Community News: July 2021

July 25 - 31, 2021: Issue 503

This Issue: 

Front Page Issue 503 

Pictures Lucky To Live Here: July 2021 by Margaret Woods, Adriaan van der Wallen, Suzanne Daly, Dave Murray, Selena Griffith, Joe Mills

The Australian Olympics Team: Locals + Others In The Tokyo Summer Games Of The XXXII Olympiad Residents Will Be Cheering

Staying Home, Staying Safe: Belrose Residents Bunker Down, ATAGI Advise Sydneysiders to 'strongly consider getting vaccinated with any available vaccine', Michael Kidd, acting Chief Medical Officer states Commonwealth will increase the emergency allocation to New South Wales of additional doses of Pfizer from 150,000 to 200,000 doses this week, Support for the Construction Industry applications open Monday July 26

Anti-Lockdown March Through Sydney CBD Puts Millions At Risk: Strike Force Seasoned Launched By NSW Police 

Pittwater Residents Will Persevere In Demerger Campaign Despite NSW Government Decision On Other Councils

Council Elections Postponed Until December 4

Aquatics Surfing News This Week - 1: Surfing NSW launches 2021 Lead Her Masterclass series, 2: Hyundai Set To Rev Up Boardriders Battle Series In 2021/22, 3: Mick Fanning To Host Season Two Of The YETI Australian Junior Online Surf Championships In September 2021 

Frenchs Forest Place Strategy Now On Public Exhibition For Feedback Until September 3rd 2021

Endangered Little Tern Colony On Central Coast Has Most Successful Breeding Season In Over 20 Years - For those who enjoyed last Issue's 'Ground Nesting Birds of Pittwater', some great news from the Central Coast - it's worth noting that Little Terns have been seen and recorded in our area and now we may have even more of them visiting!!

DIY Ideas Winter Mould & Mildew Inside Your Home: How to Keep the Air, Walls and Surfaces Healthier

Park Bench Philosopher Not Declaring The Great Barrier Reef As ‘In Danger’ Only Postpones The Inevitable

Environment Whales In The Hawkesbury, Wildlife In Weird Places at present, First Leopard Seal Of Season To Come Ashore In NSW, The Heat Is On Australia To Act On Climate Following World Heritage Great Barrier Reef Decision, NSW Government Future Of Gas Statement, Farmers React To Coal Seam Gas Statement For Western NSW, Developers To Gain More Say Under Proposed Planning Policy, Design and Place SEPP, New Electricity Consumer Trustee To Put Energy Consumers First, Santos Plan To Dump Untreated Wastewater In Critically Endangered White Throated Snapping Turtle and Vulnerable Fitzroy River Turtle Habitat Vetoed, Echidna Breeding Season Commences, Plan To Dump Rig Near Ningaloo May Breach Law, Draft National Recovery Plan For The Koala; feedback wanted, Federal Consultation On Endangered Listing For The Koala Now Open - Closes July 30, Clever cockatoos in southern Sydney have learned to open curb-side bins — and it has global significance, ‘What country have you walked?’; Why all Australians should walk an Indigenous heritage trail, If you see something say something: why scientists need your help to spot blue whales off Australia’s east coast, Wind turbines off the coast could help Australia become an energy superpower, Gas-Fired Recovery Measures: Have Your Say - Closes August 2nd, $28 Million Boost To Help Basin Communities, Epicentre Of Major Amazon Droughts And Fires Saw 2.5 Billion Trees and Vines Killed,  How Traditional Owners and officials came together to protect a stunning stretch of WA coast, The sunlight that powers solar panels also damages them; ‘Gallium doping’ is providing a solution, We’ve discovered an undersea volcano near Christmas Island that looks like the Eye of Sauron, World Heritage Committee Deletes Liverpool - Maritime Mercantile City From UNESCO’s World Heritage List, When coral dies tiny invertebrates boom; This could dramatically change the food web on the Great Barrier Reef, From Ice To Orchestra, NSW State Government's Plans To Open Western NSW To Coal Mining Open For Feedback until July 28, New Plan To Revitalise NSW's Oldest Park By Installing Mountain Bike Trails, Bushcare In Pittwater: when and where, Community Gardens, Groups, Organisations + Reserves 

Inbox News Biodiversity, Climate Change And The Fate Of Coral Reefs:  International Group Of Calling For New Commitments and Actions, No Excuse To Continue Reliance On Fossil Fuels Says Leading Nano-Technologist, How Green Is Your Plastic?, New Evidence Of Menopause In Killer Whales, Climate Change Threatens Food Security Of Many Countries Dependent On Fish, Rapidly Diversifying Birds In Southeast Asia Offer New Insights Into Evolution, Using Snakes To Monitor Fukushima Radiation, More Buoyant Liquid-Proof Life Jackets and Swimsuits Developed, 15,000-Year-Old Viruses Discovered In Tibetan Glacier Ice, Study Finds The Climate Impact Of Wild Pigs Greater Than A Million Cars, More Than 1.5 Million Children Lost A Primary Or Secondary Caregiver Due To The COVID-19 Pandemic, Repairing Hearts With Deadly Funnel Web Spider Venom: Study, Gold Mining-Related Deforestation In The Amazon

Profile of the Week Biography Celebrating Pain Medicine Pioneer Dr Michael J Cousins AO Launched - written by Gabriella Kelly-Davies

One Saturday night in 1964 as a junior doctor, Michael Cousins saw two critically burned boys at a Sydney hospital begging for help. He saved their lives but struggled to reduce their agony because few pain treatments existed back then. That weekend Michael Cousins dedicated his life to improving the treatment of pain.

Ahead of National Pain Week from July 26th to August 1st, Painaustralia is launching the biography of its founder and pain medicine pioneer Dr Michael J Cousins AO on Sunday, 25 July at 10am.

Breaking through the pain barrier. The extraordinary life of Dr Michael J. Cousins by biographer Gabriella Kelly-Davies explores the way historic events shaped Dr Cousins and how he in turn shaped international pain research, treatment and policy.

This Issue Ms Kelly-Davies speaks about this already highly regarded biography, her business, Share your life story and some insights into the five decades long work of this Palm Beach icon, Dr Michael Cousins AO.

For those with a passion for history local churches and cemeteries are a place always visited as there you may see and wonder about those who stood here before you. These sacred grounds, usually quiet, are one of the few places you may find a tribute and marker for someone who has been brought to life through research and many a historian will include a visit to their gravesite as part of the work done. For those who do go that extra mile, that place provides a time to give thanks for what that person has contributed to all and to marvel over the sometimes long and wending road they have taken through their life.

The earliest burials in the Pittwater area occurred close to the locations in which the deceased were found. Many seamen were buried along the western foreshores where they were found washed up after shipwrecks. Those who lived here often interred loved ones on the properties themselves. Later the local people were buried in the graveyards of the local churches, such as St Johns Anglican Church or the graveyard at Church Point (or Chapel Point as it was then known). 

In November 1891 the original 'General Cemetery' of ten acres was detailed on the plan for the new 'Village of Turimetta'. It was next to a 'Recreation Ground' (what is now Kitchener Park) and the “Black Swamp” (now part of Mona Vale Golf Course) and was located on the corner of Bilgola and Mona Streets (now Barrenjoey Road and Golf Avenue and formerly Beeby Park) with sections allocated for Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Wesleyan, Jewish, Independent, Church of England and a “General” section. Trustees were appointed for these different sections from among the residents.

There is a growing interest in information for genealogical research. In response to this, Pittwater Council developed a web-based search tool which will allow relatives and friends to search for those interred at the cemetery. This search function has become part of what the new council offers and is available online at: mona-vale-cemetery/deceased-search

In October 2018 the Northern Beaches Council, in association with the NSW Government’s Heritage Near Me program and the Manly Warringah and Pittwater Historical Society, announced the launch of a self-guided history tour of heritage-rich Mona Vale Cemetery. The tour can be accessed on Council’s website using a smart phone or iPad, taking participants on a two-hour stroll through this historic cemetery.

The tour profiles almost 30 local identities including author and playwright Morris West (known for The Shoes of the Fisherman and other works), pioneer James Booth, early 20th Century photographer Euphemia Baker who was also the first Australian woman to become a Baha’i, Arthur Dawson Clark, an early President of Narrabeen RSL, and Margaret Vaile, Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald women's pages in the 1960s and Inaugural President of the Zonta Club of Northern Beaches in 1974. A number of prominent people who passed away since 2005 also feature in the tour, including the much-loved teacher, community activist, poet and Pittwater Mayor, the late Harvey Rose OAM.

Council has also produced a booklet to aid your investigations, downloadable as a PDF as 'Mona Vale Cemetery Historical Tour 1905 - 2005 (and beyond) Presented by the Manly, Warringah and Pittwater Historical Society' at: mona-vale-cemetery-historical-tour.pdf

This Mona Vale Cemetery Tour is also available as an Online Tour you can take which may inspire further investigations into the lives of these amazing people. Simply click on the markers and the information will come up. That can be accessed via:  northernbeaches/cemeteries/tours

The Council also has regular tours which may be resumed when it is possible to offer these post stay-at-home safety measures. Either way, for those who have an interest in local history, Mona Vale Cemetery provides an end point for your investigations or commencement place for your investigations.

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DV: Leave

Domestic Violence NSW
If you are experiencing domestic violence, current COVID-19 restrictions do not apply - you can leave your local area to get somewhere safe. Call the DV Line for help.

NB: Where to get help Fact Sheet is at base of this page. Simply click on PDF and 'save as' on your own device

People experiencing domestic violence can be assured police and frontline services are ready to support them and their families.

Calling All Artists!

We are inviting artists to submit artworks for our 2021 inaugural Rotary Art Exhibition and Auction to help raise funds for some very worthy charities, making a difference in our local and global community. 
For more information, please contact artshow@rotaryuppernorthernbeaches.org or Liz 0412 007 068 or Gill 0409 783 295.

This is a great example of how Rotary supports the community.  Even during lockdown, we continue to have productive meetings via zoom. We continue to make a difference and we enjoy each other’s company. We also have some great speakers lined up over the coming weeks. 

To find out more about Rotary and/or attend one of our meetings, please call Tony Butera on 0418 280 849.

A Splash Of Colour To Manly CBD Streets

July 21, 2021: By Northern Beaches Council
Manly streets are looking a little different with the installation of colourful graphics on the roads, brightening up the streets, and slowing down cars.

The visual treatments are part of the NSW Governments Streets as Shared Spaces Program trial and are in place until March next year. They provide an alternative to traditional traffic calming infrastructure like speed humps and chicanes, so drivers know they are in a different road environment.

We’ve installed five illustrations to reflect our community and some extraordinary aspects of life on the Northern Beaches.

Fun facts about the designs we’ve chosen:

The Pine Tree (Junction from Sydney Road to Whistler Street) – pine trees, particularly the Norfolk pine are dotted along our coast. They can grow to heights of 60 metres, with a trunk sometimes reaching 3 metres in diameter. While the trunks are characteristically straight, the branches grow in symmetric whirls.

The Cockatoo (Entrance to Whistler Street Carpark from Whistler Street) - with personalities (and their screech) as flashy and dynamic as their crest, you can tell you a lot about how the bird is feeling. A raised crest may be a friendly greeting, a sign of curiosity, or used when the bird is startled.

The Sun (The Corso) – there are some epic vantage points along our beautiful coastline to see the sun rise so it’s no surprise we chose this as one of our designs.

Waves (Darley Road after the traffic lights) – the beach is synonymous with our culture. Year-round you’ll find people enjoying the turquoise waters. Did you know Manly hosted the first-ever Surfing World Titles in 1964, and is now the annual host of the Australian Open of Surfing?

The Weedy Sea Dragon (Darley Road before the traffic lights) – you’ll find these interesting little creatures at home in kelp forests, in sheltered areas like Cabbage Tree Bay away from wave action. Did you know during mating season, female Weedy Seadragons produce up to 250 bright pink eggs, depositing them onto the male’s tail?

Next time you drive or wander the streets of Manly check out these designs and share these facts with your friends.

Photo by Nrthern Beaches Council

Aspiring Writers Mentorship Program

Are you a budding writer?
Do you have a manuscript ready and would love to be published?
The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) NSW Branch is pleased to announce that the Aspiring Writers Mentorship Program is being re-launched in 2021 with sponsorship by Cathie Tasker who will mentor the winner.  Fremantle Press will provide 2 runners-up with access to their online writing course plus the text How to be an author by Georgia Richter & Deborah Hunn.

The Aspiring Writers Mentorship Program aims to foster the talent of aspiring writers of children's literature across Australia and is open to all Australian citizens residing in Australia.

For the entry details and terms and conditions and to submit your entry by August 31, 2021 visit: https://www.cbcansw.org.au/aspiring-writers-mentorship-program


Discussion Paper To Encourage Views On Proposed Planning Controls

Northern Beaches Council is required by the NSW Government to consolidate four planning control documents into one and will release a discussion paper to collect community views.

Mayor Michael Regan said the preparation of a whole of Northern Beaches Local Environment Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP) would be based largely on existing controls and was not seeking to increase heights in residential areas or increase densities in areas that have not already been identified.

He said the NSW Government requirement to review the documents provides an opportunity to introduce greater protection for our environment, raise the bar on sustainability and encourage local employment.

“To be crystal clear, there are no plans for increasing densities beyond what has already been identified – our housing strategy made clear we only need to find an additional 275 dwellings,” Mayor Regan said.

“No one wants to see our area overdeveloped or the local character destroyed.

“Our aim is to ensure we maintain our great lifestyle, protect the local character and environment we so value, provide green space, infrastructure to support growth, and local employment for the future.”

He encouraged members of the community to have their say during the six-week exhibition to inform the development of the draft LEP and DCP which will come back to the community for further consultation next year.

“Since amalgamation in 2016, the Northern Beaches has still been operating under four different planning instruments each with different planning controls,” Cr Regan said.

“We have an opportunity to use the government’s requirement to now consider ways to strengthen the protections for our environment, constrain development in inappropriate locations, incentivise affordable housing and support local job growth.

“The discussion paper considers these kinds of opportunities and asks the community for their ideas and input.”

To support local business and to provide an improved retail shopping experience and greater flexibility in the use of the space, Council’s Urban Design expert panel have suggested small height increases in business centres – no more than 1.5 metres.

And to meet the demand for floor space in industrial zones the community is asked to comment on a small increase of building heights in industrial areas.

“Our business centres and industrial areas are the employment heart of the Northern Beaches, providing an opportunity for residents to live locally and work locally.

“We are ruling out large height increases but asking the community for feedback on measures that could help rejuvenate industrial areas and support local jobs.”

Among other things, the discussion paper also asks for community response to:
  • improved controls for development near waterways, foreshores, wetlands and riparian lands;
  • more water sensitive urban design and greater tree canopy;
  • performance standards for net-zero carbon emission buildings;
  • reducing areas for permitted dual occupancy, boarding houses and seniors’ housing to reduce inappropriate development in sensitive locations;
  • provisions to restrict large scale retail in small retail centres.
Mayor Regan said the LEP and DCP is required to align with the State Government’s Greater Sydney Region Plan and North District Plan.

“This is the start of the process of creating a vision for a sustainable future for a great place to live, work and play,” he said.

NB: the Draft LEP and DCP is now available. Council documents/projects on display for feedback are stored HERE - Feedback closes September 5th, 2021

Council's Plan For Stormwater Improvements In Garden Street

Council are planning on upgrading the infrastructure on the eastern side of Garden Street at Mullet Creek due to damage caused to the structure over the years by storms.
The proposal opened for feedback on July 19 and closes on August 8th

The proposed work includes:
  • renewing the headwall and wingwalls
  • upgrading the existing undersized apron and scour protection
  • upsizing the existing stormwater pipe connection to the southern wingwall
  • installing new pedestrian fence.
View the plans and have your say by:
Feedback closes Sunday 8 August 2021.

Council anticipate commencing planned work in Spring 2021. They will notify local residents at least two weeks before starting any work.

Traffic and pedestrian management will be in place during the proposed works as necessary to minimise any impact on road users.

It is anticipated that the existing pedestrian median island in Garden Street above the stormwater culverts will need to be temporarily relocated to facilitate adequate access for the construction works.

The site will be temporarily fenced off and pedestrians will be diverted around the work site. Fencing will also be in place on the western side of the culvert crossing to restrict access to the work site via the upstream end of the culvert.

Temporary relocation of the existing bus stop on the eastern side of Garden Street will be required. The bus stop will likely be relocated to the intersection of Garden Street and Irrawong Road approximately 50 metres to the south, pending approval from Transport for NSW.

Construction works will generally occur Monday to Friday between 7am and 5pm.

Free Community Pantry: Frenchs Forest Anglican Church

July 23, 2021
Today we set up a small Community Pantry with essentials, to help out during lockdown. Especially for the many of you who have had to go into 14 days isolation. 

We've got the basics: milk, bread, fruit, butter, soup, baked beans...etc.   And some toilet paper too. 

If you need something delivered, there are others from church willing to help.  Of course, if you know of neighbours in need, please let us know that so we can help there too.

Everything is undercover, milk and butter are in the fridge. You could even drive though if you wanted.  Just make sure you wait till the person in front of you is finished, so we keep safe by keeping our distance. 

Let's do our best to keep caring for one another and those around us at this time.

Blessings from the crew at Frenchs Forest Anglican

PH: 9975 5410

Safe Winter Driving: Defog Your Car Windows

July 22, 2021: Northern Beaches Police Area Command
It's early and cold as you head to the car which has been parked all night in the open.
The windows are fogged to an opaque, damp grey.

It's tempting to drive away and wait for them to clear as you go..... until you hit something or someone.

The rules are clear:
You must not drive a motor vehicle unless you have a clear view of the road and traffic - ahead, behind and to each side.

Doing so will invite the following penalties:
- Drive vehicle without clear view $352 - 3 demerits 
- Drive vehicle without clear view (in school zone) $469 - 4 demerits

What to do:
1. Turn on your car's heater full-blast - the hot air will help
2. Turn on your car's air conditioning with the inside air circulation setting turned off
4. Open some windows a little until the glass clears.

Wildlife In Weird Places

July 22, 2021 Sydney Wildlife Mobile Care Unit
Imagine walking into the bathroom at the Mall and seeing this!  A wallaby mum and her joey somehow hopped into a large and busy shopping mall in Chatswood and then entered the ladies bathroom. 


 
It certainly illustrates why wildlife rescue is an essential service, though. Sydney Wildlife rescuers arrived on the scene and - with the assistance of the mall’s security staff - managed to corral the marsupial and her tiny tot into a blanket and then into a transportation carrier.

She was taken to nearby bushland and released into a much more wallaby-friendly environment.  We are very proud of Liz and Glenda for successfully undertaking this tricky rescue.

The security team surmised that with quieter roads she may have become a little more adventurous and then ended up getting lost. Either that or she may have been spooked by a dog giving chase and bounded into unfamiliar territory.

Wildlife rescuers have definitely noticed that with more people staying home, the wildlife have been venturing further afield.

Sydney Wildlife Rescue is run 100% by volunteers.  If you appreciate the free service they provide and would like to donate to support this work, please click here: http://www.sydneywildlife.org.au/donate

SWR photo

Please Dispose Of Single Use Masks At Home

On a short walk yesterday three masks were picked up of the ground within 10 metres. Same thing the day before. These probably dropped out of a pocket or something alike that after use  - but, these can impact on wildlife and cause death.

Let's look after our wildlife as well as each other during this latest challenge. 
Please be careful and ensure you take yours home so we don't see this:


Katoa Close Parking Problems: Council Looking For Solutions

Residents of Narrabeen report they have received a proposal from Council to try and address community concerns regarding the parking of trailers in the parking spaces leaving insufficient space for those who wish to access the reserve or for visitors to the street.

Council is proposing an 8P timed parking restriction from applying from 8am to 6pm every day on the reserve side of the street and invites feedback by August 13th, 2021.

Written submissions can be sent to PO Box 82, Manly, 1655 or emailed to Council@northernbeaches.gov.au.

Once the feedback has been reviewed by the Northern Beaches Council Traffic Committee will look into the matter and a decision will be available on council's website one week afterwards.

A concept plan was enclosed:


Avalon Beach 100th Celebrations

Roger Treagus called an open meeting of interested community members on 10/6/21 hosted by Av Bowlo and assisted by Councillor McTaggart, to canvass ideas for the community to celebrate this event.

Some Ideas so far include asking the community to provide historical film/photos of living here to process into a movie for local screening, Tree Planting, Bands, Celebrating indigenous culture, A Guinness book event and more.
They will post updates to Avalon What’s On Facebook page.

Meanwhile Roger is keen to hear from anyone with film/pics to lend, celebration ideas or to volunteer help or resources.

Contact:- Roger Treagus Convenor- Avalon Beach 100 Committee via email:-  rtreagus@optusnet.com.au

DoggieRescue.com

Pets Of The Week

Yogi


AGE/SEX: 10 years / M
BREED: Labrador X
Yogi is an affectionate sweet boy who gets excited to go for a walk. He walks on loose lead and ignores other dogs and cars. He wags his tail on the whole walk. He sits for treats and loves pats. Our trainer says "calm, relaxed and happy to be in the company of people including children." Walker says "great nature, so happy", "walks well for his age/appearance." He has a short coat that sheds and weighs 36.5kg. 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. 

Mr Berry


Mr Berry is a sweet relaxed boy. He came in with 3 broken canines and abscess. He has had a dental and abscess has healed. He has a medium coat and weighs 3.9kg.
He is located at Ingleside and comes desexed, wormed, F3 vaccinated, FIV tested and microchipped. His adoption fee is $220.
If you are interested in meeting him please call 9486 3133 or email cats@doggierescue.com

Foster Carers Needed
Not everyone is in a position to adopt a dog, which is why DoggieRescue runs a foster program making it easy for caring dog lovers to make an immediate difference.

Meet our top ten doggies desperate for a foster home. These are most frequently doggies who have spent a long time in the shelter and are in urgent need of some quiet time in a loving home.

For further details or to meet all cats, rabbits 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 
Rehoming Organisation No R251000024. 

Smart Places Funding Available For Communities

July 23, 2021
Local councils and other place owners are encouraged to submit smart technology proposals via the Smart Places Acceleration Program to improve the built and natural environment across our State. 

Minister for Digital and Customer Service Victor Dominello said more than $40 million was still up for place owners wishing to deploy smart technology for the benefit of local residents, workers and visitors.  

“So far we’ve seen 75 ideas for smart place initiatives submitted, including using digital technology to improve kerbside parking in Liverpool City Council, analysis of passenger connectivity along the rail network, and insights into water consumption to drive greater water efficiencies,” Mr Dominello said.

In the latest initiative to receive funding the NSW Government will partner with Camden Council to deliver a dynamic 3D model of the entire area to assist local planners. 

“There’s been a surge in demand during the pandemic for technology solutions to everyday issues like contactless payment and checking in safely to venues via QR codes. We are calling on place owners to come forward with ideas that improve quality of life in your community and beyond,” Mr Dominello said.

“Whether you are a local council, government agency, property owner or regional organisation, the Smart Places Acceleration Program is designed to support the deployment of smart places technology trials. 

“NSW is the most digitally advanced jurisdiction in the country and this funding will help bolster our COVID recovery.”

The program complements the Government’s Smart Places Strategy and Smart Infrastructure Policy. To successfully access funding, interested parties should be able to demonstrate that they can meet and apply the foundational requirement established through the Smart Places Strategy. 

Visit the Department of Planning Industry and Environment website to learn more about the Smart Places Strategy and the process for submitting an expression of interest. For further information please email NSW planning

Sydney Wildlife Recycled Bottles For Wildlife 2021

Sydney Wildlife Rescue is registered for return and earn in NSW. This time it is accessed by an App called My Tomra  - which is the organisation that runs the recycling. 

Once you have downloaded the My Tomra App. Just search “Our Wildlife” you will see Sydney Wildlife Rescue listed. You can set that as the payout. 

So you just scan the bar code from the App  at the recycling machine and the 10c will be donated to Sydney Wildlife Rescue. The machines can be located anywhere in NSW.  

Please have a look it’s a good way to support us to care for wildlife and do your bit to keep Australia Beautiful.

Power Outages: Planned


Dee Why
Mon 26 July, 07:00 am (Mon 26 Jul) - 01:00 pm (Mon 26 Jul), Dee Why NECF52575 Monash Pde, Ozone Pde, Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network  - households affected 42

Manly
Thu 29 July, 07:30 am (Thu 29 Jul) - 03:30 pm (Thu 29 Jul) Manly, NECF51970, Alexander St, Collingwood St, Pine St, Pittwater Rd, Smith St Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network, households affected; 178 - Proposed
Sun 8 August, 08:00 pm (Sun 8 Aug) - 07:00 am (Mon 9 Aug) Brookvale, Freshwater, North Manly  NECF52645,  Harbord Rd, Wattle Rd, Cobbadah Pl, Hubert St, Robert St, Waratah St, Wyadra Ave, Thomas St, Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network, households affected; 265 - Proceeding as scheduled
Wed 11 August, 07:00 am (Wed 11 Aug) - 03:00 pm (Wed 11 Aug), Manly, NECF52772, Balgowlah Rd, Birkley Rd, Pacific Pde, Pine St, Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network, households affected; 122

Narrabeen
Wed 28 July, 07:00 am (Wed 28 Jul) - 12:00 pm (Wed 28 Jul), North Narrabeen, NECF52394Nareen Pde Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network, households affected; 30 -Proposed
Wed 28 July, 12:00 pm (Wed 28 Jul) - 04:00 pm (Wed 28 Jul), Narrabeen, North Narrabeen, Warriewood, NECF52393; Narrabeen St, Ocean St, Lake Park Rd, Mackenzie Pde, Narrabeen Park Pde, Nth Narabeen Rock Pool , Walsh St - Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network, households affected; 35 - Proceeding as scheduled
Thu 5 August, 07:30 am (Thu 5 Aug) - 03:30 pm (Thu 5 Aug), Narrabeen, NECF52654; Albemarle St, Lagoon St, Loftus St, Ocean St, Wellington St, Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network, households affected; 178 - Proceeding as scheduled

Newport
NECF53034: Tue 10 August, 07:00 am (Tue 10 Aug) - 03:30 pm (Tue 10 Aug) Irrubel Rd, Wallumatta Rd, Yachtview Ave, to; Trim trees away from powerlines in your area. Households affected: 92

Domestic Violence Support 

NB: Where to get help Fact Sheet is below. Simply click on PDF and 'save as' on your own device

People experiencing domestic violence can be assured police and frontline services are ready to support them and their families.

Member for Manly James Griffin said the Northern Beaches community should not hesitate to seek help and support at this time. 

“If you are in danger or in an emergency call Triple Zero (000),” Mr Griffin said. “If you are in need of support services, such as housing or counselling, our hard working frontline staff are also available to help those suffering domestic violence.”  

“No person, whether they live on the Northern Beaches or anywhere in Australia, should in live in fear of violence and I urge people to seek the help they need when it is safe to do so.”

Mr Griffin added that perpetrators are on notice and that police have increased efforts to combat violence in the home including more proactive operations to enforce protection orders.  
“Police will continue to conduct Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) compliance checks to keep victims safe.”

NSW Police Force Domestic Violence Corporate Spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Mark Jones, said police are monitoring rates of domestic violence. 

“High-risk and repeat offenders are being targeted by specially trained police to ensure that all orders are strictly followed and complied with and offenders are arrested if violence is detected,” Assistant Commissioner Jones said.  “Police are also able to vary existing interim or final ADVOs if we know that violence is escalating, without needing to first go to court, so victims are immediately protected.
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Career Switch To Property Valuation Pays Off For Cromer Man

A Cromer local is proving it’s never too late to change careers, after switching from real estate to the booming property valuation industry. 

According to a report by IbisWorld, the property valuation industry is worth $586m in Australia annually and this figure is projected to grow over the next five years. 

51-year-old Adam Weight says now is the right time to join the industry, as more and more companies are taking advantage of low interest rates and seeking valuations of their current assets to buy more plant and equipment. 

“I enrolled in the Bachelor of Property Valuation at TAFE NSW Ultimo as I was looking for a change of pace after 25 years in the real estate industry. My kids were now grown up and I saw an opportunity to switch careers,” Mr Weight said.  

“The TAFE NSW course gave me the hands-on skills I needed to land a job as a property valuer of plant and machinery, a role which I’m really enjoying. I’m also looking to study a master’s degree at university and one day pass on my knowledge to others.” 

TAFE NSW Property Valuation Teacher Jon Frost, who has more than 20 years’ experience as a valuer, said the industry is crying out for skilled graduates. 

“Property valuation is a great industry to get into and about 80 per cent of graduates are working in the industry by the time they finish the degree. I get valuing firms coming to me regularly looking for students to recruit,” Mr Frost said. 

“It really is a fabulous job; you’re not stuck in an office, you’re out and about meeting people and there’s so much variety in the day-to-day work. The industry has an ageing workforce, so there’s never been a better time for people to study at TAFE NSW to get the skills they need for a job as a property valuer.”  

The degree is three years’ full-time and requires 24 units of study, including units in rural, commercial, and retail valuation, as well as law and town planning. It includes a mix of face-to-face and online learning connected classroom study.  

The Bachelor of Property Valuation is Australia’s only specialist property valuation degree and has been developed in consultation with the Office of the NSW Valuer General, the NSW Office of Fair Trading and the Australian Property Institute.   

To find out more about studying a Bachelor of Property Valuation at TAFE NSW, phone 13 16 01 or visit www.tafensw.edu.au.  


Two Gaoled Over Yacht Containing 990 Kilograms Of Methamphetamine

July 23, 2021: AFP
Two men have been sentenced to gaol for their roles in crewing a yacht that was intercepted off the NSW coast in April 2020 and found to contain 991.9 kilograms of methamphetamine. The estimated street value of this amount of seized methamphetamine is $495 million.

A 35-year-old dual United Kingdom and South African national was sentenced to 16 years and six months’ jail, while a 34-year-old New Zealand national was sentenced to seven years and six months in jail.

The men were charged as part of a multi-agency investigation known as Operation Romani, comprising the Australian Federal Police (AFP), New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF) and Australian Border Force (ABF).

New Caledonian authorities – French Customs and French National Police in New Caledonia – had advised the AFP’s International Command and the ABF about the arrival of a yacht called the Mo’Chuisle into Pacific waters.

A second yacht, the La Fayette, departed Mooloolaba Marina (Queensland) on 31 March 2020 and sailed to a location in the vicinity of Norfolk Island, where it met with the Mo’Chuisle.

On 17 April 2020, the La Fayette was located by ABF’s Marine Border Command heading south-west towards the east coast of Australia. The following day it was intercepted by the NSWPF Marine Area Command vessel, Nemesis, about 50 nautical miles east of Lake Macquarie (NSW).

The two crew members were arrested and 998 packages suspected to contain methamphetamine were seized. The media release relating to the arrest of the men can be viewed here.

A forensic examination of the packages revealed they contained 991.9 kilograms of methamphetamine.

On 15 July 2021, the two men were sentenced for attempting to import a commercial quantity of border controlled drug, namely methamphetamine, contrary to section 307.1, by virtue of section 11.1, of the Criminal Code (Cth).

AFP Detective Superintendent Matthew Ciantar said this multi-agency operation is testament to the AFP’s determination to work collaboratively with partner agencies – domestically and internationally – to stop organised criminal groups from importing drugs into Australia.

“The AFP and its partners are setting an international benchmark for law enforcement cooperation. Our commitment in combatting this crime type is seeing us working across jurisdictions and borders to deal significant blows to criminal groups,” said Detective Superintendent Ciantar.

“Almost one tonne of methamphetamine did not reach Australian streets because of this operation, and that means hundreds of millions of dollars will not flow into the pockets of organised crime.”

ABF A/g Commander Enforcement East Garry Low says this operation highlights our ability to target criminal behaviour, whether it’s in Australia or offshore.

“Criminal syndicates might think they can smuggle their drugs under the radar by avoiding Australia’s land borders, but the ABF also has eyes on our oceans,” A/g Commander Low said.

“This operation shows the strong results that can be achieved when Australia’s law enforcement agencies work together with our international partners.”

NSW Police Force Organised Crime Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Robert Critchlow, praised the combined efforts of law enforcement across Australia in disrupting this criminal enterprise.

“The NSW Police Force, together with our partner agencies, will continue to target those involved in the drug supply chain on all levels,” Detective Superintendent Critchlow said.

“We know that illicit drugs can destroy lives and communities. Together, we remain committed to ensuring public safety and putting those responsible before the courts.”

Australian Federal Police photo

July 18 - 24, 2021: Issue 502

This Issue: full list in Contents page 

Front Page Issue 502 

Restrictions To Further Limit The Spread Of The COVID-19 Delta Strain + Link Community Care Food and Hampers at Warriewood + NSW Gov. COVID-19 Business Support – 2021 info., + Covid-19 Disaster Payment info., + Lifeline For Performing Arts and Live Music + Assistance For Renters and Landlords + COVID-19 Mental Health Boost + where to access food parcels or vouchers, transport or chemist vouchers, and assistance with bills - all on one page for you

‘Leave Ingleside Alone’ Say Residents, Mayor - Listen to interviews with Mayor Michael Regan and residents concerned about the Ingleside Place Strategy on RNB (88.7 FM) show The Coast with Wendy Frew, 11am Friday 23 July. Go to http://rnb.org.au/stream/

Sydney Wildlife Mobile Van Celebrates One Year Of Weekly Clinic Service at Narrabeen's CEC: Donate Your Return and Earn Bottles To Support Vital Rescue and Rehabilitation - Every 10 Cents Counts

Funding To Complete Currawong's Restoration

Mackellar Matters Report Released: Residents Want Climate Action, More Political Accountability

Calling All Community Development Heroes, Environmental Defenders and Creatives: Council's Community Grants Applications Now Open - closes August 2nd

After Dark Photo Competition: Northern Beaches LGA - closes September 1st, 2021

Pictures Ground Nesting Birds of Pittwater in the bush, in the wetlands and on the beaches - for all younger readers who keep sending in questions about these, we've put a list and some photos together for you - and for those who are unaware of these other residents in their bird homes in Pittwater places

Aquatics The Raggle Taggle Fleet by Allan Porter, Ancient Mariner

Park Bench Philosopher Scientists Explore Seamounts In Phoenix Archipelago, Gaining New Insights Into Deep Water Diversity and Ecology (they saw a glass octopus!)

Revised South-Ingleside Precinct Housing Development Plan Now Open For Feedback - feedback closes July 23rd; NB extended date

Proposals For Reducing Flooding On Wakehurst Parkway Now Open For Feedback - Closes Sunday July 18: NB extended date

Artists of the Month July 2021 - Bernadette Kelly and Joanne Seve: 'Sunrising At Avalon Beach'  During the recent Winter School Holidays, and every morning since stay-at-home orders have been in place, a mother-daughter stroll to one of the favourite lookout points for residents, South Avalon Beach headland, has been an opportunity to take some rather nice sunrise photos. In fact, of all subjects chosen to take an image of locally, sunrises and sunsets are the most popular, especially if they are focused on local landmarks and water, that can reflect, is involved. With Winter being a time of changing weather, the day to day difference can be quite marked. Readers may recall Bernadette sending in numerous images over the years, some of which have run on the Front Page, so it's nice to share a little insight into her current focus - enjoying where you are!  Although Bernadette is a teenager, her 'eye for a good photo' has shown for years now, so it will be interesting to see how it develops as the years progress.

Environment Sediment Flowing Into Warriewood Creek System Reported To EPA, More Education For Builders and Renovators Needed About The Impact Of Sediment Runoff On Sydney's Waterways, A Hidden Bias In Bubbly Flows: New Study by WRL, Water Research Laboratory Successfully Co-Hosts World’s First Intermittent Estuaries Workshop, Beach Change At Turrimetta Beach, AMA: Climate Emergency Must Not Be Ignored - Support For MP For Warringah's Zali Steggall Bill Called For, Fishers Fined For Illegal Rock Lobster Activity At Long Reef Aquatic Reserve, Wombat Displaced By Developments Found In Oran Park Garage, More Time To Have Your Say On Ingleside Housing Development Proposal, Echidna Breeding Season Commences, Coastal Ecosystems Worldwide: Billion-Dollar Carbon Reservoirs, Coastal Wetlands Are Nature's Flood Defences; Especially Those Placed In Estuaries, Ramsar Treaty Offers Solid Ground For More Wetland Protections, Every Spot Of Green Space Counts, When A Single Tree Makes A Difference: New Research Shows Individual Trees In Urban Areas Provide Cooling, Digital Mapping Of EPIs To Replace PDF Maps, Draft National Recovery Plan For The Koala: feedback invited, Federal Consultation On Endangered Listing For The Koala Now Open - Closes July 30, Gas-Fired Recovery Measures: Have Your Say - Closes August 2nd, ARENA CEO and Board Update, Survey Finds Encouraging Platypus Numbers On Kangaroo Island, Banishing Fishing Bandits: Other Countries Bear The Cost, Repeating mistakes: why the plan to protect the world’s wildlife falls short, Stopping Illegal Trade Of Australian Lizards, Raze paradise to put in a biofuel crop?; No, there are far better ways to tackle climate change, Are the Nationals now the party for mining not farming?, ‘Environmental accounting’ could revolutionise nature conservation but Australia has squandered its potential, NSW State Government's Plans To Open Western NSW To Coal Mining Open For Feedback, New Plan To Revitalise NSW's Oldest Park By Installing Mountain Bike Trails, Bushcare In Pittwater: when and where, Community Gardens, Groups, Organisations + Reserves 

Inbox News New UK Study Reveals Extent Of Brain Complications In Children Hospitalised With COVID-19, Safe at home?; We need a new strategy to protect older adults from violent crime, Reviewing Pressure Effects On Iron-Based High-Temperature Superconductors, ANU Archaeologist Prof. Peter Bellwood Awarded Top Honour For Life's Work, Study Puts Charge Into Drive For Sustainable Lithium Production, Ecological Society Of Australia Honours UNSW Academic Professor Richard Kingsford, Resilience Not Collapse: What The Easter Island Myth Gets Wrong, Detecting Wildlife Illness And Death With New Early Alert System, 'Neuroprosthesis' Restores Words To Man With Paralysis, UNSW Law Professor Elected As Chair Of United Nations Indigenous Rights Body, Tooth Loss Associated With Increased Cognitive Impairment and Dementia, Travelling through deep time to find copper for a clean energy future

Profile of the Week Northern Beaches Secret Rocks NBSR 

With the community focused on the current proposal for a housing development at Ingleside, a glance at what was once there may be of interest. 

When the Ingleside Powder Works failed in 1885 due to a shortage of capital and confidence in a once promising idea the property, those who had raised capital or invested, were left with some substantial buildings, land and debt, and court appearances from 1886 to 1890 on. The Bank holding the mortgage sold the property to recoup some of its debt and one parcel of what they had sold, of 249 acres and containing the buildings that had been the Powder Works, became the home of a Mr. Watkins.

Two of the gentlemen, John Taylor and Samuel Frankland held on to some land. Unfortunately Samuel Frankland, who was one of the members of the then Zoological Society, and had given many birds to the zoo when it was still at Moore Park, was the gentleman who was 'slapped' by Jumbo the elephant late in 1886, apparently due to Jumbo being in pain, and appears to have never really recovered as he passed away in March 1887. His older brother, George Jackson Frankland, then appears to have taken over his responsibilities and land holdings in the Ingleside escarpment. There were other attempts to build some kind of industry in the locale - coal mining.

Meanwhile, Isaac Larkin, a young man of 22 who paid his own way to Australia in September 1887, per the Orizaba, was learning the trade of 'orchardist' at Ryde, by then a fruit growing region of at least a hundred years or more and also the place that lays claim to being where Australia's first oranges were grown. Mr. Larkin did so well he began to look around for his own plot of land, especially after he married in 1893, a beautiful young women named Florence (nee Bailey), at Burwood and the couple welcomed their first daughter, Florence in 1893 and eldest son, Robert, in 1894. These births were registered at Ryde. Their third child, Arthur, was born at Narrabeen, his birth registered at Manly in 1896.

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DV: Leave

Domestic Violence NSW
If you are experiencing domestic violence, current COVID-19 restrictions do not apply - you can leave your local area to get somewhere safe. Call the DV Line for help.

NB: Where to get help Fact Sheet is at base of this page. Simply click on PDF and 'save as' on your own device

People experiencing domestic violence can be assured police and frontline services are ready to support them and their families.

The Surfsiders: Bandstand Blast From The Past From Narrabeen

THE SURFSIDERS, the young Sydney dance group which appears regularly on the teenage television shows "Bandstand" and "'My Date’’. The members, most of them still in their teens, learn modern dancing at Narrabeen Evening College, and all live at nearby suburbs on Sydney's northside.

When "Bandstand" organised a competition about 15 months ago they formed pairs and entered for fun! It was fun - and successful too. They gained the first Places in the final, and were invited to give dance exhibitions on 'programmes. So they formed The Surfsiders, so called because they all spend every sunny weekend riding surfboards. 

They usually perform one or two dance routines on each programme, and have presented new dance crazes from overseas such as the Twist, the Bossa Nova, and the Limbo Rock to teenage viewers. Mrs. Olga Shaw, teacher and choreographer for the group, says that their main aim is to show other teenagers how to do various dances. Most of them first went to classes just to learn the simple barn dance, but now they're all gold medal dancers and are learning more all the time by going to practice three or four nights a week. Several still go to school, one's a display artist, another is a kindergarten teacher, and the others work as sales assistants. 

From left, the boys are: John Hines, Bill Williams, Robert Shaw, Bill Campbell, Peter Morgan; the girls are: Chris Part, Barbara Miller, Wendy Rouse, Pamela Miller, Lorna Berling. 
Teenagers' WEEKLY (1963, June 5). The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982), p. 1 (Teenagers' Weekly). Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58435806 

Congratulations: Warringah Rugby Players To Play OS

Congratulations to Warringah Rugby players Hugh Margin and Harrison Courtney who have both been given the opportunity to play overseas.

Hugh will be taking off next month to play for Lazio, Italy 🇮🇹 in the Peroni Top 10 Comp. Harrison has flown out to play for Watsonians in Edinburgh, Scotland.󠁧󠁢󠁳
We can’t wait to see you both in action over there.





Photos courtesy Warringah Rugby Club

Sporting Boost For Newport

Community sport has received a major boost with the NSW Government announcing a $400,000 grant for facilities at Porter Reserve, Newport.

The grant was awarded to Northern Beaches Council to support the proposed construction of new amenities at the Newport Rugby Club Clubhouse.

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes said the clubhouse extension will include female change rooms, a unisex accessible toilet, first aid room, seating, canteen and a BBQ area.

The grant was awarded as part of the NSW Government’s Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund which has awarded $50 million to sporting bodies and councils over two years, for new and upgraded sports facilities.

Rob Stokes said the funding enhances sport infrastructure and inclusivity in the sport-loving Pittwater community.

“Sport is part of the fabric of the Pittwater community and is really important to the health and wellbeing of local residents,” Rob Stokes said.

“The clubhouse upgrades at Porter Reserve will ensure fit-for-purpose amenities are provided for all participants.

“It’s great the NSW Government, Northern Beaches Council and Newport Rugby Club can work together on this project, and I’m looking forward to the new facilities taking shape,” Rob Stokes said.


Artists Impression of new facilities at Newport -  image courtesy NBC:

Discussion Paper To Encourage Views On Proposed Planning Controls

Northern Beaches Council is required by the NSW Government to consolidate four planning control documents into one and will release a discussion paper to collect community views.

Mayor Michael Regan said the preparation of a whole of Northern Beaches Local Environment Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP) would be based largely on existing controls and was not seeking to increase heights in residential areas or increase densities in areas that have not already been identified.

He said the NSW Government requirement to review the documents provides an opportunity to introduce greater protection for our environment, raise the bar on sustainability and encourage local employment.

“To be crystal clear, there are no plans for increasing densities beyond what has already been identified – our housing strategy made clear we only need to find an additional 275 dwellings,” Mayor Regan said.

“No one wants to see our area overdeveloped or the local character destroyed.

“Our aim is to ensure we maintain our great lifestyle, protect the local character and environment we so value, provide green space, infrastructure to support growth, and local employment for the future.”

He encouraged members of the community to have their say during the six-week exhibition to inform the development of the draft LEP and DCP which will come back to the community for further consultation next year.

“Since amalgamation in 2016, the Northern Beaches has still been operating under four different planning instruments each with different planning controls,” Cr Regan said.

“We have an opportunity to use the government’s requirement to now consider ways to strengthen the protections for our environment, constrain development in inappropriate locations, incentivise affordable housing and support local job growth.

“The discussion paper considers these kinds of opportunities and asks the community for their ideas and input.”

To support local business and to provide an improved retail shopping experience and greater flexibility in the use of the space, Council’s Urban Design expert panel have suggested small height increases in business centres – no more than 1.5 metres.

And to meet the demand for floor space in industrial zones the community is asked to comment on a small increase of building heights in industrial areas.

“Our business centres and industrial areas are the employment heart of the Northern Beaches, providing an opportunity for residents to live locally and work locally.

“We are ruling out large height increases but asking the community for feedback on measures that could help rejuvenate industrial areas and support local jobs.”

Among other things, the discussion paper also asks for community response to:
  • improved controls for development near waterways, foreshores, wetlands and riparian lands;
  • more water sensitive urban design and greater tree canopy;
  • performance standards for net-zero carbon emission buildings;
  • reducing areas for permitted dual occupancy, boarding houses and seniors’ housing to reduce inappropriate development in sensitive locations;
  • provisions to restrict large scale retail in small retail centres.
Mayor Regan said the LEP and DCP is required to align with the State Government’s Greater Sydney Region Plan and North District Plan.

“This is the start of the process of creating a vision for a sustainable future for a great place to live, work and play,” he said.

NB: the Draft LEP and DCP is now available. Council documents/projects on display for feedback are stored HERE

Five Week Old Baby Killed By Dog On Central Coast

Police say a dog that mauled a new-born baby to death in a horrific attack on the NSW Central Coast last Sunday, July 11, had also attacked a neighbour's dog, a cocker spaniel, four weeks ago, by dragging it through a neighbouring fence. .

The five-week-old boy was killed by the family's pet American Staffordshire terrier at Kariong near Gosford.

District Commander Detective Superintendent Darryl Jobson of the Gosford-based Brisbane Water Police said the incident was "a matter of tragic proportions" and the boy's shocked mother had been taken to hospital by ambulance.

He said emergency services responded to "reports of a baby being mauled by a dog" about 2:18am.

Superintendent Jobson said such incidents also took a heavy toll on first responders and they would receive counselling and support.

Superintendent Jobson said police attended the incident and performed CPR on the child. Paramedics assisted a short time later, but the new-born could not be revived and died at the scene. 

Central Coast Council has confirmed the dog responsible for the weekend attack has been euthanised.

The LGA has the highest number of registered dogs in NSW and also continues to register the highest number of dog attacks annually.

A council spokeswoman said that, while attack rates had declined in recent years, it remained a serious issue. The spokesperson said the council was developing a Responsible Pet Ownership Policy to "set clear community expectations of pet owners on the Central Coast", which was expected to include a zero-tolerance approach for dog attacks, with mandatory penalties.

Authorities are reminding dog owners to never leave children 12 years or under unsupervised with dogs.

Dog Attack Statistics For First Quarter Of 2021 Released

The NSW Office of Local Government, which will provide local councils with $5.8 million in companion animal funding in the 2021-22 financial year, has released the dog attack statistics for the January to March 2021 quarter this week, which show the northern beaches LGA remains the highest in metropolitan Sydney and fourth highest overall across the state.

Dog Attack Statistics - Number of dog attack incidents reported by all councils from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021 (3rd Quarter 2020/21)

Central Coast Council 
Total dog attack incidents reported: 71 
No of people involved in serious attacks 8 
No of people involved in less serious attacks 26 
Total number of people attacked 34 
Total animals attacked 61 
Number of Microchipped dogs in LGA 140,337

Wollongong City Council 
Total dog attack incidents reported: 64 
No of people involved in serious attacks: 9 
No of people involved in less serious attacks 28 
Total number of people attacked 37 
Total animals attacked 46 
Number of Microchipped dogs in LGA 67,042

Shoalhaven City Council 
Total dog attack incidents reported: 57 
No of people involved in serious attacks: 5 
No of people involved in less serious attacks 36 
Total number of people attacked 41 
Total animals attacked 46 
Number of Microchipped dogs in LGA 51,182

Northern Beaches Council 
Total dog attack incidents reported: 48 
No of people involved in serious attacks: 6 
No of people involved in less serious attacks 14 
Total number of people attacked 20 
Total animals attacked 34 
Number of Microchipped dogs in LGA 63,650

Hospitalisation was required for 42 people in Jan to March 2021 Qtr. 
Deaths; 268 for other dogs this quarter.
Statistics on prosecution show 346 infringements issued for 1,206 attacks in the Jan to March 2021 Qtr.
Number of incidents involving 1 or more attacking dogs 1 Dog 921, 2 Dogs 244.
The statistics do not contain dog attacks on wildlife and mortality of wildlife due to dog attack, although these are kept by wildlife rescue organisations.


Offleash dog attacking a seal that had come ashore to rest in Long Reef Aquatic Reserve in 2020. The owner was subsequently fined. Photo supplied

AMA: Climate Emergency Must Not Be Ignored - Support For MP For Warringah's Zali Steggall Bill Called For

July 14, 2021
The AMA said today the federal government can no longer afford to ignore the climate emergency. AMA President Dr Omar Khorshid said the AMA was extremely disappointed the House Standing Committee on Environment and Energy has stated Australia’s current approach to reducing emissions is adequate and has recommended against passing new proposed climate change bills.  

Dr Khorshid said the proposed legislation, introduced to the House of Representatives last year by Independent MP Zali Steggall, outlined a sensible and well-structured response to the existential threat posed by climate change and included a clear plan for reaching net zero by 2050.

“The bills include provisions for the establishment of an independent Climate Change Commission; a National Climate Risk Assessment; a National Adaptation Program and a net-zero target by 2050,” Dr Khorshid said.

"The AMA supports the climate change bills, based on the evidence that emissions need to reach net zero by at least 2050 to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

“The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, outlines the significantly greater health impacts of 2°C warming, compared to 1.5°C. Higher deaths from extreme heat, a wider spread of vector-borne disease, and increased mortality from poor air quality are all predicted at warming greater than 1.5°C.

“More generally, climate change is predicted to cause increases in food and water borne disease, airborne allergens, respiratory illnesses and mental ill-health,” Dr Khorshid said.

Dr Khorshid said there was growing momentum towards net zero targets. "The AMA is deeply concerned that without a plan, Australia will be left behind. A number of global scorecards have now put Australia at the bottom of their lists regarding climate action and responsibility.”

“The committee’s report has ignored the wide community support for stronger action on climate change and does not reflect the urgent health and environmental imperatives.

“Australians are now experiencing the consequences of climate change. For example, the horrific bushfire season of 2019-20 and the intense and prolonged exposure to bushfire smoke.  Australians deserve and need a better and more ambitious commitment than the one currently on offer. The AMA would like to see these bills debated in parliament and passed into law,” Dr Khorshid said.



Photo: Sept. 25, 2020 - Zali Steggall Electorate Office, Warringah NSW, supporting a SS4CC rally

See Issue 501 report: 
Final Orders In Climate Change Case Brought By Teenagers Finds Morrison Government Does Have A 'Duty Of Care'; Government Immediately Announces It Will Appeal Decision In Same Week It Funnels Millions Of Taxpayer Dollars Into Coal Mine and Fracking Projects through NAIF

Sydney Wildlife Recycled Bottles For Wildlife 2021

Sydney Wildlife Rescue is registered for return and earn in NSW. This time it is accessed by an App called My Tomra  - which is the organisation that runs the recycling. 

Once you have downloaded the My Tomra App. Just search “Our Wildlife” you will see Sydney Wildlife Rescue listed. You can set that as the payout. 

So you just scan the bar code from the App  at the recycling machine and the 10c will be donated to Sydney Wildlife Rescue. The machines can be located anywhere in NSW.  

Please have a look it’s a good way to support us to care for wildlife and do your bit to keep Australia Beautiful.
Let the women in your life know about this event. A free single session filled with hot tips on how to save your ceiling from collapsing from water leak, how to divert water running down a window frame and learn how to safely use a ladder.

Follow the link to book: https://bit.ly/3wOq19h

Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls At Pittwater Place

Our Avalon Mothers’ Day stall was most successful raising $2,400 which we will spend on outdoor furniture for the new Palliative Care Centre.

“Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary members will be holding stalls at Pittwater Place, Mona Vale on the first Saturday of the month for the rest of the year, selling knitting, sewing, craft, jams and books, from 8am to 3pm.”


Submissions Open For Councils And Community To Comment On General Manager Salaries

The NSW Government is considering changes to legislation to require an independent body to set the remuneration of local council General Managers, following community concern that some were getting paid more than the Prime Minister, Premier of NSW and President of the United States.

Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock said submissions are now open for councils and the public to have their say on the salaries paid to council general managers following the launch today of a consultation paper on remuneration.

“The comprehensive consultation paper examines general manager salaries to address community concerns they are too high with a large disparity across the state, an increasing gap compared to salaries of other workers, and financial pressures facing some NSW councils,” Mrs Hancock said.

“Currently, individual councils determine the remuneration package whilst independent arbitrators set the remuneration of NSW senior public servants, ministers and members of parliament, as well as mayors and councillors.

“Therefore, the NSW Government is strongly considering mandating that salaries of general managers are set by an independent body, not by elected councillors.”

Mrs Hancock said the Office of Local Government has released a consultation paper showing general manager annual salaries vary from $143,270 to $633,852.

“These managers should receive remuneration not only in line with their duties, skills and experience but in accordance with community expectations,” Mrs Hancock said.

“I encourage residents, businesses, council staff, councillors and local government peak bodies to make a submission by Monday 2 August 2021, which will help inform our review of general manager salaries.”

The consultation paper and more information on how to make a submission can be found at www.olg.nsw.gov.au/councils/governance/standard-contracts-of-employment/review-of-general-manager-remuneration-consultation-paper.

Ancestry Digitisation Grant Program 2021

July 6, 2021: per RAHS
During 2021, Ancestry.com is offering a series of grants to support the family history & archival community within Australia and New Zealand.

–  2 x Gold Grants up to the value of $100,000 AUD for digitisation services to be awarded within Australia and New Zealand to assist with digitisation within the archival & family history community. Also included is five years of free Ancestry access.

The individual grants have a maximum value of $100,000 AUD but can also cover works of any lesser amount up to that total figure. The grant will be for imaging of records only, meaning that the services provided are for scanning of paper or microform collections.

–  2 x Silver Grants up to the value of $25,000 AUD for digitisation services to be awarded within Australia and New Zealand to assist with digitisation within the archival & family history community. Also included is five years of free Ancestry access.

The individual grants have a maximum value of $25,000 AUD but can also cover works of any lesser amount up to that total figure. The grant will be for imaging of records only, meaning that the services provided are for scanning of paper or microform collections.

–  1 x Bronze Grant up to the value of $15,000 AUD for digitisation services to be awarded within Australia and New Zealand to assist with digitisation within the archival & family history community. Also included is five years of free Ancestry access.

The individual grant has a maximum value of $15,000 AUD but can also cover works of any lesser amount up to that total figure.

The grant submission period will begin immediately and your questions and submissions are encouraged. The deadline for submissions is Saturday 31 July 2021.

In the meantime, please find some initial Q&A below.

Q: How do I apply?
A: For now, simply review the documentation and ensure you agree to the terms contained within. If so, please send an email to jreeve@ancestry.com containing information on the collection / content you wish to see digitised – the more information the better but as a minimum;
  1. Collection Name(s)
  2. Date Range
  3. Record Count / Image Count
  4. Existing Format (i.e. paper, volumes, microfiche)
Q: If my submission is successful, does Ancestry take ownership of the records I’ve put forward?
A: No. Original record rights will remain with the organisation or entity providing the records. However, it’s important that you do have the necessary rights to share the records being submitted.

Q: Will I get a copy of the digital images created by Ancestry?
A: You will be provided with a digital preservation copy of all images taken from the original records.

Q: Who will own the digital images?
A: Within this program, we seek to create an easy, rewarding opportunity for the archival community to achieve their digitisation goals and therefore recognise that obtaining ownership of the digital assets forms an important part of those goals. The provider will receive ownership of the digital images.

Q: What’s in it for Ancestry?
A: You will retain the ownership of the originals and the digital images. Ancestry simply asks that you agree to allow us to publish the images in perpetuity & that you will not share those digital images outside the organisation for a period of 5 years.

Q: What records will help me be successful in securing a grant?
A: Ancestry’s focus is Family History. Therefore, records that are relevant to that endeavour are the most appropriate for this program. Ideally rich on details at an individual level – the records would cover a collection of individuals in some aspect and will therefore include information such as, but not limited to;

Name
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Location
Occupation
Relations
And so on…

Q: How do you select the successful applications?
A: Grant winners will be selected completely at the discretion of Ancestry – however, making sure the records fit the guide above will ensure you have the best possible chance for success.

Q: I’m from a small historical society – can I still apply?
A: Yes, you can apply for any of the grants.

Q: The $15,000 AUD grant appears different to the others, what does this cover?
A: It can be applied just like the other grants, or instead, it can be applied to a philanthropic or important community objective – with the latter being the priority for this grant option. Preferential selection will go towards collections or projects that will assist the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander family history community.

Restrictions To Further Limit The Spread Of The COVID-19 Delta Strain

Covid-19 Testing Clinic at Avalon Bowling Club carpark. AJG photo

Saturday July 17, 2021: issued by The Premier, Minister for Health and Medical Research

Given the number of infectious cases in the community, the following changes will be made to further limit the spread of the COVID-19 Delta strain.

On the basis of updated health advice, the following changes come into effect across Greater Sydney including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour until 11.59pm on Friday, 30 July:

From 11.59pm on Saturday, 17 July:

  • Retail premises will be required to close (‘click and collect’, takeaway and home delivery can still operate), except the following can remain open:
    • Supermarkets and grocery stores (including butchers, bakeries, fruit and vegetable stores, liquor stores and fishmongers);
    • Stores that predominantly sell health, medical, maternity and infant supplies;
    • Pharmacies and chemists;  
    • Petrol stations;
    • Car hire;
    • Banks and financial institutions;
    • Hardware, nurseries and building supplies;
    • Agricultural and rural supplies;
    • Pet supplies;
    • Post offices and newsagents; and
    • Office supplies. 
  • In addition to the stay-at-home rules, residents of Fairfield, Canterbury-Bankstown and Liverpool LGAs cannot leave their LGA for work except for emergency services and healthcare workers (including aged and disability workers). Where those workers do need to leave their LGA for work, they are required to be tested every three days, even if they do not have symptoms;
  • Anyone who leaves the home must have a mask with them at all times. They must be worn when you are working outdoors, in outdoor markets, outdoor shopping strips, and in an outdoor queues waiting for products such as coffee and food; and
  • All carpooling to be stopped unless among members of the same household.

From 12.01am on Monday, 19 July:

  • All construction to be paused; and
  • Non-urgent maintenance, including cleaning services, and repair work on residential premises to be paused.

From 12.01am on Wednesday, 21 July:

  • Employers must allow employees to work from home if the employee is able to do so, failure to do so can result in a fine of up to $10,000.

We are constantly reviewing the health advice and will continue to update the community if any changes are required. 

All other restrictions currently in place across Greater Sydney including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour will remain in place.

These decisions have not been made lightly and we understand this is a difficult time for the community and appreciate their ongoing patience. 

It is vital people continue to come forward for testing to help us find any COVID-19 cases in the community. 

Restrictions in regional NSW remain unchanged. 

Read the latest COVID-19 information.

NSW Health Update: Saturday July 17, 2021

NSW recorded 111 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. 

Of these locally acquired cases, 59 are linked to a known case or cluster – 47 are household contacts and 12 are close contacts – and the source of infection for 52 cases remains under investigation.

Sixty-nine cases were in isolation throughout their infectious period and ten cases were in isolation for part of their infectious period. Twenty-nine cases were infectious in the community, and the isolation status of three cases remains under investigation.

Six new overseas-acquired cases were recorded in the same period. The total number of cases in NSW since the beginning of the pandemic is now 6,644.

Sadly, a man in his late-80s from south-eastern Sydney died yesterday. NSW Health extends its sincere sympathies to his family.

There have been 1,137 locally acquired cases reported since 16 June 2021, when the first case in the Bondi cluster was reported.

There are currently 75 COVID-19 cases admitted to hospital, with 18 people in intensive care, six of whom require ventilation. 

COVID-19 Business Support – 2021

NSW Government Information
The NSW Government will be offering financial support to businesses impacted by the recent COVID-19 restrictions and stay-at-home orders.

If your business or not-for-profit organisation has been impacted by the restrictions, you may be eligible to apply from 19 July 2021.

You can get notified on existing and upcoming financial support, including:
  • COVID-19 business grant: if you’re a business, sole trader or not-for-profit organisation impacted by the current Greater Sydney COVID-19 restrictions, you may be able to apply for a grant of up to $15,000 from 19 July 2021.
  • Saving Jobs: a support program funded jointly by the NSW and Commonwealth governments to maintain employment of staff for small and medium businesses impacted by the current health restrictions.
  • Micro business grant: if you’re a micro business (small business or sole trader with annual turnover of more than $30,000 and under $75,000) impacted by the current Greater Sydney COVID-19 restrictions, you may be able to apply for a $1500 payment per fortnight of restrictions from late July 2021.
Get ready
To help avoid delays in completing your application:
  • ensure your business and contact details are up-to-date with the Australian Business Register (ABR)
  • ensure your personal, contact and business details are up-to-date in your MyServiceNSW Account and your business profile
  • if you don't have one, create a MyServiceNSW Account and business profile.
Get notified
To be notified when COVID-19 financial support programs are available, please complete the form HERE


Covid-19 Disaster Payment: Commonwealth Government

Australian Federal Government Information
The Commonwealth Government will pay the COVID-19 Disaster Payment to you for each recognised lockdown, hotspot or period of restricted movement in your area.

You must meet all eligibility rules to get the COVID-19 Disaster Payment. You can get it even if you’re eligible on only one day of the relevant event dates.

To get the payment, you need to meet the general eligibility rules and any rules for the COVID-19 health order that affected you.

If you’re a member of a couple, you can both claim this payment. You and your partner will need to make separate claims.

First and second period
You’ll get the following amount for the first and second period of a restricted movement order.
  • If you lost less than 20 hours work per week, you’ll get $325 for each relevant period, if you're eligible.
  • If you lost 20 hours or more of work per week, you’ll get $500 for each relevant period, if you're eligible.
Third period and beyond
You’ll get the following amount for the third and later periods of a restricted movement order from:

15 July 2021 for people in parts of Sydney
18 July 2021 for people in Greater Sydney.

If you’re eligible, you’ll get $375 for each relevant period if you lost either:
  • between 8 and less than 20 hours of work per week
  • a full day of your usual work hours per week.
If you lost 20 hours or more of work per week, you’ll get $600 for each relevant period, if you’re eligible.

A full day of your usual work is what you were scheduled to work but could not because of a restricted movement order. This includes not being able to attend a full time, part time or casual shift of less than 8 hours.

You can check the key eligibility dates for who can get it.

The COVID-19 Disaster Payment is a taxable payment. This means you’ll need to include it in your income tax return.

If you are claiming for a period starting 11 July 2021 onwards, you don’t need to meet any liquid assets rules.

You’ll need to submit separate claims for each of the first 3 periods of lockdown or restricted movement.

When you claim from the third period starting 18 July 2021, they’ll ask you if they can make automatic payments for future periods. If you agree to this, you’ll get a payment each time a new period becomes available without having to make another claim.

Australian residents need to claim online.
To claim online you need a myGov account linked to a Centrelink online account. If you don’t have a myGov account, you can create one.

If your myGov account isn’t linked to Centrelink, you can prove who you are through myGov to link to Centrelink.

Police Urge Cooperation And Compliance After Concerning Breaches Of Public Health Orders

Thursday, 15 July 2021: NSW Police
Police have issued more than 200 Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs) for breaches of the Public Health Act in the past 24 hours as high-visibility operations continue across NSW.

Deputy Commissioner Gary Worboys, State Emergency Operations Controller, said the cooperation and support of the community – in the form of compliance – was key to the police operation.

“While the vast majority of the community is doing the right thing, it is concerning that three weeks into these restrictions, we are seeing an increase in non-compliance,” Deputy Commissioner Worboys said.

“Police attended more than 960 COVID-related jobs yesterday, with about 600 of those coming from reports to Crime Stoppers.

“In total, police detected almost 400 people breaching the Public Health Orders, resulting in about 220 legal actions, ranging from fines through to criminal charges.

“These numbers are concerning, as the more people do the wrong thing, the more chance there is of the virus spreading,” Deputy Commissioner Worboys said.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott reminded people of the serious risk that this Delta variant of COVID-19 poses to the entire state.

“We are dealing with an increased risk of transmission of the virus within the Greater Sydney and surrounding areas, and now is not the time to lose our resolve,” Mr Elliott said.

“I want to remind people in the broader state of NSW not to be complacent, this Delta variant highly transmissible, so please abide by the rules no matter where you are in the state.”

An incident of note in Greater Sydney includes:

About 1.30am yesterday, officers from Riverstone Police Area Command stopped a 22-year-old Blacktown woman and a 39-year-old Mt Druitt man at Dean Park, who were found to be out in breach of the Public Health Orders. They were each issued a $1000 PIN before being directed home. The pair were stopped at Quakers Hill about 7.30pm, again in breach of the stay home orders. Checks revealed the earlier interaction with police and legal action. Following further inquiries, it was established that the pair did not return home as directed, instead had travelled on public transport to at least nine different suburbs – from Richmond in the west through to Sydney CBD – throughout the day. Their activities included visiting a fast food restaurant and a hotel, where they spent time with two other people. They have been charged with not comply with noticed direction re: Section 7/8/9 – COVID-19 and are due to appear in court next month.

An incident of note in Regional NSW includes:

Officers from South Coast Police District attended a short-term rental property at Catalina, near Batemans Bay, about 3.15pm, after receiving information that Sydneysiders were staying there. Police were told the eight people – aged between 18 and 19 – had travelled from their homes at Balgowlah Heights, Bellevue Hill, Bondi, Dover Heights, and Edgecliff to the stay at the property before they were due to return to university. Inquiries established they were in breach of the Public Health Orders and were each issued with a $1000 PIN before being directed to return home via the most direct route.

Deputy Commissioner Mick Willing, Regional NSW Field Operations, thanked the South Coast community for their assistance in enforcing the public health orders.

“This case really shows that Sydneysiders have nowhere to hide in regional areas at the moment,” Deputy Commissioner Willing said.

“If you live in Greater Sydney and are thinking of travelling in contravention of the public health order, you should be aware that if police don’t pull you over proactively, the community will let us know you’re there.

“Regional people are actively working with police to protect themselves and their loved ones, which is so important given the incredibly contagious nature of the Delta strain.”

In total, 203 PINs were issued yesterday, with 93 of those $200 infringements for failing to wear a fitted face covering.

A further 19 people were charged with failing to comply with Public Health Orders; the majority of those charges were associated with other criminal offences.

Anyone who has information regarding individuals or businesses in contravention of a COVID-19-related ministerial direction is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.

Four Men Issued $1,000 PINs For Travelling To Queensland On Superyacht From Pittwater

Wednesday, 14 July 2021
Four men have been issued $1,000 Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs) after travelling on a superyacht from Sydney to Queensland last week.

The NSW Police Force Marine Area Command commenced an investigation, with assistance from Maritime Safety Queensland.

Police have been told two Victorian men, aged 44 and 58, and two Queensland men, aged 53 and 55, boarded a superyacht vessel and travelled from a yacht club at Pittwater NSW on Monday 5 July, to a marina at the Gold Coast, Queensland, arriving on Wednesday 7 July 2021, in breach of the Public Health Order.

Upon arrival, the men were directed by Queensland Police to be placed in hotel quarantine and were dealt with by Queensland authorities.

Following further inquiries, officers from Marine Area Command issued each of the men with PINs for travel from metropolitan Sydney area to place in NSW outside area – individual.

Anyone who has information regarding individuals or businesses in contravention of a COVID-19-related ministerial direction is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.


Please Dispose Of Single Use Masks At Home

On a short walk yesterday three masks were picked up of the ground within 10 metres. Same thing the day before. These probably dropped out of a pocket or something alike that after use  - but, these can impact on wildlife and cause death.

Let's look after our wildlife as well as each other during this latest challenge. 
Please be careful and ensure you take yours home so we don't see this:


Katoa Close Parking Problems: Council Looking For Solutions

Residents of Narrabeen report they have received a proposal from Council to try and address community concerns regarding the parking of trailers in the parking spaces leaving insufficient space for those who wish to access the reserve or for visitors to the street.

Council is proposing an 8P timed parking restriction from applying from 8am to 6pm every day on the reserve side of the street and invites feedback by August 13th, 2021.

Written submissions can be sent to PO Box 82, Manly, 1655 or emailed to Council@northernbeaches.gov.au.

Once the feedback has been reviewed by the Northern Beaches Council Traffic Committee will look into the matter and a decision will be available on council's website one week afterwards.

A concept plan was enclosed:


Trees Down: SES Volunteers Assist

The NSW SES Warringah / Pittwater Unit were out to help locals after the brief storm and strong winds  of Friday July 16th brought down multiple trees across our area.

The unit had 2 Teams of volunteers out all afternoon assisting with chopping up the trees  and providing clear access on the affected roads and properties.

If you need emergency assistance due to flood/storm damage, call NSW SES on 132 500. If life threatening, call 000.



Photo courtesy SES Warringah / Pittwater Unit.

More Time To Have Your Say On Ingleside

The exhibition of the draft Ingleside Place Strategy has been extended until Friday 23 July 2021.
 
The NSW Dept. of Planning states it knows the community wants more time to provide feedback on the place strategy, which is why they have extended the exhibition to now run more than twice as long as the standard four-week exhibition period.
 
If you missed attending any of their previous online and face-to-face information sessions, you can now see the online presentation and read an updated frequently asked questions
 
 
The draft Ingleside Place Strategy is on public exhibition until Friday 23 July 2021.   
 
The draft place strategy outlines a plan for the development of Ingleside. It proposes a bushfire-safe community with up to 980 new dwellings and a new neighbourhood centre as well as welcoming public areas and attractive green spaces for people to relax and enjoy the outdoors. 
 
For more information on how to have your say and to view the precinct plans, visit the Ingleside webpage: https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ingleside

No More Balloons Outdoors For Victoria

Victoria has officially banned the releasing of balloons into the environment this week. 

The new legislation makes the releasing of balloons "littering" and "illegal and carries a fine of $991. The measures were taken to protect wildlife.

Balloons have a massive impact on our marine wildlife and we are all too familiar of the effects they cause. Is it time for NSW to follow suit?

This picture, courtesy of the Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast, are of Ella, who was rescued and released last year in Manly. Ella had eaten a balloon with 2.5m of string attached, printed with the words happy birthday. She was lucky to survive.


Online Portal: Planning In NSW

July 12, 2021
Assessment times across NSW will be slashed by up to 30 days with all councils and government agencies now using the Planning Portal.

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said all development applications and complying development certificates across the state must now be processed online through the Government’s portal, in line with the Premier’s mandate.

“Since the Premier’s mandate was announced in late 2019, we’ve provided councils with tools, advice and funding to get them all onto the planning portal by 1 July this year,” Mr Stokes said.

"ePlanning has transformed a cumbersome and opaque paper-based process into a streamlined digital service enabling people to submit applications online and track applications in real-time.

“This one-stop-shop plays an important role in keeping the economy moving while offering greater convenience for the people of NSW.

“More than 80,500 DAs have been submitted via the portal to date from January 2019, representing $91.28 billion in investment.”

Minister for Digital and Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said the reform is a big win for homeowners, local councils and the construction industry.

“The ePlanning portal saves time for applicants, it saves time for councils and it reduces duplication and administrative costs,” Mr Dominello said.

“The tool enables councils to post real-time performance data including the status of individual DAs and other planning applications and expected completion dates for projects.

“This real-time tracking means more transparency and accountability when it comes to planning decisions. The community can read all of the documents associated with a proposal, know what stage it’s up to and receive updates as it progresses.”

Digital Mapping Of EPIs To Replace PDF Maps

July 5, 2021: NSW Government Planning Portal
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is one step closer towards digital mapping of Environmental Planning Instruments (EPIs) in NSW.

Over the past six months, the ePlanning Program has been enhancing both the Online Planning Proposal Service and the Spatial Viewer to support the transition from PDF Maps to the digital mapping of EPIs.

The project aims to ensure that the data collected through the enhanced Online Planning Proposal Service will be the source data for EPI digital mapping on the Spatial Viewer. This will enable the Department to retire PDF maps.

The retiring of PDF maps will improve assessment timeframes, leading to economic benefits for the State, while also contributing to planning reform initiatives.

The Department is currently working with a group of NSW councils to ensure the solution meets the needs of stakeholders.

Project overview
Digital mapping means EPI map data will be managed in a centralised geospatial database. This will be the ‘single source of truth’ for map data, and it will be available to all stakeholders through the NSW Planning Portal, and also for use in an organisation’s own IT and GIS systems.

We are currently in phase two, of this three-phase project. The three phases are:
  1. Enhance and integrate the ePlanning Spatial Viewer with the Online Planning Proposal (PP Online) Service on the NSW Planning Portal. This will enable EPI spatial data to be collected through the Planning Proposal service then presented digitally through the various stages of the plan-making process (agency consultation, public exhibition, post-gazettal). This was completed in May 2021.
  2. Work with an initial group of councils to ensure the solution meets the needs of stakeholders.
  3. Roll out to the remaining councils across NSW. This is planned to commence in the second half of 2021.
The ePlanning team is also working with the Department’s Policy teams to transition SEPPs to digital mapping within the same timeframe.

Once the Spatial Viewer is the single source of truth for maps in NSW, the process of creating PDF maps will be retired.

The Spatial Viewer will contain a historical digital maps feature, which will enable users to access previous digital versions of a map created after the go-live date. Users will also continue to have access to existing PDFs created prior to the go-live date. These PDFs are now hosted on the NSW Planning Portal.

How the transition will occur
Under Section 3.22 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the making of an amending LEP may be expedited where it deals with matters that, in the view of the Minister, do not warrant compliance with the conditions precedent for the making of the LEP because they will not have any significant adverse impact on the environment or adjoining land.  

This initial transition and amendment will facilitate the transition of all current pdf map tiles to digital maps. The zoning, standards and other matters that are mapped and affect the interpretation of the LEP are otherwise unchanged, that is, no change to any controls will be included. Therefore, the Minister may be capable of forming the above view.  The achievement of this process will be facilitated by the use of the Section 3.22 workflow within PP Online.  Any future amendments to the LEP will revert to normal planning proposal processes and requirements.

Who this will benefit
The transition will benefit councils, planners, agencies, industry, and the public. It will increase confidence and trust in the plan-making process. In addition to resolving the inefficiencies associated with PDF maps, it will have the following benefits:
  • Provide cost and time savings for all stakeholders
  • Availability of GIS data to support evidence-based decision-making across the entire Planning Proposal process and multiple jurisdictions.
  • Enable users to conduct more self-service transactions online, which will be cheaper and faster, reducing errors and the need for rework.
  • Provide users with access to better, easier-to-find digital EPI maps with fewer errors.
  • Enable users to get a better understanding of development opportunities and constraints.
  • Better manage citizens’ demand for planning information, by enabling private providers to create new information services (e.g. third-party property intelligence tools and mapping platforms).

Avalon Beach 100 Committee Call Out

Roger Treagus called an open meeting of interested community members on 10/6/21 hosted by Av Bowlo and assisted by Councillor McTaggart, to canvass ideas for the community to celebrate this event.

Some Ideas so far include asking the community to provide historical film/photos of living here to process  into a movie for local screening, Tree Planting, Bands, Celebrating indigenous culture, A Guinness book event and more.

Update July 9, 2021:
For all of us interested in celebrating Avalon's 100th birthday the public meeting arranged for Thursday is off but we can still have a zoom meeting to thrash around ideas at the same time. Even with lockdown we can still plan to have a celebration in November.

We will post updates to Avalon What’s On Facebook page.

Meanwhile Roger is keen to hear from anyone with film/pics to lend, celebration ideas or to volunteer help or resources.

Contact:- Roger Treagus Convenor- Avalon Beach 100 Committee via email:-  rtreagus@optusnet.com.au

NSW Councils To Oppose Rule Changes To Infrastructure Contributions

Friday July 16, 2021
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) will oppose infrastructure contribution rule changes that threaten to defer and reduce critical developer payments to councils at a Parliamentary inquiry this week.

LGNSW President Linda Scott said the NSW Government had tried to sneak the changes through Parliament during last month’s NSW Budget week to avoid scrutiny, but the peak association for councils successfully pushed back and the legislation was sent back to an Upper House Committee for review.

“These contributions help fund vital infrastructure to support population growth in communities, including footpaths, cycleways, parks and open space to help cope with the increased demand new development brings,” Cr Scott said.

“I was surprised the NSW Government tried to push through changes that would result in potential deferral and reductions of these payments without even consulting councils and their communities.

“The proposed new rules may help developers, but they will potentially hurt communities and shift some of these costs incurred by new development back to communities.

“The changes could also result in the delay or removal of projects for the public good from local government community plans, with a consequential hit to important community infrastructure such as pools and parks, as well as investment and jobs that would have been generated through the design, development, delivery and operation of these public facilities.

“I am looking forward to speaking on behalf of councils and our communities at the Upper House Committee inquiry, where I will be calling on this rushed legislation to be withdrawn so councils and our communities can ensure vital community infrastructure can proceed, and councils are no worse off.

“This Bill, if passed, breaks the nexus between development and place. The NSW Government could regulate to collect a contribution from a development in Penrith and spend it in Potts Point.

“Communities that bear the brunt of density deserve to receive a public benefit in return. This Bill risks breaking that strong link between a place and a public benefit.”

Cr Scott said a cursory review of the proposed changes revealed a number of significant problems.

“The Bill also seeks to make permanent some troubling temporary arrangements, including allowing the Planning Minister to direct all councils to permit deferral of infrastructure payments by developers until the completion of the project,” she said.

“Communities shouldn’t have to wait for thousands of new residents to move in so that the roads can be built, and then dug up to build the drains. This reform condemns infrastructure upgrades incurred by new developments to the very end of the process.

“Importantly, it would delay the provision of parks, cycleways, footpaths, stormwater drainage and a plethora of vital infrastructure and leave new residents without essential services and facilities when they move into an area.

“Local governments are advocating for the value of the developer contributions to cover the cost of increased local infrastructure required to meet the needs of new residents.

“The NSW Government must provide assurances that councils and our communities will not be worse off under any of these reforms.”

Cr Scott will be joined at Friday’s Parliamentary hearing by representatives from Illawarra Shoalhaven Joint Organisation, Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils and Riverina Joint Organisation, who will also argue for the withdrawal of the Bill for further consultation.


DoggieRescue.com

Pets Of The Week

Inca


AGE/SEX: 11 weeks / F
BREED: Staffy X
Inca is lively sweet pup. She has not been well socialised with other pups and needs experienced people to fast track the socialisation and work on her training. She is friendly and engaging with people. She will probably grow to smaller staffy size. She has a short coat and weighs 5.5kg.
She comes with 3 puppy vaccinations, desexing, microchipped, wormed and heartworm free. Her adoption fee is $800. 

Libby And Sabrina

  

Libby and Sabrina are a bonded pair of cats who want to stay together. They are sweet, friendly and are looking for a quiet home where they can relax and unwind. Sabrina is black girl and Libby is calico. They come up for pats and leg rubs. Sabrina loves to come and have a chat too.
Both girls are approximately 9 years old and we think they might be sisters. Vision in Libby's left eye is limited from what appears to be a long standing condition.
She comes desexed, wormed, F3 vaccinated, FIV/FeLV tested and microchipped. Their adoption fee together is $440.


Foster Carers Needed
Not everyone is in a position to adopt a dog, which is why DoggieRescue runs a foster program making it easy for caring dog lovers to make an immediate difference.

Meet our top ten doggies desperate for a foster home. These are most frequently doggies who have spent a long time in the shelter and are in urgent need of some quiet time in a loving home.

For further details or to meet all cats, rabbits 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 
Rehoming Organisation No R251000024. 

Power Outages: Planned


Dee Why
Thu 22 July, 07:00 am (Thu 22 Jul) - 03:00 pm (Thu 22 Jul) Cromer, Dee Why  NECF52083 Campbell Ave, Lynwood Ave, Fisher Rd, Heron Pl, Tulich Ave, Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network, households affected: 92
Sat 24 July, 07:00 am (Sat 24 Jul) - 03:00 pm (Sat 24 Jul) Dee Why NECF53253, Delmar Pde, Tango Ave Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network, households affected 55  - Proposed
Mon 26 July, 07:00 am (Mon 26 Jul) - 01:00 pm (Mon 26 Jul), Dee Why NECF52575 Monash Pde, Ozone Pde, Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network  - households affected 42

Manly
Thu 29 July, 07:30 am (Thu 29 Jul) - 03:30 pm (Thu 29 Jul) Manly, NECF51970, Alexander St, Collingwood St, Pine St, Pittwater Rd, Smith St Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network, households affected; 178 - Proposed
Sun 8 August, 08:00 pm (Sun 8 Aug) - 07:00 am (Mon 9 Aug) Brookvale, Freshwater, North Manly  NECF52645,  Harbord Rd, Wattle Rd, Cobbadah Pl, Hubert St, Robert St, Waratah St, Wyadra Ave, Thomas St, Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network, households affected; 265 - Proceeding as scheduled
Wed 11 August, 07:00 am (Wed 11 Aug) - 03:00 pm (Wed 11 Aug), Manly, NECF52772, Balgowlah Rd, Birkley Rd, Pacific Pde, Pine St, Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network, households affected; 122

Narrabeen
Wed 28 July, 07:00 am (Wed 28 Jul) - 12:00 pm (Wed 28 Jul), North Narrabeen, NECF52394Nareen Pde Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network, households affected; 30 -Proposed
Wed 28 July, 12:00 pm (Wed 28 Jul) - 04:00 pm (Wed 28 Jul), Narrabeen, North Narrabeen, Warriewood, NECF52393; Narrabeen St, Ocean St, Lake Park Rd, Mackenzie Pde, Narrabeen Park Pde, Nth Narabeen Rock Pool , Walsh St - Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network, households affected; 35 - Proceeding as scheduled
Thu 5 August, 07:30 am (Thu 5 Aug) - 03:30 pm (Thu 5 Aug), Narrabeen, NECF52654; Albemarle St, Lagoon St, Loftus St, Ocean St, Wellington St, Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network, households affected; 178 - Proceeding as scheduled

Newport
NECF53034: Tue 10 August, 07:00 am (Tue 10 Aug) - 03:30 pm (Tue 10 Aug) Irrubel Rd, Wallumatta Rd, Yachtview Ave, to; Trim trees away from powerlines in your area. Households affected: 92

Palm Beach
Thu 22 July, 08:00 am (Thu 22 Jul) - 11:00 am (Thu 22 Jul) Palm Beach, NECF51944 Canara Pl, Pacific Rd, Carry out essential maintenance work on the local power network, Households affected: 53 - Proposed

Domestic Violence Support 

NB: Where to get help Fact Sheet is below. Simply click on PDF and 'save as' on your own device

People experiencing domestic violence can be assured police and frontline services are ready to support them and their families.

Member for Manly James Griffin said the Northern Beaches community should not hesitate to seek help and support at this time. 

“If you are in danger or in an emergency call Triple Zero (000),” Mr Griffin said. “If you are in need of support services, such as housing or counselling, our hard working frontline staff are also available to help those suffering domestic violence.”  

“No person, whether they live on the Northern Beaches or anywhere in Australia, should in live in fear of violence and I urge people to seek the help they need when it is safe to do so.”

Mr Griffin added that perpetrators are on notice and that police have increased efforts to combat violence in the home including more proactive operations to enforce protection orders.  
“Police will continue to conduct Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) compliance checks to keep victims safe.”

NSW Police Force Domestic Violence Corporate Spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Mark Jones, said police are monitoring rates of domestic violence. 

“High-risk and repeat offenders are being targeted by specially trained police to ensure that all orders are strictly followed and complied with and offenders are arrested if violence is detected,” Assistant Commissioner Jones said.  “Police are also able to vary existing interim or final ADVOs if we know that violence is escalating, without needing to first go to court, so victims are immediately protected.
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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.

We need your help. Thank you for reporting wildlife road fatalities. There is so much wildlife on the move in our area at present due to various pressures. Although we have had pictures sent to us, many of these have no date or location.

There is a database that volunteers maintain but this needs three pieces of information:
  1. The position via GPS or road and suburb
  2. The date
  3. The animal
The details can be entered into the database directly by you at:

July 11 - 17, 2021: Issue 501

This Issue: full list in Contents page 

Front Page Issue 501 

Parents Beyond Breakup - Help Available Here By Phone + Online + Face To Face Post Lockdown Meetings At Freshwater; Parents Beyond Breakup is a not for profit charity that exists solely to support non-custodial parents experiencing trauma due to family breakdown.

Car Thefts + Theft From Vehicles: How To Prevent This - In recent weeks the number of car thefts, damage to cars and thefts of articles from cars has become a daily occurrence. Stats and Tips on how to prevent this.

Final Orders In Climate Change Case Brought By Teenagers Finds Morrison Government Does Have A 'Duty Of Care'; Government Immediately Announces It Will Appeal Decision In Same Week It Funnels Millions Of Taxpayer Dollars Into Coal Mine and Fracking Projects through NAIF

Pictures The Spit To Manly Walk by Kevin Murray and Joe Mills - taken pre-stay-at-home-orders, an 8.9k jaunt with glorious views and beautiful bush flora and fauna

Aquatics Nautical Words and Phrases Transposed Into Other Uses: Can You Fathom That?!

Park Bench Philosopher NAIDOC Week 2021: Heal Country

Revised South-Ingleside Precinct Housing Development Plan Now Open For Feedback - feedback closes July 23rd; NB extended date

Proposals For Reducing Flooding On Wakehurst Parkway Now Open For Feedback - Closes Sunday July 18: NB extended date

DIY Ideas Winter DIY Ideas: Painting A Feature Wall + Outdoor Heating Options For Your Home + Declutter/Organise That Tool Shed - With stay-at-home orders now in place, switch off from the 24 hour news cycle and do something that will make you feel good and mark this time with positive push backs. A few ideas - heaps more at the base of the DIY page.

Environment More Time To Have Your Say On Ingleside Housing Development Proposal, 150 Hectares Of Habitat Lost Each Day In NSW, Sydney Man Sentenced For Waste Offences On The Hawkesbury River, EPA Fines Power Station Operator $15,000  For Alleged Water Pollution, Community Workshop Sheds Light On Microplastics In Hawkesbury-Nepean River, Draft National Recovery Plan For The Koala: feedback wanted, Consultation On Endangered Listing For The Koala Now Open, Gas-Fired Recovery Measures: Have Your Say - Closes August 2nd, Australia’s threatened species plan has failed on several counts; Without change more extinctions are assured, When Will Politicians Heed Farmers' Concerns About Climate Change?, New NAIF Board To Steer The Next Phase Of Northern Investment, NAIF Allocates Public Money To Central Queensland Coal Project, Public Money For Olive Downs Coal Mine Is Deeply Irresponsible, Keith Pitt's Fracked Gas Cash Splash With Public Money, Santos Decision Shows What’s In Store For Farmers, Be suspicious of claims the mining industry creates non-mining jobs, The North American heatwave shows we need to know how climate change will change our weather, The government is clamping down on charities  and it could have a chilling effect on peaceful protest, Meet the broad-toothed rat: a chubby-cheeked and inquisitive Australian rodent that needs our help, NSW State Government's Plans To Open Western NSW To Coal Mining Open For Feedback, Nature is a public good; A plan to save it using private markets doesn’t pass muster, Almost 60 coral species around Lizard Island are ‘missing’ and a Great Barrier Reef extinction crisis could be next, It takes more than words and ambition: here’s why your city isn’t a lush green oasis yet, Bushcare In Pittwater: when and where, Community Gardens, Groups, Organisations + Reserves 

Inbox News Vast Majority Of Australians Prefer Funds For War Memorial Expansion To Be Spent Elsewhere, Defamation Reforms To Become Law In NSW, Australian Black Summer Bushfires Changes Songbird Plumage & Testosterone, Conservation Concern As Alien Aphid Detected On Kangaroo Island, Sunflower Peptide As 'Template' For Potential Analgesic, Food For Thought: Are Organic Foods Really Pesticide Free?, Saturated Fatty Acid Levels Increase When Making Memories, Thermal Imaging Offers Early Alert For Chronic Wound Care, Same Dance Different Species: How Natural Selection Drives Common Behaviour Of Lizards, Report Sounds Alarm On Efficacy, Safety, Ethics Of Embryo Selection With Polygenic Scores, National plan to allow battery cages until 2036 favours cheap eggs over animal welfare

Profile of the Week RAID - Residents Against Inappropriate Developments In Ingleside
Several local Wildlife, Environment organisations and Residents groups have cited serious flaws in the current proposal for the revised South Ingleside Housing Development Plan. These local organisations have formed themselves into a collective group called 'RAID'.

Among their concerns are a bushfire evacuation modelling that does not take into account volumes of traffic that would be created from surrounding suburbs and a bottleneck on the proposed route, no real fauna thoroughfares, and even a glaring gap between the currently being built fauna pass from Katandra Bushland Sanctuary connecting to a pathway for wildlife in Ingleside, a razed earth plan for the environment which would wipe out two Endangered Ecological Communities present and kill the animals these support, along with the $ contribution cap on each new proposed home not meeting infrastructure needs – a hole that ratepayers across the LGA may be expected to fill.

A Covid-Safe Rally is scheduled, at this stage, to be held along Powder Works Road on the morning of Saturday July 17th between 8 and 9 am, with updates top be posted on the RAID Facebook page - link above. 

This week we speak with RAID spokesperson Jackie Jarvis about the groups' concerns.

In December 1882 a man travelling under the name of Von Bieren arrived in Sydney aboard the Orient. He was travelling with his wife; both of them passengers in the First Saloon. Claiming to have been the proprietor of the Philadelphia Powder Mill, and then powder mills in Pennsylvania prior to landing in the colony, this gentleman soon had begun a new enterprise along the same lines. In 1884 he bought 320 acres of vacant isolated land high up on what was then called "Sugar Loaf Hill", or the plateau above Narrabeen we call 'Ingleside', a name he gave to the house he built in the gully further south of the hill. 

On this land he established a powder mill factory where he would make blasting powder and gunpowder. Drying chambers, a shot tower (tall structures alike chimneys where small pellets of metal, usually iron in those years, were dropped and spun, heating in falling. To become round pellets before cooling in the water they were dropped into), all that was needed, he had built, at the expense of others. 

Pittwater Offshore Newsletter: June 19th, 2021

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DV: Leave

Domestic Violence NSW
If you are experiencing domestic violence, current COVID-19 restrictions do not apply - you can leave your local area to get somewhere safe. Call the DV Line for help.

NB: Where to get help Fact Sheet is at base of this page. Simply click on PDF and 'save as' on your own device

People experiencing domestic violence can be assured police and frontline services are ready to support them and their families.

Congratulations Cam Davis 

July 4, 2021
Congratulations to Monash Country Club’s Cameron Davis on claiming his first PGA Tour victory in an epic five hole playoff at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit.

Davis missed putts to win on each of the playoff holes. The 26-year-old Australian left 6- and 18-foot putts high, a 25-foot putt low and a 19-footer high. He misread a break on a 12-foot putt on the fifth playoff hole, then won when Merritt made bogey.

Davis closed with a 5-under 67 to match Merritt (68) and Joaquin Niemann (68) at 18-under 270 at Detroit Golf Club. Niemann dropped out of the playoff with a bogey on the first extra hole, his first bogey of the week.

Niemann had a chance to win it on the 72nd hole, but left a 17-foot putt high.

Davis holed a 50-foot sand shot for eagle on the par-5 17th and birdied the par-4 18th to get to 18 under.

Niemann followed with two shots that went 569 yards and he two-putted from 14 feet to take the lead at 18 under, but he quickly had company.

Merritt, who was in the final group with Niemann, made his fourth birdie in a five-hole stretch to share the lead. Davis joined them with the eagle-birdie finish.

Congratulations Nick Sampson

July 10, 2021
Congratulations to Nick Sampson (Avalon Beach SLSC) who has won the election for the role of President of the Australian Surf Rowers League. We would also like to thank Phil Chipman for putting his hand up to nominate for the position.

Nick nominated for ASRL president to tackle the unprecedented challenges we are facing in surf boats and more broadly Surf Sports under the Surf Life Saving Banner. Using his experience and knowledge, Nick and his committee will face the challenges head on and work with the clubs, branches and states to see that the sport of surf boats is protected from further decline. Nick will challenge each of the states' surf boat panels to be innovative and try new ways of working that will be sustainable and improve the experience for our members. 

Below is a summary of Nick Sampson’s involvement in surf boat rowing.

NATIONAL INVOLVMENT 
ASRL Vice-President - 4 years to current
National Surf Boat Advisory Panel member - 3 years to current 
ASRL Open Event Committee - 3 years to current 

STATE/BRANCH INVOLVEMENT
Assistant State Team Manager - 2 years 
Chair of the Sydney Northern Beaches (SNB) Surf Boat Panel - 6 years to current 
Deputy Director Surf Sports SNB - 5 years Branch 
Team Manager - 2016 Assistant Branch 
Team Manager - 2016 to current 

CLUB INVOLVEMENT
Director of Life Saving - 2 years to current 
Director of Surf Sports - 6 years 
Boat Captain - 2 years 
Bar Manager - 6 years to current 
Junior Captain - 2 years 

ACHIEVEMENTS
World Gold National Team 
Gold State Team Gold 
ASRL Silver 
ASRL Bronze 
State Gold x 2 
State Silver x 3 
State Bronze x 3 
Branch Gold x 3 
Branch Premiership Gold x 7


Nick Sampson - photo by Richard Cole

Please Dispose Of Single Use Masks At Home

On a short walk yesterday three masks were picked up of the ground within 10 metres. Same thing the day before. These probably dropped out of a pocket or something alike that after use  - but, these can impact on wildlife and cause death.

Let's look after our wildlife as well as each other during this latest challenge. 
Please be careful and ensure you take yours home so we don't see this:


More Time To Have Your Say On Ingleside

The exhibition of the draft Ingleside Place Strategy has been extended until Friday 23 July 2021.
 
The NSW Dept. of Planning states it knows the community wants more time to provide feedback on the place strategy, which is why they have extended the exhibition to now run more than twice as long as the standard four-week exhibition period.
 
If you missed attending any of their previous online and face-to-face information sessions, you can now see the online presentation and read an updated frequently asked questions
 
 
The draft Ingleside Place Strategy is on public exhibition until Friday 23 July 2021.   
 
The draft place strategy outlines a plan for the development of Ingleside. It proposes a bushfire-safe community with up to 980 new dwellings and a new neighbourhood centre as well as welcoming public areas and attractive green spaces for people to relax and enjoy the outdoors. 
 
For more information on how to have your say and to view the precinct plans, visit the Ingleside webpage: https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ingleside

ASGMWP 12th July Information Night Cancelled

Dear Friends of ASG,
Bill Gammage writes ‘We have a continent to learn. If we are to survive, let alone feel at home, we must begin to understand our country. If we succeed, one day we might become Australian.’ 

NAIDOC 2021 week “Healing Country” Let’s keep the conversation going. 
We need to “Ki Giballee Yaddung” in GuriNgai Wannangini language that means “come together as one” The way it should be so we can all help heal the country.

You know what’s coming now.
Due to the Sydney lockdown, the ASG committee have cancelled the 12th July Information Night and the 9th August Business meeting at Mona Vale Memorial Hall.

Please see the attachment re the Information night on 13th September 2021 at Mona Vale Memorial Hall.
Stay safe and well, we look forward to seeing you face to face on 13th September.

Neil Evers JP
On behalf of
ASG MWP Committee. 
Newport,  Garigal 
GuriNgai Country 

Avalon Beach 100 Committee Call Out

Roger Treagus called an open meeting of interested community members on 10/6/21 hosted by Av Bowlo and assisted by Councillor McTaggart, to canvass ideas for the community to celebrate this event.

Some Ideas so far include asking the community to provide historical film/photos of living here to process  into a movie for local screening, Tree Planting, Bands, Celebrating indigenous culture, A Guinness book event and more.

Update July 9, 2021:
For all of us interested in celebrating Avalon's 100th birthday the public meeting arranged for Thursday is off but we can still have a zoom meeting to thrash around ideas at the same time. Even with lockdown we can still plan to have a celebration in November.

We will post updates to Avalon What’s On Facebook page.

Meanwhile Roger is keen to hear from anyone with film/pics to lend, celebration ideas or to volunteer help or resources.

Contact:- Roger Treagus Convenor- Avalon Beach 100 Committee via email:-  rtreagus@optusnet.com.au

Phoenix Program Seeking Expressions Of Interest At Manly Warringah Kayak Club

Applications are invited for the second year of the MWKC Phoenix Programme on Narrabeen Lake. This Programme is designed to deliver athletes into State and National Pathway Programs. 

At this stage the Club has set target dates for athlete testing as Wednesday 28 July and Sunday 01 August, but it may be subject to change (such as weather events) so please contact us to confirm. 

If you are interested in applying for the Programme, please send an email to our Head Coach, Brett Worth at brettworth36@hotmail.com and provide the following details; 

Athlete Name 

Athlete DOB 

Brief summary of paddling experience (if any) 

Brief summary of other sporting interests / achievements. 

If you would like to speak with someone prior to applying you can contact; 

Brett Worth, MWKC Head Coach 0466 599 423 Peter Grimes, MWKC President 0418 221 042 

Details are available at this link:  www.mwkc.org.au

DoggieRescue.com

Pets Of The Week

Troy


AGE/SEX: 2 years / M
BREED: Corgi X Cattle
Troy is a super nervous boy who is particularly afraid of men. He needs gentle calm handling with experienced people. He is very social with small dogs and has a submissive nature. He has loads of energy and loves doing zoomies and is very affectionate with people he trusts. Having working breed in him he is very smart and learns very quickly. He has a short coat and weighs 8.7kg. 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. 

Ally


Ally is a 16 week female kitten who came from the pound alone and rather unwell. She is much better now. She comes with 2 vaccinations, desexing, chipped and worming. Her adoption fee is $250. 

Foster Carers Needed
Not everyone is in a position to adopt a dog, which is why DoggieRescue runs a foster program making it easy for caring dog lovers to make an immediate difference.

Meet our top ten doggies desperate for a foster home. These are most frequently doggies who have spent a long time in the shelter and are in urgent need of some quiet time in a loving home.

For further details or to meet all cats, rabbits 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 
Rehoming Organisation No R251000024. 

Ancestry Digitisation Grant Program 2021

July 6, 2021: per RAHS
During 2021, Ancestry.com is offering a series of grants to support the family history & archival community within Australia and New Zealand.

–  2 x Gold Grants up to the value of $100,000 AUD for digitisation services to be awarded within Australia and New Zealand to assist with digitisation within the archival & family history community. Also included is five years of free Ancestry access.

The individual grants have a maximum value of $100,000 AUD but can also cover works of any lesser amount up to that total figure. The grant will be for imaging of records only, meaning that the services provided are for scanning of paper or microform collections.

–  2 x Silver Grants up to the value of $25,000 AUD for digitisation services to be awarded within Australia and New Zealand to assist with digitisation within the archival & family history community. Also included is five years of free Ancestry access.

The individual grants have a maximum value of $25,000 AUD but can also cover works of any lesser amount up to that total figure. The grant will be for imaging of records only, meaning that the services provided are for scanning of paper or microform collections.

–  1 x Bronze Grant up to the value of $15,000 AUD for digitisation services to be awarded within Australia and New Zealand to assist with digitisation within the archival & family history community. Also included is five years of free Ancestry access.

The individual grant has a maximum value of $15,000 AUD but can also cover works of any lesser amount up to that total figure.

The grant submission period will begin immediately and your questions and submissions are encouraged. The deadline for submissions is Saturday 31 July 2021.

In the meantime, please find some initial Q&A below.

Q: How do I apply?
A: For now, simply review the documentation and ensure you agree to the terms contained within. If so, please send an email to jreeve@ancestry.com containing information on the collection / content you wish to see digitised – the more information the better but as a minimum;
  1. Collection Name(s)
  2. Date Range
  3. Record Count / Image Count
  4. Existing Format (i.e. paper, volumes, microfiche)
Q: If my submission is successful, does Ancestry take ownership of the records I’ve put forward?
A: No. Original record rights will remain with the organisation or entity providing the records. However, it’s important that you do have the necessary rights to share the records being submitted.

Q: Will I get a copy of the digital images created by Ancestry?
A: You will be provided with a digital preservation copy of all images taken from the original records.

Q: Who will own the digital images?
A: Within this program, we seek to create an easy, rewarding opportunity for the archival community to achieve their digitisation goals and therefore recognise that obtaining ownership of the digital assets forms an important part of those goals. The provider will receive ownership of the digital images.

Q: What’s in it for Ancestry?
A: You will retain the ownership of the originals and the digital images. Ancestry simply asks that you agree to allow us to publish the images in perpetuity & that you will not share those digital images outside the organisation for a period of 5 years.

Q: What records will help me be successful in securing a grant?
A: Ancestry’s focus is Family History. Therefore, records that are relevant to that endeavour are the most appropriate for this program. Ideally rich on details at an individual level – the records would cover a collection of individuals in some aspect and will therefore include information such as, but not limited to;

Name
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Location
Occupation
Relations
And so on…

Q: How do you select the successful applications?
A: Grant winners will be selected completely at the discretion of Ancestry – however, making sure the records fit the guide above will ensure you have the best possible chance for success.

Q: I’m from a small historical society – can I still apply?
A: Yes, you can apply for any of the grants.

Q: The $15,000 AUD grant appears different to the others, what does this cover?
A: It can be applied just like the other grants, or instead, it can be applied to a philanthropic or important community objective – with the latter being the priority for this grant option. Preferential selection will go towards collections or projects that will assist the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander family history community.

Domestic Violence Support 

NB: Where to get help Fact Sheet is below. Simply click on PDF and 'save as' on your own device

People experiencing domestic violence can be assured police and frontline services are ready to support them and their families.

Member for Manly James Griffin said the Northern Beaches community should not hesitate to seek help and support at this time. 

“If you are in danger or in an emergency call Triple Zero (000),” Mr Griffin said. “If you are in need of support services, such as housing or counselling, our hard working frontline staff are also available to help those suffering domestic violence.”  

“No person, whether they live on the Northern Beaches or anywhere in Australia, should in live in fear of violence and I urge people to seek the help they need when it is safe to do so.”

Mr Griffin added that perpetrators are on notice and that police have increased efforts to combat violence in the home including more proactive operations to enforce protection orders.  
“Police will continue to conduct Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) compliance checks to keep victims safe.”

NSW Police Force Domestic Violence Corporate Spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Mark Jones, said police are monitoring rates of domestic violence. 

“High-risk and repeat offenders are being targeted by specially trained police to ensure that all orders are strictly followed and complied with and offenders are arrested if violence is detected,” Assistant Commissioner Jones said.  “Police are also able to vary existing interim or final ADVOs if we know that violence is escalating, without needing to first go to court, so victims are immediately protected.
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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.

We need your help. Thank you for reporting wildlife road fatalities. There is so much wildlife on the move in our area at present due to various pressures. Although we have had pictures sent to us, many of these have no date or location.

There is a database that volunteers maintain but this needs three pieces of information:
  1. The position via GPS or road and suburb
  2. The date
  3. The animal
The details can be entered into the database directly by you at:

Discussion Paper To Encourage Views On Proposed Planning Controls

June 17, 2021
Northern Beaches Council is required by the NSW Government to consolidate four planning control documents into one and will release a discussion paper to collect community views.

Mayor Michael Regan said the preparation of a whole of Northern Beaches Local Environment Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP) would be based largely on existing controls and was not seeking to increase heights in residential areas or increase densities in areas that have not already been identified.

He said the NSW Government requirement to review the documents provides an opportunity to introduce greater protection for our environment, raise the bar on sustainability and encourage local employment.

“To be crystal clear, there are no plans for increasing densities beyond what has already been identified – our housing strategy made clear we only need to find an additional 275 dwellings,” Mayor Regan said.

“No one wants to see our area overdeveloped or the local character destroyed.

“Our aim is to ensure we maintain our great lifestyle, protect the local character and environment we so value, provide green space, infrastructure to support growth, and local employment for the future.”

He encouraged members of the community to have their say during the six-week exhibition to inform the development of the draft LEP and DCP which will come back to the community for further consultation next year.

“Since amalgamation in 2016, the Northern Beaches has still been operating under four different planning instruments each with different planning controls,” Cr Regan said.

“We have an opportunity to use the government’s requirement to now consider ways to strengthen the protections for our environment, constrain development in inappropriate locations, incentivise affordable housing and support local job growth.

“The discussion paper considers these kinds of opportunities and asks the community for their ideas and input.”

To support local business and to provide an improved retail shopping experience and greater flexibility in the use of the space, Council’s Urban Design expert panel have suggested small height increases in business centres – no more than 1.5 metres.

And to meet the demand for floor space in industrial zones the community is asked to comment on a small increase of building heights in industrial areas.

“Our business centres and industrial areas are the employment heart of the Northern Beaches, providing an opportunity for residents to live locally and work locally.

“We are ruling out large height increases but asking the community for feedback on measures that could help rejuvenate industrial areas and support local jobs.”

Among other things, the discussion paper also asks for community response to:
  • improved controls for development near waterways, foreshores, wetlands and riparian lands;
  • more water sensitive urban design and greater tree canopy;
  • performance standards for net-zero carbon emission buildings;
  • reducing areas for permitted dual occupancy, boarding houses and seniors’ housing to reduce inappropriate development in sensitive locations;
  • provisions to restrict large scale retail in small retail centres.
Mayor Regan said the LEP and DCP is required to align with the State Government’s Greater Sydney Region Plan and North District Plan.

“This is the start of the process of creating a vision for a sustainable future for a great place to live, work and play,” he said.

NB: the Draft LEP and DCP is now available. Council documents/projects on display for feedback are stored HERE

Newport Residents Association


Next NRA meetings  -  Tuesday 19th July 2021 (subject to Covid lockdown being lifted) at the Newport Community Centre  at 7pm 
 
Other Matters
Save Robertson Rd for Plaza events - update

Have you completed the Robertson Rd Survey? 

If you need additional information go to www.saverobertsonroad.org

Traffic Changes- Foamcrest Ave - Beaconsfield Street

Newport Residents Association

Porter Reserve Clubhouse New Change Space + More On Exhibition

The plans for new facilities at Porters are now on exhibition and includes an amenities building with a change room, accessible toilet, first aid room, canteen and covered BBQ area.
Comments close July 12th. 


Artists Impression courtesy NBC:

Sydney Wildlife Recycled Bottles For Wildlife 2021

Sydney Wildlife Rescue is registered for return and earn in NSW. This time it is accessed by an App called My Tomra  - which is the organisation that runs the recycling. 

Once you have downloaded the My Tomra App. Just search “Our Wildlife” you will see Sydney Wildlife Rescue listed. You can set that as the payout. 

So you just scan the bar code from the App  at the recycling machine and the 10c will be donated to Sydney Wildlife Rescue. The machines can be located anywhere in NSW.  

Please have a look it’s a good way to support us to care for wildlife and do your bit to keep Australia Beautiful.
Let the women in your life know about this event. A free single session filled with hot tips on how to save your ceiling from collapsing from water leak, how to divert water running down a window frame and learn how to safely use a ladder.

First session still has some places on Sunday 20th June. Follow the link to book.

Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls At Pittwater Place

Our Avalon Mothers’ Day stall was most successful raising $2,400 which we will spend on outdoor furniture for the new Palliative Care Centre.

“Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary members will be holding stalls at Pittwater Place, Mona Vale on the first Saturday of the month for the rest of the year, selling knitting, sewing, craft, jams and books, from 8am to 3pm.”


Submissions Open For Councils And Community To Comment On General Manager Salaries

The NSW Government is considering changes to legislation to require an independent body to set the remuneration of local council General Managers, following community concern that some were getting paid more than the Prime Minister, Premier of NSW and President of the United States.

Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock said submissions are now open for councils and the public to have their say on the salaries paid to council general managers following the launch today of a consultation paper on remuneration.

“The comprehensive consultation paper examines general manager salaries to address community concerns they are too high with a large disparity across the state, an increasing gap compared to salaries of other workers, and financial pressures facing some NSW councils,” Mrs Hancock said.

“Currently, individual councils determine the remuneration package whilst independent arbitrators set the remuneration of NSW senior public servants, ministers and members of parliament, as well as mayors and councillors.

“Therefore, the NSW Government is strongly considering mandating that salaries of general managers are set by an independent body, not by elected councillors.”

Mrs Hancock said the Office of Local Government has released a consultation paper showing general manager annual salaries vary from $143,270 to $633,852.

“These managers should receive remuneration not only in line with their duties, skills and experience but in accordance with community expectations,” Mrs Hancock said.

“I encourage residents, businesses, council staff, councillors and local government peak bodies to make a submission by Monday 2 August 2021, which will help inform our review of general manager salaries.”

The consultation paper and more information on how to make a submission can be found at www.olg.nsw.gov.au/councils/governance/standard-contracts-of-employment/review-of-general-manager-remuneration-consultation-paper.

June 27 - July 10, 2021: Issue 500

This Issue: 

Front Page Issue 500 

Pictures Issue 500: A Few Pictures Of Pittwater

Aquatics Manly Warringah Kayak Club Team Report: 2021 Paddle Australia Canoe Sprint Championships - by Turia Mako

Greens Announce Pittwater Team For 2021 Council Election

COVID-19 Restrictions Extended In NSW: Stay At Home Orders In Place For Greater Sydney Until 11:59 pm July 9 -  Details on Places That Are Closed + Outdoor Gatherings + Reasonable excuse to leave home

Australian Youth Life Saving Team & Talent ID Squads Named: Newport SLSC members to represent Australia at the World Championships 2022

ICAC Recommends Significant Reform To Lobbying Legislation; Including Banning Secret Meetings Between Lobbyists and Government Officials

Park Bench Philosopher Four Week Voyage Yields Secrets To Changing Oceans: East Australian Current

Revised South-Ingleside Precinct Housing Development Plan Now Open For Feedback - feedback closes July 23rd; NB extended date

DIY Ideas Winter School Holidays 2021: Fun Projects You Can Do Around The Home - Something For The Young and Even Younger

Environment More Time To Have Your Say On Ingleside Housing Development Proposal, Funding For Careel Creek Improvements, Biodiversity Offsetting Should Only Be Used As A Last Resort and Adhere To International Best Practice, Whole Lot Closer To Keeping Bromadiolone Out Of Bird Food Chains, Platypus Numbers At Penrith, Federal Consultation On Endangered Listing For The Koala Now Open - Closes July 30, Koala Listing Strengthens Call For An Independent Environmental Compliance Agency, Draft National Recovery Plan For The Koala, The Powerful Owl Project Update, SW Budget For The State's Biodiversity, NSW Leading The Charge With Electric Vehicle Rev-Olution, Cramming cities full of electric vehicles means we’re still depending on cars — and that’s a huge problem, UN World Heritage Committee Draft Report Finds Great Barrier Reef In Danger, Australian Government’s Climate Inaction To Blame For Reef World Heritage ‘In Danger’ Recommendation, Senate Must Reject Nationals' Attempts To Further Undermining The Basin Plan, Floodplain Harvesting Inquiry Is A Chance To Clear The Air After Government’s Failed Floodwater Giveaway, Woodside’s Scarborough Gas Field Equivalent To 15 New Coal Power Plants; Risks Murujuga Rock Art, New Community Recycling Centre Opens On Central Coast, EPA Shows The Easy Way To Compost, Mint-Bush City Limits As Royal Reveals Her Secrets, Mark Vaile Withdrawal Proof Whitehaven Coal Is Untouchably Toxic Environment Groups State, The government’s idea of ‘national environment standards’ would entrench Australia’s global pariah status, NSW State Government's Plans To Open Western NSW To Coal Mining Open For Feedback, New Plan To Revitalise NSW's Oldest Park By Installing Mountain Bike Trails, Senators Save Renewable Energy Agency, Dumped: Pitt’s Push To Dodge Legal Scrutiny Gets A Radioactive Rebuff, US scheme used by Australian farmers reveals the dangers of trading soil carbon to tackle climate change, Bushcare In Pittwater: when and where, Community Gardens, Groups, Organisations + Reserves 

Inbox News One In 20 NSW COVID-19 Cases Report Long-Term Symptoms, A Novel Energy Storage Solution Featuring Pipes and Anchors,  Coral Offspring Physiology Impacted By Parental Exposure To Intense Environmental Stresses, Aviation's Contribution To Cutting Climate Change Likely To Be Small, Disrupting The Disruption: COVID-19 Reverses The Airbnb Effect, NSW Study Links Early Childhood Vulnerability With Later Police Contact, Roadmap To HIV Eradication Via Stem Cell Therapy, East Antarctic Summer Cooling Trends Caused By Tropical Rainfall Clusters, Sneeze Cam Reveals Best Fabric Combos For Cloth Masks, NSW on a slow track to fast trains: promised regional rail upgrades are long overdue

Profile of the Week Angus Gordon OAM, BE, M Eng. Sc., FIE Aust., CPEng, NER, APEC, IPEA


Pittwater Offshore Newsletter: June 19th, 2021

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Issue 500

Our sincere thanks for the congratulatory messages received on reaching a marker of a fair amount of effort. However, as the news service is still BY the community, that effort invested is also yours too. 

We feel it is inappropriate at this time to celebrate when so many are facing difficult and challenging circumstances. 

Photographs taken in previous years run as this week's Pictorial as that had been loaded prior to the current stay at home safety measures were announced -  naturally, it is a reflection of our community's manifold areas of effort as you are what we prefer to celebrate and honour. 

And some timely lines from a favourite poet.

Say not the Struggle nought Availeth

Say not the struggle nought availeth,
     The labour and the wounds are vain,
The enemy faints not, nor faileth,
     And as things have been they remain.

If hopes were dupes, fears may be liars;
     It may be, in yon smoke concealed,
Your comrades chase e'en now the fliers,
     And, but for you, possess the field.

For while the tired waves, vainly breaking
     Seem here no painful inch to gain,
Far back through creeks and inlets making,
     Comes silent, flooding in, the main.

And not by eastern windows only,
     When daylight comes, comes in the light,
In front the sun climbs slow, how slowly,
     But westward, look, the land is bright.

by Arthur Hugh Clough

Pittwater Online News Winter School Holidays Issues

Please note that Issue 500 will be published June 27th, 2021. Issue 501 will be published Sunday July 11th 2021.

We hope all Readers enjoy their time with loved ones and family this school holidays break.

NB II: the scheduled 100 years of Girl Guides History page will run after the Winter break as some of the archival materials are stored outside of Pittwater and will be retrieved when the stay at home orders finish.

More Time To Have Your Say On Ingleside

The exhibition of the draft Ingleside Place Strategy has been extended until Friday 23 July 2021.
 
The NSW Dept. of Planning states it knows the community wants more time to provide feedback on the place strategy, which is why they have extended the exhibition to now run more than twice as long as the standard four-week exhibition period.
 
If you missed attending any of their previous online and face-to-face information sessions, you can now see the online presentation and read an updated frequently asked questions
 
 
The draft Ingleside Place Strategy is on public exhibition until Friday 23 July 2021.   
 
The draft place strategy outlines a plan for the development of Ingleside. It proposes a bushfire-safe community with up to 980 new dwellings and a new neighbourhood centre as well as welcoming public areas and attractive green spaces for people to relax and enjoy the outdoors. 
 
For more information on how to have your say and to view the precinct plans, visit the Ingleside webpage: https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ingleside

Staffing Crisis Sparks Walkout At Pittwater High School

June 23, 2021
Teachers Federation members at Pittwater High School have walked off the job over the impact the shortage of casual teachers and school counsellors is having on their school.

NSW Teachers Federation Deputy President Henry Rajendra said staff walked out over the failure of the Education Department to adequately staff public schools.

“Pittwater High School has been unable to cover the classes of absent colleagues with casual teachers and staff are being asked to do additional work to help manage the shortage,” Mr Rajendra said.

“The school has been unable to fill two vacant positions which have been advertised unsuccessfully for the past 18 months.”

“HSC students studying Technical and Applied Studies (TAS) at Pittwater High are going without specialist trained teachers going into the HSC exams.”

“This is unacceptable and the government is on notice. It simply must do better.”

Mr Rajendra said the Gallop Inquiry into the work of teachers found earlier this year that uncompetitive salaries for teachers and unsustainable workloads are leading to teacher shortages.

“The workloads of teachers have increased every year, but their salaries have fallen every year compared to other professions.”

“You can’t fix the shortages without fixing the wages and workload problem.”

“If we don’t pay teachers what they are worth, we won’t get the teachers we need.”

Avalon Beach 100 Committee Call Out

Roger Treagus called an open meeting of interested community members on 10/6/21 hosted by Av Bowlo and assisted by Councillor McTaggart, to canvass ideas for the community to celebrate this event.
Some Ideas so far include asking the community to provide historical film/photos of living here to process  into a movie for local screening, Tree Planting, Bands, Celebrating indigenous culture, A Guinness book event and more.

The next meeting ( Covid  permitting) of the newly formed Avalon Beach 100 Committee is scheduled for 15/7/21 6pm at Avalon Bowling Club. All welcome.

We will post updates to Avalon What’s On Facebook page.

Meanwhile Roger is keen to hear from anyone with film/pics to lend, celebration ideas or to volunteer help or resources.

Contact:- Roger Treagus Convenor- Avalon Beach 100 Committee via email:-  rtreagus@optusnet.com.au

Funding For Careel Creek Improvements

June 24, 2021
Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced the NSW Government is providing $143,000 to Northern Beaches Council to support the clean-up of Careel Creek at Avalon Beach.

“Careel Creek weaves its way through the Avalon community on its way to Careel Bay and is a well-known local landmark,” Rob Stokes said today.

“Local bushcare volunteers have been fantastic in regenerating stretches of the creek bank, and the upcoming works will provide an important boost to these efforts.”

The project will take around 6 weeks between July and September, and is expected to reduce flood risk to surrounding homes and Barrenjoey High, enhance native vegetation, improve habitat, stabilise creek banks, and reduce the chance of noxious weeds flowing into the creek.

“The work will involve the careful removal of sediment and gross pollutants, and will be conducted by soil conservation specialists.

“It’s great the NSW Government can partner with Northern Beaches Council on this project,” Rob Stokes said.

Avalon Boomerang Bags Gets Marine Rescue Broken Bay Support


What do you do with all the old MRNSW uniforms that are no longer required? 

The Broken Bay unit recently donated a large pile of old uniforms to Avalon Boomerang Bags, a like-minded community based organisation who along with their volunteers, re-purpose the material to make free shopping bags for those shoppers who have forgotten their shopping bags. Once used the community member returns the bag for others use in a bid to reduce how much plastic and plastic bags enter our landfill.

While our key mission is saving lives on the water, our Broken Bay unit, is also focused on sustainability and looking after our environment.

Thank you to Rochelle Ward who solved our growing pile of discarded uniforms in an environmentally friendly way.



Phoenix Program Seeking Expressions Of Interest At Manly Warringah Kayak Club

Applications are invited for the second year of the MWKC Phoenix Programme on Narrabeen Lake. This Programme is designed to deliver athletes into State and National Pathway Programs. 

At this stage the Club has set target dates for athlete testing as Wednesday 28 July and Sunday 01 August, but it may be subject to change (such as weather events) so please contact us to confirm. 

If you are interested in applying for the Programme, please send an email to our Head Coach, Brett Worth at brettworth36@hotmail.com and provide the following details; 

Athlete Name 

Athlete DOB 

Brief summary of paddling experience (if any) 

Brief summary of other sporting interests / achievements. 

If you would like to speak with someone prior to applying you can contact; 

Brett Worth, MWKC Head Coach 0466 599 423 Peter Grimes, MWKC President 0418 221 042 

Details are available at this link:  www.mwkc.org.au

Shop Top Housing Proposal For Palm Beach

Residents have pointed out that a development proposal (modification, previous plans already approved) is out of scale and not sympathetic to the locality.

The three storey building where the Palm Beach Fish and Chips is set to become residential/shop top apartments.

''We think it’s important people know the plans. We have concerns around the size and think it is unsympathetic to the seaside coastal vibe of the area, especially given it is next to Barrenjoey House. It is also, via current plans, to be almost 15 metres in height.

Submissions closed June 9th, but residents are asking people to continue to send in submissions via email to Council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au quoting the relevant application number ''Mod2021/0203''. 

''Any precedent affects future developments in Pittwater so if you care to submit a view'' residents state. 
Documents are available at HERE

Wakehurst Parkway Flood Mitigation Study Now Available

Council is seeking community views on a study into options for reducing flooding on the Wakehurst Parkway between Sydney Sports Academy and Oxford Falls.

The Study is being released now following confirmation the NSW Government has made funding available towards the delivery of some of the options outlined in the document. Council will only take up the funding offer under a number of conditions, including community support for the project.
Consultation period:  Thu 27 May - Sun 27 June

The feasibility study is now available for community comment at:

Government Delivers For The Ettalong Community

June 21, 2021
The Ettalong community will once again have local access to Centrelink and Medicare services with the opening of a Services Australia Agent today.

Minister for Government Services the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said AimBig Employment would provide the Agent service, helping locals to access government services including Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support.

“People will be able to visit the Agent and use self-service equipment, scan, print and upload documents and receive advice on how to register for and use our digital services with confidence,” Minister Reynolds said.

Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks said the opening of a Services Australia Agent in Ettalong demonstrated the Australian Government’s commitment to the local community.

“Earlier this year Services Australia had to vacate the Ettalong Service Centre as the landlord wanted to redevelop the site.  No alternative location could be found,” Ms Wicks said.

“Around the same time, the nearby Woy Woy Service Centre was renovated and transformed to become the first location on the east coast refreshed with a contemporary look and feel.

“Now, the opening of the Agent service means the Ettalong community has the choice to access services locally.”

Minister Reynolds said Services Australia has a network of 350 Agents across rural and regional Australia that helps locals access the services they need.

“Agents receive extensive training and ongoing support to give the community access to self-service facilities, provide general information, and importantly, certify Proof of Identity documents,” Minister Reynolds said.

The Services Australia Agent is located at Aimbig Employment Services, 44A Pacific Avenue, Ettalong. The Agent service is available Monday to Friday, 9am - 11am.

The Woy Woy Service Centre is located at 87 - 89 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy.

More information about services available at Agents, visit servicesaustralia.gov.au/agents

Kids Dive Into Learn To Swim Voucher Program

June 22, 2021
More pre-school aged children will be safer around water under measures announced in the 2021-22 NSW Budget.

The $44 million program will make a $100 voucher for swimming lessons available to every pre-school child aged three to six in NSW.

“Following the success of the Active Kids program, which has seen NSW families save more than $320 million on sport registration fees since its inception, the new learn to swim voucher program will ease cost of living pressures even further,” Mr Perrottet said.

“Importantly, every parent should enjoy the peace of mind their child will be safe in and around the water, with the new voucher program helping to achieve this.

“Ultimately this is the type of support that will not only save people money, it could help save lives.”

Minister for Sport Natalie Ward said it is critical children have basic swimming and water safety skills.

“Australia is all about sunshine, BBQs and swimming, either at your local pool, beach or river,” Mrs Ward said.

“Families across NSW will be able to use these vouchers when they enrol their children in swimming lessons, helping to ensure every NSW child has access to quality swimming and water safety education before they start school.”

The program adds to the more than 130 NSW Government rebates, concessions and other measures available to help families with the cost of living.

Similar to the Active Kids program, vouchers will be redeemed at registered providers. Full details about the program will be released prior to the voucher launch in January 2022.

Parents and providers can register their details to be notified when further information is available.


Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund

Community sport facilities across NSW will receive a $200 million injection following the announcement of a new Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund in the 2021-22 Budget.

The two-year Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund will invest in new or upgraded multi-sport facilities across the State to provide more opportunities for people to play sport and be healthy and active.

The Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund will be a grants-based program with $100 million available in 2021-22 and $100 million available in 2022-23.

The Fund will invest in new or upgraded sport facilities in partnership with local government and sporting organisations.

The Fund complements the NSW Government’s $100 million Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund and Regional Sport Facility Fund which will see investment in new and existing sports infrastructure.

The NSW Government will provide more details on how to apply and the Fund Guidelines in the coming months.

To be notified about the release of guidelines, please register your details via the link below.

Centre Of Excellence Fund

The NSW Government will establish a two-year $150 million Centre of Excellence Fund to support the development of integrated high-performance sporting facilities as part of the 2021-22 NSW Budget.

Aligned to the state-wide sports infrastructure plan, the Centre of Excellence Fund is a key sporting initiative of the Budget, aimed at improving talent pathways and community engagement for sporting codes.

Up to $75 million will be available in 2021-22 and $75 million available in 2022-23.

The NSW Government will provide more details on how to apply and the Fund guidelines in the coming months.

To receive updates about the Centre of Excellence Fund, please register your details via the link below.


Supporting Our Current And Future Champions

The NSW Budget will enable continued support to performance pathways and for elite athletes, coaches and officials, with $21.4 million over four years allocated to the NSW Institute of Sport, the NSW Government's lead agency for high performance sport, in addition to ongoing funding of $10 million over four years for the Regional Academies of Sport network.

Surf Club Facility Program

$8 million in additional funding has been allocated to the Surf Club Facility Program, meaning a total of $16 million will be available support the upgrade, restoration, or construction of surf life saving facilities over the next four years (2021-22 to 2024-25).

Applications for the next round of funding for this program will open later in 2021.

DoggieRescue.com

Pets Of The Week

River


AGE/SEX: 10 months / M
BREED: Lab X Staffy
River is an energetic happy boy very excited to go on a walk. Our trainer says "Big friendly dog who copes with kids, family fun and excitement. Loves attention, loves people and will jump into your lap so suits older children. He is a quiet calm dog once he settles. He sits politely for treats" He walks nicely on loose lead but can lunge at some dogs. He loves a run and enjoys jumping up to lick your face. He knows sit and is looking for an active family willing to give him some education. He has a smooth coat and weighs 21.5kg. 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. 

Estella And Serafina

 

Serafina and Estella are very loving and super attractive Persian x cats. They love each other and want to stay together. They are best suited as being the only cats in the home as they have previously had herpes virus. They are playful and very friendly with other cats. They both have beautiful smoky long hair which needs regular brushing. They are approximately 6 mths old (Jun 21).
They comes desexed, wormed, F3 vaccinated and microchipped. Their adoption fee together is $440.If you are interested in meeting them, please fill in the Cat Adoption Questionnaire and email it to cats@DoggieRescue.com. They are located at Ingleside.  

Foster Carers Needed
Not everyone is in a position to adopt a dog, which is why DoggieRescue runs a foster program making it easy for caring dog lovers to make an immediate difference.

Meet our top ten doggies desperate for a foster home. These are most frequently doggies who have spent a long time in the shelter and are in urgent need of some quiet time in a loving home.

For further details or to meet all cats, rabbits 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 
Rehoming Organisation No R251000024. 

Come Along For The 2021 Tokyo Olympics Trivia Night Hosted By Zonta Club Of Northern Beaches Inc.

This will be a Covid-19 safe event

When:            Saturday 17th July, 6.30 pm for a prompt 7.00 pm start
Where:   Mona Vale Memorial Hall, 1 Park Street, Mona Vale
What to bring:   Food + serving tongs, glasses, drinks and nibbles (we will provide tea and coffee)
What to wear: Optional “Olympic” attire or just come along and enjoy the fun
Why:                   An entertaining evening with your friends will assist your local Zonta Club of Northern Beaches support women in need in your local area.  The Zonta Club provides education grants to women via a Local Study Grant Program, assists in disadvantaged high school students, supports the local Women’s Refuge and Manly Women’s Shelter amongst other worthwhile projects.  
Cost:                $25 per person, payable upon entry.  Please be sure to book!
How to book:        Either call Annette on 0417 236 982 OR email zontanbtrivia@gmail.com to book a table of 8 or we will seat you with others.


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.

We need your help. Thank you for reporting wildlife road fatalities. There is so much wildlife on the move in our area at present due to various pressures. Although we have had pictures sent to us, many of these have no date or location.

There is a database that volunteers maintain but this needs three pieces of information:
  1. The position via GPS or road and suburb
  2. The date
  3. The animal
The details can be entered into the database directly by you at:

JP Public Register

You can find a Justice of the Peace (JP) using the online Public Register. You can search by postcode, name of a JP, day of availability, language spoken and JP registration number.

The register lists a JP’s location, availability and telephone number. Please note that JPs are volunteers and may not be available at all times.

DV: Leave

June 26, 2021: Domestic Violence NSW
If you are experiencing domestic violence, current COVID-19 restrictions do not apply - you can leave your local area to get somewhere safe. Call the DV Line for help.

NB: Where to get help Fact Sheet is at base of this page. Simply click on PDF and 'save as' on your own device

People experiencing domestic violence can be assured police and frontline services are ready to support them and their families.

Survey On The Future Of Robertson Road: The Heart Of Newport 

Following the success of the Newport survey advertised a few months ago, and with 750 surveys completed, the Save Robertson Road campaign in alliance with the Newport Residents Association have launched a new survey focusing specifically on Robertson Road.

It is part of a widening of the campaign for Robertson Road over the next weeks, to not only introduce the campaign to more residents, attract more support, but to gauge what the community thinks about, and wants, for this special place in our village.

If you know the area reasonably well, and want to help your community, completing this survey will be a great way to contribute. It will also inform our elected representatives about what you think! Only 5 to 7 mins to complete, and you will be making a huge difference.

Click on the link to start the survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/RobertsonRoad

Please Share with everyone who knows and loves Newport - Thank you!!

If you need additional information go to www.saverobertsonroad.org

Newport Residents Association

NSW Budget Delivers More Than $65 Million For Pittwater's Major Infrastructure Projects

Wednesday June 23, 2021
Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes has welcomed major funding allocations in the NSW Budget to progress key local infrastructure projects.

More than $65 million has been allocated towards school, road, hospital and transport projects throughout Pittwater, strengthening investments made over recent years and ensuring ongoing improvements in essential services.

The NSW Government’s budget continues to be the envy of the nation, defying predictions of major deficits and forging ahead with record investments across key government services and infrastructure, whilst also supporting families and public sector workers. 

Local funding highlights for 2021/22 include:
  • Initial $25.24 million allocation towards the upgrade of Mona Vale Public School (total project cost to be announced);
  • Initial $3.135 million allocation towards the Narrabeen Education Precinct to commence construction (total project cost to be announced);
  • Allocation of further $29 million towards the ongoing upgrade of Mona Vale Road East (total project allocation to date $152.799 million);
  • Allocation of $2.41 million towards the construction of a dedicated pedestrian/cycling link between Newport Beach and Bilgola Beach; 
  • Allocation of $791,000 towards the upgrade of Carols Wharf at Scotland Island;
  • Allocation of further $7.276 million towards the ongoing modernisation and redevelopment of Mona Vale Hospital.
“This budget builds upon the important funding momentum we’ve developed over recent years”, Rob Stokes said today.

“Despite the unusual and challenging economic climate – we’ve been able to defy forecasts and maintain a record flow of funds towards our community’s most essential projects.

“This isn’t the time to take the foot off the accelerator. These projects are exactly what’s needed to continue supporting local jobs and boosting our economy. 

“The Narrabeen Education Precinct is a key example of a project that’s been devised, planned and funded despite the winds of uncertainty. 

“This is a strong and encouraging budget and I’m looking forward to seeing progress continue on our major local projects,” Rob Stokes said.


Councils Concerned About Infrastructure Contribution Rule Changes

June 25, 2021
Local Government NSW states State Government infrastructure contribution rule changes sneaked into Parliament this week have the power to defer and reduce critical developer payments to councils.
 
LGNSW President Linda Scott said infrastructure contributions were paid by developers to allow local governments to fund local infrastructure such as cycleways, footpaths and roads, parks and flood proofing drains, childcare venues and performance spaces.
 
“These contributions are vital to ensure that growth is accompanied with the necessary infrastructure capacity to support it,” Cr Scott said.
 
“I am deeply concerned these changes to contribution rules were introduced by the Government as part of a package of other Bills during State Budget week without proper consultation with councils, or LGNSW as the peak body for councils in NSW.
 
“Communities depend on councils to deliver for the public good. This Bill risks reducing these efforts.
 
“I have written to Treasurer Dominic Perrottet and Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes to voiced our opposition to these rule changes and our concerns they have been introduced without the level of scrutiny they deserve.
 
“On behalf of NSW local governments, I have asked them to withdraw this Bill as it stands and commit to consult with local governments and our communities first.”
 
Cr Scott said the proposed rule changes were part of the Government’s Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Infrastructure Contributions) Bill 2021, which are meant to introduce a welcomed major overhaul of the labyrinth of infrastructure contribution rules.
 
“LGNSW weighed in heavily on the NSW Productivity Commissioner’s review of infrastructure contributions and wrote to Minister Stokes late last year,” Cr Scott said.
 
“Our submission stressed the need for appropriate infrastructure contributions that reflect the additional impacts of growth and development. We need planning contribution rules to be transparent, more equitable and easier to understand.
 
“It was pleasing the Productivity Commissioner backed many of our recommendations in his final report to the NSW Government. This week’s move to push these rule changes through without adequate consultation is very worrying.”
 
Cr Scott said LGNSW would not support the Bill until there were concrete assurances that local governments and communities would not be worse off under the legislation.
 
“We need to be assured that the Bill will not result in further cost shifting from developers on to local government and communities,” she said.
 
“More detail is required about these proposed new regulations. It is premature to push forward with this existing Bill while so much of the infrastructure reform agenda remains unknown.”

Porter Reserve Clubhouse New Change Space + More On Exhibition

The plans for new facilities at Porters are now on exhibition and includes an amenities building with a change room, accessible toilet, first aid room, canteen and covered BBQ area.
Comments close July 12th. 


Artists Impression courtesy NBC:

Manly-Warringah Choir Returns: Concert August 22nd

Dear Friends of the Manly Warringah Choir,

It is with great joy that I would like to share with you the news that the Choir has resumed its rehearsals and we are preparing for a concert on Sunday, 22 August at 2.30.  This after 18 months of no concerts! 

We had to change the venue:  the concert will be held in St John’s Anglican Church in Dee Why.

We will be singing Fauré  Requiem and a range of other, shorter pieces - I think you will love the program as we do.

Tickets sales will commence shortly.  You will be notified.

We are all looking forward to singing for you again.

Naomi Roseth  
President
Manly-Warringah Choir

Sydney Wildlife Recycled Bottles For Wildlife 2021

Sydney Wildlife Rescue is registered for return and earn in NSW. This time it is accessed by an App called My Tomra  - which is the organisation that runs the recycling. 

Once you have downloaded the My Tomra App. Just search “Our Wildlife” you will see Sydney Wildlife Rescue listed. You can set that as the payout. 

So you just scan the bar code from the App  at the recycling machine and the 10c will be donated to Sydney Wildlife Rescue. The machines can be located anywhere in NSW.  

Please have a look it’s a good way to support us to care for wildlife and do your bit to keep Australia Beautiful.
Let the women in your life know about this event. A free single session filled with hot tips on how to save your ceiling from collapsing from water leak, how to divert water running down a window frame and learn how to safely use a ladder.

First session still has some places on Sunday 20th June. Follow the link to book.

Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls At Pittwater Place

Our Avalon Mothers’ Day stall was most successful raising $2,400 which we will spend on outdoor furniture for the new Palliative Care Centre.

“Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary members will be holding stalls at Pittwater Place, Mona Vale on the first Saturday of the month for the rest of the year, selling knitting, sewing, craft, jams and books, from 8am to 3pm.”


Submissions Open For Councils And Community To Comment On General Manager Salaries

The NSW Government is considering changes to legislation to require an independent body to set the remuneration of local council General Managers, following community concern that some were getting paid more than the Prime Minister, Premier of NSW and President of the United States.

Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock said submissions are now open for councils and the public to have their say on the salaries paid to council general managers following the launch today of a consultation paper on remuneration.

“The comprehensive consultation paper examines general manager salaries to address community concerns they are too high with a large disparity across the state, an increasing gap compared to salaries of other workers, and financial pressures facing some NSW councils,” Mrs Hancock said.

“Currently, individual councils determine the remuneration package whilst independent arbitrators set the remuneration of NSW senior public servants, ministers and members of parliament, as well as mayors and councillors.

“Therefore, the NSW Government is strongly considering mandating that salaries of general managers are set by an independent body, not by elected councillors.”

Mrs Hancock said the Office of Local Government has released a consultation paper showing general manager annual salaries vary from $143,270 to $633,852.

“These managers should receive remuneration not only in line with their duties, skills and experience but in accordance with community expectations,” Mrs Hancock said.

“I encourage residents, businesses, council staff, councillors and local government peak bodies to make a submission by Monday 2 August 2021, which will help inform our review of general manager salaries.”

The consultation paper and more information on how to make a submission can be found at www.olg.nsw.gov.au/councils/governance/standard-contracts-of-employment/review-of-general-manager-remuneration-consultation-paper.