Profile of the Week Bruce Goold August 12 1948 – June 16, 2025Our community lost one of its favourite sons on Monday June 16. A lanky Puck natured icon of the Barrenjoey peninsula, Bruce Goold refined Australian Art through his own development and expanded its 21st century perimeters.
Renowned for bold graphic prints using linocuts and woodblock techniques, Bruce Goold’s instantly recognisable style established him as one of the most influential and celebrated artists in Australia. Goold was famous for his use of woodcut and lino techniques, which drew on the skill of hand cutting designs, using the positive and negative spaces to create beds for ink application. Once printed the designs come to life, with depth and texture.
For Bruce, Art is not just for the walls, it can be worn, and then it is not just about the style and cut of the cloth, it is about what the printed threads bring together; the colours, the subject, and with so many Australian birds, wildflowers, his designs were unapologetic celebrations of here and a call to immerse yourself in living Art.
There are not many locals who do not have a t-shirt, a cushion, a curtain, a Mambo shirt in his favoured themes of marine, flora and fauna, the tropical and those he called 'curiosities' - a kind of Edward Lear nonsense poem, only Bruce's acutely epitomised version.
Bruce was a joy-maker, who called all to allow themselves to be immersed. His smile, his dancing, were about sharing we are all living in a vision, knit currents of air, earth and water, and in these threads and their verses we too are all connected too to the Creative in all of us.
The first wharf built at Church Point was the result of those living here in the 1880's calling for this facility to provide safe access for children to the school held during weekdays at the Chapel which gave Church Point its current name.
On June 1st 1883, the Mayor of St Leonards, the District where so many births in Pittwater are recorded during the 1800’s, prevailed on the then Colonial Secretary of the colony for a wharf. The response is recorded:
DEPUTATIONS. THE NARRABEEN-ROAD.
A deputation, consisting of the Mayor of St Leonards, Dr Tibbit's, and several other gentlemen, waited upon the Hon. Alexander Stuart, Colonial Secretary, yesterday, to request that the Narrabeen-road from Manly to Pittwater be put in a proper state of repair, and that a jetty be constructed on Church Point at Bayview, Newport. The road, it was represented, is now in a very bad condition, and if it were put into proper order it would open up one of the most beautiful districts in the colony. The jetty was required for the benefit of children going to school and persons attending church. The deputation also asked for a bathing place... DEPUTATIONS. THE NARRABEEN-ROAD. (1883, June 2). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 9. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13536041
Dr. Tibbits of Petersham, a medical practitioner, is the landholder of 40 acres, part of Portion 25 and formerly a section of the William Oliver and grant, on the west side of the ‘church acre’ on which the chapel has been built.
Over a year later a Tender was advertised and it was subsequently announced a person being accepted for the work, Newport's William Boulton. This Issue a few insights into the 140+ years of one of Pittwater's oldest wharves.
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NSW SES Warringah / Pittwater Unit: Workshops for Women 2025
Vale Bruce Goold
Narrabeen Youth Club's 60th: Call for old photos
Six in-a-line blocks placed on Market at North Narrabeen
- Land: 4,718m2
- Site specific planning controls approved
- 6 blocks sold in 1 line
- Lake and ocean views
- Building height: part 12m and part 11m
- 5 tenanted residential premises and 2 commercial premises
- Mixed use project based on Benson McCormack scheme
- Straight residential with 30% affordable housing in fill density/height uplift bonus
- Seniors living with + 15% housing SEPP density/height uplift bonus
- Potential straight residential projects
- Close to public transport and amenities
Hats on for Soibada
Australia Post expands Community Grants program
Pothole Problems: How to report
- Beach Road, Palm Beach
- Ocean Road, Palm Beach
- Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach to Mona Vale
- Pittwater Road, Mona Vale to Manly
- Warringah Road
- Condamine Street (Brookvale to Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation)
- Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation and Myrtle Street overpass
- Forest Way
- Wakehurst Parkway
- Mona Vale Road
- McCarrs Creek Road (From Terrey Hills to McCarrs Creek Reserve)
- Liberator General San Martin Drive
- Sydney Road
- Belgrave Street
- Manly Road
- Frenchs Forest Road, Seaforth
Jack's Day: Sat. July 5
Winter School Holidays Break
Renewing the water main in Old Barrenjoey Road: Update
Next week, we’ll continue our night work to install the new water main along Old Barrenjoey Road. Once the concrete pour near Simmonds Lane is completed, we’ll continue progressing down the road towards The Crescent.
We’ll also continue to set up our work zone at the northern end of Old Barrenjoey Road. This will include installing sheet piles at both our lunch and receive shafts. This work will be done during the day, please be aware that this work is typically quite noisy.
Night work (8 pm – 5 am, Monday to Friday mornings):
- temporarily closing Old Barrenjoey Road during our night work hours – see map below. General traffic will be diverted via local streets. Access to driveways, businesses and parking spaces will be maintained at all times. Our traffic controllers will be on site to assist and to help keep traffic flowing safely.
- using saw cutters or jackhammers to open the road for our work. Use of the saw cutter and jack hammer will finish by midnight.
- digging using an excavator and installing the new water main in sections.
- temporary rolling storage area consisting of up to eight parking spaces, located out the front of 52 – 54 Old Barrenjoey Road.
- pouring concrete near a section of the water main located in front of Simmonds Lane.
- placing a temporary road plate over a part of the trench to allow the concrete to set. We will remove the plate and cover the area with hot mix as soon as possible.
- at the end of each night shift, we will temporarily restore Old Barrenjoey Road to allow for continued use during the day.
If we finish next week’s planned night work early, we may keep moving further down Old Barrenjoey Road towards The Crescent.
Day work (7 am – 6 pm weekdays, 8 am – 1 pm Saturdays):
- work zone between Avalon Fire Station and Woolworths.
- one-way traffic (southbound) with traffic diverted through the Woolworths car park (see “Temporary traffic changes – Section 2” map below).
- parking restricted along Old Barrenjoey Road between the between the Fire Station and Avalon Parade. Parking will be suspended for the duration of our work in this area.
- to keep the community safe, we need to temporarily close up to eight car spaces in the car park next to Woolworths for one shift while we do the sheet piling work. During this time, we’ll reopen some spaces on Old Barrenjoey Road as reverse parking only to maintain overall parking availability. We will reopen the eight car spaces as soon as we can.
- parking inside the car park next to Woolworths will be maintained at all other times.
- we will maintain access to the loading zone outside the Avalon Recreation Centre.
- temporarily closing the footpath outside the Woolworths for safety while this tunnelling work is underway. The footpath on the opposite side of the street (near Dunbar Park) will remain open at all times.
- these traffic changes will be in place 24/7 for 12 to 16 weeks while the tunnelling work is underway.
- potholing using a vacuum truck to confirm the location of underground services within our work area.
- road sawing and excavating to create launch and receive shafts for the tunnelling work (see map below).
- installing sheet piles at both shaft locations to reinforce the shaft walls. This work is typically quite noisy and will take place over approximately 10 shifts, with noisy activity occurring intermittently.
- truck movements to transport excavated material away from our work site.
There will be some noise from our equipment and machinery as our work progresses along Old Barrenjoey Road. The level of noise you may experience will vary based on how far you live from our work area and what type of property you live in.
We will make every effort minimise noise where possible. We will finish the noisiest work (including saw cutting or jackhammering) by midnight, avoid unnecessary loud noises where possible and turn off vehicles when not in use.
- Visit our project website.
- Call us on 1800 943 119 or email confluence@sydneywater.com.au. For other Sydney Water repairs or faults, please call 13 20 90 (24 hours).
- Speak to us in person at one of our monthly drop-in sessions in Dunbar Park. They are held on the first Wednesday of every month, between 1 pm and 3 pm.
Monika's Doggie Rescue Pets of the Week
Button
2yo Wiry Jack Russell
Button is a lively happy boy who loves playing with other small dogs however his humans are most important to him. He loves sleeping on someone's lap and also helping them eat their meal! He has separation anxiety but is comfortable being left alone providing he has a doggy pal. He has a scruffy coat and weighs 5.7kg. Button suits apartment living but is looking for a home where someone is around or he needs a doggy pal. All our dogs come with desexed, fully vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DoggieRescue Vet. His adoption fee is $800.
Bjorn
4yo Wolfhound X
Bjorn is a very gentle affectionate boy who had been dumped in bushland and was found full of scars and a sore leg. For a dog who has experienced such hardships he is such a gentle sooky boy. He just loves affection and attention and walks well on loose lead. Bjorn is scared of mechanical noises such as cars, trucks and mowers and typical of his breed is not trustworthy around pocket pets, cats etc with high prey drive. He has a scruffy coat and weighs 31.3kg. He would suit a family with house with garden and is comfortable being left alone for part-time hours. All our dogs come with desexed, fully vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DoggieRescue Vet. His adoption fee is $400. .
For further details call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email Monika@DoggieRescue.com. RON R251000024
Proposed Road Reserve Lease - Wilga Street and Powderworks Road, Elanora Heights
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Bilgola Beach Carpark Accessible parking upgrade: Feedback Invited
Profile of the Week Monika's Doggie Rescue: In need of Good People with Great homes for Pets - Foster Carers Monika's Doggie Rescue
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Although here are a variety of reasons people may give up a beloved pet, just as they were after Covid re-openings, pet re-homing facilities across Australia are currently full as owners surrender dogs and cats, this time stating they do so due to the cost-of-living impacts.
Across Sydney there has been an uptick in dogs aged just 12 months, not just older dogs whose owners may have passed away, who are being dumped. Although some flinch or avoid being touched by people, indicating they have been abused, owners being unaware how much a pet costs has become the primary reason there are a lot of homeless dogs.
According to the Australian Veterinary Association, the average dog owner spends more than $25,000 caring for their canine companion. Cat owners could spend $21,000 on average. The RSPCA states within the first year of dog or cat ownership, people could face up to $3,500 of expenses on vaccinations, vet visits, food, de-sexing, grooming, bedding, toys and treats.
This is also causing a massive slow-down on rehoming animals - and for shelters being able to take on new dogs and cats that need a home. Numerous full shelters are reporting a wait-list of people who want to surrender their dog.
RSPCA national data shows around 81,000 pets were surrendered in the 2023/2024 financial year, with only 27,000 finding new homes.
However, in Pittwater, for over a quarter of a century, Monika's Doggie Rescue has sought to find the homes for these pets.
Monika's DoggieRescue is a registered charity that believes in saving and re-homing as many pets as they can from the council pounds. For many years Monika Biernacki and a group of volunteers have been rescuing pets from death row and successfully re-homing them with permanent and loving owners.
Their motto at present is 'don't shop - adopt'.
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A new National Immunisation Strategy
- equity and access to immunisation, especially among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other priority populations
- strengthening the immunisation workforce to be prepared for future health emergencies
- building trust, understanding and acceptance of immunisation through engagement with communities
- making better use of data to more effectively target immunisation strategies and monitor performance
- harnessing new vaccine technologies to respond to an evolving communicable disease and vaccine landscape
- implementing sustainable reforms in vaccine programs.
Congratulations Shannon!
Narrabeen Youth Club's 60th: Call for old photos
Winter sale Avalon Craft Cottage
Call for Information: Mona Vale Theft
Hats on for Soibada
Council Wins Award for Partnerships-Collabs in Rethink-reduce-reuse North Sydney Council Recognised for Innovative Citizenship Ceremonies
- pilot a circular economy hub for repairing and reusing household items, including working with charities, community groups and other interested groups
- help the community to reduce household waste by 10% by 2030 and by 20% by 2040
- halve the amount of household food waste sent to landfill by 2030, with a phased approach to food waste collection
- implement regular and accessible collections of electronic waste, textiles and household chemicals by 2025
- provide local drop-offs or kerbside collections for the most common household plastics where there are reliable markets for the recycled products
- advocate for the phase out of single use unrecyclable plastics
- Adult clothing and accessories; Manchester (new or quality used); Hygiene items (New only); small homeware items
- Essential nursery items and clothing for babies and children
- Bikes, scooters and E-Bikes
- Cardboard
- Small metal items
- Plastic plant pots
- Raw timber, flat pack furniture and raw pallets
- Plastic storage containers with lids (34L and above), hand tools
- Separate your items into categories above before you arrive.
- Pack them into your boot or rear of your vehicle so they can be safely removed by staff.
- Drop and drive to the event, and stay in your car. When you arrive at the event our collection staff will unpack your vehicle to get you on your way faster.
Mosman Council's Electrified fleet
Australia Post expands Community Grants program
Pothole Problems: How to report
- Beach Road, Palm Beach
- Ocean Road, Palm Beach
- Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach to Mona Vale
- Pittwater Road, Mona Vale to Manly
- Warringah Road
- Condamine Street (Brookvale to Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation)
- Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation and Myrtle Street overpass
- Forest Way
- Wakehurst Parkway
- Mona Vale Road
- McCarrs Creek Road (From Terrey Hills to McCarrs Creek Reserve)
- Liberator General San Martin Drive
- Sydney Road
- Belgrave Street
- Manly Road
- Frenchs Forest Road, Seaforth
Renewing the water main in Old Barrenjoey Road: Update
Next week, we’ll continue our night work to install the new water main along Old Barrenjoey Road. Once the concrete pour near Simmonds Lane is completed, we’ll continue progressing down the road towards The Crescent.
We’ll also continue to set up our work zone at the northern end of Old Barrenjoey Road. This will include installing sheet piles at both our lunch and receive shafts. This work will be done during the day, please be aware that this work is typically quite noisy.
Night work (8 pm – 5 am, Monday to Friday mornings):
- temporarily closing Old Barrenjoey Road during our night work hours – see map below. General traffic will be diverted via local streets. Access to driveways, businesses and parking spaces will be maintained at all times. Our traffic controllers will be on site to assist and to help keep traffic flowing safely.
- using saw cutters or jackhammers to open the road for our work. Use of the saw cutter and jack hammer will finish by midnight.
- digging using an excavator and installing the new water main in sections.
- temporary rolling storage area consisting of up to eight parking spaces, located out the front of 52 – 54 Old Barrenjoey Road.
- pouring concrete near a section of the water main located in front of Simmonds Lane.
- placing a temporary road plate over a part of the trench to allow the concrete to set. We will remove the plate and cover the area with hot mix as soon as possible.
- at the end of each night shift, we will temporarily restore Old Barrenjoey Road to allow for continued use during the day.
If we finish next week’s planned night work early, we may keep moving further down Old Barrenjoey Road towards The Crescent.
Day work (7 am – 6 pm weekdays, 8 am – 1 pm Saturdays):
- work zone between Avalon Fire Station and Woolworths.
- one-way traffic (southbound) with traffic diverted through the Woolworths car park (see “Temporary traffic changes – Section 2” map below).
- parking restricted along Old Barrenjoey Road between the between the Fire Station and Avalon Parade. Parking will be suspended for the duration of our work in this area.
- to keep the community safe, we need to temporarily close up to eight car spaces in the car park next to Woolworths for one shift while we do the sheet piling work. During this time, we’ll reopen some spaces on Old Barrenjoey Road as reverse parking only to maintain overall parking availability. We will reopen the eight car spaces as soon as we can.
- parking inside the car park next to Woolworths will be maintained at all other times.
- we will maintain access to the loading zone outside the Avalon Recreation Centre.
- temporarily closing the footpath outside the Woolworths for safety while this tunnelling work is underway. The footpath on the opposite side of the street (near Dunbar Park) will remain open at all times.
- these traffic changes will be in place 24/7 for 12 to 16 weeks while the tunnelling work is underway.
- potholing using a vacuum truck to confirm the location of underground services within our work area.
- road sawing and excavating to create launch and receive shafts for the tunnelling work (see map below).
- installing sheet piles at both shaft locations to reinforce the shaft walls. This work is typically quite noisy and will take place over approximately 10 shifts, with noisy activity occurring intermittently.
- truck movements to transport excavated material away from our work site.
There will be some noise from our equipment and machinery as our work progresses along Old Barrenjoey Road. The level of noise you may experience will vary based on how far you live from our work area and what type of property you live in.
We will make every effort minimise noise where possible. We will finish the noisiest work (including saw cutting or jackhammering) by midnight, avoid unnecessary loud noises where possible and turn off vehicles when not in use.
- Visit our project website.
- Call us on 1800 943 119 or email confluence@sydneywater.com.au. For other Sydney Water repairs or faults, please call 13 20 90 (24 hours).
- Speak to us in person at one of our monthly drop-in sessions in Dunbar Park. They are held on the first Wednesday of every month, between 1 pm and 3 pm.
Monika's Doggie Rescue Pets of the Week
Coral
17 weeks Staffy X
Cookie, Sally, Coral and Ginger, four girls were dumped in a night deposit box at the pound. Coral, the smallest and shyest of the litter, is growing in confidence. She is very calm for a staffy and has been socialised with a lot of small dogs in her foster home. Coral weighs 7.6kg. She sleeps quietly through the night and is currently on 3 meals per day. She comes with desexing , 3 puppy vaccinations, heartworm free and chipped. Her adoption cost is $800.
Doris
12yo Terrier X
Doris came from the pound terribly scared, and they reported her as snappy. She is a very nervous girl who is just looking for the quiet life. Doris never barks and needs a calm person with experience to take her under their wing. Despite her age, she can still run! She can still see and hear reasonably well and despite loss of muscle mass on hind legs she can certainly move. She has been used to eating tinned food and we are slowly getting her used to cooked chicken, rice and veggies. We have also commenced nutraceuticals to help her joints and mobility. Doris is social with other small quiet dogs. She is afraid of being picked up but copes with it once she knows you. It does take time to build that relationship. She has just had a dental and is enjoying her food more. Doris never asks for anything. She has a scruffy coat and weighs 4kg. She suits apartment living and FT hours alone and is looking for someone with rescue dog experience. All our dogs come with desexed, fully vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DoggieRescue Vet. Her adoption fee is $500.
For further details call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email Monika@DoggieRescue.com. RON R251000024
Proposed Road Reserve Lease - Wilga Street and Powderworks Road, Elanora Heights
Bilgola Beach Carpark Accessible parking upgrade: Feedback Invited
Slow Down: Wildlife Crossing
Profile of the Week The King's Birthday 2025 Honours List Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, announced the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours list on Monday 9 June 2025.
The King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List recognises 830 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for distinguished and conspicuous service. This represents an increase of awardees of almost 30% since the Australia Day 2025 List.
The list includes people recommended to the Governor-General by the Council of the Order of Australia and organisations responsible for recommending meritorious, gallantry, distinguished and conspicuous honours.
“I am delighted to congratulate all those recognised in The King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List,” the Governor-General said. “These honours recognise the selfless service, integrity, achievement, creativity, and care that flourish across our country.
“As your Governor-General, I see the values of care, kindness and respect in the many Australians who are honoured today, and in those who have been recognised throughout the fifty-year history of our Australian honours system.
“Every day, and all across the country, Australians are doing extraordinary things with passion, generosity, energy, and resolve. To all who are being recognised in The King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List, I want to offer my congratulations and gratitude for all that you have given to Australia – and I look forward to meeting many of you at the investiture of your awards,” the Governor-General said.
In addition to the 581 recipients of awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia (14 AC, 31 AO, 123 AM and 413 OAM), today’s Honours list includes:
- 36 recipients of awards in the Military Division of the Order of Australia (3 AO, 10 AM and 23 OAM) and 64 Distinguished and Conspicuous awards
- 149 Meritorious awards
Recipients will attend investiture ceremonies at the Government House in their respective state or territory in coming months to receive the insignia of their award.
2025 Kings Birthday Honours from and those who have served the community in this area are Michael Bate - AM, Peter Meldrum Biscoe KC - AM, Richard Penn - AM, Teresa Plane - AM, Andrew Warden - AM, Robert (Bob) Connors - OAM, Dean Gardiner - OAM, Kim Mukuka - OAM, Ray Petersen OAM, Juris Turmanis - OAM, Michael Richer - ASM, Commissioner Alex Barrell - ESM, Douglas Lucas - ESM, Lance Miller - ESM.
History WEA's Newport Summer School – for Workers, WANS + Future U.S., B.P.F. Wives: Local Insights for The 80th Commemoration of VP Day in 2025In the lead into VP Day 2025 we share a few local connections to the World War Two conflict in the Pacific that may not be well-known, commencing with the Workers' Educational Association 'Summer School' facility, which once stood on the corner of Wallamatta and Nullaburra roads at Newport, and was the venue for Women's Australian National Service (WANS), in particular the Sydney University Wans (known as "Swans") training, and by 1945 was the place for US and UK War Brides (BPF: British Pacific Fleet servicemen) who learnt skills which may make their new lives in their husband's countries easier.
Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day in 2025 will be commemorated on Friday, August 15th in 2025, and will be mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender to the Allied forces in 1945. This day signifies the end of World War II in the Pacific and is a time for Australians to remember and honour the service and sacrifice of all those who served in this conflict, and particularly in the Pacific.
A combined Sub-Branches VP Day Commemoration Service will be held at the Avalon Beach RSL Cenotaph, commencing at 11.30am, led by Vice President Tamara Sloper-Harding, OAM, with the 2025 Guest Speaker being Commanding Officer HMAS Waterhen; Commander Lucy Frauenfelder, RAN.
In the Pacific theatre of World War II, Australia experienced significant casualties. The Australian War Memorial records at least 27,073 Australian soldiers were killed and 23,477 wounded from enemy action. Additionally, over 30,000 Australians were captured by the Japanese during the war, with a significant number dying in captivity.
On September 3rd, 1939, the day Great Britain declared war on Germany, Australia also declared war, announced by then Prime Minister Robert Menzies on national radio.
The conflict, which would continue for 6 years, saw Australia attacked for the first time, at Darwin, and through the mini-submarine attacks within Sydney Harbour and along the eastern seaboard, with one of these being found off Bungan Beach, now an official war grave.
When the Empire of Japan captured the British stronghold of Singapore between February 8 to 15 1942, imprisoning young men like Warriewood's Walter Williams and Palm Beach SLSC's Adrian Curlewis, by then Prime Minister John Curtin recalled many of the Australians serving in North Africa and the Europeans theatres of conflict.
Pittwater's Anthony Ruskin Rowe, a spitfire pilot and one of those recalled, lost his life on June 20th 1943 defending Darwin, while Narrabeen resident Lindsay Dufty served on the ground in the top end.
In Pittwater a submarine boom would be placed between Barrenjoey and the West Head headlands, anti-tank traps would rip up the countryside between Mona Vale, Bungan and Bayview, barbed wire would be placed along the beaches to thwart invasion and troops would be stationed at gun emplacements along the peninsula, while Coast Watchers, along with women who stayed would be part of the 'spotter' squads - stationing themselves along each headland - with the women taking on a roster of each staying atop the headlands twice each each week to look out for and report enemy ships, submarines and planes. Only one known fatality is recorded, at this stage, of those all-women 'spotter' squads, Palm Beach resident Ailsa Craig, by then the wife of Captain George Urquhart (Scotty) Allan.
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Pothole Problems: How to report
- Beach Road, Palm Beach
- Ocean Road, Palm Beach
- Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach to Mona Vale
- Pittwater Road, Mona Vale to Manly
- Warringah Road
- Condamine Street (Brookvale to Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation)
- Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation and Myrtle Street overpass
- Forest Way
- Wakehurst Parkway
- Mona Vale Road
- McCarrs Creek Road (From Terrey Hills to McCarrs Creek Reserve)
- Liberator General San Martin Drive
- Sydney Road
- Belgrave Street
- Manly Road
- Frenchs Forest Road, Seaforth
Renewing the water main in Old Barrenjoey Road: Update
This week we set up our work zone and traffic changes at the northern end of Old Barrenjoey Road ahead of our tunnelling work starting. We also continued our work near Simmonds Lane, but a technical challenge with our concrete pour meant we couldn’t continue as planned, so we have rescheduled the concrete pour for next week.
Next week, we’ll continue our night work to install the new water main along Old Barrenjoey Road. Once the concrete pour near Simmonds Lane is completed, we’ll continue progressing down the road towards The Crescent.
We’ll also continue setting up the tunnelling work zone at the northern end of the road. This work will be done during the day, however some deliveries will need to occur at night.
Night work (8 pm – 5 am, Monday to Friday mornings):
- temporarily closing Old Barrenjoey Road during our night work hours – see map below. General traffic will be diverted via local streets. Access to driveways, businesses and parking spaces will be maintained at all times. Our traffic controllers will be on site to assist and to help keep traffic flowing safely.
- using saw cutters or jackhammers to open the road for our work. Use of the saw cutter and jack hammer will finish by midnight.
- digging using an excavator and installing the new water main in sections.
- temporary rolling storage area consisting of up to eight parking spaces, located out the front of 52 – 54 Old Barrenjoey Road.
- removing and pouring concrete near a section of the water main located in front of Simmonds Lane.
- placing a temporary road plate over a part of the trench to allow the concrete to set. We will remove the plate and cover the area with hot mix as soon as possible.
- at the end of each night shift, we will temporarily restore Old Barrenjoey Road to allow for continued use during the day.
- truck deliveries to our tunnelling zone at the northern end of Old Barrenjoey Road. These trucks will remain within our work zone to be unloaded during our day work hours.
If we finish next week’s planned night work early, we may keep moving further down Old Barrenjoey Road towards The Crescent.
Day work (7 am – 6 pm weekdays, 8 am – 1 pm Saturdays):
- work zone between Avalon Fire Station and Woolworths.
- one-way traffic (southbound) with traffic diverted through the Woolworths car park (see “Temporary traffic changes – Section 2” map below).
- parking restricted along Old Barrenjoey Road between the between the Fire Station and Avalon Parade. Parking will be suspended for the duration of our work in this area.
- parking inside the car park next to Woolworths will be maintained.
- we will maintain access to the loading zone outside the Avalon Recreation Centre.
- temporarily closing the footpath outside the Woolworths for safety while this tunnelling work is underway. The footpath on the opposite side of the street (near Dunbar Park) will remain open at all times.
- these traffic changes will be in place 24/7 for 12 to 16 weeks while the tunnelling work is underway.
- potholing using a vacuum truck to confirm the location of underground services within our work area.
- road sawing and excavating to create launch and receive shafts for the tunnelling work (see map below).
- beginning to install sheet piles at both shaft locations to reinforce the shaft walls. This work is typically quite noisy and will take place over approximately 10 shifts, with noisy activity occurring intermittently.
There will be some noise from our equipment and machinery as our work progresses along Old Barrenjoey Road. The level of noise you may experience will vary based on how far you live from our work area and what type of property you live in.
We will make every effort minimise noise where possible. We will finish the noisiest work (including saw cutting or jackhammering) by midnight, avoid unnecessary loud noises where possible and turn off vehicles when not in use.
- Visit our project website.
- Call us on 1800 943 119 or email confluence@sydneywater.com.au. For other Sydney Water repairs or faults, please call 13 20 90 (24 hours).
- Speak to us in person at one of our monthly drop-in sessions in Dunbar Park. They are held on the first Wednesday of every month, between 1 pm and 3 pm.
Friendly's 50 Years of Coaching: Community Recognition statement
Celebrating 50 Years of Friendly at the Avalon Bulldogs
- 📅 Date: Saturday, 21st June 2025
- 🕖 Time: TBC
- 📍 Location: Avalon Bulldogs Clubhouse, Hitchcock Park, Avalon
- 🍴 Food & Drinks: BBQ + bar open, family-friendly
- 🎤 Speeches, Stories & Surprises – plus a few laughs along the way!
Avalon Beach Historical Society June 2025 Meeting
Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf Closure
- A new gangway to provide safer, smoother boarding and disembarking for passengers, including those with mobility needs or prams
- A new roof on the pontoon, offering better protection from the weather while you wait for your ferry
- General structural upgrades to improve the long-term resilience and functionality of the wharf.
- Taronga Zoo (F2) commuter services during AM and PM peak periods will be redirected to the Old Cremorne Wharf (900m walk)
- Bus Route 225 from the Milsons Road Bus stop (Stop ID 209035) to Neutral Bay Wharf to get F5 service into the city
- Bus route 225 from Milsons Road Bus stop (Stop ID 209035) will take passengers to Military Rd
- Buses toward the city available at Military Rd at Spencer Rd (Stop ID 209036)
- Bus route B1 from Military Rd to the CBD.
Monika's Doggie Rescue Pets of the Week
Lady
8yo Schnauzer X
Lady is a super sweet girl who came from the pound, blind. Our vets suspect she has SARDS which is common in this breed. She trips over obstacles but rarely bumps into walls which suggests some vision. She seems to be used to climbing onto a human bed and sleeping comfortably. She has a good appetite. She is social with other small dogs and is easy to handle, wash and clip. She has a low shedding coat and weighs 9.2kg. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DoggieRescue Vet. Her adoption fee is $600.
Tango
12mths Foxy X
Tango is a lovely friendly boy. He has very good social skills and is playful with other small dogs. He is easy to handle. He found himself in the pound slightly nervous and bewildered amongst bigger dogs. Tango is an active boy with good climbing skills so secure fencing is a must. He is looking for an active family who will involve him in their activities. He has a short coat and is underweight at 6.2kg. Tango suits apartment living and PT working hours. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DoggieRescue Vet. His adoption fee is $700.
For further details call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email Monika@DoggieRescue.com. RON R251000024
Bilgola Beach Carpark Accessible parking upgrade: Feedback Invited
Proposed Road Reserve Lease - Wilga Street and Powderworks Road, Elanora Heights
Slow Down: Wildlife Crossing
Profile of the Week A Celebration of Jack McCoyJuly 31, 1948 - May 26, 2025
Our community is in mourning on hearing of the passing of one of our own and extends love to Jack's wife Kelly, children Cooper and Indiana, and grandchildren Makoha, Kalani, Cloudy, and Isabel.
Jack passed peacefully at home on Monday.
His family stated on Thursday, May 29:
The last couple of days have been a blur however the pain has been eased by the outpouring of tributes and stories being shared. It’s a testament to the amazing life he created and a reminder of how much he touched, moved and inspired so many people from every corner of the world. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.
In true Jack McCoy style, we’ll be organising a couple of celebrations in the coming months to allow those from far and wide to join us and pay their respects, beginning with a small paddle out at Scotts Head this Saturday for the local community and friends nearby.
The main ceremony / paddle out will be held at Avalon Beach on July 5th, and then we will return to Hawaii later this year to spread his ashes.
We invite all friends, family, the wider community and beyond to come and respectfully celebrate his amazing life.
Dress: Wear your favourite aloha shirt.
It’s been literally impossible to keep up with the sheer volume of posts and stories that have been shared - if you could please send any special pics and videos you may have to jackmccoyaloha@outlook.com so we can compose something special for the celebrations and our family at this time and forever.
Love, the McCoy ohana
Jack McCoy, who wrapped up two months of touring Blue Horizon for the 20th Anniversary of this award winning film on Saturday May 24th, reminded surf fans that it was he who fed Mark Foo the famous line, 'Eddie Would Go', and closed with a plea to go easy in the lineup, share the waves, and love your brothers and sisters - your brothers and sisters who are everywhere and present in everyone.
A few weeks ago the news service was fortunate to run a few insights from Beverlie Farrelly on her husband Bernard, known as 'Midget', the first World Surfing Champion.
Beverlie shared that her first home in Pittwater was when her family lived in Avalon Camping Ground after Wold War Two.
This prompted a few inquiries from younger readers and new arrivals to Pittwater who were not be aware that the green area behind Avalon Beach dunes was once a vey popular camping ground from the late 1920's to 1930's on, until Warringah Shire Council closed it in 1953.
Although the closure in 1953 could be attributed to flooding that occurred in May that year, with two severe rain events within two days washing campers and their possessions along the Careel Creek into Careel Bay - and may wonder about the wisdom of allowing a camping area in what was known to be a flood zone to begin with - during the few decades it existed it provided not only a place to live for those impacted by the 1930's economic depression - when many took to canvas and caves to provide a roof for loved ones, and headed beachwards where they could fish for food - and persisted in post World War Two shortages - it also brought people to our area who stayed and not only went on to build community and serve in its volunteer organisations - such as the surf club - they helped establish the 'there's no them and us, it's just us and us looking after us' mien of the Barrenjoey community that persists today.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Friendly at the Avalon Bulldogs
- 📅 Date: Saturday, 21st June 2025
- 🕖 Time: TBC
- 📍 Location: Avalon Bulldogs Clubhouse, Hitchcock Park, Avalon
- 🍴 Food & Drinks: BBQ + bar open, family-friendly
- 🎤 Speeches, Stories & Surprises – plus a few laughs along the way!
Fishing on Commuter Wharf: Church Point
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- - walking over vessels,
- - obstructing boats coming into the wharf,
- - hooks and lines left on vessels and wharfs,
- - fish bait and guts left behind.
Renewing the water main in Old Barrenjoey Road: Update
- temporarily closing Old Barrenjoey Road during our night work hours – see map below. General traffic will be diverted via local streets. Access to driveways, businesses and parking spaces will be maintained at all times. Our traffic controllers will be on site to assist and to help keep traffic flowing safely.
- using saw cutters or jackhammers to open the road for our work. Use of the saw cutter and jack hammer will finish by midnight.
- digging using an excavator and installing the new water main in sections.
- temporary rolling storage area consisting of up to eight parking spaces, located out the front of 52 – 54 Old Barrenjoey Road.
- pouring concrete around a section of the new water main.
- placing a temporary road plate over a part of the trench to allow the concrete to set. We will remove the plate and cover the area with hot mix as soon as possible.
- at the end of each night shift, we will temporarily restore Old Barrenjoey Road to allow for continued use during the day.
- work zone between Avalon Fire Station and Woolworths
- one-way traffic (southbound) with traffic diverted through the Woolworths car park (see “Temporary traffic changes – Section 2” map below).
- parking restricted along Old Barrenjoey Road between the between the Fire Station and Avalon Parade. Parking will be suspended for the duration of our work in this area.
- parking inside the car park next to Woolworths will be maintained.
- we will maintain access to the loading zone outside the Avalon Recreation Centre.
- these traffic changes will be in place 24/7 for 12 to 16 weeks starting from Thursday 5 June.
- installing concrete barriers and fencing around our work areas for safety.
- potholing using a vacuum truck to confirm the location of underground services within our work area.
- Visit our project website.
- Call us on 1800 943 119 or email confluence@sydneywater.com.au. For other Sydney Water repairs or faults, please call 13 20 90 (24 hours).
- Speak to us in person at one of our monthly drop-in sessions in Dunbar Park. They are held on the first Wednesday of every month, between 1 pm and 3 pm. Our next one is planned for Wednesday 4 June.
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Vale Jack McCoy
July 31, 1948 - May 26, 2025
Our community is in mourning on hearing of the passing of one of our own and extends love to Jack's wife Kelly, children Cooper and Indiana, and grandchildren Makoha, Kalani, Cloudy, and Isabel.
Jack passed peacefully at home on Monday.
His family stated on Thursday, May 29:
The last couple of days have been a blur however the pain has been eased by the outpouring of tributes and stories being shared. It’s a testament to the amazing life he created and a reminder of how much he touched, moved and inspired so many people from every corner of the world. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.
In true Jack McCoy style, we’ll be organising a couple of celebrations in the coming months to allow those from far and wide to join us and pay their respects, beginning with a small paddle out at Scotts Head this Saturday for the local community and friends nearby.
The main ceremony / paddle out will be held at Avalon Beach on July 5th, and then we will return to Hawaii later this year to spread his ashes.
We invite all friends, family, the wider community and beyond to come and respectfully celebrate his amazing life.
Dress: Wear your favourite aloha shirt.
It’s been literally impossible to keep up with the sheer volume of posts and stories that have been shared - if you could please send any special pics and videos you may have to jackmccoyaloha@outlook.com so we can compose something special for the celebrations and our family at this time and forever.
Love, the McCoy ohana
Jack McCoy, who wrapped up two months of touring Blue Horizon for the 20th Anniversary of this award winning film on Saturday May 24th, reminded surf fans that it was he who fed Mark Foo the famous line, 'Eddie Would Go', and closed with a plea to go easy in the lineup, share the waves, and love your brothers and sisters - your brothers and sisters who are everywhere and present in everyone.
Every time any of us saw him out and about, Jack always had a big smile for you - he was about community, surfing, sharing the stoke - living every moment as best you can, and family.
More in this week's Profile: A Celebration of Jack McCoy
Our community is in mourning on hearing of the passing of one of our own and extends love to Jack's wife Kelly, children Cooper and Indiana, and grandchildren Makoha, Kalani, Cloudy, and Isabel.
Jack passed peacefully at home on Monday.
His family stated on Thursday, May 29:
Jack McCoy, who wrapped up two months of touring Blue Horizon for the 20th Anniversary of this award winning film on Saturday May 24th, reminded surf fans that it was he who fed Mark Foo the famous line, 'Eddie Would Go', and closed with a plea to go easy in the lineup, share the waves, and love your brothers and sisters - your brothers and sisters who are everywhere and present in everyone.The last couple of days have been a blur however the pain has been eased by the outpouring of tributes and stories being shared. It’s a testament to the amazing life he created and a reminder of how much he touched, moved and inspired so many people from every corner of the world. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.
In true Jack McCoy style, we’ll be organising a couple of celebrations in the coming months to allow those from far and wide to join us and pay their respects, beginning with a small paddle out at Scotts Head this Saturday for the local community and friends nearby.
The main ceremony / paddle out will be held at Avalon Beach on July 5th, and then we will return to Hawaii later this year to spread his ashes.
We invite all friends, family, the wider community and beyond to come and respectfully celebrate his amazing life.
Dress: Wear your favourite aloha shirt.
It’s been literally impossible to keep up with the sheer volume of posts and stories that have been shared - if you could please send any special pics and videos you may have to jackmccoyaloha@outlook.com so we can compose something special for the celebrations and our family at this time and forever.
Love, the McCoy ohana
Every time any of us saw him out and about, Jack always had a big smile for you - he was about community, surfing, sharing the stoke - living every moment as best you can, and family.
More in this week's Profile: A Celebration of Jack McCoy
Mona Vale Golf Course Has reopened
This photo might not look like much… But it’s the moment — after 15 long days — the call was made to reopen our course!
Golf’s back!!!
Mona Vale Golf Club, Thursday May 29 2025
VW State Classic 2025 - NSW High School State Titles: Results
Surfing NSW is currently running the 2025 Volkswagen State Classic, a historic event combining five NSW State Titles: Juniors, Masters Shortboard, Longboard, SUP and High School, under one banner for the very first time.
Being held from May 27 to June 1 in Coffs Harbour, the six-day event features more than 700 of the state’s top surfers, aged 10 to 80+, competing across three breaks on the Coffs Coast. This all-ages, inclusive surfing celebration is bringing the community together for a week of competition, connection and experiences that reach far beyond the water.
The results of the NSW High School State Titles, held Wednesday May 28, are already in and record Narrabeen Sports High School had two teams taking part, both of which won a place in the finals, with their junior team winning first place, while St. Augustine's secured the silver in the Seniors Division - congratulations to all who had a go - and especially to the St Augustine's and Narrabeen crews who did so well in their heats and across the competition.
The news service sent through a request for some 'medal pics' late Saturday (May 31) and the great team at Surfing NSW (thanks Zoe!), and your peers, sent back those that run below - we'll run a full 'wrap' next Sunday, including action pics. In the meantime, some results:
Senior Boys- High School (16 teams overall)
- Illawarra Sports High - Ethan Rule and Taj Air
- St Augustine's College Sydney - Aussie Kelaher and Ben Zanatta
- St Francis Xavier's College - Jye Kelly and Felix Byrnes
- Narrabeen Sports High School - Louie Ewing and Rene Galloway
Senior Girls- High School
- Illawarra Sports High
- Cronulla High
- Byron Bay High School
- McAuley Catholic College
Junior Boys- High School
- Narrabeen Sports High School - Jaggar Phillips and Eli Clarke
- Illawarra Sports High - Cruz Air and Ashton Mekisic
- Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School (2)- Jay Whitfield and Charlie Cairncross
- Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School (1) - Hunter Sutcliffe and Marvin Freeman
Junior Girls- High School
- Illawarra Sports High
- St Peters Anglican College (1)
- St Peters Anglican College (2)
- McAuley Catholic College (1)
Surfing NSW is currently running the 2025 Volkswagen State Classic, a historic event combining five NSW State Titles: Juniors, Masters Shortboard, Longboard, SUP and High School, under one banner for the very first time.
Being held from May 27 to June 1 in Coffs Harbour, the six-day event features more than 700 of the state’s top surfers, aged 10 to 80+, competing across three breaks on the Coffs Coast. This all-ages, inclusive surfing celebration is bringing the community together for a week of competition, connection and experiences that reach far beyond the water.
The results of the NSW High School State Titles, held Wednesday May 28, are already in and record Narrabeen Sports High School had two teams taking part, both of which won a place in the finals, with their junior team winning first place, while St. Augustine's secured the silver in the Seniors Division - congratulations to all who had a go - and especially to the St Augustine's and Narrabeen crews who did so well in their heats and across the competition.
The news service sent through a request for some 'medal pics' late Saturday (May 31) and the great team at Surfing NSW (thanks Zoe!), and your peers, sent back those that run below - we'll run a full 'wrap' next Sunday, including action pics. In the meantime, some results:
Senior Boys- High School (16 teams overall)
- Illawarra Sports High - Ethan Rule and Taj Air
- St Augustine's College Sydney - Aussie Kelaher and Ben Zanatta
- St Francis Xavier's College - Jye Kelly and Felix Byrnes
- Narrabeen Sports High School - Louie Ewing and Rene Galloway
Senior Girls- High School
- Illawarra Sports High
- Cronulla High
- Byron Bay High School
- McAuley Catholic College
Junior Boys- High School
- Narrabeen Sports High School - Jaggar Phillips and Eli Clarke
- Illawarra Sports High - Cruz Air and Ashton Mekisic
- Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School (2)- Jay Whitfield and Charlie Cairncross
- Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School (1) - Hunter Sutcliffe and Marvin Freeman
Junior Girls- High School
- Illawarra Sports High
- St Peters Anglican College (1)
- St Peters Anglican College (2)
- McAuley Catholic College (1)
Avalon Beach Historical Society June 2025 Meeting
The next meeting of the Society will be held on TUESDAY 10 JUNE in the usual venue – the ANNEXE in the north-west corner of Dunbar Park and will start at 8pm.
Unfortunately our planned guest speaker is unable to attend so we have a series of surprises to keep you well and truly entertained and more importantly, historically satisfied.
Over our many years, and with our esteemed photographic wizard (aka John Stone) we have amassed a great compilation of appropriate film and video historic clips.
We are going to take you to a folk song concert in St. Michael’s Cave in 1964 and we’ll join A. J. Small in 1932 behind the viewfinder of his movie camera as he films ‘AvaPutt’, his mini-golf course. You’ll also witness his son Geoff, as he sets out the flags to begin patrolling on Avalon Beach after successfully obtaining his Bronze Medallion in the first squad in January 1926.
In 2015 we shared some of our classic photos from our archives which were transformed into a unique video/film presentation called ‘Creative Features’ as part of the Film Festival of the same name.
We will also share with you the sad demise of the classic art-deco Beacon Store at Palm Beach when the ‘rights’ to burn it to the ground were ‘sold’ by the Council to Home and Away.
We couldn’t let you go without the promised last meeting of a local excerpt from ‘Skippy’ and yet another glimpse of the stunning ‘Elephants on Avalon Beach’ by our local resident Jae Morrison.
A big ‘Thanks’ to the 13 members who supported David Elfick in his quest to get a reasonable outcome for the DA on the site to the north of his mighty ‘Palladium’. He has an update for us in General Business.
Geoff Searl OAMPresident Avalon Beach Historical Society
Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force News
Marine Area Command (MAC) officers from the Sydney and Broken Bay sectors recently completed their Certificate I in Maritime Operations (GPH NC). This qualification prepares these officers to function effectively as integral members of the crew aboard our commercial police vessels.
These newly certified officers significantly bolster the capabilities of the NSW Police Force, enhancing our ability to combat marine-related crime and execute search and rescue missions with greater efficiency and effectiveness.
More places available in innovative jobs program for women
Nominations open for the 2025 Australian Mental Health Prize
Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf Closure
Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf will temporarily close from Monday May 26 as critical repair and maintenance work takes place over the coming months. To carry out this work, the wharf will be closed, and ferry services will be unavailable from Monday 26 May to Friday 12 December 2025. The wharf is being maintained to ensure it remains safe, reliable, and accessible for all passengers. The improvements include: - A new gangway to provide safer, smoother boarding and disembarking for passengers, including those with mobility needs or prams
- A new roof on the pontoon, offering better protection from the weather while you wait for your ferry
- General structural upgrades to improve the long-term resilience and functionality of the wharf.
These works are part of our commitment to keeping NSW’s transport infrastructure in top condition and ensuring that local ferry services continue to meet the needs of the community, both now and into the future. Passengers in the area can find alternative transport options at Old Cremorne Wharf or bus route 225 from the Milsons Road Bus stop to Neutral Bay wharf, or they can change to a B-line route from Military Road to get into the city.
Alternative transport options- Taronga Zoo (F2) commuter services during AM and PM peak periods will be redirected to the Old Cremorne Wharf (900m walk)
- Bus Route 225 from the Milsons Road Bus stop (Stop ID 209035) to Neutral Bay Wharf to get F5 service into the city
- Bus route 225 from Milsons Road Bus stop (Stop ID 209035) will take passengers to Military Rd
- Buses toward the city available at Military Rd at Spencer Rd (Stop ID 209036)
- Bus route B1 from Military Rd to the CBD.
Ferry timetablesWe understand this may cause some inconvenience and we truly appreciate your patience while we make these much-needed improvements. For more information on the Cremorne Point Wharf upgrade please visit Wharf Maintenance Program | Transport for NSW and for trip planning and other transport options, please visit transportnsw.info.
Thanks again for your understanding, and we look forward to providing you with an improved wharf once the work is completed.
Transport for NSW
- A new gangway to provide safer, smoother boarding and disembarking for passengers, including those with mobility needs or prams
- A new roof on the pontoon, offering better protection from the weather while you wait for your ferry
- General structural upgrades to improve the long-term resilience and functionality of the wharf.
- Taronga Zoo (F2) commuter services during AM and PM peak periods will be redirected to the Old Cremorne Wharf (900m walk)
- Bus Route 225 from the Milsons Road Bus stop (Stop ID 209035) to Neutral Bay Wharf to get F5 service into the city
- Bus route 225 from Milsons Road Bus stop (Stop ID 209035) will take passengers to Military Rd
- Buses toward the city available at Military Rd at Spencer Rd (Stop ID 209036)
- Bus route B1 from Military Rd to the CBD.
Parliamentary Committee to examine early childhood education and care sector in NSW
Proposed Laneway Closure and sale of land: 20-28 Montauban Avenue, Seaforth
On Tuesday May 13 2025 the council stated;'Notice is hereby given that Council proposes to close the council lane behind 20-28 Montauban Avenue, Seaforth, between Montauban Avenue and Phillip Avenue.
The purpose of the proposed road reserve closure is to enable the sale of the subject land to the adjoining owner, to facilitate the redevelopment of the site, with the proceeds of the land sale to be used to fund other public road infrastructure needs in the local community.
Any person is entitled to make submissions concerning the proposal within 28 days of the date of this public notice. Submissions close 15 June 2025.
You can make a submission in one of the following ways:
Complete the Submission Form below. (HERE)In writing: Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly NSW, 1655.
Once the submission period is completed, Council will consider all duly made submissions before deciding whether to continue with the road reserve closure proposal.
This public notice is in accordance with Section 38B of the Roads Act 1993.
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The 2025 CWAS "David Malin Awards"
- General Section (Open only to Australian residents):
- Wide-Field
- Deep Sky
- Solar System
- Theme - "People and Sky"
- Junior Section (Australian residents aged 18 years or younger):
- One Open Category (can be of any astronomical subject)
- International Section (Open to all Australian and overseas resident astrophotographers)
- Nightscapes
Net-Set-Go at Avalon: Peninsula Netball Club
Monika's Doggie Rescue Pets of the Week
Pixie
12mths Mini Foxy X Chihuahua
Pixie is a lively super happy and playful pup. She is social with other small dogs however she can be a bit annoying to older quieter dogs. She has loads of energy and sometimes nibbles your fingers out of excitement. She is very affectionate with people and easy to handle. She has a short coat and weighs 4.7kg.
All our dogs come desexed, fully vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DoggieRescue Vet. Her adoption fee is $700.
Stormy
2yo Female Mini Lop Rabbit
This gorgeous girl was handed in to our vets as a stray. She is a sweet affectionate bunny who is easy to handle. She is in good health and is desexed and vaccinated. She has a fluffy coat and weighs 2.6kg. She comes desexed, vaccinated and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $150.
For further details call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email Monika@DoggieRescue.com. RON R251000024
GrooveAble Disco for Adults + Teens with a Disability
Bilgola Beach Carpark Accessible parking upgrade: Feedback Invited
Proposed Road Reserve Lease - Wilga Street and Powderworks Road, Elanora Heights
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Slow Down: Wildlife Crossing
Letters to the Editor
Mona Vale Residents Association
