April 28 - May 4, 2024: Issue 623



This Issue: full list in Contents page 

Front Page Issue 623 

Aquatics: The Inaugural Pittwater RSL Boardriders Inclusive Classic: To Run Saturday May 4th 2024 - Great Raffle Prizes Available!! An initiative by Northern Beaches Para Surfer Boardriders and supported by Mona Vale Boardriders and Surfing NSW

Recovery Support For April 2024 Flood-Affected NSW Communities Extended To Northern Beaches LGA

ESA’s Astronaut Class Of 2022 Graduate Katherine Bennell-Pegg: Australia's First Female Astronaut - A Former South Curl Curl Girl

Pictures: Anzac Day In Pittwater 2024 - From Dawn To Dusk: North Narrabeen, Anzac Village Narrabeen, Warriewood To Mona Vale At Pittwater RSL Cenotaph, Newport, Bilgola Beach, Avalon Beach, Whale Beach, Palm Beach, Collaroy Beach - Includes the Anzac Day Addresses given by Pittwater RSL Sub-Branch President Deborah Carter and Avalon Beach RSL Sub-Branch President Commodore Richard Menhinick AM, CSC, RAN

Astrovan Win 2024 Northern Composure Band Comp.

Keolis Downer Northern Beaches Having Payroll Problems: Is A 'Living Wage' Leaving People Struggling Or Homeless?

Food Taste Of The Beaches 2024 Runs All This May: A Few Examples Of What's Available & Where

DIY Ideas Mother's Day 2024: A Few Handmade Options + Gift Ideas

Profile of the Week David Henry Lyall PSM, ESM,  FAIB

March 3, 1933 - April 24, 2024

It is our melancholy duty to inform the Pittwater community that Bilgola SLSC founder, Avalon Sailing Club, Marine Rescue NSW and the NSW Rural Fire Service member and local legend David Lyall has passed away.

The community extends its sincere condolences to wife Phyllis (Phil) and sons Scott, Ian and Tim and their partners, and children.

David's Profile from 2018 run this Issue at the request of friends and the Pittwater community, along with some articles he contributed to the news service over the years.

History THE EARLY YEARS OF BUNGAN BEACH SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB - THE CALL TO BUNGAN

BY W.E. ANSCHUTZ (Bill Anschutz)

Courtesy Roger Johnston

A Bungan Beach SLSC Celebration for the final day of the 2023-2024 Volunteer Patrol Surf Lifesaving Season

Pittwater Offshore Newsletter: March 2, 2024

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Contents: Secret Island Opening Night: 'a Triumph',  Secret Island: what you didn't know about your neighbour, Feast for Freedom, Cooking Class, The Tuesday Discussion Group, Island Café, International Folk Dancing, Moon Dance

To contact Roy:  editor@scotlandisland.org.au

Council information sessions: NSW Government housing reforms

Council is hosting information sessions for residents on the NSW government’s proposals to increase housing heights and density on the Northern Beaches. 

Council has called on the government to scrap the proposals due to the anticipated scale of proposed development having long lasting environmental and social impacts for the local area. 

Mayor Sue Heins encouraged local residents to attend an information session to understand what the proposals would mean for them. 

“We want to be part of the solution to Sydney’s housing crisis, but we cannot support this one-size-fits-all approach to housing density which will put inappropriate housing in inappropriate locations and take away Council’s ability to properly and strategically plan for growth in our area,” Mayor Heins said.  

“We’ll see increased pressure on our already struggling roads, public transport and community infrastructure, and in some areas see a reduction in trees and heritage protection. 

“I encourage residents to register to attend one of the sessions to learn more about what is proposed, how it will affect you and what you can do about it.”

The sessions will be hosted by Council Planning staff who will host one event in each of the 5 Council wards. The events are free but registration is essential. Those interested in attending a session may register here. 

Monday 20 May, 6 - 7pm
Curl Curl Sports Club, Abbott Road, Curl Curl

Thursday 23 May, 6 - 7pm
Tramshed – Berry Hall, 1395 Pittwater Road, Narrabeen

Thursday 30 May, 6 - 7pm            
Belrose Hall, Corner Forest Way & Bambara Roads, Belrose

Monday 3 June, 6 - 7pm 
Manly Seniors - Main Hall, Corner Pittwater & Balgowlah Roads, Manly

Thursday 6 June, 6 - 7pm
Newport Community Centre – Main Hall, 11-13 The Boulevarde, Newport 

4G and 5G Infrastructure community information 

Council will host an online community information session on 4G and 5G infrastructure and technologies on Tuesday 7 May.  

The information session will feature a scientific panel of Associate Professor Sarah Loughran from the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and Professor Rodney Croft, Director of the National Health & Medical Research Council of Australia (NHMRC) Centre of Research Excellence into RF EMF health, and Chair of the International Commission on Non-onizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), from the University of Wollongong.

The free online session is aimed at providing comprehensive information about how 4G and 5G works, including the latest research and findings. 

This follows a Council resolution to facilitate a community forum with a panel of scientific experts to address community concerns in relation to 4G and 5G infrastructure at a meeting in May 2023.

Mayor Sue Heins encouraged interested people to register to attend. 

“This is a great opportunity for the community to hear from the experts about 4G and 5G technologies,” Mayor Heins said. 

“If you have any questions about how the technologies work or would like to hear the latest research, register to attend and be sure to submit any questions you’d like the experts to address during the session.” 

Topic:              Community information session on 4G and 5G Infrastructure
Date:               Tuesday 7 May 2024
Time:               6pm
Duration:         Approximately 1 hour
Location:         Online

Registration is essential - register here 

Minister for Resources Recuses herself from PEP11 Decision

The Hon Madeleine King MP has released a statement on April 23 that she has recused herself from future decisions on Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 (PEP-11).
The Minister for Industry and Science, the Honourable Ed Husic MP, will take future decisions relating to PEP-11. 

''Minister Husic was appointed to administer the Department of Industry, Science and Resources upon being sworn-in as a Minister on 1 June 2022 and has the legal authority to take future decisions on PEP-11.

The Australian Government has been consistent in its position that it will not provide a running commentary on PEP-11 and this remains the case.'' the statement reads

Ms King, along with Prime Minister Albanese, have made statements to the effect that they oppose PEP11, which could lead to a conflict of interest alike that seen when former Prime Minister Morrison made statements along similar lines, prior to acting in that portfolio to cancel the permit.

Subsequent legal action by the proponents, settled by the now incumbent federal government, questioned the legality of Mr. Morrison's decision, based on what could have been seen as a 'bias'.

Warringah MP Zali Steggall issued a statement in response to the announcement, saying, 
''This project is like a cockroach that just won’t die. Yet my Stop PEP-11 Forever Bill could put an end to this application and future applications for good.''

''The decision around the PEP-11 permit should have been killed off years ago, yet it is still live – keeping concerned communities from Manly to Newcastle in limbo.

To make PEP-11 dead in the water, the most permanent solution is to support my Stop PEP11 Forever Bill. This would not only put an end to the project now, it would avoid the risk of further litigation and future applications being made within the PEP-11 Zone. 

I will be writing to Minister Husic to let him know of our community’s strong opposition to this project, and to consider supporting my Bill to put a stop to it.''

PEP-11 permit holders Bounty Oil & Gas, BPH Energy and operator Advent Energy have continued issuing statements that they will pursue the project in Commonwealth waters after the NSW government passed legislation banning all offshore oil and gas exploration.

BPH said permit operator Advent and its joint venture (JV) partner Bounty Oil & Gas (ASX: BUY) would consider challenging the validity of the bill under section 109 of the Commonwealth Constitution.

Advent and Bounty stated they are waiting on a ruling on extension and variation applications for the PEP-11 permit to allow them to drill the Seablue-1 gas well on the large Baleen prospect.

BPH executive director David Breeze said that while the various applications involving PEP-11 are being considered, Asset Energy is continuing to investigate the availability of a mobile offshore drilling unit and is in communication with drilling contractors and other operators who have recently contracted similar rigs.

The PEP11 application is still listed as 'pending' in NEATS.

Nominate a Volunteer today

Nominations have now opened for the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year awards which celebrate the hard work and dedication of volunteers in the community. 

Member for Manly, James Griffin said volunteers are the backbone of so many community groups, organisations and initiatives. 

“Volunteers contribute $178 billion to the NSW economy, and I know here locally, our community just wouldn’t run as it does, without the hard work and dedication of volunteers,” Mr Griffin said. 

“I’ve said many times that volunteers are the backbone of our community, and that is particularly true in the Manly electorate. 

“From church groups, surf clubs and emergency services personnel to hospital auxiliaries, St John’s Ambulance volunteers and service club members, there are those in our community who work day and night to make our part of the world a better place to live. 

“There are countless projects and initiatives in our electorate that simply would never have happened without the work of volunteers, and I sincerely thank everyone who sacrifices their time and effort for our community’s betterment.” 

Mr Griffin said, “If you know someone who deserves to be recognised as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, I encourage you to get your nomination in now!” 

The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are an annual program aimed at recognising the incredible dedication, effort and community service of our state’s volunteers, volunteer leaders and volunteer teams. 

There are eight categories of awards including Adult Volunteer of the Year, Young Volunteer of the Year, Senior Volunteer of the Year, and more. 

Nominations for this year’s awards close on 14 June 2024.
For more information, visit the The Centre of Volunteering website at:  www.volunteering.com.au/awards/about-the-awards

Part of the 100 strong volunteer members of Marine Rescue Broken Bay. Photo: Michael Mannington, Community Photography

Monika's Doggie Rescue Pets of the Week

Cola 

5yo Kelpie X


Cola is a gentle sweet dog when you take the time to get to know him. He loves human attention but does not appear needy and walks well on loose lead. He is easy to walk past other dogs and takes direction well. He is easy to harness and bath. He loves his ball and attention from humans! He is relaxed travelling in the car and he does not mind being left unattended. He has a short coat and weighs 17.4kg.

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. 

Casper and Elwood 

10yo & 11yo BONDED PAIR Ragdoll and Domestic Short Hair


Casper and Elwood where very timid when they left the home they know when their owner needed to go into care. They stayed at our vets for a while as Elwood had to have his left eye removed. He coped well and once he recovered, they both came to our shelter. Being amongst other cats took a bit of getting used to but now they happily leave their condo and climb around the room on all the enrichment walkways and ledges and go exploring. These sweet boys are looking for a quiet home together for their retirement years. All our cats come desexed, wormed, F3 vaccinated, FIV/FeLV tested and microchipped. Their adoption fee is $440 together. 

  on 98907220 or DoggieRescue on 9486 3133  or email  Monika@DoggieRescue.com.  RON R251000024

Long Reef boardwalk & bridge replacement: in FRP (Fibre-reinforced plastic)- have your say

Closes May 12
Council are planning to replace the boardwalk and bridge, relocating it slightly further away from the coast to minimise the impacts of storm surges. 

Relocation of the boardwalk results in minor changes to two greens and a pathway on Long Reef Golf Course. Council states the Golf Club are supportive of the current option.
The new boardwalk is proposed to be constructed from Fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP; also called fibre-reinforced polymer, or in American English fiber) is a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibres. The fibres are usually glass (in fibreglass), carbon (in carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer), aramid, or basalt.

Council invite you to provide feedback by:
Please include 'Long Reef boardwalk & bridge replacement' in the subject line of all email or written feedback.


Plan image: NBC

Church Point Landscape and Road Upgrades: Project update - March 2024

Council have completed the report on the outcomes of engagement and revised the original plans for landscape improvements and road realignment works.

Council will be exhibiting the revised road realignment plans and design soon. 
Follow this page on their website to stay up to date.

Council states works on the road realignment and landscaping will be sequenced to commence from mid to late 2024.

Mid 2025: Thomas Stephens Reserve works commence

The works at the reserve are scheduled to commence when the road realignment is complete.

Entries open for annual Environmental Art and Design Prize

The council invites submissions for its annual Environmental Art and Design Prize. Artists and designers are invited to submit their entries from 20 March to 19 May 2024. 

Open to artists and designers of all levels and backgrounds from across Australia, the prize seeks to showcase innovative and thought-provoking works that explore the theme of the environment, with an aim to inspire action toward a sustainable future.

This year’s judges are renowned experts in their field, industrial designer Trent Jansen, visual artist Khaled Sabsabi, and fashion designer Genevieve Smart. Finalists will be announced on 28 May, with the winners announced on 1 August 2024.

This year’s prize money across the four prizes has increased with the visual arts and design winners each receiving an impressive $20,000. The people’s choice winner and the young artist/designer winner will receive $3,000 each. 

Finalists will be featured in an exhibition across three galleries, Manly Art Gallery and Museum (MAGM), Curl Curl Creative Space, and Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery from 2 to 25 August 2024.

To enter or for more information about the prize and the judges, visit:  HERE

Letters to the Editor

Letters should preferably be 150 to 175 words, but considering the magazines inability to word limit itself - that remains optional. Letters must include the writer's address and phone number and 'permission to publish'. Letters should not contain attachments - these will be requested if required to illustrate content/subject.  Letters should be exclusive to Pittwater Online News. The editor's prerogative includes editing letters for length, grammar or legal reasons, among other considerations. Email: pittwateronlinenews@bigpond.com

Pittwater Community Groups: 


Sports (plus Social Members)

Gardens and Environment

Rural Fire Brigades
Services - Community Organisations

Arts and Social

JP Public Register

You can find a Justice of the Peace (JP) using the online Public Register. You can search by postcode, name of a JP, day of availability, language spoken and JP registration number. The register lists a JP’s location, availability and telephone number. Please note that JPs are volunteers and may not be available at all times. ​Click here to access the JP Public Register. NB: There are  3 J.P’s working in Pittwater RSL Sub-Branch office, we work every Monday (10:30am to 15:30)except on public holidays:
  1. Terry Jones J.P.
  2. Robert (Bob) Wood J.P.
  3. Deborah Hendy(Carter) J.P

Mona Vale Residents Association

Mona Vale Residents Association is a community group encouraging involvement on important matters within the Mona Vale area. Email: mvrasydney@gmail.com


Speed humps on McCarrs Creek Rd: please share Wildlife Data 

Local wildlife rescuers are asking all members of the public to report any roadkill on McCarrs Ck Rd or any other road in the NB (Wakehurst Parkway or Mona Vale Road for instance) on www.wildlifemapping.org

It records the GPS position, date, sex, species. Photos can be added as they help in identification. The data is then forwarded to OEH and Transport NSW as it can help establish the best places to place  mitigation. Thanking you all in advance for your help with this. There is so much wildlife on the move in our area at present due to various pressures. Although we have had pictures sent to us, many of these have no date or location. There is a database that volunteers maintain but this needs three pieces of information:
  1. The position via GPS or road and suburb
  2. The date
  3. The animal
The details can be entered into the database directly by you at: www.wildlifemapping.org

VALE: David Henry Lyall PSM, ESM, FAIB

March 3, 1933 - April 24, 2024

It is our melancholy duty to inform the Pittwater community that Bilgola SLSC founder, Avalon Sailing Club, Marine Rescue NSW and the NSW Rural Fire Service member and local legend David Lyall has passed away.

The community extends its sincere condolences to wife Phyllis (Phil) and sons Scott, Ian and Tim and their partners, children and grandson.

David's Profile from 2018 run this Issue at the request of friends and the Pittwater community, along with the articles he contributed to the news service.

Thank you sir - you will be much missed by many here.

Rest in peace.


VALE: Terry Hill

Manly Sea Eagles legend, New South Wales State of Origin great, and rugby league revolutionary  Terry Hill has passed away, aged 52.

The Sea Eagles will wear black armbands in honour of Terry Hill in the match against Parramatta Eels at Brookvale on Friday evening April 26.

Terry made his club debut for Manly under Coach Bob Fulton, going on to score 64 tries in 142 first grade games for the Sea Eagles between 1994-99 and 2005.

He was a member of Manly's 1996 premiership winning team that defeated St George 20-8 in the Grand Final.

All up Mr. Hill played 246 first grade matches with South Sydney, Eastern Suburbs, Western Suburbs, Manly and Wests Tigers between 1990 and 2005, and went on to represent Australia in nine Test matches as well as playing 14 State of Origin matches for New South Wales.

Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman Peter V’landys AM has paid tribute to Rugby League international Terry Hill.

“As well as being one of the game’s great centres he was also one of its most popular characters, a giant personality who was universally loved by the players he played alongside over his long career in the top grade. Who can forget the hilarious skits on the Channel 9 Footy Show?

“On behalf of the Commission, I extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to Terry’s family, and all those who knew him.”

Mr. Hill’s enduring influence continues to shape the NRL. At just 19 years old, Terry challenged the NSW Rugby League in court for refusing to join Eastern Suburbs after being drafted by the Roosters in 1992. With 126 other plaintiffs, Terry Hill led the case to victory in the High Court, arguing against the league-wide draft as a restraint of trade. 

This landmark ruling led to the abolition of the draft in the NRL and marked a pivotal moment in the formation of the Rugby League Players’ Association. Following his retirement from the NRL in 2005, Hill briefly pursued rugby union before transitioning to coaching league in Umina.


Pic: Manly's Des Hasler and Terry Hill celebrate the 1996 grand final win. Image: ©NRL Photos

Pittwater Councillor Miranda Korzy takes Demerger Poll to April Council meeting

Pittwater Greens Councillor Miranda Korzy is calling on Northern Beaches Council to support a demerger poll at the September Local Government Elections.

Ms Korzy has submitted a motion to the April council meeting asking her colleagues to vote to enable residents to have their say at the election on the question: “Do you support the de-amalgamation of Northern Beaches Council (NBC) to reinstate Pittwater, Warringah and Manly Councils?"

“I feel compelled to bring this motion forward now because I cannot ignore the wishes of the thousands of Pittwater residents who have signed petitions calling for a council demerger,” Ms Korzy said in background to her motion.

“We have only 10 years for the council to initiate a merger in this way, and the cheapest route is via a poll at the Local Government Election.

“After eight years as part of the Northern Beaches Council, I believe it's now time to give all residents a say.”

Ms Korzy said the crux of the demerger issue is the loss of democracy that the council amalgamations entailed.

“Before the amalgamations, Pittwater Council carried out a statistically reliable survey that showed 89 per cent of residents wanted to remain in our stand-alone council,” she said.

“But the then Coalition government merged 45 councils into 20 in 2016 without giving residents a vote on the issue.

“There has been a loss of democratic representation in Pittwater under NBC because, even if the three councillors from Pittwater Ward and three from Narrabeen Ward (part of which belonged to Pittwater Council) all vote together, they can be outvoted on any issue by the nine other councillors from Frenchs Forest, Curl Curl and Manly Wards.

“For example, if the council decided to put highrise in Pittwater and councillors from the three other wards supported it, our councillors’ votes would count for nothing. 

“Eight years after the merger, I’m calling on council to now give residents a vote on whether they want to remain in the mega council or return to controlling own destiny.”

Ms Korzy said another issue impacting local democracy is that the larger wards on NBC make it much harder to be elected. Candidates need more resources, both financial and in terms of campaigners, so that it's very difficult for independents not supported by a party or even candidates from small parties to be elected

Residents have also raised many other issues with me over the years in opposition to the merger, she said, including: a surge in the amount of inappropriate development in Pittwater with an accompanying loss of tree canopy, a shortage of compliance officers and rangers; as well as the financial impact of a mega council requiring a large layer of middle management with fewer staff on the ground.

Ms Korzy noted there are currently two Bills before the NSW Parliament seeking to create pathways to deamalgamations. 

Late last year, Greens Upper House MP Dr Amanda Cohn introduced one which would allow binding plebiscites to be held in regards to council deamalgamations.

Then in February, NSW Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig introduced a Bill to amend the law, removing provision of initial costs from the Local Government Act and requiring support of the merged council to proceed.

However, if the Labor Bill succeeded, it would make a demerger more difficult and there is no guarantee that the Upper House Bill, written by the state-wide Demerger NSW Alliance, would succeed, she said.

“I have decided to bring this motion forward now so that we can beat the 10 year limit on a council-initiated poll,” Ms Korzy said.

Improved notice of DAs on council agenda

Pittwater Greens Councillor Miranda Korzy is calling for improved notice of Development Applications (DAs) in a motion at the April council meeting.

Ms Korzy said residents frequently complain to her about problems with the DA notification system so she wants a review of how it works and improvements made. 

“The process is governed by the council’s Community Participation Plan, which is due for a five year review anyway after coming into place in 2019, and I would like to see that carried out and improvements bedded down before the end of this council term,” Ms Korzy said.

“Residents want to know when a development is proposed for their community - and not just next door - yet there are myriad reasons why this no longer happens.

“Unfortunately, I’ve received complaints from neighbours either right next door or across the road, who should have been notified but haven’t.

“But I also hear from residents who live, not immediately next door or across the street, but close enough to the property for which a DA has been submitted to be impacted by its construction and the final outcome.

“A frequent gripe is that by the time residents hear about a DA or see the sign outside a property, the 14 day notice period has expired - and they often don’t realise NBC will accept comments up until the DA is assessed," she said.

“And an end to the NSW government requirement for publication of DAs in local media and loss of local weekly newspapers means residents no longer see regular notifications.

“Another change has been that Pittwater Council directly notified resident groups of newly submitted DAs which helped them alert members to any concerns.

“Many in the community struggle to use the DA system on council’s website and I’d also like to see improvements to make it more user friendly.

“And finally, we could give more prominence to notifications of newly submitted DAs in the weekly online ‘Northern Beaches News’ (which council emails to residents who are registered).

“Currently we provide only a link to DA notices at the end of the bulletin which dumps you at the DA page on the website - rather than providing a listing of new DAs.”

Time To Get Your Flu Vaccine

A statement by the Head of the interim Australian Centre for Disease Control Professor Paul Kelly.

World Immunisation Week (24 – 30 April) is a timely reminder for everyone in Australia to book their annual flu vaccination.

Free vaccines are now available for people most at risk of complications through the Australian Government’s National Immunisation Program. For those not eligible, you can purchase a vaccine through your immunisation provider.

People can get their vaccine at general practices, pharmacies, and immunisation clinics – and in many cases, at their workplace.

Although we can’t predict the 2024 flu season, we can look at, and learn from, key outcomes from the 2023 season.

Last year, the highest notification rates for flu were in children under 14 years. But concerningly, the vaccine uptake was very low in this population group.

In good news, the 2023 vaccine was very effective at protecting people from needing to go to hospital or visit their GP.'

'Children under 5 years of age are at increased risk of getting severely ill or dying from the flu.

In Australia, 39 people died from the flu last year – and of these, 9 were children younger than 16 years. This was higher than the number of flu-associated deaths in children in 2022 and in many pre-COVID-19 pandemic years.

This is a tragic reminder that the flu is not the common cold, which people often mistake it for. It is a serious virus that can cause severe illness, hospitalisation and death among otherwise healthy children and adults.

I encourage everyone 6 months of age or over to get vaccinated against the flu. It could save your life!

People eligible for free flu vaccine doses include children aged 6 months to under 5 years, pregnant people, First Nations Australians, people aged 65 years or older and people with certain medical conditions that put them at greater risk.

For convenience and if recommended, COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time.

Council appoints two new Directors

Friday, 19 April 2024
Council has announced the appointments of Kelly Loveridge to the newly formed role of Chief Operating Officer and Campbell Pfeiffer, as the Director Transport & Assets.

Kelly, who is currently Director Corporate Services at Inner West Council, has extensive executive experience gained over almost 25 years across the public and private sectors in corporate services and infrastructure. This new role consolidates two existing directorates of Corporate and Legal, and Workforce and Technology.

Campbell Pfeiffer’s appointment follows his successful tenure with the Council at the executive level managing diverse portfolios including property, assets, capital works, procurement, risk and compliance. His career spans over 20 years in both the government and private sectors. Campbell has been acting in the Director Transport & Assets role for several months.

“We are very fortunate to have two outstanding appointments who are joining the chief executive team and through their industry expertise, I am confident will continue to see our organisation deliver the highest quality and value of services to our community,” said Scott Phillips, Chief Executive Officer, Northern Beaches Council.

Kelly Loveridge will join Council in late June 2024 and Campbell Pfeiffer’s appointment will be effective immediately.

Improving Road Safety: Cabbage Tree Road, Bayview

Comments Close: Sun 19 May 2024

Federal Government Black Spot Program
This project is funded through the Federal Government's Black Spot Program. The Australian Government's Black Spot program targets specific road locations where crashes have occurred by funding measures to reduce the risk and severity of further crashes occurring. The installation of the proposed measures would improve overall road safety for both motorists and pedestrians and would potentially reduce the likelihood and severity of accidents at this location.

What are council proposing?
Following a review of the historical crash data over a five-year period and investigating concerns from the community about motorist and pedestrian safety along Cabbage Tree Road and on Pittwater Road near the intersection with Cabbage Tree Road, Bayview, council have proposed safety improvements which include the installation of:
  • A raised threshold with marked cycle ways, warning, and speed advisory signs on Pittwater Road near the intersection with Cabbage Tree Road.
  • A combination of raised thresholds, warning signs, speed advisory signs, reflective pavement markers, barriers on the roadside and a raised median around the bend along Cabbage tree road.
Council states the proposal would improve the speed at which motorists travel, keep motorists within their own lane and improve overall road safety for both motorists and pedestrians.

The installation of a cycle way on either side of the proposed raised threshold on Pittwater Road near Cabbage Tree Road will facilitate safe passage for cyclists on the popular road cycling route.



plastic bread ties for wheelchairs

The Berry Collective at 1691 Pittwater Rd, Mona Vale collects them for Oz Bread Tags for Wheelchairs, who recycle the plastic.

Berry Collective is the practice on the left side of the road as you head north, a few blocks before Mona Vale shops . They have parking. Enter the foyer and there's a small bin on a table where you drop your bread ties - very easy.

A full list of Aussie bread tags for wheelchairs is available at: HERE 



Jamieson Park Sports Amenities Building: Concept design now available 

Feedback Closes May 12
In 2022 Council asked for your input on what the building design should include so that it meets the needs of our community and the clubs who use the site. 

Around 5.30 pm on Saturday November 27th 2021 a fire broke out at the rear of the Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club's facilities in Jamieson Park, on the lagoon, destroying the premises. 

Since that time, Council states it has been working closely with the Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club and the appointed architects to produce concept plans that capture all of the main elements of what council heard from the initial community engagement.

Council wants to know if it has the proposed design right. Take a look at the new concept design images here and provide feedback.

Have your say by:
  • completing the online comment form here or
  • emailing council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au, or
  • writing to, marked 'Jamieson Park Sports Amenities Building', Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82 Manly NSW 1655.
Please include 'Jamieson Park Sports Amenities Building' in the subject line of all email or written feedback.


Concept Drawing: NBC

Please join us in celebrating 100 years  of  Creative Leisure: 1924 – 2024

What are your memories of Creative Leisure?
Calling past participants in any Creative Leisure Movement activities, to send us your stories or experiences.
By Post: Northern Beaches Creative Leisure & Learning Inc
PO Box 1718  WARRIEWOOD 2102
Phone: 9944 6027


E-Bikes On Footpaths

Residents continue to experience being almost struck or mowed down on footpaths in shopping areas and other places by youngsters and teenagers speeding on e-bikes. The same is occurring with e-scooters and e-skateboards, which are illegal when used in public places -  NSW Police can issue a fine of $723 for the use of these in public places.

In NSW children under 16 can ride on the footpath unless there are signs prohibiting cycling.

Bicycle riders aged 16 years and over must not ride on a footpath unless they are:
  • an adult supervising a child under the age of 16
  • a postal worker riding a bicycle in the course of their work duties
  • a rider carrying a child under 10 as a passenger
  • a rider with a medical condition who is carrying a medical certificate that states a medical practitioner believes the rider should be allowed to ride on the footpath
  • a rider accompanying a rider with a medical condition.
All riders must keep to the left and give way to pedestrians, not expect them to get out of their way when using either a footpath or shard path.

It is legal to ride on some small roads however Transport for NSW recommends children do not ride scooters, skateboards or rollerblades on roads. 

It's the law to wear a helmet in public spaces when on a bicycle.
  • All petrol-powered bicycles are illegal on NSW roads and road-related areas such as footpaths, shared paths, cycle ways and cycle paths
  • All privately owned e-scooters are illegal in public spaces.
There are two types of permitted e-bikes: 
  • Power-assisted pedal cycles 
  • Electrically power-assisted cycles. 
The rider must primarily propel these bikes – a motor can't be the only source propelling it. The motor should only help the rider, like when going uphill or facing strong winds. 

If you see an e-bike speeding over 25kms this is illegal and a Fine of $723 can be imposed by Police.  

If an e-device is endangering the public call 000 or if not an emergency the NSW Police Assistance line on 131 444.  

Those NSW Police information sheets from a few years back show the speed limits and in where they are permitted;


 

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Report Hate Crimes

If you are subjected to hate on social media or online you should keep evidence by taking screen shots of the abuse including usernames, URLs and any other relevant information. 
You can report the abuse directly to the platform and report in person at any Police Station. If you witness a hate incident or hate crime but are not the victim, you can still make a report to the NSW Police.

In an Emergency call Triple Zero (000). If not urgent, you can report online at crimestoppers.com.au or call 1800 333 000 or report in person at any Police Station. 

Slow Down: Wildlife Crossing

Please contact Sydney Wildlife Rescue on (02) 9413 4300 for advice if you hit a native animal or come across an injured one while driving. It is helpful if you can provide an accurate location or landmark to assist our rescuers who will pouch check marsupials for joeys, so little lives like Phoebe can be saved. 


 
Photo: Phoebe the Swamp Wallaby by Jane Notice by Sydney Wildlife Rescue

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