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Thursday 9 October 2014
Juniors being asked to fund extension Little Athletics Club), they are required to provide a copy of each clubs’ executive endorsement of their contribution; evidence of their availability to funds; fundraising plans and copies of most recent audited financials. The City of Wanneroo is asking for between $10,000 and $20,000 cash contribution before January 2015, with any shortfall being levied on each club over a five year period. This article doesn’t have the space to list all the reasons why this is unfair on these user groups, but it is worth noting that I could list about 20 other comparable groups who have been given equivalent or better facilities without being asked to make a financial contribution. By Terry Loftus Have you ever watched one of those classic horror movies where you are led to believe that it is all over, and that evil has been defeated once and for all? Only to find out at the very last moment that all is not as it seems, that evil has not only survived, but will be back for the sequel? Well this doesn’t just happen in the movies, it also happens at the City of Wanneroo. It all seems to be happening a bit too often for my liking at the moment - As just about anyone from our community who has had
recent dealings with the city can attest, that light at end of tunnel is usually an express train heading your way at full speed with little regard for the consequences. Actually, that's a little unfair as it has been a long time since the city moved at top speed up this way. In this case the intended victims are our long suffering junior sporting teams who, after the best part of two decades waiting for the most basic of facilities at Oldham Oval, are being asked to make a significant financial contribution to the proposed facility.
For the first time in nearly 20 years, the City of Wanneroo is asking junior sporting clubs, run by mum and dad volunteers, to financially commit to the funding process to get Stage 2 of the overdue Oldham Reserve changeroom, at Yanchep, complete. The council is asking two senior clubs and two junior clubs to contribute one-third of the project cost, up to $98,333, in cash or ‘inkind’ works - In an email sent to the four clubs (Yanchep District Junior Football Club; Yanchep Redhawks Cricket Club; Yanchep Redhawks Football Club; and Yanchep
Historically, the City of Wanneroo has only sought financial contributions of this magnitude where groups have requested facilities where they are luxury, elite and have a limited community focus, or where large portions of group reside outside the city. The City is well aware it is expected to provide entry-level multipurpose facilities without additional charge. This is even truer when those facilities are intended for junior use because of the significant social dividend.
It wasn’t that long ago, the City of Wanneroo completed a multimillion dollar project at Kingsway Sporting Complex and didn’t levy any of the clubs, junior or senior. Also, extensive works to club rooms and the sporting ground at Quinns Rocks were carried out, in the past five years, without any contribution being imposed on the junior clubs. Amazingly, the fact that council is treating our community as second-class citizens is not the worst part of the city’s plan. The fact that we will be asked to stump up more rates/taxes than any other community in the city for less, simply the city is rubbing salt into our wounds. In essence, the City of Wanneroo’s ill-conceived idea will see our community making additional financial contributions on top of a per lot levy that has been added on to your annual council rates. Yes, I am saying the City of Wanneroo is trying to taxes us three times for facilities that are available elsewhere where these charges are not paid. How does this work you ask?
Article continued on page 6, along with John Quigley’s comments
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From the council meetings . . . adding Jindalee and Butler to the North Ward.
New director At a special City of Wanneroo council meeting held before the briefing session last Tuesday, Fiona Hodges was appointed as the new Director of Community Development replacing Fiona Bentley.
It is also expected to increase the North Ward representation from two councillors to three.
On the agenda
Mayor Tracey Roberts and half the council are due to face the community for re-election, if they choose to do so.
At next Tuesday’s City of Wanneroo monthly meeting, the council will consider 30 reports including two confidential reports in a 452 page agenda.
North Ward councillor, Norm Hewer, along with Coastal Ward councillors, Russell Driver and Robert ‘Bob’ Smithson’s term as councillor expires in October 2015.
Reports of interest include: considering options for the design and construction of Old Yanchep Road project, between Ziatas Road and Wattle Avenue, subject to State Government Black Spot Grant funding.
None of the councillors have indicated whether they will be seeking re-election.
Financial declarations
The project has been valued at $2.1 million with the council funding about 35 per cent of the project. In another report, they will consider an update on the Oldham Reserve changeroom project. The report details the council’s requirements from the resident clubs - Yanchep District Junior Football Club; Yanchep Redhawks Cricket Club; Yanchep Redhawks Football Club; and Yanchep Little Athletics Club. Between the four clubs they are being asked to raise one third of the cost of the project up to a maximum of $98,333.
According to the report, between $10,000 and $20,000 is required by January 2015. This would appear to be a dramatic change in council policy - The Sun City News understands for the past 15 years, the council has not placed such an impost on any junior club across the entire municipal district. One of the confidential reports the council will consider is believed to relate to a Carabooda property
involved in a major federal immigration investigation. In another report, the council will consider continuing their once-amonth meeting schedule, with the first meeting for the year is scheduled for 3 February 2015, after a two months break.
Redistribution The Sun City News understands the City of Wanneroo council is looking at changing the North
Ward boundaries before next year’s mayoral and half council election. Currently, the North Ward takes up more than 50 per cent of the City of Wanneroo in area which includes Yanchep, Two Rocks, Eglington, Alkimos, Carramar, Banksia Grove, Pinjar, Nowergup, Neerabup and Carabooda. The council is considering incorporating Carramar and Banksia Grove into Central Ward;
To what extent should all elected councillors and mayor be declaring their election fund raising? Should election fundraisers be declared, whether being held directly or indirectly by candidates? There are too many loop holes for candidates to hide behind, and now that a successful mayoral candidate can expect to earn close to a million dollars in a one election term (four years), surely better accountability is required? Unfortunately, we don’t see many council candidates volunteering to be an advocate for better accountability of all election fundraising processes.
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No such thing as ‘safe speeding’ It’s a simple fact, more West Australians die on our roads than any other mainland state in Australia. Excessive and inappropriate speeds are a key factor in many road crashes.
strategy, Towards Zero, Safe Speed initiatives have the potential to save 3,200 people from being killed or seriously injured over the life of the strategy.
As a motorist, lowering speed is an effective immediate action you undertake to help reduce trauma in WA.
Road Safety Council Chair, Professor Murray Lampard, said posted speed limits were not a guide but a maximum travel speed for every road or stretch of road.
your and can road
Research has shown that reducing travel speeds is an initiative most likely to cut deaths and serious injuries on our roads. As part of the state’s road safety
“There is no such thing as ‘safe speeding’. The faster you travel, the less time you have to react and the greater the risk of injury
to yourself and others. There is a clear relationship between changes in mean speed and crash outcomes. The likelihood of being seriously injured in a collision rises significantly with even minor changes in speed – for example, travelling just five kilometres over the limit in a 60 km/h zone doubles the risk of a crash.” Throughout October, the Road Safety Council and affiliating agencies in WA are working together to focus on driver and rider travel speeds.
Update on Lindsay project Last month, the Sun City News’ front page article showed how the City of Wanneroo had let the heritage registered Mary Lindsay Homestead crash in to a disgusting state. In the last issue, chairperson and secretary of the Two Rocks Yanchep Culture & Arts Network provided a ‘letter to the editor’ detailing their understanding of agreements between the council and their group. The day after the letter was published, the City of Wanneroo published the following article on their web site: “Lush lawns, children's play equipment and community BBQ facilities are just some of the options proposed for the future redevelopment of the public open space at the Mary Lindsay homestead site. “Mayor Tracey Roberts said a budget of $500,000 was approved by Council for the public open space redevelopment in the 2015/16 financial year as part of the City's recent 10 Year Capital Works Plan. "When complete, the Yanchep community will have access to
some wonderful family friendly amenities in naturally beautiful surrounds," Mayor Roberts said.
entertaining VIP guests and military service personnel during World War II.
“In addition, funds to design the restored homestead building were approved for the 2017/18 budget ($230,000), with construction scheduled to follow in 2018 over a period of two years ($2 million).
The Mary Lindsay Homestead project was been established by the City of Wanneroo several years ago, but unfortunately, like so many projects in the outer northern region, they don’t appear to be of a high priority with the council.
“Mayor Roberts said design options will take place in consultation with local community groups including the Two Rocks Yanchep Arts and Culture Network. "The intention is for the restored homestead building to be an arts and culture hub for the community," Mayor Roberts said. “The City of Wanneroo has cleared the site of illegally dumped waste and old building materials, and in recent months the City has constructed a pathway to allow for better access down to the beach. Mary Lindsay Homestead is a heritage listed building which was established in 1927. Initially it served as a hostel for campers and then went on to being used as a venue for
With Yanchep Two Rocks being one of the fastest growing regions in Australia, preservation of one of the last heritage sites in Yanchep, both the council and state government should be making the preservation and appropriate use of the Mary Lindsay Homestead a priority. Mayor Roberts’ reference to the project being in the 10 year Capital Works Plan does not provide any guarantee if, or, when the project will be completed. The community has waited 15 years for Stage 2 at Oldham Reserve and it was on the 10 year plan, before it just ‘slipped off’ without any warning.
A summary of preliminary fatal and critical injury results from 2013 revealed excessive and inappropriate speed was a contributing factor in more than 22 per cent of road deaths in the state.
“To help combat this issue, our road safety partners run enforcement and education campaigns in WA which help attain high compliance levels and recognition of the dangers of speeding respectively.
“Speeding is not only limited to driving faster than the posted speed limit. It is also driving too fast for the prevailing weather, light, traffic and road conditions without full regard for the vehicle’s condition, as well as the driver’s skills and experience,” Professor Lampard said.
“While there is no single solution to road trauma, we aim for having safe drivers in safe vehicles travelling at safe speed on safe roads.” New, tougher penalties were introduced in Western Australia at the start of October 2014.
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Editorial - Terry Loftus
Your letters . . .
I was absolutely gobsmacked to read in the City of Wanneroo agenda where the council is demanding that junior sporting clubs have to provide guarantees for funding to finalise the completion of an overdue and much needed changeroom extension.
Challenge
I strongly question where the leadership is from the Mayor? When Ms Roberts was a Coastal Ward councillor, she strongly supported sporting facilities in her ward, and with no guarantees of money from any junior clubs. Why is Yanchep different? For the past five years, the North Ward would have to be the most neglected ward in the City of Wanneroo. I can remember asking the council to provide a year by year, ward by ward, breakdown of their budget spending - It was declined, quoting not permitted to look at figure on that scale. When ward councillors do not live in their ward, it is very obvious that the region lacks good representation at council meetings, budget meetings and any other meetings to try and support the council’s fastest growing region. One would expect the mayor, any mayor, to fully support fairness and equality across all suburbs. The next council elections are a little over a year away, and it will be very interesting to see how many ‘worthy candidates’ pop up over the next 12 months. It is without a doubt, Yanchep Two Rocks needs local representation on council - Who is going to stand up for the region? I’m sure if the right candidate was found, she/he would easily win the North Ward and have the opportunity to get the region back on the council’s agenda.
When you put your hand up to become a public servant, you ask people to vote for you. If the public votes for you it is an honour and privilege, not an entitlement. With this privilege comes great responsibility. If down the track, you decide that the responsibility is too great, or you don't have the time, or for one reason or another, you can't shoulder this responsibility, it is time to think of standing aside to give someone else the opportunity. To our North Ward councilors I now charge you with the responsibility to serve the whole of the North Ward, which includes Two Rocks and Yanchep. Martina Thomas, Two Rocks.
No lights When our last great storm was blowing its heart out and rain was falling in sheets cutting visibility to almost zero, I found I had an appointment in town so had to brave the elements and go. I turned into Lagoon Drive and found myself behind a black four wheel drive. As we proceeded along Marmion Ave the rain and
wind got a whole lot worse and visibility was very bad. All vehicles travelling in both directions had their lights on except the ‘black four wheeler’. Being black made it worse and with the water coming from its wheels the thing became almost invisible. I could imagine the (I won’t say driver) person behind the wheel sneering to his (or her) passengers, telling them he didn’t need his lights on, he was in his great four wheel drive and we all know how good they are as safe drivers. Of course, the poor idiot doesn’t know we other drivers put our lights on as a courtesy and safety measure to show others that we are on the road too. Aw well, can’t have everything I suppose. Barry Rowe. Yanchep.
Thumbs down n The idiot who dumped an old mattress on a verge in front of a private block in Sovereign Drive. n The ‘anonymous’ tree destroyer at Mary Lindsay Homestead. n The thoughtless people still dropping litter on paths throughout the area. n Dog poo litterers,
disgusting those who have large dogs. n The inconsiderate fool that dumped a large bird aviary/shed at the same private block verge as the mattress dumper. n City of Wanneroo, for not advertising the agenda for council’s meeting re the erosion at Two Rocks until late, preventing many from attending with direct and personal knowledge pertinent to the item discussed. n City of Wanneroo for allowing the Durrs Track to still remain a major problem for residents of the Yachting Village. n City of Wanneroo for even suggesting the removal of the Sceptre Court viewing platform, steps, and pathway to a non-specified spot and thinking that groynes will be the answer to erosion (proved wrong to the south) when the culprit for the erosion lies specifically to the bad design of the marina. n Anyone throwing all the stuff out of cars along Two Rocks Rd
Thumbs Up n For the huge difference to the appearance of the Two Rocks Shopping Centre car park and throughout the centre. n For Lease Equity to have at last replaced the torn
canopies over shop doors with vivid blue ones. n For the quick removal of said mattress/shed off the verge on Sovereign Drive. n For the City to have at least decided to have a community discussion re the erosion at Two Rocks and its actions to solve the problem. n To the Red Cross shop for giving our residents a great opportunity to buy great varieties of name brand clothing at a very reasonable cost. n To ‘Neptunes Cafe’ for continuing to enhance the shops by giving locals a venue for meeting, relaxing and chatting under umbrellas thus creating a ‘holiday like’ atmosphere badly needed in the shopping precinct. n To the person looking after pot plants in the centre. There are many more. Any one want to continue the list? Suzi Logue, Two Rocks.
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Out of bad news comes good Until three months ago, the Sun City News published ‘Wanneroo Link page’ for several years, so the local community could keep up with the business and activities of the City of Wanneroo council.
The bulk of funding supplied by the Sun City News will be in-kind, for marketing and advertising. Marketing and advertising is a key and vital area of every community event or activity, that most organisers forget about.
The Sun City News provided around 60 per cent discount to the council as an incentive to publish their page. During this year’s City of Wanneroo budget process, without any consultation, the council decided to drop the Wanneroo Link page from the Sun City News. At last week’s Sun City News management meeting, it was decided to invest this saving into ‘local community sponsorship’. For the upcoming year, 2015, the Sun City News, has budgeted
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Submissions can be emailed to grants@suncitynews.com.au or posted to Sun City News Community Grants, PO Box 1, Two Rocks 6037. All grant applications must be received by the close of business on 15 November 2014. One of the events the Sun City News will be sponsoring, next year, is the ‘2015 Poker in the Cave’ tournament. This event will see one local community group named as the benefactor of the tournament, collecting a guaranteed cash bonus. If your group or club would like additional information or discuss your project, call Terry on 0414 425 858.
Quigley speaks out about the railway delay During a traffic congestion debate in state parliament, late last month, local politician, John Quigley argued for the railway extension to Yanchep to be constructed immediately.
Mr Quigley said: “Traffic jams are created from 7am with people from all these suburbs feeding into one lane. During peak traffic time, it takes over one hour for people from Yanchep (to Perth).”
Mr Quigley said suburbs such as Yanchep, Alkimos, Jindalee and Eglington were ‘exploding’ with development and there was a massive congestion problem with only two single lane roads out of these suburbs - Wanneroo Road and Marmion Avenue.
Mr Quigley said LandCorp owned most of the land between Yanchep and Butler, and land sales would improve with rail infrastructure in place. “Completing the 11km (railway) to Yanchep now will deliver big
economic benefits to the state. It will really increase the dividend for LandCorp and money back into Treasury’s coffers.” Mr Quigley said Yanchep had the potential to be an employment hub and once realised that would reduce traffic congestion. “It is forecast that Yanchep will be a bigger commercial centre than Joondalup; it will provide more employment than Joondalup.”
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“It will switch the traffic flow because rather than every single resident having to travel south for employment, there will be an employment magnet to the north.” Several state government politicians including the Minister for Transport, Dean Nalder, and the Member for Wanneroo, Paul Miles, interjected several times during the debate without contributing to the discussion.
Mr Miles is the guest speaker at next Wednesday’s Wanneroo Business Association breakfast at the Yanchep Inn. Mr Miles will be speaking about the state government’s Northern Suburbs Infrastructure Investment and Red Tape Legislation. Mr Nalder said now the Butler railway is open, the government’s focus was on extending Mitchell Freeway to Hester Avenue.
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Juniors asked to fund extension from front page . . . Well, in September, the City of Wanneroo gained approval for a planning amendment that will see an additional charge of about $3000 imposed on every new block of land sold in between Yanchep, Two Rocks down to Alkimos. This money goes directly to the City of Wanneroo and is effectively a new up front council tax. This new tax is on top of the rates you are paying now and will pay in the future. The City expects to collect an addition $20 million from our community in the next ten years and a lot more than that in the following ten years. There is an old saying that goes something along the lines you can shear a sheep
many times, but you can only skin it once. Clearly, where we are concerned the City of Wanneroo is trying to do that, they can skin us indefinitely without us noticing. What is very interesting is, why the city wants to tax us more than any other community for less. Certainly, the city has more than enough money to cover a project as small as that proposed at Oldham Oval.
It is highly doubtful that the City of Wanneroo’s approach to Oldham Oval could be seen as fair and equitable.
You see this was a tactic used widely under the former City of Wanneroo in the early 1990s.
It is also doubtful that it is good governance and raises questions whether or not the city mislead the state government over the role and function of the Developer’s Contribution Scheme when seeking its approval?
It is designed to make less organised and affluent areas simply give up. They simply want to put roadblocks and wear the community down.
Some question to the government about his would be appreciated John Quigley.
The problem is we are not a priority for the city.
However, there may be some good news!
This possibility of not the likelihood that the heavy burden placed on us will be used to subsidies the communities that council sees as being of more importance that ours.
It is entirely possible the City of Wanneroo isn’t really serious; it just wants the clubs to give up and wait for the new ovals to be built in a few years.
Either way it's a stain on the City of Wanneroo’s reputation in the community. Their approach is elitist and discriminatory, but the city knows it works. Hopefully not on this occasion, the City of Wanneroo will only get away with this, if we let them. Please go to the Sun City News web site, www.suncitynews.com.au, and vote on this issue.
Quigley - It’s disgraceful Earlier this week, John Quigley, Member for Butler, attended a meeting with the four clubs that use Oldham Reserve. John Quigley, told the Sun City News: “It’s disgraceful that the City of Wanneroo is demanding four sporting clubs using Oldham Reserve, including two junior sporting clubs, front up with $98,000 as a one third payment for a 10 metre by 10 metre bare room to be added to the existing toilet and change room facilities at Oldham Reserve.
“Nowhere else in the City have junior sporting clubs been asked to contribute to a basic facility.
unconscionable burden upon four sporting clubs that struggle for money just to run their chosen sports.
“What is being sought is not a bar, dining room or any specific sporting club facility but a community meeting room available for use by all of the community. It is outrageous that these four sporting clubs are being asked to subsidise the community facility to the tune of $98,000.
“The ratepayers pay their rates from which facilities should be provided. Additionally, they have now passed through the State Parliament an amendment to the district planning scheme in Yanchep which places a $3,000 levy on every block sold to provide community facilities – this will raise $20 million over the next ten years.
“The City of Wanneroo is placing an unfair and
“Sporting clubs who are struggling for funds for equipment and expenses to run their sports are being asked to pay anything and I appeal to the City of Wanneroo to reconsider, and like they have throughout the City of Wanneroo, like Kingsway, build this modest community facility.” Mr Quigley concluded: “The room the clubs are seeking is very modest and attached to an existing facility. The councillors should demand that the City of Wanneroo pay the whole sum.”
Ward councillors silent At the September council meeting, North Ward councillor, Linda Aitken, told the meeting as she looked to the Yanchep people telling them it was up to the clubs and community ‘to do their bit and raise the funds’ to meet their one-third obligation.
region had these basic infrastructure facilities provided in a more timely manner.
Last weekend, Cr Aitken dropped off a $1000 cheque to the Yanchep Redhawks senior football club.
The Sun City News has checked the suburbs of Alkimos, Eglington, Shorehaven, Yanchep and Two Rocks and there is still only one standard size sporting oval, while the population has increased by nearly 500 per cent.
No doubt the club appreciated her gesture, but the community would have preferred if the Yanchep
A quick audit of sporting facilities between Alkimos and Two Rocks show that ten years ago, there was one standard size oval.
In this region the only changes or new infrastructure is an extension to the Two Rocks library, that the council continually refers to the Yanchep Library. Currently, there are no facilities in any of the new suburbs or developments north of Butler. Neither Cr Aitken or Cr Norm Hewer, the second North Ward councillor, respond to emails or phone calls - The Sun City News has lost count of the number of residents that have asked ‘How do I
contact a councillor?’
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Unfortunately, the Sun City News can’t help, as the councillors rarely respond to their enquiries. Recently, Cr Linda Aitken emailed the Sun City News requesting that they not direct any emails to her. As elected representative for the region, it would be expected that would avail themselves to the community that’s paying them $30,000 plus per year.
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Garage Sale Trail declutters for Spring As the weather starts to warm up and we wave winter goodbye we’re naturally inclined towards a good spring clean of our homes. With Australia’s favourite reuse event, Garage Sale Trail, now around the corner, spring cleaners everywhere have a fun and creative way to clear the decks, pass on their unwanted items sustainably and make some extra cash as well. Decluttering is a theme of Garage Sale Trail on Saturday October 25 and co-founder Andrew Valder believes the event’s popularity is due in part to the fact that it
provides motivation, and a deadline, for individuals and families who want to declutter. “Garage Sale Trail is a way to liberate the cupboards, garages and attics of Australia that are chock-full of all that stuff we have but don’t really need. With spring in the air it’s the natural time to declutter and re-organise our nests and get our homes in order,” Valder said. “From the time they register for free online at www.garagesale trail.com.au sellers have a couple of weeks to prepare for the big
Prescribed burning in northern suburbs
The Department of Parks and Wildlife is carrying out an extensive spring prescribed burn program in the northern suburbs and surrounding areas. Parks and Wildlife district manager, Craig Olejnik, said favourable weather conditions has allowed prescribed burns that have been months in the planning to go ahead. “The spring burning program will build on the successful 5,000 hectares of fuel reduction burning completed in Gnangara, Pinjar and Yanchep pine plantations over winter,” Mr Olejnik said. Prescribed burns within banksia woodlands are being carried out in Neerabup National Park, Yanchep National Park and State forest north of Perth that will combine landscapescale burns and smaller burns near communities, to deliver effective protection from bushfire. “The department is looking to take every opportunity to safely conduct
prescribed burning throughout the spring,” Mr Olejnik said. “Residents in the area are likely to see smoke and Parks and Wildlife firefighters working at these burns.” Mr Olejnik has advised motorists to turn on headlights and travel at appropriate speeds if travelling in areas affected by smoke and to be aware of the crews and machinery that will be in operation at prescribed burns. People with conditions exacerbated by smoke should take precautions in line with their medical advice for these circumstances.
Comedy night On Saturday 25 October, the Gingin Hotel will host an evening of standup hilarity, featuring Australia’s own, John Robertson. The show kicks off at 8pm. Entry is free, but seating is limited so be sure to get there early.
day of simultaneous garage sales around Australia so there’s the benefit of a deadline in sight.” Valder added. Perth-based organiser, Kaarin Toivonen, of Nordic Planning assists households to create more functional, organised living spaces and liberating homes from clutter. Many Nordic Planning clients ask for advice about what to do with unwanted items because they want to avoid throwing things away. “Garage Sale Trail provides everyone an annual opportunity
to get organised and declutter, and also to make a little cash selling excess belongings to someone else who needs or wants them, instead of sending things to landfill.” Now in its fourth year, Garage Sale Trail is Australia’s largest annual garage sale, expected to involve upwards of 350,000 participants and reuse 1.5 million items on Saturday 25 October. Promote your Garage Sale in the Sun City News, email your garage details to ads@suncitynews.com.au
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Top builders at new display village in Two Rocks Perth’s top five builders have committed to a major presence at a new display village soon to open for the new Atlantis Beach development at Two Rocks.
“Over the coming years, Two Rocks will continue to grow as a thriving community, and our focus is on working alongside the local people to gain their ideas and ensure this development provides the best value coastal lifestyle in Perth.”
Atlantis Beach is the newest master planned development set around the existing infrastructure and amenity of the Two Rocks township. The project has approval for more than 5,500 residential lots and will also include a range of public and private schools, active and passive recreation areas, and local shops and community sites. Atlantis Beach project director, Jarrod Rendell, said the first precinct of the Two Rocks project has been allocated entirely to a partnership of the top builders in WA: Homebuyers Centre, Summit Homes Group, and Scott Park Group (Redink Homes and B1 Homes), who will offer house and land packages at Atlantis Beach. “The builders know a good thing when they see it, so they jumped at the chance to work closely with us to offer great value house and land packages to buyers in the first precinct of Atlantis Beach” Mr Rendell said. “Atlantis Beach will offer larger average lot sizes in the initial precincts which will help to differentiate the project from other estates along the northern beaches. Interested house and land package buyers will have the option of a variety of homes on lots
from 225 square metres up to 809 square metres via the builder packages.” “More than 25 sales professionals attended a briefing at the local Oscar & Sons restaurant, last week, and took a helicopter flight to inspect Two Rocks and all the wonderful advantages it has to offer over other developments to the south, along Marmion Avenue. “They were very impressed with Two Rocks and the character of the beach front town and its facilities. The sales professionals saw great advantage for young and growing families to enjoy an opportunity to enjoy the good life in Two Rocks.” Atlantis Beach is launched on the basis that purchasers cannot buy vacant land; they have to commit to building a new home. “We want to establish young families in the thriving community of Two Rocks
from the outset, not just create more blocks of land that remain vacant,” Mr Rendell said. “Atlantis Beach will be an active community that will benefit from the existing amenity of Two Rocks and a stunning coastline. This truly is a unique chance to ‘get away to it all’ with excellent beaches, existing shops, restaurants, schools and a marina.” Mr Rendell said substantial investment will be made in Two Rocks, with the launch of a new master-planned private community, set to take shape alongside the town’s existing infrastructure. “We have already met with many locals in the Two Rocks community and will continue to work closely with them and our established builder partners to create a high quality development and rejuvenation of the existing township amenities,” Mr Rendell said.
The new Atlantis Beach development will eventually incorporate four public primary schools, a public high school, a private K-12 college, 41 hectares of parks and open space, community sites and local shops, which will complement the existing infrastructure. The sales office fit-out for the Atlantis Beach Sales and Information Centre is about to start at the eastern end of the shopping centre, where a previous café was located. “We are committed to supporting local businesses and lots of discussion has already been held with the various business owners in Two Rocks. We aim to invest in the town centre including landscaping and signage upgrades, and regular maintenance of lawns and gardens as they are improved and established right through the town centre,” Mr Rendell said. The new development takes its name from two iconic features of the Two Rocks area – The popular Atlantis Marine Park that put Two Rocks on the map in the 1980s, and the pristine beaches.
Yanchep projects update Works at the re-aligned Yanchep Boardwalk are now complete and residents can use the boardwalk again. What do you think of the $300,000 plus changes? Road works and continuation of the high limestone wall at the Yanchep Lagoon are progressing with expected completion date of midDecember.
Works at the Yanchep Lagoon area are expected to continue, on and off, for at least another two years with the construction of a new surf life saving club facility planned. The City of Wanneroo has not released any updates on the progress of the two new proposed ovals at Yanchep.
This project is not expected to get started for probably another 12 months.
require major works, no schedule of these works is currently available.
The Department of Parks and Wildlife have carried out minor road repairs on the park access road off Yanchep Beach Road.
At the time of going to print, no update was available about the progress of getting traffic lights on Marmion Avenue at the Yanchep Central Shopping Centre entrance.
The Sun City News understands sections of the road have collapsed and
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Superb huge floor plan
The beautiful family home has so much room on offer here with this super spacious four bedroom, two bathroom plus study which is positioned on a big 850 square metre block. There is loads of yard space for the kids, as well as your pets, so there is no living on top of each other here. Features include: freshly painted throughout with attractive bright interior. There is a huge open plan living area with reverse cycle air conditioning, stunning big kitchen with 900mm stainless steel oven and gas cooktop, gorgeous bamboo timber flooring, ducted evaporative airconditioning throughout plus a separate theatre room. This home property was only constructed in 2009, and is over 300 square metres in size and the presentation is very nice throughout. An inspection is a must!
Call Craig Hoskins from L J Hooker Two Rocks on 0414 473 360 to arrange an inspection of this property. Address: 7 Cassilda Way Two Rocks Asking price: $519,000+. Agent: Professionals Lagoon Real Estate Shop 1/5 Village Row, Yanchep. Phone: 9561 1207
Beautiful ocean views
This quality 2001 Collier built, four bedroom, two bathroom double brick and Bristile tile roof home is located in a quiet cul de sac in the Two Rocks Yachting Village, opposite beach access pathway.
There are ocean views from kitchen/living, formal lounge and master bedroom. This north facing aspect home is on a big 854 square metre block. Other features include huge internal walkin storeroom in addition to two pantries and linen storage, three separate living areas, plus four double bedrooms, The master bedroom has a large ensuite and two separate walk in robes余 while the second bedroom has semi-ensuite to main bathroom. The high ceilings in kitchen and main living add to spacious feel of the home.
Call Paul Turner from Mack Hall on 0412 912 612 to arrange an inspection of this property. Address: 8 Sceptre Court Two Rocks Asking price: $795,000+. Agent: Mack Hall Real Estate 35 Gugeri Street Claremont Phone: 0412 912 612.
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Beauty, close to all amenities
This superb two storey family home is located in the Two Rocks Yachting Village overlooking the marina.
Call Kelli Royston-ing on 0414 846 861, or Claire Morrell 0n 0414 220 301, to arrange an inspection of this property.
Located on lovely quiet cul-de-sac surrounded by quality homes, close proximity to the marina, shops, restaurants, beaches and school.
Address: 17 Valkyrie Place Two Rocks Asking price: $675,000.
This big family home has great floor plan four bedroom and two bathrooms plus a first floor lounge with built-in bar.
Agent: Harcourts Beachside Real Estate Brazier Road, Yanchep.
The great outdoor area is ideal for the entertaining with a big vaulted 'L' shaped custom made patio with alfresco blinds.
Phone: 9561 1750
Other features include: double entry hall, reverse cycle ducted air-conditioning, solar hot water, bamboo flooring, double garage plus lots of extra parking for boat/caravan.
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Launching facility consultation
Local NEWS bits . . . . Check out the slinky
The Yanchep Two Rocks Lions Market Days return on Sunday 12 October at the Phil Renkin Centre, Lisford Ave, Two Rocks, starting at 9:00am through to 2:00pm.
The Shire of Gingin is extending an invitation for the community to attend a number of public consultation meetings concerning the feasibility of a boat launching facility along the Shire of Gingin’s coastline. Four possible locations have been identified: Guilderton, Seabird, Ledge Point and Lancelin; and once a feasibility study has been completed the shire will be submitting a follow up grant to the Department of Transport to explore detailed designs and financial modelling for the concept. The Boat Launching Facility Planning Study community consultation meetings have been scheduled for Saturday 11 October, at the following locations and times: n Guilderton Country Club – 10.00am to 12.00pm n Ledge Point Country Club – 1.00pm to 3.00pm n Seabird Community Hall – 4.00pm to 5.30pm For more information please contact Linda Fidge on 9575 2211 or email cdo@gingin.wa.gov.au.
National Stronger Regions Fund now open Federal Member for Pearce, Christian Porter, said the new fund will target projects that deliver priority economic development and small scale community infrastructure at the local level throughout Australia. The National Stronger Regions Fund will provide local community projects with between $20,000 and $10million, covering up to 50 per cent of project costs. Mr Porter said: “I urge all local community groups in Pearce to get behind the National Stronger Regions Fund to ensure our region gets its fair share of this vital investment.” Full details available at: infrastructure.gov.au/nsrf
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Wanneroo wins awards
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Road funding The City of Wanneroo has received $300,000 in Roads to Recovery funding for the Brazier Road realignment at the Yanchep Lagoon. This huge eight metre long slinky at the Gingin Gravity Discovery Centre, produces transverse and longitudinal waves. The waves will travel along the slinky and ‘rebound’ from the far end, losing a little energy each time. This is a one of many great fun interactive exhibits to educate about wave motion, interference and reflection at the GDC.
The Yanchep Two Rocks Recreation Association held their annual local Volunteers Breakfast last Saturday at the Yanchep Inn.
At the recent Perth Royal Show the Wanneroo Agricultural Society (WAS) participated in the District Display Competition, contributing to the Coastal Group Stand.
Medals collected were: Gold - Best vegetables; Gold - Best Fruit; Gold - Best Eggs; GoldBest Floriculture; Gold - Best Aquatics; Gold - Best Minerals; and Silver - Best Arrangement.
About 100 local volunteers enjoyed a free breakfast, while former Mayor of Wanneroo, Jon Kelly, was the guest speaker.
WAS did exceptionally well showcasing the best produce of our district, winning six gold and one silver award.
The 2014 Wanneroo Show will be held on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 November. See you there.
Volunteers Breakfast
The Gravity Discovery Centre, off Military Road, is like the Scitech of Perth’s north, but with a focus on all things the universe, space and gravity. There are several hands on science experiments and displays with interactive things for kids of all ages.
Photos: Jon Kelly guest speaker (left). Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club members at breakfast.
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Abalone bag limit changes This week, Department of Fisheries research shows that stocks, in the Roe’s abalone fishery along the Perth metropolitan coast, have not recovered from 2012’s large decline.
Australia, including season dates and rules to follow in the open section of the West Coast Zone, is available at www.fish.wa.gov.au. Look for the recreational fishing for abalone guide 2014/15.
South West Bioregions manager, Tim Nicholas, says the warmer than average coastal sea temperatures in recent years since the marine heatwave of 2010/11 appears to have had an impact on the growth rate of abalone and significantly slowed or stunted development.
Two Rocks boat ramp
“Given these environmental factors, the usual fishing pressure that occurs along the Perth coast during the limited recreational fishing season for abalone, cannot be supported with the current level of recruitment of Roe’s abalone into the fishery,” Mr Nicholas said.
those days will change from 20 to 15. It is expected that these changes will be gazetted this month. “While we cannot control environmental factors, we can manage fishing effort, so if all fishers stick to the new bag limit then the season can still be enjoyed across five Sundays.”
“As a result, we have to take a cautious approach for the 2014/15 fishing season and reduce the bag limit in the West Coast Zone to reduce the potential for more serious stock depletion and more significant management action.
Senior research scientist and abalone specialist Dr Anthony Hart said the marine heatwave all but wiped out some of WA’s northern stocks, forcing the closure of commercial and recreational abalone fishing north of Moore River until further notice.
“The season will still run for five one hour fishing windows between 7am and 8am on the first Sunday of each month from November to March, but the bag limit for licensed abalone fishers on each of
“It has also become obvious that the State’s more southern stocks of Roe’s abalone, the species common along the Perth coast, didn’t escape unscathed either,” Dr Hart said.
“What’s been obvious is the lack of the larger sized abalone in both fished and unfished areas, which indicates that growth of many abalone may have been dramatically slowed. “There’s also been a significant negative effect on the reproductive success of the Perth abalone stocks, with post-heatwave years 2012 – 2014 being the worst ever for young abalone (Age 0+) in fished and unfished areas. This will mean fewer adults in the future. “Research teams and volunteers will have to closely monitor the fishery, during and after each one hour fishing window, to measure the impact of the fishing on the stocks.” Detailed information on abalone fishing in Western
Yanchep Sun City (YSC) Pty Ltd has commenced revitalisation works on the Two Rocks marina boat ramp. According to YSC the work is mostly cosmetic in nature and will only have a minimal impact on the local community. The upcoming work will focus on the slope surface of the boat ramp and access improvement to the break water. It will commence on Monday 13 October. The ramp will be available for use throughout the revitalization project. However, public vehicles accessing the ocean via the boat ramp will be limited to a single lane due to road pavement work for three weeks. The new works is expected to be finished by late November.
Misuse of account A settlement agent has been cautioned by the State Administrative Tribunal over the misuse of his trust account. Sydney James Chesson, trading as Master Settlements, had used his trust account for transactions which were not for the purpose of a settlement, a breach of the Settlement Agents Act. In issuing a caution rather than imposing a fine, SAT acknowledged that there was no misappropriation of funds from the trust account. Mr Chesson was ordered to pay costs of $8,828. Acting Commissioner for Consumer Protection, David Hillyard, said the case highlighted the importance of licensed settlement agents using their trust account only for transactions related to settlements and not for any other business activities.
Compensation for consumers Two elderly caravan park residents have been awarded $9,425 in compensation and a solar company fined $30,000 after they were misled regarding approvals for the installation of solar panels at their park home. Polaris Solar Pty Ltd (in liquidation), formerly of Landsdale, was fined by the Magistrates Court in relation to two charges of making false and misleading representations in breach of the Fair Trading Act. The compensation order was made for the losses incurred by the residents who had relied on the false representations in making the decision to purchase the solar panels. The company was also ordered to pay court costs of $2,746. Acting Commissioner for Consumer Protection, David Hillyard, said this was a serious case of a company betraying the trust of consumers. Further information regarding truth in advertising and the Australian Consumer Law is available on the Consumer Protection website www.commerce.wa.gov.au/consumerprotection.
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A real life changing trip Two Gingin scouts, Heath Taylor and Kate Passmore, along with leader, Jane Taylor, have just returned from what can only be described as ‘a trip of a life time’. They were selected along with 30 other scouts and leaders from WA to spend ten days visiting Hong Kong, Manila and Baguio City. The main aim of the trip was to spend time with the Manila scouts. Most of these scouts live on the streets in make shift homes, begging for food or collecting plastic bottles from the rubbish tips to make money. Meeting these incredible people and spending this quality time with them brought tears to some. The group arrived in Manila, went to their hotel for some much needed sleep, as they had done the midnight horror flight from Perth to Hong Kong then onto Manila. The next morning they delivered the clothes, stationary and toiletries that they had brought over from Australia to give to these very needy people. The feeling of what was given by the scouts was over-whelming; the clothes where piled three tables high, toiletries and stationary filled up two more tables. This was all divided up into 20 bags to be given to the younger Manila scouts.
There wasn’t a dry eye in the hall, the visiting scouts were so happy that they could change these people’s lives if only just a little bit.
Manila scouts and how much they found a change in the weather, it was really cold, compared to the humidity they are used to.
The look on the childrens’ faces when they opened their bags was one no one will ever forget.
The visiting scouts taught the Philippine scouts how to play cricket and football; and in return they shared some of their games and taste some real Philippine foods.
This was to be a very special trip indeed for the Manila scouts as they have never left the City of Manila before, let alone taken a seven hour bus trip up to Baguio City, in the mountains. Driving through the streets of Manila was an eye opener for the Australian scouts - To see families living and sleeping on a piece of cardboard on the footpaths, these families usually having two or three children. On arrival in Baguio City, the first thing the scouts noticed was the
While in Baguio City, the scouts participated in an ‘Amazing Race Challenge’. This was a real challenge and great learning curve finding their way around in a foreign country. They were given maps, destination points, money for fares, and had to rely on locals, asking them questions, which at times was quite funny.
Sadly, the trip ended very quickly and it was time to say goodbye. Special bonds with these incredible people were established and will never be forgotten. The group then spent two days in Hong Kong, going to Disneyland as a special treat. Summing up the trip, the Gingin scouts said that it was ‘incredible, inspiring, awesome, full of adventure, heart-warming, life
changing and a real pleasure to have been chosen to spend if even just a short time with these fantastic people’. This was a trip that the lucky recipients will never forget. Gingin Scout Group is holding a 20 hour Famine at their scout hall to raise money for the Manila scouts, donations greatly accepted.
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Thursday 9 October Yanchep CWA monthly meeting at the Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks. Starts at 9.30am. All welcome. Call Helen on 9561 2221 for more information.
Saturday 11 October Carter & Carter Show at Gingin Golf Club - Tickets 0409 720 620 or 9575 2306.
Saturday 11th October ‘Dusty Springfield’ night at Yanchep Sports Club. Bookings essential call the club manager.
Monday 13 October Yanchep Two Rocks RSL monthly meeting at Yanchep Sports Club, 11.00am start.
Monday 13 October Yanchep Two Rocks Bus Group 25th anniversary morning tea. Call Julie 9561 1538.
Wednesday 15 October The Treasure Trove @ Gingin AGM, 1:30pm at Gingin Golf Club.
Thursday 16 October Two Rocks Yanchep Cancer Support Group monthly meeting, Capricorn House, Yanchep, starting at 11:30am. Presentation by SolarisCare.
Friday 17 October Yanchep Two Rocks RSL Golf Day at Yanchep National Park Golf Course. Entry form available at Yanchep Inn and Yanchep Sports Club.
Saturday 18 October Seabird Progress Association meeting at Seabird Hall, 9.30am start.
Saturday 18 October Yanchep District High School P&C ‘Book Fair’ at Yanchep Central Shopping Centre. 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Tuesday 21 October Casino bus leave Phil Renkin Centre at 5.15pm and Yanchep Sports Club at 5.25pm. Bookings 9561 5321 or 0407 992 384. $15pp.
Saturday 25 October WA Youth Jazz Orchestra Quintet perform at Gabbadah Park, Guilderton. 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Admission is free, BYO chairs, rug and refreshment.
CLASSIFIEDS EMPLOYMENT FULL TIME FRONT OF HOUSE SUPERVISOR REQUIRED FOR BUSY RESTAURANT/WINERY IN CHITTERING Job requires someone with good knowledge of food and wine customer service. Outgoing personality able to lead a small team. Key Roles: n Organise the day to day running of Front of House n Making sure the Restaurant is service ready, clean and tidy in all areas. n Organise, train and mentor staff n Plan and organize functions n Responsible for takings & front of house ordering Telephone David: 08 9571 8069.
PART TIME RESTAURANT STAFF WANTED FOR BUSY WINERY/RESTAURANT IN CHITTERING FOR WEEKEND NIGHTS n Job suits someone who is food and wine lover and outgoing friendly personality. n Preferably experienced in restaurant service. Telephone David: 08 9571 8069.
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CHILD CARE Diploma Qualified Educator required for full time position. Lovely Family Owned Centre in Yanchep. Great team and ABOVE AWARD rates. Please call 9561 5909 or 0400 454 628. littlefishselc@bigpond.com
LETTERBOX DELIVERERS The Sun City News has a vacancy for Letterbox Distributor in Two Rocks and Amberton Estate. n Contract Positions n Prompt reliable payments n Flexible hours, close to home n Stay fit, get out and earn money
LOCAL PLANNNG SCHEME NO. 9 SCHEME AMENDMENT NO. 3 Land Administration Act 1997 PROPOSED REZONING OF LOT 1 OLD LEDGE POINT ROAD, LANCELIN AND LOT 9001 LANCELIN ROAD FROM “GENERAL RURAL” ZONE TO “FUTURE DEVELOPMENT” ZONE AND “CONSERVATION” ZONE Council is considering Scheme Amendment No.3 of Local Planning Scheme No. 9. As part of the Amendment, under the Land Administration Act 1997, rezoning of the lots is required to be advertised. The proposal can be viewed on the Shire’s website – www.gingin.wa.gov.au. Alternatively 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, Vins Way, Lancelin during normal Office Hours.
For more information call 9561 2500
Submissions in relation to this proposal should be made in writing and directed to the Chief Executive Officer by 4.00pm on 21 November 2014.
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BOAT LAUNCHING FACILITY PLANNING STUDY Public Notice Council wishes to advise that Boat Launching Facility Planning Study community consultation meetings have been scheduled for Saturday 11 October 2014. Meetings will be held at: Guilderton Country Club 10:00am to 12:00pm Ledge Point Country Club 1:00pm to 3:00pm Seabird Community Hall 4:00pm to 5:30pm For more information please contact Linda Fidge on 9575 2211 (ext 125) or email cdo@gingin.wa.gov.au. JEREMY EDWARDS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DRAFT LOCAL PLANNING POLICY 1.9 SEA CONTAINERS Council is considering reviewing draft Local Planning Policy 1.9 – Sea Containers and, in accordance with the Shire of Gingin’s Local Planning Scheme No. 9, public comment is invited on the document. A copy of the draft policy can be viewed on the Shire’s website – www.gingin.wa.gov.au. Alternatively it can be viewed at Council’s Administration Centre, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin and the Lancelin Agency Office, 255 Vins Way, Lancelin during normal Office Hours. Submissions should be made in writing and directed to the Chief Executive Officer by 4.00pm 31 October 2014. JEREMY EDWARDS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 7 Brockman Street GINGIN WA 6503 Ph: (08) 9575 2211 Fax: (08) 9575 2121
LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME NO. 9 LOCAL PLANNING STRATEGY Pursuant to the requirements of the Planning and Development Act 2005, public notice is hereby given that the Shire of Gingin Local Planning Strategy has now been endorsed by the Western Australian Planning Commission. The endorsed Strategy is available from the Shire’s website at www.gingin.wa.gov.au. Alternatively, a hard copy of the document can be viewed at the Shire’s Administration Centre, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin and the Lancelin Agency Office, 255 Vins Way, Lancelin during normal office hours.
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THE TREASURE TROVE @ GINGIN Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meeting on Sunday 19th October 2014 at 11.00am.
Yanchep Red Hawks Football Club Premiers 2014 Annual General Meeting 10-30am Sun 19 Oct 2014 Fisherman’s Hollow Yanchep (weather permitting) Please submit nominations for committee positions to Secretary, karanredhawks@bigpond.com before Wed 15 Oct 14.
Notice is hereby given that the first annual general meeting of The Treasure Trove @ Gingin will be held at the Gingin Golf Club on Wednesday 15 October 2014 at 1.30pm for the following purposes: 1. To receive reports from the President and Treasurer for the year 31 July 2014. 2. Election of new office bearers. 3. To re-appoint auditor. 4. Adoption of Constitution. 5. General business. Please note that all financial members are entitled to attend and vote at this meeting. If you are not a financial member, you cannot vote.
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COMMUNITY NOTICE Yanchep and Two Rocks Lions Sunday monthly market is starting again Sunday 12th October 2014 The markets are now going to be held in the Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks. 9:00am to 2:00pm
WANTED Super 6 Fencing 2400 4 sheets. New. $180 lot. 9561 5070. ---------------------------------Locally seamstress made ladies clothing. Various styles and sizes. Great Prices. Sunday October 12 , 9am to 4pm. 126 Lindsay Beach Blvd, Yanchep.
LOST One ear-ring over long weekend. Silver surround, pear like centre. Of sentimental value. 0429 945 468.
WANTED House Cleaner Required Reliable house cleaner is required for a residential home in Two Rocks Call 9561 5713 for full details
COMMUNITY NOTICE Yanchep Little Athletics Club are still taking registrations for the season ahead. Summer season runs from Oct – March. Training Mon-Wed 4:3O6pm at Oldham Oval Yanchep. Competition starts Sat 11 Oct @ Ridgewood Oval. For more information please call Monika: 0499 302 358 oryancheplac@gmail.com
RSL GOLF DAY Friday 17 October at Yanchep National Park Golf Course Register at Yanchep Inn or Yanchep Sports Club
YANCHEP TWO ROCKS COMMUNITY BUS 25TH ANNIVERSARY MORNING TEA Monday 13 October Phil Renkin Centre, Lisford Ave, Two Rocks 10.00am - 11.30am Bus available for normal Monday run. Bus passengers wanting to get a lift, please contact Julie on 9561 1538 for a seat. Come along and help celebrate 25 years of service in our community.
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