Monday, 12 November 2001
Thursday, 8 November 2001
Youth held over boy's bashing, The Australian, 8 November, 2001.
Youth held over boy's bashing: [1 Edition]
Stapleton, John. The Australian; Canberra, A.C.T. [Canberra, A.C.T] 08 Nov 2001: 2.
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POLICE arrested a 17-year-old youth yesterday in connection with the bashing of 12-year-old Sydney boy Max Connley in his bedroom early on Saturday morning.
Max is unconscious in a serious condition in Sydney Children's Hospital. His skull was fractured in the assault.
POLICE arrested a 17-year-old youth yesterday in connection with the bashing of 12-year-old Sydney boy Max Connley in his bedroom early on Saturday morning.
Max is unconscious in a serious condition in Sydney Children's Hospital. His skull was fractured in the assault.
A hospital spokeswoman said his family, who have been maintaining a bedside vigil, have not yet been able to speak to him, but his condition was thought to be improving.
Police said last night the arrested youth was assisting them with their inquiries. Charges had not been laid.
The boy's father, Barry Connley, who found his son in agony on the floor of his bedroom about 2am on Saturday, said the family was distraught but were hopeful he would regain consciousness.
Max was due to realise a longtime dream of playing cricket for his school on the weekend he was bashed.
Police said yesterday a number of items had been stolen from the boy's bedroom, including a CD mini-sound system worth about $100.
The investigation is being led by detectives at Waverley, in Sydney's east.
Gavin Wood, acting crime manager at the station, said the attack had caused outrage and heartache throughout the community.
"You can't help but feel a little bit emotional about it," Mr Wood said.
"I don't think you'd be human if you didn't ... a 12-year-old boy so cowardly injured."
Monday, 5 November 2001
Friday, 2 November 2001
'Glass house' auction ends colourful era, The Australian, 2 November, 2001.
`Glass house' auction ends colourful era: [1 Edition]
Stapleton, John. The Australian; Canberra, A.C.T. [Canberra, A.C.T] 02 Nov 2001: 30.
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PROPERTY sales inevitably mark the end of an era for one family and the beginning of an era for another. No more so than at the Owl Head vineyard and Clydesdale horse stud at Mudgee.
The first 10ha section of the now 168ha property was bought by her brother Herbert, universally known as Bert. He was a New York producer of television commercials when he decided he wanted a change of lifestyle. He bought a boat, sailed around the Pacific Islands for a few years, and finally, after different jobs, settled at Mudgee.
The Clydesdale stud became an integral part of the property basically because Bert had a fantasy of riding through the property on a horse and dray, entertaining visitors to his vineyard. The stallion of the stud, Sid, recently won the Bathurst Cup for Clydesdales.
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PROPERTY sales inevitably mark the end of an era for one family and the beginning of an era for another. No more so than at the Owl Head vineyard and Clydesdale horse stud at Mudgee.
Frankie Cadwell, in her day a leading New York advertising figure, acquired the vineyard in sections beginning in 1990. Frankie's agency, Cadwell Davis and Partners, held the Johnson and Johnson account worldwide for many years. She was also president of theAmerican Advertising Writers Institute.
The first 10ha section of the now 168ha property was bought by her brother Herbert, universally known as Bert. He was a New York producer of television commercials when he decided he wanted a change of lifestyle. He bought a boat, sailed around the Pacific Islands for a few years, and finally, after different jobs, settled at Mudgee.
Bert ran low on funds during the '90s, contacted his high- profile sister Frankie for help, and they ended up going into partnership.
Bert died in May 1998 and his sister, who is herself unwell, is now divesting herself of foreign interests for estate purposes.
Bert was something of a character.
Present manager of the Owl Head David Nadalini, who has been with the property for many years and helped build the houses on theproperty, is available to stay on as manager depending on the purchaser. He described Bert as "the sort of bloke who if he liked you he liked you, if he didn't he wouldn't have a bar of you".
Bert designed the "glass house", as the homestead is called. It was built between 1997 and 1999 and based on an American barn design.
As its nickname suggests, it features lots of glass, along with extensive use of white cypress timber. Open plan living areas, vaulted ceilings, a spacious sitting room, a double sided fireplace and the master kitchen are prominent features.
All main rooms open onto spacious four metre wide verandahs and two guest wings have double bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms.
The Clydesdale stud became an integral part of the property basically because Bert had a fantasy of riding through the property on a horse and dray, entertaining visitors to his vineyard. The stallion of the stud, Sid, recently won the Bathurst Cup for Clydesdales.
The property features undulating land with rich red basalt soils ideal for grape production. Thirty one hectares have been developed for wine grapes, with a further 50 hectares available for vineyard production.
The expected price is between $2.5 million and $3.5 million. The Sydney auction is to be held on November 29.
Wednesday, 31 October 2001
Fire ban extended as blazes batter state, The Australian, 31 October, 2001
Fire ban extended as blazes batter state: [1 Edition]
Stapleton, John. The Australian [Canberra, A.C.T] 31 Oct 2001: 2.
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A total fire ban for the Sydney metropolitan area, The Hunter, North West Plains and Northern Rivers was in force throughout the day, with the ban expanded to include the Mid North Coast, the Northern Tablelands and the North West Plains.
In Sydney, more than 170 firefighters worked through Monday night to contain blazes at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Fires came extremely close to houses in the Emu Heights and Mt Riverview areas.
MORE than 20 bushfires blazed across NSW yesterday, most of them in the Hunter Valley and Northern Rivers regions.
Seven hundred volunteer firefighters from the NSW Rural Fire Service have been mobilised and taskforces established across the state.
A total fire ban for the Sydney metropolitan area, The Hunter, North West Plains and Northern Rivers was in force throughout the day, with the ban expanded to include the Mid North Coast, the Northern Tablelands and the North West Plains.
Fears of strong winds fanning extreme fire conditions were not realised and all fires were being contained last night.
There were no injuries.
Near Kempsey, on the north coast, four fires burnt an area of 1000ha.
Another 1000ha was alight around the Hunter Valley town of Cessnock. At Gloucester, 1200ha were burned out, while near Singleton several running grass fires caused problems for firefighters throughout the day and closed the New England Highway.
The Pacific Highway was closed in the afternoon due to fires at Grafton. Roads in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney were also closed.
At Gosford, there were three separate fires, with resources from Sydney being dispatched to help local crews.
In Sydney, more than 170 firefighters worked through Monday night to contain blazes at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Fires came extremely close to houses in the Emu Heights and Mt Riverview areas.
At 1.30pm firefighters were called to a fire in a headland reserve at Avalon on Sydney's northern beaches.
Five NSW Fire Brigade crews and three Rural Fire Service crews fought the blaze.
Tuesday, 30 October 2001
New lease on life for brother Stan, The Australian, 30 October, 2001. Page One.
New lease on life for brother Stan: [1 Edition]
Richard Gluyas, Samantha Magnusson, John Stapleton. The Australian [Canberra, A.C.T] 30 Oct 2001: 1.
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STAN Howard is again a beneficiary of federal government policy with the announcement by his brother yesterday that he would legislate to remove upper age limits on public company directors.
Early last year, Mr Howard was forced to defend a $6million government bailout of workers at National Textiles, a company chaired by Stan.
Opposition financial services and regulation spokesman Stephen Conroy said Labor supported the change. "But we can't help but note that Stan Howard is in his 70s," he said.
STAN Howard is again a beneficiary of federal government policy with the announcement by his brother yesterday that he would legislate to remove upper age limits on public company directors.
John Howard told the National Seniors Association the Corporations Act requirement for directors to put themselves up for re-election each year once they reached 72 was an "unwarranted discrimination against older Australians".
The Prime Minister's older brother, who is chairman of Sydney tollway operator Hills Motorway, turned 71 last July.
When asked if the PM's announcement had anything to do with Stan Howard, a spokesman for the Prime Minister said the proposition was "ridiculous" and would not be "dignified with a response".
Early last year, Mr Howard was forced to defend a $6million government bailout of workers at National Textiles, a company chaired by Stan.
"I have never sought in any way to favour any member of my family as far as the decisions of the Government are concerned," he said.
Stan Howard had no comment to make on the matter yesterday. "Can't you find something else better to do? I don't want to make any comment to you about anything," he said.
Opposition financial services and regulation spokesman Stephen Conroy said Labor supported the change. "But we can't help but note that Stan Howard is in his 70s," he said.
Australian Institute of Company Directors chief executive John Hall said the institute had been lobbying to remove age restrictions for company directors since May, 1997.
Australian Shareholder Association executive director Tony McLean said the issue was a "bit of a non-event", but he did not agree with age restrictions.
Ted Harris, 74 and joint chairman of property investor Thakral Holdings, said a mix of experience was important. "I don't think it should have been there in the first place because it's discriminatory," Mr Harris said.
Monday, 29 October 2001
OK son, let's say Rollback to rebate - Election 2001, The Australian, 29 October, 2005.
OK son, let's say Rollback to rebate - Election 2001 - LIBERAL CAMPAIGN LAUNCH: [1 Edition]
Sarah Stock, John Stapleton. The Australian; Canberra, A.C.T. [Canberra, A.C.T] 29 Oct 2001: 5.
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Labor-voting Enza Sanders from Leichhardt in the safe Sydney ALP seat of Grayndler says the payment will not alter her vote.
She and her husband Darren said the rebate would go nowhere near compensating them for the cost of the GST. Darren, a swinging voter who runs his own stand-up comedy business, says they have already spent more than $2500 on cots, car seats, baths and theother necessities for a new-born. He prefers Rollback to the rebate.
Weighing the future: Darren Sanders holds son [Brian Lucas] while Enza looks on in hospital in Sydney yesterday Picture: Alan Pryke; Photo: Photo
THE mother of three-day-old Lucas will be one of the first parents to benefit from the Coalition's first-child tax refund.
But Labor-voting Enza Sanders from Leichhardt in the safe Sydney ALP seat of Grayndler says the payment will not alter her vote.
She and her husband Darren said the rebate would go nowhere near compensating them for the cost of the GST. Darren, a swinging voter who runs his own stand-up comedy business, says they have already spent more than $2500 on cots, car seats, baths and theother necessities for a new-born. He prefers Rollback to the rebate.
Enza intends going back to work as a nurse next July. She says the income she can earn by returning to work far outweighs any incentive to stay at home.
"This money makes no difference to me," she said. "I can earn a good wage."
Not everyone agrees. Expectant mother Megan McKenzie, of Manly in the Sydney Liberal electorate of Warringah, wants to stay home for the first year of her child's life but is worried she will be forced back to work.
She says the rebate could make a difference to her choice on election day. An accountant, she earned about $45,000 last year including superannuation, which means she would be eligible for a $1976 rebate.
"It's pretty good," she said. "It can be pretty hard, particularly in Sydney. Our rent is $330 a week.
"My partner has other children and pays $1400 a month maintenance. The tax refund will be a real help. It's the only thing I will be eligible for."
The Women's Electoral Lobby condemned the move as attempting to keep women in the home.
"WEL has serious concerns with payments that reinforce government preferences for women who stay home with their children before they start school," said National chairwoman Sandy Killick.
But the spokesman for the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, Brian Lucas, said all measures that strengthen families would be welcome.
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Caption: Weighing the future: Darren Sanders holds son Lucas while Enza looks on in hospital in Sydney yesterday Picture: Alan Pryke; Photo: Photo
Thursday, 25 October 2001
ACOSS chief's last bout, The Australian, 25 October, 2001
ACOSS chief's last bout: [1 Edition]
Stapleton, John. The Australian [Canberra, A.C.T] 25 Oct 2001: 3.
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Mr [Michael Raper] has been a thorn in the side of the Prime Minister for the past four years, criticising John Howard on Centrelink policies, the impacts of the GST and mutual obligation.
Both Mr Raper and the PM will attend the ACOSS congress "Leaping the Chasm", in Melbourne today.
DEPARTING Australian Council of Social Service president Michael Raper will take on the Prime Minister for one last time today.
Mr Raper has been a thorn in the side of the Prime Minister for the past four years, criticising John Howard on Centrelink policies, the impacts of the GST and mutual obligation.
Both Mr Raper and the PM will attend the ACOSS congress "Leaping the Chasm", in Melbourne today.
Mr Raper has served two terms totalling four years as president, the maximum term usually permitted.
The new president, elected by a ballot of all of ACOSS's 80 national community organisations yesterday, is Bendigo-based Andrew McCallum, head of theVictorian Council of Social Service for the past five years.
Mr McCallum has been a high-profile figure in the sector, focusing on issues of social justice and social inclusion, and will continue to work as head of St Luke's Anglicare in Bendigo while holding the presidency.
He said ACOSS had for too long been seen as a welfare lobby, "which pushes us to the margins, when our constituency is made up of every facet of our community".
"Policies should be inclusive rather than focusing on keeping people comfortably poor," he said.
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