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SUN CITY NEWS Thursday 18 December 2014

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Care to share? The Sun City News’ Sound Off column will include items, both positive and negative, SMS your Sound Off to our hotline 0414 425 858. Calls will be anonymous; names will not be published. Profanity, as well as libelous content will be edited out. Give us a call. Let us know what's on your mind. We look forward to hearing from you!

n Sun City News’ editor, Terry Loftus, said: “ I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the Sun City News over the past 12 months, including community volunteers who have submitted regular sports results, photos and news articles.

How can Local Government authorities, our local councils, put condition after condition on planning and estate development applications, then not ensure they are adhered too?

“It is with your support that we have been able to provide the wider community with real local news, real local people and real local issues.

If the council was doing its job, there wouldn’t be so many complaints about the sand problem at the new developments.

“Planning for 2015, started two months ago, and I would like to invite all local community groups, residents and Sun City News readers to continue contributing their articles.

What can we do to get the council to do their job?

..... n Oops! The Sun City News published the wrong price on the real estate property last week The agent received numerous enquiries. The Sun City News apologises for this error, but one thing we became aware of, is the number of people who read the Sun City News Property Guide.

..... n Drug use in and around the King Neptune statue continues. Sadly this involves young children and teenagers - Where are the police regarding this issue? I’m getting sick and tired of the excuses!

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“Starting in January will be some new features that I think local community groups and readers will enjoy.”

n How many more local trail bike accidents involving unhelmeted local kids, need to be injured or killed before parents ‘wake up’ to this problem. Yet again, where are the police? I’m sick and tired of their excuses and lack of local patrols - We want action before another death.

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n Two new restaurants at Two Rocks Shopping Centre will be open by this weekend - The Pickled Herring and the Indian Restaurant will re-open with new owners.

n I hear the City of Wanneroo is spruiking that their recent survey discovered that 90 per cent of residents were happy to live in the city, including 61 per cent who were delighted.

It’s only a matter of time and the Two Rocks Tavern will re-open again.

Where are the figures on performance of elected councillors or happy with sporting facilities? Or weren’t those questions asked?

Watch this space for news.

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In addition, the Sun City News’ web presence will be changing Watch this space and the web. Yes, the Sun City News is relocating over the festive break All contact details remain the same - Send your news articles, photos and results to news@suncitynews.com.au or sport@suncitynews.com.au. The Sun City News can be contacted over the break on 9561 2500 or 0414 425 858 - 24/7.

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National nomination surprise Long time Yanchep resident and manger of IGA Two Rocks, Chris ‘Bondy’ Young, received a surprise letter and certificate, this week. Chairperson of the National Australia Day Council, Ben Roberts-Smith congratulated Chris on being nominated for the 2015 Australian of the Year Award. The letter states: “The Australian of Year Awards shine a light on outstanding Australians of all ages. Each year the Awards unearth Australians who lead by example, inspire others or make significant achievements in their chosen field.” Chris told the Sun City News the nomination came as a massive surprise to him, he has no idea who nominated him, but was stunned at receiving the nomination.

With the letter was a beautiful certificate recognising the nomination.

Police reports Bike accident A 19-year-old man who crashed his motorcycle into a car in Perth's outer-north has died.

More than 2,000 nominations were received for the 2015 awards which will be announced in Canberra, on the lawns of Parliament House on Sunday 25 January.

Police say the crash happened in Two Rocks, last Saturday night and the man died from his injuries in hospital on Sunday.

Seized

West Australian finalists in this year’s Australia Day Awards include: scientist, Professor Lyn Beazley; radio presenter and social justice leader, Graham Mabury; deaf advocate, Drisana LevitzkeGray; and road safety campaigner, Stacy Dunbar. Six of the eight finalists for the 2015 Australian of the Year Award are women - The highest number of female finalists since the State and Territory award process was introduced in 2003.

Joondalup police seized this vehicle and will allege the driver was under court suspension and disqualified from driving.

Is this your photo?

Community history awards Applications are now open for the 2015 Community History Awards. This is a competition run by the Wanneroo Regional Museum to encourage research into the history and heritage of the City of Wanneroo. Entries can focus on any aspect of Wanneroo history such as a building, pioneer

family or individual, history of an organisation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories or memories of a particular decade or event.

Submissions will be added to the Community History Centre collection where they will be preserved and shared with the community.

The two categories are original research in the form of an unpublished essay and personal memoirs/migrant stories.

First prize in each category is $500 and runner-up is $150. Entries are now open and close at 4pm Friday 24 April, 2015.

Further details are on the entry form which can be downloaded online, or collected at the Wanneroo Regional Museum, City of Wanneroo libraries Civic Centre and community centres.

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A camera has been handed in at Yanchep police station - If you recognise anyone in the photo, give Yanchep police a call on 9562 9300.

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Your letters Council’s double standard My family and I used to live in one of the more established and socalled ‘affluent’ suburbs in the City of Wanneroo area until we moved to Yanchep about a year ago. We have noticed a huge difference in how little the council spends here compared to where we were. For example, at our previous address, a few locals decided that we had ‘hoons’ using the road so they lobbied their ward councilors and within eight months we had multiple traffic islands, speed humps and improved street lighting. This work was not supported by any statistics demonstrating the road was a danger - There had been only a few minor traffic accidents in the previous 12 months. Yanchep, however, has two ward councilors who are noticeable by their silence, their lack of apparent enthusiasm for representing the ward and what seems to be a vendetta by the Mayor to starve this area of basic infrastructure by promising a few projects, but not allocating any funds in current budgets or indeed, future budgets. We even see childish and petty behaviour by refusing to speak to or publish at no cost various council reports in this newspaper.

From the editor’s desk Congratulations

This means the council is withholding all information from the ratepayers in this area The council now receives a large lump payment for each new land block sold. I wonder if this is in fact being spent in the wards that are generating these funds, or the favoured ones. If the mayor and our two councilors do want to survive another term in office, then show us all how council receipts are being spent on a ward by ward basis. Basic services like rubbish collections can be excluded as all wards receive these, but it will be easy for the Council to show how fair they are in where they spend the money. Mayors and councilors are now well remunerated by ratepayers with a reasonable salary and a raft of expense items such as computers, phones, mileage, clothing and so on and we expect them to be professional in their decision making. I would expect new areas, like Yanchep, Alkimos and others to be receiving much more of the spend, than the long established wards who have all the infrastructure like parks, traffic lights, sporting facilities and the like. Name and address provided.

Congratulations on your great investigative journalism on the expose' of the cruelty at the ‘free range’ chicken farm in Caraboda. Thank you for caring. Pamela Williamson, Yanchep.

Who’s responsible? Driving along Marmion Ave, going south, I came to the Pippdinny roundabout, which I do lots of times, and was surprised to see the 60km sign had been changed to 80km. Now, being a good citizen and always obeying traffic signs, etc. I went onto the roundabout at the prescribed 80ks. As my two driver side wheels left the ground, I knew I was in trouble and had to bring my best driving ability to the fore, taking many kilometres off the life of my car and years off my life. I now know this 80k sign has been in place for quite some time and must have been passed many times by our people of the law yet, nothing has been done about it. At this time, I know of quite a few speed signs around Yanchep that are hopelessly wrong. I wonder who would be held responsible if an out of town stranger came into the area at night and followed the speeds the signs tell us to and rolled their vehicle or did damage as they flew over the curbing? Barry Rowe, Yanchep.

Christmas and the festive season is only a week away, this is a time of the year to reflect on the past 12 months and think about what you might have done differently. Over the past 12 months, as editor of the Sun City News, I believe the gap between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ has grown faster, effecting more local people and causing unwanted stresses on family life. Over the course of the year, I make numerous decisions about which articles to publish or not Occasionally, I might get it wrong, but from the feedback we have received, I’m guessing we are getting it right most times. Unfortunately, there are many news snippets or information that comes across my desk, that doesn’t get published for a variety of reasons, including: legally not possible; not appropriate or the article cannot be substantiated. By far our biggest news article related to the Carabooda chicken farm - This shocking article made national news and issues are still be investigated by officials. This news article and many more started from ‘news tip offs’ from Sun City News readers. Thank you to all the people who have helped out with news tips, articles and photos.

Looking to 2015, I invite and welcome everyone’s contribution or opinion articles. There has been much published over the past five years about the ‘death of the newspaper’. The national and statewide newspapers are suffering, and suffering badly. Even some of the regional newspaper are suffering a major downturn due to reduced advertising and the internet. To me, the true local newspapers, especially independently owned and operated ones have an important place in our communities - Where else can you get your local news, local sports, local community notices and free local classifieds. At the Sun City News, 2015 will see us enter a new era of the long term plan to become a weekly publication - With the ever-changing technology, we are re-locating our office, all contact details remain the same and the first issue of the Sun City News for 2015 will be out on Thursday 15 January. I hope you and your family have a very happy, safe festive season and the 2015 will be a prosperous and healthy year. Terry Loftus Editor P: 0414 425 858 E: editor@suncitynews.com.au

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Local volunteers kept busy Two Rocks Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade have had a busy year attending local fires and assisting in other areas of Wanneroo as called upon. As well, the extension to the brigade station is just about complete and it’s looking fabulous. The final bits and bobs will be done over the next fortnight. Last week, Yanchep Beach Joint Venture executive manager, Jon Kelly, visited the new fire station and presented the group with a generous donation to help out. Over the weekend, the Two Rocks brigade held a ‘Bush Fire Awareness Day’ which showed locals how to be bush fire aware and how to prepare their property to ensure they are ‘bush fire ready’.

Brigade captain, Kye Carter said: “New members are welcome and the ladies should not be shy, as they are already well represented on our brigade.”

If you are interested in joining, call 0427 026 000 for more information or you can attend the monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month.

Local business wins awards has grown to 26 children in various age groups from one month through to ten year olds. The programs provide local families with the opportunity to attend a nature based program which has many educational benefits as well as connecting children to nature. Little Gumnuts proprietor, LeeAnne Groenewegen, is a mum of two daughters and also a qualified early childhood educator with 12 years teaching experience. Last week, local business, Little Gumnuts, won three Wanneroo Business Association awards Best new business, most innovative business and they

were runner-up in the environmental sustainability award. Little Gumnuts’ nature programs started at the beginning of the year with three children. This

Lee-Anne is very passionate about teaching and especially play-based learning and the combination of the wonderful play-based approach with nature being a recipe for fun, growth and learning.

Trails to be cleared While landowners have been reminded to ensure their firebreaks are properly installed and maintained, several residents in Seatrees Estate have been concerned about the unmaintained bridle trails in the estate. City of Wanneroo told the Sun City News: “Landgate owns the land where the bridle trails are located in Seatrees Estate, Two Rocks. Landgate is responsible

for maintaining the land to required standards. “The City of Wanneroo is the policing agency and works with landowners to ensure sufficient firebreaks are installed for the bushfire season. “The trails were inspected by the City of Wanneroo on 25 November, 2014. The City reported that the implemented break was insufficient due to a section of long overgrown grass.

“A letter requesting the installation of sufficient firebreaks was sent to Landgate on 1 December, 2014. The firebreak will be re-assessed at a later date.” Another source told the Sun City News, that the City of Wanneroo was responsible and a letter requesting firebreak maintenance had been sent to the council.

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Has council got it right? While the City of Wanneroo is currently having a “Review of Wards and Representation’, concerns have been made about equal representation throughout the council. Currently the council is offering four different options, but the question is: ‘Is it truely equal representation across the entire City of Wanneroo?’ The options being offered look at changing boundaries and varying the number of councillors in each ward, without true representation. The most obvious option, that hasn’t been included, would be three wards each with equal number of councillors. For example North, Central

and South Ward, each with five elected councillors plus one community elected mayor. With this system, whenever a review is required, the boundary may vary, but each ward retains equal representation. The current system is heavily tilted against the North Ward, with only two councillors, where as each of the other wards have three (Central Ward); four (Coastal Ward); and five in South Ward. Sadly, some councillors are touting options that best suit their chances of re-election or other political means. Is this really in the interest of good local council governance and fairness?

And, especially as many North Ward residents and ratepayers haven’t received any notification or information about the Ward Review. While many Yanchep and Two Rocks residents have been ratepayers for many years, believe this region is being neglected by City of Wanneroo; there is growing unrest from the newer developments at Alkimos, Shorehaven and Amberton about the City of Wanneroo neglect of these regions too. The Sun City News urges all North Ward residents and ratepayers to contact the City of Wanneroo on 9405 5000, asking for a copy of the ‘Review of Wards and

Representation’ document, read it and make a submission. If the North Ward does not speak out, the region will continue to be treated as the ‘poor cousins’. The City of Wanneroo told the Sun City News that they are organising a workshop scheduled for the end of January, and others are planned but dates are not yet available. City of Wanneroo, CEO, Daniel Simms said: “The submission period will be extended to 31 January 2015 to ensure appropriate and adequate consultation is undertaken.”

Councillors off on overseas trip Three City of Wanneroo councillors are off to Europe on a 17 day tour. Over the past 12 months, two of the three councillors have missed several formal council meetings and briefing sessions. The total cost of the trip is estimated at $42,800 for three councillors and two employees. Mayor Tracey Roberts and four councillors did not support sending Crs Hugh Nguyen, Bob Smithson and

Domenic Zappa on the trip for various reasons. Until recently, the City of Wanneroo councillors had an unwritten policy of ‘no international trips for any councillors’. A second unwritten policy was that any councillor did not go to any conferences in the last 12 months of their end of elected term - Cr Smithson’s current term ends less than six months from the international tour.

Christmas pudding winners

In addition, since being elected, both Crs Nguyen and Smithson have the highest absentees from council meeting and briefing sessions of all councillors.

The council could easily have sent staff and councillors to the ‘Making Cities Liveable Conference 2015’ in Melbourne in July, and complied with their agreed policies.

The council report states the tour would allow the attendees to better understand urban planning, economic, development, job creation, housing policy and public transport All areas that are controlled by State and/or Federal Government agencies.

The tour is based on a Peter Hall publication ‘Good Cities, Better Lives’ which include 12 European cities including Copenhagen, Malmo, Hanover, Kassel, Rothenburg, Karlsruhr, Freiburg, Strasbourg, Duisburg, Dortmund, Almere, Amersfoort and Amsterdam.

The ten lucky winners of the famous Sun City News Christmas Pudding are: Les Zimmermann from Carramar; John Favell from Yanchep; Jill Scholte from Two Rocks; Lorraine Rixon from Yanchep; Chris Benoiton from Two Rocks; Lavinia Foster from Yanchep; M Warr from Yanchep; Kirstie Moore from Yanchep; Maureen Pike from Yanchep; and Liz Boyd from Yanchep.

Local businesses collects awards At the recent Wanneroo Business Awards, local business, Chocolate Drops won the ‘Best Tourism and Hospitality Award’ sponsored by Yanchep Beach Joint Venture; and collected a runner-up award for ‘Business of the Year, over 5 and under 20 Employees’. The Employee of the Year Award was presented to Gemma Orford from Chocolate Drops. Seatrees Accommodation was runner-up for the ‘Best Home Based Business Award’.

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MLA comments on fracking Member for Moore, Shane Love, said: “As your local Member of Parliament, I am writing to you about onshore gas exploration in the Turquoise Coast district. “I appreciate that there is a great deal of concern following an announcement that Norwest Energy has been granted an exploration license throughout the Shires of Coorow and Dandaragan. This permit also includes a number of National Parks and reserves. “I am personally disappointed that the exploration permits granted to Norwest Energy cover an area which includes sections of the Nambung, Drovers Cave and Lesueur National Parks. It is my belief that our pristine coastline and these iconic areas should be explicitly protected from any sort of drilling associated with fracking and I have written to the Minister for Mines & Petroleum, Bill Marmion expressing this.

“As a long-term resident of Badgingarra, I fully understand the concerns that have been raised with me in regards to this issue. I too place a profound value on the quality of water stocks located within the Yarragadee aquifer and the continued protection of the unique environment which exists across the Turquoise coast and the wider region. “In regards to the process of hydraulic fracturing (fracking), it is important to note that the current drilling which is occurring across the region is early explorative work and is therefore very limited in its extent. Also, in Western Australia the regulatory controls which govern the process of fracking have recently been tightened. “Following my election as the Member for Moore, I welcomed the announcement in August 2013 that the Legislative Council’s Environment and Public Affairs Committee would conduct an

inquiry into the implications for WA of hydraulic fracturing for unconventional gas. I made a submission to this Committee outlining the concerns I felt the community held about the industry. The Committee will investigate: a) How hydraulic fracturing may impact on current and future uses of land; b) The regulation of chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing process; c) The use of ground water in the hydraulic fracturing process and the potential for recycling of produced water; and d) The reclamation (rehabilitation) of land that has been hydraulically fractured. “It is my intention to await the outcome of the Committee’s inquiry before taking an informed policy position in regard to fracking’s effect on the environment. “As mentioned earlier, the current phase of fracking

which exists in the region is explorative work. However, I am determined to ensure that any possible shift towards the much more intensive processing phase will only take place following a full and comprehensive evaluation by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). “To that end I have had extensive discussions with the Chairman of the EPA, Dr Paul Vogel, the Minister for Mines and Petroleum, the Department of Mines and Petroleum, APPEA (the peak body of the gas industry), local landholders and the wider community. “Please be assured that I will do all that I possibly can to ensure that the interests, views and concerns raised by my constituents in regards to hydraulic fracturing are taken very seriously and relayed to the relevant authorities. “Please contact my office if you would like further clarification on 9927 2333.

Property rights advance Gingin Private Property Rights Group president, Murray Nixon, released the following media statement: “Christmas is a wonderful time of the year and land owners can expect something special this year, the Government’s long promised Property Rights legislation. The Premier has confirmed that the legislation will be in Parliament before it rises in December. “Secure Property Rights are essential to a free and prosperous society. Property in land is particularly important as it is so often used as collateral for home purchase and business. Whilst the government has always had the power to resume private property for public works, in recent years, environmental and planning issues has caused the Chief Justice to comment that people should not be concerned about the robber or blackguard, the greatest threat to property is the Government!

“Demand for change has come from many sources. In 1980s a Standing Committee of the Legislative Council, chaired by Hon. Mark Neville, recommended that one Act should deal with all land acquisition by Government, whatever the reason. “In the Thirty-Fifth Parliament, a Standing Committee of both the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council had each commenced inquiries into Government actions that were eroding Property Rights and causing hardship to individuals. These reports were taken over by the Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on Public Administration and Finance in the Thirty-Sixth Parliament and a Report “In Relation to The impact of State Government Actions and Processes on the Use and Enjoyment of Freehold and Leasehold Land I Western Australia, “was tabled in May 2004. (The House Report, available on line).

“Many other groups have also called for better legislation including the Law Society, PGA, WAFF, WAPRA, GPPRG and the Real Estate Industry. The Liberal Parties Rural Policy Committee has been a strong advocate and many calls have been made for reform at State Conferences. “Recently, Liberal Member of Parliament, Murray Cowper, has produced a ‘Private Member’s Bill’ in the Legislative Assembly, which is at the second reading stage but unlikely to progress at least until the Government legislation is dealt with. “Following the tabling of the House Report, the then Labor Government referred the matter to the Law Reform Commission who in turn reported in 2008, in a paper entitled ‘Project 98’, which is also available on line. “At the direction of Government, the reports main recommendations were for

amendments to the Land Administration Act, rather than a separate Act. “I believe the Government’s Legislation will be based on that report. “I only hope that after such a long gestation period, the result is a healthy child. The important result must be that if Property Rights are taken for the communities benefit, the community must make fair and just compensation!” OPINIONS EXPRESSED are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of the Sun City News staff. Guest editorials are encouraged as are letters to the editor. Letters will be published on a space available basis. It is our intention to publish all letters we receive, except those that are libelous or unsigned. Preference will be given to those that are emailed to editor@suncitynews.com.au. All letters must include the author’s name and phone number for purpose of verification. All letters and guest editorials are subject to editing for space and content.

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Photo of the week

Residents asked to report suspicious behaviour

Bruce Harris sent in this great photo with the following comment: “Great to see some Xmas cheer from a farmer.” If you would like to submit a great photo, email them to news@suncitynews.com.au. Each issue, the Sun City News will publish the best photos received. Following recent acts of vandalism at the newly opened Brazier Road, Yanchep, residents are being asked to be vigilant and inform police if they witness any suspicious behaviour.

Santa run Yanchep Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service and Two Rocks Bush Fire Brigade will be bringing Santa to the children of Yanchep and Two Rocks on Christmas Eve, 24 December. The parks and times to meet Santa are: 4:00pm at ParkTree Park, Parktree Ave and Munert St, Yanchep; 4:20pm at Zamia Park, Zamia Rise, Yanchep; 4:40pm at Beachhaven Park, Beachhaven Drive, Yanchep; 5:10pm at Old Nursery Park, Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep; 5:30pm at Oldham Reserve, Lagoon Drive,

The most recent act of vandalism includes the removal of coir matting on the sand dunes. This follows the attacks on the new Yanchep Boardwalk. The City of Wanneroo urges residents to be its extra eyes on the street and report any acts of vandalism or suspicious behaviour to WA Police on 131 444. Yanchep; 5:50pm at Longfin Park, Trumpeter Parade, Yanchep; 6:10pm at Kalbarri Park, Ravensbourne Street, Yanchep; 6:30pm at St Andrews Park, Sunningdale Road, Yanchep; and 7:00pm at corner of Linksman and Parkland Drive, Yanchep. In Two Rocks, at 4:30pm, Santa will be at Shamrock

Park in Shamrock Court, Two Rocks; 5:00pm at Charnwood Park, Charnwood Avenue, Two Rocks; 5:30pm at Whitfield Park in Whitfield Drive, Two Rocks; 6:00 pm at Montebello Park, Montebello Boulevard, Two Rocks; and at 6:30pm at Countryside Park, Countryside Drive, Two Rocks (Seatrees Estate).

Please be advised that all brigades are on call at this time of the year, so if Santa should not arrive at the designated park it will be because they have been called to an emergency. Should this occur the brigades thank you for understanding.

Web site being revamped Over the festive season break, the Sun City News web site will be undergoing a major revamp and remodelling.

The current format has been unchanged for a number of years, courtesy of Fairfax Digital Media. The new format will see full control of the web

and all articles return to inhouse production with Sun City News staff updating the web site with 24/7 capabilities plus Facebook and Twitter.

Send in your news articles and photos to news@suncitynews.com.au.

Free paper making Two Rocks Yanchep Culture and Arts Network (TRYCAN) will be holding a free ‘Children’s Paper Making Workshop’ at Capricorn Community House on Saturday 24 January, for kids aged seven to 14 years old. Children will learn to make their own recycled paper and develop skills and knowledge to make paper from waste in the home. This workshop is hands-on and each child will be able to take their paper and other creations home with them. To book, call Pam Annesley on 0427 957 612. To promote your free activities, call Terry on 9561 2500 or email news@suncitynews.com.au.

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Over 50 hampers donated Irene McCormack Catholic College has supported the St Vincent De Paul Christmas Appeal again this year by having every Care Group collect food, toys and Christmas items. In total the College community donated over 50 Christmas Hampers, which will be distributed to families in our community. Christian Service co-ordinator, Karen Wilson, said: “The generosity of staff, students and their families ensure many of IMCC’s neighbours will be able to share the joy of Christmas.” The Vinnies Christmas Appeal runs annually throughout November to February to support the people going

through hard times over the Christmas period. This appeal aims to provide much needed help for

children, individuals and families so they too can experience the joy of Christmas.

Help is received in the forms of practical assistance to food hampers, emotional support, toys and gifts.

Shire has been busy The Shire of Gingin library has been made that extra bit special with the addition of a stunning work of art.

Edwards said: “The beach at Grace Darling Park is also a popular site for windsurfers and the sand nourishment was intended to cater for the influx of visitors and competitors of the Lancelin Ocean Classic windsurfing competition in January.

Local artist, Crystal Pascoe, who specialises in metal art, donated a beautiful rustic scene of Gingin town’s iconic water wheel to the Shire of Gingin which is now on display at reception of the Gingin library located in the CRC building.

“However, despite the damage from the recent storm we will replenish the lost sand in time for the event.”

Ms Pascoe, who was commissioned to produce the steel sculptures in the garden in front of the CRC building for its official opening in 2012, decided she wanted to give something back to the community for supporting her blossoming artistic career.

Appointments call Donna on

9561 6336 or 0403 768 933 4 Foreshore Vista,Yanchep

Remedial sand replenishment is expected to be carried out prior to the Classic commencing and this is still the preferred course of action to address eroding coastlines which is supported by the Department of Transport Coastal Engineers as a mitigation strategy.

It took several weeks to produce the two-dimensional water wheel sculpture. “Once I came up with the design it took me about a week to cut the metal,” she said. “Then there’s the rusting effect – you can use chemicals to achieve the results faster, but I prefer the look that the natural rusting process delivers, despite taking longer.”

The Shire of Gingin thanked Ms Pascoe sincerely for her splendid and generous donation.

An artist from childhood Crystal is passionate about her craft and supporting her local community.

Last month, in preparation for the busy summer season, the Shire of Gingin carried out its annual sand nourishment

Storm Upsets Beach Repairs in Lancelin

works at Grace Darling Park in Lancelin. Unfortunately a recent storm washed away approximately fifty per cent of this sand. As part of its commitment to maintain this area’s eroding shoreline, the Shire moved approximately 1,000 tonnes of sand to Grace Darling Park, which is popular beach spot for locals and tourists. Shire of Gingin CEO, Jeremy

The Lancelin Ocean Classic will be held from 10th January through to the 18 January 2015.

Annual Electors Meeting The Shire of Gingin Annual Electors meeting will be held next Monday night, 22 December starting at 6.30pm in the Shire of Gingin Administration Centre, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin.

Check this rental out This absolutely amazing family home just keeps on giving and giving. Light and bright from any side and just a short distance from the pristine beaches Yanchep has to offer. On a corner block facing amazing ocean views, this property has feature after feature. With a choice of entries, formal front entrance tucked around the corner straight into a seating/study nook, and master bedroom. Second front entrance via alfresco and kitchen, through to dining and family. A third entrance is via the activity/seating area alongside the patio and garage, take your pick.

Other features include: massive bedrooms; walk in robe to master, recesses to minor bedrooms; large ensuite, separate toilet/powder room; gas hot plates; electric oven; dishwasher; double fridge recess; double garage; entertainment patio/more car parking; reverse cycle split system air condition to activity room; solar hot water system; and auto reticulation. As you can see the list goes on, don’t miss the opportunity to rent this property for only $540 per week. Contact Amy Baxter from L J Hooker Two Rocks on 0427 844 378 for inspection and full details.

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A true hidden treasure

Two Rocks original

This beautiful Peter Stannard four bedroom, two bathroom home was built in 2000, and it has the lot.

What a top location you have here, positioned just one block away from beach reserve and set on a big 811 square metre parcel of land.

Stunning landscaping with in ground pool, Koi ponds, stream and overlooks parkland's and golf course in the lovely St Andrews Estate on a massive 1029 square metre block. Features include: designer kitchen, open plan to dining and living; beautiful Tasmanian Oak floors to all high traffic areas; tiles to wet areas; quality carpets to bedrooms; ducted reverse cycle air conditioning; in-ground swimming pool; caravan or boat parking; solar panels; king size master bedroom, walk-in-robe and ensuite. The three other bedrooms are queen size with wardrobes. The main bathroom has dual access. Then there is the stunning landscaped gardens throughout property all fully reticulated.

This original home is solid brick and tile construction, has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and loads of potential. Features include: spacious lounge room with reverse cycle air conditioner, open plan kitchen/meals area, security system, full insulation. Call Jay Leonhardt from Harcourts Beachside on 0403 822 455 to arrange an inspection of this property. Address: 20 Hazeltine Court Yanchep Asking price: $590,000. AGENT: Harcourts Beachside - Yanchep. Shop 8, Yanchep Central S/Centre. 1 and 2 Peony Boulevard, Yanchep.

There's neat paint work, floor coverings and blinds to the bright interior so you can just move in and live comfortably. Paved side patio area, large rain water tank, single carport with drive thru access which is handy to park a trailer etc. The front is tucked away behind a fence surrounded by large shading trees offering privacy and has own bore with auto reticulation.

There are potential ocean views also on offer if you decided to add a second storey down the track as well. Walk across the dunes that are only metres away, which lead to pristine beaches and really enjoy a lifestyle the coastline has to offer!

Call Craig Hoskins from L J Hooker Two Rocks on 0414 473 360 to arrange an inspection of this property. Address: 3 Gage Street Two Rocks Asking price: $399,000 - $419,000. Agent: L J Hooker Two Rocks Shop 13, 10 Enterprise Avenue, Two Rocks. Phone: 9561 1207

Auctions more attractive in slower market Research by the Real Estate Institute of W e s t e r n Australia shows that selling a home by auction cuts the number of days on market by an average of 26 days. REIWA deputy president, Hayden Groves, said a look at the Institute’s data over the last five years showed that the average number of days on market for an auction was 39, compared to 65 for the more traditional sales method of private treaty. “Auctions are not as common in WA as they are on the east coast, but this seems to be changing,” Mr Groves said. Mr Groves said that auctions accounted for about two per cent of sales in Perth, compared to 30 or 40 per cent of sales in Sydney and Melbourne. “West Australians have grown very familiar with the offer and acceptance method of buying a property, which involves a simple contract process and some gentle haggling on price, but there is growing interest in auctions as a quicker way to sell in a sluggish market,” Mr Groves said. Mr Groves said the main difference with an auction was a shorter campaign period to flush out the more serious buyers on the day, and the requirement for those buyers

to pay an immediate deposit. “With the number of properties on the market growing every week, more and more sellers are looking for the best ways to stand out from the competition and to sort the genuinely keen buyers from the casual lookers and the undecided in a weakening market,” Mr Groves said. In the 2014 September quarter, the average number of days on market from the traditional selling method was 65. By contrast, it was just 39 days from properties that were sold by auction,” Mr Groves said. “The auction method saves sellers almost a month on average, which in the current climate is very attractive to many people thinking of selling their property,” Mr Groves said. Mr Groves said that most auctioneers charged a set fee for auction day itself and a commission on the sale price of the property. “However, every agency operates a little differently, so if you are thinking of trying the auction method it’s best to shop around and ask the right questions to your satisfaction,” Mr Groves said.

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Monday 22 December Shire of Gingin Annual General Meeting of Electors, Council Chambers, Shire of Gingin, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin, 6.30pm start. All residents and ratepayers welcome.

Wednesday 24 December Christmas Eve Santa Run in Two Rocks and Yanchep - See page 9 for times and details.

Wednesday 31 December New Year's Eve Party at Yanchep Sports Club. Contact club for details.

Friday 2nd January Quiz Night at the Yanchep Sports Club, starts at 7:00pm.

Tuesday 13 January Crafty Kids session at Yanchep Community Centre. Bookings essential, call 9561 2039.

Tuesday 13 January Yanchep United Football Club Annual General Meeting will be held at Yanchep Sports Club, 81 Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep, starting at 7:00pm.

Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 January 30th Ledge Point to Lancelin 25km windsurf and kitesurf marathon.

Tuesday 20 January Crafty Kids session at Yanchep Community Centre. Bookings essential, call 9561 2039.

Saturday 24 January Children’s Paper Making Workshop at Capricorn Community House. Call 0427 957 612 for details.

Monday 26 January Free Australia Day breakfast at Phil Renkin Centre from 8:00am.

Tuesday 27 January Arty Party at Yanchep Community Centre. Bookings essential, call 9561 2039.

Saturday 21 February Regional Coastcare Forum at Ledge Point Country Club. 10:00am start.

Saturday 21 March Capricorn Festival. 11:00am to 4:00pm.

DEADLINE for NEXT ISSUE SPORTS RESULTS All Community Diary, Sports Results, News articles and Photos are required by 12noon, Saturday 10 January. Email to news@suncitynews.com.au

GOLF Guilderton Sat 29 Nov - Summer comp: R Wheeler -1, P Flavell -1, M Wetherly -1, J Bresland -1. NTP: P Flavell. Longest putt: P Flavell. Best 2nd shot: M Wetherly & T Button. Wed 3 Dec - Scroungers: R Prince 21, M Schmiedte 21, P Flavell 19. Longest putt: R Prince & B Hicks. NTP: D Roxburgh, P Flavell. Best 3rd shot: B Hicks. Sat 6 Dec - Par Bisque: R Prince +5, R Wheeler +5, G Susac +4, M Schmiedte +4. NTP: R Prince, M Wetherly. Best 2nd shot: M Schmiedte. Best 3rd shot: R Prince. Longest putt: B Johnson.

SCCC Tues 16 Dec - Ladies S/ford: W Nicholas 40; C Meharry 39; M Crow 37; M Wetherly 36; P Haynes 35 -------------------------------------------Email your sports score to news@suncitynews.com.au --------------------------------------------

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES Christmas Mass at Yanchep - 6:00pm, Christmas Eve (24 December) at St James Anglican Church, 3 Lagoon Drive, Yanchep.

Guilderton 8:00am, Guilderton Community Hall, Wedge Street, Guilderton. Lancelin - 9.45am, 33 Gingin Road, Lancelin.

From the pollies Peter Katsambanis MLC, Member for North Metropolitan Region, has welcomed news that the State Government has awarded equipment grants to many local sporting clubs in Perth’s growing northern suburbs.

Last week’s WA State Government Cabinet reshuffle has seen Member for Moore, Shane Love, promoted to the position of Parliamentary Secretary to Minister for Regional Development and Lands.

The local sporting clubs that will receive $500 each to upgrade their equipment under the latest round of funding from the Community Sporting Club Equipment Scheme include: Butler Little Athletics; Joondalup Lakers Basketball Club; Quinns Districts Amateur Football Club; Quinns Districts Junior Football Club; Quinns Rocks Little Athletics Club; Quinns Rocks Junior Cricket Club; Wanneroo Flag Marshal Association; Yanchep Netball Club; and Yanchep Red Hawks Football Club.

The position was left open with South West Region MLC, Colin Holt’s move into Cabinet, following the resignation of long-serving Minister Terry Waldron.

Mr Katsambanis said: “I am very happy to see such a great variety of local clubs benefiting from this worthwhile scheme.”

Mr Love said he was looking forward to the challenge of the new role and to working with Regional Development Minister Terry Redman. “The Regional Development portfolio is enormously important to those living in the regions and it is much broader than the Royalties for Regions program,” Mr Love said. “It involves bringing together all of the elements of government and private investment.”

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PROPOSED SCHEME AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME Council is considering adopting the above-mentioned Scheme Amendment for the purpose of: 1. Rezoning portion of Lot 1022, Reserve No. 33549, portion of Lot 432, Lot 938 and portions of Unallocated Crown Land as depicted on the Amendment map from Tourist zone and Parks and Recreation Reserve to Special Use zone SU8 (Caravan Park); 2. Amending Schedule 4 – Special Use zone; and 3. Amending the Scheme maps accordingly. Plans and documents setting out and explaining the Scheme Amendment can be viewed on the Shire’s website at www.gingin.wa.gov.au. Alternatively the documents are available for inspection at Council’s Administration Centre, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin, the Lancelin Agency Office, 255 Vins Way, Lancelin and at the Western Australian Planning Commission, Perth, during normal office hours. Submissions on the Scheme Amendment must be made in writing on Form No. 4, available from the website or from the Shire’s Planning Department, and lodged with the undersigned on or before 29 January 2015. JEREMY EDWARDS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ph (08) 9575 2211 Fax (08) 9575 2121

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Yanchep United Football Club announce their Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 13 January, 2015, at Yanchep Sports Club, 81 Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep. Everyone welcome. Have your say in the future of the club. We also have a number of positions available: Treasurer, Club Secretary, President, Vice President, Sponsorship & Marketing Coordinator, Junior Coach Coordinator, Senior Coach Coordinator, Functions & Events Coordinator, Canteen Manager, Groundskeeper, Communications Coordinator. Please send your expression of interest at the earliest to yanchepfc@hotmail.com.au

PUBLIC NOTICE SHIRE OF GINGIN 2013/2014 ANNUAL REPORT Electors of the Shire of Gingin are advised that the 2013/2014 Annual Report will be available from the Shire’s website (www.gingin.wa.gov.au) from 22 December 2014. Hard copies will be available upon request from the Shire’s Gingin Administration Centre (08 9575 2211) or Lancelin Agency Office (08 9655 2725). JEREMY EDWARDS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

If you have any queries, contact Phil Cook (President): 0439 093 766 or Ian Barlow (Vice President): 0451 463 282.

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Yanchep Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service and Two Rocks Bush Fire Brigade will be bringing Santa to the children of Yanchep and Two Rocks on Christmas Eve, 24 December.

All local not-for-profit community groups are invited to submit their free Community Notice for publication in the Sun City News.

YANCHEP TIMES The parks and times to meet Santa are: 4:00pm at ParkTree Park, Parktree Ave and Munert St, Yanchep; 4:20pm at Zamia Park, Zamia Rise, Yanchep; 4:40pm at Beachhaven Park, Beach-haven Drive, Yanchep; 5:10pm at Old Nursery Park, Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep; 5:30pm at Oldham Reserve, Lagoon Drive, Yanchep; 5:50pm at Longfin Park, Trumpeter Parade, Yanchep; 6:10pm at Kalbarri Park, Ravensbourne Street, Yanchep; 6:30pm at St Andrews Park, Sunningdale Road, Yanchep; and 7:00pm at corner of Linksman and Parkland Drive, Yanchep. TWO ROCKS TIMES In Two Rocks, at 4:30pm, Santa will be at Shamrock Park in Shamrock Court, Two Rocks; 5:00pm at Charnwood Park, Charnwood Avenue, Two Rocks; 5:30pm at Whitfield Park in Whitfield Drive, Two Rocks; 6:00 pm at Montebello Park, Montebello Boulevard, Two Rocks; and at 6:30pm at Countryside Park, Countryside Drive, Two Rocks (Seatrees Estate). Please be advised that all brigades are on call at this time of the year, so if Santa should not arrive at the designated park it will be because they have been called to an emergency. Should this occur the brigades thank you for understanding.

To submit your next Community Notice, email notices@suncitynews.com.au with your notice, community group details including contact details.

PUBLIC NOTICES RELOCATION From the 20 December 2014, the Sun City News will be relocating its office. The office at the Two Rocks Shopping Centre will close at 12noon, Friday 19 December. All email addresses and phone numbers will remain the same. Phone: 9561 2500 News Tips: 0414 425 858 (24/7) Email: news@suncitynews.com.au admin@suncitynews.com.au A new fax number will be available soon.

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