Pittwater Offshore Newsletter: June 19th, 2021
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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.
Local Volunteer RFS Brigades Attend Boat Fire
Ingleside NSWRFS Brigade in Breathing Apparatus were called to assist West Pittwater RFS with a boat fire in Morning Bay on Pittwater on Tuesday morning, June 15th. Our volunteers assisted with the final extinguishment of the fire on the 30ft cruiser.
Photo of boat on fire posted by Nicholas Inglis. All others are by Ingleside RFS.
Congratulations Georgie
Congratulations to Georgie Rowe who will represent Australian Olympic Team in the Rowing Women’s Eight.
Georgie Rowe, who set multiple indoor rowing world records in 2019 and 2020, makes her Olympic debut just four years after taking up the sport, transitioning from surf boats to rowing in 2017.
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.”
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.
Pets Of The Week
Lucy
AGE/SEX: 12 weeks / F - BREED: Staffy X
Lucy came to at 8 weeks with severe ringworm lesions. She has just been given the all clear and is up for adoption. She is looking for a family used to staffy breeds and understand she has not experienced much in her life and are willing to introduce her to new experiences slowly. She comes with 3 puppy vaccinations, desexing, microchipped, wormed and heartworm free. Her adoption fee is $800. To meet her call DoggieRescue on 94863133 or email Monika@DoggieRescue.com.
Joey
Joey is part of the Friends Litter with siblings Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Ross and Phoebe. He has a short black and white coat. They are 9 weeks old (as at 15 April). They come with 2 vaccinations, desexing, chipped and worming. Adoption fee is $250 each.
If you are interested in meeting him, call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email cats@DoggieRescue.com. She is 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.
Waverton Coal Loader To Be Listed On The State Heritage Register
June 16, 2021
The NSW Government has listed the Balls Head Coal Loader Complex in Waverton on the State Heritage Register today.
Special Minister of State and Minister responsible for Heritage Don Harwin said the historic site known locally as the Waverton Coal Loader, is a unique example of one of the first and longest operating coal loading facilities in Sydney Harbour.
“The Coal Loader not only gives us an insight into the industrial history of our harbour, it is an outstanding example of adaptive re-use by North Sydney Council. With a café, community garden, solar power, an art studio and more, the Coal Loader shows adaptive re-use of heritage at its finest,” Mr Harwin said.
The listing includes the original coal loading platform, machinery and workshop buildings while also containing a significant Indigenous rock engraving site. The local Aboriginal community hold this site in high regard for its spiritual and social significance to the lives of the traditional owners of this land.
Member for North Shore Felicity Wilson MP said our working harbour has an important history, with the Coal Loader complex at Waverton playing a pivotal role in the early development of Australia’s shipping, trade and coal industries.
“The rich industrial history of the Coal Loader complex right here on Sydney Harbour at Waverton has today been recognised and protected for the future through State heritage listing,” Ms Wilson said.
“The Coal Loader has served our community and Australia for a hundred years in various guises from industrial use through to today’s community uses including art, history, and public space. Its innovative adaptation is renowned for its contribution to sustainability and community engagement.”
The Balls Head Coal Loader Complex also remains the largest bushland remnant in North Sydney and is part of both the North Sydney Circle Walk from Waverton to Wollstonecraft, as well as the Harbour Circle Walk.
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Newport Residents Association June 2021 Meeting
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday evening 15th June 2021 at 7.00 pm at our normal meeting place Activity Room 1, Newport Community Centre, The Boulevard, Newport.The Newport Residents Association Incorporated is an organisation of residents and/or ratepayers of the original Pittwater Council area whose concerns are the welfare and advancement of that area, in general and Newport in particular. The Newport Residents Association was originally established as the Newport Progress Association in 1933 (however there is evidence the association was actually operating just prior to the turn of the century) and in 2004 it became an incorporated association changing its name at that time to better reflect its aims and objectives.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The aims and objectives of the Newport Residents Association Incorporated include:
- To provide a forum for all interested residents, ratepayers and resident groups in the Pittwater Ward area and particularly in the Newport area.
- To represent the interests of ratepayers and residents on local issues at all levels of government but particularly at the local government level.
- To work for responsible planning, environmental protection and the enhancement of the environment of the Northern Beaches Council and in particular the Pittwater Ward area.
- To achieve community awareness and involvement in Council’s decision-making processes and planning.
- To take any other action not elsewhere included to further the interests of the Newport Residents Association Incorporated and its members.
MEETINGS
3rd Tuesday of each month at 7.00 pm at the Newport Community Centre (The Boulevarde Newport). More at: https://newport.org.au/
Council Among Those To Showcase Local Acts On Make Music Day
June 9, 2021
Six grant recipients will receive a share of $90,000 in funding from the NSW Government to stage free live music events throughout the state as part of the annual global event, Make Music Day.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes congratulated the successful funding recipients who will each receive $15,000 which can be used to help fund live music events.
“On June 20 and 21, public spaces across the state will come alive, showcasing great local talent with live performances,” Mr Stokes said.
“We know that the live music industry was one of the hardest hit during the pandemic and we’re keen to support them by using our public spaces for this series of free performances.”
The successful applicants are:
- Northern Beaches Council - 50 musicians performing 45-minute sets across four locations including the Manly Corso, Berry Markets at Narrabeen Lagoon and Mona Vale Village Park and Dee Why Town Centre.
- City of Parramatta Council and Sydney Olympic Park Authority - events in multiple public spaces including Parramatta Square, Cathy Freeman Park, Jacaranda Square, The Abattoir Heritage Precinct, Epping Railway Station and more, featuring 30 acts from Western Sydney’s live music scene;
- Yours and Owls Event - Wollongong’s Globe Lane will be transformed to present Full Set Fest, to showcase grassroots and promising artists in the Illawarra;
- Lisa Farrawell - in a First Nations-led initiative, local musicians will perform live on an outdoor stage for the Crescent Head community;
- Blacklight Collective - for a one-day pop-up program in Coffs Harbour featuring dozens of local artists performing electronica, contemporary, Indian classical, percussion, jazz and more; and
- Leeton Shire Council – for two acts including a soul, afrobeat and electronic artists to the Leeton Skate Park
Minister for the Arts Don Harwin said the funding was a fantastic opportunity to support local artists after the music sector was hit hard by COVID-19.
“Make Music Day recognises the joy that music brings to our lives,” Mr Harwin said.
“We are proud to invest in this initiative which celebrates our local musicians and enables them to showcase their talents and share their sounds as part of this free world-wide music extravaganza.”
Make Music Day is part of the NSW Government’s annual Festival of Place, which is a rolling program that highlights the importance and beauty of great public spaces and was introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information on Make Music Day 2021, visit: dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/great-public-spaces/festival-of-place/make-music-day-2021
The local Make Music Day will occur on Sunday June 20th.
Photo: Make Music Day 2019, Grand Concourse, Central Station, EORA College Students, Photographer: Murray Harris
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.”
UNSW Launches 2021 Australian Mental Health Prize
June 9, 2021
Australia’s child mental health system is buckling under the strain of current demand and the effect will be felt for decades.This was the message from Professor Helen Milroy, delivered when she launched this year’s Australian Mental Health Prize at UNSW Sydney on Wednesday, calling for nominations from the public.
The prize, now in its sixth year and established by UNSW Medicine & Health’s School of Psychiatry, recognises Australians who have made outstanding contributions to the promotion of mental health or the prevention and treatment of mental illness.
Prof. Milroy, descendant of the Palyku people of the Pilbara region, is recognised as Australia's first Indigenous medical doctor, and was one of the winners of the 2020 Australian Mental Health Prize. She is the current WA Australian of the Year and is Commissioner of the Australian Mental Health Commission.
Prof. Milroy said there has been investment into adolescent and youth services in recent years but nothing significant for services which deal with children under 12 years old.
“The underinvestment in child mental health services has continued for well over a decade and we cannot keep up with the demand,” she said.
“The mental health systems for children are so under resourced and poorly supported in Australia that the capacity to respond to children early in life and early in illness is severely compromised.”
Prof. Milroy said decades of evidence shows that intervening in the lives of very young children with the right mental health services would save a lot of misery and harm later.
“Many of the mental health problems faced later in life have their beginnings in childhood. The early years are such an important part of development and yet the significant changes that can occur in the brain due to significant adverse experiences are often overlooked until it is too late, and the intervention required for healing and recovery is much more difficult,” she said.
“We have the knowledge, evidence and interventions but they are just not funded effectively nor prioritised for action. It appears the system would rather spend more money later when things are much more difficult.”
Prof. Milroy said it’s a misconception to think of child mental health as child’s play.
“We would never ignore a significant physical injury to a child. In fact, they would be able to access timely, effective and expert care. Yet the psychological injury or challenge is completely ignored. The mind needs to be able to heal and get back on track during development just like the rest of the body.”
Prof. Milroy said the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many pre-existing conditions and created new problems for children, families and development.
“It can be difficult to understand what a mental health challenge is for a child compared to what we see in youth or adults, but there is mounting evidence for not only prevention but also for comprehensive, evidence based early intervention. We only get one chance at childhood, can’t we pull together and give kids the best outcome possible?” she said.
Recognition for mental health sector
Co-chair of the Australian Mental Health Prize Advisory Group, Lucy Brogden AM, agrees with Prof. Milroy’s comments and said awards for contributions to mental health are often adult focused.
“Having the work in child mental health recognised is more important than ever given this field lays the foundation for better mental health and wellbeing later in life,” Mrs. Brogden said.
Fellow co-chair Professor Allan Fels AO said the prize ensures mental health stays top of mind for Australians.
“It’s important for those working in the mental health sector to recognise the progress our colleagues are making in research and improving patient outcomes. This prize helps to improve mental health care in Australia,” he said.
UNSW Dean of Medicine & Health, Professor Vlado Perkovic said UNSW Medicine places high importance on mental health research and works with many other mental health institutions and individuals in this area.
“We encourage clinicians, health professionals, community groups and individuals to nominate people whom they feel are making a real difference in the area of mental health research, advocacy or service delivery for the 2021 Australian Mental Health Prize,” he said.
“Mental illness is something that affects our whole community, and the Australian Mental Health Prize is a valuable way to highlight progress being made in this space.”
How to nominate
To enter, nominees must provide a CV and 200 words outlining the work being undertaken and how it is making an impact. Nomination forms can be obtained from: australianmentalhealthprize.org.au
Entries close on 27 August 2021.
Professor Helen Milroy says mental health systems for young children in Australia are under resourced and poorly supported. Image: UNSW
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.
Pets Of The Week
Coco
AGE/SEX: 4 years / M
BREED: Shihtzu X Jack Russell
Coco is a gentle sweet dog around people he knows. He is anxious in new environments. He is very social with other small dogs. He was surrendered for his dislike of children and reported nipping so there is likely some fear related aggression. He has a low shedding coat and is overweight at 8.3kg. 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
Estella is a loving and playful girl with a beautiful smoky medium haired coat. Like her sister Serafina, one of her favourite things is food. She is approximately 6 mths old. She comes desexed, wormed, F3 vaccinated and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $220.
If you are interested in meeting her, call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email cats@DoggieRescue.com. She is 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.
Torpedo Factory Renewal Project: Sub Base Platypus North Sydney
June 3rd, 2021: Harbour Trust
The Torpedo Factory Renewal Project will deliver a new foreshore park, heritage interpretation, public access improvements, and a welcoming entry to Sub Base Platypus, North Sydney...
Project overview
Sub Base Platypus is being transformed into a public park with its remnant buildings adapted for a range of cultural, recreational, community and commercial uses. The Harbour Trust has consulted extensively with the community about the site’s renewal as the former industrial and Defence complex has evolved into a public domain where historic spaces are revealed, interpreted and reimagined.
To date, renewal works have included the remediation of contamination, the demolition of some buildings and the adaptive reuse of others, the creation of public parkland, heritage interpretation, and improved public access including a new foreshore walkway, elevator and public car park.
The Harbour Trust is now focused on delivering the next stage of the site’s renewal by creating additional parkland through the adaptation and interpretation of the Torpedo Factory.
The proposal
In late 2020, the Harbour Trust proposed a new approach for the Torpedo Factory aimed at delivering new public parkland on the foreshore. To facilitate this, the Harbour Trust prepared a draft amendment to the Platypus Management Plan (Amendment 1) and a detailed Planning Application which were placed on public exhibition between 12 November and 11 December 2020. For further details and to view the documents placed on public exhibition, see Public Consultation.
The Consultation Overview and Consultation Outcomes Report below summarise the feedback received during the public exhibition:
- Consultation Overview (pdf)
- Consultation Outcomes Report (pdf)
In May 2021, the Members of the Trust considered the outcomes of this consultation along with feedback received from the Harbour Trust Advisory Groups, and approved the Platypus Management Plan (Amendment 1) and Planning Application. To view the adopted Platypus Management Plan (Amendment 1) and the Planning Approval Permit and Conditions of Consent, see Public Consultation.
Approval of the project followed referral of the proposed action to the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment, in accordance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The Minister’s delegate determined under section 75 of the EPBC Act that the proposed action is ‘not a controlled action’, which means that it does not require further assessment and approval before it can proceed.
For current and past community newsletters on Sub Base Platypus, including the Torpedo Factory Renewal Project, see Sub Base Platypus Renewal Project.
See also: Management Plan – Platypus, North Sydney.
Next steps
The Harbour Trust will hold drop-in sessions and a design exhibition to inform the community about the next steps for the Torpedo Factory Renewal Project.
Community drop-in sessions
The community is invited to attend a drop-in session to learn more about the final design and potential local impacts during the works phase. The community will have an opportunity to speak to a Harbour Trust representative at these sessions.
- Tuesday 15 June (3:30pm to 7:30pm) – Retort House, Sub Base Platypus (120 High Street, North Sydney)
- Saturday 17 July (10am to 2pm) – Retort House, Sub Base Platypus (120 High Street, North Sydney)
Design exhibition (9 June to 23 July)
The community is invited to view an exhibition of the final design for the Torpedo Factory Renewal Project at the Retort House (pictured), which is located on the lower level of Sub Base Platypus (120 High Street, North Sydney).
The exhibition will be open to the public between 7am and 9pm daily between Wednesday 9 June and Friday 23 July.
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.
Dine & Discover Extended To July 31
June 9, 2021
The NSW Government’s Dine & Discover initiative will be extended by a month to give people more time to use all of their vouchers eating out or trying a new activity this winter, including in the upcoming school holidays.The latest data shows more than 4.23 million people have downloaded the vouchers since they were launched in March spending a combined total of more than $357 million with registered businesses when adding in the additional spend on top of the voucher amount.
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the stimulus had proved popular and played a valuable role supporting businesses as well as reviving consumer confidence.
“This is helping to fire-up our economy. It’s not just boosting revenue for businesses, it’s bringing a fresh clientele through their doors eager to try a new eatery or exciting activity,” Mr Perrottet said.
“People of all ages and walks of life are giving them a go and we don’t want anyone to miss out. This extension will ensure everyone has a chance to use all four of their vouchers, which I’m sure will be particularly handy in the school holidays.”
Every adult in NSW is eligible for four $25 vouchers worth $100 in total, to spend across the 14,000 participating businesses.
Dining out has been particularly popular, with patrons spending on average $41 for every $25 voucher used.
This increased spending at hospitality venues will have broader positive flow-on effects to the economy, through employment and purchases from upstream suppliers.
Adventure businesses have also benefited, along with cultural institutions such as galleries and museums.
Minister for Digital and Customer Service Victor Dominello said the enthusiastic take up of the vouchers showed digital initiatives were the way of the future.
“Targeted stimulus, is smart stimulus when helping communities and citizens battle back from a pandemic and Dine & Discover has been able to support a wide range of businesses and industries,” Mr Dominello said.
“With about two in every three adults across NSW having now registered for the vouchers, having such a large portion of the NSW population on board means we can get money back into the community quickly.
“More than $105 million has been spent directly in registered business regionally compared to almost $200 million in establishments in Sydney.”
It’s not too late for businesses to register and customers are encouraged to sign up and spend their vouchers before they expire on July 31, 2021.
“We’re giving people more time to take full advantage of these vouchers, so make sure you sign up and use them before you lose them,” Mr Perrottet said.
The vouchers had been due to expire on June 30.
The vouchers can only be used at eligible businesses that have implemented a COVID Safety Plan and are registered as COVID Safe.
Dine & Discover facts: Most popular use of vouchers overall?
- Food and beverage services - more than 5 million redemptions
- Movie theatres - more than 1.2 million
- Heritage activities such as museums and art galleries - almost 370,000 redemptions.
EPA Household Chemical CleanOut: Mona Vale Saturday June 19
The next FREE Household Chemical CleanOut will be held at Mona Vale car park, 9am to 3.30pm.Items that can be dropped off include household cleaners, pesticides and herbicides, poisons, motor fuels, fluorescent globes, acids, smoke detectors, gas bottles, fire extinguishers as well as car and household batteries. View the full list.
Only household chemical quantities (a maximum of 20kg or 20 litres per item) will be accepted (per drop off - with the exception of paint). Householders and commercial/trade painters can bring up to 100L of paint for free.
Traffic control
As a safety requirement residents must be in a vehicle to drop off unwanted household chemicals. You will be required to stay in your car so that NSW Health orders on 1.5m social distancing can be complied with. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Please follow the instructions of the traffic controllers and be aware that there may be traffic delays.
Storing and transporting unwanted chemicals.
Hosted by the NSW Environment Protection Authority
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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:
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Zonta Club Of Northern Beaches Annual General Meeting: A New President And A New Board
Very many thanks to our retiring President Sue Benson. You have worked hard to carry our Club activities through difficult times - and to hold members together. Our Club has managed well under your leadership.
A very big 'welcome' to our new President Julia Hornsby. We all look forward to working with you and carrying on the activities and projects of our Club.
Our Board members also changed over at our May AGM. Many thanks to Tricia Smith, Chris Burns and Ann Clark who retired from our Board - and a big welcome to Kathy Chase and Gwenda Gilligan - pictured with continuing Board members, Annette, Susie, Julia, Bernie and Sue.
Coming Events
Zonta Trivia Night - Saturday 17th July - full details below on this page
Kwoop Discussion Evening - Thursday 22nd July
Congratulations Avalon Bowling Club's Vision Impaired Group
Huge Congrats to the Avalon Vision Impaired Bowlers Group who competed in the Australian Blind Bowlers Nationals in Port Macquarie earlier in May.
Merrisa Willis competed in the B1 singles and won GOLD
Fred Pomray competed in the B1/B2 pairs and won BRONZE
To honour their achievements, the Avalon Bowlo directors presented Merrisa and Fred a little gift on behalf of the club, along with new Avalon Bowling Club Shirts for whole team.
A massive congratulations to Merrisa, Fred and the rest of the team!
A fantastic effort from all involved.
Congratulations Coal And Candle RFS
Last weekend, May 29th, over 150 members from the Rural Fire District brigades competed in the District Exercise. Members completed 9 exercises that were based on firefighting skills.
Coal & Candle had members helping with logistics and a crew competing.
They came 2nd in 4 events - Structure Fire; Pump & Live Reel; Crew Inspection & Driving; Chainsaw & Axe and 1st in Best Crew Leader.
Ultimately Coal & Candle were the overall champions.
Ingleside NSWRFS volunteers came 2nd Overall in local RFS District Exercise out of 13 other Brigades. Ingleside Results:
1st Structure Fire
1st First Aid Exercise
1st Chainsaw/Axe
1st Tug-O-War
2nd Overall Crew Leader
3rd Bushfire Exercise
Congratulations to Coal & Candle and HUGE thanks to all volunteers of all local units who work year round to make everyone safer - thank you for your service.
Photos by Ingleside and Coal & Candle NSWRFS
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.”
Proposal To Allow Dogs Offleash On To Mona Vale Beach And Palm Beach
Following continued lobbying by dog lobbyists the Council currently has a ''have your say'' listed in its projects page regarding allowing dogs offleash onto Mona Vale Beach and Palm Beach.
As with the 'Station Beach consultation' no REF is provided to inform residents of the relevant factors as part of the proposal.
You can provide feedback by:
completing the comment form(s) here: https://yoursay.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/proposed-dog-off-leash-areas
emailing them at council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
writing to them marked 'Proposed dog off-leash areas', Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82 Manly, NSW 1655.
The time for 'feedback' closes Sunday June 6, 2021.
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.
Pets Of The Week
Charlie
AGE/SEX: 15 years / M
BREED: Maltese X
Charlie is a very sweet natured cuddly boy. He is social with other small dogs. Charlie has had a few owners in his life and his last family have gone into aged care. Charlie is much more active than you expect a 15yo. He is looking for a family where someone is home most of the time. He has a non-shedding coat and weighs 5.2kg. 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.
Astro
Astro is a very cute cross eyed tuxedo boy who loves to play with his fluffy toy mouse or ball, get belly rubs and many kisses under his soft snuggly chin!
He will be very shy at first, and will need time to build a relationship with you but once he trusts you and gets comfy in his new home, he will look at you with his sweet quirky eyes and purr away with delight as you pat his chin or tummy, sometimes even dribbling he is so happy. He will also let you know when it's play time or meal time with his cute chatter.
He is about 5 years old and needs a calm stable home as he bonds very closely to his family once connected and doesn't like it when you're away for too long. He had emergency bladder surgery in January for a urinary blockage and requires a family committed to maintaining his urinary diet and stress free environment to keep him happy and healthy. He enjoys the company of other cats and also has a grade 3 heart murmur. Astro is located in the Parramatta area and comes desexed, wormed, F3 vaccinated, FIV tested and microchipped. His adoption fee is $220. If you are interested in meeting Astro please call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133
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.
Torpedo Factory Renewal Project: Sub Base Platypus North Sydney
June 3rd, 2021: Harbour Trust
The Torpedo Factory Renewal Project will deliver a new foreshore park, heritage interpretation, public access improvements, and a welcoming entry to Sub Base Platypus, North Sydney...
Project overview
Sub Base Platypus is being transformed into a public park with its remnant buildings adapted for a range of cultural, recreational, community and commercial uses. The Harbour Trust has consulted extensively with the community about the site’s renewal as the former industrial and Defence complex has evolved into a public domain where historic spaces are revealed, interpreted and reimagined.
To date, renewal works have included the remediation of contamination, the demolition of some buildings and the adaptive reuse of others, the creation of public parkland, heritage interpretation, and improved public access including a new foreshore walkway, elevator and public car park.
The Harbour Trust is now focused on delivering the next stage of the site’s renewal by creating additional parkland through the adaptation and interpretation of the Torpedo Factory.
The proposal
In late 2020, the Harbour Trust proposed a new approach for the Torpedo Factory aimed at delivering new public parkland on the foreshore. To facilitate this, the Harbour Trust prepared a draft amendment to the Platypus Management Plan (Amendment 1) and a detailed Planning Application which were placed on public exhibition between 12 November and 11 December 2020. For further details and to view the documents placed on public exhibition, see Public Consultation.
The Consultation Overview and Consultation Outcomes Report below summarise the feedback received during the public exhibition:
- Consultation Overview (pdf)
- Consultation Outcomes Report (pdf)
In May 2021, the Members of the Trust considered the outcomes of this consultation along with feedback received from the Harbour Trust Advisory Groups, and approved the Platypus Management Plan (Amendment 1) and Planning Application. To view the adopted Platypus Management Plan (Amendment 1) and the Planning Approval Permit and Conditions of Consent, see Public Consultation.
Approval of the project followed referral of the proposed action to the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment, in accordance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The Minister’s delegate determined under section 75 of the EPBC Act that the proposed action is ‘not a controlled action’, which means that it does not require further assessment and approval before it can proceed.
For current and past community newsletters on Sub Base Platypus, including the Torpedo Factory Renewal Project, see Sub Base Platypus Renewal Project.
See also: Management Plan – Platypus, North Sydney.
Next steps
The Harbour Trust will hold drop-in sessions and a design exhibition to inform the community about the next steps for the Torpedo Factory Renewal Project.
Community drop-in sessions
The community is invited to attend a drop-in session to learn more about the final design and potential local impacts during the works phase. The community will have an opportunity to speak to a Harbour Trust representative at these sessions.
- Tuesday 15 June (3:30pm to 7:30pm) – Retort House, Sub Base Platypus (120 High Street, North Sydney)
- Saturday 17 July (10am to 2pm) – Retort House, Sub Base Platypus (120 High Street, North Sydney)
Design exhibition (9 June to 23 July)
The community is invited to view an exhibition of the final design for the Torpedo Factory Renewal Project at the Retort House (pictured), which is located on the lower level of Sub Base Platypus (120 High Street, North Sydney).
The exhibition will be open to the public between 7am and 9pm daily between Wednesday 9 June and Friday 23 July.
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.
The Powerful Owl Project Update
Hi Folks. We’re getting reports of Powerful Owls turning up in strange places!
The young owls from last year’s breeding season are dispersing and looking for somewhere to settle down. As they’re making their way through our increasingly urbanised landscape they don’t always find habitat suitable for roosting when the sun comes up.
In recent days we’ve had owls roosting in boat sheds, Woolies loading docks and industrial premises.
Keep sending us your sightings please! It’s excellent information that helps us understand how our young owls disperse, which in turn will help inform decisions about the development of Green Corridors through the Greater Sydney Basin.
Email: powerfulowl@birdlife.org.au or follow/message the Powerful Owl Project Facebook page
Photo: young owl caught out without a suitable roost at Brookvale. Thanks Jacqui, for the photo.
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter: June 1st, 2021
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To contact Roy: editor@scotlandisland.org.au
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.
The Powerful Owl Project Update
Hi Folks. We’re getting reports of Powerful Owls turning up in strange places!
The young owls from last year’s breeding season are dispersing and looking for somewhere to settle down. As they’re making their way through our increasingly urbanised landscape they don’t always find habitat suitable for roosting when the sun comes up.
In recent days we’ve had owls roosting in boat sheds, Woolies loading docks and industrial premises.
Keep sending us your sightings please! It’s excellent information that helps us understand how our young owls disperse, which in turn will help inform decisions about the development of Green Corridors through the Greater Sydney Basin.
Email: powerfulowl@birdlife.org.au or follow/message the Powerful Owl Project Facebook page
Photo: young owl caught out without a suitable roost at Brookvale. Thanks Jacqui, for the photo.
Vale David Raymond Chidgey
Former Avalon Beach surfer David Chidgey has passed away in the Philippines on Friday May 21st 2021.
Our thoughts are with his family and son Dylan.
Born in Manly, went to school at Narraweena, and commenced surfing at Dee Why. David was the son of Sydney Raymond and Edith, David grew up around craftsmen, his grandfather Lewis, also a long-term Manly resident, specialising in joinery and cabinet making in the Manly firm of Lambert and Chidgey, in Pittwater road Manly.
Avalon Beach locals recall La fiesta (Terry Papadis) as the hang being a grom playing space invader where Surfing legends such as Ted Spencer Bommie, and David Chidgey, Russell Hughes and Brian Bariscool were those drinking 'Cappuccinos'.
Later on David made boards – first based in Avalon and then later on at Gow’s boatshed, Palm beach
Mitchell Rae, recalls teaming up with board makers Glenn Ritchie and David Chidgey they formed Outer Island Surfboards in 1969, building their radical, innovative designs at Taman Shud’s house overlooking Newport before moving into Midget’s old spot in Gow’s Boatshed at Palm Beach.
The Outer Island crew were doing deep single concaves in the late 60’s when most boards had rolled bottoms and S decks. Abandoning the contest scene, Rae was the test pilot for these revolutionary deep concave, hard railed designs.
Masses of Tributes and old stories have been shared this week on his brilliance as a surfer and board maker, his fearlessness in charging huge waves, cheeky smile and generosity of spirit. One of our original scallywags.
Of course, many people remember David for stowing away to surf in Hawaii in 1963:
DEPORTATION ORDER
Stowaways
CHRISTMAS GOODWILL: SURFERS SENT HOME
Surfers Robin McTavish (left) and David Chidgey are pictured leaving the Federal Court in Honolulu yesterday after a judge had ordered their deportation to Australia. -Radio picture.
HONOLULU, Friday (A.A,P.). -Two nervous young Sydney surfers, Robert McTavish, 19, and David Chidgey, 17, were ordered to be deported from Hawaii today as illegal visitors who stowed away on the liner Orsova from Sydney. They are expected to arrive in Australia tomorrow.
The judge in a "spirit of Christmas goodwill" agreed Federal charges would be dropped as long as the boys went back to Australia. They appeared in court to-day, nervous and with several days' fuzzy growth on their laces but otherwise were clean but casually dressed.
They told reporters they arrived last month and had been camping out at Sunset Beach. They hoped to compete in the international surfing championships here. They had lived mostly on "beer, peanuts and chocolates" during the eleven-day voyage to Honolulu, the Associated Press of America reported.
They said their trip to Honolulu was "really quite simple."
All it took was a visitor's pass.
They upset security measures of both the U.S. Government and the P. and O. Orient lines when they got their free trip undetected last month.
They boarded the Orsova in Australia on November 5, carrying satchels with bermuda and surfing shorts.
They said they walked up the gangplank, waved good-bye and were off-minus a one-way ticket, but with a total of £48 in their pockets.
A spokesman for P. and O. said the boys' fares were being paid so the company would not be fined for bringing the two youths into the country illegally, A.P. reported.
Loophole
Elaborating on the "visitors pass" procedure, McTavish said that they asked the ship's purser for a visitor's pass, tore off the "boarding" section. and flashed the "disembarking" portion to guards as they got off.
Mr. O'Shea had declined earlier to say how they managed to get on and off the liner because it might be tried by others. The loophole in security was being plugged to prevent it from recurring.
McTavish said they waited six hours after the other passengers left to make sure they would not be stopped by security guards. Immigration officials discovered their presence in Hawaii from an Australian newspaper clipping and sought them out at Sunset Beach. DEPORTATION ORDER (1963, December 21). The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), p. 40. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104283106
Proposal To Allow Dogs Offleash On To Mona Vale Beach And Palm Beach
Following continued lobbying by dog lobbyists the Council currently has a ''have your say'' listed in its projects page regarding allowing dogs offleash onto Mona Vale Beach and Palm Beach.
As with the 'Station Beach consultation' no REF is provided to inform residents of the relevant factors as part of the proposal.
You can provide feedback by:
completing the comment form(s) here: https://yoursay.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/proposed-dog-off-leash-areas
emailing them at council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
writing to them marked 'Proposed dog off-leash areas', Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82 Manly, NSW 1655.
The time for 'feedback' closes Sunday June 6, 2021.
Selena Griffith Appointed To Eramboo Board
Great news this week in news that Elanora Heights dynamo Selena Griffith has joined the board at Eramboo as Program Director.''I look forward to working with my fellow board members to grow our organisation.'' Ms Griffith said
Selena Griffith is a Designer, Educator and Facilitator with 25 years of experience delivering innovation in Business, Government, Tertiary and Third Sector contexts. She leverages design to support Sustainability, Social Impact, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. She has authored books on Collaboration, Innovation and entrepreneurship and works with teams to enable them to deliver outstanding projects.
Residents may have visited her sustainable garden during Open Garden Programs in the past, attended TedX-Pittwater, visited the OnIslands events at Eramboo or become part of Biophilia Mondo.
Ms. Griffith was awarded a Global Future Leaders Award from the World Human Resources Development Congress in 2011 and has been accepted into the highly competitive Buckminster Fuller Institute's Catalyst Program for her work on The Island Innovation Lab.
Eramboo is a sanctuary for artists on the edge of the bush at Terrey Hills. It encompasses a beautiful gallery, teaching spaces and artist studios where art is conceived and made.
More at: https://eramboo.com.au/
NSW's Peak Body For Councils Welcomes New OLG Appointment
NSW’s peak body for councils has congratulated Kiersten Fishburn on her appointment as Chief Executive of the Office of Local Government (OLG).
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President Linda Scott said Ms Fishburn was well qualified to lead the OLG, the agency responsible for strengthening the sustainability and performance of the State’s 128 councils.
“Ms Fishburn has extensive experience, having worked as an executive with Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) and previously as the Chief Executive of the Liverpool City Council,” Cr Scott said.
“She is well qualified to take provide leadership with OLG and will be familiar with the many challenges facing our members.
“As President of LGNSW I have a strong working relationship with OLG and I look forward to working with her in her new role.”
DPIE Secretary Jim Betts said under the new appointment, Ms Fishburn will combine the Local Government portfolio with her management of Planning Delivery.
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.”
Avalon Craft Cottage At Warriewood This Week
Avalon Craft Cottage will be at Warriewood Square the week starting Monday 31st May to Sunday 6th June.You can find us outside KMart and we will be open during the normal trading hours for the centre
finishing at 4pm on Sunday 6th June.
Our “pop-up” stall will showcase a variety of handcrafted goods including woodcraft, baby and children's items, screen printing, silk scarves, knitting, paintings, flame work glass, embroidery and quilts.
We hope to see you there.
All the best,
Avalon Craft Cottage Members
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.
Pets Of The Week
Reef
AGE/SEX: 10 years / M
BREED: Lab X Kelpie
Reef is a sweet old grandpa. He is affectionate and loves pats and massaging his coat. He is social with other dogs. He is easy to handle and he loves his gentle walks. He is currently overweight at 36.5kg and has a labby coat that sheds. 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.
Mia
Mia is a very gentle calm girl who is still very bewildered about what is going on. She is about 4yo and is a longer haired cat. She is gentle and sweet and leans into you for more cuddles. She came from the pound with terrible teeth and she has had many extractions and feels a lot better and pain free now. She has a medium coat that needs regular brushing. She weighs 3.8kg.
She is located at Ingleside. If you are interested in meeting her, please call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133
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.
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