February 5 - 11 2023: Issue 570

This Issue: full list in Contents page
Aquatics: Bush to Beach 2023
New Avalon Beach Mural Celebrates Local Flora and Fauna Still Present - Laments That Now Gone
Agreement To End PEP-11 Litigation Revives Applicants' Licence Extension Process: Responses From Candidates For Pittwater In 2023 State Election - MP For Mackellar
Pittwater Planning Could Be Covered By Its Own LEP: Greens Lawyer
Two New Surfboats For Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club by Roger Sayers OAM
Council's Draft Economic Development Strategy Released For Feedback: Document States Mona Vale - Avalon Beach Place Plans Scheduled To Be Impemented In 1-2 Years
Pictures: Woody Point Yacht Club’s 2023 Putt Putt and Gentlemen’s Launch Regatta - The Races Photos In Issue 569 we ran a report on the Woody Point Yacht Club’s 2023 Putt Putt and Gentlemen’s Launch Regatta. Along with sharing a few insights about the boats taking part and the winners of this year's fun, Marg Fraser-Martin, of Marg's Yacht Photos, shared some great images. Marg has since sent in some action shots from the races - how could we resist a second 'run' ? Who does not love these beautiful wooden boats? They're absolute classics and we're lucky to have so many great examples on Pittwater. An absolute feast for the eyes and senses. Margaret runs as a Profile soon - this lady is another of Sydney's GREAT women photographers, and one of the nicest people you could meet.
Seniors Festival 2023: What's On In Pittwater
Park Bench Philosophers: CSIRO Researchers Use Machine Learning To Advance Alzheimer's Research
Art News: February 2023 - New Avalon Beach Mural Celebrates Local Flora and Fauna Still Present - Laments That Now Gone, Avalon Whale Mural,The Studio At Careel Bay Launches 'A Compendium Of Subjects – No Rules!' By Robyn Williams, ART Gallery On Palm Beach: an Artist run initiative - meet and talk to the creators, On At Many Art Gallery & Museum This Summer; Barely Wearable + Fair Play + Manly By Ferry, Mona Vale School Of Visual Arts + More

Community Capital Foundation (CCF), a local charitable foundation operated by Community Care Northern Beaches (CCNB), is excited to announce the firstever ‘Manly Spin-a-thon" - an outdoor, spin cycling fundraising event aimed to build awareness and much-needed funds for youth mental health programs on the Northern Beaches.
Taking place on Saturday, April 1st, 2023 from 10am-3pm, the ‘Spin-a-thon’ is in collaboration with Manly Business Chamber and ANTHEMCYCLE, with all proceeds going to charity organisation, Waves of Wellness (WOW) Foundation.
Registration to ride or sponsor a team is now open at: communitycapitalfoundation.com.au/spinathon
By participating in the event, you will help support local charity, Waves of Wellness (WOW) Foundation who were chosen by youth ambassadors as providing effective support programs. Proceeds from the day (the aim is to raise $50,000) will be donated to Waves of Wellness to run youth mental health surf therapy programs for 100 young people.
Find out how you can get involved this week.

Pittwater Offshore Newsletter: January 1, 2023
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Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor: Issue 570

Four charged with online grooming and child abuse material offences across state: Avalon Beach man arrested - charged
Temporary Bus Service Changes: Bus Driver Shortage
January 29 2023Several bus operators across Greater Sydney have made temporary service adjustments to deal with driver shortages across the industry.A Transport for NSW spokesperson says like other States across Australia, NSW is dealing with an unprecedented bus driver shortage and has introduced adjusted timetables.
“These temporary timetable adjustments in regions 6, 7, and 9, offer reliably predictable route services, rather than cancelling services ad hoc, and give more certainty to commuters when planning their trip as they cater to customer needs based on driver availability,” the spokesperson said.
“We will continue to work with operators and scheduling experts to ensure timetable adjustments are as efficient as possible and are working towards reinstating suspended services as soon as possible.”
Timetable adjustments were introduced for region 6, in the Inner West and Sydney's South, in December 2022, while region 7‘s, in Ryde and surrounds, new timetable was introduced on Friday 27 January 2023. An adjusted timetable for region 9, in the Eastern suburbs, will be introduced from Monday 30 January 2023.
“We will continue to monitor the network and adjust timetables as needed. Commuters across these regions can find the latest timetables on Transportnsw.info and on the planning apps,” the spokesperson said.
“We continue to support operators in the recruitment of drivers and we are currently running bus driver recruitment campaigns across the network.
“We thank the community for working with us during this time and encourage anyone interested in becoming a driver to find out more here”.
Transport for NSW is also working closely with all private bus operators on several strategies to address driver shortages and is closely monitoring their progress. They include:- - recruiting bus drivers through depot open days, information stalls, providing bonuses and increased marketing and media.
- - redesigning it’s shifts to improve operational efficiency and reduce the number of drivers required.
Buses may still be operating at reduced service levels on any given day due to unplanned driver absences. Please check the Trip Planner before you travel.At: https://transportnsw.info/trip

- - recruiting bus drivers through depot open days, information stalls, providing bonuses and increased marketing and media.
- - redesigning it’s shifts to improve operational efficiency and reduce the number of drivers required.

Update: 1105 Barrenjoey Rd Palm Beach Development Proposal Refused - Appeal Dismissed
“Future development will maintain a building height limit below the tree canopy and minimise bulk and scale whilst ensuring that future development respects the horizontal massing of the existing built form. Existing and new native vegetation, including canopy trees, will be integrated with the development. Contemporary buildings will utilise facade modulation and/or incorporate shade elements, such as pergolas, verandahs and the like. Building colours and materials will harmonise with the natural environment. Development on slopes will be stepped down or along the slope to integrate with the landform and landscape, and minimise site disturbance. Development will be designed to be safe from hazards.The design, scale and treatment of future development within the commercial centres will reflect a 'seaside-village' character through building design, signage and landscaping, and will reflect principles of good urban design. Landscaping will be incorporated into building design. Outdoor cafe seating will be encouraged.A balance will be achieved between maintaining the landforms, landscapes and other features of the natural environment, and the development of land. As far as possible, the locally native tree canopy and vegetation will be retained and enhanced to assist development blending into the natural environment, to provide feed trees and undergrowth for koalas and other animals, and to enhance wildlife corridors.”
Council Land At Bangaroo Street North Balgowlah: Update

Scheduled roadwork: Resurfacing

Share your views on threats to Pittwater and Cowan Creek
Change to classification of psilocybin and MDMA to enable prescribing by authorised psychiatrists
Monika's Doggie Rescue: Pets of the Week
Wendy, Peter Pan, Tinkerbelle
4-5 yo Foxy X Pugs - an instant family
Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbelle came from the pound from the same household. None were desexed and Wendy had very recently had pups. Peter Pan is very protective of his girls and they are always seen napping together in the one bed. Ideally, they would love to stay together as they are very bonded. They are used to eating together and sleeping together. They are active playful dogs and easy to handle and cuddle and well socialised with other dogs. They all have short coats. Wendy weighs 7.5kg, Peter Pan8.1kg and Tinkerbelle 6.2kg.
All our dogs come 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 DoggieRescue Vet. Their adoption fee together is $1300.To find out more call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email Monika@DoggieRescue.com. RON R251000024
Emerald
12mths Domestic Short Hair
Emerald was a mum who came from the pound with young kittens. They have all been adopted. Emerald is a very gentle sleek girl. She has gained a lot of confidence since arriving! She’s a sweet girl, who loves a good ear scratch. She is best suited to a quiet home as she does not like fast loud movements. She has a short coat and weighs 2.9kg. All our cats come desexed, wormed, F3 vaccinated, FIV/FeLV tested and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $220. To find out more call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email Monika@DoggieRescue.com. RON R251000024
Brookvale Structure Plan: Revised draft on public exhibition

become a volunteer radio operator: MRNSW

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Speed humps on McCarrs Creek Rd: please share Wildlife Data
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VALE Bill Hardman OAM
April 27th, 1945- January 12th 2023

- Committee Member, Secretary (2003-2004) and President (2004-17) of Forestville RSL sub-Branch
- President (2008-2011 & 2014-2022) and Vice President (2011-2014) of Northern Beaches District Council
- State Councillor of RSL NSW (2008-2011 & 2014-2016)
- State Treasurer of RSL NSW (2016-2017)
Questions for Candidates in 2023 State Election
Warriewood Updates

plastic ramp put in at south Avalon Beach
Road works at Bilgola until late February


Council seeks community members for LGBTQIA+ working group
Manly Warringah Choir Seeking Singers

Rotary Upper Northern Beaches Art Show 2023: 24th-26th February
- Community Pantry Narrabeen - helping those in need for companionship and a good meal
- Gotcha4Life - focused on building stronger mental health across the community
- and, two worthy international causes Build Your Future Today (Cambodia) and Friends Of Soibada (Timor Leste), changing lives of tens of thousands of children, women, and men.

Preliminary roadmap for council demerger
Zonta NB's Pittwater International Women's Day Breakfast 2023 Speaker: Samantha Hollier-James - tickets now available

“never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world, indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
Manly CWA Women's Day 2023

Mona Vale Residents Association

Volunteers needed: meals on wheels

Volunteers Needed: Red Cross Avalon Shop
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls

JP Public Register
- Terry Jones J.P.
- Robert (Bob) Wood J.P.
- Deborah Hendy(Carter) J.P
Rotary Upper Northern Beaches: get involved in something positive

Please Slow Down: Wildlife Crossing
