5 May 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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of Butler closed with only two nominations - Cr Linda Aitken and Trisha Botha.
Between July 2016 and October 2017, we have three elections on the radar. July will see the double dissolution of Federal Government; in March 2017, we will see the State Government election, then in October 2017, local council elections are scheduled. Interestingly, talking with a wide number of local residents, it is not easy to find many people who are ‘satisfied or happy’ with the performance of the different levels of government. I think the problem is with the ‘party policies and politics’ not the individual politicians. For example: Both Christian Porter and John Quigley, as individuals work very hard for their electorates, but party politics removes their individualistic opinions, they must spruik the party policy line or face the wrath of their political party. Late last month, Liberal Party nominations for the state seat
The Liberal Party head office told the Sun City News that the pre-selection process was being organised and they hoped to have it finalised for endorsing before the next state council meeting on 21 May. This is a classic extreme right Liberal church against another right Liberal church. Linda Aitken appears to have support from one particular evangelical church, Victory Life, and State Member for Wanneroo, Paul Miles. While Trisha Botha, resides in Two Rocks and is heavily involved with another evangelical group, One Church, and is a member of the Padbury Branch of the Liberal Party. Ms Botha appears to have the support of Federal parliamentarian and former City of Wanneroo councillor, Ian Goodenough. With a certain amount of resistance to more ‘churchies’ getting into the troubled WA Liberal Party, it will be interesting to see how the Premier, Colin Barnett handles
their pre-selection for the seat of Butler. Sitting member for Butler, John Quigley has been pre-selected by the Labor Party unopposed. The October 2017, council elections are a different kettle of fish, but more and more party politics seems to be getting involved. While many candidates and councillors state they are not involved in any party politics, the fact is ‘they are’. So, in today’s ‘Game of political Thrones’ we end up with party stooges being parachuted in, basically unaware and uninformed about the local issues and local needs. The real genuine local person who would truly represent the region gets ignored or has to try and combat the massive party machines. Nowadays, the rewards are high for anyone entering Federal, State or Local Government as a representative for their electorate with ever-growing remunerations plus countless perks and freebies. Even more disturbing is the number of broken promises
that follow each election Recently, I’ve had numerous discussions with local residents that have expressed extreme disappointment in our Mayor and some councillors. They were ‘chummy, chummy’ before the election begging them for their support, but now after the election, don’t even bother to return a phone call or email; let alone help out with a local government issue. The saddest part of this process is that most people appear to have lost interest in what these different levels of government are actually doing to their life. The number of people not bothering to vote is horrific, over 70 per cent of the local population didn’t vote in last year’s Local Government elections. Have we given up? Have we lost faith? Or, are we just feed up with the corrupt system and can’t see a way out? I think there is a real challenge at all levels of government to restore local community faith in the three tier level of governing, or reform the system to something better.
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Rubbish dumping - Out of control Rubbish dumping in our national parks is out of control and with what appears to be little policing to address the growing problem.
regularly undertakes clean-up operations to remove rubbish from Wilbinga Conservation Park and the surrounding areas of State forest.
Over the past months, the Sun City News has visited numerous dumping sites in both the Yanchep National Park and Wilbinga Conversation Park.
“Unfortunately given the volume of unlawfully dumped material the department is unable to remove all rubbish immediately and therefore has to prioritise clean-ups undertaken each year.”
Drive down just about any track, and you will find dumping of household rubbish, builders’ rubble, office furniture, old boats, bird cages plus tonnes of broken glass. At a site in Wilbinga called ‘The Quarry’, just south of the Woodridge town site there would be between 20 and 50 tonnes of rubbish including old gas bottles. It would appear this site has been a regular dump for a number of years. The Department of Parks and Wildlife told the Sun City News, the Swan Coastal District
The department did confirm that the area east of Wilbinga Park has been identified as an area requiring clean-up and this work is scheduled to occur this financial year. The Department of Environment Regulation (DER) said: “Illegal dumping should be reported to DER’s pollution watch hotline 1300 784 782 (24 hours) or via pollutionwatch@der.wa.gov.au.” On conviction, these offences carries a maximum fine of $125,000 for corporations and $62,500 for individuals.
DER said they engaged with local government, other government agencies and charitable recyclers to form partnerships targeting known dumping hotspots. The department said they use a range of techniques to identify offenders, including covert and overt patrols of repeat illegal dumping sites, and the provision and placement of surveillance equipment. Over the past 12 months, the Department prosecuted Travis Petricevich on six counts of illegal dumping of construction waste at Pinjar Forest, he was fined $24,000 plus $5705.90 costs, which included the cleanup of the site. DER is currently progressing a further two illegal dumping investigations within the City of Wanneroo. It is up to the local community to report any dumping to ensure DPaW and DER take action.
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Your letters and emails . . . . Two Rocks Road
In spite of all the publicity about the accidents on Two Rocks Road we still have idiots with no instinct of self preservation in our community. I took a video from our car camera today, Friday 29 April, at 0845, you should check out the brain dead Wally overtaking
us at high speed over a double white line just past the Club Capricorn entrance.
On a rise to a hill crest and then coming up to the roundabout he/she crosses the lines again on the rise coming up to the roundabout but has to brake and duck back because there is a car coming from the other direction.
We tried to get his number without any luck.
driver and get them off the road before they kill someone.
We have got to get these people off the road for our own safety.
Road safe, Drivers aren’t
Name and address provided. Editor’s comment: Take the video to the Yanchep police, hopefully they can identify the
The problem with Two Rocks road is not the speed limit, lighting or the condition of the road - It’s the idiot drivers who have no patience and have a ‘death wish’.
Get them off the road, and we’ll all be safer, but it needs proper policing, not just a blitz, once or twice a year. Reducing the speed limit will only cause more accidents and incidents. Name and address provided.
Lagoon cafe
Having recently caught sight of a Wanneroo Council advert for tenders for the upcoming lease of the Lagoon Cafe, I spoke to someone in the Property Dept at Wanneroo to find out if there are any plans to carry out a major upgrade of the facilities. It would seem that nothing is currently in the pipeline. I was not surprised. I was advised also that there was a plan for the Mary Lindsay Homestead but not imminently! We have given up on that one long ago. Yet again, it is considered that one tired old eyesore plus the horrible toilet/shower block are good enough for the locals and visitors to our beautiful beach area. We were sold a dream when we bought land and properties here and it has turned into a nightmare. It’s the same old story all the time - No rail link for several years, lack of infrastructure such as a well designed café/restaurant/kiosk at the beach. Poor maintenance of the area and it’s ‘landscaping’ has been evident for years. Little thought and planning required by the Shire to protect the green corridors and our wonderful wildlife. All thrown aside for money and greed. Developers have one main preoccupation, to make loads of money and if not restrained by far sighted planners and council/state/federal representatives this will roll on and on along this beautiful coastline indefinitely. Is there any hope for Yanchep to come back from the brink? Of course some things can never be remedied. But if our local representatives, and the Mayor, and the State Premier have any twinge of conscience perhaps we may receive some consideration some time soon. White elephants and flying pigs come to mind but one can always hope. My hope would be that the said café can be replaced by an attractive new building and the adjoining facilities too. That extra resources can be provided to make the town look tidier – ie: landscaping/street cleaning; and perhaps the esteem in which the local population is held will be boosted. At present we are treated like fools and the poor relations. I find it insulting that Yanchep and its people are treated with such a lack of respect and are expected to put up with it. It is totally unacceptable. Name and address provided. Editor’s comment: This letter reflects the feelings of many residents who are concerned about the lack of co-ordination in developing the Yanchep region.
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and more letters and emails Rubbish problem
antagonise some people into foolish actions. Enforcement of our laws against these idiots is paramount, and don’t harass the innocent.
There is a house in Jindowie Estate that appears to be hoarding. The residents have only been in this brand new house about 12 months, but no fencing at the back of the property is not helping them to contain the crap (that’s the only word for it) that they have spilling out onto the laneway.
If it is a terrorising road, why hasn’t there been and speed cameras, police presence or road modifications. People need to drive to road conditions, official regulations and use commonsense. This will give you and your fellow drivers a safe journey.
They are using at least three car spaces at the front of the property and at least three others, none of which appear to be driveable. One was towed away by the shire rangers a week ago.
B Henderson, Yanchep. PHOTO: Two Rocks Road heading south from the town site with the new developments very visible.
Frasers, the estate developers, was contacted back in February due to caveats on the land contract, but they just don’t seem that interested. With the kind of vermin this sort of rubbish attracts why should the rest of the residents have to put up with the sight of this mess and what comes with it? Name and address provided.
Two Rocks Road
It would be nice to be informed as to who carried out the safety review on this road and their reasons for recommending
changes to the speed limit. As a local resident for nearly 40 years, I have traveled this road repeatedly and have observed so much stupidity by drivers.
This is the barefaced facts for every accident for the past ten years. Prove me wrong! Bureaucracy makes decisions that lack commonsense which
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Rail to Yanchep, but when? of a Metrohub under Labor’s plan to create vibrant and sustainable communities.”
In August 2014, the Barnett Government said it would not extend the Joondalup rail line north of Butler to Yanchep before it completed the airportForrestfield link and the MAX light rail projects despite being offered around $120 million developer funding to bring the project on before 2020.
A Labor statement said the population of Yanchep, Alkimos and Eglinton was expected to reach more than 43,600 people by 2026. It said the State Government had originally promised to complete the rail extension by 2020, but that project was no longer on the agenda.
This news was a ‘kick in the pants’ for the Yanchep Satellite City’ project and the St Andrews Project to develop vital major employment in the Yanchep area.
In January 2016, Wanneroo MLA and former City of Wanneroo councillor, Paul Miles, said the rail to Yanchep wouldn’t start before 2024.
Last week, the prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, vowed billions for city public transport and infrastructure. For the cash strapped Barnett Government, this program paves the way to get these rail projects back on track. The announcement included the delayed MAX proposal, a tram link between the University of WA and Curtin University, light rail to Fremantle or Scarborough and heavy rail extensions to Yanchep and Byford. Mr Turnball’s plan is in line with research from Curtin University that advocates the return of publicly owned and operated trams and trains across Perth. The research, which has gone to State and Federal governments argues ‘entrepreneur rail’ could dramatically improve parts of the city.
Instead of the State deciding where to build new rail and light rail lines, the private sector would be encouraged to come up with their own proposals. One of the report’s authors, Jemma Green, said with the State Government was facing large debts and a shortfall in important infrastructure, the Curtin proposal offered a way forward.
growth closer to where people actually live. Both the Yanchep Satellite City Plan and St Andrews Project documents, first released nearly 20 years ago, state that the rail to Yanchep is needed to ensure the success of development of the region.
“This is a financial innovation that needs to happen to deliver the vital infrastructure that our city needs,” she said.
State Opposition leader, Mark McGowan, has been promoting the rail to Yanchep over the past few months as a key promise as the State head towards an election in March 2017.
Mr Turnball said, Canberra will also look to the States and local councils to work closer together with the aim of increasing job
Mr McGowan said extending the Joondalup line to Yanchep was one of the first priorities for Metronet.
“There is no doubt that the Yanchep extension is needed,” he said. “It will connect local families to destinations across and around the metropolitan area. “Better planning now will make life so much easier for the community in the future.” Butler MLA, John Quigley, has been working in consultation with the local residents and the City of Wanneroo to determine the precise locations and examining what can be done to activate the land surrounding the station. “For example, further analysis will be completed to determine if they could become the heart
The City of Wanneroo welcomed Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s new Commonwealth Smart Cities Plan. Mayor Tracey Roberts said the plan was a very welcome response to the strong advocacy undertaken by the City and the National Growth Areas Alliance via its Fund Our Future campaign. Fund our Future calls for a rethink of infrastructure policy and a dedicated national funding mechanism to fix the infrastructure problems of fastgrowing outer suburbs for the long term. Billions of dollars are needed nationally to address the backlog and future-proof these areas, as they continue to grow.
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Planning Dept actions questioned Jenny and Phil own a block of land in old Yanchep and have been trying for nearly two years to get their plans approved. At one stage the plans were approved and signed, only to be retracted because of a complaint about the agreed land height.
PHOTO: Construction ceased after approval removed.
Auskick starts
The 2016 Red Hawks Auskick season kicked off last weekend with about 150 local five to eight year olds attending training at Oldham Oval. Over the past six years, Jamielyn GugiattiMaloney has been a tireless and passionate Auskick co-ordinator. This year Jamie has stepped down due to university commitments. Heather Grace has stepped into the role, with Jason Glover returning as Auskick Practical coordinator. Jason has extensive AFL skills having played football all his life including several season at Yanchep Red Hawks seniors. Any children wanting to get involved with Auskick need to be at Oldham Reserve on Lagoon Drive, Yanchep, ready to start at 10.30am each Saturday morning. Any parents wanting additional information can contact Heather Grace on 0433 286 256.
Can you help?
Last week, a car was set on fire in closed Club Capricorn Resort. Yanchep police are investigating this senseless crime, if anyone has any information call Yanchep Police on 9562 9300 or 131 444. In an unrelated incident, a 24 year old Yanchep man used his position within the building industry to target and steal materials which were on-sold using programs such as Gumtree. The male has been charged with burglary and committing offence (x 3), stealing (x 3), cultivating cannabis, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possessing of stolen property, and possessing unlicensed ammunition.
Numerous complaints have been lodged about council and council officers handling of the issue without any formal investigation or resolutions.
The Sun City News is aware of a council officer being accused of making verbal threats to the landowners about ‘never getting’ a planning approval through the City of Wanneroo. To date this disagreement has cost Jenny and Phil in the vicinity of $200,000, while it is known the City of Wanneroo has engaged two law firms and five lawyers to contest matters being considered by the State Administrative Tribunal.
In another land dispute with several residents in Moorpark Avenue, Yanchep, City of Wanneroo planning officers are trying to negotiate a deal to resolve access issues caused by road reserves being converted to residential sites without consideration to access to the established homes. If a satisfactory resolution can’t be found, a number of family homes will become worthless.
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Council freebies and perks Local council managers and staffers plus all elected members including the mayor and councillors receive tens of thousands of dollars worth of ‘freebies’ week in, week out, outside their gazetted salaries and allowances without ‘full and open’ 100 per cent accountability to the residents and ratepayers. Under the new legislation, of which the City of Wanneroo expressed concerns, all council staff and elected members including the mayor, must disclose gifts and contributions received when the value is or exceeds $200, or if the aggregate value of two or more gifts from the same donor exceeds the prescribed amount in that year. The City of Wanneroo online register which is supposed to include all required disclosures backdated to 1 July 2015, is available under the Council section of the City of Wanneroo’s website - www.wanneroo. wa.gov.au/yourcouncil The onus for making these declarations is on each staffer and elected councillors’ honesty.
Weekly, council staff, the mayor and councillors enjoy catered dinners prior to meetings then after the meeting they usually adjourn to the Elected Member Lounge Area for snacks plus wines, beers or soft drinks. Most councils organise a multitude of lavish ‘community functions’ or ‘appreciation dinners’ usually at private reception centres costing thousands of dollars for lavish dinners, alcohol and entertainment are not recorded by any staffer or elected councillor. Regularly, staffers and elected members receive invitations or tickets to various of events and activities. The receiving or offering of invitations to these type of activities are very rarely reported or recorded.
For example, let’s say council officers and/or elected members or the mayor attended any function or race day, say connected to the upcoming Super V8s at Barbagallo Raceway, should they be declaring this as a donation or gift?
function for an ‘Art Exhibition’ - lavish food, alcohol and entertainment costing thousands of dollars is provided in the name of ‘performing their duty’ as the elected member. It is not that Local Government Authorities shouldn’t organise these type of events, it’s the fact that the cost of these activities is not openly available. ‘Openness and Accountability’ is spruiked by many Elected Members, but the fact is it’s not happening. Councils are managers of the community’s assets, money and services; stronger accountability is needed. Sadly, I don’t see any CEOs, Mayors/Shire Presidents or Elected Members pushing for true reform in accountability. And, while the wider community remain disinterested in what their local council is doing, there won’t be any reform, any time soon.
Another example, say the City of Wanneroo hold an official opening
Should they have made a declaration? It is widely known all councils have ‘slush funds’ or reserves for emergencies, but at some stage there needs to be full accountability to the ratepayers.
Less than 48 hours after the City of Wanneroo council unanimously agreed to donate $45,000, in kind, over the next three years to the Barbagallo V8 Supercars, a black tie Mayoral Gala V8 Supercars Dinner was held at the Barbagallo Raceway.
At the very least, at last week’s City of Wanneroo’s council meeting, there should have been some kind of accountability and openness; and in the annual report there should be full accountability of hospitality expenses.
Uniquely designed invitations were sent from the Mayor and councillors to invitees to attend this inaugural gala dinner.
Over the years, numerous councils have fallen due to their creative way of not keeping the wider community informed.
During the council meeting, not one member of the City of Wanneroo senior management, the Mayor or Elected Councillors made a declaration of interest in relation to the function and/ or the donation. This is just one of many ratepayer paid functions that City of Wanneroo without any ‘open accountability’ to the community - A quick review of the past two year’s financials for the
City of Wanneroo doesn’t show how much the Mayor and council spent on ‘official functions’ such as appreciation dinners, Christmas parties and entertainment.
Is this a ‘storm in a tea cup’ or is it the tip of unknown creative paperwork that exists in many Local Government authorities. What do you think? Should our Mayor, councillors and senior staff be more accountable? Email your viewpoint: myopinion@suncitynews.com.au
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Community has received $2 million
Gingin and Lancelin Community Bank have donated more than $2 million to numerous Shire of Gingin community organisations and projects, over the past 15 years. The branch reached its $2 million milestone last week after handing a $1000 donation to the Moore River Region Tourism group for the Gingin British Car Day. Community Bank Chair, Stephen Beckwith, said the branches were committed to supporting a thriving Shire of Gingin community. “Reaching the $2 million mark is such a fantastic achievement for a community enterprise that many
perceived as a far-off dream over 15 years ago Mr Beckwith said. “But we have taken this dream for a locally-owned and operated bank and turned it into a reality, financially supporting hundreds of community initiatives in the process. “Thanks to the support of our shareholders, branch staff, company board and customers, we have been able to grow to be one of the biggest sources of community funding in Shire of Gingin.” Funding granted by Gingin Community Bank® Branch and Lancelin branch has gone towards supporting a range of community groups, projects and
events including: Gingin Recreation Group for the Regional Hard Courts. Lancelin Volunteer Sea Rescue Group for their new shed to house their rescue boats. Gingin Men in Sheds and Moore River Men in Sheds both for new buildings in both locations for their members to use and enjoy. Guilderton Community Association for the their Stairway to the Beach Gingin Eagles Football Club and the Lancelin/Ledge Point Pirates Football Club. Gingin District High School Performing Arts Centre. Lancelin Primary Schools trips to Canberra. Defibrillators installed across the shire in community buildings and in the local police traffic car. Stephen said $2 million in donations is a great the start for Gingin and Lancelin Community Bank. “With the support of the Shire of Gingin community we can continue to grow, our business and, most importantly, our community,” he said. Photo: Bendigo Bank Chairman, Stephen Beckwith, with Customer Relations Officer, Tanya Martinovich, presenting the Gingin police with a defibrillator for their traffic vehicle.
Competition captures local talent
Nine talented photographers took out $3000 in prize money in the City of Wanneroo’s ‘Capture Your Wanneroo Experience’ photography competition. The competition attracted more than 400 entries from photographers who competed to capture people enjoying their favourite spots within the City of Wanneroo. This year the competition was opened up to professional photographers with local photographer Kelli Bannister taking out the professional prize with an amazing image of her children enjoying one of the local beaches.
Appointments call Donna on
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Volunteers are the life blood for YTRCRA
Surf Life Saving Club taking shape
Having been around for almost 40 years, the Yanchep Two Rocks Community Recreation Association (YTRCRA) is responsible for a number of key events organised for our community. YTRCRA is a not-for-profit organisation run by local volunteers with a passion for Yanchep and Two Rocks. It is made up of a vibrant and diverse group of volunteers driven to provide the ever-growing community with low-cost events that aim to unite and entertain, while providing a platform for local businesses to shine. They are responsible for bringing you the annual Australia Day Breakfast, held at the Phil Renkin Centre, the newest edition to their event schedule: Sunset Markets - Two Rocks and Carols in the Park, to name a few. YTRCRA are now seeking new life blood to volunteer their time and join them in providing the community with events that shine, give purpose and create unity amongst our closeknit community. If you’re interested in joining, the group meets on the first Monday of every month at 7.30pm at the Phil Renkin Centre. You can also visit their Facebook page for more information, or contact the Vice President, Dorothy Dean on 0412 294 787 or the Secretary, Julie Otrembra on 0438 862 953.
The Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club is another step closer with the construction now underway. Wanneroo Mayor, Tracey Roberts, inspected the work site with North Coast Ward councillors Linda Aitken, Natalie Sangalli and Sabine Winton last week.
“I am thrilled to see the foundations of the Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club progressing so well,” Mayor Roberts said. “The local community has waited patiently for this new facility that will comprise club rooms, change-rooms, storage, first-aid facilities, office facilities and car parking.”
Construction began on 29 February, and at this stage it is on track to be complete in November 2016. The $6.78 million project includes a $500,000 LotteryWest grant.
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Our amazing coastline Last weekend, the Sun City News had the opportunity to take a helicopter scenic ight with West Coast Heli Scene along our coastline, from Seabird to Yanchep. Here is a small selection of over 400 photos that were snapped during the ight. Photos - Top left: Coastal erosion at Seabird. Top Right: Guilderton and mouth of the Moore River. Bottom left: Surfers at The Spot. Bottom right: Yanchep Inn with lake in background. Follow the Sun City News Facebook page to view more great aerial photos of our coastline.
Got any news? The Sun City News welcomes your local news or sports articles, photos and game results - Email your article to news@suncitynews.com.au or contact Terry on 9561 2500 to discuss publishing your article.
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More letters and emails . . . . Kept in the dark
Recently the Sun City News published information to the effect that a service station had received approval for construction on Peony Drive, Yanchep. This morning, 26 April, about 7:00am, heavy earthmoving equipment arrived and started work on the area between Yanchep Beach Rd and the residences of Avon Rd. At 9:00 am, a circular from Lanskey Constructions and dated the same day was delivered to residents informing them that a service station had commenced construction. This notice of intent after the event has more than a whiff of underhand practice. It has effectively denied any chance of questions, concerns and objections from those residents who will now have to live with this construction literally at the bottom of their gardens. Several months ago, I twice contacted the Wannaroo Planning Dept to enquire as to what was planned or suggested for this site. On both occasions I received non-committal responses implying that nothing was even in the preliminary planning stage. Can anyone suggest what course of action may be taken or is this a fait accompli by the planning dept? D Jackson, Yanchep. Editor’s comment: Acting Director, Planning and Sustainability, Mark Dickson
told the Sun City News: “A planning approval was issued on 2 June 2015, for a service station, convenience store, and signage on No.1 (Lot 397) Kakadu Road, Yanchep.
Dose of dorin
To date, a building permit application which is required to enable construction to commence has not been submitted to the City. The application was not advertised for public comment because the proposal was considered to be consistent with the objectives of the Business Zone within which the site is located.
Make your comments The City of Wanneroo is inviting residents to be part of the planning design of the soon to be developed Picnic Cove Site in Yanchep Lagoon. The planned features include: Tiered grass spaces, potential look-out point, decked seating pods, feature walls, turfed areas and potential for retention of existing trees, BBQ, and sheltered area.
Book launch - Come and Play! with toys, singing and engaging with friends. The picture book was created during September and October 2015, when children and their parents attended the ‘It’s All About Play’ program held at the Wanneroo Library.
Your feedback in relation to the future development of Picnic Cove will be very much appreciated. Visit the City of Wanneroo’s website and leave your feedback. http://bit.ly/1T14Zsd
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The City of Wanneroo has released a special picture book, titled ‘Come and Play!’, featuring local residents and their children playing in the Wanneroo Library. Come and Play! is full of photographs of toddlers working on art projects, playing
This free, multi-sensory and hands-on program is for children under four who can learn, build, read, sing and create together in the fun and safe environment of the City’s library. The program is an initiative of the City of Wanneroo’s Early Childhood Strategy and involves activities that support the
development of all five domains as outlined in the Australian Early Development Census. The program encourages play in the home, promotes literacy and reading skills, fosters community and social inclusion and provides opportunities for recreation through the use of library resources. Following the success of the ‘It’s All about Play’ in the library, the program will be extended out to Clarkson and Girrawheen libraries this year. The Sun City News was unable to establish if the program will be included at the Two Rocks library.
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. . . and more letters and emails Heritage town
of Wanneroo, highlights the importance of this habitat to the endangered native birds. This is the precise habitat scheduled to be cleared under the government’s proposed ‘Green Growth Plan’.
I have been posting a few posts on a Two Rocks Yanchep Facebook page about the heritage listings that exist for Two Rocks, and I have written to Mayor Roberts, the Minister and Department of Culture, Arts and Planning, as well as the Heritage Council, about the possibility of establishing the old section of Two Rocks as heritage listed in its entirety, including the cultural, historic and natural treasures.
“The fate of the entire population of Carnaby’s BlackCockatoos around Perth is now in the balance,” said Ronél. BirdLife is calling on members of the public to participate in the public consultation process accepting comments on the plan until 13 May.
The idea is to propose vintage shops, cultural venues as well as events, and natural features such as trails in our parks, and a cycling trail between Two Rocks and the Yanchep National Park. The concept is that a town so typical of the old-world Australian coastal holiday town, which is still so rich in atmosphere and so unspoilt, should be protected and further enhanced with suitable structures and features. Also, that a culture/historic belt across Two Rocks, Yanchep and the national park will be a lovely tourist attraction well within reach of Perth; an excellent educational destination, as well as a rich heritage for future generations. Protection of the town and its treasures is vital, especially with the developers baying for blood, and we need big canons to believe in the idea. Perhaps someone could advise me how I could make the letters and research available. R Smit, Yanchep.
To find out more, including how you can get involved, go to: www.birdsyoulove.org/act-now
Save our heritage
Save the Carnabys
Local birder and BirdLife Western Australia member, Ronél Smit, invited his/her state MP, Paul Miles, out to meet the charismatic species before they disappear from the landscape entirely.
“Should clearing proceed, it is expected that the population of Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos around Perth will decline by half,” Ronel said. “For a species that is already listed as Endangered, this is completely unacceptable.”
Carnaby’s are set to lose more than 50 per cent of their known habitat in the Perth–Peel region under the current draft of the plan.
“The plan should outline strategies for protecting Perth’s iconic Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo population, not significantly increasing its risk of extinction.”
Last week, BirdLife Australia called an emergency community meeting to discuss the future of Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo in Perth after it was revealed that, contrary to expert advice, the WA Government intends to proceed with critical habitat clearance as planned.
BirdLife Australia recently conducted its annual Great Cocky Count, where a record number of over 1000 people volunteered their time to monitor around 420 Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo roosts across the Perth–Peel Coastal Plain. The discovery of a ‘megaroost’ in the pine plantations, north
Thanks to the Sun City News, I was made aware of an important deadline for comments about the looming de-registration of the cultural core of Two Rocks; and I wish to alert residents to make sure they send their comments to City of Wanneroo, Locked Bag 1, Wanneroo WA 6946 before it’s too late. I viewed the two hundred-orso pages of the proposal, and found, to my watchful eyes, a lot of information that could mean the loss of a lot of cultural heritage, and a loss of public space, too - in favour of a possible land grab by private developers. I can only point at the most eye-catching findings here, but I have alerted a councillor to the issue, in the hope that we can trust the council to stand for our public/open-space, and cultural heritage rights at the next crucial council meeting.
I found that the de-registering plans date back to 2015 already, and were broached in the WA Parliament as early as August 2015. Unbeknown to residents, the lowering of heritage value to ‘Category 4: Little dignificance of Historic Site’ was mentioned. The job done, by so-called heritage arbitrators, is not convincing at all: They debunk the iconic shopping centre in a very unprofessional way “minimal heritage value and painted original finish”- as if the paint colour was not to their liking, and therefore the whole precinct should be demolished. The mind boggles, if the world heritage centres in Europe had been demolished for their paint colour. The indigenous heritage value of the site has also not been pointed out to the First Peoples Councils it seems; Wanneroo has a lot of homework to do there, too. Tourism, too, hangs and falls with our aboriginal iconic places that we can proudly present. Think: Kings Park! Our Waugal monolith at Two Rocks is a unique example of a western artist having paid tribute and homage to the first owners of the land. It simply won’t do to write it off for destruction by saying: “minimal heritage value and degradated condition.” Please, let this cultural vandalism not happen! Name and address supplied.
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BOOK The One In a Million Boy The One In A Million Boy, by Monica Wood, tells the story of an eleven year old, his twice divorced parents, and his only friend, a one hundred and four year old sagacious and independent woman named Miss Ona Vitkus. The boy likes lists and order and Guinness World Records. Ona finds herself talking to him about her long life, offering up secrets she has held close alongside cookies and card tricks. They makes plans, start projects, and enhance each other’s lives. Then, on the tenth Saturday, the boy does not turn up. Nor does he appear the following week. Just as Ona is concluding that this boy may not have been so different to the rest after all his father, Quinn, arrives determined to complete his son’s commitment. It is the only thing his ex-wife, Belle, has asked him to do and he needs to do something.
Classic Carpenters Dami has opted to record a covers album, with a twist. Any serious pop connoisseur will go a little giddy at the notion. Dami’s Classic Carpenters is as blindingly good as the concept sounds. Just look at the writers credits on the album, which includes masterworks from Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Leon Russell, Paul Williams and Richard Carpenter. Songs of this calibre are part of Dami’s DNA. Highlights on the album include There’s A Kind Of Hush, Rainy Days and Mondays, Close To You and a personal favourite for Dami, A Song For You. For Dami personally, Karen Carpenter’s resonance as an artist runs deep. “My intention wasn’t to copy Karen’s voice or her tone,” says Dami. “Our voices naturally sound so different. I tried to bring out the joy and the innocence in the songs while trying to sing them as honest and raw as I could as Dami, rather than pretending to be someone else.”
Quinn struggled to interact with his son. His peripatetic life as a musician mattered more to him than fatherhood. Now he must find a way to live with his regret. Belle is falling apart. Her friends and family have rallied round but cannot understand how she feels. Ona understands having been there herself.
Alongside their grief each must find a way to move forward. Ona decides that the prospects opened up for her by the boy should be pursued. When Quinn and then Belle offer to assist she realises that she need not live as if she is soon to die. She has seen so many elderly place themselves in care facilities to await the inevitable. She decides that she still has life goals. At the heart of this story is a boy who struggled to fit with what all around expected of him. Miss Ona Vitkas appreciated the qualities others thought should be fixed. She has spent a lifetime quietly working to be allowed to be herself. Quinn and Belle reach out to her as someone who enriched their son’s life and discover she can also enrich theirs. The narrator’s voice is gentle but this story has depth and never descends into schmalz. There are lists and observations, insights into the human psyche and the impact of societal ideals. Alongside the poignancy is much humour. The randomness of death offers an incentive to appreciate life. Having lived for so long Ona understands that there is always more to experience and to learn.
A beautifully told, uplifting tale of the realities and loneliness of family, friendship and love. I recommend this to all. This is a ‘onein-a-million’ story for anyone who loves to laugh, cry, and think about how extraordinary ordinary life can be.
DVD Star Wars: The Force Awakens Early in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, our new protagonists Rey and Finn find themselves at the controls of the Millennium Falcon — They are in separate parts of the ship, but they’re each saying the same thing: “I can do this, I can do this.” It’s a funny, human touch; it’s also something of a meta-moment for director J.J. Abrams, who finds himself piloting what is arguably the most valuable and beloved franchise in Hollywood. At risk of setting too low a hurdle, he does not screw it up.
This album features eleven classic hits from The Carpenters, originally penned by Richard Carpenter.
Abrams and co-writers Lawrence Kasdan, who co-wrote The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and Michael Arndt deals carefully, with the story that extends the exiting mythology and icons while setting up hand-offs to, perhaps literally, the next generation of characters.
Dami Im is representing Australia at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Despite his legendary grumpiness and general indifference to the role, Harrison
Ford is better here than he’s been in years. Watch his face when he first hears the name Luke Skywalker and the gentle way he replies, “Yeah, I knew him.” Beyond the surface of thrills there is a real beating heart; as ever, this is a Star Wars about abandoned children,
lost parents, desperation for family, and finding one’s true, best self. By the end of that first scene in the Falcon, Finn is able to say, “I’m getting pretty good at this!” And by the end of The Force Awakens, so can J.J. Abrams.
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Business Matters: How Good is Your Marketing? If you’re in business, be it retail, homebased, full time or part time, you are involved in marketing, whether you know it or not, whether you want to or not, and whether you do it well or not.
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Don’t think that deleting your data is wiping it, because it can still be accessed by those who know what to do.
It includes advertising, promotions, signage, range of products or services, hours of trading, pricing, social media, among many others.
Marketing is important, and every business should review their performance occasionally. Here is a review process to try. Firstly, rate your current performance on a scale of one (extremely poor) to ten (extremely effective). Then answer the following questions: Can you define your current primary customer group? Has this customer group grown over the past two years? Has your business grown to the same extent?
The best way to destroy these completely is by pulling apart your hard drive and destroying the shiny disks inside. Note that the magnets inside your hard drive are super strong. Do you expect this market to grow over the next two years? Have your customers purchasing patterns changed over the last two years? For example, reaction to quality, price sensitivity, when and particularly how they do business with you. What impact have your competitors had on your business? What is your competitive advantage? In what way do you differ from your competitor? Do you have a plan to guide your marketing activities? Have you really thought about where you want your business to be in three years time? Now in the light of your answers to these questions, how would rate your
marketing performance and more importantly, how does it compare to your first rating? The final question is, if your second rating is lower than your first, would you like to do something about it? Contact the Sun City News on 9561 2500 and we can organise a meeting with you and work on a marketing improvement program. Recently released information shows that local newspapers out-perform every other media when it comes to providing readers with information about their local communities, especially how to find businesses and services in their area.
What NOT to do when business gets tough And then the tide goes out and you wonder if you’ll ever see water again. Business is like that, however this is a quick tip on what NOT to do when business is tough. Don’t cut back.
Do you know what NOT to do when business is tough? Being in business is both liberating and challenging especially when cashflow and customers ebb and flow. It’s like standing on the beach seeing the waves come towards you and thinking you’re going to get drenched.
We all have that one computer or old hard drive sitting in a back room collecting dust. Not many people know how to dispose of it correctly and responsibly. Your main concern should be your data on the piece of hardware, you don’t want others accessing your old hard drives with your sensitive information on them.
Marketing covers all inter-action between you and your customers, your prospective customers and your competitors.
To quote the British Institute of Marketing: “Marketing is the management process of identifying, anticipating and satisfying customer needs, profitably.”
Disposing of computer hardware
Don’t cut back on customer service. Don’t cut corners on producing your product. Don’t skimp on providing your services. Do more. Customers will realise when you are cutting back and skimping. Provide MORE customer service, MORE value, and MORE ‘meat in the sandwich’, not less.
There are much better ways of increasing revenue or giving cash-flow a kick in the pants without resorting to decreasing service, reducing business hours. You can find new ways to market yourself. You can ask your staff to do a little more. You can get more out of your advertising budget. You can add value to customers’ orders. Our promote, out advertise, out sell and out service, you will only benefit. And remember, tough times don’t last . . . tough people do. And customers have long memories when they think they have been ripped off.
If you are really worried about your data being accessed and you can’t pull apart your hard drive, you can call your local computer technician who should be able to offer a secure disposal service. Now that you have taken care of the most critical part of your computer, you are left with all the bits and pieces that are our-dated or broken. You have a few options as to how you can safely dispose of these: Through your local council waste depot. Check with your local school or Mens Shed, they may be looking for various components to either practice with, rebuild or even use as art. You can do a bit of research yourself and dispose or sell your second hand computer. Some social media sites are looking for old computers, but ultimately you need to ensure you are comfortable to pass on your computer hard drive. If you need more advice, don’t hesitate to contact your local IT professional.
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1 Appropriate 7 Rest 13 Vegetables 17 Spoil 20 Danger 24 Got up 25 Plundering 26 Operatic air 27 Raining 29 Boy 30 Fencing sword 31 Acknowledge rank 32 Two-masted vessel 33 Large water-fowl 35 Cuts off the top 37 Villein 39 Inward feeling 41 Modern Persia 42 Bill of fare 44 Obtained 46 Dealer in textiles 48 Backward scholar 50 Old stringed instruments 52 Airtight grain store 53 Place for bees 54 Of the kidneys 55 Lubricant 56 Micro-organisms 58 Gaul 59 Foot lever 60 Agitate 62 Make lace 64 Biblical garden 65 Answered sharply 67 BrIstle 68 Clever in movement 69 Saint (abb)
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2 Sun-god 3 Mineral aggregate 4 Tube 5 Compass point (init) 6 Staggered 8 Historical periods 9 Close friend 10 Numbered work (mus) 11 Location 12 Vigour 14 Facial features 15 Zodiac sign 16 Symbol 18 Reverential fear 19 Souvenir 21 Dash 22 Moved quickly 23 Instinctive part of psyche 28 Weary 31 Whirled 33 Strip 34 Vehicle 36 Responsibility 38 In favour of 40 Amused look 43 Disguised 45 Teaching periods 47 Disorderly flight 49 Cut with an adze 50 Papal ambassadors 51 Group of six 52 Holy 57 Made exultant 61 Notion 63 Carries 66 Floating structure
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1 Italian vermouth 3 Precisian 4 Golf club 7 Whole 10 Allure 12 Go on with a rush 14 Provide for 15 Strawberry basket 17 Citrus fruit 18 Seize with the teeth 19 Weep convulsively 22 Horse’s father 24 Desert animal 26 Restore to soundness 27 Burial ceremony 30 Golfing accessories 32 Unit of noise intensity 33 Humbled 35 Forgiving 39 Quantitative 41 Instrumentality 43 Light cavalryman 44 Final 46 Indirect effort 47 Community 50 Jump on one leg 51 Withdraw from federation 52 African republic 54 Line of ancestors 55 Rich cakes 56 Braces (US)
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1 Satirical use of words 2 Slight tinge 3 Previous 5 Plain cake 6 Power of rejection 8 Lean against 9 Weight 10 Water storage 11 Statistical population check 13 Table-shaped hill 14 Underground room 15 Jetty 16 Native drum 18 Brought up 20 Had existence 21 Set free 23 Unfit 25 Hawaiian garland 26 Attention-seeking sounds 27 Exterior front 28 Large monkeys 29 Refined women 31 Nap 34 Ill-humour 36 Disencumber 37 Affairs of honour 38 S American Indian 40 Woody plant 41 Wise Men 42 Moved easily 43 Bricks carrier 45 Dry, of wines 47 Step 48 Kitchen utensil 49 Before (poet) 50 Pronoun 53 Queen Elizabeth (init)
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2 Myself 4 Judge 5 No score 7 Use a sieve 9 And not 11 Public transport 13 Tricks
14 Mannequin 16 Corded cloth 19 Former Spanish monetary unit 21 Goods for sale 23 Frighten from 26 Meditates 28 Raw hide 29 Heavenly body 31 Dwells 33 Undulates 34 Walked 35 Alcoholic drinks 36 Wide open vessel 38 Sack 39 At hand 41 Younger son 43 Wish otherwise 44 Tribal symbol 46 Inside information 47 Procession 48 Vassal 50 Built 54 Den 55 Bitter vetch 56 Weapons 58 Consider 60 Neckwear 61 Snare 63 Drink slowly 64 Concerning
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1 Allows 3 Reflected 4 Pluto 6 Makes a hole 8 Liquefy by heat 10 Governed 12 Aspirations 15 Barren places 17 Separates 18 Domesticates 20 Lukewarm 22 Groove 24 Lifted 25 Bird 27 Silken 29 Tranquil
30 Intermediate (law) 32 Musical composition 33 Australian state (init) 36 Hardly 37 Sphere of action 38 Greek letter 40 Breakfast favourite 42 Greek dialect 45 Fixes 47 Persian fairy 49 Meat 51 Disease of rye 52 Offers 53 Celtic tongue 57 Single entity 59 Knocked sharply 62 Melody
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2 In case that 4 Cleaning implement 6 Pleasure-ground 8 Falsehoods 11 Atlas contents 13 United 14 Male sheep 16 Corporation head 18 Equipage 21 Limb 23 Liquor dregs 24 Driving mechanism 26 Plant 28 Expensive 29 Little devil 30 Disturbs 32 Garble 34 Pulsate 37 Fortresses 40 Spoken 42 Small children 43 Rowing implement 44 Division of long poem 45 Warily reluctant 47 Sticks together 48 Projecting edge of a roof 49 Gaping hollow 52 Slacken 53 Exacted contribution
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1 Flaccid 3 Young horse 5 Charge 7 Sheep-killing parrot (NZ) 9 Cloud of flying drops 10 Faithful 12 State 15 Burrowing animal 16 Nuts and acorns 17 Peruses print 19 Quantity of paper 20 Treats with consideration 22 Accosts with salutation 24 Cave 25 Waistband 27 Goddess of strife 29 Teaches 31 Stinging insect 33 Morse elements 35 Bellow 36 Winged mammals 38 Tears 39 Notched as if bitten 41 Behold ! 44 Tree 46 Sweet-potatoes 50 Ceases 51 Tool 55 Prodded 57 Urges along 60 Parched 61 Taken as one’s own 62 Painful emotions 65 Prosperous state Solution: Page 22
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AAA Egg Company is seeking hard working people to work in a fast paced egg processing and packing factory environment. The factory is in Neergabby, 40 kilometres North of Yanchep, so you will need to live local to this area. You will need learn to be an efficient team member in the; daily processing, production and cleaning of equipment and all surrounding areas, packing and grading eggs and cartons of eggs on fast paced lanes,cleaning as you go and extensive cleaning mopping and high pressure cleaning at the end of the shift. You will need to be reliable with a desire to be a valuable team member in an ever changing work environment with potential opportunities to join the management team; you will have to prove your problem solving skills, be able to follow procedures - start up and shut down processes, maintenance with a specific team in a hands on environment.
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Despite the showers we were able to have the whole event without any hitches, even though the paperwork did get a bit worse for wear and the President having to get some of the pages apart, all went according to plan. The Dawn Service which commenced at 5.45am at the Sport Club was well attended, every year we have more attending and that means extra breakfasts being provided. Our first Dawn Service was held ten years ago and approximately 100 attended and around 50 breakfasts were served. Over the years the numbers of people attending has grown, this year at a rough guess around 200 stayed to enjoy the Gunfire Breakfast, while some had to leave due to work commitments. Once again, thank you to those who attended all or just one of the events, we must not forget the sacrifice of those who served their country over the past hundred years, or the families who lost their loved ones then or those who have paid the price of service in these present days. We will remember them - Lest We Forget. Yanchep Two Rocks RSL
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NORTH COASTAL CHILDRENS COMMUNITY CHOIR Are you interested in joining a Community Children’s Choir? Do you want to learn the art of singing in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Join the North Coastal Children’s Community Choir commencing at Butler Community Centre, corner of Kingsbridge and Connolly Drive, entrance off Connolly Drive, rehearsals commence Wednesday 18 May from 3:45pm to 5:15pm. The choir’s volunteers include professional school music teachers and those with many years of performance experiences. A variety of singing strategies and techniques will be guaranteed to accomplish a harmonised non profit community choir. Joining the choir will help to build confidence, and safe vocal and breathing techniques will prepare the voice for future singing career’s on or off the stage. The choir is open to BOYS AND GIRLS between the ages of 4 and 12. Membership yearly $10 per child or $25 for Family of 3 or more. There is a weekly attendance fee $2per child. For more info email northcoastalchildrenschoir@gmail.com or call Janet 0408 089 304.
Woodridge Community Farmers Market is on Mother’s Day Sunday 8th May Monthly market is on once again, and this month, it falls on Mother’s Day so we have a few special things happening for mums.
Along with fresh produce and unique local artisan crafts we will have flowers, Devonshire Teas and a few other specialty stalls. 8:00am to 11:30am King Drive, Woodridge A leisurely 20 minute drive north of Two Rocks along Indian Ocean Drive. Phone Pam for more info: 0407 718 312.
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The City of Wanneroo is inviting local residents to comment on the Draft City of Wanneroo Local Heritage Survey 2016. All heritage places on the 2005 Municipal Heritage Inventory have been reassessed under State Heritage Office Guidelines and a new draft LHS compiled with photos, detailed descriptions, and updated statements of significance and management categories. The draft document is available for viewing at the Civic Centre and libraries during normal operating hours, or via the City’s website. For further information or to view this proposal, visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au select ‘Your Council’ > ‘Your Say’ Quote reference: 2188 Comments close 11 May 2016. For more information call City Growth on 9405 5559.
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Your daily guide of local things to do, places to go and community activities FRIDAY 6 MAY High Tea
MONDAY 9 MAY RSL Meeting
TUESDAY 17 MAY Council Meeting
The Wanneroo Museum and Elixir Café will host a traditional high tea set in the grounds of historic Buckingham House.
The Yanchep Two Rocks RSL monthly meeting will be held at the Yanchep Sports & Social Club, starting at 7pm. Everyone welcome.
Shire of Gingin council meeting, 3.00pm in the Council Chambers, 7 Brockman St, Gingin. All members of the public welcome.
WEDNESDAY 11 MAY Carers Coffee Club
TUESDAY 17 MAY Council Briefing Session
After indulging in a selection of sweet and savoury delights, guest will be given a tour of Buckingham House. Cost: $55.00pp. 2.00pm to 4.00pm. For more information contact 9405 5920.
SUNDAY 8 MAY Mother’s Day
Join other carers and take a break from your caring role - cultivate friendships and informal support networks at our monthly coffee catch-up. Leapfrogs Cafe, 25 Drovers Place, Wanneroo. 10:30 am to 12noon.
THURSDAY 12 MAY CWA Meeting Yanchep and Districts Country Women’s Association’s monthly meeting will be held in the Phil Renkin Centre at Two Rocks, starting at 9.30am. All welcome. Call Clare on 9561 2905 for more information.
City of Wanneroo Briefing Session, 6.00pm in the Council Chambers, Dundedar Road, Wanneroo. All members of the public welcome.
TUESDAY 17 MAY Casino Bus Community Casino Bus will leave Phil Renkin Centre at 5.15pm and then picking up at the Yanchep Sports Club. $15 per person, which includes $5 Bus Fare, a meal at the Carvery, (all you can eat), the Noodle Bar, or Café, $3 on your Membership Card, and $1 Keno. The bus will depart the
SPORTS RESULTS Closest 2nd shot: M&A Wetherly. DARTS - Yanchep Closest 3rd shot: B Hicks & C Tues 15 March - Coasters 9 def Meharry. Saints 2. Highest score: L Twyford Wed 13 Apr - Scroungers: B Hicks 140. Highest peg: C Rowe 55. 20, B Watson 18. Longest putt: R Neptunes 7 def Dart Tarts 4. Prince. NTP: R Prince, P Flavell. Highest score: F McDonagh 140. Best 2nd shot: P Flavell. Highest peg: S. Billing 48. Sat 16 Apr - S/ford: P Flavell 41, B Tues 22 March - Saints 6 def Johnson 38, P Rouse 31, L Johnson Neptunes 5. Highest score: G Tavani 30. NTP: B Johnson, P Flavell. 133. Highest peg: S Billing 43. Longest putt: L Johnson. Best 2nd Coasters 8 def Dart Tarts 3. Highest shot: P Flavell, M Schmiedte. score: S Brown 143. Highest peg: L Wed 20 Apr - Scroungers: B Twyford 29. Johnson 22, B Driehuis 17. Tues 29 March - Dart Tarts 6 def Longest putt: R Prince, P Flavell, D Saints 5. Highest Score: C Loftus Roxburgh, B Hardeman. 132. Highest peg: C Loftus 92. Coasters 7 def Neptunes 4. Highest score: L Twyford 140. Highest peg: S Billing & R Corns 40. Tues 5 Apr - Saints 7 def Coasters 4. Highest Score: L Twyford 125. Highest peg: L Twyford 80. Dart Tarts: 6 def Neptunes 5. Highest score: A-M Bush 135. Highest peg: C Good 55. Tues 12 Apr - Neptunes 7 def Saints 4. Highest score: M Lovell 115. Highest peg: R Corns 50. Coasters 8 def Dart Tarts 3. Highest score: L Twyford 132. Highest peg: G White 40.
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Guilderton GC Sat 2 Apr - S/ford: P Flavell 21, P Rouse 18, B Johnson 18, A Wetherly 18. NTP: M Wetherly. Longest putt: P Rouse. Wed 6 Apr - Scroungers: B Hicks 25, B Driehuis 19, R Prince 19. Longest putt: A Wetherly, R Prince. NTP: B Hardeman, D Roxburgh. Best 2nd shot: A Wetherly. Sat 9 Apr - Ambrose pairs: A & B Gault 62.25, B Hicks & C Meharry 65. Longest drive: B Johnson, C Meharry. NTP: B Hicks, M Wetherly. Longest putt: P Flavell, R Prince.
Yanchep GC
Sat 2 Apr - S/ford Ladies: R Warrilow 33, G Reyne 30, S Rowles 29, S Rapinese 21. Men: M Nunn 42, J Tonti 40, B Cherry 39, C Grant 38. Sat 9 Apr - Stroke Ladies: R Warrilow 73, S Rapinese 76, S Pawlenko 76, E Callinan 84. Men: W Pawlenko 65, C Grant 67, J Tonti 67, B Cherry 69. Sat 16 Apr - S/ford Men: A Torrence 44, G Curtis 41, R Dixon 40, P Leigh 39. Ladies: S Rowles 39, A Van Velzen 36, G Reyne 35, R Warrilow 33. Sat 23 Apr - Hob Hoy Trophy Ladies: A Vanvelzen 79, G Reyne 81, S Rapinese 82, J Lowe 84. Men: P Leigh 59, I Lowe 61, J Brydon 61, C Grant 63. Sat 30 Apr - S/ford 4BBB Ladies: G Reyne/A Vanvelson 44, R Warrilow/S Pawlenko 38, E Callinan/ J Lowe 36. Men: B Rowe/D Chillot 47, A Torrence/M Rowles 46, P Leigh/C Grant 45, T Sharman/J Mcintyre 44.
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Casino at 11pm. To book your seat, call Linda on 9561 5321, or Joan on 0424 421 946.
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SATURDAY 21 MAY Diamond Show
The Sun City News welcomes your club news and if your group would like a feature write-up, please call for details.
Neil Diamond Tribute Show at Two Rocks Tavern. Tickets $30pp from ticketbooth.com.au
TUESDAY 24 MAY Council Meeting City of Wanneroo council meeting, 7.00pm in the Council Chambers, Dundedar Road, Wanneroo. Public welcome.
MONDAY 6 JUNE Monthly Meeting The Yanchep Two Rocks Community and Recreation Association monthly meeting will be held at the Phil Renkin Centre, Lisford Ave, Two Rocks, starting at 7.30am. New members always welcome.
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 9561 2500 or 0414 425 858 to organise your free feature write up and photo shoot
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Redhawks good form continues busy small forward and some inaccurate kicking by the home side enabled the Redhawks to go to the main break with 25 point lead. The third quarter started with some strong aggressive football being played by both sides in an effort to gain control of the match. The home sides efforts were being led by newcomer Neil Martin who in his first game for the club showed promise of what to expect from him in games to come. However, at three quarter time due to some straight kicking by the visitors and some inaccurate kicking by the home side the game was still up for grabs as they turned for home.
Dennis Heaney Round three of the WA Amateur Football League season saw the Yanchep Redhawks continue their very good early season form with a sound 21 point victory over Bayswater at Oldham Park.
The home side jumped to an early lead by keeping the visitors scoreless in the first quarter and kicking four goals mainly through the agency of a dominant midfield which presented the Redhawks forwards with numerous scoring
opportunities in the perfect conditions which prevailed. Second term saw the Bayswater side start with determination to cut back the lead, however, midfielders Sam Wilton and Dean Alderton along with a
Bayswater started the final term with two quick goals and it appeared that the home side may be overrun by the determined visitors; however the Redhawks through the agency of some composed football from Neil Martin and Sam Rees, steadied the ship and carried the home side
to their third victory in three games this season. The game was an evenly contested affair for three quarters by two teams keen to get their season off to a good start and the very good opening term of the home side when they established a 28 point lead illustrated the importance of starting every game on the right foot. Final scores: Yanchep 11.12.78 Bayswater 9.3.57. Best players: Deon Alderton, Sam Wilton, Neil Martin and Sam Rees. Goalkickers: Scott Driscoll 3, Sam Wilton 3, and Dean Alderton 2. This week’s game is a home game against East Fremantle at Oldham Park; club president, Phil Smeeton cordially invites supporters, especially all mothers, to a special Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea in the social rooms at half time.