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Call for uni to look at new campus at Maitland
ANGUS MCDONALD
regional education hub. Cr Fairweather has a vision of
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Newcastle University establishing a rural Hunter region campus in East Maitland, pointing to Metford TAFE as a possible destination for such a centre, with the institution either located nearby or on TAFE land. He said a proposal would be in line
with recent statements by Melbourne University vice-chancellor Glyn Davis. Professor Davis recently addressed
the National Press Club about future partnerships between universities, TAFEs and private institutions. “In other sectors, the introduction
of a market sees rapid consolidation of companies. Will universities be allowed to form alliances, to amalgamate with TAFEs and private providers?” Professor Davis said. With Metford TAFE just a 15-minute
train journey from the University of Newcastle’s main Callaghan campus, Cr Fairweather said the opportunity for East Maitland to provide satellite campus facilities and accommodation for local and international students was
one that should be considered strongly. “A university campus is an industry
attracting a possible 6000 students, with the further possibility of a large number being from overseas countries,” he said. “As well as education buildings, there
would be a need for the construction of accommodation for students on site as well, so we are looking at a very large development worth millions of dollars.” “I believe there is a need for
leadership for such development to occur in Maitland. T e leadership will probably have to come from Maitland City Council in the form of researching and a positive submission to the uni.” T e university’s vice-chancellor,
Professor Caroline McMillan said it was an interesting idea. “Establishing a university campus
is complex and involves detailed economic, social and environmental modelling, community consultation and government approvals,” she said.
Chemical warfare on the Lake: give heave-ho safely
will host its annual household chemical cleanout at the Teralba Worm Farm from 9am to 3.30pm on Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20. T e council’s sustainability manager, Alice Howe, said the free waste drop-off
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t’s time for Lake Macquarie residents to clean out the garage, garden shed, pool shed and laundry cupboard. Lake Macquarie City Council
events were popular with residents and helped keep toxins out of landfi ll. “T e chemical cleanout is being
held over two days because of the overwhelming number of residents who attended last year’s event,” Dr Howe said. “T is service allows residents to
dispose of many items, including paints, pesticides, poisons, fi re extinguishers, batteries, household cleaners, fuel, oils, solvents, acids, alkalis, pool chemicals, gas cylinders and fl uorescent globes.” “T ese materials are too hazardous to
put in household bins. T ey can harm the environment if they end up in landfi ll and must be disposed of properly.” T e service is for households only
and no commercial quantities will be accepted. For more information, call the environment line on 131 555.
bold idea from Maitland councillor Ray Fairweather has highlighted a possible future for East Maitland as a
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