Community News: July 2018

July 22 - 28, 2018: Issue 368

Articles This Week 

Front Page Issue 368

The 2018 CWAS "David Malin Awards" as part of AstroFest: Wide-Field winner: Barrenjoey Milky Way Arch by Tom Elliott  

Bayview Seniors Development: Sydney North Planning Panel Notice Of Public Meeting Now Listed On DPR Webpage - Wednesday 8 August 2018 at 5.30pm at Dee Why, those who wish to address the Panel must register to speak

Q&A With Greg Bruce: Health Services Union Ambulance Councillor And Serving Paramedic by Protect Pittwater Association

Palm Beach As Far From New Northern Beaches Hospital As Bondiby Protect Pittwater Association

Warriewood Development Rejected By Council Now Approved By Sydney North Planning Panel For Flood Zone: '0' Becomes '22'!

New Ambulance Station For Mona Vale Hospital - from Office of The Hon. Rob Stokes, MP for Pittwater

B-Line to Newport NOT Going Ahead - from Transport for NSW: Rob Stokes determined to see improvements to public transport services north of Mona Vale, community groups call for the the restoration of the discontinued E87 (Express bus from Newport to Wynyard) and the L90 during peak hour (Palm Beach to Central Station)

Transport A Priority For Northern Beaches Residents by NBC

Aquatics: Living Ocean’s Community Celebrate Living A Plastic Free Life!: Next Saturday, July 28th - on Avalon Beach and at Barranjoey High School

Park Bench Philosophers: Bush Regeneration Near Creeks In The Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment - From Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment July 2018 Newsletter, with thanks to Information supplied by Northern Beaches Council staff + FoNLC August Forum: 'Creeks in the Catchment' + links to PEF 6 year $250k Wetlands Grant for the Irrawong Reserve which finishes this year + Pygmy Possum Projects and Saving Grevillea caleyi

Surf Lifesavers Tame Pool: Newport SLSC Podium Finishes in Youth and Open Divisions + NSW Pool Rescue Representative Team Named - by SLS NSW

Reflections by George Repin: LANGGI INLET, W.A.

Lab Tests Show Dogs Will Bring Smiles To Manly Courthouse -  from Office of James Griffin, MP for Manly and The Hon. Mark Speaman, Attorney General of NSW

From Conversations To Community by Huang Zhi-Wei aka Reg Wong - find out about the Conversation in Life Style Englishhappening in Dee Why - volunteer to help out or get un-isolated!

Council Appoints New Chief Executive Officer: Mr. Ray Brownlee, PSM, MBA, B.E (Hons) by NBC

Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program Round Two Opens At Manlyfrom Office of James Griffin, MP for Manly: get 50% towards costs!

Pictures: 2018 Winter School Holidays Beauty by Adriaan van der Wallen

Weaving Bridges Showcased At Queenscliff: Celebrates NAIDOC Week 2018 and Gai-mariagal Festival

Newport's 'From The Crown To The Sea' Paths Complete the Loop Update: Petition now running to gauge community support, video to show area, proposal has been forwarded to all councillors

24 Hour Row For One Eighty and Gotcha4Life: happening at Av. Surf Club on 18/08/2018 - Local businesses who want to support or sponsor this great initiative can contact Melissa Wellings on mel_wellIings@hotmail.com 

Profile: Warriewood Residents Association - Website: warriewoodbuild.wordpress.com

The Warriewood Residents Association (WRA) was established by a number of residents who became seriously concerned about the potential over development of the Warriewood Valley as a result of the State Government’s then Part 3A legislation. This legislation had the potential to allow the approval of development well beyond the original planned residential density. While this legislation has since been repealed, a Strategic Review initiated by the PAC and the Dept. of Planning & Infrastructure, still had the potential to threaten significant over development of the remaining land in the Valley, and were are determined to see this revert to the original Planning Framework for the Valley.

We believe residents who have recently settled in the sectors already developed are entitled to expect around them; what was promised when they made a decision to purchase their property. That not only applies to their expectation on surrounding densities, (consistent with the plans in place), but also the amenity and facilities that were promised in the Section 94 plan, from contributions already collected, and yet to be made. 

We welcome input from anyone interested and involved in the ongoing development of the Warriewood Valley, and the wider Warriewood community. We encourage you to use our blog at the bottom of each page of our website to help guide our activity.

History: Roads To Pittwater: The Pittwater Road - Naturally! 
The ancient aboriginal track has changed since first walked along by European  explorers back in the 1780's - a few of the 'signposts' along that way...

Artist of the Month: July 2018:  Jessica Birk- Artist: Mixed Media Artist, Printmaker, Sculptor, PainterJessica  was born on the Northern Beaches of Sydney where she is still living and working. Birk is a proud descendant of the Yaegl people, from the Northern Rivers of NSW, The Clarence Valley. 

A former Cromer High School student, Jessica graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the College of Fine Arts at the University of New South Wales in 2007. Since the beginning of her studies in 2003, Jessica has participated in a number of exhibitions including a Solo Exhibition at Manly Regional Art Gallery in 2006 and has continued to work on commissioned artworks. Jessica has won wide recognition for her work, including being named the joint winner of the 2009 QANTAS Young and Emerging Indigenous Art Award and as a finalist in the 2006 Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize. More recently, Jessica completed an Artist Residency at the Bilpin International Ground for Creative Initiative and a Solo Exhibition at Willoughby Council's Incinerator Art Gallery in 2012. 

 Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 22/7/2018 

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To contact Julian:  editor@scotlandisland.org.au

Winter Break Over: Back To Work!

We hope all parents, youngsters and grandparents had a great time with each other during the now finishing Winter School Break - some of you will be heading back to school this week while others are just wending their way home from the snow, the Blue Mountains, and further afield, today, Sunday July 22nd.

While the Spring break is now a few months away signs of Spring are already appearing in the form of bright yellow Winter wattle.
Take heart - we will all be enjoying that next break before we know it!

Although this may be considered a 'catch-up' Issue, a lot has been happening just this week, so as well as running what has happened prior to then, Pittwater Online also has a fair amount of events and community interest items that are coming up running too.

Some great photos by Readers run as this week's Pictorial on what some of us have been getting up to too during the break. We live in a beautiful place - and the rest of Sydney isn't too bad either!

As always, thanks for your continued support and sending in of what you want run in your own voices.

We remain, For, About and BY Pittwater!

A J Guesdon.
Editor, Pittwater Online News


Why De Luca Voted Against New CEO

Saturday July 21st, 2018
I refer to the article in the Manly Daily (Saturday July 21st, 2018) re the appointment of the new CEO of Northern Beaches Council.

Last year the Administrator, D Perrson appointed Mark Ferguson as Council's CEO for a contractual period of 5 years. Within a mere year Council and Mr Ferguson decided to part ways and this cost rate-payers nearly half a million dollars.  I voted against the payout and terms as I felt it was unfair to our ratepayers', particularly considering the proposed rate increases.

With this experience in mind and that a new Council will be elected in 2020 I felt it was ridiculous to appoint Council's new CEO for 5 years and force him upon a new incoming Council. Hence why I pushed for a three year appointment instead, that would allow a new incoming Council to part ways with him, should they wish, at no expense to ratepayers.

I also have issue with the new CEO being awarded a salary, which will increase every year, that is well in excess of the salaries of the Premier ($397,665pa) a Judge of the Supreme Court ($452,990pa) and most senior executive heads of Government Departments!

I will always vote for what I think is in the financial interests of rate-payers.

Vincent De Luca OAM
Independent Councillor
Northern Beaches Council
Read all about it in:

Local businesses who want to support or sponsor this great initiative can contact Melissa Wellings on mel_wellings@hotmail.com 

Newport's 'From The Crown To The Sea' Paths: Complete The Loop Update: Issue 368

The Petition being run by PNHA has been signed by 1,881 residents during the past two weeks. Petition is here

A Crowd-funding Event is being discussed and will include art and other auction items and possibly a bit of a dance (!) - finalised details will be published once received. 

For those who have been away during the past two weeks:
Newport's 'From The Crown To The Sea' Paths Complete the Loop Update: Petition now running to gauge community support, video to show area, proposal has been forwarded to all councillors
Video by Bruce Walters with Danielle Bressington

The Editor
Pittwater Online News

Re: Pittwater Online Coverage of Proposed Seniors Housing Development at Bayview.

Look around the Northern Beaches and you’ll see battles being waged in nearly every electorate between residents’ action groups and the state government. From Manly to Palm Beach, the warzones are green spaces, open spaces, heritage buildings and community facilities. The terms of conflict are consistent: the government is attempting to override local opposition to overdevelopment in underserviced Northern Beaches suburbs. Mainly through the regional Planning Panel set up by the Government, even going against expert advice on specific developments from their local MP and their previous Planning Minister .

The immediate factors are the back-to-back victories of a business first (people second) Baird/Berejiklian government, which decided in 2016 to forcibly merge councils and appoint administrators to oversee decision-making. Stripped of local representation through their Council, the residents were forced to self-organise to oppose reckless developments.

The deeper trends are the subject of academic debate. How does the modern individualised subject who no longer sees himself or herself as belonging to a neatly identifiable bloc choose to engage in politics? Frequently, it seems, by joining a residents’ action group.

The common refrain by those whose commercial interest is interrupted by these groups is to accuse them of NIMBYism, naive tree-huggers unaware of economic imperatives. Developers argue that they are responding to demand fuelled by Australia’s soaring ageing population with very, very little regard for biodiversity & the local character of the area.

A classic example is the $200 million Bayview Golf course development of 95 luxury retirement units, 4 storeys high on OPEN SPACE and within a high priority Wildlife corridor with the need to remove some 252 mature trees (with hollows).

32,187 people have signed a Change.org petition to "Ban development in wildlife corridors" 

The Bayview Golf course development proposal DA2017/1274 (rejected once) will be determined, not by the large Northern Beaches Council, but by the Sydney North Planning Panel of 5 panel members on 8th August 2018 at N B Council Chambers Dee Why .

John Peterson
Bayview

Bayview Seniors Housing Development: Notice Of Public Meeting

NB: This is run as a Community Service, NOT a paidf for advertisement
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Planning Panels
Notice of Public Meeting
Sydney North Planning Panel
The Panel will meet to determine the following:
1825 Pittwater Road & 52 Cabbage Tree Road, Bayview
Construction of Seniors Housing consisting of 95 units including golf course upgrades and infrastructure works.
When: Wednesday 8 August 2018 at 5.30pm
Where: Northern Beaches Council Administration Building,
725 Pittwater Road Dee Why

Relevant documents will be available on the Planning Panels
website (www.planningpanels.nsw.gov.au) at least seven days before the meeting.
To register to speak at the meeting, please contact the Planning Panels Secretariat before 4pm on Monday 6 August 2018 on
(02) 8217 2060 or email enquiry@planningpanels.nsw.gov.au
Any person may attend the meeting to observe.

The Panel is required to make an audio record of the meeting and make the recording publicly available on the Planning Panels website. You should be aware that this may include your personal information if you are presenting to the Panel.
For more information: (02) 8217 2060 or visitplanningpanels.nsw.gov.au

Background: Bayview Seniors Housing Development

New Ambulance Station For Mona Vale Hospital

Tuesday July 17, 2018

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced that Mona Vale Hospital will be receiving a brand new ambulance station as part of the NSW Government’s $150 million Sydney Ambulance Metropolitan Infrastructure Strategy (SAMIS) program.

Planning and site identification works are underway at Mona Vale Hospital ahead of the construction of a new ambulance station on the hospital campus.

“The project will enable NSW Ambulance to have a permanent presence at Mona Vale Hospital, for the first time, in a modern, fit-for-purpose building,” Mr Stokes said.

A temporary ambulance facility has been operating at Mona Vale Hospital since 17 February 2018 to support paramedics in delivering high quality mobile emergency care in the area.

The planning work will identify the location of the new ambulance station on the campus and how it will integrate with other upcoming hospital infrastructure improvements at Mona Vale Hospital.

Major infrastructure projects being introduced at Mona Vale Hospital include a new inpatient building to accommodate a dedicated palliative care unit and specialist geriatric evaluation and management unit, a new hospital support services building, and renovations to the emergency building to provide a new urgent care centre.

Other infrastructure improvements completed at Mona Vale Hospital in recent years have included the construction of a new inpatient rehabilitation buildingnew community health service buildingexpanded palliative care outpatient building, renovations to the assessment and rehabilitation unit and the refurbishment of the hydrotherapy pool building.

The construction of a permanent ambulance station will continue the momentum behind the major investment in infrastructure improvements at Mona Vale Hospital.

“The NSW Government’s $150 million SAMIS program is the single biggest investment in Sydney’s ambulance infrastructure in the organisation’s 123-year history,” Mr Stokes said.

“Our record investment in ambulance infrastructure is supporting paramedics across the state to deliver world-class emergency care to patients.”

It is expected that construction on the new Mona Vale Hospital ambulance station will begin next year.

Mermaids Of Palm Beach Dinner 2018

Club Palm Beach will host the annual Mermaids of Palm Beach Dinner fundraiser for Variety the Children's Charity on Monday July 30th when the Mermaids Car 2108 Annual Dinner takes place, 

Tickets for great food and big fun are now on offer. Email or call Beryl - Ph: 0410 478 897 - beryldriver@bigpond.com

Left to right Elyse Cole, Beryl Driver and Viktorija McDonnell

Zonta Trivia Night 2018: A Right Royal Occasion

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
The Zonta Club of the Northern Beaches is hosting a Right Royal Trivia Night at Mona Vale on August 4th and YOU are invited.

The moneys raised go to local causes such as buying the raw materials for the Birthing Kits, the Breast Care Cushions and the Kitchen Kits for women transitioning from a refuge to a house, as well as providing educational grants to women and girls who need support.   

Details:
Saturday August 4th, 2018: 6:30 pm for 7pm start, 
Mona Vale Memorial Hall, 1 Park Street, Mona Vale

Bookings:
Phone: Tricia on 0414 568 414 or Email: zontanb@gmail.com
$20 pp - Payable at the door - bookings essential

10 people per table. Book a whole table, or we will arrange for you to join others.
Tea, coffee & biscuits available
Dress to the theme if you wish. Lots of fun (as always) Prizes and Raffle

Please Bring:
Gold coins for games
BYOG, glass & nibbles


Noah’s Dog Walking Service


Having trouble finding time to walk your dog?
Wish that someone else would just do it for you?

Well from now on there is that option. I am a 14 year old boy living in Avalon with experience in handling all types of dogs. As a dog owner myself I can assure you that your dog will be walked to the best of standards. $10 per hour.

Contact me with:
Phone: 0405 130 785
Can work in: Avalon, Palm Beach, Newport


So give your dog a walk without hassle.

Arts And Creativity Strategy: NBC

Creative Mixer Event and Survey
The Creative Mixer is your opportunity to help shape the future of arts and creativity on the Northern Beaches. Join us for refreshments and an action packed evening of performance, ideas and debate as we explore how creativity can better connect the Northern Beaches!

During the session, you will be challenged to use your imagination and work with a diverse group of creatively minded people to set a long term vision and direction for the arts on the Northern Beaches. The workshop will help inform the development of an Arts and Creativity Strategy, which will define how the arts can nurture more liveable places and enhance community wellbeing.

Tuesday 31 July, 6.00 to 9.00pm at Park House, Mona Vale (light refreshments provided)
Be quick to register your interest by 26 July; there are only limited places. Know someone who should come along, share this invite and bring a friend!

Can’t make it to the Creative Mixer?
Share your ideas and provide your input by completing an online survey and go into the draw to win one of three $100 Westfield gift vouchers.
Survey closes Sunday 12 August 2018

Kick A Goal With Sport Grants

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes is encouraging sporting clubs in Pittwater to apply for funds under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program.

The program will provide up to $50,000 for local sporting club projects throughout the community.

The four project types (sport development, community sport events, sport access, and facility development) aim to increase regular and on-going sport participation.

Clubs must contribute to their chosen project either financially or through the use of voluntary labour, donated materials, equipment, or other resources directly related to the project.

“These grants provide a fantastic opportunity for local sporting groups to help address barriers to participation and get even more people active,” Rob Stokes said today.

“We’re fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the world with such a variety of sporting clubs and facilities.

“I look forward to seeing the next group of projects delivered under this program and the many benefits they’ll provide,” Rob Stokes said.

Applications close 24 August 2018 and further information about the program, including application guidelines, can be found athttps://sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/localsport

Friends Of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment August 2018 Forum

Next forum: Creeks in the Catchment
7pm Monday August 27, 2018
Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path,
Lake Park Road, Narrabeen

Presenters: Staff members from Northern Beaches Council will outline the works needed to control erosion and protect against flooding. Plus information about the bush regeneration projects in near creeks in the catchment.

Are you concerned about any of these issues?
* Water quality in creeks leading to Narrabeen Lagoon
* Health of aquatic wildlife
* Creek flooding
* Blockages in creeks
* Erosion of creek banks
* Rubbish in creeks
* Weeds in riparian zones?
Bring your concerns and questions to the forum on August 27 and find out more about creek care from Council staff.

Entry is free but we ask for a donation to cover expenses.
Make sure you get a ticket preferably by emailing Judith Bennettemail@narrabeenlagoon.org.au 

Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary 2018 Stalls

 

July
20th: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital                          9am to 3pm
Baking, Knitting, sewing, books

August
4th: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale                          9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books
 
11th: Bunnings, Narrabeen                                            8am to 3pm
Sausage sizzle
 
17th: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital                          9am to 3pm
Baking, knitting, sewing, books
 
31st: Stall, Outside ANZ Bank, Avalon Parade           9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft
 
September
1st: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale                          9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books
 
8th: Bunnings, Narrabeen                                              8am to 3pm
Sausage sizzle
 
21st: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital                          9am to 3pm
Baking, knitting, sewing, books
 
October
6th: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale                          9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books
 
13th: Bunnings, Narrabeen                                             8am to 3pm
Sausage sizzle
 
November
3rd: Stall. Pittwater Place, Mona Vale                          9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books
 
4th: Bunnings, Narrabeen                                               8am to 3pm
Sausage sizzle                                                    
 
December
1st: Stall, Pittwater Place Mona Vale                           9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books

Local Fauna Gets Thirsty In Winter Too

Please remember our local fauna will also get thirsty during Winter - especially during long dry periods with little or no rain and lots of wind. Leaving a dish of water outside will enable them to quench their thirst. 

A shallow dish with twigs leading into and out of it is great for smaller lizards like slinks while this lovely, a Newport Ring-tailed possum, will quite happily sup from a deeper dish. Photo courtesy Sonja Elwood.


Even More Grant Funding Opens For The Northern Beaches

Community organisations looking to build new or upgrade current facilities are encouraged to apply for funding from the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program.
 
Member Manly James Griffin said applications could be submitted for sport and recreation, arts and culture, and emergency preparedness projects from Monday, 2 July.
 
“There are so many good ideas out there for facilities and infrastructure upgrades in our community organisations. I know this funding can make a real difference to the local community, either by providing new or improved sporting or cultural facilities, or by protecting local residents in emergency situations,” Mr Griffin said.
 
“This year will see the NSW Government complete its commitment to invest $50 million into community infrastructure projects across NSW in four years. I encourage our community organisations to apply for funding to make sure we get our fair share of this strong economy.”    
 
The funding is provided through the Clubgrants Category 3 program, which receives a contribution from registered clubs’ gaming machine profits to benefit local communities.
 
Funding ranges are $50,000 to $200,000 for arts and culture, $10,000 to $200,000 for emergency preparedness and $100,000 to $300,000 for sport and recreation.  
 
Applications for the next round of Infrastructure Grants are open from 2 to 23 July.   
 
For more information including details on how to apply for grants, visitwww.responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au/infrastructure-grants

Tell Us How You Use Greater Sydney's Outdoor Spaces

By NSW Department of Planning & Environment
We’re seeking your views on Greater Sydney’s parks, waterways, outdoor facilities and open spaces to ensure that they meet the needs of the unique communities that enjoy them every day.

The Department of Planning has created this survey to get a better understanding of how you use Greater Sydney’s great outdoors. 

Whether it’s taking your dog for a walk each morning, studying under a tree in your local park or cycling to work, we want to know how you use outdoor spaces so we can better plan for Greater Sydney.
 
By completing the survey you also have the chance to win the first prize of an iPad valued at $469, as well as 10 runners-up receiving a $50 EFTPOS gift card. (please read our terms and conditions here)
 
Your privacy is important to us. Please note that all of your responses are anonymous. Your information will be aggregated with everyone else who gives us their opinions, and your responses will not be identified with any personal data.

Grants For Volunteer Training Projects 

Surf Life Saving NSW’s volunteers put their lives on the line to patrol our beaches, saving the lives of locals, visitors and tourists. In addition to their hours spent patrolling our beaches, volunteer trainers and assessors spend an estimated 50,000 hours each year training new and current volunteers to ensure their clubs’ sustainability into the future.

As part of a Federal Government funded program for Vocational Education and Training (VET), Surf Life Saving NSW has committed almost $1 million over the next two years to local projects delivered by Surf Life Saving Clubs and Branches to improve outcomes in Member Training & Education.

“We rely on the skill and passion of our volunteer trainers and assessors to motivate and engage new and existing members and this vital injection of funding will help to ensure they have the support and recognition they need to do their important work,” said Steven Pearce, CEO of Surf Life Saving NSW.

“This funding will complement national and state-led projects and will enable a localised approach to tackling the challenges associated with recruiting and retaining volunteers to assist with the delivery of training and education.”

Louise Cooke, Surf Life Saving NSW Learning & Development Manager added, “Any programs or projects which aim to attract new volunteers into club Education teams, to increase the diversity of these teams or to retain and recognise existing trainers and assessors will be considered. This is a great opportunity for clubs and Branches to work collaboratively and to innovate to solve local recruitment and retention issues.”

Applications open on 2 July 2018 and close 2 September 2018. For more information, visit www.surflifesaving.com.au/resources/vet-funding-local-grants-program or contactvetgrants@surflifesaving.com.au.

Warriewood Valley Contributions Plan (Amendment 16 Revision 3) 2018 - Draft

Council are seeking feedback on the Draft Warriewood Valley Contributions Plan (Amendment 16 Revision 3) 2018, the Draft Warriewood Valley Landscape Masterplan June 2018 and the Draft Warriewood Valley Roads Masterplan June 2018.

View Council Report (Item 11.7) - 26 June 2018
View Draft Warriewood Valley Contributions Plan (Amendment 16 Revision 3) 2018
You can also view the exhibited documents at Council’s Customer Service centres.

Make a submission

In writing – marked ‘Draft Warriewood Valley Contributions Plan’ and posted to Northern Beaches Council, Strategic Planning, PO Box 82 Manly NSW 1655

For enquiries, contact Sylvania Mok, Development Infrastructure Officer, Strategic and Place Planning on 9970 1214.

Submissions close Sunday 29 July 2018.

Share Your Crime Prevention Ideas With Government

Wednesday, 11 July 2018
Local businesses and community groups on the Northern Beaches are being encouraged to share their crime prevention ideas and apply for up to $250,000 in NSW Government funding.
 
Member for Manly James Griffin said an additional $2.6 million has been made available as part of the $10 million Community Safety Fund which is designed to help locals make their neighbourhoods safer places to live.
 
“Even petty crimes can have a significant impact on a local community, which is why supporting projects that improve safety and reduce anti-social behaviour and reoffending is a great investment.”
 
“Crime in New South Wales continues to fall or remain steady, and the Northern Beaches continues that trend,” Mr Griffin said.
 
“Local residents understand local crime problems. To ensure problems on the Northern Beaches are best addressed, it’s important for the community to have their say.”
 
Attorney General Mark Speakman said grants are available for initiatives that target anti-social behaviour, promote safe use of public spaces and encourage collaboration to reduce crime.
 
“Some of the ideas that have been funded include a mobile youth centre, a street beat program for at-risk Indigenous kids, security improvements for sporting fields and solar street lights to improve safety for pedestrians,” Mr Speakman said.
 
Minister for Police Troy Grant said the Community Safety Fund was launched in 2015 to support NSW in becoming an even safer place to live, especially in disadvantaged, regional and remote areas.
 
“The NSW Government is proud to support local projects to help people feel safe and proud of their community because together we can make a difference to reduce crime and fear of crime,” Mr Grant said.
 
The following groups are eligible to apply for funding under the NSW Community Safety Fund 2018 guidelines:
  • community groups;
  • non-government organisations;
  • not-for-profit organisations;
  • chambers of commerce;
  • NSW Councils; and
  • businesses seeking funding for projects that demonstrate community benefit.
Applications open on Monday, 9 July and will close at 5pm on Friday, 10 August. For more information go towww.crimeprevention.nsw.gov.au
 
The 2018 Program guidelines can be found here.

BHS: Call Out To All Ex Students!

We are going to hold an exhibition in the lead up to the Golden Ball in September.

Do you have anything we could use for an exhibition in the lead up to the Golden Ball? Things like old school uniforms, school magazines, images, medals or trophies. Fun things that will take people back. 

Do you have, or know others who might have items like this? We would return them after the exhibition.

Images could be sent to kalinda.hawson@det.nsw.edu.au

29 September – The Golden Ball  All ex students and staff are invited to the Golden Ball.  Plans are being finalised and tickets will go on sale in Term 2.  Keep your eye here for more information as it comes to hand.

If you wish to keep informed about the festivities please go to the Alumni page and register your interest.


Lab Tests Show Dogs Will Bring Smiles To Manly Courthouse  

Wednesday, 11 July 2018 
A team of Labradors has been trained to make Manly Courthouse a happier place for victims of crime and other vulnerable people, Attorney General Mark Speakman and Member for Manly James Griffin announced today.


 
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT will deliver the Canine Companion Program at the local courts in Burwood, Campbelltown, Gosford, Goulburn, Lismore, Manly, Nowra, Orange, Sutherland and Taree.
 
“I am proud to say that Manly has been leading the State with the therapy dogs hard at work at Manly Courthouse. The dogs have been providing comfort to victims of crime, witnesses and families who are feeling anxious,” Mr Griffin said.
 
“Lab(rador) tests indicate the dogs will be off the charts in terms of cuteness, sensitivity and cuddle-ability.”
 
The rollout of the Canine Court Companion Program follows Manly Courthouse’s successful pilot program involving Delta Society dogs which came to an end on 30 June. The Guide Dog Labs have been at Manly Court now since 2 July.
 
“The Manly program received unanimous support, with victims and witnesses feeling significantly more relaxed and ready to give evidence after patting and spending quality time with the friendly hounds,” Attorney General Mark Speakman said.
 
Dale Cleaver, CEO of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, said the organisation has a growing Pets As Therapy program, with dogs providing companionship and physical comfort to children and adults struggling with challenges beyond sight loss.
 
“With our dogs already supporting court users in Manly, I’m looking forward to seeing our dogs soon bring comfort and companionship to court users at other courts throughout NSW,” Dale Cleaver said.
 
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is best known as the leading provider of Guide Dogs, orientation and mobility services that enable people with sight loss to move around their communities independently.
 
For six consecutive years, Guide Dogs Australia has been named the nation’s most trusted charity brand in a Reader’s Digest survey.

Proposed Licence - Leachate Treatment Plant And Pipeline - Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre

In accordance with Section 47A of the Local Government Act 1993, Northern Beaches Council hereby gives public notice of its intention to issue a licence to Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre (KRRC) toallow for the construction of a Leachate Treatment Plant on site, and a pipeline to connect to the existing Sydney Water sewer main situated in a Council public reserve known as Cooyong Road Reserve, being Lot 15 in DP237301 located to the rear of 25 and 27 Currong Circuit, Terrey Hills.

The purpose of the construction of the Leachate Treatment Plant and associated pipeline is to provide a reliable method for the treatment and disposal of leachate generated on site.


In writing to the CEO Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly NSW 1655, marked 'Proposed Licence - leachate treatment plant and pipeline KRRC'
Submissions close Monday 30 July 2018

New Sporting Facilities Planned For Warriewood

June 27, 2018: From NBC
Northern Beaches Council is planning new netball and multi-use courts in the Warriewood Valley, with the plans adopted last night for community feedback.

Council recently purchased 3 Boondah Road Warriewood and a draft Plan of Management and concept for the site has been developed, which includes four hard-court netball courts, a multi-use court, a 57 space carpark and a public amenities building.

The proposed plan also retains significant trees on the site, establishes a wildlife corridor link at the rear of the park and provides for additional landscaping and water sustainable urban design features.

The proposed works will be funded through development contributions raised from Warriewood Valley developments.
Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said the plan was in response to increased demand for more sporting facilities flagged in Council’s Sportsground Strategy in 2017.

“The Warriewood Valley needs more sporting facilities and Northern Beaches Council is getting on with the job of delivering for the community.

“More lit hard-surface netball courts was identified to provide suitable playing surfaces for all grades.

“Other sports options were also investigated. As a result, a small basketball court is proposed and the netball courts will be available for other activities and informal games.

“These facilities will cater to the needs of the growing community in the Warriewood Valley now and in the future.

“Not only do these high-quality facilities promote a healthier and more active community, it also leads to greater opportunities for social interaction from playing sport and volunteering.”

The property at 3 Boondah Road Warriewood was purchased by Council in 2017 with the intention of using the land for sports activities and general recreation. To date, Council has been clearing the land in preparation for potential development of the site once the community consultation process is complete.

The Plan of Management and concept plan will be on public exhibition from 30 June to 5 August 2018. If approved the draft plan will be implemented in 2019.


Plan of Management (draft) - Boondah Road Sports Courts - Warriewood
A Draft Plan of Management and concept plan has been developed and is on exhibition. The Plan of Management provides a framework for managing the site, including how the site is used, maintained and enhanced in the future.


Make a submission
In writing - marked 'Draft Plan of Management - Boondah Road' to Northern Beaches Council PO Box 82, Manly 1655
or come along to a public hearing

Wednesday 25 July, 7.00-8.00pm - Banksia Room, Nelson Heather Centre, 5 Jacksons Road, Warriewood (no booking required)

Submissions close Sunday 5 August 2018

Congratulations Tammy Cook!


Congratulations to the selfless Tammy Cook who was, on a unanimous vote, conferred the Narrabeen Beach Surf Life Saving Club's Distinguished Service Award in recognition of all of her years of work. Tammy's commitment to youth and introducing mental health workshops to the Club have been extraordinary.
The award was announced on July 15th

Top: Tammy with Vincent De Luca OAM, Independent for the Northern Beaches - photo courtesy Vincent.

Congratulations Fusion Racing: 4th In The World

With the new match racing rankings released earlier this week we are pretty happy to announce that Fusion Racing have moved up to 4th place Women’s team in the world!

Go Girls!


NSW Pool Rescue Representative Team Named

Friday 20 July 2018
By Surf Life Saving NSW
Surf Life Saving NSW is pleased to confirm the 2018 Interstate Pool Rescue Team who will travel to South Australia later this month for the annual representative competition.

A team of 22 highly talented athletes was announced on Friday with the recent State Championships on the state’s Central Coast providing plenty of food for thought for the selectors.
(Visit: Surf Life Savers Tame Pool this Issue)

Ultimately a team was chosen that blends a mixture of youth and experience with the athletes rewarded for strong performances over a period of time.

NSW will field competitors in the U14 through to Open Divisions with selectors quietly confident that they have a team that will challenge the best Australia has to offer after coming second at the same venue in 2017.

Pleasingly the squad is extremely versatile, adept in both the surf and pool, with several team members having already been capped by Australia.

They will certainly be out to boost their impressive resumes with another strong performance for their state.

Umina will be well represented with five athletes including Jemma Smith, Rachel Wood, Kayla Holmes, Lachlan Braddish and Blake Hessel who won nearly 60 medals between them at NSW Titles.

Terrigal and Shelly Beach clubs have been rewarded for their impressive campaigns with six competitors between them including Charlise Wheeler who is coming off a wonderful weekend at Woy Woy.

Joel Piper and Emily Doyle (Newport) and Amelia Wegenaar (North Curl Curl) will fly the flag for the Northern Beaches while the Bulli duo of Holly Holmesby and Zara Sharman will represent the Illawarra.

Bailey Proud (Redhead), Keeley Booth (Avoca Beach) and Joseph Warne (Cudgen Headland) are the lone representatives for their clubs though Warne will be joined by club mate Chantal Luxton who has been selected under the Bronze of Origin rule.

This rule allows each state to select former club members who have come through the development system before moving on to interstate opportunities.

Under this criteria, Luxton will be joined on the team by Callum Lowe Griffiths (Queenscliff) and Ethan Garland (North Cronulla) with the trio now all representing Queensland clubs in competition.

“It was an incredibly difficult decision for the selectors with a number of NSW athletes coming into form at the right time,” said Surf Sports Officer Chiara Nowland.

“We are confident that we have selected a team capable of giving a good account of themselves, and would like to wish all those selected the very best of luck,” she said.

The NSW team will come together for a training session in the coming days before travelling to the South Australian capital where they will compete in the Interstate Competition that runs co-currently with the Australian Pool Rescue Championships to be held from Friday 3 – Sunday 5 August inclusive.
 
2018 NSW Interstate Team
U14 Division
Joel Piper – Newport SLSC
Thomas Rodham – Terrigal SLSC
Eliana Bootes – Terrigal SLSC
Holly Holmesby – Bulli SLSC

U15 Division
Sam Cummins – Terrigal SLSC
Joseph Warne – Cudgen Headland SLSC
Charlise Wheeler – Terrigal SLSC
Amelia Wegenaar  - North Curl Curl SLSC   
       
U17 Division
Blake Hessel – Umina SLSC
Lachlan Braddish – Umina SLSC
Kaylah Holmes – Umina SLSC
Zara Sharman – Bulli SLSC

U19 Division
James Koch – Shelly Beach SLSC
Bailey Proud – Redhead SLSC
Keeley Booth – Avoca Beach SLSC
Emily Doyle – Newport SLSC
 
OPEN Division
Callum Lowe-Griffiths – Queenscliff SLSC *
Ethan Garland – North Cronulla SLSC *  
Thomas Simpson – Shelly Beach SLSC
Rachel Wood – Umina SLSC
Jemma Smith – Umina SLSC
Chantal Luxton – Cudgen Headland SLSC *
Please note * denotes Bronze of Origin qualified

Palm Beach Landscaping Works A Close Shave

Residents have forwarded a few photographs of recent landscaping works (PB South) that are going ahead at great speed. Readers will remember the proposed boardwalk is now on hold due to the large number of community objections and will form part of a future consult, when announced.

The below photo was taken Saturday July 7th to demonstrate that this rather short sedan is almost in the road, with the suggestion that;

"These blocks at South Palm Beach need to be placed 2+ feet closer to the path. My cars rear bar/corner is level/over the white line and the bus would hit it. 

These stones are a bad choice as car owners cannot see them and do not want to touch park on them. So subsequently their tails stick out further into traffic." 


DoggieRescue.com

Pets of the Week

Elly

AGE/SEX: 4 years / F
BREED: Staffy X
Elly is a sweet natured affectionate girl who now walks well on lead ignoring cars and other dogs. She loves being around kids too! She loves a run and likes to jump up and lick your face! She came with terrible skin, ear and eye conditions which are resolving nicely you can see in the pics. She would do best with a family where someone is home a lot of the time. She has a smooth coat and weighs 17.8kg She 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. Her adoption cost is $450.

Zoe

AGE/SEX: 1-2 years / F
BREED: Kelpie X
Zoe is a sweet cuddly girl who has a touch of nervousness and needs a family who will build her self esteem. She walks on loose lead ignoring cars and ignoring most dogs. She sits on command and jumps up to lick your face. Volunteers say: "Lovely dog" "Great dog". "Friendly, affectionate dog. She will sit and lie down for treats. Energetic", "Lovely walking with Zoe, very friendly, so beautiful". She has a short coat and weighs 19.2kg. She 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. Her adoption cost is $450. 

For further details or to meet all dogs at DoggieRescue call  9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs.www.facebook.com/doggierescue 

$75,000 Boost For Community Northern Beaches

Thursday, 12 July 2018 
Community Northern Beaches, formerly the Manly Community Centre, has received an additional $75,000 in funding from the NSW Government, Member for Manly James Griffin announced today.
 
The funding will be used to ensure the Centre can continue to provide important counselling, homeless outreach, early intervention, prevention and family support services for those in need.
 
The highly regarded and well-known known community centre, on Wentworth Street in Manly, has recently increased its geographical scope of work to reflect the amalgamation of the three Northern Beaches councils.
 
Mr Griffin congratulated and thanked the organisation who has served the community of Manly since the 1970s, from the same location on Wentworth Street.
 
“What happens at the Centre, day in-day out, is an example of the power of community spirit and volunteering,” Mr Griffin said.
 
“I am proud to present this significant funding to Community Northern Beaches in support of the work they do not only in Manly but across the Northern Beaches for the vulnerable in our community.
 
“Led by centre manager John Kelly, the excellent staff are supported by an army of volunteers like The Sisterhood. The community centre has been the heart of Manly for decades and has grown to support sixteen third party services including Legal Aid, OzHarvest and Mission Australia.
 
“I am committed to ensuring Community Northern Beaches stays in Manly and it continues to have the backing of the NSW Government. I will continue to support them and advocate on their behalf.”
 
Community Northern Beaches has been working with marginalised members of the community for over forty years, providing homeless outreach and welfare, domestic violence support including a referral service to the Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter, assisting migrants and refugees, as well as providing targeted early intervention in schools and for drug and alcohol abuse.
 
Mr Griffin secured the $75,000 grant after successfully lobbying the NSW Government to provide additional funding to assist Community Northern Beaches with the costs associated with providing their services to the Manly community and the Northern Beaches.

5th Annual Fight On The Beaches Charity Ball

Hosted by Fight on the Beaches
Get out your calendar, go to Friday 27th July 2018, and mark that evening as busy!

That's right, we will be dancing the night away in an effort to raise even more in the fight for a cancer cure.

Only 700 tickets on sale, so once we release them, be sure to buy early so you don't miss out!



Pittwater RSL Club Grants

Thank you to those who attend the recent ClubGRANTS Category 2 Presentation evening. We love supporting our community and finding out the difference these groups make.

This year we have donated over $175,000 to community groups ranging from sporting groups to general interest groups.
Including: Bungan Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Manly-Warringah Basketball Association, Mona Vale Commodores Netball, Mona Vale Cricket Club, Mona Vale Junior Rugby League Club, Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club, Newport Rugby Club, Northern Beaches ADHD Support Group, Northern Beaches Outrigger Canoe Club, Peninsula Junior Cricket Club, Peninsula Softball Club, Pittwater Camera Club,Pittwater Mens Bowling Club, Pittwater Womens Bowling Club, 
Pittwater RSL Darts Team, Pittwater RSL Day Club, Pittwater RSL Fishing Club, Pittwater RSL Football Club, Pittwater RSL Social Golf Club, Pittwater Softball Club, Pittwater Tigers AFL Club, Rotary Club Of Upper Northern Beaches Inc., Sailability Pittwater, Warriewood Surf Life Saving Club and Warringah Concert Brass Band.

As part of the community, our aim is to provide assistance to organisations that will most benefit the community.

While Category 1 will be finalised by 31st August 2018, Category 2 funding was decided in February 2018.

Funding is available under three separate categories, please clickhere for more information.


Nominate The Next NSW Woman Of The Year

Northern Beaches residents are being encouraged to highlight the brilliant women in their community, with nominations now open for the 2019 NSW Women of the Year Awards.
 
Member for Manly James Griffin said the Awards recognise women who have demonstrated excellence in business and society or made outstanding contributions, both personally and professionally.
 
“So many local women pour their heart and soul into their careers, families and volunteer work, which strengthens and enriches our local community,” Mr Griffin said.
 
“I urge locals to submit a nomination and let the women in their lives know how much they are valued and appreciated.”
 
Minister for Women Tanya Davies officially opened statewide nominations ahead of the 2019 Women of the Year Awards program, which will be celebrating its eighth year. 
 
“These Awards are our chance to recognise exceptional women across the State, particularly those who have excelled despite adversity or made contributions that improve the lives of others,” Mrs Davies said.
 
“Women from all walks of life make outstanding contributions to our communities while overcoming gender inequity to pursue their personal and professional goals.”
 
The 2019 NSW Women of the Year Award categories include:
 
  • NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year Award
  • NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year
  • Community Hero
  • Harvey Norman Young Woman of the Year
  • Rex Airlines Regional Woman of the Year
  • NSW Business Woman of the Year
  • First State Super Lifetime Achievement
Nominations for 2019 close on Sunday, 11 November 2018. For more information or to nominate visit www.women.nsw.gov.au. The winners will be announced at an Awards ceremony on Thursday March 7, the day before International Women’s Day.

Readers Query: 'Bilgola Castle'

Dear Editor,
I’m presently undertaking a personal research project about Dalley’s Castle when I came across this little story in SMH on Trove, and I’m now fascinated to see if there is still any of the seawall of Mrs. Jack Lindsay’s home in Bilgola still standing. Do you think anyone associated with ‘Pittwater Online News’ or any of your readers could shed some light on the mystery of ‘Castle in Bilgola’.
 
Mr. Oswald Cheeke and Mr. Patrick Bellew were other guests. Mr. Cheeke has been buying bricks from his uncle's old home. Dalley Castle, at Manly, which is now being demolished. The bricks will form the sea wall at the Bilgola home of Mrs. Jack Lindsay, who also is a relative of the one-time Australian states man, W. B. Dalley, builder of Dalley’s Castle.’ from: Spotlight on Society (1939, June 1). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), p. 31. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230891587
 
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

D. Bell

If anyone has any insights they can share with Mr. Bell, please emailus and we will forward to him. Thank you! - AJG, Ed.

Zonta Birthing Kit Packing Day 2018

Saturday 18 August 2018
Would you like to assist?
The Zonta Club of Northern Beaches Inc and Barrenjoey High School are organising a day to pack Birthing Kits for women in developing countries. Members of the local community are invited to help.  We plan to pack 2000 kits.



With an estimated 385,000 women dying annually in childbirth, many from infections acquired during childbirth, there is a great need for these birthing kits.  Most women need assistance due to isolation, cultural choice or poor transport and have little or no assistance during childbirth. Many mothers and babies die from preventable infections. By providing a clean birthing kit, and training in how to use it, these mothers will have the resources to reduce infection.

Birthing Kits are assembled under the auspices of the Birthing Kit Foundation (Australia)  - a not-for-profit non-government organisation (NGO) that provides birthing kits and education in clean birthing practices. BKFA originated from the Zonta Clubs of Adelaide Hills and has grown to be supported by Zonta Clubs across Australia. 

Well over 100,000 kits are assembled and distributed each year.  Each birthing kit is made up of six simple items assembled into a small plastic bag.

A donation of just $3 buys the materials for one kit and the training program for its delivery.  You can help us by making a donation on the day.  For full details of the Birthing Kit Program see the BKFA website at https://www.bkfa.org.au/.  

The Packing Day at Barrenjoey High School will run from 1pm to approximately 4pm.  
Please contact Margaret White on 0416 182 393 or emailmarg.white@me.com  if you are able to assist or you would like more information.

Update On The Ingleside Planned Precinct

May 11, 2018: From NSW Dept. of Planning
We have reviewed the submissions and feedback received on the draft Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Strategy, which was exhibited from December 2016 to February 2017, and are working through the next phase of the planning process. A summary of the submissions received and our responses is available here.

In response to issues raised by the community and to comply with the draft Planning for Bushfire Protection Policy 2017, a Bushfire Risk Assessment is being prepared. We have also undertaken other additional technical work including:
  • traffic and transport modelling, especially around Mona Vale Road
  • planning for infrastructure provision
  • water cycle management and flooding assessment
  • assessment of environmental impacts including additional surveys, for example around biodiversity across the precinct and along the proposed ecological corridors.
We are working with Northern Beaches Council and other Government agencies throughout this process. 

Next steps
We aim to release the revised Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Plan (known as the Precinct Plan) in late 2018. 

A draft Local Character Statement (LCS) is also being prepared to define the existing character of the area and capture the community’s values and aspirations. The draft LCS will be based on the extensive community consultation undertaken to date and will be an essential reference guide for the Department to use in finalising the draft plan for Ingleside.  

More opportunities to have your say
There will be more opportunities for the community to provide feedback. 

The revised Precinct Plan, draft Local Character Statement and supporting documents will open for public comment when they are released later in 2018, and the Department will have a range of ways available for you to have your say. 

More information
Call us on 1300 305 695

 

Click on logo above to visit their website.

Update: Remembrance Day Poppy Wall For Avalon Beach RSL 

If you liked the display in Avalon Beach RSL foyer this week of ANZAC comprised from crocheted and knitted poppies you may wish to get involved with the group that is knitting more of these for a larger display for Remembrance Day 2018. It is hoped enough are made to fill the garden and cover the garden fence of the RSL.

An donor has committed to providing the wool and another 150 balls have arrived on Thursday - all you need to do is join in!

Already 12 ladies are busy knitting and crocheting away. You can help by dropping made flowers into the Avalon Beach RSL Club or join the group in the club on Mondays at midday. Just look for Dannie Sloper.

Find out more at HERE


Petition: Save Ingleside From Over-Development

PROPOSED INGLESIDE DEVELOPMENT
We the undersigned, write in connection with the above proposal and wish to object strongly and respectfully to the development of the area in the proposed manner.

Ingleside is a dispersed settlement where development proposals should be considered very carefully: infilling could ruin the character of the area but estate development will not only overwhelm it but also overwhelm the vast majority of residents living from Narrabeen to Palm Beach who will travel through or near Ingleside every day.

Naturally, we understand that the State Government has a determined growth strategy. However, the overwhelming increase in immediate population and thoroughfare traffic will have a devastating effect upon the existing population who live here and contribute to Sydney as a city and as a defined demographic already. 

Pressure for the development in the region is considerable, mainly for housing city commuters, but has been successfully resisted for more than 30 years for the same reasons as now. The infrastructure was not in place and as can be seen by the impact of development in Warriewood, remains at an unsupportive level. The reasons for rejecting those schemes also included the inadequacy of the minor roads apart from Mona Vale Road to accommodate even small increases in traffic. 

Reference is made to the over one thousand comments on the supporting website, mostly by residents of Pittwater external to the immediate area of Ingleside who have failed to have a voice but as your constituents have equal right to be represented as bearing the impact of the development. With the above in mind, we request that the development be reviewed to take into account the residents of Pittwater, whom you represent. Rather than telling them why it will be good for them, consider the voice of the residents and understand why it will be bad for them. 

July 8 - 21, 2018: Issue 367

Articles This Week 

Front Page Issue 367 

Newport's 'From The Crown To The Sea' Paths Complete the Loop Update: Petition now running to gauge community support, video to show area, proposal has been forwarded to all councillors

GKSS Match Cup Sweden Women's Trophy: Great First Hitout In M32’S For Pittwater's Fusion Racing

Breakthrough PE Program Giving Kids Fitness And Focus: IPLAY!

24 Hour Row For One Eighty and Gotcha4Life: happening at Av. Surf Club on 18/08/2018 - Local businesses who want to support or sponsor this great initiative can contact Melissa Wellings on mel_wells@hotmail.com 

Mona Vale Hospital Fight Continues At July Forum - from Protect Pittwater Association

NAIDOC Week 2018 - Local Celebrations And Some From Further Afield: ASGMWP Monday July 9th at Mona Vale hosts 'Aboriginal Rock Engravings', Guest speaker Ian Jacobs

Aquatics: 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB State Championship: Avalon Beach and Newport SLSC's among Medal winners

Park Bench Philosophers: The Quiet Revolution – Or Making Waves? by Roger Sayers, Life Member at Avalon Beach SLSC - in celebration of the gold medals won at 2018 IRB NSW States by club members, a reprise of Mr. Sayers insight into the father of the IRB

Club Marine 2019 Pittwater To Paradise Regatta Checklist: The quieter winter months are a great time to run a checklist over boat and crew preparation for another season of bluewater racing out of the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, on the shores of Pittwater and get your boat up to speed for the 2019 P2P by Lisa Ratcliff

Pictures: A Body of Work - Photographs by Adrian Boddy - A major new exhibition will open July 18th featuring one of Pittwater's best photographers. This collection of photographs charting a life's journey as seen through a lens. 10 screens scrolling over 300 images of landscapes, fauna and portraits fill the space with haunting beauty; Wednesday 18 July 2018 - Sunday 2 December 2018 This Issue Adrian shares a collection of short essays, written to compliment the final curatorial selection

Gallivanting Around The Galapagos Islands by Robyn McWilliam

DIY Ideas Woodworking Projects for Beginners: School Holidays Fun for Winter 2018 - Simple Storage Box + Wood Tool Box one for big boys and girls and one for littlies!

Profile: Adrian Boddy. Photographer and  architectural academic Adrian Boddy has a major exhibition opening at the Justin Art House Museum in Victoria on July 18th. It will run until December 2nd. This Issue Adrian shares a collection of short essays and photos, written to compliment the final curatorial selection for 'A Body of Work - Photographs by Adrian Boddy' as Issue 367's Pictorial.

Mr. Boddy is more than a photographer of wonderful environments and all in them though. Prior to 'retirement' he was a director at the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building UTS, and an architectural photographer. His Master’s thesis was Max Dupain and the photography of Australian Architecture (QUT, 1996). This week, for those who missed it and need further inspiration to pop into the Justin Art House Museum if in Victoria prior to the end of the year, a few insights into the man himself.

History: Roads To Pittwater: The Wakehurst Parkway Along Old Oxford Falls Track - with the opening of The Spit Bridge the volume of people streaming to sunny skies and salt air increased dramatically. An old clay Oxford Falls road built in 1911 and finishing at Middle Creek, was finally extended to connect. Just over two decades prior to that the first Roseville Bridge build, driven by WWI soldiers farming at Frenchs Forest, saw a road that connected Beacon Hill, Dee Why and town finally arrive.

Artist of the Month: July 2018:  Jessica Birk- Artist: Mixed Media Artist, Printmaker, Sculptor, PainterJessica  was born on the Northern Beaches of Sydney where she is still living and working. Birk is a proud descendant of the Yaegl people, from the Northern Rivers of NSW, The Clarence Valley. 

A former Cromer High School student, Jessica graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the College of Fine Arts at the University of New South Wales in 2007. Since the beginning of her studies in 2003, Jessica has participated in a number of exhibitions including a Solo Exhibition at Manly Regional Art Gallery in 2006 and has continued to work on commissioned artworks. Jessica has won wide recognition for her work, including being named the joint winner of the 2009 QANTAS Young and Emerging Indigenous Art Award and as a finalist in the 2006 Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize. More recently, Jessica completed an Artist Residency at the Bilpin International Ground for Creative Initiative and a Solo Exhibition at Willoughby Council's Incinerator Art Gallery in 2012. 

 Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 8/7/2018 

click on Logo: 

To contact Julian:  editor@scotlandisland.org.au

Palm Beach Landscaping Works A Close Shave

Residents have forwarded a few photographs of recent landscaping works (PB South) that are going ahead at great speed. Readers will remember the proposed boardwalk is now on hold due to the large number of community objections and will form part of a future consult, when announced.

The below photo was taken Saturday July 7th to demonstrate that this rather short sedan is almost in the road, with the suggestion that;

"These blocks at South Palm Beach need to be placed 2+ feet closer to the path. My cars rear bar/corner is level/over the white line and the bus would hit it. 

These stones are a bad choice as car owners cannot see them and do not want to touch park on them. So subsequently their tails stick out further into traffic." 


DoggieRescue.com

Pet of the Week

Lottie

AGE/SEX: 12 years / F
BREED: Corgi X

Lottie is a beautiful gentle girl. She has a very sweet affectionate nature and she is very social with other dogs. She has had a dental with 16 teeth extracted. She has a short coat and weighs 11.1kg. She 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. Her adoption cost is $450.

For further details or to meet all dogs at DoggieRescue call  9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs.www.facebook.com/doggierescue 


Dear Resident,

Many of us from Mona Vale to Palm Beach believe the government is out to hit us with yet more development. In support of this, the state government wants to extend the B-Line from Mona Vale to Newport.

Lately, the government has pulled its head in regarding development. They’ve offered a moratorium on development if councils want it. Mayor of NBC, Michael Regan has jumped at this for the Northern Beaches. Regan was quoted in the Herald as saying that statistics have proved that the Northern Beaches is now one of the most congested places in Sydney, in spite of B-Lines or anything else.

But much of this is just pre 2019 election posturing. The government has made a motzer out of apartment construction from the stamp duty it receives. They’re addicted to stamp duty revenues since it funds infrastructure projects, which they are convinced will woo NSW and, especially the Sydney electorates. And that appetite for development will certainly not go away if they win the 2019 elections.

We’ve seen what has happened to other parts of Sydney. We’ve seen congestion increase everywhere with thick on the ground Hong Kong style apartments. Now many of us in the seaside villages from Mona Vale to Palm Beach believe we are next in line.

The B Line to Newport is the first incursion…

We’re not against the B-Line to Mona Vale but we are against a terminal in Newport. Why? Because it would totally downgrade and destroy Newport Beach. It means road widening, removing trees, congestion and queues of diesel buses. It means traffic jams at Avalon’s Kamikazi roundabout in the north and massive hold ups during the day and especially at peak periods from the south. And if the B-Line does get to Newport, it will be a Trojan horse for yet more development. All we want is improved bus services for the seaside villages. It’s not that hard. Run a local service like Manly’s Hop Skip and Jump along with some efficient city bound buses like the E88’s and L90 to the city and the 199 to Manly.

Is this just a Nimby response by residents?

No, emphatically no, it is not. It is planning madness to cram more people into the seaside villages.

North of Mona Vale is one road in, one road out, surrounded by water and, congestion is already intolerable. We risk destroying a beautiful part of Sydney that contributes to the quality of life and recreational space for all Sydney residents enhancing our status as an international city.



But young people need affordable housing?

Regrettably, development in our area means overpriced units for the profit of developers, not affordable housing.

It’s just that turning this area into the Gold Coast helps no one. After some years of this, the place simply becomes a congested concrete jungle that no one wants to live in. If the developers’ curse strikes in Mona Vale and the villages to the north, that will be the outcome. Gold Coast style, with overcrowding, fast food outlets, graffiti, pollution and crime. And no, this is not being too alarmist or extreme, we have seen our own congestion become endemic, though not yet as appalling as other parts of Sydney.

The Mona Vale high rise “Place Plan” was the first attack on the seaside villages…

This was withdrawn by government after Mona Vale, Newport, Avalon, Clareville and Bayview residents banded together to point out how absolutely inappropriate the plan was. Now the incursion of the B Line to Newport represents another phase. Are we being too extremist? Not when you consider that of 1300 residents comments on the Mona Vale plan only one - only one - suggested high rise for Mona Vale, but the government still brought out a high rise plan complete with warm fuzzy pictures and soothing words.

It’s time to stand up for ourselves

We all know the famous quote: “all it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to remain silent”. So let’s not remain silent before it’s too late. Join the protest march to make it clear:

  • The B-Line should terminate at Mona Vale with frequent services to the city, Chatswood and Macquarie. Equally, it is essential we have an improved bus service for the seaside villages.
  • Further inappropriate development from Mona Vale to Palm Beach must halt to bring a stopto congestion becoming even worse than it is now.


Please email your ideas/thoughts/suggestions to SeasideVillagesMarch@gmail.com 

Also voice your objections to Rob Stokes atPittwater@parliament.nsw.gov.au

This flyer has been paid for by many 

concerned residents from Mona Vale to Palm Beach. 

Residents are giving hours of their time

 to distribute this flyer throughout the region. 

If you like walking and can help for a few

hours, please contact:

SeasideVillagesMarch@gmail.com  or phone: 0479 123 260

The authors do not represent that the contents are complete, current and free from error and accept no liability - 

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Pittwater RSL Club Grants

Thank you to those who attend the recent ClubGRANTS Category 2 Presentation evening. We love supporting our community and finding out the difference these groups make.

This year we have donated over $175,000 to community groups ranging from sporting groups to general interest groups.
Including: Bungan Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Manly-Warringah Basketball Association, Mona Vale Commodores Netball, Mona Vale Cricket Club, Mona Vale Junior Rugby League Club, Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club, Newport Rugby Club, Northern Beaches ADHD Support Group, Northern Beaches Outrigger Canoe Club, Peninsula Junior Cricket Club, Peninsula Softball Club, Pittwater Camera Club,Pittwater Mens Bowling Club, Pittwater Womens Bowling Club, 
Pittwater RSL Darts Team, Pittwater RSL Day Club, Pittwater RSL Fishing Club, Pittwater RSL Football Club, Pittwater RSL Social Golf Club, Pittwater Softball Club, Pittwater Tigers AFL Club, Rotary Club Of Upper Northern Beaches Inc., Sailability Pittwater, Warriewood Surf Life Saving Club and Warringah Concert Brass Band.

As part of the community, our aim is to provide assistance to organisations that will most benefit the community.

While Category 1 will be finalised by 31st August 2018, Category 2 funding was decided in February 2018.

Funding is available under three separate categories, please clickhere for more information.


New Sporting Facilities Planned For Warriewood

June 27, 2018: From NBC
Northern Beaches Council is planning new netball and multi-use courts in the Warriewood Valley, with the plans adopted last night for community feedback.

Council recently purchased 3 Boondah Road Warriewood and a draft Plan of Management and concept for the site has been developed, which includes four hard-court netball courts, a multi-use court, a 57 space carpark and a public amenities building.

The proposed plan also retains significant trees on the site, establishes a wildlife corridor link at the rear of the park and provides for additional landscaping and water sustainable urban design features.

The proposed works will be funded through development contributions raised from Warriewood Valley developments.
Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said the plan was in response to increased demand for more sporting facilities flagged in Council’s Sportsground Strategy in 2017.

“The Warriewood Valley needs more sporting facilities and Northern Beaches Council is getting on with the job of delivering for the community.

“More lit hard-surface netball courts was identified to provide suitable playing surfaces for all grades.

“Other sports options were also investigated. As a result, a small basketball court is proposed and the netball courts will be available for other activities and informal games.

“These facilities will cater to the needs of the growing community in the Warriewood Valley now and in the future.

“Not only do these high-quality facilities promote a healthier and more active community, it also leads to greater opportunities for social interaction from playing sport and volunteering.”

The property at 3 Boondah Road Warriewood was purchased by Council in 2017 with the intention of using the land for sports activities and general recreation. To date, Council has been clearing the land in preparation for potential development of the site once the community consultation process is complete.

The Plan of Management and concept plan will be on public exhibition from 30 June to 5 August 2018. If approved the draft plan will be implemented in 2019.


Plan of Management (draft) - Boondah Road Sports Courts - Warriewood
A Draft Plan of Management and concept plan has been developed and is on exhibition. The Plan of Management provides a framework for managing the site, including how the site is used, maintained and enhanced in the future.


Make a submission
In writing - marked 'Draft Plan of Management - Boondah Road' to Northern Beaches Council PO Box 82, Manly 1655
or come along to a public hearing

Wednesday 25 July, 7.00-8.00pm - Banksia Room, Nelson Heather Centre, 5 Jacksons Road, Warriewood (no booking required)

Submissions close Sunday 5 August 2018

Nominate The Next NSW Woman Of The Year

Northern Beaches residents are being encouraged to highlight the brilliant women in their community, with nominations now open for the 2019 NSW Women of the Year Awards.
 
Member for Manly James Griffin said the Awards recognise women who have demonstrated excellence in business and society or made outstanding contributions, both personally and professionally.
 
“So many local women pour their heart and soul into their careers, families and volunteer work, which strengthens and enriches our local community,” Mr Griffin said.
 
“I urge locals to submit a nomination and let the women in their lives know how much they are valued and appreciated.”
 
Minister for Women Tanya Davies officially opened statewide nominations ahead of the 2019 Women of the Year Awards program, which will be celebrating its eighth year. 
 
“These Awards are our chance to recognise exceptional women across the State, particularly those who have excelled despite adversity or made contributions that improve the lives of others,” Mrs Davies said.
 
“Women from all walks of life make outstanding contributions to our communities while overcoming gender inequity to pursue their personal and professional goals.”
 
The 2019 NSW Women of the Year Award categories include:
 
  • NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year Award
  • NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year
  • Community Hero
  • Harvey Norman Young Woman of the Year
  • Rex Airlines Regional Woman of the Year
  • NSW Business Woman of the Year
  • First State Super Lifetime Achievement
Nominations for 2019 close on Sunday, 11 November 2018. For more information or to nominate visit www.women.nsw.gov.au. The winners will be announced at an Awards ceremony on Thursday March 7, the day before International Women’s Day.

Readers Query: 'Bilgola Castle'

Dear Editor,
I’m presently undertaking a personal research project about Dalley’s Castle when I came across this little story in SMH on Trove, and I’m now fascinated to see if there is still any of the seawall of Mrs. Jack Lindsay’s home in Bilgola still standing. Do you think anyone associated with ‘Pittwater Online News’ or any of your readers could shed some light on the mystery of ‘Castle in Bilgola’.
 
Mr. Oswald Cheeke and Mr. Patrick Bellew were other guests. Mr. Cheeke has been buying bricks from his uncle's old home. Dalley Castle, at Manly, which is now being demolished. The bricks will form the sea wall at the Bilgola home of Mrs. Jack Lindsay, who also is a relative of the one-time Australian states man, W. B. Dalley, builder of Dalley’s Castle.’ from: Spotlight on Society (1939, June 1). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), p. 31. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230891587
 
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

D. Bell

If anyone has any insights they can share with Mr. Bell, please emailus and we will forward to him. Thank you! - AJG, Ed.

Manly To Seaforth Flood Study

Council have prepared a draft flood study for the Manly to Seaforth catchment to understand flood risks, draining to Middle Harbour, North Harbour and the Tasman Sea. The study includes the suburbs of Balgowlah Heights, Clontarf and parts of Balgowlah, Fairlight, Manly and Seaforth.

The Draft Manly to Seaforth Flood Study is on public exhibition. You are invited to participate in the study by providing your comments.

Copies of the Flood Study are available for viewing at Customer Service Centres, Council’s libraries and online.

View the Draft Manly to Seaforth Flood Study (note some of these files are very large)

If you would like to book a one-on-one information session or require property specific information please contact Patrick Stuart on 9976 1606 or patrick.stuart@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au 

One on one information sessions will be held at:
  • Manly Town Hall: Tuesday 19 June 2018, 4 – 7pm, Saturday 23 June 2018, 9am – 4pm
  • Seaforth Village Community Centre: Thursday 21 June 2018, 4pm - 7pm,
Have your Say
In writing Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82,Manly NSW 1665, marked ‘Submission – Draft Manly to Seaforth Flood Study’
By email council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au, marked ‘Submission – Draft Manly to Seaforth Flood Study’
Submissions close Friday 13 July 2018

BHS: Call Out To All Ex Students!

We are going to hold an exhibition in the lead up to the Golden Ball in September.

Do you have anything we could use for an exhibition in the lead up to the Golden Ball? Things like old school uniforms, school magazines, images, medals or trophies. Fun things that will take people back. 

Do you have, or know others who might have items like this? We would return them after the exhibition.

Images could be sent to kalinda.hawson@det.nsw.edu.au

15 June – The Barrenjoey Night Market.  There will be food stalls, market stalls, little rides and games.  Centre stage will present some of Barrenjoey’s finest musicians from past and present.  To end the evening there will be fireworks.  this is a family-friendly event. More information will appear here.

29 September – The Golden Ball  All ex students and staff are invited to the Golden Ball.  Plans are being finalised and tickets will go on sale in Term 2.  Keep your eye here for more information as it comes to hand.

If you wish to keep informed about the festivities please go to theAlumni page and register your interest.


Zonta Birthing Kit Packing Day 2018

Saturday 18 August 2018
Would you like to assist?
The Zonta Club of Northern Beaches Inc and Barrenjoey High School are organising a day to pack Birthing Kits for women in developing countries. Members of the local community are invited to help.  We plan to pack 2000 kits.



With an estimated 385,000 women dying annually in childbirth, many from infections acquired during childbirth, there is a great need for these birthing kits.  Most women need assistance due to isolation, cultural choice or poor transport and have little or no assistance during childbirth. Many mothers and babies die from preventable infections. By providing a clean birthing kit, and training in how to use it, these mothers will have the resources to reduce infection.

Birthing Kits are assembled under the auspices of the Birthing Kit Foundation (Australia)  - a not-for-profit non-government organisation (NGO) that provides birthing kits and education in clean birthing practices. BKFA originated from the Zonta Clubs of Adelaide Hills and has grown to be supported by Zonta Clubs across Australia. 

Well over 100,000 kits are assembled and distributed each year.  Each birthing kit is made up of six simple items assembled into a small plastic bag.

A donation of just $3 buys the materials for one kit and the training program for its delivery.  You can help us by making a donation on the day.  For full details of the Birthing Kit Program see the BKFA website at https://www.bkfa.org.au/.  

The Packing Day at Barrenjoey High School will run from 1pm to approximately 4pm.  
Please contact Margaret White on 0416 182 393 or emailmarg.white@me.com  if you are able to assist or you would like more information.

Update On The Ingleside Planned Precinct

May 11, 2018: From NSW Dept. of Planning
We have reviewed the submissions and feedback received on the draft Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Strategy, which was exhibited from December 2016 to February 2017, and are working through the next phase of the planning process. A summary of the submissions received and our responses is available here.

In response to issues raised by the community and to comply with the draft Planning for Bushfire Protection Policy 2017, a Bushfire Risk Assessment is being prepared. We have also undertaken other additional technical work including:
  • traffic and transport modelling, especially around Mona Vale Road
  • planning for infrastructure provision
  • water cycle management and flooding assessment
  • assessment of environmental impacts including additional surveys, for example around biodiversity across the precinct and along the proposed ecological corridors.
We are working with Northern Beaches Council and other Government agencies throughout this process. 

Next steps
We aim to release the revised Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Plan (known as the Precinct Plan) in late 2018. 

A draft Local Character Statement (LCS) is also being prepared to define the existing character of the area and capture the community’s values and aspirations. The draft LCS will be based on the extensive community consultation undertaken to date and will be an essential reference guide for the Department to use in finalising the draft plan for Ingleside.  

More opportunities to have your say
There will be more opportunities for the community to provide feedback. 

The revised Precinct Plan, draft Local Character Statement and supporting documents will open for public comment when they are released later in 2018, and the Department will have a range of ways available for you to have your say. 

More information
Call us on 1300 305 695

Throw In Your Line! Apply For Gone Fishing Day Grants

The fourth annual NSW Gone Fishing Day will be held in just six months’ time and recreational fishing clubs and organisations are being encouraged to apply for grants to host fishing activities on October 14.

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Coordinator Community Programs, Dee Payne, said applications for grants of up to $2,000 are now open until July 16.

“Gone Fishing Day celebrates our love of fishing in NSW and encourages everyone to get out on the water and enjoy this healthy outdoors activity,” Ms Payne said.

“It doesn’t matter if you haven’t fished before or if you’re the keenest of anglers, Gone Fishing Day is for everyone.”

Applications for activities such as casting and fishing workshops, information sessions and fish habitat restoration will be considered.

Grants of up to $2,000 are now available for recreational fishing clubs, organisations and community groups to run fishing events as part of the Day. The money can be spent on event items such as fishing gear, bait, food and drinks and equipment hire,” Ms Payne said.

“This year we also have the option to apply for a package of fishing gear and giveaways as an alternative to a funding grant.”

Fishing clubs simply need to fill out the application form which is available online atwww.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/resources/go-fishing-nsw

Clubs or organisations can also apply to carry out fish habitat restoration activities including replanting or weeding their local waterway or creek banks.

DPI-staffed major events for the Day will once again be scheduled at six locations across the state.

“We know there are around 850,000 people that love wetting a line each year in NSW and we hope this state-wide day will promote fishing as a vital part of our lifestyle to even more local residents and communities,” Ms Payne said.

“The more fishing activities we can hold across the state, the greater the opportunity to spark an interest that may become a lifetime of recreational fishing enjoyment. I urge all clubs to get involved and apply for a Gone Fishing Day grant before July 16.”

For more information email go.fishing@dpi.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 4424 7428.

Winter School Holidays

Please be advised there will be no Issue on Sunday July 15th as staff will be playing with youngsters and doing all that mid-winter family time fun stuff.

The Issue published July 8th (No 367) will stand for a fortnight. 
Issue 368 will be published Sunday July 22nd.

Mermaids Of Palm Beach Dinner 2018

Club Palm Beach will host the annual Mermaids of Palm Beach Dinner fundraiser for Variety the Children's Charity on Monday July 30th when the Mermaids Car 2108 Annual Dinner takes place, 

Tickets for great food and big fun are now on offer. Email or call Beryl - Ph: 0410 478 897 - beryldriver@bigpond.com

Left to right Elyse Cole, Beryl Driver and Viktorija McDonnell

$4.6 Million Up For Grabs For Local Sports Grants 

Local sporting clubs throughout Manly and across the Northern Beaches are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of funding under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program. 
 
Member for Manly James Griffin said $4.6 million was now available across the state for upgrading or creating new sports facilities, new sport programs, community events and projects that improve sports participation, with $50,000 allocated for each state electorate, of which there are four on the Northern Beaches.
 
“Last year I was proud to support and secure funding for local cricket clubs, rugby, sailing, surf lifesaving and women’s surfing,” Mr Griffin said.
 
“Our grassroots sporting clubs are a vital part of the fabric of our local community. The NSW Budget is in strong shape and it is important we continue to invest in our local clubs and community. I strongly encourage clubs to apply for these grants.”
 
Sports Minister Stuart Ayres said the Local Sport Grant Program is now in its fourth year.
 
“It is a key priority of the NSW Government that everyone has the opportunity to take part in local sport or has access to open space,” Mr Ayres said.
 
“Already this year, the Local Sport Grant Program has allocated funding for sports clubs in 93 electorates across the state and we anticipate this next round of funding will help hundreds more community groups and councils.
 
“This announcement is in addition to the NSW Government’s $290 million Open Spaces and Green Sydney package, along with the Active Kids program announced earlier this year. It also comes on top of $200 million that has been committed to improving sporting facilities in regional NSW.”
 
The Local Sports Grant Program is now open and will accept applications until 24 August 2018.
 
For more information visit sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/localsport or phone 13 13 02.

Even More Grant Funding Opens For The Northern Beaches

Community organisations looking to build new or upgrade current facilities are encouraged to apply for funding from the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program.
 
Member Manly James Griffin said applications could be submitted for sport and recreation, arts and culture, and emergency preparedness projects from Monday, 2 July.
 
“There are so many good ideas out there for facilities and infrastructure upgrades in our community organisations. I know this funding can make a real difference to the local community, either by providing new or improved sporting or cultural facilities, or by protecting local residents in emergency situations,” Mr Griffin said.
 
“This year will see the NSW Government complete its commitment to invest $50 million into community infrastructure projects across NSW in four years. I encourage our community organisations to apply for funding to make sure we get our fair share of this strong economy.”     
 
The funding is provided through the Clubgrants Category 3 program, which receives a contribution from registered clubs’ gaming machine profits to benefit local communities.
 
Funding ranges are $50,000 to $200,000 for arts and culture, $10,000 to $200,000 for emergency preparedness and $100,000 to $300,000 for sport and recreation.  
 
Applications for the next round of Infrastructure Grants are open from 2 to 23 July.   
 
For more information including details on how to apply for grants, visitwww.responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au/infrastructure-grants

B-Line To Newport Proposal Consult May Be Swift

Newport Residents Association express concern at the fourteen day time frame indicated by TfNSW for the community to respond to the awaited Review of Environmental Factors (REF). In October 2017 TfNSW announced they were undertaking the REF with it being
completed by late February 2018 and that date has continued to be pushed out with the latest statement ‘expected mid-year’. 

Despite this long gestation TfNSW say they are only going to allow fourteen days (14) for public comment which the NRA believe is extremely unreasonable and inappropriate and the NRA call for a longer response period.

B-LINE REF RESOLUTION - NEWPORT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION MEETING 19.06.2018 
RESOLVED:
‘That considering the more than eight (8) months Transport for NSW is taking to issue a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) on the roundabout proposed for the B-Line at Neptune & Barrenjoey Rds Newport, fourteen (14) days for the community to understand
the detail of the proposal and make submissions is grossly inadequate. We respectfully call for a sixty (60) day period as essential to obtain a realistic community response.’ 


Pittwater Mens Probus Club: July Speaker

Tuesday 10th July 2018 at 11am
Jim Boyce “Historic Buildings”
In 1963, Jim Boyce was selected to play with the Wallabies touring side to South Africa. On this tour, he and the other players were shocked by their exposure to the injustices of the apartheid regime.

Later, Jim became Marketing Manager for Tooth & Co Hotels and achieved an accomplished career in marketing and social research. Jim is an immediate Past President of the Manly Warringah Pittwater Historical Society.

Jim will speak on the "History of Commercial Buildings of the Northern Beaches Area".

Five Minute Speaker
Roman Zwolenski “Vietnam War Ballot”

Club Member Roman Zwolenski will talk about being in the military ballot to go to Vietnam as part of Australia’s support of the war effort at the time. Roman will share his expectation of being sent which, however, did not eventuate. Years later, Roman visited Vietnam and will reflect on the aftermath of the war.

Probus Monthly Meeting
10am 2nd Tuesday every Month
Venue: Mona Vale Golf Club
Guests welcome  at 10.30am

Pittwater Mens Probus
Our Probus club is an association for active members of the community, and for those no longer working full time, to join together in clubs for a new lease of life.

Its basic purpose is to advance intellectual and cultural interests amongst adult persons; to provide regular opportunities to progress healthy minds and active bodies through social interaction and activities, expand interests and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends.

Our club membership is for men only, however partners are welcome at our social events and activities including our monthly guest presentation following each meeting.

Find out more at: probus.pittwater.org.au

Free Rego For Eligible NSW Drivers

The NSW Government’s Toll Relief program provides eligible drivers with free vehicle registration.

Drivers who spend $25 or more each week on tolls, or $1300 over the financial year on one tag will save up to $729 when they renew their vehicle registration online or in person at Service NSW.

During the registration renewal process, drivers need to add their licence plate number to their toll account to find out if they are eligible for free car registration.

Nearly 100,000 drivers from across NSW will benefit from the program.

Minister for Finance, Services and Property Victor Dominello said the government is backdating toll spend from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018, so drivers can benefit on what they have spent on tolls over the past year.

“So far 938 free regos have been claimed and $397,000 has been given back to drivers, with the average driver saving $423,” Mr Dominello said.

“Drivers that are currently opted into the M5 Cashback Scheme will have the choice to opt out and have their M5 tolls count towards Toll Relief or remain in the M5 Cashback Scheme.”

Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary 2018 Stalls

 

July
7th: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale                          9am to 3pm
Sewing ,knitting, craft, books
 
14th: Bunnings, Narrabeen                                            8am to 3pm
Sausage sizzle
 
20th: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital                          9am to 3pm
Baking, Knitting, sewing, books

August
4th: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale                          9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books
 
11th: Bunnings, Narrabeen                                            8am to 3pm
Sausage sizzle
 
17th: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital                          9am to 3pm
Baking, knitting, sewing, books
 
31st: Stall, Outside ANZ Bank, Avalon Parade           9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft
 
September
1st: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale                          9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books
 
8th: Bunnings, Narrabeen                                              8am to 3pm
Sausage sizzle
 
21st: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital                          9am to 3pm
Baking, knitting, sewing, books
 
October
6th: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale                          9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books
 
13th: Bunnings, Narrabeen                                             8am to 3pm
Sausage sizzle
 
November
3rd: Stall. Pittwater Place, Mona Vale                          9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books
 
4th: Bunnings, Narrabeen                                               8am to 3pm
Sausage sizzle                                                    
 
December
1st: Stall, Pittwater Place Mona Vale                           9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books

More School Playgrounds Open To The Community These Winter Holidays

July 5th, 2018: NSW Government
Playgrounds, ovals, and sports courts at 166 NSW Government schools will be available for communities to use during the winter school holidays under an expansion of the successful Share Our Space Program, which will now become permanent.

An additional 85 schools have signed on to take part in the $30 million program since it was last held over the autumn school holidays. This is four times the number of schools taking part since it was first launched last summer.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Education Minister Rob Stokes were joined by local member John Sidoti today at Five Dock Public School to announce the winter Share Our Space Program.

“We know local communities have loved having access to school facilities after hours and that is why this successful program is here to stay,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“Schools across our State offer such valuable open and green spaces and it is great that instead of being locked away from the community over the holiday period, they will open for the community to enjoy.”

Mr Stokes said allowing access to school grounds and sports facilities during the holidays was a great way to encourage children to keep active.

“We are delighted that the Share Our Space Program has been so popular,” Mr Stokes said. “We want to expand it so more people can be involved.”

The Share Our Space Program is part of the NSW Government’s recently announced $290 million Open Spaces and Green Sydney package.

Participating schools will receive a $5000 grant they can use to help upgrade their facilities for community and school use. Participating schools will be open during the upcoming school holidays from July 9 to 20, between 8am to 5pm.

Local school Playgrounds in Share Our Space Winter 2018
Elanora Heights Public School
Mona Vale Public School
Narrabeen North Public School
Narrabeen Sports High
Newport Public School

Grants For Volunteer Training Projects 

Surf Life Saving NSW’s volunteers put their lives on the line to patrol our beaches, saving the lives of locals, visitors and tourists. In addition to their hours spent patrolling our beaches, volunteer trainers and assessors spend an estimated 50,000 hours each year training new and current volunteers to ensure their clubs’ sustainability into the future.

As part of a Federal Government funded program for Vocational Education and Training (VET), Surf Life Saving NSW has committed almost $1 million over the next two years to local projects delivered by Surf Life Saving Clubs and Branches to improve outcomes in Member Training & Education.

“We rely on the skill and passion of our volunteer trainers and assessors to motivate and engage new and existing members and this vital injection of funding will help to ensure they have the support and recognition they need to do their important work,” said Steven Pearce, CEO of Surf Life Saving NSW.

“This funding will complement national and state-led projects and will enable a localised approach to tackling the challenges associated with recruiting and retaining volunteers to assist with the delivery of training and education.”

Louise Cooke, Surf Life Saving NSW Learning & Development Manager added, “Any programs or projects which aim to attract new volunteers into club Education teams, to increase the diversity of these teams or to retain and recognise existing trainers and assessors will be considered. This is a great opportunity for clubs and Branches to work collaboratively and to innovate to solve local recruitment and retention issues.”

Applications open on 2 July 2018 and close 2 September 2018. For more information, visit www.surflifesaving.com.au/resources/vet-funding-local-grants-program or contactvetgrants@surflifesaving.com.au.

5th Annual Fight On The Beaches Charity Ball

Hosted by Fight on the Beaches
Get out your calendar, go to Friday 27th July 2018, and mark that evening as busy!

That's right, we will be dancing the night away in an effort to raise even more in the fight for a cancer cure.

Only 700 tickets on sale, so once we release them, be sure to buy early so you don't miss out!



Warriewood Valley Contributions Plan (Amendment 16 Revision 3) 2018 - Draft

Council are seeking feedback on the Draft Warriewood Valley Contributions Plan (Amendment 16 Revision 3) 2018, the Draft Warriewood Valley Landscape Masterplan June 2018 and the Draft Warriewood Valley Roads Masterplan June 2018.

View Council Report (Item 11.7) - 26 June 2018
View Draft Warriewood Valley Contributions Plan (Amendment 16 Revision 3) 2018
You can also view the exhibited documents at Council’s Customer Service centres.

Make a submission

In writing – marked ‘Draft Warriewood Valley Contributions Plan’ and posted to Northern Beaches Council, Strategic Planning, PO Box 82 Manly NSW 1655

For enquiries, contact Sylvania Mok, Development Infrastructure Officer, Strategic and Place Planning on 9970 1214.

Submissions close Sunday 29 July 2018.

Proposed Licence - Leachate Treatment Plant And Pipeline - Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre

In accordance with Section 47A of the Local Government Act 1993, Northern Beaches Council hereby gives public notice of its intention to issue a licence to Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre (KRRC) toallow for the construction of a Leachate Treatment Plant on site, and a pipeline to connect to the existing Sydney Water sewer main situated in a Council public reserve known as Cooyong Road Reserve, being Lot 15 in DP237301 located to the rear of 25 and 27 Currong Circuit, Terrey Hills.

The purpose of the construction of the Leachate Treatment Plant and associated pipeline is to provide a reliable method for the treatment and disposal of leachate generated on site.


In writing to the CEO Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly NSW 1655, marked 'Proposed Licence - leachate treatment plant and pipeline KRRC'
Submissions close Monday 30 July 2018

The Palm Beach & Whale Beach Association Updates

It's cold and quiet in Palm Beach & Whale Beach in June but the Committee is very active writing submissions and letters, meeting with Council and Govt Departments and initiating/monitoring/ discussing many issues important to our Community including -

The Palm Beach Wharf to Gov Phillip Park walkway is very close to completion and will provide safe walking for pedestrians along Barrenjoey Rd at long last.

Manly to Palm Beach Coastal Walkway - Whale Beach Rd section.
To help improve pedestrian safety and access along Whale Beach Road, Whale Beach, Council are proposing to build a new walkway from Norma Road to the existing stairs leading down to Palm Beach. Council would like to hear your feedback on the proposed options, materials and look-out locations.

The PBWBA is supporting the Whale Beach residents who want a one metre pavement, a six metre road, traffic calming measures and maximising resident parking (Option A). The association does not support a short, inaccessible bush walk. The whole of the walkway must be accessible to the less mobile, disabled and residents pushing prams.

Barrenjoey Lighthouse 
Met with National Parks & Wildlife Service Director Greater Sydney Branch Deon Van Rensberg and the Area Manager Sydney North Stephen Higham to discuss the provision of toilets and water at the Lighthouse, the Headland Plan of Management, The Basin and other issues. It is disconcerting, frustrating and disappointing that the planning for and provision of basic toilet facilities and water for the 250 000 plus visitors per year to the Lighthouse has languished and it appears that it is not being pursued with any passion, except by PBWBA. After receiving the NSW Govt press release - "NSW's national parks to get $50 million for new and improved tracks", it is disappointing that a tiny portion of the $630 million budgeted for investment into National Parks be allocated to the provision of toilets and water at The Lighthouse.

We're keeping a close eye on, amongst a number of things, the commencement of Kiddies Corner landscaping, provision of dish drains in Ocean Rd, transfer of Crown Land to Council management, new state laws applying to "Party Houses" and unofficial function centres, consultation on B-Line extension to Newport, public transport links new Northern Beaches Hospital and completion of the implementation of Pittwater Park Parking Strategies.

Community News
For your children, grandchildren or young people in your life -
Avalon Youth Hub is now open (avalonyouthhub.org.au) in the Avalon Community Centre. 

Avalon Youth Hub aims to be a safe space for young people, their families and support persons. A go-to for help with a range of concerns in respect to a young person, not just in times of crisis. This could involve general feelings of confusion or concerns about matters relating to family conflict, homelessness (couch surfing), drugs and alcohol, school issues, police matters, mental health, or simply coming in to ask for advice.

Future coffee morning dates -
Wednesday July 25th 10.30am Moby Dick's Whale Beach Rd Whale Beach
Thursday August 30th VENUES TBA
Friday September 28th
Monday October 29th 
Tuesday November 27th

CENTENARY CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL PARTY EARLY DECEMBER DATE & VENUE TO BE ADVISED.

Richard West AM
President PBWBA

Avalon Craft Cottage Returns To Avalon


The Avalon Craft Cottage members are heading BACK TO AVALON for the first of their biannual shows at the Avalon Recreation Centre.
The show will run for three days only -Thursday 12th, Friday 13th and Saturday 14th JULY. and will be open from 10am to 4pm daily.

As always, the Craft Cottage members have put together a wide range of beautiful hand-crafted gift items, and homewares, little bit of everything: Australian woodwork; patchwork quilts;  colourful baby toys;  silk scarves;  hand-knitted scarves, socks, bed socks & gloves; appliqued or screen-printed tea towels; beautifully embroidered towels & hand towels; jewellery; knitted bootees & baby jackets; greeting cards; healthy happy succulent gardens and a special ‘Christmas in July’ table.

For further information call Maureen on 9999 3703.

The DoggieRescue Freedom Park Fundraiser!!

DoggieRescue is faced with an increasing number of highly stressed, withdrawn and depressed dogs arriving from the council pounds. Dogs who have not only been abandoned or abused but who have then been deprived of physical exercise and stimulation after spending weeks or even months shut up within council compounds.

The no-kill charity, which has saved and re-homed over 12,600 dogs, has always dreamed of creating its own off-leash park area at its DoggieWood shelter at Ingleside on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

“A lot of dogs come to us in a terribly stressed state. We work hard to turn their lives around and teach them to trust again. And part of this process includes giving them the opportunity to run, sniff and play. A space to rebuild their confidence and restore their spirits – somewhere where they are simply free to be a dog again” says Monika Biernacki, DoggieRescue Founder.

“It has always been my dream to have a safe and secure place for our dogs to exercise and today we are launching our appeal to help raise the funds to build our very own Freedom Dog Park. We want to make that dream a reality.”

The DoggieRescue Freedom Dog Park will be built on existing shelter land but requires installation of secure fencing and proper access gates. Construction costs have been estimated at $15,000. Once complete, as well as being a safe playground for general exercise, the facility will also provide space for specialist trainers to work with the dogs on socialisation and rehabilitation, increasing their chances of finding a new home.


The area set aside for the Freedom Park

“The Freedom Dog Park will help our doggies heal and get them ready for their new loving homes” says Monika. “Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to see these dogs running freely and releasing all their pent up energy. There is also so much potential for training and fun volunteering.”

To find out more about the DoggieRescue Freedom Dog Park visit www.doggierescue.com

To help make this dream become a reality you can donate to the building fund at https://give.everydayhero.com/au/freedom-dog-park.

About Monika's Doggie Rescue

DoggieRescue.com is Australia’s largest No-kill charity, in operation since 2001 with the primary objective of saving dogs from death row from council pounds. DoggieRescue has saved over 12,500 dogs and has more than 100 dogs looking for homes. It relies on dog lovers to keep its doors open and is largely a volunteer run organization. For more information call Doggie Rescue on 02 9486 3133. 

 

Click on logo above to visit their website.

Update: Remembrance Day Poppy Wall For Avalon Beach RSL 

If you liked the display in Avalon Beach RSL foyer this week of ANZAC comprised from crocheted and knitted poppies you may wish to get involved with the group that is knitting more of these for a larger display for Remembrance Day 2018. It is hoped enough are made to fill the garden and cover the garden fence of the RSL.

An donor has committed to providing the wool and another 150 balls have arrived on Thursday - all you need to do is join in!

Already 12 ladies are busy knitting and crocheting away. You can help by dropping made flowers into the Avalon Beach RSL Club or join the group in the club on Mondays at midday. Just look for Dannie Sloper.

Find out more at HERE

July 1 - 7, 2018: Issue 366

Articles This Week 

Front Page Issue 366 

Infrastructure Improvements To Continue At Mona Vale Hospital from Office of Rob stokes, MP for Pittwater

Hooligan Repeats MC38 Winning Form: 2018 Season Act 3, June 30 - July 1 on Pittwater hosted by the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club by Lisa Ratcliff

Northern Beaches Council Budget Report June 2018: Council Passes Budget Amidst Acrimony Over Rates And Amalgamation by Miranda Korzy

Aquatics: Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Awards of Excellence 2018: all the recognitions + a lot else!

Open Letter To The Seaside Villages From Mona Vale To Palm Beach: B-Line to Newport Protest March on July 21st + residents needed to distribute flyer

Pictures: On The Pittwater Estuary: Currawong and Palm Beach Views in Winter 2018 by Jools Farrell and Adriaan van der Wallen

New Sporting Facilities Planned For Warriewood: new netball and multi-use courts - community feedback sought

Japanese Victory For NSW Young Guns: Australia Wins Sanyo Bussan Cup 2018 - The Australian Life Saving Team has maintained its perfect record taking out an 11th consecutive victory

Pittwater Natural Heritage Association Careel Creek Planting Day June 2018 + link to Latest Newsletter + Membership link ($20 or $10)

9 Million More Ways To Save Threatened Species: 2018 Grants Launched At Manly - Grants of up to $350,000 for the community, non-government organisations and industry to protect and conserve our most vulnerable plants and animals, Webinars  to provide further information on July 10 and 12; apply by 3pm, Monday 13 August 2018.

Fair Go For Retirees Under Sweeping Retirement Village Reforms: Retirement village residents on the Northern Beaches will benefit directly under a series of proposed NSW Government reforms to the sector, Member for Manly James Griffin said this week

Reflections by George Repin: THE BUNGLE BUNGLE RANGE

Artist of the Month: July 2018:  Jessica Birk- Artist: Mixed Media Artist, Printmaker, Sculptor, PainterJessica  was born on the Northern Beaches of Sydney where she is still living and working. Birk is a proud descendant of the Yaegl people, from the Northern Rivers of NSW, The Clarence Valley. 

A former Cromer High School student, Jessica graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the College of Fine Arts at the University of New South Wales in 2007. Since the beginning of her studies in 2003, Jessica has participated in a number of exhibitions including a Solo Exhibition at Manly Regional Art Gallery in 2006 and has continued to work on commissioned artworks. Jessica has won wide recognition for her work, including being named the joint winner of the 2009 QANTAS Young and Emerging Indigenous Art Award and as a finalist in the 2006 Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize. More recently, Jessica completed an Artist Residency at the Bilpin International Ground for Creative Initiative and a Solo Exhibition at Willoughby Council's Incinerator Art Gallery in 2012. 

Park Bench Philosopher Education System Prepared For Future Of Work: Major NSW Education Report Released This Week

Profile: Fusion Racing Team: are Clare Costanzo, Hannah Lanz, Jess Angus and Ruby Scholten. Today they fly out to Sweden to compete in the first ever women’s competition in the high-performance M32 catamarans for the GKSS Women’s Trophy. Straight after that they fly to the US to compete in the prestigious Governor’s Cup hosted by the Balboa Yacht Club in Newport Beach(International Youth Match Racing Championship). After that it's the Chicago Grand Slam, followed by the Detroit Cup hosted by the Bayview Yacht Club. This all women Match racing team is hoping to see a World Match Racing Tour be developed for women, along with other sailing pathways for female sailors.

History: Roads To Pittwater: The Wakehurst Parkway Along Old Oxford Falls Track - with the opening of The Spit Bridge the volume of people streaming to sunny skies and salt air increased dramatically. An old clay Oxford Falls road built in 1911 and finishing at Middle Creek, was finally extended to connect. Just over two decades prior to that the first Roseville Bridge build, driven by WWI soldiers farming at Frenchs Forest, saw a road that connected Beacon Hill, Dee Why and town finally arrive.

 Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 1/7/2018 

click on Logo: 

To contact Julian:  editor@scotlandisland.org.au


Dear Resident,

Many of us from Mona Vale to Palm Beach believe the government is out to hit us with yet more development. In support of this, the state government wants to extend the B-Line from Mona Vale to Newport.

Lately, the government has pulled its head in regarding development. They’ve offered a moratorium on development if councils want it. Mayor of NBC, Michael Regan has jumped at this for the Northern Beaches. Regan was quoted in the Herald as saying that statistics have proved that the Northern Beaches is now one of the most congested places in Sydney, in spite of B-Lines or anything else.

But much of this is just pre 2019 election posturing. The government has made a motzer out of apartment construction from the stamp duty it receives. They’re addicted to stamp duty revenues since it funds infrastructure projects, which they are convinced will woo NSW and, especially the Sydney electorates. And that appetite for development will certainly not go away if they win the 2019 elections.

We’ve seen what has happened to other parts of Sydney. We’ve seen congestion increase everywhere with thick on the ground Hong Kong style apartments. Now many of us in the seaside villages from Mona Vale to Palm Beach believe we are next in line.

The B Line to Newport is the first incursion…

We’re not against the B-Line to Mona Vale but we are against a terminal in Newport. Why? Because it would totally downgrade and destroy Newport Beach. It means road widening, removing trees, congestion and queues of diesel buses. It means traffic jams at Avalon’s Kamikazi roundabout in the north and massive hold ups during the day and especially at peak periods from the south. And if the B-Line does get to Newport, it will be a Trojan horse for yet more development. All we want is improved bus services for the seaside villages. It’s not that hard. Run a local service like Manly’s Hop Skip and Jump along with some efficient city bound buses like the E88’s and L90 to the city and the 199 to Manly.

Is this just a Nimby response by residents?

No, emphatically no, it is not. It is planning madness to cram more people into the seaside villages.

North of Mona Vale is one road in, one road out, surrounded by water and, congestion is already intolerable. We risk destroying a beautiful part of Sydney that contributes to the quality of life and recreational space for all Sydney residents enhancing our status as an international city.



But young people need affordable housing?

Regrettably, development in our area means overpriced units for the profit of developers, not affordable housing.

It’s just that turning this area into the Gold Coast helps no one. After some years of this, the place simply becomes a congested concrete jungle that no one wants to live in. If the developers’ curse strikes in Mona Vale and the villages to the north, that will be the outcome. Gold Coast style, with overcrowding, fast food outlets, graffiti, pollution and crime. And no, this is not being too alarmist or extreme, we have seen our own congestion become endemic, though not yet as appalling as other parts of Sydney.

The Mona Vale high rise “Place Plan” was the first attack on the seaside villages…

This was withdrawn by government after Mona Vale, Newport, Avalon, Clareville and Bayview residents banded together to point out how absolutely inappropriate the plan was. Now the incursion of the B Line to Newport represents another phase. Are we being too extremist? Not when you consider that of 1300 residents comments on the Mona Vale plan only one - only one - suggested high rise for Mona Vale, but the government still brought out a high rise plan complete with warm fuzzy pictures and soothing words.

It’s time to stand up for ourselves

We all know the famous quote: “all it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to remain silent”. So let’s not remain silent before it’s too late. Join the protest march to make it clear:

  • The B-Line should terminate at Mona Vale with frequent services to the city, Chatswood and Macquarie. Equally, it is essential we have an improved bus service for the seaside villages.
  • Further inappropriate development from Mona Vale to Palm Beach must halt to bring a stopto congestion becoming even worse than it is now.


Please email your ideas/thoughts/suggestions to SeasideVillagesMarch@gmail.com 

Also voice your objections to Rob Stokes atPittwater@parliament.nsw.gov.au

This flyer has been paid for by many 

concerned residents from Mona Vale to Palm Beach. 

Residents are giving hours of their time

 to distribute this flyer throughout the region. 

If you like walking and can help for a few

hours, please contact:

SeasideVillagesMarch@gmail.com  or phone: 0479 123 260

The authors do not represent that the contents are complete, current and free from error and accept no liability - 

Copy of flyer may be downloaded below, just click on and 'save as' on your own computer/device.

B Line March- Rally V3.pdfB Line March- Rally V3.pdf
Size : 709.783 Kb 
Type : pdf

Congratulations Vicki Ratcliff

Pittwater Artists Trail are proud to announce trail artist Vicki Ratcliff’s has won best in show at the Australian Society of Miniature Art 2018 at their National Awards Exhibition.


It is a watercolour on yupo paper 10x10cm. Painting of morning swimmers at Cronulla Beach, entitled, ‘Daily Discussions’. 
The judge commented - 'Excellent depth of field and colour balance. There is a sense of narrative that doesn’t overtake the visual pleasure of composition and design.’

What a great achievement, Well done Vicki. 
You can visit Vicki’s studio in Mona Vale on the open studio weekend October 13th and 14th, 2018

Pittwater RSL Club Grants

Thank you to those who attend the recent ClubGRANTS Category 2 Presentation evening. We love supporting our community and finding out the difference these groups make.

This year we have donated over $175,000 to community groups ranging from sporting groups to general interest groups.
Including: Bungan Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Manly-Warringah Basketball Association, Mona Vale Commodores Netball, Mona Vale Cricket Club, Mona Vale Junior Rugby League Club, Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club, Newport Rugby Club, Northern Beaches ADHD Support Group, Northern Beaches Outrigger Canoe Club, Peninsula Junior Cricket Club, Peninsula Softball Club, Pittwater Camera Club,Pittwater Mens Bowling Club, Pittwater Womens Bowling Club, 
Pittwater RSL Darts Team, Pittwater RSL Day Club, Pittwater RSL Fishing Club, Pittwater RSL Football Club, Pittwater RSL Social Golf Club, Pittwater Softball Club, Pittwater Tigers AFL Club, Rotary Club Of Upper Northern Beaches Inc., Sailability Pittwater, Warriewood Surf Life Saving Club and Warringah Concert Brass Band.

As part of the community, our aim is to provide assistance to organisations that will most benefit the community.

While Category 1 will be finalised by 31st August 2018, Category 2 funding was decided in February 2018.

Funding is available under three separate categories, please clickhere for more information.


Flying The Aussie Flag At Avalon Beach SLSC!

Proposed by Life Member, Roland Luke, co-ordinated by Building Committee members, Rob Hopton and Richard Cole, funding provided by the Department of Veterans' Affairs Saluting Their Service Community Commemorative Grant and flag donated by the office of Jason Falinski, MP.




What a team effort. 
Thank you to all involved.

Avalon Beach SLSC

Northern Beaches Set To Make Lifejackets Compulsory For Rock Fisherman

June 27, 2018: from NBC
Last night Council adopted legislation to make the wearing of life jackets by rock fisherman compulsory along declared high risk areas of the Northern Beaches coastline.
 
Following a successful 12-month trial of the Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016 by Randwick Council, the Minister for Emergency Services announced coastal councils could elect to opt-in to the legislation from April this year.
 
Norther Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said implementing the legislation would mean greater awareness of the dangers of this recreational pursuit.
 
“There is no doubt our environment can be unpredictable at times. While rock fishing is a very popular recreational interest, it comes with inherent dangers and we have a responsibility to educate people on the risks.
 
“It’s vital no matter what your age or experience level is that you wear a life jacket at all times along with appropriate footwear, check the weather conditions and never fish alone.
 
“We want all anglers to return home safely to their families.” Mayor Regan said.
 
Under the legislation, high risk areas are naturally occurring rock platforms or other rock formations exposed to the ocean swell. There are numerous locations from Palm Beach to Manly which are known hot spots for rock fishing incidents which this legislation will apply to.
 
Council will receive a grant of up to $30,000 from the Water Safety Fund. The money will be used for signage, education and awareness measures, training, and educational materials.
 
“Our rangers and lifeguards in cooperation with volunteer Surf Lifesaving Patrols will play an active role in informing and educating rock fishers about safer practises and legislation.” Mayor Regan said.  
 
Council hopes the legislation will become effective from December 2018 with Council Rangers enforcing the legislation in conjunction with relevant State agencies.


DoggieRescue.com

Pet of the Week

Grace

AGE/SEX: 8 years / F
BREED: Old English Sheep X Bull Arab?

Grace is super gentle, affectionate girl. She is very social with other dogs and enjoys the company of small dogs. She has an incredibly gentle calm nature and she is obedient. She loves a good walk but the rest of the time is happy to hang about the house. She came with infected sore eyes and itchy skin. We are currently trying to resolve this. She has a low shedding coat and weighs 31.9kg. She 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. Her adoption cost is $450. 

For further details or to meet all dogs at DoggieRescue call  9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs.www.facebook.com/doggierescue 

MC38 Winter Regatta On Pittwater

The fleet of 7 MC38s face another light winter weekend regatta on Pittwater hosted by The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - RPAYC, racing commences 1000hrs Saturday & Sunday with a maximum 7 races making up the series which is Act 3 of the season.

Saturday June 30th:
Great day on the magical Pittwater today! 
Shifty conditions, Hooligan leads from Dark Star then Maserati! All to play for on super Sunday! 
Full media coverage late Sunday by OCC - Lisa Ratcliff & Tillylockmedia - check back in Issue 366 on Monday for full overview.

Video of Saturday's action courtesy RPAYC

Winter School Holidays

Please be advised there will be no Issue on Sunday July 15th as staff will be playing with youngsters and doing all that mid-winter family time fun stuff.

The Issue published July 8th (No 367) will stand for a fortnight. 
Issue 368 will be published Sunday July 22nd.

Please have any Notices or Events you want in for that Period to the mag. prior to 8 a.m. Sunday July 8th. The earlier the better. 

CABPRA Annual General Meeting

THE CLAREVILLE AND BILGOLA PLATEAU RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION Inc
HALF YEAR GENERAL MEETING
7.30pm Monday 2nd July 2018
Avalon Sailing Club, Hudson Parade, Clareville
 
Council Amalgamation Progress

Special Guest -- David Kerr
General Manager Planning, Place & Community and
Acting CEO Northern Beaches Council
 
AGENDA:
CABPRA - President’s Update
Council Amalgamation Progress to date, and Big Planning Issues for Pittwater - David Kerr Acting CEO NBC
“Q&A” Panel plus Open Discussion
Handover to new CABPRA President followed by Refreshments
CABPRA welcomes all residents to our Meeting


B-Line To Newport Proposal Consult May Be Swift

Newport Residents Association express concern at the fourteen day time frame indicated by TfNSW for the community to respond to the awaited Review of Environmental Factors (REF). In October 2017 TfNSW announced they were undertaking the REF with it being
completed by late February 2018 and that date has continued to be pushed out with the latest statement ‘expected mid-year’. 

Despite this long gestation TfNSW say they are only going to allow fourteen days (14) for public comment which the NRA believe is extremely unreasonable and inappropriate and the NRA call for a longer response period.

B-LINE REF RESOLUTION - NEWPORT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION MEETING 19.06.2018 
RESOLVED:
‘That considering the more than eight (8) months Transport for NSW is taking to issue a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) on the roundabout proposed for the B-Line at Neptune & Barrenjoey Rds Newport, fourteen (14) days for the community to understand
the detail of the proposal and make submissions is grossly inadequate. We respectfully call for a sixty (60) day period as essential to obtain a realistic community response.’ 


Bayfield Cup 2018: Warringah Rugby Club

Next Saturday on the 7th July we celebrate our favourite day of the year: The Bayfield Cup. 

It's a key event on our calendar and the opportunity for the whole community to  support two great local teams. This day is a highlight on the Australian Rugby calendar as it celebrates genuine community engagement whilst showing the strength of grass roots rugby.  

As bragging rights are up for grabs we are looking at one of the biggest local derbies in the Shute Shield Competition. Make sure you get in nice and early to help cheer on all grades as the Rats close the gap on Sydney University in the Club Championships.

On the day, we'll be giving juniors and minis the chance to take on rugby challenges that will see them walk away with great prizes while having a heap of fun with their friends. This will be held in the activation area throughout the day. After the game, we'll have Benji live and rocking in the courtyard with "Evergreeen".
 
We want all our supporters wearing green and white or any Rats gear. Show the Marlins who are the most loyal supporters in the competition.

NOW YOU CAN BUY TICKETS ONLINE.
The Warringah Rugby Club has launched new game ticketing system online through the Warringah Rugby Club website. Don't get stuck in lines anymore, purchase your game day ticket online.

Click on the link below

June 30th, 2018 Games
The Rats have closed out the day with a 52-14 victory over the Two Blues at Merrylands RSL Rugby Park. The hosts showed they had a few tricks up their sleeves with some quick breaks and fast handling but in the end it was the a well drilled Rats side that prevailed. The Rats have ended the day with three from four wins in grade and three from three in Colts. 
Well done Rats!

5th Annual Fight On The Beaches Charity Ball

Hosted by Fight on the Beaches
Get out your calendar, go to Friday 27th July 2018, and mark that evening as busy!

That's right, we will be dancing the night away in an effort to raise even more in the fight for a cancer cure.

Only 700 tickets on sale, so once we release them, be sure to buy early so you don't miss out!



Warriewood Valley Contributions Plan (Amendment 16 Revision 3) 2018 - Draft

Council are seeking feedback on the Draft Warriewood Valley Contributions Plan (Amendment 16 Revision 3) 2018, the Draft Warriewood Valley Landscape Masterplan June 2018 and the Draft Warriewood Valley Roads Masterplan June 2018.

View Council Report (Item 11.7) - 26 June 2018
View Draft Warriewood Valley Contributions Plan (Amendment 16 Revision 3) 2018
You can also view the exhibited documents at Council’s Customer Service centres.

Make a submission

In writing – marked ‘Draft Warriewood Valley Contributions Plan’ and posted to Northern Beaches Council, Strategic Planning, PO Box 82 Manly NSW 1655

For enquiries, contact Sylvania Mok, Development Infrastructure Officer, Strategic and Place Planning on 9970 1214.

Submissions close Sunday 29 July 2018.

Proposed Licence - Leachate Treatment Plant And Pipeline - Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre

In accordance with Section 47A of the Local Government Act 1993, Northern Beaches Council hereby gives public notice of its intention to issue a licence to Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre (KRRC) toallow for the construction of a Leachate Treatment Plant on site, and a pipeline to connect to the existing Sydney Water sewer main situated in a Council public reserve known as Cooyong Road Reserve, being Lot 15 in DP237301 located to the rear of 25 and 27 Currong Circuit, Terrey Hills.

The purpose of the construction of the Leachate Treatment Plant and associated pipeline is to provide a reliable method for the treatment and disposal of leachate generated on site.


In writing to the CEO Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly NSW 1655, marked 'Proposed Licence - leachate treatment plant and pipeline KRRC'
Submissions close Monday 30 July 2018

Premier Announces New Focus For The Greater Sydney Commission

26 June 2018
The Greater Sydney Commission will be elevated to report directly to the Premier from July 1 to implement the NSW Government’s bold vision for Sydney as three, integrated and connected cities.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said following the Government’s adoption of the Greater Sydney Region Plan and five District Plans, the Commission will now be located at the centre of Government.

“We are turning the vision of Greater Sydney as a connected metropolis of three cities into a reality,” Ms Berejiklian said. 

“Reporting directly to the Premier will ensure the Commission is front and centre of Government decision making.”

The Commission will provide independent advice, strategic oversight and co-ordination across Government agencies, as well as provide assurance that good outcomes are being delivered. This will include a focus on delivering a more liveable Greater Sydney, through the planning of the Western Sydney City Deal and the new Aerotropolis, to be centred around the new Western Sydney Airport.

Greater Sydney Commission Chief Commissioner, Lucy Turnbull AO, said the new focus for the Commission will ensure Greater Sydney is transformed into a thriving and connected global city.

The Commission’s new role reporting to the Premier will be similar to that of Infrastructure NSW, which oversees the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the State. Like INSW, the Commission will provide advice directly to the Premier.

“The new role of leading implementation of the plans is a natural evolution for the Commission,” Ms Turnbull said. “By reporting to the Premier we will effectively collaborate across Government agencies and ensure the Government’s vision becomes a reality.”

Click here to read the new priorities for the Greater Sydney Commission agreed between the Premier and the Chief Commissioner.

The Palm Beach & Whale Beach Association Updates

It's cold and quiet in Palm Beach & Whale Beach in June but the Committee is very active writing submissions and letters, meeting with Council and Govt Departments and initiating/monitoring/ discussing many issues important to our Community including -

The Palm Beach Wharf to Gov Phillip Park walkway is very close to completion and will provide safe walking for pedestrians along Barrenjoey Rd at long last.

Manly to Palm Beach Coastal Walkway - Whale Beach Rd section.
To help improve pedestrian safety and access along Whale Beach Road, Whale Beach, Council are proposing to build a new walkway from Norma Road to the existing stairs leading down to Palm Beach. Council would like to hear your feedback on the proposed options, materials and look-out locations.

The PBWBA is supporting the Whale Beach residents who want a one metre pavement, a six metre road, traffic calming measures and maximising resident parking (Option A). The association does not support a short, inaccessible bush walk. The whole of the walkway must be accessible to the less mobile, disabled and residents pushing prams.

Barrenjoey Lighthouse 
Met with National Parks & Wildlife Service Director Greater Sydney Branch Deon Van Rensberg and the Area Manager Sydney North Stephen Higham to discuss the provision of toilets and water at the Lighthouse, the Headland Plan of Management, The Basin and other issues. It is disconcerting, frustrating and disappointing that the planning for and provision of basic toilet facilities and water for the 250 000 plus visitors per year to the Lighthouse has languished and it appears that it is not being pursued with any passion, except by PBWBA. After receiving the NSW Govt press release - "NSW's national parks to get $50 million for new and improved tracks", it is disappointing that a tiny portion of the $630 million budgeted for investment into National Parks be allocated to the provision of toilets and water at The Lighthouse.

We're keeping a close eye on, amongst a number of things, the commencement of Kiddies Corner landscaping, provision of dish drains in Ocean Rd, transfer of Crown Land to Council management, new state laws applying to "Party Houses" and unofficial function centres, consultation on B-Line extension to Newport, public transport links new Northern Beaches Hospital and completion of the implementation of Pittwater Park Parking Strategies.

Community News
For your children, grandchildren or young people in your life -
Avalon Youth Hub is now open (avalonyouthhub.org.au) in the Avalon Community Centre. 

Avalon Youth Hub aims to be a safe space for young people, their families and support persons. A go-to for help with a range of concerns in respect to a young person, not just in times of crisis. This could involve general feelings of confusion or concerns about matters relating to family conflict, homelessness (couch surfing), drugs and alcohol, school issues, police matters, mental health, or simply coming in to ask for advice.

Future coffee morning dates -
Wednesday July 25th 10.30am Moby Dick's Whale Beach Rd Whale Beach
Thursday August 30th VENUES TBA
Friday September 28th
Monday October 29th 
Tuesday November 27th

CENTENARY CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL PARTY EARLY DECEMBER DATE & VENUE TO BE ADVISED.

Richard West AM
President PBWBA

Avalon Craft Cottage Returns To Avalon


The Avalon Craft Cottage members are heading BACK TO AVALON for the first of their biannual shows at the Avalon Recreation Centre.
The show will run for three days only -Thursday 12th, Friday 13th and Saturday 14th JULY. and will be open from 10am to 4pm daily.

As always, the Craft Cottage members have put together a wide range of beautiful hand-crafted gift items, and homewares, little bit of everything: Australian woodwork; patchwork quilts;  colourful baby toys;  silk scarves;  hand-knitted scarves, socks, bed socks & gloves; appliqued or screen-printed tea towels; beautifully embroidered towels & hand towels; jewellery; knitted bootees & baby jackets; greeting cards; healthy happy succulent gardens and a special ‘Christmas in July’ table.

For further information call Maureen on 9999 3703.

2018 Mackellar Community Forum (North)

With your Federal Member of Parliament Jason Falinski MP, Federal Member for Mackellar.

Come along to my Pittwater Community Q&A. If we haven't met yet or if you'd like to ask me a question on Federal government policy or my vision for the Northern Beaches, please come along.

I am keen to get your feedback on what we are doing well, not so well, and what we could be doing better. 

Register your attendance with a quick RSVP here

Jason 

Where: Pittwater RSL, 82 Mona Vale Rd, Mona Vale 
When: Thursday, 19 July 2018
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
RSVP: 18 July 2018

Rubber Ducky Racers Head To The Rocks

From SLS NSW
Medals, glory, and bragging rights will be on the line this weekend as hundreds of Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) competitors count down the remaining days until the 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Championship gets underway at South West Rocks.

The tranquillity of the winter stillness at this scenic Mid North Coast town will be temporarily broken on Saturday with the roar of motors and the thrill of competition as surf lifesavers battle it out for the right to be called state champion.

Fortunately it is a low impact event and come Monday, the beach will be returned to its pristine pre-race condition.

Almost 350 competitors from 24 clubs will be on the start-line throughout the 2-day-carnival, a reflection of the growth that this high octane sport has enjoyed in recent years.

Twenty-three medals will be up for grabs across events including Mass Rescue, Relay, and Rescue Tube for entrants aged from U23-through to 45+.

One of the great strengths of the sport is that it allows the competitors to practice and refine the rescue skills that are so crucial throughout the summer season in a fun and unique environment, while also utilising one of the more iconic pieces of lifesaving equipment in the IRB.  

The racers last took the water almost a fortnight ago at Caves Beach for the final round of the IRB Premiership Series, and are keen to get back into competition with the Australian titles looming on the horizon.
Caves Beach SLSC have been a dominant racing force all season having being crowned champions of the Premiership on their home turf, but all eyes will be on Kiama Downs who are the defending NSW Champions and aiming for their third straight crown in the format.

Interestingly in recent years while the South Coast powerhouse compiled a six-year premiership series streak that only ended last fortnight, their Hunter rivals quietly zeroed their focus on the State Championships making it the focus of their season.

It was an approach that has paid off with Caves Beach being crowned overall champion club 11 times in the past 14 years.

If the form on display throughout the Premiership Series is any indication the stage is set for one of the more open contests in recent times.

Terrigal, North Cronulla, Newcastle, South Maroubra, and Woonona will all fancy their chances of a historic upset, while hosts South West Rocks will relish a chance to enter a team in the competition on their home beach.

This year will be the second time in succession that the NSW titles have been held at the beach with its good geography offering a degree of protection that should ensure the timetable runs to schedule.

“South West Rocks are used to hosting high profile surf sport events with the club always doing an absolutely fantastic job as hosts,” said Surf Sports Coordinator Luke Stigter.

“We’ve been very lucky to witness a high standard of racing throughout the Premiership, and I am sure that will continue this weekend. I would like to wish all the competitors, officials, and supporters the very best of luck.”

The following clubs will contest the 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Championship;

Avalon Beach SLSC, Catherine Hill Bay SLSC, Caves Beach SLSC, Coogee SLSC, Cooks Hill SLSC, Forster SLSC, Helensburgh –Stanwell Park SLSC, Kiama Downs SLSC, Maroubra SLSC, Newcastle SLSC, Nobbys SLSC, North Avoca SLSC, North Cronulla SLSC, Ocean Beach SLSC, Queenscliff SLSC, Soldiers Beach SLSC, South Maroubra SLSC, South West Rocks SLSC, Stockton SLSC, Terrigal SLSC, Thirroul SLSC, Umina SLSC, Woonona SLSC

Racing is slated to get underway from 8am on Saturday 30 June.

RPAYC Seeks A New General Manager

The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club recently announced to its members that after 12 years at the helm, Suzanne Davies, General Manager had resigned from her role to take up a new opportunity to progress her career in the corporate sector, her last day of work will be Friday 24 August.  Suzanne’s new employer is set to announce her appointment next week.
 
Having joined the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club as the Executive Manager in 2006, Suzanne was appointed to General Manager a year later.  During her tenure she achieved many great outcomes and milestones all of which she can be very proud.  Suzanne has worked alongside and supported five Commodores and dozens of Directors and Elected Officers, all the while balancing the varying needs and expectations of members and building a strong, dedicated and service focused staff team.  She speaks very fondly of her years at the Club commenting, 

“I have very mixed emotions right now.  I’ve had a wonderful time at the Alfred’s and I’m very proud of the achievements of the last 12 years.  The great privilege of working in a Club like the Alfred’s is the incredible amount of support that you can rely on from its very experienced, supportive and qualified membership base.  

Over the years I worked with, and learnt from, many highly regarded professionals and if I needed advice or guidance on handling a matter, I knew the ‘go to people’ that I could call on to assist me.  I will take with me some fantastic memories and lots of true friendships”.
 
Looking forwards as the Alfred’s always does, the Club sees this as an opportunity to welcome a new and dynamic leader to work with and support the Flag Officers, Rear Commodores and the Board. 

Michael Lockley, RPAYC Commodore said, 
“While we are disappointed by her departure, all Elected Officers and I wish Suzanne every success.  She has given the Club 12 years of dedicated stewardship and, there is no denying it, this is a big job which holds the great responsibility of maintaining 150 years of yachting tradition.  

The RPAYC is one of the most prestigious yacht clubs in the country and is the largest marina in NSW.  It is a very diverse operation and requires a strong, yet personable manager who will help lead the club into the future.  The RPA has it all; yacht racing, cruising, dinghy racing, learn to sail classes, food and beverage operations, large boat maintenance facilities, vessel storage, a gymnasium….oh, and did I mention yacht racing?  

We now look forward to the future and to welcoming another self-motivated individual who will bring with them new ideas, enthusiasm and perspective to the Club and manage our leadership team effectively in to our next 150 years”.
 
The club has appointed Sportspeople Recruitment to manage the recruitment process.   

The position description can be viewed athttps://www.sportspeople.com.au/PositionDisplayID=54700 
and applications close on 11 July.  

All inquiries should be made directly to Robert McMurtrie at Sportspeople.

Dongfeng Race Team Has Won The Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 In The Closest Finish In Race History


June 24, 2018 - European Time
Skipper Charles Caudrelier led his team to victory on the final leg of the race, a 970-mile sprint from Gothenburg, Sweden to The Hague.
Incredibly, it marked the first leg win for the team -- it couldn't have come at a better time.

Three teams started Leg 11 of the race on Thursday in a dead heat on the overall leaderboard. The finishing order between MAPFRE, Team Brunel and Dongfeng Race Team at The Hague would determine their place on the overall race podium.

Each of those three teams led at various points on the leg and had their opportunities to grab the prize.

But it was Caudrelier and his crew who made a bold call on Saturday evening to take a coastal route to the finish, which squeezed them tight against the shoreline and separated from the other leaders by a series of Exclusion Zones.

"We were not in such a good position, but we trusted our choice and we pushed," Caudrelier said. "The others didn't follow us, but we believed and we won…"

The decision hurt the team in the short term as they tumbled down the leaderboard. But by Sunday morning, with less than 100 miles left to race, weather routing projections had the top boats finishing within minutes of each other. None had been able to break away overnight, despite the significant splits on the race course.

"We knew that we would fall behind initially and that if it came good it would only be at the end. The last position report (1300 UTC on Sunday) we were 27-miles from the finish and they were 20-miles and we thought it was over. But then I did a small weather routing and it showed we could end up one-mile ahead so I woke everyone up and said, 'let's push!'"

As the teams finally converged again on Sunday afternoon, just a few miles from the finish, it was Dongfeng Race Team, flying down the coast from the north sliding in front of the offshore group, to earn their first leg win, propelling Caudrelier's team to overall victory.

"We always trusted each other. Nobody thought we were going to win this last leg, but I had a good feeling," an emotional Caudrelier said, after thanking his supporters and team. "I said 'we can't lose, we can't lose, we can't lose'… and we won!"

The overall results make this the closest finish in the 45-year history of the race and marks the first win for a Chinese-flagged team. It also means Carolijn Brouwer and Marie Riou were on board as the first women sailors to win the Volvo Ocean Race.

The teams will celebrate their accomplishments and take well-earned rest on Monday. The rest of the week will see activities in The Hague building towards the final In-Port Race and Awards Night on June 30.

Leg 11 – Final Results
1. Dongfeng Race Team (CHN), Charles Caudrelier (FRA), 3 days, 3 hours, 22 minutes, 32 seconds
2. Team AkzoNobel (NED), Simeon Tienpont (NED), 3 days, 3 hours, 38 minutes, 31 seconds
3. MAPFRE (ESP), Xabi Fernández (ESP), 3 days, 3 hours, 39 minutes, 25 seconds
4. Team Brunel (NED), Bouwe Bekking (NED), 3 days, 3 hours, 45 minutes, 52 seconds
5. Turn the Tide on Plastic (POR), Dee Caffari (GBR), 3 days, 3 hours, 56 minutes, 56 seconds
6. Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag (HKG), David Witt (AUS), 3 days, 4 hours, 01 minutes, 32 seconds
7. Vestas 11th Hour Racing (DEN/USA), Charlie Enright (USA), 3 days, 4 hours, 05 minutes, 36 seconds

Overall Results (after 11 of 11 legs)
1. Dongfeng Race Team (CHN), Charles Caudrelier (FRA), 73 points
2. MAPFRE (ESP), Xabi Fernández (ESP), 70
3. Team Brunel (NED), Bouwe Bekking (NED), 69
4. Team AkzoNobel (NED), Simeon Tienpont (NED), 59
5. Vestas 11th Hour Racing (DEN/USA), Charlie Enright (USA), 39
6. Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag (HKG), David Witt (AUS), 32
7. Turn the Tide on Plastic (POR), Dee Caffari (GBR), 32

LGNSW Opens Nominations For 21st Annual Environment Awards

June 26, 2018: from LGNSW
NSW Councils are invited to recognise their achievements in preserving and protecting the environment and nominate in the 21st Local Government Excellence in the Environment Awards.

Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President Linda Scott said the Awards' coming-of-age milestone was an opportunity to reflect on councils' outstanding commitment to improving our local environment and celebrate new sustainable initiatives.

"Local Government invests more than $1.7 billion in environmental management annually," Clr Scott said.

"Councils are responsible for maintaining and upgrading $142 billion in infrastructure and land assets, including parks, reserves, roads, community facilities, stormwater assets, waste management facilities and water and sewerage systems.

"Combine that economic power with a commitment to environmental sustainability and best practice, and you have a sector making a very real contribution to the environment in NSW."

Nominations are open across 15 categories, including the new Sustainable Infrastructure Award and culminating in the prestigious Local Sustainability Award for overall council performance and the Louise Petchell Memorial Award for Individual Sustainability, recognising the achievements of an individual.

The Awards' 13 other categories include:
  • Invasive species management
  • Water management
  • Climate change action
  • Resource recovery
  • Behaviour change in waste
  • Asbestos management
  • Communication, Education and Empowerment
  • Roadside environmental management
  • Community sharps management
  • Innovation in planning, policies and decision making
  • Natural environment protection and enhancement: on-ground works
  • Community waste services
Campbelltown City Council last year took out the Local Sustainability Award for their innovative funding approach. In 2017, the council's Corporate Sustainability Fund loaned more than $600,000 to kick-start projects that enhance Council's sustainability with loans to be paid back from savings achieved from increased efficiencies.

The Louise Petchell Memorial Award for Individual Sustainability went to Carmel Hamilton for leadership on a suite of sustainable planning initiatives and policies within Penrith City Council.

Sponsors of the LGNSW Excellence in the Environment Awards include the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, Local Government Super, NSW Ministry of Health, Water Directorate, Department of Primary Industries, NSW Roadside Environment Committee, SafeWork NSW, and WolfPeak. 

Nominations close 30 July 2018.

More information on the Awards, which will be presented in Sydney in December, can be found here.

Housekeeping Amendment To The Codes SEPP

By NSW Dept. of Planning & Environment
The Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) for the proposed Housekeeping Amendment to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 (Codes SEPP) is on exhibition from 20 June 2018 until 18 July 2018.

We’re continuously monitoring the Codes SEPP to ensure it is effectively reducing red tape, costs and delays for low impact exempt and complying development.
 
Exempt development allows for minor and low-impact building works or home renovations to be carried out without needing planning or building approval. Complying development is a fast-track approval for straightforward development that complies with the development standards in the Codes SEPP and includes new homes, home renovations, new industrial buildings and changes to shops and commercial buildings.   
 
The proposed housekeeping amendment to the Codes SEPP will simplify and improve the policy, clarify definitions and standards, and address other minor technical matters raised by stakeholders. 
 
The proposed amendments include:
  • updating definitions to improve clarity and certainty, including amending the definitions for gross floor area and outbuildings, and inserting new definitions for pathways, stairways and cabanas;
  • refining provisions to ensure they achieve the policy’s intent; and
  • correcting minor clause references, drafting errors and improving diagrams to assist with implementation.
For further detail and information about the proposed changes,please see the EIE and FAQs
 
The amendment will make it easier for homeowners and businesses to use the Codes SEPP, saving them time and money.

Have your say on the Explanation of Intended Effect until 18 July.
We welcome your feedback on the Explanation of Intended Effect and encourage you to have your say.

Or write to: 
Director, Codes and Approval Pathways
Department of Planning and Environment 
GPO Box 39
Sydney NSW 2001
 
All submissions will be made public unless specified. Published submissions will include your name and the organisation on whose behalf you may be writing. Contact details such as email and postal addresses, and telephone numbers are not published. The Department reserves the right to not publish selected submissions (in full or part).

Roads Regulation 2018

Transport for NSW is seeking feedback on the draft Roads Regulation 2018.

What’s this about?
The draft Roads Regulation 2018 will replace the existing Roads Regulation 2008 to continue supporting the regulatory framework for the management of roads in NSW.

The draft regulation includes the naming of roads, road events, tollways and the protection of public safety and neighbouring lands.

Members of the public are invited to submit their feedback on the draft regulation. The draft regulation, Regulatory Impact Statement and feedback form are available on the Transport for NSW website.

Have your say
There are three ways you can provide your feedback:

Mail: Roads Regulation 2018
Driver and Vehicle Policy
Freight, Strategy and Planning
Transport for NSW
PO Box K659
Haymarket NSW 1240
Have your say by 5pm on 20 July 2018.

The DoggieRescue Freedom Park Fundraiser!!

DoggieRescue is faced with an increasing number of highly stressed, withdrawn and depressed dogs arriving from the council pounds. Dogs who have not only been abandoned or abused but who have then been deprived of physical exercise and stimulation after spending weeks or even months shut up within council compounds.

The no-kill charity, which has saved and re-homed over 12,600 dogs, has always dreamed of creating its own off-leash park area at its DoggieWood shelter at Ingleside on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

“A lot of dogs come to us in a terribly stressed state. We work hard to turn their lives around and teach them to trust again. And part of this process includes giving them the opportunity to run, sniff and play. A space to rebuild their confidence and restore their spirits – somewhere where they are simply free to be a dog again” says Monika Biernacki, DoggieRescue Founder.

“It has always been my dream to have a safe and secure place for our dogs to exercise and today we are launching our appeal to help raise the funds to build our very own Freedom Dog Park. We want to make that dream a reality.”

The DoggieRescue Freedom Dog Park will be built on existing shelter land but requires installation of secure fencing and proper access gates. Construction costs have been estimated at $15,000. Once complete, as well as being a safe playground for general exercise, the facility will also provide space for specialist trainers to work with the dogs on socialisation and rehabilitation, increasing their chances of finding a new home.


The area set aside for the Freedom Park

“The Freedom Dog Park will help our doggies heal and get them ready for their new loving homes” says Monika. “Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to see these dogs running freely and releasing all their pent up energy. There is also so much potential for training and fun volunteering.”

To find out more about the DoggieRescue Freedom Dog Park visit www.doggierescue.com

To help make this dream become a reality you can donate to the building fund at https://give.everydayhero.com/au/freedom-dog-park.

About Monika's Doggie Rescue

DoggieRescue.com is Australia’s largest No-kill charity, in operation since 2001 with the primary objective of saving dogs from death row from council pounds. DoggieRescue has saved over 12,500 dogs and has more than 100 dogs looking for homes. It relies on dog lovers to keep its doors open and is largely a volunteer run organization. For more information call Doggie Rescue on 02 9486 3133. 

Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary 2018 Stalls

 

July
7th: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale                          9am to 3pm
Sewing ,knitting, craft, books
 
14th: Bunnings, Narrabeen                                            8am to 3pm
Sausage sizzle
 
20th: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital                          9am to 3pm
Baking, Knitting, sewing, books

August
4th: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale                          9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books
 
11th: Bunnings, Narrabeen                                            8am to 3pm
Sausage sizzle
 
17th: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital                          9am to 3pm
Baking, knitting, sewing, books
 
31st: Stall, Outside ANZ Bank, Avalon Parade           9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft
 
September
1st: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale                          9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books
 
8th: Bunnings, Narrabeen                                              8am to 3pm
Sausage sizzle
 
21st: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital                          9am to 3pm
Baking, knitting, sewing, books
 
October
6th: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale                          9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books
 
13th: Bunnings, Narrabeen                                             8am to 3pm
Sausage sizzle
 
November
3rd: Stall. Pittwater Place, Mona Vale                          9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books
 
4th: Bunnings, Narrabeen                                               8am to 3pm
Sausage sizzle                                                    
 
December
1st: Stall, Pittwater Place Mona Vale                           9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books

Update: Remembrance Day Poppy Wall For Avalon Beach RSL 

If you liked the display in Avalon Beach RSL foyer this week of ANZAC comprised from crocheted and knitted poppies you may wish to get involved with the group that is knitting more of these for a larger display for Remembrance Day 2018. It is hoped enough are made to fill the garden and cover the garden fence of the RSL.

An donor has committed to providing the wool and another 150 balls have arrived on Thursday - all you need to do is join in!

Already 12 ladies are busy knitting and crocheting away. You can help by dropping made flowers into the Avalon Beach RSL Club or join the group in the club on Mondays at midday. Just look for Dannie Sloper.

Find out more at HERE


Planning Alerts

Planning applications: Pittwater  - Find out what's happening in your area. Get alerts of new applications near here straight in your email. It's free!

New Season for Sailability Pittwater 

Sailability Pittwater is a volunteer organisation which provides sailing for people with a disability. Our main recreational sailing activities are at Rowland Reserve, Bayview, and we run competitive sailing for people with a disability out of RPAYC Newport. We are currently looking for new volunteers for our Saturday morning program at Rowland Reserve and Tuesdays at RPA. For more information at  www.sailability.org/au/pittwater or call John on 9982 5656

Residents Want 'Welcome To Pittwater' Sign Returned

Pittwater Online has been contacted by a number of residents this week expressing their dismay that the 'Welcome to Pittwater' sign as you come along Wakehurst Parkway has disappeared.

Although many of the former Pittwater Council logos are disappearing or being scrubbed out from the names of wharves, obviously to be replaced by the new 'design', readers have expressed this cheery sign made them many feel welcomed and gave those returning home a boost after a long day.

As Pittwater is now a Ward, with different boundaries, the wish expressed is that such a sign may be returned and placed where the new lines mark Pittwater's circumference so that good cheer may continue.
The Old
 The New?

Petition: Save Ingleside From Over-Development

PROPOSED INGLESIDE DEVELOPMENT
We the undersigned, write in connection with the above proposal and wish to object strongly and respectfully to the development of the area in the proposed manner.

Ingleside is a dispersed settlement where development proposals should be considered very carefully: infilling could ruin the character of the area but estate development will not only overwhelm it but also overwhelm the vast majority of residents living from Narrabeen to Palm Beach who will travel through or near Ingleside every day.

Naturally, we understand that the State Government has a determined growth strategy. However, the overwhelming increase in immediate population and thoroughfare traffic will have a devastating effect upon the existing population who live here and contribute to Sydney as a city and as a defined demographic already. 

Pressure for the development in the region is considerable, mainly for housing city commuters, but has been successfully resisted for more than 30 years for the same reasons as now. The infrastructure was not in place and as can be seen by the impact of development in Warriewood, remains at an unsupportive level. The reasons for rejecting those schemes also included the inadequacy of the minor roads apart from Mona Vale Road to accommodate even small increases in traffic. 

Reference is made to the over one thousand comments on the supporting website, mostly by residents of Pittwater external to the immediate area of Ingleside who have failed to have a voice but as your constituents have equal right to be represented as bearing the impact of the development. With the above in mind, we request that the development be reviewed to take into account the residents of Pittwater, whom you represent. Rather than telling them why it will be good for them, consider the voice of the residents and understand why it will be bad for them. 

The purpose of  www.westpittwater.com.au  - is best defined by the vision of the West Pittwater Community Association.

To be a supportive community, encouraging and promoting civic pride, interest in community affairs and goodwill amongst residents.

To protect local fauna and flora and generally preserve West Pittwater and its environs.

To secure essential facilities including public wharves and reserves and to protect private and public property.

To speak with one voice and represent the interests of the Western Foreshore community when in discussion with Pittwater Council and other relevant government bodies. The WPCA website provides a forum for the better realisation of these objectives. Visit: www.westpittwater.com.au

Red Cross Shop Newport

The Newport Red Cross shop desperately needs your quality, discarded clothing items. Now that spring is almost springing, perhaps you are all set to 'declutter' your offshore abode. But what to do with all those gems that are no longer you. Well donate them of course. The Red Cross shop at Newport is very excited to receive your cast offs. We also take small household items but alas, no electrical or furniture. 

Did you know that all profits from Red Cross shops stay in Australia? Profits from Red Cross shops support worthy programmes like providing breakfast for school kids, Telecross - a daily call to elderly people in need of contact, youth services, disaster relief, mental health services and much, much more.

Should you need assistance please feel free to call me or just leave your items in our boat. We live on the northern side of Lovett Bay between Now and Zen and Therese and John. The house is called 'Foreshore' and our boat is a Stabicraft for purposes of identification! 

Don't hesitate to call in to the Newport Red Cross shop with your donations - close to Woolworths petrol station at 334 Barrenjoey Rd Newport or call Lesley Scott to help with donations - 0410 687864



 Gone Fishing Gallery at Waterfront Store Church Point

Open again TODAY in the top room Waterfront Store. Open mainly weekends as an addition to the waterfront cafe. Keep up to date on their Facebook page

New Sporting Facilities Planned For Warriewood

June 27, 2018: From NBC
Northern Beaches Council is planning new netball and multi-use courts in the Warriewood Valley, with the plans adopted last night for community feedback.

Council recently purchased 3 Boondah Road Warriewood and a draft Plan of Management and concept for the site has been developed, which includes four hard-court netball courts, a multi-use court, a 57 space carpark and a public amenities building.

The proposed plan also retains significant trees on the site, establishes a wildlife corridor link at the rear of the park and provides for additional landscaping and water sustainable urban design features.

The proposed works will be funded through development contributions raised from Warriewood Valley developments.
Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said the plan was in response to increased demand for more sporting facilities flagged in Council’s Sportsground Strategy in 2017.

“The Warriewood Valley needs more sporting facilities and Northern Beaches Council is getting on with the job of delivering for the community.

“More lit hard-surface netball courts was identified to provide suitable playing surfaces for all grades.

“Other sports options were also investigated. As a result, a small basketball court is proposed and the netball courts will be available for other activities and informal games.

“These facilities will cater to the needs of the growing community in the Warriewood Valley now and in the future.

“Not only do these high-quality facilities promote a healthier and more active community, it also leads to greater opportunities for social interaction from playing sport and volunteering.”

The property at 3 Boondah Road Warriewood was purchased by Council in 2017 with the intention of using the land for sports activities and general recreation. To date, Council has been clearing the land in preparation for potential development of the site once the community consultation process is complete.

The Plan of Management and concept plan will be on public exhibition from 30 June to 5 August 2018. If approved the draft plan will be implemented in 2019.


Plan of Management (draft) - Boondah Road Sports Courts - Warriewood
A Draft Plan of Management and concept plan has been developed and is on exhibition. The Plan of Management provides a framework for managing the site, including how the site is used, maintained and enhanced in the future.


Make a submission
In writing - marked 'Draft Plan of Management - Boondah Road' to Northern Beaches Council PO Box 82, Manly 1655
or come along to a public hearing

Wednesday 25 July, 7.00-8.00pm - Banksia Room, Nelson Heather Centre, 5 Jacksons Road, Warriewood (no booking required)

Submissions close Sunday 5 August 2018

New Chair And Board Members Of Sydney Harbour Federation Trust

June 29, 2018: Joint media release - The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP, Minister for the Environment and Energy
Mr Joseph Carrozzi has been appointed Chair of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust. Councillor Jessica Keen has been appointed local council representative, Mr Dave Sharma has been appointed a general member and Ms Josephine Cashman has been reappointed Indigenous representative.

The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust was established to protect and improve public access to former defence sites around Sydney Harbour and is governed by a board of eight trustees.

Mr Carrozzi has been on the board since 2016 and has extensive board experience including as Chair of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Australia and Deputy Chair of the Greater Western Sydney Giants Football Club.

Councillor Keen was elected to the North Sydney Council in September 2017. She has extensive experience in private and public sector tourism organisations both in Australia and overseas. Councillor Keen's skills and experience in the tourism sector will be an asset to the Trust.

Mr Sharma has more than 20 years of experience in diplomacy and national security and served as Australia's Ambassador to Israel from 2013 to 2017.

Ms Cashman has been the Indigenous representative on the board since June 2015. She has more than two decades experience creating rapid business and socioeconomic growth in urban, regional and remote Indigenous communities across Australia.

Former Chair Mr Kevin McCann was the first Chair of the interim board established in 1999, inaugural Chair from 2001 to 2010 and Chair again from 2015 to 2018.

"I thank Mr McCann for his extraordinary contribution to and leadership of the Trust over almost two decades," Minister Frydenberg said.

"The 250 volunteer cohort and broad community support for the Trust is a testament to Mr McCann's inclusive leadership.

"Congratulations to Mr Carrozzi, Councillor Keen, Mr Sharma and Ms Cashman on their appointments.

"The Turnbull Government remains committed to managing these important heritage sites for Sydney and the nation and for the enjoyment of all Australians and visitors to our shores."

Opportunity To Join Our Coastal Research Team!

25 June 2018: UNSW Water Research Laboratory
We are seeking a dynamic individual with field data collection experience to join our coastal research team.

The position objective is to contribute towards the research effort in the field of Coastal Engineering with a specific focus on coastal data collection in the surf zone (via jet ski), remote sensing of the surf zone, and data assimilation with models to improve our understanding of nearshore processes and bathymetric variability in the surf zone.

The successful candidate will work within a dynamic research team of academic staff, research staff and graduate students. The position is primarily based at the Water Research Laboratory located at the UNSW Manly Vale Campus. This full-time research position is initially for a 1-year period commencing as soon as possible.

Applications close 21 July 2018 - visit: 

Readers Query: 'Bilgola Castle'

Dear Editor,
I’m presently undertaking a personal research project about Dalley’s Castle when I came across this little story in SMH on Trove, and I’m now fascinated to see if there is still any of the seawall of Mrs. Jack Lindsay’s home in Bilgola still standing. Do you think anyone associated with ‘Pittwater Online News’ or any of your readers could shed some light on the mystery of ‘Castle in Bilgola’.
 
Mr. Oswald Cheeke and Mr. Patrick Bellew were other guests. Mr. Cheeke has been buying bricks from his uncle's old home. Dalley Castle, at Manly, which is now being demolished. The bricks will form the sea wall at the Bilgola home of Mrs. Jack Lindsay, who also is a relative of the one-time Australian states man, W. B. Dalley, builder of Dalley’s Castle.’ from: Spotlight on Society (1939, June 1). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), p. 31. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230891587
 
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

D. Bell

If anyone has any insights they can share with Mr. Bell, please emailus and we will forward to him. Thank you! - AJG, Ed.

Avalon Amnesty Film Event

CHAUKA PLEASE TELL US THE TIME
filmed in Manus detention.
Amnesty  International  has said that the detention of Asylum Seekers is a form of torture, and certainly that is used to deter other refugees from attempting to come to Australia.   What is more this method is being adopted by other countries as a way to stop refugees seeking refuge.  

"Chauka Please Tell Us The Time" was  filmed by Behrouz Boochani  a journalist who spent several years in Manus detention and watched men suicide in despair.  This film shows us the hopelessness of life in detention where the men waited to hear the bird Chauka sing to know the days were passing - a symbol of despair to the imprisoned men, where it was the name of the solitary confinement unit.  At the same time the Chauka is a symbol of beauty to the people of Manus. 

This amazing film taken in detention shows the despair and sadness, but the film-maker wants to show that refugees are human beings, that they deserve better treatment, and that their suffering is destroying them.


Behrouz interviews another detainee

Come to Avalon Baptist Church, 2 George St. on Sunday 1st July at 5pm.  Free entry but voluntary donations to Amnesty are welcome. Free supper.   

We are hoping to have a Q & A with a representative from Amnesty International.        

Note that Australia at present has 1600 adults and 140 children in various detention centres! 

Kath Moody  
Avalon Amnesty Group 

Manly To Seaforth Flood Study

Council have prepared a draft flood study for the Manly to Seaforth catchment to understand flood risks, draining to Middle Harbour, North Harbour and the Tasman Sea. The study includes the suburbs of Balgowlah Heights, Clontarf and parts of Balgowlah, Fairlight, Manly and Seaforth.

The Draft Manly to Seaforth Flood Study is on public exhibition. You are invited to participate in the study by providing your comments.

Copies of the Flood Study are available for viewing at Customer Service Centres, Council’s libraries and online.

View the Draft Manly to Seaforth Flood Study (note some of these files are very large)

If you would like to book a one-on-one information session or require property specific information please contact Patrick Stuart on 9976 1606 or patrick.stuart@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au 

One on one information sessions will be held at:
  • Manly Town Hall: Tuesday 19 June 2018, 4 – 7pm, Saturday 23 June 2018, 9am – 4pm
  • Seaforth Village Community Centre: Thursday 21 June 2018, 4pm - 7pm,
Have your Say
In writing Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82,Manly NSW 1665, marked ‘Submission – Draft Manly to Seaforth Flood Study’
By email council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au, marked ‘Submission – Draft Manly to Seaforth Flood Study’
Submissions close Friday 13 July 2018

BHS: Call Out To All Ex Students!

We are going to hold an exhibition in the lead up to the Golden Ball in September.

Do you have anything we could use for an exhibition in the lead up to the Golden Ball? Things like old school uniforms, school magazines, images, medals or trophies. Fun things that will take people back. 

Do you have, or know others who might have items like this? We would return them after the exhibition.

Images could be sent to kalinda.hawson@det.nsw.edu.au

15 June – The Barrenjoey Night Market.  There will be food stalls, market stalls, little rides and games.  Centre stage will present some of Barrenjoey’s finest musicians from past and present.  To end the evening there will be fireworks.  this is a family-friendly event. More information will appear here.

29 September – The Golden Ball  All ex students and staff are invited to the Golden Ball.  Plans are being finalised and tickets will go on sale in Term 2.  Keep your eye here for more information as it comes to hand.

If you wish to keep informed about the festivities please go to theAlumni page and register your interest.


Zonta Birthing Kit Packing Day 2018

Saturday 18 August 2018
Would you like to assist?
The Zonta Club of Northern Beaches Inc and Barrenjoey High School are organising a day to pack Birthing Kits for women in developing countries. Members of the local community are invited to help.  We plan to pack 2000 kits.



With an estimated 385,000 women dying annually in childbirth, many from infections acquired during childbirth, there is a great need for these birthing kits.  Most women need assistance due to isolation, cultural choice or poor transport and have little or no assistance during childbirth. Many mothers and babies die from preventable infections. By providing a clean birthing kit, and training in how to use it, these mothers will have the resources to reduce infection.

Birthing Kits are assembled under the auspices of the Birthing Kit Foundation (Australia)  - a not-for-profit non-government organisation (NGO) that provides birthing kits and education in clean birthing practices. BKFA originated from the Zonta Clubs of Adelaide Hills and has grown to be supported by Zonta Clubs across Australia. 

Well over 100,000 kits are assembled and distributed each year.  Each birthing kit is made up of six simple items assembled into a small plastic bag.

A donation of just $3 buys the materials for one kit and the training program for its delivery.  You can help us by making a donation on the day.  For full details of the Birthing Kit Program see the BKFA website at https://www.bkfa.org.au/.  

The Packing Day at Barrenjoey High School will run from 1pm to approximately 4pm.  
Please contact Margaret White on 0416 182 393 or emailmarg.white@me.com  if you are able to assist or you would like more information.

Update On The Ingleside Planned Precinct

May 11, 2018: From NSW Dept. of Planning
We have reviewed the submissions and feedback received on the draft Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Strategy, which was exhibited from December 2016 to February 2017, and are working through the next phase of the planning process. A summary of the submissions received and our responses is available here.

In response to issues raised by the community and to comply with the draft Planning for Bushfire Protection Policy 2017, a Bushfire Risk Assessment is being prepared. We have also undertaken other additional technical work including:
  • traffic and transport modelling, especially around Mona Vale Road
  • planning for infrastructure provision
  • water cycle management and flooding assessment
  • assessment of environmental impacts including additional surveys, for example around biodiversity across the precinct and along the proposed ecological corridors.
We are working with Northern Beaches Council and other Government agencies throughout this process. 

Next steps
We aim to release the revised Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Plan (known as the Precinct Plan) in late 2018. 

A draft Local Character Statement (LCS) is also being prepared to define the existing character of the area and capture the community’s values and aspirations. The draft LCS will be based on the extensive community consultation undertaken to date and will be an essential reference guide for the Department to use in finalising the draft plan for Ingleside.  

More opportunities to have your say
There will be more opportunities for the community to provide feedback. 

The revised Precinct Plan, draft Local Character Statement and supporting documents will open for public comment when they are released later in 2018, and the Department will have a range of ways available for you to have your say. 

More information
Call us on 1300 305 695

Throw In Your Line! Apply For Gone Fishing Day Grants

The fourth annual NSW Gone Fishing Day will be held in just six months’ time and recreational fishing clubs and organisations are being encouraged to apply for grants to host fishing activities on October 14.

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Coordinator Community Programs, Dee Payne, said applications for grants of up to $2,000 are now open until July 16.

“Gone Fishing Day celebrates our love of fishing in NSW and encourages everyone to get out on the water and enjoy this healthy outdoors activity,” Ms Payne said.

“It doesn’t matter if you haven’t fished before or if you’re the keenest of anglers, Gone Fishing Day is for everyone.”

Applications for activities such as casting and fishing workshops, information sessions and fish habitat restoration will be considered.

Grants of up to $2,000 are now available for recreational fishing clubs, organisations and community groups to run fishing events as part of the Day. The money can be spent on event items such as fishing gear, bait, food and drinks and equipment hire,” Ms Payne said.

“This year we also have the option to apply for a package of fishing gear and giveaways as an alternative to a funding grant.”

Fishing clubs simply need to fill out the application form which is available online atwww.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/resources/go-fishing-nsw

Clubs or organisations can also apply to carry out fish habitat restoration activities including replanting or weeding their local waterway or creek banks.

DPI-staffed major events for the Day will once again be scheduled at six locations across the state.

“We know there are around 850,000 people that love wetting a line each year in NSW and we hope this state-wide day will promote fishing as a vital part of our lifestyle to even more local residents and communities,” Ms Payne said.

“The more fishing activities we can hold across the state, the greater the opportunity to spark an interest that may become a lifetime of recreational fishing enjoyment. I urge all clubs to get involved and apply for a Gone Fishing Day grant before July 16.”

For more information email go.fishing@dpi.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 4424 7428.

Grants Available To Improve Cricket Facilities And Participation

Cricket clubs and councils in NSW are encouraged to apply for grants to improve cricket facilities, increase female participation, and enable regional towns and cities to host elite cricket tournaments.
The NSW Government is committing $6 million over the next three years to support the growth of cricket participation in NSW. 

Funding is available for:
  • Infrastructure – The fund can be used to upgrade or create new wickets, ovals, amenities or facilities. Grants from $15,000 to $250,000 are available and may support up to 50 per cent of the net project costs.  
  • Programs and resources to grow female participation – The fund can be used to facilitate programs or purchase equipment aligned to growing female participation. Grants from $5000 to $50,000 are available and may support up to 50 per cent of the net project costs.  
  • Regional events – The fund can be used to assist regional councils to secure and deliver elite cricket tournaments. Grants from $20,000 to $100,000 are available and may support up to 50 per cent of the net project costs.  
Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said the fund will help to improve the quality and quantity of community facilities, as well as attract world-class cricket matches to regional NSW. 

“The NSW Government is leading the way in its support of women’s sport in Australia and this fund will also improve participation pathways for female cricketers,” Mr Ayres said.

“We’re set to host more matches than any other host city for the ICC World T20 in 2020 which will generate more than $46 million in interstate and international visitor expenditure.” 

Applications close Friday 13 July 2018.

Learn more about the NSW ICC World T20 2020 Cricket Legacy Fund at: https://sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/worldt20fund

 

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