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What’s On:

Lane Cove

MAY

LANE COVE LIBRARY

All events are free.Call 9911 3634 to book.

Discover your World War I Australian Soldier Saturday 6 May, 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Come along to this small hands-on workshop to learn how to trace your Australian World War I serviceman or woman.

Law Talk – Cyber Safety: Be Scam Aware Tuesday 16 May, 6:00pm – 7:00pm. The NSW Department of Fair Trading presents this talk on the types of cyber scams and how to be safe online.

History Talk - Battles For Bullecourt: April - May 1917,

Thursday 18 May, 6:15pm. Hear Lieutenant Colonel David Wilson, military historian and battlefield guide, discuss the two battles of Bullecourt (April – May 1917).

Book Launch - Lane Cove Literary Awards 2016: An Anthology & Celebrating Lane Cove: Anthology 2017

Wednesday 24 May, 6:15pm for 6:30pm. Join us to celebrate the publication of these two books. This event also launches the Lane Cove Literary Awards 2017.

Thursday Tunes @ Lane Cove Library – The Story of

Opera: Thursday 25 May, 10:30am – 12:00pm. Musician Graham Ball presents this talk on how Opera has travelled around the world from the baroque era to the present.

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea: Friday 26 May, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Lane Cove Library will be serving morning tea. Gold coin donation appreciated.

Author Talk @ Lane Cove Library – Tina Allen discusses

pioneering surgeon Bill Gibson: Tuesday 30 May, 6:15pm – 7:30pm. Lane Cove Library and Burns Bay Bookery present author & medical scientist Tina Allen who will speak about her biographical work about Bill Gibson: pioneering bionic ear surgeon.

ROAD SAFETY

Bike Maintenance Workshop: Thursday 4 May, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Find out how to care for your bike in this practical workshop (Lane Cove residents only). Bookings via 9911 3576.

SUSTAINABILITY AND BUSHCARE

Unwrapped: Going Plastic Free Workshop Thursday 4 May, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Lane Cove Library. Plastic-free lifestyle blogger Sarah Tait shares her tips on transitioning to a plastic free life. Bookings via 9911 3507.

Living with Big Trees Saturday 13 May, 9:00am - 11:30am. Join tree expert Margot Blues fo a closer look at large trees. Discover how they grow, how they cope with different environments, why they shed branches and more. Bookings - www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents or 9911 3583.

Introduction to Bushcare Workshop

Friday 19 May, 10:00am - 2:00pm. This workshop explains the guiding principles in bush regeneration and includes plant identification and a walk to a field site to discuss Bushcare concepts and ideas. Bookings via www. lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents or 9911 3583.

SENIORS

Staying in Your Own Home Seminar Wednesday 17 May, 10:00am – 12:30pm, Lane Cove Civic Centre. This free seminar will explain what services are available to support older people to stay in their own home and how to apply for these services. To make a booking call 9911 3591.

SAVE THE DATE!

Children’s Voices for Reconciliation Thursday 1 June, 10:30am-12:00pm, Lane Cove Plaza. Join us for an exciting morning of entertainment where young people of all ages share their voice on Reconciliation through music, dance and song. For details, visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/festivals. Rare Plant Propagation Saturday 3 June, 9:00am - 12:00pm. Celebrate World Environment Day by helping to propagate some of Lane Cove’s rarest plants! This project will help preserve our declining species for the future. Bookings via www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents or 9911 3583.

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

A Message from the Mayor of Lane Cove Councillor Deborah Hutchens

Lane Cove has a truly superb history of volunteering. A number of organisations and community movements have only been possible thanks to volunteers from our small community. From Lane Cove & North Side Community Services, to Red Shield Appeals, sustainability campaigns and community fundraisers, Lane Cove residents have been giving back to others in their community for years.

The hours, days and weeks of time our residents give to community groups, sporting associations, committees and schools helps make Lane Cove the community it is today. Lane Cove would not be the same without you and for that we owe you our sincerest thanks.

It was wonderful to be able to host the annual Citizenship Awards presentation on 3rd May. This event provides recognition of the achievements of both volunteers and those who excel in their chosen fields. It is important to provide the means to recognise those who make a difference in our community and National Volunteer Week is a great opportunity to do this. Visit Council’s website for the full list of recipients www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au.

New recycling facilities

The new Community Recycling Centre (CRC) is now open in Artarmon following a formal opening by Hon. Anthony Roberts MP last month. This is a fantastic initiative that helps Lane Cove residents safely dispose of problem waste from home. If you missed last month’s electronic waste collection run by Council, then you can head along to the CRC at 8 Waltham Road, Artarmon. Visit Council’s website for opening hours and accepted items. The Centre is a joint-Council resource that was made possible through funding from the NSW EPA.

ANZAC Day

2017 marks the third year of the four year Centenary commemorations for World War I. The Lane Cove community once again turned out in large numbers to pay their respects to our service men and women. I would like to thank the Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch for leading the service along with Rev. Craig Potter. Thanks also to the Cameraygal Wind Symphony, Lane Cove Choristers, Lane Cove and Artarmon Girl Guides, Tambourine Bay Sea Scouts, 1st Lane Cove Scouts and of course, Council staff. The service is a great example of Lane Cove’s community spirit and a valued tradition that we look forward to continuing. I was also honoured to attend services at Caroline Chisholm Nursing Home and Gladesville RSL Club in the lead up to ANZAC Day.

Captured Photography

A reminder that Captured Photography entries close on 21 May. For details on how to enter and this year’s prize pool, visit

www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/captured.

Opening of Lane Cove Literary Awards

Please join us on 24 May as we launch the 2017 Lane Cove Literary Awards. Now in its fourth year, the Awards continue to draw upwards of 550 entries annually from right across Australia.

To find out this year’s categories, visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/ library after 24 May. To join us on the night, call the Library on 9911 3634.

Children’s Voices for Reconciliation

The regional Guringai Festival runs from Reconciliation Week through to NAIDOC Week each year. As part of the Festival, Council will be hosting its annual Lane Cove Children’s Voices for Reconciliation event on Thursday 1 June.

Now in its 21st year, this combined schools performance event will feature young people of all ages sharing their voice through music, dance and song. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Referendum, the theme of this year’s event will be ‘Reconcile’. Join us in the Plaza from 10:30am. M: 0422 174 730 E: dhutchens@lanecove.nsw.gov.au

Fire & Emergency Services Levy

Council is ensuring that Lane Cove residents are aware of the upcoming changes to the collection of the NSW Government’s Fire and Emergency Services Levy. From July, the levy will be collected by Council (previously collected through individual insurers) and then passed on to the NSW Government. In April, Lane Cove ratepayers were notified of their classification ahead of the release of the rate from the NSW Government.

If you would like more information, visit Council’s website

www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/fesl.

Update on buses servicing Lane Cove Bus Interchange

I welcomed the announcement by Anthony Roberts MP last month that there will be an additional two buses servicing the Lane Cove Interchange during the morning peak. The increase in population in Lane Cove has put increased pressure on public transport and this is a positive step towards addressing the need for improved services for our residents.

St Leonards Square GroundBreaking

I attended a ground-breaking event at the site of the St Leonards Square development on 1 May. This milestone event was also attended by Hon Andrew Constance, MP NSW Minister for Transport and Infrastructure. This new development represents a critical step in the journey to realising Council’s vision of St Leonards as a walkable, liveable, connected suburb.

Council Merger update

Council’s appeal was heard in the Supreme Court last month and at the time the TVO went to print, we were still awaiting the outcome of our case. The latest information will be updated on Council’s website homepage.

P: 9929 9822 E: trent.zimmerman.mp@aph.gov.au

2017 Influenza vaccines now available - Recently I

welcomed the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, for the launch of the 2017 National Immunisation Program (NIP). Minister Hunt announced that vaccinations to protect Australians against four strains of this year’s influenza virus are now available – and are free of charge to those in the most vulnerable groups of getting sick.

This includes people aged 65 years and over; pregnant women; most Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those who suffer from chronic conditions.

Vaccinating from April allows people to develop immunity before transmission of the virus increases from June, with the peak being around August. I encourage our local residents over the age of 65 or those that meet the other criteria to consider getting a flu shot. Boost in support for tackling Ice addiction- Medical

experts have reported a four-fold increase in the number of hospital admissions on the North Shore over the last few years resulting from ice abuse.

Local families and individuals will have access to more services to tackle ice and other drug problems as a result of $3.6 million in Federal funding for our community – part of the Turnbull Government’s National Ice Action Plan.

Locally, the Northern Sydney Primary Health Network has been given the lead to work with experts and community organisations to improve support for families and individuals. The expanded services will provide counselling and rehabilitation day programs particularly targeting adults and teenagers in our area. Funding announced for community legal centres - I

welcome the recent announcement by the Attorney General of an injection of funds to the legal assistance sector.

A further $55.7 million will be provided over the next three years to community legal centres and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legal services for frontline family law and family violence services, in particular further assistance for women and children affected by family violence. ANZAC Day 2017- Thank you to the thousands of local residents who attended various ANZAC Day services throughout our community. Whilst I cannot get to every service, each year I do my very best to move around the electorate and support our local RSL Sub-branches and veterans support services.

This year I attended services in Hunters Hill, Kirribilli, Chatswood and Willoughby. I was impressed and quite moved at just how many locals of all ages attended dawn services and ceremonies throughout the day. Multicultural Arts and Festivals grants - Applications

for 2016-17 Multicultural Arts and Festivals grants funding have opened. This annual Commonwealth Government program aims to encourage respect and a sense of belonging for Australians of all backgrounds.

Organisations that host events offering Australians the opportunity to come together and experience different cultural heritages and traditions are encouraged to apply.

The funding can be used to support events as varied as dance workshops and art displays, to community concerts and cooking classes. Please contact my office for further details or visit www.dss.gov.au/grants P: 9817 4757 E: lanecove@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Anthony Roberts recently visited Artarmon Public School to announce funding for the school’s new redevelopment.

All the HALLmarks of a great school - There are many

great and inspiring schools and other places of learning within my electorate of Lane Cove.

One of the joys of being an MP is visiting schools, meeting with students and their teachers and going away knowing that this country is in good hands moving forward.

Recently I announced Artarmon Public School’s much needed and long anticipated new hall. Now it’s a reality - one that is greatly welcomed and most deserved.

Schools are the incubation point for the next generation of community leaders and Artarmon Public School is a mix of brilliant teachers, talented students and an innovative and supportive P&C community.

On my latest visit to Artarmon Public School, I had the pleasant task of making the announcement of a $26 million commitment by the Berejiklian Government for the school’s redevelopment.

The redevelopment includes a new three-storey building comprising 21 teaching spaces and library. There will be a new amenities block and Abbott Lane is earmarked for closure to improve the linkage between the two school sites. The NSW Government gave the green light for this comprehensive program after my approaches backed by widespread community support.

As the Member for Lane Cove, let me say the good news doesn’t start and end with Artarmon Public School.

The current Government is about promoting and investing in education, which wasn’t the case when NSW Labor was last in charge.

In coming years, the Government in which I proudly serve will build the Lindfield Learning Village and Cammeraygal High School Senior Campus. Both projects are now at the design stage.

I am also excited to announce plans are underway for upgrades to Willoughby Public School, Willoughby Girls High School and Killara Public School.

The total capital investment in NSW public school education infrastructure in 2016-17 is almost $554 million.

The NSW Government has allocated $2.6 billion dollars for capital investment in public schools over the period 2016-17 to 2019-20.

It is this type of positive news that makes me proud to be part of a progressive, committed Government.

Mayor of Hunters Hill P: 9817 7599 E: richardquinn@huntershill.nsw.gov.au

Smallest Council continues to punch above its

weight - Hunter’s Hill Council has been presented with a prestigious Management Excellence Award for its 'Future Gladesville' project.

Council staff, in conjunction with the consultancy Place Partners, undertook the ‘Future Gladesville’ project in 2016. Its main objective was to provide a rigorous and data-driven foundation from which to identify potential changes to the Hunters Hill Consolidated DCP 2013.

This exemplary project delivered an amended DCP for the Centre that clearly articulates community values, illustrates to developers how this can be achieved and provides the framework for delivering a public focused centre. Anzac Eve Memorial Service - In all military campaigns, many celebrities and sports figures have taken the time to support our troops abroad. It’s a chance for these celebrities to acknowledge, on our behalf, all the hard work and personal sacrifices of our defence forces.

The 94th consecutive Anzac Eve Memorial Service was held in the Hunters Hill Town Hall on the evening of Friday 21st April. The service focused on the important role that entertainers played in boosting the morale of defence force personnel.

Council ‘s guest speaker was renowned Australian entertainer Col Joye, who together with the Joy Boys and other Australian artists, went to Vietnam and entertained the troops at Nui Dat’s Luscombe Bowl on 18 August 1966.

Just a few hours later and a few kilometres away, elements of the Australian Task Force found themselves fighting one of the fiercest battles of the Vietnam War at Long Tan. What is often forgotten is that the entertainers were sometimes in harm's way and amidst the conflict.

LTCOL Jodi Lording CSM, RAAOC from the 8th Combat Service Support Battalion, gave a perspective on the role of entertainment and music in the armed forces in the modern era and students from St Joseph’s College reflected on what Anzac means to youth. The Hunters Hill SES, local Scouts and members of the Armed Forces, together with the local RSL Sub-Branch members and the community, all shared in the remembrance of this very important annual event.

Northern Sydney Community Recycling Centre-

The Councils of northern Sydney have long understood the potential of collaboration for stronger environmental and economic results in waste management.

Through the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC), we have explored projects big and small to minimise waste and encourage recycling to reduce the volume of waste that is sent to landfill.

The NSROC Regional Waste Strategy identified problem wastes as a priority and work started in 2014 to tackle this cooperatively as a group of councils.

This joint effort has culminated in the opening of the Northern Sydney Recycling Centre at Waltham Street in Artarmon. This centre can receive problem wastes, such as car batteries, paints, motor oils, electronics and other wastes that cannot be placed in domestic waste bins.

Further information, including opening hours, is available on the Council website or on the EPA website.

Elder Abuse in an Ageing Society seminar

Join Council as they discuss elder abuse, one of the unspoken issues within our community.

How well equipped are you and your organisation to identify elder abuse? Do you know what to do if you suspect abuse, given its complexity and challenges? This seminar will address these questions and more. ● WHEN: Wednesday 31st May, 10:00am – 12:30pm ● WHERE: Lane Cove Library ● CONTACT: To make a booking, call 9911 3591 or email agrant@lanecove.nsw.gov.au

For more information, call Ruth Jacka on 9911 3593 or email rjacka@lanecove.nsw.gov.au

Who should attend?

The seminar is essential for executive officers, staff and members of community groups, seniors groups/clubs, service clubs, recreation clubs, local businesses and community organisations. Light refreshments will be served.

Keynote speaker

Professor Susan Kurrle, Curran Professor in Health Care of Older People, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney

A Q&A Panel will include representatives from;

• COTA, • NSW Elder Abuse Helpline and Resource Unit, • North Shore LAC, NSW Police Force, • Seniors Rights Service • Alzheimer’s Australia NSW.

Can you spare some time to help someone locally? Volunteers Needed

You can make a big difference in someone’s life.

With a team of over 200 volunteers, Lane Cove & North Side Community Services provides a range of services to support over 500 older residents and people living with a disability living in our local community. If you are interested in finding out more, please email: general@lanecovenorthside.com.au or call 9427 6425.