Newsletter of Sutherland Shire Council OUR SHIRE...Jenny-Lee Stefas won gold for Outstanding Contribution to Regional Tourism while Sydney Coast Walks, a local business offering guided

OUR SHIRE Newsletter of Sutherland Shire Council

www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.auJanuary/February 2013

WHAT’S INSIDE SENIORS, DON’T MISS OUR SPECIAL SENIORS WEEK 2013 TEAR OUT. FIND OUT WHAT’S ON FROM 17 TO 25 MARCH, SO YOU CAN START PLANNING NOW. SEE THE CALENDAR.

AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONSThis Australia Day, Saturday 26 January, celebrate what is great about our country and this beautiful part of the world here in the Shire.

We are again hosting two Australia Day events: ‘A Day at the Beach’ at Cronulla and ‘A Day at the Park’ at Menai. Both will offer a range of free activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

Check out the official program inside this edition of Our Shire and visit council’s website for updates.

Sutherland Shire Council is proud to promote sustainable forest management. This edition of Our Shire is printed on paper made from sustainably managed forests, recycled and controlled sources.

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SHIRE SHINES AT NSW TOURISM AWARDSFor the first time in over a decade the Sutherland Shire tourism industry has won at the NSW Tourism Awards.

Sutherland Shire Council Tourism Manager Jenny-Lee Stefas won gold for Outstanding Contribution to Regional Tourism while Sydney Coast Walks, a local business offering guided walking tours through the Royal National Park, won bronze in the Eco Tourism category.

Jenny-Lee Stefas has played a huge role in developing and growing the local tourism industry and this award recognises her commitment to uniting and up-skilling local tourism businesses. Her guidance, passion and dedication has helped to create a sustainable tourism industry in the Sutherland Shire and contributed to the success of many businesses in the Greater Sydney region.

Two local businesses that have benefited from the knowledge and guidance of

Photo taken by Matt Donovan at ‘A Day at the Beach’ Cronulla in 2012.

AUSTRALIA DAY IN THE SHIRE

Saturday 26 January 2013

YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE | TWO VENUES | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | FIREWORKS FINALES

A DAY AT THE PARKPARC MENAI FROM 3PMOnce part of the popular Hi-5 team, Nathan Foley has won three Logies, five ARIA Awards. Now a performer in his own right, Foley has just released his fourth album Acoustic Rhythms. Blessed with an amazing set of vocal chords, he will have you singing along to your favourite Aussie pop/rock classics.

A DAY AT THE BEACHCRONULLA BEACH FROM 1PMWinners of the best country album for Two Worlds Collide at this year’s ARIA Awards, The McClymonts are taking the country music world by storm. Since joining forces six years ago, sisters Brooke, Sam and Mollie McClymont have won five Golden Guitars and now two ARIA Awards. They will wow you with their exquisite three-part harmonies, soaring vocals and stunning onstage presence this Australia Day.

Headline act at Cronulla, The McClymonts Nathan Foley will perform your favourite Aussie rock classics

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AUSTRALIA DAY 2013 CHARITY PARTNERProject Youth has been providing services to young people since 1992. Our youth workers are professionally trained to provide support to individuals, groups and families in the Sutherland Shire including counselling, accommodation, outreach, peer education programs and generalist youth services that involve coordinating events, programs and activities.

To find out more about Project Youth go to www.shirewideyouth.org.au.AUSTRALIA DAY PULL OUT GUIDE INSIDE

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FISHERIES UPDATEThe State Government has announced that it will proceed with the closure of Cronulla Fisheries, ignoring the recommendation of the NSW parliamentary inquiry that the facility should be retained.

NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner has given a commitment that the Fisheries site will remain in public ownership and has said public access will be increased.

An independent consultant contracted by the NSW Department of Primary Industries has made 25 recommendations about the future uses of the site in a separate report which will be considered the the government.

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COUNCIL’S DRAFT LOCAL ENVIRONMENT PLANThe Sutherland Shire Draft Local Environment Plan 2013 has been endorsed by council and has been referred to the NSW Department of Planning for permission to advertise and seek community comment.

Local Environment Plans are prepared by councils to guide planning decisions and establish the requirements for the use and development of land.

The process of developing a Local Environment Plan is set by the State Government. Council has sought determination from the State Government to ensure that the content of the plan is consistent with government initiatives and is ultimately likely to be supported by the NSW Minister for Planning & Infrastructure.

The new Draft Local Environment Plan must be consistent with the State Government’s Metropolitan Strategy: Towards 2036 and the Draft South Subregional Strategy (2007).

These strategies dictate that the Draft Local Environment Plan must meet the State Government’s housing target of 10,100 new dwellings and 8,000 new jobs in the Shire by 2031.

For more information on the Draft Local Environment Plan and Housing Strategy, visit council’s website www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au.

ON CALL CLEAN UP COLLECTION SERVICECouncil’s on call clean up service commenced 1 January. The benefits of this new system include:

• freedom to book a collection date that suits you

• two services per household per year

• less visual impact on our streetscape

• increased resource recovery of materials presented for disposal

To find out how you can book your kerbside clean up service, go to council’s website or call the clean up hotline on 9710 5722 during business hours.

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START YOUR CHILDCARE CAREER IN 2013 Sutherland Shire Council’s Children’s Services offers traineeships in our early education centres throughout the year. This is a great way to achieve a Certificate III qualification whilst being paid.

Kaylene is a recent graduate who is now a permanent employee at Waratah Street Childcare Centre. “My journey as a trainee in Children’s Services with Sutherland Shire Council has been a positive and enriching experience. The support I have received throughout my

studies was fantastic. It was definitely a bonus to learn while working on the job. I truly believe working and studying is the best way to obtain your Certificate three in Children’s Services, to become the best educator possible.”

If you are over 18, love working with children, a team player and want the benefits of working for the number one service provider of childcare in the Sutherland Shire, call Children’s Services today on 9710 0353.

Fisheries rally outside State Parliament.

Kaylene is now a permanent employee at Waratah Street Childcare Centre.

CONNECT WITH COUNCIL ON FACEBOOK Council invites you to join the conversation on Facebook.

Go to www.facebook.com and search for Sutherland Shire Council.

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SUTHERLAND SHIRE CITIZEN, YOUNG CITIZEN, COMMUNITY GROUP OF THE YEAREach year council’s annual community awards program recognises the unsung heroes and organisations who give generously of their time and expertise to help others.

Sutherland Shire Mayor Kent Johns presented awards to the Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Group of the Year, who were nominated by their peers and will be recognised on Australia Day 2013.

Citizen of the Year is mother-of-four Gaye Doran who is the coordinator of an ‘English as a Second Language’ (ESL) group at St Philips Anglican Church in Caringbah. She established the service in 2000 and continues to voluntarily run the service which now provides hundreds of new residents with a recognised program of English education.

Young Citizen of the Year is Glenn Harvey, a 24-year-old Miranda man who

is committed to social justice and during the past five years has volunteered to raise awareness and engage Australian students in combating global poverty.

The Rotary Club of Engadine is one of two joint winners of the 2013 Community Group of the Year award. The other winner of the strongly contested awards is the Sutherland Early Support Service which assists children aged 0 to 3 years and their families living in the Sutherland Shire who have been recognised as needing extra support.

All of those nominated for the awards reflect the large number of hardworking, community-minded people who live in the Shire. The awards are a way to acknowledge, recognise and thank them for giving of their time, skills, energy and commitment.

REDISCOVER THE SHIREThe Shire’s official Visitors Guide is available in time for the busy summer season and features more than 100 things to see and do right here in the Shire. It has a suburb-by-suburb guide with places to eat and stay and an entertainment and nightlife section.

This makes it a great resource for visitors and locals alike, and is particularly useful for Shire residents who have friends and relatives visiting and looking for things to do during their stay.

Visitor guides go to Sydney’s major hotels, motels and accommodation facilities through a brochure distribution service, ‘The Informed Tourist’ and are also available at the Sydney Visitor Information Centre. They feature in welcome packs in local hotel and motel rooms, in reception areas and information compendiums located at Sutherland Shire accommodation.

Get your copy from the Cronulla Visitor Information Centre, from council or by ordering from www.visittheshire.com.au.

ANIMAL SHELTER OPEN DAY SUCCESSThe 2012 Animal Shelter Open Day last November was a success with a dog, two cats, a guinea pig, two rabbits and even a goat all finding ‘forever’ homes.

However, there are still plenty of animals looking for loving families. If you have space in your home and your heart, you can meet the animals at 8 Production Road, Taren Point or check them out at www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/animalshelter.

“My name is Frankie and I’m 8-months-old. I need a family who will spend lots of time with me, especially in the beginning as I’m a little frightened. With a lot of love and attention I will come out of my shell.”Frankie has been at the animal shelter since 24/3/12.

From left to right, Gaye Doran, Glen Beauchamp from the Rotary Club of Engadine, Lina Willmott from Sutherland Early Support Service and Glenn Harvey.

Jenny-Lee Stefas, council’s Tourism Manager and NSW Tourism Award Winner

Ms Stefas are Sydney Coast Walks who were finalists in three categories, winning Bronze in EcoTourism and Cronulla & National Park Ferries who were finalists in the Heritage and Cultural Tourism category.

The Awards highlight the growth and development of tourism products in the region and celebrate this industry working together to produce great results.

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Discovery of a link to the Shire’s early bathing history inspired the design of the new seawall at the southern end of Cronulla Beach.

During a heritage study commissioned by council, the Australian Museum uncovered evidence of the original ladies’ dressing pavilion which stood at the south end of Cronulla beach from 1914, before being demolished in approximately 1940.

To both respect and represent the historical importance of the ladies’ dressing pavilion, council has incorporated a timber deck into the new seawall which corresponds to the footprint of the 1914 pavilion. The area is now open to the public and offers space to enjoy the waterside location and includes contemporary design features like new seating and six sun lounges which have been cast in concrete and topped with the same timber as the deck. The popular grassed seating area has also been preserved.

The project is expected to begin again in May 2013 to coincide with the end of the Nippers season in late April as well as the conclusion of the peak trading period for local businesses to minimise disruption where possible.

When work recommences, interpretative signage will be installed to provide a visual link to the historical uses of the beachside area as well as a visual representation of the original 1920s seawall on the new seawall. Showers will be installed at the northern end of the wall as well as bike racks, lighting, additional seating and beach signage.

Council is seeking input from the community through a memories workshop, scheduled for Friday 1 February from 1.45pm at Cronulla Library. If you would like to share your own memories, stories and experiences about how you use the area, please register by 30 January on 9710 0684. The information gathered will be used in the design of further stages of the seawall and Esplanade upgrade.

COUNCIL PROJECTS

Photo of Cronulla Beach in the early 1900s when dressing sheds provided for modesty.

The new timber deck corresponds to the footprint of the ladies’ dressing pavilion.

RECYCLING SAVES MONEYStage one of the $6.8 million upgrade of Captain Cook Drive is almost complete. The northern side has been widened to two lanes and a bicycle/breakdown lane has been built. The 150 metre section linking it to Woolooware Road will also be widened before work commences on the southern side.

Council opted for the Ecoflex E Pave System which provides a flexible pavement design suitable for heavy traffic. Council has saved more than 20% by using this system rather than traditional construction methods. However, it is not only more cost effective, it is environmentally friendly. So far, more than 20,000 tyres have been saved from land fill. The tyres have also been filled with recycled crushed concrete to lock the system together and double up as filtration system for any run off.

It is expected the total number of tyres recycled will more than double by project completion, which is scheduled for late 2013.

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More information about council works and projects is available under building and development at www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au.

PROJECT DELIVERY Each year council undertakes a diverse range of capital works, from large multi-million dollar highly strategic projects to smaller scale projects that require a high degree of planning and risk management. Every project presents its own set of opportunities and challenges.

Council is committed to delivering quality projects that provide a more sustainable environment for our community. In order to achieve this, council has established a new Project Delivery Division (PDD). Led by Peter Hazeldine, PDD brings together a wealth of experience and corporate knowledge. By leveraging this skill base more effectively and efficiently, council will improve planning and delivery cohesion across the capital works programs.

The vision for the new division is to establish a best practice project delivery model to ensure council delivers on its promises to stakeholders. The scope and progress of projects will be updated regularly on council’s website under Building & Development. You can also provide feedback and suggestions on council’s Facebook page; search for Sutherland Shire Council.

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JOSEPH BANKS NATIVE PLANTS RESERVE MASTERPLANIn June last year, council invited comments on the draft Masterplan for Joseph Banks Reserve. Around 30 submissions were received and the comments were considered in the preparation of the final Masterplan, which will go to council for endorsement in February 2013. Following endorsement, construction of the first stage will commence in autumn 2013.

LUGANO AVENUE WHARF CLOSED AT BURRANEER Lugano Avenue Wharf at Burraneer has been closed to the public after council engineers deemed that it had become structurally unsound and posed a risk to public safety.

The Burraneer timber wharf, believed to be almost 60 years old, is suffering from a structural failure in its supporting piles as well as damage to the handrails and is missing planks from the decking.

Council is undertaking a detailed structural assessment to find out how much work would be needed to fix it but early indications are that it may not be able to be fixed and it may be better to replace or remove the structure. The wharf is not heavily used however public comment will be sought before the wharf is removed if this is what is considered necessary.

GYMEA BAY BATHS OPENThe $250,000 upgrade of the Gymea Bay Baths included the demolition and replacement of the southern deck and walkway including the piles, decking and handrail. A new northern perimeter beam was also constructed and the baths’ netting reinstalled.

The baths are a prominent feature of Gymea Bay and were constructed in the early 1950’s. They retain local heritage value and it was vital the upgrade works essentially renewed the existing structure in accordance with the original construction.

Council used matching hardwood materials and design details that integrated the new works into the existing structure to maintain the heritage character of the baths.

The Gymea Bay Baths are located at the head of Gymea Bay. In 2008, council constructed a new footbridge linking the baths to the walking track in Coonong Creek Reserve on the northern shore of the Bay enabling residents and visitors to walk across Coonong Creek.

SILVER BEACH UPGRADE, KURNELLUpgrade work has been completed at the eastern end of Silver Beach, Kurnell. Plans are now underway for stage five which includes an open viewing deck area with seating and timber stairs opposite Dampier Street, adjacent to the Sydney Water inspection pit. Community consultation has been carried out and construction is scheduled to commence in autumn 2013.

STAgE 7 wORkConcept plans for stage seven are being prepared for the purpose of community consultation for work to be carried out at the western end of Silver Beach, from Ward Street to Balboa Street. The upgrade will include dune protection works and dune planting, installation of a 2.5 metre wide shared pathway and formalisation of beach access tracks.


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WORKING BEEOn Sunday 18 November last year more than 320 trees were planted and 20 square metres of graffiti removed at two hotspot locations in Barden Ridge. Volunteers from Illawong Baseball and Bangor AFL Clubs, local residents and staff from Tradies came together to transform these spaces into areas that are clean, tidy and ready for everybody to use and enjoy.

The working bee gave council staff an opportunity to let volunteers know what they should do if they see graffiti in the community, and how they can protect their property and community facilities from being graffitied in the future.

The working bee, sponsored by Tradies, is an initiative of council’s strategy to keep the Shire’s local parks, playing fields and community facilities attractive and graffiti free.

If you see graffiti on council property, don’t ignore it, report it. Council has developed a new free mobile phone app ‘The Shire – Report It’, available from the iOS App store and Android Play. Alternatively, you can report it on the homepage of council’s website or by calling 9710 0333. For graffiti on non-council property phone the NSW Graffiti Hotline on 1800 707 125.

TREE PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE Residents will notice 40 new trees planted along the Kingsway in Gymea, just outside Tradies. Members of the Sylvanvale Foundation, a local charity supporting children and adults with a disability, planted a range of local tree species with assistance from Tradies and council staff.

The tree planting project was organised by council as part of its Greenstreets program and funded by Tradies through its iPromise sustainability campaign which engages the community in projects that help protect the local environment.

Council plans to showcase the Shire’s unique native trees by replenishing and extending existing vegetation along the Kingsway, creating a green boulevard style roadway welcoming residents and visitors.

For more information on how you can get involved in the Greenstreets program, please contact council’s Environmental Science and Policy Unit on 9710 0163.

Staff from council and Tradies with volunteers from Sylvanvale Foundation.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING IN AN URBAN SETTING Tuesday 26 February 7-8.30pm

Discover how to save money, improve your wellbeing and nurture the environment. Sutherland Library will host this free sustainability session, featuring sustainability educator Judith Collins. With 40 years of experience, she will share her wisdom including what you can do in an urban environment to create a more sustainable lifestyle. You will also find out how council can assist you on your sustainability journey.

This is the first in a series of free sustainability sessions to be held at Sutherland Library in 2013.

Bookings are essential on 9710 0351 or under Library on council’s website.

DID YOU kNOw THAT AROUND 4,500 TREES ARE REmOVED IN THE SHIRE EACH YEAR? Council would like to encourage residents and businesses to plant native trees to ensure the bushy setting of the Shire is maintained for future generations.

Download council’s guide to indigenous plant species, available under the environment section on our website.

Volunteers removing graffiti as part of the 2012 Tradies Graffiti Removal Working Bee.


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HACkINg RIVER kAYAk TOUR Tuesday 12 February 9.30am-12.30pm

This is a guided tour with a difference. If paddling up the Hacking River looking at the natural and cultural heritage of the Sutherland Shire sounds like a great idea, this activity is for you. You must be physically fit, over the age 16 and a confident swimmer to participate in this event. Bookings are essential.

SPOTLIgHTINg IN THE ROYAL wednesday 20 February 7.45-9.45pm

Join another successful venture in the dark of night. Be sure to book early as this event fills quickly. BYO torch and all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

BIRDwATCHINg wALk: LADY CARRINgTON DRIVESaturday 23 February 7.30am-12 noon

Meet at the North Head of Lady Carrington Drive in the Royal National Park (near the small picnic area) for a walk with noted bird expert Steve Anyon-Smith. Bring binoculars, water, morning tea and lunch. Bookings are essential.

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FREE COURSES INTRODUCTION TO BUSH REgENERATION

Saturdays 2 & 9 February 8.30am-4pm

Learn about the impact of weeds, stormwater and altered fire regimes and the basic skills required for Bushcaring. The course involves both theory and hands-on practical components. Site visits and identifying weeds and the variety of control methods.

Representatives from Fedex at Wanda Beach

Another view of the Heritage Dune.

BUSHCARE FOR HEATHCOTE EAST Question: what does an old quarry, a state and federally protected vegetative community and residents of Heathcote East have in common?

Answer: A new Bushcare group!

Council’s Bushland Unit would like to formally welcome the Sesquicentenary Park Bushcare Group. This group meets on the first Thursday and first Saturday of the month, so if you are keen to help save the Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest in the Heathcote area, please call Bushcare.

FUNDING BOOST FOR THE KURNELL PENINSULAThe Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority has allocated $50,000 to help protect the bushland corridors of the Kurnell Peninsula. This is in support of the work that council’s Pest Species Unit is undertaking on this regionally significant area.

Works to be undertaken as a part of this project are noxious and environmental weed control, bushland restoration and vertebrate pest management. Contact Bushcare to find out more.

PROBUS JOINS THE FIGHT Engadine PROBUS Group and Bushcare have joined forces to protect the remnant bushland of Engadine. Once a small group with a common interest in gardening, it is now a bush regeneration weeding machine with two bushland sites currently being restored and growing fast.

Are you a community, social, sporting or corporate group and want to give back a little to the environment? Volunteering with Bushcare takes only four hours of your time each month, it is great exercise and a fantastic way to learn about the native plants and animals that reside in urban areas. All volunteer groups are fully supported by council’s Bushcare program with free training, as well as all tools, gloves and a morning or afternoon tea.

Contact Bushcare for further information.

WEEDS TO LOOK OUT FOR: PAMPAS GRASS A former garden plant also used as a windbreak in agriculture, Pampas Grass escaped to become a serious and widespread noxious weed in urban bushland. Over recent years, a lot of work has been done in the control of this aggressive weed species in the Sutherland Shire area, but some plants still remain. To control Pampas Grass, cut off the seed heads and seal in a plastic bag for disposal. Small plants can be dug out or treated with herbicide.

For more information or to report locations of Pampas Grass, call council on 9524 5672.

Please note that bookings are essential for all activities. Phone Bushcare on 9524 5672.


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FREE WASTE WISE LIVING COURSES Make 2013 the year you make a green change. Take the first steps to living a more waste wise lifestyle by coming along and attending one of council’s Waste Wise Living courses. Learn anything from Composting and Worm Farming to Organic Gardening. You could even go on a recycling tour and find out what happens to your rubbish once it leaves the kerbside.

Our upcoming workshops for January February, March and April:

FREE PAPER AND CARDBOARD DROP OFF SERVICE Do you have a lot of excess paper and cardboard around the home from the festive season? Don’t let your recycling efforts take a break and visit VISY Recycling. VISY has a drop off location which is available all year round for your excess paper and cardboard. Located at 43 Bay Road, Taren Point, they are open Monday to Friday from 5am to 5pm.

FREE WOODCHIPPING SERVICEHave you got tree cuttings that are too big for your green waste bin that you need to get rid of? Council is offering a number of free domestic woodchipping service days for Shire residents.

Please load branches into your trailer with the cut end of branches towards the rear of the trailer. You may even take woodchips home with you. Scheduled dates are 19 January, 2 and 16 February and 2 and 16 March from 10am to 3.30pm, at the corner of Sylvania Road and Kingsway, Miranda.

Please note: Tree cuttings must be no longer than one metre in length and no larger than 200mm in diameter. Lawn clippings, weeds, household waste, palm trunks/fronds or spiky or thorny bushes will not be accepted.

DID YOU KNOW COUNCIL HAS A RECYCLING DIRECTORY?Waste Services has a list of places where you can take your unwanted goods, in most cases to be recycled and disposal is free. Check out the Recycling and Disposal Directory on council’s website under Rubbish or call the Waste Education Officer on 9710 5780 for advice.

CHEMICAL CLEANOUTDon’t know what to do with all those unused chemicals taking up space in your garden shed and under your kitchen and laundry sinks? The annual household chemical clean-out is on 16 and 17 February at Bellingara Netball Complex, corner Bellingara Road and Box Road Miranda between 9am and 3.30pm.

Bring your unwanted pesticides, batteries, household cleaners and other chemicals to the free disposal point. Visit council’s website or check your waste management booklet for more information on what is accepted and what happens to the chemicals after collection.

Recycling Tour 12 January

Recycling Tour 2 February

Organic Gardening 16 February

Organic Gardening 2 March

Recycling Tour 16 March

Composting and Wormfarming 23 March

Please note: Due to the popularity of these workshops, bookings will only be accepted three weeks prior to the workshop date. Workshops are available to Shire residents only. Call Waste Services on 9710 5744 to book your spot.


AUTHOR TALK IN THE LIBRARYCRONULLA LIBRARYTuesday 19 February 6.30pm

Australian authors Dianne Blacklock, Liane Moriarty and Ber Carroll will be speaking at Cronulla Library on Tuesday 19 February at 6.30pm.

These internationally published, bestselling writers of popular fiction for women have been compared to authors like Cathy Kelly and Marian Keyes, but with their own distinctive styles.

They will be speaking about the different journeys that led to each of them being published, the creative inspiration behind their latest books and the way they each approach the writing process. As full-time novelists and mothers, they will also discuss the challenges of juggling publishing deadlines while raising families. There will be time for questions at the end, including tips for aspiring authors.

This is a free event. Bookings are essential on 9523 4980.

SIGN UP TO GET AHEAD IN THE HSCSutherland Shire Libraries will run the popular HSC Lecture Series again in 2013. Throughout May, June and September, expert speakers present a range of subjects including English, Legal Studies and Business Studies.

If you would like to be notified when lecture dates and bookings become available, please visit the HSC page of our website at www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Library/hscstudents and sign up to the HSC Lectures 2013 email list.

For further enquiries, please contact Ruth Ivery or Karen Pender, HSC Reference Resources Librarians, on 9710 0351. W

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Did you know that between 80 and 90 people drown every year along our coastline?Did you know what a rip is and how it works?would you know how to get out of a rip?Did you know that rip currents do not pull people under water causing them to drown?Did you know that calm water is not always ‘safe’ water?Dr Rob Brander, Australia’s best known surf scientist (aka ‘Dr Rip’), will give you the answers to these questions and more in a presentation at North Cronulla Surf Club. This will be followed at 12.15pm by a dye release into the surf at North Cronulla Beach (conditions permitting) to demonstrate how a rip actually works.

Space at the presentation is limited and attendance is by pre registration only. Call 9710 0163 or email [email protected] to reserve your place call.

SCIENCE OF THE SURF (SOS)NORTH CRONULLA SURF CLUBThursday 24 January 11am

FREE TODDLER TUESDAYSCRONULLA BEACH CBDEvery Tuesday from 5 February 9.30am-1pm

Weekdays are about to get a whole lot more exciting with the introduction of Toddler Tuesdays. A place to make new friends, meet up with old ones and enjoy our relaxed lifestyle is coming to Cronulla Plaza.

Your toddler will love the fun new undercover play area. It is fenced so mums, dads and carers can relax in the adjoining seating area.

Available every Tuesday from 5 February during school term until mid November, it’s free and no are bookings required.

For more information go to www.cronullabeachcbd.com.au.

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIESmonday 7 to Friday 25 January

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BUSHCARE CALL 9524 5672 CHILDREN’S SERVICES CALL 9710 0827 COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS CALL 9710 0513 CRONULLA BEACH CBD CALL 9527 2100 FAMILY DAY CARE/VACATION CARE CALL 9710 0466 HAZELHURST REGIONAL GALLERY & ARTS CENTRE CALL 8536 5700 LIBRARY SERVICES CALL 9710 0351

Summer fun at Sutherland Shire Leisure Centres

Dash and splash on the giant inflatable, learn to swim, or get your friends together for the fun and fitness program.

See page 18 for more details.

Art classes at Hazelhurst

Kids can try clay building, painting, drawing, digital cartooning, 2D animation and more.

See contact details on page 15.

get Active at menai Indoor Sports Centre

Sign up for our four day multi sports camp, try gymnastics and acrobatics plus loads more.

See contact details on page 18.

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18 19Author Talk: Dianne Blacklock, Liane Moriarty and Ber Carroll

20Spotlighting In The Royal

21 22Forever Rod

23Recycling Tour

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SUTHERLAND ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE (SEC) CALL 9521 8888 SUTHERLAND SHIRE COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE CALL 9710 0333 SUTHERLAND SHIRE LEISURE CENTRES (SSLC) CALL 8536 9777 WASTE SERVICES CALL 9710 0333 THE RIDGE GOLF COURSE CALL 9541 4960 MENAI INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE CALL 9532 0444 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CALL 9710 0109

EXTENDED DINING & TOURS AT HAZELHURSTUntil 6 April

Fine dining and fine art combine at Hazelhurst with twilight dining every Friday and Saturday night until the end of daylight saving.

Take advantage of a free guided tour of the current exhibition prior to dinner, starting at 6.30pm. After the tour experience stunning a la carte dining by candlelight on the Hazelhurst deck.

Perfect for catching up with friends, family, or that special someone. Bookings essential on 8536 5755.

See pages 14 and 15 for details of the latest exhibitions.


SUTHERLAND ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS:

AUSTRALIA’S SILENT FILM FESTIVALSaturday 23 February, matinee 11am, Evening 7.30pm

Sutherland Entertainment Centre and Australia’s Silent Film Festival are proud to host a series of restored silent film classics.

The Festival’s Matinee session will feature Charley Chase’s What Price Goofy and Buster Keaton’s The Goat and College. These short comedies are fast-paced and pack a punch – right on the funny bone.

MOVIE DAYS

Exciting renovations are taking place at the Sutherland Entertainment Centre which means the regular monthly movie day will not be held in January and February but will resume Wednesday 27 March with the Shire International Short Film Festival.

Until then, Sutherland Entertainment Centre will be featuring two special film occasions, the Sydney Festival’s Kashmere Stage Band and documentary film Thunder Soul in January and the screening of Australia’s Silent Film Festival in February.

Please note that these renovations will not interfere with published stage productions during this period.

SUTHERLAND SHIRE BRASS PRESENTS:

ACADEMY AWARDS: A BRASSY AFFAIRSunday 10 march 2pm

No awards for actors! Rather a tribute to those talented composers who skilfully produce wonderful, evocative music scores. Which will be your favourite movie tune? How many classics are played in modern films? Listen carefully.

General admission $23, concession $18, under 12 years free.

DOWNUNDER PROMOTIONS PRESENTS:

FOREVER RODFriday 22 February 8pm

For over 15 years, Dave Battah has thrilled audiences in Las Vegas, London, the Middle East and even the North Pole with his stunning recreation of the unmistakable gritty vocals and energetic stage persona of music legend, Rod Stewart.

In his spectacular two hour show, he effortlessly glides through all of Rod’s big hits, from rowdy tunes such as Hot Legs and Do Ya’ Think I’m Sexy, to romantic ballads such as Have I Told You Lately, Sailing and Maggie May as well as favourites from Rods “Great American Songbook”

Joining Dave on stage will be Ashleigh Toole, Australian Idol Finalist, who will ‘turn back time’ with her tribute to her favourite artist, Cher.

General admission $44, concession $39, group of 6+ $39 per person.

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THE TEN SAXESSaturday 2 march 8pm

The Ten Saxes is not only a brand new show but a brand new concept that has never been seen on stage before. Ten saxophone players on one stage at one time performing together.

Comprising ten of Sydney’s finest saxophonists, the Ten Saxes is a unique show that will amaze and delight audiences of all ages. With renditions of classic songs from The Blues Brothers to Bach, Tequila, The Theme from Peter Gunn, In the mood and a selection of vocal songs such as Just the Way You Are, I Still Call Australia Home, Rock Around the Clock to name a few.

This show is a “World first” and it’s happening right here in Australia!

General admission $49.90, concession $46.90, groups of 6+ $46.90 per person.

Preshow dining available from an additional $27.

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The Festival’s evening session will feature Cecil B DeMille’s Chicago staring Buster Keaton. As in most of his films, Buster is superb as the awkward and clumsy odd-man-out who desires the pretty girl, but must make extra effort to impress her.

These digital presentations of restored silent film will feature live musical accompaniments at each screening.

Lunch program 11am: Lunch and movie General $20, concession $15

Evening program 7.30pm: Movie only General admission $20, concession $15

Dinner and movie (set menu) General admission $45, concession $40

Full program (both sessions): Lunch only, no dinner General admission $35, concession $25

Lunch and dinner General admission $59, concession $50


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18 SYDNEY FESTIVAL: KASHMeRe STAGe BAND WITH THuNDeR SOuL DOCuMeNTARY

19 SYDNEY FESTIVAL: OSAKA MONAuRAIL JAPAN

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27 SHIRE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

28 SENIORS CONCERT -TICkETS ON SALE FROM 9AM FEBRUARY 20.

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functions + conferences + cabaret + exhibitions + theatre + weddings

Preview dining menus and book tickets to most shows online at www.suthentcent.com.au. The Centre’s counter is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

MOBILITY ACCESS All ground floors of the SEC are wheelchair accessible, with ramps at the Eton Street entrance and at the rear in Merton Street. A limited number of designated parking spots are available in Eton Street. Please advise when booking tickets if wheelchair access is required.

30 Eton Street, Sutherland 2232Telephone: (02) 9521 8888 Facsimile: (02) 9545 3216 Email: [email protected]

www.suthentcent.com.au

COMO JANNALI ROTARY PRESENTS:

THE SHIRE VINTAGE & COLLECTABLES FAIRSaturday 9 march 9am-4pm

There will be something for everyone at this year’s Shire Vintage and Collectables Fair. Goods on display and for sale include vintage and retro clothing, handbags, hats, jewellery, precious and semi precious gems, Victorian and Edwardian apparel, books, vintage patterns, cottons, laces, classic toys, planes, cars trains dolls bears, carnival glass, fine china, crystal, ceramics, nautical collectables, Royal Doulton, comic books and collectables.

If you have a treasure you think is worth some real money you can have it valued onsite for $5 per item (limited to four per person).

Make a day of it and enjoy refreshments in the Café lounge and entertainment by the Kirrawee High School Band.

General admission $5 per person.

MIRANDA MUSICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS:

SHOUT! THE LEGEND OF THE WILD ONE20-24 march 8pm

23 and 24 march 1pm

SHOUT! takes audiences on a musical journey through three decades as it follows Johnny O’Keefe on his path from obscurity to stardom. The show details his remarkably successful career and the inverse destruction of his personal life.

Featuring over 30 great songs including Johnny O’Keefe standards such as She’s My Baby, Wild One, Right Now, So Tough, I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door, the title song Shout, and many more hit songs.

SHOUT is a must see musical event, an irresistible celebration of Australia’s music history while providing more than enough sound and light, colour and razzle-dazzle, song and dance to constitute a full night’s entertainment.

Show tickets available through Miranda Musical Society on 8814 5827 or www.mirandamusicalsociety.com.au

Preshow dining is available from an additional $27 per person. Call the Sutherland Entertainment Centre on 9521 8888 to book dining.

BEN MAIORANA PRESENTS:

THE BEATLES’ No1’sFriday 15 march 8pm

All the number one hits by the Beatles in one sensational two hour concert, presented by the world’s premier ‘Beatles’ band, The ‘Fabulous’ Beatle Boys.

Direct from sell out concerts in Canada and North America, South Africa and Asia, The ‘Fabulous’ Beatle Boys will transport audiences back to those incredible days when the Beatles dominated the music charts with as many as seven songs in the top 10 starting at number one.

Hear every classic Beatles song that ever made it to the top and relive the magic and unique sound that made the Beatles the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band the world has ever known.

You’ll hear and sing along to: Help, A Hard Day’s Night, Can’t Buy Me Love, Yesterday, Love Me Do, She Loves You, eleanor Rigby, Hey Jude, Let It Be, and many more.

General admission $49.90, concession $46.90, group 8+ $46.90. Pre-show dining from an additional $27.


Check out www.hazelhurst.com.au for further information about our exhibitions and programs.

EXHIBITIONS IN THE REGIONAL GALLERY

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BRETT WHITELEY: ON THE WATERUntil 27 January

This is a major exhibition by one of the most celebrated Australian artists of the twentieth century, Brett Whiteley (1939-1992).

On the Water explores Whiteley’s fascination with the harbour, beaches and bathers. Featuring over 60 works including studies and etchings, photographs, sculptures of birds, sharks and bathers, a number of them have never been seen by the public before. In particular, a highlight of the show is his last unfinished work unfinished Beach Polyptych, six imposing panels spanning 7 metres, which has left the Brett Whiteley Studio for the first time in 17 years.

ARTEXPRESS2 February – 17 march 2013

A selection of 2012 Higher School Certificate artworks from students at government and non-government schools across New South Wales, including the Sutherland Shire and St George areas.

ARTEXPRESS WORKSHOPS & FORUMSDuring ARTEXPRESS school students can attend a series of forums which are an opportunity for open discussion, ideas, questions and new ways of exploring their body of work. There will also be a series of intensive workshops in a variety of expressive forms where students can extend their technique and enhance their expression, working with specialist tutors in chosen forms.

Full program details available on www.hazelhurst.com.au

EXHIBITIONS IN THE COMMUNITY GALLERY

ART RULES – HSC ARTWORKUntil 20 January 2013

A popular exhibition of work by local Higher School Certificate students featuring a range of approaches and mediums.

TEACHERS’ EXHIBITION24-29 January 2013

Works by Hazelhurst teachers in a range of media.

PENTIMENTI – TRANSFORMATIONS IN PRINT2-12 February 2013

Australian and Italian artists working in print media present an exhibition of reworked images or ideas.

SHORELINES – PETER SIMPSON16-26 February 2013

A journey along the waterways of the Sutherland Shire.


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ART CENTRE

NEW YEAR, NEW CLASSESStart the new year creatively with a range of classes in all kinds of art making. To add to your dazzling array of choices, Hazelhurst will be offering new classes in 2013.

There will be an additional evening adult pottery class on Thursday nights along with our new After Dark sculpture program where you can explore your imagination and learn about 3D form. A high school sculpture class will run on Thursday afternoons.

Our new print based class on Friday afternoons includes two model sessions and will investigate monoprints and collagraphs leading to plaster printing. Each term this program will explore another aspect of print media.

Explore your creativity with these or our popular and established classes. Term one art classes commence Monday 4 February, enrolling now. For further information visit our website.

SUMMER WORKSHOPSDIgITAL CAmERA with Pedro Altuna Sunday 20 January 10am-4pm $107

CREATE A BIRD with Stephanie Braymonday 21 January 10am-12.30pm $32 Sculpture class for children 8 -13 yrs

RESPONDINg TO PLACE with kevin mckaymonday 21 and Tuesday 22 January 10am-4pm $189

FIgURATIVE LINES with Susan Tindall-mcDonaldTuesday 22 and wednesday 23 January 10am-4pm $218

ALCHEmY OF mIXED mEDIA with Louisa ChircopThursday 24 and Friday 25 January 10am-4pm $189

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CHINESE BRUSH with Andrew Lowednesday 23 January 10am-4pm $106

BUNTINg wORkSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTSThroughout January and February, visit our website for dates and details.

HAZELHURST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONSSunday 24 February 10am-5pm

FREE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Hazelhurst will celebrate its thirteenth birthday by presenting an exciting program of activity and entertainment including WILD ONES art & design market exclusive to Hazelhurst.

• free exhibitions• free live music • free kids activities• free roving performers• free guided tours• free films in the theatrette

Sunday 24 February

Calling all crafty people… there is going to be a craft explosion at Hazelhurst and we need your help.

Festoon is breaking out the glue gun and expanding the concept of yarn bombing to embrace all kinds of craft, and you’re invited to stitch, knit, craft or ‘bunt’ to make it happen.

On Sunday 24 February, Hazelhurst will be transformed into a vibrant explosion of crafts - from granny squares to garlands, beanies to bunting and everything in between. To find out how to participate and join a workshop visit us at facebook.com/HazelhurstFestoon or festoonathazelhurst.blogspot.com.au

SPECIAL EVENTS

HAZELHURST FILM CLUBSeason one starts 24 January

Enjoy great films in a friendly and relaxed environment.

For a minimal membership fee of $20 per year, enjoy a great variety of films on Thursdays at 11am and Sundays at 2pm, including art house and eclectic, modern and contemporary to foreign and independent films. Visit our website for the current film program.


IPADS, IPHONES & IPODS INFORMATION SESSIONmENAI LIBRARY Thursday 31 January 10.30-11.45am

A former employee of Apple will give an overview of a number of popular Apple products, which is timely for anyone who received a new iPod, iPhone or iPad for Christmas.

This is a free event, bookings are essential.

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BOOKINGS AND CONTACTwww.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/library

DROP INTO YOUR LIBRARYShire Libraries hold a number of informal sessions for people on the go. Whether you want to catch up with a book group once in a while, get crafty or talk about your technology challenges, we can help you. Drop-in times and services include:

DROP-IN kNITTINg SESSION Sylvania library every Friday at 10.30am

DROP-IN BOOk gROUPSCronulla Library the first Monday of the month at 2pm

NEw! Caringbah Library the second Monday of the month, starting 11 February at 2pm

DROP-IN COmPUTER HELPSutherland Library every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm

NEw! Menai Library every Tuesday and Thursday starting 31 January from 2pm to 4pm

Bundeena 48R Scarborough St Phone 9523 0932

Caringbah 376-378 Port Hacking Rd Phone 9524 3803

Cronulla 38-60 Croydon St Phone 9523 4980

Engadine 116E Caldarra Ave Phone 9548 6003

Menai 34-40 Allison Cres Phone 9543 5747Miranda 31 Wandella Rd Phone 9524 8217Sutherland 30-36 Belmont St Phone 9710 0351Sylvania 124 Princes Hwy Phone 9522 7544

HEALTHY WEIGHT WEEK MORNING TEAmENAI LIBRARYThursday 24 January 10.30am

To celebrate Healthy Weight Week 2013, accredited practising dietician Frances Cloughley will be speaking about the nutritional significance and history of morning tea. She will share practical tips on how to keep it healthy and manage your weight.

A free healthy morning tea will be provided for attendees. Bookings are essential.

TAMING TECHNOLOGY – INTERNET SAFETYSUTHERLAND LIBRARYThursday 7 February 10.30-11.45am

Highlighting ‘Safer Internet Day’ in February 2013, local computer expert Tom from Himark Computers will speak about the steps you can take to protect your computer from viruses and how to stay safe online.

This is a free event for older adults, bookings are essential.

BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERSCARINgBAH LIBRARY Thursday 7 February 2-3.30pm

Retired high school teacher Peter has been successfully teaching bridge to beginners for 10 years at Gymea Trade Union Club. He will be presenting an introduction to the game of Bridge (beginner’s level only).

This is a free event, bookings are essential.

NEW RECIPE CLUB CRONULLA LIBRARYThursday 7 February 2pm

Are you a passionate cook? Would you like to meet other local food lovers to swap recipes and cooking advice? If so, you might be interested in joining our new recipe club. The theme of the first gathering is CWA style country cooking and will be held at Cronulla Library on Thursday 7 February at 2pm.

Call Cronulla Library on 9523 4980 for more information and to register.

LITERATURE IN THE LIBRARY (LITL) 2013 EVENTS Next time you are at one of our libraries, make sure you pick up a free flyer listing upcoming ‘LITL’ events from February to July. Experienced speakers will present a range of topics including Jane Austen, Ian Fleming and Georgette Heyer.

You can also download the flyer at www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/library. Bookings open four weeks before each event.


DID YOU KNOW?The Sutherland Shire has:

• 52,000 businesses*

• just over 54,000 jobs

• a Gross Regional Product of $7.367 billion

The largest industry employers in the Sutherland Shire are:

• retail

• health care and social assistance

• manufacturing

Council’s Economic Development Unit is a great source of information and statistics for local businesses. No matter what type of business you run in the Shire and whether you are just starting out or established, we can connect you with specialist advice and support. To find out how we can help your business, check out the Business section on council’s website or call 9710 0607.

*Registered Australian Business Numbers (ABN)

THE SHIRE’S ECONOmIC FUTURE

In November you were invited to have your say in the Shire’s economic future. We received more than 900 responses, so thank you to everyone who participated. Results will be highlighted in the next edition of Our Shire.

wOULD YOU LIkE TO CONNECT wITH OTHER BUSINESSES IN YOUR INDUSTRY? Council’s Economic Development Unit has partnered with local businesses to establish and facilitate a range of networks:

• Sutherland Shire Marine Association

• Shire IT Cluster

• Home Based Business

• Allied & Complementary Health Network

• Southern Strength Agile Manufacturing Network

Through collaboration these networks continue to achieve great success, like the Sutherland Shire Marine and Boat Show at Dunningham Park in September 2012. This event was made possible by working closely with the Sutherland Shire Marine Association and its members.

We also have strategic links with local Chambers of Commerce and the NSW Business Chamber, Southern Sydney Business Enterprise Centre, Sutherland Business Education Network and Economic Development Australia.

To find out more about these networks and networking events and information seminars check the Business section on council’s website.

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Your business plan will enable you look at your business strategically and analytically and prevent you from straying into unrelated projects that bring unnecessary expenditure and take up your valuable time. We all like the ‘shiny things’ but these can sometimes take us away from our core business proposition at a time when we should be focusing on it.

Our SSHEDprogram helps all types of businesses set measurable and achievable goals and gets you focused on what is right for your business.

We are here to give you expert advice, teach you how to be accountable and offer you support.

If you would like SSHEDprogram to get you back on track in 2013 please call us today on 9545 7702 or visit our website www.sshed.com.au.


SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUNSUTHERLAND SHIRE LEISURE CENTRESIt’s the perfect time of year to get the children involved in our January school holiday programs for fun and fitness.

• Learn to swim intensives

• Race and pace (prepare for school swimming carnivals)

• Giant water inflatable (available at Sutherland and Engadine Leisure Centre)

• Fun and fitness program (supervised vacation care)

For more details please visit www.sslc.com.au or contact the centre directly.

INTENSIVE LEARN TO SWIM SUTHERLAND, ENgADINE AND CARINgBAH LEISURE CENTRESOur intensive learn to swim program is a great way for kids to quickly improve on swimming skills, with 30 minute sessions on weekdays for four weeks from 7 to 25 January.

90 MINUTE AQUA CHALLENGESUTHERLAND LEISURE CENTREGet your friends together and take the challenge this summer. Our 90 Minute Shallow and Deep Aqua Challenge is on Sunday 20 January in the Olympic Pool from 7.30am to 9.00pm. There are great prizes to be won. Free for members and the cost of a casual visit for non-members.

AUSTRALIA DAYSutherland, Engadine and Caringbah Leisure Centres are open on Australia Day and the public holiday on Monday 28 January from 7am to 7pm. Enjoy a family fun day out at the pool.

At Sutherland and Engadine Leisure Centres the kids can dash and splash their way onto our giant water inflatable. Extra charges apply, please contact the centre for details.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to meet former Olympic swimmer and 2010 Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Geoff Huegill between 11.00am and 12.30pm and then dash and splash your way through our giant water inflatables.

There will also be Speedo Swimwear specials, music and our mascot Larry the Lifeguard. Cost is $11 per child. Children must be between 5 to 14 years of age and a competent swimmer to use the inflatable.

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Meet Geoff Huegill at Sutherland Leisure Centre’s Summer Pool Party on 17 January.

GET FITmENAI INDOOR SPORTS CENTRENew to Menai Indoor Sports Centre in 2013 are group fitness classes. Stay active and fit and enjoy our introductory rate of $10 a class. Classes start 15 January until 10 February 2013.

There is a range of freestyle classes including:

• Circuit

• Yoga

• Cardio Boxing

• Total Burn

All ages and abilities welcome. Check out our timetable online at www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/recreation.


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Council is committed to providing quality facilities so everyone in our community has the opportunity to participate in a variety of leisure pursuits. To find out how you can get active in the Shire, check council’s website under recreation.

COUNCIL LIFEgUARD PATROLS SUmmER OPERATINg HOURSCronulla, North Cronulla, Elouera and wanda beaches: Everyday 8am - 5.30pm when red and yellow flags are flying.

SUTHERLAND SHIRE LEISURE CENTRES www.sslc.com.au

Sutherland Leisure Centre Rawson Avenue, Sutherlandmon - Fri: 5am - 9pmSat: 5.30am - 7pmSun: 7am - 7pmPhone: 8536 9777

Caringbah Leisure Centre Jacaranda Road, Caringbahmon - Thurs: 5.30am - 9pm Fri: 5.30am - 6.30pm Sat: 6am - 7pm Sun and public holidays: 7am - 7pmPhone: 9525 6777

Engadine Leisure CentreAnzac Ave, Engadinemon - Thurs: 5.30am - 9pmFri: 5.30am - 9pm (pool closes at 6.30pm)Sat: 6am - 7pmSun and public holidays: 7am - 7pmPhone: 9548 4200

THE RIDgE gOLF COURSE AND DRIVINg RANgEoff New Illawarra Rd, Barden Ridgemon - Fri: 7am - 9pmSat/Sun/Public Holidays: 7am - 8pm Phone: 9541 4960 Hours subject to weather conditions.

PUBLIC gOLF COURSE PRO SHOPSkareela 9521 6279Woolooware 9523 3882The Ridge 9541 4960

mENAI INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE98 Allison Crescent, Menaimon - Fri: 9am - 10pmSat: 8.15am - 3pmSun: 1pm - 6pmPhone: 9532 0444

TENNIS COURTSCouncil has 13 facilities with courts available for casual or permanent hire. Check out our website for contact details.

BE FIRST TO PLAY AT THE RIDGE To find out when the 18-hole golfcourse is open and available for play, go to www.theridgegolf.com.au or call the pro shop on 9541 4960. The course is bound to be popular so to be one of the first to play, make sure you book your tee time soon. If you would like to become a member, you can register your interest on the website.

We now have three 18-hole public golf courses and a 52 bay golf driving range. Book a round today at Kareela, Woolooware or The Ridge golf courses by calling the Pro Shop; see contact details on the far left.

FREE gOLF SESSIONS FOR kIDS8 and 25 January 10-11.30am

Kids can try golf at the Ridge Golf Driving Range these holidays. The free sessions include professional coaching, club hire and balls. Places are limited and bookings are essential at www.theridgegolf.com.au or on 9541 4960.

STAY SAFE ON YOUR BIKEWhether you’re an experienced rider or learning to ride a bike you received for Christmas, this is an important reminder to make sure you stay safe on your bike.

1. Wear a helmet. It is the law. Head injuries cause up to 85% of all cycling fatalities.

2. Be seen at night or in low light conditions. You must display a steady or flashing light on the front of your bike and a red flashing light from the rear of your bike. Your bike must also have a red rear reflector. Wear bright clothing during the day and reflective clothing at night.

3. Let other cyclists, motor vehicle drivers and pedestrians know what you are doing. Use the correct hand signals before turning left or right, changing lanes or stopping.

4. Every bike must have a working bell. Warn pedestrians that you are approaching and give them plenty of room.

5. Don’t speed. Remember that shared pathways are used by children, the elderly and the disabled.

6. Keep left, except when overtaking slower traffic.

7. When riding on the road, cyclists need to obey the same road rules as motorists. For more information on traffic regulations contact the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) on 13 22 13 or go to www.rms.nsw.gov.au.

THE RIDGE BMX AND OFF ROAD BIKE PARKCouncil is working on a Masterplan for the BMX and off road bike park planned for The Ridge Sporting Complex at Lucas Heights. The facility will include a competition BMX track, a pocket park for recreation BMX and mountain bike use and ancillary amenities. The project will also include the establishment of a Sutherland Shire BMX club.

For further information please contact council’s Active Communities Unit on 9710 0469.

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Telephone: 9710 0333 Facsimile: 9710 0265 DX4511 SutherlandEmail: [email protected] website: www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au

CONTACT COUNCIL

DON’T BE LATE FOR THE BALL CALLINg FOR DEBUTANTES AND PARTNERSThe annual Sutherland Shire Mayoral Ball will be held on Saturday 1 June 2013.

If you would like to be involved as a debutante in 2013, please contact council’s Communications and Events Unit as soon as possible on 9710 0554 or email [email protected].

CALLINg FOR CHARITIES AND SPONSORSThe Mayoral Ball is also a major fundraising event for a local charity and an opportunity for businesses to network and show support for their community. We are inviting expressions of interest from charities and sponsors.

For more information and details of sponsor packages please contact Lynne Hunt, Team Leader - Events, on 9710 0161 or email [email protected].

Cr Carol Provan (IND)Tel: 9527 6406Mob: 0434 327 757Fax: 9523 0081Email: [email protected]

Cr Tracy Cook (LIB)Mob: 0409 761 781Email: [email protected]

Cr Peter Scaysbrook (ALP)Tel: 9528 2946Mob: 0408 982 972Fax: 9528 6896Email: [email protected]

Cr Bruce Walton (IND)Tel: 9532 0602 Fax: 9532 0946Email: [email protected]

Cr Peter Towell (SWI)Tel: 9543 9685 Mob: 0434 327 756 Fax: 9532 0112Email: [email protected]

Deputy Mayor Cr Kevin Schreiber (LIB) Tel/Fax: 9540 3186Email: [email protected]

Mayor Cr Kent johns (LIB)Tel: 9710 0360Mob: 0414 194 822Fax: 9710 0270Email: [email protected]

Cr Hassan Awada (LIB)Mob: 0417 286 315Fax: 9150 9648Email: [email protected]

Cr Diedree Steinwall (ALP)Tel: 9548 6180Fax: 9548 6795Email: [email protected]

Cr john Riad (LIB) Mob: 0408 919 760Email: [email protected]

Cr Scott Williams (LIB)Tel: 9523 4768Mob: 0448 777 300Email: [email protected]

Cr Phil Blight (ALP)Tel: 9531 1480Fax: 9524 4680Email: [email protected]

Cr Tom Croucher (LIB)Mob: 0408 862 765Email: [email protected]

Cr Carmelo Pesce (LIB)Mob: 0408 975 716Fax: 9524 4149Email: [email protected]

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SUTHERLAND SHIRE SISTER CITY EXCHANGE PROGRAMSmAkE FRIENDS IN CHUO, TOkYO, JAPANThis exchange program is open to families living in the Sutherland Shire with a child attending school, students not living in but attending school in the Sutherland Shire and families and students who can demonstrate a significant link to the Sutherland Shire.

Families are needed to host students from Japan for eight nights from 26 July. Students also have the opportunity to travel to Japan during the September school holidays. The 17 day fully escorted tour includes a six night homestay, school for three days and a trip to Tokyo Disneyland.

Go to www.sutherlandshire-japanstudentprogram.com or phone Gaye Tie on 9543 5109 for more information.

HAVE THE TImE OF YOUR LIFE IN LAkEwOOD, COLORADO, USAThis exchange program is open to Sutherland Shire students in Year 10 in 2013.

Spend six months living with an exchange partner and his or her family in Colorado, USA between July 2013 and January 2014. You will attend an American high school and maybe even experience a white Christmas.

You and your family will then host your exchange partner between January and July 2014. Our next information night is on Tuesday 5 February in Council Chambers, Eton Street, Sutherland. For more details visit www.suthlak.com or phone Lynda on 9543 2505.

Newsletter of Sutherland Shire Council OUR SHIRE...Jenny-Lee Stefas won gold for Outstanding Contribution to Regional Tourism while Sydney Coast Walks, a local business offering guided

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