
reserves’.
‘And so the pig shooter becomes
the passionate activist,’ Jones adds.
ON THE AGENDA
It is rare when an issue crosses every conceivable party line and ideological divide. Yet Frackman introduces us
to a peculiar alliance of political conservatives, farmers and conservationists. The resolve of Pratsky and the men
and women who are �ighting for the security of their food and water, the health
of their children, their community and
their homes, makes for inspiring viewing.
“Frackman” (2014), Directed by Richard Todd and Jonathan Stack, is currently showing at Dendy Cinemas.
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EDUCATION | PRINCIPAL’S VOICE
Students Need to be Resilient
Jeanette Fowles
Resilience is a wonderful characteristic that supports one through the twists
and turns of life. It is the ability not only to
bounce back but also to bounce forward in
the inevitable ups and downs of life. Developing a sense of resilience has increasingly become an important focus for schools
across the state and indeed the nation. Program’s such as Kidsmatter and Bounceback
are just two of the myriad of programs that
support schools and the community in developing resilient individuals.
Traditionally, resilience was developed
in the natural context of the family and the
community in which one lived, however,
with the increase of mental health issues
and the changing dynamics and structures
within the home, schools in partnership
with families are becoming increasingly
aware and responsible for the development
of traits that make us resilient beings. Such
traits include a healthy self-esteem, great
communication skills, positive peer interactions and skills, independence, problem solving skills and a sense of optimism.
As teachers and parents, we need to
not only be great role models for resilience
as we tackle the ups and downs of our
own lives, but also see teachable moments
whereby we can guide children through the
challenging experiences they face. Some of
the “dif�icult” times children face at school
and indeed at home are life experiences
that support the development of resilience.
It is about developing the child’s coping
strategies through modelling, guidance and
at times tough love.
Many schools have a range of wonderful programs that support the development
of resilience amongst their students. They
use an integrated approach that provides
opportunities in a range of key learning areas, focus programs and within the context
of the classroom and playground. Nonetheless, like all learning, it is enhanced when
such skills and knowledge are built in unison within the home and school environment.
Becoming a resilient individual is developmental and is an ongoing learning
process. We need to have faith in ourselves
as teachers and parents to support and
guide, not constantly protect. Ultimately
we need to have faith in our children’s ability to cope with the challenges life presents.
Jeanette Fowles is the assistant principal of St Bernard’s Catholic Primary School,
Berowra.
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or study tours, drama and music performances, outdoor education, Duke
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EDUCATION
Local Schools Prepare for Anzac Day
Ninah Kopel
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT has awarded
more than $120,000 in grants to local Anzac
commemoration projects. The projects are
part of the centenary celebrations and will
commemorate the service of local Australians.
Abbotsleigh School has been given a grant
to set up an exhibition to share memorabilia
from WWI. Mary Faith, the curator at the school’s
gallery, said the show would have a special
focus.
“One of the things we talk about is heroism
and the hardship of war… but one of the
incredible things is the creativity,” she said.
The show will display a collection of stories,
poetry and pictures from the war collected from
local families. Faith said this would allow people
to re�lect on humanity’s inherent creativity
and strength.
“So if someone had music that a family
member had written, we could get that and play
it,” She said. “Little things that allow people to
think beyond the horror.”
The show will be at Abbotsleigh’s Grace
Cossington Smith Gallery.
Faith isn’t sure how much work they will
�ind, but said it will be “a great exhibition.”
“When you look at drawings and embroidery
you think of craftsmanship and it takes you to
another world as a viewer,” Faith said.
Killara High School has received a grant of
$12,499, some of which will fund interactive
digital memorial boards. They will display
soldier pro�iles created by history students.
The grant will also go towards two plaques
and a perpetual wreath for the schools’ Anzac
memorial garden.
Another local school, Ravenswood, will have
an Old Girls memorial set up with the grant.
Development and Relationships Manager
at Ravenswood, Liane Lesley, said this would
ensure the community does not “forget
anything” and will re�lect “the legacy of previous
Ravenswood students”.
Loreto Normanhurst and Masada College
also receive funding for Anzac projects.
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EDUCATION
The Purple Elephant in the Room
Steph Nash
CHILDREN AND ANXIETY are two terms
that are not commonly associated. Susan
Whelan’s new book, “Don’t Think About Purple
Elephants”, aims to address the commonplace
nature of stress and anxiety in kids, after her own
daughter began to show concerning symptoms.
Susan Whelan’s daughter, Elizabeth, was
just like any normal six year old. She was happy,
curious and had a lot of friends at school.
Somewhere along the line, Susan noticed that
Elizabeth’s behaviour had changed, and that her
small six year old girl seemed to have the weight
of the world on her shoulders.
“When she was about six or seven, she
started having anxiety attacks,” Susan says.
“She’d be great during the day – happy,
playing with her friends... And then she’d go to
bed at night and not be able to sleep. She’d worry
about all different things, and when I tried to
reassure her, it only got worse”.
Elizabeth Whelan, a kindergartener, was
experiencing anxiety that had stemmed from a
few troubling events that she had experienced.
Not long after Susan had noticed the anxiety,
she realised that Elizabeth was being bullied at
school.
“Elizabeth’s father was working out of town
at the time, and her method of dealing with it was
pretending to be happy all the time. She would
worry about a lot of little things to distract her
from her problems,” Susan says.
“She was losing a lot of sleep, and so was I.
She would worry about the fact that she wasn’t
getting any sleep, and then she would worry
about me being worried”.
After several sleepless nights, Susan visited
her local GP about her daughter’s anxiety
problems, and together they found a treatment
that worked. Elizabeth is now 14, and her mother
says that she is almost worry-free.
You would think that anxiety would be
uncommon to children of such a young age, but
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local psychologist Sarah Jacob says that around
25 per cent of children and teenagers are
affected by psychological anxiety.
“Anxiety, as well as depression, are like the
colds and �lus of mental health. They’re both
very common in children,” she informs.
“Usually, anxiety stems from something
traumatic that has already happened. It’s a
cyclical relationship betwen their behaviour,
their emotions, their physiology, and what
they’re thinking about. They might have an
accelerated heart rate, and be feeling nauseous,
but you’ll �ind there’s nothing physically wrong
with them – it’s just a psychological issue”.
In the hopes of educating young children
and adults about adolescent anxiety, Susan
Whelan has created a children’s book from her
experiences with Elizabeth. “Don’t Think About
Purple Elephants” is a beautifully imaginative
picture book, detailing the anxieties of
protagonist Sophie.
“I work with children’s books every day,
and I’m not all that fond of books that are in your
face and preachy,” Susan says.
“I think I wanted it to be easy to read something to help kids realise that they’re not
alone. It’s so much easier to talk about Sophie
than to start a confronting conversation”.
Susan’s book is to be released in early April.
In the meantime, Sarah Jacob recommends
concerned parents to chat gently to their children
and approach their local GP for a psychological
assessment.
“There are some good programs out there,”
she encourages.
“The main thing is, if parents feel their kids
are expriencing anxiety, you should ask them
about it, and if you’re still concerned take them
to their GP. They’ll do an assessement and refer
them to a specialist – whoever that may be. The
most common type of treatment for anxiety is
Cognitive Behvaoiural Therapy (CBT), which
aims to expose them to what they fear in a
gradual way”.
Susan Whelan’s book, “Don’t Think About
Purple Elephants”, (RRP $24.95), is available
from www.purpleelephants.com.au and most
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ANZAC DAY SPECIAL
REMEMBERING ANZAC DAY
Paul Fletcher
ANZAC DAY IS always a day of commemoration,
but this year the Centenary of Anzac allows
the electorate of Brad�ield to mark this vital
anniversary in even more meaningful ways.
Our local area has a long and proud
connection to the Anzac story. Research by the
Ku-ring-gai Historical Society has identi�ied
more than 1,600 men and women with links to
the Ku-ring-gai area who served in WWI.
This Anzac day, as we remember all those
who sacri�iced so much, there are a few famous
Brad�ield residents with their own special
Anzac stories.
The famous Australian war historian,
Charles Edwin Woodrow Bean ‘CEW Bean’
wrote the majority of his works whilst living
in Lind�ield – a suburb that was his home for
more than 30 years.
According to the Ku-ring-gai Historical
Society, Bean’s accounts of the War ‘rede�ined
the writing of war histories because they
recorded what actually happened on the
battle�ield, not what was perceived to have
happened’. In Bean’s own words, he would
record ‘the bare and uncoloured story’ of the
men of the AIF.
Brad�ield can also lay claim to counting one
of its residents as the highest ranking Australian
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to be awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) in The
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the enemy”.
Major Blair Wark VC, DSO (Distinguished
Service Order) – whose connection to Kuring-gai occurred in the post war years when
he lived at 61-63 Pentecost Avenue, Pymble –
was one of only 64 Australians awarded a VC
between 1914 and 1918.
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Deputy Chair - worked tirelessly with other
community leaders reviewing submissions
and making recommendations on appropriate
projects.
A very diverse range of projects has been
funded. They include plinths and memorial
plaques in schools and RSL branches; cultural
programmes and concerts telling the stories
of war; and a major research project from the
Ku-ring-gai Historical Society.
These projects will complement the wider
series of commemorative activities that have
been developed throughout our electorate to
celebrate Anzac Day and the Centenary.
Lest we forget.
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Brad�ield.
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EASTER SPECIAL
EASTER BACK YARD BONANZA
Steph Nash
EASTER IS A magical time of year for many
young children. The mystery and the whimsy
surrounding Easter can engage a child’s
imagination, promoting creativity and general
wellbeing. Below are a few hands-on ideas
to keep your little ones entertained these
holidays.
EGG DECORATING
Blowing out the egg:
• Eggs
• Paper clip
• Small straw
Flatten out a paper clip and use the wire
to make two pin-sized holes at either end of the
egg. Insert the wire in to one of holes, swirling it
about to break up the yolk. Insert the tip of the
straw into one of the holes, blowing on the end
to release the liquid. Please be gentle to prevent
the egg from cracking.
Dying:
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 20 drops food colouring
• 1 cup hot water
• Large mason jar
• Tongs
Combine vinegar with food colouring in
the jar of hot water. For more vibrant colour,
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continue adding food colouring as desired.
Using tongs, dip the egg into the mixture. For
tonal variations, play around with dipping time.
Leave to dry for 15 minutes.
Decorating:
• Stickers
• Thin masking tape
• Glitter glue
• Thin paint brushes
• Multiple jars of different coloured dye
Start by dying an egg in a light coloured
dye. After drying for 15 minutes, attach stickers
or masking tape stripes. Be sure to seal the
edges of the stickers or tape to prevent dye
from seeping underneath. Dye egg in a darker
colour or as desired. If dying in more than one
colour, remember to wait 15 minutes between
coats. When dry, remove stickers or tape to
reveal pattern. Glitter glue or paints can also be
used to decorate as desired.
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Member for Davidson
ANZAC DAY MESSAGE
Member for Davidson Jonathan O’Dea thanks those who
have served our country and encourages support
for the following activities:
Roseville RSL Sub Branch’s Commemorative Services
for the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings on
Sunday 19 April 3pm
Roseville Memorial Club, Pacific Highway
&
Saturday 25 April 5am
Roseville Memorial Garden (adjacent to Club)
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EASTER SPECIAL
HOME MADE CHOCOLATE EGGS
EGG BASKET
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Ice-cream containers
Assorted crepe paper
Coloured cardboard
Celophane (optional)
Scissors
Craft glue
Glue-gun
Ribbon
Using scissors, cut
the rim off each ice-cream
container. Cut another 2cm
below the edge, and then
follow this incision all around.
Use this off-cut as the handle
of the basket. Trim handle to
size, making sure that it isn’t too small. Brush handle
with craft glue, and wrap with crepe paper. Measure the
inside of the container and trace the shapes on to the
card board. Cut out the shapes. Paste cardboard on to the
inside of the container using a hot glue gun. Tuck the ends
of the handle in between the layer of cardboard and the
container wall while wet. Leave to dry for half an hour.
Brush the outside of the container with a light layer of
craft glue. Coat with crepe paper as desired. Decorate the
basket by pasting tufts of crepe paper or celophane to the
rim. Tie ribbon around the outside of the basket to �inish.
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Set it aside for 5 minutes. Turn it over and then
set it aside for another 5 minutes. Chill it in the
fridge for another 5-10 minutes. Remove clips
and gently press the top and bottom of the
mould to release the egg.
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MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL
It's the thought that counts! Surprise your
mum this mother's day with a DIY project
that's made with love.
Breakfast in Bed: Heart Pancakes
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1 cup all-purpose �lour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and
cooled slightly, plus 1 tablespoon for pan
• 1 punnet hulled strawberries
• Icing sugar
Preheat pan to a medium heat. Whisk �lour,
sugar, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl.
Add egg, milk, and 2
tablespoons melted
butter; whisk to
combine.
Batter
should have small
to medium lumps.
Brush 1/2 teaspoon
butter onto pan.
Wipe off excess. Fill
a pastry bag �itted
with a 1/4-inch plain
round tip with batter;
twist end of bag, and
secure with rubber
band. Working in
batches, pipe heart shapes and �ill in the centre,
on heated pan. When pancakes have bubbles on
top and are slightly dry around the edges, about
two minutes, �lip over. Cook until golden on the
bottom, about 1 minute. Repeat with remaining
batter, using 1/2 teaspoon butter on pan for each
batch, keeping �inished pancakes on a heat-proof
plate in the oven until ready to serve. Serve with
sliced strawberries and dust with icing sugar.
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DIY
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Steph Nash
Hand-made lavender tea bags
• 2 tbsp fresh or dried lavender buds
• 1 handful mint leaves
• Small heat sealable tea bags
• Waxed twine
• Coloured construction paper
• Scissors
• Double-sided sticky tape
Combine lavender and mint leaves
together, and place one tablespoon of
the mixture in each bag. Tie tightly with
waxed twine. Cut small tea bag tags from
the construction paper, remembering
to make two tags per bag. You can use
any shape that you like, and could even write a
personal message on the side. Use double-sided
tape to stick the tags on to the ends of the twine.
Scrap book
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Scrap booking sheets
An assortment of your favourite family photos
Craft glue
Stickers
Glitter
Decorating pens
Hole punch
Ribbon
Create a timeless scrap book of your mum’s
favourite photos. If you’re using old photos, be
sure to use scanned copies – there
might not be doubles! Use the hole
punch to make holes in the top left
and bottom left corners of your sheets.
Decorate your sheets as desired,
customising each page with stickers or
notes. If you �ind your glue isn’t strong
enough, you can always use adhesive
tabs to stick your photos or decorations
in place. Collate your pages together, and
use the ribbon to tie the page together at
the top left and bottom left corners.
MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL
Home made soap
• Soap-making oils:
• 245ml palm oil
• 160ml palm kernel oil
• 190ml coconut oil
• 325ml olive oil
• 85ml castor oil
• 140ml soy bean oil
• 150ml sun�lower oil
Soap-making solids:
• 70ml cocoa butter
Lye solution:
• 190ml lye
• 385ml freshly brewed green tea
Fragrance:
• 3 tbsp steeped green tea leaves
• 30ml eucalyptus oil
• 30ml lemongrass oil
Brew at least 385ml of double-strength
green tea. Save the steeped leaves for later. Leave
tea to cool. Pour tea into a heat proof container.
Carefully pour lye in to the green tea solution,
stirring until completely dissolved. The mixture
will become hot after stirring, so leave aside to
cool. Add cocoa butter to a pot.
Melt the butter in to an oil, stirring to
ensuring that the mixture doesn’t burn. Combine
all soap-making oils together and add to pot.
Leave to cool. Add the lye solution to the pot of
oils, and combine to make a cloudy mixture.
Blend with a stick blender in 3-5 second
bursts and mix until completely combined. Before
the mixture becomes thick, add eucalyptus and
lemongrass oils. Stir in tea leaves. Brie�ly blend
mixture to ensure all are combined.
Pour mixture in to a mould of your choice.
Leave the mould in a warm, safe place to cure.
You can remove the soap block from the mould
after 24hrs, and cut bars in to any shape you
please. The bars will take about four weeks to
cure completely.
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Healthy Autumn Gardens
Belinda Thackeray
AUTUMN IS A fantastic time for new plantings,
to revive gardens after summer and to further
nurture and establish plants. Regularly adding
organic matter like manure and worm castings
to your gardens and potting mix is a great way
of improving soil and caring for your plants.
Healthy soil is the key to vigorous plant growth
and abundant produce. It encourages bene�icial
soil organisms that can increase plant health
while helping improve soil structure and water
holding capacity.
Manure also contains low levels of the main
nutrients used by plants - nitrogen, phosphorous
and potassium. They differ according to the
animal and its diet. Cow manure is a good general
fertiliser and soil conditioner which can be used
on a vast majority of plants.
As chickens have a more intensive diet,
chicken manure has a higher concentration of
nutrients, making it more suitable for feeding
vegetables and lawns. Compressed chicken
manure pellets like Dynamic Lifter offer a great
slow release fertiliser that is easy to spread, helps
condition the soil and create beautiful blooms.
Making your own compost in open heaps,
compost bins or tumblers allows you to recycle
your kitchen scraps, garden waste and other
organic materials back into your garden.
The secret to successful compost is getting
the ingredients and conditions right. Position
your compost in a warm spot - it needs to
stay damp but not wet. Combine �ive parts
dry carbon based material (like dry leaves,
shredded paper, straw and dry lawn clippings)
with two parts moist nitrogen based material
(like fruit peels, vegetable scraps and fresh
lawn clippings).
Avoid diseased plant materials, meat scraps
and dairy products that could attract vermin.
Plenty of air is needed for compost to break
down. Heaps need to be regularly turned and
tumblers agitated.
Depending on the materials added, compost
should be ready for use in a couple of months.
It should be a rich dark brown colour, have an
earthy smell and be full of earthworms.
Compost worms in a worm farm can also
be used to create your own liquid plant food
and nutrient rich worm castings from your
wet nitrogen based organic kitchen scraps.
Hungry Bin is a new worm farm system which is
attractive, simple to use and easy to move.
The design allows for worm castings to
be compressed in the bottom, encouraging
worms to move to the surface to access
fresh food while the tray below catches the
liquid fertiliser. This needs to be diluted one part
worm liquid to ten parts water, before applying
to plants.
March is the time to start planting cooler
season veggies like carrots, Asian greens, leeks,
silver beet, broad beans and kale. There is also
a great range of annual bloomers like Violas,
pansies, polyanthus, Primulas and Cinerarias
available now. Use them to add a splash of colour
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new focal point that will �lower throughout the
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LIFESTYLE | WELLBEING
Sydney Observer
Health Corner
Maggie Rose
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APP: PT in My Pocket ($4.99 iTunes)
There are many good-looking apps on the market
that aim to improve your health and wellbeing.
Most of us tend to spend a great deal of time
filtering through apps, purchasing one, using it
for a week and then never using it again. PT in
My Pocket, founded by Australian body-weight
trainer expert, The Hit Mum, cuts out the hassle of
going to the gym and paying extensive sign-up
fees. The app comes with six workouts including
2x muscle group based sessions. Sessions can
last from 10 to 21 minutes.
A great benefit about PT in My Pocket is that
you can use it anywhere: at home, in the park, or
even at the office. There’s also a PT in My Pocket
community Facebook page, which is great for
sharing tips and accessing guides to further your
active lifestyle.
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Do we need Vitamins?
There are many vitamins that we all should be
taking regularly for a healthy immune system.
For example, deficiencies in Vitamin A can
lead to blindness, hardening of the skin and
kidney stones. However, popular Australian
scientist, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, maintains that
immune related diseases can be prevented by
the microscopic amount of vitamins found in
natural foods.
In an age where we want to be healthier, stronger
and live longer, vitamin tablets are becoming
one of the most prominent ingredients in our
diet. In supermarkets and chemists alike, there
are shelves upon shelves of vitamin tablets. Are
vitamin tablets an essential part of a healthy
lifestyle? Or are we just turning to vitamins for
a quick fix? As contentious as the issue is, the
consensus seems to be that tablets should
only be consumed when a vitamin deficiency
is present.
It’s becoming clearer and clearer that Australia
is developing a serious mental health epidemic.
Men are three times more likely to die of suicide
than women, with statistics showing that we
lose five men per day from self-harm. Research
conducted by the Black Dog Institute has found
that there are four identifiable signs contributing
to mental illness and depression amongst men:
stoic beliefs about masculinity; depressed and/
or disrupted mood(s); presence of stress, which
can be work or lifestyle related; and self-isolation.
CEO of beyondblue, Georgie Harman explains
that: “these factors interact and lead men to
think they are a burden, imposing on others and
[acting] ‘unmanly’ if they seek help from family
and friends.” Mental illness is not to be taken
lightly – with Australia’s alarming statistics, there
is clearly much more research to be done in
the field of mental illness. We must support our
fathers, brothers, partners and sons.
If you or someone you know might be in trouble,
please do not hesitate to contact beyondblue on
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Managing Sensitive Teeth
Dr Ian Sweeney
DO YOU HAVE sensitive teeth? Do you dread your
six monthly clean because of the cold water?
At Northside Dental Centre, we have a
wonderful product called Oroquix. Oroquix is a
mixture of two local anaesthetics: lidocaine and
prilocaine. Oroquix is a topical anaesthetic that
is simply applied to the gums to provide gentle
numbing during cleaning lasting approximately
20 minutes. This gives the dentist plenty of time
to perform the cleaning. It can be applied to all
of your teeth or just certain areas to reduce
sensitivity during cleaning. As it is only topically
applied, it is suitable for most patients.
Why are your teeth sensitive?
Sensitive teeth are typically the result of
worn tooth enamel or exposed tooth roots.
Other factors such as cavities, cracked
or chipped teeth, tooth grinding, toothbrush
abrasion, and acid erosion may also cause
teeth to become sensitive.
If you’re concerned about sensitive teeth,
your dentist can properly diagnose the cause of
the problem. Depending on the circumstances,
your dentist may recommend:
• Desensitising toothpaste. A strong tooth
paste that will help to desensitise teeth after
several applications.
• Fluoride. Your dentist may apply �luoride to
the sensitive areas of your teeth to strengthen
tooth enamel and reduce pain. They may also
suggest the use of prescription �luoride at home.
• Desensitising or bonding. In more severe
cases, exposed root surfaces can be treated by
applying bonding resin to the sensitive root
surfaces. Local anesthetic may also be required
in extreme cases.
• Surgical gum graft. Exposed tooth roots
may be covered by a small amount of gum tissue
can be taken from elsewhere in the mouth and
attached to the affected site. This procedure
covers the affected root surface, protecting the
exposed roots thus reducing sensitivity.
• Grinding. Tooth sensitivity may be due to
tooth grinding or clenching. Severe grinding may
actually bend a tooth, causing some of the weaker
enamel to fracture from the tooth, exposing the
underlying sensitive dentine. Night time splints
can assist in preventing this.
• Abrasion. Overzealous toothbrushing, or
the use of medium or hard toothbrush bristles
will wear away enamel, again exposing the
sensitive dentine.
• Erosion. The most common cause of erosion
is by acidic foods and drinks.
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7 Step Guide for Making
A Career Change
Victoria Cavallo
CHANGING CAREERS CAN be a big transition
and a stressful time for many people; right up
there with major life events like getting married
or becoming a parent. Given that the full time
working adult spends 30 per cent of their average
day at work, it stands to reason why!
The C Word…
Change! With it comes the unknown, and we
humans tend to fear the unknown!
A new career is riddled with unknowns
and uncertainties: a new environment, a new
culture, new work relationships, a new routine,
new expectations, new responsibilities, a new
identity and an overall lack of feeling of control….
you’ve lost all familiarity.
While some people are excited and driven
by change, for most it’s a big step out of their
comfort zone and can cause stress and anxiety.
7 Steps to a Successful Career Transition
Here are 7 tips to help you move through the
transition of a career change more effortlessly!
1. Get Clarity
You may not be able to control the
unknown or see in the dark, but
you can go in with a flashlight!
Get clarity around your current
position in terms of your resources.
Do you have the finances, the
support, and the capabilities that
you need to make this change?
How much are you willing to risk
to make this change happen? We
all have a different level of risk that
we can tolerate.
2. Get Real
Be clear around your purpose
for changing careers. What will
this new direction give you? Will
it give you anything more than
remuneration? Will it give you
an outlet to grow, to achieve, to
be fulfilled, to contribute, to learn,
to be flexible, to be creative, to
make a difference? Other than
money, what will it give you?
If you’re changing careers
because you’re running away
from a job you hate, or you’re
pressuring yourself to please
others, or even if you’re choosing
to change purely for financial
rewards – you may find that it
won’t give you enough long term
satisfaction to stick with it!
3. Be Kind
…to yourself! Fear and anxiety
is normal. And just like getting
hitched or becoming a parent
there’s a period of adjustment, so
have reasonable expectations.
If you were close to all of your
previous colleagues, remember
that those relationships once
took time to build. If you were
the master of your craft in your
last role, or perhaps that “go to
person”, remember that it didn’t
start out that way. Allow yourself
the time you need to create a new
“normal”.
4. Be Consistent
During a time of huge uncertainty
and change, keep other areas of
life consistent and constant. Don’t
neglect or put on hold your other
activities like exercising, hobbies
and socialising. Maintaining
these will help to level out feelings
of uncertainty.
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5. Be Healthy
Late night TV, comfort eating
and drinking alcohol can be a
comfort and a crutch in times of
uncertainty, but they can be a form
of self-sabotage too!
Being tired, lethargic and frumpy
on the job won’t do wonders
for your performance OR your
self-esteem. So go to bed at a
reasonable time, eat healthy, drink
water and keep boozy nights to a
minimum!
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6. Be YOU!
Changing careers can mean a
change in identity, BUT you NEED
to know that….
You are not your job! You are not
your profession! You are not
your career!
Just as you are not “a parent”
and you are not “a partner”. Yes,
you play these roles, but you are
SO much more than that! If we
make the mistake of believing
that we are our occupations, we
make the mistake of placing our
identity, our value, our power, our
amazingness into “a thing
we do”.
So remember, you are NOT your
career!
7. Be Supported
Who’s on your team? Family,
friends, partner?
Let them support you and if you
need a little extra help while
stepping into your new version
of your life, ask for it! Seek
professional support through a
personal coach.
BONUS TIP: Take yourself lightly!
Your biggest risk in any time of change is you. Be kind and supportive
of yourself, let go of harsh self-judgement and expectations. Feel the fear,
and do it anyway. And don’t forget to enjoy it! After all, variety (or change)
is the spice of life!!
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Clairvoyant Kerrie
Kerrie Erwin
Real People, Real Questions, Real Psychic.
Test your curiosity with Kerrie Erwin.
Q: I need some direction with my
career. Can you please help?
- Fred, born February ‘78
Q: I’m feeling a bit lost within myself.
Where will I be in �ive years?
- Danielle, born November ‘96
A: You have a lovely energy and are
a very insightful, sensitive, deep thinking
person. When you are truly happy, you
have the type of personality that few
people are able to resist. Love and family
will also be very important through out
your life. Even though you have suffered
a lot of disappointment in the past, it has
been the result of poor decisions. It is time
to be more honest with yourself with what
you really want and need in your life.
Let the past go and then things will
start to move forward with you. I also see a
change in your friendships. Each day that
you get up in the morning, clean the slate of
your mind - learn to let things go and learn
to be more positive, which in turn will
create wonderful and exciting possibilities.
You have an af�inity for children and
animals, are extremely creative and should
perhaps think of working in a profession
where you can help people. I also feel a
beloved grandmother around you.
That’s, like, weird because it’s true.
-Danielle
A: This is a year of big changes for you.
Time to rid the old and step into the new:
who you need to be and what you want to
do. I see a new job on the horizon this year.
You will be contemplating a move, if you
already haven’t done so, and I feel things
will run smoothly or much better for you in
the second part of the year. Spirit is asking
you to take a leap of faith and to belief in
yourself, but at present I sense a great deal
of frustration around you.
Eventually you will get the job you
want, but it may involve travel, even
interstate so you need to get going and set
your ideals and sights high. When you are
ready to take this leap of faith and come
out of your comfort zone, your energy will
sour and you will eventually be in the �low
of things and success will be yours.
I found the response a bit general. You
could say the same things with a bit of
guess work, depending on the response.
But you said lots of thing that I believe
are true. I’m doing things differently
trying to focus more on my objectives,
things that I’ve never done before. I just
moved from another state and I’ll soon
move to another city, so you’re right. And
you’re also right about my need of faith in
myself.
- Fred
Q: I’ve joined a new company. Have I
made the right decision?
- Matt, born March ‘84
A: I feel opportunities around you with
work, and it is time for you to really move
forward. It won’t be easy to begin with, as I
see a lot of new learning and study ahead.
You are a very determined type of person
and you will always get what you want
with guile, tact and diplomacy. Trust your
intuition, as you generally have a good feel
of people. I also feel it is imperative to not
tell others what you are doing and that
way you will stand out from the rest of the
crowd. Throughout life you will learn a lot,
travel and meet all types of people.
Marriage and children will be
important for you as well, and you need
a strong foundation to support you. It
is important to marry a soul mate and
someone who understands your strong
drive and pursuit of both happiness and
success - even though it may be quite
complex. You made the right decision, but
later on there may be an opportunity for
you to have your own business.
Wow, Kerrie! Your answer is spot on.
Thank you for your advice
- Matt
Kerrie Erwin is a psychic in Sydney. Send your questions, along with your name and date of birth, to:
[email protected] or PO Box 420, Killara NSW 2071
by the 20th of the month.
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LIFESTYLE | TRAVEL
IT’S A
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Kieran Gair
WHEN IT COMES to travel, America is a
simmering hub of potential and promise.
It is the birthplace of the world’s
legendary metropolises. From sleek San
Francisco and mellow Chicago, to the subtle
beauty of Boston and the sheer magni�icence
of New York - each great city invokes a sundry
of different notions of culture, adventure
and entertainment. But dare to peer more
closely and the American story will unfold
in all its surprising diversity: the free
spirited Santa Barbara, the eclectic music
of Memphis and the à la mode feel of Austin
personify the diversity of America’s towns
and cities.
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On the road
American writer Jack Kerouac summed
it up perfectly in his timeless classic of the
great American road trip: “What is that feeling
when you’re driving away from people and
they recede on the plain till you see their specks
dispersing? It’s the too-huge world vaulting us,
and it’s good-bye. But we lean forward to the
next crazy venture beneath the skies”. Kerouac
spoke for every man and woman who has
been lucky enough to roam America’s litany
of snaking highways, dotted by unforgettable
personalities
and
striking
landscapes.
With four million miles of highways at the
mercy of anyone with a vague sense of adventure
and a suspiciously oversized map, America’s
highways are what ties the nation’s vast mountain
ranges and dense forests to the sun-bleached
beaches and eerily quiet country towns.
There is certainly no time limit to the
legendary American road trip. For those lucky
enough to have ample travelling time, the
picturesque country lanes of New England are a
great place to start driving. For visitor’s looking to
drift off the beaten track, the drive from Chicago
to New Orleans, with stops through Tennessee,
Kansas and Louisiana will offer a more out of the
ordinary and challenging experience. However,
for those on a tighter schedule, road tripping the
west coast from San Diego to San Francisco is a
sure-�ire way to experience the coastal beauty of
America’s best beaches.
LIFESTYLE | TRAVEL
Culture
If America is the world’s drawing board,
Chicago and New York would be the behemoths
of 20th century architecture. International
musicians, artists and actors have �locked to
America’s big cities, electrifying audiences
everywhere, from New York’s unrivalled
Broadway scene to jazz bars in New Orleans.
The sounds that originated from
America have de�ined the music of the
modern era. Rooted in the Mississippi Delta
lies the home of blues music, while Detroit’s
Motown history forever changed the course
of music.
The indomitable sound of Chicago’s jazz
scene trickles into every big city while rock and
roll and hip-hop has come to de�ine LA culture.
America’s ability to celebrate the uniqueness of
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people to the passion that is inherent to every
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LIFESTYLE | FOOD & WINE
How to make the perfect coffee
SCHIBELLO CAFFÉ WAS born out of a burning
desire to bring the Italian espresso experience to
Australia. Since the creation of their �irst blend
in 1999, the café in Rhodes has grown to service
over 2,000 cafés and restaurants across Australia,
and has made a successful foray into the tea and
coffee capsule market. In celebration of their
achievements over the past 15 years, Schibello
Caffé has launched their new Research and
Development Roasting Laboratory to encourage
barista experimentation and innovation.
Situated next to Schibello Caffé headquarters,
the facility features a State of the Art coffee
training academy, an on-site espresso bar and a
dedicated roasting laboratory. In order to hone
their skills in the art of espresso, aspiring baristas
can visit the training centre before gaining
practical experience at the facility’s espresso bar.
The facility also features a roasting laboratory,
which allows Schibello Caffé to perform cupping
sessions and create custom blends.
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Stephanie Stefanovic visits Sydney's latest
coffee brewing laboratory to discover the
tricks of the coffee roasting trade.
How to make a good cup of coffee:
In an exclusive tour of the new facilities
hosted by co-founder Ross Schinella, not only did
we get behind-the-scenes exposure to the coffeeproduction process, but we were also given
expert coffee-making advice from Beau, one of
the trainers at the academy.
“The only way to get better at making coffee
is by practising, and there’s probably no better
example of practice makes perfect,” said Beau.
But the question remains: how do you make
a good cup of coffee?
According to trainer Beau, whilst the
espresso shot is the most important element,
getting the milk right is a delicate art and is
actually the hardest part of making coffee.
“In our classes we focus on two or three
things to get the milk right. The �irst is the
temperature, which we try and teach without
thermometers. We do it by touch … with these
new things called temp tags. If the temp tag turns
yellow, then it means it’s the right temperature.
“The other thing we focus on is getting up a
whirlpool action with our milk, which heats the
milk evenly. It also allows us to let the perfect
amount of air into our milk when we’re trying to
make it nice and silky and frothy.
“Our third thing which I’ve really tried to
focus on is folding the milk into itself. [It’s] like
rattling the jug, almost. That action folds in all the
frothy milk with all the �lat milk, so it’s an even
pour, rather than frothy and �lat milk coming out
at different times. That’s when you get a latte
down-pat,” said Beau.
Beau was also kind enough to answer
some of our questions, such as: what causes
burnt milk?
“Burnt milk [occurs] when you heat it too
much. You’ll �ind that soy has a lower burning
point than full-fat or skim milk,” said Beau.
“Burning milk also tends to happen when
you mix in [old milk] with the new milk, so that’s
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cross-contamination. Once you’ve got old milk in
there, you have to make sure you tip it out and
start again”.
The trainer also warned about the
importance of regularly cleaning coffee machines,
so to avoid old coffee getting stuck in the crevices
and contaminating any new cup that is made.
Josie, a hospitality theory teacher at TAFE,
has been in the coffee-making industry for over
30 years, and said that in her experience, practice
certainly does pave the way to perfection.
“My philosophy in training is that
con�idence builds competence. When we train
our staff, they get the con�idence that they need
so that they can �ly through the business and add
so much value,” said Josie.
Josie also questioned the assumption that
simply anyone can make a good cup of coffee,
and said that the perfect cup of coffee comes
from passion, inspiration and motivation.
“You can teach people how to temp, how
to grind, how to dose ... However, I don’t believe
that’s true. I believe it takes a lot more to make
the perfect cup of coffee”.
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Making Intolerance Tolerable
Steph Nash
Did you know that around 1 in 10 of us are born with a
food allergy? According to a recent study by the Murdoch
Children’s Research Institute, Australia has the highest
incidence of food allergy in the world, as the rate of
anaphylaxis in children under five has increased fivefold
in the last decade. To support our readers with a dietary
condition, Sydney Observer have come up with a few
delicious and wholesome allergy-free recipes.
GLUTEN-FREE:
DAIRY-FREE:
Chocolate Cake
Creamy, Fluffy Quinoa
Ingredients
• Vegetable oil
• 1 cup white onion, diced
• 1 tsp thyme
• 2 cups quinoa
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 100ml white wine
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup green peas
• 2 tbsp mint leaves, crushed
• 2 tsp parmesean cheese, �inely grated
• Black truf�le oil
Heat 2 tbsp oil in wok on a medium heat. Add 1 cup diced
onion, 1 cup celery and a pinch of thyme to wok. Cook for
1-2 minutes. Add 2 cups quinoa grains.Add a pinch of salt.
Spice with a sprinkle of black pepper. Add 100ml white wine
and three cups of salt-reduced vegetable stock to wok. There
should be about 0.5 inch of liquid above the quinoa. Leave on
the stove for 15-20 minutes. Add 1 cup cooked green peas
and 2 tbsp mint leaves. Add two tsp of parmesean cheese.
Garnish quinoa with a drizzle of black truf�le oil.
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Ingredients
• For cake:
• 2 1/4 cups plain �lour
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 150g brown sugar
• 75g caster sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 1 cup mixed berries
Preheat the oven to 180
degrees celcius. Line 1
large cake tin with baking
paper. Sift the plain �lour
and baking powder together. Stir through the salt and cocoa powder. Sift
the �lour mixture and place in a large bowl. Stir through the caster sugar
and brown sugar. Make a well in the centre of the �lour mixture. Lightly
whisk the eggs with the vanilla essence. Add the milk and whisk until
combined. Add the vegetable oil in a slow stream and whisk into the egg
mixture as you go.
Pour the egg mixture into the well of �lour mixture in a slow stream,
stirring to combine as you go using a metal spoon. Stir the mixture until
just combined then quickly stir through the mixed berries.
Pour the mixture into the cake tin and spread evenly across the tin. Bake in
a preheated moderate oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted
in the centre comes out clean. Leave in the pan for 5 minutes to cool after
removing from the oven, then remove cake from the tin and turn out onto
wire racks.
NUT-FREE:
SUGAR-FREE:
Ingredients
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons
molasses
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup �lax seed
meal
• 2/3 cup sun�lower butter
• 1/4 cup protein powder, optional
• 1/3 cup sun�lower seeds
• 3 cups rolled oats
Ingredients
• 1 large round watermelon
• 1 cup cooled �lavoured tea
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tsp Steevia
• Ice cubes
• 1 bottle soda water
• Mint, crushed
Nut-free granola bars
Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius. Spray
a thin baking pan with cooking spray. In
a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar,
oil and molasses; mix well. Add the salt,
vanilla, water, sun�lower butter, protein
powder and �lax seed meal; mix well. Mix
in the oats and sun�lower seeds. Pour
mixture into prepared baking pan and
press �irmly into the bottom of the pan.
Bake at 180 degrees for 18-20 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool
completely. When completely cooled,
cut into squares and serve or keep in an
airtight container.
Watermelon Mocktails
Cut across the top of the watermelon. Scoop
out the inside of the watermelon using a large
spoon, making sure not to include the white.
Place watermelon meat in to a blender, cutting
pieces in to small cubes. Add 1 cup of cooled
tea. Add the juice of 1 lime. Add 2 tsp steevia.
Blend until smooth. Fill watermelon husk with
ice cubes. Pour contents of blender back in to
watermelon. Top with soda water and garnish
lightly with mint.
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Royal Easter Show, one of the biggest
and best events of the year!
Contact: www.ticketmaster.com.au
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Ration Baking Session
12.00pm – 1.00pm
Where: Surry Hills Library, 450 Crown
St, Surry Hills
Cost: Free, reservations encouraged
Learn to appreciate how creative and
resourceful people were during the
Second World War, as you attempt to
make a cake from scratch using only
ingredients available on war rations.
Contact: www.eventbrite.com.au
24 -25
th
th
Camp Gallipoli
From 3.00pm
Where: Centennial Park, Sydney
Cost: From $78.50
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime event
with Camp Gallipoli, where you will get
the chance to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of the Gallipoli landings in a
reconstruction of an Anzac camp.
Contact: www.ticketek.com.au
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Antiques and Vintage Fair
Various times
Where: Town Hall, 483 George St,
Sydney
Cost: Seniors $12, adults $15, children
free
Don’t miss Sydney’s inaugural Antiques
and Vintage Fair this April, where
twenty of the most reputable antique
dealers from across the nation will be
displaying collectibles.
Contact: www.sydneyantiquesfair.com
APRIL
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Shorefest Festival
11.00am – 5.00pm
Where: St Leonards Park, North Sydney
Cost: $5 entry
Rock out at this year’s Shorefest, an allages drug and alcohol-free metal music
festival.
Contact: visit the Shorefest Facebook
page.
1 -30
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Shakespeare by the Bay
Various times
Where: Robertson Park, Watsons Bay,
Sydney
Cost: Adults $30, children $15, bookings
required
Enjoy this year’s Easter school holidays
with outdoor cinema in Sydney’s scenic
Robertson Park. Watsons Bay Boutique
Hotel
Contact: www.watsonsbayhotel.com.au/
shakespearebythebay
20 -30
th
th
Sydney Comedy Festival
Sunday – Thursday
Where: Enmore Theatre, 118-132
Enmore Rd, Enmore
Cost: Various
Visit Sydney’s biggest annual comedy
event, where hundreds of the world’s
best comedians will perform for an
audience of over 100,000 people.
Contact: www.ticketek.com.au
“Towers of Tomorrow”
LEGO Exhibition
9.30am – 5.00pm
Where: Museum of Sydney, cnr Phillip
and Bridge Street, Sydney
Cost: Adults and children $15, under 2’s
free
See something you’ve never seen before
as you view LEGO replicas of some
of Australia and Asia’s most famous
buildings.
Contact: www.sydneylivingmuseums.
com.au
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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
Computer Pals for Seniors
Location: Meeting Room 2 behind Gordon
Library, 799 Paci�ic Highway, Gordon
When: The �irst Monday of each month,
2.00pm
The club provides a friendly and relaxed
atmosphere for seniors to enjoy learning about
computers and current technology.
Contact: 9416 9049
North Shore Historical Society
Location: Conference room level 2, Stanton
Library, 234 Miller St, North Sydney
When: The second Thursday of each month
(except December and January)
Founded in 1958, the society aims to promote
public knowledge and research into the local
history of Sydney’s North Shore.
Contact: 9450 1552
Knitting Group
Location: Hornsby Library, 28-44 George Street,
Hornsby
When: Every Friday 10.00am – 12.00pm
This friendly group knits squares and wraps
which are sent to “Wrap with love”, and are
donated to those in need.
Contact: 9847 6804
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Children’s Playgroup
Location: St Basil’s Church Hall, 6 Broughton
Road, Artarmon
When: Every Tuesday from 9.30am – 11.30am
The Artarmon Children’s Playgroup is a friendly
and informal place for parents, grandparents and
caregivers to meet up, with plenty of fun activities
to keep the kids busy.
Contact: 1800 171 882
Mum Support Circle
Location: Yoga Sivana, 2/52 Ourimbah Road,
Mosman
When: Once a month, Saturday 3.00pm or
Wednesday 11.00am
This is a support circle for mothers to share the
ups and downs of motherhood, and practice
meditation, ‘Listening Space’, self-appreciation
and more.
Contact: 9968 2224
Books to Movies Group
Location: Conference room level 2, Stanton
Library, 234 Miller Street, North Sydney
When: The last Tuesday of every month,
10.30am
The group meets for screenings of �ilms based
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