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Breaking down barriers

A world-first app being developed in Newcastle is set to give kids greater access to information about cancer.

The app, being developed by Camp Quality’s Newcastle office, will give children the ability to have questions about their own cancer diagnosis, or that of a loved one, answered with a quick swipe of their smartphone.

Camp Quality CEO Simon Rountree said the app would feature “age-appropriate” informa-tion about different types of cancer, treatment options, interactive diagrams, audio case studies, and links to local support services.

“We undertook a research campaign around children’s cancer… and what came out from that research was there is actually a real need to provide age-appropriate information for children with cancer and children whose parents have cancer,” he said.

“At the moment, kids are getting adult terminol-ogy and adult jargon.

“They don’t understand so they find it very hard to question.

“This is about breaking down those barriers and making it much more accessible for kids.”

The app, will undergo a soft trial in the Hunter region in June before it’s launched nationally at the end of August.

It was just one of nine Hunter-based projects to receive funding through the Newcastle perma-

Locally-developed app to help children understand cancer issues

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Other groups to receive funding included CanTeen, to create a social hub for teenagers with

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The jury is out on whether the Jacqui Lambie Network will workWhatever your feelings are about Jacqui Lambie, you have to give her credit for persistence.

When plans for the interestingly-named Jacqui Lambie Network were announced last week, my first reaction was to question whether it would be a success and whether we needed to add another minor party into the political mix.

I guess it’s a chance for those who join Ms Lambie to get themselves well-known in the public arena.

One thing the network will be able to guarantee potential recruits is publicity.

It may not always be positive publicity but everywhere Ms Lambie goes the television cameras are sure to follow.

As I’ve written previously in this column, there’s never any doubt as to Ms Lambie’s opin-ion on a particular matter.

I just think she needs to slow down a bit and think before answering a question.

And perhaps do a little more research on certain topics so as to not open herself up to ridicule.

Another headache for Ms Lambie to deal with is the news that the Palmer United Party are suing both her and Glenn Lazarus, who has also left the party, seeking to recover money spent on their election campaigns in 2013.

I heard state Opposition Leader Luke Foley on radio last week urging Premier Mike Baird to

listen to the message voters in the Hunter had sent him by electing so many Labor candidates in the Hunter region.

Mr Foley said it was clear that people in this area did not agree with the Government’s plans on topics such as the removal of heavy rail into Newcastle.

Perhaps that is the case, but I don’t think the election results will change Mr Baird’s mind.

I’m sure he knew prior to the election that the Coalition would not be winning too many seats in the Hunter.

Just a reminder that the Post will be evolving into a glossy lifestyle magazine as from the April 22 edition.

The magazine will be bulk-dropped to more than 600 locations across the Hunter region, covering all areas of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock and Port Stephens.

Whenever you are out and about anywhere in the Hunter, you will be able to find a copy of the Post in places such as shopping centres, hair-dressers, cafes and real estate agencies.

We will be bringing you several feature stories every week along with articles on food, wine, fashion, history, finance and health and a whole lot more.

The Post will continue to be available each and every Wednesday free of charge.

Everywhere Ms Lambie goes the television cameras follow

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P remier Mike Baird’s front bench reshuffle has left the Hunter without ministerial representa-

tion in the NSW Cabinet. Following his government’s re-elec-

tion last week, Mr Baird announced the role of Minister for the Hunter would be scrapped in order to make way for a new position for Scot MacDonald MLC as Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter and Central Coast.

Regional portfolios including the Hunter, Illawarra, Central Coast, North Coast and Western NSW were axed, while the Premier retained his dual position as Minister for Western Sydney.

Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery said the decision was “payback” for large swings against the government recorded across the Hunter at last month’s election.

“Our region will no longer have a voice in Cabinet,” she said.

“It is disgraceful that he would seek to punish the Hunter in this way.”

But a spokesperson from the Premier’s office told the Post that Mr Baird believed the region’s voices are better heard via parliamentary secre-

taries rather than through ministers for whom regional portfolios are a second-ary responsibility.

As part of his responsibility as Parlia-mentary Secretary for the Hunter and Central Coast, Mr MacDonald will report to Cabinet each quarter, holding ministers to account for delivery of the Coalitions election commitments.

The Premier’s spokesperson said the position of Minister for Western Sydney had been retained “because it is the

engine room of the national economy and will soon be the site of a new inter-national airport”.

Former Minister for the Hunter Gladys Berejiklian will become NSW’s first female treasurer as part of the shake-up, while former Planning Minister Pru Goward will take on the newly created prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault portfolio.

Robert Stokes will become the new Minister for Planning.

Cabinet reshuffle cuts regional portfolios as Berejiklian becomes treasurer

State politics

Hunter falls out of ministerial loop

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Australians downloaded enough online content to fill more than 6.3 billion CDs or 2.8 trillion floppy disks over the past year according to new figures released last week.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports the average broadband downloads grew more than 33 per cent from Decem-ber 2013 to December 2014.

The latest stats revealed there are now 2.33 million people using an internet connection equal or faster than the maximum speeds available on ADSL2+ (24mbps or greater).

NBN Co’s network traffic report also shows growth in heavy internet usage with the average total end-user data consumption on services over the national broadband network now at 67 GB per month (download only) compared with the latest national average of 58 GB per month.

“These figures show our appetite for smart devices and online content contin-ues to grow at an exponential rate,” NBN Co’s Principal Technology Officer Tony Cross said.

“The NBN is designed to provide a fast and reliable broadband network to help Aussie households keep up with their insatiable demand for connectivity.”

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April 11 Shred: Skatefest & Sk8 for a Cause

2pm - 7pm, Thornton Skate Park. Competitions by age category with $100 prizes, pro-skaters and BMX riders, food stalls, band and barbeque.

Organised by the Thornton Church of Christ youth team.

Street Art Workshop9am - 2pm, Sun Street Studio, Maitland. Workshop facilitated by a Newcastle

street artist and youth worker who engages young people creatively though art.

Contact Shane Kennedy, 0416 191 128.

Big Hero 6 - Outdoor Cinema5:30pm, Turner Park, Cessnock. Enjoy

a screening of Disney’s Big Hero 6 under the stars.

Food stall will be available. BYO deck chair or picnic rug. Movie screens at 6:30pm. Contact Will Doran, 4991 3572.

April 12Street Art Workshop

10am - 3pm, Woodberry Skate Park.

Workshop facilitated by a Newcastle street artist and youth worker who engages young people creatively though art.

Contact Shane Kennedy, 0416 191 128.

April 13Drama Workshop forAdolescents with Autism

10am - 4pm, The Place, Charlestown. A school holidays arts and drama program

for 12 young people with autism, which will include a facilitated drama work-shop and performance for families.

Contact Lara at Autism Spectrum Australia - ASPECT, 0425 291 712.

Poolside Tunes12pm-4pm, Speers Point Swim Centre.

Free local music talent.

Street Art Workshop2pm - 5pm, Kurri Kurri Youth Centre.

Workshop facilitated by a Newcastle street artist and youth worker who engages young people creatively though art.

Contact Will Doran, 4991 5372.

April 14 Cupcake Decorating Workshop

3pm - 5pm, Cessnock Youth Centre and Outreach Service. Group workshop with Exquisite Cakes by Lennert.

Learn the art of icing and decorating cupcakes with a skilled industry profes-sional.

Contact, Will Doran, 4991 5372.

Shirtfront (anti-racism)Art prize and Exhibition

3pm - 6pm, Edgeworth Neighbour-

Your guide to the wide range of Youth Week activities on offer throughout the Hunter region

Youth Week

A chance for young people to shine

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hood Centre. A series of art making and curation workshops during the school holidays culminating in an exhibition and community event to raise and tackle the issue of racism.

Final exhibition event includes live music, food and prize presentation. Contact Richard and Northlakes Youth Service, 4958 8648, [email protected] or see the Shirt Front Art Prize event page on Facebook.

April 15What’s On Your Mind?

9:30am - 3:30pm, Hunter Women’s Centre. A forum with guest speakers to explore issues faced by young women in our community.

Morning tea and lunch provided. Contact Ann Morris, 4968 2511.

Youth Challenge DayNoon - 4pm, Youth and Community

Centre, Bonnells Bay. Contact Southlake Youth Centre on

4973 5125.

Party in the ParkNoon - 4pm, Broadmeadow PCYC.

Coincides with Youth Homelessness Matters Day. Contact Joel Shakespeare, 4922 1502.

Street Art Workshop2pm - 5pm, Cessnock Youth Centre and

Outreach Service. Workshop facilitated by a Newcastle street artist and youth worker who engages young people crea-tively though art.


Enjoying My Life, Let’s Go!2:30pm - 7pm, Wickham Park. Get

involved in pizza making, didgeridoo playing, mask decorating, karaoke disco and more, or just come along for a barbeque and a chance to meet new friends and the Newcastle Knights. Contact Tracie Woods, 0466 332 905 for more information.

April 16Indigenous Art Workshop

10am - noon, Cessnock Library. An art workshop with renowned local Carol Cunningham.

Learn Australian visual arts techniques along with their history, culture and links to the land. Contact Will Doran, 4991 5372.

Seeds of Self -Young Women’s Expo

10am - 2pm, Belmont Neighbour-hood Centre. A full day expo for young women aged 12 and over focusing on self-empowerment and self-wellbeing. Childcare available by prior arrange-ment. Contact Sheena, Kylie or Lis, 4947 0031.

Hamo South Youth Week11am - 2pm, Hamilton South Estate.

Skills development opportunities, including workshops and indigenous activities.

Responds to a request by young people living at Hamilton South Estate, that there is nothing to do in the school holidays.

Contact Rebecca Kelly, 1800 786 466.

April 17 Indigenous Art Workshop

10am - noon, Kurri Kurri Library. An art workshop with renowned local Carol Cunningham.

Learn Australian visual arts techniques along with their history, culture and links to the land. Contact Will Doran, 4991 5372.

I Belong Instagram and Photo Competition

10am - noon, Allambi Care Centre, Charlestown. Social media photo competition for young people with the theme of I Belong.

Winners for be announced at an award ceremony and morning tea at the Allambi Care Centre. Contact Brydie, 4944 5900.

Greta Day OutNoon - 3pm, Greta Arts and Sports

Community Hall. An afternoon of activi-ties featuring a barbeque lunch, indoor skate ramps, music, face painting, craft tent and prizes.


Sun Street Festival4pm - 10pm. Sun Street Studios, Mait-

land. Festival at a music performance space in High Street.

Features market stalls, a street art workshop, DJing workshop, personal training sessions, live bands, dance performances, drag shows, circus acts, comedy shows, art and photography exhibition and food. Contact Bron Dyason, 49311 060.

April 18 BMX Open Day

11am - 2pm, Lake Macquarie BMX Club, Argenton. Participate in BMX riding and maintenance program.

Contact Brad at Community Activities Lake Macquarie, 4950 3811 for more information.

Battle of the Youth GroupsNoon - 4pm, Kurri Kurri Youth Centre.

Competitive afternoon of pool comps, board games and Playstation challenges. Contact Will Doran, 4991 5372.

Pop Up Film Night5pm, Civic Park, Newcastle. Outdoor

films, circus arts and entertainment. Bring your picnic from 5pm.

Films start at 6pm. Contact Astrid Gearin, 4922 1508.

April 19 Hunter Seekers

11am - 3pm, Newcastle Museum. An interactive scavenger hunt that explores Newcastle’s history and the now.

Prizes on offer for players and teams. Contact Ella Reed, 0421 875 697 for more information.

Youthfest11am - 5pm, Kurri Kurri Skate Park.

Free event featuring live bands, bike, skate and scooter competition, laser tag arena, circus skills workshop, art displays, craft tent, food and drink stalls and prizes.

Contact Will Doran, 4991 3572 for further information.

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I was fortunate to be able to take some time out over the Easter break, following a very fast paced

start to the year. Sometimes we get caught up in

living our lives that we forget about the importance of having a break. I hope you took this chance to enjoy time with your family and friends and to celebrate Easter.

Last week the first of three public information sessions were held about the proposed Waste Transfer and Recycling Facility. There was an overall positive turnout at Town Hall with most people interested in how the new facility will work and its development timing.

There is some way to go on progressing this project, however it will be increasingly important as the Mt Vincent Waste Management Facility is expected to reach capacity in the coming years.

The Great Mattress Muster is happening this Saturday from 8.30am to 12pm. This is a great opportunity to dispose of your old mattresses that are taking up

space in garages and spare rooms across the city. It’s free to drop off mattresses for Maitland residents however some limitations apply. Mattresses can be dropped off at Council’s Depot Carpark on Metford Road, East Maitland. Visit maitland.nsw.gov.au/OurEnvironment/CalendarofEvents for full details.

Youth Week begins this Friday, with a number of events happening around the city to celebrate. More than 80,000 people aged 12 to 25 are expected to take part in around 750 Youth Week activities across NSW alone. Young people are our future leaders, these are the people that will help grow our city and bring new ideas for the future.

It is important for our young people to have a voice in our community and to have a platform to express themselves. Youth Week offers people the chance to participate in activities, share their thoughts and have fun while doing so. Further information about Maitland’s Youth Week activities can be found at www.youthweek.nsw.gov.au

Hoping all residents had a safe and enjoyable Easter

Y outh Week is gearing up to be a big event for the region. I have attended some lead-up events including

a morning breakfast with students at Cessnock High School. There are 15 different activities for young people aged between 12 and 25 years in our local government area. Youth Week is officially held from 10 to 19 April. For a full program of activities, visit www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cycos

Council hosted more than 60 students from Bellbird Public School last week. The students visited Council as part of their studies into local and state government. It was great to show the Year 3 and 4 students through Council Chambers and hear their perspective on what Council does. Some had the right idea by telling me Council fixes roads but I’m not sure how many restaurants we have been running lately. On the whole, the students were well informed, attentive and polite.

The Nostalgia Festival at Kurri Kurri has celebrated another successful year. The three-day festival is now in its second decade and attracts more than 35,000 people. I not only had the pleasure of

opening the festival on Saturday March 28 but returned to enjoy the celebrations on the Sunday. Special mention to the work of John Benson who had the vision of relocating the Californian Cruises Car Club to Kurri Kurri in the early 2000s to start what we now know as the Nostalgia Festival. Volunteers have also been integral to its success.

The Cessnock local government area was on display to thousands of tourists over the Easter break. The Hunter Valley Visitor Centre prepared for more than 900 visitors a day over the four-day period and staff worked hard to support the influx of visitors. Cessnock took out tenth place in TripAdvisor’s top Australian holiday destinations for 2015.

The faces of more than 80 local World

War I soldiers can be viewed at Cessnock Library foyer in the lead-up to Anzac Day. Lest We Forget Remembering Our Local Heroes from World War I features photo-graphs of soldiers and details of their service along with an impressive range of military memorabilia. The exhibition is a great way to learn about the region’s important history and honour our fallen soldiers.

Plenty of activities on offer during Youth Week

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K eeping disabled clients on the road is an ongoing challenge for Hamilton-based disability service

provider ConnectAbility. There are trips to the football, dinners

out with friends and family, medical appointments and studies to attend to.

That is why the team at Cardiff Toyota has come on board to help keep Connect-Ability’s clients mobile.

Throughout April and May the deal-ership will donate $1 from every car serviced to ConnectAbility as part of its annual Drive for a Disability fundraising campaign.

Last year, the community initiative raised $3,500.

ConnectAbility acting CEO Scott Harvey said he hoped to see even more money raised this time around.

“We really appreciate the ongoing commitment from Cardiff Toyota and the team in improving opportunities for people with a disability living in the Hunter,” he said.

“Travel can be challenge for some people with a disability when you’ve got aging carers or clients who cannot easily access public transport.

“Drive for a Disability gets people with a disability out and about in the commu-nity and will help keep our vehicle fleet on the road.”

Cardiff Toyota, who are located at 54 Macquarie Road, service all makes and models of car, so no matter what you drive you can help support the fantastic

work of ConnectAbility. To book a service, contact the Cardiff Toyota service department on 1300 739 469 or visit www.cardifftoyota.com.au.

ConnectAbility partners with Cardiff Toyota to help raise money for Drive for a Disability initiative

Making driving available to everybody

ConnectAbility clients Paul Barry and James Gatt with the Cardiff Toyota servicing team


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Expert advice on how to care for your horse

A first aid workshop to help owners look after their sick or injured animal will be held in the Hunter region on Sunday, April 12.

Equine Care Clinic owner Amanda Edwards will deliver the program at the property of The Branch residents, Raymond and Rae Eade.

The Branch is located about 40 minutes north of Karuah and is accessed via the Bucketts Way turnoff from the Pacific Highway.

The workshop will cover a wide range of topics such as knowing what’s normal and what’s not, when to call the vet, latest information on how to care for wounds and practical sessions on giving injections.

Ms Edwards said she was aware that access to equine care in rural areas can be challenging and is passionate about empowering horse owners to give effec-tive care when things go wrong.

“The First Response Workshop does just that - gives more power and control back to horse owners, saving them money and preventing mistakes and losses that might be hard to live with,” Ms Edwards said.

Ms Edwards has a number of qualifica-tions including a master of health service management, post graduate diploma of emergency nursing and midwifery, certifi-cates in wound and stomal care along with certificate in equine guided education.

She regularly undertakes equine related workshops and studies and has spent the past eight years learning training methods that keep horses calm under pressure.

Mr Eade, a local barefoot trimmer with a Diploma in Equine Podiotherapy, said he and his wife were excited to be able to bring the workshop horse owners in the local area. “We’ve all had to deal with an injury or illness at one time or another and having the confidence to know what to do is invaluable”.

To book your spot and please call either Rae Eade on 4997 6694, Amanda Edwards on 0422 809 060 or email [email protected].

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David Evans General Manager 285–287 High StreetPO Box 220 Maitland NSW 2320t 02 4934 9700 [email protected]

Agendas are available from our website or by contacting customer service.For information on development applications please visit our website – maitland.nsw.gov.au

The Development Control Plan can be viewed online at maitland.nsw.gov.au/PlanningDevel/DCPsFurther enquiries should be directed to Council’s Duty Planner on 4934 9827.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES HUNTER VALLEY STEAMFEST 2015The annual ‘Steamfest’ is to be held on the weekend of Saturday, 18 and Sunday, 19 April 2015. The following temporary road closures (to

this event are listed below:

Place to Les Darcy Drive;

cul-de-sac;

Victoria Street;

and Church Street (Taxis, Disability Parking, rail

Church Street;

Interested residents are welcome to attend.14 | 28 APRIL – 5.30pm

end of road;

Street;

Council also proposes to implement the usual temporary parking restrictions in various streets

Station.

signals, southbound. Disability parking, taxis, and

roundabout.For further information regarding the event,

Division on 4934 9700.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION DRAFT SPONSORSHIP SIGNAGE WITHIN RECREATION FACILITIES POLICY

Policy. The draft policy has been developed to provide direction to sporting clubs and organisations regarding sponsorship signage within recreation reserves. The policy will be on

will also be available on Council’s website maitland.nsw.gov.au

Persons wishing to comment on the draft policy

2015. All comments should be directed to Council’s

4934 9717 or [email protected]

PUBLIC NOTICESAMENDMENT TO THE MAITLAND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2011

is hereby given of the adoption of an amendment

of the DCP. The changes were required to meet current legislative requirements, to streamline

complying development processes.

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Transport

S tudents at the University of Newcas-tle will soon be able to benefit from cheaper fares on buses, trains and

ferries. From Friday, April 17, full-time students

will be able to sign up to an Opal conces-sion card and enjoy a 50 per cent discount on standard adult Opal fares.

As well as cheaper fares, Opal conces-sion card holders will have access to daily travel caps, all-day travel for $2.50 on Sundays, and weekly travel rewards, providing free travel after eight paid journeys in a week.

Universities in Sydney and Wollongong have already signed up to Opal.

The University of Newcastle had delayed adopting the electronic ticketing system

due to concerns about the privacy of students’ personal information.

To apply for an Opal concession card visit www.opal.com.au or call 13 OPAL

(13 67 25) from Friday, April 17. Students are encouraged to link their

Opal card to a credit or debit card to top up automatically like an e-tag.

Alternatively, students can top-up their cards at www.opal.com.au, over the phone on 13 OPAL, or at any Opal retailer.

Opal win for students

Students at the University of Newcastle will soon be able to access Opal concession cards


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The 2015 Tooheys Cup competition gets underway this weekend with the grand final rematch between Cessnock and Western Suburbs the highlight.

Western Suburbs won last year’s decider 22-8 at No.1 Sportsground but much has changed for both clubs in terms of players and coaches.

Craig Miller will coach Cessnock in 2015 having led Wests to three successive premierships, with Dean Botham filling the vacancy at the Rosellas.

The Goannas line-up will bear little resemblance to last year’s team with seven regular first graders having left the club in the off-season.

The Brown brothers, Riley (South Newcastle), Gene (South Newcastle) and Joel (Wests) have all moved on with Al Lantry and Kori Barber deciding to further their careers in England.

Chris Adams has moved to Lakes United and Ja-cob McKendry has switched to Kurri Kurri.

Cessnock were recently boosted by the signing of Liam Foran, who like his younger brother Ki-eran, can play either halfback or five-eighth.

Foran has ten NRL first grade games to his credit - three with Melbourne in 2008 and seven with Manly in 2012.

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Western Suburbs will be aiming for four premierships in succession in 2015 Photo: Trish Evenden

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Cessnock and Western Suburbs to meet as Newcastle Rugby League competition begins this weekend

In between those appearances, he played lower grades for the New Zealand Warriors and also played for Salford and the London Broncos in the English Super League.

Other players joining the Goannas from Tooheys Cup clubs include Trent Hawes, Josh Dymock and Tyrone Amy from Macquarie, Jarred Edwards (Souths), Noel Underwood (Central) and Dan Met-calf (Maitland).

For the Rosellas, Brad Murray, James Woolford and Jake Finn have all departed to Lakes United, Nathan LoMonoco and Dane Bamblett (Central) have moved to Central Newcastle and Lucas Mill-er has retired.

Recruits from within the Tooheys Cup competi-tion include Joel Brown from Cessnock and South Newcastle’s Chris Knight.

Saturday’s match will be played at Cessnock Sportsground with kick-off at 3pm.

Other matches in the opening round on Satur-day see South Newcastle playing Kurri Kurri at Townson Oval at 3pm, Central Newcastle taking on Maitland at St John Oval at 3pm and Lakes United hosting the Macquarie Scorpions at Cahill Oval with kick-off at 4pm.

Eight teams will take part in 2015 following the demise of the Port Stephens Sharks earlier this year due to a lack of player numbers.

Prop Kade Snowden has emerged as one of the Newcastle Knights’ biggest as-sets with the team keeping no secret about the fact robust defence has been

its major strength and focus week-in-week-out since the season started.

Through attention-grabbing attacking efforts and relentless defensive strength, the 28-year-old earned the Players’ Player in two rounds of the side’s first four matches.

“I’m just doing my job and haven’t really thought about it. It’s just the way I should be playing,” Snowden said.

“Having no injuries, it has just given me a bit more confidence. I just need to keep doing my job and I should keep playing the way I am.”

As Snowden powers into his fourth season at the Knights, he attests a shift in the club’s at-mosphere has been the catalyst to the team’s form.

“It’s always enjoyable when you’re winning,” he admitted.

“It’s been a different start to previous years. All the hard work is paying off for us.

“I think we are all a bit more relaxed and are enjoying it more and having a bit more fun.

“We have been doing a lot of work on defence and I think that’s what’s winning us the game.”

Snowden said he doesn’t think anyone antici-pated the Knights to start the season with such

a bang, but has no doubt an emphasis on unwa-vering defence has been the key.

“We believed that we could do it... it’s just all about our defence,” he said.

“We have to complete more sets and if our de-fence keeps going the way it is, we should come close to winning.

“It’s probably one of the things that we’ve worked on the most this season and it’s really paying off.

“We’ve really bought into it and it’s winning us the games.”

Meanwhile, Knights utility Tyler Randall said he is content with his role assisting the team off the bench, even if it means missing out on game time due to the squad’s depth.

“It was always a goal of mine to be in the mix and playing some games at the start of the year,” he said.

“We have a good starting pack here and they are all pretty cemented positions, so all I can do is play well and get a game here and there and stay in the mix and help the boys out,” he said.

“I’m confident I can get a game and come off the bench and play a few different positions whether it be at hooker or in the halves, and hopefully get a start there.

The Knights' NRL and under 20s teams head down to Sydney for the match against Cronulla at Remondis Stadium on Friday night with kick-off at 7.35pm.

The NSW Cup team will play the Canberra Raiders' feeder team Mounties at Aubrey Keech Reserve, Hinchinbrook on Saturday at 3pm.

Snowden hits his straps as Knights defence stands firm

Knights prop Kade Snowden

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