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APRIL

LANE COVE PLAZA

First Fridays: Friday 6 April, 3:30pm - 5:00pm. A free afternoon of fun and games from children in the Plaza. Saturday Sounds: Alex Roussos, Saturday 14 April, 10:00am - 12:00pm. Enjoy your weekend coffee, brunch or a spot of shopping in Lane Cove Plaza with Alex Roussos. Alex’s set will feature vocals, acoustic guitar and live looped beatboxing. ANZAC Day: Wednesday 25 April, 7:25am. Presented in conjunction with Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch. Rain venue: Lane Cove Library.

BUSHCARE EVENTS

Growing Native Wildflowers:

Saturday 7 April, 9:00am - 12:00pm. Discover the technique for growing many beautiful shrubs from cutting at this hands-on workshop.

Native Gardens Forum: Thursday 19 April, 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Bring your best gardening tips and questions to this evening dedicated to native gardens. Kath Gadd from Mallee Design will share her ideas on native plant selection, maintenance and design. Visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents or 9911 3583 to book.

LANE COVE LIBRARY

All events are free. Call 9911 3634 to book.

Author Talk - Pompey Elliott at War: In his own words

by Ross McMullin: Tuesday 10 April, 6:15pm – 7:30pm. Award-winning historian and biographer Ross Mc Mullin will be discussing his latest biography with April 2018 marking the centenary of the stunning counter-attack at VillersBretonneux, where Pompey Elliott was a key figure.

History Talk: German Spring Offensive/Villers

Bretonneux (WWI): Tuesday 17 April, 6:15pm – 8:00pm. This informative military talk will be presented by the Lane Cove R.S.L Sub-Branch and Lane Cove Library.

Thursday Tunes – Music that helped to win the war:

Thursday 19 April, 10:30am – 12:00pm. Local musician Graham Ball presents this musical celebration of the diggers’ spirit.

Book Launch – Lane Cove Literary Awards 2017: An

Anthology & Memories of Lane Cove: Thursday 19 April, 6:15pm for 6:30pm. Lane Cove is pleased to invite you to the launch of two exciting new publications. To RSVP or for further information please contact the Library.

SAVE THE DATE: Meet the Ancestors: An Introduction to

Family History: Wednesday 2 May, 2:00pm – 3:30pm. Budding genealogists will be provided with the basics of how to start researching one’s family history. You will learn how to use births, deaths and marriage records, immigration records and online resources to discoveryour ancestor’s stories.

SHORESHOCKED MUSIC FESTIVAL

Saturday 21 April, 11:00am - 5:00pm, St Leonards Park, North Sydney. The annual ‘Youth Week’ live and free music event returns with featured bands, food and market stalls - visit the Shoreshocked Facebook page for more info.

SENIORS FESTIVAL EVENTS

Ageing (dis)Gracefully: Tuesday 3 April, 10:30am – 11:30am, Lane Cove Library. Lane Cove couple Tutti and Paul Bennet will share how their individual journeys have influenced their attitude to living life with positivity, colour and style. Bookings: 9911 3634. Senior Driver Workshop: Thursday 12 April, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Lane Cove Library. This free workshop covers a range of topics including updated road rules, seat positioning and safety, reversing, parking and more. Bookings: 9911 3576. Raunchy Romance Storytime: Monday 23 April, 6:30pm - 8:00pm, Lane Cove Library. This special adults-only storytime features Megan Alston, Nick Maricic and Tim McIntyre. To book online or download your free Seniors Festival program, visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/seniors

For more details on these events visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au or call Lane Cove Council on 9911 3555.

P: 0431 959 980 E: ppalmer@lanecove.nsw.gov.au

APRIL 2018

Let’s talk about a popular topic - growth in Sydney! A blueprint for our future growth has just been released by the Greater Sydney Commission (GSC), a government body chaired by Lucy Turnbull. Town planning is one of Council’s most important functions. Council has responsibility for shopping precincts, residential neighbourhoods, commercial centres and industrial lands. I realise we may have been expecting to take a breath after all the recent building activity in Lane Cove! Our new precincts are just starting to take shape with young families moving in or empty nesters enjoying the benefits of downsizing. However, the GSC’s plans will set new growth targets for dwellings and jobs in Lane Cove. But for the first time, the vision includes consideration of both infrastructure growth and the importance of the natural environment. No matter what your views on the growth of Sydney’s population, it is Council’s job to plan for it responsibly. We look to provide neighbourhoods which cater to a range of lifestyles with transport, amenity, affordability and safety in mind. But to preserve and grow our green areas and open spaces at the same time will be a conversation which everyone might be interested in.

Local news and information

Snap, Send, Solve

While you are out and about you might see a problem or issue that you would like to bring to Council’s attention – why not use the Snap, Send, Solve app to notify Council of the location. The app is available for both iPhones and androids. It’s easy to snap and send issues to Council such as graffiti, illegally parked cars, potholes, trip hazards in footpaths, abandoned trolleys and other concerns. The app can be downloaded from Council’s website – www.lanecove. nsw. gov.au - at the bottom of the homepage under ‘Download our Mobile App’.

Out & about in Lane Cove

Lane Cove Seniors Festival

The theme of this year’s Seniors Festival is ‘Try Something New’.

The month-long celebration includes over 40 local events throughout April - some social, some physical, some cultural and some just for fun! The program of events can be collected from Council’s Civic Centre, the Lane Cove and Greenwich libraries as well as the Living and Learning Centre.

The online program of events is also available to download online at wwww. lanecove.nsw.gov.au/seniors. I’m sure you’ll find something new to try in Lane Cove this April!

New Council Email Address

Council has made a change to its email address with the new address being service@lanecove.nsw.gov.au. The old address lccouncil@lanecove. nsw.gov.au will continue to work. If you want to ask Council a question or enquire about a service please use the new email address.

To contact me directly please email me at mayor@lanecove.nsw.gov.au.

Last month Council signed its pledge to be a Refugee Welcome Zone (pictured right) and hosted a panel discussion as part of International Women’s Day (pictured below).

Free all ages music event

Shoreshocked will be held on Saturday 21 April at St Leonards Park, North Sydney. The event brings together some of Australia’s best musicians to provide a festival experience in a drug & alcohol free environment. For details visit the event’s Facebook page.

ANZAC Day - 25 April

Please join Council and the Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch in the Plaza by 7:25am. If you would like to be part of the short march at the start of the service, please meet in Birdwood Lane. This is the last year of the Centenary commemorations which started in 2014. Remembrance Day will mark the Centenary of Armistice this November.

Did you know?

Lane Cove Library has a 3D printer. It melts plastic and deposits it on a glass plate, repeating the process until your design turns into a physical 3D object. If you are interested in seeing the printer in action please phone the Library on 9911 3634 or just drop in on a Thursday night.

Latest Works

• Continuing to upgrade our parks and

reserve signage

• Fencing either end of the newly

constructed bridge at the Golf Course

• Replacing a 60metre stormwater line

at the Golf Course and upgrading an existing line

Mayor of Hunters Hill P: 9879 9415 E: markbennett@huntershill.nsw.gov.au P: 9817 4757 E: lanecove@parliament.nsw.gov.au

100 years of Anzac

Council extends an invitation to attend the Hunters Hill 95th Memorial Service to be held in the Hunters Hill Town Hall on Monday April 23rd commencing at 7.30pm.

The march will step-out from the RSL Sub-Branch Hall (corner Ady and Alexandra Streets) at 7.15pm to arrive at the Town Hall for the 7.30pm service.

Guest speaker is award winning playwright Mr John Misto who will give his address on the moving subject of this year’s commemoration of 100 Years of Women in War. The Hunters Hill Sub-Branch members invite everyone to the RSL hall for a supper following the service. Local Planning Panels - selection of members

On December 21st, Council was advised that the Minister had approved a list of independent experts from which Council was to choose at least two for appointment to its Local Planning Panel.

The Department advised that while two appointments were necessary to constitute the panel, it was expected Council would also appoint a number of alternate experts to ensure that the LPP would continue to function if a member was unable to attend.

Council received an approved list of independent experts. The list included a number of highly qualified architects and planners, many with existing panel experience. Given the calibre of these people, this list was reviewed by councillors at a Working Party held on 12th February and a short-list of potential panel members was selected based on their level of heritage expertise and knowledge of Hunters Hill. Council has now conducted interviews and information on Panel members is available on council@huntershill.nsw.gov.au. 101st birthday celebration

It was my great privilege to personally congratulate Mrs Joan McKimm at her birthday celebration on March 9th. I can only imagine the changes she has witnessed throughout her life. Few have been blessed with this privilege. Throughout 101 years, she will have acquired some amazing stories, many experiences and with the passing of time, much knowledge, much understanding and certainly many friendships. Clean Up Australia Day

Importantly, the total rubbish collected this year was considerably less than in the previous year.

On Sunday 4th March, 35 volunteers collected 51.6kg mixed waste materials and 8.2kg recyclable containers/bottles at Boronia Park; and 12 volunteers collected 61.2kg mixed waste materials and 29.7kg recyclable containers/bottles at Gladesville Reserve. On Sunday 11th March, seven volunteers collected 33.6kg mixed waste materials (including toys) and 4.2kg recyclable containers/ bottles at Riverglade Reserve.

I wish to thank all volunteers who pick up rubbish regularly, as well as those participating in Clean Up events. Hunters Hill Annual Art Exhibition

Entries for the 2018 Hunters Hill Art Exhibition are now being called. As one of Sydney’s favourite art events, it attracts thousands of visitors over ten days, with high attendance rates and sales. To enter the exhibition, or for more information, see www.huntershillart.com

I recently had the honour of recounting to the Parliament the achievements of not one, but four talented, gifted and determined Lane Cove women who were nominated in the 2018 Women of the Year Awards.

Lisa Aynajian is my 2018 nominee for Local Woman of the Year.

Lisa is truly outstanding.

After completing her secondary education at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, she went on to attain her Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education before completing a Master of Inclusive Education.

With Masters in hand, she set out to pursue her passion to help students with special needs.

Lisa believes that helping children to achieve their potential is the most professionally rewarding experience possible.

Lisa consistently goes the extra mile, baking cupcakes for children with special needs and organising community events with a focus on fun for children. Her positive outlook and enormous energy distinguishes this wife and mum in making a difference for so many.

Another outstanding female is my nominee for the 2018 Minister’s Award for Women in Local Government, Councillor Deborah Hutchens, a true pillar of our community and former Mayor of Lane Cove Council.

Deborah is a Director of Sydney Community Services; a Board Member of Lane Cove Retirement Units; community representative of the North Shore Local Area Command; and initiator of Lane Cove Council’s White Ribbon Day.

This incredible individual is always looking for new opportunities, creating new ideas and is committed to working for the benefit of others in the community.

Kristy Chong is another Lane Cove achiever and the winner of the NSW Business Woman of the Year, an event that recognises excellence in business.

Kristy is a mentor, presenter, advocate for body positivity and the CEO, founder and creator of Modibodi.

Modibodi is fashionable, sustainable, hi-tech, comfortable underwear which replaces disposable hygiene products. Kristy is positively changing lives.

Her goal was simple: revolutionise her industry and reduce the amount of single-use products ending up in landfill.

Kristy’s Modibodi product and program supports woman in need and is heavily involved in initiatives such as the homeless woman’s charity Share the Dignity, the McGrath Foundation and School for Life.

She took a forbidden subject and produced a revolutionary, fashionable product for women’s use and comfort.

Doctor Cathy Zhao is another outstanding Lane Cove woman and a finalist in the Harvey Norman Young Woman of the Year.

Cathy was recognised for her research on the effects of Metastatic melanoma treatments on the skin - a highly relevant topic under the Australian sun.

She is an accomplished academic, a popular lecturer and has written 17 first-author journal publications.

Cathy organised a first-of-its-type education day that brought oncologists and dermatologists together to discuss the effects of cancer therapies on skin.

As the local member, I am proud that Lane Cove is populated by outstanding women.

Congratulations on your achievements, and thank you Lisa, Deborah, Kristy and Cathy for your dedication and contributions to our community.