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MAY
PLAZA EVENTS
Saturday Sounds - Kahuna: Saturday 11 May, 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Community Concert Series - Lane Cove Concert Band:
Saturday 25 May, 10:00am - 12:00pm. Children’s Voices for Reconciliation: Thursday 30 May, 10:30am - 12:30pm. Local schools and childcare centres participate in an annual concert as part of National Reconciliation Week.
LANE COVE LIBRARY
All events are free. Visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/library or call 9911 3634 to book.
Furoshiki Japanese Gift Wrapping Demonstration:
Tuesday 7 May, 10:00am - 12:00pm. Explore a new world of gift wrapping by learning the ancient Japanese art of furoshiki fabric wrapping. Lane Cove’s History in a Street Name: Tuesday 7 May, 6:15pm - 8:00pm. The history of Lane Cove is reflected in the names of its streets. Local Studies staff will discuss the characters and significant events that have shaped the local sense of place. Thursday Tunes - Australian Country Music: Thursday 9 May, 10:15am - 12:00pm. Local Musician Graham Ball will present an overview of Australian music, the individuals who created it and the contemporary music scene. Law Week Talk - Know Your Shopping Rights: Tuesday 14 May, 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Hear from NSW Fair Trading about your shopping rights as part of Law Week.
The Convict Stain - Convict Records for Family History:
Wednesday 15 May, 6:15pm - 8:00pm. Local Studies staff will assist genealogists locating resources to trace their convict ancestors from the trial to their pardon or certificate of freedom.
Crafternoon Tea: Tuesday 21 May, 2:00pm - 3:30pm, Greenwich Library. Enjoy afternoon tea while working on your latest craft project. No booking required. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea: Thursday 23 May, 10:00am - 12:00pm. Gold coin donation appreciated. Toy Swap: Saturday 25 May, check in: 9:30am - 10:30am, swap: 11:00am - 12:00pm. Exchange your children’s toys for something new. Toys must be in working condition. Lane Cove Literary Awards Book Launch: Wednesday 29 May, 6:15pm. Join us for the launch of the Lane Cove Literary Awards 2018: An Anthology and the launch of the 2019 Lane Cove Literary Awards. Thursday Tunes - A Story of Opera: Thursday 30 May, 10:15am - 12:00pm. Local musician Graham Ball will discuss the development of Opera from its birth in Renaissance Italy until the present. Author Talk - Julie Ankers: Thursday 30 May, 6:15pm - 7:30pm. Call Me Frank is a collection of 20 autobiographical stories of men over 50 telling it like it is.
BUSHCARE
Introduction to Bushcare Workshop: Friday 10 May, 10:00am - 2:00pm. This workshop explains the guiding principles in bush regeneration and is useful for new Bushcare volunteers and those wanting to know more about the program.
COMMUNITY SEMINARS
How Lonely Are Australians?: Wednesday 8 May, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, Terrace Function Room, Lane Cove Community Hub. Hear the findings of the Australian Loneliness Report, a survey exploring the loneliness levels of Australians and its impact on their health and wellbeing. Book online: www.seminarloneliness.eventbrite.com
Staying In Your Own Home Seminar: Wednesday 22 May, 10:00am - 12:30pm, Terrace Function Room, Lane Cove Community Hub. This information session is for older people and their carers who are living in their own homes. Book online: www.lanecovehomeseminar.eventbrite.com
For more details on these events visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au or call Lane Cove Council on 9911 3555.
Councillor Pam Palmer, Mayor
P: 0431 959 980 E: mayor@lanecove.nsw.gov.au MAY
MAY 2019
I know many people use the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre (700,000 people per year!) so I am pleased to update you on plans for our new outdoor pool. Council has now awarded the tender for the re-build and work should commence in June 2019. We are therefore still on track to re-open for the start of the 2020 swim season. Also on track for opening next year is our Rosenthal Project (more news below). This progress was signalled by the recent opening of interim new parking on the site for 45 cars. Entry is from Birdwood Lane and the first two hours are free. Parking has also been improved at the Market Square Car Park. The exit gate was updated in November 2018 and traffic backlogs at peak times have disappeared. Payment systems have also been augmented with the ability to pay by phone on exit. All these improvements and more are reflected in Council’s delivery plan which is updated annually. The latest plan for the 2019/2020 financial year is now available on Council’s website and I look forward to receiving your feedback. The plan is backed by Council’s latest draft budget and I am pleased to report that Council remains debt free and in a very positive financial position with a responsible surplus projected. Finally, do you use Facebook? The Lane Cove Council Facebook page was launched earlier this year and has now reached a milestone of 2066 followers within the first two months of it being live. If you haven’t “liked” it yet, please visit to find the latest news and events.
Local News & Information
Introducing The Canopy
After receiving hundreds of votes from the community, Lane Cove Council is pleased to reveal the name of its eagerly-anticipated new precinct on Rosenthal Avenue. The Canopy is set to be one of Sydney’s most vibrant community spaces, home to a new park, community stage, shops, cafes, a children’s playground and a 500-space underground car park. The project is scheduled for completion in mid-2020.
Lane Cove Gift Card
Launched in early May, Lane Cove Gift Cards can be redeemed at shops, cafes, restaurants and other retail outlets in Lane Cove. Your Lane Cove Gift Card may be purchased at registered stores or at the Council Civic Centre located at 48 Longueville Road. The minimum load amount is $30. The Gift Card could be a great Mothers’ Day gift idea as it can be redeemed at a range of outlets in Lane Cove. It’s also a sustainable choice because you will be supporting the local economy.
Out & About in Lane Cove
Captured Photography Competition Winners
Congratulations to all who entered this year’s Captured Photography Competition. With more than 180 entries, the other judges and I had a difficult time choosing the winners. The 2019 winners are: Under 12: Annabelle Blows for ‘Splish Splosh’. 13-17 years: Caitlin Rees for ‘It’s TheLittle Things’. Over 18: Bertrand Maitre for ‘Friendly Sprinkler Chase’.
New Off-Leash Dog Park
Join us for the grand opening of the Blackman Park Off-Leash Dog Park in Lane Cove West on Sunday 5 May from 9:30am – 11:30am. The special event includes local vets, a dog nutritionist, children’s activities, free coffee and free dog treats. The park provides a secure area for play, important if your dog does not always ‘come’ on command. There’s also agility play equipment which can be fun for your dog while exercising and testing their skills.
Did you know?
Greenwich Soccer Club has been temporarily relocated to Kingsford Smith Oval from Bob Campbell Oval, Greenwich, while Bob Campbell Oval is under repair. Signs at Kingsford Smith Oval indicate dogs must not be on the oval when organised sport is being played on the oval. We hope those who enjoy using the park with their dogs can be understanding and use the ground outside organised sport times.
• Latest Works • Helen Street Reserve: Council recently undertook works at Helen
Street Reserve to repair drainage and re-turf some damaged areas.
Works were completed in April. •Azaleas in Lane Cove: Council began rejuvenation of 11 plant bays along Epping Road, from Coxs
Lane towards Centennial Avenue, in April. The works will include structural brick repair, pruning of overhanging branches, enhancing
Azaleas in the top terrace, planting of native ground covering plants in the lower terrace and irrigation.
It is expected that the works for this section will take approximately three months to complete.
Councillor Mark A. Bennett
MAYOR OF HUNTERS HILL
P: 9879 9415 E: markbennett@huntershill.nsw.gov.au
Anthony Roberts, MP
MEMBER FOR LANE COVE
P: 9817 4757 E: lanecove@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Accessible playspace update. At its April meeting Council resolved to support the Boronia Park North West site, identified in the Boronia Park Plan of Management (PoM), as the preferred location for the proposed inclusive playspace. Community consultation regarding the preferred site will be undertaken as part of the broader community engagement process during the update of the Boronia Park PoM. Council will also approve the Inclusive Playspace Project Panel to seek funds via donations or sponsorship to match the ‘Everyone Can Play’ Grant and will look for an opportunity in September to hold a community event to raise additional funds for the playground.
Complete a survey for your chance to win a $100 voucher!
Council in conjunction with Place Partners invites you to tell us what you care about and value in your ideal village centre. By participating in this survey you will help identify the things that make village centres and main streets more enjoyable places to spend time in. Whether you value ‘walkability’, things to do in the evening, places to visit, places to sit or something else, we’d love to hear from you. Survey details: www.placescore.org/huntershill
11 May–Sunday 19 May 2019. Council is once again proud to present the Hunters Hill Art Exhibition, one of Sydney’s favourite art events with thousands of visitors annually. The finalists exhibited are among Australia’s best emerging and established artists. With artworks from a diverse array of styles and genres, this exhibition provides the perfect opportunity to discover an original art work for your home or office. There is no better time than during the Hunters Hill Art Exhibition to showcase our beautiful suburb. Please come along and bring friends and family to enjoy this truly unique event.
Council’s new-look website coming soon. Council is
excited to announce the launch of a new Hunter’s Hill Council website, which will go live on 30 June 2019. The new website will provide sensible navigation, relevant content, current news, events and more. The focus of the site will be to ensure Council’s customers can find what they need and meet their expectations, whether it be to track a DA, order a new bin or find out if a sporting field is open or closed. Council will be undertaking pilot testing in early June and is looking for community members who would like to get involved. Please register your interest by contacting Council’s Acting Manager, Community Services, Annie Goodman, either by email: goodmana@huntershill.nsw.gov.au or by phoning 9879 9451. Alternatively, please send through any suggestions that you may have to help Council meet your needs and expectations.
Bedlam Bay planting - Saturday 18 May 9.30am-11.30am
Come along to help us with the next stage in restoring small bird habitat in Bedlam Bay, an important link in a habitat corridor along the lower Parramatta River. Meet at Bedlam Bay oval in the Gladesville Hospital grounds (enter via Punt Rd gate). Small native birds need suitable resting places between bushland areas to move around safely. You can help them survive by planting native shrubs and groundcovers that will become their protective habitat havens.
Firstly, I would like to say 'thank you'. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you for another four years. We’re making great strides in our state and electorate, and I aim to continue this.
I would also like to thank Jocelyn Biddle for her exceptional service to The Village Observer.
Jocelyn has edited the magazine for the past six years and has done a fantastic job bringing our community together and keeping us informed. We welcome into the role Christine Powis who comes with considerable expertise and wish her the best of luck.
The days are finally getting cooler but there’s no excuse to stay indoors with all the activities Lane Cove offers. This month we have the beautiful Gai-mariagal Festival which I encourage people to get out and attend. The Gai-mariagal Festival raises awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the Northern Sydney region and includes workshops, art exhibitions, films, talks, and performances including Children's Voices for Reconciliation. You can find more information online at https://gai-mariagal-festival.com.au/
Carisbrook House, the recipient of recent funding to upgrade and maintain its heritage, is holding a high tea on the 19th of May. Go online to http://carisbrookhouse.com/events/ for more information and to book tickets.
On a personal note, I’ve been given the honour of serving in our NSW Government Cabinet as Minister for Counter-Terrorism and Corrections. Sensibly, the focus of my Government is to reduce reoffending. That’s why over the past twelve months we have established 10 high-intensity program units that help deliver rehabilitation programs. We also have specific units for Aboriginal inmates and female inmates to ensure their particular needs are met. Our improved model provides a more consistent approach to case-managing offenders throughout their contact with the correctional system. I’m proud to join the effort to improve the safety and wellbeing of our state.
Trent Zimmerman, MP
P: 9929 9822 E: trent.zimmerman.mp@aph.gov.au
Trent Zimmerman MP, Mayor Pam Palmer and President of Lane Cove Swimming Club Helen Collett.
Federal election 2019
Australians go to the ballot box on Saturday 18 May, 2019 to make a decision about who will govern Australia for the next three years.
It’s an important choice.
As your representative in the Australian Parliament, I have worked hard over the last three years to support our community and to help protect those things that make our area special.
Working in partnership with the community, we have been able to achieve a great deal with federal support for many new projects and services in our part of Sydney.
Support from the Australian government for these projects is possible because of our strong economy – be it the financial support we are providing to help the state government build the Sydney Metro rail line or for the new harbourside park at former HMAS Platypus in Neutral Bay, or increased funding for local schools and health care. I am particularly pleased we have been able to lend a hand to so many community organisations who work to make our community stronger.
I am also pleased I was able to secure $2 million to help Lane Cove Council rebuild the Lane Cove Olympic Pool. With this funding certainty, Council can now get on with the job of building an even better outdoor pool for our community.
Federal Budget 2019
Building our economy is the central focus of the Federal Budget delivered in April. The Morrison Government’s plan for a stronger economy has four central goals:
● Returning the budget to surplus
● Delivering more jobs
● Providing lower taxes for individuals and small and medium sized businesses
● Guaranteeing essential services like Medicare, schools, hospitals and infrastructure to reduce congestion in our cities
The budget includes significant reforms to our tax system. It provides for immediate tax relief for low and middle income families. In the medium term our Personal Income Tax Plan will mean that 94 per cent of taxpayers will face a marginal tax rate of 30 per cent or less.
For small and medium sized businesses, we are extending the instant asset write-off threshold to $30,000 and expanding access to businesses with an annual turnover of less than $50 million. This builds on already-delivered lower company tax rates for businesses of this size.
The budget also confirms funding for our plan to ensure Australia meets its Paris Agreement targets for climate change – including the expansion of the Snowy Hydro and support for the Tasmanian hydro ‘Battery of the Nation” project.
A strong economy is more than just a set of numbers and statistics – it is about ensuring all Australians have better opportunities and the Federal Government can provide the services that make Australia the envy of the world.
Anzac Day
It is always an honour to attend local Anzac Day services and join our community as it reflects and pays tribute to Anzacs past and present. Some of the very best of Australia’s traditions and character are on show on Anzac Day. Whether it be mateship, toughness or cheerfulness under pressure, these qualities are strongly bound to our national character and what it means to be an Australian.
This year one of the key focuses is on military nurses. Ever since the first nurses sailed for the Boer War in 1900, Australian nurses have served in all the theatres of war and conflict around the world. They have worked in hazardous conditions, endured extreme discomfort and tragically sometimes lost their lives.
Anzac Day will always be a time when we reflect not just on those who served and those who lost their lives. It is a time when we remember all those impacted including those who waited for loved ones to return and the families that were forever changed by all the wars and conflicts in which Australia has taken part.
I know our veterans are very grateful for the strong support residents lend to Anzac commemorations and 2019 has been no different in this regard.
Lest we forget.
A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO GILLIAN BATT
9427 6425 www.sydneycs.org
The first Sunday in May is always the Hunters Hill Food and Wine Festival at Boronia Park. This year, as in previous years, we have more than 25 wineries offering tastings, amazing boutique food and goodies stalls and lots and lots of great restaurants and cafes represented. It’s fabulous day that draws 9,000 Sydneysiders and is an entirely volunteer-run event so all proceeds go to local, community-based organisations. Last year we launched an ambitious mega-raffle to be drawn on the afternoon of the Festival and had amazing support from local businesses donating fabulous prizes. A huge and heartfelt thank you to wonderful raffle prize donors: • Len Wallis Audio, Lane Cove • Tendsetter Travel and Cruise
Centre, Lane Cove • Estee Lauder • FESQ Wines • La Piazza Italian Restaurant,
Lane Cove • Hunters Hill Quilters • The Alcott, Lane Cove • Lillah Restaurant, Lane Cove • The Hills Middle Eastern
Restaurant And thanks to all the wineries and stall holders who donated extra prizes to make up hampers to be raffled.
The Hunters Hill Food and Wine Festival is also supported by Hunters Hill Council, URM, Hunters Hill Hotel, Wills Towers Watson, and Access Engineering Systems.
We sincerely thank all these organisations for their valuable support. If you would like to be involved in organising the Festival next year or would like to be an organisational sponsor of the Hunters Hill Food and Wine Festival, please let me know.
THE HILLS
Middle Eastern Restaurant
SUNDAY 5 MAY 2019 SUNDAY MAY 5, 2019 10.30AM - 4.30PM Boronia Park Oval, Ryde Rd, Hunters Hill
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Ryde Road Hunters Hill PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
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PROUDLY SPONSORED BY 34 TVO MAY 2019 THIS IS A COMMUNITY EVENT WITH ALL PROFITS GOING TO LOCAL CHARITIES.
This is a community event with all profits going to local charitiesSUNDAY 5 MAY 2019SUNDAY 5 MAY 2019THIS IS A COMMUNITY EVENT WITH ALL PROFITS GOING TO LOCAL CHARITIES.
Big contracts are mostly divvied up among political donors.” He believes, this is “pretty much” what happens at all levels of government, and most places too. And corruption issues are exacerbated by the two-party landscape. “Usually, the public sees little difference between two major parties then everyone gets so demoralised we put up with almost anything. But independents can achieve a lot – especially if numbers are tight.” He warns we must take control of our futures and demand government steps up with regulations – egalitarian rules to meet and safeguard people’s needs – especially on climate change and health. “The Government’s ‘lead’ on energy, electric cars and carbon emissions is laughable – Basil Fawlty would have done better,” he says. “I’ll work on ways to encourage electric car use and change things to stop energy providers gaming the bidding system by first making arrangements between themselves.” He reels off a list of offending sectors desperate for rules to protect public interest – energy, irrigators, banks, mining (especially Adani and frackers), nursing homes, insurers and Medicare, are a few. “Medicare is incredibly important but broken. The rebate was set more than 30 years ago at 85% of AMA fees. Now it’s 46%. GPs have no choice but to shorten consultations yet surgeons and specialists simply won’t work for a 46% fee,” says the doctor who deals with accident victims waiting a year for operations, even for crucial neck and back surgery. “Choice is not always as important as ‘universal service’. If I get hit by a truck, I want the surgeon – any surgeon – to do a great job. The same for education – we want every child to get a good one.” Funds enabling doctors to look after everyone properly under Medicare could come from areas of waste, naming
“I’ll work on insurance as one. ways to encourage “Only half [CTP premiums] go back to patient electric car use and treatment because of insurers’ high overheads with three medical opinions, same again in lawyers plus change things to stop private investigators spying on fraud.” The NDIS, he energy providers says is also riddled with privatisation problems “as gaming the bidding the jackals leap at profits,” while people suffer. system” Part of the problem Chesterfield-Evans sees is the idea that private is good and public is bad. He decries the NSW Government’s emasculation of its urban planning, which he says is now a tick-the-box system where the Department of Planning “doesn’t make plans but approves others’ ideas if they tick the boxes”. Which takes him back to corruption, especially where infrastructure is concerned, and the environment. Chesterfield-Evans believes Sydney is only major world city still building freeways. “For every mile of motorway built, you would get three to four times the distance and carrying capacity in a train tunnel, because the train tunnel is smaller. With urban planning this bad, you have to ask, ‘are they stupid or are there snouts in the trough?’”
This information session is for older people and their carers who are living in their own homes.
The Staying in your own home Seminar will explain what services are available to support you and how to apply for them.
Wednesday 22 May 10:00am – 12:30pm
This event will be held in the Terrace Function Room, Lane Cove Community Hub, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove To make a booking to this free seminar call 9911 3591 or book online www.lanecovehomeseminar.eventbrite.com
