Pittwater residents have called the way the council has killed a tree community members stood vigil around for weeks a year ago authoritarian and lacking transparency.
Residents of the street were informed in a letter dated July 23, two days out from Tree Day 2025, that the tree, a flooded gum, was judged to be at risk of dropping branches.
Exactly 7 days later, July 30, the trucks rolled into Ruskin Rowe again to cut down T2 and prune T1.
The street was closed in its entirety, and police tried to move Canopy Keepers members, who were peacefully observing, and other residents on.
screenshot from CK video of the Ruskin Rowe gum tree trunk
Photo: Manly Warringah Sapphires
Profile of the Week Manly Warringah Netball Association to Celebrate 60 years + Manly Warringah Sapphires Opens Team Win 2025 Grand Final at Ken Rosewall ArenaWebsite: www.mwna.com.au
Manly Warringah Netball Association (MWNA) is one of the largest and most vibrant netball communities in New South Wales. The Association had 17 affiliated local clubs and over 3000 players for its Winter 2025 Season.
With a rich history spanning over 60 years, MWNA is dedicated to fostering a love for netball at all levels—from grassroots to representative competitions.
The association proudly supports thousands of players, coaches, and umpires across all ages and skill levels, providing opportunities for development, teamwork, and community spirit. Whether you're new to the game or striving for elite performance, MWNA offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone to enjoy netball.
The Manly Warringah Netball Association (MWNA) is about celebrating Community in Community Sport.
With the Manly Warringah Sapphires playing in the 2025 Grand Final this Sunday, August 3, the MWNA Semi Finals and Grand Finals to be played Saturday August 16 and Saturday August 23 respectively, and a 60th Anniversary Dinner and Celebration on Friday August 8, and their Spring 2025 Competition registrations now open, a few details on the Association and the Sapphires pathway to this year's Grand Final runs this Issue.
Pittwater MP Jacqui Scruby said:
“As a local MP and mum of a dedicated young netballer, I’ve seen first-hand the energy, joy, and community spirit that Manly Warringah Netball Association brings to the Northern Beaches. From early morning warmups to nail-biting finals, MWNA is where confidence is built, friendships are made, and life lessons are learned.
For over 60 years, it’s been the beating heart of weekend sport, and I’m proud to support everything it stands for – especially as we cheer on the Sapphires in this Sunday’s Grand Final. Good luck, girls!"
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Food Pumpkin Season: Ideas for the Lunchbox and at Home
It's Pumpkin Season - these delightful globes of orange and gold crops are coming in and at $6 a whole pumpkin, the price, weight and taste proves they're fresh from the best fields of Australia. We bought a whole one the other day and regularly roast off extra junks when cooking some in the oven as it makes a great alternative spread to butter, or any other condiment, when cold.
During past pumpkin seasons we've shared recipes for whole pumpkin stuffed with rice and chorizo, the famous pumpkin scone Australia is renowned for, soup, muffin and pie recipes, and even a few ideas from days of yore.
This Issue we'd like to share a few more inspirations for those who, like us, buy the whole pumpkin as they know there will be ideas enough to indulge in this great for you at this Winter vegetable.
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Pictures Turimetta Moods: Winter Visions by Joe Mills
DIY Ideas Father's Day 2025: A few Gift Ideas to Spoil the best Dad in the world
Father's Day is celebrated Sunday September 7 in 2025.
This year the great team at Johnson Bros Mitre 10 have a special bonus that may sweeten the mix.
For your chance to Win a $200 Mitre 10 Gift Card* for Dad or the special man in your life, delivered just in time for Father’s Day, spend $60 instore or online, and automatically go into the draw for a chance to WIN!
It’s that easy.
The competition started Friday 1st August and runs to Sunday 24th August 2025, so there is plenty of time to find that special gift that will help dad in the garden this Spring, or for those jobs he's been planning to get to.
As a further bonus, there's an End of Season (Winter) Online Sale running until August 12 for those who love getting something great at a great price - details of some of these run here.
This Issue a few ideas on how to spoil dad rotten on Father's Day - some you can make yourself and some you can get from your local Johnson Brothers Mitre 10 store - there's gift ideas for every budget.
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Turimetta beach - sunrise fisherman
Turimetta beach sunrise - looking north. All photos by Joe Mills, more in this week's Pictorial.