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HISTORY The Non-Existent Tribe that Left a Legacy
Community Meet Robyn Connacher, our Local St Ives Photographer
FEATURE Take a Walk in one of Ku-ring-gai’s prime walks at Dalrymple-Hay
WELLNESS Indigenous Bushwalks and Rock Carvings in Ku-ring-gai
HOME Real Estate Update on What Buyers are Looking For
KIDS What does Gifted Education Look Like at Corpus Christi?
KIDS How About a Visit to the Sphinx for a Family Outing?
FOOD Go on an Asian Foodie Tour in Your Own Backyard
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THE rivers are full and the waterfalls are overflowing with all the rain we have had recently. And, in our view, there’s no better way of showing off their power and intensity than with a long exposure photograph. Needless to say, our feature article this issue includes the stunning nature shots from in and around Ku-ring-gai by local photographer Robyn Connacher. And with nature at the forefront, we thought you may also be interested in heading out to explore one of the indigenous trails in the local area. With such a rich Aboriginal history and culture in the region, there are plenty of surprises along the way, including rock art carved into rocky outcrops, a form of communication used by the local indigenous people of this area hundreds of years ago. If you’re looking to get the kids outdoors while the weather is still good, a visit to the Wildflower Gardens is in order. And for those more inclined towards going on a trail of the foodie type, we have a collection of Asian-inspired restaurants for you. We hope you enjoy this issue and encourage you to explore 2075 this Easter. Stay safe and enjoy the changing of the seasons as winter approaches. - Lisa G
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HISTORY KU-RING-GAI ABORIGINES – THE NON-EXISTENT TRIBE THAT LEFT A RICH LEGACY By Alec Smart
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The Aboriginal clans of Sydney’s Upper North Shore were driven out by Europeans and their history and culture ignored. But worst of all, their tribal name was invented for them. THE original inhabitants of Ku-ring-gai area, the Aboriginal lands stretch between the Hunter and Manning rivers. But he people from whom the name was derived, are recorded as the made a giant leap of logic and claimed they were one superKuringgai or Guringgai peoples. This name has been given to tribe that stretched all the way to Sydney Harbour. the local government area, libraries, government institutions, Successive colonial academics further expanded on Fraschools, a suburb, Australia’s third-oldest national park and ser’s poor research and theorised the Kuringgai super-tribe countless clubs and sporting venues. occupied a region that encompassed the whole of Sydney’s And yet the Kuringgai tribes probably never existed. upper north shore, including the northern beaches. However, Certainly, prior to late-19th century musings by European they couldn’t agree if the Kuringgai’s territory stretched as far academics, the word was not in use by the last remaining In- northwards as Port Stephens near Newcastle, or only to the digenous occupants of what is now lower Hawkesbury River. Ku-ring-gai area: the Darramurragal clan (aka Terramerragal, from which HERITAGE ‘Kuringgai/Guringai’ (spellings are varied) Turramurra – meaning ‘big hill’ - is dewas coined in 1892 by a poorly-researched and rived) and neighbouring Garigal peoA 2015 report by the Aboriginal plagiarising anthropologist named John Fraser Heritage Office, titled Filling a Void: A ple (encompassing the upper Northern Beaches, including Pittwater and Review of the Historical Context for Broken Bay. Garigal mans ‘meeting the use of the Word ‘Guringai’ - much place’). of it sourced from Australian Museum archaeologist Val Atten‘Kuringgai/Guringai’ (spellings are varied) was coined in brow’s excellent and thoroughly-researched book Sydney’s 1892 by a poorly-researched and plagiarising anthropologist Aboriginal Past (second edition 2010) - concluded “it seems named John Fraser (1834-1904), who, by his own admission, clear from the available evidence that the early Europeans did relied on “ten years thought” rather than verifiable data from not record a discrete and widely understood name for the lanIndigenous sources to create his fictitious ‘tribe’. guage or tribe of the area nor for other parts of the region. “The first use of the word ‘Guringai’ is over a hundred years FICTITIOUS NAME after the arrival of the First Fleet… it is based on a nineteenth century fiction… It is not authentic to the area, it was coined by Fraser was aware of the Guringay peoples north of New- a non-Aboriginal person and it gives a misleading impression castle, who spoke their own language and whose traditional of the connectivity of some original clan boundaries..”
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LEGACY Although most of the Indigenous Darramurragal and Garigal hunter-gatherer peoples of, respectively, Sydney’s upper North Shore and upper Northern Beaches, were either driven from the area by European settlers or succumbed to the deadly smallpox epidemic of 1789, they left behind incredible examples of their culture. These include petroglyph communications – engravings of animals and figures in sandstone rocks - to other important remnants that reveal how they lived, interacted and sourced food. Shell middens, stone and ochre quarries, campsites, rocks adapted for seed-grinding and tool-sharpening, ceremonial sites and scarred trees from which bark and wood were removed for boomerangs, woomeras (spear launchers), shields, canoes, coolamons (carrying vessels) and gunyas (temporary shelters). If you know where to look, they make for fascinating glimpses into an ages-old culture that was pushed aside, but whose timeless presence remains all around us.. (See Indigenous Bushwalking article that follows..)
The Aboriginal Heritage Office 29 Lawrence St, Freshwater NSW 2096 (02) 9976 1682 info@aboriginalheritage.org www.aboriginalheritage.org
A message from the Mayor Celebrating and reflecting on the achievements of women, it was great to see so many events and recognition for International Women’s Day last week. This year’s theme ‘Choose To Challenge’ is an opportunity to think about what we can all do – be it mentoring, support or challenging bias - to celebrate women’s achievements and take action for equality. My mother’s example was a strong influence in my life. During WWII she trained as a registered nurse as she wanted to make a difference by helping others and serving her community. Although she took some time out of the workforce to be a full-time mother, she returned to her nursing career in Chatswood and Lane Cove during my school years, at a time when many married women didn’t work. My mother encouraged me from a young age to volunteer with St John Ambulance and visit residents of local nursing homes. She was very active in our school Parents’ Association and passionate about Australian history, helping indigenous communities and architectural heritage. This has influenced the person I have become and my choice to serve the community and a desire to make a difference.
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Having become Ku-ring-gai’s longest serving mayor in Council’s 104 year history, I continue to encourage more women to become councillors. If you are committed to your local community and have a passion to support others then public service can be very rewarding. The Australian Local Government Women’s Association is supporting councils to hold forums for prospective women councillors in and I have asked staff to organise one for Ku-ring-gai Council. Nominations to become a councillor open 26 July through the NSW Electoral Commission’s website. It is exciting to see the return of our Seniors Festival from 12 to 29 April. Festival highlights include come and try sessions such as dancing and yoga, excursions, health and wellbeing talks and help with retirement living. The Festival will be run with health guidelines and protocols in place. More information at krg.nsw.gov.au/seniors Jennifer Anderson, Mayor of Ku-ring-gai 9424 0709 | facebook.com/kcmayor
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2075 magazine caught up with local photographer Robyn Connacher, and enquired about her artistic eye.
HOW long have you been doing photography? I want more of us to connect with nature and realize that natuI’ve always loved being in nature, the beach and bush walks and ral beauty can be all around us, although recently one of my famtaking photos of beautiful scenery and did art at school, “back ily members said to me “you made it look way prettier than it in the previous century!” Once my kids went to school I did art actually is!” I am basically self-taught and use the iPhone editing classes at the Blue Door Art studio here in function, combined with Instagram, to edit my St Ives, where I developed my eye and enphotos. I have found the iPhone 11 Pro great joyed doing amateur paintings, particularly of - it takes lovely shots but is small enough to My two favourite places t scenery. carry around and I can “jump around” easily When did you start to share your im(no need for a tripod). To get the long expoo photograph are: the local ages online and why? sure shots I’ve got to make sure my hand is Ku-ring-gai environment, I also At the same time I studied massage theraincredibly steady. py (pre-kids I was a business studies teacher) Where are your favourite places to love the northern beaches and in 2014 set up St Ives Therapeutic Masphotograph and why? sage, which I still do today. As my massage My two favourite places to photograph - beautiful for sunrise and sunsets practice took off I no longer had time or the are: the local Ku-ring-gai environment/ and reflections. headspace to paint and started taking and bush/trails/waterfalls (there is such diverediting more and more photos on my iPhone. sity - I love the soaring trees, the extreme Is photography your full-time job and natural beauty and the way the light falls in if not, would you be happy to share with us what you do the bush). outside of photography? I also love the northern beaches - beautiful for sunrise and In 2017 I set up a separate Instagram account for my pho- sunsets and reflections. tography (with the help of my teenage son, who has also taught The beach/sea has a certain energy - sometimes soft and me how to take long exposure shots). I combined my love of the reflective and sometimes extreme and dangerous - that isn’t outdoors (I walk/run) with my love of sharing what I see. there in the bush. I love them both.
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Where would you most like to photograph, given the chance? I’d love to go to New Zealand South Island again - I was there in 2016 and loved the scenery and would love to return just to take loads of photos and share them. After that, definitely Tasmania same reason: extreme natural beauty. There has been a lot of rain recently, has this had an impact on your work? Absolutely! The rain has increased the number of long exposure shots that I have taken - rivers, waterfalls and reflections in the puddles. Obviously the light is different (more grey and subtle) and I’ve been taking more middle-of-the-day photos rather than sunrises and sunsets. I’ve kept closer to home and have taken far more St Ives photos and fewer beach photos. W ha t ’s th e m os t int e re st ing t hing y ou ha ve e ve r p hotograph ed? Most probably a wombat on a recent trip to Tasmania. They look so slow and sluggish but can move at the speed of light! In February we went on a 25th anniversary trip to Tasmania, most particularly Cradle Mountain. I loved photographing wombats in their native environment at sunset - that national park is so absolutely amazing. What’s the grand plan when it comes to your photography; what does the future look like? I would love to grow my social media following with followers who are interested in seeing beautiful places. My dream would be
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to travel to beautiful places to promote and to photograph them and have all my expenses paid! On a local level, I’d love to encourage, through my photos, more people getting out to experience nature - it is so good for both our physical and mental health. It would be great if social media (and photos) encourage well-being and experiences to a greater extent, and less about wanting “things”. What are your top 3 tips for budding nature photographers? 1) Angle - take your photos from different heights: squat low for example to get reflections in the puddles, or reach up high to get a wider view. 2) Solo - sometimes you need to be alone for the best photos; you might need to take multiple images just to get the right one. 2) Don’t zoom in – instead, take your picture and crop what you need out – or get up close to take better quality images. 3) Conducive Light - the middle of the day tends to have to brightest light, which is too strong for good photos. Try the hour or two around sunrise and sunset.
Where can we see more of your work? Follow my Instagram @robsthroughmyeyes
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DALRYMPLE-HAY Nature Reserve is featured as one of Kuring-gai Council’s prime nature walks, and on National Parks and Wildlife’s (NPWS) discovery program. The towering arboreal canopy of blue gum high forest, dominated by blackbutt (Eucalyptus pilularis) and turpentine, with its dense mid-storey of shrubbery and understorey of native ferns, provides a safe habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna - popular with bushwalkers and wildlife watchers. Blue gum high forest is a distinct community of trees, orchids, grasses, shrubs and assorted ground-covering flora that is unique to the Sydney region and not found elsewhere in Australia. Socalled ‘high’ because of the sky-conquering canopy its tall trees create, providing food and shelter for a diverse range of airborne and ground-dwelling native animals and insects. ENDANGERED Several species of eucalyptus trees are known as ‘blue’ gums, one of which, Eucalyptus saligna, the Sydney blue gum, is typically the main component of blue gum high forests, and they live for over 200 years. Blue gum high forest is endangered and found in limited pockets across the northern suburbs of Sydney, including Kuring-gai, Hornsby, Lane Cove, Willoughby, Baulkham Hills, Ryde and Parramatta, the largest of which is less than 20 hectares and all surrounded by urban development. Historically covering large areas of the shale-capped ridgetops of Sydney’s northern districts, less than 5 per cent of the estimated 3700 hectares of blue gum high forest that was prevalent throughout the Sydney basin, prior to Europeans’ arrival in 1788, is still standing. Of this, less than 1 per cent of the total area of blue gum forest is protected inside national parks. TIMBER! This reduction is because of the historic popularity of the tall, straight Sydney blue gum for timber production. Throughout the 1790s and well into the 1800s, the tallest trees, which can reach over 30 metres in height and 8 metres across their base, FLORA Around 180 native plants have been identified in DalrympleHay reserve, including shrubs like maytenus and hairy lolly bushes (aka downy chance); small trees like muttonwood and the parasitic native cherry tree; ferns like false bracken (aka rainbow fern); and large trees such as turpentine and several species of Eucalyptus ranging from the dominant blackbutt and Sydney blue gum to grey ironbarks and angophora (aka Sydney red gum), many of which are over 40 metres in height. FAUNA Dalrymple-Hay sustains a fascinating array of native wildlife. Among the high flyers are: bats, including the grey-headed flying-fox (Australia’s largest bat, which eats the flowers of the
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were felled for houses, wharves, bridges, fence posts and rail and tram sleepers. The wood, which is hard, even-textured and easy to shape, was also highly prized for boatbuilding, wall panelling, flooring and furniture production because of its rich dark honey colouring. In St Ives, the 10.768-hectare Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve, incorporating neighbouring Browns Forest and bounded by Mona Vale and Rosedale roads, was declared a protected forest in Jan 1972. It was named after government surveyor Richard DalrympleHay, first Chief Forestry Commissioner for NSW. Dalrymple-Hay acquired the tract of land in the 1920s as a ‘demonstration forest’ after it was ignored by timber merchants. However, it wasn’t until the mid 1990s that Dalrymple-Hay and blue gum high forest in general was formally recognised as environmentally-threatened, thanks to intense lobbying by groups such as STEP (South Turramurra Environmental Protection). It was another decade, in 2005, before the Commonwealth Minister for Environment and Heritage listed blue gum high forest in the Sydney Basin as ‘Critically Endangered’ under the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995.
Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve and Browns Forest Where: St Ives, on Sydney’s North Shore, approx. 20km from the CBD via Pacific Hwy then Mona Vale Rd Open: sunrise to sunset Best time to visit: early morning when the birds are singing Entry: via Mona Vale Road (to the west) or via the corner of Vista Street and Rosedale Road (on the eastern side). www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/dalrymplehaynature-reserve blue gum and is an essential pollinator and seed disperser), and several insectivorous microbats from Sydney’s 19 recorded species; parrots, including rainbow lorikeets, king parrots, crimson rosellas, sulphur-crested and the critically-endangered glossy black cockatoos; and other birds ranging from pardalotes, white-eyes, currawongs, wrens, black-faced cuckooshrikes and powerful owls (that prey on ringtail possums). Other tree dwellers include the possums: ringtails, brushtails and sugar gliders. Further down on the forest floor, elusive swamp wallabies have been spotted as well as the ubiquitous brush turkeys, which provide an essential service for blackbutt and blue gum seeds that need bare sunlit soil to germinate, by raking up leaf litter and exposing the earth.
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On 18 September 2020 Ku-ring-gai Council announced on their webpage that “Barra Brui Sportsground in St Ives could be converted into a synthetic turf field for local hockey, with the community invited to give feedback on the proposal.”
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THE proposal, which the council originally supported-in-principle in 2018, proposed to convert the grass recreation ground of Barra Brui Sportsground into an all-weather synthetic surfaced field capable of hosting a number of sports - primarily hockey - as well as upgrade the clubhouse and amenities building and provide additional car parking for up to 100 vehicles alongside. Ku-ring-gai Mayor Jennifer Anderson said “There’s no other comparable venue to play hockey in Ku-ring-gai and the sport is in danger of losing its youngest and best players to other sports without a new local facility.” However, objections were raised by opponents of the scheme, some of them local residents, anxious about an increase in noise and traffic. Environmentalists were also concerned about the impact upon endangered Sydney ironbark forest alongside. On 29 Jan 2021, in a social media post, Hockey NSW announced “NEW NORTHERN SYDNEY & BEACHES FIELD! Hockey NSW welcomes today’s funding announcement by the Hon. Jonathon O’Dea - Member for Davidson for a new $2.25 million hockey facility in St Ives. “The funding for improvements to existing facilities at Barra Brui Oval include the development of a synthetic wet-based hockey pitch, fencing, portable netting and goals, adjustable LED lighting, sheltered dug-outs, LED scoreboard and video recording area. However, on 16 March, a Petition Against the Proposed Hockey Facility Development at Barra Brui Oval comprising 2,588 sig-
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natures was presented to Ku-ring-gai Council, detailing multiple objections. Councillors voted to support those concerns and the motion was carried unanimously. The following day, Upper North Shore-based environmental campaigners STEP declared “Barra Brui Oval is delighted to let you know that Ku-ring-gai Councillors voted to accept the council report recommendation - to NOT proceed with the Hockey Facility at Barra Brui Oval. Meanwhile, the NSBHA is continuing to work with Ku-ring-gai Council to seek a suitable home for hockey in Ku-ring-gai.
Untouched native bushland with plenty to offer all ages.
AT Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, the Nature Play activities encourage children to explore and have fun playing in a healthy environment, opening their minds to the wonders of nature! Set across 123 hectares of pristine, untouched bushland and free entry all year round, this is a perfect place to bushwalk, picnic, host or join an event. The Wildflower Garden runs a number of environmental education programs, including Junior Rangers (After School Program); Nature School for Homeschoolers; School Holiday/Vacation Care; and Wild Birthday Parties. Upcoming family-friendly experiences include Family Animal Walk; Twilight Safari; and Campfire Experience. The nature programs are created especially for children and involve play-based investigation and discovery in nature, led by experienced Environmental Education Rangers. The program is structured with new nature themes each week designed to deYOURNEIGHBOURHOODMEDIA
velop curious minds and playful spirits. The garden also offers a range of walking tracks into the bushland you can explore, ranging from 200m to 2km in length, and there are plenty of programs on for the kids to join and learn about the animals and plants of this region. For green fingers there is a nursery that specialises in plants growing locally. There is also plenty of space for picnicking, with facilities and stunning views to suit all occasions. Bookings for picnic areas can be made on the Ku Ring Gai Council website. With free entry to the Wildflower Park and an extensive range of things to do, this is one of our favourite places to visit.
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GYMNASTICS | SWIMMING | DANCE | RUGBY | JIU JITSU Active kids will love the choice of sports and activities in St Ives. If you’re looking for inspiration to get your little one into sports, we’ve made a list for you.
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THE St Ives YMCA is a hive of activity for kids, with options for gymnastics and a huge school holidays schedule. Choose from Ninja Warrior to Flips & Tricks.
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NORTH SHORE BASKETBALL LEAGUE (NSBL)
NSBL is a St Ives based basketball development program. Offering school-aged children training sessions, competitions and holiday camps since 2013.
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PLIÉ ‘GROOVE AND SHUFFLE’
ONE of the leading performing arts centres on the north side with options for preschoolers all the way up to adults. With purpose-built dance studies and professional and caring staff, you can learn dance, cheer and stage performance techniques.
plie.com.au
SAINTS RUGBY
Get active, make friends and start learning how to play Rugby. Saints Rugby provides training for all age groups, helping you develop your co-ordination, skills and fitness, with a safe pathway to competition Rugby.
St Ives Junior Rugby Club
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SYDNEY JIU JITSU ACADEMY
Designed for all ages, this academy also offers kids aged 3-4-year an introduction program to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which incorporates fun games and interactive drills to teach beginner movements and techniques.
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Aboriginal rock carvings and cave paintings in Ku-ring-gai.
KU-RING-GAI Chase National Park includes more than 350 known Aboriginal sites of interest with an estimated 1110 engravings spread over 200 recorded carving sites – the largest concentration of known Aboriginal artwork in Sydney. Hundreds more Indigenous sites, from carved rocks to caves, where Aboriginal peoples communicated to each other with motifs and monograms over millennia, are spread across the adjoining national parks of Berowra Valley, Garigal and Lane Cove too. Most of these are accessible via designated bush trails and signposted. Historically, Aborigines communicated via rock carvings (petroglyphs), mundoes (carved footsteps indicating a spiritual path to follow, sometimes for initiation ceremonies), cave paintings and stencils. These used these to tell of prime fishing spots, indicate safe shelters, mark territorial boundaries, and advise of spiritual observances, amidst a range of cultural interactions and codes (many of which we may never know). However, although protected under the National Parks & Wildlife Act 1974, only a fraction of these remnants can still be viewed outside of museums. Tragically, many examples of rock art carvings that escaped the bulldozers and vandalism associated with suburban expansion are now eroding away under the weather. In Ku-ring-gai, few tribal custodians have been available to maintain them over the 230 years since Europeans arrived, something previously done for millennia. This is because, under Aboriginal law, only appointed people within a clan are permitted to maintain or restore the artwork of their people, and if there are no longer any surviving members, it is effectively sacrilegious for outsiders to interfere with it. The following Indigenous sites of special interest within Kuring-gai are among many that are accessible to the public along designated bush walking trails.. BOBBIN HEAD
Bobbin Head Track, 3.2km from Bobbin Head Road (signposted): some fading rock engravings, continue further for clearer carvings, including a greater glider, goanna, two birds, two emus, a wallaby (or perhaps a tiger quoll) and indistinct figures. Sphinx Walking Track: a large midden plus an overhang featuring 91 fading motifs. An engraving is also visible on the Bobbin Head Rd, 200m past the North Turramurra southern entry gate. Gibberagong Track: engravings of a human figure, small shield and a fish with axe-sharpening grooves. Bobbin Head Marina: on a vertical rock face in the marina carpark is an engraving of a fish, nearby is a 2 metre long iguana, the end of its tail curved around the rock. COTTAGE POINT Centre Trail: engravings of a large echidna, three figures and a small shield on a rock platform just off the path. Mundoes appear YOURNEIGHBOURHOODMEDIA
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little further along the path at the lookout. Other multiple engraving sites around Cottage Point have faded to near-invisibility. DUFFYS FOREST Slade Lookout Track at the end: an engraving of an emu or waterfowl and a lizard beneath. Cowan Trail, Spirits Rock platform near the end: large engraving of Baiame (the principle creator of Earth who gave humans their laws, songs and culture) plus assorted fish, shields and a dozen human figures. NORTH WAHROONGA Cockle Creek, Spring Gully: 83 engraved figures across multiple locations, including human-like figures, an echidna, a stingray and 40 mundoes, plus a rock shelter with several red ochre handprints. ST IVES CHASE Warrimoo Walking Track: sandstone cave with 21 white ochre children and adult hand stencils, of which only 6 are still well defined. TERREY HILLS Bush track near Larool Rd: hunting scenes with kangaroos, human figures and footprints. Further on is a second series of rock platforms with a lyrebird, wallabies and a sugar glider. Nearby is a cave with rock art. WEST HEAD Off the West Head Road there are 17 numbered tracks, several of which feature prominent petroglyph carvings on sandstone rock plateaus. A daily entry fee for motorists is payable at the collection gate. Elvina Trail about 1/3 the way along West Head Rd on the right: one of Australia’s largest engraving sites, featuring Daramulan, the shape-shifting club-footed sky god, and his emu wife nearby, plus a large whale. America Bay Track: several engravings at one site including a large 5-metre-long orca, stingray, goanna and female figure. Basin Trail, signposted less than 100 metres from West Head Rd on a looped wooden walkway detour: multiple engravings including people, fish, symbols, boomerangs, a whale and jumping wallabies. Echidna site: between the Basin Track and Resolute Track and accessed only a few metres from West Head Road: a detailed engraving of an echidna, as well as various fish and a long series of mundoes. Resolute Track + Red Hands Trail (looped walk near the lookout end of West Head Rd): Red Hands Cave features red ochre hand stencils, believed painted between 500 and 1600 years ago. Resolute Track: engravings of a shark or whale, a man and two eels. Second unmarked site 80m down the track features engravings of a shark, fish and some eels.
The Aboriginal Heritage Office runs a series of educational walks and talks for school groups and the general public. 29 Lawrence St, Freshwater NSW 2096 (02) 9976 1682 info@aboriginalheritage.org www.aboriginalheritage.org
NSW National Parks and Wildlife 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) parks.info@environment. nsw.gov.au www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au aboringinalheritgae.org
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HOW long have you lived in St Ives? I’ve lived here on and off since I was 15. What streets have you lived in? Pentecost Ave and Hillside Ave. Did you go to school in St Ives? Yes, Masada College. Do you have any hilarious stories around muck-up days or anything like that? Too many stories to come up with just one! What motivated you to start a home-salon and how have you found success since you launched? I started a home salon as I wanted a more personal experience for every client, which I found I was not always able to do within the shopping centre salons. It’s much more peaceful and each client gets my whole attention. I found this to be a major point for a successful business.
It’s also been great having a salon at home as I’ve been able to be at all my kids’ schooling events over the years. What’s your OLDEST memory of St Ives? My oldest memory of St Ives would have to be my favourite people at the local corner shop on Warrimoo Rd. Maggie and Michael have been serving myself, and now my kiddies, for many, many years, always with a smile on their faces. If you could change one thing, what would it be? If I could change one thing it would probably be all the unnecessary developments. It’s sad to see all the horse paddocks around St Ives turn into big concrete jungles. St Ives is a beautiful leafy suburb, which I’m sure most of the locals would prefer that it stay that way.
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It’s never been more important for living spaces, and now home offices, to bring some Zen into our lives.
ALL of us have spent more time at home than anticipated over the last year, and as we get to the pointy end of things, we’re probably all feeling a bit of cabin fever by now (congratulations
to all the parents of school aged kids that have made it this far!). We’ve pulled together some tips and tricks to help you bring some calm into your lives.
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PLUSH Bathrobe - Who said you need a 5 star hotel to relax in a schmick robe? Nobody. Once the day’s zoom meetings are over, pretend you’re living in a fancy hotel and throw this super cosy robe. Pro-tip: throw into the dryer 5 minutes before wearing to experience extreme levels of comfort.
Did you know - once a scent is detected it takes a direct route to the limbic system, which is the part of the brain related to emotion and memory? Not only can scents evoke memories, they can cause a physical response - helping you relax, calm symptoms of cold/flu, soothe indigestion and even induce sleep. - Helps to induce sleep & promote healthy sleeping patterns.
Bed, Bath and Table - Shop 19 at St Ives Village - RRP $52.45 Waffle Slippers - Complete the look with a pair of BLISS Waffle Slippers Now on sale - RRP $11.25 - Relieves symptoms of stress & mild anxiety; acting as nervous system relaxant.
- Decreases the impact of migraines/ headaches & mild aches and pains.
This diffuser comes highly recommended! It dispels a super fine mist, which not only fills spaces with the scent of your choice, it adds moisture to the air, helping with skin hydration. Aromatherapy Diffuser - RRP $79.95 (available at palmbeachcollection.com.au)
FEEL Let’s face it - as nice as it would be, none of us have time to get a massage every evening after a long day. But we’ve found some other ways you can bring the comfort of a spa day into your own living room. Beuerer Massage Foot Warmer - I BET you didn’t know this thing existed under $100 and you can keep your toes toasty, whilst enjoying a never ending footrub! Available at The Good Guys - RRP $85
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Luxton Blanket - As cosy as they come - and now on sales at Bed, Bath and Table! Shop 19 at St Ives Village - $79.95
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Recent studies have shown that mindfulness is one of the strongest ways to overcome any stress or anxiety you may be facing in your life. Whilst some find mediation and mindfulness a walk in the park (literally!), others don’t!
Meditation 101 Remember, practice makes perfect but here’s a simple 2 minute routine to get started. It could be introduced to your morning routine, before dinner - but consistency is key: Prepare to sit still for a few minutes, sit wherever is comfortable! Close your eyes and focus on your breath for 2 minutes. depth/shallowness, how it impacts your ribs/stomach/body. If your mind wanders - bring your focus back to your breathing. For heaps more content on meditation, mindfulness, sleep issues and anxiety, check out headspace.com
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What Buyers are looking for in the current environment.
THE way we use and view our homes changed, possibly forever, last March when Sydney went into lockdown. Suddenly people have needed their home to function as a home office for remote working, a classroom for remote learning and a resort for holidaying at home. Spare rooms have been cleaned out and re-purposed, backyards had kids running around in them every day and those with high speed internet, air-conditioning or solar power appreciated these additions more than ever. And even as the pandemic restrictions are easing in Sydney, many of these lifestyle changes have lingered and have had a noticeable impact on what many buyers and tenants are seeking when it comes to finding a new home. These are some key features that I feel will make your home more desirable in the current climate: Home Offices Dedicated work spaces are highly sought after. If you don’t already have a dedicated study consider repurposing an unused room or installing custom joinery into the corner of a living space to make it more a multipurpose space. Properties with a floor plan that can comfortably accommodate working-from-home parents and studying children without compromising family living provide the ultimate flexibility and are more sought after than ever. Cabana & Pool Houses In the past, cabanas and pools houses were often underutilised, especially during the colder months, but now they can be a much needed extra living/study/retreat space with families all at home together. With travel restrictions continuing to limit and disrupt holiday plans, having a cabana or pool house can allow you to entertain and relax or just get some much-needed separation between kids and parents and make a ‘holiday at home’ just as satisfying. In some cases, adding a cabana can be a simpler and less expensive exercise than adding a room to your existing home.
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Connectivity and Creature Comforts Looking beyond the space a home has to offer, there are smaller improvements that can still give a home extra appeal to today’s potential buyers and tenants. Remote working, home schooling and Netflix binges are putting an unprecedented pressure on home internet connections and having a reliable, high speed service, such as fibre, to the premises, has become a highly desirable feature that you can add to your property. To remain comfortable whilst using your ultra-fast internet you may also want to install air conditioning or heating - another inclusion that has become increasingly sought after as people spend more time at home. Solar Power One of the downsides of these creature comforts is the power they consume. Solar panels and battery systems have become even more valuable as electricity consumption increases, especially during day time hours. We are fortunate in Ku-ring-gai to often enjoy larger than average block sizes, great public facilities and some beautiful natural surrounds, which have all contributed to make the area even more appealing compared to more heavily developed areas of Sydney. If you are interested in how the value of your home has fared in the current market or how you can further improve your property’s worth please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Helping gifted students get nore from their education. AT CORPUS CHRISTI Primary School in St Ives we are passionate about providing for the diverse learning needs of all our students. Our Gifted and Talented program (ASPIRE) is one feature of our school’s differentiation practices. Our ASPIRE program was launched in 2019. ASPIRE stands for Achieving Specific Personal Inspiration with Real Enrichment. While ASPIRE is a gifted program, it is available for all students across the school and not limited to a select few. Our program seeks to identify high potential and gifted students in a variety of learning areas. Students are identified and assessed using reliable and valid tools, then offered enrichment programs and opportunities in all classes across the school. In addition, we have numerous extension programs related to specific learning needs. We engage mentors in our community and beyond to work with groups of students in Mathematics, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics grouped disciplines), Visual Arts and Digital Technologies. Our STEM Lab provides space and easy access to a host of new 21st Century resources. This flexible learning space is utilised by all students. Our STEM lunch club is very popular. So far, our students have worked with an astrophysicist, a professor from Sydney University in Civil Engineering, experts in visual arts, STEM and Mathematics. Children have used AutoCAD to
design an object that they bring to life using a 3D printer. One of our parents who works with drones has shared his expertise and knowledge with our students. Currently some of our students in Year Three and Year Five are participating in an extension writing program. Next term we look forward to welcoming Young Engineers to our school to work with students in Years One and Two in Robotics. Progress and achievement is tracked throughout our students’ primary school years. Corpus Christi works closely with local St Ives resident Mrs Di Barnes. Di is an educational consultant who is passionate about curriculum differentiation and identification for gifted students. She has a wealth of experience in Gifted and Talented Education at both school and department levels. By the end of 2021 all staff will be trained in Gifted Education through the University of New South Wales.
Jayne Wheen, Principal, Corpus Christi Primary School (St Ives). For more information, please contact Corpus Christi on 9988 3135, ccsi@dbb.catholic.edu.au www.ccsidbb.catholic.edu.au
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Pack the car kids, we’re going to see a Sphinx! LOOKING for a place to get your kids excited about history while enjoying a family outing? Then why don’t you check out the Sphinx in Turramurra? This mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, is the centrepiece of a secluded war memorial near the southern entrance to Bobbin Head, at the edge of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in North Turramurra. Although debate surrounds the origins and inspiration for the celebrated Great Sphinx of Giza (probably the little-known Pharoah Khafre) the North Turramurra Sphinx was chipped out of the surrounding sandstone by former stonemason and retired WWI soldier Private William Shirley, who at the time was convalescing at the nearby Lady Davidson Private Hospital. Time has eroded the soft sandstone of the Turramurra Sphinx,
and part of its headdress has detached. Like the Great Sphinx of Giza, it too is missing a nose, but this won’t detract from the fun to be had for all on this family adventure.
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ASIAN FOODIE TOUR
When you think of Asian food, St Ives has a great selection of restaurants to choose from that will take you on a food tour of Thailand, China and India without ever having to get on a plane. Here’s four that will tantalise the taste buds.
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CHARMED - BY HANUMAN THAI
IF it’s authentic Thai you are looking for, then go no further than Charmed by Hanuman Thai. You will find fresh Asian vegetables and all your favourite Thai options on the menu. You can even choose your spice level and the service is super speedy.
3/198A Mona Vale Rd, St. Ives
SILK DINING
IF Peking duck, steamed dim sim, or Kung Pao king prawns is more your style, then Silk Dining will deliver that authentic Chinese flavour you’ve been yearning for. With elegant settings and a matching wine list, we recommend dining-in at this modern Chinese restaurant.
Rooftop level of St Ives Shopping Village
BANKOK BITE
WHETHER it’s lunch or a night out, here you will enjoy Thai street food delicacies, including drunken noodles and jungle curry to mention but two. Always busy and very popular, Bangkok Bite is a great place to enjoy a hearty portion of your favourite Thai dish.
9/2 Memorial Avenue St Ives
THE INDIAN ACCENT
FOR authentic northern Indian dishes, a visit to The Indian Accent is a must, where the food is only outmatched by the fun Indian decor. Try the saffron paneer tikka or aloo bhaigan, and be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
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IF you’re looking to celebrate that special event or catch up with the girls, then the Mumm Harbour Bar is the perfect solution! This extravagant package includes 360 degree views of the Sydney harbour while sipping on free-flowing Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne. You will also be treated to a tiered seafood platter with prawns, oysters, smoked salmon blinis and calamari. What more could you ask for on a beautiful autumn afternoon? Perfect for romantic dates, girls’ catch-ups, hen parties, and champagne lovers, the vessel departs from King Street Wharf, No.1, Darling Harbour. Bookings can be made online.
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It’s a little-known fact that nestled in the southern corner of St Ives is 8 acres of land that has seemingly been untouched by time! MIMICKING the orchards and rural properties from the 1960’s, Rosedale Farm is still home to over 8 horses, including 2 miniponies, some chickens and a couple of beehives. We spoke with Mike and Jenny, who have had the property in their family since 1977, when it was all rolling green hills (and a stark lack of pesky privet trees!). It’s believed that previously, the Victa Lawn Mowers family owned the property - and prior to them, the family behind Farley & Lewers pink cement trucks. The property has been used for horse agistment since before the current owners purchased the land. Jenny, previously living in a house on the far side of the property, fondly remembers the days she could wander out her back door and see her pony, Milly, in the stable adjacent to the backyard - what a dream! Unfortunately, due to land-tax impositions, Mike and Jenny have been forced to sell the land for development. However, they are fully committed to ensuring the outcome of this little slice of paradise will be something that the local community are proud of, and something that continues to support the local environment.
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DEXTER Despite being a thoroughbred, Dexter was never built for the racing life. He was originally bred and even sold for $25,0000 to race - but his awkward gait and kind demeanour did not make him a very fierce competitor. Dex now spends his days grazing in his paddock, playing with his brother Atlas, and wandering around St Ives (where he is usually on his best behaviour!).
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Despite few people knowing the full size of the property, there is a road-side fence that seems to be growing in popularity week to week. Behind it, Atlas, a 16.3-hands Bay Warmblood horse, has managed to make an extensive group of friends from his paddock! Often, you can see groups of kids/parents/dog walkers dropping in to give Atlas a pat, and of course, some of his favourite food - carrots. Atlas was purchased by our founder, Georgie, in 2018. He was extremely emaciated, covered in scars and aggressive in behaviour. Through a careful, 4-year-long rehabilitation program - and the kindness of all his friends in St Ives - he is now a big, beautiful, happy boy who is about to start his career in dressage!
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PETS KIDS AND HORSES If you have a budding horse fanatic and would like to get them closer to these beautiful animals, our resident agister, Tara Reid, offers a range of carefully curated programs for local kids. Coming up is a 9 week Horses and Art equine assisted-learning program, running every Tuesday, from April 19 to June 21. The course is ideal for children 7-12 yo and focuses on critical life skills, such as communication, relationshipbuilding and teamwork, whilst increasing self-awareness, emotional regulation and learning mindfulness practices. During each program children will be developing their skills through activities such as: Recognising and interpreting equine body language. Learning how to have safe and respectful interactions with horses. Grooming and leading correctly. Drawing, painting and other nature-inspired creative activities. (This is a no-riding program) Tara is an experienced facilitator with extensive equine management knowledge. She is passionate about sharing her love of horses with others, which is what’s motivated her to run these courses for the local community.
Next course - April 20 to June 22 Contact Tara on 0422 002 990 or tara@equineassistedservices.com.au
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Shop Local and Support Independent Retailers at St Ives Shopping Village. This month we’ve put the spotlight on just a few of the local cafes, restaurants and takeaways at the St Ives Shopping Village, to help you navigate your next outing.
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CAFÉ MILLIGRAM
RUN by husband and wife team, Ethan and Angela, Café Milligram St Ives produces delicious and nutritious food – and incredible coffee! - including organic and vegan salads, as well as sugar and dairy free desserts. Ethan declares: “Milligram food is about providing ultimate sustenance for the human body.”
Level 1, shop 25
JUICE + WELLNESS BAR
THE newly revamped Juice + Wellness Bar is located at the entrance to The Market Room. Another husband and wife team, Tony and Cheryl (also from The Living Room Café) provide deliciously healthy salads, sandwiches, rice paper rolls and juices to go.
Level 2, shop 146
SUSHIRU SUSHI TRAIN
TUCKED in the corner of The Market Room, don’t miss the freshly-made delicacies doing the rounds on Sushiru’s sushi train, from fresh nigiri, sashimi and tempura. Or order something to go from the menu.
Level 2, shop 117
GRAIN BAKERY
THE latest addition to The Market Room, Grain Bakery & Café makes a delicious breakfast and lunch menu, including Middle Eastern brekkie and granola bowls, burgers, wraps and more. As the third cafe for Grain Bakery & Co, the guys are experienced in baking healthy and nutritious food. Stop by and you might see a familiar face, Jeff Bruce, who worked at the deli in St Ives Shopping Village 30 years ago!
Level 2, shop 143
REBECCA LAURIC PATISSERIE
EXPERT pâtissier Rebecca Laurić has been serving up delicious delicacies at St Ives Shopping Village for almost four years. «It’s more than a transaction. It’s just a really beautiful feeling.” here.» From scrumptious cakes to delicate macarons to flaky pastries, there’s something to satisfy your savoury side AND your sweet tooth.
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Hair House 123 is a boutique hair salon in St Ives, owned and run by Debbie Lewy who also keeps two horses where?
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In 2019, Corpus Christi announced a gifted and talented program by the name of?
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Which local park has been the subject of recent debates regarding development?
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St Ives Village has just celebrated it’s diamond anniversary! How many years is that?
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March saw St Ives receive a deluge of rainfall, causing which natural water feature to overflow?
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The small creek running parallel to Lynbara Avenue is known by which name?
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A new roundabout has just been installed at the junction of Rosedale Rd and which Avenue?
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ST IVES VETERINARY CLINIC Providing modern, professional and affordable health care for your pets, our dedicated staff and leading veterinarians are all passionate about pets and avid animal lovers. 7/351 Mona Vale Road - 9983 9494
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PETS cnt’d Horses and Art Equine Therapy - Run right out of St Ives, Equine Assisted Therapy offers a range of different courses throughout the year. They are great opportunities for kids, and adults alike to practice mindfulness/wellness techniques whilst immersing themselves in nature and learning more about proper care and handling of horses. Next course is Horses and Art - commencing in April. Tara is an experienced facilitator . Contact Tara Reid for more details - 0422 002 990 HEALING HOUNDS MASSAGE Dog Massage Therapy helps to improve comfort and mobility for dogs with joint and muscle pain & stiffness & with post op recovery. Not just for sore joints, this relaxing treat boosts general health & well-being, is great for skin & coat health & reduces anxiety. Call Ayala - 0431 113 859 SMALL PAWS PET BOARDING The only pet boarding facility dedicated to housing and caring exclusively for cats and small breed dogs. Tucked away in the back of Duffys Forest, these guys will treat your little ones as their own. 413 Killawarra Rd, Duffys Forest - 9450 1579 NORTHSIDE EMERGENCY VET (After Hours) Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We are a completely modern after hours vet hospital that is run by a cooperative of 29 of Sydney’s leading vets. 335 Mona Vale Road, Terrey Hills - 9452 2933 MICKIE MAGAN EQUINE HERBALIST With a passion for natural health, Mickie uses a multi-disciplined approach to healing horses and has had great success with ulceration, behavioural issues, laminitis, hormonal issues, toxicity and many other conditions. Equineherbalist.com.au - 0412 800 868
KIDS KidStuff Stocking unique and prestigious toy brands from around the world, the biggest and best range of educational toys, as well as a delightful range of eclectic gifts and novelties. Shop 44, St Ives Village - 9449 8365
SYDNEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL ST IVES PREPARATORY St Ives Prep is a school for busy boys who love to learn, ask lots of questions and think deeply about their world. From Preschool to Year 6, the school embraces a strong culture of reading and the joy of discovery, offering impressive curricula and extra-curricula programmes in literacy, music, drama, sport, the visual arts, languages, debating, STEM, science and chess. St Ives Prep is set in beautiful grounds, with plenty of space to play, and is dedicated to developing rounded boys who are keen to be active, informed and critical thinkers. St Ives Prep is independent, secular and academically selective, readying boys to go on to College Street for their secondary education. Ayres Rd, St Ives - 8302 5200 www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au/st-ives
NORTH SHORE BASKETBALL LEAGUE (NSBL) St Ives-based, basketball development program. Offering school-aged children training sessions, competitions and holiday camps since 2013, NSBL is your fun and inclusive local basketball club. Touch base with the club if you have any enquiries - basketball@nsbl.com.au or www.nsbl.com.au Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Welcoming students and families of ALL backgrounds, cultures and religions. Our aim is to nurture our students into agile, positive global citizens by providing them with a well-rounded, holistic, nurturing education. Within our extensive green grounds and future-focused classrooms, all children can find an opportunity to succeed here. 17 Link Road, St Ives - 9988 3135 ccsi@dbb.catholic.edu.au
NATURE PLAY @ THE WILDFLOWER GARDENS Tucked away at 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives Wildflower Garden is one of Sydney’s best-kept secrets. Set across 123 hectares of pristine bushland and free entry all year round, this is a perfect place to bushwalk, picnic, host, or join an event. Wildflower Garden runs other environmental education programs including Junior Rangers (After School Program), Nature School for Homeschoolers, School Holiday/ Vacation Care, and Wild Birthday Parties. Upcoming familyfriendly experiences include Family Animal Walk, Twilight Safari, and Campfire Experience. 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives W: krg.nsw.gov.au/Things-to-do/Ku-ring-gai-WildflowerGarden
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RETAIL NORTH SHORE BMW One Dealership, Three Showrooms… Welcome to North Shore Bmw. We provide one thing – Ultimate Driving Machines. We now have three showrooms in Chatswood, Mosman as well as Artarmon & we continue to demonstrate a strong and uncompromised commitment to the local community. We have just opened a brand new state of the art BMW accredited Body Shop. If you’re looking to upgrade your vehicle, please visit any of our showrooms and let our expert staff unveil the latest models, while taking time to make sure you are comfortable and well versed in the benefits of the new features. Chatswood 676 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood. (02) 9406 0888 Mosman 261 - 263 Military road,Cremorne.
BOOK REVIEW Trading at St Ives Village for the past 50 years, Book Review is keeping the classic paperback alive. Previously known as Peters Book Shop - the space has always been dedicated to serving great reads to the local community. Shop 6, St Ives Village - breview@bookreview.net.au - 9144 7837
IGA + Liquor This IGA Store is ALL for supporting it’s local community, they were even involved in setting up the St Ives Community FB Page - which now boasts over 10k members! IGA + Liquor strive to provide a personalised shopping experience to all of their local customers, even providing the traditional South African dish, Bunny Chow, every Friday night! 351 Mona Vale Road - 9983 9206
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NEXTRA ST IVES VILLAGE Stocks a wide range of products including greeting cards, gift wrap, party ware, stationery, magazines, local and foreign language newspapers and huge selection of gifts. Nextra also offer black/ white and colour photocopy and printing services - from either USB or email. Shop 23, St Ives Village nextrastives@gmail.com 9449 7565 HARRIS FARM Run by an Australian family that understands the importance of being able to feed the family with quality, nutritious and fresh food. Harris Farm offers a range of weekly specials, discounted ‘imperfect’ ranges and a ‘last chance shelf’ which guarantee your wallet will be happy as well! Shop 33-37, St Ives Village - 9394 3262
ST IVES VILLAGE First opening in 1960, St Ives Village is now home to over 100 stores, including Woolworths, Harris Farm and Coles. The centre is committed to supporting and involving the local community and hosts a range of events throughout the calendar year. St Ives Village is a family owned and run business. 166 Mona Vale Road - 8422 4000
FOOD CAPTAIN COOK CRUISES Locals are reclaiming Sydney Harbour and falling in love all over again. Travel before 30 June, use your Dine & Discover voucher and Captain Cook Cruises will double the discount up to $50 per person on a host of cruises including the superb 6-course Gold Dinner cruise. Thrilling locals at every level is the new Harbour Bar and Restaurant. A floating bar and casual dining experience that ticks every box with live acoustic music, bespoke cocktails, comfy lounges and 360-degree waterfront views. Both entry to the Harbour Bar or a family friendly Rocket Sightseeing cruise reduces to just $4pp with a voucher. Book now - Captaincook.com.au
PATTISONS Starting as a humble bakery back in 1990, Pattisons has been a long time St Ives resident and is home to exquisite pastries and a range of breads + savouries. 3/237 Mona Vale Rd - 0436 318 363
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FOOD cnt’d CHARGRILL CHARLIE’S A family-run business whose philosophy has always been “if you take care of the customer, everything else will take care of itself.” Our clean cooking techniques have made our shop the go-to dinner place for busy families since 1989. And our award-winning recipe’s have kept peoples mouths watering for Charlie’s food for over 30 years 213 Mona Vale Road - 9988 4292
OSCAR’S CHARGRILL Famous for their range of mouth-watering kebabs, but there’s much more on offer! Select from shish platters, rolls and pides, sweets, drinks and much more. Shop 15, St Ives Village (Outside McDonalds) - 9983 0711 ST IVES GREENGROCER Stocking the highest quality fruit and vegetables from all over NSW, this reasonably new store is a welcome addition to the Mona Vale Road set of shops. Shop 1/235 Mona Vale Rd - 9144 3784 ROSSO CAVALLINO Offering delicious pizza’s as well as traditional Italian Pane, Antipasti, Insalate and Dolce. 229 Mona Vale Rd - 9440 3355
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NORTH SHORE BMW. THE HOME OF BMW ON THE NORTH SHORE.
One Dealership, 3 showrooms. Located at Chatswood, Artarmon and Mosman. Chatswood 676 Pacific Highway, Chatswood. Tel 02 9406 0888. northshorebmw.com.au DL 26386 Artarmon 1/39 Herbert Street, Artarmon. Tel 02 9406 0888. northshorebmw.com.au DL 26386 Mosman 261-263 Military Road, Cremorne. Tel 02 9056 8000. mosmanbmw.com.au
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