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Last Tuesday afternoon, the owners of this boat had put it back in the water at Two Rocks marina after having some maintenance work carried out - They had hoped to go fishing over the Easter break, but overnight the boat became submerged and this is what greeted them early the next morning. Salvage workers had to come up from Fremantle to float the three ton boat, then it was towed around to the

tammy lift to investigate as to what caused the problem. The Sun City News was told the ‘bungs’ were in and what caused the boat to take on water was unknown. Marina manager, Mick Barrow, told the Sun City News environmental barriers were placed around the boat to avoid any pollution issues.

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From the council agenda Last week, the City of Wanneroo held their monthly meeting at the Phil Renkin Centre in Two Rocks. About 45 people attended the meeting. Five local residents asked questions during the meeting. Colin Vann from Yanchep asked: ‘What ideas or help can be expected from council for local employment prospects, especially for young people as the population is zooming ahead?’ Mayor Roberts said: “Economic development and the creation of local employment is very high on council’s agenda. “The city has an advocacy program that is being rolled out with the State and Federal governments. “There are many reasons why local employment is critically important.” Lorraine Jackson, secretary of the Two Rocks Yanchep Residents Association asked: “Is council aware of any changes to the usage for community groups of Capricorn House? Director of Community Development, Fiona Hodges, responded: “The city has been alerted by the organisation that owns Capricorn House that there is

an end date to the community use. The city is negotiating that and it is yet to be determined what is happening. Tony Sharp from Yanchep asked ‘With so many near misses and accidents at the Marmion Avenue, Lagoon Drive and Peony Boulevard intersection, when will the proposed traffic lights at this intersection be given a high priority? Mayor Roberts said: “That item is on tonight’s agenda.” Colin Auld from Two Rocks asked: “Is the city looking at social and mental health problems by addressing these issues before they become a big problem?” Director of Community Development, Fiona Hodges, responded: “There are a number of programs and activities taking place across the city and a number of those are focussed on working in the newer communities and tackling some of those social problems. “Those social problems are always complex, whether it’s unemployment or homelessness, often associated with other health issues, including mental health. Some of those are responsibilities of the City and new programs will be rolled out in the next twelve months.

After question time, Mayor Roberts made a short speech. The Mayor stated that Two Rocks is the most northern suburb out of the 36 suburbs in the City or Wanneroo and that the Northern Coastal Growth Corridor, which includes Alkimos, Eglinton, Yanchep and Two Rocks. This region is expected to have 73,000 additional residents in the next twenty years, by 2036. This is 55 per cent of the expected total growth for the City of Wanneroo. The current listed of capital works program over the next ten years for Two Rocks and Yanchep is just over $81 million. The projects include: n New Yanchep ovals. n Management and safety of Durrs Track. n Mary Lindsay Homestead. n Extension of Mitchell Freeway to Romeo Road. n Temporary community hub at Alkimos. n Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club. n Two Rocks Coastal Management Plan. n Redevelopment of Charnwood Park. Many of the projects have been around for ten years or more and continue to be listed

in the City of Wanneroo’s ten year capital plan without definitive funding or construction dates. The Mayor also stated the City of Wanneroo’s current and future works included: n Upgrade at Oldham Park $295,000, expected to start in May. n Upgrade to Phil Renkin Centre. n St Andrew’s Park and an kitchen upgrade. The Mayor concluded by saying that many projects were currently underway to improve facilities and infrastructure for residents in the fast-growing North and Coastal Wards. The meeting continued for nearly two hours, with most reports being carried unanimously without any changes to administration’s recommendations. The majority of people attending the meeting, left after the Yanchep traffic light report was considered. The City of Wanneroo’s next council meeting will be held at the Gumblossom Centre in Quinns Rocks on Tuesday 28 April. The Shire of Gingin’s next council meeting will be held on Tuesday 21 April, starting at 3.00pm.

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Local players in top league Local residents, Wayne Clegg and Dave Platt, are ranked in the top ten of Australian darts. Both players are members of the DOSH team (Darts of the Southern Hemisphere) and compete in the Darts Players Australia (DPA) Harrows Grand Prix series. Late last month, Dave Platt defeated Loz Ryder, 6-2 to win the DPA Australian Matchplay Grand Prix 8 in Sydney. Ryder is Australia’s current top ranked darts player.

Wayne Clegg lost 6-3 to Ryder in the semi-final. When Wayne and Dave are not interstate competing in the grand prix circuit, they can be seen playing darts at the Wanneroo Tavern. A new league has just started at Wanneroo Tavern catering for beginners through to the top level. If anyone would like to get involved, call Dave on 0435 390 097 or email: doshdarts@hotmail.com.

A nine-dart finish is a perfect leg in the game of darts, using only nine darts, the fewest possible, to checkout from 501.

Prix season wins a ticket into the Professional Darts Corporation world championship, held in the UK.

It is notoriously difficult to achieve, even for the game's top professionals.

Simon Whitlock, Paul Nicholson and Kylie Anderson are ‘Aussie’ dart players who have come up through the DPA to world status.

In last year’s Sydney Masters, Dave Platt achieved a ‘ninedarter’. Wayne Clegg has had three, nine-darters during his darts’ career.

Last year, Kyle was the first Australian to hit a televised ‘9 Darter’ at the 2014 Ladbrokes World Darts Championship.

Each year, the overall winner of the DPA Harrows Grand

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capture into the official recordkeeping system. The following records should be included: communications from ratepayers, such as: complaints and compliments; correspondence concerning corporate matters; submissions, petitions and lobbying; information for council’s interest relating to local government business activity and functions; telephone, meetings and other verbal conversations, between an elected member and another party, regarding local government projects or business activities; work diaries containing information that may be significant to the conduct of the elected member on behalf of the local government; and presentations and speeches delivered as part of an elected member’s duties.

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This requirement is supposed to be met through the creation and retention of records of meetings of local government and other communications and transactions of elected members which constitute evidence affecting the accountability of council and the discharge of its business. Electioneering or party political information and personal records which are not related to an elected councillors official duties are exempt. Any correspondence received as part of their duties should be periodically returned to the council’s administration for registering into the appropriate record keeping system. How do mayor, elected keeping

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58th anniversary Bethanie Beachside Village residents, Lyn and Neil McLennan, celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on Easter Monday. Lyn and Neil moved to the Village three years ago and enjoy playing bowls and going on cruises - They have enjoyed four cruises over the past two years. Lyn and Neil are part of the famous Yanchep Inn honeymooners, Neil recalled

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Before the October local council elections, every elected councillor, shire president and mayor who is seeking re-election must be compelled to make a public declaration about their election funding, compliance with the State Records Act, and any political alignments. Local governments, more often known as local councils, primarily handle local community needs such as: waste collection, public recreation facilities, and town planning. Local government revenue comes from three main sources: taxes in the form of rates; charges for sale of

goods and services and grants from Federal and State governments. Often some ambitious councils will expand their scope of involvement in their municipality promising delivery of various services and/or facilities without truly complying with the Local Government Act. Sometimes, unachievable promises are made to the detriment of proper delivery of basic services. Most councils think they have a ‘given right’ to increase rates without fully justifying the need to the community - They shape the budget to fit the

projects, rather than the reverse. This year, most councils will bring down their budgets in June/July, then jump straight into electioneering - It will be intriguing to see how some of our ambitious elected members handle the bigger picture. I’m guessing, there will be tighter scrutineering, this year, especially around the way some elected members fund raise for their election campaign. If they can’t be 100 per cent accountable, should they expect our support?

OPINIONS New waste dump area

Developers and builders have decided to install a new waste disposal centre between Butler and Yanchep. Can’t guess where it is? A little hint then - Just drive along Marmion Ave between Butler and Yanchep and there it is. It is all along the roadside.

So my question is, when is the council going to clean up this mess and make the developers and builders responsible? Let’s see? Mmmm, could be waiting a while. Yes, it is in the future, but wait, it is planned.

But wait, it is in the schedule sounds familiar, 20 years or so; I’d say, the way the council is currently working.

I remember when the roadside was once clean and pristine and we had only the sand storms to put up with.

Franz Tuller, Yanchep.

So much for self regulation by the council for the developers and builders alike.

Moore River Company owns the land immediately to the south of the mouth of Moore River through to Wilbinga Conservation Park.

Council does not seem to care as long as they push for the extra cash it wants in its pockets.

Trespassers to be prosecuted

The number and frequency of 4WD trespassers on our

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property has escalated over recent years to the point that trespassers will no longer be tolerated. We have experienced wonton destruction of our fences, gates and farm infrastructure. As a result our cattle find their way into Wilbinga Conservation Park, along beaches and the river reserves. We expend considerable resources constantly repairing fences and retrieving cattle. 4WD activities in environmentally sensitive sand dunes and river reserves undo many years of land conservation by the owners and by the Guilderton community. The purpose of this letter is to inform your readers that in

addition to our passive (camera surveillance) we have now introduced active surveillance patrols who will challenge trespassers and escort them from our property. Trespasser's details will be provided to police for caution and prosecution as appropriate. Moore River Company, West Perth.

Thanks Thanks Atlantis where’s the suppression?

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Peoples’ health and homes are worse off. When are you going to clean our houses? Jenny Johansson, Two Rocks. (via Facebook)

Theft at school - Who is responsible? A week before the end of Term One at Yanchep District High School, several skateboards and scooters were stolen from caged, but unsecured area at Yanchep District High School. As one irate mum told the Sun City News: “I got a phone call from my son in tears at 3.05pm trying to tell me his $700 scooter had been stolen from school. “His scooter was his pride and joy, his mode of transport just as important to him as my car is to me. “After trying to calm him down, I instructed him to go and report it to the office, his reply was why? They won't do anything. “I said you need to let them know, so he did and I spoke to him after and he was upset again and when I asked what did they say; he was asked: ‘when do you think it was taken before school, during or before school finished.

DID YOU KNOW? The Sun City News is the only local community newspaper to be distributed from Clarkson up the coast to Lancelin for more than ten years.

“How on earth would he know that? “So I picked him up and went to the police station to make a report and advise them what had happened. In the meantime we had learned that not just my son’s

scooter was stolen, but a number of others and some skate boards. “As it happened on school grounds, the police advised me after taking our details to go back and speak to the school to find out what they were going to do about it. “After speaking to a member of staff, the same person my son spoke to, he informed me that up to eight items had been stolen and they would need to speak to the students today to try and work out what time of day they may have been stolen. “My son did not want to go to school as he was still upset, but I said he must as they will need to speak to you all.” When I got home, I asked what happened; my son said "nothing". I asked did they come and speak to the kids and his reply was ‘No’. The school provides a semi secured area for students to leave their scooters and skateboards, which is out of site from any of the other buildings, office, etc. It is fenced, but with a gate that is left unlocked because apparently when they used to

lock it kids would just climb over the top.

help in matter?

A decision was made to leave it unlocked and instruct the students to lock their items with bike locks, well on this day my son did not lock his scooter the same as the other students and this is what has resulted.

Even if this is used as a timely reminder that Yanchep is no longer the safe small town it once used to be and through the ever growing population more and more issues/ problems are going to emerge through our community.

My disappointment is with the school’s lack of consideration and investigation/action to what has happened to these children's pride and joy, namely expensive Christmas/ birthday presents.

Yanchep DHS principal, Alan Curtis, said in the school newsletter before heading off on long service leave: “It is unfortunate that in recent weeks we have had a number of scooters and skateboards stolen from school.

I'm sure there are protocols in to such things but am yet to see any such thing or even a phone call to let me know what is happening. If this happened at the local shops and his scooter got stolen I would believe it to be gone forever but this happened at school, which should have some responsibility in ensuring there is a secure area that is highly visible to staff and students alike so in the event strangers/students are present to that area when they should not be this sort of thing maybe avoided. Does the school have video cameras, etc, that should

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“If you have any information on who may be doing this or see any of the stolen equipment please either notify the police or the school so that it may be followed up. “The cage provided for the scooters and skateboards is there primarily for weather protection and it is very important that all equipment is individually locked. “Unfortunately the equipment stolen recently was not secured.” This issue went viral on the Sun City News Facebook page with over 1500 views and many comments.

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Rejoinder - Seabird Progress Association The Seabird Progress Association (SPA) thanks Mr Jeremy Edwards, Shire of Gingin CEO, for responding to concerns raised by Dr Johnson in the Sun City News on 26 February, and for his commendation of our forward thinking and planning. While agreeing no individual or entity is responsible for naturally occurring coastline changes, the inference that elected representatives of the community or public servants cannot be challenged about their slow response to an impending disaster is unacceptable. Citizens, and ratepayers have the right to ask questions, and while we prefer a co-operative approach, we feel frustrated by the lack of communication and commitment from authorities in addressing the threat to our neighbours’ homes. We are disappointed at the cursory attention the Rogers Report gave to combining a boat launching facility with a solution to the erosion at Seabird and question this outcome: “following discussions with SoG it was recommended that both the Lancelin and Ledge Point options be progressed to Preliminary Design stage” (p.45). The criteria for choosing to progress the Ledge Point and Lancelin options while discarding the Seabird option remain unclear, as do other aspects of the report. For example:

Length of access road SPA proposed a one kilometre road accessing a boat ramp south of the town. The report states this road would need to be 2 kilometres (p.33).

Infrastructure/parking The report identifies that a rural boat launching facility requires 60-80 car-trailer bays with potential for 120-160 bays (p.5).

It identifies existing infrastructure as a factor favouring the Lancelin site yet describes parking there as currently inadequate with restricted room for expansion (p.40). Seabird has unlimited room.

Accumulation of sea wrack All sites were found to have potential problems with sea wrack if a protective groyne was built (p.25). However, the report ignores that the angle of the groyne we proposed at Seabird is designed to minimise any build up and to enhance the likelihood of sea wrack being flushed out by tidal action.

Position Seabird is perfectly positioned, central to the largest population node in the lower coastal region, and is easily accessible from Perth where there is over patronage at boat ramps. This State Government initiative should serve as many recreational boat users as possible, as funding will be provided through the Recreational Boating Facilities

Fund (which receives 50 per cent of recreational boat registration fees). A more northerly site will not achieve this outcome.

Navigation The report states that the lead line passing south of Seabird provides safe access through the reefs, whereas navigation at Ledge Point is hazardous (p.36) and at Lancelin safety is compromised by submerged reefs and conflict with commercial operators and other users e.g. windsurfers (p.41).

Cost estimates The northerly site at Seabird, suggested in the report, means Seabird infrastructure costs are high, but the southerly site suggested by SPA has more favourable topography, hence lower costs. The estimated cost of locating the ramp at Seabird is less than at Ledge Point, and although the estimated Lancelin cost is cheaper, it is not necessarily the best option given the identified safety concerns when recreational and commercial fishing activities are combined at the same site.

Integrity of process ‘Learning Horizons’ planning study recommended that council apply appropriate weighting to both quantitative and qualitative factors and that this be communicated to all participants (p.4). We remain unaware of how weighting was applied and until this is explained, concerns will remain about the integrity of the decision making process, and our working relationship with the council is compromised. In addition, as Lancelin, was not afforded its own community meeting, how does the shire know residents want a boat ramp? The report mentions that ‘locating the ramp adjacent to existing

residences may cause issues’ (p.44).

State Government response On 30 January, SPA met with MLA Shane Love, Shire President Michael Aspinall and Shire CEO Jeremy Edwards. Subsequently, Mr Edwards wrote to the Minister for Transport, advising him of the urgency of the situation at Seabird. Two months later the situation remains unchanged. Article submitted by Garry Thomas, president of the Seabird Progress and Sports Association (SPA).

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Jacinta receives scholarship Jacinta Raven will soon start an Arts degree majoring in Political Science and International Relations at University of Notre Dame with the help of a scholarship from Gingin and Lancelin Community Bank. Jacinta was chosen for the annual scholarship, which helps first-year university students on their path to tertiary education with a $5000 bursary. David Roe, Chairman of Gingin Community Bank, said he was pleased to be able to help a local student overcome the financial

hurdles of further study and reach their goals. “Jacinta was chosen for this scholarship because of her academic and community achievements,” Mr Roe said. “She is very deserving of this scholarship and will be a fine ambassador for the Gingin shire.” Jacinta said she was thrilled to be able to start university with the financial security a scholarship provided. “I can’t wait to get started and work towards my goal of a career

in politics and international humanitarian aide and hopefully a position as an Australian Consulate Ambassador,” she said. “This scholarship means I will be able to focus on my studies more and worry less about the costs of living away from home.” This year, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship Program awarded more than 206 scholarships, worth $1.4 million, to students across Australia. Mr Roe said: “Our young people are our future and their development is critical to this

community’s success. Photo: Steve Fidge, Elijah Anderson 2014 scholarship

winner, Jacinta Raven 2015 scholarship winner and Irene Neville one of the directors.

Pensioners better off since election Federal Member for Pearce, Christian Porter, said the latest indexing of the age pension, which came into effect on Friday 20 March, gave single age pensioners a $5.90 boost to their fortnightly payments ($153.40 pa) while couples will receive an extra $8.80 a fortnight ($228.80 pa). According to Mr Christian, Pensioners in Pearce are $51.80 per fortnight better off for singles and $78 per fortnight for couples since the Coalition Government was elected, following this pension increase. “These increases will see the maximum age pension rise to $860.20 a fortnight for single pensioners and $1,296.80 for couples,” Mr Porter said. “The latest boost further exposes the false and misleading scare campaign from Labor and Bill Shorten who claim the age pension has been cut. “The increases are in addition to the increase pensioners received from the abolition of the Carbon Tax and the Coalition Government’s decision to retain the Carbon Tax compensation of $14.10 per fortnight for single pensioners and $21.20 for couples.

“When these measures are taken into account pensioners are effectively $66 better off per fortnight for singles and almost $100 better off for couples since the election.” Mr Porter said there was also good news for part pensioners. Income tested part-pensioners would receive a double boost to their payments as lower deeming rates come into effect amounting to $200 million in additional payments over the forward estimates. “On average Pearce part pensioners will get an extra $3.20 a fortnight or $83.20 a year as a result of this Coalition Government decision,” Mr Porter said. “Combined with this March increase, age pensioners across Australia will receive $22 million in increased payments every fortnight, or more than half a billion a year. “I am pleased to be part of a Government that is delivering these increases to help pensioners in Pearce deal with the cost of living. We are committed to ensuring our welfare system looks after those who need it most and that this assistance is sustainable in to the future.

Quigley asks questions John Quigley, the State Government Member for Butler, asked three questions at the recent City of Wanneroo council meeting held in Two Rocks. The questions were: n What is the total expenditure for external representation and advice, including but not limited to, lawyers, planners and experts utilised by the City of Wanneroo in responding to new applications for review and continuing SAT matters for the 2013/2014 financial year? n What is the total expenditure for external representation and advice, including but not limited to lawyers, planners and experts utilised by the City of Wanneroo in responding to new applications for review and continuing SAT matters for the 2014/2015 financial year as at the December 2014 month end? n In regard to all SAT proceedings involving landholdings related to Greenpark Asset Pty Ltd and Goldrange Pty Ltd what is the total expenditure for external representation and advice, including

but not limited to, lawyers planners, and experts utilised by the City of Wanneroo in SAT proceedings brought by these companies? Mayor Tracey Roberts and Director for Planning and Sustainability, Philip St John, took the questions taken on notice. In the minutes of the meeting it states the questions are being investigated and a further response will be provided in the agenda for the ordinary council meeting to be held on 28 April. This is probably the first time in ten years or more that the council has not been able to provide a response to questions from a council meeting. One of the difficulties many residents and ratepayers often have with ‘council response’ to questions or enquiries is the lack of detail and ‘vagueness’ in the answers. Regularly, council response creates a lot more questions than they answer, causing additional concerns for some residents.

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Gingin Science Festival convincingly proving Einstein to be right. Without Einstein’s theory of gravity GPS navigators would not work.

The Gingin Science Festival being organised by the Gingin community and the Gravity Discovery Centre, is excited that Healthway has been able to support the festival with a generous grant. Since the recent Public Sector Commission report into the rorting of taxpayer-funded sponsorships within Healthway concerns about funding for the festival was a worry. Last week, the good news finally came through Healthway’s support means that the Gingin Science Festival committee can continue their efforts to stage this magnificent inaugural event. Convenor of the Gingin Science Festival committee, Peter Jones, and proprietor of Western Bamboo said the whole community would welcome the Healthway contribution.

At the festival you will be able to discover the science behind rural life in Gingin Shire - Whether it be honey, olives or wine or a myriad other science based activities. He quipped: “That’s a really healthy donation, it’s going to breath life into our festival!” While Gingin Science Festival had already secured funding from National Science Week, this was only a part of the funds needed and the plans were in jeopardy without other sponsorships. The festival is due to start on 15 August, with an official preview opening on Friday 14 August at the old Gingin Railway Station.

One of the special exhibitions is going to be about the heroic West Australian Wallal Expedition that proved Einstein’s Theory of Gravity. It was so famous at the time. in 1922, that university students put on a special float with a mock telescope like the ones that the expedition took to Wallal Downs on Eighty Mile Beach. There they measured the warping of space near the sun during a total eclipse,

On top of this there will be special exhibitions on the science of gravity and the science of light at the Gravity Discovery Centre. Schools throughout the region are going to be involved with all sorts of science competitions. There will be food, music and art exhibitions, everything you need for a great day out. Photo: A student procession in Perth in 1922 celebrates the great expedition.

Playspace on the move In a recent flyer from the City of Wanneroo, they announced ‘Playspace is on the move’ The flyer goes on to say: “Drop in to experience our unique mobile playspace as we travel the Northern Corridor. For parents and children 0-5 years.”

There are three locations: n Livvi’s Cafe in Amberton Estate on Monday 13 April between 9.30am and11am. n Two Rocks Library on Wednesday 15 April from 9.30am to 11.30am. n Sprout Hub at Alkimos Beach on Friday 17 April from 9.30am to 11.00am.

The flyer said the activities are free and include: beach theme discovery stations, homemade play activities and practical parenting tips.

The Sun City News apologises for the lack of details about this community event, but no further details were provided.

Enquiries should be directed to Yanchep Community Centre on 9561 2039.

If you attend one of the activities, let us know what goes on - news@suncitynews. com.au

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Student’s masterpiece chute. We were also lucky to have some scrap metal donated from Gingin Fabrications.” The sculpture was constructed with tracings of the students’ hands which were used as templates and then each hand was cut out using a plasma cutter and welded together using a mig welder. A rubber mallet created the slight curve of the hands needed for the ball shape. The Shire of Gingin administration office was made that extra bit special with a recent addition of a bespoke metal sculpture which incorporates the handprint of each 2014 Year 7 student attending Gingin District High School. The ‘Ball of Hands’ artwork was the idea of teacher, Kym Morton and her colleague, Ashlyn Siviour, who wanted to produce something special for the P&C gala auction night last year. Ms Morton said: “We came up with the idea of making

something which had a little part of all the year sevens in it – like a hand or footprint. “I had visited a place in Guildford where the artist made objects, in particular balls, out of scrap metal. So we put the two ideas together.” The rusted scrap metal used for the sculpture has interesting origins. “Most of it is from my family farm in Katanning,” said Ms Morton. “We used an old ‘sheep crossing’ sign and old machinery parts such as a grain

Ms Morton’s husband, James was seconded to do the tricky metal work. “Unfortunately the equipment needed to cut out and weld the metal was a bit too dangerous for the students to use,” Ms Morton said. The ‘Ball of Hands’ was successfully bid by the Shire of Gingin at the auction night and the artwork has been installed in the entrance garden of the administration office. Proceeds from the auction night are going towards the construction of a new adventure playground at the school.

World Monopoly championships Australia has once held the world title, in 1983 when real estate tycoon from Perth, Greg Jacobs became the only Australian to have ever won the World Monopoly championships.

Registration for the Australian Monopoly Championships close on Saturday 18 April. Monopoletes across the country are invited to apply for one of 24 coveted competition spots at the event set to be held on Friday 15 May, where the players play four rounds of the world’s best loved board game to determine the Australian Monopoly champion. He or she will then go on to represent Australia against 25 other nations in the World Monopoly Championships in Macau, China in September; with the ultimate winner taking home USD$20,580, the total amount of money in the championship Monopoly game. To score a spot at the Australian titles, Monopoly aficionados will first be required to prove their expertise and passion for the game at monopolychamps .com.au by taking a 20 question Monopoly quiz and explaining their tactics for wheeling, dealing and negotiating their way to the National title and

Poker in the Cave then hopefully domination.

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Given that one of the most iconic elements of the world’s most famous game is ‘going to jail’ the Australian Championships will be held appropriately at the historic Justice & Police Museum at Circular Quay, which was originally the Water Police Court in 1856 and then Police Court in 1886. The event will be an opportunity to play against Australia’s best who have already made a name in the game with the current state champions and Australian champion invited to defend their titles.

The annual Poker in the Cave tournament will be held in Cabaret Cave on Sunday 31 May. Part proceeds from the event will go to the Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club to help them buy new rescue equipment. Tickets are $250 each, and selling fast - Last year there was 80 competitors, this year the event is expecting around 120 poker players. The prize pool is expected to be over $14,000 with the top ten percent of players cashing. To purchase your ticket, call Terry on 0414 425 858.

Thursday 9 April 2015

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EASTER AROUND THE REGION

Studio troupe recen al Danc-EZ tly The loc nnual Yanchep Hig a r i e h t d e t n h e s e r p School performance. looked amazing in their outf its. dancers All the

Letting their hair down at Club Capricorn Resort

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Hotdog with a difference This is not your average sausage in a bun - Hotdog with avocado and jalapeno.

3. Split each warmed bun from the top, not the side. Brush the inside with mayo and line with lettuce. Place the dog on top, and spoon the salsa on top. 4. Squeeze-stripe with your choice of American mustard, Japanese mayonnaise and/or Sriracha chilli sauce and serve.

Here's a recipe for when you're feeling fancy, pimped with avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeno chilli, mayo and mustard. Just make sure you have squeezy bottles of mustard, mayo and chilli sauce on hand. Ingredients n 4 frankfurters, chorizo or bratwurst n 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil n 1 avocado, peeled/diced n 1 tomato, seeded and diced n 1 tbsp finely diced red onion n 1 tbsp jalapeno chillies n 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Got a unique recipe? n 1 tsp ground cumin n sea salt and pepper n 1 tbsp lime juice n 4 hotdog buns, warmed n 1 tbsp mayo for the rolls n 4 baby cos lettuce leaves Method 1. Brush the dogs with 1 tbsp

of the oil and grill or pan-fry until completely heated through. 2. Combine the diced avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeno chillies, coriander, cumin, sea salt and pepper. Add lime juice and remaining olive oil and toss well.

If you have a unique or very unusual recipe you would like to share with Sun City News readers and foodies. Email your recipe with photos to food@suncitynews.com.au, don’t forget to include your name and contact details.

Golden wedding anniversary

Last week Shire of Gingin residents, Hans and Irma

Michlmayr, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.

their lives in some way,” said Cr Aspinall.

On a tip-off from their daughter, Shire President Michael Aspinall was delighted to pay the couple a visit in honour of their 50 years of marriage.

Ms Edgar said she was very proud of her parents who had immigrated to Australia in the 1960s from Austria. They raised two daughters, worked hard, embraced Aussie life and became Australian citizens as soon as they were eligible to do so.

“I received an email from Trish Edgar, informing me of her parents’ upcoming golden wedding anniversary on 27 March, and asked if I could recognise this milestone in

Irma and Hans have lived in Sovereign Hill for over 10 years and love the area.

“Congratulations to Hans and Irma for 50 years of commitment to each other and for setting such a fine example,” said Cr Aspinall. “We wish you many more happy years to come.”

Celebrating Are you celebrating a special anniversary or birthday? Why not send a photo with your details to news@suncity news.com.au.

GINGIN RAILWAY STATION

The Lions Club of Gingin/Chittering is holding the ‘Station Open Day’ on Sunday 19 April. This year’s theme is ‘Heroes and Pioneers’ and a display of the 10th Light Horse Regiment, settlers and the history of the Gingin region will be featured. There will be a blacksmith demonstration, working model railway along with live music by the Classic Sounds Orchestra. Enjoy browsing a variety of stalls including woodwork creations, Men in Sheds projects, produce stalls, wine tastings, plants, artistry and farm art, Western wear, CWA, collectables, alpaca garments and more. Coffees, teas and light refreshments are available at the ‘Grande Dame’ in the station. Come along and enjoy the day at Lot 500 Jones Street, Gingin, opposite the Gingin Hotel between 10.00am till 4.00pm. Entry is a gold coin donation to the Station. The station will be open to the public each Friday, Saturday, Sunday, public holidays or by appointment for groups from the 24 April. Come along after the Anzac Service on Saturday 25 April, to see the 10th Light Horse display.

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Health, Beauty & Wellness

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A dark night is good for your health Today most people do not get enough sleep. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has called insufficient sleep an epidemic - While we are finally paying attention to the importance of sleep, the need for dark is still mostly ignored. That’s right. Dark. Your body needs it too. Being exposed to regular patterns of light and dark regulates our circadian rhythm. Disruption of this rhythm may increase the risk of developing some health conditions including obesity, diabetes and breast cancer.

Light regulates our sleep and wake patterns The physiological processes that control the daily cycle of sleep and wake, hunger, activity levels, body temperature, melatonin level in the blood, and many other physiological traits are called the endogenous circadian rhythm. On its own, the endogenous circadian rhythm is nearly, but not exactly, 24 hours. Our bodies rely on the Sun to reset this cycle and keep it at precisely 24 hours, the length of our days. The light – and the dark – are important signals

captured by the newly discovered photopigment melanopsin in the retina, and that when blue light stops, we start our physiological transition to nighttime mode.

for the cycle. This circadian rhythm has developed over three billion years as life evolved on Earth in the context of the Sun’s day/night cycle. It is built deeply into our genetic makeup. During the night, in the dark, body temperature drops, metabolism slows, and the hormone melatonin rises dramatically. When the Sun comes up in the morning, melatonin has already started falling, and you wake up. This natural physiological transition into and out of night is of ancient origin, and melatonin is crucial for the process to proceed as it should. If you were to put someone in a dark cave with no time cues at all, the cycle will last about 24 hours, but not exactly. Without time cues like those from the Sun, eventually that person would become out of sync with people outside. In fact many profoundly blind people, who cannot perceive light, must cope with this de-synchronization in their daily lives.

What does your body do in the dark? Many things happen to our bodies during the dark. Levels of the

Electricity changed the way we sleep

hormone leptin, which helps control hunger, go up. High levels of leptin mean we do not feel hungry while low levels make us hungry. Why does leptin go up in the dark? Since we evolved without artificial light at night, one theory holds that leptin goes up at night because it would be good to not be hungry during the night, rather than needing to forage in the dark and possibly get into trouble. This fasting that should happen every night, and why we call the first meal in the morning ‘breakfast’. Experiments in human beings have shown that sleep disruption and turning on lights lowers leptin levels which makes people hungry in the middle of the night. In the last decade or two it has become clear that the genes which control the endogenous circadian rhythm (the ‘clock genes’) also control a large part of our entire genome including genes for metabolism (how we process the food we eat), DNA damage response (how we are protected from toxic chemicals and radiation), and cell cycle regulation and hormone production (how our cells and tissues grow). Light at night disrupts these processes. The changes that result from exposure to electric light at night have biological connections to disease and conditions that are common in the modern world today including obesity, diabetes, cancer and depression.

Blue light, red light, no light Not all light is the same – some kinds of light make you more alert and more awake, and others have less of an effect. Light from the Sun is strong in blue, short wavelength light, although it includes all other colors as well. That’s important in the morning when we need to be alert and awake. But when it comes in the evening or during the night, it fools the body into thinking it’s daytime. We now know that this bright blue light has the strongest effect on lowering melatonin during the night. Your tablet, phone, computer or compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) all emit this kind of blue light. So using these devices in the evening can prevent that primordial physiological transition to night from occurring. This makes it harder to sleep and might also increase the longer term risk of ill-health. Other kinds of light, like dimmer long wavelength yellow and red light, have very little effect on this transition. This is the kind of light from a campfire or a candle; even the old fashioned incandescent light bulb is dimmer and redder than the new CFL. Only in the last 20 years have we acquired a basic biological understanding of how the eye’s retina tells the circadian system it is daytime. Now we know that blue, short wave-length light is

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Before electricity, people experienced bright, full-spectrum days of sunlight and dark nights. We slept in a different way than we do now. The dark lasted about twelve hours and during this time people slept for eight or nine hours in two separate bouts, and were awake, but in the dark, for another three or four hours. Everything changed when electric lighting was invented in the latter part of the 19th century. Since then there has been an ever increasing assault on dark. Outdoor environments are relentlessly lit, and more and more people use computer tablets and smart phones at all hours, bathing their faces in bright blue light at times of day when they should be transitioning to nighttime physiology. When people get away from the city and its artificial light to go camping, they often notice a marked improvement in their sleep. A recent study has verified this effect. Today, most of us get too little light during the day and too much at night for our circadian rhythm to function at its best. It is the rare person who sleeps in a completely dark bedroom, and many people get very little sunlight because they work inside all day long. What can you do for your circadian health? Get bright, blue light in the morning (preferably from the Sun), and use dim, longer wavelength light (more yellow and red like incandescent) in the evening. And sleep in the dark. This will certainly improve sleep, and may reduce risk of later disease. Source: The Conversation.

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Property news First home buyers now inclined to build For the first time in five years, the number of first home buyers choosing house and land packages has surpassed those buying existing homes. According to data out last week from the Office of State Revenue (OSR), the number of First Home Owner Grants (FHOG) paid out for new construction was greater than grants for existing homes during February. This is the first time this has happened since the Rudd Government’s temporary FHOG Boost period after the Global Financial Crisis, when new-builds briefly overtook existing stock in February 2010. In February of this year, there were 696 grants paid to established stock and 747 for new-builds. President of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia, David Airey, said while it was good to see lots of first home buyer activity, the skew towards new construction was impacting the whole market. “Two years ago the Barnett Government dropped the FHOG grant for established homes from $7,000 to $3,000 and increased it for new-builds to $10,000. “This has proven very attractive to many entry-level buyers, but it now means that a lot of people trying to sell existing homes have a smaller pool of buyers and this is

contributing to the sharp increase in properties on the market,” Mr Airey said. Mr Airey said that many trade-up buyers needed a first home buyer to relinquish their existing home to so they could sell and move on, but a smaller pool of buyers was now contributing to a slow-down in the housing market. “Normally, around 70 per cent of first home buyers choose an older, established home over a brand new one, but the State Government’s tinkering with the grant has shifted the equation,” Mr Airey said. However, the OSR data is indicating that the pendulum might be swinging back to established homes with 820 applications for those grants versus 606 for new construction reported in February. Mr Airey said the REIWA pre-budget submission to the State Government called on the Treasurer to restore balance to the market by applying the FHOG equally to old and new homes. The OSR's latest data also shows that in February the median purchase price for first home buyers in the metropolitan area was $450,000, up $5,000 on January, while in the regions it was up $10,000 to $360,000. The three most popular locations were Baldivis, Wellard and Byford in Perth’s southern outskirts.

Plenty of property’s sale and rent New REIWA data shows that the number of properties on the Perth market has reached 14,000, while the number of homes for rent has surpassed 6,500. President of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia, David Airey, said listings had jumped for both sales and rentals as a result of WA's slowing population growth rate and the effect of new building construction impacting on established home sales. “The number of properties listed for sale has jumped by over 2,000 since the start of the year and sales have slowed by 15 per cent when compared to the same period last year. “With 6,500 rental properties available across the metropolitan area, that’s a 210 per cent increase since 2012 and has pushed the vacancy rate over four per cent,” Mr Airey said. Mr Airey said the very high level of house and unit construction across the state, accompanied with the fall in population growth, had tipped the scales to oversupply.

amount of choice and very competitive pricing. “Along with record low interest rates, there has rarely been such a good time to buy and first home buyers continue to be active in the market place,” Mr Airey said. According to reiwa.com data, Perth’s median house price dipped by $5,000 last month to around $547,000, while metropolitan rents were holding steady at $440 per week. “With this large supply of homes for sale and rent, it’s likely we will see negligible price growth across 2015 and a fairly slow market for those selling property or looking for tenants. “It is essential that sellers and owners listen closely to the advice of their selling agents and property managers to ensure the right marketing and pricing in what will prove to be a very competitive environment,” Mr Airey said.

“Added to this is the big fall in the number of first home buyers choosing established homes and building new ones instead.

Mr Airey said that recent figures indicated that the average number of days on the market for home sales had stretched to 67, compared to the more usual 45, while the number of sellers prepared to discount their asking price was now 57 per cent.

“However, this is great news for buyers and tenants because it means there is a huge

Rental leasing times across Perth is averaging 36 days.

Public urged to fight against ‘red tape’ Last week, the State Government has called on the Western Australian public to submit their constructive ideas about ‘busting’ red tape using their new online survey. Finance Minister Bill Marmion said the Government was committed to busting unnecessary bureaucracy by flagging red tape areas across government. “Our recent red tape reforms are already on track to save West Australians tens of millions of dollars, but it’s time to further reduce barriers to business development, employment and investment,” Mr Marmion said. The Reinvigorating Regulatory Reform program will introduce key performance indicators for department director-generals and annual red tape reduction report cards

for ministers. “To improve efficiency and service delivery, it’s vital we have as much public feedback as possible. “That’s why I’m also calling on people to use our new online access to get involved. Whether you’ve had a good or bad regulatory or approvals experience, I want to hear from you,” Mr Marmion said. Since the introduction of Revenue Online last July, more than 1,000 home buyers have benefited from the simplification of property transfers, with more than 10,000 business days saved so far across the board. You can access the survey at http://www.finance.wa.gov.au/cms/Economic _Reform/Reducing_Red_Tape/Survey.aspx

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LOCAL COMMUNITY DIARY Thursday 9 April Yanchep and Districts Country Women’s Association monthly meeting will be held at the Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks, starting at 9.30am. All welcome. Call 9561 2905 for more information.

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SINCERE THANKS Stan and family wish to convey their sincerest appreciation to everyone for their thoughtfulness, love and support at the passing of a loving and loved wife and mother, Ruby Daley. Ruby will be missed forever, but she will live in the hearts of all who shared our grief during this difficult time. Thank you to all, Sincerely, Stan Daley & Family.

Yanchep Netball Club Yanchep Netball Club is in desperate need of players aged 10 years old, born in 2005. The club has enough to make two-thirds of a team, but need a few more players to fill the third team. For full details, contact Karolyn Holmes at yanchepnetball@outlook.com

STILL LOST Yellow and Grey Wiero with spot on his cheeks Sunny chatters and whistles, is loved and missed. $500 reward for his return. 9561 6108

GOLF Guilderton Sat 21 Mar - 9 hole S/ford: J Bresland 22, T Button 21, P Flavell 19, C Meharry 18. NTP: C Meharry, M Wetherly. Longest putt: C Meharry. Lady's best 2nd shot: A Gault. Men's best 2nd shot: P Flavell. Wed 24 Mar Scroungers: B Hicks 19, C Meharry 19, T Button 19, B Wegner 19, P Flavell 19. Best 2nd shot: D Roxburgh. NTP: T Button, A Gault, P Flavell. Longest putt: P Flavell. Sat 28 Mar - Summer Cup Round 5 Mens champion: B Johnson 85. Ladies champion: M Wetherly 70. S/ford: B Gault 39, P Flavell 33, M Wetherly 33, R Prince 31. NTP: B Gault, M Wetherly, B Johnson. Longest putt: P Rouse. Best 2nd shot: M Wetherly, B Hicks. Wed 1 Apr Scroungers: B Johnson 22, J Bresland 20, l

Meharry 19, G Robson 19, B Hicks 19. NTP: A Gault. Best 2nd shot: L Meharry. Best 3rd shot: B Johnson. Longest putt: G Robson.

SCCC Tues 24 Mar - Women 4 ball combined: C Meharry, L Wells 69, S Comber, M Budiselik 65, S Morris, M Crow 64. Fri 27 Mar - Ladies S/ford: M Wetherly 32, S Morris, B Tierney 31, A Mann, C Meharry, M Budiselik 30. Men S/ford: J Turnill 41, D Atkinson, J Gowans 40, K Richards, B Perryman, D Hotchin, D Sexton 38. Tues 31 Mar - Women Ambrose: F Read 67, M Kearney 67, M Budiselik 68, L Symons 68, J Higo, B Tiernay 69¼. Fri 3 Apr - Ladies S/ford: A Bader 37 (Wanneroo), P Haynes 37, J Dunstan 36, M Grisdale 32. Men S/ford: S Menzies 42, C Filmer 39, P McCoy, P Marshall, M Holland 38.

Eagle on 9th: M Holland.

Monday 13 April

Yanchep Golf Club

Yanchep Two Rocks RSL monthly meeting at Yanchep Sports & Social Club, starting at 11.00am.

Sat 28 Mar - Ladies S/ford: G Reyne 37, A Vanvelzen 36, S Rapinese 33. Men: J Mcyntyre 40, R Dixon 40, P Leigh 38. Fri 3 Apr - Easter Cup Ladies Stroke: S Rapinese 73, D Attwood 74, A Vanvelzen 76. Men: K Attwood 63, I Lowe 65, R Dixon 65. Sat 4 Apr - Ladies Stroke: G Reyne 67, S Rapinese 69, R Warrilow 75. Men: I Lowe 60, J Tonti 61, K Attwood 65. Easter Cup winners: Ladies: S Rapinese. Men: I Lowe. -----------------------------------------

Email you sports results to sports@suncitynews.com.au

Saturday 18 April Lancelin Community Sporting Complex Inc. Annual General Meeting, starting at 10.00am.

Sunday 19 April The Lions Club of Gingin/Chittering will be holding a ‘Heroes and Pioneers’ day at the heritage Gingin Railway Station between 10.00am to 4.00pm. There will be displays and variety stalls.

Tuesday 21 April Community Casino Bus will be a $10 special, leaving Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks, at 5.15pm, then picking up at the Yanchep Sports Club. Phone Linda on 9561 5321 to book your seat.

Saturday 25 April ANZAC Day What’s happening in your region? Email what is happening in your region, email details to: news@suncitynews.com.au

Wednesday 29 April Yanchep District High School’s secondary students parent night, 4.00pm to 6.00pm. ----------------------------------------

SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May V8 Supercars at Barbagallo Raceway.

The Yanchep Two Rocks Senior Citizens Club is looking for new members, with new ideas and interests - Anyone 50+ will be made welcome at the weekly Monday gatherings. Activities include cards, board games, bingo and carpet bowls. They also have a lonely pool table in want of use. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never played any of these before, you will soon pick it up.

FOR SALE

Monday 4 May

Holden Commodore VE Series II, 2012 SS Blk, 39,00 kms, still under warranty. $27,500 neg. 0421 955 385. -------------------------------Boat - s/steel 80 lt fuel tank. $80. Fuel tank $40. 0421 955 385.

Yanchep Two Rocks Recreation Association monthly meeting, 7.30pm at Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks. New members welcome.

Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 May NAPLAN testing for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.

Sunday 17 May

The club, also, have monthly subsidised luncheon outings around perth and surrounding areas. So, why not join the group on a Monday afternoon, at 1.00pm for an afternoon of fun and friendship, chat over a cuppa and bikkies at the Phil Renkin Centre in Two Rocks.

British Car Day at Gingin.

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Sunday 31 May Poker in the Cave 2015. Tickets: 0414 425 858.

REALLY WORK

Submit your Community Diary details to: community@suncitynews.com.au

Call Dot on 9561 1287, or Jill on 9561 5581.

COMMUNITY Groups & Clubs Atlantis Productions Inc.

Ted Dowling

Friends of Moore River Estuary

Linda Johnson

Gingin Arts & Crafts Group

0414 992 380 Ledge Point Country Club

Gingin/Chittering Lions

Pat Elliot

9575 2316

Guilderton Community Association

Gillian Lamont

9577 2730

Guilderton Country Club

John Utley

WA Sugarcraft Academy 0448 814 020 Inc - Cake Decorating

Carolyn Meharry

Lancelin and Coastal Districts RSL

Norm Pearce

9655 1161

Lancelin Bowling Club

Pat

9655 3053

Yanchep Netball Club

Yanchep Redhawks 9561 2486 Football Club 0427 990 605 Yanchep Sports Club Inc. 9561 1148 Yanchep Two Rocks Arts 0428 628 753 & Craft Workshop

9561 5777 Yanchep Two Rocks Lions Radio room A/hours/ Emergency 0488 615 777 Club

Lancelin CWA

Muriel Swan

9655 1399

Lancelin & Districts Lions

Dawn & Ron

0417 090 178

Annette Morck

9655 2156

Yanchep Dolphins Little Athletics Club

Pat Shinnick

9655 1289

Yanchep Golf Club

Yanchep Colour Diet Group

Jan Cooper

Sunny Strobel

Yanchep CWA

Lancelin Volunteer Marine Rescue Group

9577 1573

Karolyn Holmes

0458 458 948

Les Porter

0423 855 115

9561 1196 Cathie Close

95612738

Malcolm Gow Lorraine Alvin

0401 646 183 0438 682 678

Julie Otremba Ron Arnold

9561 1538 9561 5551

9577 1013

Guilderton Golf Club

Lancelin Golf Club

0418 936 600 Raye Leslie Amanda Van Padua 0408 943 987

9577 1528 Two Rocks Volunteer Marine Rescue Group

Cheryl Spiers

Jon Spurgeon

Sun City Country Club Sun City Yacht Club

Madeline Henshaw

Jae Watson

0427 752 348 Son City Church

Guilderton Community Library

0408 947 548 Yanchep Ladies Dart Club 0417 961 627

0414 631 273 Moore River Weight Watchers

Irene Dewar

Sheryl Dempster Jan Court

Yanchep Districts Junior Football Club

Is your group or club here?

0427 761 330 Yanchep Two Rocks Recreation Assoc Inc. 9561 2512

Yanchep Two Rocks Home Support Group

yanchepcwa@ gmail.com Yanchep Two Rocks RSL Michael Browne Sue Moir

Bob Cherry

9561 5161

Joyce Harris

9561 1672

0428 559 026 Yanchep Two Rocks Senior 0417 978 281 Citizens

Jill Scholte Dot Blower

9561 5581 9561 1287

yancheplac@ Yanchep United Football Club gmail.com

Debbie King

0420 968 760

0488 288 750

Are the contact details correct?

If not, please let us know so we can update the list. email: community@suncitynews.com.au

Thursday 9 April 2015

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