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Palm Beach Water Dragon

Eastern Water Dragon enjoying the view, watching for prey from a good vantage point, above Palm Beach. April 2019

Photo courtesy Pittwater Natural Heritage Association (PNHA)

April School Holidays Issues 401 To 402

Please note that there will be NO Issue published on Easter Sunday March 21st, 2019. 

Issue 401, will published Sunday April 14th. Issue 402, including our Anzac Day coverage, will run Sunday April 28th.

Staff will be back in the office on Wednesday April 24th. We hope you all have a great break.

Thank you very much.

Share Our Space

The NSW Government is making our communities greener and more liveable by ensuring more outdoor space is available for the whole community to enjoy.

As part of Share Our Space, playgrounds, ovals and sports courts will reopen during school holidays at participating schools.

Schools are at the heart of our communities, and after a successful first year of the program, Share Our Space will continue this autumn.

Participating schools across regional and metro NSW will open from 8am-6pm, 7 days a week from 13 April – 26 April 2019, including public holidays.

The Department of Education’s School Infrastructure NSW unit manages the program. This involves opening and closing school gates each morning and evening, ensuring the schools are cleaned regularly and arranging security guards to manage and maintain our valuable school assets.

The $30 million Share Our Space program forms part of the NSW Government’s $290 million Open Spaces and Greener Sydney package to make NSW communities greener and more liveable.

Participating Schools

Mona Vale Public School: 

Waratah Street, next to car park

Narrabeen North Public School:

Back entrance, near Warriewood Valley Sports Ground

Bayview Church Point Residents Association 2019 AGM

Bayview Church Point Residents Association (BCPRA), established in 1907, and one of the oldest continuously active community groups on the Northern Beaches, is currently looking to welcome new and current members at its upcoming Annual General Meeting .

President Ken Wallace said the BCPRA community association is committed to preserving the natural beauty of our unique local environment, while balancing this with the need for controlled development. The BCPRA aims to achieve ongoing enjoyment for all local residents and their families.

“We are currently represented by a keen and active committee who are actively engaged in wide range of local issues, and are always looking for fresh ideas,” Mr Wallace said.

The BCPRA Committee meets monthly, and on behalf of members, maintains liaison with Northern Beaches Council and other relevant authorities, and to ensure a coordinated voice on wider local matters, actively liaises with other Pittwater Community Associations.

The BCPRA Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 30 April at Bayview Yacht Racing Association (BYRA) clubhouse, 1842 Pittwater Road, Bayview.  

Starting at 7.00pm for refreshments and registration, the brief AGM to commence at 7.30pm will be followed by presentations by our Northern Beaches Council Ward Councillors, a representative of NBC CEO Ray Brownlee (and hopefully, our local member), and finally, a BCPRA Members Question and Answer session.

Membership at an annual cost of $25.00 per family is open to all adult residents of Bayview and Church Point. While it will be possible to enrol at the AGM, it would be appreciated if new and re-enrolling members could use the Membership details on the Bayview Church Point Residents Association website, https://bcpra.wordpress.com to sign up.

Any queries, contact the BCPRA via PO Box 348 Church Point 2105, email bvcpra@gmail.com or contact the Secretary via fandm.makin@bigpond.com.

Bungaree Inspiration Group

April 11, 2019

Would you like to see more fun Creative, Cultural and Educational Programs and Events in your area? Help us to help you by completing this short survey.

We are looking to form a Not For Profit Association for the communities surrounding Broken Bay and Pittwater to Inspire, Support, Network, Incubate, Activate, and Fund Raise for Creative, Cultural and Educational programs and events, facilities and equipment in the local area from Newport to Palm Beach and the Pittwater and Western Foreshore Communities. 

We would like to hear whether you would be interested in joining this group and what specific areas of interest you have. Please take the time to complete this short survey if this piques your curiosity?

Sydney Wildlife Carers Course May 2019

Scratchum the Brushtail possum was found in the middle of the day sitting in a puddle outside a petrol station on King st, Newtown. 

A lovely person spotted her, scooped her up, kept her warm in their jacket and walked to the vet.

The little one was very dehydrated and cold.

If still in the wild she would be in her mum’s pouch and riding on her back at night. We aren’t sure how they were separated.

One of our volunteers soon picked Scratchum up and has been caring for her ever since.

Scratchum is doing very well, she loves her marsupial formula and has started eating solids. In a few months Scratchum will be ready for release! 

Our next Rescue & Care course is 18-19 May 2019. If you want to help in the rescue and rehabilitation of our wildlife go to the following link to register: 

www.sydneywildlife.org.au/upcoming-courses.html

Scratchum

Warriewood Square Introduces Timed Parking Limits   

As of Monday April 8th Warriewood Square are introducing timed parking. Management states there will be no boom gates or tickets and it will still be easy to find a park.

Secure Parking will be issuing $66 breach notices to people that continue to park more than the specified 2 or 3-hour limit. Breach notices will not be issued to customers who are parked in a disabled car space, with their disability sticker displayed. For the first month of the changes, warning notices will be issued

The parking limits are as follows:

Ground level    2 hour parking
Level 1              3 hour parking
Level 2              3 hour parking and all day
Level 3              3 hour parking

Click here for full FAQs

Avalon Boomerang Bags April Updates

Diary Dates

Tuesday 16 9am - 5pm 

Screen printing at Robyn's - Bayview/Church Point

We need more patches and pockets printed, it is such a fun day - the more folk the merrier. There are a variety of parts to the process, cutting, ironing, printing and even sewing if we get lots of you. No experience is needed. Coffee, teas and hot cross buns provided but BYO lunch. We don't expect you to come for the whole day (but please do if you feel like it) it's just easier to keep going once everything is set up.

Please RSVP to this email;

boomerangbagsavalon@hotmail.com

Tuesday 23 9am - 5pm 

Back up day for Screen printing at Robyn's

In case we don't get enough made or the weather isn't on our side on the 16th.

Tuesday 16 and 23 April 

NO workshops at the Recreation Centre - it's school holidays  

FRESH AT THE PASADENA IN CHURCH POINT

Owner Colin, has come on board and is a keen supporter and is promoting the BYO bag concept. He has a bin that is filled with customers excess enviro bags for others to "borrow" when they forget theirs and of course, "bring back" next time they are in.

 

Colin is also selling our gorgeous handmade ones for $10.

The shop is open 7 days and has all of your everyday commodities, gelato, sweets, great Easter eggs and drinks as well as interesting and useful items like beeswax wraps and handmade straw brooms. 

Thanks Colin

Thanks for reading and supporting us -  if you can help in any way, please put up your hand, we'd love to hear from you. 

Mackellar Climate Election Candidates Forum

Hosted by StopAdani Mackellar

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 8 PM

Modus Operandi Brewing Co.

14 Harkeith Street, Mona Vale

Free

Concern for climate change is at an all time high. That’s why the federal election in May is shaping up to be the #climateelection.

Join Stop Adani Mackellar to find out which Mackellar candidates are ready to step up for climate change . We need to pack out the room, so invite your friends and family as well! 

Alice Thompson (Independent), Prudence Wawn (The Greens) and Declan Steele (Labor) are all participating. Jason Falinski, Mackellar’s Liberal MP, is unable to attend due to prior commitments. 

Please RSVP on the provided link above (FREE) so we know how many seats we’ll need for the evening.

Communities’ Environment Program Grants

From Jason Falinski, MP for Mackellar

There are a number of grants and funding available for the Beaches that are closing soon, apply now so you or an organisation you know doesn't miss out.

Grants of up to $20,000 for small-scale, community-led projects for environmental priorities such as:

• waste and litter reduction
• protecting native animals, including our threatened species
• addressing weeds and pest animals
• restoring and improving coasts, wetlands, riverbanks and waterways
• greening parks and urban areas.

 APPLY HERE

Rotary Club Brings A Fun Day Of Golf To The Northern Beaches For A Great Cause 

The Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches is inviting men and women to sign up for a fun Charity Golf Day at Mona Vale Golf Club (Golf Avenue, Mona Vale) on Friday 24 May, with proceeds going to the charitable projects of the Rotary club.   

"Golf experience is entirely optional," said club President Simon Masman. "The event will appeal to the golfing enthusiast as well as the casual player. We're planning a great day out for everyone."

  

The 18-hole event will follow the popular 4-ball Ambrose format, in which each player can participate regardless of skill level. The day begins with golf registration and a light breakfast from 6:30am followed by a shotgun start at 8:00, with the teams starting on different holes. A snack and drinks cart will be available on the course during the morning, as well as optional novelty events. 

The event wraps up with a hearty two-course lunch at 1:00pm.  

This is the fourth annual golf day event organised by the Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches. 

"We're excited to be able to run this event in our local area," said organiser Annette Baggie. "We're offering golfers a fun day out at beautiful Mona Vale Golf Club and also raising some money for our club's worthy causes."  

Players can register as individuals or as foursomes. The full breakfast-golf-and-lunch package costs $160. Or you can register for just golf for $100 or just lunch for $65. Sponsorship packages are available for the event.   

Golf Day proceeds will go to Lifeline Northern Beaches, Veterans Centre Sydney Northern Beaches, Be Centre and other projects of Upper Northern Beaches Rotary.   

Golf Day information and registration forms are available at the Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches website.

Visit: www.rotaryuppernorthernbeaches.org .   

Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2019

Pittwater Place stalls:   

Feb 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1.                    

Selling sewing, knitting, craft, books  9am to 3pm

Sausage sizzles Bunnings Narrabeen:      

Feb 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8                 

All Saturdays  8am to 3pm

Stall outside Mona Vale Library                  

23rd March  (State Election)                                        

Baking, sewing, knitting, craft 8am to 3pm

FOTB Seeking Prize Donations For 6th Annual Christmas In July Ball

The 6th annual 'Christmas in July' Charity Ball at Miramare Gardens will be held on July 6th this year. The Fight on the Beaches team are currently seeking input from the local business community to help raise another $250 000. 

If you have a business, or work for a business that could donate a prize to help fund Australian cancer research at RNSH and Macquarie Uni Hospital it would be so appreciated. 

Please visit the FOTB Help Us Fight for a Cure webpage and click on the Prize Donations link. 

For more Visit: www.fightonthebeaches.com

Proposed Lease Of Road Reserve Adjacent To 1 Queens Parade, Newport 

Under section 154 of the Roads Act 1993, council are considering a lease for a term of five (5) years to the occupier of 1 Queens Parade, Newport for an area of approximately 23 square metres of road reserve adjacent to 1 Queens Parade, Newport and Lot 1 DP 864721.

The purpose of the proposed lease is for an accessible car parking space with access to the building.

View lease plan. 

Make a submission 

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in writing to the CEO, Northern Beaches Council, PO BOX 82 Manly 1655 

Email: council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

 

Enquiries: Council’s Property Officer Ph. 1300 434 434

Submissions close: Sunday 21st April 2019

Community, Arts & Culture Grants Will Foster A More Inclusive Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches Council is allocating $240,000 to its Community, Arts & Culture Grants Program for the year 2019/20 with a special focus on advancing “social inclusion”.

Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said Council is keen to is keen to foster welcoming villages and neighbourhood centres that are vibrant, accessible and support the health and wellbeing of our community.

Grants of between $2,000 and $10,000 are available to eligible groups and organisations which undertake projects or activities that bring direct benefit to the locals and the community.  

“The 2019 - 2020 Community, Arts & Culture Grants Program is directed at groups that share Council’s vision of ‘a safe, inclusive and connected community that lives in balance with our extraordinary coastal and bushland environment’,” he said.

 

The grants will be available for projects that can be implemented between July 2019 and 30 June 2020. To qualify, grant applicants must be incorporated not-for-profit organisations operating within the Northern Beaches local government area. 

However, individuals and unincorporated small groups may qualify for a grant so long as they are sponsored to undertake their project by an eligible not-for-profit organisation.

Industry peak bodies and political parties are not eligible for the grants, and there is a specific separate grant program for events.

“We receive so many very deserving applications so eligible groups and organisations who are want to apply are strongly urged to attend one of four information sessions on the grants program being held on.” Mayor Michael Regan said. 

They will be held on:

• Monday 18 March, 6:30 – 8pm at North Narrabeen Community & Tennis Centre

• Wednesday 20 March, 10am - 12pm at Mona Vale Memorial Hall

• Tuesday 2 April, 10am – 12pm at Dee Why Council Chambers

• Thursday 4 April, 6 – 8pm at Dee Why Council Chambers

…and one of two general grant writing seminars on:

• Monday 25 March, 6:30 – 8pm at North Narrabeen Community & Tennis Centre

• Tuesday 26 March, 10am – 12pm at Dee Why Council Chambers

The Community, Arts & Culture Grants funding round will open for applications from 9am Monday 18 March and will close at 3pm, Tuesday 30 April 2019.

“The objective of the Community, Arts & Culture Grants is to support local groups and organisations that work to create a stronger and more connected Northern Beaches community, with an explicit focus on addressing the causes of inequality and disadvantage,” said Mayor Regan. 

“A small subsidy can make a real difference to community-based organisations wanting to present projects or activities.”

For details, go to Council’s website northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au 

Guns Out For Tombsy Gala Benefit Dinner

The Guns Out for Tombsy Gala Benefit Dinner is being held on Friday June 21, at The Star, Sydney. MC for the event is Phil Kearns, Guest speaker Sam Bailey and you’ll hear from Richard himself...with more announcements to come! This will not be your regular rugby dinner - it promises to be a night of entertainment- so invite your partner, colleagues and friends. 

A Life, a Family, a Community has been changed. It’s time to get your Guns Out and support your mate Tombsy. 

Tables of 10 are now being sold (no single ticket being sold at present). To purchase go to: www.cvent.com/d/z6qqg8/4W

Opportunity For Residents To Develop And Select Community Projects 

Council To Repair Hall 

Northern Beaches Music Festival 2019 Cancelled

EPA Fines Sydney Water $60,000: Local Creek Polluted

Peter Loft Marathon

DoggieRescue.com

Pets of the Week

Martini

AGE/SEX: 12 months / F

BREED: Lab X Cattle

Martini is a happy bouncy young girl who is super affectionate with people and social with other dogs. She is very puppyish in her manner. She is walking well on lead but needs more training. She is a little scared of cars and this might explain her injury. She came from the pound with a shortened right elbow joint. Specialist consultation recommended we leave it alone. She is still able to run and jump and play with other dogs but she has a slight limp. Martini also loves splashing in the water. She is an active girl who needs lots of rewards for calm behaviour. She has a soft short coat and weighs 15.0kg. She comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. Her adoption cost is $450. 

Cleo

Cleo came from the pound with 3 young kittens in Dec 18. She came from the pound very flighty and scared but has relaxed a lot since living at our vets. She would do best in a calm household where she can unwind further. She is about 12 months old and weighs a tiny 2.4kg. She has been around other cats as well as dogs. She is located on the Northern Beaches and comes desexed, wormed, F3 vaccinated, FIV tested and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $220.

If you are interested in meeting her call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 and fill in the Cat Adoption Questionnaire and email it to cats@DoggieRescue.com. She is located on the Northern Beaches.

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

Ingleside Chase Reserve Biobanking Agreement

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April School Holidays Issues 401 To 402

Baha'i Temple Bush Regeneration Morning April 8

Probus Club Of Pittwater: April Meeting

Our club meets at 10am every 2nd Tuesday of the month

Avalon Surf Swim 2019

Daylight Saving Done!

Daylight saving ended at 3am on Sunday, 7 April 2019 when clocks go back one hour.

So relax, it's not as late as you think!

Breaking News: Rugby Games Sunday

Sunday April 7th, 2019: 8.54am

 'A' grade Games today are now at Newport Oval with Cromer the first game at 1.30pm and Avalon the second game at 3pm.

  

Bayview Church Point Residents Association 2019 AGM

Bayview Church Point Residents Association (BCPRA), established in 1907, and one of the oldest continuously active community groups on the Northern Beaches, is currently looking to welcome new and current members at its upcoming Annual General Meeting .

President Ken Wallace said the BCPRA community association is committed to preserving the natural beauty of our unique local environment, while balancing this with the need for controlled development. The BCPRA aims to achieve ongoing enjoyment for all local residents and their families.

“We are currently represented by a keen and active committee who are actively engaged in wide range of local issues, and are always looking for fresh ideas,” Mr Wallace said.

The BCPRA Committee meets monthly, and on behalf of members, maintains liaison with Northern Beaches Council and other relevant authorities, and to ensure a coordinated voice on wider local matters, actively liaises with other Pittwater Community Associations.

The BCPRA Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 30 April at Bayview Yacht Racing Association (BYRA) clubhouse, 1842 Pittwater Road, Bayview.  

Starting at 7.00pm for refreshments and registration, the brief AGM to commence at 7.30pm will be followed by presentations by our Northern Beaches Council Ward Councillors, a representative of NBC CEO Ray Brownlee (and hopefully, our local member), and finally, a BCPRA Members Question and Answer session.

Membership at an annual cost of $25.00 per family is open to all adult residents of Bayview and Church Point. While it will be possible to enrol at the AGM, it would be appreciated if new and re-enrolling members could use the Membership details on the Bayview Church Point Residents Association website, https://bcpra.wordpress.com to sign up.

Any queries, contact the BCPRA via PO Box 348 Church Point 2105, email bvcpra@gmail.com or contact the Secretary via fandm.makin@bigpond.com.

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Warringah Rugby Club Kick Off 2019 Season 

The Rats had their first games for the 2019 season yesterday, April 6th.

RATS V NORTHS UPDATE: ‪

With a player still in the bin after being shown the cheese, Norths have taken full advantage of the number differential and currently lead the Rats 20-7 with 33 minutes remaining.

Previous games: 

2nds Rats won 22 -14, 

3rds Rats won 38-12, 

4ths Rats won 20-10.

Colts 

1sts won 17-14, 

2nds lost 12-19, 

3rds won 10-5.

Just as good as those openers is their Season "Kick Off video" which showcases Warringah Rugby Club's core values; Culture, Passion, Great sportsmanship and our Love for the game of Rugby.

Barrenjoey High School Students To The Rescue At Avalon Beach

Photo: Barrenjoey High School students Sebastian Smith (left), Remy Garner, Jake Peters, Jacob Cowan and Rudy Duke-Yonge. Picture courtesy SLS SNB

Two students from Barrenjoey High School were heroes on Wednesday this week when they rescued a young boy who got into difficulties in the surf at Avalon Beach.

Five boys from the school were doing their Surf Survival Assessment when they heard cries for help in the water.

Two brothers from Darwin were at the beach with their grandmother. The younger boy, 7, got into trouble about 50m from shore and was in distress, yelling out for help.

Rudy Duke-Yonge fortunately had the rescue tube around him and swam to the boy's aid and held him up until Remy Garner arrived to assist. Remy removed the tube from Rudy and put it around the boy and he was taken safely back to shore.

It certainly turned out to be an eventful day for the boys from Barrenjoey High. Rudy did the course because he just wanted to do something different.

While he was not involved in the rescue, Jacob Cowan told one of the SLS Sydney Northern Beaches instructors Tracey Hare-Boyd that he wants to do the course again in fourth term because he gained so much out of it.

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Pittwater Lady Announced As Max Gardner Award Recipient

Mary Jones, a committee member of Northern Beaches Prostate Cancer Support Group, has been announced as a winner of the prestigious Max Gardner award this week. 

The Max Gardner Award for Distinguished Service is a prestigious award presented by Prostrate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA). It is awarded to an individual member of the Network that has made an outstanding and significant contribution to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their partners and families, recognising the diversity of the Australian community. 

This award is a peer-based form of recognition for PCFA Network members who are currently an official Ambassador, in a Support Group Leader role or an active member of an affiliated support group.

Max Gardner AM was a passionate advocate for cancer support services. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1995 and firmly believed that if his cancer had been diagnosed earlier he still might be around today. With this thought in mind, he became an advocate for early diagnosis and dedicated himself to ensuring that other men diagnosed with prostate cancer would have a better chance in life than he did. 

From diagnosis until his death in October 2004, Max worked tirelessly to raise the level of community awareness about prostate cancer, to promote research into this disease and to support men and women dealing with prostate cancer. He was instrumental in establishing the Network with other like-minded men and women. Max also published a newsletter for his own St Vincent’s Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group in Sydney and served on numerous educational, scientific and generic cancer committees and boards.

"Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia received many Max Gardner Award nominations from across the country in 2018 for Support Group Leaders and Ambassadors. I am extremely proud of the wonderful accomplishments made by all those nominated and the collective, positive impact being made by the Support Groups and Ambassadors nationally." Steve Callister, the National Chairman of PCFA said 

"At the most recent National Board of Directors meeting three new awardees were approved. It is with great pleasure that I announce that the Max Gardner Award recipients for 2018 are:  

Mary Jones 

Tony Maxwell 

David Merry 

Tony, Mary and David have all made outstanding and significant contributions to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on the Australian community. Each of these individuals have altruistically served our community, and genuinely encompass our core values of integrity, optimism, compassion, respect and commitment.  

Their hard work has provided many men and their families with the support and awareness that is needed. 

On behalf of the National Board, staff and our community, I would like to thank and commend Mary, Tony and David for their ongoing commitment to the cause and their valuable work. " Mr. Callister said 

The award will be presented in June this year.

Pittwater residents may remember Mary as the lady whose work saw the Bahai Temple lit Blue for Prostrate Cancer Awareness Month a few years ago, or is the one who sends us in details of fundraising Trivia Nights or those Family Fun Days and Big Aussie BBQ's at Rat Park with wonderful vehicles on display from members of the Pittwater Motor Enthusiast Association.

All these fundraising activities are devoted to research into the disease.

This car is a DA Dodge 1929 Roadster which was on display and is owned by Jimmy Hurlstone (in photo together with Mary Jones of the NBPCSG)   Photograph by Michael Mannington, Community Photography.

September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness month and the Northern Beaches Prostate Cancer Support Group organises these events to increase public awareness and inform the community that a simple PSA blood test could lead to early detection and save a man’s life.  

The work of these volunteers is vital when you find out that 3,300 Australian men a year die from Prostate Cancer and 20,000 Australian men a year receive a new diagnosis, that’s 54 a day!

Mary is also Editor of the Northern Beaches Prostate Cancer Support Group (NBPCSG) Newsletter.

The Northern Beaches Prostate Cancer Support Group hold regular meetings and have guests speakers. In August 2013 Mary sent Pittwater Online a Notice about ‘Facing The Tiger’ , a book written by Professor Suzanne Chambers, as a guide for Men with Prostate Cancer and the People Who Love Them.

Prof. Chambers is one of the world’s leading researches into the psychological effects of cancer and how best to provide support for individuals and couples. She is a health psychologist at Griffith University in Queensland and made the journey to Sydney to be guest speaker at the meeting of the Northern Beaches Prostate Cancer Support Group on Tuesday, 6th August. 

The Northern Beaches Prostate Cancer Support Group will have other speakers at their monthly meetings in 2019, including:

• Dr Zaklina Kovacevic – Researcher
• Assoc Professor Michael Izard – Radiation Oncologist
• Assoc Professor Celi Vero -Urologist
• Mens’ Night Only
• Speakers on new developments in the treatment of prostate cancer

The monthly meetings are held from February to December on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm and are held in the Palliative Care Cottage in the grounds of Mona Vale District Hospital, Coronation Street, Mona Vale.

Find out more here: www.prostate-cancer-support-nb.org

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Midnight Oil Reveal Final 2019 Gigs And Possible Recording Plans 

April 3rd, 2019: Midnight Oil website 

Midnight Oil today announced two intimate gigs for late May. These will be the Oils’ only Australian concerts for 2019 apart from their headlining appearance at the world’s most remote music festival, The Big Red Bash, near Birdsville on July 18.

Tickets for the two warm up shows at Anita’s Theatre in Wollongong on Thursday 23 May and Canberra’s Royal Theatre on Monday 27 May will go on sale to members of Midnight Oil’s mailing list from 2pm AEST on Tuesday 9 April. Sign up to the mailing list via bit.ly/OilsNews.

 

Given the unusually small size of these venues they are expected to sell out quickly. A second batch will then be available to the general public from 10am on Friday 12 April. Strict anti-scalping measures will be in place for both dates and further ticketing information is detailed below. As always, fans are strongly advised to avoid using search engines like Google to find tickets as they steer buyers to unscrupulous and expensive overseas resellers. Instead fans should avoid getting ripped off by simply clicking the links to the official ticket agencies at www.midnightoil.com/tour.

Appropriately for a band who are longtime advocates for First Nations peoples, the Canberra show will take place on Reconciliation Day, which is a public holiday in the A.C.T. 

“Meaningful steps towards reconciliation are long overdue, including a whole of government response to the Uluru Declaration, so it will be good to be in Canberra on this important date to kick up a fuss and help get the issue back on track,” said the band’s frontman, Peter Garrett. 

Special guests for the Wollongong show will be local experimental pop band Shining Bird, while acclaimed Darwin singer-songwriter Leah Flanagan will open proceedings in Canberra. 

Immediately following these gigs, the Oils will head to Europe for headline concerts in cities including London, Manchester, Dublin and Paris, as well as major festivals in France, Switzerland and Germany, before returning home for The Big Red Bash. Tickets for that unique music event in the QLD desert are already selling fast. Transport and camping packages are available here for anyone still considering a trip to see Midnight Oil play at sunset with a gigantic outback sand dune as their backdrop.

 

In other big news the Oils have also confirmed rumours that they hope to track some new music for possible release in 2020. If all goes to plan these would be their first recordings since 2001. At this stage it is not known whether a new song or two will be previewed at some point during their tour, but the band currently plans to head straight into the studio when they come off the road.

Oils drummer Rob Hirst said, “We’ve been talking about recording again for years but The Great Circle Tour in 2017 was such a positive experience that it made us even hungrier to get back to making new music together. It’s a bit early to know what might come out of it yet – we’re just looking forward to getting back into that creative mode.” 

Last, but certainly not least, Midnight Oil also announced today that they will perform a couple of songs acoustically at the 1 Million Women LoveEarth Festival, which happens from 9:30am on 25 May at Carriageworks, Sydney. 

1 Million Women is one of the world’s largest women’s movements acting on climate chaos. This is their big birthday bash after 10 years of action on climate change and it will be streamed online around the world. 

Their LoveEarth Festival is a morning of inspiration involving speeches from world leaders, women from the front lines of climate change, sustainable fashion gurus, zero wasters and musicians, including a brief but special acoustic performance by Midnight Oil. For tickets and more information please go to www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1-million-women-loveearth-festival

Warriewood Square Introduces Timed Parking Limits   

As of Monday April 8th Warriewood Square are introducing timed parking. Management states there will be no boom gates or tickets and it will still be easy to find a park.

Secure Parking will be issuing $66 breach notices to people that continue to park more than the specified 2 or 3-hour limit. Breach notices will not be issued to customers who are parked in a disabled car space, with their disability sticker displayed. For the first month of the changes, warning notices will be issued

The parking limits are as follows:

Ground level    2 hour parking
Level 1              3 hour parking
Level 2              3 hour parking and all day
Level 3              3 hour parking

Click here for full FAQs

Avalon Boomerang Bags April Updates

Diary Dates

Tuesday 16 9am - 5pm 

Screen printing at Robyn's - Bayview/Church Point

We need more patches and pockets printed, it is such a fun day - the more folk the merrier. There are a variety of parts to the process, cutting, ironing, printing and even sewing if we get lots of you. No experience is needed. Coffee, teas and hot cross buns provided but BYO lunch. We don't expect you to come for the whole day (but please do if you feel like it) it's just easier to keep going once everything is set up.

Please RSVP to this email;

boomerangbagsavalon@hotmail.com

Tuesday 23 9am - 5pm 

Back up day for Screen printing at Robyn's

In case we don't get enough made or the weather isn't on our side on the 16th.

Tuesday 16 and 23 April 

NO workshops at the Recreation Centre - it's school holidays  

FRESH AT THE PASADENA IN CHURCH POINT

Owner Colin, has come on board and is a keen supporter and is promoting the BYO bag concept. He has a bin that is filled with customers excess enviro bags for others to "borrow" when they forget theirs and of course, "bring back" next time they are in.

 

Colin is also selling our gorgeous handmade ones for $10.

The shop is open 7 days and has all of your everyday commodities, gelato, sweets, great Easter eggs and drinks as well as interesting and useful items like beeswax wraps and handmade straw brooms. 

Thanks Colin

Thanks for reading and supporting us -  if you can help in any way, please put up your hand, we'd love to hear from you. 

Communities’ Environment Program Grants

From Jason Falinski, MP for Mackellar

There are a number of grants and funding available for the Beaches that are closing soon, apply now so you or an organisation you know doesn't miss out.

Grants of up to $20,000 for small-scale, community-led projects for environmental priorities such as:

• waste and litter reduction
• protecting native animals, including our threatened species
• addressing weeds and pest animals
• restoring and improving coasts, wetlands, riverbanks and waterways
• greening parks and urban areas.

 APPLY HERE

Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy Changes

by NSW Government

The Office of Environment and Heritage is seeking feedback on a strategy for supporting the wildlife rehabilitation sector and introducing an accreditation system for providers.

What's this about?

The volunteer wildlife rehabilitation sector provides specialised care and treatment for injured, sick and orphaned native animals. It delivers an important service to the community.

The Office of Environment and Heritage undertook a review of the sector to better understand the services provided and the challenges faced. It also had a look at how these services may be more effectively supported in line with changes to the regulation of wildlife rehabilitation providers under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.

Under the Act, regulation of wildlife rehabilitation and rescue services will shift from a licence-based model to a system of accreditation.

You are invited to provide feedback on the findings of the review, recommendations for enhancing services and the proposed accreditation system.

Have your say

There are three ways you can submit your feedback:

Email: npws.bwt@environment.nsw.gov.au

Online: consultation website

Mail: Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy

National Parks and Wildlife Service

PO Box 1967

Hurstville, NSW 1481

Have your say by 12 April 2019. 

More Information

Email: National Parks and Wildlife Service

Phone: 1300 361 967

Agency Website

Consultation Website

DoggieRescue.com

Pets of the Week

Eros

Age; 12 weeks

Breed: Medium X

Our Valentine litter Eros, Cupid, Valentine, Romeo, Candy, Juliet, Rose and Kisses were brought into the pound after being found at the local tip. They are happy playful pups who have had good parasite control and are enjoying their meals and puppy milk. We do not know who Mum and Dad were but some of the breeds that they look like they have are sharpei, shepherd, kelpie and possibly some staffy or mastiff as well. They are real bitzas. Their adoption cost is $600 each. They are available for adoption mid-end March. They were born 12 Jan 19. He comes with puppy vaccinations, wormed, heartworm free, with desexing and microchipped. 

Athena

Athena is a tiny girl who loves to play but also happy to relax at home alone. She came from the pound with a history of food allergies but our vets have sorted it out. She has been used to living in a busy vet clinic around other cats and dogs. She has a short coat and weighs a tiny 2.9kg. She comes desexed, wormed, F3 vaccinated, FIV/FeLV tested and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $220.

If you are interested in meeting her call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 and fill in the Cat Adoption Questionnaire and email it to cats@DoggieRescue.com. She is located on the Northern Beaches.

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

Rotary Club Brings A Fun Day Of Golf To The Northern Beaches For A Great Cause 

The Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches is inviting men and women to sign up for a fun Charity Golf Day at Mona Vale Golf Club (Golf Avenue, Mona Vale) on Friday 24 May, with proceeds going to the charitable projects of the Rotary club.   

"Golf experience is entirely optional," said club President Simon Masman. "The event will appeal to the golfing enthusiast as well as the casual player. We're planning a great day out for everyone."

  

The 18-hole event will follow the popular 4-ball Ambrose format, in which each player can participate regardless of skill level. The day begins with golf registration and a light breakfast from 6:30am followed by a shotgun start at 8:00, with the teams starting on different holes. A snack and drinks cart will be available on the course during the morning, as well as optional novelty events. 

The event wraps up with a hearty two-course lunch at 1:00pm.  

This is the fourth annual golf day event organised by the Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches. 

"We're excited to be able to run this event in our local area," said organiser Annette Baggie. "We're offering golfers a fun day out at beautiful Mona Vale Golf Club and also raising some money for our club's worthy causes."  

Players can register as individuals or as foursomes. The full breakfast-golf-and-lunch package costs $160. Or you can register for just golf for $100 or just lunch for $65. Sponsorship packages are available for the event.   

Golf Day proceeds will go to Lifeline Northern Beaches, Veterans Centre Sydney Northern Beaches, Be Centre and other projects of Upper Northern Beaches Rotary.   

Golf Day information and registration forms are available at the Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches website.

Visit: www.rotaryuppernorthernbeaches.org .   

Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2019

Pittwater Place stalls:   

Feb 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1.                    

Selling sewing, knitting, craft, books  9am to 3pm

Sausage sizzles Bunnings Narrabeen:      

Feb 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8                 

All Saturdays  8am to 3pm

Stall outside Mona Vale Library                  

23rd March  (State Election)                                        

Baking, sewing, knitting, craft 8am to 3pm

Global Positioning System Rollover Week:  April 6th 2019

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority advises Global Positioning System (GPS) users of potential issues that may occur with older GPS receiver time and positional accuracy as a result of the scheduled GPS week counter roll over on 06 April 2019.

NAVAREA X 012/19 has been issued to inform shipping of potential issues.

Background

The GPS system transmits time to GPS receivers using a format of time and weeks from a start date of 06 January 1980. GPS Rollover week occurs when the data field in the navigational message sent by GPS satellites reaches the maximum limit of 1023 weeks and ‘rolls over’ to week zero. This last occurred in August 1999.

Some older GPS receivers are unable to make the transition from week 1023 back to week zero. If your GPS receiver is outdated or has not had a software update, it may revert to reading the week zero as August 1999. When this happens, the internal clocks of these GPS receivers will experience a lack of absolute reference and may give incorrect time or position information, or may lock up permanently. Some GPS receivers may experience issues and disruptions prior to or after the rollover date.

Some GPS receivers are repairable with upgrades, but others may become unusable. Newer receivers that are fully compliant with GPS ICD-200 should not encounter any issues.

Considerations

You should check with your GPS manufacturer regarding the status of your receiver. If you have any doubt as to whether your receiver is compliant you should contact the manufacturer or supplier.

AMSA advises that GPS users should navigate with caution, having due regard for the potential errors that may occur with GPS receivers.

www.amsa.gov.au/marine-notice-01-2019.

Proposed Lease Of Road Reserve Adjacent To 1 Queens Parade, Newport 

Under section 154 of the Roads Act 1993, council are considering a lease for a term of five (5) years to the occupier of 1 Queens Parade, Newport for an area of approximately 23 square metres of road reserve adjacent to 1 Queens Parade, Newport and Lot 1 DP 864721.

The purpose of the proposed lease is for an accessible car parking space with access to the building.

View lease plan. 

Make a submission 

online  

in writing to the CEO, Northern Beaches Council, PO BOX 82 Manly 1655 

Email: council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

 

Enquiries: Council’s Property Officer Ph. 1300 434 434

Submissions close: Sunday 21st April 2019

FOTB Seeking Prize Donations For 6th Annual Christmas In July Ball

The 6th annual 'Christmas in July' Charity Ball at Miramare Gardens will be held on July 6th this year. The Fight on the Beaches team are currently seeking input from the local business community to help raise another $250 000. 

If you have a business, or work for a business that could donate a prize to help fund Australian cancer research at RNSH and Macquarie Uni Hospital it would be so appreciated. 

Please visit the FOTB Help Us Fight for a Cure webpage and click on the Prize Donations link. 

For more Visit: www.fightonthebeaches.com

Guns Out For Tombsy Gala Benefit Dinner

The Guns Out for Tombsy Gala Benefit Dinner is being held on Friday June 21, at The Star, Sydney. MC for the event is Phil Kearns, Guest speaker Sam Bailey and you’ll hear from Richard himself...with more announcements to come! This will not be your regular rugby dinner - it promises to be a night of entertainment- so invite your partner, colleagues and friends. 

A Life, a Family, a Community has been changed. It’s time to get your Guns Out and support your mate Tombsy. 

Tables of 10 are now being sold (no single ticket being sold at present). To purchase go to: www.cvent.com/d/z6qqg8/4W

Community, Arts & Culture Grants Will Foster A More Inclusive Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches Council is allocating $240,000 to its Community, Arts & Culture Grants Program for the year 2019/20 with a special focus on advancing “social inclusion”.

Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said Council is keen to is keen to foster welcoming villages and neighbourhood centres that are vibrant, accessible and support the health and wellbeing of our community.

Grants of between $2,000 and $10,000 are available to eligible groups and organisations which undertake projects or activities that bring direct benefit to the locals and the community.  

“The 2019 - 2020 Community, Arts & Culture Grants Program is directed at groups that share Council’s vision of ‘a safe, inclusive and connected community that lives in balance with our extraordinary coastal and bushland environment’,” he said.

 

The grants will be available for projects that can be implemented between July 2019 and 30 June 2020. To qualify, grant applicants must be incorporated not-for-profit organisations operating within the Northern Beaches local government area. 

However, individuals and unincorporated small groups may qualify for a grant so long as they are sponsored to undertake their project by an eligible not-for-profit organisation.

Industry peak bodies and political parties are not eligible for the grants, and there is a specific separate grant program for events.

“We receive so many very deserving applications so eligible groups and organisations who are want to apply are strongly urged to attend one of four information sessions on the grants program being held on.” Mayor Michael Regan said. 

They will be held on:

• Monday 18 March, 6:30 – 8pm at North Narrabeen Community & Tennis Centre

• Wednesday 20 March, 10am - 12pm at Mona Vale Memorial Hall

• Tuesday 2 April, 10am – 12pm at Dee Why Council Chambers

• Thursday 4 April, 6 – 8pm at Dee Why Council Chambers

…and one of two general grant writing seminars on:

• Monday 25 March, 6:30 – 8pm at North Narrabeen Community & Tennis Centre

• Tuesday 26 March, 10am – 12pm at Dee Why Council Chambers

The Community, Arts & Culture Grants funding round will open for applications from 9am Monday 18 March and will close at 3pm, Tuesday 30 April 2019.

“The objective of the Community, Arts & Culture Grants is to support local groups and organisations that work to create a stronger and more connected Northern Beaches community, with an explicit focus on addressing the causes of inequality and disadvantage,” said Mayor Regan. 

“A small subsidy can make a real difference to community-based organisations wanting to present projects or activities.”

For details, go to Council’s website northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au 

7th Annual Maybanke Lecture

Hosted by Sydney Community Foundation and Sydney Women's Fund

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Customs House, The Barnet Long Room

Level 1 31 Alfred Street, Sydney, Australia 2000

Tickets · $40

Join us for the 7th Annual Maybanke Lecture. 

This year presenting Professor Marilyn Waring CNZM on 'Work and Representation: reflections on Maybanke's life and advocacy'

Marilyn Waring CNZM is a former Member of New Zealand Parliament, a highly regarded author and staunch advocate for 'making women's unpaid work count' (The Monthly - link below)

In the last year Professor Waring has completed research on unpaid work, and reflects on her 1975-1984 years as an MP in the New Zealand parliament. In this exclusive lecture, she will examine: 

* What were Maybanke's hopes and expectations for changes in women's work, and for how women might transform the processes and decisions made in the political process, once they had the vote and the right to sit in parliament?

*Where is the progress, and what remain the perils for women standing for office?

* What might she and Maybanke have to say to each other across the years?

Author and former Member of Parliament, Marilyn Waring is a Professor of Public Policy at Auckland University of Technology. In the years since she retired from politics she has written Women, Politics and Power, Counting for Nothing, In the Lifetime of a Goat, Who Cares? The Economics of Dignity, Anticipatory Social Protection and Still Counting.

www.themonthly.anne-manne/making-women-s-unpaid-work-count

Appointment As Parliamentary Secretary For The Environment And Veterans 

Mackellar Climate Election Candidates Forum

Peter Loft Marathon

RPAYC Catamaran Invitational 30/31 March

ANZAC Day In Pittwater: 2019

Church Point

Avalon Beach RSL Club

Mums For Mums 50/50 Raffle

Newport Flood Study - Draft

Ingleside, Elanora And Warriewood Draft Overland Flow Flood Study

Ingleside Chase Reserve Biobanking Agreement

 Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 1/4/2019 

click on Logo: 

To contact Julian:  editor@scotlandisland.org.au

April School Holidays Issues 401 To 402

VALE - Steve 'The Beaver' Reilly

It is with great sadness that we advise the recent passing of Steve “The Beaver” Reilly who passed away last Friday morning with his sons, Shaun and Aaron by his side. The Reilly family will be having a ‘celebration of Steve’s life’ at Freshwater Surf Club at a date to be advised shortly after the Aussies.

From Bilgola SLSC Life Member, Dennis O’Toole; 

“He joined Bilgola SLSC in 1977 and in 1979 was a rower in the Bilgola Open Men’s crew that won the clubs first championship medal, when they won the Branch Open Boat Championships. He went on to win many medals for the club culminating in the historic win, when his Master’s crew won the first ever Gold medal for Bilgola at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships Master’s carnival. The photo below was taken after that win. 

He was a Bilgola Berger for 30 years, has been a most generous sponsor of Bilgola SLSC and many other surf clubs, over many years. I grew up with him, played football with him and we were Police Cadets together in the 1960’s. His son Aaron rowed with our surf club with distinction for a number of years.”

From ASRL committee;

“Steve was one of the few people to win the Australian junior boat title twice when it was under 18’s. He also won several other titles as a rower.

Steve played first grade rugby league for Manly and his beloved South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Steve is best known in recent years for his unmatched generosity! Over nearly 40 years his business has sponsored surf clubs from the far north coast right down to the South Coast. We attempted to quantify the sponsorships and gave up at $2,500,000!!! Many won’t believe that number but it’s actually conservative.

Last year alone he sponsored 5 crews in Ocean Thunder, sponsored the event itself and sponsored Avoca and Dee Why surf clubs. This included buying a number of boats and oars.

He is also known for his opinions that he was happy to share with everyone!

If a club was in need and approached Steve, he would often help even if he had little affiliation with them.

We will all miss the Beaver. He achieved so much in his life. May we all endeavour to leave a legacy like his.”

Global Positioning System Rollover Week:  April 6th 2019

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority advises Global Positioning System (GPS) users of potential issues that may occur with older GPS receiver time and positional accuracy as a result of the scheduled GPS week counter roll over on 06 April 2019.

NAVAREA X 012/19 has been issued to inform shipping of potential issues.

Background

The GPS system transmits time to GPS receivers using a format of time and weeks from a start date of 06 January 1980. GPS Rollover week occurs when the data field in the navigational message sent by GPS satellites reaches the maximum limit of 1023 weeks and ‘rolls over’ to week zero. This last occurred in August 1999.

Some older GPS receivers are unable to make the transition from week 1023 back to week zero. If your GPS receiver is outdated or has not had a software update, it may revert to reading the week zero as August 1999. When this happens, the internal clocks of these GPS receivers will experience a lack of absolute reference and may give incorrect time or position information, or may lock up permanently. Some GPS receivers may experience issues and disruptions prior to or after the rollover date.

Some GPS receivers are repairable with upgrades, but others may become unusable. Newer receivers that are fully compliant with GPS ICD-200 should not encounter any issues.

Considerations

You should check with your GPS manufacturer regarding the status of your receiver. If you have any doubt as to whether your receiver is compliant you should contact the manufacturer or supplier.

AMSA advises that GPS users should navigate with caution, having due regard for the potential errors that may occur with GPS receivers.

www.amsa.gov.au/marine-notice-01-2019.

Mowing Exercise

Residents of Pittwater have been contacting Pittwater Online over the past few weeks wondering when the fields will be mowed. As teams gear up for Winter Sports, training is being undertaken afternoons and evenings around the area and longer grass and 'potholes' in the sport playing fields causes problems. At least one sprained ankle has been the result.

Recent rain has meant an abundance of growing and also the outbreak of grass ticks. Parents have reported littlies getting bitten when they sit on the grass during breaks.

Mowing has not proceeded prior to games as hoped. This came to a head on Friday when one club, who were hosting a series of 'friendlies' on Saturday found the field still unmowed. A team of dads took to the field to remedy the situation, where it took six of them over two hours to get one field ready for the scheduled games.

Well done them!

On the obverse:  maybe another kind of 'Blitz' is in order.

Council have a 'Sportsfields Maintenance' webpage where you may 'report an issue'. The page is HERE.

There is also available a 'Help' webpage that lists services and ways to report, online, what the problem is and get a fast resolution - around 2 days for the replacement of a bin for example. 

That page is HERE

Avalon Surf Swim 2019

Ocean Swimmers - don't miss the 27th annual Avalon Surf Swim of 1.5km and 1km as well as the Around the Bends Newport to Avalon swim now in its third year on Sunday 14 April.Registrations are now open.

With all three swims running on the one day, the Newport to Avalon Swim will run first at 8:00am, followed by the 1km ‘kids and beginners’ swim at 9:30am and the 1.5km event at 10:30am.

Thanks to the series sponsors including Northern Beaches Council, Pittwater Ocean Beach Series, Travel View Avalon, Bay Royal Apartments and our Avalon Beach Surf Swim sponsors and supporters:

• Secure Parking (now in its 27th year)

• DMC Industries

• Adrenalin 

Enter online at:  www.oceanswims.com/swims/calendar/event366/54/avalon

Avalon Beach SLSC

Avalon Off-Leash Dog Area Gets The Green Light

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Northern Beaches Council will establish a permanent off-leash dog area at Avalon Beach Reserve following extensive community engagement.

Last night, Councillors resolved to create a fenced off-leash dog area which will have new seating, extra landscaping and a drinking fountain.

Mayor Michael Regan said Council had worked hard to balance the interests of dog owners with those of nearby residents.

“Council recognises both the benefits of dog off-leash areas to community well-being, and also the importance of managing impacts on nearby residents and other park users.

“In response to community feedback, the Avalon Beach Reserve off-leash area is to be maintained to a high standard and more regular ranger visits have been requested to provide feedback and advice on appropriate use.”

______________

NB:

In Related News the Motion put by Cr. Heins, Deputy Mayor, 'That Council come back with a report within 5 months with options on providing a park with water features for dogs with a range of water supplies from innovative to traditional.' was passed

NSW First: Financial Support For Coastal Residents Endorsed

Wednesday, 27 March 2019: Northern Beaches Council

In a first for any Council in New South Wales, Northern Beaches Council last night endorsed a package of financial assistance in conjunction with the NSW Government that will help eligible residents to protect their properties along the beachfront where they are impacted by coastal erosion.

Mayor Michael Regan said Collaroy residents had waited a long time to be able to get some surety to protect their properties, impacted by severe storms in 2016.

“It’s been a long road for these residents since the storm – worrying every time another storm was forecast.

“It has been an epic process because we have had to take the lead in New South Wales, expose the flaws in the NSW coastal management framework and together with our local MPs we’ve had to push to get some State government departments to the table to get barriers overcome.

“There has been minimal direction provided by the state government to Council and residents on how to interpret state coastal management legislation which means even getting to DA stage has been a lengthy and costly process.

“There are simply no precedents here so we have had to fight every step of the way just to get to this point.

“This is the sixth and final step in this very challenging process that Council has had to resolve to allow residents to protect their properties and receive financial assistance in doing so.

“The end result is that residents at Collaroy- Narrabeen are the only residents in NSW today who have a clear path to receiving a package of financial assistance from state and local government to construct their own coastal protection works.

“I am pleased we are finally at a point where residents have a path forward to protect their homes.

“The funding arrangements will provide some financial assistance for the local residents without a significant impost to the ratepayer.”

Eligible residents will be able to apply for assistance covering up to 20% of the total cost of coastal protection works. Ten percent of the funds will come from a grant from the state government and Council will match it with another 10%.

It is expected that residents will be able to start applying for funding before this year’s storm season.

Council is putting in place a simple but thorough application process to ensure best governance around grant allocation.

Mayor Regan said Council will also soon begin construction on a sea wall on public land, on a 250m strip in front of the Collaroy car park to protect this important community infrastructure.

Proposed Lease Of Road Reserve Adjacent To 1 Queens Parade, Newport 

Under section 154 of the Roads Act 1993, council are considering a lease for a term of five (5) years to the occupier of 1 Queens Parade, Newport for an area of approximately 23 square metres of road reserve adjacent to 1 Queens Parade, Newport and Lot 1 DP 864721.

The purpose of the proposed lease is for an accessible car parking space with access to the building.

View lease plan. 

Make a submission 

online  

in writing to the CEO, Northern Beaches Council, PO BOX 82 Manly 1655 

Email: council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

 

Enquiries: Council’s Property Officer Ph. 1300 434 434

Submissions close: Sunday 21st April 2019

FOTB Seeking Prize Donations For 6th Annual Christmas In July Ball

The 6th annual 'Christmas in July' Charity Ball at Miramare Gardens will be held on July 6th this year. The Fight on the Beaches team are currently seeking input from the local business community to help raise another $250 000. 

If you have a business, or work for a business that could donate a prize to help fund Australian cancer research at RNSH and Macquarie Uni Hospital it would be so appreciated. 

Please visit the FOTB Help Us Fight for a Cure webpage and click on the Prize Donations link. 

For more Visit: www.fightonthebeaches.com

Please Keep Eye Out For This Leatherback Turtle

A Leatherback turtle was fighting for his life caught in a shark net off Newport Beach last Sunday, March 10th.

Luckily Newport Lifeguards Nigel, Lauren and Frank were on the scene! We received a call from Tracey and Jess from Newport Lifeguard Station asking for help and that the guys were trying to cut him free. 

He still has net around his head and lacerations from the shark net! So keep an eye out and call: 

• ASRCC if you spot him 0438 862 676 or
• Taronga Zoo 02 9978 4785
• Sydney Wildlife Rescue 02 9413 4300
• ORRCA 02 9415 3333
• WIRES 1300 094 737
• Sydney Sealife Aquarium: 0404109198

Chances are with these injuries he will come to shore. If you do spot him, please do not approach him as that will cause distress. Telephone the numbers above and stay at a safe distance to watch him until someone arrives.

Sea turtles are air breathing reptiles that have lungs, so they regularly surface to breathe. Sea turtles spend a majority of their time underwater, so they must be able to hold their breath for long periods. Dive duration largely depends on activity. 

A foraging turtle may typically spend 5–40 minutes under water while a sleeping sea turtle can remain under water for 4–7 hours. Remarkably, sea turtle respiration remains aerobic for the vast majority of voluntary dive time. When a sea turtle is forcibly submerged (e.g. entangled in a trawl net) its diving endurance is substantially reduced, so it is more susceptible to drowning.

When surfacing to breathe, a sea turtle can quickly refill its lungs with a single explosive exhalation and rapid inhalation. Their large lungs permit rapid exchange of oxygen and avoid trapping gases during deep dives.

Cheyne took this photo of a Leatherback at the end of Jan (top photo) and the bottom pic is the photo Nigel took of the Leatherback caught in the shark net at Newport Beach last Sunday.

Looks like the same injuries which Cheyne thought were probably from boat strike when he saw the turtle initially. He is certainly getting worse and in needing of rescuing. He’s a huge turtle and needs proper gear to catch and transport. 

Please keep an eye out for him and let's get him healed and back into his salty home.

Information from Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast

Visit: www.facebook.com/Australianseabirdrescue

Video from Nigel taken  on Sunday freeing the Leatherback from the shark net:

Advance Care Planning Info Session At Mona Vale + FONBPC News

In April the second annual Advance Care Planning Week in Australia will take place. The aim is to enable every Australian to make the best choices for their life and health care, based on their values and preferences. If a person was unwell and not able to communicate their preferences to others, how could we know what they’d want? Who would speak for them?

Having these conversations can give everyone some peace of mind. Advance Care Planning is particularly important for people who are over the age of 75, are frail or have a chronic illness, multiple diseases, an early cognitive impairment or are approaching their end of life. 

To learn more about Advance Care Planning you are invited to join us for a complimentary information session presented by Kelly Arthurs (Palliative Care Clinical Nurse), followed with conversation and morning tea at the Cora Adcock Palliative Care Cottage at Mona Vale Hospital on Tuesday 2nd April at 10am. 

To RSVP please email the names of people attending and contact numbers to:  gmarr@ hammond.com.au or call 0434 309 724 and leave a message. 

ROTARY DONATION 

The Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches has traditionally been a generous and loyal supporter of NBPC. Currently their work gained a global focus when the move to the new NB Hospital left redundant, but still useful, equipment at MVH. 

With a team effort, facilitated by FONB member Gail Carew, the local organisation linked to Rotary Australia World Community Services Health and Education Equipment Re-purposing Activity (HEERA). Thus a total of 119 hospital beds have been donated by NSW Health to a new teaching hospital in Madang, Papua New Guinea and the Jaffna Teaching Hospital in Northern Province Sri Lanka.  

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT 

The Northern Beaches Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at 6.30 pm the first Tuesday of the month at NB Palliative Care Cottage. A speaker presents up to date information about the disease and treatments, followed by the opportunity to interface, during supper, with others at various stages of the journey. 

All are welcome….men with Prostate Cancer, their partners and people who are interested in the topic.  

On 2 April we look forward to hearing from Associate Professor Michael Izard, Radiation Oncologist; on 6 May Associate Professor Celi Verol, Urologist Macquarie University and 4 June Professor Keall, Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Sydney University. 

Further information 9918 6575.

REMEMBRANCE SERVICES 

Remembrance Services are held twice a year at NBPCS (May and November), and are a beautiful way to come together as family, friends, HammondCare staff and volunteers, to remember and grieve the death of loved ones.  

A special time of thanksgiving and reflection, the service includes a space where family members are encouraged to bring a memento of their loved one. The service is followed by light refreshments a n d an opportunity to chat with others. 

The first one will be held Tuesday 14 May 5.00 pm. 

RSVP 9998 3600 Option 3.

WELCOME 

Welcome to Monica Olander who assumes the reins of Pastoral Care at NBPC. She brings a wealth of experience including twenty-three years as an ordained pastor at the C3 church working in Darlinghurst and Oxford Falls. 

Recently she has been with CCNB, a not-for-profit local organisation focusing on management of people’s needs for social and health care systems. Now she is pleased to return to her Northern Beaches home and Palliative Care. 

Contact molander@hammond.com.au   

EASTER

We send best wishes over Easter as you share the time with your loved and remembered people.        

 

Friends of Northern Beaches Palliative Care UHA NSW

Australian Sailing Welcomes New CEO

March 21, 2019

Australian Sailing is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Houston as Chief Executive Officer.

Houston brings a wealth of commercial, corporate governance and legal experience to the role as he looks to take the governing body for the sport through the next phase of its One Sailing evolution.

As current President of Commonwealth Games Australia and as a past President of Triathlon Australia with over a decade as Supervising Counsel at Telstra, Houston is a widely respected sport and legal professional.

“It is a great honour to join Australian Sailing. Sailing has played a significant role in creating our national identity, and I am excited about the opportunity to create a stronger connection with our sport and the sailing community” Houston said on his appointment.

Houston is excited to join Australian Sailing, a sport he grew to love learning to sail lasers on the waters of Bundaberg in his youth.

He will set to work immediately on strengthening ties with clubs, classes and associations across the country as he continues the work done on the One Sailing governance model by previous CEO John Lee. He will also work with the athletes and coaches of the Australian Sailing Team, as they enter the business end of their preparations for next year’s Olympic Games in Japan.

Houston’s strong business acumen was an attraction for the selection panel, having over two decades of experience in negotiating major sports sponsorship, media and digital rights deal including working with the Telstra Group Executive to negotiate Telstra’s digital rights deals as part of the multi-billion-dollar deals with the AFL and NRL.

As a former lead of Telstra’s National Sponsorship program, Houston has valuable sports industry experience and was responsible for managing Telstra’s multi-million-dollar sponsorship portfolio of sports and arts properties and national sporting events.

“After an extensive search, the Board of Australian Sailing could not be happier with the appointment of Ben as our next CEO. He brings a unique mix of legal, commercial and governance experience along with an understanding of the needs of all of our stakeholders,” said President of Australian Sailing, Matt Allen.

Allen also credited previous CEO Lee for the progress made under his tenure.

“John led Australian Sailing through one of the most significant changes in the governance of our sport. There can be no doubt that our sport is in a better place thanks to his work.”

Mr. Houston will commence in the role first week of April.

Katie Pellew Running For CanToo In Hawkes Bay Marathon 2019

Sailing legend Katie Pellew has been inducted into the Hall of Fame with Can Too Run and Swim this week! Such a great honour and an amazing cause to raise money for.

On Saturday they were scheduled to run a 27km training run and with a forecast that shows 90% chance of rain, so it may be a little wet.....

In May Katie is going to be a part of the Hawkes Bay Marathon, a mere 42 kilometres (!), raising funds for CanToo.

Let's give Katie some local support by chipping in a few $ each at: HERE

Guns Out For Tombsy Gala Benefit Dinner

The Guns Out for Tombsy Gala Benefit Dinner is being held on Friday June 21, at The Star, Sydney. MC for the event is Phil Kearns, Guest speaker Sam Bailey and you’ll hear from Richard himself...with more announcements to come! This will not be your regular rugby dinner - it promises to be a night of entertainment- so invite your partner, colleagues and friends. 

A Life, a Family, a Community has been changed. It’s time to get your Guns Out and support your mate Tombsy. 

Tables of 10 are now being sold (no single ticket being sold at present). To purchase go to: www.cvent.com/d/z6qqg8/4W

7th Annual Maybanke Lecture

Hosted by Sydney Community Foundation and Sydney Women's Fund

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Customs House, The Barnet Long Room

Level 1 31 Alfred Street, Sydney, Australia 2000

Tickets · $40

Join us for the 7th Annual Maybanke Lecture. 

This year presenting Professor Marilyn Waring CNZM on 'Work and Representation: reflections on Maybanke's life and advocacy'

Marilyn Waring CNZM is a former Member of New Zealand Parliament, a highly regarded author and staunch advocate for 'making women's unpaid work count' (The Monthly - link below)

In the last year Professor Waring has completed research on unpaid work, and reflects on her 1975-1984 years as an MP in the New Zealand parliament. In this exclusive lecture, she will examine: 

* What were Maybanke's hopes and expectations for changes in women's work, and for how women might transform the processes and decisions made in the political process, once they had the vote and the right to sit in parliament?

*Where is the progress, and what remain the perils for women standing for office?

* What might she and Maybanke have to say to each other across the years?

Author and former Member of Parliament, Marilyn Waring is a Professor of Public Policy at Auckland University of Technology. In the years since she retired from politics she has written Women, Politics and Power, Counting for Nothing, In the Lifetime of a Goat, Who Cares? The Economics of Dignity, Anticipatory Social Protection and Still Counting.

www.themonthly.anne-manne/making-women-s-unpaid-work-count

Ingleside, Elanora And Warriewood Draft Overland Flow Flood Study

The draft Ingleside, Elanora and Warriewood Overland Flow Flood Study is on exhibition for public comment.

View the Draft Ingleside Elanora Warriewood Overland Flow Flood Study

View the Draft Ingleside Elanora Warriewood Overland Flow FloodStudy - Appendices

Information sessions

Learn what the draft study means for you. Book a 15 minute, one-on-one, information session with a flooding specialist.

Sessions will be held in the Angophora Room at the Nelson Heather Centre, Warriewood on the following days:

• Mon 11 Mar, 3 - 6pm
• Mon 18 Mar, 1 - 4pm
• Tue 19 Mar, 1 - 4pm
• Sat 23 Mar, 1 - 4pm

Bookings are essential.

Contact Valerie Tulk on 9942 2915 or email floodplain@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Having your say

Online

In writing to the CEO, Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly NSW 1655, marked 'Submission - draft Ingleside, Elanora and Warriewood Overland Flow Flood Study'

By email - council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Following completion of the public exhibition, the study will be updated based on community feedback and presented to Council for adoption.

This will include a description of community consultation activities, topics and issues raised during the exhibition period as well as how they were addressed.

Comments close Monday 1 April 2019

Community, Arts & Culture Grants Will Foster A More Inclusive Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches Council is allocating $240,000 to its Community, Arts & Culture Grants Program for the year 2019/20 with a special focus on advancing “social inclusion”.

Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said Council is keen to is keen to foster welcoming villages and neighbourhood centres that are vibrant, accessible and support the health and wellbeing of our community.

Grants of between $2,000 and $10,000 are available to eligible groups and organisations which undertake projects or activities that bring direct benefit to the locals and the community.  

“The 2019 - 2020 Community, Arts & Culture Grants Program is directed at groups that share Council’s vision of ‘a safe, inclusive and connected community that lives in balance with our extraordinary coastal and bushland environment’,” he said.

 

The grants will be available for projects that can be implemented between July 2019 and 30 June 2020. To qualify, grant applicants must be incorporated not-for-profit organisations operating within the Northern Beaches local government area. 

However, individuals and unincorporated small groups may qualify for a grant so long as they are sponsored to undertake their project by an eligible not-for-profit organisation.

Industry peak bodies and political parties are not eligible for the grants, and there is a specific separate grant program for events.

“We receive so many very deserving applications so eligible groups and organisations who are want to apply are strongly urged to attend one of four information sessions on the grants program being held on.” Mayor Michael Regan said. 

They will be held on:

• Monday 18 March, 6:30 – 8pm at North Narrabeen Community & Tennis Centre

• Wednesday 20 March, 10am - 12pm at Mona Vale Memorial Hall

• Tuesday 2 April, 10am – 12pm at Dee Why Council Chambers

• Thursday 4 April, 6 – 8pm at Dee Why Council Chambers

…and one of two general grant writing seminars on:

• Monday 25 March, 6:30 – 8pm at North Narrabeen Community & Tennis Centre

• Tuesday 26 March, 10am – 12pm at Dee Why Council Chambers

The Community, Arts & Culture Grants funding round will open for applications from 9am Monday 18 March and will close at 3pm, Tuesday 30 April 2019.

“The objective of the Community, Arts & Culture Grants is to support local groups and organisations that work to create a stronger and more connected Northern Beaches community, with an explicit focus on addressing the causes of inequality and disadvantage,” said Mayor Regan. 

“A small subsidy can make a real difference to community-based organisations wanting to present projects or activities.”

For details, go to Council’s website northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au 

Church Point Ferry Service To Trail New Services

Survey - We want your Opinion

We're conducting a survey and your input would be appreciated, so that we can improve our service to you.  

Thank you for your participation!

Ferry Trial Timetable

11 March - 6 May

Depending on the outcome of the trial AND the survey, we will have a look at running later services at the start of summer....

Trail Timetable PDF

Council Slashes Parking Fees At Rowland Reserve By 40%

Statement From The CEO SLS NSW

Friends Of Currawong Update: Members Please!

What’s happening at Currawong? 

Keep informed and show your support by being a member of  Friends of Currawong (FOC) 

Ten years ago we were fighting hard to save Currawong from development for private housing. After a long campaign, it was a great victory when Currawong was bought by the NSW State Government in 2011. Perhaps you were one of the many people who helped achieve that victory through letters, submissions and public protests?  

This Notice is to let you know what is happening with Currawong and to refresh our membership list of people who want to stay informed. Membership is free and we will not ask for donations – you just need to complete and return the attached form 

Membership form at:

friendsofcurrawong.pittwater.org.au/docs

To our long-term members, please confirm your membership and current contact details by also returning the form. Membership simply means we can easily keep you informed through occasional email updates and our Annual General Meeting. We are pleased to have only positive news to report in this update, but in the current political environment it is important for the public to keep demonstrating their support for public ownership of important assets. We hope you will join us to ensure Currawong is always managed to preserve its heritage and provide affordable holiday accommodation. 

What is happening at Currawong? 

It is now owned by the people of NSW and managed by Northern Beaches Council, through the Currawong State Park Advisory Committee with representatives from the Department of Lands, Council and Friends of Currawong.  

Developments so far include: 

• Conservation Management Plan prepared and adopted. 

• The old homestead, Midholme, has been carefully restored with substantial help from a private donation. 

• A new wastewater treatment system was installed.  

• Solar treatment of drinking water installed.  

• Last October, our local State Member, Rob Stokes announced a grant of $1.68 million to upgrade the eight holiday cabins. Together with the $1 million given in 2017, the state government has provided a total of $2.68 million for these works.  

• A private donation is managed through the Pittwater Environmental Fund to care for the natural environment and related projects.  

• A walking track is planned from Mackerel Beach to Currawong. 

• The eight cabins and Midholme are fairly fully booked, and the income generated is meeting ongoing maintenance costs.

 

Who are the committee?    …       and you? 

The FOC committee’s ongoing role is to ensure the public have a voice in the planning and management of this historic site. 

Shane Withington led the fight over many years and remains our president. Sue Martin continues as our dynamic secretary. Other members of the committee bring skills from architecture, media and education. The committee has remained very stable over the last ten years but is also seeking new members. 

As you can read here, we need a new treasurer and IT manager – could you help? 

These roles are not too onerous because we are now in a phase of ongoing management, not campaigning. We also need a couple more general committee members to meet several times a year.  

Show you care, become a Friend of Currawong 

Such works involve many decisions and Friends of Currawong offers a way for the wider public to be informed and involved. We are calling out for new members who’d like to be part of this important local story. 

Would you like to be kept informed of developments? 

Show your support for Currawong? 

Offer your skills to the committee? 

Please complete the membership form and return to  secretary@friendsofcurrawong.pittwater.org.au 

Membership form at:

friendsofcurrawong.pittwater.org.au/docs

We hope you will take this opportunity to become a Friend of Currawong.  

Yours sincerely, 

Shane Withington, 

President, on behalf of the Friends of Currawong committee

DoggieRescue.com

Pets of the Week

Otis

AGE/SEX: 10 years / M

BREED: Jack Russell x Pug

Otis is a friendly easy going boy. He is easy to handle and pick up. He loves his toys and dinner and is happy to be left alone for longer periods. He can be choosy about his doggy friends. Otis came from the pound with a cherry eye which has been repaired. He would suit a family working FT and apartment living. He has a short coat and weighs 8.6kg. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. His adoption cost is $400. 

Clara

Clara is the last remaining kitten of Cleo. She has an affectionate gentle nature. She was born end Nov 18. She is sweet and has been used to living in a busy vet clinic around other cats and dogs. She comes desexed, wormed, F3 vaccinated, and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $220.

If you are interested in meeting her call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 and fill in the Cat Adoption Questionnaire and email it to cats@DoggieRescue.com. She is located on the Northern Beaches.

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

ANZAC Day In Pittwater: 2019

Church Point

Avalon Beach RSL Club

Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2019

Mums For Mums 50/50 Raffle

Newport Flood Study - Draft

Ingleside Chase Reserve Biobanking Agreement