Inside This Edition

Feature

The Mater Matters
Pg 96

By midway through 2009, the iconic Mater Hospital at Waratah, with it's old red bricks and mortar, will have been transformed through a major redevelopment to face the future of 21st century medicine, especially in the arena of cancer treatment.

Meet the dedicated team overseeing the transformation.

People

Shivani Gupta -
Talking Business
Pg24

Shivani Gupta has a life's mission to inspire, challenge and transform a billion people to rediscover their passion and she is well on the way to achieving her goal.

Speaking Personally

John & Cathy Tate
Pg 80

Two well-known and familiar faces around the Newcastle Region are the Lord and Lady Mayoress of Newcastle, John and Cathy Tate. With the Newcastle City Council elections on the horizon in September, we thought our readers would be interested to learn more about them as they answer our questions - speaking personally.

Lifestyle

One Day In Werakata
Pg 122

Werakata, in the Awabakal language, means Kookaburra. It is also the name of one of the Hunter's newest National Parks, which was dedicated in 1999.

Follow Gregory Powell as he explores the wonder and beauty that is Werakata National Park.

In My Life

Edward Cross
Pg 82

This edition features reknowned Newcastle photographer and athlete, Edward Cross.

Edward shares with us the ten most precious things in his life.

(Perhaps as a reader you might like to nominate a potential candidate for future editions!)

Homes

A Modern Day
Lady of Lorn
Pg 70

For owner Fyona Coulton, building a new house in a heritage area provided the opportunity to demonstrate how modern design and styling can be incorporated in a location that is governed by heritage guidelines.

Postcards

Weaving The Silk
Road - Part II
Pg 100

The journey continues as Louise Morrissey ventures deeper into the untamed beauty of Central Asia.

Dining

Bon Apetit!
Pg 136

Over the past recent months, Singleton district has been treated to the taste of genuine French cuisine, from the time that French-born Jean-Luc Lundy took over the helm of Mid City Motel's signature restaurant, Fusion.

This edition, Jean-Luc has offered three of his very own recipes to Hunter Lifestyle readers.