Pittwater Life July 2024 Issue
GOVT’S BUDGET SNUB
CONCERN NARRABEEN LAND IS ‘FALLING INTO LAGOON’
AVALON’S RUSKIN ‘ROW’ OVER TREES / PUBLIC ALCOHOL BAN
THE WAY WE WERE / ARTISTS TRAIL / SEEN... HEARD... ABSURD...
GOVT’S BUDGET SNUB
CONCERN NARRABEEN LAND IS ‘FALLING INTO LAGOON’
AVALON’S RUSKIN ‘ROW’ OVER TREES / PUBLIC ALCOHOL BAN
THE WAY WE WERE / ARTISTS TRAIL / SEEN... HEARD... ABSURD...
Pittwater News News Continued from page 37 receiving emails, discovering useful apps, safe banking online, learning how to take and store photos, avoiding Scams, and basically being able to operate their devices with confidence. Devices span Android/Apple tablets and phones, plus Apple/ Microsoft/Chromebook laptops. In-term sessions Monday to Friday at the Tramshed Arts & Community Centre, Narrabeen. More info 0478 920 651 or email training.compalsnb@gmail.com Animal Welfare Branch relaunch The Animal Welfare League NSW (AWL NSW) is relaunching its Northern Beaches Branch. Dedicated to improving the lives of companion animals and promoting responsible pet ownership, the Branch is seeking volunteers to help it provide much-needed services on the Northern Beaches, including a Subsidised Desexing Program, Foster Care and Adoption Program. “Whether you can spare some time, offer a temporary home to a cat or dog in need, or contribute financially, your involvement could have a real impact on the lives of companion animals in our community,” said Branch President Persephone Nicholas. More info about volunteering, fostering, and donations (including goods and services) call or text 0476 153 437 or email nbsecretary@awlnsw.com.au Astronomy evening at Waratah Park The Duffys Forest Residents Association will hold an Astronomy evening at Waratah Park on Saturday August 10 (from 6.30pm). Local expert Jill Seubert will open the evening with a talk on ‘space navigation in the solar system’ before members of the Northern Sydney Astronomical Society will share their expertise and telescopes, allowing everyone to observe the night sky. Free event; bookings essential (spaces limited) to david.harris@ sydney.edu.au Warriewood Community Centre turns sod Work has officially begun on the construction of the Warriewood Community Centre, which is being built on the existing site of the recently demolished Nelson Heather Centre building. Mayor Sue Heins said there had been a growing need for a multipurpose centre to accommodate the expanding local community. Features of the new centre will include five multi-purpose halls suited to a wide range of recreational activities; two multi-purpose meeting rooms; an entry lobby with seating and kitchenette facilities; covered outdoor spaces which overlook landscaped gardens; modern and accessible amenities; multiple kitchen facilities; and 78 car parking spaces, 5 of which have disability access. The building is expected to be completed in late 2025, weather permitting. More info Council website. ‘Housing Jury’ day a success: Scamps Mackellar Independent MP Dr Sophie Scamps will report back on the findings of her ‘Housing Jury’ initiative on August 6 following careful analysis of findings from the full-day “deliberative democracy” event held on June 15. “A jury of people from Mackellar with a range of backgrounds and living circumstances were prepared to come together and have the hard conversations the major parties shy away from on housing,” said Dr Scamps. “After careful deliberation and consultation with subject matter experts, they were able Continued on page 40 38 JULY 2024 The Local Voice Since 1991
New indoor sports facility The NSW Government has allocated $1 million to allow planning to begin for a new multipurpose indoor sports facility at Northern Beaches Secondary College – Cromer Campus. Wakehurst Independent MP Michael Regan joined Premier Chris Minns to visit the campus for the announcement in June. The NBSC Cromer Campus student population has grown significantly in recent years, including students from the upper Northern Beaches, and while some minor works and refurbishments have been delivered, the school community has been vocal in their support for a new school hall. Mr Regan said this new facility would be used by the school during school days, with local sports clubs and other community groups able to use the facility after hours, on the weekends and during school holidays. “Across the Northern Beaches, the community has been crying out for more indoor multi-use sports courts, so everyone can play the sports they love,” he said. “Waiting lists are in the thousands, with kids in particular missing out.” News The Local Voice Since 1991 JULY 2024 39
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<strong>Pittwater</strong> News<br />
News<br />
Continued from page 37<br />
receiving emails, discovering<br />
useful apps, safe banking<br />
online, learning how to take<br />
and store photos, avoiding<br />
Scams, and basically being<br />
able to operate their devices<br />
with confidence. Devices span<br />
Android/Apple tablets and<br />
phones, plus Apple/ Microsoft/Chromebook<br />
laptops.<br />
In-term sessions Monday to<br />
Friday at the Tramshed Arts &<br />
Community Centre, Narrabeen.<br />
More info 0478 920 651<br />
or email training.compalsnb@gmail.com<br />
Animal Welfare<br />
Branch relaunch<br />
The Animal Welfare League<br />
NSW (AWL NSW) is relaunching<br />
its Northern Beaches<br />
Branch. Dedicated to improving<br />
the lives of companion<br />
animals and promoting<br />
responsible pet ownership,<br />
the Branch is seeking volunteers<br />
to help it provide<br />
much-needed services on the<br />
Northern Beaches, including<br />
a Subsidised Desexing<br />
Program, Foster Care and<br />
Adoption Program. “Whether<br />
you can spare some time, offer<br />
a temporary home to a cat<br />
or dog in need, or contribute<br />
financially, your involvement<br />
could have a real impact on<br />
the lives of companion animals<br />
in our community,” said<br />
Branch President Persephone<br />
Nicholas. More info about<br />
volunteering, fostering, and<br />
donations (including goods<br />
and services) call or text<br />
0476 153 437 or email nbsecretary@awlnsw.com.au<br />
Astronomy evening<br />
at Waratah Park<br />
The Duffys Forest Residents<br />
Association will hold an Astronomy<br />
evening at Waratah<br />
Park on Saturday August 10<br />
(from 6.30pm). Local expert<br />
Jill Seubert will open the<br />
evening with a talk on ‘space<br />
navigation in the solar system’<br />
before members of the<br />
Northern Sydney Astronomical<br />
Society will share their<br />
expertise and telescopes,<br />
allowing everyone to observe<br />
the night sky. Free event;<br />
bookings essential (spaces<br />
limited) to david.harris@<br />
sydney.edu.au<br />
Warriewood<br />
Community<br />
Centre turns sod<br />
Work has officially begun on<br />
the construction of the Warriewood<br />
Community Centre,<br />
which is being built on the<br />
existing site of the recently<br />
demolished Nelson Heather<br />
Centre building. Mayor Sue<br />
Heins said there had been<br />
a growing need for a multipurpose<br />
centre to accommodate<br />
the expanding local<br />
community. Features of the<br />
new centre will include five<br />
multi-purpose halls suited to<br />
a wide range of recreational<br />
activities; two multi-purpose<br />
meeting rooms; an entry<br />
lobby with seating and kitchenette<br />
facilities; covered outdoor<br />
spaces which overlook<br />
landscaped gardens; modern<br />
and accessible amenities;<br />
multiple kitchen facilities;<br />
and 78 car parking spaces, 5<br />
of which have disability access.<br />
The building is expected<br />
to be completed in late 2025,<br />
weather permitting. More<br />
info Council website.<br />
‘Housing Jury’ day<br />
a success: Scamps<br />
Mackellar Independent MP<br />
Dr Sophie Scamps will report<br />
back on the findings of her<br />
‘Housing Jury’ initiative on<br />
August 6 following careful<br />
analysis of findings from<br />
the full-day “deliberative<br />
democracy” event held on<br />
June 15. “A jury of people<br />
from Mackellar with a range<br />
of backgrounds and living<br />
circumstances were prepared<br />
to come together and have<br />
the hard conversations the<br />
major parties shy away from<br />
on housing,” said Dr Scamps.<br />
“After careful deliberation<br />
and consultation with subject<br />
matter experts, they were able<br />
Continued on page 40<br />
38 JULY <strong>2024</strong><br />
The Local Voice Since 1991
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