SUN CITY NEWS Thursday 15 January 2015
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LOCAL AUSTRALIA DAY BREAKFAST
WILD BUSHFIRE Three days, 7000 hectares burnt, and over 300 firefighters
Photo: Courtesy of DFES. Police have started investigations into whether sparks from an angle grinder ignited a bushfire in Bullsbrook that tore through more than 6650 hectares of land, last weekend. The Sun City News understands workers for a company that coleases a lot on Railway Parade, where the fire started on Saturday, had been carrying out grinding work in the days leading up to the fire. A total fire ban, barring metal work such as grinding, had not
been issued for the metropolitan area by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. Numerous emergency fire warnings were issued Saturday as the fire headed towards Nowergup, Merriwa and Butler. At the height of the fire over 300 firefighters plus aerial support tackled the furious fire. Major roads in the region were closed. These included Wanneroo Road, Neaves Road and Old Yanchep Road. Many local residents were evacuated.
Warnings were downgraded to a watch and act alert early Sunday morning after firefighters saved more than 100 homes from the blaze, which destroyed two derelict houses, five sheds and several power poles. On Saturday, the bushfire was moving at more than two kilometres per hour in a northwesterly direction. It had jumped containment lines and was burning in the Gnangara Pine Plantation towards Wanneroo Road.
The emergency warning was reinstated on Sunday afternoon after a wind change occurred causing the fire to head towards the Shire of Chittering. Smoke from the fire was visible from Fremantle and Rottnest, 68 kilometres south-west of Bullsbrook.
FIREBREAKS Vice President of the Association of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades, Dave Gossage, said holes in the law have allowed governments to get away with neglecting to
adequately manage bush land that presents fire risks without accountability. About 93 per cent of WA's land area is classified as Crown and included areas that were fireravaged. A private landowner can be fined for not doing their firebreaks but yet on the other side of the fence, on Crown land, they don't have to do anything More photos page 2.
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Chicken farm update during this period big quantities of manure was removed from the egg farm. This caused “a constant appalling and all pervading stench, the incessant drone of bobcats and trucks and manure laden dust (in between the showers)’’. After the Sun City News alerted the City of Wanneroo about issues at the Carabooda egg farm, health officers have taken samples and continue to investigate the farm without any legal action being taken.
Last month, the Humane Society International called on Australia’s major supermarkets, including Coles and Woolworths to reconsider stocking Swan Valley Egg farm or Snowdale Holdings produce, after media reports about its Carabooda egg farm.
Snowdale Holdings is due in the Federal Court on 8 April, after the company was taken to court by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission last year, claiming the egg farm’s conditions were not free range.
The Sun City News first alerted City of Wanneroo health officers, last September, about the chicken manure dumping, hundreds of dead carcases dumped and other community concerns about the Carabooda egg farm.
The egg farm has been subject to numerous complaints to the City of Swan about odours from its Swan Valley egg farm affecting neighbours who do not have the benefit of the 500 metre minimum buffer from existing or future residential development.
Humane Society International said it started investigating Snowdale Holdings and they, Snowdale, were misleading or deceiving consumers with regard to its free range labelling.
Neighbouring residents told the Midland Echo News they are angry that the State Administrative Tribunal session scheduled for September, last year, had been deferred and
City of Wanneroo’s City Business Director, Chris Morrison, told the Sun City News: “The City of Wanneroo continues to examine available information and is awaiting the final report from the forensic science laboratory.
City ask cafes to buy elsewhere The City of Swan has asked local restaurants and cafes in the Swan Valley to avoid using eggs from Swan Valley Egg Farm to show their support to the Humane Food Region program. Only a handful of restaurants were known to use eggs from Swan Valley Egg Farm, and all have been asked to look for an alternative supplier. The egg farm became mired in controversy over allegedly incorrect labelling free-range eggs. The City of Swan wrote to restaurants requesting they stop using Swan Valley Egg Farm products at the beginning of December.
“This final report (due next week) will look at the possibility of fly breeding from manure samples taken from the property.
According to City of Swan CEO, Mike Foley, some restaurants had already started sourcing a new egg supplier.
“To date the City has received partial components however, as is the case in all legal matters, we are unable to comment until all final reports have been received.
The Humane Society International Australia has called on Woolworths and Coles to drop Western Australia's largest egg supplier, Snowdale Holdings (Swan Valley Egg Farm) over allegations it falsely labelled its free-range eggs.
“Once all relevant information has been received and reviewed by the City, we will be able to make a decision regarding any potential legal action.”
"Evidence is mounting against Snowdale not only of misrepresentation regarding its labelling but also of the cruel and
unsanitary conditions in which its hens are raised," HSI wrote in separate letters to the powerful supermarket chains. "We urgently request Coles/ Woolworths to stop selling all eggs labelled as 'free range' supplied by Snowdale whether unbranded or sold under the Swan Valley or Eggs by Ellah labels." The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission claims Perth-based Snowdale sold 71 per cent of its eggs as "free range" from 2012-13, charging a premium for them. ACCC alleges Snowdale ‘made false, misleading or deceptive representations on its egg cartons and websites that its hens were able to move about freely on open ranges on most days’. As part of its evidence, the consumer watchdog alleges Snowdale squeezed more than 100 times the recommended number of laying hens into its barns, up to 17 hens per square metre, and failed to provide adequate outdoor ranges with shade and easy access. The CSIRO recommends 1500 hens per hectare under animal welfare guidelines for free-range eggs.
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OPINIONS
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.
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Did you make any new year’s resolutions? New Year’s resolutions are kind of like a drunk uncle. You know you shouldn’t take him too seriously, but you can’t help but laugh and play along when he comes around once a year. It’s become popular for people to make fun of New Year’s resolutions, they never work, in an almost gleeful way. Why don’t resolutions work? Human behaviour, we would rather continue doing something that doesn’t work rather than try something new that could work, but also could fail. That sounds insane, but think about it - First, think back to your resolutions from last January.
Did you follow through? Do you even remember what they were? Yet how many of us were tempted to make more resolutions this year? Failing at our resolutions has implications, we start to distrust ourselves. If you’ve set the same resolutions for five years, and never followed through, what makes you think you’ll be different this year? Rather than setting new year resolutions, I prefer to focus on what I’m going to do this week, by Friday. It’s more achieveable, it works and I get things done - How have your new year resolutions been going?
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Starting a Mens Shed in Yanchep/Two Rocks I have been living in Yanchep for four years, and really love the area, and especially the community feel of this area. However I'm afraid that this is not the experience for all older residents, in particular men. Most of the ladies that I socialise with in Yanchep and Two Rocks, are of the same opinion, and we were hoping that you could help us find out if there would be sufficient interest from the local men folk to start up a Mens Shed. The nearest one to our area is almost 40 kilometres away. I intend to put up some posters around the doctors, post office and community centres, but I think that if we could have the support of the Sun City News, that would give us a boost to start. I would value any advice from members of the community, please do not hesitate to call me. I am just taking the first step to test the water Morag Crompton, Yanchep.
Happy recycling Who grabbed all of the copper out of the recent bulk rubbish collection? I would like to know as I and other people put out some very good reuseable things that would be good for someone else to recycle (make use of), but I went out to find every bit of useful goods with the copper, aluminium or whatever other metals worth a dollar torn out of all useful items. I believe this is not right, so if you see these steely people doing the same in front of your house please tell them where to go!
speed sign is to tell you what speed you must travel. It really tells you the maximum speed you can legally travel on the road. I would be surprised if many drivers feel it would be safe to do a small roundabout at 80km/h. I think if you check road traffic rules the posted speed is the maximum you are allowed to drive not the best speed. All roads have either times or conditions that indicate it is better to travel slower. D J Baum, via email.
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KN, via web site.
Barry Rowe sounds to me to be an idiot behind the wheel.
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Before you get to this roundabout there is a sign recommending the speed to be 60km/h for this roundabout - This sign is approximately 100 metres before the roundabout.
Dear Barry Rowe, I was amazed when reading a copy of Sun City News, to read your account of an experience on the Pippdinny roundabout. I am not sure of the exact location of the speed sign you refer to but am pretty sure the speed on this section of road has always been 80km/h. What you seem to have the wrong impression is that the
driving instructions as I would not like to have you driving anywhere near me on the road if you think like that. I am an out of town stranger and I drive to the conditions and, day or night, have plenty of time to see and slow for roundabouts. Kelvin Smyth, via email.
Gripes I was so looking forward to the new Capricorn Esplanade Road being completed as this makes walking along the beach road very easy now. However, two things that happen on a regular basis spoil it. One is the hoon drivers that think it is a race track, so dangerous as this happens any time of the day or night. And, secondly, the people that think it is okay to let their dogs make a mess on the path and just leave it there.
Another thing, as well is the 80km/h signage is for the maximum speed permissible not that you have to maintain 80km/h regardless of the road conditions.
Have some consideration for the other people who use the path.
I would suggest that you, Barry, undergo defensive
Email your opinion to editor@suncitynews.com.au
Sharon, Yanchep.
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Comment of planned park For the past four years the Shire of Gingin and Tourism WA have been working on a plan to rezone a portion of Unallocated Crown Land in Lancelin to allow for the development of a modern tourist park. The Tourism WA study identified that there is a high demand for additional caravanning accommodation in the town and that the proposed site bound by Casserley Way, Hopkins Street and the Back Beach would be a suitable location. The proposed development is expected to provide 127 caravan sites, 32 ensuite caravan sites, 32 camp sites, 9 safari tents, 15 drive through sites, 26 chalet sites, 39 park home sites and grassed open spaces/
recreational facilities along with a foreshore reserve. Lancelin business people are crying out for this development. They openly admit that during winter they struggle to keep their heads above water.
The issue has caused some drama though with police investigating an incident around Christmas time. Four horses were being walked along Casserley Street when
Residents are encouraged to read the discussion paper so they can provide informed feedback. A public information session will also be held at 6pm on 21 January at the Wanneroo Civic Centre. a male in a 4WD allegedly charged the group, flipping the bird as he drove past and nearly dislodging one of the young female riders. The trainer of the horses, Ashley Maley, a former Shire of Gingin councillor, was one of the four riding that day. He lodged the complaint with police claiming the driver abused him for being
responsible for proposing the development. Two Facebook pages have recently been set up – Lancelin Tourist Park Support and Lancelin Save our Back Beach. The Shire of Gingin is calling for submissions from Lancelin residents by 29 January, 2015.
Accidents and incidents over holidays n Over the holiday period a man fell off rocks at Two Rocks marina. He was airlifted to hospital for medical treatment.
near the intersection of Wilbinga Road about 2.15pm. The driver lost control of the vehicle, which left the road and hit a tree. The male passenger received serious injuries in the crash and was taken to Royal Perth Hospital by the RAC Rescue helicopter.
n A 30-year-old man was flown to hospital in a serious condition after a crash at Wilbinga on Tuesday 6 January. Major Crash investigators are calling for public help with their investigation into the crash, which involved a white Ford Falcon, travelling north along Indian Ocean Drive
vehicle, not suspected to be involved, but which was seen travelling in front of the Ford Falcon.
to anyone else who may have witnessed the incident and who may have a description of the van or its number plate.
n Just prior to Christmas, another burnt out stolen vehicle was found - This vehicle was dumped in the dunes at Eglington.
RSPCA WA deputy chief inspector, Sharon Morgan, said: "This type of behaviour is outrageous, and we're seeking assistance from the public to provide information regarding this incident."
The 31-year-old female driver, and two girls aged 11 and 8, who were passengers in the back of the car, all received minor injuries and were taken to the Joondalup Health Campus. Major Crash investigators would like to speak to anyone who saw the crash or the Ford Falcon prior to the crash. Officers would also like to speak to the driver of a black
Public feedback wanted Residents are encouraged to provide feedback and input into the City of Wanneroo Ward Boundary and Elected Member Representation Review discussion paper - The ward boundary review impacts all residents and your feedback is vital. The public submission period has been extended from 9 January, to close at 4.00pm on Tuesday 27 January.
The environmental report states that the land is covered with vegetation in a degraded condition. It also recommends that the dwellings be of a height that does not block whatever sea views the 10-15 residents living directly opposite the park currently have.
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The discussion paper is available online or by contacting the City's Co-ordinator of Governance. Comments can be submitted by email or mail. As a result of the review, the Council will consider a report whether to create new wards, changing ward boundaries or abolishing any or all wards. The City of Wanneroo currently has 14 councillors and a mayor elected at large, the allowable maximum number of elected members. The Co-ordinator of Governance can be contacted on 9405 5018 or enquiries@wanneroo.wa.gov.au (attention Coordinator of Governance).
Suspicious bushfire threatens homes in Yanchep
The RSPCA can be contacted on 9209 9300.
n A kitten has lost part of its leg after it was thrown from a small white van travelling south on Marmion Avenue in Quinns Rocks, around 3:00pm on Monday 29 December. The RSPCA wants to speak
n The Sun City News welcomes your local news articles and photos - If you have any local news or photos - email them to: news@suncitynews.com.au
Firefighters battled through the night stop a bushfire which was threatening homes in Yanchep. The fire was reported around 11:00pm, last Friday. Investigators say its cause is suspicious.
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It started in a commercial and industrial area just east of Moorpark Avenue. Around 40 career and volunteer firefighters fought the blaze for several hours before it was brought under control and the threat to lives and homes was lifted.
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Porter’s promotion surprise On Tuesday 23 December, the Federal Member for Moore, Christian Porter, was sworn in as parliamentary secretary to the Prime Minister by the Governor General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove. In his new role Christian Porter says he will primarily focus on the continuation of the government’s successful red tape cutting agenda, which has already resulted in $2.1billion in deregulatory savings. He will also be doing supporting work on the Federation White Paper process. Mr Porter said: “I hope that with my experience as a state treasurer, I can continue Josh Frydenberg’s great work in cutting the burden and cost of regulation and, having had first hand experience in state government with some of the federation’s inefficiencies, duplications and overlaps, that I can bring something useful to the Federation White paper process.
“I will also continue to work hard to represent the people in my electorate of Pearce. I have a full agenda of community events planned for 2015 and I am looking forward to the challenges of the year ahead.” The Abbott government's newlook cabinet brings to a close a tumultuous first calendar year for the coalition. The reshuffle was an admission by Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, that his government required rejuvenation following a bruising six month fight over a widely unpopular budget. Occurring just days before Christmas, it has given Mr Abbott's new ministry time to refresh for 2015 and busy themselves over the summer break for new policy battlegrounds on welfare, jobs, and paid parental leave. Mr Abbott said during the ceremony at Government House: "These ministerial changes will put jobs and families at the heart
of the government's agenda for 2015. This is a government which is committed to building a stronger and more prosperous economy for a safe and secure Australia." Sir Peter Cosgrove officiated at the swearing-in ceremony for the first time as Australia's new Governor General. Steven Ciobo, Scott Baldwin, Kelly O'Dwyer and Karen Andrews were sworn in as parliamentary secretaries with Christian Porter. Mr Porter’s appointment came as a bit of a surprise, as he has only been in the federal parliament for just 12 months. PerthNow political editor, Joe Spagnolo, described Christian Porter as: “Porter is flying high after being promoted parliamentary secretary to Prime Minister Tony Abbott.” Could Christian Porter be a future prime minister or treasurer?
Wheatbelt shires form Regional Alliance Shire councils of Gingin, Dandaragan and Chittering have all unanimously agreed to establish a Regional Alliance at their respective council meetings in December.
Shire of Gingin CEO, Jeremy Edwards, said: “It is the agreed position of our shires that a united approach to addressing our common issues will lead to better outcomes.
better cooperation/collaboration amongst local government. It is envisaged the Regional Alliance may act as an appropriate vehicle to address these mandates.”
Recent Wheatbelt Development Commission planning identified several issues common to all three shires which has prompted the formation of a working partnership between the three local governments.
“In essence this partnership is about building a strong regional local government focus with an emphasis on advocating strategic projects and services for our region.”
The Regional Alliance will consist of the three shire chief executives who will meet monthly, with representation by shire presidents and the Wheatbelt Development Commission on a quarterly or as-needed basis.
The Shires of Gingin, Dandaragan and Chittering are all facing the knock-on effects from Perth’s rapidly expanding northern corridor, which includes the issue of funding the services and infrastructure needed for the growing region such as health care, education, transport, aged care and waste management. Of these, the provision of health and aged care services has been identified by the three councils as a common priority. In addition, the Regional Alliance will focus on industry development and growth, and will work with the Wheatbelt Development Commission to progress those identified priorities for the region.
Dandaragan Shire CEO, Tony Nottle, said the Regional Alliance will also work closely with the Wheatbelt Development Commission to identify other key issues and projects that will assist with addressing the growth pressures as well as funding and service gaps. “The Shire of Dandaragan is looking forward to working with the Shires of Chittering and Gingin in an effort to attract funding and services to our growing region,” he said. Shire of Chittering CEO, Gary Tuffin, added: “In recent times there has been a stronger focus on taking a regional approach to funding by both the state and federal government, and for
Council meetings The Shire of Gingin will hold their first full council meeting for 2015 on Tuesday 20 January, starting at 3.00pm in the council chamber at the Gingin Administration office, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin. The City of Wanneroo will hold their first briefing session for 2015 on Tuesday 27 January, starting at 6.00pm in the council chambers at the Wanneroo Administration building, Dundebar Road, Wanneroo. The council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 3 February.
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Arson at Cassilda Park
Local surf clubs get funding boost The Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club and the QuinnsMindarie Surf Life Saving Club will receive a funding boost to prevent drownings at local beaches.
A fire was deliberately ignited in the middle of bushland at Cassilda Park, Two Rocks. Several young Tuart Trees were burnt. Thanks to a rapid response by the local fire team, who arrived with several trucks and a heap of volunteers, the fire was contained and extinguished quickly without spreading to neighbouring properties. Anybody with information about those who set the park on fire should contact the police on 131 444. Rewards of up to $50,000 are paid for successful convictions for arson.
The Federal Member for Pearce, Christian Porter, said the Australian Government would provide $25,000 to each of the surf clubs over the next five years. “The funding will assist Yanchep and QuinnsMindarie to purchase new rescue equipment, first aid and medical supplies so their life savers can continue to save lives,” Mr Porter said. “Australians love to go to the beach and it will be a key part of most families plans for this summer.
New action group
“Our beautiful beaches are an important attraction for local residents and tourists alike.
The Sun City News is aware of a local group of outer northern suburb disgruntled residents who are so upset at the lack of local infrastructure facilities and services being provided by the City of Wanneroo that they are considering setting up a new action group - A ‘Ratepayers’ Alliance’.
“This new funding will ensure our life savers have the equipment they need to keep people safe and prevent a holiday from becoming a tragedy.”
A number of these groups have been established in the eastern states with great success - They are usually independent groups fighting for lower rates, smaller government, reduction in waste, better use of technology in local government with direct decisions to support the whole of the community.
Each of Australia’s 311 Surf Life Saving Clubs will receive the funding over five years from the Australian Government’s $8 million Beach Safety Equipment Fund.
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SLSA’s Coastal Drowning Report identified 121 coastal
drowning deaths in Australia in 2013. “Each year, Australia’s dedicated life savers perform about 12,000 rescues and 32,000 first aid treatments. The Beach Safety Equipment Fund provides support directly where it is needed most – to support the volunteers surf lifesavers patrolling beaches,” Mr Porter said. Mr Porter said that in addition to the $8 million for new and upgraded lifesaving and first aid equipment, the Australian Government is providing $2 million for the Beach Drowning Black Spot Reduction Program which aims to reduce drownings at dangerous beaches and provide public safety programs that highlight coastal hazards such as rip currents and rock fishing. These programmes are part of the Government’s $15 million package to cut drowning deaths across the nation. It includes $4 million to assist the Royal Life Saving Society to prevent drownings in inland waterways and an existing $1 million a year to produce, develop and distribute water safety messages, DVDs and educational material targeting more than 1.5 million Australian children aged up to four years.
ATTENTION ALL VALUED CUSTOMERS Our Stockfeed and Rural supplies business as it is today will be closing on 28 February 2015 - We are moving into the 21st century and will be running an online ‘delivery only’ of stockfeed business. Customers will be able to place orders via our website: www.ginginstockfeed.com.au, email: info@ginginstock feedwa.com.au or by phone: 9575 1640 or mobile: 0408 938 350. As you can all understand, with high running costs, family commitments and lets not forget 7 days a week, we felt it was time for a change. We are excited about our new venture and sincerely hope we will keep your valued custom. We understand this will not suit some and sadly this will be our loss. We feel this new online delivery service is the most practical way to go. We will be selling only stockfeed, no rural supplies. Our feed range won’t change and we will still stock round and square hay bales. Chaff will still be Western Hay. Delivery will be a free service and the prices will remain the same. Over the past two years we have had a fantastic relationship with all our loyal customers and would like to thank each and everyone of you who have supported and stuck by us in this venture and we hope this will continue into our next. The website is still currently under construction but is a workable site, orders can commence from this site as of now or we can still be contacted via our phones. Our account customers will remain account customers. Our C.O.D. customers will remain C.O.D.
Nothing will really change except that now we come to you. We look forward to working with you all again in 2015 Dianne and Richard Gingin Stockfeed
“The educational material developed by former Olympic swimming coach Laurie Lawrence delivers key water safety messages to youngsters in a fun and engaging way,” Mr Porter said. “They are being distributed nationally to child care centres, kindergartens and play groups and are available online at kidsalive.com.au.”
New surf rescuers Over the festive break Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club president, John Heesters, congratulated the newest Surf Rescue Certificate holders: Cody Heesters, Kate Maliphant, Averil Willoughby and Madderson Walker. (Left to right in photo).
Members from the Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club patrol the every popular Yanchep Lagoon beach area every Sunday throughout the summer season. Plans for the new surf club facilities seem to be in limbo, between the City of Wanneroo and WA State Government. The existing Yanchep facilities have been described as probably the worst in Western Australia, but the council and state government seem to be working to their own agenda. For such an important role this volunteer club performs, it would be expected that both the council and state government would ensure they had all the proper facilities and equipment to perform the service they provide for free.
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Anger over boat ramp delays for up to 500 metres from 5:00am and lasting for hours. People reported having to wait in excess of 90 minutes to launch their craft. Parking facilities are also chaotic with drivers parking up to 400 metres from the launching ramp. This of course caused further delays and congestion on the ramp while they walked back to the ramp to move their craft. The delays and congestion was worse as the boats returned, boat skippers told the Sun City News they were circling for long periods, up to 60 minutes, while waiting to recover their vessels.
Two Rocks local boaties are frustrated and angry at the lack of adequate boat launching facilities at the Two Rocks marina.
The problem has existed for a long time but was exacerbated last week with long queues of boat trailers and vehicles stretching back
Frustrated local ratepayers are disappointed at the lack of available information on future plans for development of the inadequate boating facilities. The area of Yanchep Two Rocks is undergoing a rapid housing and population boom and none of the infrastructure is keeping pace.
Most of the new housing in the area is attracting people who love the boating and ocean lifestyle and have water craft. As one resident told the Sun City News: “We have waited long enough for something to be done.” The Department of Transport (DOT), as owners of the Two Rocks marina precinct have confirmed it is working on bring the marina up to the standard of other boat harbours. Acting coastal infrastructure general manager, Donna West, said the department has been carrying out a detailed assessment of the martina’s condition in order to bring it up to the standard required of all state public boat harbours. The DOT is currently in the process of carrying out a boat ramp survey to assess the issues. The information collected will guide DOT’s upcoming planning program to alleviate these problems in the future.
Summer outdoor cinema series returns Nothing says Australian summer like a trip to the outdoor cinema and this year you can enjoy the experience for free thanks to the City of Wanneroo's Live in the Amphitheatre presented by Telstra Store Wanneroo. Throughout the month of February, on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights, residents and guests can enjoy 12 fantastic films under the stars in the Jacaranda Amphitheatre behind the City of Wanneroo Administration building. The four week long cinema program will feature a mix of blockbuster, family friendly and classic titles including special themed films on Valentine's Day and Friday 13. You will have an opportunity to see the first ‘Taken’ film at our action night before catching the third instalment of the blockbuster series. There will also be a special
ladies' night with a screening of ‘Mean Girls’. Attendees are encouraged to embrace the pre-show atmosphere with surprise activities planned at some screenings including face painting and live music. Gourmet popcorn and light refreshments will be available to purchase onsite or you can take your own picnic. Screenings are free, but tickets and ID to show you are a City of Wanneroo resident are essential. Children under 12 do not require a ticket. There is a maximum of two tickets per email address.
The first round of tickets will be released to residents on Monday 19 January, general public Friday 30 January.
Photo competition Discover all that the City of Wanneroo has to offer this summer and capture your favourite place in a photo. Enter your photograph in the ‘Capture Your Wanneroo Experience’ - 2015 Photography Competition, between 19 January and 16 March, to be in the running to win one of several cash prizes.
Gates will open from 6pm with screenings starting at approximately 7.30pm when the sunsets.
Photographs will be judged on their ability to capture the unique characteristics of the area as well as composition, focus, use of light and creativity.
For the full program and specific ticket release dates please visit the City of Wanneroo’s website.
Take your camera and snap away at our beaches, parks, historic buildings or anything you believe reflects
Wanneroo - Your work may even be featured in the City of Wanneroo’s 2016 calendar. The competition is free and open to all residents and visitors of the City of Wanneroo amateur photographers, with two categories of Coastal and Maritime, and Heritage and Nature. Prizes will be awarded for adults and youth in each category as well as overall winners. This year there will also be a new Instagram category.
No WannerooLink The City of Wanneroo told the Sun City News it would be using their web site and social media more often to promote and advertise during 2015. The City stopped publishing the WannerooLink in the Sun City News, mid-2014. Do you miss WannerooLink?
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The importance of fruit and vegetables in your diet For years you’ve been hearing that it’s important to increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. But, do you know why? While there are so many reasons to include these nutritional powerhouses into your daily diet, starting with the idea that they’re so accessible and portable, here are a few other reasons worth mentioning.
Fruits and vegetables also protect your health These healthy foods contain essential vitamins, minerals, and fibre that help protect you from chronic diseases, which can be painful, debilitating and even fatal in some cases.
A weakened immune system increases the incidence of virus and bacterial invasion, issues such as skin disorders, delayed wound healing, upper respiratory infections, aging and chronic illness. Eating more fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet is an important key to help boost immune health.
Fruits and vegetables keep you fuller for longer
As a nation, we’re heavier than ever The rise in obesity is at an all time high and it’s largely the result of being overfed and undernourished coupled with a sedentary lifestyle.
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Instead of choosing low calorie, low fat and high quality foods, many of us are eating nutrient void, calorically dense ‘sub-foods’ which are loaded with fat, sugar, calories and chemicals. These foods do little to fuel and support us while causing us to gain weight at rapid speed. What’s the solution? A whole foods, plant based, nutrient rich diet with quality protein sources as well.
don’t provide us with the nutrients we need.
Boost your confidence How? Empty calories coming from refined carbohydrates increase our appetite and desire for foods high in sugar. For many of us, these cravings are so strong we can feel powerless as we spend years, often decades struggling with binge, emotional and disordered eating. This cycle is not only harmful to our health and our waistlines, but is damaging to our mental and emotional health as well.
Part of a treatment plan Fruits and vegetables have been shown to help protect against heart disease, stroke, certain types of cancer, gastrointestinal issues, high blood pressure, eye disease and more.
Boosts your immune system Your immune system is like an internal army. When it’s strong, it protects its border against invasion. When it’s weak it’s as if the army is fast asleep.
The fibre coming from many fruits and vegetables helps to fill us up without filling us out. Also, we want to see a plate that’s full and when it’s filled with unhealthy choices, the calories add up quickly. Adding bulk to our plate in the form of a salad, cooked vegetables and more gives us the satisfaction of having more and feeling satisfied without the downside of eating too much of foods that
Eating fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet can be part of an alternative and complementary treatment against symptoms, illness, conditions and even disease. Imagine the benefits of treatment coming from the vital nutrients within certain fruits and vegetables without the harsh and painful side effects of certain medications!
More energy Nothing gives you lasting energy more than a healthy diet along with exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
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Articles will be edited for grammar, usage and style; accuracy; length; and defamatory material.
Each article must be original material with the author’s name to be published with the article. All high resolution photos submitted must be owned by the writer of the article. Each article should be between 250 to 400 words and related to a specific topic and not simply a business or product promotion. Submit all articles and works as Word documents in 12-point Times
Acceptance of a submission of an article does not guarantee its publication in print, the editor of the Sun City News retains the right to request rewrites or to reject a piece at any stage. The editors’ decision is final. To submit your health, wellness and beauty articles and photos, send them direct to the editor’s desk editor@suncitynews.com.au
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Australia Day brekkie Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British Ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales, and raising of the Flag of Great Britain at that site by Governor Arthur Phillip.
Annually between 500 to 750 full breakfasts are cooked and served for free by a band of local volunteers. This year’s ‘Aussie Day Breakfast’ will be held at the Phil Renkin Centre in Two Rocks, starting at 8.00am with a flag raising ceremony followed by the National Anthem with breakfast to follow.
4GX mobile service across Gingin Local residents now have extended access to one of the world’s fastest mobile networks, with Telstra switching on 4GX in parts of Gingin, bringing extreme speeds and extra 4G coverage to local residents. Gingin is part of the largest activation of 4GX services across Australia, joining over 600 new towns and suburbs that have been switched on. Telstra area general manager, Guy Champion, said Gingin customers in the new coverage areas with compatible devices will be able to instantly pick up the signal and enjoy the new network features. “The upgraded 4GX network provides improved capacity for Gingin’s agricultural growth. A more widespread coverage network with consistent data speeds means more efficient ways for local farmers to do business.
In contemporary Australia, celebrations reflect the diverse society and landscape of the nation, and are marked by community and family events, reflections on Australian history, official community awards, and citizenship ceremonies welcoming new immigrants into the Australian community. The Yanchep Two Rocks Recreation Association’s annual Australia Day Breakfast has become a permanent fixture on the local calendar.
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The Rec Association invites all local residents to ‘Come along and join in the spirit of Australia Day; meet new friends’, catch up with old friends, enjoy a fully cooked breakfast and listen to entertainment by Pete Robson’. Children can try the mechanical surf board or have a go at the fly wall. The kitchen will be open from 8:00am until 10:30am. This is a free annual community event provided by the Yanchep Two Rocks Community and Recreation Association and sponsored
by the City of Wanneroo and Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltd. Community Awards will be presented at 10:30am they include: Citizen of the Year, Group of the Year and Youth Acheiver of the Year. The Community Awards recognise local individuals, local community groups and local youth who have contributed to and been outstanding in the district. There are many people and community groups who do not receive any recognition for the vital role they play in
our community. They do not seek recognition for the role they play and that makes these awards even more important. Threse awards give recognition to the locals, individuals and groupd, for their fantastic efforts in the community. Can you think of any better way of being involved in your local community, enjoy a great breakfast and meet other local residents, new and old, young and our seniors.
“4GX is supercharging the Telstra Mobile Network in the area and giving compatible devices access to super fast mobile speeds as they seamlessly transition to the new service. But this also has wider network benefits for Gingin 4G customers without 4GX compatible devices, with traditional 4G services freed up to help manage the ever growing demand for data.” 4GX sets a new benchmark in mobile internet speeds in Australia, allowing people with compatible devices in 4GX areas to download, share, stream and connect faster than ever. The world-leading technology pushes typical mobile download speeds up to two to 100Mbps for customers with compatible devices, some of the fastest commercial mobile speeds in the world. 4GX is based on Telstra’s new 700MHz spectrum and delivers higher typical mobile speeds on compatible devices, allowing more Australians to experience ultra-fast mobile internet. It also uses sophisticated LTE Advanced technology to bring together Telstra’s 1800MHz and 700MHz 4G spectrum bands, where both are available, to supercharge mobile web speeds even further on compatible devices.
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A lot happened acro To say 2014 was a ‘big year’ is probably an understatement; especially from Alkimos up the coastal strip to Yanchep Two Rocks.
$7000 plus - The two new sporting oval and changes rooms don’t appear any closer to being started, 12 months on.
This region was regularly listed as one of the fastest growing regions across Australia, but not without its problems.
The Two Rocks recreational boat ramp closure riled the boating community - Originally closed for six to eight weeks for repairs and upgrade, it was closed for months denying boating access to the waters off Two Rocks for the entire 2014 summer fishing and cray season.
Sadly, for many residents’ there was dissatisfaction at the City of Wanneroo and WA State Government who have failed to keep up with the basic infrastructure demands of a fast growing community. One estate developer warned residents not to speak to the media.
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Yanchep Two Rocks remains the remotest suburb in the remotest city in the world, while government authorities, at all levels, have made numerous promises/commitments and delivered on few. Reviewing all the issues readers have raised with the Sun City News through ‘letters to the editor’; Facebook, phone calls and online comments, the City of Wanneroo council received over 50 per cent of the comments. These included: broken promises by the mayor; a seawall no one wanted; money wasted lowering the boardwalk, money wasted on an unwanted fire track; trying to charge juniors for a changeroom extension; local councillors; and, the lack of traffic management at the Marmion Avenue and Lagoon Drive’ intersection. There were a number of firsts for the region: Peppa Pig and the local Business EXPO was very popular; as was the opening of a McDonald store at Yanchep.
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Negotiations continued throughout the entire year regarding the new sporting facilties to cater for current demands - The council linked the building plan to approval of a ‘developer contribution fund’ which taxes each new land buyer an additional
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In March 2014, the City of Wanneroo made the decision to close the Dewars ‘Durrs’ track, stating: “With a growing local population and an increasing numbers of families now using these beaches for swimming, four wheel driving can simply not continue.” Social media reaction and petitions caused the City of Wanneroo to reconsider their original decision, eventually re-opening the track. With the onset of Autumn strong coastal winds caused more erosion worries at Seabird. The Shire of Gingin looked at a number of solutions, but any remedial work will be very costly. During April and May 2014, a variety of issues concerned the local community - idleness and dereliction of Lindsay Homestead, disappearance of the Prickle, boat ramp issues dragging on and no noticeable progress with the sporting fields project. The Gingin community hosted their inaugural triathlon with over 155 competitors involved. Next came one of the biggest raids ever seen in Western Australia - Project TRICORD and Operation POLO saw 550 law enforcement officers raid a number of rural properties in Carabooda. The investigations and court actions are continuing. In late May 2014, the City of Wanneroo started the lowering of the Yanchep Boardwalk by about
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ne metre at a cost of around $300,000. There s still mixed feelings in the community - From a waste of $300,000 to it should be removed.
n late June 2014, the Yanchep Beach Primary School was officially opened by the WA Minister or Education, Peter Collier.
n July, the inaugural Yanchep Business EXPO was held at Yanchep Central Shopping Centre with Peppa Pig making a special appearance.
Both the City of Wanneroo and Shire of Gingin rought down their annual budgets, hiking property ates between 4.2 per cent to seven per cent.
Work on Stage 2 of the Yanchep Lagoon seawall ausing loss of access to the lagoon beach. The agoon Cafe was dramatically affected by the massive loss of business - In late December 014, the City of Wanneroo entered into a ‘behind losed door’ deal with the business owner.
n August, the City of Wanneroo came under ttacked, yet again, in relation to the 15 year delay, hen refusal, then wanting junior sporting clubs to ay for extensions to the Oldham Reserve hangerooms - After extensive local community utcry and many meetings including three different ouncil meetings, the council finally agreed to build he small extension, but stated it wouldn’t be built ntil the end of 2015 at the earliest.
n late August, the WA State Government Transport Minister, Dean Nalder, announced that he rail to Yanchep had been put on hold. This ould mean the rail line to Yanchep will not begin ntil 2022 - This announcement displeased many ocal residents and property developers.
September saw Yanchep Redhawks, Lancelinedge Pt Pirates and Gingin Eagles reserves win heir competition league premiership. McDonald Yanchep was officially opened on Saturday 28 September - AFL Grand Final day.
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October saw Capricorn Village Joint Venture announced the first release of land and home packages at the Atlantis Beach development at Two Rocks. During October, after a number of car accidents at the Marmion Avenue and Lagoon Drive intersection, pressure from the community was put on the council to instal traffic lights - Eventually the council agreed, but didn’t provide a schedule for when they will be constructed. This intersection was rated the third worst in Perth metro area, by the RAC 2014 Risky Roads survey. November 2014, saw the long time lease agreement between the Department of Transport and Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltd (YSC) come to an end - YSC had managed the marina since the end of the Alan Bond America’s Cup challenge in the 1980s. December saw the start of the fire and wild weather season - A tornado hit in the Shire of Gingin, while a fire raged through rural gingin near Sovereign Hill and Redfield Estates. Yanchep police were kept busy throughout the year, seizing numerous ‘hooning’ cars, nabbing drink-drivers and speedsters. They also had to deal with numerous drug raids, domestic violence issues and general law and order issues. The Sun City News sincerely thanks all the people who contributed, phoned or emailed tips, and helped out in various ways - Looking forward to 2015 and beyond, we continue to welcome your tips, contributions and photos. We feel it is this special relationship with the local community that continues to make the Sun City News the region’s most popular local newspaper. The Sun City News looks forward to 2015.
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How the unemployed ‘disappear’ and why it matters With monthly unemployment figures due out this week, the usual attention will be paid to fluctuations up and down.
hearing a lot about recently? To answer this we need to look at definition of ‘unemployment’ more closely.
In last year’s Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook Treasurer Joe Hockey predicted that unemployment could reach 6.5 per cent, which is 0.25 per cent higher than was predicted in the federal budget.
The International Organisation states a person is unemployed if they have worked less than one hour, have been actively looking for work during the reference week, and could start a job in the week following.
How the unemployment figure is actually calculated became a hot media topic when the Australian Bureau of Statistics was forced to substantially revise its seasonally adjusted labour force figures for July and August. The ABS cited difficulty with seasonally adjusting the unemployment figure, which meant only the raw figure was used. These difficulties were attributed to a variety of factors and are now considered to be resolved. However these conversations gloss over how the official figure of unemployment underestimates the ‘real’ figure of unemployment. For those of us who are interested in how unemployment contributes to the way we experience ourselves in the world, who is excluded from these figures is just as important as who is included.
The discouraged So who is missing from this key data set that we have been
Recently, the ABS updated the Labour Force Survey to align ‘active steps’ of job seeking with definition.
Labour
Economists refer to this cohort of unemployed as the ‘discouraged’. We consider this term to be a euphemism because when we turn to psychological and
‘Activation’ is one solution favoured by current government figures for the ‘problem of unemployment’ in Australia and has been for some time now. Activation is not just about active job seeking or actively improving one’s skill base (increasing skills via training etc), it is also about actively working on oneself to improve one’s ‘job readiness’ in terms of selfesteem, resilience and motivation.
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Now a person is considered to be actively looking for work if they, at bare minimum, call an employer to ask about a job position as opposed to reading through a job notice board or applying for Centrelink payments. Here we can see that a person who has given up on the job search, or feels so disheartened by the process that they looked at jobs on a notice board but did not make contact with any employer, are not considered to be unemployed and therefore are missing from unemployment figures.
sociological studies that examine the experience of unemployment we find paper after paper that discusses the detrimental psychological impact that unemployment has on a person. Such research documents this distress in terms of anxiety, stress, depression, suicide and lower self-esteem - that is, many people can be said to be excluded from the unemployed count because of the psychological impact of unemployment upon them.
The ‘active subject’ What do we do about unemployment, then, if it is so devastating to people’s well-being?
From this perspective any programs to improve psychological factors like ‘selfesteem’ are to be encouraged.
The problem of the unemployed is (not) the unemployed The problem with these programs of reformation is that they only contribute to constructing the problem of unemployment as the problem of the unemployed individual themselves, running the risk of becoming a form of victim-blaming which pathologises the unemployed and makes political discussions around the structure of employment, unemployment and the labour market even less likely.
In discussions about unemployment and welfare programs it is rarely mentioned that mass unemployment is required by our socio-political regime, a contemporary form of neoliberal capitalism. The Non-Accelerating Inflation Rate of Unemployment is a term used by economists and politicians to refer to the level of unemployment, between 4 per cent and 6 per cent, considered necessary to prevent inflation taking off. We need to also consider that there just aren’t enough jobs to go around. Figures in August 2014, for example, showed there were approximately 147,200 job vacancies though unemployment totalled 735,500 people. Clearly unemployment can not be ‘solved’ by unemployed people taking non-existent jobs and it is unreasonable to blame unemployed individuals for unemployment when there is no paid work. If our politico-economic system needs unemployment, the active labour market vitriol poured upon the unemployed is unjust as well as ineffective. SOURCE: This article first appeared in The Conversation on 12 January 2014, written by Rose-Marie Stambe and David Fryer.
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PROPERTY How to buy for the future If you plan on living in your home for a long time, you need to buy with an eye to the future. In today’s real estate market, people are moving homes less frequently, which means you need to think ahead. When you're looking to buy a new home, you might be drawn to features that appeal to your current lifestyle, but will they be practical in five years?
that you don't purchase a home significantly outside your budget just to satisfy potential future requirements.
town-planning scheme; and the development potential of the land.
Buy within your means so you can live comfortably, but keep an eye to the future. You may not be able to achieve all of your potential future requirements, but you can likely achieve enough so that your home grows with you.
When determining the style and size of your home, the top five questions to consider before making a decision are: n What are your garage or carport requirements? n Do you want an extensive garden or low maintenance surrounds? n What are your expectations for your family living areas? n Do you want indoor and outdoor entertaining areas? n Does the home have the capacity to extend?
What should you be thinking about?
Consider location, style and size
Nowadays, buying a home is a long term investment you’re likely to retain for a long time.
When choosing your new home, three key factors to consider are location, style and size.
If you’re on the hunt for a home, have a think about the kind of plans you have for the future. Do you have children? If not, do you plan to have them? Whether or not you decide to have children will have a big impact on the type of home you buy, the layout of the home you buy and the amount of space you require. If you do already have children, their age and whether you plan on expanding your family are factors to consider. It's also imperative you consider location. If you think it’s unlikely you’ll be moving again over the next five to 10 years, then few decisions you make about the home you're buying will be as important as where you buy.
Which features have the most impact?
want to buy a home with enough bedrooms to accommodate this.
The layout and features within your home are imperative to your future happiness and comfort.
If you have very young children, the bedroom being close to the master bedroom might be an important factor. Whereas if you had older kids, separation between the master and minor bedrooms is likely to appeal to you.
Things to ask yourself are: n Do you want an open-plan central living area or would you prefer the areas separated? n How do these indoor spaces connect to your outdoor area? n What kind of outdoor area you require? n Do you need lots of space for the kids to play? n Do you want room to add in a pool? n Is there space to entertain? n Do you want your kitchen to flow into your outdoor zone? The number of bedrooms you have and their placement are also important. If you plan on expanding your family, you might
If you regularly have guests stay, it's also worth thinking about how a guest bedroom would and could factor into your plans. The number of bathrooms you require and how they connect and service the master and minor bedrooms will also be influenced by your plans for the future.
Don't buy outside your means As important as it is to consider your long term plans when buying a home, it's also equally important
These three elements have significant impact upon your comfort and satisfaction levels, as well as the market value of your home.
Location Location is imperative to the resale value of your home, so make sure you think ahead and look for areas that will serve you well in the future. When deciding on a location, your local real estate agents know areas extremely well and are also aware of any proposed changes that are likely to affect your asset in the future. On a personal level, you should consider factors like: distance from your place of work; nearby educational facilities; availability of recreational facilities; the local
Style and size
Prior to submitting an offer you should make your own enquiries to satisfy yourself on the suitability of the property. You may wish to obtain a copy of the Certificate of Title, which will inform you of any encumbrances that may affect your use of the land or strata entitlement. It's also a good idea to speak with the seller's agent who can inform you of any issues you should be aware of.
Speak to your agent about the kinds of home that would be most suitable for your long-term aspirations.
Source: REWA
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Big plus sensational cabana
A sensational outdoor cabana with own kitchen and full length cafe style bi-fold doors is just one of the many extras on offer. The home features five large bedrooms, two bathrooms, gorgeous Tasmanian oak kitchen with so much cupboard and bench space to take advantage of. It has a wonderful big open plan design that you will love, there are attractive slate floors to all the living areas meaning easy maintenance. This home has reverse cycle ducted airconditioning, cosy wood fire, full insulation, solar HWS, all with very nice paint work and interior throughout. There is a huge double remote garage/ workshop, plus a second separate big powered workshop to store that extra gear.. Established gardens surround with a 3 phase bore & auto reticulation, positioned on an 833m2 corner block which would even have room for a lap pool.
Call Craig Hoskins from L J Hooker Two Rocks on 0414 473 360 to arrange an inspection of this property. Address: 2 Leichhardt Drive, Two Rocks. Asking price: Offers from $469,000. Agent: L J Hooker Real Estate, Two Rocks Shopping Centre, Two Rocks. Phone: 9561 1207.
27 acres, stunning views
Located on one of the highest positions along the coast in the Wanerie district, just 25 minutes from Yanchep and only 45 minutes to the Joondalup City Centre. The 360 degree views to the Darling Ranges, as well as to the coast are simply breathtaking and a visit to the property by any serious buyer will want you building your country homestead on the already level building site and waking up to these views and lifestyle as soon as possible. A brand new colorbond rural shed has just been built, there is power to the property and all this is located in a quiet private cul de sac. Excellent fencing surrounds the property which is mostly cleared with approximately 20 per cent attractive bushland and will suit a multitude of uses such as lifestyle, horses, horticulture. Seller has purchased way down in the South West and wants it sold - Make an offer.
Call Kellie Penton from Ray White Sun City on 0417 945 462 to arrange an inspection of this property. Address: 124 Borabilla Place, Wanerie (West Gingin). Asking price: $345,000ono. Agent: Ray White Sun City Real Estate. Lindsay Beach Blvd, Yanchep. Phone: 9561 6411.
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Thursday 15 January Lancelin Windsurfing Waves event and Sailors Welcome Party.
Friday 16 January Lancelin Kitesurfing Wave event.
Saturday 17 January Ledge Point to Lancelin Windsurfing Marathon, SUP Demonstration, Kitesurfing Freestyle event, Jet Ski event and 30th Race Beach Party.
Sunday 18 January Ledge Point to Lancelin Kitesurfing 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.
Sunday 8 February Mind, Body & Spirit Family Festival, at Club Capricorn Resort, Two Rocks Road, Yanchep. 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Monday 9 February Yanchep Two Rocks RSL monthly meeting at Yanchep Sports Club, starting at 11:00am. New members welcome.
Friday 20 February Photography workshop with Beth Baker at Clarkson Library, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Bookings essential and entry fee charged.
Saturday 7 March Retrorewind at the Yanchep National Park, 1:00pm to 5:00pm. FREE entry.
DEADLINE for NEXT ISSUE All Community Diary, Sports Results, News articles and Photos are required by 12noon, Saturday 24 January. Email to news@suncitynews.com.au
SPORTS RESULTS GOLF Guilderton Sat 13 Dec - Summer Comp: G Susac 21, B Watson 20, T Button 18, A Wetherly 18. NTP: J Bresland, P Flavell, M Wetherly. Best 4th shot: B Gault. Best 2nd shot: G Susac. Longest putt: J Bresland. Wed 10 Dec - Scroungers: B Wegner & J Bresland 20. NTP: J Bresland, T Keene, A Tucket. Best 2nd shot: T Keene. Longest putt: B Hardeman. Wed 17 Dec - Scroungers: B Hardeman, L Meharry, R Prince, A Tucket, P Flavell 19. NTP: C Meharry, A Tucket, J Bresland. Best 2nd shot: P Flavell. Sat 20 Dec - Summer Cup 2nd Rd: B Hicks 41, J Bresland 40, A Gault 37, T Button 36. NTP: B Johnson, T Keene, P Rouse. Longest putt: A Gault. Best 2nd shot: M Wetherly, B Gault. Sat 27 Dec - Mulligan: L Meharry 27, B Watson 26, J Bresland 25, M Schmiedte, B Hicks 24. NTP: V Trotter, L
Meharry. Longest putt: L Meharry, T Button. Best 3rd shot: B Johnson. Wed 31 Dec - Scroungers: B Hicks 24, M Craig 20, P Rouse 19, R Prince 19, J Bresland 19. NTP: J Bresland, I Street. Longest putt: P Rouse. Best 2nd shot: P Fennell. Sat 3 Jan - Summer S/ford: B Hicks, R Prince 20, R Wheeler, B Hardeman 18. NTP: C Meharry, B Hardeman. Longest putt: T Keene. Best 2nd shot: C Meharry, P Flavell. Wed 7 Jan - Scroungers: P Flavell 26, P Rouse 24, A Tuckett, M Schmiedte 21, B Watson 20. NTP: P Flavell, P Rouse. Longest putt: R Prince, B Hardeman. Best 2nd shot: M Schmiedte.
SCCC Fri 26 Dec - S/ford Ladies: M Wetherly 42, M Budiselik 39, T Robinson, L Newhouse 36. B Tierney. Mens S/ford: M Dellachy, P Kelly 41, S Bogden 38, R Woolley, C Anderson, B Stone 37. Tues 30 Dec - Ladies S/ford:
J Higo 37, W Nicholas, L Wells 36, S Sherwood 35, S Morris 33. Fri 2 Jan - Ladies S/ford: P Haynes, S Morris 36, S Sherwood, J Higo 34, L Newhouse-Maiden 33. Mens S/ford: D Robinson 40, R McLean 37, E Puddy, D Dolby, S Brogden, R Ross, C Wells,
M Mildenhall, B Davis 36. Fri 9 Jan - Ladies S/ford: M Dickerson 36, L NewhouseMaiden 34, D McNeary 33, S Sherwood, M Crow 32. Mens S/ford: T Scott, J Bryan 39, G Dawson 38, E Morris, R Woolley, J Bull, B Brown, C Caudwell, R Flannery 37, P Wallace 36.
Sports Scoreboard Do you have any sports scores, results or achievements? Contact the Sun City News with your information 9561 2500 Articles, photos, scorces and results can be emailed to news@suncitynews.com.au
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PROPOSED ANIMAL HUSBANDRY – INTENSIVE (FREE-RANGE POULTRY FARM) ON LOT M877 GINGIN BROOK ROAD, NEERGABBY Council is considering an Application for Planning Approval for the above Proposal. The Location Plan and Site Plan can be viewed on the Shire’s website at www.gingin.wa.gov.au. The full document, setting out and explaining the proposal is available at Council’s Administration Centre, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin and at Council’s Lancelin Agency Office, Vins Way, Lancelin, during normal Office Hours. Submissions in relation to this proposal should be made in writing and directed to the Chief Executive Officer by 4.00pm on or before 5 February 2015. JEREMY EDWARDS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ph: (08) 9575 2211 Fax: (08) 9575 2121 Email: mail@gingin.wa.gov.au
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
Super 6 fencing, 4 new sheets. $80 the lot. Ph: 0421 955 385. ---------------------------------Boat seat, good cond. $50. 0421 955 385.
To lodge your Classifieds - Call 9561 2500 during office hours Monday - Friday ----------------------------------
COMMUNITY NOTICES
BINGO Bingo is held to support the Community Bus every Thursday evening at the Phil Renkin Centre, Lisford Road, Two Rocks.
MOVED HOUSE - DOWNSIZING Empty fish tank with black 2 door/wine rack stand $100 comes with some ornament. FREE Give away – 3 office chairs plus large desk. Round wood top table ex cond. $30. Large timber homemade 3 shelf book case $80. Large stained pine wardrobe with hanging space and removable shelf vg cond. 63” tall x 40” wide x 24” deep. $175ono. White Sanyo microwave $20 works well, good cond.
Handmade solid Jarrah coffee table 36” long x 22” wide x 18”tall $120 ono. VG Cond. Canon JX21OP black fax machine with near new black printer cartridge, works well ex cond. $25.
Call 0414 425 858 to inspect.
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
WANTED
Position Vacant Chef/Short Order Cook
Physiotherapist and Massage Therapist required Part Time
Fridays and some Saturday nights
Good remuneration, professional multidisciplinary clinic in Yanchep/ Two Rocks area. Please forward resumes to admin@coastalfamilywellness.com.au
Please contact Kevin Watson, for more details T: 9561 1196 M: 0427 477 142 Or just call into the Club at 81 Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep
Farmhand required
100% Locally Owned and Operated
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Long hours, please send your resume to francis@centerwest.com.au
This is community Bingo but has the potential to be a large Bingo if attendances are regular.
42” round glass top dining table with 4 wood and steel chairs, good condition $60.
6ft Christmas tree and lots of decorations $25 the lot.
as part of a Harvest crew located 25km North of Yanchep.
Doors open at 7:00pm with eyes down at 7:45pm.
Green micro suede three piece lounge suite. Three seater lounge plus 2 large recliner arm chairs. Australian made by Dankz Furniture VG cond. $250.
Please come along and support this as it also supports a great community service that the bus provides. For more info, contact Julie on 9561 1538 or come along on Thursday night.
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Community Bus Drivers - WANTED The Yanchep Two Rocks Community Bus is in need of volunteer drivers, anyone that has a HR or LR licence and would like to do some volunteering for the community bus please contact Julie on 9561 1538. We are in need of someone to come onto the Thursday Roster from 8:30am to 2:00pm, only be once a month.
Valentine’s Day Dance (adults only) "Special Valentine's Day Dance Invitations" will be available at the "Australia Day Breakfast" Invitations will also be available from Capricorn House, corner of Yanchep Beach Road & Beachside Parade,Yanchep. Contact Jo on 9561 2031. There will be traditional dances though out the evening with a later mix of Jive & Rock N Roll 50's & 60's dance music followed by the all time classic era of disco music from the 70's all built around the romantic theme of Valentines Day. With music carefully selected and performed both ‘Live’ and pre-recorded by ‘Memory Lane’. There will be a door prize raffle, very special dance comps throughout the evening and a load of fun to be had by all! Bus service running to and from the dance leaving Bethanie Beachside Yanchep at 7.00pm for all those who would like to attend. Soft drinks are available for purchase on the night and this event is a BYO for alcohol. Light refreshments will be offered later in the evening. Doors open at 7.00 PM and close by 11.30pm. We aim to make this Valentine's Day Dance an annual event and therefore we would ask for the support of our local communities. This very special ‘Valentine’s Dance’ is a Yanchep Two Rocks Community Recreation Association initiative.
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Thursday 15 January 2015
Local community group page One of a number of new initiatives being introduced this year includes this new free page for local community groups. Local community groups are invited to submit up to 500 word article about their group, club or association, or its history or future plans. Equally, all local clubs, groups and associations are invited to submit their details for inclusion in the ‘Community Group & Club’ listings - Email your details
and updates to community@ suncitynews.com.au or fax to our new number 08 9463 6066.
you would like the article published.
These listing are free and we ask clubs keep their details upto-date.
If you want any help to put your club’s history or article together, contact the Sun City News on 9561 2500 during office hours.
If your club or group is celebrating a special milestone or anniversary, why not let the wider local community know about your activities.
Sun City News editor, Terry Loftus, said: “I’d like to see two local community group articles in every issue.”
If your article is time sensitive due to a special celebration, please indicate clearly the date
For more information, you can contact Terry on 0414 425 858.
Breakfast and Community Awards The majority of the wider community usually turn up at the Yanchep Two Rocks Community Recreation Association’s Australia Day Breakfast and Community Awards presentation without really understanding what goes into organising such a function. To cook and serve a full breakfast for 500 to 600 people inside two and half hours takes precision organising. Yanchep Two Rocks Community Recreation Association has been providing this free Australia Day breakfast for over 25 years. This breakfast has grown from a simple sausage sizzle to a military precision organised function - Organising funding raising to be able to put the event on, organise entertainment, order hundreds of sausages, kilograms of
onions, dozens and dozens of eggs, tomatoes and loaves and loaves of bread. Then all this food needs to be cooked and served up for everyone to enjoy. Not many locals would know that a small band of great volunteers, about five or six people, organised and put the entire breakfast event together. The Yanchep CWA pitch in to help out with the washing up that such a large breakfast creates. The upcoming Australia Day breakfast has been organised with precision, but the group always welcome helpers, not only on the day, but throughout the year. While you are enjoying your free Australia Day breakfast and you decide you would like to get
There are two categories:
n Original research in the form of an unpublished essay. n Personal memoirs/migrant stories which can be an unpublished memoir or audio visual material. Prizes on offer, include $500 for first in each category, with $150
COMMUNITY Groups & Clubs Atlantis Productions Inc.
Ted Dowling
0414 992 380
Gingin Arts & Crafts Group
Irene Dewar
0427 752 348
Pat Elliot
9575 2316
Lancelin and Coastal Districts RSL
Norm Pearce
9655 1161
Lancelin Bowling Club
Pat
9655 3053
Muriel Swan
9655 1399
Gingin/Chittering Lions
Lancelin CWA
involved, stop and have a chat with the newly elected president, Ron Arnold or secretary, Julie Otremba.
Lancelin & Districts Lions
Dawn & Ron Chapman
0417 090 178
Lancelin Volunteer Marine Rescue Group
Pat Shinnick
9655 1289
Don’t just go for the free breakfast, stay after breakfast and enjoy the music and free children’s entertainment.
Ledge Point Country Club
Sheryl Dempster Jan Court
0408 947 548 0417 961 627
Jon Spurgeon
9561 2486 0427 990 605
Around 10.30am, the local community awards presentation will take place - This is another Rec Association initiative to give recognition to local people and groups.
Son City Church
9561 1148
Sun City Country Club
Sun City Yacht Club
0428 628 753
John Utley
Could you find a better way to start your Australia Day celebrations as its been in our local community for so many years, the majority of the community just expect it!
Two Rocks Volunteer Marine Rescue Group Yanchep CWA
yanchepcwa@ gmail.com
Well done to all the members of the Yanchep Two Rocks Community Recreation Association.
Yanchep Dolphins Little Athletics Club
yancheplac@ gmail.com
Yanchep Netball Club
0439 733 632
Community history award The City of Wanneroo is inviting residents to take part in a competition being run by the Wanneroo Regional Museum in an attempt to encourage interest in and promote the history and heritage of the Wanneroo region.
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for the runner up. For full details and an entry form, go to the City of Wanneroo web site or email museum@wanneroo.wa.gov.au or call 9405 5925. Closing date for submissions is Friday 25 April, 2015.
9561 5777
Yanchep Sports Club Inc.
Kevin Watson
9561 1196
Yanchep Two Rocks Recreation Assoc Inc.
Julie Otremba
9561 1538
Yanchep Two Rocks Home Support Group Inc. Yanchep Two Rocks RSL Yanchep Two Rocks Senior Citizens
Yanchep United Football Club
9561 5161
Joyce Harris
9561 1672
Jill Scholte Dot Blower
9561 5581 0409 884 865 9561 1287
Debbie King
0420 968 760
This space is waiting for your club, group o r association’s details
Email your clubs deta ils to community@suncity news.com.au
Is your group or club here? Are the contact details correct? If not, please let us know so we can update the list. email: community@suncitynews.com.au
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