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hornsby - The Bush Telegraph Weekly
Welcome Back for 2015! THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2015 BUSH TELE ABROAD Bush Tele in Paris … ! “It was taken after a visit to Euro Disney, hence the ‘Goofy’ and Halloween hats!” Do you have a Bush Tele Abroad photo? Email with details to [email protected] This photo was taken of Jake and Emma on their recent trip to Paris when they visited the Eiffel Tower. $Ô* ÎÅ ÊÃÎ ÖåÖã ÝÝÖß 5PEEJTJOBTIPX PGIJTPX ODSFBUJPO N BHOFUJD FYDJUJOH PVUUIFSFBOEBCPWF BMM NFNPSBCMF "M B O +POF T (# Catch the Hornsby Rewards Thief Mon: 3pm | Tues: 7pm | Sat: 1pm WIN 40,000 +RUQVE\ 56/&OXE 5PEE.D,FOOFZPVU TIJOFTUIFTFRVJOT POIJTTIJS UT LTPS/14/09970 Hornsby Rewards Points Every Draw See Club website for details LTPS/14/08558 WIN A VESPA Drawn 26th February |6pm See Club website for details )FSBME4VO BIG GUNS OF COUNTRY 7th February | 8pm TODD MCKENNEY 14 February | 8pm THE MCLYMONTS 28th February | 8pm VOV DYLAN 21st March | 8pm Book today: hornsbyrsl.com.au | 9477 7777 *Advertised ticket price includes $2 booking fee See promotional terms and conditons at www.hornsbyrsl.com.au Savings are off Manufacturer’s Recommended Retail Price (RRP) *Always read label, use only as directed. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional. Continuous or incorrect use may be harmful. ¶ Breastfeeding is best for infants. ‡ Vitamins may only be of assistance if dietary intake is not adequate. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet. >> External use only. ^ Does not include PBS prescriptions. Prices are stated in good faith, we reserve the right to amend pricing due to printing errors or manufacturer price rises. Pictures are for illustration purposes only. Quality use of medicine limits apply. We reserve the right to limit quantities. VALID UNTIL 31 JANUARY 2015 OR WHILE STOCKS LAST. 2 THE BUSH TELEGRAPH WEEKLY zoned land along Peats Ferry Road IRUPHUO\3DFL¿F+LJKZD\IURP Coronation Street in the north to the RSL Club in the south. FIND OUT MORE: visit Hornsby Shire Council’s website: http://hby. sc/1x3RbbD rezoned so that the area could be transformed into a modern and dynamic part of the Central Coast.” “Most of the land is currently zoned for hospital use, which is clearly outdated and needs to be changed,” Mayor McKinna said. Moving Forward … Peat Island “The NSW Government’s latest concept plans for the site are very ambitious and exciting. Redevelopment 40kph Zone for Hornsby West Side Hornsby Shire Council and the Roads and Maritime Services have introduced a 40kmh speed limit on some roads through Hornsby’s west side. In a drive to improve safety, the 40kpm zone is an important step to create a pleasant pedestrianfriendly retail and eatery environment on the west side of Hornsby’s town centre. “With the popular new Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre located on Peats Ferry Road along with a strip of cafes, the west side has a lot of pedestrians and this new speed limit will help create a safer, more relaxed environment,” Hornsby Mayor Steve Russell said. The 40km/h speed limit will be signposted on Peats Ferry Road, Coronation Street, Dural Street, Dural Lane, William Street, Ashley Lane, High Street, Station Street and Jersey Lane. The new speed limit is enforceable. and normal enforcement procedures will apply. And while we are on the Subject of the West Side … NEW PLANNING CONTROLS FOR HORNSBY WEST SIDE The revitalisation of Hornsby’s west side is dependent on the introduction of new planning controls. The controls are part of amendments to the Hornsby Local Environmental Plan (HELP) and Development Control Plan (DCP), giving Council and the community greater certainty about what developments can take place. According to Mayor Steve Russell, these changes will breathe ‘new life’ into Hornsby’s West Side and allow it to become the ‘lively city centre that residents deserve’. Plans to revitalise Peat Island took an important step at the December Gosford City Council meeting when councillors endorsed the preparation of a planning proposal that could see key land in the area rezoned. If this planning proposal is eventually approved by the NSW Minister for Planning, 18 lots at Mooney Mooney (including Peat Island) would be rezoned – allowing the land to be used for a mix of residential, community, environmental, recreation and employment development. Gosford City’s Mayor Lawrie McKinna said, “The Council was very keen to see the NSW Government owned land “The concept envisages improved community and emergency facilities, foreshore access and public recreation spaces as well as a marina and local retail centre, public wharf facilities and more residential housing,” said Mayor McKinna. The preparation of a planning proposal for this rezoning will include public exhibition to ensure that the community will have the opportunity to provide formal input into determining the appropriate zones and development for the land. “Any issues raised during this SURFHVVZLOOLQÀXHQFHWKH¿QDO nature and extent of future zonings and development,” Mayor McKinna said. By attracting new shops, cafes, restaurants and housing into the area, the planning controls are designed to assist the local economy, create jobs and provide affordable living options.” The community will see buildings up to 25 storeys, but with strict rules in place to preserve the heritage and character of the area. Other noteworthy elements of the controls include the provision for green walls and roofs, a car share scheme and wind effects’ reports for buildings over 13 storeys. The new controls apply to business Berowra Real Estate Specialists SELLING, BUYING, RENTING STRATA MANAGEMENT 9456 1499 2a Berowra Waters Road [email protected] Thursday 15 January 2015 3 100 YEARS OF RED CROSS IN HORNSBY COMES TO A CLOSE ... Another much loved and valued part of our Hornsby heritage is about to bite the dust. The little Red Cross Shop, lovingly staffed by volunteers in Hornsby and located at the Railway Station since 1914 will unceremoniously cease its activity as of ‘the end of January’ under instruction from the higher end of town. The Red Cross Shop was originally situated on the West Side of Hornsby as you entered the railway station, then was relocated to George Street on the East Side, now has been relegated to a spot at the western entrance of the soon-to-be-replaced overhead bridge (photo right). The volunteers, who have lovingly stocked the little shop since 1914 with knitted booties and babies’ layettes, preserves, Jams, hand crafted goods, have been told to ‘go to the Turramurra shop’ if they want to continue their community service. They are devastated. This move doesn’t suit as many are elderly ... We are all aware of the long-awaited re-construction of the George Street Overhead Bridge and we welcome this. But after the new bridge is built, to not re-establish our little Red Cross Shop ... what’s that about? What is it with this current trend of the big end of town stepping on the elderly, the volunteers, the women in our community and the small but valuable community groups which are the fabric of our local culture? I have recorded, through the pages of The Bush Tele, the sad loss of dozens of these groups in a stealthy but growing trend, culiminating in the past two years. Is it discrimination at its worst, attacking the very heart of our community values? Are we witnessing a modern trend towards the demise of our once valued volunteer organisations? Has community-based fundraising been debased to a regular deduction from your credit card? You tell me ... Ed. Red Cross Hornsby Volunteer of 19 years, Jean, writes on behalf of her fellow Volunteers: Australian Red Cross Hornsby CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS It would be unthinkable if the spirit which inspires our residents to volunteer was lost. Volunteering is part of Hornsby’s culture and enriches our community. Make your New Year’s Resolution to Volunteer in 2015! Last year, our roving Reporter Mick Gallagher discovered some of our valued volunteers giving up their time for others. SHHH Australia is a voluntary organisation giving services and support to hearing impaired people throughout Australia who communicate orally. For further info visit: www.shhhaust.org or ph: 9144 7586 (Hillview Community Centre Turramurra). 1914 ~ 1915 “We would like to say a sincere Thank You to all our Friends - Customers and acqaintances for your loyal support and friendship over the years. Red Cross is closing the Hornsby Shop at the end of January 2015. Despite the closure of the Shop, we volunteers will still independently maintain our own Hornsby Red Cross Double ‘S’ Club and we hope to organise some fundraising activities during the year.” Home delivered weekly Hornsby to the Hawkesbury Published online thebushtele.com Local News & Events Local Advertising that works! We Deliver Your Brochures Local, Independent publication Established 1986 Place classifieds online 9,6,77+(%86+7(/(6+23 Shop 12 Marketplace Shopping Centre, 19 Turner Rd Berowra Hts Phone 9456 2880 | [email protected] THOMSON LANDSCAPE & GARDEN SUPPLIES P/L Also trading as BEROWRA SAND & SOIL NBV P D T F J M Q Q E T D B Q FT V XXX U I P N T P O M B O OPEN @QfUbc=Qc_^biBUdQY^Y^WGQ\\c DbUQdUT`Y^Uc\UU`UbcQ^T<_Wc <QbWUcU\USdY_^_V=e\SXUcQ^T4US_bQdYfU7bQfU\c 6YbUg__T CQ^T=UdQ\C_Y\cQ^T3_]`_cdc <Q^TcSQ`U2eY\TY^WCe``\YUcQ^T]eSX]_bU 9457 8011 Mon-Fri: 7-5, Sat: 7-3, Sun: 8-11. ONLY SITUATED in the Industrial Area 44 Beaumont Rd, Mt Kuring-gaI an Australian owned, family business, in the local area since 1978 4 THE BUSH TELEGRAPH WEEKLY Photo: Volunteers Week 2014: Self Help for Hard of Hearing (SHHH) volunteers @ Hornsby Mall Saturday 6 December 2014. L-R:Chris Hunter (Berowra Heights), Jan Fleming (Berowra) & Sereen Mohamed (Epping) audiology student. Photo Cllr Mick Gallagher (Mt Colah). MT COLAH NHW Is in its 28th year and one of the few groups still going strong since NHW started in NSW in 1986. They have a regular newsletter and attend NSW Police Community meets as well as other local NHW groups. To volunteer for NHW, or to advertise in the Mt Colah NHW newsletter, contact Mick 0418 112 675. Photo: Volunteers Day @ Hornsby Council Friday 5 December 2014. L-R: Mt Colah Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) volunteers:-John & Dot Bishop (Hornsby Heights) and Gail & Malcolm Hugman (Mt Colah). Photo Cllr Mick Gallagher Mt Colah. ENJOY AUSTRALIA DAY 2015 Happy New Year from your A Team “We slipped off the page in the last edition of TBTW for 2014 in wishing \RXDOOD0HUU\&KULVWPDVVRKHUHZHDUHLQWKH¿UVWHGLWLRQIRU´ “We trust you all had a good season with family and friends and we now H[WHQGRXU1HZ<HDUZLVKWR\RXDOOLQ´ From your A Ward Councillors: Mick Gallagher, Nathan Tilbury and Antony Anisse With 26 January just around the corner, there is a host of activities set to take place on and around the spectacular Harbour City featuring music, maritime activities, cultural events and entertainment for the whole family. Much of the entertainment is free, taking place from early in the morning right through to the evening, making it an affordable day RXWIRUIDPLOLHV Music lovers can enjoy the Cruising Concert along the Sydney Harbour Foreshore featuring The Voice superstar Darren Percival performing live from a barge out on the water, which will settle into Cockle Bay for a show at 6pm. A maritime spectacle, three P&O Cruise Ships will be docked in Sydney Harbour and will light up EHQHDWKDVSHFWDFXODU¿UHZRUNV GLVSOD\DWSP The world’s oldest continuously conducted annual sailing event, the 179th Australia Day Regatta, will once again delight spectators, as will the Tall Ships Race, the Ferrython, and the Salute to Australia which will include a 21 Gun Salute by the Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy and Royal $XVWUDOLDQ$LU)RUFH Visit www.australiaday.com.au for IXUWKHULQIRUPDWLRQ Coming Up At Redfish Café Gallery, Brooklyn Thursday 8th Jan to Monday 9th Feb ART EXHIBITION “Fate or Destiny” by Nilmini De Silva“ a collection of photos and stories that aim to inspire people to make conscious choices in life rather than to merely follow the well-trodden trail. “ Saturday 17th January from 7 p.m. Jazz @ redfish Australian jazz legends: MD]] Ray Alldridge, Craig Scott, Warwick Alder and Olivia Simone. Limited seating Bookings essential: 0432208120 $35 light supper included. BYO # Sunday 18 Jan 2.30pm: UHGILVK Meet the Artist Nimini De Silva redfish café & gallery. 212 Brooklyn Rd, Brooklyn, NSW. [email protected] facebook.com/redfishcafegallery ph: 0432208120 A Heads Up for OZ Day Local Councillor Mick Gallagher will warm you up for Australia Day 0RQGD\-DQXDU\ZLWKD free performance at Hornsby Park on the day before Australia Day … Sunday 25th January. “I won’t be able to join you on Australia Day this year as I am ‘out of town’ that day, so I decided to invite you all to my Aussie ‘sing-along’WKHGD\EHIRUH´VDLG0LFN Mick will perform from 11am – 3pm outside the Sorrento Café (Hornsby Park/Aquatic Centre). Enquiries call Mick mob: 0418 112 675. Photo above: Mick Gallagher ‘The Singing Councillor’ to perform at +RUQVE\3DUN6XQ-DQ TOOTH REMOVAL. FINANCIAL PLAN. Lucky for you we can help with the one you avoid the most. Initial meeting is cost and obligation free. ee. ILQDQFLDOSODQQLQJ PRUWJDJHEURNLQJ VXSHUDQQXDWLRQ EXVLQHVVDGYLFH HVWDWHSODQQLQJ Contact Stephen White Ph: 0431 453 288 ZZZORPEDUGSULYDWHZHDOWKFRPDX ABN 53957839320 ƒauthorised credit representative 462154 of Vision Finance & Property Services Australian Credit Licence 389961 ¸ authorised representative 463436 of Patron Financial Advice AFSL 307379 Ɣ business advisory services provided under ABN 94205104488 Have your child’s growing feet correctly fitted by our fully trained team RIISUHPLXP &ODUNVVW\OHV Send them back to school with happy and healthy feet 3RGLDWULVWLQVWRUHDP–SP)ULGD\WKUG-DQ FORBES FOOTWEAR 153 Pacific Hwy Hornsby || Open Mon - Sat www.forbesfootwear.com.au Thursday 15 January 2015 5 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Bush Tele, The 18th December edition of your advertising sheet shows a disturbing dichotomy in its approach to Christmas. Surely it would have been appropriate to mention the name of the season in the context of the message you placed on the front page. It is Christmas time, after all. Perhaps you have no religion, maybe you have nothing but a misplaced secular world view. Or might it be that you hoped to offend no one by excluding a word that at worst would have offended few, very few. Above all, though, there is a sense of material hypocrisy in your omission. Christmas is allowed a mention in several of the paid advertisements you clearly had no problem in publishing. Indeed, two of those ads go so far as to wish readers a Merry Christmas. What point then, other than misplaced fears or an inappropriate personal view, in not using that word on your cover page? Are your beliefs one thing but gathering in a dollar another? With best wishes for Christmas and 2015. Charles Rawson, Wahroonga. Hope you had a Merry Christmas, Charles and a very happy New Year to you too! Ed. Dear Bush Tele, Thank you for including our Christmas hamper collection notice in The Bush Tele diary on 4 and 11 December 2014. Berowra Conference of St Vincent de Paul would like to thank all those people in the local community including the children of St Bernard’s Catholic Primary School and their families for contributing food items for the hampers distributed to our clients in the local area this Christmas. Thankyou also to the Berowra Lions for their assistance with the collection and to Berowra Ritchies IGA and Marketplace for allowing us to set up the collection point outside IGA. Thank you again, Bush Tele, for your support and assistance. David Burke, St Vincent de Paul Berowra Conference Dear Bush Tele, Selling community spaces and facilities in high density housing areas Selling much used and needed community spaces and facilities in high density housing areas (Bush Tele 18-12-14) to developers seems to go against everything the council and government use to 6 M YOUR COMMUNITY AT AR DIARY DATES ARE PROUDLY SPONSORED BY ASQUITH BOWLING & Ph: 9477 1364 RECREATION CLUB LTD Thursday 13 January Bush Tele Weekly is ONLINE www. thebushtele.com.au Thursday, 15 January Bush Tele is Letterbox Delivered today! Friday, 16 January Opening Night Zachariah Fen & Geoffrey Limbert Exhibition at Wallarobba Arts Centre 25 Edgeworth David Ave Hornsby till 30th Jan. Enq: 0435 587 300 or Facebook: zfennart Saturday, 17 January -D]]#UHG¿VK%URRNO\Q from 7 pm. Australian jazz greats: Ray Alldridge, Craig Scott, Warwick Alder and Olivia Simone. Limited seating Bookings essential: 0432 208 120 $35 light supper incl. BYO Sunday, 18 January #UHG¿VK%URRNO\Q2.30pm: Drinks with the Artist Nimini De Silva. Monday, 19 January Berowra Lions OP SHOP is open Mon - Sat from 10am to 1pm at Marketplace Shopping Centre (IGA) downstairs. Tuesday, 20 January Bush Tele is ONLINE today www. thebushtele.com.au Wednesday, 21 January Helping Hands Craft Group 9.30am to 2.30pm Asquith Leisure Centre, $5 includes morning tea, argue for hi rise development and increased population densities. With a massive increase in population, Asquith will need more community areas within walking distance … Not less. The Mayor and staff have just returned from a residentfunded study tour of American urban consolidation, and the Mayor has publicly spoken highly of the study tour and what they have learned about urban consolidation. I’m sure it included ensuring facilities are within walking and easy distance. Public spaces like Hornsby library is full of students, children, the elderly as well as the general public and there are very few public meeting places in Hornsby especially with the needless loss of the CWA building in Hornsby Park. Asquith is now going to be a high density suburb and there already are two high schools and numerous primary schools within a couple of hundred metres of the town centre. The Storey Park project is a worthy one as it is the homeground of Asquith Rugby Leagues Club which has a licensed club at Waitara. The Hi-rise development north of Hornsby will generate S 94 levy of about $20K per household plus the 9% infrastructure levy from peoples’ rates and hopefully some leagues club assistance. Thus there is funding available for this muchneeded project . One more very important point. It is not the job of the council or staff to destroy community groups by taking away public facilities like the CWA building. Their job is to provide facilities by using the funds IURPVRXUFHVLGHQWL¿HGDERYH Mick Marr, Berowra Heights THE BUSH TELEGRAPH WEEKLY bring lunch. Enq: Anita 9456 1259 email: [email protected] Thursday, 22 January Bush Tele letterboxed delivered today! SEND US YOUR DIARY DATES! [email protected] ASQUITH BOWLING CLUB Dear Bush Tele, Season of Giving So, in the spirit of Christmas giftgiving, Council has announced its intention to sell off all its Council-run child care centres. This action is a gift to developers eager to buy up increasingly scarce land in key areas of the Shire as well as a gift to the private Child &DUHLQGXVWU\ZKLFKZLOOEHQH¿WIURP the elimination of public competition in Hornsby Shire. But the giving doesn’t stop there. Council’s announcement, if implemented, will result in further giving by the grandparents and extended family members of the children affected by Council’s decision as they are increasingly called upon to help with child care no longer available to, or affordable by, affected parents in the Shire. Why is Council doing this? :HKHDUWKDWWKH&RXQFLO¶V¿QDQFHV are sound and that the budgetary impact of running Council’s Child Care services is relatively neutral. Even if the latter is not the case Char grill bistro menu Open 7 days for Lunch & Dinner. Lunch 12pm–2pm. Dinner from 5:30pm. 9477 1364 Members Badge Draw Friday & Sunday Members Meat Raffle Friday Members Seafood Raffle Sunday www.asquithbowlingclub.com.au For information of members and their guests \RXGRQ¶W¿[DVWUXFWXUDOSUREOHP (e.g. an income/revenue shortfall) in a recurrent budget by selling off capital items such as Child Care Centres. Such permanent disposals DUHRQO\HYHUDWHPSRUDU\¿[WRD budget. ,IVLJQL¿FDQWSXEOLFSROLF\FKDQJH is to succeed you have to have the community on side. Plainly this is not the case in Hornsby Shire at the moment over the sale of Council’s child care facilities and in 2016, Hornsby Shire voters may well give Council a gift of their own the boot ! Justin Holmwood, Asquith LIKE our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/ BushTelegraphWeekly to keep updated with all the local news, views and reviews. Thursday 15 January 2015 7 UNDER WATER HOCKEY! AUSTRALIA’S BEST THRASH IT OUT Underwater hockey is not the prettiest sport from the surface, but GLYHGRZQDQG\RX¶OOVHHWKH¿QHVVH and elegance that from above looks like a feeding frenzy. The Australian National Championships for this bizarre sport will be held at the Knox Grammar Aquatic Centre, Sydney, from the 20th to 25th, 2015. Competitors from NSW, ACT,VIC, QLD, TAS and WA will compete for the National Titles, with the selections for the $XVWUDOLDQWHDPKHOGRQWKH¿QDOGD\ of the competition. One of Australia’s less well known 6SRUWV8QGHUZDWHU+RFNH\KDV been around since the 1940’s and LVSOD\HGLQWHUQDWLRQDOO\±ZLWK eighteen countries competing at the last World Championships. ,WLVDUHPDUNDEOHVSRUWZKHUH¿WQHVV DQGWHFKQLTXHDUHKHLJKWHQHGE\ WKHDGGLWLRQDOFKDOOHQJHRISOD\LQJ An in-water camera will project underwater; players must hold live coverage of the underwater their breath and have no way of game onto poolside score communicating during play. boards, so the crowd can breathe Spectators are welcome to come easy and stay dry! to the Knox Grammar School to see what underwater hockey is all about.7KHDWPRVSKHUHRQ¿QDOV Knox Grammar Aquatic Centre: GD\6XQGD\-DQXDU\WKSURPLVHV 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga. to be drenched with excitement. &KDPSLRQVKLSVUXQIURP-DQXDU\WK± WK(QT1LQD%DUU\0DFDXOD\ 8QGHUZDWHU+RFNH\$XVWUDOLD( QLQDEP#KRWPDLOFRPP Photo above by Pejman Faratin: Australian Nationals 2014, Miami Pool, QLD. Vic Women vs WA Women. Saturday night 6th December 2014 was a Hogwarts Night to Remember … Make Oxfam Trailwalker your GOAL in 2015 Chairman of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter, John Lockyer writes: “Hogwarts came to Ku-ring-gai when two hundred people attended the most amazing Yule BallDW.X 5LQJ*DL7RZQ+DOOWRUDLVHIXQGV for the new Women’s Shelter. 7KH<XOH%DOOZDVRUJDQLVHG E\WKUHHORFDO\RXQJSHRSOHDOO siblings) Sean, Zoe & Sasha Landis who are convenor’s of The Deluminators6\GQH\FKDSWHURI the Harry Potter Alliance). 8 The evening was set in the historic Ku-Ring-Gai Town Hall that was a direct replica of the Hogwarts SchoolIURPWKH+DUU\3RWWHU PRYLH0DQ\WXUQHGXSLQFKDUDFWHU FRVWXPHLQFOXGLQJP\VHOIDV Severus Snape. These talented organisers managed to pull off the most amazing event WKDWUDLVHGIRUWKH+RUQVE\ .X5LQJ*DL:RPHQ¶V6KHOWHU :KDWWKHVH\RXQJSHRSOHGLGLV one of the most amazing things WKDWVKRXOGLQVSLUHPDQ\\RXQJ Australians.” THE BUSH TELEGRAPH WEEKLY Oxfam Australia is encouraging anyone looking for a new challenge in 2015 to sign up for the 100km Oxfam Trailwalker event in Sydney. Registrations for the 2015 Oxfam Trailwalker challenge are now open and with exciting course changes planned, this year’s event is set to be better than ever. 2[IDP7UDLOZDONHU6\GQH\(YHQW Coordinator Adrian Steward said, “We’re keen to see people make the Oxfam Trailwalker one of their goals LQ´0U6WHZDUGVDLG ³<RXFDQVWDUWWUDLQLQJLPPHGLDWHO\ DQGLW¶VDQRSSRUWXQLW\WREHSDUW of a unique team event with a long KLVWRU\LQ6\GQH\ZKHUHLWKDVEHHQ KHOGDQQXDOO\VLQFH´ Oxfam Trailwalker is a 100km walk with teams of four required WRVWDUWDQG¿QLVKWKHWUDLO together, with teamwork central to the event. ³)RUDQ\RQHORRNLQJIRUDJRDOWKDW ZLOOQRWRQO\LPSURYH\RXUKHDOWK and wellbeing, but also enable \RXWRGRVRPHWKLQJSRVLWLYHDQG make a difference, then Oxfam 7UDLOZDONHULVWKHFKDOOHQJHIRU\RX´ 0U6WHZDUGVDLG Oxfam Trailwalker is on in Sydney from 28-30 August 2015 and team places are limited. For more information or to register a team in Oxfam Trailwalker Sydney visit www. trailwalker.oxfam.org.au or phone (02) 8204 3919. Dural Pet SUPERSTORE Art Exhibition Your premium pet food store SEMPER(-)STASIS at Wallarobba Arts Centre is a Zachariah Fenn & Geoffrey Limbert collaborative exhibition. It is a video still from a performance artwork Zachariah completed in 2014. It will be played on a TV screen in the gallery. SEMPER(–)STASIS by Zachariah Fenn & Geoffrey Limbert is OPEN EVERYDAY - Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm, WEEKENDS: 10am-4pm - until January 30th OPENING NIGHT: Friday January 16th, 6-8pm for drinks, snacks and celebration at the WALLAROBBA ARTS CENTRE, 25 Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby. There will be TALKS: Come and hear the artists explain the works; ask questions, join the conversation. Saturday January 10, 12pm Saturday January 17, 12pm Witness an evocative transformation of the Wallarobba Arts Centre as local artists Zachariah Fenn and Geoffrey Limbert create a series of unexpected artworks and i nstallations that engage with the unique gallery space – an experience (in the truest sense of the word) not to be missed! CONTACT: ARTISTS:0435587300 [email protected] FACEBOOK: zfennart GALLERY: 9847 6893 [email protected] Photo: Zachariah Fenn ‘Voyager 2014 - white coverall suit - farmers friends’. OPEN 7 DAYS, PLENTY OF PARKING-FRIENDLY SERVICEHUGE PET STORE, BIRD CAGES, BIRD TOYS, BIRD MEDICATIONS, DOG KENNELS, BEDDING, FISH, DOG TOYS, PET TOYS, LEADS, COLLARS, FLEA + WORMING PRODUCTS, POULTRY PRODUCTS, BULK BIRD SEED AND POULTRY FOOD Dural Pet Superstore Dural Pet Superstore Dural Pet Superstore 1(( 1(( 1(( RRP on all Advance, Hills Science, Eukanuba, Canidae & Royal Canin12kg and larger Dog Food Bags. Conditions apply. Must present coupon. Expires 31/01/15. While stock lasts. 5614'9+&' When you spend $60 or above Excludes items on sale. Must present coupon. Expires 31/01/15. Excludes items on sale. Must present coupon. Expires 31/01/15. Dural Pet SuperStore Family owned store Q North Shopping Complex Unit 7, Quarry Road Dural (Cnr Old Northern Rd) Phone 9651 6666 www.pets.com.au “NEW TRADING ADDRESS PLEASE COME AND VISIT OUR STORE” COUNCIL EVENTS + NEWS RECYCLE YOUR LIVE CHRISTMAS TREE Bring your live Christmas tree to Council’s free chipping service along with any other garden prunings and branches that don’t fit in your green bin and have them chipped into mulch. You can also take home some free mulch, even if you haven’t brought any branches to be chipped. Please bring a shovel and bags to load your free mulch, or Council can help load your ute/trailer with our machine. Conditions apply, for more information visit hornsby.nsw.gov.au/mulch Sunday 18 January, 8am-2.45pm. Council Depot, 5 Beaumont Road, Mt Kuring-gai. Free and available to Hornsby Shire residents only. 11 The next Council meeting is on Wednesday 11 February at 6.30pm Welcome to 2015 – I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas. I’m ready for another great year at Hornsby Shire Council and look forward to working with my fellow Councillors and staff to better serve the community. We have much to look forward to, with the beginning of exciting projects such as the rebuilding of the Hornsby Station Footbridge and further improvements to the mall. January is an exciting month in Hornsby Shire – I’ll be welcoming 40 new citizens to our beautiful area at a special ceremony on Australia Day. There will also be free events for the public to celebrate Australia Day, with excellent live entertainment in Hornsby Park and an open day at Netherby Homestead, Fagan Park. Steve Russell Mayor Hornsby Shire Council For more information visit hornsby.nsw.gov.au Thursday 15 January 2015 9 HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRICELESS PEARLS By Ralph Estherby I’ve taken the opportunity to watch a couple of sunrises in the last few days. The first one involved a bit of planning but the others have just happened because I like to get up early. Like a lot of people I have been enjoying a holiday and have found myself with time to spare and my normal pattern of life interrupted and so I have taken the opportunity to sit for a while and watch the sun peak over the horizon and then make its way high into the sky. My first sunrise of 2015 was New Year’s Day as we have started a bit of a tradition of heading to the beach to watch the dawning of the new year… this principally flowed out of the fact that we had experienced too many ‘dodgy’ new year’s celebrations which were well and truly underwhelming and we wanted to mark the new year with something special. It turned out to be a beautifully clear morning with the brightness of the sun making its presence felt, giving all who were observing a sense of anticipation for what was ahead. But this morning’s sunrise was different… The sky was not clear and there wasn’t a particularly good reason to be up and about but as the sun began to rise that all changed. The fact that the sky was cloudy lead to an incredible light show filled with colour and significant beauty but the mix of cloud and sun also gave rise to dark shadows and ominous possibilities. Over a period of about 15 minutes I was treated to a display which could be described as breathtaking and it made me wonder what this day would bring. If there hadn’t been any cloud in the sky it would have been different but those obstacles gave the sun an opportunity to display its power and beauty in spectacular measure. Shafts of light breaking through the clouds; faint pink hues changing to bright yellow; and finally the full force of the sun completing the picture. As we head into 2015 I am not sure what your year holds: I do not know if it is going to be smooth sailing or if there are storms ahead. This could be the best year of your life or it could be a challenging one but I do know one thing – the sun will keep on rising and… if you will allow it… the Sun of Righteousness (Jesus) can bring colour and dynamic power into your life. Here is a promise for the dawning of the New Year… “to you who fear My name The Sun of Righteousness shall arise With healing in His wings” (Malachi 4:2) DO YOU HAVE A COMMENT OR A QUESTION? [email protected] ‘Breakthrough Church’, meets at 9.30am Sundays at the Performing Arts Centre (Old Bowling Club) - Edgeworth David Ave Hornsby 9477 7222 10 HELP FOR THE HOMELESS A new service assisting homeless men and women was officially opened in Hornsby on Monday 15th December 2014. The Northern Sydney Homeless Early Intervention and Prevention Service is a joint partnership with the Northern Sydney Youth West Homelessness Service which focuses on early intervention for those at risk of homelessness. The two services being opened are part of the Going Home Staying Home reform. Matt Kean MP helped officially open the centre saying he was delighted to see further funds spent to help prevent homelessness in the Hornsby Shire. “I want to thank the Early Intervention and Prevention Service for the key role the organisation is playing in this important area,” Matt Kean said. AFTER HOURS HEALTH SERVICES GOOD TO KNOW OVER THE HOLIDAYS MEDICAL EMERGENCIES For all emergencies call 000 or visit your nearest hospital. For fast, safe information for poisonings and suspected poisonings ring the NSW Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (24 hour service). GPs AND PHARMACIES Do you want to find a GP or Pharmacy open now? Contact your GP about their after-hours arrangements. Alternatively, visit nhsd.com.au and enter your postcode to search for a GP or Pharmacy open near you now. HEALTH CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS If you have a health concern and you’re not sure what to do, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 (24 Hour helpline) and speak to a registered nurse. AFTER HOURS GP VISITS To have a Doctor come to your home after hours call: The National Home Doctor Service - 13 SICK (13 7425) From 4pm weekdays, 10am Saturdays, all day Sunday and public holidays. Bulk-billed. For further information visit homedoctor.com.au Home GP – 1300 HOME GP (or 02 8724 6300) From 6pm until 8am weekdays, Saturdays from 12pm and 24hrs on Sundays and public holidays. Bulk-billed (conditions apply). For further information visit homegp.org OTHER USEFUL HELPLINE SERVICES DISCOVER YOGA ȟȦȩȥȪșȰ Assessments Behaviour Anxiety & more Preschool to High School ages Mel’s Hair & Beauty Specialising in all areas of HAIR AND BEAUTY EARS, NOSE & NAVEL PIERCING 9456 2188 Shop 10, Berowra Village, Turner Road THE BUSH TELEGRAPH WEEKLY &HUWLILHG,QVWUXFWRU Bookings 0439 464 312 [email protected] 97 Hunter St, HORNSBY www.yogagentleflow.com.au NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE COUNSELLING SERVICE - 1800 737 732 (24 hours) or visit 1800respect.org.au KIDS HELPLINE – 1800 551 800 (24 hours) Kids Helpline is a free, 24 hour counselling service for young people aged 5-25 years. LIFELINE - 13 11 14 (24 hours) Keep this Information HANDY! SOCIAL SNIPPETS BABY BOOM … At Taronga Western Plains ZOO Hunt (nee Barnes) Debbie and Jono have much pleasure in announcing the birth of Emily Elizabeth Joy on Monday 29th December 2014. Sister to Abigail and Edmund. Granddaughter to Alan and Wendy Hunt and Neil and Narelle Barnes. Probus Club of Berowra Inc. Membership NOW OPEN The Probus Club of Berowra is now open to the Men & Women of Berowra & District. Are you recently retired, looking for something to help you adjust? Looking to meet other retirees, looking to meet new friends and enjoy social outings, and listen to a range of guest speakers. Probus may be what you need. We are non-political, non-religious, non-fund raising group, interested only in the social well being of the mature members of our local community. Probus also offers competitive travel insurance up 100 years of age. (Check the policy for detail). We meet 1st. Thursday in the month (10 am to 12 noon) in the hall adjacent to the Uniting Church in Alan Rd. Contact the President on 94560288 or the Secretary on 94562680 There are lots of new arrivals at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, the first being a Hippo calf named Kibbi and a second Giraffe calf named Ajali, both born late last year. All of these new arrivals are on exhibit to the delight of visitors who are able to watch them grow and mature over the summer months. Visitors to Taronga Western Plains Zoo can take advantage of the new self-contained Savannah Cabins accommodation which opened last year. Taronga Western Plains Zoo was awarded the 2013 National Tourism Award for best tourist attraction. The Zoo is located in Dubbo NSW and is open every day. For more information visit www.taronga.org.au The Bush Tele has one Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children) to give away. Simply write in 25 words or less why you would love to go to Dubbo to see the baby Hippo and Giraffe. Email to: [email protected]... and don’t forget to include your address and contact details. Entries must be received by 4.30pm on 20/1/15. ids KSchool Holiday Activities WEDNESDAY 21 January ZOO FAMILY TICKET GIVEAWAY 10.30am MUPPETS MOST WANTED Free Movie See the Baby Boom at Taronga Western Plains Zoo for yourself! 12 noon - $5 Kids Meals from the Brasserie 1pm – KIDS CRAFT WORKSHOP $7 per child (3yrs+) BOOK YOUR CRAFT WORKSHOP TICKET via RECEPTION Asquith Leagues Club 11-37 Alexandria Parade Waitara 9487 1066 | www.asquithleagues.com.au Philip Ruddock MP Federal Member for Berowra As your Federal representative I can: • Represent constituents and make personal representations to the appropriate Federal Minister in Canberra on Federal matters including: Centrelink, the Child Support Agency, Foreign Affairs, Television and Broadcasting, Trade, Postal and Telephone Services, Defence, Immigration, Taxation, Passports, Employment & Training, Veterans’ Affairs, Medicare, Health, Higher Education and Agriculture and Export/Imports. • Arrange Congratulatory Messages for 50th and 60th wedding anniversaries and 90th and 100th birthdays. • Attend local functions, meet constituents on local Federal issues. Level 7, 423 Pennant Hills Rd, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 Telephone 02 9980 1822 Facsimile 02 9980 1833 www.ruddockmp.com.au This material has been produced by Philip Ruddock MP using his printing and communications entitlement. HORNSBY SLOT CAR RACEWAY www.hornsbyslotcars.com.au 126A James Lane, Hornsby 9489 5816 SPECIALISING IN ... ESTABLISHED 1964 Fun for t e whole fahm ily! 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A light lunch of sandwiches, cake, tea/coffee and juice is provided,” said host Dianna Hammond, who has held performances for many years at Beecroft Rotary Senior’s Luncheons and the Beecroft Rotary Carols by Candlelight. Many celebrity entertainers will perform at the luncheon. The Hon. Phillip Ruddock MP, the Hon. Greg Smith MP and the Mayor of Hornsby Clr Steve Russell will attend as VIP guests. “I do hope you can join us to Celebrate all things ‘Aussie’ and our wonderful country”. Bookings are essential. Call Dianna on mobile 0413 040 840. Threatened Owls Spotted in Wahroonga Bush WHIP … BLOW … MOW … and AWAY I GO! JOSH BROUGHTON of Asquith knows that his customers want a lawn and garden service that’s fast, efficient and on time every time. Fully insured, Josh’s lawn and garden service includes gutter cleaning, tree lopping and hedge trimming. He even has a ride-on mower for those bigger jobs. “I like to keep the locals happy with my reliable service and reasonable prices,” said Josh (pictured). Whip Blow Mow and Away I Go services domestic and commercial clients. For a free quote, phone Josh 0431 904 765. A local Landcare group is in a flap over a pair of Powerful Owls. Jillian Nolan, a keen bird watcher and volunteer with Wahroonga Waterways Landcare, noticed the owls as she walked through Wahroonga Estate. “They were sitting in a tree not far from me,” she said. “The baby was as big as its parent, but very fluffy and curious.” Group Administrator of the Landcare group, Frances O’Brien, quickly arrived to look at the owls. “This is great news,” she said. “We’ve had unconfirmed sightings and other evidence of Powerful Owls on the Estate before, but this is the first time we’ve been able to photograph the owls for some years, and the first confirmed sighting of a fledgling.” Powerful Owls are considered threatened in New South Wales. These sightings give the species some welcome news, as they demonstrate that the owl is still safe in the conservation zone and breeding. Wahroonga Estate is located between Pennant Hills Road and Fox Valley Road. It includes the San Hospital, the Adventist Aged Care Village, and 34 hectares of conservation bushland. Although privately owned, it is open to the public. “Wahroonga Waterways Landcare is heartened to see the owls have chosen Wahroonga Estate as a base,” Ms O’Brien said. “Here we can monitor them, and ensure a safe space for them to breed and rest.” For more information, go to: http://www.facebook.com/WahroongaEECZ Thursday 15 January 2015 13 Get results quick - 9456 2880 FOR SALE ASQUITH QUALITY BEDS -ALL SIZES Queen Matts from $270, Ensembles $390, Double matts from $250, Ensembles for $370, Single & King Singles call for price 9940 3961 BUILDING DESIGN & PLANS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN P Adams B. Arch, B.Des, MBA. Tel 9456 5989. designempathy.com.au BUILDING PLANS additions, commercial, homes, BDA accredited. 9456 3848 [email protected] PLANS for Alterations & Additions, new homes, etc. Phone Warren Jenkins (retired architect) on 9456 4032. WANTED GARAGE, CARPORT OR CAR SPACE in Berowra area. 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Ph Jackie Walford 9456 3322 / 0414 925 477 BLUE MOON REMEDIAL MASSAGE for tense, stressed muscles, 10-7.30, Mon-Sat. H/F 41 Edgeworth David Ave, Hornsby. Ph 9482 9962 BOWEN, THE ORIGINAL, back, frozen shoulder, knee, ankle, sciatica. Fund Rebate. ATMS Ph Lindy 9456 0488. HEALTH NATURALLY Dietary & lifestyle advice & support for many conditions. Robyn 0418 890 045 HERBALIFE Products Ph 0425 252 364 / www.healthebiz.com.au OP SHOP BARGAINS GALORE CLASSIFIED ADS ONLY $4.50/line! phone 9456 2880 HORNSBY POLICE UPDATE Motor cycle crash BROOKLYN About 3.40pm Saturday 3rd on Pacific Highway 2kms north of the Pie in the Sky, Brooklyn a Honda motor cycle ridden by a 28 year old male, while negotiating a sweeping bend hit a small stick on the road causing the rear wheel to lose traction. The rider has come off the bike and skidded into the armco railing. An ambulance was called and took the rider to Hornsby hospital with grazes and a broken collarbone. Speeding offence MOUNT COLAH KIA SPECTRA 2002 auto green, rego 07/15, 98,300km, $3500 Ph 0431 363 756 TOYOTA YARIS 1.3 manual. 9000kms. As new, gen Toyota accessories. Fog lights, headlight protectors, weathershields, roofbars, full McCarroll history. One owner, Silver pearl, Haines manual, $13,000 the lot. 9456 3619 or 0435 823 111. HOLDEN BERLINA VY 2003 AUTO 152,000 km.Rego 30/06/2015. Lather seats. Reverse parking sensors. Excellent one owner vehicle. $5950. Mount Colah 0407 948 248. 2008 REGAL CUB CAMPER XTD Mfr’s show exhibit until 2012. Special 40th anniversary edition, awning, double bed, 3 way fridge, 2 burner stove c/w griller, wash basin & water tank, winch, batt pack, spare tyre, jack, rego 7/10/15, like new $14,690 ono. Ph: 9456 4087. FLYING CRUISER C German built 18’ (5.4m) sail boat. Enclosed cabin can sleep 4. Not registered in Aus - needs work. Set of sails includes spinnaker, roller reef main sale, chrome sea railing. Needs keel and trailer. Best offer. Call 02 9456 4087 (leave message) PUNT-40ft x 13ft Double bottom, 5 millimetre aluminium plate, located on Hawkesbury River $16,000 ono Ph 0450 347 641 About 7.35am Sunday 4th January on the M1 Mount Colah a17 year old Queensland male driving a VW Golf was detected allegedly travelling at 178 kph in the 110 speed zone. Police stopped the male who was issued a ticket and had his license suspended by police. Arrest and Charge BEROWRA HEIGHTS There were two break and enters plus other stealing offences committed between 8am and 8.30am Monday 29th January in Alan Road, Berowra Heights. Witnesses claim that two males were seen acting suspicious at a home in Alan Road, Berowra Heights. It is alleged the males have broken into a home stealing a number of items. In true Neighbourhood Watch style, witnesses detained the men until police arrived soon after. Inquiries revealed another home in Turner Road Berowra Heights was also broken into and there was a shop stealing offence nearby which police will allege the males were involved in. The males were arrested and subsequently charged with various stealing offences. Court: A number of inquiries are continuing into the males activities which may result in further charges. Police are appealing to witnesses who may have information relating to the above incidents to contact Hornsby police on 9476 9799, or phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to report any information relating to the matter anonymously. Sen Const Paul Cleary, Crime Prevention Officer. VS HOLDEN ACCLAIM 1997 Auto,189,563km original mileage. Good condition & reliable. $2,750 o.n.o 0416 211 432 CUSTOMLINE CAMPERTRAILER 2009 deluxe off-road campertrailer. Excellent conditions, many extras included such as LED lighting, additional stretchers, TV. Never been off-road. $9,000 Ph: 0421 383 075 HAINES HUNTER 445C Mercury 75HP. 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Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to meet more than 200 homeless dogs. Doggie Rescue Pet of the Week is proudly sponsored by The Bush Tele Weekly. Thursday 15 January 2015 15 '21·7)25*(7 WRERRN\RXU%XVK7HOH DGYHUWLVLQJWRSURPRWH HEEL PAIN IRU/RFDO&ODVVHV &RXUVHV6SRUWV 5HJR·V %XVK7HOHSXEOLFDWLRQGDWHVIRUHDUO\ DUHWKQGWK-DQWKWKWK)HE DQGFRQWLQXHVZHHNO\ Bundles are dropped off & available at Westfield’s info counters, Hornsby Council, Hornsby & Berowra Library & various shops + clubs around the area. Please note we are now the only paper letterbox delivered to Berowra, Berowra Heights, Cowan & Brooklyn. 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[email protected]. au www.thebushtele.com Ph: 02 9456 2880 COPYRIGHT: Stories, artwork and photographs appearing in The Bush Telegraph Weekly are subject to copyright and may not be reprinted in any media without written permission of The Bushland Shire Telegraph Pty Ltd. Kathie Comb, Managing Editor. HAPPY NEW YEAR … from the Mighty Berowra Wallabies! As the new clubhouse takes shape at Berowra’s Warrina Street Oval, people are getting excited about the upcoming 2015 rugby league season. Berowra Wallaby Bill Turner said, “We are strong as a Club with a well balanced committee plus we are dedicated as a playing group with a large turn out of senior players who have committed to the upcoming season.” REGO DAYS If you are interested in playing or you’re a parent of a budding NRL star, Rego days are: Saturday 7th February 2015 10.00am - 2.00pm (Village Green at the roundabout) Sunday 15th February 2015 10.00am - 2.00pm (Warrina Street Oval) For the young ones: U6-U8 $100 for the season For the big kids: U9-U17 $135 for the season Playing siblings receive a $5 discount. Rego costs include shorts, socks, jersey, club polo shirt plus a sausage sandwich and drink for players at home games. All coaching staff are qualified and registered with the NRL and apart from teaching the basics of rugby league the emphasis is on enjoying the greatest game of all. 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