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10 March 2016
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Published fortnightly and distributed to Yanchep Two Rocks, Gingin, Lancelin, Butler, Merriwa, Alkimos, Neerabup, Nowergup, Carabooda, Eglington, Woodridge, Wannamal, Guilderton, Seabird, Ledge Point, Gabbadah, Sovereign Hill and Redfield Park. Published by Sun City Publishing Pty Ltd. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy of content. The Sun City News takes no responsibility for inadvertent errors or omissions. Email: question@suncitynews.com.au Editor: editor@suncitynews.com.au Advertising: sales@suncitynews.com.au Accounts: admin@suncitynews.com.au Contact Details PO Box 1, Two Rocks 6037 Ph: (08) 9561 2500 Fax: (08) 9463 6066 Web: suncitynews.com.au If you have a story you’d like to tell us: articles@suncitynews.com.au
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citizens concerned about those few ‘trouble makers’. We need to work as a community to develop solutions to these unwanted undesirable activities. What a crazy start to the new year, two months in and we’ve had active fire bugs in the region, growing hooning problems, deadly car accidents, increasing local domestic violence, ongoing school bullying and out-of-control drug issues, just to mention a few. Many people are quick to highlight that there aren’t enough police, or blame someone or something else for the cause or lack of solutions for these problems. The buck stops with each and everyone of us. As residents, who want a safe and friendly community, we need to be part of the solution, not ostriches with our heads in the sand. Really, the problem is not as bad or as big as we think - Over 90 per cent of us are decent good
I’ve seen the Yanchep Two Rocks community rally together and use their united efforts to resolve these types of problems in the past. While we continue to be isolated in our homes, or passing the buck to someone else to ‘sort out’ the disruptive minority; issues continue to grow because it becomes known that a particular area is ‘lazy, lax’ towards this type of behaviour. Giving up, selling up and moving out doesn’t solve the problem. To start making our local community a better place to live, we need to ‘be a community’, get to know your neighbours, talk to each other, encourage local involvement and respect for each other. As local schools, long established community groups,
community centres, local clubs we to need to get more involved in the community - Especially our fast growing community.
something else, the priority will increase and the matter will get attended to quicker - This is data driven policing.
There is a simple way to get started to make your community a safer place to live - Go to the police!
Often, the Sun City News has approached the local police about an issue that’s been reported to us, only to be told “We have not heard anything about it, why don’t they report it to us?”
I know, you will say, we have and they don’t do anything - The fact is the more times you report your concerns, get an incident report number, the quicker that issue will get addressed. Modern policing with limited staffing is ‘data based’; so to ensure your community is safe, drug free and a delight to be part of, the community must learn how to utilise these limited services. Police don’t deliberately go out of their way to avoid local issues, they are given prioritised tasks, if your problem rates low, you are at the end of the queue. If several residents continually report their concerns, be it hooning, local drug dealing or
In today’s society, if a community wishes to enjoy a peaceful, enjoyable family life, then the people in the community need to help themselves. Be a community neighbourhood leader, ask your neighbours if they are concerned about the same problem/issue and work out how you can resolve it. Traditionally, resident associations used to be very helpful with local community issues, but today, our local association has a different agenda. Don’t ever stop trying to make your local community safe, friendly and drug free; working with your neighbour is the best solution.
10 March 2016
Local heritage threatened A City of Wanneroo’s review of their Municipal Heritage List is recommending the delisting of 37 sites including eight in the Yanchep Two Rocks region. The recommended delisting includes the world famous Mark Le Buse Waugal Monolith at Two Rocks; the unique limestone walls at the Two Rocks Shopping Centre Marina precinct; and the Yanchep National Park Avenue of Trees. The report was withdrawn from last week’s council meeting, after councillors raised concerns at the briefing session. The City of Wanneroo told the Sun City News: “The heritage consultants were commissioned to reassess all heritage places for heritage value under the State Heritage Office Guidelines. “The heritage consultants are recommending the Two Rocks Limestone Wall and the Waugal
Monoliths be removed from the inventory because they are considered to have insufficient heritage value for inclusion.” Many local residents are concerned once these wellregarded unique features are delisted, developers will be given the ‘all clear’ to destroy these structures. The Sun City News understands, Capricorn Yanchep’s management group, Acumen’s principal, Nick Perignon told last month’s Residents Association meeting that Fini would want the limestone wall demolished so a stronger wall could be built to support the proposed five to eight storey apartments they want to build. When asked about Capricorn speaking on behalf of other developers, Mr Perignon said: “I speak for Acumen Development Solutions and I am qualified to speak on any potential development matters, especially which promote the future growth of Two Rocks.”
City of Wanneroo said they couldn’t provide a full copy of the consultants report, but a copy was available to view at the Council’s reception. Since the report was questioned, the City of Wanneroo says it will go through an consultative exercise with the Heritage Advisory Committee and Wanneroo Historic Society to determine whether they should be retained or not. For over 100 years, the City of Wanneroo has been highly regarded for their progressive approach towards retaining and preservation of their local heritage. Do you think these important local heritage items should be retained? Should the local community be consulted about their local heritage? Send your comments to myview@suncitynews.com.au
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Your letters and emails Quigley speaks out
Thank you for affording the space and time to publish John Quigley’s response to the Premier’s Statement setting out his governments agenda and aims for 2016. John Quigley has detailed the minimum requirements for this area to allow its residents to function in an effective and productive manner, which should be the aim and purpose of any sensible government. In one address he has highlighted the lack of infrastructure and regional development, the looming bottleneck on Hester Ave, the lack of resolve to provide timely responses to police issues, and the deteriorating nature of the national park. It appears the State Government is more intent on building edifices in inner Perth as a legacy (Bell Tower, Elizabeth Quay) rather than supporting a huge community which I hope has a long memory when voting. I await with interest Christian Porter’s response in your newspaper from a Federal prospective to Mr Quigley’s support of his electorate. Peter Stainthorpe, Yanchep.
School reunion
Forty years ago, in February 1976, Yanchep Community School opened its doors to its first intake of 46 students. To celebrate this momentous occasion, which involved not only the teenagers themselves but their parents and a number of local ‘helpers’, a reunion lunch will be held at the Two Rocks Tavern at noon on Sunday 13 March, and this is my personal warm invitation to anyone interested; and especially those
who helped make a success of this school, including staff to join us in our celebrations.
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We are looking forward to a splendid party, so do come and add your own reminiscences of an occasion that marked a real turning point in the ongoing history of Yanchep/Two Rocks. Tickets are $20pp, call Jo on 0414 702 726, or you can purchase a ticket at the venue on the day. Barbara Morgan, Founding Director.
Quick response
Following my phone call to the City of Wanneroo, I want to thank them for removing the dumped rubbish in Village Row, Yanchep, near the shops - It was removed the day after my call. Elena Lumsdaine, Yanchep.
Should be premier
John Quigley should be the state Premier - He is fantastic! He was correct in everything he said. Wouldn’t it be a great idea to have Barnett live in Two Rocks, and get him to drive into the city every morning for a month - He would soon get sick of that. The government is so useless, I don’t know why the people voted them in. Clearly no-one was paying attention, or they were too stupid to look at both sides. I know Labor likes to spend the money, and it’s so called money we don’t have, but it creates infrastructure, that’s not outdated. It creates jobs. And what do jobs do for people? Jobs create money for families, individuals, who use this to buy things like cars and houses, household products, which creates jobs for tradies or
commissions for sales staff, who spend it.
in the roos because I have trained them not to be.
This creates a need for more products, so more jobs to build the products.
The fence is appalling and I cannot believe, or I can actually, the pathetically inept Wanneroo council approved it.
It’s not rocket science. Spend money to make more money!! More jobs, more taxes, more infrastructure. It all goes around. Kristel Arundel, via Facebook.
Agree
I totally agree with you Kristel. Topsy Mann, via Facebook.
Stop madness
I walk my dogs off leash at St. Andrews Park and can confirm the poor roos are now present in dramatically increased numbers since the fence went up. My dogs are under my control at all times and are not interested
We as a local community should gather signatures and demand its removal based on environmental impact. The golf course wants to erect signs promoting itself with roos pictured on the course but they only want ‘a few for tourism’ and get rid of the rest - Double standards and unbelievable disregard for the community it resides in. Every day the roos used to lounge alongside the road verge on St. Andrews beside the course, harming no one and promoting all who saw them to spend a moment admiring their beauty or to smile at their antics.
The erection of this disgusting fence means even more confusion for these animals who are being boxed in and their homes for centuries bulldozed. Stop the madness! Emily Batchelor, via Facebook.
They’ll learn
I think they can put their fence wherever they like, it’s their property, their business, and nobody elses, the roos will eventually head back towards the [national] park when they figure out they can’t eat and drink at the golf course any more. Luke Parsons, via Facebook.
Read more comments at the Sun City News Facebook page.
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Construction starts
Construction of the new Yanchep Surf Life Club a $6.78M project has started. Local surf lifesavers have said they are looking forward to having a new facility in operation as they have outgrown their old building. With the new club in operation, the surf club will have an enclosed area where they can store their ďŹ rst-aid equipment. The City of Wanneroo have closed the lower car park at Yanchep Lagoon at the northern end of the lagoon to allow for the ongoing construction. This car park, which is entered from the Brazier Road and Capricorn Esplanade roundabout, will be closed until
construction is completed, anticipated to be in November 2016. City of Wanneroo said they understand the car park closure will cause inconvenience, the timing will result in the majority of the works being undertaken during the winter months. Throughout the construction period, residents will still be able to access the lagoon. Pedestrian access will be maintained down to the beach via the existing stair access, diagonally opposite the kiosk. The City of Wanneroo apologies for any inconvenience caused during this time. Photos - top: Earthworks started, courtesy of Angie Beck. Bottom: Artist’s impression of the new surf club facilities.
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Crazy long weekend Most people associate long weekends with relaxation, rest and enjoyment, sadly the Labour Day weekend, last week, was anything but that. Firstly, it was great to see the mobile booze bus out and about on Yanchep Beach Road and Two Rocks Road, checking for drink/drug driving. Then just before sunset, a vehicle chase ended in a crash in the Lindsay Beach Estate on Capricorn Esplanade. Police seized the crashed vehicle and the driver was given a mandatory sentence. Early Saturday night, a scrub fire started near the Yanchep Surf Club and houses - This kept the volunteer and career fire fighters busy for several hours. Rumors quickly spread that the surf club building was burnt out - This is incorrect. The fire was near the building and nearby beachside homes. The Sun City News understands the fire is suspicious and that several youths were seen in the area. Police are investigating and looking for the youths. Then at the closed access road into Durrs Track at the corner of Damepattie and Sovereign Drive, in Two Rocks, police spent several hours supervising the recovery of three vehicles illegally using the track.
Some residents questioned whether there were any rangers on duty. It took over five hours to recover the vehicles. Police told the Sun City News that they had all the vehicle registrations and contact details of the people involved and would pass their report on to City of Wanneroo and Yanchep police. Then, in the early hours of Sunday morning, a male driver was stop in Yanchep, he blew 0.172, nearly four times over the legal limit; instant loss of licence. About 8.30pm, Sunday night, a beige Hyundai Sonata sedan travelling south on Two Rocks Road, Yanchep, overtook a silver Holden Rodeo utility also travelling south.
At one stage there were three police vehicles and a professional 4WD recovery vehicle involved.
While overtaking, the Hyundai collided head on with a pink Mitsubishi Mirage travelling north on Two Rocks Road.
The Sun City News is aware of calls made to the City of Wanneroo’s 24 hour ranger service, but rangers did not attend or return calls.
The driver and a passenger in the Hyundai, and the driver of the Mitsubishi were killed as a result of the crash.
The driver of the Hyundai is a 24 year old male of Nollamara. His front seat passenger is a 25 year old female from Two Rocks. The other passengers in this vehicle were a 30 year old man of an unknown address (deceased), a 23 year female of an unknown address, and a 25 year old male of an unknown address. All injured people were conveyed to Royal Perth Hospital. The driver of the Mitsubishi Mirage was a 47 year old woman of Two Rocks. The passenger is a 17 year old male of Two Rocks, and he was conveyed to Joondalup Health Campus. Two occupants in the Holden Rodeo were uninjured. Major Crash investigators would like anyone who observed the crash, or who observed the Hyundai in the period prior to the crash, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at crimestopperswa.com.au
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Kangaroos concern golfers Social media has gone viral with numerous issues about the new 1.8 metre fence built around the Sun City Country Club (SCCC) golf course and kangaroos on both sides of the fence.
Sadly, since this incident, there appears to have been several more incidents with the small mob of about 15 to 20 roos trapped outside the golf course. There have been reports of more dog attacks, cars hitting roos and an allegation of poisoning some kangaroos.
SCCC president, Greg Mitchell, told the Sun City News they had over 3,500 kangaroos on the course causing a problem and they needed to manage the problem.
An online petition has been started and has over 1700 signatures in less than a week.
Mr Mitchell said the fence was built for safety reasons, to stop people trespassing on the property.
At a community meeting held in Old Nursery Park on Monday afternoon, several residents questioned the number of roos on the course and were concerned about the ‘moving on’ practice being undertaken. Other residents told the Sun City News, they had tried to contact the SCCC but could never get to speak to anyone about their concerns. A small mob of roos seem to be trapped outside the fence line in the St Andrews Park, creating issues with people walking their dogs off leads and passing traffic. Most people agree the SCCC should open their gates near the park and muster the small group of roos to safety on the golf course, then move them on as part of their management plan - Mr Mitchell told the Sun City News these roos were coming from
Two weeks ago, the Sun City News alerted the community to a vicious dog attack where a small ‘pinky’ kangaroo died. Since this incident the RSPCA has an ongoing investigation and it is understood certain names and addresses have been received.
Many of the accusations are untrue, over exaggerated or suggesting criminal activities; and not helping address the real issues and concerns of most residents in this area.
“The club has a management plan and we are herding up roos and ushering them back into the national park.”
Other roo issues
the new development at Vertex, on the western side of old St Andrews Estate and weren’t their problem. In the past, the SCCC has been criticised for organising mass cull programs within the golf course. The Sun City News understands DPaW, who issue the cull permits, have tightened up their regulations and now prefer management strategies. The Northern Valleys Wildlife Support told the Sun City News: “The mob [of roos] at Sun City Country Club live on the golf course and form an attraction for most golfers, residents and visitors alike. “Following a road traffic accident, where a car crashed into the golf course, Sun City have opted to erect a fence surrounding the golf course on St Andrew’s Drive. This has meant that the kangaroos who were in the housing development at the time the fence was erected, are now trapped there.
“This has unfortunate implications for the resident kangaroo mob. They are now estranged from what was their normal habitat and are residing in the local parkland and on road side verges. “This is further impacted due to ongoing land development to the north and west of their current area and the southern border bound by Yanchep Beach Road and further housing developments. “Effectively these kangaroos are now ‘landlocked’ in a small residential area, which is no place for these gentle, but wild animals.” Member for Butler, John Quigley has contacted the Minister for Environment asking for him to instruct DPaW to ‘get involved’ and find a satisfactory solution, satisfying all parties involved. As more news come to hand the Sun City News will post reports on their Facebook page.
The petition states: “Recently it has been brought to our attention that staff at the Yanchep golf course have been driving the kangaroo’s away from the course (into the surrounding residential area with only a little bit of bush surrounding the course) using tractors/utility vehicles. The kanagroos could have been hit by on coming traffic or may not be able to find a sufficient amount of food on the small amount of bush land they are being forced onto (which will soon be destroyed for more residential houses). We want them to stop harassing the kanagroos and leave them alone, as they stay in the shade during the day away from golfers.” The petition can be found at www.change. org/p/yanchep-golf-course-save-thekangaroos-in-yanchep? If anyone witnessed or has any information about any of the alleged dog attacks or animal cruelty, contact the RSPCA online at www. rspcawa.asn.au or phone 1300 278 3589. RSPCA’s inspectors have the power to seize and prosecute. Penalties can be as a fine of up to $10,000. Sadly, there was a time, not that long ago, when the St Andrew kangaroos were featured as an attraction to the area.
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‘Religious cult’ taking over in northern suburbs Maverick Liberal MP Rob Johnson has taken aim at his party, claiming it has done nothing to stop ‘religious cults’ seizing control of the federal division of Moore, in Perth’s northern suburbs. Mr Johnson, whose state pre-selection is in doubt because of his public fallout with Premier Colin Barnett, claimed non-mainstream church groups had completed their take-over the division at its annual general meeting. He said in recent times the division had been overrun with members associated with the ‘Globalheart Church’ in Joondalup and ‘One Church’ in Merriwa, and said they had been encouraged to join by Federal Liberal MP, Ian Goodenough. Mr Goodenough is supporting State Upper House MP, Peter Katsambanis, who is challenging Mr Johnson for preselection in Hillarys. Mr Johnson said the election of church members to key positions confirmed his fears that the division had been infiltrated. “I call them religious cults and what really concerns me is that they are masquerading as Liberals and they are taking over the Liberal Party in the northern suburbs,” he said. “Their power has been increasing and I’m very, very concerned that normal Liberal voters are not aware of what is happening. They have been bombing my branches, particularly the Padbury branch. “Ian Goodenough has signed up people from a religious sect in Quinns Rock and stuck them in my Padbury branch, about 25 kilometres away. “And that’s been done for the pure reason of trying to disenfranchise the absolute democratic right of that branch to take part in the pre-selection for the seat of Hillarys.” Mr Johnson conceded the power shift could have an impact on his preselection, to be decided in April.
He believed the Liberal Party would end up pre-selecting at least three evangelical Christians in Perth’s northern suburbs.
“If they want to run as a so-called Christian group, they should have the guts to do that but they know they won’t get anywhere,” he said. “They won’t win seats as Christian Democrats and so they’ve decided to stand as Liberals. “Now I don’t think that’s completely open and honest.”
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But Mr Goodenough claimed Mr Johnson had no intention of recontesting Hillarys and had been plotting to install his preferred successor instead. “Mr Johnson is promoting a non-local successor who belongs to a nonChristian religion, that is why religion has become an issue in the first place,” said the federal MP. “Religion, however, has nothing to do with the fact that a non-local successor is not gaining local support.” Mr Goodenough refused to respond to Mr Johnson’s claim that some Liberal MPs were setting up ‘employment bureaus’ for people connected with the Globalheart Church, by employing them in their offices. At the 2013 State Government elections, sectors of these religious groups were handing out ‘how to vote’ cards encouraging the community to support their candidate. The state seat for Butler, Two Rocks and Yanchep was a safe Labor seat, but after the 2013 State Election is is now marginal - with less than a two per cent swing to change hands. Since the election of the Member for Ocean Reef, Albert Jacobs in 2008, the northern corridor has been heavily influenced by these ‘religious cults’. In the 2011 state election, Jan Norberger, another member of this
religious group was Member for Joondalup.
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Then in 2013, former City of Wanneroo councillor and another member of this church group was elected to Federal Government as the Member for Moore. Behind the scenes, many members from these churches have been employed in various parliamentarians’ office positions establishing an expanding base. Premier Colin Barnett is known to have been frustrated by the ‘religious factor’ and the delays caused to legislation related to abortion, prostitution, etc. As Amanda O’Brien, journalist at The Australian wrote: “After being elected, a god-squad of devout Liberals preaching morality and Christian values in a parliament better known for misconduct and lewd behaviour is shaping as a new force in West Australian politics.”
Council connection The Sun City News is aware members of these religious groups have representatives in both the City of Wanneroo and City of Joondalup councils. Only about 12 months ago, Globalheart Church made presentations to the Mayor of Wanneroo, Tracey Roberts, and the Mayor of Joondalup, Troy Pickard during a special service. Both Ms Roberts and Mr Pickard have been touted as possible future state politicians. All politicians at any level of government, current and future, need to be honourable proud Christians and openly declare their position before using their religious following to secure their political careers. Hostilities have flared up within the Liberal Party with accusations of evangelical Christian church members muscling in.
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10 March 2016
Community funding grants now open The City of Wanneroo’s Community Funding Program is now open so community groups and organisations can apply for grant funding. The funding provides the opportunity for community organisations to obtain financial support for events, activities and projects.
The funding supports community-driven place strengthening projects, programs, activities or events organised from July 2016 within the City of Wanneroo that benefit residents. Community Development Funding and Community Event
Successful clean up
Funding are the two categories open for funding. Incorporated and insured community groups, clubs and organisations are eligible to apply. Unincorporated and uninsured community groups with a place strengthening idea are
Appointments call Donna on
9561 6336 or 0403 768 933 4 Foreshore Vista,Yanchep
Over the long weekend, national Clean Up Day activities were organised across the region. At Two Rocks six locals collected heaps of roadside dumped rubbish. Two Rocks organiser, Susie Logue said: “I would like to thank
the families who helped out on the day; they did a great job. Litter is becoming an increasing problem turning our town into an ugly dumping site. Photo: Nathan and Naomi Denston with some of the rubbish collected.
Mineral sands project reaches major milestone Mineral sands Exploration Company, Image Resources NL, has reached a major milestone in the development of its Boonanarring project North West of Gingin with the signing of an agreement with Murray Zircon and its parent Orient Zirconic. Following shareholder approval, the agreement will fast track development of the high grade Boonanarring deposit, which is projected to have a ten year mine life. With shareholder and regulatory approval due in the next three months, Image expects the project will create significant job opportunities for Gingin and surrounding areas. Once work is ready to start and job opportunities become available they will be advertised locally. The Minister for Environment granted environmental approval for the project in 2014. On completion of mining the land will be returned to pasture and the landscape rehabilitated.
Image CEO, Collis Thorp, said: “The agreement with Murray Zircon and Orient Zirconic is a significant milestone. When completed, it provides a pathway to achieving production from the Boonanarring project and we look forward to working with Murray Zircon and Orient Zirconic in progressing to that point.” Murray Zircon CEO, Patrick Mutz, said: “Completion of this transaction will see the respective strengths of our companies come together allowing Image to achieve an accelerated, efficient and low cost move to production of high grade, high value mineral sand resource in the heart of Western Australia’s proven mineral sands district.” One of the key elements of the agreement will be the acquisition by Image of a wet concentration plant and ancillary mining and processing equipment from Murray Zircon’s Mindarie project in South Australia, a key step in developing the project.
strongly encouraged to explore a partnership approach with an eligible group, club or organisation. Applications are open until 29 March 2016, and available at wanneroo.wa.gov.au/ CommunityFunding.
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10 March 2016
International Women’s Day
International Woman’s Day was celebrated at Wangaree Community Centre in Lancelin, with an enjoyable morning tea and a wearable art display/exhibition. Between 30 and 40 women attended the function including the Member for Central Wheatbelt, Mia Davies; who gave an inspiring speech of how woman in small communities make a big difference. Wangaree Community Centre conducts various workshops, if your want additional information contact the centre on 9655 2808.
Dob in a Dealer
Federal Member for Pearce, Christian Porter, welcomed the launch of a new million dollar partnership between the Federal Government and Crime Stoppers Australia to establish a national ‘Dob in a Dealer’ campaign.
New disclosure laws for councils Last week, online reporting of gifts and travel contributions will be mandated throughout the local government sector under new legislation.
A number of local governments have already started listing travel and gift registers online prior to the passage of legislation.
Local Government Minister, Tony Simpson, said the changes to the Local Government Act were another step forward for transparency and accountability for the State’s local government sector.
“I commend these local governments which are leading the charge to improve transparency and accountability and look forward to the whole sector adopting and championing these measures,” the Minister said.
“These new measures will bring local government in Western Australia into the modern age,” Mr Simpson said. “For the first time, elected members and senior staff will be required to disclose gifts and travel contributions within 10 days and for the information to be easily accessible on the council’s website. “The Western Australian community rightly has high expectations when it comes to the conduct of elected members.
The government provided $1 million to fund the national Dob in a Dealer campaign.
“I am pleased this Government is taking steps to ensure members of the community can hold their council to account.”
If you have information about someone who is manufacturing or dealing in ice call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www. crimestoppers.com.au
Previously, the Local Government Act only required disclosures of gifts and contributions to travel in the receiver’s annual return.
Efforts to make local government more transparent were led by City of Vincent Mayor, John Carey, who introduced a motion to improve governance at the last WALGA annual general meeting. His proposed reforms to enhance governance, transparency, accountability and consistency included mandatory reporting of contact with developers, prohibition of donations from developers, and the reporting and publicising of gifts, hospitality and travel. At the time, it was defeated 172 to 46, with Mr Carey saying the City of Perth was the prime mover behind the ‘no’ vote bloc, a movement allegedly given momentum by ousted former deputy mayor, Rob Butler. Mr Carey said he felt completely vindicated that greater accountability
was required but was embarrassed by the City of Perth and WALGA’s overarching role, saying both organisations ‘deserve a kick up the rear’ over their failure to adopt best practice. “It’s quite clear the area needs reform. In the 21st century, with all the online technology that is available, open and accessible transparency is a nobrainer,” Mr Carey said. The City of Vincent mayor said some local governments seemed to be particularly cagey about their travel and made it difficult for ratepayers to scrutinise. WALGA President, Cr Lynne Craigie, said the majority of elected members were aware of and stayed within gift guidelines and took responsibility for disclosures when they were required to. “Clearly, some people need to better understand the provisions around gifts and disclosure,” she said. Due to the long weekend, City of Wanneroo was unavailable for comment, but they have never declared how they voted at the WALGA annual general meeting.
10 March 2016
Cultural creativity
Free community event The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, is on Friday 18 March, the local Leyland Mixed Martial Arts Academy is holding a free come along and try day on Sunday 20 March, between 10.00am and 12noon.
Students at Two Rocks Primary School have recently dug deep into the cultural roots of both Indigenous Australia and China.
The free session will allows children to learn the some basic skills which may help them if approached by bullies.
The school grounds are spread with symbolism of Aboriginal and Chinese cultural traditions, ceremonies and stories from eras long ago.
This activity is organised so that parents and children can share their stories and improve the fight against bullying. The martial arts academy is located at 4 Stevenage Street, Yanchep.
In acknowledgment of our country’s traditional ownership, students spent hours collaboratively creating ‘Painted Poles’ and ‘Stepping Stones’ that integrate beliefs and values passed down to new generations through Dreamtime stories.
Cockman House a finalist
Students researched techniques and styles of art from different regions of Australia and applied their knowledge to the artwork they created. This project allowed students to gain a deep knowledge and sense of wonder, curiosity and respect for places, people, cultures, events, ideas and environments. Art specialist, Renae Herron, said: “Students explored elements and principles of design whilst using critical thinking skills when analysing meaning and symbolism of traditional Aboriginal Art.
“It was pleasurable to watch our students from PP through to Year six thoroughly enjoy their learning in such a creative way.” To welcome the Year of the Monkey, LOTE teacher, Susan Croker, invited students to join her on a learning journey about the customs, traditions and legends of the Chinese New Year.
Students in years one through to six made pork pumplings to support their learning. Art Teachers, Corinna King and Kate Wagstaff integrated aspects of Chinese culture into the schools art program, facilitating the student’s production of Chinese Money Trees, wax-resist dragons, cherry blossom paintings and paper plate dragons.
Wanneroo’s Cockman House is a finalist in the 2016 Western Australian Heritage Awards. Cockman House is the oldest remaining residence in the City of Wanneroo, it was built by James Cockman and finished in 1860 and is listed on the State Heritage Register.
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Gibb Challenge
Aussie Hoops coming
Sovereign Hills Estate resident, Ron Jones, will be competing again this year in ‘The Gibbs Challenge’ in mid May. The Gibbs Challenge is a socially competitive 700 kilometre team relay event raising community awareness and money for charity. The principal beneficiary for the 2016 campaign is Sirens of Silence. You may see Ron out training on the roads between Perth and Guilderton. He has also been seen as far as Toodyay. Ron is a member of the ‘Rawring Forties’ team which is hoping to raise $10,000. Currently they have raised over $3000.
Basketball WA is launching an new and improved local Aussie Hoops program called ‘West Aussie Hoops’ to promote basketball skill development in the Yanchep - Two Rocks area. Aussie Hoops is Basketball Australia’s official junior game development program for children aged five to ten years old.
Ron is organising a Quiz Night at the Guilderton Community Hall on Saturday 30 April. There will be tables of six people, $10 per person to help raise funds for the Challenge. For more information about the raffle or to book a table for the Quiz Night, contact Kerry Jones on 0437 903 138.
Aussie Hoops enables participants of all abilities the opportunity to learn basketball in a structured, inclusive and safe environment, developing physical fitness, social skills and
Fundraising
Yanchep Golf Estate has announced its support for Two Rocks Yanchep Assisted Cancer Travels (TRYACT) for the third year running.
Are you organising a community fundraising activity or event? Contact the Sun City News on 9561 2500 for assistance in promoting your event or activity.
an understanding of the sport while having fun.
of young participants who simply want to ‘have a go’ and have fun.
“We are delighted to present the opportunity for local children to participate in the national Aussie Hoops Program” said Georgia Clarke, Basketball WA’s Participation Officer.
Nationally, accredited coaches will deliver the program with a focus on participation and inclusiveness.
“We believe the new program will continue to support basketball’s position as the country’s second largest team based participation sport. “The new Aussie Hoops program has been re-designed to meet the demands
“Each session promises to be jampacked with fun and we are looking forward to welcoming new and returning participants to the program” said Georgia. For a comprehensive overview of the new Aussie Hoops program, including fees and registration information visit www.aussiehoops.com.au
Grant helps cancer patients Yanchep Golf Estate has provided $2,000 in support to the group, to help deliver services and transport
FOR SALE Merino Minerals (Sheep Manure) 70 Litre Bags ONLY $12 per bag
Pre-book to beat the rush! Delivery Available $1 Per Bag Available 11th & 12th March Contact Gerry on 9561 2952 or M: 0438 861 000 Please Note: Available from Yanchep Sports & Social Club, Yanchep Beach Road Fundraiser for St James Anglican Church
assistance to those who need it. Yanchep and Two Rocks residents needing support from TRYACT can contact Sue Dash on 9561 2031 or tryact@bigpond.com. au. For more information about TRYACT go to: tryact.com.au.
Local groups, clubs and schools are invited to apply for assistance to help support current activities or to kickstart a new initiative. Application forms and guidelines can be downloaded from yanchepgolfestate.com.au. Applications close Friday 25 March.
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Security around the home New laws are now in place that impose tougher penalties on home burglaries, but crooks are always motivated by easy targets.
You can help police make it tougher for crooks by being aware and making small changes to how to secure your home. Keep doors and windows locked at all times. Keep valuable items such as computers, laptops, tablets, game consoles, stereos and mobile phones out of sight. Do not leave spare keys hidden outside, leave them with a trusted neighbour, friend or relative. Keep trees and shrubs trimmed to reduce the opportunity for burglars to hide and increase visibility from the street. Be mindful of posting information about yourself on social media. Saying you are on holiday suggests you aren’t home. Activate your alarm when leaving your home unattended.
If you’re on holidays, arrange for mail to be held by Australia Post or collected daily by someone while you are away. Install motion sensor lights to the exterior of your property. Destroy boxes from any new appliances you have purchased so they are not on display for potential burglars to see. Crime is becoming a real concern in Perth with many factors increasing the amount and severity of crimes. More and more people are thinking about security in their homes and how they can make it more difficult for the opportunist burglar. Simple things like not leaving your garage open or having a dog are a great help in the fight against burglaries. Going one step further by installing alarms, security doors and screens, security film and a safe really make it ‘too hard’ for the opportunist burglar. KNA Security are respected local
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REVIEW WEIVER MUSIC
BOOK The Sea Detective There comes a time when a novel raises the bar for a particular genre, and Mark Douglas-Home’s debut The Sea Detective does just that for Scottish crime fiction. Elegantly written and compelling, it introduces a new, thoroughly modern hero into the crime-fighting canon. Cal McGill is a PhD oceanography student with more than a passing interest in the debris found floating on the world’s oceans. His interest in flotsam and jetsam leads him down several roads of discovery, from smashing an international paedophile ring to solving the mystery of his grandfather’s death during the Second World War. McGill is in no way a detective, a fact that makes his character all the more endearing. He is a normal man complete with flaws that come to light in his fraught relationship with his ex-wife, and is driven by both professional curiosity and personal passion.
Synthia The Jezabels return with their third album, Synthia - Armed with a new arsenal of synthesisers, the Sydney quartet funneled their new found sense of momentum into eleven swirling tracks. Each boldly cinematic and pulsating, anchored by Hayley’s commanding delivery.
In the midst of campaigning to bring polluters to justice, McGill is approached by Basanti, a young girl taken from her native Bengal and held captive
by a paedophile ring in Scotland, who asks him to find out who murdered her companion, Preeti. Assisting McGill is the intellectually brilliant but socially awkward DC Helen Jamieson, who rebels against her egoistical boss DI David Ryan in order to help McGill in his search for Preeti’s killers. The novel moves effortlessly between Bengal and Scotland, keeping the narrative fast-paced but without losing any sense of intimacy. McGill’s investigation into his grandfather’s death in the Second World War runs alongside the thread of international wrongdoing; his emotional ties to Scottish history and culture call into question just how much history can be trusted, and how much family matters. Douglas-Home’s style is calm one moment and impassioned and stormy the next, like the ocean itself. His subject matter is diligently researched and is convincingly realistic, especially in showing Cal’s technological competence, which is the key to much of his success. But this isn’t at the expense of neglecting a deeper examination of trust, guilt and prejudice.
The final twists of the novel satisfy the craving for a suitable ending, serving notice that this is one Scottish crime writer to watch.
DVD Bridge of Spies - entertaining
The Jezabels are an Australian indie rock band formed in Sydney in 2007. They consist of Nik Kaloper on drums, Samuel Lockwood on lead guitar, Hayley Mary, also known as Hayley Frances McGlone, on lead vocals, and Heather Shannon on piano and keyboard. They have described their genre as ‘intensindie’ but later said that this was just a joke that they put up on a social networking site, though people took them seriously. The Jezabels’ scheduled world tour has been cancelled until further notice due to the health of keyboardist, Heather Shannon, and the decision by the group not to tour without the full band.
Bridge of Spies is a American historical drama-thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg. The film stars Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Amy Ryan, and Alan Alda.
Three years ago Heather was diagnosed with a unique type of ovarian cancer. Although she has been able to maintain life as usual generally, between treatments, the time has come for her to undergo further immediate treatment.
Bridge of Spies is inspired by the true story of an insurance lawyer, James Donovan, who became the unlikely go-between in an exchange of prisoners between the U.S. and Soviet governments in 1957.
Donovan (Tom Hanks), a genially greying father of three, is nominated as Abel’s defence lawyer following his capture. The film’s title refers to the span across the Havel River between American West Berlin and Potsdam, where captured spies were habitually traded during the Cold War. But it’s also about the metaphorical bridge that Donovan has
to build from a precarious combination of compromise, bluff and rhetoric, as he negotiates with various go-betweens, often under pretences both sides know to be false for the sake of saving face. Spielberg makes a deliberately uneasy mis-match that keeps the entire film on its guard.
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Know your local RSL The first ANZAC Day service held in the region was a gathering of ex-servicemen in the car park behind the Two Rocks Tavern in 1977. Three months later, the Yanchep Two Rocks Sub Branch was formed follow the success of the ANZAC Day service. By early 1979, the local Sub Branch wanted to establish a permanent War Memorial - After extensive research and the driving force of Les Neave, it was to be built by members of the Sub Branch in the Memorial Garden at the Yanchep National Park, in front of the Yanchep Inn. This site was chosen because it was on the old Geraldton to Perth stock route where many stockmen and drovers watered their cattle and camped overnight on the banks of what was known as Lake McNess. Many of these men, no doubt, enlisted in the services in both
world wars and many paid the supreme sacrifice. During World War II, the Yanchep Inn became the base for the No 4 Convalescent Unit with Gloucester Lodge being the headquarters for the RAAF No 227 Radar Unit. The Memorial was completed and dedicated on Armistice Day, 11 November 1979, with the War Graves Commission donating the Bronze Memorial Plaque. The Yanchep Two Rocks RSL holds their monthly meeting at the Yanchep Sports and Social Club premises with numerous memorial services throughout the year, held either in the National Park or at the Sports Club. Local RSL branches are breathing life into its grassroots branches and working to support damaged veterans, both young and old.
Yanchep Two Rocks RSL is no exception, and they are looking for new members and welcome all visitors to their monthly meetings and social activities.
You do not need to have served in the military forces, affiliate membership is open to anyone over the age of 18 years old.
Local help for the needy The ‘Friend in Need’ program helps about 20 to 30 local families every week by providing food hampers through the Yanchep Community Centre. This much appreciated service is supplied by i60 Community Services Inc, which is the community arm of the One Church. i60 Community Services is a seperately incorporated nonprofit organisation that exists to bring light into the dark places of life through a range of community service programs. i60 Community Services runs community based courses including: One Surf School, Paddle Gym, Friend in Need, Brighton Moonlight Markets, creative holiday workshops and healthy relationship courses, to mention a few.
i60 Community Services CEO, Trish Botha, said: “i60 Community Services was started as a desire to meet the needs felt in our new and fast growing community. “We have existed to respond to the needs that we hear first hand coming from marriage, homes, school yards and sporting clubs. “Our passion is to continue building into our families to establish a healthy and vibrant community that future generations will enjoy.” If you want more information about i60 Community Services or the local Friend in Need program, call Carolyn Edwards on 0435 838 703, or the office on 9562 3002.
If you would like to support the local RSL, contact Joyce Harris on 9561 1672. Photo: Vietnam Day 2015 at the Yanchep Memorial.
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NORTH - ACROSS
1 Recreation 6 Sudden convulsion 11 Deride 13 Artificial silk 17 Step 18 Gaze 19 Ballot choice 21 Fly trap 22 By way of 23 Watchful 25 Decree 27 Occupant 29 Faithful 30 Micro-organism 32 Ministrant 34 Love-god 35 Web 36 Information channels 37 Lofty structure 39 Dry, of wines 40 Citrus fruit 42 Poem of heroism 44 Salad item 46 Exploit 48 Shoemaker 50 Notch 51 Of like nature 53 Water grass 54 Delicious beverage 56 Ship’s record 58 Flat-topped peaked cap 59 Tier 61 Rodents 63 Bush of ivy 64 Very heavy 66 Hurried 67 Compass point
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2 Mineral spring 3 Lofty 4 Frozen treat 5 Coalesce 6 Slender support 7 Cushion 8 Get up 9 Withdraw from federation 10 Roster 11 Wise counsellor 12 Allow 13 Enjoy 14 Dwelling 15 Egg-shaped 16 No score 20 Camping item 24 Narrate 26 Journeys 28 Italian city 31 Attack 33 Conceited 36 Submissive 38 Walked like a duck 41 Honey drink 43 Marine growth 45 Place for pigs 47 Restaurant car 49 Scolded 52 Himalayan kingdom 55 Quotes as authority 57 Alternatively 60 That 62 Undermines 65 Scottish river
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1 Out of bed 3 Enfold 6 Stinging insect 8 Skeleton part 10 Fabled monstrous bird 13 Enthusiasm 15 Exacted contribution 16 Afresh 18 Maple genus 21 Cover with wax 23 Japanese drink 25 Catch sight of 29 Limbs 31 Vend 33 Rind 34 Enquire 36 Swiss mountains 38 Hidden 40 Coarse file 42 Agitate 43 Inn 44 Muslim leader 48 Uncommon 49 Perfect state of insect life 50 Stop 52 Latin poet 54 Burrowing animal 55 Level 56 Employs 58 Insurgent 61 Heaviness of mind 62 Skillful 64 Members of a play 66 Way out 67 Transmit in stages 69 Bashful 70 Cycle for two 71 Festivity 72 Kilns for drying hops 73 Beak (Scot)
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1 Advises strongly 2 Woodland deity 4 Equal value 5 Sleep lightly 7 Carry 9 Tidings 11 Be concerned 12 Uncovered 14 Accept that offered 17 Failing to affirm 19 Stringed instrument 20 Frank 22 Large deer 24 Donkey 26 Hex 27 Abominable Snowman 28 Of the nose 30 Slippery mud 32 Workshop machine 35 Scatter abroad 37 Swagger 39 Tantalising thing 41 Spicy fragrance 43 Residence 45 Unruly crowd 46 Ward off 47 Units of length 51 Group of three 53 Arch 54 Pithy saying 55 Tree 57 Saint (abb) 59 Greek letter 60 Pallid 61 Depart 63 Exist 65 Astatine (sym) 68 Biblical pronoun
EAST - ACROSS
2 Out of bed 2 Enemy 4 Decorative plant 5 Fork spike 6 Discover 9 Bailiff 11 Engage for wages 13 Slender stick
15 Covers 17 Garments 19 Extremities 22 Aloofness 24 Brag 27 Weird 30 Worries 32 Brittle 33 Wear by rubbing 35 Direction 36 President’s assistant 37 Specialized skill 38 Abnormally fat 39 Worth 41 Ever (poet) 43 Proceeds effortlessly 45 Passing craze 47 Ostentation 49 Inward feeling 52 Japanese monetary unit 53 Citizens of Eire 56 Parts of speech 57 Prayer ending 58 Floor covering 60 Chop fine 63 Extinct bird 64 Turned to one side 66 Italian river
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1 Augury 2 Protection for ship’s side 3 Mineral 4 Sunny 5 Weary 7 Marry 8 Cajolery 10 Empty 12 Salary increase (UK) 14 Less well 16 Cut off 18 Preferable 20 Sea-snail 21 Pastor 23 Clergymen 25 Bid 26 Metric land measure 28 Has being 29 Space filler
31 Satisfies fully 33 Calcium (sym) 34 Middle East port 37 Minute particle 40 Sacred picture 42 English school 44 Church recess 46 Says further 48 Word for word 50 Grudging feeling 51 Knight’s title 54 Doctrine 55 In the future 59 Morning (init) 61 Present 62 Fish 65 Yourself
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2 Provided that 4 Distress signal 6 Neckwear 8 Den 9 Finest quality 11 Fuss 12 Female pig 14 Cosmos 16 Unemployment benefit 18 Duck with soft down 21 Snoozes 24 Indian monetary unit 26 Contends in rivalry 28 Transported 29 Heavenly body 31 United 32 Container for liquids 33 Govern 36 Roughly-built hut 38 Behind (naut) 40 Members of the weasel family 42 Roman garment 43 Serf 46 Drink slowly 47 Manufactures 49 Expects with alarm 50 Rudimentary shoot 51 Wanderer 53 Long-stapled cotton yarn
55 Appear to be 57 Narcotic 58 Ancient Roman days 60 Biblical weed 61 Heathen 63 Consumed 64 Labyrinth 65 Accomplish
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1 Thin fog 3 Baffled 5 Time of the year 7 Use a chair 9 Distinguishing symbol 10 Innermost being 12 Hoard 13 Bird 15 Proficient 17 Whirl 19 Modern Persia 20 Deceives 22 Pertaining to a grandparent 23 Prophets 25 Moon’s age at year’s beginning 27 Speech defect 28 Not smooth 30 Finds pleasing 32 Runs with short quick steps 34 Zodiac sign 35 Therefore 37 Bent object 38 FormerTurkish monetary unit 39 Sodium (sym) 41 Prevalent 44 Flightless bird 45 Serving spoon 48 Fusible alloy 50 Public transport 52 Line of metre 54 Ape 56 Napoleon’s isle of exile 59 Scandinavian 61 Ointment for the hair 62 Fixed look Solution: Page 23
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Yanchep Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service and the Two Rocks Fire Brigade THANK YOU Planning and Development Act 2005
Shire of Gingin Public Notice of Planning Proposal The Shire of Gingin has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited: Lot No: 76 McCormick Street, Seabird. Proposal: Caravan Site Expansion (36 Sites, Ablution Facilities and Reception Office) Plans and documents setting out and explaining the proposal can be viewed on the Shire’s website www.gingin.wa.gov.au, or alternatively at the Shire of Gingin’s Administration Office, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin or Lancelin Office, Vins Way, Lancelin. Comments on the proposal may be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer in writing on or before 4.00pm on Wednesday 30 March 2016. All enquiries regarding this proposal should be made to the Shire’s Manager Statutory Planning. Jeremy Edwards CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER for and on behalf of the Shire of Gingin T: (08) 9575 2211 F: (08) 9575 2121 E: mail@gingin.wa.gov.au
The members of Yanchep Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service and the Two Rocks Bush Fire Brigade sincerely thank the following local businesses for their financial support of the 2015 Annual Santa Run. Flight Centre Yanchep Service Station Woolworths Yanchep Craig’s Brickwork Central Yanchep Maintenance NewsXPress Two Rocks IGA Two Rocks PowerPlay Boom In Design Yanchep Central Dental Barkin Barber Neptune’s Café Trim & Tonic Hair Salon 2Roxy Hair TAG Finance Bridge the World Travel Local Surf Shed Yanchep News
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AAA Egg Company is seeking a Pulp Plant Supervisor to control all of the grading operations including but not limited to: Process and production of egg pulp, liquid egg and other egg products. Perform daily sampling of egg product for forwarding to analytical or microbiological laboratories. Supervise the cleaning and ensuring a high standard of hygiene is maintained and product complies with food standards and health regulations. You will need to manage all staff in the pulp plant, train and coach and maintain a working roster within labour budgets. You will be responsible for stock control and managing stock levels of product. You will also be responsible for; production targets ensuring budgets are met and provide production reports. You must have excellent communication and people skills to liaise with employees, managers, contractors, visitors and customers on all levels and of all nationalities. Strong organisation, administration and computer skills are required. Management experience in a food processing environment would be an advantage. Experience in a dairy control room or experience with Citect control would be an advantage. The vacancy is at our Egg Farm in Neergabby. Permanent residents of Australia only to apply. Email applications with resume to gmerrick@goldeneggs.com.au
AAA Egg Company is seeking a Mechanical Technician/Fitter for our high speed packaging Egg Grading and production area, duties include but not limited to: Hydraulic & pneumatics, air conditioning, chillers, refrigeration, pumps, conveyors, printers, heat exchangers project tasks and other general mechanical and fitting duties. An understanding of PLC systems will be an advantage. You will need to establish a preventative maintenance system and be proactive in identifying continuous improvement methods. You will need excellent initiative and proactive skills to be able to work unsupervised – alone, as well as in a team environment. You must have excellent communication and people skills to liaise with employees, managers, contractors, visitors and customers on all levels and of all nationalities. Excellent time management and organisational skills to work in a high pressure area will be required. Basic administration and computer skills are required. Management experience in a food processing environment would be an advantage. This is a full time salary position and will include some public holidays and weekend shifts. Permanent residents of Australia only to apply. Email applications with resume to gmerrick@goldeneggs.com.au
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Meetings and Events Your daily guide of local things to do, places to go and community activities THURSDAY 10 MARCH CWA Meeting Yanchep and Districts Country Women’s Association’s monthly meeting will be held at the Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks, starting at 9.30am. All welcome. Call on Clare 9561 2905 for more information.
SATURDAY 12 MARCH Retro Rewind Live music, entertainment, vintage collective market, and hot rods in the Yanchep National Park, 1:00pm to 5:00pm. This is a free event.
SUNDAY 13 MARCH Red Hawks Registration Day Players and membership registration day at St Andrews Park, from 11.00am. BBQ provided, come down and get involved.
This trip will be a $10 special, which includes $5 bus fare, a meal at Café, Noodle Bar or Carvers, $1 Keno and $3 free play on your Membership Card. The Coach will leave the Casino at 11p.m. Book your seat, call Linda on 9561 5321.
FRIDAY 18 MARCH SCYC Quiz Night The Sun City Yacht Club will be holding a Quiz Night at the club rooms. Premises open from 5:30pm, and quiz form 7:00pm.
SATURDAY 19 MARCH Concert in Park Free concert at Gabbadah Park, Guilderton, starting at 4.00pm with Bernard Carney. Moore Men’s Shed will provide refreshments for sale.
MONDAY 14 MARCH Enviro - Bees Meeting
SATURDAY 19 MARCH Equinox Detox
Are you an advocate for greening up your neighbourhood? Do you regularly reuse and recycle? Are you interested in sustainable gardening? Do you care about the future of your planet?
Yanchep Colour Dieters meet at Curry On The Rocks, Two Rocks, for a Detox Eatiquette Game between 6.30 and 7.30pm. Call Sunny 9561 25 by 16 March.
If you would like to make a difference, come along to our meeting to At Yanchep Community Centre between 10.00am-11.00am. Morning tea provided, call 9561 2039 to register your interest.
SAT 19 TO MON 28 MARCH Easter Egg Hunt
MONDAY 14 MARCH RSL Meeting Yanchep Two Rocks RSL monthly meeting, starts at 11.00am at Yanchep Sports and Social Club. New members welcome 9561 1672.
Join in the hunt for the missing Easter Eggs at Ocean Keys Shopping Centre
SATURDAY 26 MARCH Easter Fair Guilderton Golf Club homemade cakes, jams, pickles, sausage sizzle, bric-a-brac, garden plants and more. 9.00am to 11.00am at the Guilderton Country Club.
TUESDAY 15 MARCH Casino Bus Trip The Community Casino Bus will leave the Phil Renkin Centre at 5.15pm and then picks up passengers at the Yanchep Sports Club, both places have parking.
SATURDAY 26 MARCH Easter Arts Show Guilderton Country Club 9am to 1pm. Displays of artwork, craft, photography, sculptures, ceramics and jewellery of the locality. Come and enjoy this popular event.
SPORTS RESULTS Solomon & M Higginson ocb GOLF S Wyeth & M Ryan 61, M Guilderton GC Chalmers & G Brennan 62. Sat 13 Feb - Par: T Button Sat 20 Feb - S/ford: M +1, R Prince 0, B Hardeman, Embra 40, D Ryan, C B Johnson -1. Longest putt: B Morrell 38. Ladies: P Bekker Driehuis, T Button, R Prince. 28, N Ford 27, A Mann 26. Wed 10 Feb - Scroungers: Sun 21 Feb - S/ford Men: B Hicks 23, B Johnson 19, P McDonald 41, D Gallery B Driehuis 16. Longest putt: ocb S Gibbs 40. Ladies: B B Hicks, R Prince. NTP: Tierney 35, J Dunstan 34, M D Roxburgh, B Hicks, B Dickerson 33. Johnson, R Prince. Tues 23 Feb - Ladies: C Wed 17 Feb - Scroungers: Symons 38, M Grisdale ocb R Prince ocb R Prince 17, B Tierney 36. R Atyeo 16. NTP: P Flavell, B Johnson. Longest putt: R Prince, B Hardeman.
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Yanchep GC Sat 27 Feb - Stroke: K Attwood 65, R Dixon ocb J Tontti 67, J Brydon 69.
SATURDAY 26 MARCH Easter Fair Lancelin CWA Easter Fair at Lancelin CWA Hall, cnr Gingin Rd and Miragliotta Street from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
SUNDAY 27 MARCH Woodridge Easter Market See you at the Woodridge Community Centre for the Easter Market. 8.00am to 12noon.
SATURDAY 2 APRIL Jumper Presentation Red Hawks Football Club Jumper Presentation at Two Rock Tavern from 7.30pm.
What is your club doing? The Sun City News welcomes your club news and if your group would like a feature write-up, please call for details. With new residents moving into the district every week, a very large percentage of the ‘new community’ simply don’t know what local groups, clubs and activities exist in the region. Over the past 12 months, the local population has grown by more than 10 per cent or 1000 new residents, many are looking at what local activities and sports are ‘out there’ - Here is your opportunity to get a free write up with photo and make the wider community aware of your group’s activities. Call Terry on 9561 2500 or 0414 425 858 to organise your free feature write up and photo shoot The Sun City News is your local newspaper working with the local community.
0417 961 627 Moore River Weight Watchers
9577 1573
Son City Church
9561 2486 0427 990 605
St James Anglican Church
6336 8336
Suncity Art & Craft Gallery, Two Rocks
9577 1495
Sun City Country Club
9561 1148
Sun City Yacht Club
0428 628 753
Two Rocks Yanchep Culture & Arts Network
0427 957 612
Two Rocks Social Badminton Group
9561 6121 9561 6946
Two Rocks Writers Group
9561 1066 0488 722 078
Two Rocks Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
0427 026 000
Two Rocks Volunteer Marine Rescue Group
9561 5777 0455 566 623
WA Sugarcraft Academy Inc - Cake Decorating
0427 761 330
West Coast Angling Club at Two Rocks Marina
9561 1166 9561 2242
Woodridge Lower Coastal Computer Group
9577 1498
Yanchep Colour Diet Group
9561 2512
Yanchep Districts Junior Football Club
0428 559 026 0417 978 281
Yanchep Dolphins Little Athletics Club Yanchep Fire & Rescue Service
9561 1788
Yanchep Golf Club
9561 5406
Yanchep Ladies Dart Club
0418 936 600 0408 943 987
Yanchep Netball Club
0458 458 948
Yanchep Redhawks Cricket Club
0416 014 757
Yanchep Redhawks Football Club
0423 855 115
Yanchep Sports & Social Club
9561 1196
Yanchep Two Rocks Arts & Craft Workshop
9561 2738
Yanchep Two Rocks Catholic Church
9561 21 72
Yanchep Two Rocks Lions Club
0401 646 183 0438 682 678
Yanchep Two Rocks Community Rec Assoc.
9561 1538
Yanchep Two Rocks Home Support Group
0417 954 522
Yanchep Two Rocks RSL
9561 1672
Yanchep Two Rocks Senior Citizens
9561 1287
Yanchep United Football Club (Soccer)
0406 369 411
Yanchep Volunteer Fire & Rescue
9561 1788
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10 March 2016
Redhawks to swoop, soar and fly all be hurting after the loss and will be more determined to achieve the ultimate prize at the end of this season. The coaching staff intends to endeavour to promote local talent wherever possible this season and this fact should encourage local players strive harder to earn and keep their place in the side each week.
Dennis Heaney With the beginning of the WAAFL football season only a matter of weeks away, the Yanchep Redhawks preseason, both on and off the field is well underway. Over the summer break, Phil Smeeton was elected as president and a number of procedural changes have been made to enable more people to become actively involved and thereby perhaps reducing the committee as it had been structured previously.
Although last season, the club’s first in the ranks of the amateur league was an outstanding success finishing third, there is a fierce determination to improve on that finish, particularly as the team finished in second place at the end of the qualifying games and lost both final round matches to be eliminated after a preliminary final loss. However, the silver lining that experienced coach, Michael Sutherland, can carry into this season is that the players will
The first scratch match of the season will be played against the Alkimos Seahawks at Leatherback Park, Alkimos Beach on Sunday 20 March, starting at 2.00pm. This game will give both clubs an opportunity to assess where they are at in readiness for the forthcoming season and the match will be followed by a BBQ and a few beers. Looking to the future raises the possibility that this match could in the future become the north suburban derby between two clubs in adjoining suburbs both using a hawk as their emblem. The third and by no means
least important arm of any successful football club is their supporters and families. While families and supporters willingly give their time and support to the players to get them onto the ground each week, they can also use the after game get-together to get to know other people in their own and surrounding areas as well as making what often turn out to be lifelong friends. In this regard set out below is a brief summary of events taking place over the next few weeks. Sunday 13 March - Players and members registration day, comprising a friendly cricket match at St Andrews Park starting at 11.00am with a BBQ at completion of the game. Sunday 20 March - Scratch match against Alkimos Seahawks at Leatherback Park, Alkimos Beach at 2.00pm.BBQ and drinks after match. Saturday 2 April - Jumper Presentation Night at Two Rocks Tavern. Drinks on arrival,
dinner and entertainment, tickets $40pp. Contact Sam Smeeton on 0407 149 640 or email: smeeton@iinet.net.au Saturday 9 April - First game of season. WAAFL fixtures not yet available, The Sun City News will keep you informed of details as soon as they become available. In other Redhawks news, the club recently announced the retirement of their long serving treasurer, Damian Price, and installation of a new treasurer, Pippa Leonhardt. Damian had held the position for approximately 15 years which was an extraordinary length of service as a volunteer. Whilst Damian will no longer manage the Club’s finances, he will continue to umpire and of course support the mighty Redhawks. Club president, Phil Smeeton, thanked Damian for his outstanding and exemplary contribution to the Redhawks for many years.
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