Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 20/1/2019
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Bird Of The Month
Silvereye, Zosterops lateralis. Warriewood Wetlands
We have so many wonderful photographers and so many bird-lovers in Pittwater that one of our regular very best photographers has suggested we share a 'Bird of the Month' throughout 2019.
We start we a tiny gregarious songbird. This one was photographed in Warriewood Wetlands - bird paradise!
The Silvereye is a very small bird with a conspicuous ring of white feathers around the eye, and belongs to a group of birds known as white-eyes.
Silvereyes feed on insect prey, fruit and nectar.
Silvereye pairs actively defend a small territory. The nest is a small, neatly woven cup of grasses, hair, and other fine vegetation, bound with spider web. It is placed in a horizontal tree fork up to 5m above the ground. The nest is constructed by both sexes, who both also incubate the bluish-green eggs. If conditions are suitable two to three clutches will be raised in a season.
Minimum Size: 10cm
Maximum Size: 12cm
Average size: 11cm
Average weight: 11g
Breeding season: August to February; later in the north
Clutch Size: 2 to 3, rarely 4
Habitat: Coastal heath, shrublands, forests, farms, and urban areas.
Bird description from the book "Birds of Warriewood Wetland Irrawong Reserve - An Introductory Field Guide", published by PNHA
Photo by Michael Mannington, Community Photography
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2019
Pittwater Place stalls:
Feb 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1.
Selling sewing, knitting, craft, books 9am to 3pm
Sausage sizzles Bunnings Narrabeen:
Feb 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8
All Saturdays 8am to 3pm
Stall outside Mona Vale Library
23rd March (State Election)
Baking, sewing, knitting, craft 8am to 3pm
Expired Flare Disposal
Roads and Maritime has launched a program to help boaters dispose of expired flares, with mobile collections set up along the NSW coastline. Please note you must take them to the below location.
Bayview Boat Ramp - Saturday 23 February, 2019, 8-11am | 2-5pm
Call Out For Artists And Writers - Art & Words Project
Visual artists and writers are being invited to take part in an exciting new community arts project that could see their work taking pride of place in a special event at the 2019 Manly Arts Festival (6 - 29 September).
In a celebration of community creativity, Northern Beaches Council’s Art & Words Project 2019 is calling on participants to write and create works inspired by the theme ‘Saltwater’.
Entrants will have the chance to have their works published in an anthology with the participating artists creating works directly in response to the text.
Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said a selection from the anthology and the accompanying art will be displayed on a 24-hour digital screen at Manly Art Gallery & Museum and at all Northern Beaches Libraries during the Arts Festival.
“The artworks will illustrate the book alongside the words and the original artworks will be displayed in libraries across the Northern Beaches.
“The Manly Arts Festival attracts over 15,000 visitors annually and our six Northern Beaches Libraries have 177,746 members, together representing a huge audience for any aspiring artist or writer,” said Mayor Regan.
The Art & Words Project is a collaborative project mentored by multiple-award-winning writer Zena Shapter and supported by the Northern Beaches Library Service and the Manly Art Gallery & Museum.
Ms Shapter, who will be providing creative support for the project, is the founder of the Northern Beaches Writers' Group and a Northern Beaches local.
“Community creativity on this scale is truly magical!” she said.
“Entry is open to anyone, regardless of genre or style, so I’m hoping to hear from a diverse range of creatives, a balance of perspectives that will reflect the thrilling yet unspoken truth of our community.”
Applications for the Art & Words Project 2019 will be open from 15 January 2019. To apply and for further information visit northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
Closing date for entries is Friday 15 March, 5pm, with selected entrants notified by Friday 29 March.
Enquiries: artandwordsproject@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
Image: ‘Flying Fish’ by Nettie Lodge
Friends Of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment February 2019 Forum
7pm Monday Feb 25 2019
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path,
Lake Park Road, Narrabeen
Possums, Gliders and Fauna Surveys
Jayden Walsh and Brad Law will shine a light on the behaviour of our native animals — particularly possums (including the endangered pygmy possum) and gliders.
Brad Law, who is an expert on Eastern Pygmy Possums, will also give some insights about local fauna surveys.
Make sure you put February 25 in your diary and , so that you don’t miss out, book your ticket early by emailing Judith Bennett at - email@narrabeenlagoon.org.au
Bush Regeneration
Belrose area - Thursday mornings
Belrose area - Weekend mornings
Contact: Conny Harris 0432 643 295
Wheeler Creek - Wed mornings 9-11am
Contact: Judith Bennett 0402 974 105
RPAYC Members Win 2019 Etchells Australian Championship
Congratulations to RPAYC members Iain Murray, Colin Beashel and Richard Allanson racing on Havoc who have won the 2019 Australian Etchells Championships sailed at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron.
Image: RQYS Commodore presents Iain Murray, Richie Allanson and Colin Beashel with their trophies for winning the 2019 Etchells Australian Championship - photo © John Curnow
John Curnow's full report available HERE
Mona Vale Hospital Public Protest Meeting
Hosted by Save Mona Vale Hospital Committee
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 7 PM – 9 PM
The Auditorium, Pittwater RSL Club
82 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale
The Save Mona Vale Hospital Committee is hosting a Public Protest Meeting so the community can voice their concerns about not having a hospital on the coastal strip and to find out how they can help to have Mona Vale Hospital's Emergency, Surgery and Maternity Departments reopened.
"NSW health statistics from the last available year showed that 143 people needed resuscitation on arrival at Mona vale Hospital, another 4,700 needed medical attention for life-threatening conditions within 10 minutes and another 12,000 within half an hour. We know that many of these patients would not have survived the trip to Northern Beaches Hospital at Frenchs Forest."
Furthermore, 20 local GPs have signed a statement saying they believe lives will be at risk now that Mona Vale Emergency, Surgery, Maternity and other acute services have closed."
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S*H*A*M
Feb 15 at 1 PM – Feb 17 at 8 PM
Dunbar Park, Avalon
Do we need to pitch a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital on Dunbar park to take care of ourselves?
For three days in February we are creating an event for people to come down and share their stories about the new private Hospital that has replaced Mona Vale Hospital, the good the bad and the ugly. Come on down and make fake blood, face painting, pregnant egg and spoon races, local bands and a Tank for the kiddies!
Write your story on the postcard notice board or tell us your story on video! Dr.s and nurses have been gagged and are not willing to share stories for fear of being fired! We need to know the issues! There needs to be accountability so the problems can be fixed! Please come down and have your voice heard.
Sonic Sea Screening At Avalon Cinema: Feb 13
Living Ocean have initiated this campaign to raise awareness that 3D seismic testing is mooted for this year off our coastline and the public needs to be made aware of what that involves to realise what is at stake.
They will have a balanced panel of experts to discuss the movie and also the issues for all life in the area from any effects of the testing. Also the reality of offshore gas fields and how it could impact fishing, tourism, whale watching plus the hazards that failure of any equipment resulting from the industrialisation of rigs just offshore could produce.
Living Ocean successfully campaigned with NOPSEMA against 2D testing offshore scheduled for peak northern migration of Humpback whales last year. However small scale 2D testing went ahead anyway in 2018.
Get your ticket HERE ($11.64)
Avalon Boomerang Bags 2019 Start Date +
WEEKLY WORKSHOPS CONTINUE IN 2019
TUESDAY 5TH February will be our first day back.
WORKSHOPS are held Tuesdays during the school term
at the Avalon Recreation Centre 11.30 - 3.30pm
Everyone is welcome; come for an hour or come for all 4, we'll even provide a cuppa and guaranteed laughs. Non-sewers also very useful.
Pop in with your excess fabric donations or spare enviro bag donations. We also sell our very handy Boomerang Bag coffee cups, stainless steel drink bottles and other enviro products and of course, our "Bought to Support" bags.
Our Christmas Celebration was truly that - a celebration of all that we have achieved together. We've made lots of bags, reduce much fabric from landfill, helped Avalon move towards using less plastics, made friendships and been a small cog in the wheel doing our bit for a better environment tomorrow.
Thanks to all those who helped organise - the food, the drinks, the 'real' glasses and "real" plates, the fabric serviettes, the fruit mince pies and the Christmas "star" decoration activity....a lovely day.
Recognition
Round of applause and congratulations to our local 2018 Eco Heroes - our very own Avalon Boomerang Bag volunteer Row Handley, and Manly Boomerang Bag coordinator Jude Furniss. Both of these incredible women are part of many environmental groups making a huge impact in the local community and for the conservation of the environment particularly our oceans and waters ways. Thank you both and our best wishes for your projects in 2019 and beyond.
Got time to sew over the holidays - need fabric ????
Reply to this email or call Robyn 0412 314 754
Bayview Golf Club Development: New Site Compatibility Certificate Lodged With Dept. Of Planning
In November 2018 a new SCC was lodged on behalf of Waterbrook for the Bayview Seniors Housing Development proposal with the Dept. of Planning. The number of Units was reduced from 95 to 85 and 13 trees of those proposed to be destroyed were to be retained.
Council were notified on December 13th of the new SCC and had 21 days to respond.
On January 8th, 2019 it was announced by residents association Bayview Life that the amended SCC had not been approved.
The matter has been submitted for consideration before the Land & Environment Court with a hearing scheduled for the 21st January 2019 (Waterbrook Bayview Pty Ltd v Northern Beaches Council). No decision has been published as we go to press (Jan 26th. 2019).
To date 69,937 people have signed a petition calling on the NSW Planning Minister to refuse the application/s.
Pets of the Week
Cooper
AGE/SEX: 5 years / M
BREED: Bull Arab X
Cooper is a gentle withdrawn boy who had sustained some substantial injuries before entering the pound. Most of this has now healed, only the scars remain. He is a sweet gentle dog who needs to have some encouragement and TLC. He is a little shy to walk on lead and walks slowly. He is social with other dogs. He is tolerant of children but does not actively want to engage with them. He has a short coat and weighs 36.2kg. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. His adoption cost is $400.
Cloud
Cloud is a pretty grey and white 2y.o. girl that came to us heavily pregnant and very sick with cat flu. Unfortunately all her kittens born the next day didn't make it. She has had a tough past, and now it's her time to find a loving home to put that behind her. She is a gentle very affectionate and playful girl who is social with other cats. She weighs 2.4kg.
She comes desexed, wormed, F3 vaccinated, FIV/FeLV tested and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $220.
For further details or to meet all cats and dogs at DoggieRescue call 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs. www.facebook.com/doggierescue
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 20/1/2019
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Dogs Must Be On Leash Sign Vandalised At Careel Creek
During the past week someone has spray painted black paint over the 'Dogs Must Be On a Leash' text on the dog sign at Careel Creek and the Yellow brick road.
The creek is visited by and home to ground dwelling bird species such Buff-banded Rail Gallirallus philippensis, the Mangrove or Striated Heron Butorides striata, duck species and their ducklings Australian Wood Duck Chenonetta jubata and Pacific Black Ducks, White-faced herons Egretta novaehollandiae, the Great egret Ardea alba, Bush-stone Curlew, Little Pied Cormorant Microcarbo melanoleucos and Royal spoonbill Platalea regia, while other bird species such live in or annually visit the trees and bushes that line the creek; the Dollarbird, Eurystomus orientalis, Glossy Black Cockatoo, Calyptorhynchus lathami and the tiny gregarious Brown Thornbill, Acanthiza pusilla to name a few.
The stress caused to these native residents,in their home, by dogs chasing them or coming near their homes causes them to flee and repeated instances cause them to abandon an area altogether.
Just one study shows (Impacts of dogs on wildlife and water quality; Technical Report (PDF Available April 2016) -
Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are considered to be a subspecies of wolves (Canis lupus), and wildlife perceive dogs as predators.
Impacts include:
1. Physical and temporal displacement – The presence of dogs causes wildlife to move away, temporarily or permanently reducing the amount of available habitat in which to feed, breed and rest. Animals become less active during the day to avoid dog interactions. Furthermore, the scent of dogs repels wildlife and the effects remain after the dogs are gone.
2. Disturbance and stress response – Animals are alarmed and cease their routine activities. This increases the amount of energy they use, while simultaneously reducing their opportunities to feed. Repeated stress causes long-term impacts on wildlife including reduced reproduction and growth, suppressed immune system and increased vulnerability to disease and parasites.
3. Indirect and direct mortality – Dogs transmit diseases (such as canine distemper and rabies) to and from wildlife. Loose dogs kill wildlife.
4. Human disease and water quality impacts - Dog waste pollutes water and transmits harmful parasites and diseases to people.
The penalty for chasing another animal (a bird for example) is 200 penalty units (BIG $$$$!) or 2 years imprisonment;
‘Dog rushes at, attacks, bites, harasses or chases any person or animal (other than vermin), whether or not any injury is caused to the person or animal as a result of a reckless act or omission by the dog’s owner or another person in charge of the dog at the time of the attack’ - Companion Animals Act - NSW
The following penalties apply to graffiti vandalism offences:
- a maximum fine of $2,200 or imprisonment for 12 months for damaging or defacing property by means of any graffiti implement
- a maximum fine of $1,100 or imprisonment for 6 months for possessing a graffiti implement with the intention of damaging or defacing property
- imprisonment for up to 6 years for malicious damage involving graffiti.
A court can order an offender to undertake community clean up work instead of imposing a fine.
If you are the one who has done this - are you stating you want no dogs there at all or that dog owners should take their off-leash dogs into the creek area that is home to these birds?
If you are the one who has done this; do you live in peace and safety in your home?
If you are the one who has done this; do you think the next generation should get to see these other 'residents' in their natural habitat and have a moment brightened by their presence?
Call Out For Artists And Writers - Art & Words Project
Visual artists and writers are being invited to take part in an exciting new community arts project that could see their work taking pride of place in a special event at the 2019 Manly Arts Festival (6 - 29 September).
In a celebration of community creativity, Northern Beaches Council’s Art & Words Project 2019 is calling on participants to write and create works inspired by the theme ‘Saltwater’.
Entrants will have the chance to have their works published in an anthology with the participating artists creating works directly in response to the text.
Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said a selection from the anthology and the accompanying art will be displayed on a 24-hour digital screen at Manly Art Gallery & Museum and at all Northern Beaches Libraries during the Arts Festival.
“The artworks will illustrate the book alongside the words and the original artworks will be displayed in libraries across the Northern Beaches.
“The Manly Arts Festival attracts over 15,000 visitors annually and our six Northern Beaches Libraries have 177,746 members, together representing a huge audience for any aspiring artist or writer,” said Mayor Regan.
The Art & Words Project is a collaborative project mentored by multiple-award-winning writer Zena Shapter and supported by the Northern Beaches Library Service and the Manly Art Gallery & Museum.
Ms Shapter, who will be providing creative support for the project, is the founder of the Northern Beaches Writers' Group and a Northern Beaches local.
“Community creativity on this scale is truly magical!” she said.
“Entry is open to anyone, regardless of genre or style, so I’m hoping to hear from a diverse range of creatives, a balance of perspectives that will reflect the thrilling yet unspoken truth of our community.”
Applications for the Art & Words Project 2019 will be open from 15 January 2019. To apply and for further information visit northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
Closing date for entries is Friday 15 March, 5pm, with selected entrants notified by Friday 29 March.
Enquiries: artandwordsproject@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
Image: ‘Flying Fish’ by Nettie Lodge
Council Issues Warning To Beware Of Suspect Tree Operators
January 2019: NBC
Northern Beaches Council is warning the community to be wary of unscrupulous tree lopping operators who flout the law, making residents liable for thousands of dollars of fines for their illegal works.
Ray Brownlee said Council is aware of rogue tree tradesman currently door knocking in Avalon and offering to cheaply remove or trim large trees without Council permission. This follows a spate of similar incidents at around the same time last year.
“Our community is passionate about trees and at Council we are committed to protecting as much of our tree canopy as possible,” Mr Brownlee said.
“Most trees over 5m high are protected and residents need Council approval to prune more than ten percent of the tree or remove it. This ensures we maintain the green environment that is so valued by our community.
“Without consent to prune or remove the trees, residents can attract thousands of dollars in fines.
“If in doubt, residents should contact Council to ensure they, or those they contract, are working within the law.”
Mr Brownlee said that a good tree operator will be knowledgeable about what is permitted, be appropriately insured and qualified to undertake the work.
“If an operator can’t demonstrate they meet these requirements, residents should think twice about employing them to do the job in case they ended up being liable for their illegal activities.
“If the work is illegal, then that leaves the property owner at risk of being fined because the contractors have usually left with no traceable contact information,” Mr Brownlee said.
Property owners who are approached by contractors should contact Council first, to check that the work complies with Council’s tree controls or visit our website. Residents can also contact NSW Fair Trading on 13 32 20.
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Vale Paul Stevens
Very sad news. Newport Rugby (Broken Breakers) and the Newport community have now lost probably the last of the founding group of Newport Rugby - Paul Stevens.
Paul passed away on Thursday January 17th and will be sadly missed by all who had the good fortune to call him friend.
He will be remembered as one of the initial group who where instrumental in forming the Newport Rugby Club all those years ago in the 1960’s.
Paul was the local butcher in Newport and supported the community particularly the Rugby and Surf Club, everybody seemed to have a key to the butcher shop and you would go in after hours to pick up the meat for the Rugby BBQ or if you ran out you just helped yourself and told Paul later.
It was also a great place to keep the beer kegs cold as well!!
It was a great arrangement and shows the support Paul gave to the community.
Paul was part of the Broken Breakers from the start and always enjoyed his days on the sideline with his mates.
Rest in Peace old mate
Newport Rugby - Broken Breakers
Very sad news. Newport Rugby (Broken Breakers) and the Newport community have now lost probably the last of the founding group of Newport Rugby - Paul Stevens.
Paul passed away on Thursday January 17th and will be sadly missed by all who had the good fortune to call him friend.
He will be remembered as one of the initial group who where instrumental in forming the Newport Rugby Club all those years ago in the 1960’s.
Paul was the local butcher in Newport and supported the community particularly the Rugby and Surf Club, everybody seemed to have a key to the butcher shop and you would go in after hours to pick up the meat for the Rugby BBQ or if you ran out you just helped yourself and told Paul later.
It was also a great place to keep the beer kegs cold as well!!
It was a great arrangement and shows the support Paul gave to the community.
Paul was part of the Broken Breakers from the start and always enjoyed his days on the sideline with his mates.
Rest in Peace old mate
Newport Rugby - Broken Breakers
Thirty Lives Lost On The Beaches Last Year…..
A Survey On Ticks And Wildlife In The Northern Beaches
Sonic Sea Screening At Avalon Cinema: Feb 13
Living Ocean have initiated this campaign to raise awareness that 3D seismic testing is mooted for this year off our coastline and the public needs to be made aware of what that involves to realise what is at stake.
They will have a balanced panel of experts to discuss the movie and also the issues for all life in the area from any effects of the testing. Also the reality of offshore gas fields and how it could impact fishing, tourism, whale watching plus the hazards that failure of any equipment resulting from the industrialisation of rigs just offshore could produce.
Living Ocean successfully campaigned with NOPSEMA against 2D testing offshore scheduled for peak northern migration of Humpback whales last year. However small scale 2D testing went ahead anyway in 2018.
Get your ticket HERE ($11.64)
Living Ocean have initiated this campaign to raise awareness that 3D seismic testing is mooted for this year off our coastline and the public needs to be made aware of what that involves to realise what is at stake.
They will have a balanced panel of experts to discuss the movie and also the issues for all life in the area from any effects of the testing. Also the reality of offshore gas fields and how it could impact fishing, tourism, whale watching plus the hazards that failure of any equipment resulting from the industrialisation of rigs just offshore could produce.
Living Ocean successfully campaigned with NOPSEMA against 2D testing offshore scheduled for peak northern migration of Humpback whales last year. However small scale 2D testing went ahead anyway in 2018.
Get your ticket HERE ($11.64)
Pittwater Clubs Secure Defib Grants
Avalon Boomerang Bags 2019 Start Date +
WEEKLY WORKSHOPS CONTINUE IN 2019
TUESDAY 5TH February will be our first day back.
WORKSHOPS are held Tuesdays during the school termat the Avalon Recreation Centre 11.30 - 3.30pm
Everyone is welcome; come for an hour or come for all 4, we'll even provide a cuppa and guaranteed laughs. Non-sewers also very useful.
Pop in with your excess fabric donations or spare enviro bag donations. We also sell our very handy Boomerang Bag coffee cups, stainless steel drink bottles and other enviro products and of course, our "Bought to Support" bags.
Our Christmas Celebration was truly that - a celebration of all that we have achieved together. We've made lots of bags, reduce much fabric from landfill, helped Avalon move towards using less plastics, made friendships and been a small cog in the wheel doing our bit for a better environment tomorrow.
Thanks to all those who helped organise - the food, the drinks, the 'real' glasses and "real" plates, the fabric serviettes, the fruit mince pies and the Christmas "star" decoration activity....a lovely day.
RecognitionRound of applause and congratulations to our local 2018 Eco Heroes - our very own Avalon Boomerang Bag volunteer Row Handley, and Manly Boomerang Bag coordinator Jude Furniss. Both of these incredible women are part of many environmental groups making a huge impact in the local community and for the conservation of the environment particularly our oceans and waters ways. Thank you both and our best wishes for your projects in 2019 and beyond.
Got time to sew over the holidays - need fabric ????Reply to this email or call Robyn 0412 314 754
WEEKLY WORKSHOPS CONTINUE IN 2019
TUESDAY 5TH February will be our first day back.
WORKSHOPS are held Tuesdays during the school term
at the Avalon Recreation Centre 11.30 - 3.30pm
Everyone is welcome; come for an hour or come for all 4, we'll even provide a cuppa and guaranteed laughs. Non-sewers also very useful.
Pop in with your excess fabric donations or spare enviro bag donations. We also sell our very handy Boomerang Bag coffee cups, stainless steel drink bottles and other enviro products and of course, our "Bought to Support" bags.
Our Christmas Celebration was truly that - a celebration of all that we have achieved together. We've made lots of bags, reduce much fabric from landfill, helped Avalon move towards using less plastics, made friendships and been a small cog in the wheel doing our bit for a better environment tomorrow.
Thanks to all those who helped organise - the food, the drinks, the 'real' glasses and "real" plates, the fabric serviettes, the fruit mince pies and the Christmas "star" decoration activity....a lovely day.
Recognition
Round of applause and congratulations to our local 2018 Eco Heroes - our very own Avalon Boomerang Bag volunteer Row Handley, and Manly Boomerang Bag coordinator Jude Furniss. Both of these incredible women are part of many environmental groups making a huge impact in the local community and for the conservation of the environment particularly our oceans and waters ways. Thank you both and our best wishes for your projects in 2019 and beyond.
Got time to sew over the holidays - need fabric ????
Reply to this email or call Robyn 0412 314 754
Cargo Wharf Re-Opens After Major Upgrade
New Transport&Ride Car Park In Warriewood
Bayview Golf Club Development: New Site Compatibility Certificate Lodged With Dept. Of Planning
In November 2018 a new SCC was lodged on behalf of Waterbrook for the Bayview Seniors Housing Development proposal with the Dept. of Planning. The number of Units was reduced from 95 to 85 and 13 trees of those proposed to be destroyed were to be retained.
Council were notified on December 13th of the new SCC and had 21 days to respond.
On January 8th, 2019 it was announced by residents association Bayview Life that the amended SCC had not been approved.
The matter has been submitted for consideration before the Land & Environment Court with a hearing scheduled for the 21st January 2019 (Waterbrook Bayview Pty Ltd v Northern Beaches Council).
To date 67,635 people have signed a petition calling on the NSW Planning Minister to refuse the application/s.
In November 2018 a new SCC was lodged on behalf of Waterbrook for the Bayview Seniors Housing Development proposal with the Dept. of Planning. The number of Units was reduced from 95 to 85 and 13 trees of those proposed to be destroyed were to be retained.
Council were notified on December 13th of the new SCC and had 21 days to respond.
On January 8th, 2019 it was announced by residents association Bayview Life that the amended SCC had not been approved.
The matter has been submitted for consideration before the Land & Environment Court with a hearing scheduled for the 21st January 2019 (Waterbrook Bayview Pty Ltd v Northern Beaches Council).
To date 67,635 people have signed a petition calling on the NSW Planning Minister to refuse the application/s.
NSW Greens Senator To Launch Local Activist Pru Wawn’s Campaign For Mackellar
January 12, 2019Media Release : Northern Beaches GreensNSW Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi will launch the Greens’ campaign of local teacher and environmental activist Pru Wawn for the federal seat of Mackellar next Sunday. The event, which will also kick off the campaign of Warringah Greens candidate Kristyn Glanville, will take place on the boundary between the two electorates at Dee Why Lagoon – one of the locations most vulnerable to sea level rise on the Northern Beaches. Ms Wawn said she attended Newport Public School and Barrenjoey High, then studied visual arts, and taught in public high schools for more than 35 years before retiring two years ago. “Working as a teacher, the future of your students is something you really care about because you're helping them to discover what they want to achieve in life,” Ms Wawn said in a statement. “The looming climate crisis and the impact it will have, not just on my students but on all young people, is what motivates my environmental activism. “I am an unapologetic and serious tree-hugger who hates injustice.” Senator Faruqi will speak about the Australian Greens' platform for the upcoming federal election at the event. Ms Wawn said she has deep roots in the Mackellar electorate where she has spent most of her life. “I will fight for the needs of this community rather than the interests of corporate donors,” she said. “We need to protect the environment, build a renewable economy and tackle climate change.” Ms Glanville will be taking on former prime minister Tony Abbott for his seat. Ms Wawn invited all members of the local community to attend the launch on Sunday, January 20 from 3.30 to 5pm, in the James Meehan Reserve beside Dee Why Lagoon. Refreshments will be available. 
Pru Wawn - photo supplied
January 12, 2019
Media Release : Northern Beaches Greens
NSW Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi will launch the Greens’ campaign of local teacher and environmental activist Pru Wawn for the federal seat of Mackellar next Sunday.
The event, which will also kick off the campaign of Warringah Greens candidate Kristyn Glanville, will take place on the boundary between the two electorates at Dee Why Lagoon – one of the locations most vulnerable to sea level rise on the Northern Beaches.
Ms Wawn said she attended Newport Public School and Barrenjoey High, then studied visual arts, and taught in public high schools for more than 35 years before retiring two years ago.
“Working as a teacher, the future of your students is something you really care about because you're helping them to discover what they want to achieve in life,” Ms Wawn said in a statement.
“The looming climate crisis and the impact it will have, not just on my students but on all young people, is what motivates my environmental activism.
“I am an unapologetic and serious tree-hugger who hates injustice.”
Senator Faruqi will speak about the Australian Greens' platform for the upcoming federal election at the event.
Ms Wawn said she has deep roots in the Mackellar electorate where she has spent most of her life.
“I will fight for the needs of this community rather than the interests of corporate donors,” she said.
“We need to protect the environment, build a renewable economy and tackle climate change.”
Ms Glanville will be taking on former prime minister Tony Abbott for his seat.
Ms Wawn invited all members of the local community to attend the launch on Sunday, January 20 from 3.30 to 5pm, in the James Meehan Reserve beside Dee Why Lagoon. Refreshments will be available.
Pru Wawn - photo supplied
PFAS Testing Results For Hawkesbury River
ASC Australia Day Regatta 2019
Come and join the 183rd Australia Day Regatta at Avalon Sailing Club!
A cordial invitation is extended to owners of all yachts - including centreboard classes, one-design keelboats, gaff-rigged and classic yachts plus multihull yachts, to enter the oldest continuously conducted sailing regatta in the world on Australia Day, Saturday 26th January 2019.
Come and join the 183rd Australia Day Regatta at Avalon Sailing Club!
A cordial invitation is extended to owners of all yachts - including centreboard classes, one-design keelboats, gaff-rigged and classic yachts plus multihull yachts, to enter the oldest continuously conducted sailing regatta in the world on Australia Day, Saturday 26th January 2019.
Avalon Beach RSL Ditches The Plastic Straw For Wheat
Pets of the Week
Peanut
AGE/SEX: 4 years / MBREED: Mastiff X SharpeiPeanut is a happy friendly dog who loves toys and balls. He is very compliant to a handler and good with kids and would suit 5+yo. He knows sit. Volunteers say: "Pulled on lead sometimes but mostly well behaved.", "Very cute dog" He has a short coat and weighs 23.2kg. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. His adoption cost is $400.
Asia
Asia is a 6 year old grey medium haired girl who is in need of a special home that will give her the TLC she deserves. She was rescued after being dumped at the pound in poor condition with scabs all over her body. Asia has been treated for allergies and all seems to have settled down! She is a very gentle calm girl who does not mind being around other cats and is very affectionate and sweet with people. She comes desexed, wormed, F3 vaccinated, FIV/FeLV tested and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $220.
For further details or to meet all cats and dogs at DoggieRescue call 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs. www.facebook.com/doggierescue
Pets of the Week
Peanut
AGE/SEX: 4 years / M
BREED: Mastiff X Sharpei
Peanut is a happy friendly dog who loves toys and balls. He is very compliant to a handler and good with kids and would suit 5+yo. He knows sit. Volunteers say: "Pulled on lead sometimes but mostly well behaved.", "Very cute dog" He has a short coat and weighs 23.2kg. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. His adoption cost is $400.
Asia
Asia is a 6 year old grey medium haired girl who is in need of a special home that will give her the TLC she deserves. She was rescued after being dumped at the pound in poor condition with scabs all over her body. Asia has been treated for allergies and all seems to have settled down! She is a very gentle calm girl who does not mind being around other cats and is very affectionate and sweet with people. She comes desexed, wormed, F3 vaccinated, FIV/FeLV tested and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $220.
For further details or to meet all cats and dogs at DoggieRescue call 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs. www.facebook.com/doggierescue
Draft Northern Beaches Walking Plan - Open For Comment
Surf Life Saving SNB: Upcoming Carnivals
Vote For The 2019 NSW Women Of The Year
Appointment Of The Honourable Justice Margaret Beazley QC AO As Governor
Pink Water Taxi 2019 Hours & Update
Council Increases Cleaning Of Amenities Over Holiday Period
Pittwater Camera Club First Meeting For 2019
Our first Meeting for 2019 will be January 21 2019; Presentation - The Year Ahead.
Our aim is for members to share their enthusiasm and love of photography via competitions, lectures, presentations and social activities. We are a friendly, contemporary and progressive club with regular competitions that are aimed at improving photographic skills. Lectures are given by visiting photographers and professionals in the industry and encouragement is provided in the appreciation of the art of photography.
Membership is open to everyone who enjoys photography and we conduct photographic outings on a regular basis. The Club welcomes visitors to any of our meeting nights. Meetings at Pittwater Camera Club are on alternate Mondays at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start. Join us at: Pittwater RSL - 82 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale.
Congratulations to our Image of the year winnersColour print: David NaarMono Print: Mike FisherDigitally Projected: Richard Shakenovsky
Have a look at all the wonderful Winners this year on our website under 'Galleries'.
Visit: www.pittwatercameraclub.org
Our first Meeting for 2019 will be January 21 2019; Presentation - The Year Ahead.
Our aim is for members to share their enthusiasm and love of photography via competitions, lectures, presentations and social activities. We are a friendly, contemporary and progressive club with regular competitions that are aimed at improving photographic skills. Lectures are given by visiting photographers and professionals in the industry and encouragement is provided in the appreciation of the art of photography.Membership is open to everyone who enjoys photography and we conduct photographic outings on a regular basis. The Club welcomes visitors to any of our meeting nights. Meetings at Pittwater Camera Club are on alternate Mondays at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start. Join us at: Pittwater RSL - 82 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale.
Congratulations to our Image of the year winners
Colour print: David Naar
Mono Print: Mike Fisher
Digitally Projected: Richard Shakenovsky
Have a look at all the wonderful Winners this year on our website under 'Galleries'.
Visit: www.pittwatercameraclub.org
Av Rec. Centre De-Fib
An Avalon Beach SLSC Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has been installed at the Avalon Recreation Centre allowing use by the general public when needed. As you walk in the main entrance to the Recreation Centre it is located on the wall to the left in a clearly marked cabinet. There is also a public access AED on the beach side wall of the Surf Club near the external staircase.
With straightforward audio and visual commands, AEDs are designed to be simple to use for both those trained in first aid and the layperson. The AED will analyse a patient's heart rhythm and recommend a shock, only if required. They are safe to use and can save lives. For a patient in cardiac arrest, every minute they are not being successfully treated (by defibrillation), their chance of survival decreases by approximately 10 percent.
Our next Bronze Medallion course commences on Sunday 3 February, 2019. See our website for more information. https://avalonbeachslsc.com.au/
An Avalon Beach SLSC Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has been installed at the Avalon Recreation Centre allowing use by the general public when needed. As you walk in the main entrance to the Recreation Centre it is located on the wall to the left in a clearly marked cabinet. There is also a public access AED on the beach side wall of the Surf Club near the external staircase.
With straightforward audio and visual commands, AEDs are designed to be simple to use for both those trained in first aid and the layperson. The AED will analyse a patient's heart rhythm and recommend a shock, only if required. They are safe to use and can save lives. For a patient in cardiac arrest, every minute they are not being successfully treated (by defibrillation), their chance of survival decreases by approximately 10 percent.
Our next Bronze Medallion course commences on Sunday 3 February, 2019. See our website for more information. https://avalonbeachslsc.com.au/
Claim Your $100 Creative Kids Voucher
January 9th, 2019: NSW GovernmentParents can now apply for a $100 voucher that will help cover the cost of school-age children’s creative and cultural learning activities.
One voucher is available each year for students aged between 4.5 to 18 years old. Parents can access the rebate online or in person at Service NSW.
The vouchers will help parents meet the cost of creative and cultural activities such as music lessons, languages, coding, drama and theatre, photography and graphic design.
Research has shown that children’s engagement with creative activities has positive effects on their interpersonal, intellectual, social and emotional development.
Minister for Finance, Services and Property Victor Dominello said the NSW Government’s Creative Kids program builds on the success of the Active Kids program.
“Involvement in creative and cultural learning activities is critical to a child’s growth and development but the enrolment costs all add to the family budget and can be prohibitive,” Mr Dominello said.“The NSW Government recognises that cost of living is a major issue for families and because of our strong budget position, we are proud to be providing this extra assistance for children to participate in these valuable creative and cultural programs.”
January 9th, 2019: NSW Government
Parents can now apply for a $100 voucher that will help cover the cost of school-age children’s creative and cultural learning activities.
One voucher is available each year for students aged between 4.5 to 18 years old. Parents can access the rebate online or in person at Service NSW.
The vouchers will help parents meet the cost of creative and cultural activities such as music lessons, languages, coding, drama and theatre, photography and graphic design.
Research has shown that children’s engagement with creative activities has positive effects on their interpersonal, intellectual, social and emotional development.
Minister for Finance, Services and Property Victor Dominello said the NSW Government’s Creative Kids program builds on the success of the Active Kids program.
“Involvement in creative and cultural learning activities is critical to a child’s growth and development but the enrolment costs all add to the family budget and can be prohibitive,” Mr Dominello said.
“The NSW Government recognises that cost of living is a major issue for families and because of our strong budget position, we are proud to be providing this extra assistance for children to participate in these valuable creative and cultural programs.”
Survey Kick-Starts DPI’s Oyster Reef Restoration Project
2019 NSW State Election
Saturday, 23 March 2019: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Election of the 57th Parliament of New South Wales, including all 93 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and 21 of the 42 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Council.
You can check your current electoral enrolment by entering your details on check.aec.gov.au or by phoning the AEC on 13 23 26. You must be enrolled by 4 March 2019 to be eligible to vote.
To enrol for the first time or get back on the roll, you can enrol online. Visit: www.aec.gov.au/enrol
If you have moved, you need to update your address details on the electoral roll. However, if you are overseas or going overseas, please see the information on the going overseas page of the AEC website.
If you have special needs or there are specific circumstances that may affect your enrolment there are special enrolment formsavailable on the AEC website for you to complete to update your address details.
For senior citizens
If you find it difficult to get to a polling place on election day, you can apply to become a General Postal Voter to receive your ballot papers in the mail. The AEC also provides mobile polling to some nursing homes and hospitals, and uses accessible polling places wherever possible. In cases where an accessible polling place is not available, alternative arrangements are in place to assist those people who may be unable to access a polling place without assistance.
The AEC also provides information for people with disability, and for relatives of people with dementia and for senior citizens.
For people with a disability
If you find it difficult to get to a polling place on election day, you can apply to become a General Postal Voter to receive your ballot papers in the mail. The AEC also provides mobile polling to some hospitals, and uses accessible polling places wherever possible. In cases where an accessible polling place is not available, alternative arrangements are in place to assist those people who may be unable to access a polling place without assistance.
If you have a physical disability that prevents you from writing, you can get someone else to complete and sign an enrolment form for persons unable to sign their name on your behalf.
Some people may require additional support to enrol and vote, such as people with an intellectual, cognitive or psychosocial disability. The AEC provides a range of information written in Easy English. Easy English is more accessible for people who have difficulty reading and understanding written information.
Come Join Us - Ride With Aboriginal Peoples
26th January 2019 at 7.00am
Ride from Manly to Church Point
For about 65,000 years Aboriginal peoples called Australia home.
26th January 2019 is 231 years since Governor Captain Arthur Phillip sailed into Port Jackson. Aboriginal people met 81 years ago at Australia Hall Sydney in 1938 where they said it’s not a day of rejoicing but a Day of Mourning. Aboriginal people from all over the country met to vote, to make new laws to educate and care for Aboriginal peoples and to ask for a new policy to raise Aboriginal people to FULL CITIZEN STATUS and EQUALITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
This ride is a gesture to acknowledge that not all Australian's see Australia Day in the same way and to stand with Aboriginal Peoples and aim for unity for all Australians.
I hope to see you on 26th January 2019 at 7.00am at the memorial at Manly just west of the wharf. Where on the 7th September 1790, Wil-Le-Me-Ring Speared Governor Captain Arthur Phillip.
If you do not cycle but would like to support the idea, please join us at Manly for the start or at Church Point for coffee/tea Route: Manly, Queenscliff, Freshwater, Curl Curl, Dee Why, Collaroy, Ocean Parade Narrabeen, Mona Vale and Church Point back to Manly
Note: Includes a support car so no one is left behind.
Please pass this on to your friends
For more information: please contact Colin Hutton P: 0404 353 253 | E: colin.httn@bigpond.com
‘Bikalabarley Murraring Walla Giballee Yaddung Guringai Wanangini Wahroong Yennieubu’
‘Let us walk together in Guringai Country as one’
BYRA Hosting MJ State Championships 2019 +
BYRA we are hosting the the second round of the Manly Juniors State Championships on Saturday February 9 and Sunday February 10th.
It is hoped that we will have 30 ish boats not including our own 4/5 club Juniors. There will be a Novice fleet, a rookie fleet and a main fleet. The main fleet and the novice fleet will sail on the North course if wind permits, the Rookies will sail near the clubhouse.
Holidays National /State and World Championships.
Open Bic World Championships: Auckland, New Zealand
Freddie Watson was at Manly Sailing Club at Whangaparaoa, Auckland competing in the Open Bic Worlds representing BYRA.
What a spectacle!
Bics from Europe, especially France where the class was created. Kids from France, Germany, Bermuda, Japan, Italy and of course Australia & NZ were here. 139 in total with 73 in the Under 17 fleet and the remainder in the Under 13 fleet.
It was a very hospitable club hosting the championships with Russell Coutts, the Commodore, inviting parents on his 50 ft Riviera Motor Motor Yacht.
Freddie was not at the front of the fleet, only having 9 months or so experience, but what an event 139 world class sailors and a fantastic experience.
Impulse Championships: Port Phillip Bay, Altona Sailing Club.
Three BYRA members took to the water. It was difficult racing. Mark Phillips in his new Impulse took the Grand Masters title.
Good sailing was had by all.
International Moth Championships Queensland
Two members Angus our coach and 49er sailors and Evan , (who temporarily is not a member whilst he studies for his HSC), took part less than a year since they bought their boats.
50th Manly Juniors Nationlas at Manly Yacht Club.
I reported in the last newsletter that our Juniors Zac and Josh Aitken were doing well in the championships. Well now I can reveal the final result which is they went on to win the Novice division! So Zac and Josh are the Novice Manly Junior Champions of 2018.
Well done both of you. Many congratulations.
Today, Sunday, BYRA combined racing re-starts and the club re opens. Almost the end of the holidays for the kids and Learn to Sail starts on Sunday February 3rd.
One thing that has not yet finished, because it has not yet started, is the repairs to the storm drain just south of the club and the parking restrictions that go with it.
Rob Warnes
Commodore
Newport Rugby Club 2019 Season Committee And Coaches
2019 Committee
As we begin to warm into 2019 and rugby preseason training is starting to get into gear here is your Newport Breakers Rugby Club Committee for 2019;
- President – Shane Pretty
- Vice President - Alan Murray-Jones
- Secretary – TBC
- Treasurer – Gus Hunt
- Players Registrar – Matt Wellings
- House & Grounds Mgr – David Griffiths
- Bar & Catering Mgr – (Butters and Chris Evans)
- Sponsorship Co-ordinator – Simon Walsh
- Media/PR Representative – TBC
- Gen Committee/Website - Cam Greaves
- Welfare Officer – Matt Wellings
- Gear Steward – Scott Newey
- Broken Breakers – Bob Stanbridge
- Gen Committee – Bec Hunt
- Gen Committee – Tim Malone
A big thanks goes out to the 2019 committee members who are reprising their roles from 2018.
We’d also like to offer our thanks and best wishes to Heath Radel, Club President 2018, who has passed on the baton to our new Club President Shane Pretty.
A warm welcome also to our new committee members Simon Walsh, Scott Newey and Tim Malone.
2019 Coaches
The Newport Breakers Rugby Club are pleased to announce our coaching team for Season 2019 (there’s a trivia question at the end for those of you playing along at home).
First Grade: Taking the reins of the First Grade side will be Eddie Wayling and Glenn Tracy.
Eddie Wayling is well known to followers of peninsula rugby having played 167 grade games for the Warringah Rats, coached Warringah 1st grade as well as a stint in Japan. However, Eddie’s greatest claim to fame is having once been the Captain/Coach of the Newport Breakers.
Glenn Tracy comes to the Breakers with a rich rugby history borne in service with the Northern Suburbs Rugby Football Club, both as a player and as a coach.
Second Grade: New to the Breakers is our Second Grade Coach Ryan Cameron.
Ryan hails from Canberra and has an awesome rugby CV and came recommended by one of the Breakers favourite sons, Wallaby and ACT Brumby Scott Fardy.
Third Grade: We are pleased to announce one of the great modern servants of the Newport Breakers Rugby Club, Sam Taukitioku (Toka), as our Third Grade Coach.
Toks has won Grand Finals with the Breakers, been assistant coach to the Barraclough Cup side and still runs around in the Blue and White.
Colts: Continuing on from 2018’s Colt Grand Final appearance Jim Allen and Wayne Rides are hoping to take their young chargers one place better in 2019 with a championship win.
Jim Allen - Jim has plenty of experience and enthusiasm to pass on to the Colts. You might not have known last year, but Jim was a former Waratah.
Wayne Rides - Ridesy was a 1st grade hooker at Newport for about 100 years and a true Breaker.
And the trivia question?
Q: What do 4 of the 6 coaches each have in common?
A: Reflecting the family ethos of the Newport Breakers Rugby Club each have sons playing across the Newport Breakers Senior Grades (Eddie Wayling – Sam Wayling, Wayne Rides – Jordan Rides, Jim Allen – Seb Allen, Sam Taukitioku – Tyrone Taukitioku, Semi Taukitioku).
Nominate Now For The 2019 Australian Surfing Awards Incorporating The Hall Of Fame
January 18th, 2019: Surfing Australia
With still just under a month before nominations close for the 2019 Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall of Fame, now is the time to get an entry in!
Surfing Australia’s night of nights will be held on Queensland’s Gold Coast on Tuesday, April 2nd at QT Gold Coast.
World Surf League Siblings Tyler and Owen Wright took the honours last year for the Male and Female Surfer of the Year awards, while Pauline Menczer became the 40th inductee into the Hall of Fame.
To nominate someone in any of the below awards, visit: www.australiansurfingawards.com
NOTE: Nominations close February 15th, 2019.
Other awards to be presented on the night will be:
MALE SURFER OF THE YEAR
FEMALE SURFER OF THE YEAR
RISING STARS (MALE & FEMALE)
HEAVY WATER AWARD
ASB GREATER GOOD AWARD
PETER TROY LIFESTYLE AWARD
SURF CULTURE AWARD
SIMON ANDERSON CLUB AWARD
NIKON SURF VIDEO OF THE YEAR
NIKON SURF PHOTO OF THE YEAR
AUSTRALIAN SURFING HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
The winner of the Nikon Surf Video of the Year Award will receive the new Nikon Z 6 kit while the winner of the Nikon Surf Photo of the Year Award will take home the new Nikon Z 7. Each will come with the new Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S and FTZ adapter.
World-renowned Surf Journalist Nick Carroll continues in the role of Curator of the Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall of Fame.
Operated with the support of Tourism and Events Queensland, the Australian Surfing Awards is renowned for recognising the best in surfing talent.
The Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall of Fame is proudly supported by Tourism and Events Queensland, QT Gold Coast, Nikon, nudie, Hyundai, Australasian Surf Business Magazine, 2XP, XXXX Summer Bright Lager and DrinkWise.
Image: Trent Mitchell's 2018 Nikon Surf Photo of The Year
History Week 2019 Registration
Message from the Executive Officer
Happy New Year all of our members, corporate partners and general subscribers.
2019 is already accelerating rapidly for the History Council of NSW, and we are diving in to organise events such as the Australian Lebanese Family History Workshop on 9 February, speaker panels at the Newcastle & Sydney Writers Festivals, and of course, our flagship program, History Week (31 August - 8 September).
Registrations have now opened for History Week, with the theme this year being Memory & Landscapes (details are below). We are looking forward to seeing the creative ways in which our members and partners respond to the theme and we welcome any suggestions that you may have for increasing engagement and awareness of history in the wider community.
- Catherine Shirley
History Week 2019 - Registration for events has opened!
The History Council of NSW is pleased to announce that registration has opened for History Week 2019 events!
The theme for History Week 2019 is 'Memory and Landscapes' and will explore our relationship to landscapes through the ways that we remember and continue to interact with them. Event registrations close 5pm Friday 14th June 2019.
You can register your event here.
NOTE: You must be a member of the History Council of NSW to register an event for History Week 2019. Events must be relevant to the practice of history and the theme, Memory and Landscapes, and will be published at the discretion of the History Council.
The event must take place during History Week 31st August - 8th September 2019.
Photo credit: Start of a Race at Belmore Central School's Second Swimming Carnival, Enfield Pool, Sam Hood Collection, State Library of NSW
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 14/1/2019
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To contact Julian: editor@scotlandisland.org.au
Come Join Us - Ride With Aboriginal Peoples
26th January 2019 at 7.00am
Ride from Manly to Church Point
For about 65,000 years Aboriginal peoples called Australia home.
26th January 2019 is 231 years since Governor Captain Arthur Phillip sailed into Port Jackson. Aboriginal people met 81 years ago at Australia Hall Sydney in 1938 where they said it’s not a day of rejoicing but a Day of Mourning. Aboriginal people from all over the country met to vote, to make new laws to educate and care for Aboriginal peoples and to ask for a new policy to raise Aboriginal people to FULL CITIZEN STATUS and EQUALITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
This ride is a gesture to acknowledge that not all Australian's see Australia Day in the same way and to stand with Aboriginal Peoples and aim for unity for all Australians.
I hope to see you on 26th January 2019 at 7.00am at the memorial at Manly just west of the wharf. Where on the 7th September 1790, Wil-Le-Me-Ring Speared Governor Captain Arthur Phillip.
If you do not cycle but would like to support the idea, please join us at Manly for the start or at Church Point for coffee/tea Route: Manly, Queenscliff, Freshwater, Curl Curl, Dee Why, Collaroy, Ocean Parade Narrabeen, Mona Vale and Church Point back to Manly
Note: Includes a support car so no one is left behind.
Please pass this on to your friends
For more information: please contact Colin Hutton P: 0404 353 253 | E: colin.httn@bigpond.com
‘Bikalabarley Murraring Walla Giballee Yaddung Guringai Wanangini Wahroong Yennieubu’
‘Let us walk together in Guringai Country as one’
Lower Parking Fees At Rowland Reserve On The Cards
Wednesday, 19 December 2018: NBC Media Release
Lower parking fees at popular Rowland Reserve in Bayview are on the agenda, as Northern Beaches Council seeks to encourage visitors to use the carpark rather than the surrounding streets.
Council plans to lower the hourly summer rate from $10 currently to $6 and the daily rate from $40 to $25, following a successful Council motion yesterday evening. Winter rates would fall to $5 an hour from $8 and from $35 to $22 per day.
And the area allocated for the free one-hour rate will be doubled.
The draft car parking fees will be placed on public exhibition and a report presented to Council in February.
Mayor Michael Regan said Rowland Reserve is a regional boating facility and used by both residents and non-residents as well as dog walkers and other recreational users.
“When Council harmonised fees and charges across the three former Council areas, the fee increase at Rowland Reserve appears to have discouraged people from using the carpark.
“We want to get the balance right and encourage people to use the carpark provided rather than choosing to park vehicles and trailers in local residential streets which often means residents can’t park outside their own homes.
“Council has received feedback from residents about the parking issues and we have listened. With an anticipated increase in carpark usage as a result of the lower fees, there will be less traffic congestion and pollution resulting from cars in and around local streets looking for a park.
“It’s a win-win for everyone: for both boating enthusiasts who can park cars and trailers at lower cost, and for short term users such as people walking their dogs who will have more one-hour free parking spots.
The proposed lower fees will be in line with the charges in the 2017/18 financial year.
Following the comment period a report will be presented to Council in March 2019.
Comments close: Sunday 24 February 2019.
Bayview Golf Club Development: New Site Compatibility Certificate Lodged With Dept. Of Planning
In November 2018 a new SCC was lodged on behalf of Waterbrook for the Bayview Seniors Housing Development proposal with the Dept. of Planning. The number of Units was reduced from 95 to 85 and 13 trees of those proposed to be destroyed were to be retained.
Council were notified on December 13th of the new SCC and had 21 days to respond.
On January 8th, 2019 it was announced by residents association Bayview Life that the amended SCC had not been approved.
The matter has been submitted for consideration before the Land & Environment Court with a hearing scheduled for the 21st January 2019 (Waterbrook Bayview Pty Ltd v Northern Beaches Council).
To date 67,635 people have signed a petition calling on the NSW Planning Minister to refuse the application/s.
NSW Greens Senator To Launch Local Activist Pru Wawn’s Campaign For Mackellar
January 12, 2019
Media Release : Northern Beaches Greens
NSW Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi will launch the Greens’ campaign of local teacher and environmental activist Pru Wawn for the federal seat of Mackellar next Sunday.
The event, which will also kick off the campaign of Warringah Greens candidate Kristyn Glanville, will take place on the boundary between the two electorates at Dee Why Lagoon – one of the locations most vulnerable to sea level rise on the Northern Beaches.
Ms Wawn said she attended Newport Public School and Barrenjoey High, then studied visual arts, and taught in public high schools for more than 35 years before retiring two years ago.
“Working as a teacher, the future of your students is something you really care about because you're helping them to discover what they want to achieve in life,” Ms Wawn said in a statement.
“The looming climate crisis and the impact it will have, not just on my students but on all young people, is what motivates my environmental activism.
“I am an unapologetic and serious tree-hugger who hates injustice.”
Senator Faruqi will speak about the Australian Greens' platform for the upcoming federal election at the event.
Ms Wawn said she has deep roots in the Mackellar electorate where she has spent most of her life.
“I will fight for the needs of this community rather than the interests of corporate donors,” she said.
“We need to protect the environment, build a renewable economy and tackle climate change.”
Ms Glanville will be taking on former prime minister Tony Abbott for his seat.
Ms Wawn invited all members of the local community to attend the launch on Sunday, January 20 from 3.30 to 5pm, in the James Meehan Reserve beside Dee Why Lagoon. Refreshments will be available.
Pru Wawn - photo supplied
ASC Australia Day Regatta 2019
Come and join the 183rd Australia Day Regatta at Avalon Sailing Club!
A cordial invitation is extended to owners of all yachts - including centreboard classes, one-design keelboats, gaff-rigged and classic yachts plus multihull yachts, to enter the oldest continuously conducted sailing regatta in the world on Australia Day, Saturday 26th January 2019.
Surf Life Saving SNB: Always Vigilant And Service Focused
Whilst lifesavers are busy on our beach we are also sometimes called upon to assist on the spot putting our skills to the test. As was evident on Saturday afternoon, January 5th, with one of our SNB duty officers driving upon a head on collision between two cars at Palm Beach.
Along with members of the public our duty officer was able to assess the drivers and patients injuries after several suffered suspected spinal injuries and whiplash from the impact prior to police, ambulance and fire bridge arrival.
Lifesavers were also kept busy on Saturday assisting with two other 13SURF calls.
One at 8.20am with a kayaker needing rescuing off Long Reef headland with a full scale search being commenced including Marine Area Command assets and Polair. This patient was successfully rescued by Long Reefs IRB.
Later in the morning SS1 rescued two elderly bush walkers off Resolute Beach on Pittwater who were exhausted from the heat. SS1 driven by Warren Howard transported the couple off the beach to the waiting Police Launch who returned them safely to shore.
Just some of the work our support services do supporting our patrols.
UPCOMING CARNIVALS
Sunday 13th January
-Collaroy Young Guns Boats
-Narrabeen Junior Beach Carnival
Saturday 19th January
-Queenscliff Boat Carnival
- Branch Champs Theory for Champion Lifesaver & Patrol
Sunday 20th January
- Interbranch Boat Carnival - Queenscliff
- Manly Nipper NATS
Saturday 26th January
Australia Day – The Perfect Weekend of Surf Sports – Click HereFor More Details
- Manly Open Carnival
- Manly Boat Carnival
Sunday 27th January
- Freshwater Open Carnival
- Manly Boat carnival
SNB BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday 2nd February
- Palm Beach
Bill Buckle Masters Events
Bill Buckle Patrol Competition
Bill Buckle Champion Lifesaver
Sunday 3rd February
- North Narrabeen
Westfield WM Junior Beach Events
Bill Buckle First Aid Events (15's/19's)
Saturday 9th February
- Palm Beach
Bill Buckle Open Events
Bill Buckle Boat Events
Sunday 10th February
- Palm Beach
Westfield Junior Water Events
Bill Buckle First Aid Events (17's/Opens)
NSW Surf Life Saving Championships proudly supported by Your local Club returns to Blacksmiths Beach for 2019.
Dates: 23 Feb 2019 to 10 Mar 2019
Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Branch
Bilgola SLSC Boaties News
Congratulations to the Bilgola Bends Reserve Males crew were selected to represent Sydney Northern Beaches at the Interbranch championships at Queenscliff beach on Sunday January 20th.
BB Crew is: Ben Gill, Matt Nugent , Mark hooley, Jason Crump and Luke Perrin.
Go boys!
Envirobank will be at Bilgola Surf Club this Sunday and every Sunday from 7.30am to 9.30am! Help this local Club and SLSNSW in recycling plastic bottles and aluminium cans with Envirobank.
Claim Your $100 Creative Kids Voucher
January 9th, 2019: NSW Government
Parents can now apply for a $100 voucher that will help cover the cost of school-age children’s creative and cultural learning activities.
One voucher is available each year for students aged between 4.5 to 18 years old. Parents can access the rebate online or in person at Service NSW.
The vouchers will help parents meet the cost of creative and cultural activities such as music lessons, languages, coding, drama and theatre, photography and graphic design.
Research has shown that children’s engagement with creative activities has positive effects on their interpersonal, intellectual, social and emotional development.
Minister for Finance, Services and Property Victor Dominello said the NSW Government’s Creative Kids program builds on the success of the Active Kids program.
“Involvement in creative and cultural learning activities is critical to a child’s growth and development but the enrolment costs all add to the family budget and can be prohibitive,” Mr Dominello said.
“The NSW Government recognises that cost of living is a major issue for families and because of our strong budget position, we are proud to be providing this extra assistance for children to participate in these valuable creative and cultural programs.”
Elanora Players 2019: The Bold And The Young
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The latest offering from Elanora Players is a light-hearted look at a fictitious soap opera called "The Bold and The Young" from a play written by Don Zolidis titled The Bold,The Young and The Murdered. From humble beginnings, the soap opera rose to fame and fortune and became 'the most scintillating soap of the century!'However, popularity for the show is waning to the point where drastic measures must be taken to restore it to its previous profitable state.
The executive producer has a plan. What is this plan and will it have the desired effect?
Robert Longley, the director, has assembled a talented cast of 13 actors plus crew to do justice to this contemporary comedy. He hopes that a similar fate does not befall your own personal favourite soap.
The play is being performed at Elanora Heights Community Centre, 49A Kalang Rd, Elanora Heights. Performances on selected times and dates from 11th January to 19th January. For bookings, phone 9979 9694 or email at boxoffice.elanora@bigpond.com
Bookings are strongly advised as this show is quickly selling out.
Av Rec. Centre De-Fib
An Avalon Beach SLSC Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has been installed at the Avalon Recreation Centre allowing use by the general public when needed. As you walk in the main entrance to the Recreation Centre it is located on the wall to the left in a clearly marked cabinet. There is also a public access AED on the beach side wall of the Surf Club near the external staircase.
With straightforward audio and visual commands, AEDs are designed to be simple to use for both those trained in first aid and the layperson. The AED will analyse a patient's heart rhythm and recommend a shock, only if required. They are safe to use and can save lives. For a patient in cardiac arrest, every minute they are not being successfully treated (by defibrillation), their chance of survival decreases by approximately 10 percent.
Our next Bronze Medallion course commences on Sunday 3 February, 2019. See our website for more information. https://avalonbeachslsc.com.au/
Pittwater Camera Club First Meeting For 2019
Our first Meeting for 2019 will be January 21 2019; Presentation - The Year Ahead.
Our aim is for members to share their enthusiasm and love of photography via competitions, lectures, presentations and social activities. We are a friendly, contemporary and progressive club with regular competitions that are aimed at improving photographic skills. Lectures are given by visiting photographers and professionals in the industry and encouragement is provided in the appreciation of the art of photography.Membership is open to everyone who enjoys photography and we conduct photographic outings on a regular basis. The Club welcomes visitors to any of our meeting nights. Meetings at Pittwater Camera Club are on alternate Mondays at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start. Join us at: Pittwater RSL - 82 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale.
Congratulations to our Image of the year winners
Colour print: David Naar
Mono Print: Mike Fisher
Digitally Projected: Richard Shakenovsky
Have a look at all the wonderful Winners this year on our website under 'Galleries'.
Visit: www.pittwatercameraclub.org
Pets of the Week
Harry and Hermoine
4 years - male and female
Lab x Nastiff?
Harry and Hermoine are a bonded sibling pair who want to stay together. They are loveable friendly dogs. Hermoine walks on loose lead but Harry pulls a bit. Hermoine is keen to meet dogs in a friendly manner but Harry is a little scared. They both love their pats and are affectionate with people. Hermoine sits on command. Volunteers say "Harry is friendly but strong and needs a short leash and 2 hands to control." Both have smooth coats. Harry weighs 31.5kg and Hermoine 26.9kg.
They come desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Their adoption cost is $850 together.
For further details or to meet all cats and dogs at DoggieRescue call 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs. www.facebook.com/doggierescue
Doggie Rescue's 2019 Calendar Is Out!
DR’s ever popular calendar is out now. Each month features a winning photo from the calendar competition showing DoggieRescue dogs in their new forever homes.
The cover depicts our new Freedom Dog Park that now brings so much pleasure and happiness to our dogs and volunteers. This is your opportunity to grab a calendar for yourself and perhaps a few as Christmas presents for your doggy friends.
At $15 it makes the perfect Christmas gift, knowing that 100% of the proceeds of the calendar goes directly to the animals in our care.
It is available online at www.DoggieRescue.com or can be purchased by calling 02 9486 3133 or by visiting the shelter at Ingleside.
Tiny Doors Popping Up Everywhere
Those strolling past Avalon Recreation Centre may have noticed some golden gates to Willy Wonka's Chocolate factory located near the ground. After a chuckle you may have wondered 'what the?' - do we have tiny characters about to troop through there?This Summer, when you begin to hear that familiar song 'I'm bored!', offer the option to go find some Tiny Doors.
Launched on Friday December 7th, 2018 and now 'live' since Saturday the 8th, there are 30 Tiny Doors to be found between one end of the peninsula and the other, all created by local children and artists.
All the Tiny Doors have been inspired by a door from literature or film, including the Chamber of Secrets Door from the Harry Potter books, the door to Narnia from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and the Tardis door from Doctor Who.
Tiny door “passports” are available at every Council Library - start your treasure hunt now. Show proof you found a door to staff at any library and get your passport stamped.
There were 100 youngsters and artists involved in everything from creative, marketing and website design!
You can find the map and more at: www.tinydoorsnb.com.au
Bored? Go find some Tiny Doors!