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Environment Snapperman Beach Ferries, NSW Maritime: Careel Bay Clean Up, Pioneering research discovers PFOS in NSW platypuses: Central coast's Ourimbah Creek has 2nd highest result, First report of accumulation of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) in platypuses (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) in New South Wales, Urgent investigation needed into Sydney’s drinking water: PFAS Detected, Community input guides Cadia mine licence review: PFOS levels above ecological water quality guidelines at two locations on the Belubula River, River with 1800 times safe level of PFAS needs urgent testing, What exactly are ‘forever chemicals’ – and can we move beyond them?, Select Committee on PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) opens for submissions, NPWS and Central Coast Council take action on illegal dog walking, Our dogs can terrify (and even kill) wildlife; Here’s how to be a responsible owner, Coffs Harbour bypass koalas 'relocated' as vegetation removed, Koalas in danger: Australia Post and WWF-Australia join forces to protect koalas from extinction, Koala Army March on Canberra September 1: Free bus from Mona Vale and Warringah available, Update on Ruskin Rowe Trees post August 6, 2024 Council Meeting: Last two still scheduled for destruction in October, Narrabeen “beach” after the battering of huge seas, Avalon Beach; August 1 2024, Worth Noting: North Avalon Beach Dune Works, Kids’ sport always cancelled due to rain-soaked grounds?; Green infrastructure can help, Court fines NSW Forestry Corporation $360,000: Fine will be paid by taxpayers for destruction of Critical wildlife habitat by NSW Government's very own logging company, New paper reveals unfit forest surveys killing wildlife and driving the extinction crisis, Industry push to earn carbon credits from Australia’s native forests would be a blow for nature and the climate, FCNSW fined for breaking bushfire harvesting rules, Special 20th Anniversary Bird Show at Willoughby: August 25, Community Forum: Shaping Your future, Permaculture NB Upcoming Events, North Palm Beach Clean up: August 25, Aussie Bird Count 2024, Productivity Commission inquiry to explore circular economy benefits, Federal Government announces $274 million to remove constraints to environmental flows in Murray‑Darling Basin, Headwaters and springs of Belubula River in Central West NSW protected: ' 30 potential options for the tailings dam', Russell Vale Colliery fined after coal discharge, $192 million to boost Reef water quality, The making of Australia’s first Dark Sky Community at Carrickalinga, It’s too hard to make business decisions in the face of climate uncertainty – here’s how ‘storylines’ could help, Rafts of garbage, kelp and other debris could transport alien invaders to a warming Antarctica, Investigation reveals global fisheries are in far worse shape than we thought – and many have already collapsed, Biodiversity offset reform: NSW Government, UN Secretary-General's special address on climate action "A Moment of Truth" [as delivered], Barrenjoey access trail closed on weekdays until November, Echidna Love Season Commences, Plastic Bread Ties For Wheelchairs, Volunteers for Barrenjoey Lighthouse Tours needed, Stay Safe From Mosquitoes, Mountain Bike Incidents On Public Land: Survey, Report fox sightings, marine wildlife rescue group on the Central Coast, Watch out - shorebirds about, Possums In Your Roof?: do the right thing, Aviaries + Possum Release Sites Needed, Bushcare in Pittwater: where + when, Friends Of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment Activities, Gardens and Environment Groups and Organisations in Pittwater, Ringtail Posses 2023, The plight of the pig-nosed turtle; one of the unlucky 13 added to Australia’s threatened species list, Healthy Country, healthy people: how shared knowledge is helping to restore a World Heritage area, Liked to death? The social media race for nature photos can trash ecosystems – or trigger rapid extinction, Earth’s oldest, tiniest creatures are poised to be climate change winners – and the repercussions could be huge, Islands in the sky: could steep-sided hilltops offer safe haven to our threatened species?, Disaster season looms; but the senate inquiry has failed to empower communities, ‘Everything, everywhere, all at once’: Australia’s survival in a warmer world will be a mammoth multi-tasking effort, Clive Hamilton says dreams of a safe climate are ‘wishful thinking’ – but the young and the vulnerable will keep fighting, Dug up in Australia, burned around the world – exporting fossil fuels undermines climate targets, For decades, governments have subsidised fossil fuels. But why?, Is Australia ‘giving away’ its natural resources?, Methane is turbocharging unnatural disasters – Australia must get serious about reducing emissions, Trees don’t like to breathe wildfire smoke and they’ll hold their breath to avoid it, Coral restoration is a speculative, feel-good science that won’t save our reefs, Giant waves, monster winds and Earth’s strongest current: here’s why the Southern Ocean is a global engine room, Manila is reeling after a super typhoon; We must prepare fast-growing megacities for worsening disasters, Save our waves: surfing pumps $2.71 billion into the Australian economy and boosts wellbeing, Indigenous Australians want a seat at the table when it comes to conservation; Here’s how we might get there, Wildfires can create their own weather, including tornado-like fire whirls − an atmospheric scientist explains how, We compared land transport options for getting to net zero. Hands down, electric rail is the best, Want to buy an electric car but unsure you can justify it?; Here’s how the arguments against EVs stack up, Is Australia’s climate confusing you? Here’s why rainfall and temperatures don’t always behave as expected, Tagging seals with sensors helps scientists track ocean currents and a changing climate, Surfrider Foundation Northern Beaches: Surf Swap & Repair Market, Plastic Bread Ties For Wheelchairs Mona Vale collection point, Volunteers For Barrenjoey Lighthouse Tours Needed, Mountain Bike Incidents On Public Land: Survey, Report Fox Sightings, Watch Out - Shorebirds About, Possums In Your Roof?: Do The Right Thing, Aviaries + Possum Release Sites Needed, Bushcare In Pittwater: Where + When, Friends Of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment Activities, Gardens and Environment Groups and Organisations In Pittwater, Ringtail Posses, Pittwater Reserves, Histories, Pictorial Walks, + more

Inbox News New NSW apprentice and trainee positions open, Long COVID cost the Australian economy almost $10 billion in 2022 – new research, WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency; What happens next?, Study shows video games can improve mental wellbeing – but you can have too much of a good thing, Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis? You might not need surgery; Here’s what to try instead, Australia’s IV fluids shortage will likely last all year; Here’s what that means for surgeries, Watch a star get destroyed by a supermassive black hole in the first simulation of its kind, Dr Philip Williams appointed as ACCC Commissioner, New chair for Board of State Insurance Regulatory Authority: Nicholas Whitlam, NSW Government invests $4.5 million to help reduce and replace animals in medical research, Grafton icon honoured with renamed road, Metro Station at Barangaroo Now Open, Yes blue light from your phone can harm your skin; A dermatologist explains, Cranberry juice really can help with UTIs – and reduce reliance on antibiotics, Under pressure; 80% of GPs closed their books to new patients at some point since 2019 – here’s why, Federal Court finds insufficient evidence Roundup weedkiller causes cancer; What does the science say?, Ministerial changes: Albanese Government, Malarndirri McCarthy is the new Indigenous Affairs minister; and faces an extremely difficult task, Avalon Beach SLSC New Life Member: Geoff Searl OAM - thank you to Kevin Veale, Melbourne in 1931, Northern Beaches Retired & Former Police Association AGM, Registration for Walking Netball Open, How to spot a scam: How to avoid getting stung, Ministerial reshuffle paves way for greater focus on ageing and ageism, NSA welcomes Assistant Minister for Ageing, Have your say on aged care quality indicators, DREAM Project: A new era in dementia respite care, New report finds residents more satisfied with their aged care homes, Could the shingles vaccine lower your risk of dementia?, Praiseworthy makes history: Alexis Wright is the first author to win the Miles Franklin and the Stella Prize for one book, Rupert Murdoch’s real succession drama − why the future of his media empire could hinge on a legal effort in Nevada, Filling the silences in family stories − how to think like a historian to uncover your family’s narrative, Powerhouse Museum acquires David Jones’ archive, brimming with forgotten stories of Australia’s past, A Call to Volunteer Trainers and Students, BIA awards 2024 Apprentice of the Year: Michaela Douglas of Pittwater, NSW Waratahs U16s squad, NSW Waratahs U14s + U15s Teams, Australia’s first ride share space mission blasts off: Waratah Seed, What is love? philosopher explains it’s not a choice or a feeling − it’s a practice, NSW Waratahs U16s squad announcement, Melbourne in 1931, Warriewood SLSC Open Day, Whale Beach SLSC: New Members Needed, Children’s Week Art Competition 2024, Beaches Young Filmmakers Comp. New NSW apprentice and trainee positions open, WSLSC Open Day, Word Of The Week: Accoutrements, Uni is not just about lectures; When choosing a degree, ask what supports are available to you, Unsure what to study next year?; 6 things to consider as you make up your mind, Smartphones allow us to capture nature like never before – but are they also distorting our view?, 10 times the Aurora Australis inspired remarkable works of art, Is your child’s photo on their school Facebook page? What does this mean for their privacy?, Verifying facts in the age of AI – librarians offer 5 strategies, Anatomy of a wave: what makes the Olympic surf break at Teahupo'o unique – and so challenging, NASA smacked a spacecraft into an asteroid – and learned details about its 12-million-year history, How can I become a palaeontologist?; 5 tips from a professional fossil hunter, The chaotic history of the Olympics in Paris, where one games nearly ended the movement – and the other helped save it, From selfie injuries to viral stunts, social media can be risky for children. Could a ban help?, book of the month - August 2024: Geographical encyclopaedia of New South Wales from 1892

Profile of the Week Bungaree Descendant Laurie Bimson places Family Boomerang with reinterred Captain Flinders

The renowned explorer who named local man Bungaree ‘The First Australian’ was reburied in his birth village on Saturday, July 13 2024. The remains of Captain Matthew Flinders, the explorer who famously circumnavigated Australia with local Aboriginal man Bungaree, was re-interred in his birthplace of Donington, Lincolnshire.

The village, located about 185km north of London, saw thousands lining its streets to honour the explorer. Among the attendees were descendants of Bungaree, Shad Tyler from the Central Coast and Uncle Laurie Bimson, a great-great-great grandson of Bungaree and from our area, who lives On Country still.

History My Holiday By Charles De Boos – 1861

This series, relating a long walk from Manly Beach to Barrenjoey Headland and the Broken Bay Customs Station, was originally printed in Sydney Mail on Saturdays and republished in Sydney Morning Herald two days later – on Mondays. Words you may not recognise and varying spellings of wallaby (wallobi and wallabi) as they were originally used by this gentleman, have been left as published in the hope you will investigate or chart for yourself the evolution of our language.

Shelagh and George Champion, whom we spoke to years ago regarding this wonderful tale, pointed out it was written for entertainment and although some places and persons are identified correctly, much of it is folklore and should be read as such.

Listed in 'Extras' are a few insights into people and events

Pittwater Offshore Newsletter: August 2024

Click on Logo to access the latest PON:

Contents: Steve Yorke AFSM: SIRFB's latest life member, Scotland Island Fire Brigade: AGM report, Volunteers Needed For Island Fire Shed Dinners, Celebrating Tracy Smith, Storytelling Night, Water and Sewerage on Scotland Island, The Tuesday Discussion Group, Island Café, International Folk Dancing

To contact Roy: editor@scotlandisland.org.au

Congratulations Coby Miln

The 2024 Highest Point scorer with 217pts

Receiving the Roscoe Fay Trophy as the highest point scorer in the competition, finishing the regular season with a total of 217 points (6 tries, 50 conversions and 29 penalty goals) at the 2024 Ken Catchpole Awards.

Congratulations also to Wes Thomas, Ben Marr and Sam Thomson - finalists in the Ken Catchpole Award!

Warringah Rats

Photo: Karen Watson/Warringah Rugby Club

Issue 633: August 2024

Please note that Issue 633 will have reports and events added in as they occur or are sent in in the case of events, and will extend across the whole of August 2024.

At this stage, Pittwater Online News returns to a weekly Issue format on the first day of Spring, September 1 2024, Issue 634.

This decision has been taken due to two family members of the Pittwater Online team facing serious health challenges. To prioritise their needs is the obvious course to take.

In the meantime, the news service will continue in a 'dynamic' or 'instant publishing' format rather than a weekly Issue. Notices of news added into Issue 633 will be on the PON social media platforms and via the usual Issue Notice updates.

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Market Sounding: Use of Facilities at the Sydney Academy of Sport Narrabeen

The Office of Sport (the Office) is the lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation. The Office has a portfolio of Sport and Recreation Centres, which includes the Sydney Academy of Sport (the Academy) located at Narrabeen.

The objective of the Office is to optimise the use and revenue generation of the Academy, while also supporting existing sport and recreation programs, residents, other clients of the Academy, and the wider community.

The Office states there has been increased demand for the Academy’s facilities by both existing facility users and other organisations who have directly approached the Academy. In order to appropriately manage facility use going forward the Office is open to major facility use at the Academy as described further in this document which may include:

a) use of existing facilities as is
b) repurposing existing facilities
c) development of new facilities
d) a combination of the above

The Office of Sport states it is currently open to either one or multiple major facility users. It should be noted that any major facility user of the Academy will be required to enter into an appropriate Facility Use Agreement with the NSW Office of Sport.

Further details of the requirements are provided here.

EOI close 03-Sep-2024 3:00 PM. The Estimated decision date: 30-Sep-2024

Local Government Election 2024: Meet the Candidates

When: Thursday September 5, 7pm

Where: Newport Community Centre, The Bourlevarde, Newport Beach

Organised by: Pittwater Community Alliance (PCA)

PUBLIC MEETING – HEAR PITTWATER WARD CANDIDATES FOR THE UPCOMING LOCAL GOV'T ELECTION SPEAK

Pittwater Community Alliance has invited candidates for the Local Government (Council) election to make brief presentations on their policies, and to answer questions from the floor.

The public information session will give candidates an opportunity to inform electors about their policies, and electors a chance to hear from candidates before polling day on Saturday 14th September, 2024.

Pittwater Community Alliance (PCA) is a group of 13 major resident & community associations in Pittwater. We assist in representing their interests to protect and preserve the unique environment of Pittwater. PCA is independent and has no political allegiance or bias.

Congratulations Luke reimer

Warringah Rats: Congratulations to our own Luke Reimer on his sensational debut with the Wallabies!! Your Rat Family couldn't be prouder.

Wallaby Cap #983

Narrabeen Football Club Congratulations!

Premiers for 2024 in 45(4)’s

BIA awards 2024 Apprentice of the Year: michaela douglas of pittwater

Third-generation boating industry family member and apprentice Marine Mechanic Michaela Douglas of Douglas Marine, Pittwater, has won the BIA Apprentice of the Year 2024 Award.

BIA President Adam Smith said during the presentation at the official opening of the Sydney International Boat Show, “I’m delighted to see Michaela, who is third generation of this wonderful family business recognised in this way by industry.

“Michaela at only 22, has already started her second trade qualification in Automotive Electrical Technologies, having just finished her Marine Mechanical Apprenticeship; a testament to her commitment to be the very best she can, demonstrating her enthusiasm for continual learning and development.

“It’s fantastic to see our members taking such pride in their apprentices and providing them with the very best support to develop their skills and experience, none more so that our overall winner.”

The BIA Apprentice of the Year Awards 2024 drew a strong field of nominees, from a range of member businesses, including boatbuilders, boatyards, marine dealers and global OEMs. A shortlist of 10 finalists were interviewed by the judging panel with three very worthy state winners, along with three deserving highly commended nominees.

Adam Smith said, “The calibre and enthusiasm of our industry apprentices was wonderful to witness during the course of a very tightly contested judging process. Congratulations to all who entered and we wish them the very best for their ongoing careers in the boating industry.”

The judges determined NSW State winner for 2024, being:

NSW Apprentice of the Year – Michaela Douglas, a Marine Mechanical apprentice at Douglas Marine (located at RPAYC, Newport)

Michaela was presented with a trophy and certificate, along with a $1000 Repco voucher to put towards tools. The prize will also see Michaela take a trip to the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Tasmania next February, with BIA covering flights and accommodation. State winners were presented with a certificate and a $500 Repco voucher.

Nominations for the 2025 Apprentice of the Year Award will open in May 2025.

Pictured: BIA President Adam Smith with 2024 Apprentice of the Year and NSW Apprentice of the Year - Michaela Douglas.

Proposal to Reinstate Pittwater Council on its former boundaries: revised s215 document

We consider the only future for this area and for the preservation of those ideals and policies for which we stand is to become an independent Shire … the need for this electoral reform has been clearly and sufficiently demonstrated to enable the Government to come to a decision and no longer forestall the issue. Put simply we call upon the Government to put the matter now to the people of A Riding to determine. - Warringah Shire Councillors Robert Dunn and Eric Green, representing A Riding - 1990

Photo: 'Welcome to Pittwater signage at North Narrabeen, where the Pittwater Council LGA commences, in 2013. Pic: AJG/PON

s215 Proposal to Reinstate Pittwater Council on its former boundaries

Protect Pittwater have revised the previous proposal document and are encouraging all electors of the former Pittwater Council area to sign the s215 proposal addressed to the Minister for Local Government, asking him to refer the proposal to reinstate Pittwater Council to the NSW Boundaries Commission for a full review and report back to the Minister. This was how Pittwater Council was formed in 1992 and now we need to do it again to Protect Pittwater and restore local democracy.

The document is available at: protectpittwater.org/pp/proposal

If you can’t print off a proposal sheet, you can sign in person at one of their volunteer tables that pop-up at shopping centres or during business hours at the office of Dunn Legal – Suite 4, Level 3 Gateway Building – 1 Mona Vale Rd, Mona Vale.

The document reads:

We, the undersigned electors of the former Pittwater Council area, currently part of the Northern Beaches area, initiate this proposal to the Minister for Local Government under section 215 of the Local Government Act 1993. We propose that:

 the part of New South Wales which formed the Pittwater Local Government area immediately prior to its amalgamation on 12 May 2016 (see map on reverse of this page) be constituted as an area in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Act 1993 and be named the “Pittwater Local Government Area”

 the newly constituted Pittwater Local Government Area be divided into three wards named: North Ward, Central Ward and South Ward and that three Councillors be elected from each ward with the Councillors electing the Mayor of the new Pittwater Council.

 those three wards are to have substantially the same boundaries as existed for the wards of the same name which existed immediately prior to 12 May 2016, those boundaries adjusted only to the extent required by section 210 of the Local Government Act 1993 to ensure the number of electors in each ward does not vary between them by more than 10%

 the remaining portion of the Northern Beaches Council area continue to be known as the Northern Beaches area and the Northern Beaches Council continue to govern that remaining area without dissolution – such that this proposal only applies to the former Pittwater Council area.

Protect Pittwater is a not-for-profit incorporated association formed in 2017 by residents of the former Pittwater Council area who were committed to restoring true local government by re-establishing Pittwater Council and with it the strong environmental protections which made the preservation of Pittwater's natural environment a top priority.

''Pittwater Council was formed in May 1992 following a long battle by residents of the Northern portion of Warringah Shire Council, known as 'A Riding'. It was dissolved by the NSW Baird Government in May 2016 under its fundamentally flawed and undemocratic policy of forced amalgamations.'' the organisation states

Find out more at: protectpittwater.org

Key Board appointments to Landcom, Sydney Water and Port Authority of NSW

August 20 2024

The NSW Treasurer and Minister for Finance has announced a series of direct appointments to the boards of Sydney Water, Landcom, and Port Authority of NSW.

The government states the appointments 'will help drive reform across the publicly owned corporations, and deliver on the Government’s priorities'.

Sydney Water

Niall Blair has been appointed as a Director at Sydney Water. The shareholders intend to appoint Mr Blair as Chair when the current Chair’s term expires.

His appointment continues a long career of service to the people of NSW, including as Minister for Primary Industries, Trade, and Industry and Regional Water.

Mr Blair is charged with helping Sydney Water manage the demand for new infrastructure to support housing, while meeting the need to keep water bills low during a cost-of-living crisis.

Landcom

Ashley Mason has been appointed as Chair of Landcom, bringing extensive operations experience across a range of Tier 1 construction companies and in government.

Mr Mason will be joined on the Landcom Board by the Hon Craig Knowles AM, a former Minister for Urban Affairs and Planning, Health, Infrastructure, and Natural Resources.

Mr Mason and Mr Knowles will support the $800 million expansion of Landcom and its focus on developing key worker housing and build-to-rent projects.

Landcom is a NSW Government owned land and property development organisation. They are a commercial business that develops land to achieve both public outcomes and financial benefits for the people of NSW.

Port Authority of NSW

The Shareholder Ministers intend to appoint Kris Neill, former Chair of Women’s Community Shelters, former Macquarie Group Executive Director and former Chief of Staff to Premier Bob Carr, to the Port Authority of NSW Board. Ms Neill was also interim chief of staff to Minister Houssos.

Ms Neill’s extensive governance expertise will help the Port Authority maximise opportunities presented by the Freight Reform Policy Program and the delivery of NSW infrastructure projects.

The NSW Government thanks the outgoing directors for their services. A selection process is underway for other vacancies across the corporations.

Mona Vale Business Chamber: Petition

Help to clean up Mona Vale. Sign the petition to “Urge Telstra and the NBN to Address Unsightly Exchange Building in Bungan Lane, Mona Vale”. Sign here- https://chng.it/L8Vy49FNgF

Avalon Beach SLSC New Life Member: Geoff Searl OAM + thank you to Kevin Veale

Congratulations Geoff Searl OAM awarded Life Membership of Avalon Beach SLSC at this year's AGM.

Bronze Medallion -1966
Judiciary Committee member, Chief Instructor and Gear Steward 1966 - 1970
25 years of continuous patrol service
Club Historian for 27 years- responsible for the 75th anniversary book/coordinator of various historical exhibitions
Member of the Heritage Committee
Outstanding service to the Club for more than 40 years

Kevin Veale: Thank you!

Avalon Beach SLSC's much loved and respected Life Member, Kevin Veale, formally retired from Club management and officeholder roles at this year's AGM.

Kevin obtained his Bronze Medallion in 1990 and became the P10 patrol captain in 1992. He has been patrolling on the beach ever since. Kevin was appointed Nippers Treasurer at the start of the 1991 season and transitioned into the Senior Club’s treasurer in 1994 season and held this position for 10 years.

In 1993 he became the Club’s radio officer coordinating the Avalon Swim and Round the Bends Swim communications ever since. Kevin has been the Club's Public Officer since 2014 ensuring we are fulfilling all our legal and compliance obligations.

In 2014 he was deservingly honoured with Life Membership. He has given generously of his time for over 34 years, and we have been very fortunate to have a long serving and devoted member.

THANK YOU Kevin for your remarkable contribution to our Club and community.

Northern Beaches Retired & Former Police Association AGM

At the Northern Beaches Retired & Former Police Association AGM held on 25th July 2024 there was a great turnout of 37 Members. Although our temporary meeting room was a little cramped, and our large group overwhelmed the kitchen staff, a good time was had by all.

Here are the results of the AGM held at the Dee Why Bowling Club on 25th July 2024.

Congratulations to all those who participated and are now on the Northern Beaches RFPA Committee.

Branch Executive

CHAIRMAN – Dave WHITEMAN

VICE CHAIRMAN – Brian FRIEND

SECRETARY – Alan LE SURF

TREASURER – Bill BUSH

Auditors

Allan HINES

Kevin MONCKTON

Committee

David DREW

Garrie WATT

Alex VOGT

Welfare Team

Barry MILES

Geoff KAY

Brian FRIEND

Grief & Bereavement Officer

Deb ANDERSON

Social Secretary

Liz WHITEMAN

Branch Reporters

Ian FINLAYSON

Julie BERTOLDO

Photo: Chairman Dave Whiteman thanks guest speaker Dan Giles from Easylink Community Transport and presents him with our RFPA Coffee Mug.

Manly, Warringah and Pittwater Historical Society Centenary

Mr JAMES GRIFFIN (Manly), August 8, 2024, in the NSW Parliament —

Mr Speaker, I wish to celebrate the Centenary of the Manly, Warringah & Pittwater Historical Society. Since 1924, the Society has met to hold meetings, publish a newsletter, and research local history, hosting tours from the southern point of Manly at North Head and Seaforth to the tip of Barrenjoey in the North, and west to Killarney Heights at the Roseville Bridge and Cottage Point in Ku Ring Gai National Park.

Their regular newsletter holds a wealth of detail on incidents, people and historical events that have occurred on the Peninsula throughout the years.

To help celebrate the milestone, a number of events have been organised by Society members – a book on the history of the Society will be launched in August at a high tea at Manly Town Hall, followed by a Centenary lunch in September. Mounted images of historic photographs will be on display at each of the public libraries up and down the Northern Beaches from mid-August to mid‑September.

I congratulate the many passionate members who have kept the Society going for these past 100 years and wish them a Happy Centenary!

From the Centenary Committee...

The Society has an archive of some 15,000 items. As a project for our centenary year, we are planning to make digital images of about one-third of them. Following discussions with Northern Beaches Council, it is intended to load the digitised images onto the Council’s History Hub database so that they will be available for viewing by the public.

This will be quite a massive undertaking. We will use a specialist company to carry out the image production step but for each image we also have to write and record relevant information. This latter step will be more time consuming than the image production one and it cannot be easily farmed out.

To cover the external cost of producing the images we hope to obtain an appropriate grant. However the production of the associated information - called metadata - will probably have to be done by ourselves. As we advance the project we may call for volunteers to help.

Find out more at: www.mwphs.org.au/100-years

Electric vehicle charging stations Proposed locations: Have your say

Closes: Sun 8 Sep 2024

Council Webpage

Proposed locations:

Avalon Beach Carpark - 558A Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach
Balgowlah Shops Carpark - 187 Condamine Street, Balgowlah
Outside 19 Sydenham Road, Brookvale
Outside 27 Mitchell Road, Brookvale
Outside 16 Fisher Road, Dee Why
Fairlight Shops - Sydney Road, Fairlight (at Hilltop Crescent)
Forestville Seniors Centre Carpark 1 - Starkey Street (corner of Warringah Road), Forestville
Forestville Seniors Centre Carpark 2 - Starkey Street (corner of Warringah Road), Forestville
West Esplanade - opposite 75 West Esplanade, Manly
Victoria Parade - outside 29 East Esplanade, Manly
Narraweena Shops Carpark - 52 May Road, Narraweena
Outside 327 Barrenjoey Road, Newport
Battle Boulevarde (Spit Bridge) Carpark, Seaforth
Sturdee Parade, Dee Why - replacing Oaks Avenue (cnr The Strand), Dee Why**
South Steyne, Manly - opposite side of the street from the previous proposal**.

**These two sites replace two that had been approved in 2023 but can no longer go ahead.

Radio Northern Beaches: Workshop

Ever wanted to be on radio? Have your own show? Or want to get involved behind the scenes?! Our upcoming workshop is happening Saturday 31st August!

Click here to secure your place in the next workshop

New boating program to support safer more accessible waterways

On Friday 2 August 2024 the NSW Government stated much-needed boating infrastructure and dredging works will be delivered across NSW, with a $44 million funding boost from the NSW Government to improve safety and accessibility for all water users.

The new Boating Infrastructure and Dredging Scheme was announced by NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen at the Sydney International Boat Show.

The program will allocate $28 million towards public boating amenities over four years and $16 million for dredging at key locations along the NSW coast.

The scheme consists of infrastructure and dredging sub-programs:

Boating Infrastructure for Communities – this grants program will target improved access for older boaters and boaters with a disability.
Boating Infrastructure Maintenance – a grants program providing funding for minor repair and maintenance works on boating infrastructure owned by councils and community groups across NSW.
Boating Infrastructure Emergency Repair Scheme – funding support to repair and replace assets impacted by natural disasters and severe weather events.
Dredging Program – funding to deliver new dredging projects at priority sites critical to boating and safe waterway navigation, as well as continuing committed dredging projects at Swansea, Myall River, Ettalong and Coffs Harbour.

Registrations of interest for the grants programs will be open later this year. Successful applicants will be announced in 2025.

The funding boost improves upon the previous Boating Now program, following an independent review completed in September 2023, which heard from the boating community on a wide range of matters.

Transport for NSW Maritime, in partnership with Marine Rescue, NSW Police and the Boating Industry Association, have committed to working towards a target of zero deaths and serious injuries on NSW Waterways by 2056.

For more information on the new Boating Infrastructure and Dredging Scheme, visit Boating Infrastructure and Dredging Scheme | Transport for NSW .

Minister for Transport Jo Haylen said:

“Our state’s waterways are the most beautiful in the world, and this program will support local communities to plan for, build and maintain waterways infrastructure to keep it safe and accessible for people now and into the future.

“This new scheme re-invests boating fees into public infrastructure upgrades, maintenance and dredging for our waterways.

“As well as benefiting boaters by giving waterway users better access and facilities, these grants will make our harbours and foreshore precincts even more usable and attractive.”

NSW Maritime Executive Director Mark Hutchings said:

“Transport for NSW Maritime has taken this opportunity to improve our grants programs, with a renewed focus on safety and accessibility for boaters of all ages and abilities.

“We’ve listened to the feedback from the boating community, which highlighted the need for continued investment to support maintenance of local boating infrastructure.

“We’re excited for the future of our boating industry, and these new programs will be crucial in keeping NSW waterways in the best shape possible with better infrastructure and more dredging.”

Whale Beach SLSC: New Members Needed

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Join Whale Beach SLSC!

Whaley is running free first aid, bronze medallion & SRC courses starting October 6th for people that join the club and we would love to see you there.

Reasons to become a lifesaver at Whale Beach:

- Year round access to the beachfront club house, including gym and accommodation
- Lifesavers get a Northern Beaches parking sticker
- Free courses to learn practical life saving skills
- Be part of the welcoming community and give back
- Get fit & make new friends
- It looks great on your CV

Get fit and learn invaluable lifesaving skills over a 8 week program run on Sunday mornings between 8:30-12:30 starting October 6th.

Spaces are limited so sign up now at: HERE

WSLSC Open Day

Sunday September 15, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Warriewood SLSC is a family focused club with a great focus on Youth educaion and activities.

Come along to our open day for any questions about the club or for help with membership.

Click on the links in the page below to either:

WSLSC Membership Information: HERE
Renew Membership Via the members portal: Renew Membership
Join WSLSC as a new member Join WSLSC

At Warriewood SLSC we stand for surf and beach safety, community and a healthy, active lifestyle. We are a bunch of likeminded people who love Warriewood beach. We make this part of our lives because it feels good to contribute to the community by providing life saving services and a broad range of club activities for young and old.

We are passionate about our local people and environment and through leadership of healthy and sustainable living which culminates connectedness, fitness and fun, natural environment, and helping others.

We have a proud history of lifesaving performing many rescues in our immediate coast line with its unique natural features that include the Warriewood blow hole, Turimetta and Mona Vale headlands and surrounding rock ledges.

Focussed on being fit and capable to meet our lifesaving commitment, our active members participate in the range of surf sports events, Warriewood being the first club on the Northern Beaches to hold a Masters Carnival.

2024 NSW Local Government elections

Will be held Saturday, 14 September 2024

Key Dates:

Monday, 5 August 2024

Start of regulated period for electoral material
8am: Lodgement of nominations open
6pm: Close of roll for the purposes of being a candidate or nominator

Tuesday, 6 August 2024

Lodgement of postal vote applications open

Wednesday, 7 August 2024

Notice and advertising of election and to nominate

Monday, 12 August 2024

Half-yearly donations and major political donors disclosures due

Wednesday, 14 August 2024

12 noon: Close of nominations and close of registration of candidates and groups
Registration of electoral materials open

Thursday, 15 August 2024

2pm: Ballot paper draw conducted
2pm: Uncontested elections declared

Monday, 19 August 2024

Postal packs distribution begins

Monday, 2 September 2024

Display of registered electoral material website commences

Friday, 6 September 2024

5pm: Registration of electoral material closes

Saturday, 7 September 2024

Pre-poll voting period opens (Note: days and times will vary for each location and no voting Sunday, 8 September)
Telephone assisted voting applications and voting opens

Monday, 9 September 2024

5pm: Postal vote applications close
Registration of third-party campaigners closes

Friday, 13 September 2024

Pre-poll voting period closes (Note: times will vary for each location)
Telephone assisted voting applications close

Saturday, 14 September 2024

8am – 6pm: Election day
1pm: Telephone assisted voting closes
6pm: Regulated period for electoral material ends
End of capped expenditure period

Friday, 27 September 2024

6pm: End of postal vote returns

Monday, 30 September 2024

Start of progressive distribution of preferences

Tuesday, 1 October 2024

Start of progressive declaration of results

Wednesday, 2 October 2024

End of progressive distribution of preferences

Thursday, 3 October 2024

End of progressive declaration of results

People who have already registered as Candidates for the NBC LGA are listed at: registers.elections.nsw.gov.au/s/registers-of-candidates

Pittwater Online News will run the list of Candidates once this has been formally confirmed by the NSW Electoral Commission.

Manly sailability needs volunteers

We have a fantastic team of volunteers who help us with a range of jobs. A roster system ensures that we don’t overdo things but many of our volunteers nevertheless are there even when they’re not on the roster. We set up a marquee for shade, put out the urn for tea and coffee, bring the boats out from the shed, set up the boats and put them into the water, sail the boats, ensure that everyone signs in, operate the radio, observer on the safety boat, and at the end of our day’s sailing, do all this in reverse.

You don’t have to be a sailor to be a volunteer, landlubbers are most welcome too. And some of our volunteers are themselves disabled.

Volunteering for Sailability Manly will give you many amazing personal rewards… for starters, what better way of spending a few hours on a Saturday than on Manly Cove? And you’ll find that you will grow as a person through meeting and interacting with a diverse range of wonderful and inspiring people with various disabilities.

If you’re not a sailor don’t let that stop you – we have numerous things that need doing on the jetty and we’re happy to take you for a sail or even train you to become a sailor if you wish.

Please help us share Freedom on the Water, regardless of ability, by getting involved and contact secretary@manlysailability.com.au

Nominations for 2025 NSW Women of the Year

The search for the most inspiring and extraordinary women and girls in NSW has begun, with the opening of nominations for the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2025.

The annual awards program recognises and celebrates women and girls who inspire us with their actions, whether they are ground-breaking thinkers, everyday heroes, social reformers or innovative role models.

The 5 award categories include:

Premier’s NSW Woman of Excellence
NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year
NSW Community Hero
NSW Regional Woman of the Year
NSW Young Woman of the Year

Nominations have also opened for the Ones to Watch category, recognising 10 rising stars between the ages of 7 and 15. These exemplary girls will be highlighted for their courage, strength, determination and kindness to help and support those around them.

Successful 2024 Award recipients showcased the achievement of diverse and talented women and girls across NSW. They included Premier’s NSW Woman of Excellence Walkley Award winning journalist, advocate and public speaker Jess Hill, Aboriginal Woman of the Year Dr Casey Sullivan and Regional Woman of the Year Theresa Mitchell.

The recipients of the awards will be announced at the NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony on Thursday 6 March 2025 as part of NSW Women’s Week 2025 which will run from Sunday 2 March to Saturday 8 March.

Minister for Women Jodie Harrison said:

“New South Wales has some of the state’s most exemplary women and girls, dedicating their hard work, skills and passion to advancing our community, industry and society.

“I am thrilled to launch nominations for 2025 NSW Women of the Year Awards today. This successful program is one of the most prestigious awards to recognise women and girls whose determination, bravery, skill and passion should be commended. It recognises and honours them with the appreciation they genuinely deserve.

“I encourage everyone to nominate a woman or girl in your life who is excelling in their fields and achieving incredible goals.”

Nominations close 15 September 2024, 11:59pm.

Nominate now.

Avalon Youth Hub: A New Wave, Introducing Beaches Youth Hub

Avalon Youth Hub is evolving, and we’re thrilled to introduce our new identity: Beaches Youth Hub.

This event marks the beginning of a new chapter, and we can't wait to share it with you. Come celebrate with us, explore our expanded space, and discover the exciting programs and services we offer to support young people in our community.

Be part of this momentous occasion as we ride the new wave together!

Date: Wednesday 18 September 2024 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: Beaches Youth Hub, 59A Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach

Join us as we celebrate an exciting new chapter in our journey!

Free - Please RSVP and get tickets at:

www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1275548

Avalon Preservation Association AGM 2024 + Help needed

Speaker: John Dengate – environmentalist, media naturalist, author and TV personality, never happier than when talking about plants and animals and the environment.

A long-term Avalon resident, John will give an illustrated talk on the fascinating wildlife of the Northern Beaches—and his chequered media career. He loves questions.

Date: 7pm, Thursday 7th November: John’s presentation, followed by a short AGM.

Place: Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving club in the Bangalley Bar. Enter via stairs on beach side. Lift access also available via front entrance.

CAN YOU HELP?

APA Committee members:

We have two members retiring and so we have room for more committee members. We are a friendly committee of engaged residents. We meet six times a year, plus an AGM. The NBC sends a representative to part of our meetings to keep us informed of council projects and respond to issues we’ve raised with council. We engage with sister organisations, residents who contact us for help and with government (mainly local government) to represent the Avalon community’s interests.

We particularly need someone to take the Honorary Treasurer position in time for our AGM in November. APA has a bookkeeper.

Our main transaction type is member contributions which are administered together with the membership secretary. The Honorary Treasurer oversees APA finances and provides a report to the committee at our meetings. Our current Honorary Treasurer Ken Roberts will support the transition. We have a modest ‘fighting fund’, built from member contributions. We have very limited outgoings (printing, gifts).

Graphic Designer:

We urgently need someone for one specific task, to assist with designing a new APA Flyer. We have the content (images and text) but need someone to knock it into a suitable electronic file to be handled by a printer (A4 double fold to DL).

PLEASE REPLY TO AVALONPRESERVATIONA@GMAIL.COM IF YOU CAN HELP

The aims of APA are to

 Preserve the natural beauty of the area through promoting proper planning of all future development
 Express positively and in appropriate quarters the point of view of residents with regards to any proposed development and to protect the residential amenity of the area
 Work with and assist local government in any efforts to improve and beautify the locality and where appropriate instigate such improvements

APA depends on your support. Donations of time, money and expertise always welcome

PO Box 1 Avalon Beach 2107 avalonpreservationassociation.org.au/ and on Facebook

Johnson Bros Mitre 10 - Mona Vale award nomination

August 15, 2024

We're up for another award from the National Timber & Hardware Association - NTHA.

Thanks to all the suppliers who nominated us, and as always, thank you to our amazing community that choose to shop at their locally owned and operated family hardware store.

Johnson Bros

September 2024 Meeting of ABHS

The next meeting of the Avalon Beach Historical Society will be held on Tuesday, September 10th. As usual, the venue will be the Annexe in the northwestern corner of Dunbar Park, and the meeting will start at 8 p.m.

Our guest speaker will be RAY HENMAN, who grew up in Palm Beach and has had a connection with Pittwater and its history for the past 70 years.

Until age ten, Ray lived at Seaforth; his father, William John Henman (known universally as ‘Jack’), ran several service stations, the last being at Spit Junction. In 1948, the family moved to Palm Beach and, with Jack Rigney, took over the garage on the corner of Iluka and Barrenjoey Roads.

Ray worked with his father, serving petrol, topping up oil bottles, etc. His passion for cars from the 1940s and 1950s grew from his time at the garage; his first car was a 1924 Buick. His father urged him to take an apprenticeship to become a mechanic, but Ray’s heart was already headed for the cinema.

A 16mm Bell and Howell projector, a modified lubritorium, and the replacement of the oil pumps with director’s chairs soon made way for the Palm Beach Film Club.

The Palm Beach Cinema - 1953

Ray’s after-school journey to pick up the next set of films for the weekend showed true grit and determination. He would travel by bus from Manly Boys High to the city, collect the films, and then return home to Palm Beach ready for movie night.

He assisted Arnold Spry as a projectionist at the Avalon Cinema, working six days a week, and later progressed to cameraman at TCN 9. Ray had many achievements during his career, including working with David Attenborough in the UK and filming Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas Addresses.

Ray’s recollections and photographic collection, assembled by mate Bill Goddard, will make this a night not to miss.

Please note: Membership fees are due and will be collected before the meeting.

Roadworks:

Slope stabilisation at: Oxford Falls, Wakehurst Parkway between Oxford Falls Road and Elanora Road

Until Sun 18 Aug 2024

Mon (9:00pm to 5:00am); Traffic affected both directions

Tue (9:00pm to 5:00am); Traffic affected both directions

Wed (9:00pm to 5:00am); Traffic affected both directions

Thu (10:00pm to 5:00am); Traffic affected both directions

Fri (10:00pm to 5:00am); Traffic affected both directions

Sat (10:00pm to 5:00am); Traffic affected both directions

Sun (9:00pm to 5:00am); Traffic affected both directions

Advice: Reduced speed limit (40km/h), Check signage, Allow extra travel time. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Portable traffic lights will allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time.

Reported By: Transport for NSW

Resurfacing: St Ives to Belrose - Mona Vale Road between Richmond Avenue and Narabang Way

Until Mon 19 Aug 2024

Work Schedule:

Sun (9:30pm to 5:00am); Traffic affected both directions

Mon (9:30pm to 5:00am); Traffic affected both directions

Tue (9:30pm to 5:00am); Traffic affected both directions

Wed (9:30pm to 5:00am); Traffic affected both directions

Thu (10:00pm to 5:00am); Traffic affected both directions

Advice: Reduced speed limit (40km/h), Exercise caution, Check signage. Contraflow traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in both directions.

Reported By: Transport for NSW

75th Annual General Meeting of Bilgola Surf Life Saving Club

Notice is hereby given that the 75th Annual General Meeting of Bilgola Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated will be held at the Clubhouse on Sunday 25th August 2024 at 11:00am.

Agenda

1. Apologies

2. Welcome by the President

3. Acceptance of the Minutes of the 74th Annual General Meeting held on the 27th August 2023

4. Presentation and adoption of the 75th Annual Report

5. Presentation, consideration and adoption of the Auditor’s Report and Balance Sheet 2023-2024

6. Election of Life Members

7. Nomination of Patrons and appointment of Public Officer

8. Election of Office Bearers and Management Committee Members

9. Motion to continue affiliation with Sydney Northern Beaches Branch

10. Motions of which due notice has been given:

a. Alignment of financial year reporting to SLS Northern Beaches Branch

b. Appointment of Auditor for 2024-2025

11. General business of an urgent nature

Fees are now due and payable in accordance with the Club Constitution. In order to vote at the AGM you must be financial for the upcoming season, hold the Bronze Medallion or be a Life/Distinguished Service Member of Bilgola SLSC. Membership can be processed online.

Visit: https://bilgolaslsc.org.au/

Code of Meeting Practice (2024) Proposed amendments: Have your say

Closes: Sun 8 Sep 2024

Council webpage

Draft Code of Meeting Practice - Changes Marked in red (PDF 1.00 MB) : available at council webpage to right.

Background in Issue 632 report:

'Council to cut time of speeches - ban photography: February 2018 proposed Restrictions resurface' -

NB: cutting time of addresses has been removed, other changes remain, such as banning photography, remain.

Pittwater Residents at the February 2024 Meeting making their views known about state government plans to overrule Pittwater's LEP and DCP. Photo supplied

Manly MP: Community urged to take proactive Approach to proposed education changes

Member for Manly, James Griffin is urging the community to take a pro-active approach to proposed public education changes on the Northern Beaches.

Mr Griffin said the Minns’ Labor Government has decided to commence consultation on dramatic changes to the school system in the electorate.

“The last time NSW Labor took an interest in education on the Northern Beaches, they shut Beacon Hill High School and ultimately sold Seaforth TAFE, so I am watching this consultation very closely.” Mr Griffin said.

“The Minns Labor Government must not use this consultation to create a false argument to reduce or cut school offerings or sell off land in my community.

“If these proposals are put forward in good faith for debate, then that is welcome, however the community has a long memory, and we won’t stand for any of our land being sold or schools being shut.

“Balgowlah Boys needs to be upgraded, and this was a commitment of mine prior to the last election. I am calling on the Government to upgrade Balgowlah Boys as a matter of urgency. Mr Griffin said.

The proposal to expand the catchments of the co-educational NBSC Cromer Campus and The Forest High School as far as Manly to provide a co-educational option also raises serious questions.

Community consultation on the proposals is open until 13 September 2024.

“I encourage everyone with an interest in the future of public education on the Northern Beaches to have their say,” Mr Griffin said.

Further details can be obtained by emailing northernbeachesconsultation@det.edu.au

1102 Barrenjoey Rd (former fish & chip shop site) - New LEC Plans uploaded to council's webpage

L & E Court hearing 23 (on-site) & 24 October 2024

Council advised on July 24 2024 that it is re-notifying this application due to the applicant listed in the previous notification being incorrect. The applicant is Asia Digital Investments Pty Ltd. The Land and Environment Court of NSW is the consent authority for this application, Council states.

LEC Plans and Documents dated July 17 2024 have been uploaded to Council's DA webpage for this application.

Visit: DA2022/0469

The applicant was granted leave to rely on these amended plans on July 12 2024.

The Proponents amended documents state:

''The street facing dormer elements breach the 8.5 metre height of buildings standard by 1.8 metres or 21.1% with the street facing parapet breaching the standard by 2.65 metres or 31.1%. The clerestory windows and adjacent roof top plant enclosure breach the height by a 2.5 metres (29.4%) and 2.3 metres (27%).''

Other aspects of the application remain unchanged, scrutineers of the amended documents have stated, but those who support or object to the application must do so again.

If you would like to make a submission/provide feedback on the July 2024 amended plans, doing so online is best at the DA webpage. Visit: DA2022/0469

Alternatively you may email council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au. Clearly identify the DA or address: 1102 Barrenjoey Road PALM BEACH NSW 2108

Background - courtesy Palm Beach Whale Beach Association

The Section 34 Conference held in March 2024 was terminated by Commissioner Dickson and the appeal has been listed for hearing on 23-24 October 2024.

The hearing will commence on-site on 23 October 2024 at 9:30am to enable the Commissioner (who may be a new Commissioner) to view the site and surrounds and to hear from any person who wishes to address the Court. The hearing will then proceed in Court.

The applicant submitted amended plans for consideration by the Council and objectors on March 28. While the amended plans were considered to address the contentions raised by Council’s experts, advice from Geotechnical Experts retained by objectors raised issues that are of concern to Council.

As a result of these concerns, the applicant was advised that as the amended plans propose changes to the location of the building on the land and the extent of excavation, full construction plans for the excavation and basement are required.

The applicant agreed to provide the required plans however the Court would not grant the 8 week extension of the s34 conference needed for the plans to be prepared and considered by both Council and the objectors’ consultants.

As a result the s34 conference was terminated.

Council was informed by the applicant that the required plans will be provided and that they intend to amend their application to include the amended plans that were sent to interested persons on 28 March 2024.

When the requested plans are received, Council’s lawyers are instructed to make them available to the objectors’ consultants for comment.

If you wish to address the Court on the first day of the hearing (23 October on-site) would you please advise Council’s lawyers. Chris Gough of Storey & Gough Lawyers

Email: chrisgough@sglaw.com.au

1-5 Rickard Road North Narrabeen: Shop top housing application

DA2024/1003 - received August 2 2024

Estimated cost of works: $ 11,938,000

Open for submissions.

This is a proposal for a 4-storey building of parking at ground level, 5 commercial units at at the second level, and 16 x apartments; 9 at 2 bedrooms, 7 at 3 bedrooms, over two further levels above these.

Provision is made for 31 car parking spaces for residential units, 3 car parking spaces for residential visitors, and 8 car parking spaces for retail. Car parking access is to be from Minarto Lane.

A component of the application is to provide a sub floor flood zone for flood storage.

A Clause 4.3 report has been submitted with the documents as pursuant to clause 4.3(2) of PLEP 2014 development the land must not exceed a height of 8.5 metres.

The proponents agents state in this:

''The proposed roof top projections including the proposed lift overrun and clerestory windows reaches a maximum RL of 17.130m AHD, representative of a 4.73m (59%) variation of the building height development standard with the roof parapet having a maximum height of RL 15.9m AHD, representative of a 3.5m (43.7%) variation of the building height standard. The extent of the non-conforming elements is depicted on the Height Plane Diagram at Figure 1.

Figure 1

Design drawing view from Rickard Road

SEPP design elements include:

Deep soil landscaping at the front of the site.
Landscaped internal courtyard on Level 1 to provide light, outlook, ventilation, and cooling for the residential units.
Passive solar design with sun protection and balcony overhangs to control summer sun. 12 / 16 units (75%) receive 2 hours of sunlight between 9 am and 3 pm on 21 June.
Large areas of glazing to maximise natural light and minimise the need for artificial lighting in daylight hours. Operable sashes are provided to allow for cross ventilation of 12 / 16 (75%) of the units.
BASIX certificate specifications of low water use taps and fittings.
Low energy light fittings for minimisation of power consumption.
10,000 litre rainwater tank for landscape irrigation.

To make a submission visit DA2024/1003

Coast Walk Newport to Avalon: Update

Section - Newport Beach carpark to The Serpentine: This section has Council priority and State Government funding.

Council obtained a $2.4mil grant from Transport for NSW for this Shared Path section and tender documents are being prepared. The detailed plans, (including a cantilevered part and the Barrenjoey Road/Serpentine intersection) are to go on exhibition soon.

There is an anticipated 6 month construction time with possible completion by mid 2025. At the Serpentine intersection bikes will be directed down the road while pedestrians will use an existing path past the Bilgola Surf Club.

Section - Surf Club to Allen Ave stairs: currently this has no funding. It is proposed that new footpath work will be combined with necessary stormwater work in this area.

Section - Top of Allen Ave stairs to Kamikaze Corner: currently there is no funding.

Update courtesy the Avalon Preservation Association.

The Avalon Preservation Association, also known as Avalon Preservation Trust, is a not for profit volunteer community group incorporated under the NSW Associations Act, established over 50 years ago.

We are committed to protecting your interests – to keeping guard over our natural and built environment throughout the Avalon area.

Membership of the association is open to all those residents and/or ratepayers of Avalon Beach and adjacent areas who support the aims and objectives of our Association.

Find out more at: avalonpreservationassociation.org.au

Monika's Doggie Rescue Pets of the Week

Beanie

12mths Frenchie X Border Collie

Beanie is a sweet affectionate high energy dog. You can tell he has working breed in him. He is super social with dogs, both small and bigger however humans are the most important to him. He always wants to be part of what you are doing. Her has very springy legs and can jump lower fencing with ease. He listens well for commands and likes a job to do. He is very food motivated and easy to train. He has separation anxiety and wants to be with someone all the time. He has a short coat and weighs 12.2kg.

H suits a house with garden and needs home based workers. He is desexed, vaccinated, heartworm free and chipped. His adoption cost is $700. For further information call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email Monika@DoggieRescue.com. RON R251000024

Marco

2yo Domestic Medium Haired Cat

Marco is a very smoochy boy, with a lovely slightly longer coat. Marco is very social with other cats but can also be the only cat in the household. He can be happily left for longer periods and is a very chilled cat. He has a medium coat and weighs around 3kg. He came from a deceased estate and Pollo may be his Dad. All our cats come desexed, wormed, F3 vaccinated, FIV/FeLV tested if over 6 months old and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $220.

For further details call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email Monika@DoggieRescue.com. RON R251000024

Exhibition Notice Development Proposal: 10 & 12 Boondah Road Warriewood

Lot 3 & Lot 4 DP 26902. DA2024/0944

Applicant: Henroth Investments Pty Ltd

Exhibition Start Date: 30 July 2024

Exhibition End Date: 27 August 2024

Cost of Work: $ 11,637,999.00

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The proposal is ‘Nominated Integrated Development’ and approval is required from the Department of Planning and Environment - Water under s91 (Controlled Activity Approval) of the Water Management Act 2000.

Submissions can be made to Council during the exhibition period. Any submission must specify the grounds for objection.

The application and the documents accompanying the application, including any environmental impact statement, are available on Council’s Application Tracking for the minimum period required under the Act.

Documents available at: HERE

$2.5 million to support rehoming for research animals

The Minns Labor Government has announced a $2.5 million funding package to help rehome research animals.

The Research Animals Rehoming Grant Program will support animal rehoming organisations to find ‘lifelong’ homes for cats, dogs and other animals after they have completed their involvement in research.

Animal welfare is a priority for the NSW Government and this grant program will deliver significant benefits for animals, researchers and the community.

The aim of the grant program is to:

improve outcomes for animals at the end of their involvement in research including increasing the number of animals rehomed
make it easier for these animals to be rehomed by preparing them for life with families and others in ‘forever homes’ and
help rehoming organisations as they manage animals into the next phase of their lives.

In 2022, the most recent figures, more than 100 domestic cats and almost 30 domestic dogs have been rehomed across NSW.

The vast bulk of cats and dogs used in research are either part of programs designed to taste test new pet foods or as part of animal medicine test programs run through vet clinics with the approval of the animal’s owner.

Grants will be available for equipment and services needed to rehome research animals, with organisations able to access grants from $20,000 and up to $1 million.

Projects which could be eligible include:

repairs, maintenance and building new animal care facilities
purchase of equipment, such as crates and bedding
access to veterinary services, including desexing and vaccinations
services to the deliver training or rehabilitation and
awareness programs to increase knowledge and awareness of animal rehoming practices.

Online applications, https://localcommunities.smartygrants.com.au/RAR for the 2024 program will close on Friday 13 September at 12 pm.

In NSW, the Animal Research Act 1985 sets out the requirements which protect the welfare of animals used in research.

Research establishments must apply to be accredited, and all research must be carried out under the approval and monitoring of an establishment’s Animal Ethics Committee.

Animal Welfare League NSW is a peak body and industry leader of practices in the field of animal welfare in NSW.

Animal Welfare League NSW is also an active member and participant in various professional organisations, advisory committees, councils, associations, and services in the field of animal welfare in NSW.

Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW, Tara Moriarty said:

“The NSW Government is committed to improving the welfare outcomes of research animals.

“This $2.5 million grant program will be dedicated to improving animal welfare outcomes by supporting organisations to successfully rehome research animals.

“Successful rehoming requires education and a coordinated, cooperative approach, which the NSW Government is supporting by working with research, rehoming and animal welfare organisations to achieve an appropriate and optimum outcome for research animals when they retire.”

Animal Welfare League NSW CEO Stephen Albin said:

"AWL NSW aims to rehome all the animals that come into our care, regardless of their origins.

“Our commitment involves enhancing each animal's socialisation skills by understanding their past, respecting their individual needs, and providing a safe and protected sanctuary here at our Kemps Creek Shelter.

“We offer every animal, including those from research, high-quality veterinary care, behavioural improvements, including walking animals four times daily, nutritional enhancement and careful matching with potential owners.

“Our unique ‘Hope to Love’ journey allows for prolonged stays demonstrating our dedication to animal welfare.

“Through these innovative animal welfare programs, we focus on enhancing the lives of thousands of animals every year, more than 3,500 in 2023 to 2024, and strengthening the bond between pets and their owners."

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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

July 28 - August 3, 2024: Issue 632

This Issue: full list in Contents page

Front Page Issue 632

Council to cut time of speeches - ban photography: February 2018 proposed Restrictions resurface

Pittwater Greens Councillor calls for review of tree management policy

Bayview's rejuvenated path completed

Manly Dam's plastic Trail Build: bushland being removed - wallabies pathway to water being blocked SMDCC states

Pictures: Walk On The Bairne Track In Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, July 18 2024. Photos by Kevin Murray and Joe Mills

Crown Land Reserves Improvement Fund: Local Grants 2023-2024 Total $625,699.00

Aquatics: Surf’s Up: Australia’s Breaks Inject Almost $3 Billion Into The Economy Each Year

Make It Safe: Protect Wildlife When Fishing

2024 Australian IRB Championships - Newport SLSC Does Best out of Local Clubs

Park Bench Philosophers: Wreck Of MV Noongah Identified 55 Years After Ship Was Lost At Sea

DIY Ideas One Winter Weekend Projects: DIY Carport

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Profile of the Week Mike Charlton: New Unit Commander At Marine Rescue Broken Bay

At the 2024 AGM of Marine Rescue Broken Bay a new Unit Commander, Mike Charlton, was elected.

Mike holds a Coxswain 1 NC Coxswain Licence with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, has been a volunteer Leader for the Scout Association of Australia, and is a strong community and social services professional, who graduated from Monash University.

However, his passion for looking after those who go on the water amounts to almost 15 years with the Marine Rescue Broken Bay Unit, after a lifetime of being on boats in our area.

Marine Rescue Broken Bay is equipped with two rapid response rescue vessels, a 10m Naiad offshore vessel and a 7.5m Walkthrough Naiad for inshore and near shore rescues. The rescue vessels are equipped to respond to all boating craft in any kind of trouble or support activities such as administering first-aid, working with NSW Police in coordinated search and rescue operations and on water-safety coverage for aquatic events.

Unlike most emergency services, MRBB are not a Government agency but an independent not-for-profit organisation and rely on donations from the public to keep operating.

While MRBB are committed to their mission of saving lives on the water in Pittwater, Broken Bay and out at sea, Marine Rescue Broken Bay also provides education to the boating public which include Boat & PWC licence courses, Marine Radio (Both SROCP and LROCP) courses and Flare usage and demonstration.

Find out more at: brokenbay.marinerescuensw.com.au

Marine Rescue Broken Bay is one of the busier volunteer Marine Rescue NSW Units along our coastline. The June 2024 statistics sent in from MRNSW show even during the quieter months the Pittwater and Broken Bay areas are those where boaters and recreational watersports people may need assistance.

This week a chat with MRBB's new UC, Mike Charlton.

History Eddie Scarf: an Olympian, butcher of North Narrabeen, Palm Beach + Dee Why & North Narrabeen SLSC Member

With the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics now complete, and the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad officially underway, a further 'dip' into a local who took part in two Olympic Games, 1932 and 1936, as a wrestler, Eddie Scarf.

From Issue 631:

Edward Richard Scarf, wrestler and butcher, was born on 3 November 1908 at Quirindi, New South Wales, fourth child of Lebanese-born parents Michael Eli Scarf, grocer, and his wife Amelia, née Zraysarty. His father's surname had originally been Alissis, his mother's first names Jamili Brahim.

Eddie was educated at the Marist Brothers' School, North Sydney, where he excelled at sport. At five feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall and 15 stone 8 lb. (99 kg) in weight, with large hands and a chest measurement of 45½ ins (116 cm), he was considered to be ideally equipped for wrestling.

In 1927 Scarf won the New South Wales amateur heavyweight wrestling championship. Although he retained it in 1928, and also won the State middleweight title and an Olympic Games test-tournament, he was not selected for the Olympics that year.

In 1930 he took the New South Wales heavyweight championships in both wrestling and boxing. A string of wrestling titles, including the Australian heavyweight championship in 1929 and 1932, earned him a place in the national team for the 1932 Olympics, held at Los Angeles, from 30 July to 14 August 1932.

Pittwater Offshore Newsletter: July 2024

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Contents: Acknowledging our Offshore Firies; Support for Older Offshore Residents; 'Where Are All The Children?'; Newcomers' Welcome: call to service providers; Island Café; Island Fire Brigade AGM; The Tuesday Discussion Group; International Folk Dancing

To contact Roy: editor@scotlandisland.org.au

Bungan Head Rockfall

film by Pittwater Pathways: July 25, 2024

John Illingsworth explains:

First Coastal Instability Survey for Bungan Head (for comparative purposes) is dated 2021 03 09.

The clean cliff face left by this fall was first noted 2024 07 19. Thus the fall date is bracketed but probably occurred in the first half of 2024.

Manly sailability needs volunteers

You don’t have to be a sailor to be a volunteer, landlubbers are most welcome too. And some of our volunteers are themselves disabled.

If you’re not a sailor don’t let that stop you – we have numerous things that need doing on the jetty and we’re happy to take you for a sail or even train you to become a sailor if you wish.

Please help us share Freedom on the Water, regardless of ability, by getting involved and contact secretary@manlysailability.com.au

Hansa Class Worlds 2025 at RPAYC

The Notice of Race for the 2025 Hansa Class World and International Championships has been released. The regatta will take place at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club from March 23rd to 30th 2025.

The RPAYC and Hansa Worlds look forward to welcoming sailors in the Hansa 2.3, 303 singles and doubles, Liberty and SKUD18 to Pittwater in Sydney, Australia. The NOR can be found on the event website at - https://hansaworlds.org/entry/

The Hansa World Class encourage sailors planning to attend to complete the EOI on the same website page.

Exhibition Notice Development Proposal: 10 & 12 Boondah Road Warriewood

Lot 3 & Lot 4 DP 26902. DA2024/0944

Applicant: Henroth Investments Pty Ltd

Exhibition Start Date: 30 July 2024

Exhibition End Date: 27 August 2024

Cost of Work: $ 11,637,999.00

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Submissions can be made to Council during the exhibition period. Any submission must specify the grounds for objection.

Documents available at: HERE

We Belong – new program for emerging community leaders

If you have a passion for the community and celebrating cultural diversity then Council want to hear from you.

Northern Beaches Council is launching a new program funded by the NSW Government to connect and strengthen the skills of emerging community leaders.

The We Belong: Intercultural Community Leaders Program is now accepting applications from people who want to grow their skills and experience.

Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins said the program aims to celebrate diversity, foster intercultural understanding and develop future leaders.

“This exciting program will nurture the next generation of community leaders working in our diverse community,” Mayor Heins said.

“It will equip people with the right skills to become a leader, to promote cultural awareness and advocate on behalf of the community.”

“It also connects like-minded individuals, local leaders, Council and community organisations to share ideas and learn from each other.”

The program includes:

Interactive workshops covering leadership, intercultural understanding, community development, project management and more.
Mentorship opportunities to gain insights and guidance from experienced community leaders.
Community projects where participants can plan and execute intercultural initiatives that have a lasting impact in the community.
Networking opportunities to meet and work alongside like-minded people championing diversity in our community.
Recognition with a certificate of completion and recognition as an Intercultural Community Leader on the Northern Beaches.

Nominations are open to people aged 18 years or older who are living, studying or working on the Northern Beaches and are available for the 6-9 month duration of the program.

The program aims to represent the Northern Beaches’ diversity, and is open to people of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, education and employment status.

Nominations close Sunday 11 August 2024.

15 nominees will be selected to participate and notified by the end of August 2024. Community leadership workshops will begin from September.

Participants will have the opportunity to participate in eight workshops to facilitate new ideas and intercultural awareness, before working together on their chosen projects.

Northern Beaches Council will support the participants and provide mentorship throughout the program period.

Council received funding from the NSW Government through the NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government to support this community leadership program.

For more information or to apply visit here: our-diverse-community/our-multicultural-community/we-belong-intercultural-community

Council Grants program open

Council has announced its grants program is accepting applications. Now in its seventh year, the grants program funds projects from local environment groups, sporting clubs, artists, individuals and not-for-profit organisations.

Mayor Sue Heins said the grants help fund vital projects, creating a more enriched and sustainable community.

“The grants program assists a wide range of projects with the aim of strengthening the community’s collective environmental, economic, social, community and cultural experience.

“Our grants program enables individuals and groups that are often unable to fully fund their ideas or activities to gain the green light, greatly benefiting our community.

“The selection process is rigorous and comprehensive, selecting projects with strong merit, that fit the criteria of the category, meet our sustainability requirements and enhance outcomes for the community.”

The 2024/25 grant categories cover:

Arts and creativity, up to $10,000 per grant
Community development, up to $10,000 per grant
Environmental, up to $5,000 per grant
Placemaking, up to $4,000 per grant
Sports and recreation infrastructure, from $10,000 up to $35,000 per grant

Applications for arts and creativity, community development, environmental and placemaking grants close on Monday 5 August 2024.

Sports and recreation infrastructure grants close Friday 9 August 2024.

For more information on each grant program, and to view videos and resources which may help applications stand out from the crowd, head to the grants page on Council's website.

Protect our older community with a COVID-19 vaccine

The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care has stated COVID-19 vaccination rates are lower than needed to protect our older community, particularly aged care residents.

On June 25 the Department stated older age continues to be the biggest risk factor for severe COVID-19 disease.

Everyone aged 75 years and over is recommended to have a COVID-19 vaccination every 6 months.

For those aged 65 to 74 years, a COVID-19 vaccination is recommended at least every 12 months.

You don’t have to wait 6 months anymore between your last infection and having a COVID-19 vaccination.

''COVID-19 vaccines are free, safe and effective. The vaccine will protect our older community and you, from serious illness.'' The Department stated

''If you have a family member, friend or loved one living or working in an aged care home, please help them to get their COVID-19 vaccine now.

COVID-19 vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness, hospitalisation and death.''

Book a vaccination

To find a COVID-19 vaccine clinic near you:

speak with your aged care provider, doctor, community health centre or pharmacist
book an appointment on the health service finder.

Call the healthdirect helpline on 1800 022 222 if you need COVID-19 advice.

Read the COVID-19 residential aged care vaccination information.

Ingleside Rural Fire Brigade: Seeking Recruits

Ingleside is recruiting now. Do you live in the local area of Ingleside, Elanora Heights, Bayview, Warriewood, Mona Vale and North Narrabeen?

Are you interested in learning new skills, meeting new people and helping the local and the wider community?

We are holding a new member information night on Tuesday the 2nd of July from 7pm at Ingleside Rural Fire Brigade, King Road Ingleside.

Find out more at: www.inglesiderfs.org.au

Council launches campaign to Target illegal dumping

Council has announced it wants to know if people are illegally dumping items so it can hold dumpers to account and stamp out this anti-social behaviour.

Is there building rubble in your local bushland reserve or an abandoned fridge in your street?

This is Illegal dumping, and is not only an eyesore, but puts you at risk of fire and injury, pollutes your neighbourhood and can harm native wildlife.

Illegal dumping happens when individuals or businesses dispose of waste or litter on land or in water without legal approval. It includes:

Dumping rubbish or green waste in the bush or by the side of a road
Abandoning items on a footpath when there’s no pre-booked council collection
Adding to other people's bulky goods clean-up piles
Asbestos waste
Littering

Council states:

''Recent updates to Environment Protection have strengthened our powers to prosecute offenders, including doubling of penalties and increased fines for repeat offenders and large-scale waste dumping.

''Our investigators have issued numerous waste and litter fines over the past few months.

In a recent case, residents in Bantry Bay Road, Frenchs Forest reported a ute entering the street and the driver unloading vegetation waste at the side of the road.

On arrival, our officers discovered a second load being dumped by the same person. The offender admitted the activities, was directed to clean up the discarded vegetation on the spot and was ultimately prosecuted and fined $1,000. '' Council stated

Council states their Rangers can’t be everywhere at once; so they rely on the eyes of the community to keep them informed about illegal dumping.

''If you do see dumped material in your neighbourhood or bushland areas - whether you know who’s responsible or not – let us know, so we can take action to identify those involved, issue fines and arrange removal of material. ''

For residents wanting to dispose legally of their end-of-life items, every household has the opportunity to book two free bulky good collections in every 12-month period.

Or for on-the-spot disposal, you can take your waste to Kimbriki Recycling and Resource Centre, for a fee. Alternatively the items may be able to be disposed for free at one of Council's drop-off waste reduction events.

Building and vegetation waste can also be taken to Kimbriki, where you can substantially reduce disposal prices by separating waste loads for recycling.

''Together we can all work harder to stop illegal dumping and maintain our beautiful Northern Beaches and reduce what we waste. '' Council states

For more information, visit Council's 'How to report Illegal dumping' webpage at: www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/services/rubbish-and-recycling/illegal-dumping

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Pittwater Community Groups:

Residents Associations

Aboriginal Support Group Manly Warringah Pittwater

Avalon Preservation Association

Bayview-Church Point Residents Association (BCPRA) 2020

Budawa Aboriginal Signage Group

Clareville & Bilgola Plateau Residents' Association (CABPRA)

Newport Residents Association

Palm Beach Whale Beach Association

RAID - Residents Against Inappropriate Developments In Ingleside

Pittwater Environmental Heritage Group

Scotland Island Residents Association

Warriewood Residents Association

West Pittwater Community Association

Sports (plus Social Members)

Avalon Beach Petanque Club

Avalon Beach RSL Fishing Club

Avalon Beach SLSC

Avalon Bilgola Amateur Swimming Club

Avalon Bulldogs

Avalon Sailing Club

Avalon Soccer Club

Barrenjoey Breakers - Palm Beach swimming group

Bayview Yacht Racing Association (BYRA)

Bilgola SLSC

Bilgola SLSC Boat Section 2017

Bei Loon Dragonboat Club

Bungan Boardriders

Bungan SLSC

Couta Boat Club - Pittwater Chapter

Ingleside Riders Group

Manly Warringah Netball Association

Mona Vale SLSC

Mona Vale SLSC Surf Boat Section

Narrabeen Amateur Swimming Club (NASC)

Narrabeen Youth Club

Narrabeen RSL Fishing Group

NASA - North Avalon Surfriders Association

Newport Arms Fishing Club

Newport Bowling Club

Newport Leatherjackets: Social swim groups in Newport SLSC Welcome all Community Members

Newport Rugby Club

Newport Rugby Club’s Breakettes

Newport SLSC

Palm Beach Longboarders Club

Palm Beach Sailing Club

Palm Beach SLSC Surf Boat Crews 2014

Pittwater Baseball Club

Pittwater Dragonboat Club

Pittwater Motor Enthusiasts Association

Pittwater Outrigger Racing Club

Pittwater Pinks Dragonboat Club

Pittwater Pirates: Mona Vale Rock Pool Winter Swimming Group

Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay - Multihull Division

RPAYC's DragonForce 65 Group: Radio Controlled Yachting

Sailability Pittwater

Sailability Crystal Bay

Sailability Manly

The Palm Beach Yacht Club

The Surfers Group

Warriewood SLSC

Warriewood SLSC Boat Section

Whale Beach SLSC

Woody Point Yacht Club

Gardens and Environment

Avalon Beach Dunes Bushcare

Avalon Boomerang Bags

Avalon Community Garden

Avalon Golf Course Bushcare

Avalon Preservation Association

Bushcare in Angophora Reserve by Geoff Searl OAM

Careel Creek Bushcare Group

Careel Multi Layered Coastal Assessment CMCA

Dragonfly Environmental

Electrify Mackellar

Friends of Bungan Bushcare Group

Friends of Currawong

Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment

Grevillea Caleyi Baha’i Temple Bushcare Group

Kukundi Wildlife Shelter

Living Ocean

Manly Lagoon Friends

Mona Vale Beach Dunes Bushcare

Mona Vale Garden Club

Newport Community Garden

Permaculture Northern Beaches - Manly, Warringah, Pittwater

Pittwater Environmental Foundation

Pittwater Environmental Heritage Group

Pittwater Natural Heritage Association

Save Manly Dam Catchment Committee

SeadragonSearch: Weedy Seadragons Citizen Scientist Project

South West Lovett Bay Coastcare Group

Stony Range Regional Botanical Garden

Sydney Wildlife

Sydney Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility at Waratah Park

The Green Team (formerly Av. Green Team)

The Powerful Owl Project

Rural Fire Brigades

Cottage Point Rural Fire Brigade

Ingleside Rural Fire Brigade - 9913 2230

Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade - 9999 4404

Tumbledown Dick Rural Fire Brigade

Warringah-Pittwater Headquarters RFB - 9450 3000

West Pittwater Rural Fire Brigade - 9997-3795

Services - Community Organisations

Aboriginal Support Group Manly Warringah Pittwater (ASGMWP)

Aim for the Stars Foundation

Amnesty International Avalon Group

Avalon Beach Culture Collective Inc

Avalon Computer Pals Inc. 2021 (AvPals)

Avalon Palm Beach Business Chamber Inc - 2023

Avalon Palm Beach Business Chamber Inc.

Bilgola Plateau Probus Club

Broken Bay Marine Rescue

Community Care (Northern Beaches)

Computer Pals for Seniors Northern Beaches

Cottage Point Rural Fire Brigade

Country Women's Association Manly

Easy Transport Manly - Warringah - Pittwater (now EasyLink)

Friends of Northern Beaches Palliative Care

Kukundi Wildlife Shelter

Liberty Foundation: service rehoming animals from research

Manly-Warringah-Pittwater Care (MWP Care)

Marine Rescue Sydney - Terrey Hills Radio Base

Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary

Monika's Doggie Rescue

MoWaNa Safe Space

Mums for Mums

Northern Beaches Creative Leisure & Learning

Northern Beaches Interchange (NBI) - support services

Northern Beaches Mums Market

Peninsula Music Club

Peninsula Senior Citizens Toy Repair Group

Pittwater Friends of Soibada

Save Mona Vale Hospital Committee

Share the Spark

Southern Cross Wildlife Care

StreetWork - Turning Young Lives Around: The Change Your Course Program

Surfers Against Suicide

Sydney Wildlife

Sydney Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility at Waratah Park

The Village Chef By Meals On Wheels

Veterans Centre Sydney Northern Beaches (VCSNB)

Whale Beach SLSC

Women's Resilience Centre

Youth Up Front at Ingleside

Zonta Club of Northern Beaches

Arts and Social

Avalon Beach Culture Collective Inc

Avalon Beach Historical Society

Avalon Beach Ladies Probus Club

Avalon Quilters

Avalon Voices

Bilgola Plateau Probus Club

Elanora Players

Manly Warringah Radio Society

Mona Vale Mountain Cub Scouts

Mumpreneurs

Narrabeen Lakes Pittwater Ladies Probus Club

Northern Beaches Art Society

Northern Beaches Concert Band

Northern Beaches Creative Leisure and Learning Inc.

Northern Beaches Orchestra

Northern Beaches Social Riders

Northern Beaches Vision Impaired Group

Northern Beaches Youth Bands

Peninsula Bridge Club

Peninsula Music Club

Pittwater Artists Trail

Pittwater Camera Club

Pittwater Community Arts

Pittwater Community Hub

Pittwater Model Yacht Club

Rotary Club of Pittwater

Surfing Mums Inc.

Sydney Northern Beaches Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Sydney Northern Beaches Woodturners Inc

Wingala Lapidary Arts & Crafts Group

Woolly Wednesday Knitting Group at Mona Vale Library

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:

The position via GPS or road and suburb
The date
The animal

The details can be entered into the database directly by you at: www.wildlifemapping.org

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