sun city news
Thursday 8 October 2015
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INSIDE Yanchep Dolphins Aquatic Centre update
Loving army life
Two local Yanchep District High School students, Monica and Jessica Smith, have just completed an eight day training camp with the 53rd Wanneroo Army Cadets. Both girls attend parade and training nights at least one night a week, plus attend a variety of camps for various field exercises achieving skills and qualifications. Monica, aged 15, has been involved in the Army cadets for nearly three years and said she hopes to attend Duntroon Army College and become a career soldier. Jessica, aged 13, joined the army cadets earlier this year, thinking she wouldn’t like it, but now says it’s ‘great’ and is hoping to join the army reserves. Proud mum, Kath, said: “Both my husband and I were in the army back in New Zealand, and felt by the girls getting involved with army cadets they would become responsible teenagers and adults.” The eight day camp involved attending various activities, overnight sleep outs and training sessions at Northam and Bindoon with a passing out parade of over 1000 Western Australian cadets.
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On the agenda At next Tuesday’s City of Wanneroo council meeting, only days before the council election day, the agenda has three reports relating to the Yanchep Two Rocks region. In the first report, Acumen Development Solutions, on behalf of Atlantis Beach Estate and Capricorn Village Joint Venture are seeking approval for street advertising signage on Two Rocks Road, near Blaxland Avenue, Two Rocks. The report states the applicant is proposing a pylon sign 2 metres high by 1.85 metres wide attached on top of a sign support that is 2.2 metres in height. The overall height of signage would be 4.2 metres and provides directional information for the Atlantis Beach Estate. At a meeting held between the applicant and City of Wanneroo officers on 4 September 2014, where the applicant was advised the City does not support signs in the road reserve due to a number of issues, including liability and the use of the City’s land for commercial purposes. Despite this advice, the applicant submitted an incomplete development application which was unsigned. The proposed sign does not strictly comply with the definition of Estate Signs contained in the
Signs Local Planning Policy - An estate sign is defined as ‘a sign located within a subdivision or development estate, displaying information about the estate such as the estate name, the name of the subdivision or development, the estate features, sales and real estate agency contact details.’ The proposed sign does not comply with the definition of an estate sign as the sign is not located within the subdivision or development estate. Council administration did not think community consultation was necessary because the sign is only temporary - Three years. In the recommendation, the council officer supports approving the sign with minimal conditions. In another report, the council is being asked to note that the detailed design of the Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club and Public Amenities Facility has been completed; note that based on the detailed design and the cost planner’s report, the overall total project budget for the Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club and Public Amenities Facility has been estimated to be $7,791,000; note that the whole of life costs based on the 50 year design life of Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club and Public Amenities Facility has been estimated to be in the order of $13.5 million; note that the
replacement cost at the end of the 50 year design life of Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club and Public Amenities Facility has been estimated to be in the order of $32.5 million, further noting that the renewal/replacement in future will form part of the City’s Long Term Financial Plan; and that the tenders for the construction of the Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club and Public Amenities Facility will be advertised during November. This report is an update and suggests that if everything goes to schedule the new facility could be completed by October 2016. The report does not detail if the construction will be staged; and if so, when it would be fully completed, fitted out and fully operational according to the Master Plan. In the third report for this region, the council will consider a petition requesting the City of Wanneroo support Dash n Dogs Academy to provide dog training services in Yanchep. In the report is states Administration’s discussion with the Academy owner, Heidi Clayton, the focus has been on the agreement of a reduced hire fee for the use of Wilkie Park rather than an ‘exclusion’ of fees, as identified within the petition. This is on the basis that the payment of a minimal fee is
considered appropriate and also on the basis that discussions with the Academy owner on this basis have been positive, with every indication being that the payment of a fee based on the community rate is acceptable. Administration’s recommendation is to note the receipt of petition; approve administration’s intended approach of charging a fee for the use of Wilkie Park by the Dash n Dogs Academy based on the current adopted community facility hire fee for dog obedience classes of $65 per person per annum, equivalent to $1.25 per participant, on the basis that the Dash n Dogs Academy operates on a minimal profit basis; and authorise the Director of Community and Place to advise the petitioners of the outcome.
Other reports
Next week’s agenda currently has 32 different reports and could be the last meeting for the Mayor, Tracey Roberts and five councillors, Robert ‘Bob’ Smithson, Brett Treby, Denis Hayden, Nguyet-Anh Truong, Norman Hewer and Frank Cvitan. Other reports on the agenda include considering a report on the outcomes of the Shark Barrier Feasibility Study. It states: “The Feasibility Report has identified the required processes and considerations to allow for the installation of a
shark barrier along the City’s coastline which will provide a safe swimming area for beach visitors, enhance the profile of the proposed beach location, increase the number of beach visitors and potentially boost clientele of local businesses.” The report goes on to state: “Subject to Council approval and positive community feedback from community consultation and allocation of appropriate funding, Administration will prepare a Request for Tender to include the planning/approvals, design, supply, installation and inspection/ maintenance (for a period of 5 years) of a shark barrier at Southern Quinns Beach.” The report recommends listing $300,000 for the installation of a shark barrier at Southern Quinns Beach in the 20 year Capital Works Program under Foreshore Management; undertake further community consultation; and investigate all opportunities for grant funding. In another report, the council will consider continuing their full council meetings once a month, excluding January. The City of Wanneroo council meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at the Civic Centre, Dundebar Rd, Wanneroo on 13 October, commencing at 7.00pm, everyone is welcome.
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New rules help recreational rock lobster fishers
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Police investigate theft
Last Sunday afternoon, Joondalup police were called to a ‘washed-up safe’ report at Two Rocks foreshore.
share the available catch of these species among more fishers.
On arrival, Joondalup police discovered a partial note inside a gun safe which included reference to ‘SV Triffid, and News - 9561 2500’.
Subject to gazettal, three new rules will apply from the start of the recreational rock lobster fishing season in midOctober.
“The new rules are the latest in a series of management changes, which primarily aim to help the sector achieve its five per cent western rock lobster catch allocation on WA’s west coast.”
Police called the number, which just happens to be the Sun City News office. After an intriguing conversation with the police, the matter was reported to the water police and the rusty gun safe was taken to the tip.
Minister for Fisheries, Ken Baston said: “Two people will be able to share a rock lobster pot and take large female western rock lobsters, provided they are not in reproductive condition.
The Minister said a maximum of two people would be able to share a rock lobster pot, with each person required to attach a separate float with their gear identification number on it.
“This will provide greater convenience for fishers and increased capacity for west coast recreational fishers to take their allocated catch share, offering a better fishing experience.
“Each licensed fisher will still only be allowed to use up to two pots to fish for rock lobster, even if they are sharing their pots with someone else and these fishers will not be able to bring back the other person’s bag limit,” he said.
The WA State Government has further expanded opportunities for licensed recreational fishers to catch rock lobsters.
“I have also accepted the community’s request for the bag and boat limits for tropical rock lobsters to be halved to
Mr Baston said the maximum legal lengths for female
Sun City News editor, Terry Loftus, thought: “A mystery within a mystery that will probably never be resolved. Now that’s something different for the ‘boys in blue’ to investigate.” A few hours later, the Joondalup police rang Mr Loftus with additional information.
western rock lobsters would no longer apply for recreational fishers. “This will bring the recreational fishery into line with the commercial operators and make additional lobsters available to recreational fishers without impacting on sustainability,” he said.
“Setose, tarspot and berried female western rock lobsters will continue to be protected. In the areas where tropical rock lobsters can also be caught, a maximum daily bag limit of four will apply to these species. Fishers will still be able to take a total of eight lobsters overall, but no more than four can be the tropical species.”
Abalone season may be shortened The upcoming recreational West Coast Zone abalone season only operates on the first Sunday of each month from November to March, between Moore River and Busselton Jetty, but the fishery has not yet recovered from historically-
low recruitment and needs careful management. For the past four years abalone stocks have been in decline, primarily as a result of environmental factors affecting growth and also the recruitment of juvenile abalone.
South West Bio-regions manager, Tim Nicholas, said the Department of Fisheries had been working closely with Recfishwest and commercial abalone fishers to examine options for the fishery given the current stock concerns.
Fisheries and Marine Officers will be patrolling abalone fishing spots, to ensure fishers are licensed and sticking to the rules and researchers will be assessing the impact of the fishing effort that occurs between 7am and 8am on the allotted days.
It turns out the SV Triffid is a boat at Two Rocks marina and about a month ago, two gun safes were stolen from the boat, one safe contained six guns, which are still missing. Police are asking if anyone has any information about these missing guns to call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
Be wary at traffic lights
About ten days ago, the traffic lights at the Marmion Ave, Peony Blvd and Lagoon Drive intersection were operational, but unfortunately some drivers are ignoring the signals and driving through the red signal. Many local motorists can’t believe the council didn’t install the turning lane lights - “They’ve only done half the job, as usual,” was one of many comments the Sun City News has received, followed by “ How long before the first accident?” Drivers need to be aware, alert and cautious at all time whenever on the road. Drive slower, drive safer and get your family home safe.
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Heidi’s classes It appears to me that a lot of people seem to live in cocoons insulated from the real world, a bus layover is exactly that, not a car parking spot. Compare the size of a bus and a car, can you see the problem now, when the driver asked for the cars to be moved. Some of Heidi’s class bad mouthed the driver thinking that they were smart. When getting back to the depot, a complaint would have been logged with the supervisor and the bus company would have sent it through the correct channels hence the City of Wanneroo’s reaction. Blame falls on those with the big mouths, they should have apologised and moved their cars and that would have been the end of it. Bus drivers in general are a happy go lucky bunch, but have to deal with a lot of cr#p from unruly passengers and extra cr#p about a layover is not necessary. Maybe an apology to the bus company resulting in a complaint withdrawal but it is probably to late. Name and address supplied.
Ignorant owners In reply to the ‘Anonymous letter’ in 24 September Sun City News. Sorry to say, there are just too many ignorant dog owners out there. Houses in our new estates are right next to each other, and people have to work hard and get up at very early hours to get into the city and need a good night’s sleep without interruption.
Appointments call Donna on
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So cats have to be locked in at night, but a dog can go out whenever he/she wants? With so many backyards having one or two dogs, the noise sometimes is unbearable, even during the day time. There are night shift workers and people working from home or little kids having a nap.
Your letters and emails
I really cannot imagine your dog just barks at kids throwing stones or at foxes or at burglars, that should be such a rare occasion that it does not cause a complaint?
I completely understand where the writer of the anonymous letter is coming from, you don’t want a fight with your neighbours, but you are also desperate enough to let them know. Try to see it this way. You never know how a person reacts when being contacted personally, that is just a sad reality. This whole issue has to be managed better by council and rangers. Everybody thinks he needs to have dogs and then leave them alone the whole day or some think they are a good alarm system at night in the backyard without bothering to manage them. If your dog is waking people, and a few minutes later another neighbour dog, this can become a health issue, plus there are some really nutty barkers out there. People, be more respectful and do everything to not be an annoyance to your neighbours. Why can’t this go without saying? Martina Schoen, via website.
Are you interested?
Having just moved to Yanchep and starting to enjoy the Sun City News. I reflected on the weekend how I could get involved with the local community. I would like to offer free to local readers response to letters/emails that’s anything to do mental health. From parenting advice, couples, teenagers and individuals. I’m currently working as a mental health social worker, hold a BA Counselling, Masters Social Work, and Voc Grad Dip Family Dispute Resolution. I have recently been in touch with GrowWA to possibly run a free group in Yanchep pending a free venue. Anyone interested can contact me through the Sun City News. Terry Potter, vie website.
Dog owner with anonymous letter! This is 2015. A time of road rage, total disregard and pay back not to speak about the ICE epidemic. Perhaps your dog needs Heidi’s dog classes, a smart dog will in a short time work out what is normal/every day noise, happenings and only react to new or out of place sounds, like people and their dogs going past.
Writing your letter may have made you feel better and I consider you lucky that you have been warned.
If one person has taken the time to write then believe me there are three others who are silently hating your dog and you have unwittingly invited more trouble with your closing words “you are the nuisance not my dog.” How do I know? ‘Been there, done that’, as they say, next step to come is a tasty little parcel in your backyard, so every morning up early and check your backyard before letting the dog out. Payback is the new norm. Hope you have vet insurance. Name and address supplied.
Unbelievable I can’t believe police and rangers forewarned the 4WDers of their bitz on the Durrs track over the long weekend. It was uncannily quiet until the Monday. Social media is making policing a farce! So the joke goes on. Rangers with no clout and police unable to control crime because of under-manning. Sometimes it’s like the Wild West on Damepattie Drive, maybe the new North Ward councillors can at last solve the standoff. Suzi Logue, Two Rocks.
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MORE your letters and emails I am very keen to play an active role in active resistance to the ‘scorched earth policy’ and methods of the developers. I have written to different papers countless times, proving that this type of wicked, evil land abuse is totally not in keeping with the times we live in - the sensitive and precarious position our earth is in, and the concerted drive towards, protection of our beautiful natural environment in all other localities. There are doubtless some lucrative rewards for many in this
harsh and merciless destruction all around. Boasting and competition among municipalities, politicians and administrations does not help the protection of the ‘beauties rich and rare’ either. It is criminal to be laying waste the last of the natural environment of this specific strip of coastal land and its unique flora. Developers should be banned from Yanchep and Two Rocks by vote, protest and action. More
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Yanchep instead of the beautiful rolling natural hills and dunes in the town should be rejected at all cost.
In contrast, Yanchep and Two Rocks are settled, beautiful, unique and heritage-quality towns with a grand history.
How can a puny developer with his puny ideas aspire to better the wonderful atmosphere of towering trees, wondrous bird song and fragrant dunes in Yanchep?
Leave them as they are - People need to know what the wonderful old beachside towns were like.
The beach is a vast playground; there are lovely parks and there is plenty of parking. Their ideas are tired and overused.
One may even hope to see heritage status conferred upon the towns proper. Leave the settled parts unchanged! And leave the natural parks - Do not rezone; what a word of betrayal that is.
There are many little developer towns along Marmion.
It is not about the over-populated, consumerist, littering, greedy
From the editor’s desk Last weekend in The West, Kate Emery said: “There is nothing new about dubious campaign tactics when it comes to council elections. “Dodgy electioneering can happen at any level of government, it is aided by the sheer number of candidates . . . So it is not much of a surprise to hear about allegations of smear campaigns, poster defacements and online attacks.” So far in this council election the WA Electoral Commission has received over 100 complaints or queries, up on the last local government election, in 2013. Most of the complaints relate to content or authorisation, which is a dull way of saying people are either complaining about what is being said or published on campaign material. There is talk of people having their faces cut out of campaign posters or flyers attacking candidates. The Sun City News is aware of anonymous texts from a service attacking ‘false defamatory and illegal’ brochures. The text messaging service has not been heard of before in local government elections. Another issue is councilrelated material being
published during the election period promoting the mayor and various councillors is being seen by some members of the general public as unfair.
If anyone has bothered to read the blurb published with the voting paper, it doesn’t really inspire you to vote for any one particular candidate.
It is my view council elections need to be more open, accountable with compulsory voting.
But vote I must.
History shows that probably less than 30 per cent of all residents and ratepayers will cast their vote in this local government election. Take the City of Wanneroo, they handle hundreds of millions of our dollars, make expensive decisions and many times uneducated decisions that cost the ratepayers even more to fix the council decision mistakes. Take the Yanchep boardwalk, it ended up costing more than double the original estimate, or the Oldham Reserve stage 2 change room, costing over three times the original quote. We, as ratepayers have to fund these mistakes. So to the big decision, who do I vote for? I’ve seen one candidate since nominations started, and that was in a Two Rocks’ coffee shop. Other than that - Nil, zip, zero, none to be seen anywhere; and it’s not as if I don’t get around the burbs a bit.
As my guide, I talked with a number, in fact, quite a number of local people about their knowledge and dealings with any of the candidates. Through this process a couple started to shine a bit brighter than the others - So my vote’s in and I hope so is yours.
Investigations
I would like to provide some updates on several investigations that the Sun City News has underway at the moment - There are a number of issues splitting the Lancelin community, at the moment, we are trying to access numerous documents to verify some facts before publishing anything. We still haven’t heard back from Mayor Tracy Roberts or the City of Wanneroo about interstate and overseas trips or political independence. Over the past ten days, we have had four more issues brought to our attention, all are under investigation and should be published soon. Resolving local issues helps make better local communities.
human race any more - It is about the magnificently resilient, productive, contributing and joyimparting natural life - Plants, birds, reptiles and mammals, all. Let us all plant native. Grevillea, Banksia, Hakea, Eucalyptus and mostly trees. As a town, we will make our statement of vision and commitment to the true values. Ronel Smit, via website.
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Response about heliport Background to proposed helipad Michael Harte is an accomplished and licensed commercial helicopter pilot. To obtain this he has had to go through many extremely tough exams both written and practical, covering every aspect of air law, aerodynamics, navigation, human factors, meteorology, aircraft general knowledge, performance and flight planning. He has undertook many hours of flight training and has to undergo a Class 1 medical examination every 12 months and also keep an Aircraft Security Identification Card current at all times.
Hangar and Landing Pad
The building is of limestone construction with a colourbond steel roof. Security cameras have been installed as an added safety measure. Aviation fuel is stored in two 44 gallon drums within the building. Warning signs are placed on the exterior walls and doors to alert of the containment of avgas within the building. The landing pad, or helipad, is a concrete square immediately to the front of the building. It is surrounded by irrigated lawn to negate any dust distribution that could be caused by rotor downwash upon take off and landing. A fence surrounds the entire area to negate any hazards such as livestock entering the area. Customers will not be permitted to enter the hangar.
In response to the article in the Sun City News, on 24 September 2015, I’d like to point out that we are not proposing a heliport. Please see the following definition: A heliport is included within the definition of transport terminal. A transport terminal is defined as land used to assemble and distribute goods or passengers. It includes facilities to park and manoeuvre vehicles. A heliport would normally have one or more helipads, with facilities for passenger handling such as a terminal building. It may also include facilities such as a hangar, refueling and lighting. Helicopter landing site: Land used for the take off and landing of a helicopter, with or without a permanent landing pad, but without permanent facilities for the assembly and distribution of goods or passengers.
Secondly: The concerns raised at the council meeting were not on the agenda and therefore should not have been allowed. We would have liked to be told prior to the meeting that these issues would be raised so that we could have attended and been given the opportunity to respond. After checking the agenda and seeing nothing listed in relation to our proposal we were satisfied that we didn’t need to end our holiday and fly home earlier just to attend. However, we are thankful that they where raised as we can now respond to them. Every single concern and question that was asked at that meeting has been answered and responded to and has been given to the Shire as well as to the Neergabby resident, Kate Lane.
A helicopter landing site may range from a permanent and constructed landing pad to an unprepared site with no new buildings and works.
We have stated many times to our local community, as well as the whole of the Shire, that if anyone has any concerns or questions we are happy to answer them.
We are applying for a Helicopter Landing Site, also called a Helipad.
We are aware of a few sensitive areas in our neighbourhood (The Gravity
Centre, Piggery, Poultry and Quail farms) and due to the nature of these we are quite happy to avoid flying near those places. Our proposed commercial flight paths do not go over any nearby inhabited buildings or properties. We abide by the CASA rules that state no populated dwelling is to be flown over lower than 1000 feet. We feel our flights will provide an additional attraction to the Shire of Gingin, especially to the coastal towns where tourism is so important to their very survival. We can also provide an ‘eye in the sky’ for emergency services such as the fire brigade (DFES) as well as being able to report any shark sightings near swimmers and surfers. Another point stated at the meeting was that the building application is retrospective Yes, it is. The Shire planner was fully aware of this fact when we presented him with our proposal. He actually visited the site earlier in the year and has seen it first hand.
The councillors may well have been unaware of the application because the matter had not yet been presented to them - The Shire does this after the submission period has finished. All safety aspects of the proposal have been assessed by the Chief Pilot in command as per CASA regulations. We also have stated, repeatedly that it will only ever be one helicopter operating in any commercial capacity from our property. Also, much of our anticipated work will be at venues away from our property (functions, motorsport events, agricultural shows, etc). These events will have no impact on neighbours. There will never be any flights after last light or before first light, therefore no night flights.. Again, we ask anyone who is concerned or wants more information to please contact us and we will be happy to provide you with answers and solutions. Mick and Emma, via email. mick.emma3@bigpond.com ph: Mick 0409 927 413 or Emma 0427 757 663
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Exhibition successful
Art/Painting winner: Beth Davis. Highly commended: Margaret Funk. Craft winner: Dot McIntyre. Highly commended: Beth Davis. Photography winner: Narelle Macaulay. Highly commended: Audra de Pina Sculpture winner: Beth Davis. Highly commended: Norma Brewer. Margaret McLennan Memorial Award Overall winner: Narelle Macaulay.
The SunCity Artists’ recent Annual Art and Craft Exhibition, held in their Gallery, Lower Level at the Two Rocks Shopping Centre was very popular with a wide variety of artworks.
The standards were high and Peoples’ Choice award was keenly contested.
The Gingin Aquatic Centre will reopen for the summer swimming season on Saturday 31 October, and the focus for the coming summer at the pool will be ‘Watch Around Water’.
This event includes free entry for the public to the pool, free lunchtime sausage sizzle from 12noon to 2pm, and a monster inflatable slide for the kids.
The winners and commended awards presented to:
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Some of the entries are still on display and may be viewed at the Gallery, Thursday to Monday, 11am to 3.30pm. Raffle winners were Claire Mills and Lois Yates.
Aquatic Centre Update This is a Royal Life Saving Society initiative addressing adequate supervision of young children at public swimming pools. The Gingin Aquatic Centre, is a Watch Around Water endorsed facility, will also be providing education to the community about the program throughout the season and is hosting a special Watch Around Water themed event when it reopens on 31 October.
The centre will be receiving a major overhaul in early 2016, with tiling works scheduled for the pool and beach entry in March. The project will cost $592,753, which includes a $193,000 contribution by the Department of Sport and Recreation, and this work is expected to extend the life of the pool by 25-30 years. In order that the works are completed by mid-June 2016
the Shire of Gingin will be closing the pool at the end of February, which is a month earlier than usual. The Gingin Triathlon, which is scheduled for 28 February, will be the last event at the pool for the season. The cost of 2015-16 season passes for the pool has been reduced to take into account the shortened opening period over summer. If members of the community have any queries regarding the pool they are encouraged to contact the pool manager, Cameron Wrathall, on 0435 051 041.
Tourism Trade Fair The Moore River Visitor Centre, in partnership with the Gingin CRC, are holding a ‘Tourism Trade Fair’ on Wednesday 21 October, at the Granville Civic Centre in Gingin. The Tourism Trade Fair is an opportunity for businesses to network, as well as provide the Moore River Visitor Centre a better understanding of tourism
providers in the region in order to better support and promote the industry. Stalls are available for hire and there will be a workshop conducted by marketing specialist Scott Robinson on business leadership and branding.
For full details of this event and to register, please contact Carrie Edwards or Alison McVee on 9575 1253 or crc@ gingin.net. Tickets cost $45.00 per person and include lunch.
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New facility open Everything in the classroom is designed to support these windows of opportunity.
Capricorn Early Learning Centre is now open and offering a variety of different classroom style activities for children in their care.
Materials are child sized and the equipment is laid out in an orderly fashion on low shelves that are easily accessible for the children. The equipment is aesthetically pleasing and is meticulously cared for which encourages the children to take care of it too.
These include: Montessori, literacy and numeracy, reading programs, creative art, critical thinking and science, music and movement, story telling, plus social and emotional development.
The Capricorn Early Learning Centre is a brand new modern facility, located opposite the Yanchep Beach Primary School, at 93 Lindsay Beach Blvd, and is open Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6.00pm, each day.
The Capricorn Early Learning Centre philosophy is to educate, care and interact meaningfully with children in a warm supportive environment. What is Montessori? Montessori education is an educational approach developed by Italian physician and educator, Maria Montessori, and characterised by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological, physical, and social development. In Montessori classrooms you will find children are encouraged not only to do things for themselves but also to think for themselves. Children learn how to explore and solve problems for themselves. Most importantly you see small children helping each other and who, without being asked to, will put things away and perform acts of kindness purely to benefit the group as a whole.
The centre offers tours of their facilities and can be contacted on 9561 1180 or capricornlearning@gmail. com.
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The Sun City News is aware a number of residents in ‘Old Yanchep’ who are experiencing exceptionally poor radio and TV reception. The Montessori approach is based upon the natural laws of human development. Maria Montessori observed that children under six absorb limitlessly and effortlessly from the world around them and in so doing lay down all the foundations for later life. From birth to six is what Montessori called the allaround formative period of the ‘absorbent mind’- a
strong desire to explore everything around them using their senses and a drive to become independent. Montessori identified certain windows of opportunity for the child that she called ‘sensitive periods’ during which the child is irresistibly drawn to the things they need to help develop their full human potential.
ACMA says: “All Australians should generally be able to receive free-to-air television, provided they have the correct receiving equipment.” If you are having reception problems, check out this link - http://www.acma.gov. au/Citizen/Consumer-info/ My-connected-home/TVreception/whats-wrong-withmy-tv-reception
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Little Athletics booming Yanchep Little Athletics Club, the Yanchep Dolphins welcomes all boys and girls aged from five through to 17 years old to come along and join in the fun and excitement of Little Athletics. In the short time this club has been going, the club and many young athletics have excelled at district, state and national competitions. Yanchep Little Athletics Club relies on the support of the athletes’ families to help out at training and on competition days. Family play a very important role in athletics and all the athletes love having their parents support. If you are looking for a family friendly, fun sport for your little ones then please join our group. Yanchep Dolphins train every Wednesday night at Oldham Oval, off Lagoon Drive, Yanchep, from 4.30pm to 6.00pm, and compete every Saturday at Ridgewood.
Photos - Above (L to R): Jorden Cergogna U13, Courtney Parker U17, Jack Parker U16, Mitchell Coffey U15 and Chloe Parker U14 at Championship Day in February 2015. Right: Some of the Yanchep Dolphins athletes at training last week. If your club has a news article, please contact the Sun City News on 9561 2500 or email news@suncitynews. com.au.
Scam letters stopped Australia Post and Department of Commerce have seized more than 500,000 letters from overseas scammers before they reached WA households. They included letters from bogus astrologer Paul Ritter who promises ‘abundant fortune and instant success’ and Baroness de Rothman
who says she can guarantee ‘enormous sums of money’. An organisation known as the Winners Club promises a ‘foolproof scientific and mathematical method of selecting lotto numbers’. More than 260 publishers have been identified in the joint operation since January.
More than $60,000 in cash and credit card payments have been retrieved. It is known that scammers share personal information and if you are being bombarded by this type of mail, contact Australia Post about what options are available.
Erosion committee formed At a recent Shire of Gingin council meeting, the council resolved to form the Seabird Erosion Control Selection Committee as a positive step toward finding a long-term solution for the erosion issue which has affected a number of homes in Seabird.
detailed design of a structural solution for Stage 2 of the project. Such a solution will have consideration of the detailed and comprehensive reports that have been already carried out by the Department of Transport and Shire of Gingin.
The Committee consists of five councillors, two Seabird community representatives and two independent technical advisors.
Updates will be provided to the community as this process progresses.
Shire of Gingin CEO and Executive Manager Operations
Operations will also attend committee meetings to provide additional technical advice and guidance only.
background and management processes, and a further meeting was held the following week.
The first meeting was held in early September to discuss
The committee recommended obtaining a quotation for the
The State Government has $2 million to the Seabird project through Royalties for Regions funding.
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You need tickets for free concert Residents are being urged to be among the first to secure their free tickets to the City of Wanneroo presents ‘Music from the Movies’ performed by WAYJO in November. Tickets are essential and are now available exclusively to City of Wanneroo residents on the City’s website: wanneroo.wa.gov.au/concert They will then open to those who live outside the City from 9.00am, Monday 19 October. The concert will be held at the Wanneroo Showgrounds on Saturday 7 November, and will be headlined by the
WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO), whose talented musicians will perform well known movie soundtracks.
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WAYJO musicians are incredibly talented and will present captivating tunes from movies including The Lion King, Jungle Book, The Incredibles, Mission Impossible, Monsters Inc. and Beauty and the Beast. The concert offers an evening of upbeat music, quality jazz and fun entertainment under the stars.
high energy genre-defying beats that mix electronic, hip hop and pop music.
WA band ‘The Brow’ will support WAYJO with their
Families can bring a picnic hamper or choose from
a variety of food vans. There will be circus skills workshops, face painting and bungee trampolines.
Rubbish dumping continues with a persons name printed on it - This could lead to uncovering who dumped this rubbish. The dumping was reported to the Yanchep National Park who were very quick to act on the information provided - They have collected important evidence and are currently investigating this offence.
Over the long weekend, a Yanchep family were bush walking in the Yanchep National Park on the Yanchep Rose trail when they came
across this pile of household rubbish including open container of engine oil, car parts, toys and furniture. There was even a receipt
Park rangers say they have to deal with as many as five or six cases each week with dumping in the park. The WA State Government recently introduced tougher penalties for illegal dumping.
Individuals can face fines of up to $62,500 or $125,000 for a body corporate. Recently a Marangaroo man was fined nearly $10,000 for dumping in the national park. While some people think it is expensive to be charged nearly $200 a tonne at Tamala Park; it is cheaper than facing the court and copping a big fine, plus the clean up costs. There are now a total of 10,202 Keep Australia Beautiful registered ‘Litter Reporters’ in Western Australia. The ‘Litter hotline’ number is 1300 00 737 678.
The 2015/16 season for Bindoon Basketball starts on Friday 23 October, at Chinkabee Park. Bindoon Basketball registrations for the upcoming season is now available online at https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v6/regoform. cgi?formID=52520.
School progresses Last week, Atlantis Beach Baptist College at Two Rocks received Advance Determination from the Minister for Education, Peter Collier. This is an important stage to ensuring the school can open for the 2016 school year.
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Aerial patrols start
The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter is now in the sky every day over the school holiday period, patrolling from Yanchep to Mandurah and Rottnest. Premier Colin Barnett said last year’s patrols along the metropolitan area and the South-West coast covered an incredible 93,000 kilometres and spotted 349 sharks. “Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA) has long played a crucial role in protecting people on Western Australian beaches and it is timely that the patrols move to seven days a week with so many children enjoying the warmer weather during these school holidays,” Mr Barnett said. The helicopter is equipped to respond to emergency situations, including rescues, and can also provide support to other emergency services such as WA Police. The State Government provides $2.6 million a year to SLSWA for beach and aerial patrols.
Foreshore project update
Neo Infrastructure has been contracted to undertake the construction works at the Guilderton Foreshore. These works include the redesign and construction of a two lane boat ramp into the Moore River Estuary, construction of a fixed deck area, a ramp connected to a floating jetty, and a swimming pontoon. The contractor is liaising with the Department of Transport for final project approvals with construction expected to commence midOctober 2015. The works are expected to be completed just before Christmas in time for the post-Christmas holidays. This time of the year is considered the most suitable for the construction works owing to the break of the sandbar resulting from endof-season rains further up the Moore River.
Police all at sea after Yanchep car chase Earlier this week, a dramatic two-hour police car chase through Perth’s northern coastal suburbs ended up with an alleged stolen vehicle ploughing into heavy waves north of Two Rocks. Channel Seven Perth reporter, Jess Vanderende, told Radio 6PR two officers had to wade out and remove a suspect from the roof of a bobbing 4WD Toyota. She said the pursuit began around 10.30am and raced through Two Rocks and Guilderton. “A police fixed wing aircraft guided two police vans onto beach near Wilbinga where the suspect had gotten out of his vehicle,” Ms Vanderende said. “As police approached within metres, he jumped back into vehicle and drove it straight into the waves. It was very dramatic and very scary to watch.” The offender climbed out of the window of the Toyota and onto the roof. Officers plunged into the water and removed him from the vehicle back to shore where he was arrested. “It’s unclear where the chase started or what caused it,” Ms Vanderende said. “The Toyota is still bobbing around in the water.”
Several roadblocks are in location around the Yanchep Beach vicinity. A police spokesperson confirmed the pursuit started in Clarkson after the driver failed to stop. A holidaymaker at the Moore River caravan park said she and friends were startled to see a police van enter onto the beach. “We thought that was a bit unusual and then it was followed by another one,” said Alexandra. She said the police returned to the caravan park later and there was a man in the back of one of the vans. “We thought they might be looking for somebody else, but they were just there to pump their tyres up after sand driving,” she said. One of the police vehicles appeared to have rear damage, but it’s unknown if that occurred during the pursuit. Photo: Courtesy of Yanchep police.
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Off to Japan, but looking for help Local teenager Katie Hunter, 13, along with Michelle Knoester, 14, Stela Reyes, 14, and Sophie Robins, 14, are all members of Kano Judo School in Joondalup and are heading off to Japan to compete in the SANIX 2015 International Juvenile Judo Tournament.
This local team has represented Western Australia,
Entries are free of charge and are open to all businesses within the City of Wanneroo, businesses from outside the City that have been members of Wanneroo Business Association for the last 6 months. To find out full detail, criteria and access an entry form, go to www.wanneroobusiness.com/ announcements/ba-2015
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with two silver medals and bronze medal win earlier this year. This trip to Japan is a fantastic opportunity for them to train with opponents from
around the world as well as local teams from Japan. The girls are all fundraising for the trip. They have set up a gofund.me/zrvhsx6v where people can donate.
All funds go towards trip expenses including their uniforms. They are also pledging five per cent of the money they raise to Diabetes WA. If you can help, check out the web link.
Nominate for committee or working groups The City of Wanneroo is calling for community members to nominate for one of its committees and working groups. All nominations must be submitted by Friday 9 October. Members of the local community are encouraged to nominate for a position on one of nine community and working groups, an ideal opportunity to have their say and input into decisions made by the City.
Entries now open
It’s that time of year again, the Wanneroo Business Association is accepting nominations for their annual Business Awards. Categories have been revised this year; new ones have been added, whilst others have been combined, so make sure you check them out before deciding which to enter.
The girls are hoping to attend a two day training camp before four days on intense competition. The annual SANIX International Juvenile Judo Tournament attracts 100 teams from around the world including Bulgaria, China, Taipei, Hong Kong, Romania, Russia, USA and Australia.
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All positions will become vacant on 17 October, Local Government election day, and members of the public are encouraged to nominate for the following: Arts Advisory Committee Environmental Advisory Committee Community Safety Working Group Heritage Services Advisory Group Quinns Beach Long Term Coastal Protection Community Reference Group
Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group RoadWise Working Group South Ward Community Reference & Sporting User Group Wanneroo Business & Tourism Development Working Group.
The City would also like to acknowledge the tireless work and commitment made by existing committee members. The input of community members is vital to ensure the City’s actions and future plans reflect views of residents.
Nomination forms and selection criteria are available from the City’s website or by contacting a Governance Officer on 9405 5027.
NOTE: The Sun City News didn’t receive this media release until earlier this week, making it impossible to inform the wider community earlier.
The City of Wanneroo has teamed up with Business Station to offer free quality advice to business operators. Business Station receives government funding to run free sessions that help launch new businesses and guide and grow established operations. Topics covered include how to assess your business idea, start up advice, managing a business for growth and exit strategies. Book in for a one-on-one session with an experienced small business trainer and advisor in Wanneroo, Alkimos and Yanchep. Further information and appointments can be made by calling Business Station on 9301 8000.
Spring Fair
The Eden Beach Spring Fair and Beach Opening is on this weekend, Saturday 10 October, between 8.00am and 12.30pm. The official beach opening which will take place from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Watch out for the signs on Marmion Ave, north of Butler.
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ACROSS 17 Think 18 Sailor 20 Cognisant 21 Brief records 23 Bondservants 24 Masses of nacre 25 Impertinence 27 In that place 29 Phantom 33 Aim 34 Vacation 38 Food masticators 40 Factory 42 Able to be heard 45 Obtain the temporary use of 47 Hardened 49 Dodge 50 Estimate 51 Follow in order 52 Gemstone unit of weight 53 Glimmer 54 A suffix meaning “star” 56 Chooses 58 Help 60 Colonist 62 Scatter 64 Tittles 65 Towards the rear 66 Obsession 67 Delight in 69 Occur 72 Watch over 74 Blackboard support 75 Snares 77 Cafeteria 80 Council fees 83 Heroin taker
85 Boastful person 88 Put oil on 90 Stellar 93 Astonish greatly 94 Female bird 95 Organ of hearing 96 Scene of action 97 Seventh day of the week 98 Colouring matter 99 Policy of public frankness 100 Timid 101 Confirms 102 Liberates 104 A multitude 106 Submit 108 Checks 111 A hanger-on 113 Invisible 117 Magpie lark 120 Iceblock 121 Minimum 123 Stair-rail support 125 Grovelling 126 Heaps 128 Famish 129 Crude 130 Migrator 133 Pasture livestock for money 136 Stripling 137 Preacher 138 Hymn 139 Gifts 143 Breaks suddenly 145 Offers 147 Horse-drawn carriage 148 Made protuberant 152 Means 154 A dandy
155 Transgressions 156 Bath 158 Customs 159 Therefore 160 Fall behind 161 Golf mound 162 Master of ceremonies 163 Disclose 166 Regular work payments 167 Acquire 170 Hire 172 Unlawfully high rate of interest 175 Examine by trial 178 Sleeveless garment 180 Grinding tooth 181 In motion 182 Grandmother (coll) 184 Many times 185 Seraglio 186 Copper coin 187 Point in time 188 Dislikes 191 Large carrion-eating bird 195 Lodestone 198 Sideways 202 Accessible to bribery 205 Eyelid swellings 206 The Ram 207 Carry over water 208 Command 209 Chases game 210 Biassed persons 211 Summerhouse 212 ` Gets to 213 Imbibe 214 IOUs 217 Flat working surface
222 Part of a poem 225 Suitability 229 A substitute 231 Bailiff 232 Musically slowly 233 Folk instrument 234 Luxurious 235 Hut 236 Small picture elements 237 Not true DOWN 1 Sixth month 2 Flying toy 3 Deprivation 4 Excavation 5 Bird structure 6 Sit for a photograph 7 Genuine 8 Meetings 9 Main offshoots 10 Part of speech 11 Desire 12 Dance 13 An amusing person (coll) 14 Reject 15 Stockade 16 Exultation 18 Ocean 19 Born 22 Citrus fruit 26 Soft antler covering 28 Tillers 30 Linger 31 Illegality 32 Rent again 35 Speak 36 Narrow passage 37 Entertain
39 Commonplace 41 Items of headdress 42 State as true 43 National flag 44 Spreading substance 46 Marketplace 47 Coffin 48 Scraps 49 Replies 55 Ballroom dance 57 Chilly 58 Powdery residue 59 Brown 61 Clothes (coll) 63 Vertical part of a stair 68 Try 70 Alligator pear 71 Measure of unavailable energy 73 More impolite 76 Practice compositions 78 Chilled 79 Levels of command 81 Dirigibles 82 Jealousy 84 Annual Christian festival 86 Solemn 87 Have effect 88 Corner 89 Discourage 91 Squabbles 92 Proficient 103 Feminine 104 Scotland river 105 Response 107 Yelps 109 Vexing 110 Observe 112 Mimics
113 Repair 114 Censures 115 Locomotives 116 Pushcart 118 Apparition 119 A derived name 122 Former Russian emperor 124 Conception 127 Endure 131 Mountains (abb) 132 Wrestler 134 Jokers 135 Pig’s pen 140 Group of skits 141 Move in waves 142 Annoy 144 Hits hard in cricket 145 A puzzle 146 Distinct portion 147 Squanders 149 Chess piece 150 Rapid 151 Boredom 153 Closes 154 Payments 157 Second in a series 158 Swordplay 164 Manservant 165 Captures 168 Conducted oneself 169 Pinafore 171 More ingenuous 172 A Pakistan language 173 Shoe parts 174 Over there 175 Dwelling places 176 Huge desert 177 The yellow of an egg
179 Inflames 182 Gymnasium (abb) 183 Nevertheless 189 Sharp at the end 190 Landed property 192 Practice 193 Cheat 194 Quotient of two numbers 196 Slaughterhouse 197 Appropriate fraudulently 199 Molasses 200 Bring into line 201 Female students at a coeducational institution (US) 203 Mistakes 204 Something added 215 Small wire nail 216 Half 217 A pack of cards 218 Weeps 219 Food fish 220 Ache 221 Infant 222 Take in 223 Australian Institute of Sport (init) 224 Sailor’s call 225 Military forces 226 Clump of bushes 227 Slippery fishes 228 Hurried 229 Supply with air 230 Units of electrical resistance Solution - Page 17
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Tues 25 Aug - Coasters 9 def Saints 2. Highest peg: L Twyford and S Brown 36. Highest score: L Twyford and C Loftus 135. Neptunes 6 def Kruizers 5. Highest peg: H Catchpole 40. Highest score: R Corns 140 Tues 1 Sept - Neptunes 6 def Saints 5. Highest peg: R Corns 52. Highest score: S Billing 138. Coasters 10 def Kruizers 1. Highest peg: L Twyford 8. Highest score: J Balzer 132. Tues 8 Sept - Saints 7 def Kruizers 4. Highest peg G Tavani 33. Highest score: C Loftus 140. Coasters 7 def Neptunes 4. Highest peg: L Twyford 100. Highest score: S Billing 125. Tues 15 Sept - Coasters 6 def Saints 5. Highest peg: M Rose 36. Highest score: L Twyford 121. Neptunes 6 def Kruizers 5. Highest peg: F McDonagh 40. Highest score: H Catchpole 101.
GOLF Guilderton GC Sat 5 Sept - A&J Kennedy Trophy. S/ ford ladies: R Prince 38, A Gault 36. Mens: T Button 41, B Hicks 36, NTP: L Johnson, T Keene. Longest putt: J Bresland, A Wetherly, M Schmiedte. Wed 9 Sept - Scroungers: B Hicks 18, J Bresland 16. NTP: J Bresland, P Flavell, B Wegner. Longest putt: B Wegner. Best 2nd shot: Hicks. Sat 12 Sept - Par: P Flavell +2, R Prince +1, G Robson, B Johnson -1. NTP: R Prince, P Flavell. Longest putt: G Robson, B Johnson. Wed 16 Sept - Scroungers: P Flavell, R Prince 19, B Hicks 18 J Bresland 17. NTP: P Flavell, R Prince. Longest putt: R Prince. Sat 19 Sept - Stroke: B Hicks 65, T Keene 69, P Rouse 73, R Prince 74. NTP: B Hicks, T Button. Longest putt: D Roxburgh, T Keene, B Hicks. Sat 26 Sept - S/ford: B Johnson 40, G Robson 37, B Watson 36, L Johnson, T Button, A Gault 35. NTP: A Gault. Longest putt: A Gault, M Wetherly, G Robson. Wed 23 Sept - Scroungers: Doug Roxburgh 21, M Schmiedte, C Hanlon 20, Roma Prince, Richard Prince 19. Wed 30 Sept - Scroungers: R Prince 21, D Roxburgh 19, P Flavell 17. Longest putt: B Hardeman, J Bresland,. NTP: J Bresland, B Hick. Best 2nd shot: P Flavell.
Sun City CC Tues 8 Sept - Ladies S/ford: M Weatherly 40, H Spalding 38, M Glover 36, L Newhouse 34, S Sherwood, M Kearney 33.
SEPTEMBER SPORTS RESULTS Fri 11 Sept - Ladies S/ford: L Wells 38, P Haynes, M Crow 32, H Spalding, B Tierney 31, J Higo 30. Mens: D Mann 41, G Brennan 38, S Little, S Donovan 36, K Anderson, J Gowans 35. Tues 15 Sept - Ladies Par: S Comber sq, L Wells, J Higo -1. P Haynes, N Ford, J Brennan -3. Tues 22 Sept - Ladies S/ford: J Brennan, F Read 36, M Glover 33, A Scaddan 32, M Kearney, M Crow 31. Fri 25 Sept - Ladies S/ford: B Tierney 39, J Higo 37, M Wetherly 34, M Crow 32. Mens: S Stagg 40, P Jenkins, P McCoy 38, I Emslie, J Handy, M Ansell, P Wallace 37. Tues 29 Sept - Ladies Stroke: J Higo 67, B Tierney 68, P Haynes 73, M Glover, J Dunstan 74, J Brennan 75. Best gross: B Tierney 84.
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Local Government Act 1995 (s6.19) Amendments to Schedule of Fees and Charges 2015/16
Bush Fires Act, 1954 - Section 33 Shire of Gingin FIREBREAK ORDER 2015/2016
At its Ordinary Council Meeting of 15 September 2015 the Shire of Gingin adopted the following amendments to its Schedule of Fees and Charges 2015/16:
Notice is hereby given to all landowners/occupiers within the Shire of Gingin, that bare earth cleared firebreaks must be installed and maintained from 1 November 2015 until 31 May 2016
Gingin Aquatic Centre – Annual Membership Fees Adult Swimmers – ages 16 and over Council Employee Annual Membership Child – 5 to 15 years of age Child – Under 5 years of age Concession Family Pass – 2 adults and 3 children
$96.00 $45.60 $74.40 $26.40 $75.60 $250.80
All other Gingin Aquatic Centre Fees and Charges are those imposed and adopted by Council at its Annual Budget Meeting on 6 July 2015.
8ha (20 acres) or larger Install and maintain a bare earth cleared firebreak, for a width of not less than three metres (3m), within the first five metres (5m) of the external boundaries of the property. Trees must be trimmed back to provide a vertical clearance of a minimum three and a half metres (3.5m) to allow fire appliances to drive along the firebreak. Install and maintain a 20m Building Protection Zone around all buildings, large hay stacks and fuel storage areas.
Restricted Access Vehicle (RAV) Annual Fee Permit for Restricted Access Vehicles to travel on Shire roads not within the Agricultural Lime Route (per vehicle)
RURAL/RURAL LIVING/RURAL RESIDENTIAL/ LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LAND
$75.00
This item was inadvertently omitted from the Schedule of Fees and Charges adopted by Council at its Special Budget Meeting on 6 July 2015. Jeremy Edwards CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
2023 m2 (half an acre) to 8 ha (20 acres) Install and maintain a bare earth cleared firebreak, for a width of not less than three metres (3m), within the first five metres (5m) of the external boundaries of the property. Trees must be trimmed back to provide a vertical clearance of a minimum three and a half metres (3.5m) to allow fire appliances to drive along the firebreak. On heavily grassed blocks slash all dry grass to a height of no more than 50mm.
Additional Information Concerning Application for Planning Approval Proposed Use Not Listed (Helicopter Landing Site and Hangar) on Lot 10 Chitna Road, Neergabby Council has previously advertised an Application for Planning Approval on Lot 10 Chitna Road, Neergabby, rescheduled to close on Friday 23 October 2015. Council advises the Application for Planning Approval contains the following additional information: Commencement of commercial flight operation from the existing hangar (eg, scenic tours and events); and Anticipated frequency of flights will be no more than 3 flights on any weekend day and no more than 10 flights in total per week. Plans and documents setting out and explaining the proposal can be viewed on the Shire’s website www.gingin.wa.gov.au. Alternatively, a full copy of the proposal will be available for viewing at Council’s Administration Centre, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin and the Lancelin Office, Vins Way, Lancelin during normal office hours. Submissions in relation to this proposal should be made in writing and directed to the Chief Executive Officer by 4.00pm Friday 23 October 2015. Jeremy Edwards CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER T: (08) 9575 2211 F: (08) 9575 2121 E: mail@gingin.wa.gov.au
Application for Planning Approval Change of Use Restaurant (Coffee/Tea House and Screening Wall) Lot 168 Gingin Road, Lancelin Council is considering an Application for Planning Approval on Lot 168 Gingin Road, Lancelin. The Application will comprise the following components: Conversion of part of ground floor of property into a coffee shop / tea house including indoor and outdoor seating and screening wall to be erected on the southern boundary. The proposed opening time is between 8am – 3.30pm. Plans and documents setting out and explaining the proposal can be viewed on the Shire’s website www.gingin.wa.gov.au. Alternatively, a full copy of the proposal will be available for viewing at Council’s Administration Centre, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin and the Lancelin Office, Vins Way, Lancelin during normal office hours. Submissions in relation to this proposal should be made in writing and directed to the Chief Executive Officer by 4.00pm Friday 16 October 2015. Jeremy Edwards CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER T: (08) 9575 2211 F: (08) 9575 2121 E: mail@gingin.wa.gov.au
Install and maintain a 20m Building Protection Zone around all buildings, large hay stacks and fuel storage areas. ALL TOWNSITE LAND Land 2023m2 (half acre) or less Slash the grass on the entire property to a height of less than fifty millimetres (50mm), and remove all dead flammable material.
Internal firebreaks are required to be six metres (6m) bare earth cleared surrounding compartments of no larger than 30 hectares. Trees must be trimmed back to provide a vertical clearance of a minimum three and a half metres (3.5m) to allow fire appliances to drive along all firebreaks. A minimum water supply of 25,000 litres for every 50 hectares of plantation must be maintained, with a hardstand area provided for fire appliances to park when drawing water. Water sources must be located so as to allow for a maximum refill turnaround of 20 minutes from any area in the plantation. HARVEST/MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES BANS A ban on harvesting and the movement of vehicles in paddocks (except for the watering of stock) is likely to be imposed when the predicted weather conditions are classified by the Bureau of Meteorology as very high or extreme. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PENALTIES Persons who fail to comply with the requirements of this Order may be fined up to $10,000. In addition, Council can arrange for the required work to be carried out at the cost of the owner or occupier. Gas or electric barbecues ONLY are permitted during Prohibited Burning Times. No solid fuel or wood barbecues allowed. Camping and cooking fires are prohibited during the Prohibited and Restricted Burning Periods unless a valid permit has been issued by a Shire of Gingin Fire Control Officer.
Land larger than 2023m2 (half acre) Install and maintain a bare earth cleared firebreak, for a width of not less than three metres (3m), within the first five metres (5m) of the external boundaries of the property.
A Permit to Burn must be obtained during Restricted Burning Periods. Permits are generally subject to a number of conditions but are NOT valid for burning on Sundays or Public Holidays, unless approved by the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer. Permits to burn must be obtained to burn any garden refuse during Restricted Burning Periods.
Trees must be trimmed back to provide a vertical clearance of a minimum three and a half metres (3.5m) to allow fire appliances to drive along the firebreak.
Prior to any burning, you are required to notify your neighbours, Fire Control Officer and the Shire of Gingin.
Slash the grass on the entire property to a height of less than fifty millimetres (50mm), and remove all dead flammable material.
Besides being responsible for the safety of your own property, if a fire escapes from your property you may be liable to pay compensation for any damage caused outside of your property - this could be very costly.
ALTERNATIVE ALIGNMENTS If it is impractical to have a firebreak immediately inside a boundary for environmental or any other reason(s), you are required to notify the Shire of Gingin in writing, before 1 October, to obtain permission for firebreaks to be installed in an alternative position. Once approval is granted, there is no need to re-apply each year unless circumstances change. PLANTATIONS Tree Plantations of less than three hectares (3ha) Construct a ten metre (10m) wide bare earth cleared firebreak, immediately surrounding the plantation (adjacent areas of the same property subject to provisions as for Rural Areas).
Public infrastructure must not be placed in a manner that results in an above-ground encroachment into the firebreak area. Trees must not be planted in a manner that results in vegetation encroaching into the firebreak area. BURNING PERIODS RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD Permit to burn required from a Fire Control Officer
Plantations larger than three hectares (3ha) Construct a fifteen metre (15m) wide bare earth cleared firebreak, immediately surrounding the plantation (adjacent areas of the same property subject to provisions as for Rural Areas).
1 October to 21 November 1 March to 31 May PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD 22 November to 28 February NO BURNING WITHOUT EXCEPTION
Advertisement of intended application for Incorporation of North Coastal Children’s Community Choir Incorporated Notice is hereby given that: Janet Blenkinsop, 48 Maritime Drive Jindalee WA 6036, being duly authorised by the above named association intends to apply to the Commissioner for Consumer Protection on or after 8/11/2015 for incorporation of North Coastal Children’s Community Choir Incorporated. The association is formed for the purpose of: the choir will be to engage, encourage confidence, support disabilities and be culturally sensitive in community promoting and developing and educating girls and boys in the art of signing and musicianship and theatre by presentation of public performances and recitals and other ways as a community choir that shall de determined by the committee . Signed by: Janet Blenkinsop.
JEREMY EDWARDS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
WANTED
Casual Gardener Ongoing for Seatrees property. Whipper snipping, pruning, weeding. Suit pensioner/retired email interest to mandychia@westnet.com.au
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COMMUNITY DIARY
Community Groups & Clubs Atlantis Productions Inc.
Ted Dowling
0414 992 380
Friends of Moore River Estuary
Linda Johnson
0414 631 273
Gingin Arts & Crafts Group
Irene Dewar
0427 752 348
Gingin/Chittering Lions
Pat Elliot
9575 2316
11:00am to 4:00pm at Lake Joondalup Park, Scenic Drive Wanneroo.
Guilderton Community Association
Gillian Lamont
9577 2730
Guilderton Community Library
Madeline Henshaw 9577 1528
Guilderton Country Club
Cheryl Spiers
SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER Yanchep Sports and Social Club AGM
Guilderton Golf Club
Carolyn Meharry 0448 814 020
Lancelin and Coastal Districts RSL
Norm Pearce
9655 1161
Lancelin Bowling Club
Pat
9655 3053
Lancelin CWA
Muriel Swan
9655 1399
Lancelin & Districts Lions
Dawn & Ron
0417 090 178
Lancelin Golf Club
Annette Morck
9655 2156
Your daily guide of local things to do, places to go and community activities
THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER Yanchep CWA meeting The Yanchep CWA monthly meeting will be held in the Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks, starting at 9.30am. All welcome. Call Clare on 9561 2905 for more information.
SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER Volunteers Breakfast The Yanchep Two Rocks Community and Recreation Association will hold their annual Volunteers Breakfast. Full details can be obtained from president, Ron Arnold on 9561 5551 or Julie Otremba on 9561 1538.
SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER Country Market Gingin Railway Station, Jones Street, Gingin. 10.00am to 4.00pm. Local produce, plants, poultry, cottage industry, artisans, arts, crafts, collectables, alpaca garments and art exhibition.
MONDAY 12 OCTOBER Yanchep RSL Monthly meeting at Yanchep Sports & Social Club, starts at 11.00am. New members welcome.
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER Bindoon Ag Show 9.00am to 9.00pm at the Bindoon Oval and Town Hall.
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER Yanchep Colour Diet Group meets at Curry On The Rocks, Two Rocks, from 6.30pm to share the secret of a colourful weightloss. BYO. Ph: 9561 2612.
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SUNDAY, 18 OCTOBER 1st Wanneroo Scouts Car Festival
11.00am at the Club House, all members urged to attend.
TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER St John AGM St John Ambulance Chittering Gingin Sub Branch AGM will be held at the Gingin Sub Centre, starting at 6.30pm.
TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER Community Casino Bus The bus will leave the Phil Renkin Centre at 5.15pm, so please be early, then we will pick up passengers at the Yanchep Sports Club. To book your seat, phone Linda on 9561 5321.
WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER High Tea Fashionista The Yanchep Two Rocks Community Association is putting on a ‘High Tea Fashionista’ in the Phil Renkin Centre, starting from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Enjoy mouth-watering refreshments by the CWA ladies, fashions by the Two Rocks Red Cross Shop will be modelled and available for sale. Raffles & Prizes. Tickets only $12pp. Bookings 9561 1623.
SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER Gingin Jive Free live community event at Granville Park, Gingin. 2.00pm to 9.00pm. See the West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra, Emily Joy Cribb, Rock Classix Band, and a lot more.
SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER Woodridge Spring Fair Great family fun day Woodridge Community Hall.
Have you booked your Melbourne Cup luncheon yet?
8 to 15 NOVEMBER WA Seniors Week More details next issue.
SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER WA Youth Jazz Orchestra City of Wanneroo free concert at Wanneroo Showgrounds, starting at 4.00pm. This concert is free, but you must book tickets.
MONDAY 9 NOVEMBER Yanchep RSL Monthly meeting at Yanchep Sports & Social Club, starts at 11.00am. New members welcome.
Want to get your community group, club or association meeting, community event or activity listed?
Email your information to: community@suncitynews.com.au or call 9561 2500
0447 551 289
Ledge Point Country Club
Sheryl Dempster 0408 947 548 Jan Court 0417 961 627
Moore River Weight Watchers
Jae Watson
9577 1573
Son City Church
Jon Spurgeon
9561 2486 0427 990 605
Suncity Art & Craft Gallery, Two Rocks
Jack Thorne
9577 1495
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TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER Melbourne Cup Day
Get your Community event or meeting listed
Lancelin Volunteer Marine Rescue Group
9577 1013
Sun City Country Club
9561 1148
Sun City Yacht Club
John Utley
0428 628 753
TRYCAN - Two Rocks Yanchep Culture & Arts Network
Pam Annesley
0427 957 612
Two Rocks Social Badminton Group
Roy Jackson Nigel Tilbury
9561 6121 9561 6946
Two Rocks Writers Group
9561 1066 0488 722 078
Two Rocks Volunteer Marine Rescue Group Radio room 9561 5777 A/hrs/Emergency 0488 615 777 WA Sugarcraft Academy Inc - Cake Decorating Jan Cooper
0427 761 330
West Coast Angling Club at Two Rocks Marina
Ian Stott Jon Stanley
9561 1166 9561 2242
Woodridge Lower Coastal Computer Self Help Group
Anne Stroud
9577 1498
Yanchep Colour Diet Group
Sunny Strobel
9561 2512
Yanchep CWA
Claire
9561 2905
Yanchep Districts Junior Football Club
Michael Browne Sue Moir
0428 559 026 0417 978 281 yancheplac@ gmail.com
Yanchep Dolphins Little Athletics Club Yanchep Golf Club
Bob Cherry
Yanchep Ladies Dart Club
Raye Leslie 0418 936 600 Amanda Van Padua 0408 943 987
Yanchep Netball Club
Karolyn Holmes
0458 458 948
Yanchep Redhawks Cricket Club
Diane Whiteley
0416 014 757
Yanchep Redhawks Football Club
Les Porter
0423 855 115
9561 5406
Yanchep Sports Club Inc.
9561 1196
Yanchep Two Rocks Arts & Craft Workshop Cathie Close
9561 2738
Yanchep Two Rocks Catholic Church
Father Augustine 9561 21 72
Yanchep Two Rocks Lions Club
Malcolm Gow Lorraine Alvin
0401 646 183 0438 682 678
Yanchep Two Rocks Recreation Assoc Inc. Julie Otremba Ron Arnold
9561 1538 9561 5551
Yanchep Two Rocks Home Support Group
9561 5161
Yanchep Two Rocks RSL
Joyce Harris
9561 1672
Yanchep Two Rocks Senior Citizens
Jill Scholte Dot Blower
9561 5581 9561 1287
Yanchep United Football Club (Soccer)
Shaun Parkin
0406 369 411
Is your group or club here? Are your contact details correct? If not, please let us know so we can update the list. Email: community@suncitynews.com.au
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