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NICE TAN! Local resident and professional photographer, Birgit Ecker, snapped this lazy seal at Yanchep, last week. Birgit migrated from Germany and moved to Western Australia five years ago. She fell in love with Yanchep, as a tourist, and that's why she now lives and works here. Birgit said: “I always loved taking pictures of animals and our beautiful nature. There's probably not many birds and plants in Yanchep I haven't photographed.
“I also do art photography. I love taking pictures from unusual perspectives, getting as close as possible to nature. With very rare exceptions, all my photos are taken ‘in the wild’ and are not edited. Birgit is a volunteer at the Yanchep National Park, where she sells canvas prints, while also running a photography business, specialising in outdoor family pictures. Check out Birgit’s work at www.birgeart.com.au
Mixed message over ovals The Yanchep Active Open Space project has been dumped and the City of Wanneroo are to redevelop Charnwood Park, Two Rocks, which was described only a few years ago as ‘too small, inadequate and totally unsuitable for senior or junior sport’. The council minutes stated it has not been possible to negotiate a Deed of Agreement
for early delivery of the Yanchep facilities. The council’s decision also instructed the chief executive officer, Daniel Simms, to cease negotiations with the developer, Yanchep Beach Joint Venture, and related co-funding arrangements were withdrawn. Read what the various local sporting clubs say about the council’s latest decision - See page 4.
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Remember Suzie Long time former Yanchep resident, Suzie Brown, passed away on Valentine’s Day in Queensland. Ms Brown worked for a number of years in the Yanchep District High School canteen and was a member of the Yanchep Sports Club.
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Warning Two Rocks resident, Beth Russell, 80, smashed her dentures, split her gums and suffered facial injuries after walking into the signpost railing at the entrance to the Two Rocks Shopping Centre - The sign had been removed due to vandalism, the hazardous steel railing was unsighted by Ms Russell. A senseless act of vandalism has caused much pain and injury for one of our elderly citizens.
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Fr o m t h e e d i t o r ’ s d e s k The past fortnight has been intriguing, frustrating and disappointing - Not only has the Yanchep Active Open Space project been put off, indefinitely, but the Charnwood Park solution has so many negatives. Firstly, it can only be seen as a stop gap to providing vital local infrastructure to this region. Additionally, it will be so disruptive for the sporting clubs, split between two different grounds, parents traipsing back and forward between the different locations. And it’s taken over five years for the council to decide to use an
area that was labelled ‘totally unsuitable’. I can fully understand those residents that, once again, are saying ‘The council doesn’t care about this region, they always forget about us’. For some reason, I have a feeling this has an internal political angle to it - There are council elections, later this year and I would not be surprised to see a candidate from the last election trotted out for a second attempt. Councils are about the ‘numbers game; and having the numbers to get results.
I will be very interested to see who decides to stand for election to represent the North Ward in October.
Is that good management of our money, that council collects to provide the community with basic infrastructure?
The best candidate won’t be a number’s person, but a person who wants to represent the region and make decisions in the best interest of the community.
I feel the council has done a great disservice to the community - If Charnwood is okay now, why wasn’t it redeveloped many years ago, instead of being labelled ‘totally unsuitable’?
I’m guessing the Yanchep Active Open Space project won’t appear on the radar for at least five years - This is a massive loss for the community; and whenever the project gets some oxygen, you can bet it will cost at least twice as much to build.
Sadly, to date, no one has provided any reason or logic for the enormous backflip - And, I doubt we will be given that answer. I’m guessing this issue has a long way to run yet!
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The ‘Save Lake Nowergup’ community action group held a public rally and information session at the Ocean View Tavern, last Sunday morning. Spokesperson, Sabine Winton, said the meeting was briefed of the group’s recent political activities and forth-coming election strategy, including whether or not it will actively seek to influence the flow of preferences in the very marginal Liberal held seat of Wanneroo. “We have been evaluating the pros and cons of running an Independent candidate to strategically direct preferences,” Ms Winton said. “We have also looked at other ways to influence both the primary vote and preference flows in Wanneroo and other adjoining seats.” “Our community has been campaigning for more than 1,300 days now and even though we have the unanimous support of the City of Wanneroo and science proving the lake
and environs are unique, the State Government has yet to commit.” Member of Parliament, John Quigley, and Greens candidate, Cameron Poustie, spoke to the hundred plus people at the rally. Mr Quigley promises a Labor Government would protect the Lake Nowergup Valley from mining.
Greens candidate for the Upper House, Cameron Poustie, promised the Greens would either hold the Labor party to account for their promises, or help Labor fight Liberal inaction should Barnett be returned. No representatives from the Liberal Party attended the rally. Councillors Frank Cvitan and Rudi Steffens were the only City of Wanneroo councillors to attend the rally.
Pepper tree problems Across Yanchep Two Rocks during the Alan Bond era, numerous Pepper Trees were planted to provide instant greenery and lush looking shrubs. Now 30 years on, the root systems of these trees are invading many septic tanks systems, uprooting road kerbs and pathways. This invasive evergreen tree can grow to 15 metres, up to ten metres wide and sends out suckers even further. It has drooping fern-like leaves which are aromatic when crushed. Flowers hang in clusters with male and female flowers on separate plants. Flowers on the
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female trees develop into bright red berries with a hard stone. The seed is very hardy and germinates best when passed through the gut of birds. A large number of seeds are stored in the soil. Mature trees are resistant to fire and drought and are able to sprout from the rootstock if damaged. The City of Wanneroo has started a program of removing Pepper Trees from verges and parks. Home owners are responsible for any Pepper Trees on their property; and can be liable for root damage caused to neighbouring properties.
To kill a Pepper Tree, the tree must be cut and wiped with an appropriate herbicide. If the trunk of the tree is not wiped with herbicide straight after being cut, the tree will not die and can regenerate. Pulling up the suckers, believing them to be seedlings, can be counter-productive to removing the tree, because it usually stimulates more suckers to emerge. It is advisable to seek the services of a professional tree lopper to remove the problem tree. People tend to think this is expensive, but having the job done properly may save money in the long run.
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Mixed message over ovals FROM PAGE 1
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The council’s unexpected backflip on providing sporting facilities in Yanchep - Two Rocks ended over five years of planning and negotiations. The Sun City News understands that if the council were able to resolve the Deed of Agreement, construction of the new Yanchep could have started nearly immediately.
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“Under those plans, council would still collect contributions for delivery of the ovals and community facilities when the area is subdivided in future.
Local sports groups were invited to a ‘information meeting’ the day after the council meeting.
“Charnwood Park is now the best option for council to investigate in order to provide sporting facilities to our local community as soon as possible.”
Yanchep District Junior Football Club president, Derek Best, told the Sun City News: “I received an email with the press release from the Mayor’s office, Wednesday morning, it contained the information about the Charnwood solution.
According to the council minutes, administration are to urgently investigate design options for Charnwood Park, with a report due to council in March.
“Wednesday night there was a meeting at Phil Renkin Centre which I attended. “I believe and stated at the meeting this is not an ideal solution for the club and until I see earthworks taking place, I won’t be excited. “For me I just want to see the Yanchep open space deal get over the line and have a real club for the people of the community.” Yanchep Little Athletics spokesperson, Corinne Parker said: “I was shocked to find out at the new ground was not going ahead. “I was surprised that they are planning to redevelop Charnwood, I think that will be good for a lot of sports in the area. “I was sent an email to inform us of the meeting on Wednesday, and Craig Bartlett from City of Wanneroo rang me on the Wednesday morning to fill me in on things. “As I said to Craig, it would have been better if this plan B had been in process from the start of negotiations with the developers for the new oval. As works could have already been started and ready for the new summer season at the end of the year. “I see Charnwood Oval as a waisted space the way it is,
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Project dumped indefinitely
North Ward councillor and Deputy Mayor, Laura Gray told the Sun City News: “The Yanchep ovals and associated facilities are included in council's draft developer contribution plan and community facilities plan for Yanchep and Two Rocks.
and it will be great to have it fully equipped for AFL, cricket and athletics, Just wish that the council thought of it sooner. “And is the same going to be done at Oldham, as it is we cannot utilise the oval for athletics as it’s not big enough. “Our families and athletes were looking forward to the new oval being developed, so athletics in Yanchep could finally have a proper 400 metre track to run on and an area big enough to compete in all the events. “I am worried about storage facilities for us all in the off seasons and during the season as well. “The changes will mean that our plans to start our own centre in the area may be put on hold a little longer; depending on time frame for Charnwood to be developed. “There is a lot to discuss with my club committee about the future and where we stand, and where we will be.” Yanchep Red Hawks Football Club president, Graham Hailstones, said: “The first I
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heard about this was a phone call on Wednesday morning from Craig Bartlett advising of a get-to-gether with the Deputy Mayor, another councillor, a few directors and facility staff to explain the decision. “I don’t get shocked or surprised at anything to do with provision of reasonable facilities anymore. “I think Charnwood will enable two older junior teams to play at the same time, with us using one or the other oval on alternate weeks, as is our arrangement now. “However, it is unlikely that the juniors will get a 17s team for this season, which may ease congestion on Oldham, for us at least temporarily. “Ideally, we would like to be based at one oval, with Yanchep being our preferred area.” Comments left on the Sun City News Facebook page about the council’s decision included: ‘No! So typical’; ‘that sucks’; and ‘Yes, let's develop a park that no one uses! Obviously decision makers aren't local and know nothing about what our community needs’.
The Sun City News understands the council doesn’t have any proposed plan at this stage, no costings and no assurity of retaining all or any part of the $975,000 Department of Sport and Recreation grant allocated to the construction of two playing fields and two hard courts with lights at the Yanchep Active Open Space. Councillors Norm Hewer, Stuart MacKenzie and Brett Treby were the only councillors to vote to retain and urgently progress the Yanchep Active Open Space project.
Quigley takes action The Member for Mindarie, John Quigley, told the Sun City News he had lodged a Freedom of Information request for all of the City of Wanneroo’s correspondence, emails and notes related to the discussions and matters between the council and the developer, Yanchep Beach Joint Venture. The Sun City News understands the City of Wanneroo has up to 42 days to furnish all the documents requested under the Freedom of Information regulations.
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Internationally renowned expert at Two Rocks “It was this document and the preparatory work that enticed Prof Bennett to come to Western Australia and present at our school” said Kim. At the beginning of the workshop Professor Bennett said ”Once I saw the amount of work and dedication Kim and Alix put into implementing Instructional Intelligence at a whole school level, I was suitably impressed”.
It was a dynamic day of professional learning with over 80 people in attendance. Organisers of the event, Kim Wildish and Alix Davies, said it was a year in the making.
Internationally renowned Professor, Barrie Bennett, visited Two Rocks Primary School, twice, during February.
Kim, the K-2 manager at Two Rocks, is a facilitator of Instructional Intelligence and worked alongside Deputy Principal, Alix Davies, in preparing a detailed scope and sequence.
Prof Bennett publicly acknowledged the school’s effort and complimented the school’s staff on how Two Rocks Primary is implementing Instructional Intelligence - He likened the school’s strategic plan to an American quilt. Prof Bennett said: “You are not just a piece of fabric floating in the air, you are actually adding to the tapestry. Your piece of fabric is embedded within the whole and gives meaning to the final work of art.” Professor Bennett is based at Toronto University in Canada, and
works with both doctoral and master students. He is currently writing a book on assessment. Other publications by Prof Bennett include: Beyond Monet, Classroom Management Strategies, Where Heart Meets Mind and Graphic Intelligence: Possibilities for Assessment. Professor Bennett came back to Two Rocks, a week later, to work with students and demonstrated lessons to the teachers. He observed and coached teachers as they implemented the elements of Instructional Intelligence. Principal, Elizabeth Widish, said: “There was a huge amount of interest shown and we hosted colleagues from Lancelin, Quinns Beach and Helena Valley. “The Melbourne Declaration states: ‘All young Australians become successful learners, confident and creative individuals and active and informed citizens’. “As a school, we believe Prof Bennett’s philosophy fits perfectly
into achieving that goal and as such we have incorporated a lot of his strategies into our strategic planning.” Mrs Wildish said: “Professor Bennett’s visit follows another successful International presenter that we had in 2012. “Karen Boyes who is an affiliate of Professor Art Costa Habits of the Mind also added depth to our strategic planning.” Mrs Wildish added: “Due to the success of having this type of professional learning made available to staff, we are currently in the process of inviting more presenters whose level of expertise and sharing of their knowledge will benefit our students and the school community of Two Rocks and surrounding schools.” If your school has any news articles, email them to news@suncitynews.com.au or phone 9561 2500 for a photographer to attend your activity.
Record number of students Yanchep District High School has a record number of students enrolled this year - Over 860 students with 56 teachers and 39 support staff. School principal, Tony Watson, said in the school’s first ‘Yarner’ for 2013: “It is with great excitement and anticipation that we have welcomed back students and staff to Yanchep DHS for 2013. Staff and students are already demonstrating the positive attitude and approach that will ensure it’s a very successful year.” With the growth in student numbers, and no improvement in the parking facilities around the school, the WA State Treasurer, Troy Buswell, believes more students should be walking or cycling to school to help reduce traffic problems around all schools. Earthworks for the new primary school on Beachside Parade, just off Yanchep Beach Road in the Capricorn Estate have commenced. The school was originally planned to be open for the start of 2014 school year - Currently the opening date cannot be confirmed. With the high enrolment numbers at Yanchep District High School, it will add to the local problem of the lack of sporting facilities in the district. What impact this will have on school sporting activities hasn’t been determined this early in the school year. No doubt adjoining Oldham Oval will feel the strain of over 860 students. At the time of going to press, student numbers for Two Rocks Primary School, Lancelin Primary School and Gingin District High School could not be confirmed.
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Moore River Estuary workshop owners have endeavoured to progress subdivision of the land consistent with an approved urban zoning.
Northern Agricultural Catchments Council (NACC) and Moore Catchment Council (MCC) have organised a Moore River Estuary workshop at Guilderton on Saturday 6 April, starting at 9.00am
During this time the project has been subject to extensive studies and to every check and balance required by the approval process.
This workshop is part of the ‘Summer Estuary Workshop Series’ organised by NACC with local groups.
In 1995, 557 hectares was rezoned for residential development. After years of extensive planning and environmental studies the Shire of Gingin and the WAPC adopted the Moore River South Outline Development Plan in 2000.
This community workshop aims to discuss: estuary form and function; current knowledge; Aboriginal cultural heritage values; community values, threats; and future management options. The workshop will include an optional field trip. Speakers at the workshop will include Mic Payne from the NACC, Dr Malcolm Robb from the Department of Water and a representative from the Aboriginal community. One of the most interesting sessions will include discussing the Moore River Estuary characteristics, ecology, hydrology, geomorphology, catchment and
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Aboriginal cultural values. To book your free ticket to this workshop, full details are available at www.nacc.com.au, then go to upcoming events. Earlier this month, Cardno, on behalf of the Moore River Company held an Open Day to obtain community input into
the design and planning for the Foreshore Management Plan for the Moore River South development. The Moore River Company owns some 2000 hectares of land immediately south of Moore River.
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In June 2009, the Minister for Planning, John Day, said the State Government would acknowledge the existing urban development zoning. In February/March, 2012, the development was scaled back to approximately 5,000 people and the reduced development should be more sustainable, providing better services for the surrounding communities.
Over the last 25 years the
No action at historic homestead Earlier in 2011, the City of Wanneroo set aside $20,000 in its budget to investigate designs and costs to use the homestead as a shared art space.
The region’s heritage-listed Mary Lindsay Homestead, located just off Capricorn Esplanade in Yanchep is in an awful state of disrepair, despite many promises to preserve, restore and create a useful community space. In the City of Wanneroo’s What’s Happening newsletter (August - October 2008) it states: “This financial year the City is investing $100,000 into refurbishment of the City’s iconic Mary Lindsay Homestead.”
A couple of community meetings were held that year and after receiving complaints of concern about the derelict state of the heritage listed property, a fence, lights and a sign were erected. No other work appears to have been carried out. In October 2011, local developer, through the newly formed Two Rocks Yanchep Arts and Culture Network (TRYCAN) drafted a Memorandum of Understanding hoping to restore the homestead.
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Then, in December 2011, the City of Wanneroo, in a confidential report authorised the chief executive officer, Daniel Simms, to enter into further discussion with Dome Coffees Australia about developing a cafe at the homestead. Fifteen months later, and earlier this month, when the Sun City News enquired what had transpired since December 2011, and how much money has been allocated in the 2012/13 and five year forward planning budget towards this project? City of Wanneroo’s deputy mayor and North Ward councillor, Laura Gray responded: “Administration is continuing to investigate remediation and development options, including discussions
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“The City has $200,000 of Municipal Funds allocated to the project in 2013/14.” Over the lengthy period of time this project has been delayed, held up or forgotten, the homestead continues to be vandalised and fall deeper into disrepair - It would appear it is only a matter of time before a report states: ‘The facility is beyond repair and should be demolished, with a small plaque to note the location.’ Is this type of neglect acceptable? What do you think the council should do with the heritage listed building? Do you think it is fair that this important structure should be neglected? Send your comments and views to opinion@suncity news.com.au or fax them to 9561 5691. Your comments will published next issue.
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Brady’s world of golf
Western Australian and world number two amateur, Brady Watt, has joined Golf Australia’s National Squad.
Brady, 22 years old, a member of the Sun City Country Club and Royal Perth Golf Club, recently joined the national squad following impressive performances during 2012, which included wins at the WA Amateur, Dunes Medal, Keperra Bowl (photo) and a runner-up in the Western Australian Open on the PGA Tour of Australasia last October. Last week, Australia held their nerve against a spirited challenge from New Zealand to complete a
superb victory at the inaugural Ten Nations Cup at Kingswood Golf Estate, South Africa. Brady Watt (WA), Lucas Herbert (VIC), Ryan Ruffels (VIC), and Geoff Drakeford (VIC), combined to win the international team competition with a 38-under-par total of 826, finishing just a single shot clear of New Zealand. Brady’s four round score was an impressive 270 (69-62-69-70), which included a course record 62 in the second round.
A week after the teams event, Brady Watt finished fourth with 279 (71, 67, 70, 71) at South African Stroke Play Championship at the Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort. Golf Australia High Performance Director, Brad James, said he looked forward to assisting Watt with his ongoing development. “Brady put in a number of dominant performances in 2012 which culminated in his narrow play-off loss to Oliver Goss at the
WA Open late in the year, “James said. “We’re looking forward to working with him ahead of the northern summer schedule overseas and continuing to build on his recent good form.”
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New rescue boat The SCYC conduct a number of social events each month including quiz nights and sundowners Social memberships is available.
Sun City Yacht Club has been fortunate to receive sponsorship from a local businessman. Jaimie Leggo from Australian High Risk Training, has generously donated his 3.8 metre Blue Fin aluminium dinghy and trailer with an 18hp outboard for the club to use as a rescue craft for their dinghy sailing. SCYC now has two rescue vessels to assist the dinghies on Saturday mornings at Two Rocks Marina. The new ‘tinny’ will not only allow the club to assist the dinghy sailing, but also support races outside the marina they
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have planned throughout the upcoming year. Sun City Yacht Club holds dinghy sailing every Saturday morning from 9.00am through to 12noon, with the bar open Saturday afternoons from 1.00pm to 4.00pm.
Anyone interested in learning how to sail or a ‘yachty’ looking for like-minded yachties or would just like to join as a social member, call 0428 628 753 or 0433 433 677. Photo: SCYC commodore, Peter Todd (right) accepting the new rescue ‘tinny’ from Jaimie Leggo.
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Help clean up our district The recently released Keep Australia Beautiful ‘Branded Litter Study’ has recorded the brands that feature prominently in litter across Australia. Keep Australia Beautiful provides the only independent national, annual benchmark of litter methodology which has been in place since 1983. Much of the trend data has remained similar; however the new trends that have emerged from the study have proven to be very interesting indeed. What the Branded Litter Study found most concerning, is that alcoholic containers on roads remain very high with more than half of the branded alcoholic beverage containers and
packaging recorded in the litter stream in 2011/12, followed by Car parks (11.8%, up from 11.2% in 2007/08). When counted across all sites nationally, alcoholic beverage containers and packaging made up 16.2%, down from 19.5% in 2007/08, which obtained a higher count than even tobacco by almost half. The most significant contributor to branded litter within this domain in WA was Carlton, which was associated with almost one sixth of all alcoholic beverage containers and packaging. External research also suggests that alcohol related vehicle fatalities have significantly increased over the same period, pointing to a concerning trend.
Other trends emerging from the Branded Litter Study is that supermarket retailers are rapidly increasing their generic brands which are being represented in the branded litter stream. Supermarket owned brands, known as generic 'house brands', command a 25 per cent market share, expected to rise in the future. There is also an increase of both flavoured milk items, as well as energy drinks, which didn’t have as big an impact in the litter stream according to the previous surveys. The trend of energy drinks in the branded litter stream highlight that 18-35 year old males, students and young revelers are
big litterers as that is the age group who predominantly consume energy drinks. Flavoured milk items made up 19.6 per cent of all branded litter. On Sunday 3 March, a number of Clean Up Australia groups will be out and about cleaning up our main streets. Suzi Logue will be working from The Reef development towards the ‘Spot’ - If you would like to volunteer a couple of hours contact Suzi at 9561 5376 for more info. The Sun City News understands there will be other groups collecting rubbish across the region - Go to www.cleanup australiaday.org.au for full details.
10 Most Prevalent Brands of WA Litter 1. Coca Cola - 20.1% 2. McDonald’s -13.6% 3. Masters 7.7% 4. Red Bull - 6.6% 5. Carlton - 6.4% 6. Winfield - 5.7% 7. Tooheys - 4.8% 8. Corona - 3.8% 9. Jack Daniels - 3.3% 10. Jim Beam - 3.3%
10 most prevalent alcoholic containers 1. Carlton - 14.7% 2. Tooheys - 11.0% 3. Corona - 8.7% 4. Jack Daniels - 7.7% 5. Jim Beam - 7.6% 6. Emu - 7.5% 7. Victoria Bitter - 4.0% 8. UDL - 3.6% 9. XXXX - 2.8% 10. Bundaberg Rum - 2.8%
Off to world titles National Tae Kwon Do Championship and his stepfather, Mark Leyland won the national title in Masters Sparing, Black Belt division. Both are off the 2013 World Tae Kwon Do Championships to be held in Coventry, England, mid July.
Yanchep resident, Callum Shahidi, (above) won the 2012
As Tae Kwon Do is only recognised as a semiprofessional sport, it is up to each competitor to fund their own air tickets, accommodation, etc, for the championships.
Both Callum and Mark are trying to secure some sponsorship, or donations to fund the trip. As part of the Australian team, they leave Perth, on 5 July, to head for the training camp at Swansea in Wales. From there, they travel to Coventry to the venue and will be competing in a three day championship. They fly back to Perth on 15 July, hopefully with a gold medal. If you can help out contact Callum and Mark on 0414 557 389.
Successful bowls weekend The Moore District Ladies Bowling League had a very successful weekend playing at Denison in the Northern Bowling Zone Inter League Round Robin Pairs competition run over two days under very hot conditions. Play started at 7:30am coming off at 10.00am. Then back on the green at 3.00pm, to miss the midday heat. A very close competition between with Moore District,
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rink wins from Batavia in the last match of the day.
Batavia, Central West Coast, Central Midlands and North Midlands - Moore District were able to secure their win by two
Photo: NBZ ILRR Pairs 2013, Moore District Bowling League. Back row (l - r): Jenny Treasure (Bindoon), Michelle Greene (Gingin) Sylvia Fragall (Lancelin). Noeleen Keeffe (Gingin), Di Rubery (Ledge Point), Terese Leete (Bindoon), Kerry Fewster (Gingin). Front row: Prue Pearce (Lancelin), Kathy Gobbart (Gingin), Lynn Donato (Lancelin), Chris Moyle (Ledge Point), Pat Williams (Lancelin), Julie Watson (Gingin).
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Book Review The Sun City News crew are all keen book readers, today you can read your favourite book on an iPad, hardcover or softback - Here is our selection this week. The reason leads back to a police file that is now ten years old. To a dark and dangerous place across the seas.
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And to one of Striker's oldest mentors and dearest friends. With time running out, Striker must catch the two bombers before they finish the job and complete their kill list. Otherwise there will be little left for Jacob Striker to save. Little left, but dust and bones.
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But word spreads fast in the tightknit community. It isn't long before the people of Hope are gossiping about the real reason for Ellie's visit and why she broke the heart of golden boy, Flynn Quartermaine, all those years ago.
Very quickly, Striker realises the attacks are not random. But one obvious question remains: Why?
After more than ten years away, Australian soap star Ellie Hughes returns to the small country town of Hope Junction, determined to remain anonymous while caring
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At 17 she began writing, enlightened by the thought that she could create whatever ending she liked, and almost a decade later, after many, many attempts at writing different types of novels, she joined the Romance Writers of Australia Association.
THE LOST WHITE TRIBES OF AUSTRALIA
Book facts Sweet sixteen and never been kissed and that's the way Aurora Skye wants it to be. She's too busy finding potential princes for her two best friends, counseling her sensitive New Age dad and dealing with the unexpected return of her long absent mum. But always in the background there's Hayden Paris, the boy next door, the bane of Aurora's life. Smart, funny, and always around to see her at her worst, he 'gets' her like no-one else, and that's what makes him so infuriating.
More than 1,879,000 different books are available around the world. About 78 per cent of the books that have been published came from small publishers. About 175,000 books are published each year. That is an average of 479 books each day, or about 19 books every hour. There are more than 86,300 publishing companies worldwide. Self-publishers make up the vast majority; 86,000. There are about three or four hundred mid-sized publishers and six large publishers that are well known.
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The discovery of a lost white tribe who arrived in 1656 just 120 km north of Perth has changed Australia’s history. 'The Lost White Tribes of Australia is now available for purchase!!! I have read it and I can honestly say it is amazing. It is a massive A4 size, full colour and includes a whopping 218 pages of pure Gilt Dragon pleasure. This book is truly comprehensive and is an invaluable information resource.'
Some of the activities include: ‘Story Time’ every Wednesday at 10.30am for children; ‘Baby Rhyme Time’ once a month; Nintendo and Wii games for free use, genealogy or select some books, DVDs, CDs and magazines.
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Send your cheque for $58 to: All prices include GST & Express Post. Henry Van Zanden 1 book – $58 PO Box 49N 2 books – $91 (save $11) 3 books – $113 (save $19) Campbelltown North NSW 2560 or visit australiadiscovered.com.au to pay by paypal
From talented author Tara Eglington, this is a page turning, funny and delicious romp of a book that both kissing and non kissing teenage girls will adore.
Check out the library There have been a lot of changes at the Two Rocks Library, over the past couple of years - At least two extension to allow extra activities to be provided.
The Lost White Tribes of Australia: 1656 The First Settlement of Australia
When Aurora and Hayden are coerced into the lead roles in the school production of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’, things can only get worse. How is Aurora going to save her first kiss for the secret admirer who wooed her with poetry and a spectacular bunch of flowers on Valentine's Day if she doesn't know who he is and she's obligated to lock lips with Hayden in the play's final dramatic clinch?
Soon Ellie and Flynn are thrown back together again, forced to deal with the unresolved emotions between them. For Ellie is not the only one with secrets. Flynn has his own demons to battle, and Matilda is hiding something from her much loved god-daughter.
Writer, Rachael Johns, is an English teacher by trade, a supermarket owner by day, a mum 24/7, and a writer by night. She lives in rural Western Australia with her hyperactive husband and three mostlygorgeous heroes-in-training.
Every few hours, another victim is targeted, located, and then blown to smithereens.
When he discovers it, a stark coldness fills him. For he begins to understand.
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When all is uncovered, can the illfated lovers overcome the wounds of their past? Or is Flynn destined to be jilted again?
When Homicide Detective Jacob Striker discovers a torture chamber in a steel barn down by the river, he is propelled into an investigation that leads to two mysterious bombers.
With people dying at an alarming rate, Striker desperately searches for an answer to this question.
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The Wanneroo Community Men's Shed have provided a community computer lab at Two Rocks Library. The new lab, named the ‘SPACE’ is equipped with a bank of computers that
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PROPERTY GUIDE Have you considered the auction option? Mortgages cheapest in 23 years Westpac charge 5.39 per cent, she said.
When there are many properties listed for sale and hesitant buyers are spoiled with choice, an auction might be just the thing you need to give your property the edge it needs to attract attention. Sometimes the media reports that many auctions are being passedin at the fall of the hammer, recording no sale.
Compared to other states and territories, home auctions are less common in Western Australia with only around two per cent of properties sold using this method. By contrast, around 23 per cent of properties are auctioned in Sydney, 30 per cent in Melbourne, 11 per cent in Brisbane, 27 per cent in Adelaide, 16 per cent in Darwin and 10 per cent in Canberra. Across the nation the average number of homes sold by auction is approximately one out of every five. The main reason behind the lesser auction culture in Western Australia, seems to be the success of the ‘Offer and Acceptance’ form developed by REIWA. This reliable document used for a sale by private treaty would be familiar to most home buyers, and its simplicity is the
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main reason why private treaty dominates sales methods here. However, the strong and fast market in Perth during the boom saw renewed interest in auctions and one which wasn’t just confined to the western suburbs or to premium properties which had traditionally been the case. When prices were rising quickly during that period, it was often hard for agents to determine the right price for a property or anticipate what a purchaser might be prepared to pay, so an auction proved an ideal way to get the best price for the seller, often exceeding their expectations. Of course, the WA market is no longer booming and the median price is more stable, but an auction with its short but high profile marketing campaign can be very effective at bringing out the more serious buyers on the day.
However, this fails to illustrate that very often West Australian buyers will approach the auctioneer shortly after the conclusion of an auction to negotiate a sale by the more familiar private treaty method. Again, this seems to be more a part of WA’s different auction culture by consumers, but the process still serves to attract keen buyers for the seller in a shorter time. Auctions in WA are undertaken using a code of practice for the profession following consultation by REIWA with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to ensure the code accords to best practice. As a result, REIWA believes its code of conduct lifts the benchmark for ethical auctioneering practices. Ask your agent about the pros and cons of auctions if you want to explore this method further.
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Lenders have cut interest rates for the most popular type of fixed-rate mortgage to their lowest levels in more than two decades, amid bets the cash rate will fall to a record low as early as next month. As Westpac cut its rate on twoyear fixed loans below 5 per cent on Thursday, figures from comparison website RateCity showed the average cost of a three-year fixed home loan has fallen to its lowest level in 23 years, at 5.53 per cent. A spokeswoman at RateCity, Michelle Hutchison, said it had become cheaper for the banks to offer these mortgages because of growing market bets the Reserve Bank would cut the cash rate from 3 per cent. ‘‘We have never seen average three-year fixed rates this low,’’ Ms Hutchison said. ‘‘It came close in early 2009 but it didn’t reach the average 5.53 per cent that we currently have right now.’’ NAB's three-year fixed loan is 5.29 per cent and ANZ, the Commonwealth Bank and
Westpac cut its two-year fixed rate by 0.4 percentage points to 4.99 per cent on Thursday. The bank now offers the cheapest two-year fixed loan among the big four. Fixed-rate mortgages are priced off bank bill swap rates — which measure market expectations of moves in official interest rates. Investors are betting there is a 50 per cent chance the Reserve Bank will cut the cash rate to 2.75 per cent next month, after governor Glenn Stevens this week said there was ‘‘scope to ease policy further.’’ The cuts come amid signs a growing number of borrowers are choosing to fix their home loan, although most still choose a variable interest rate. Official figures show about 14 per cent of new loans had fixed interest rates in November, up from about 10 per cent six months earlier. With credit growth remaining sluggish among consumers, banks are also pushing fixedrate loans as a way to attract more business. Source: Domain.com.au
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Crossword & Diary COMMUNITY DIARY Saturday 23 February Sundowner at Sun City Yacht Club, 4pm to 7pm. Everyone welcome
Sunday 24 February Yanchep Netball Club registration day at Capricorn House, 10.00am to 2.00pm.
Friday 1 March World Day of Prayer - What is your French connection? 10.30am at St James Church, Yanchep.
Sunday 3 March Lancelin Primary School Monster Fete - 9.00am to 2.00pm in school grounds.
Monday 4 March Yanchep Two Rocks Recreation Association’s monthly meeting, 7.30pm at Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks. All members of the public welcome.
Wednesday 6 March The inaugural AGM of the Gingin Water Group, Granville Centre, Gingin, starting at 7.00pm. Public forum - Open meeting.
Saturday 9 March Western Australia state government election will be held - Voting is compulsory. Are you enrolled?
Sunday 10 March Two Rocks Volunteer Marine Rescue Group’s Annual Fishing Day.
Sunday 10 March Inaugural ‘Yanchep Folk Festival’ at Yanchep Inn Live solo artists and bands - Original acts.
Saturday 16 March Capricorn Festival at Old Nursery Park, Yanchep.
Friday 29 March - 1 April Easter break.
Thursday 25 April ANZAC Day - Service at Yanchep National Park.
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SPORTS RESULTS GOLF Guilderton Sat 2 Feb - S/ford: B Wegner 24, B Hardeman 21. NTP: B Hardeman 13th & 17th. Best 2nd shot: P Flavell 15th. Longest putt: P Rouse 16th. Wed 6 Feb - S/ford: B Hardeman 17, J Hardeman 16. NTP: B Hicks 3rd, B Hardeman
4th, D Roxburgh 8th. Best 3rd shot: B Wegner 1st. Longest putt: B Wegner 9th. Sat 9 Feb - S/ford: J Bresland 20, P Flavell 17, R Prince 16. NTP: I Street 3rd, B Watson 4th. Best 2nd shot: I Street 1st. Best 3rd shot: I Street 7th. Longest putt: P Flavell 9th. Wed 13 Feb - S/ford: B Wegner 21, J Bresland 20. NTP: B Hardeman 12th, P
Flavell 13th. Best 3rd shot: B Hardeman & J Bresland 18th. Longest putt: B Hicks 10th, J Bresland 17th.
SCCC Ladies Tues 5 Feb - Hidden holes: L Williams 19, F Read ocb L Brown, J Lecointe 18. Tues 12 Feb - Stroke: D Bradley 69; L Wells ocb J LeCointe 72. Gross: M Wetherly 85.
Yanchep Golf Club Sat 9 Feb - Stroke: P Leigh 60, J Brydon ocb C Grant 62. Sat 16 Feb - S/ford: S Rowles 48, T Sharman 40, P Leigh 40.
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Australia addicted to smartphones A recent report confirms what many already suspected Australians are becoming addicted to their smartphones. The survey of smartphone users by the technology company Cisco reveals that the daily ritual for Generation Y Australians begin with texting. Many of those surveyed admit they are checking for messages and updates at least once every thirty minutes and become anxious when their phone goes missing.
Nine out of 10 of the surveyed 3,800 people under 30 years old are addicted to their smartphone and, in fact, one out of five are checking their smartphone every ten minutes. Cisco's report has found gradual changes in the etiquette surrounding mobile phone use, with more people now using their devices at the dinner table and in bed. Three-quarters of the people surveyed use their phone in bed, and the question about
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romance and all that sort of thing comes up. Cisco's chief technology officer, Kevin Bloch, says 46 per cent will use their smartphone whilst at the dinner table, and if most of the table are texting while you're trying to eat, I would consider that rude, and with my family I definitely try to stop it. "I think it does have a whole lot of negative impacts on your personal life and your personal relationships, no doubt."
Mr Bloch says people need to re-evaluate their smartphone use. "I think people need to take a step back and understand from their own personal perspectives how addicted they are, like any drug, I guess if I could put an analogy on it," he advised. "Because, you know, it could touch on or infringe on things like your manners, all the way through to your work-life balance, all the way through to your personal safety." news@suncitynews.com.au
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PUBLIC FORUM - OPEN MEETING Wednesday 6 March, 7pm in Granville Centre USE NOT LISTED PROPOSED AIRSTRIP HANGAR ON LOT 101 INDIAN OCEAN DRIVE, BRETON BAY Council is considering an Application for Planning Consent for the abovementioned Proposal. Plans and documents setting out and explaining the Proposal can be viewed at Council’s Administration Centre, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin and the Lancelin Sub-Office, Shop 1/107 Gingin Road, Lancelin during normal Office Hours. Submissions in relation to this Proposal should be made in writing and directed to the Chief Executive Officer by 4.00pm on 14 March 2013. JEREMY EDWARDS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ph Fax Email:
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Application for Incorporation Notice is given that: Nic Sofoulis, of 10 DeBurgh St, Ledge Point, Executive Officer, being duly authorised by Combined Zone C Association, intends to apply to the Commissioner for Consumer Protection on 21 March 2013, for incorporation of Combined Zone C Association. The association is formed for the purposed of industry representation. If you have any questions, call Nic Sofoulis on 0408 900 300.
All residents, landholders and interested people are encouraged to take the opportunity to attend and ask questions of the expert panel of major stakeholders in our water cycle. Panel members will present a short explanation of their point of view to begin. Panel members are: Don Cummins - District manager Dept Of Water. He will attend with Sue Worley (manager of allocation planning) and Chris O’Boy (senior hydrologist) Maureen Dobra - Managing director Loose Leaf Lettuce Co. A major horticulturalist in the district. Peter Davies - CEO, Image Resources who propose to develop a world class mineral sands operation on its extensive leases Marty Aldridge - Local resident with extensive experience of the interaction between water resources and intensive animal farming. Marty holds the number one spot on the Nationals upper house state electoral ticket. Jeremy Edwards - CEO, Gingin Shire. Gingin Water Group Inc. will hold a short inaugural AGM to lead into the forum. Don’t miss the opportunity to show the forum members that the local community is concerned in the local issues which have the potential to influence water supply now and into the future The local community deserves representation in these issues and must demand to be effectively consulted before, during and after the decision making process.
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