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After nearly ten years of agreement between the City of Wanneroo, Tokyu Corporation and Capricorn and close to a million dollars of ratepayers money, the City of Wanneroo administration is recommending they walk away from the easement agreement regarding the Dewars track at Two Rocks. Since the agreement was signed a 4WD Off Road Working Group was formed but it only appears to have held one meeting and not developed its proposed ‘off road strategy’. Since 2006, the City of Wanneroo has put up over 100 signs along
the track, carried out numerous works and maintenance on the track without any contribution from the landowners, Tokyu Corporation or Capricorn.
The council report states it would cost at least $800,000 to make the track safe, but it would still be an ‘extreme risk’ issue for the council.
During a survey over the September long weekend, nearly 600 vehicles entered the track with nearly 90 per cent of the vehicles intending to illegally use the track.
All the way through this issue, there has been two different views regarding the track - Residents wanting the track closed due to a large variety of reasons; and the users, mostly out-of-towners, who believe they have a ‘right’ to access the track.
Every weekend, especially during summer, hundreds of vehicles including quad-bikes and trail bikes use this track and area contrary to the purpose of the easement agreement - To get to Dewars Beach.
Issues around the beach access track have split the local community for years, at one stage a local business operator stated ‘His support for the track
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users cost him his business trade with locals’. The report states: “The City considered legal advise from both external counsel and the City’s lawyer in respect of any potential liability issues arising out of the condition of the track . . . there are two options: Keep the track open or close the track.” The report goes on to state: “Information obtained from Rangers’ patrols confirms that the majority of track users are not accessing it for its intended purpose and confirms that vehicles are using the track as a thoroughfare.
The option to close the track and surrender the easement appears to be the only effective means to manage safety risks and avoid exposure and ongoing liability risks.” Administration are recommending the track be permanently closed from the Friday 11 December, appropriate signage be installed and they liaise with the landowners about future management, etc. The Sun City News understands the closure and ongoing management of this issue/ problem will cost about $50,000 per year.
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On the council agenda Does retrospective approval process need reviewing?
At next Tuesday’s City of Wanneroo council meeting, the last for two months, the 211 page agenda has 36 different reports, three Motions on Notice, five late reports and two confidential reports for deliberation.
Local councils across the country are receiving more and more requests for ‘retrospective planning approvals’; and in the majority of cases, the council bemoan the problem, but rarely knock the retrospective application back.
Reports of interest include a reconsidering approving an overheight front fence at Lot 106 and Lot 107 Safari Place, Carabooda. In July 2014, the Carabooda market gardening family had been ordered to tear down the heavily fortified walls at Safari Place which police claim hindered access to a property suspected of being used for organised crime. In March, this year, the City of Wanneroo issued ‘building orders’ to the owners to either amend the front fences to comply or demolish, dismantle and remove the front fences entirely. The owners appealed the council’s decision and action to the State Administrative Tribunal.
The cost to amend the 85 metre front fences has been estimated to cost $100,000. In another report, council is being advised by administration not to close an 40 year unkept Public Access Way from Nott Place through to Oldham Reserve. Council received a petition with 144 signatures objecting to the closure; 22 of the 26 submissions received also objected to the proposed closure.
Last month in response to requests made by local residents seeking to obtain access through the PAW, council workers pruned the overhanging peppermint trees and removed weed shrub species. Pedestrian access through the PAW is still impeded with native low-lying vegetation requiring a Clearing Permit in accordance with the Environment Protection Act.
At a SAT hearing in early November, the City of Wanneroo was instructed to issue the building orders; and to approve the amended front fences in accordance with the local law.
Yanchep residents had previously enjoyed access from Nott Place to Oldham Park via an unsealed track that existed on the southern portion of a vacant Lot 334 (10) Nott Place, a residential lot adjoining the PAW.
The council is being asked to support the officer’s recommendation - Not close the PAW; clear the vegetation and investigate the feasibility and costs in providing a permanent sealed pedestrian pathway.
The owners of the properties claimed their families had been subjected to targeted abuse including having a fire bomb thrown at one of the houses; the front fences provided a level of safety for the families.
Residents lost pedestrian access through Lot 334 in late 2014, as construction of a private home commenced. The density of the vegetation in the PAW had previously made it inaccessible for pedestrians.
Council will consider approving the establishment of a ‘North Coast Community Reference and Sporting User Group’ consisting of the Mayor; North Coast ward councillors; manager of community facilities, plus a
maximum of seven community representatives from the North Coast Ward; and, a maximum of seven representatives from existing sporting user groups in the North Coast Ward. Under the ‘Terms of Reference’ the group meets bi-annually as a consultative forum advising on local sporting needs in the region. The report does not provide any details as to when it is required to report back to the council. A budget of $10,000 has been made available. Expression of interest will be conducted early in 2016 seeking representation from community members and sporting groups. In another report, the council will consider the development of a ‘Shade Sail Policy’ for playgrounds built in the North Coast Ward and retro-fitting existing playgrounds within the ward.
Over the past month, both the City of Wanneroo and Shire of Gingin have considered retrospective planning applications favourable. As one resident stated at a recent Shire of Gingin meeting, ‘knock them back’, owners and builders know they need the planning permit first, but abuse the process, by saying: “Build first, then we’ll get the council to approve it.” The ‘joy’ for council is they receive a higher fee for the retrospective planning applications. If councils started to be more pro-active about enforcing their planning regulations, property owners and builders would quickly comply. Most councils only react to complaints received. Sadly, there are hundreds of structures on properties across the region that don’t have planning approvals.
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Be Alert - Firebug? Photos, courtesy of Ashlee Nicole (left), Martin Garton (above) and WA Police (below).
Do we have a firebug in our local community?
Local volunteer firefighters do a fantastic job when there is a fire around the region, but when there are fears that a firebug is deliberately starting fires in our community, this causes bigger worries.
For the past five to seven years, around this time of the year, there are numerous incidents of deliberately started fires at the roadside, in bushes and several times in a short period.
The Sun City News understands there were two or three deliberately lit fires along Two Rocks Road, last week in one night. Then last weekend, a palm tree in Two Rocks was mysteriously set ablaze.
Last week’s much larger fire saw firefighters from across the Perth metro area in attendance is still being investigated by the WA
Arson Squad as suspicious.
Only last Monday afternoon, Department of Fire and Emergency Services said a fire near SeaTrees and Breakwater Estates was under control, 69 hectares of land had been burnt and the cause of the fire was unknown. If anyone has any information about these possible deliberately lit fires, call the WA police with
your information. Police can be contacted on 131 444 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
Gingin Fire A large fire that started on the east side of Yanchep Pine Plantation about a week ago has moved into Crown Land and burning towards Brand Highway.
The fire has burnt over 5000 hectares of land with a perimeter of 59km. The cause of the fire is re-ignition from an earlier fire in the area. The Department of Parks and Wildlife is managing the fire. There is no threat to lives or homes. You can follow all fire alerts at: www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/ Pages/default.aspx
Postage up in new year - $1 and longer to get delivered Australia Post has been given the thumbs up by the consumer watchdog to raise the price of a basic stamp by more than 40 per cent, even as it takes longer to deliver letters. Last week, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said it does not expect to object to Australia Post’s proposal to raise the cost of a basic stamp from 70 cents to $1 and allow two extra business days for delivery. Australia Post wants to implement the change from January 2016,
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to help offset the huge losses it incurs on the service due to dwindling demand. The national postal service notched up its first loss in more than 30 years in 2014/15, losing $222 million due to a $381 million loss in the company’s mail business. Letter volumes have slumped 36 per cent since 2008 as Australians switch to digital alternatives, and the ACCC says Australia Post will not recover its losses even with the price hike as demand tumbles further.
“It’s important that Australia Post continues its focus on achieving cost reductions and operational efficiencies,” ACCC commissioner Cristina Cifuentes said. “We will look closely at Australia Post’s progress in this area in considering any future proposal for price increases.” In March, the federal government approved the introduction of a twospeed letter service by Australia Post, with its regular post set to be two days slower than a more costly priority service.
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Your letters and emails Thank you
On behalf of the Yanchep Dolphin Little Athletics Club, we would like to thank Yanchep Beach Joint Venture for their generous donation of $750 which has gone towards the purchase of a laptop to be used for registrations and secretarial work. We have had an increase in the number of athletes this year and the laptop is very much needed for our expanding club. Monika McCarthy, President, Yanchep Dolphins.
Appreciation
On behalf of the president and members of our subbranch, please accept our sincere appreciation for your support throughout the year. A special thanks to all who worked hard to make the Golf Day a success and to all players who attended on the day. We hope you enjoyed the game and were lucky enough to go home with a prize or two. Thank you to the businesses who generously donated prizes for the event, the money raised will be donated to the schools and other projects in the community that may need a little help. The Yanchep and Two Rocks community are sincerely thanked for attending the special commemorative events that were held during the year, starting with the Dawn Service in April through to Remembrance Day in November. We shall resume arrangements in 2016 ready for ANZAC Day and hope that you will continue with your support. Season greetings are wished for all and we hope that you have a safe and happy new year. Joyce Harris, Vice president, Yanchep Two Rocks RSL.
Thank you
I would like to thank the Yanchep Two Rocks Community Recreation Association and the Yanchep Dolphin Little Athletics Club for their support to assist me in traveling to Melbourne in December to represent WA for the National All Schools Championships. The support from the community has been great. Thank you Jo, Mark, Molly and Jessie for helping him reach his goal, in going to Melbourne. Brayden McCarthy, Yanchep.
Community Chatter Nov 28 - House under construction being vandalised, if you see anything, please report it to Crimestoppers 1800 333 000.
double lanes? I know I read this in your newspaper ages ago. It was a joint deal, and the government never forked out their share. Same with the train station in Yanchep. Tokyu have paid for it to happen, but the government have spent the money on other junk.
Nov 23 - Wasn’t Marmion always supposed to be dual lanes? Didn’t Tokyu Corporation pay for Marmion from Butler to Yanchep and the government never covered their share for the
Nov 23 - I was there the day they opened Marmion Ave, Yanchep - Butler, a lot of people were against it, calling it a waste of time and money. How wrong were they!
Nov 27 - Makeshift bong found by toddler in local park.
Editor’s viewpoint As the Christmas festive season descends on us quickly, it offers a time to reflect and ponder how our community is growing and progressing. New residential estates are popping up faster than ant colonies under my driveway. But unlike ants, we seem to be drifting more and more apart as a community. People are working harder and longer hours to provide for their family needs. A number of local community groups have lost a lot of their
membership; without these volunteers the community is the loser.
the roses and think what do I want from my community plus, what can I offer.
Can anyone imagine not having our annual Australia Day Breakfast in Two Rocks? From my observations, there is virtually an entire age gap missing in volunteers - the 25 to 40 year olds.
Yes, getting involved in your local community is very rewarding and we end up with better communities, safer communities and don’t just live in a community, you become part of the community.
Without a doubt, this will have a knock-on affect in our communities.
Are you up to the challenge? Are you looking for more in your community?
People’s priorities change and with a new year just around the corner, is it time to stop of a moment, smell
Check out the 40+ different groups listed in the Sun City News that you could get involved with.
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Support our local performers
The efforts of Ron and Ted to have achieved the acquiring of the new facilities should not be under-estimated. Over $50,000 has been spent on the staging, lighting and other upgrades.
Oliver
For many weeks, members of the Mermaid Community Theatre Club have been rehearsing their lines and being fitted out for their inaugural first performance at the new venue. About 18 months ago, when it became known that Ted Dowling’s Mermaid Theatre Group had to find a new premises to provide their live theatre shows, newly elected Yanchep Two Rocks Community Recreation Association president, Ron Arnold teamed up with Ted to explore the opportunity of
creating a local stage and theatre in Two Rocks. Sun City News understands after numerous meetings and discussions, the City of Wanneroo found funding to build a permanent stage with extensive theatre features for additional usage of this facility.
The group is performing the Charles Dickens classical ‘Oliver’. Oliver Twist is the name given by a workhouse warden to a boy born in the workhouse orphanage. Oliver’s mother who died in childbirth and whose identity is unknown.
Now an adolescent, Oliver, who has never felt loved or accepted, manages to escape from both the harsh workhouse and his equally harsh placements ‘for sale’. No doubt the Mermaid Theatre version will have its unique quirky moments. There are five performances open to the general public - 5, 9 and 10 December, starting a 7.00pm. Two matinee sessions are planned for Sunday 6 and Sunday 13 December, starting at 2.00pm. Entry is a gold coin donation to each performance. This is a full two hour production, it is important to be punctual. Support our local theatre troupe and the new performance centre at Two Rocks.
Tamala Park tip revenue down According to the Mindarie Regional Council’s December agenda, revenue from the Mindarie tip is down over one million dollars from their budget for the first four months of this financial year. All councils except City of Stirling are tracking behind budget, while trade and
casuals are 36 per cent behind budget. Equally, dumping of rubbish on vacant blocks, in the national parks and general roadside dumping appears to have increased. It has been reported that asking nearly $200 per tonne to dump rubbish at Tamala
Park is a ‘rip off’ and people are looking for cheaper alternatives. The annual budget for Tamala Park is estimated to return over $18 million in income with just under $4 million profit. The Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) is Western
Australia’s largest waste management authority, managing the disposal of over 250,000 tonnes of waste generated each year by people living in its seven government localities. These being the Cities of Joondalup, Perth, Stirling, Vincent and Wanneroo, and the Towns of Cambridge and Victoria Park.
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OPINION: There’s no comparison huge salaries when the rest of the public service, including hospital cleaners and education assistants, were restricted to a strict cap of 2.25 per cent.”
More than 90 West Australian families a day are asking for help to pay their electricity, gas and water bills. Around the same time the WA Labor raised the issue of remuneration packages for Synergy executives.
Surely, if you ask the lowest paid workers and pensioners to tighten their belts, then that burden should be shared with people earning huge six-figure salaries.
Executive wage packages were increased by 14.6 per cent or $74,619 per year for Jason Waters, Synergy’s chief executive officer.
What will happen?
An number of newspapers across the state have picked up on this injustice, but the majors have just let it slip through to the keeper.
Karl Matacz, Synergy’s chief financial officer, has received a 22 per cent increase or $76,604 more per year, taking his total package to $424,604. Will Bargmann, Synergy’s general manager of corporate services is on 21.2 per cent or $69,147 more pay, taking his package to $395,147. Geoff Roberts, Synergy’s general manager of retail, formerly general manager energy markets, received an increase of 19.6 per cent or $69,439 more, taking his annual package to $423,439. Compared to the pittance our aged pensioners received earlier this year - An increase of about $10 per fortnight Then, in Government WA families extra $130 a
the WA State budget this year, were slugged an year in water and
This is where some media giants are ‘in bed’ with many of the big corporations, etc to ensure they retain their market share of the high raking advertising revenue. power bills from first of July, wiping out around 25 per cent of the pension increase. How does the WA State Government expect the community to ‘just accept’ these crazy wage increases for a few ‘fat cats’ who have been described as ‘public-service basket cases’? The entire organisation is a failure and no-one in what should really be a public service utility should be pulling down up to and above $500K per year. How can anyone justify receiving more than three times what the aged pension pays per year?
Last financial year more than 25,000 West Australians applied for hardship grants to ensure their household utilities were not cut off.
“The last thing we need is people to die in a house fire because their power has been disconnected and they’re using candles for light.”
State-owned power supplier Synergy made 12,877 referrals to the Hardship Utilities Grant Scheme.
How does the Federal and State Governments expect our seniors and disadvantaged to manage these continual price hikes?
Alinta Energy referred 10,154 customers, followed by Horizon (1069) and Water Corp (921).
At the same time, you would expect the politicians and senior management executives to show some restraint.
WA Financial Counsellors’ Association’s executive officer, Charles Brown, said families were crying out for help.
Opposition energy spokesman, Bill Johnston, said: “It is an insult to award such big increases to executives already earning
If you speak out, stand up for the battler, you get left out. This happens at so many levels of government including local council level. It has been found that many of the organisations that state they ‘support local business’, really don’t. They offer ‘token’ support to a few selected locals, then do deals at the ‘fat cats table’. Small business nearly always offer a better deal, and employs more locals, supporting the local economy - Do you support your local businesses?
Giant sunflower
This giant sunflower has surprised its owner. At full height, the plant was nearly three metres tall and measured almost 40 centimetres across the bloom. Sue Kornaus from Two Rocks planted half a cup of seeds towards the end of May, but wasn’t sure if they would grow sunflowers. The seeds were organic and no fertilizers or hormone plant products were used to induce the monster, just plenty of water. It took three months and the stalks were very thick but no flowers, then a couple of weeks later there were very large flower heads and shortly after glorious sunflowers. What a beauty.
Club in parliament their real use-by date and need upgrading. The problem that the committee faces is, that it has only a five year lease from the City of Wanneroo so it is caught between a rock and a hard place.
Last Week in WA State Parliament, local politician, John Quigley, Member for Butler, made a statement in the Legislative Assembly paying recognition to the incoming committee of the Yanchep Sports and Social Club. Mr Quigley talked about the club’s history and that it was in the same premises as 30 years ago. He said: “The club is facing an existential crisis in that the premises are becoming run-down and beyond
“Does it start to upgrade the premises to offer the community the facilities it expects? What happens in five years’ time? Mr Quigley concluded: “This is not the first time I have rased this in parliament and I will continue to raise it and encourage the Minister for Sport and Recreation to join me in lobbying the City of Wanneroo to give this much-needed community facility some certainty in terms of its tenure there so that it can, in this hugely and fast-growing area, provide this recreational facility to the community.”
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Federal Govt hands over money Last week, the Federal Government made its second quarterly payment to local council under its Financial Assistance Grant program. City of Wanneroo received $760,406 while the Shire of Gingin received $204,816. Federal Member for Pearce, Christian Porter, said these payments are a core revenue stream received by local governments to ensure a
reasonable level of service and infrastructure. “These grants are extremely important as they are untied which means that they can be used for councils’ services, facilities and infrastructure that the community deems to be most important,” Mr Porter said. “Local councils are in the best position to determine the relative need of their
communities, which is why it’s so important that local councils can determine how this funding will be used in the community at a grass roots level, without interference from Canberra.” The Shire of Gingin told the Sun City News: “The second quarterly payment for 2015-2016 of $204,816 is a combination of two components: $95,276.75 which is the roads component
Minister for Regional Development, Terry Redman, presented the association with their award in front of almost 400 guests from across the state.
First beach clean up
as suggested by the Grants Commission, and $109,539 is the General Purpose component.” The Sun City News contacted the City of Wanneroo seeking information about the purpose of the grant money - At the time of going to press, no response had been received. When, and if, the City of Wanneroo provides a response it will be published.
Guilderton presented award The Guilderton Community Association was presented as a semi-finalist in the prestigious LandCorp Sustainability Award at the 2015 Regional Achievement and Community Awards on Friday 6 November, at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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The Guilderton Community Association worked with the Shire of Gingin and volunteers to maintain area between the Moore River and the sea - Revegetating the eroded dunes and coastal headlands are creating a sustainable long term future.
Around 90 people, roughly 15 per cent of Lancelin’s population, turned up at Lancelin’s Grace Darling Park on Sunday evening for the Lancelin District Community Association’s (LDCA) first Beach Clean-Up event. The crowd, ranging in ages from four to 80 plus, then dispersed north, south and east to round up rubbish before returning to the park and a free BBQ courtesy of Lancelin IGA and Silver Coast Bakery. The collection resulted in two and half small trailer loads of rubbish which included bottles, cans, cardboard, shoes and even a large lego character. The LDCA was formed recently to help progress the town and has been well supported with more than 60 members signing up.
The Awards night culminated a tremendously successful year with 250 nominations received from across regional Western Australia.
Beach bikes
Stunning book recalls yesteryear earlier this week, at the City of Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, with some of the region’s pioneers in attendance. Mayor Roberts said the beautifully designed and printed book features compelling oral histories of residents.
The City of Wanneroo has released a new book ‘Live, Work, Play: Wanneroo Recollections’. This is a book detailing the intriguing history of the city’s people. The book was launched by Mayor Tracey Roberts,
“Live, Work, Play: Wanneroo Recollections fuses historic accounts of life in the City with photos that recall Wanneroo’s rich history,” she said. “So much heart has gone into creating this high quality book which offers a snapshot to yesteryear. Discover how
people lived, worked and enjoyed their leisure time back in the day.” The book features stories gleaned from the extensive collection of oral histories of Pioneers and others who have made Wanneroo home since the beginning of the 20th century. The recollections are complemented by concise historical summaries and beautiful photographs of memorabilia. Live, Work, Play: Wanneroo Recollections will be a valuable reference book for schools and museums to help teach local history as part of the Australian curriculum.
The book will be available at the Wanneroo Regional Museum, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre and local libraries.
Christmas lights
If you have any amazing Christmas light displays in your street, call or email the details to the Sun City News so our photographers can get the photos to be featured in the next issue - 17 December. Phone 9561 2500 or email news@suncitynews.com.au or SMS the street name to 0414 425 858.
Les Petrou (white top) and John Scarfone thought they’d cycle from Lancelin to Cervantes however, they weren’t too keen to dice with traffic doing 110kmh on Indian Ocean Drive, so they took the coast track. Riding $3,000 beach bikes, with 10cm wide tyres, they headed north along the beach just a few metres from the high water mark. Two hours later they arrived at Wedge Island where they paused for a quick photo before heading off to Cervantes via Grey. They expected the trip to take around 5 hours in total. The sight of these bikes on the beach is certainly a novelty at present, however, the way sales are going, it might not be long before they become common place along the WA coast. Story/photos: www.kymillman.com
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Think, Shop, Buy LOCAL We encourage people to think before they shop, and to buy local whenever possible.
Top Ten reasons to Think Local - Buy Local - Be Local 1. Buy Local - Support yourself: Studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locally owned business, rather than a nationally owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms - continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community. 2. Support community groups: Local non-profit organisations receive an average 250 per cent more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses.
leave, and are more invested in the community’s future. 8. Put your taxes to good use: Local businesses require comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services as compared to nationally owned stores entering the community. 9. Buy what you want, not what someone wants you to buy: A marketplace of tens of thousands of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term.
A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based not on a national sales plan but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices. 10. Encourage local prosperity: A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenised world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.
3. Keep our community unique: Where we shop, where we eat and have fun, all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of this place. 4. Reduce environmental impact: Locally owned businesses can make more local purchases requiring less transportation. This generally means contributing less to congestion and pollution. 5. Create more good jobs: Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and in our community, provide the most jobs to residents. 6. Get better service: Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products they are selling and take more time to get to know customers. 7. Invest in community: Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to
Think local first + Buy local when you can = Being a local!
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Buy Local - Be Local Community Christmas Tree
This festive season, take the time to think of those in our community less fortunate than us. Why not drop into the Yanchep Community Pharmacy at Shop 3, The Village in Yanchep and take a gift tag and attach a gift then place it under the tree. Alternatively, you could donate some non-perishable Christmas food like fruit mince pies, Christmas pudding or cake. The gifts and donations will be delivered to the Salvation Army and then distributed to local families finding it difficult this Christmas season. While you are there, take a look at the great Christmas gifts available instore. The Yanchep Community Pharmacy is open seven days a week providing quality professional service and customer care. As well as providing prescriptions and over the counter medications, the pharmacy’s services include free blood pressure checks, medical certificates, medication packing, hire service for crutches and wheelchairs and there is an extensive range of natural medicine. The pharmacy also stocks a great variety of gifts. Yanchep Community Pharmacy is a National Diabetes Services Scheme sub agent; and is located at Shop 3, The Village, 5 Village Row in Yanchep.
Get a free home loan health check
Appointments call Donna on
9561 6336 or 0403 768 933 4 Foreshore Vista,Yanchep
Tag Finance manager, Warwick Dunn, has an office at Two Rocks Shopping Centre offering assistance to residents with their finances. Warwick has over 15 years experience and is available seven days a week with after hours appointments welcome. If you are looking for a housing loan, investment loan or business loan, Warwick offers an
obligation free service to help you do a free financial health check. The TAG Financial Group is a boutique finance broker which combines knowledge, experience and flexibility in order to provide high-quality financial advice to anyone and everyone, no matter what stage of life you’re at. Call Warwick on 0402 078 847 for your next appointment.
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Think, Shop, Buy LOCAL Yanchep Medical Centre
With newly renovated and extended facilities, Yanchep Medical Centre recently welcomed Dr Dennis Berman and Dr Steven Howard to its experienced team. The centre provides services including child healthcare and immunisation, chronic disease management, health assessments, contraception insertion and removal, cosmetic dermal filler and wrinkle relaxer, mental health care, minor surgery, skin cancer checks, worker’s comp, motor vehicle injury
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management, onsite pathology and physiotherapy. Bulk billing is available to eligible patients. In the new year the medical centre will be open Monday to Saturday. Call 9562 8100 for your next appointment. Yanchep Medical Centre is located at Shop 1, Village Row, Yanchep.
Lagoon Seafood
There is even more on offer at Fred’s Lagoon Hardware with the completion of the extensions at the store. Fred’s Lagoon Hardware stocks a wide range of DIY products, timber, Australian made paints, cements and beads. The store boasts an extensive range of tools for plasterers, tilers and concrete workers. Business owner, Fred Treble said: “We offer very competitive prices on all our trade equipment or talk to me about a special deal.”
For the best burgers, fish and chips or fresh seafood, you can’t go past Lagoon Seafood at 4/10 Stevenage Street, Yanchep. Call 9561 1600, seven days a week between 11.00am and 8.00pm.
Lawnmowers, trailers and cement mixers are available for hire, visit Fred’s Lagoon Hardware at 2 Stevenage Street, Yanchep.
Christmas orders are now being taken.
Yanchep Dental
Yanchep Dental is a friendly family dental practice located conveniently at the Lindsay Beach Shops, opposite Yanchep Beach Primary School. They are dedicated to quality, caring and comfort. The dentists, specialists and hygienists regularly confer on patient care, so you benefit from our collective years of experience. Yanchep Dental are at the leading edge of dental technology.
For your convenience, Yanchep Dental accept Visa, MasterCard, Eftpos and develop payment plans to make it convenient and cost effective to their patients and the experienced staff can assist you in getting the maximum legally available medical benefits. Contact Yanchep Dental for more details, call 9561 6451 or email: info@ yanchepdental.com.au. Yanchep Dental is located at Shop 3, 105 Lindsay Beach Boulevard, Yanchep.
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Poor nutrition fuelling obesity Tip for healthier eating Rethink your sugary drinks. Don’t drink your calories. There are about 16 teaspoons of sugar in a 600ml bottle of regular soft drink. Drink water instead. Focus on reducing the added or refined sugar in what you eat. Many foods labelled as “low-fat” substitute the fat with sugar. For a sugar fix, eat seasonal fruit, dried fruit or wholegrain cereals. Enjoy foods that truly nourish you – mind, body and soul. Go for whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, wholegrain cereals, lean meats, nuts and dairy. These are usually unprocessed and unpackaged. Visit LiveLighter.com.au for recipe ideas and ways to reduce your health risk through healthy eating. Look out for local programs that will help you choose the healthy food options every day - Occasionally local councils will offer local health programs. Avoid fad diets. They are restrictive and limiting. Healthy food is for life. Enjoy a variety of nutritious foods. Not one single food is going to cure everything.
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Cut back on sugar - A better choice is to have a moderate amount of unrefined sugar from natural sources, such as fresh fruit and wholegrain breads and cereals
More Australians are putting on weight faster than people in any other country, but many people are unaware of the effects of food and drink have on their health. A leading dietitian says people need to think more about their food choices. Health-related problems due to poor diet are on the rise. In the last thirty years, obesity has doubled worldwide. In Australia, two out of three adults are overweight or obese and one in four of our kids are above the recommended weight for good health.
The report says: “Too many people were consuming foods high in energy, added or refined sugar, saturated fat and salt and not eating enough nutritious whole foods such as vegetables, fruit and dairy that are essential for optimal health. “We do know that up to 30 per cent of our diet now is from discretionary foods – ones that have low nutrient value, but are high in fat, salt and sugar. “Added sugar is a cause for concern. It is usually added to processed foods and they are empty calories, so you don’t get any other vitamins
and minerals from them apart from the kilojoules or excess energy.”
One of the biggest issues relates to ‘portion size’.
The public is being bombarded with a lot of misinformation about food, leading to poor nutritional choices.
Packaged food, takeaway food and restaurant meals have been getting bigger and bigger over the last couple of decades, and are now served in very large portions.
People are also making food choices out of convenience and habit, instead of thinking about their health.
We may think bigger serves are better value for money, but they’re actually costing our health a great deal more.
People go, ‘I need a drink’ so they go for a soft drink, but what you really need is to hydrate and grab water instead.
Larger portions mean you consume more kilojoules. This is especially problematic when it comes to high kilojoule foods and drinks such as soft drinks, takeaway food and highly processed snack foods.
People need to develop skills and confidence to cook healthy meals on a budget.
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Canteen Coordinator Two Rocks Independent Public Primary School Board Inc is looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills to fill the position of our Canteen Coordinator, commencing 27 January 2016.
Schedule of Council Meeting Dates 2016 At its meeting on 17 November 2015 Council set the following meeting dates for 2016: 19 January 16 February 15 March 19 April 17 May 21 June 19 July 16 August 20 September 18 October 15 November 20 December
This position is for 18 hours per week (Wednesday – Friday) during school terms with the possibility of hours being extended. Job share arrangements may be considered for the right applicants. Essential: Familiar with Department of Education Healthy Food and Drink Traffic Light system Experience working in the food industry Good communication, organisational and planning skills Ability to lead, motivate and engage with the school community Working with children check and police clearances (prior to commencement) Drivers licence, phone and car
Unless otherwise advertised all meetings, with exception of the meeting scheduled for 15 March, will be held in Council Chambers at the Shire of Gingin Administration Centre, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin, commencing at 3.00pm. The meeting scheduled for 15 March will be held in Lancelin at a venue to be determined. Details of the venue will be advertised for public information prior to the meeting.
Desirable: TAFE Canteen management course or willingness to attend Experience in the running and supervision of a school canteen
Members of the public are welcome to attend. Jeremy Edwards CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Full job description available by contacting Lona Lavis at Two Rocks Primary School on 9561 6888.
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The Awards Yanchep Two Rocks Citizen of the Year Award Yanchep Two Rocks Community Group of the Year Award Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltd Youth Achievement Awards These awards will be presented at the Two Rocks Australia Day Breakfast on 26 January 2016. They are designed to recognise outstanding persons and community groups in the Yanchep Two Rocks district. There are many people and community groups who do not receive any recognition for the vital role they play in our community. They do not seek recognition for the role they play and that makes these awards even more important. If you know someone or a local community group that you would like to nominate, call 9561 1538 for a nomination form.
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SPORTS RESULTS GOLF GUILDERTON Wed 28 Oct - Scroungers: A Gault 19, R Prince 19, B Gault 18. NTP: B Gault, B Hicks. Sat 31 Oct - Summer Comp Par: P Flavell +3, T Button 0. NTP: M Schmiedte, P Flavell. Best 2nd shot: P Flavell. Wed 4 Nov - Scroungers: P Flavell 20, J Bresland 20. NTP: J Bresland, B Johnson. Longest putt: P Flavell. Sat 7 Nov - Summer Comp S/ford: G Robson 23, B Johnson 22, P Flavell 20. NTP: G Robson, T Keene. Longest putt: B Watson. Longest drive: J Bresland, M Schmiedte. Wed 11 Nov - Scroungers: B Johnson 19, T Keene 18, R Prince 18. NTP: T Keene, J Bresland, R Prince. Longest putt: R Prince, T Keene. Sat 14 Nov -S/ford: L Johnson 41, P Fennell 33, B Johnson 32, T Keene 30. NTP: P Fennell. Best 2nd shot: W Whittaker. Longest putt: L Johnson. Wed 18 Nov - Scroungers: J Bresland 24, M Schmiedte 21. NTP: B Johnson. Longest putt: B Johnson. Best 2nd shot: J Bresland. Sat 21 Nov - S/ford: P Flavell 20, R Wheeler 19, R Prince 17, T Keene 16. Longest putt: B Driehuis, R Prince. Best 3rd shot: P Flavell. Wed 25 Nov - Scroungers: J Bresland 20, M Schmiedte 17, T Button 16, R Prince, D Roxburgh, B Hardeman 15. NTP: B Johnson, B Wegner, M Schmiedte. Longest putt: B Hicks.
YANCHEP Sat 7 Nov - Stroke Ladies: G Reyne 69, E Callanan 69, R Warrilow 73, D Attwood 76. Men: M Rowles 57, M Nunn 59, B Cherry 65, A Torrence 65. Sat 21 Nov - Stroke: S Rowles 43, I Lowe 44, C Grant 45.
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COMMUNITY DIARY Your daily guide of local things to do, places to go and community activities
THURSDAY 3 DECEMBER Bingo at Two Rocks
FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER Year 6 Graduation
SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER Carols in the Park
Local bingo every Thursday at the Phil Renkin Centre. Doors open 7:00pm, eyes down at 7.45pm. Players must be over the age of 12. Enjoy tea/ coffee and cakes at the interval break. All proceeds assist the Community Bus and Community Recreation Association.
Two Rocks Primary School Year 6 Graduation ceremony assembly.
Yanchep Two Rocks Community Recreation Association present their annual Carols in the Park at Charnwood Reserve, starting at 5.00pm.
THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER CWA Meeting Yanchep and Districts Country Women’s Association monthly meeting will be at the Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks, starting at 9.30am. All welcome. Call Clair 95612905 for more information.
THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER Coffee with Christian Federal Member for Pearce, Christian Porter, invites local residents to come along for a free coffee and chat at Bib’s Tuck Shop at 5/99 Lindsay Beach Blvd, Yanchep, between 9.30am and 10.30am.
THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER Bingo at Two Rocks Local bingo every Thursday at the Phil Renkin Centre. Doors open 7:00pm, eyes down at 7.45pm. Players must be over the age of 12. Enjoy tea/ coffee and cakes at the interval break. All proceeds assist the Community Bus and Community Recreation Association.
SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER Jindowie Movie Night Watch ‘The Grinch’ at Kalbarri Park, Yanchep. All the fun starts from 5.30pm onward. Movie starts at 7.45pm.
SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER Capricorn Carols Night Old Nursery Park Yanchep, starting at 5.30pm. Special appearance by Santa Claus.
TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER Casino Bus Trip Community Casino Bus Christmas Trip leaves Phil Renkin Centre at 5.15pm, then picking up at the Yanchep Sports Club. $15pp. This includes bus fare, a meal at Café, Noodle Bar or Christmas Fair at The Carvery, $1 Keno and $3 on your Membership Card. To book your seat phone Linda on 9561 5321.
THURSDAY 17 DECEMBER Bingo at Two Rocks Local bingo every Thursday at the Phil Renkin Centre. Doors open 7:00pm, eyes down at 7.45pm. Players must be over the age of 12. Enjoy tea/ coffee and cakes at the interval break. All proceeds assist the Community Bus and Community Recreation Association.
SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER Creating Christmas decorations A ‘Create Christmas Decorations’ workshop will be held at the Phil Renkin Centre at Two Rocks between 10.30am to 12noon. Children all ages welcome, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings essential 9561 5443 or 0427 957 612.
THURSDAY 24 DECEMBER Christmas Eve Service Gingin Uniting Church will be holding a Christmas Eve service at 7:00pm, followed by supper outside under the stars. Collection to the Christmas Bowl appeal.
THURSDAY 31 DECEMBER New Year’s Eve at GCC Celebrate the New Year at the Guilderton Country Club with a ‘Rock Classix’ band featuring Frank Genoves. $10pp cover charge. Bookings are highly recommended - 9577 1013. Email your Diary info to diary@suncitynews.com.au
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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
Guilderton Community Association
Gillian Lamont
9577 2730
Guilderton Community Library
Madeline Henshaw 9577 1528
Guilderton Country Club
Cheryl Spiers
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
9577 1013
0447 551 289
Lancelin Volunteer Marine Rescue Group Ledge Point Country Club
Sheryl Dempster 0408 947 548 0417 961 627 Jan Court
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 9561 1148
Sun City Country Club 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 9561 1066 0488 722 078
Two Rocks Writers Group
9561 5777 Two Rocks Volunteer Marine Rescue Group Radio room 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
9561 5406
Yanchep Golf Club
Bob Cherry
Yanchep Ladies Dart Club
0418 936 600 Raye Leslie 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
Yanchep Sports & Social Club
Helen Caines
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
TIME TO UPDATE YOUR CLUB DETAILS If your group or club is listed above, it is time to update your contact details for 2016 Please email your new information to community@suncitynews.com.au If you would like to have your club, group or local organisation added to Clubs & Groups Listing email your full details to community@suncitynews.com.au
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