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tom steinfort comments on the latest sporting celebrity to land himself in trouble wondering what the future holds francis a bevan has the answers you desire susan garrad gives advice on how to put the spring back into your step september 23 2011 issue 57 proudly independent ph 9549 1190 fax 9549 1122 ex `masterchef contestant billy law teaches locals a thing or two w protestors came in droves rallying for the government to cancel csg license special olympics nsw s inner-west branch holds events at steel park ith more and more people downloading books on their ipad rather than reading the trusty paperback connectivity is on high demand with this in mind marrickville council could be the fi rst in the state to have free wi-fi access in all major parks and main streets a motion was carried at a council meeting on tuesday night with a majority of councillors voting for a feasibility report in a bid to provide internet connectivity for low income earners councillor marika kontellis said it would be relatively inexpensive and would encourage people to get out and use the parks more often as a mum i m always down at the park with my kids and i am lucky enough to have internet on my phone she said for those that don t have that luxury it would be nice for them to come to the park and get some work done while the kids play however councillor laura wright voted against the motion she voiced her concerns over the potential health impacts of having wi-fi in parks we are bathing ourselves in electro-magnetic radiation all the time it would be nice to go somewhere where you can take in nature and not have to worry about your ipad cr wright said earlier this year brisbane city council was the fi rst in australia to have wi-fi hotspots in 20 parks across the city at a cost of $2 million in brisbane park free wifi users are allowed between 50-60 megabytes per session parks proposed to have access to free wi-fi include enmore park steel park camperdown park marrickville park tempe reserve and johnston park mayor of marrickville fiona byrne said accessibility to free internet would be an advantage for low income earners some people in our community can t afford to sign up to a broadband plan she said th is will provide opportunities for different parts of our community ­ especially students who can barely pay rent it is proposed that the wifi service would be available 24 hours a day seven days a week with anyone able to access it given a person has a device that allows wireless connection council will compile a feasibility report into free wi-fi in parks in the coming months the report will look at technical challenges on-going support and operational costs would you use free wifi in local parks and main streets email sarah.mills innercityweekender.com.au councillor marika kontellis with her son at enmore park 057icd1011

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2 come visit us for a coffee news local friday september 23 2011 the inner city weekender an association with there are certain things in life that confuse me beyond all comprehension and none more so than domestic violence yet the latest figures in nsw show it is the most rapidly increasing crime in the state and then there is this statistic which just leaves me dumbfounded 40 per cent of homicides in nsw are attributed to domestic disputes th ink about that for a 057icd1026 second we are supposedly an intelligent fi rst world country yet for some reason there is a significantly increasing number of men who think it s okay to bash their wives/partners girlfriends ­ in some cases to the point of death what is wrong with these people in the headlines just this week was another case where wests tigers star robert lui was alleged to have beaten his girlfriend it s the second time in the last 12 months he has been charged with assaulting his partner in the last incident where police were called she was pregnant and he was cleared on the previous charges you also have the likes of actor matt newton who has been convicted of punching a woman he supposedly loved and then there s afl legend wayne carey who on a bender in miami in the us decided to glass his girlfriend there comes a time when someone has to put the foot down if and i stress if robert lui is found guilty on these latest assault charges he should be banned from ever playing in the nrl again an example needs to be made we can t have a generation of children thinking violence is okay rosana tyler solicitor conveyancer peter overton tom steinfort the faces of nine and the inner city weekender s page two · conveyancing · property law · leasing · contracts · family law · wills probate 1/61 renwick street leichhardt tel 057icd135 web www.rosanatyler.com.au 9560 1414 057icd1061 we only use castrol oils liquid engineering services tune-up minor serv tyres ic safety c e brakes heck clutches includes oi l batteries oil filter on most pink slips vehicles offer ends frid green slips 30th septem ay ber blue slips 69 construction workers erect the ikea word mark on tuesday 8 crystal street petersham ph 9569 0069 please bring this ad to qualify for our offer a s the opening of ikea tempe nears construction staff are putting the last touches on the princes highway premises workers in cranes erected signs on the swedish megastore on tuesday spelling out ikea letter by letter the next stage of the process will include fitting out the 2.5km circuit from start to fi nish of the megastore with lighting flooring and fi nal stock work is still continuing to lay down garden beds as well as completing the car park and entries ikea tempe is set to make history claiming the title of the largest freestanding store in the southern hemisphere the store is expected to open on november 3 stories suggestions comments phone sarah mills on 9549 1190 or email sarah.mills@innercityweekender.com.au advertising the inner city weekender provides cost effective targeted advertising for your business please contact toni or helen today on 9549 1190 or email toni.porter@innercityweekender.com.au helen.labrakis@innercityweekender.com.au tearing your hair out with money problems and stress we have the solutions call us today 0457 57 77 57 or go to www.businesshelpfast.com.au and start sleeping at night business failing losing your home creditors driving you mad published by upg pty ltd printed by spot press pty ltd 24-26 lilian fowler place marrickville nsw 2204 tel 9549 1190 distribution 30,000 publisher s claim booking deadline tuesday 5pm material deadline wednesday 5pm 057icd244

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the inner city weekender friday september 23 2011 news local 3 in the space of a week two fires are being investigated by police ­ one was a laundromat the other was located next to one the fi re completely destroying the interior and structure of the premises south king street was closed on tuesday night n ewtown motorists faced lengthy delays on wednesday as southbound lanes were closed ­ they only reopened that afternoon a spokesperson from the nsw fire brigade said the structural fi re was most likely because of a mechanical failure although investigations are continuing a spokesperson from nsw police said they were treating the two fi res as suspicious they were both closely connected to laundromats a spokesperson said at this stage police are investigating however an inquiry linking the two fries will be drawn anyone with information that could assist police with their investigations should contact newtown detectives via crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 olice are investigating two fi res that destroyed one laundromat and damaged the exterior of another l ast friday at 10.13pm fi re crews answered a call at 178 king street where rubbish was alight in the doorway of an abandoned building next to lotus laundry t he fi re was extinguished within 15 minutes of fi re crews arriving o ne southbound lane was closed for 10 minutes while traffic was diverted b ut just a few days later on tuesday at 9pm fi re crews were called to charisma laundry service at 400 king street following reports of smoke coming from the building officers from eight different crews arrived soon after battling the blaze for more than three hours the building was unable to be saved due to the extent of p tuesday the charisma laundry service four days earlier the fire next to lotus laundry island dreams hot hair spring cocktail treatments pep up your tired brittle hair with a cocktail treatment incorporating shine moisture in one only $20 with any service keratin specialist groovy hair expert colourist yeah hair baby 057icd1093 2/455 illawarra rd marrickville 9554 6600

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4 news local friday september 23 2011 the inner city weekender sunday-thursday special takeaway offer only $39.90 for main courses only $39.90 for 2 main courses 1 entree 2 rice 2 naan raita bread and papadams entr entr tree rice naa ra ta bread and papadams r ce naan rait brea and papadams ead pada phone phone 9572 8833 46 467-469 marrickville rd dulwich hill 67-469 www.jinnahsrestaurant.com w 0431 768 061 byo o dinner open 7 days 5pm-10:30pm lunch thurs-sunday from 12:30pm except public holidays t he glasshouse cafe bar all day breakfast great place to meet friends 057icd9 057icd999 057icd999 cd9 cd99 tandoori seafood restaurant pakistani cuisine 2011 `masterchef contestant billy law with happy customers at vplus supermarket in marrickville a lovely cafe when you re looking for a short break or a nice meal call 9559 3379 or pop in anytime 369b illawarra rd marrickville next door to the famous hellenic bakery 057icd1020 open 6:30am-3:30pm 7 days a week here is no denying that malaysian cuisine has become one of the most talked about cuisines this year the reality television series `masterchef not only fi lmed their fi rst international master class in malaysia this year but the program featured t a number of malaysian contestants including 2010 `masterchef winner adam liaw 2010 contestant alvin quah and 2010 contestant billy law as part of a nationwide program malaysia kitchen vplus supermarket marrickville staged an event last saturday putting another notch in the belt of promoting malaysian cooking in australia `masterchef 2011 contestant billy law and renowned malaysian chef wanitha tanasingam took part in a public cooking demonstration aimed to teach local residents how to cook malaysian at home delicacies like satay and roti were amongst the crowd pleasers at vplus supermarket marrickville 4 locations waterplay park reopens for summer grand opening sale to celebrate our new store in granville good news for parramatta area hurry while stocks last only high gloss vanity $199 fr fr fr we have all sizes of vanities from mini 510mm to o aus.std basin mixer 1800mm single or double wels 5 star 6l/pm bowls or custom made to rrp $65 meet your needs only $39 $39 $985 fr fr fr $29 $29 only $89 aus.std sink mixer wels 5 star 6l/pm rrp $55 luxury aus.std square basin mixer wells 5 star 6l/pm rrp $285 $95 only only $695 luxury aus.std square bath/shower mixer rrp $260 $95 aus.std square shower head wels 3 star 7.5l pm rrp $280 luxury free standing bath tap not included rrp $1455 allura luxury spa 6 jets hot pump rrp $785 only from from $490 rrp $4 from waterplay park will reopen from saturday 1 october and operate daily from 10am ­ 6pm children can play amongst the water fountains jets and sprays waterplay park is located at steel park marrickville south for more information call council s citizen service centre on 9335 2222 or visit council s website $99 leading brand toilet aus std wells 4 star 4.5/3.0 ldfc $150 rrp $256 $2 aus std close coupled ceramic toilet 4 star 4.5/3.0 ldfc $329 $250 wall faced aus std soft closed seater 4 star wells 4.5/3.0ldfc skew pan toilet only $155 rrp $195 v laundry tub c come to us b ore you buy conditions apply to before onditions buy online www.bathroomcentre.com.au tre com au mtv bathroom centre 4 locations ashfield 244 ­ 246 parramatta rd cnr bland st ph 02 9799 7999 granville shop 1/164-166 parramatta rd cnr bold st ph 02 9682 1662 roselands 1112 ­ 1120 canterbury rd cnr stephenson st ph 02 9750 3488 057icd1006 1021wwd1086 minchinbury shop 33 m centre 40 sterling rd ph 02 9675 6885

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the inner city weekender friday september 23 2011 news local 5 i n line with the united nations naming this year as the international year of forests students at tempe public school showed their colours at the school s centrepiece performing arts event ­ great southern land students staff parents and the community of tempe public school worked together to develop the annual showcase which was performed at a matinee and main event on wednesday coordinator of the event and assistant principal hugh miller said the showcase drew on familiar themes from life in australia the performance drew together themes including the life cycles of plants animals and environments conservation and development and australian culture both indigenous and nonindigenous mr miller said we embraced the diversity of our ecosystems and celebrate the natural beauty and power of our great southern land students from kindergarten to year 6 participated a woman has been charged after mandatory blood test following a motor vehicle accident unearthed a high blood alcohol reading in the early hours of friday july 29 a 22-year-old st peters woman was taken to royal prince alfred hospital where a mandatory blood test six weeks later police received the results of the blood test which determined that the 22-year-old had been driving with high levels of alcohol present as a result of the analysis the female was charged with high range pca and will attend newtown local court in november falling from his roof last saturday september 17 the man was fi xing an antenna on the roof when he fell off on to the concrete below police and ambulance nsw paramedics arrived to fi nd the man before being taken to royal prince alfred hospital with head injuries a fractured leg and ribs he underwent emergency surgery for his head injuries and is in a critical condition newtown police s month long operation hawk focussing on late night antisocial behaviour has proven to be a success with 10 people arrested so far offences included assault good in custody and failing to quit licences premises the operation targets alcohol related violence and antisocial behaviour particularly on friday and saturday night within the newtown local area command a 15-year-old redfern teen was arrested by marrickville police last sunday september 18 after being found to have goods suspected of being stolen and a knife in his possession the boy and two other youths were allegedly seen by witnesses allegedly damaging property on a train the boys were stopped by police at dulwich hill railway station and searched police located a knife and property believed to be stolen from several break and enter incidents that occurred in july and august this year the 15-year-old will be dealt with under the young offender s act for the possession of a knife and suspected stolen goods investigations are continuing if any one witnesses a crime taking place or if you see someone acting suspiciously call crime stoppers immediately on 1800 333 000 calls will be treated with the strictest of confidence students from kindergarten to year 6 performed in tempe public school s annual showcase a 72-year-old dulwich hill man is in a critical condition after come and see sydney s leading circus and aerial company aerialize for our 13th annual student show we are taking a trip south of the border to la barra volante where the food is spicy and the barflies hang from the ceiling come see the amazing feats whilst listening to the glorious sounds of monica trapaga sally marett and the swinging rockabillies lonesome train for the kids we have our inaugural show pino and chocolina a chilli chocolate tale that will take you on a journey of trouble and woe to create something delicious one show only tickets are selling fast tickets can be bought at aerialize.com.au http aerialize.com.au 057icd1091

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6 news local friday september 23 2011 the inner city weekender desteel cafe is now a place for people with dementia to meet with others p eople with dementia now have their own local café to catch up with others in similar situations to share support and make new friends along the way every second thursday of the month desteel café at the debbie and abbey borgia community recreation centre holds a dementia support day for people living with the disease and their carers staff from sydney local health district slhd newtown neighbourhood centre uniting ageing care and marrickville council provide advice and support services on the day slhd aged care and rehabilitation specialist for the marrickville area anne tunks said the day isn t just a support network for people with dementia it s a multicultural initiative for a lot of the people that come to the café english is a second language th is can be another barrier to meeting new people and the café experience aims to bring a range of cultures together ms tunks said the café is a safe and welcoming place for people with dementia and their relatives to talk and share stories over morning tea the dementia support day at desteel café runs every second thursday of the month from 10.30am until 12noon arrickville high school will be one of 11 schools across the state to pilot the thermal comfort framework trialing new ways of cooling classrooms in summer and warming them in winter the pilot hopes to reduce electricity consumption lower greenhouse gas emissions and provide more comfortable learning environments at schools nsw minister for education adrian piccoli announced the trial earlier this week and said while some schools need air-conditioning temperature control could be achieved using better insulation building repairs sunscreens or landscaping for others we know that from examples that schools can successfully cool halls and classrooms in summer and heat them in winter by installing insulation and awnings repairing windows and planting trees mr piccoli said instead of imposing an even greater burden on school fi nances in the form of a carbon tax by encouraging energy efficiency schools may save money on their power bills m nsw education minister adrian piccoli the thermal comfort framework will trial a variety of passive design solutions in the range of school building types for climate zones across the state participating schools will undergo an audit of their electricity and water consumption based on a concept developed by the office of environment and heritage all schools will have access to a real-time monitoring system showing just how much electricity is being used the trial will begin next week licence no 189585c abn 49559903646 1021wwd7098 · commercial · industrial · domestic the professional and clean way to concrete if you don t receive a call back or same day quote we will happily provide a $100 gift voucher for the penrith garden centre prices gst 057icd1034 call shane 0411 704 302 or rocky 0418 644 387

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the inner city weekender friday september 23 2011 news local 7 council snapshot a political leaflet defaming a marrickville council staff member has been condemned by marrickville council the leaflet which was distributed predominately to homes in the south and north wards named a council staff member claiming they were a failed ex -union official with affi liations to the greens hard left unauthorised with no author shown on the leaflet mayor of marrickville fiona byrne said it was a cowardly act and one that should be condemned by all sides of politics general manager of marrickville council ken gainger expressed his sympathy to the named staff member i have spoken to the staff member and she was quite distressed at the time mr gainger said th is was totally unwarranted misguided and wrong this is a person who has dedicated themselves to council and we all need to appreciate staff thousands of protestors flooded king street on sunday t housands of protestors took to the streets of newtown and st peters on sunday calling for the state government to abolish a dart energy exploratory license that could see coal seam gas csg mined within 100 metres of schools and homes activists and local residents congregated at camperdown memorial park before marching down king street eventually residing at sydney park in st peters spokesperson for stop csg sydney and st peters resident jacinta green said the day exceeded expectations and sent a clear message to the government the day proved that the community is hell bend on making sure csg isn t a reality in st peters ms green said and it wasn t just locals who got involved concerned individuals throughout australia showed their support our message was plain and simple if they approve this license it will have a ripple effect on people in the city and those in the country the license was granted under the former labor government in march last year and is due to be renewed on october 22 minister for resources and energy chris hatcher said dart energy would be subject to new environmental planning assessments before a decision to renew the license is made marrickville west public school will have a before school care service after marrickville council committed up to $60,000 in funds towards the service council has provided an after school care service to the school since 2008 but due to the lack of numbers for before school care services it was never funded marrickville west parents and citizens association representative rachael ottaway said the service was important due to the changing demographic the area has an evolving demographic with many working families that need to put their children in before school care ms ottaway said the school s new enrolments have been effected because we don t have both before and after school care councillor emanuel tsardoulias who has long advocated for the service was elated by council s commitment it s a great achievement that the school can now cater to a variety of families and have before and after school care services like any other school cr tsardoulias said the cost of providing a before school care service is estimated at between $45,000 to $65,000 final container clearance drastic sale all reduced this month orange suite full leather lounge now only on leather lounges spring super sale now on pocket spring with convuluted foam for minimal partner disturbance buy direct no middle man 3 piece full leather 4 recliner suite now only $3499 $2799 only at bon 1880 open 7 days www.mattresswarehouse.com.au 1990 queen size mattress spring base now only $995 895 10 year warranty warehouse 16/17 south parade campsie ph 9718 2351 057icd1096

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8 business business finance friday september 23 2011 the inner city weekender business of the week the state-of-the-art health and fitness facility leichhardt park aquatic centre allows guests to enjoy the beautiful views and outdoor facilities as they exercise the world-class centre has a new health and fitness facility boasting a new gymnasium with olympic class equipment and four spacious studios for group exercise classes there are over 100 weekly classes ranging from yoga and pilates to zumba pump aquarobics cardio boxing and cycle there are also six swimming pools with indoor and outdoor heated options children s play pools a dive pool and program pools they also offer a range of learn to swim classes leichhardt park aquatic centre is passionate about health and fitness the team includes qualified gym staff personal trainers exercise physiologists and nutritionists that cater to individual health and fitness goals the centre has senior specific classes such as `strong seniors group exercise class seniors and concession card holders receive 20 per cent off gold memberships as well leichhardt park aquatic centre is located at mary street leichhardt phone 9555 8344 businesses really are carrying the load when it comes to bank fees in australia the reserve bank s latest figures showed that australian businesses paid over $800 million more in bank fees in 2010 compared to 2009 ­ a total of nearly $7 billion but it s not all gloomy news for those running a small company because with a few simple strategies you can reduce unnecessary bank fees 1 don t always stick with the one institution too often i hear that it s more convenient to use one fi nancial institution for all business banking needs but in reality you ll almost always fi nd a better deal by switching to the cheapest products in each fi nance category 2 research the market many australian business owners even combine their personal accounts with the same institution believing banks reward loyalty others are prepared to pay a premium for convenience of dealing with one bank in which case you d be wise to research the business banking market and then use your knowledge to negotiate 3 compare business banking products online for those wanting to switch there are fewer business-specific fi nancial products than for personal use but smes won t be stumped for choice when comparing lenders save time by using fi nancial comparison websites such as ratecity to fi nd the cheapest option damian smith ceo of rate city 057icd1094

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the inner city weekender friday september 23 2011 9 specials valid september 23rd-28th saving a plenty your one stop shopping supermarket the best fruit vegetables in town deli grocery meat free dairy frozen home delivery conditions apply organic products hundreds of specials every week spend $60 submit your voucher pay $55 spend $60 or more and receive a $5 discount car service free 100 spot car park no tobacco products included must present coupon valid till november 2011 49 1 kg 99 bag 60c per kg 5 99 bag 69c per kg 2 3 broccoli $1.49 per kg onion bags 10kg small washed potatoes 5kg 69¢ chinese garlic 500gm bag save 1799 12 00 99 save 20c per 100ml 329 argolis extra virgin olive oil 4l cadbury ice cream 2l varieties 49 save 11 $13.46 per kg 2 1 99 save 44c per 100ml 3 2 99 save $1 per 100gm 9 99¢ save 20c per 100ml 06 17 00 161 sirena tuna in oil 185gm morning fresh d/washing liquid 900ml varieties over 12,000 grocery lines established 1984 full butchery lavazza aroma ground 1kg fountain tomato sauce nas 500ml monday friday saturday sunday public holidays 8.00am 8.00pm 8.00am 7.00pm 9.00am 7.00pm the best fruit vegetables in town fresh produce 100 spot car parking grocery dairy deli 258 illawarra road marrickville phone 9559 7064 · entry to carpark from tuohy lane · over 100 rooftop spots available · lift access to shop all specials contained in this sales brochure are on sale from september 23rd-28th unless sold earlier at our marrickville store no rainchecks are available for advertised products all savings are based on our marrickville store selling price some products may already be priced below our advertised sell price advertised savings may therefore vary product limits per customer may apply trade not supplied conditions of every for all our draws competitions is the acceptance that photo s of the winner may be published in any banana joe s advertisement and instore 057icd1097 free parking trading hours

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10 lifestyle to celebrate the opening of friday september 23 2011 the inner city weekender maria con real estate mention this ad and you will receive 1 off your currently managed investment property sell a property through our agency and receive 10 back of the commission follow me on horoscopes www.francisbevan.com venus the planet of romance moves into your horoscope area of close relationships which is sure to increase your physical desires and bring the light of love into your heart in long term partnerships it s a chance to renew the magic of early days if you are single then a stunning new attraction will soon appear in your life remember though to hold your tongue when arguments and tensions occur within the family text to come text to come francis a bevan experienced award winning agent for more information call maria on either 9516 3721 or 0421 307 116 venus is in your sign bringing with it a lifting of confidence all around you may see more of your family than you are used to and there should be some partying or socialising to look forward to and by treating yourself to a new outfit or hairstyle it is sure to bring many admiring glances your way however you need to be careful about allowing frustrations with your career life to upset your home life and the same goes in reverse 057icd1084 advertise in our trades classifieds ask for one of our sales experts your status at work is about to reach new heights and anything that you propose will be taken very seriously praise and recognition for past efforts are likely and you could see the results of a long-term project you ve been working on it s the ideal time to focus on your health and the well-being of your family members remember to take your foot off the accelerator and slow down when driving plus you should be careful with overreacting you will find it necessary to question the intentions of others more severely as not everybody is going to have your best interests at heart during this time it is entirely possible that at least one person you may or may not know is trying to deceive you listen to your intuition as it is very potent and will not lead you astray your capacity for looking and thinking ahead is extremely powerful and will allow you to sort out any problems call jayde or cagney on 9549 1192 this is an excellent time to get your hands on equipment that will make you more efficient at your job housework or gardening it is also the ideal time to take yourself or a loved one to a doctor dentist or medical specialist to discuss any worrying symptoms in the next month you are sure to see an improvement in your love life and children will definitely be a source of fun it s time to sort out your finances and to balance your books now is the ideal time to call in favours from friends and loved ones who will only be too happy to assist you in whatever way they can venus is pepping up your social life so there is going to be a sense of excitement around you for different occasions 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the inner city weekender friday september 23 2011 lifestyle susan garrad 11 staying healthy fashion fixation summer is just around the corner and that means light flowing dresses skirts shorts and bikinis but it also means putting our skin in the harsh sun we all know the sun safety deal yet just head down to the local pools and you ll see people of all ages lying out in the sun without protection did you know that more than 430,000 australians are treated each year for skin cancer i m certainly not here to scare you but i d like to offer you a few tanning alternatives thanks to my irish and english background i burn at the mere mention of the word `sun it became very clear to me years ago that lying on a beach towel trying to get a tan wasn t an option so the hunt for the perfect fake tan began i ve tried them all ­ rub ons mist sprays bronzers and sponges but my pick of the bunch is le tan in le can bronze also comes in deep bronze for a darker colour it is great quality stuff that offers a streak free fi nish but stacey moseley q i suffer from regular bouts of the blues is there anything i can do naturally to improve my moods while there are situations in which medication or psychotherapy are the only effective means to treat depression studies show that dietary changes can also be a mood booster here are some ways to use food as a tool to fight depression schedule an appointment with your gp to help ensure your symptoms are not signs of something bigger food intolerances thyroid abnormalities nutrient deficiencies and other medical conditions all can cause depression increase your intake of omega-3s research indicates that low levels of essential fatty acids in omega-3s can contribute to depression increasing intake of fish and flax or supplementing with their oils may improve your mood pump up your diet food contains vitamins and minerals that are essential for making neurotransmitters that keep your mood in check aim for whole foods fi rst rather than nutritional supplements or fortified foods whole foods contain many other compounds that help the vitamins and minerals work correctly focus on foods rich in b-vitamins and minerals such as grains nuts lean meats and fruits and vegetables reduce or eliminate processed foods that may contain food additives that interfere with normal neurotransmitter functioning in some individuals other lifestyle changes can also have a big impact on improving your mood stop smoking nicotine stimulates the stress hormone cortisol which reduces levels of serotonin ­ the feel good brain chemical drink less alcohol while a drink or two can make you feel more relaxed it is a brain depressant and will actually worsen the blues drink less coffee in people who are sensitive to caffeine too much coffee tea or cola can induce nervousness irritability and depression if you would like help with managing depression book an appointment with susan at women s health naturally at summer hill on 9798 9322 the best part about le tan is it is instant spraying on bronze you can see where you are tanning so you have to try really hard to make a mess of it it is pretty simple to point and shoot plus it has a nice vanilla fragrance you can pick it up for around $15 and should get around five sprays depending how dark you want to be when it comes to spray tan i can t go past techno tan a solution that uses organic ingredients chantelle collins owner of bella miragebeauty swears by techno solution too since i fi rst began doing spray tans i have used a lot of different products and none have compared to the techno colour she said it is the best tan i have ever used and because of the organic ingredients it is great for people with sensitive skin or women who are pregnant even the right colour and product is important but maintaining the tan means a little effort too tips to keep your tan looking great shave and exfoliate before your tan don t put deodorant or moisturiser on just before be sure to moisturise daily after the first shower for a free quote `call 057icd1099

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12 school holiday feature friday septemeber 23 2011 the inner city weekender 057icd1079 marrickville arncliffe belmore maroubra locations phone 9567 4595 booking forms and information available at www.ymcasydney.org.au/arncliffe he australian martial arts community is thriving but many of us don t know just how much the ancient traditions of martial arts are affecting the lives of so many australians around us for both kids and adults martial arts is proven to have a positive impact on character development focus discipline respect fitness and self-confidence marrickville has recently had a number of international martial arts guests who not only loved marrickville t but also its thriving martial community founding member of the chinese health qigong association ai jun niu roland osbourne host of the discovery channels popular `go warrior series of documentaries on martial arts and sifu lui from beijing were amongst the guests to visit sydney self defence centre professor ai jun niu praised sydney self defence centre on his latest visit china has lost much of its traditional teaching practices it is good to see them upheld here it is good to see the old culture still strong all your students have fantastic respect he said they are great martial artists i look forward to training some of your students in my university visit the sydney self defence centre and try a free kids or adults kung fu class to see how it can create positive change the centre is located on the corner of livingstone and marrickville roads marrickville patience perseverance kindness understanding humility respect control focus attitude effective self defence humility fast strong healthy bully proof discipline safe self esteem happy fit friends family growth self control awareness development social skills character building friends life skills active athletic unyielding resourceful tenacious brave determined a-grades courtesy able recognition common sense heart concentration determination benevolence helpful thoughtful tender upbeat capable qualified patience perseverance kindness understanding humility respect control focus attitude effective self defence humble fast strong healthy bully proof discipline safe self esteem happy fit friends family growth self control awareness development social skills character building friends life skills active athletic unyielding resourceful tenacious brave determined a-grades courtesy able recognition common sense heart concentration determination dedication compassion generosity humanity grace fluid intention control focus attitude effective self defence humble fast strong benevolent helpful thoughtful tender upbeat capable qualified patience perseverance kindness understanding humility respect calmness persistence tolerance fortitude serenity grit heart backbone stamina steadfastness endurance stamina tenacity sydney self defence centre www.besafebesmart.com.au kids adults 057icd1095 chriscoles@sydney-selfdefence.com.au cnr livingstone marrickville rds marrickville

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the inner city weekender friday september 23 2011 school holiday feature 13 sales race hire parties grubble is at the addison road centre as these school holidays open 7 days s traight from the hunter region where grubble is a house-hold name for thousands of adoring children a children s life-sized puppet theatre phenomenon is coming to the area imaginary friends theatre is the hunter s premier children s theatre company and they are proud to present grubble in partnership with the sydney fringe festival 2011 and the `fringekids season set in the beautiful fantasy world of the enchanted forest grubble is the tale of a young and mischievous goblin growing up in a forest fi lled with fantastical folk ­ wizards and fairies trolls and dragons gnomes and knights ­ all brought to life through amazing and award-winning `life-size puppetry th is children s theatre spectacular is a fun-fi lled hour for the whole family a hilarious fantastical romp that will have both kids and parents laughing and applauding a show fi lled with magic music and mayhem it s enchanted children and families for nearly a decade grubble is at the greek theatre 142 addison road marrickville from this saturday at 3pm then from monday september 26 until friday september 30 at 11am tickets are available through the sydney fringe festival box office on 9020 6980 slot shop 60 railway rd sydenham 2044 0 rd ph 9557 5449 www.slotshop.com.au 057icd1036 school holiday s wednesday 28 september kid s day out 10am ­ so you wanna join the circus roll up roll up this brand new show will entertain kids of all ages as it takes them on a non-stop journey to the big top $5 12pm ­ zumba 4 kids free 2pm ­ kids bingo $2 :kdw·v 2q canterbury olympic ice rink celebrating 40 years 1971-2011 home of cheltzie lee australian world champion representative and winter olympic representative vancouver 2010 you have tried the rest now skate with the best skate with sydney s most successful skating school on a full olympic sized ice surface engaging and nuturing coaches 26-30 september 3 october no lessons labour day 4-7 october school holiday lessons 10.00am-11.00am $20 per skater includes 1 hour group lessons skate hire and public skating canterbury hurlstone park rsl club for more information on our regular activities including the canterbury olympic ice rink skating school please visit 057icd1972 p ­ 9559 0000 www.chprsl.com.au 20 ­ 26 canterbury road hurlstone park nsw 2193 www.canterburyicerink.com.au 057icd1063

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14 school holiday feature friday septemeber 23 2011 the inner city weekender this school holidays keep your children active and send them to a flexi-kids multi sport holiday program a fun filled week with many exciting games team building activities and sports gymnastics athletics basketball t-ball cricket and volleyball are just some of the sports each member will participate in during the week flexi-kids holiday fun is specially developed to ensure that everyone is kept active and challenged throughout the day come for one day or for the whole week healthy holiday fun flexi-kids sept/oct holiday fun dates 26th 30th 4th 7th tempe public school tempe public school 9am 3pm 9am 3pm week 1 $50 per day or $225 per week week 2 $50 per day or $180 per week places are limited e 057icd1074 to register or for more detailed information email admin@flexikids.com.au phone 1300 915 771 www.flexikids.com.au ver wondered what it feels like to fly or have you ever wanted to experience the rush and adrenaline of swinging eight metres above the ground and being caught mid-air look no further sydney trapeze school the one and only indoor flying trapeze school in the heart of sydney is offering flying trapeze classes to the general public in a safe fun and motivating environment the school located in st peters offers lessons in flying trapeze circus and aerial arts as well as juggling these school holidays the school is running the super kids workshop where kids learn how to perform tricks on the flying trapeze as well as some aerial arts circus skills bike tricks plate spinning acrobatics and juggling skills it concludes with a grand finale performance for family and friends outside of school holidays the school offers a one-off-try for kids and if they decide they like it there are regular weekly classes for those looking for a new form of exercise the super kids workshop runs tuesday to saturday from 10am until 12noon open school holidays opening hours 9.30am to 10.00pm weekdays 9.30am to 9.00pm weekends unit 4c 1-7 unwins bridge road st peters unit 5 850 woodville road villawood 057icd1053 prices $16 entry for adults $5 for kids 1-5 years $10 for kids 6-11 years $14 for kids 12-18 years students harness hire $6 family visit pass $65 for 2 parents up to 3 kids inc harness hire 9519 3325 057icd1067 www.indoorclimbing.com.au

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the inner city weekender friday september 23 2011 school holiday feature 15 t he waterplay park in steel park will reopen for the summer swimming season in the coming weeks the waterplay park provides a playground for children where they can watch experience manipulate and be creative with water with a series of water play features such as water fountains jets and sprinklers the park also utilises all aspects of the water cycle rainwater is collected from the roof of the debbie and abbey borgia centre and is fed into the fountains and sprinklers runoff from the park car park and surrounding streets is treated through grassed swales and rain gardens before it enters the cooks river the waterplay park will operate daily between 10am and 6pm from october 1 to april 1 2012 it is located at steel park in marrickville south adjacent to the cooks river on illawarra road 1021wwd12875 give your child a head start on learning and have lots of fun too babyroo 6 weeks to 1 year olds toddlers 1-3 year olds preschoolers 3-4 year olds school readiness 4-5 year olds jump into fun learning at · · · · · · research based programmes professionally certified instructors parent information and at home activities use of movement music and specially designed equipment encouragement of critical skills for early learning and literacy enhancement of motor skills and physical confidence enrolling now for new term concord marrickville limited vacancies 0411 257 487 www.gymbarooconcord.com 057icd1090 057icd1089

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