SUN CITY NEWS Thursday 26 February 2015
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FIX OUR SCHOOL
In a speech to the WA State Government, last Thursday afternoon, local state politician, John Quigley, spoked about the Barnett government’s broken promises and their effects on Yanchep.
One parent noted that on a previous visit to the school by the Minister for Education, Peter Collier, he was heard to say that Yanchep District High School had the worst facilities of any district high school in Western Australia.
On Friday morning, Shadow Minister for Education and Children’s Interests, Sue Ellery, and Mr Quigley attended the Yanchep District High School assembly, plus held a meeting with the president of the school council and P&C.
In November 2012, the Barnett government announced a $10.2 million upgrade to Yanchep DHS.
After the Education Department approved the meeting at an off school site, Ms Ellery and John Quigley meet with a delegation of parents. Parents expressed their distress at the state of disrepair of their school.
After the state election, the entire upgrade was cut. In a letter to the Minister for Education, Mr Quigley states: “The parents at the meeting this morning, of their own initiative, unanimously requested that I write to you inviting you to a meet with them at the school so that you can inform them exactly what your plans are to urgently bring
the school to the requisite standard all other school children enjoy. “The parents would like you to consider this as an urgent request to meet with them and accordingly I would be most grateful to receive on their behalf your response to this invitation, which I shall pass on to the parents.” Shadow Education Minister, Sue Ellery said: “Premier Colin Barnett and Education Minister Peter Collier have completely conned and betrayed the Yanchep community.” The Sun City News understands Gingin District High School lost around $3 million in funding too.
In Mr Quigley’s speech to parliament he said: “I rise to respond to the Premier’s statement and to highlight the Barnett government’s broken promises on the provision of the rail extension from Butler to Yanchep. This has been a devastating blow for all those people in my electorate who were relying on the government’s clear undertakings and promises before the vote in 2013 to have this line to Yanchep completed by 2020. “I note that the member for Wanneroo is shaking his airhead from side to side and saying that it is not true. We will examine that, because the member for Wanneroo has been misleading my local community by saying that this is still on track.”
The speech was passionate and powerful with a number of interjections by Paul Miles and Jan Norberger objecting to Mr Quigley’s comments. Mr Quigley stated that an independent report shows that if the railway to Yanchep was built it would create enormous employment opportunities in Yanchep including establishing a university and hospital that Tokyu Corporation was waiting to build. Mr Quigley’s speech also raised the need to dual carriageway Marmion Avenue, between Butler and Yanchep. Copies of the speech can be accessed on the WA parliament web site.
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On the council agenda Next Tuesday’s City of Wanneroo council meeting has 28 different reports up for deliberation in a 464 page agenda. Nearly a third of the reports relate to, or directly effect the North Ward.
wards system and deals with the City’s projected growth without the need for additional reviews in between the minimum period of eight years required by legislation.
The standout reports include: two reports on the proposed new Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club facility - One of the reports will determine the successful tender to provide the architectural services for design development and contract administration of the new clubrooms.
In another report the council will reconsider a development application for a proposed liquor store and extension to the existing Coles supermarket at the corner of Marmion Ave and Kingsbridge Blvd, Butler.
The recommendation is to award the tender to Lycopodium Infrastructure for $254,580, with the work to be completed over a 86 week period, starting in March 2015. The total cost of the project has blown out by over $740,000 to $7,772,770 since the last annual budget.
Ward review In another report, the council will consider their review on the ‘Wards and Representation’. Administration officers recommend creating three wards - North - Five elected councillors; Central with four councillors; and South with five councillors. This option meets all of the criteria required, maintains a
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consider an application for retrospective planning approval for a dam at Lot 12 Military Road, Muckenburra. The current dam was included as an incidental development to the market garden land use, but had not been constructed at the approved site plan. It is set back 97 metres from the northern boundary, in lieu of 200 metres; and 66 metres from the western boundary in lieu of the 70 metres required.
The report recommends not approving the application submitted and advise the applicant that council will give further consideration to this proposal if a redesign complies with ‘main street design principles’ as outlined in the WA Planning Commission Liveable Neighbourhoods Policy.
Neighbouring land owners raised concerns about the safety of the dam and amenity impacts during the construction phase.
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Council also refused to grant planning approval for the removal of condition 3(b) of the State Administrative Tribunal order.
At the 17 February, Shire of Gingin council meeting, the council considered ten different reports in their 109 page agenda. Council considered two applications for retrospective planning approval - The first being for removal of condition 3(b) of the previous planning approval, granted by a State Administrative Tribunal order on 16 June 2008, and also to
The council granted planning approval subject to four conditions including a certified report on dam structure by a qualified professional engineer.
The second retrospective planning application was for a private recreation horse riding and farm yard at Lot 504 Telephone Road, Neergabby - Councillor Robert Kestel declared a financial interest on this report stating he sells hay to the business in the report.
The property is 19.72 hectares and bisected by a wetland. There are a number of existing buildings onsite, including sea containers for storage purposes, a transportable office and ablution facilities, which are being used for the business operation. Farm animals are kept in the front of the property, while horses are kept at the rear. The applicant has been operating a tourist trail ride business from the premises, which mainly involves providing riding experience for beginners, disabled people and experienced riders, and providing a farmyard animal experience for riders and non-riding visitors. Two objections were received about road safety, waste and impacts on local roads. After some discussion, the application was approved with seven conditions including indemnity insurance was fully addressed and that road users are adequately warned of potential hazards which may arise. Council agreed to review the application in two years. The next Shire of Gingin council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 17 March, with the Lancelin Caravan Park report will be presented.
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Is this a fire hazard? A native bush parkland site on Lindsay Beach Blvd, between Yanchep Beach Primary School and Bethanie Beachside Retirement Village has several residents concerned. Recently village residents were warned by police they may have to evacuate, due to embers from a nearby fire being blown towards this dense unkept bush park site next to the village. Mrs Anna McGilvray, a resident at Bethanie, told the Sun City News: “I have been a resident at the Bethanie Beachside Retirement Village and for the last four years residents of our village have been worried about this small area of trees and bushland. “We have approached the Wanneroo Council regarding the dangers this bushland poses to the village, fire risk and snakes which come into the village regularly, but were informed that it would not be altered in any way. Mrs McGilvray said: “Initially this bush was used by young people dealing in drugs and drinking, but fortunately, with the diligent efforts of the local police, this appears to have stopped. “However, it is still used by young people who can access the Village from this area, a problem which is becoming increasingly prevalent.”
The bush in the parkland has quite dense dead trees and shrubs causing the fuel load levels on the ground to alarm residents that a simple stray cigarette butt could easily ignite this area with possible dire consequences for the village and residents.
Some residents feel Wanneroo Council is being very shortsighted in its refusal to do anything about this small area which could have such detrimental consequences.
In addition, rubbish is accumulating in the parkland becoming an eyesore, and as well as a fire hazard.
City of Wanneroo Manager Regulatory Services, Alan McColl, told the Sun City News: “Action was taken to address these concerns, including clearing of underbrush, removal of shrubs and branches along footpaths and litter collection.
Village residents asked: “Along Yanchep Beach Road there is another area similar to ours which has had the undergrowth cleared, bird nesting boxes attached to the trees and is generally a pleasant area to walk through. Why can’t our small area be done in the same way?
“Fire officers inspect the site for fire risk on a regular basis, most recently in November 2014, when it was reported there was no significant bushfire risk at that time nor will there be in the future because there is adequate separation between the buildings and vegetation.
Lancelin builder cautioned Registered builder, Mark Robert Wells, has been formally cautioned by the Building Services Board in relation to maintenance work carried out on a Lancelin balcony that collapsed in June 2014, injuring several people. Mr Wells was cautioned for being negligent under the Building Services Act for breaching the Building Act 2011 by failing to ensure a building permit was in effect before the commencement of building work but was cleared of blame for the balcony’s collapse. Between July and November 2013, Mr Wells entered into a contract with the owners of the property to replace a portion of an existing balcony. The building work was of a value of $3,000 and required a building permit. The north-west corner of the balcony collapsed on 1 June 2014, causing minor injuries to several of the residence’s occupants who were standing on it.
On 3 June 2014, a Building Commission building inspector and principal building surveyor attended the site with a Shire of Gingin building surveyor. The building inspector confirmed that while the work carried out by Mr Wells required a building permit, the area of the balcony’s failure was unrelated to the work he had carried out. The building inspector found the cause of the collapse to be a combination of factors, including the size of an existing perimeter beam, the incorrect attachment of floor joists to the supporting beams and the deterioration of the timber. When questioned by Building Commission investigators as to why he had not applied for a building permit, Mr Wells said he was unaware a building permit was required when undertaking maintenance on an existing structure.
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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK As I get older, I’m not sure whether I’m slowing down or the clock ticks faster - Either way, I seem to be getting less and less done each week. For a number of weeks I have been investigating the Local Government law in relation to candidate’s donations and fund-raising for their election campaigning. Every phone call, each page I read, and each document I ‘find’ reveals a curious and floored process that allows a certain breed of candidate to be quite capable of doing some serious fund-raising, especially using politicians and developers, to contribute, yet the candidate doesn’t have to make a single declaration of interest. Third party fundraisers are a unique process where a candidate’s campaign manager could invite as many supporters, politicians and developers to a ‘nosh up’ at a decedant establishment, raise serious campaign monies from ticket sales and other gimmicks to assist their election campaign. Now, none of this is illegal, it comes down to the integrity and honesty of the would-be candidate to be upfront and declare how they raised their campaign funds. The Local Government system is so weak and feeble
any election campaign manager can easily raise tens of thousands of dollars and not even raise an eyelid with the local government authorities. Can all our elected local government representatives put their hand on their heart and say they didn’t use questionable fund-raising activities? My guess is most can, but there are one or two who certainly can’t. Sadly the wider community doesn’t show a lot of interest
in local government and these type of antics persist. Community attitudes need to change - We need to understand what our councils do, and what they truely cost us. We need to know our elected representatives are there to look after the residents and ratepayers, not fleece and hoodwink us. Would every current elected local government councillor including the mayor be prepared to openly declare they have never participated in ‘third party fundraisers’?
Comfirming they got elected on merit and not powerful political funding? So, as local residents and ratepayers, what do you think should be done to have these elected personnel be ‘honest, upfront and accountable’, show integrity and be community leaders rather than devious funded politicians who have skeletons in their cupboard? My investigation continues.
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OPINIONS Camping and Railway Lines
We were camping down south, last week, in such beauty and peace, experiencing all the joys of camping, including the conversations at the communal cooking, at the office and between caravans. One topic was causing much concern to our neighbours, and I have been thinking about it. They were very perturbed that huge tracts of WA farmland were being sold to foreigners, land stretching from Geraldton to Albany, and that a railway line was to be built kind of along all the farms, to a port, which the foreigners would presumably be building. They would then export their produce to their country. But the problem goes a little deeper, though - what if this ‘exporting’ started including the bountiful marine life of the WA coastline? What if the oceans were stripped and all the goods safely exported, or smuggled, through the Albany harbour? This is probably something to consider. So, said the couple, they had wandered to a jetty on Christmas Day of 2014, and had found a large family of foreigners catching crabs, mostly undersized, and cooking them right there on the jetty. They then popped them into containers, that were disguised as Christmas gifts, in the back of the car - We mused that we should get the
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marine parks declared as soon as possible, and a fair number of townsfolk trained and deployed as honorary rangers with the power to intervene.
Well, such was the talk in the holiday park, as it always is, full of ideas and opinions. Ronel Smit, Two Rocks.
Councillors’ trips I am wondering if some of our councillors are so morally bankrupt that they put their own greed before the need of rate payers in their ward. We all know that there are a lot of unresolved issues within the City of Wanneroo. Monies that will be spent on an absolutely unnecessary trip by these councilors could be better spent in their wards.
this respectfully, rescind the invitation or pay with Local Government money for this trip. Ultimately, the rate payers in the wards of these councilors has it in their power to say ‘No/Yes’ to this trip, by starting a petition, and make it very clear that they are/are not in favour of this behaviour.
Although these councilors have the legal right to put up their hand to do this trip ‘jaunt’, there will be no dividend to the rate payer.
Martina Thomas, Two Rocks.
All information they needed to make them better councilors can be found on the web, or, by video conferencing.
Your article from last issue ‘Local council budget time’ certainly highlighted how much the North Ward has been neglected.
These councillors would be better off if they learned the triple bottom line rule, understand and vote on that principal. There is no need for them to learn or understand the finer detail of what is, predominantly, the domain of the WAPC. Councilors are receiving a good ‘payment’ for representing their wards, perhaps they can use that to fund their jaunt. The Minister for Local Government must, and I ask
Missed a few projects
Unfortunately the state of neglect is far worse than you stated - You forgot a couple of major projects. n Lindsay Homestead - This project has been spruiked as a Dome coffee house, an arts centre, yet the council has done nothing for years to this heritage building. n The new Flynn Drive/ Wanneroo Road intersection is another half finished project - When will it be finished? Finally, if I read the councils agendas and budget paper
correctly, they contract out most of the park and road maintenance work in the North Ward, because it’s too far for the council crew to travel. My guess would be it is contracted out to the cheapest prices for the minimal maintenance work possible. I don’t see any overdue projects or shoddy maintenance in the suburb where the mayor lives, why is the North Ward treated differently? I think both the City of Wanneroo administration and elected councillors and mayor owe us an explanation. Name and address supplied. 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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A good butcher is hard to find Residents who have lived in the region for a number of years will surely remember Dennis Foster’s Meats at Two Rocks Shopping Centre.
Appointments call Donna on
9561 6336 or 0403 768 933 4 Foreshore Vista,Yanchep
For over 20 years, Dennis provided quality prime meats and speciality made sausages. When the business closed, many locals were disappointed they wouldn’t be able to get that personal service and guaranteed quality meat. Two weeks ago, Allyston’s Meats opened at the Malaga Markets - Allyston is Dennis’ son, and yes, they have delicious great quality meats and sausages back in their display cabinet.
This father and son butcher team is providing speciality made sausages, schnitzels and many gourmet lines. For all orders over $80, they will provide free home delivery to your front door. Malaga Markets are open Friday through to Sunday and public holidays from 8.00am to 6.00pm. This week’s specials include Porterhouse steak for $20.99 per kg; Beef T-Bone steaks for $19.99 per kg; boneless, skinless chicken breasts $9.99 per kg; or the famous Fosters Meats BBQ pack consisting of one kilo of speciality sausages, one kilo of fresh lamb shoulder chops
and one kilo of BBQ steak, all for only $26.99. To find out the latest weekly specials, lodge a phone order call 0434 870 059 or email allystonf@gmail.com.
The Sun City News visited Allyston’s Meats, last week, and you could feel a really good vibe around the business with new customers commenting on how good the meat looked.
Network coffee morning Yanchep Two Rocks Business Network Group will be holding a coffee morning, next Tuesday 23 March, at the Pickled Herring restaurant at Two Rocks Shopping Centre, starting at 10.00am.
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The morning is being provided by Yanchep Beach Joint Venture and their desire to help support and work with local businesses, especially home-based businesses. Wanneroo Business Association will be attending the morning to show what they provide
and what services they can help local small business access. Jump on the Yanchep Two Rocks Business Network Facebook page and register for the morning tea - This will help with catering needs. These coffee mornings are great opportunities to network with other local businesses, don’t forget to bring your business cards along.
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Police beat a new CD contacting Chris on 9370 7184 or emailing police.pipe. band@police.wa.gov.au. Tickets are only $20 each, for great night out.
The Western Australian Police Pipe Band are a free service for the community and even though we are a police department and have attended over 240 community and policing engagements in the past 12 months, performing directly to almost 700,000 people. They attend as many community events as possible across Western Australia. On Friday 27 March, the WA Police Pipe Band will launch their album, Ceilidh. The album their 11th and it
promises to be the best one they have recorded and it is expected to sell very well worldwide. The reason for the album launch mixed with a Ceilidh, is to help raise funds for their 50th anniversary year in 2016. They are hoping to put on a large scale community engagement concert, produce an anniversary album, as well as travel to compete in the biannual Pipe Band National Championships which will be held in Sydney, in October 2016.
The WA Police Pipe Band would like to retain their national grade 1 title for the third time running, returning to WA as the best pipe band in Australia and South Pacific. For further information on the band. go to www.facebook. com/wapolpipeband Ceilidh is a Scottish Gaelic word meaning a visit, used to mean a social gathering with music, singing, and often dancing. If you would like to attend the WA Police Pipe Band Ceilidh on Friday 27 March, tickets can be purchased by
King Neptune looking for keepers Over the past few weeks, the world famous King Neptune statue at Two Rocks has been undergoing some major restoration to his former glory. The Atlantis Beach project developers are now looking for assistance from the community to join a new volunteer group to increase security and help protect the King from further vandalism and anti-social behaviour. If you are interested, call Margie on 0425 859 542.
Rods visit marina Unannounced on Valentine’s Day a number of hot rods turned up at Two Rocks marina car park. They appeared to have come for a day trip and enjoyed a meal at the tavern. Two Rocks resident, Audra de Pina, submitted this great photo plus several more. To see all Audra’s photos, check out the Sun City News Facebook page.
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Lancelin launching facility Former Shire of Gingin councillor, Anita Jarvis, submitted the following article.
along Bayliss Street and immediately to the north and south of Bayliss?
I feel the proposed Lancelin boat launching facility, at this spot needs some attention as per the points listed below.
The Shire needs to call a public meeting in Lancelin, not Ledge Point, Seabird and Guilderton to discuss matters that concern Lancelin residents and have speakers to address the environmental impacts on the Lancelin Bay so residents become fully aware of these concerns.
I suggest everyone should read the full report on the Shire of Gingin website at www.gingin.gov.wa.au At this stage there has been no environmental impact study done and without Lancelin community input, the question is why is the Shire progressing this plan? A few points to consider include: n Lose beach in front of sea wall and have the potential for massive sand and seaweed build up on the south side of the ramp and beach erosion to the north.
People need to contact the Shire and Councillors and demand this meeting余 a meeting they had in all other coastal towns in the Shire and not at Lancelin. n As part of the maintenance program the Shire will be removing the seaweed, so what impact will this have on the ecology of the bay? n Could we lose the ocean flow between mainland and
Edwards Island? n With bitumen right to the shoreline, the town will be blasted with sand, no dunes to catch the sand? n Impact from noise and increased activity to residents
I am also concerned that the public submission period has been and gone. I reiterate no public meeting has been held in Lancelin.
2015 Art Awards Artists from across Western Australia are invited to enter the City of Wanneroo Art Awards and be in the running for a share in $16,800 in prizes. Accepted submissions will be displayed in the Gallery at the Wanneroo Cultural Centre. Mayor Tracey Roberts said the awards ensured that talented artists from within the
City and beyond gained recognition for their works. With a top prize of $7,500, the awards always attract a high calibre of artists. This year there are a number of changes to the application process as outlined in the entry information. For example, entries can now be submitted online via the
City's web site wanneroo.wa. gov.au/artawards and all entries must be accompanied by a digital photograph of the completed artwork. As in past years, all works entered must be original, less than 12 months old from the closing date, and not previously exhibited. Entrants must be 16-yearsold and over, and an entry fee
of $25 applies to each work with a maximum of one entry per person. Entries close 4:00pm, Wednesday 25 March, and the exhibition will open to the public from Saturday 16 May, to Saturday 13 June.
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Concerned resident Especially on the narrow verges and so close to the roads. The roots will start breaking the footpaths, curbing and the road surface and eventually the fences. They will be dangerous to road traffic, foot traffic, access in and out of driveways and eventually get into the power and phone lines. Who is going to foot the bill when this damage occurs? Will it be the developers? A Two Rocks resident, who prefers not to be named, wrote this article expressing her concerns about Peppermint trees. People should be aware of the destruction these trees will cause. We have been led to believe in the letter to residents that these trees are native to coastal areas like Two Rocks - This is not completely true. As we can all see, Atlantis Beach, Two Rocks, are ‘beautifying’ Blaxland Avenue so they can sell their new estate. On hearing of this I thought great, lucky street, finally some progress in the area. To my amazement I see they have put in the dredded ‘Peppermint Tree’ on the narrow verges and our wonderfully ignorant Wanneroo planning department have approved them.
Well, I guess that’s consistent with their lack of interest in our area. For those who do not know the ‘Peppermint Tree’ is considered an environmental and destructive weed in areas of WA like Kings Park, Nedlands and over east in Victoria and Queensland. These trees have a large girth. I cannot believe where they have placed some of these trees - Under power lines, right next to people’s driveways. They grow very high, the foliage on these things spread a long way out and they have low hanging branches to name a few things. I can just imagine the destruction these trees will do in the near future.
I think not. They will be long gone from the area. It will be us - The rate payers, not just in Blaxland but the whole of Two Rocks. I’m not against development in any area, but please do it in a responsible manner. City of Wanneroo has a duty of care to the rate payers, not just those in the elite suburbs, and should be approving positive non- destructive infrastructure to all areas in its district, both old and new. Come on Wanneroo Council, wake up and plant something more appropriate and non damaging. The responsibility starts and ends with you. You approved this plan, but we the rate payers of Two Rocks will end up paying dearly for it.
Early learning centre opens Last weekend saw the launch of the newly refurbished KidzBiz Early Learning Centre at Yanchep. The outstanding teaching team are there to make your child’s early learning a happy and successful experience in a modern totally refurbished premises. The family operated centre is individually designed to meet the safety, care and developmental needs of children up to five years old. KidzBiz is renowned for their School Readiness Program, their commitment to the children, their dedicated long serving staff and community involvement.
They provide a boutique experience with modern facilities and natural engaging play spaces. Their curriculum is play based, building on each child’s natural curiosity and interests.
KidzBiz educators all hold current first aid certificates. Positions at KidzBiz Pre School Yanchep are limited and booking or enquiries can be made by calling 9561 5393.
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Avoid back to school bad habits “When posture is bad, pressure on your spine is increased. This can lead to tension soreness, headaches, back pain and fatigue. A good posture permits you to breathe better and as a result reduces fatigue and minimizes other side effects associated with bad posture.” Children should be mindful of the weight of their back packs. Growing children need to maintain good posture to avoid spinal health issues and other conditions As children settle back at school the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia (CAA) wants to remind parents and school children how important it is to maintain proper posture. Local chiropractor, Dr Alex Siegwart, says when children are at school, they have long periods of sitting at a desk and carrying heavily laden backpacks. Dr Siegwart says that long hours of sitting and carrying backpacks that are too heavy and not properly fitted is an easy way for our kids to develop spinal problems.
“Sitting correctly isn’t what children think about, but they need to form good postural habits when they’re young to help them later on in life,” Dr Siegwart said. “Parents and teachers should be aware that sitting for prolonged periods can have many negative health effects on children. Back and neck pain, stiffness and reduced concentration can result from sitting too long." Dr Siegwart says it’s very important for growing children to maintain good posture to avoid future damage. “Proper posture keep muscles, ligaments, bones and internal organs in their natural position,” Dr Siegwart said.
A heavily laden backpack can put unnecessary stress on children’s spines and can lead to acute and long term back problems, says Dr Siegwart. “It is best to avoid overfilling the back pack and place heavy items at the base of the bag,” Dr Siegwart said. “When choosing a backpack make sure to place emphasis on appropriate size, fit and comfort, rather than how fashionable the bag is. “Also remember to use both shoulder straps and never sling the pack over one shoulder. If parents are not sure, they can contact a chiropractor in their area who will be more than happy to provide backpack safety advice.”
Can you help? The Sun City Yacht Club has an intriguing history and this is their 40th year since foundation. SCYC Commodore, John Utley, said the yacht club was probably one of the oldest local
clubs is the district. The club’s best known founding member would be Alan Bond and America’s Cup feats at Two Rocks. The current committee is trying to put together a comprehensive
history of the club, if you have any SCYC memorabilia, old documents or records, contact the yacht club on sun_city_ yacht_club@hotmail.com
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PROPERTY Sheer delight and big too Occupying a premium ocean front position and boasting incredible views, this residence is right on the doorstep of the fabulous Two Rocks marina precinct. From this superb location you can indulge in panoramic ocean views, lose yourself over the horizon and take in endless sunsets. This home is full of functionality and versatility, this five bedroom, three bathroom home has both the prime position and unique interchangeable layout. Through an entrance foyer, the kitchen has a bright ambience with vaulted ceilings and full height windows, marble island bar, utility cupboard, dishwasher and self-cleaning oven. The dining area leads onto a sun filled, peaceful courtyard and sits adjacent to the front lounge which features a spectacular outlook over the ocean's blue water and marina sails through the dual windows. A separate and super spacious theatre room/second lounge with natural skylight can accommodate even the largest of families and offers an undeniable homely charm with a slow combustion fireplace. The main bedroom boasts captivating ocean and marina
views and has separate access to the front lounge area and bathroom with spa bath.
teenager’s retreat with the other bedroom at the front of the home having its own bathroom.
A second private entry via the side gate leaves the rest of the home uninterrupted and offers a separate access point to bedrooms and living spaces allowing for different layout options.
There are another three bedrooms, each with their own aspect: One room with ocean views which could also double as a fantastic activity room. Two bedrooms with built-in robesÍž one overlooking the sparkling pool.
The guest room has a light and bright feel and features a walk-in robe and ensuite. Ideal for a
Outdoors, a spacious alfresco area overlooks the landscaped gardens and solar-heated in-
ground pool complete with water feature, jet spa and bar table. Other features include: Double garage with drive thru access to rear, shoppers entry from garage, extra parking for boat/trailer, large garden shed, solar HWS, ducted evaporative air, reverse cyle air to front lounge, super size laundry, dual walk-in linen storage and home office/study nook.
Address: 31 Sovereign Drive, Two Rocks. Asking price: $769,000-$799,000. Agent: L J Hooker Real Estate, Two Rocks S/Centre, Two Rocks. Phone: 9561 1207.
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Stamp your style here
Anyone for golf?
This stunning new family home, nestled on 2.5 acres in the popular Breakwater Estate, features plenty of extras including a massive workshop with kitchenette and bathroom and a front of house office with separate entry perfect for a home business.
separate shower, bath and separate water closet. Massive laundry with double linen closet and great bench space. Bonus utility storage cupboard in hall.
This superb high spec family home, just recently completed is located in a quiet culde-sac with easy access to the 16th hole on St Andrews Golf Course.
Ducted reverse cycle air throughout the home with climate controlled zoning offering flexibility and a reduction in power bills.
Grab your buggy and clubs, enjoy the peace and tranquility.
Immaculate in style and design, with a separate theatre room to the front and open plan living and dining space to the rear overlooking the brilliant outdoor alfresco area complete with built-in barbeque. The light and bright kitchen has stunning Essastone, breakfast bar, chef's oven, double recess, dual sink, dishwasher, walkin pantry and a view of the natural surrounds. Master suite features his and hers walk-in robes, dual vanity, double shower, private water closet and outdoor access. Three extra king-size bedrooms; one with walk-in robe, two with mirrored built-in robes.
Address: 30 Cinnamon Meander, Two Rocks. Asking price: $829,000 - $859,000. Agent: L J Hooker Real Estate, Two Rocks S/Centre, Two Rocks. Phone: 9561 1207.
The stunning quality finish througout this home is light and bright with a good colour palette, porcelain floor tiling and quality carpets. Super stylish kitchen with double aspect views over the gardens and golf course. Enjoy the landscaped gardens to the front and rear, together with vegetable gardens, ornate flower beds and walkways, even a feature pergola and huge double alfresco patio, just perfect for summer entertaining. This Redink home is on a whopping 816 square metre block, offering show home presentation.
Address: 3 Merion Court, Yanchep. Asking price: Best offer over $559,000. Agent: Harcourts Beachside Real Estate, Yanchep Central S/Centre, Yanchep. Phone: 9561 1750.
Main bathroom with own linen storage,
Beautiful cottage home
This beautifully presented quality built Dale Alcock three bedroom, two bathroom home is located within walking distance Yanchep Central Shopping Centre, medical centre, public transport, Yanchep Lagoon beach and schools. This impressively designed home has ample room for a small family or couple, complete with enclosed and private court yard with established garden.
The property feature include: beautiful master bedroom with WIR and full ensuite; open plan kitchen/dining and family with stainless steel oven and gas hotplate; under main roof paved alfresco; boxed ceilings to formal lounge; study; minor bedrooms are comfortable double sizes with built in robes; new light fittings and floating timber floors throughout; split system air conditioning to main living areas; neutral colour tones throughout; and alarm and solar HWS with gas booster.
Address: 40 Beachside Parade, Yanchep. Asking price: From $410,000. Agent: Ray White Sun City Real Estate, Lindsay Beach S/Centre, Yanchep. Phone: 9561 6411.
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Boat ramp questioned Seabird Progress and Sports Association committe member, Dr Carolyn Johnson, submitted the following article. The Gingin Shire recently held consultative workshops with ratepayers from Guilderton, Seabird, and Ledge Point regarding the placement of a boat ramp in the district. Four locations were proposed: three as above plus Lancelin. Those ratepayers who attended the Seabird consultative workshop were overwhelmingly in favour of having the boat ramp placed there. Further, they were advised that the Guilderton meeting had been against it being placed there, but were in favour of it being at Seabird. The meeting at Ledge Point was seemingly 50/50 for and against the proposal, whilst Lancelin ratepayers, who were not offered a consultative meeting, had, nonetheless, apparently stated that they did not want or need a ramp. The ratepayers at Redfield Park, Woodridge and Sovereign Hill,
who were not consulted, had previously voiced their support, to the Seabird Progress Association, for the boat ramp to be at Seabird.
wishes, and to have gone through the sham of a community consultative process, but then ignore the outcomes of the process.
M.P. Rogers & Associates, the consultants, who produced the Boat Launching Facility Planning Study state that: “Following discussion with the SoG it was recommended that both Lancelin and Ledge Point options are progressed to Preliminary Design prior to a final site being chosen for the Detailed Design” (p.45)
There are, however, other factors that require consideration.
In the report the consultants recommended that appropriate weighting be applied to both qualitative and quantitative factors, and that this be communicated to all participants. However, ratepayers, particularly here at Seabird, remain unclear as to why only the above two options were selected, what priorities informed the decision making, and how agreement was reached. Surely, greater transparency is required in the decision making process if the Council is not to be seen to have ignored community
The cost of the project is provided by the Recreational Facilities Boating Fund through Royalties for Regions so the Shire of Gingin has limited, if any, costs, but the placement of the boat ramp should surely benefit as many Western Australians as possible, involving as it does, state funding. Also, as the ramps at Mindarie, and Two Rocks are over-crowded, and under pressure, it seems inconceivable that the Shire of Gingin should opt to place the boat ramp at one of the most Northerly locations in the shire. Clearly, it would be easier for all boat owners from the North, South or East to utilise a boat ramp at Seabird. The ratepayers at Seabird have another equally important consideration, that of dangerous foreshore erosion.
The building of a boat ramp, with protective groyne, at Seabird is seen as an opportunity to solve that problem, at the same time providing a recreational outlet for all the surrounding areas. However, the report makes little mention of the erosion currently threatening homes, in spite of residents being advised by the Shire that the consultants were instructed to include, for consideration, a proposal that combined a boat ramp at Seabird with a solution to the erosion. Despite consultations with the Shire of Gingin, and our local Member of Parliament whose responses vary from obfuscation to expressions of concern, no meaningful action has resulted other than sand replenishment, which almost immediately washes into the ocean, and costs ratepayers. Consequently, we find our-selves at a frightening impasse. Different levels of government remain entangled in red tape about whose responsibility it is to address our problem, while our local councillors do not represent our issues satisfactorily.
Shire’s response There are a number of points raised in the letter (above) to the editor of the Sun City News that the Shire of Gingin would like to clarify. First and foremost the Shire has a really good working relationship with the Seabird Progress Association (SPA) and they should be commended for their forward thinking and planning they undertake. Community associations such as this one build strong and resilient communities. The following points are provided in response to the concerns raised. n The community consultations were not focused on the specific town they were held in; three consultations were scheduled and advertised throughout the entire shire, and everyone was afforded the opportunity to participate in discussions, not just coastal residents. Residents from the rural residential areas attended these consultations and the Shire is fully aware of the support provided by some residents for the SPA. In addition to the actual meeting in Ledge Point, the Boat Launching Facility Report also stated that the Ledge Point option was supported by a petition of 387 signatures in support of this location. n The report details a number of technical issues, for the Guilderton site it was reported that sediment build up, sea wrack management and general maintenance would prove to be challenging. The report goes on to state that the Seabird option has some of the same challenges as Guilderton but this is compounded further at Seabird with difficulty in access.
The proposal for Seabird suggested by the Seabird Progress Association would require approximately two kilometres of new road as well as consideration for the steep terrain along the coastline, with significant cut and fill required to achieve the grades for roads and car parks. Additionally, it was reported that the near shore reefs at Seabird would make construction and navigation difficult. Both options had an estimated capital cost of between $14 - $15 million with annual maintenance estimated at between $320,000 to $770,000 per annum. The report also details that the proposed location for Ledge Point would be on the southern side of town which is an existing sheltered area where boats currently moor. The location is aligned with the current lead line for safe navigation and the existing reefs provide protection. An access road would only be a short distance from existing road infrastructure. However, the Ledge Point proposal has an estimated capital cost of $15.6 million and annual maintenance costs estimated at $320,000. There is previous and continuing strong community support for this location. Lancelin, on the other hand, was described as an ideal location with shallow water and the Lancelin Bay providing good natural protection. An elevated ramp could be considered for this site due to this protection which would mean the sediment and annual maintenance costs would be significantly less. The estimated capital cost is $6.7 million and maintenance estimated at $30,000 per year. The report also states that Lancelin was a central location
between Two Rocks and Jurien Bay, making it a strategic location when considering boat launching infrastructure along the coast. Community consultation is important and over the last few years the Shire has actively attempted to improve its engagement mechanisms - this is then considered as an input when making a decision. However, the technical and practical inputs also need to be considered and when taking into account all of these elements the decision to proceed to the next stage with Ledge Point and Lancelin was the most appropriate. n The most northerly location of the Shire is actually considered to be the most strategic location in terms of coastal infrastructure such as boat launching facilities. As detailed within the report, Lancelin and Ledge Point are strategically located between other significant coastal infrastructure, being the Two Rocks and Jurien Bay boat launching facilities. n The report was not commissioned to specifically consider the erosion issues in Seabird however the consultants were advised and provided with a comprehensive business plan that the SPA undertook. The consultants were also advised to comment if such infrastructure would have an impact on the erosion issues at Seabird. The report stated that the alternative location was considered for the southern side of town which could be developed to help combat the erosion issues. The report further stated that it was likely this option would increase costs, being more
Here at Seabird: n Houses remain at risk of being washed into the Indian Ocean. n Seabird and surrounding areas, risk losing the only general practitioner service they have ever had because our doctor’s house is one of those threatened. n People, particularly children, risk being buried by a collapse of tonnes of sand dumped in an inadequate attempt to halt the erosion, and n Both levels of government remain vulnerable to a range of potential legal claims and formal investigations if lives or properties are lost due to inaction. I have two questions: 1) Why is there no-one in government who is prepared to shoulder responsibility and solve a problem before it results in unwanted consequences? 2) What will they say when called to account for their myopic disregard of our concerns. The problem at Seabird could be solved by the building of a boat ramp and protective groyne.
The Sun City News felt the issue of public boat facilities on our coast is very important and asked the Shire of Gingin cheif Executive officer, Jeremy Edwards for comments. Sun City News provides the shire’s response below.
exposed, and new infrastructure and reclaiming land would be challenging. n As previously advised, coastal erosion at Seabird is a complex issue whereby the erosion is occurring on Unallocated Crown Land that abuts private property. The Shire fully appreciates and understands the frustration of local residents but this involves State and Local Government as well as community. The Shire is willing to be part of the solution but we are not wholly responsible for a natural occurrence on land or in the ocean where we have no permission to act. The Shire has acted within the areas where we can have a meaningful effect - we have commissioned reports for solutions and presented these to responsible agencies. The Department of Transport coastal engineers have advised that sand nourishment is their preferred method of defence and the Shire has implemented these measures. If the sand washes away then it is actually working as it slows down or protects the fore dune from eroding more. In addition to this, the Shire commissioned and designed a temporary seawall option last year to present to Government, and when the beach access for local residents and commercial fisherman was lost the Council urgently met to agree to reallocate funds to install a new beach access. These types of actions and many more are continuing as we try to facilitate an outcome to this difficult situation. n As previously advised, this is a complex issue and the Shire is doing everything it can within the regulations that it operates under to try and facilitate an outcome to this issue.
n The Shire certainly does not want to see the general practitioner leaves this area, we will work with the Department of Health to ensure that the needs of our community are met. n We do not believe that the Shire’s attempts to facilitate an outcome are inadequate. We have acted, and will continue to act, in the interests of the community by addressing public safety and implementing measures to minimise the immediate hazards and to warn of the potential risks. These measures will include the selective placement of barriers and signage, and notifying the public of the hazards associated with accessing the area. n The Shire has publically indicated it wishes to be part of a collaborative approach to the overall solution of coastal erosion and its impact at Seabird. n There is very little benefit to all stakeholders involved in this situation to take an approach whereby the efforts are centred on calling people/organisations to account or by casting assertions around disregard of concerns. Everybody is concerned as to what is happening about these natural and unwanted coastal changes that are occurring, not only within Seabird, but across Australia. The response to coastal erosion and the forces of nature are extremely unpredictable and solutions are complex. The recent bushfires, floods and cyclones are all similar examples of the challenges we face but no individual or entity is intentionally responsible for natural occurrences and everyone is extremely concerned.
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Thursday 26 February 2015
Helping each other, keeps the local newspaper the region’s best Over the first two months of 2015, the Sun City News crew have been working extremely hard and long hours to bring into affect a number of changes to provide the community with the news and articles they want to see. To achieve this, we rely on the community submitting articles, photos, opinions and letters about any issues that they wish to express a viewpoint on. From a publisher’s position, there are a number of aspects and procedures that must be dealt with before an article can be published. Throughout this issue of the Sun City News, various local residents have provided their viewpoint, opinion or concern. In the main, these articles are published with minimal changes by the Sun City News, but if we feel we need to seek legal advice before publishing, we do. Equally, if the editor/publisher feels a response to a particular article would be best for the wider community to read, fully comprehend and develop their own point-of-view, then the appropriate person(s) are invited to contribute. This type of ‘community journalism’ is new to this region and has proven very popular in many other regions. Most of the multi-national owned community
newspapers will not embrace this type of publishing because it might offend one of their corporate advertisers. We, at the Sun City News feel we can offer better local news coverage, better community views and grow with the community. The Sun City News’ only source of income comes from local advertisers, and we welcome new advertisers to join us and be in a win-win situation with their business. Currently, the Sun City News employs nearly 20 locals in various aspects of our fortnightly production run. Equally for the Sun City News to grow with the community, we need more advertisers to be involved. By businesses helping other business it all helps the wider community, we all prosper. If your business wants information about advertising in the Sun City News, feel free to call Terry or Carolyn on 9561 2500. With the response already this year to our approach to community driven journalism we think the paper could quickly grow providing even more community articles. At times we have to hold back an article or photos due to a lack of space. - With a
few more advertisers onboard, this problem would be alleviated, the paper would grow in size, giving the community more local news. The bigger we can make the paper, the more we can cover wider topics concentrating on the effect they have on local readers. Are you up for it? Do you have an article or local issue that you want to express a view on? It’s easy - Email your article, letter, and/or photos to community@suncitynews. com.au and become of the invaluable contributors for the Sun City News. Together, we can affirm a sense of community through the newspaper emphasing connectedness and ‘usness’. We invite you to be a part of this amazing process and get involved with advertising, submitting articles, submitting your concerns, and submitting your photos - Just be patient so we can keep up with any legal issues related to publishing this very popular type of local newspaper. It is our objective to put ‘local’ back into local news, like it’s never been seen before.
Sat 7 Feb - Summer Cup Rd 4: B Johnson 43, P Flavell 37, R Prince 36, P Rouse 35, B Hicks 35, B Gault 34, R Wheeler 34, I Street 33, C Meharry 33, G Robson 33. NTP: P Flavell, B Gault. Longest putt: P Rouse. Lady's best 2nd shot: I Street. Wed 11 Feb - Scroungers: B Johnson 21, B Hicks 20, P Flavell 20, R Prince 18. Longest putt: C Meharry, B Hardeman.
LOCAL COMMUNITY DIARY Thursday 26 February Bingo at Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks. Doors open at 7.00pm, Eyes down at 7.30pm.
Saturday 28 February Karaoke at Yanchep Sports Club.
Sunday 1 March Clean Up Australia Day at Guilderton between 8:00am through to 11:00am. Free sausage sizzle at the Guilderton Country Club at 12noon for all helpers.
Monday 2 March Car Boot Sale at the Phil Renkin Centre, Lisford Ave, Two Rocks, from 9:00am - 12noon. Sellers can set up from 7:45am. $8.00 for a carboot space or for a larger stall area $12.00. Activities for the children for gold coin donation. Come on down and grab a bargain. Contact Julie on 9561 1538 or Ron on 9561 5551 to book your space.
Monday 2 March Yanchep Two Rocks Recreation Association monthly meeting at Phil Renkin Centre, starting at 7.30pm. All welcome, especially new residents.
Friday 6 March Quiz Night at Yanchep Sports Club.
Saturday 7 March Retrorewind at the Yanchep National Park, 1:00pm to 5:00pm. FREE entry.
Saturday 7 March Open Mic night at Yanchep Sports Club.
Sunday 8 March Cricket Challenge - Yanchep United Football Club v Yanchep Red Hawks Cricket Club at St Andrews Park, Yanchep. 10.00am start. Family fun day, come and enjoy.
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NTP: P Flavell, B Gault. Best 2nd shot: P Flavell. Sat 14 Feb - Summer Competition Par: R Prince +4, B Johnson +4, P Flavell 0. NTP: P Flavell, B Johnson. Longest putt: R Prince. Best 2nd shot: A Gault. Best 3rd shot: R Prince. Wed 18 Feb - Scroungers: R Prince 16, P Flavell 16. NTP: P Flavell, D Roxburgh. Longest putt: B Wegner, P Flavell. Best 2nd shot: R Prince.
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S/ford: C Meharry 37, D McNarey, S Sherwood, M Dickerson 36, J Higo 35, A Mann 34, M Budiselik, M Glover 32. Mens S/ford: J Bishop 44, M Taylor 40, T Unthank 39, C Wells 37, R Flannery, H Kerr, D Todd 36.
Monday 9 March Yanchep Two Rocks RSL monthly meeting at Yanchep Sports Club, starting at 11.00am. New members welcome, call 9561 1672.
Yanchep Golf Club
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Sat 14 Feb - S/ford: I Lowe 41, W Pawlenko 39, G Reyne 37, G Reyne 37. Sat 21 Feb - Stroke: L Grant 62, I Lowe 66, M Nunne 67.
Yanchep and Districts Country Women’s Association’s monthly meeting will be held at the Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks, starting at 9.30am. All welcome. Call Helen on 9561 2221 for information.
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COMMUNITY Groups & Clubs Atlantis Productions Inc.
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Linda Johnson
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Pat Elliot
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Guilderton Community Association
Gillian Lamont
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Annette Morck
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Lancelin Volunteer Marine Rescue Group
Pat Shinnick
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Ledge Point Country Club
Sheryl Dempster Jan Court
John Utley
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