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OUR SHIRENewsletter of Sutherland Shire Council

www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.auJanuary/February 2016

KURNELL STORM DAMAGEFollowing the severe weather on Wednesday 16 December an extensive multi-agency response was implemented to assist residents and businesses on the Kurnell peninsula to recover and rebuild. Fortunately there were no serious injuries, however there was significant damage to property and this has greatly affected the Kurnell community. Council staff joined emergency services personnel in the recovery and clean up operation and continue to work with Kurnell residents and businesses to restore the community to normal. A fast track process has been set up to assist residents who have to remove structures and/or houses. Any fees not covered by insurance for tree removal and demolition as a consequence of the storm will be waived. Similarly, a process of fast tracking DAs for new dwellings will be set up early this year. As this is an ongoing operation please refer to Council's website and Facebook page for further information.

WE BELONG TOGETHER ON AUSTRALIA DAYBeing Australian means having fun in the sun, enjoying the great outdoors, remembering the past and looking forward to the future. From the bush to the sea, Council has Australia Day covered with two spectacular events in Cronulla and Illawong on Tuesday 26 January 2016. The Australia Day celebrations will kick off with a charity fun run at Wanda Beach and a Citizenship Ceremony held at Sutherland Entertainment Centre in the morning to welcome 150 of the Shire’s newest citizens. This will be followed by two events in Cronulla and Illawong, and finished off with a bang with spectacular fireworks displays at both locations. With the help of Mark Vincent and special guest appearance by Rachael Beck, Dragon, Busby Marou, Australian Played and a host of talented local performers, our Cronulla entertainment program will be telling a uniquely Aussie story one song at a time. All the fun, colour and excitement of Australia Day will be back in Illawong again for Australia Day 2016, with a fantastic stage program and plenty for the family to enjoy. Check out the full program inside this edition.

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CRONULLA PARK 1pm to 9pm

With the help of Mark Vincent and a special guest appearance by Rachael Beck, as well

as Dragon, Busby Marou, Australian Played and a host of talented local performers, our

Cronulla entertainment program will be telling a uniquely Aussie story one song at a time.

Australia Today, a local multicultural dance group will kick start the celebrations

at 1pm, followed by a fantastic round of performances from local dance group

Ettingshausens, recent The Voice contestant, Grace Pitts and local band

Jordan | Tristan | Thomasin.

Engadine and Miranda Musical Societies are up next with much loved musical

theatre songs, followed by a selection of iconic Aussie rock songs from Australian

Played. The official proceedings will take place at 5.30pm with a Citizenship

Ceremony on stage.

As the evening progresses, an eclectic combination of mandolins, ukulele and whistles

will be employed by acclaimed song writers Busby Marou singing songs of our land.

Then to get the blood pumping, well known and loved rock legends, Dragon will be

playing from 7.30pm. Rounding out a magnificent line up will be Mark Vincent with

Rachael Beck singing some classic Opera favourites with a modern twist.

BLAXLAND OVAL, ILLAWONG 4pm to 9pm

All the fun, colour and excitement of Australia Day will be back in Illawong for

Australia Day 2016, with a fantastic stage program and plenty for the family to enjoy.

The headline act is Australian Played featuring a selection of classic Aussie rock

songs. They will follow The Kami’s, a six piece covers band, everyone’s favourite

ABBASBACK and a special performance from local multicultural dance group,

Australia Today. Winner of the 2015 Sutherland Shire Youth Music Awards,

Zac Olsen will commence the day’s entertainment at 4pm.

A spectacular fireworks display at 9pm will be a fitting conclusion for both the

Shire’s 2016 Australia Day celebrations, however this is dependent on favourable

weather conditions.

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Let’s celebrate

our local community this

Australia Day.

Let’s bring our families and friends

together and enjoy everything the

Shire has to offer. Council is offering

two venues, in Cronulla and Illawong,

with amazing programs and we invite

you to be part of what’s going to be a

special day.

I encourage you to leave the car

at home and take advantage of

the public transport options. Train

services to Cronulla will run every 15

minutes and Cronulla Park is just a

two minute walk from the station. For

our Illawong event we’re providing a

free bus service running from Bangor

Shops via Menai Club Central to

Blaxland Oval at Illawong.

Of course we ask that everyone

enjoys these events safely and

responsibly. Australia Day is about

remembering the past, and looking

forward to the future. It’s about

enjoying our great country and its

people. So no matter where you live

in the Shire, I hope you bring your

friends and family and join in the

fun at Cronulla or Illawong.

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NEW BUS SERVICE FOR GREENHILLS SKATEPARK Greenhills Skatepark has been officially added to local bus operator Transdev’s daily Cronulla to Kurnell 987 bus service which runs regularly between Cronulla Station, Cronulla and Kurnell. This promted Transdev to add a Lindum Road bus stop to its timetable.

For timetable and bus stop information, visit www.transdevnsw.com.au.

LIBRARY WINS JUSTICE AWARD Sutherland Shire Libraries was awarded the 2015 Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC) Centre of Excellence Award for their work with the Sutherland Local Court.

Sutherland Library provided workshops for court staff to learn about the Find Legal Answers service resulted in increased referrals from court staff to the library.

Staff can assist you at any Sutherland Shire Library or visit www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au.

SUTHERLAND SHIRE COUNCILLORS AWARDED Two Sutherland Shire Councillors have been recognised for 20 years of service and commitment to the people of Sutherland Shire and another with the honorary title of Emeritus Mayor.

At the 2015 NSW Local Government Conference, Councillors and Former Mayors Kevin Schreiber and Steve Simpson were recognised for Outstanding Long Service over 20 years.

Councillor Kevin Schreiber M.A.I.C.D – Emeritus Mayor, has resided in the Shire for 30 years and was first elected to Sutherland Shire Council in 1 5. He has served five terms as Mayor 1996/97, 1997/98, 1998/99, 2004/05 and 2005/06 terms and as Deputy Mayor for the 2012/13 term. Cr Schreiber is a small business owner and has also been a member of Local Government NSW for 14 years.

Councillor Steve Simpson was elected to council in 1995 and served as Mayor for the 2013-14 term.

Councillor Kent Johns was also awarded the honorary title of Emeritus Mayor after being nominated by current Mayor, Cr Carmelo Pesce.

To be eligible for the Emeritus Mayor title recipients must have served as Mayor for a minimum of three one-year terms or a full term as a popularly elected Mayor. The title provides ongoing recognition to those who have served as Mayor.

Cr Johns was elected to Sutherland Shire Council in 2004 and first elected Mayor in 2012, serving one term, before becoming Mayor again in 2014. He previously served as Mayor in 1999 at Rockdale City Council.

Councillor Kent Johns presented with Emeritus Mayor certificate by Mayor, Cr Carmelo Pesce.

Councillor Kevin Schreiber (left) and

Councillor Steve Simpson (far right).

Councillor Kent Johns presented with

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MAYORAL BALL 2016 CALL FOR DEBUTANTES AND PARTNERS The Sutherland Shire Mayoral Debutante Charity Ball will be held Saturday 4 June 2016. A tradition in the Shire for 40 years, this charity event is an elegant evening featuring the presentation of our Shire youth, dinner and entertainment.

If you are a Sutherland Shire student in year 11 or 12 and would like more information about this unique experience email [email protected] or call 9710 0554.

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Calling for charities and sponsorsThe Mayoral Ball is a major fundraising event for local charities and an opportunity for businesses to sponsor.

For details of sponsorship packages and charity partnerships phone 9710 0513.

INDUSTRY-BEST SCHOOL PREPARATION Vacancies are available in Council's Early Education services for children age three to five years.

The Early Education services implement a comprehensive learning curriculum, specialising in caring for and educating birth to five year olds, with a particular focus on school preparation for three to five year olds.

The Educators are highly proficient in providing academic and life skills and our curriculum promotes the development of language and literacy, social and emotional skills, physical development and cognitive growth.

Council has 11 Early Education Centres and 22 Family Day Care Educators; all are monitored for compliance, quality and safety.

To learn more about our preschool programs and vacancies, please call Council’s Children’s Services on 9710 0466.

The Child Care enefit and Child Care Rebate applies to eligible families.

CRONULLA RALLY 2015 – THE BIG NON-EVENTSutherland Shire Mayor, Carmelo Pesce has expressed sincere thanks to the community for supporting Council in sending a strong message to those wishing to use Cronulla as a stage for expressing extremist views of any persuasion. The message was clear – we are a peaceful, tolerant and diverse community that embraces the best of our nation’s traditions and pride. The community showed that we in no way re ect the shameful events of ten years ago. On Saturday 12 December, 2015 we were able to wipe that stain from our community.

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AUSTRALIAN BOARDRIDERS BATTLE NATIONAL FINAL Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 JanuarySutherland Shire Council is proud to be hosting the national final of The Original Source Australian Boardriders Battle on 23 and 24 January. The main event site is North Cronulla Beach with loads of free activities for families in Dunnigham Park.It's the country's biggest grassroots boardriders event and is sanctioned by the World Surf League, which allows Australian WSL World Championship Tour surfers (men and women) the opportunity to represent their local boardriders club at respective state qualifying events and the national final.Each club team will include one junior (Under 18) surfer, four Open age surfers, and one over 35 surfers. Each team must include one female surfer. An exciting event format will see club teams battle it out in a Womens division, five person Team division and a Skins competition. For more information on the series, visit www.australianboardridersbattle.com


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SENIORS WEEK 2016Seniors Week 2016 is going to be bigger and better than ever.

The fun starts on 22 March and continues to 15 April – that’s three weeks of opportunities to get out and about in our beautiful parks and beaches, pop into your local library to see what’s on, and try out some free classes at the Leisure Centres.

See page 17 for your pull-out brochure with details of Seniors Week 2016.

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS ANNOUNCEDCouncil’s Australia Day Awards have been announced with the 2016 Sutherland Shire Citizen, Young Citizen and Community Group of the Year selected from a large group of nominees.

The awards are an opportunity to recognise the generous, hard working and sel ess actions of many Shire residents and community groups. The quality of nominations received this year has highlighted that we live in a strong, energetic and caring community.

2016 Citizen of the Year Sutherland Shire’s Citizen of the Year is Deanna Schreiber. Deanna is a dedicated Aboriginal Elder and accomplished artist. She has worked for over 50 years in the field of health, education and community services as well as volunteering her time to advocate for Aboriginal people. Deanna works to build stronger ties throughout the Shire community and is a mentor to many young Aboriginal people not only in Sutherland Shire but in the wider community. She is a member of Council’s Aboriginal Advisory Committee and was instrumental in establishing the Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation.

2016 Young Citizen of the Year Sutherland Shire’s Young Citizen of the Year for 2016 is Salina Alvaro. Selina graduated from St Patrick’s High School in 2014 having been elected Vice Captain and was awarded the St Patrick’s College Medal as the most outstanding student of the graduating class. Salina established a donation drive, travelling to Fiji to personally present donated supplies to the Nawaicoba school. In 2015 as a Sutherland Shire Youth Council volunteer, she participated in many youth initiatives and most recently helped organise the Working Party for Step Ahead, a community walk raising funds for headspace Miranda and YMCA Caringbah.

2016 Community Group of the YearThe group selected as 2016 Community Group of the Year is Project Youth. Project Youth has been operating in the Sutherland Shire for 23 years and have assisted thousands of local youth navigate their way through tough times. Their programs cover health, music, education, employment and social enterprise; homelessness services; street based outreach as well as hosting three drop in centres in Miranda, Menai and Kurnell. Project Youth also has a track record of working in partnership with other community organisations, Council and State Government agencies to assist young people, stage local community events and provide services to the community without any additional funding.

L-R Deborah Holden, Kellie Checkley (Project Youth), Mayor Carmelo Pesce, Deanna Schreiber and Salina Alvaro.


CAPTAIN COOK DRIVE UPDATEThe upgrade of the 1.2km stretch of Captain Cook Drive between Woolooware Road and Elouera Road at Woolooware is moving into its final stage of completion.Stage 3 works will be completed during the first few months of 2016 (subject to weather conditions) and involves constructing a permanent road pavement over the traveling lanes constructed in Stage 1 on the east bound carriageway. The e ible road pavement will be approximately 200mm thick for the full length of the road and the road will be wider.

NEW FORESHORE PARKING AT SILVER BEACHThe construction of a new car park opposite the Kurnell Catamaran Club which incorporates a suitable launching area will improve the recreational use of Botany Bay Foreshore. This project, funded by Council and Section 94 funds, is due to be completed in February 2016.The works include construction of a formalised car parking area, footpath connections and adjacent shared path, an access path for launching of water craft, coastal dune health remediation, inclusion of a bubbler/bin enclosure/ bike rack and cable fencing to protect the dunes.

DON LUCAS RESERVE TOILET FACILITIESCouncil is building new toilet amenities building at Don Lucas Reserve.The new modern toilet amenities building includes four toilet cubicles (including one ambulant, one disabled facility), external screening and bike racks plus associated landscaping works.Building construction works commenced in 2015. The immediate building area will have temporary site fencing placed around the perimeter with completion of the building and final landscaping to occur by February 2016.

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MEN’S SHED FACILITY RELOCATIONThe Illawong’s Men’s Shed has been relocated to from a community hall at Coachwood Oval, Alfords Point to The Ridge Sports Centre at Barden Ridge. The golf carts shed has been fitted out with machinery and lathes, new amenities and its accessibility has been improved. The golf carts are being moved into a building closer to the course and clubhouse.

NEW FORESHORE PARKING AT SILVER BEACHThe construction of a new car park opposite the Kurnell Catamaran Club


SCIENCE OF THE SURFWednesday 20 January 11am and 2pmNorth Cronulla Surf ClubDid you know that 80 to 90 people drown every year along our coastline?Do 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 be back in the Shire this summer to give two presentations at North Cronulla Surf Club on how our beaches work and behave, from the massive swell that rolls in during big storms to how to spot a deadly rip current. The sessions will each be followed by a dye release demonstration into the surf at approximately 12.15pm and 3.15pm at North Cronulla Beach (conditions permitting) which illustrate how a rip actually works.Spaces are limited registration now by calling 9710 0163 to reserve your place at one of the sessions. If you can’t make the presentation, see www.scienceofthesurf.com for fun facts and surf safety advice.

SUTHERLAND CRONULLA ACTIVE TRANSPORT LINKThe NSW Government is seeking feedback on plans for a shared pedestrian and bicycle path between Sutherland and Cronulla. The proposed path, known as the Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL), would link public transport interchanges, residential areas, schools, hospitals and retail precincts.Information sessions Transport for NSW will be holding a drop-in information sessions for residents on 2 February 2016, 4pm to 7pm at Cronulla Central (next to Cronulla Library).Have your say Transport for NSW is seeking feedback on the Review of Environmental Factors, which can be viewed at www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects and www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au or in person at Sutherland Library, Miranda Library, Caringbah Library, Cronulla Library, and Sutherland Shire Council.Written comments can be provided: on-line on the interactive map at www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects, by e-mail to [email protected], by post to SCATL, Principal Manager Planning and Assessments, Transport for NSW, Locked Bag 6501, St Leonards NSW 2065. Please provide your feedback by 5pm, 12 February 2016.

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COUNCIL AWARDED ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTCouncil's Children’s Services has been awarded a $40,000 environmental grant by the NSW Environmental Trust as part of its Environmental Education program. Council’s application was one of only 16 projects granted funding. The funding will be used to develop a new educational resource for Council's childcare service, and families who access these services.‘Protecting our Planet’ kits will be designed to teach children and families about environmental education and sustainability, encouraging them to be sustainable thinkers of the future. The new kits, featuring interactive games and stories, will be just one component of the ongoing environmental awareness education which occurs daily in our early and middle Education & Care services. This project has been assisted by the New South Wales Government through its Environmental Trust.


WHAT DOES YOUR COUNCIL DO?Council aims to create positive social, economic, environmental and governance outcomes and address or minimise any undesirable impacts for the community.Council plays a range of roles in responding to and addressing local needs. It either• directly provides services, facilities or infrastructure• partners other government, community or business agencies to do so, or• advocates on behalf of the Shire community by lobbying other agencies where something falls outside its jurisdiction.Council’s services range from childcare, parks maintenance, tourist information, arts and culture, and animal adoption through to infrastructure including roads, footpaths, sporting facilities and community buildings, and homes.

RECEIVING YOUR RATESAND PAYMENT OPTIONSCouncil issues quarterly installment notices to residents by mail and now also offers a range of different options to receive and pay your rates. Payments are due on the following dates each year; 28 February, 31 May, 31 August, and 30 November.Property owners can now receive and pay their rates online via MyPost Digital Mailbox, BPAY View or Formsport electronic notices.MyPost Digital MailboxWith your digital mailbox you can pay bills, schedule payments, set reminders, and receive mail. Find out more about this and open your free digital mailbox at digitalmailbox.com.auBPAY ViewStop the paper! BPay View allows you to receive, pay and store rates notices in your online banking. Registration is simple, next time your online banking just look for the BPAY View or View Bills section in your online bank account.Formsport Electronic NoticesThis new delivery and payment option allows you to receive, pay and store rates notices online.All the information you need to go paper free and streamline your rates notices this year is on Council’s website. Search for ‘Rates’ at www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au. You will also find information on rates concessions and rebates, how your rates are calculated and the rates change of address form.

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Council’s 2014/15 Annual Report is now available online www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au


IN THE LIBRARYBookings to attend events in the library are essential unless otherwise specified

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BOOKINGS AND CONTACTS www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Library

Bundeena Cronulla Menai Sutherland48R Scarborough St | Phone: 9523 0932 38-60 Croydon St | Phone: 9523 4980 34-40 Allison Cres | Phone: 9543 5747 30-36 Belmont St | Phone: 9710 0351

Caringbah Engadine Miranda Sylvania376-378 Port Hacking Rd | Phone: 9524 3803 116E Caldarra Ave | Phone: 9548 60034 31 Wandella Rd | Phone: 9524 8217 124 Princes Hwy | Phone: 9522 7544

LIBRARY EVENTSCAREER GUIDANCE FOR NOW AND THE FUTURETuesday 2 February 6.30pm to 7.30pmSutherland LibraryMelissa Hume shares real-life experiences to help you understand how companies recruit and select candidates. She provides the guidance you need to find the type of jobs you want; capture attention with your resume and cover letter; navigate the interview process and prepare for common interview questions.

DOWNSIZINGWednesday 10 February 10.30am to 11.30amCaringbah LibraryHomeowners don’t typically daydream about buying a smaller home but as life and family responsibilities change downsizing can be a way to decrease maintenance responsibilities and expenditure. Sandra Hudson from Integrity Property Agents will give tips on preparing your home for sale, de-cluttering, preparing for a smaller environment and how adult children can assist their parents in the move.

TAMING TECHNOLOGY: IPAD TIPS AND TRICKSThursday 11 February 10.30am to 11.30amSutherland LibraryDiscover how to get the most from your iPad or iPhone. Find out what’s new in the latest iOS software release and pick up tips for commonly used features such as email, camera and web browsing.

LEARN TO SEWTuesday 16 February 6pm to 7.30pmMenai LibraryEver wanted to learn to sew or improve your sewing skills? Ashleigh Renee Patel, designer and dressmaker from Secret Culture will teach you how to sew a library bag. Fabric and materials will be supplied. BYO sewing machine if you have one - optional but not essential.

SALLY MATTERSONTuesday 16 February 6pm to 7pmCronulla LibrarySally Matterson, one of Australia's foremost personal trainers presents a talk about her book Healthy Body, outlining a sensible way of getting your body into shape, without putting yourself at risk with the latest fads in exercise and diet.

FUSSY PRIMARY SCHOOL EATERSThursday 18 February 6pm to 7.15pmCaringbah LibraryDo you have a primary school aged child who is a picky eater who refuses to try anything new or healthy and avoids certain foods eg. vegetables? Linda from Love Real Food gives tips on how to help kids love real food and adopt a healthy lifestyle.

MAKERSPACE MEETUPTuesday 23 February 6pm to 8pmSutherland Library, Drop inAges 16+Are you a local maker, artist or crafter who wants to share and expand their skills? Whether you’re into design, textiles, sculpture or papercraft, bring your current project along on the last Tuesday of the month to experiment with a range of tools including a 3D printer, electronic circuit equipment, soldering iron, sewing machine and more. For beginners and experts alike, discover a new way to create.

BASIC COMPUTER HELPStruggling with your laptop or tablet? Book a 30 minute appointment with library staff for advice and assistance with a basic computer task. One problem or question per visit. Contact the library of your choice to make a booking during these sessions:

Sutherland Library 9710 0351 Tuesdays between 10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm Engadine Library 9548 6003 Thursday afternoons 2pm to 4pm Menai Library 9543 5747 Tuesday & Thursday afternoons between 2pm to 4pm

Check out what we’re making on Instagram: instagram.com/ sutherlandshirelibraries

Tag us in your own projects using #suthlibmakers

SALLY MATTERSONTuesday 16 February 6pm to 7pmCronulla LibrarySally Matterson, one of Australia's foremost personal trainers presents a talk about her book Bodyof getting your body into shape, without putting yourself at risk with the latest fads in exercise and diet.


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FREE WASTE WISE LIVING COURSESTake the first steps to living a more waste wise lifestyle by attending one of Council’s Waste Wise Living Courses. You can even go on a Recycling tour and find out what happens to your rubbish once it leaves the kerbside.UPCOMING WORKSHOPS• Compost & Worm Farming: Saturday 20 February• Chook Keeping: Saturday 27 February• Recycling Tour: Saturday 5 March• Bokashi: Saturday 19 March

*Due to the popularity of these workshops, bookings will only be accepted three weeks prior to the workshop date and is only available for Shire residents.To place a booking visit www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au or contact Council on 9710 0333.

FREE WOODCHIPPING SERVICECouncil offers a free domestic woodchipping service for Shire residents. Located at the corner of Sylvania Rd and Kingsway, Miranda from 10am to 3.30pm.UPCOMING DATES• Saturday 9 January• Saturday 23 January• Saturday 6 February• Saturday 20 February• Saturday 5 March• Saturday 19 MarchLoad branches into your ute or trailer with the cut end of the branches towards the rear of the trailer. You may even take woodchips home with you.Please note: Tree cuttings must not be 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 are not accepted. In the event of inclement weather the wood chipping service will be cancelled and signage will be posted at the location.

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAYEveryone can get involved! Last year Clean Up Australia Day volunteers collected 13,933 tonnes of rubbish from across the country. If you would like to help clean your community keep Sunday 6 March free. To register a site or as a volunteer or just find out more visit the website www.cleanup.org.au or phone the Clean Up Australia Day Hotline 1800 282 329.

ON CALL CLEAN-UP BOOKINGSOur On Call Clean Up Service collections Clean-up bookings recommence on Monday 4 January, 2016. Eligible Residents are entitled to request 2 On-Call Clean up Services per financial year.Bookings for clean up collections can take up to six to eight weeks depending on demand and the time of the year. We ask residents who want to book a collection, to plan ahead and book their clean up as early as possible. You can find out what dates are available for your property by clicking on the booking link on Council’s website under ‘rubbish’ and entering your residential address. When making a booking don’t forget to record you booking reference number.Material can only be placed out for collection the night before the booked collection date. Materials that are placed on the kerbside earlier than the day before may be considered illegal dumping and could be subject to fines.

FREEPAPER ANDCARDBOARDDROP OFFSERVICEExcess paper and cardboard laying around the home from the festive season? Don’t let your recycling efforts take a break, visit VISY Recycling. VISY has a free drop off location which is available all year round for your excess paper and cardboard.Address: 43 Bay Road, Taren Point Open: Monday to Friday 5am to 5pm.

CHEMICALCLEANOUTGet rid of those unused chemicals taking up space in your garden shed or under your kitchen and laundry sinks. Bring your unwated pesticides, batteries, paints, household cleaners and other chemicals to the biannual FREE household chemical CleanOut.Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February from 9am to 3.30pmBellingara Netball Complex, (corner Bellingara Road and Box Road) MirandaVisit Council’s website or check your Waste Management booklet for more information on what is accepted.

ELECTRONICWASTEDROP-OFFDo you have old and unwanted electronic waste that you wan to dispose of? Sutherland Shire Council offers residents two FREE E-waste collection servicer each year. Bring your old plasma, LCD, rear projection televisions, laptops, printers, DVD players, CDs and to the E-waste drop-off and reduce the amount of electrical waste ending up in land fill.Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 March 2016 from 9am to 3pm.Bellingara Netball Complex (corner Bellingara Road and Box road) MirandaVisit Council's website or check your waste management booklet for more information on what is accepted.


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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 9545 7777 LIBRARY SERVICES CALL 9710 0351 FAMILY DAY CARE/VACATION CARE CALL 9710 0466 HAZELHURST REGIONAL GALLERY & ARTS CENTRE CALL 8536 5700

Free Woodchipping Service

Splashers Swim School New Enrolments

Patternation For Kids: activities all week

Bushcare's "Menai Mania"

Science of the Surf

AUSTRALIA DAY IN THE SHIRE

Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony


Continuum Art Society: Continuum Showcase exhibition opens

Art Rules: HSC Artworks exhibition closes

PATTERNATION FOR KIDS - Activities All Week

ADULT SUMMER SCHOOL - Hazelhurst

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NUTRIGRAIN IRONMAN AND NUTRIGRAIN IRONWOMAN The 2015/2016 Nutri-Grain IronMan and IronWoman Series will again comprise six rounds, with rounds 1 and 2 kicking off at Coolum, Sunshine Coast QLD, rounds 3 and 4 at Newcastle, NSW, with the final two rounds to be held at Cronulla on January 16 and 17.


CRONULLA PARK 1pm to 9pm With the help of Mark Vincent and a special guest appearance by Rachael Beck, as well as Dragon, Busby Marou, Australian Played and a host of talented local performers, our Cronulla entertainment program will be telling a uniquely Aussie story one song at a time. Australia Today, a local multicultural dance group will kick start the celebrations at 1pm, followed by a fantastic round of performances from local dance group Ettingshausens, recent The Voice contestant, Grace Pitts and local band Jordan | Tristan | Thomasin. Engadine and Miranda Musical Societies are up next with much loved musical theatre songs, followed by a selection of iconic Aussie rock songs from Australian Played. The official proceedings will take place at 5.30pm with a Citizenship Ceremony on stage. As the evening progresses, an eclectic combination of mandolins, ukulele and whistles will be employed by acclaimed song writers Busby Marou singing songs of our land. Then to get the blood pumping, well known and loved rock legends, Dragon will be playing from 7.30pm. Rounding out a magnificent line up will be Mark Vincent with Rachael Beck singing some classic opera favourites with a modern twist.

BLAXLAND OVAL, ILLAWONG 4pm to 9pm All the fun, colour and excitement of Australia Day will be back in Illawong for Australia Day 2016, with a fantastic stage program and plenty for the family to enjoy. The headline act is Australian Played featuring a selection of classic Aussie rock songs. They will follow The Kamis, a six piece covers band, everyone’s favourite ABBASBACK and a special performance from local multicultural dance group, Australia Today. Winner of the 2015 Sutherland Shire Youth Music Awards, Zac Olsen will commence the day’s entertainment at 4pm. A spectacular fireworks display at 9pm will be a fitting conclusion for both the Shire’s 2016 Australia Day celebrations, however this is dependent on favourable weather conditions.

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Let’s celebrate our local community this Australia Day. Let’s bring our families and friends together and enjoy everything the Shire has to offer. Council is offering two venues, in Cronulla and Illawong, with amazing programs and we invite you to be part of what’s going to be a special day.I encourage you to leave the car at home and take advantage of the public transport options. Train services to Cronulla will run every 15 minutes and Cronulla Park is just a two minute walk from the station. For our Illawong event we’re providing a free bus service running from Bangor Shops via Menai Club Central to Blaxland Oval at Illawong.Of course we ask that everyone enjoys these events safely and responsibly. Australia Day is about remembering the past, and looking forward to the future. It’s about enjoying our great country and its people. So no matter where you live in the Shire, I hope you bring your friends and family and join in the fun at Cronulla or Illawong.

Tuesday 26 January 2016

ON STAGE 1pm Australia Today

2pm Local Performers (Ettingshausens, Grace Pitts and Jordan | Tristan | Thomasin)

3.15pm Miranda & Engadine Musical Societies

4.30pm Australian Played

5.30pm Official Proceedings – Citizenship Ceremony

6.30pm Busby Marou

7.30pm Dragon

8.30pm Mark Vincent with guest appearance by Rachael Beck

9pm FIREWORKS

IN THE PARK – FREE ACTIVITIES AT THE FAMILY FUN ZONETake the little ones to the Circus Playground where they can learn how to juggle, hula hoop or enjoy unicycles and spinning plates. The whole family can also enjoy getting up close and personal with some cuddly (and not so cuddly) animal friends at the Symbio Wildlife Park display. There will also be a special visit from the Cronulla Sharks Team Players where you can test your skill at ball passing and maybe score a giveaway! The kids can also indulge in some fairy floss, enjoy a spin on an amusement ride, cool down with snow cones or purchase something fun to play with. Rotary Club of Cronulla will be selling their famous sausage sandwiches and cold drinks. Plus enjoy a game of thong throwing to win a great prize, gold coin donation to play.The Australian Running Festival is being held on Australia Day morning along Wanda and Elouera Beaches. Registration from 6am at Wanda Surf Club.Get into the spirit of Australia Day early, with the Australia Day Cronulla rehearsal on Monday 25 January at Cronulla Park. From 4pm you can enjoy a family picnic while watching the performers go through their last minute preparations for the big day, followed by a screening of family favourite, Finding Nemo at 6.30pm on the big screen proudly presented by Capital Bluestone and Woolooware Bay.

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ON STAGE 4pm Zac Olsen (Winner Sutherland Shire 2015 Youth Music Awards)

4.30pm Official Proceedings

5pm Australia Today

6pm ABBASBACK

7pm The Kamis

8pm Australian Played

9pm FIREWORKS

FREE FAMILY FUN ZONE FROM 4PM TO 8.30PMAll your favorite childhood games will be available in GIANT form to play with including Giant Lego, Jenga, Connect 4, Snakes & Ladders and more. The kids can also meet a new furry friend at the free Petting Zoo. Meet and greet Dora the Explorer as part of the day’s celebrations. She will be available for photos at 4.45pm, 5.45pm and 6.45pm on the oval, while the big kids can take on Giant Bubble Soccer.Southern Stars Taekwondo will be giving two dynamic demonstrations during the day, at 4.15pm and 7.45pm just right of the stage. Club Central Menai will have fantastic giveaways for the kids as well as free face painting and sunscreen to ensure everyone stays sun safe on Australia Day. ANSTO will also be on site with some great free kid’s science activities as well as the SES and RFS who will bring along their vehicles for the kids to climb on and snap a picture.

FOOD AND ACTIVITIESThere will be an array of delicious food on offer including sausage sandwiches from the Rotary Club of Sutherland, authentic Turkish gozleme, dumplings, gelato and ice cream, snowcones, juice and salad bar plus a mobile café.If you are after something a little more thrilling on the day you could take a trike ride or have a go on the many amusement rides including giant slide, jumping castle and obstacle course jumping castle. There will also be toys and novelties for sale along with displays by Menai Men’s Shed, Menai Region Woodturners and the Menai Wildflower Group.

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Administration Centre, 4-20 Eton Street, Sutherland NSW 2232Locked Bag 17, Sutherland NSW 1499Telephone: 9710 0333 Facsimile: 9710 0265 DX4511 SutherlandEmail: [email protected] Website: www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.auFacebook: Sutherland Shire Council Twitter: @SuthShireCncl


GETTING THERE AND BACKCRONULLADon’t wait in traffic for parking – catch the train and get there faster. Train services will be running every 15 minutes to Cronulla on Australia Day. It’s just a short 15 minute train ride from Sutherland right through to Cronulla and then a few minutes until you’re on the beach. So leave the car at home and enjoy Australia Day at Cronulla by train.ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION(CRONULLA ONLY) Limited accessible parking and viewing area spaces available. Bookings required. Phone 9710 0638 for further information. Plan your Australia Day travel, visit transportnsw.info or call 131500.SECURE TAXI RANKThe Kinsgway, Cronulla.FREE BUS ILLAWONGRoute from Bangor shops to Blaxland Oval Illawong via Club Central Menai from 3pm to 10pm.

EVENT INFORMATIONFOOD AND BEVERAGESIn addition to local cafés and restaurants, food and beverages will be available. Cronulla - The Rotary Club of Cronulla BBQ will be at the event with funds raised supporting the Australia Day charity, the Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation. Illawong – An array of food stalls will be will be open including the Rotary Club of Sutherland BBQ.ALCOHOLMost parks and open spaces in the Shire are “Alcohol Prohibited Areas”. Police and authorised Council Officers can tip out or confiscate alcohol.SEATING AND SUN SHADESLow rise chairs and picnic blankets only please. Sunshades permitted until 5pm.

RUBBISH Let’s look after our parks, take your rubbish with you. Special event bins will be in place across Cronulla Park and Blaxland Oval so there’s no excuse to be a dumper.FIREWORKSThe fireworks displays are weather dependant with many factors considered. Safety is the main priority.

AUSTRALIA DAY 2016 CHARITY PARTNER STEVEN WALTER CHILDREN’S CANCER FOUNDATION Our Australia Day charity partner is Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation (SWCCF), which is based in Kirrawee. Steven Walter a young man who died in 2000 at the age of 19 after an eight year fight against cancer. In his final days Steven wrote a powerful letter to his family and friends asking them to raise money for childhood cancer research “so that one day no other kid would have to go through what I’ve been through”. Since that time SWCCF has been raising funds and working to develop long term fundraising capacity to benefit childhood cancer research in Australia. For every 10 children diagnosed with cancer, three do not survive and in Australia, that translates to three children losing their lives to cancer every week. We believe that is three children too many. Of those children who survive, many will have chronic health problems as a direct result of their treatments. Help us Meet the Challenge of 100% survival for all children diagnosed with cancer and the prevention of their suffering.

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Hazelhurst Life Drawing Class: Drawn From Life exhibition opens

Free Woodchipping Service Donna Feneley: Light Switch exhibition opens Australia’s Silent Film Festival Compost & Worm Farming

Chemical Cleanout

Introduction To Bush Regeneration Course

Art Express exhibition opens

Chemical Cleanout

Australian Tenors

Patternation exhibition ends

Art Fest + Wild Ones Art & Design Market

Hazelhurst Film Club Season 1 starts

Splashers Swim School Assessment Week

Art Engage

Hazelhurst At Night

Toddler Tuesday

Career Guidance for now and the future

Continuum Showcase exhibition closes

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Toddler Tuesday

MakerSpace Meetup

Movie Day: By The Sea

Preschoolers Family Program

Collectibles Fair

Chook Keeping

Toddler Tuesday Learn to Sew Sally Matterson talk Hazelhurst Life Drawing Class: Drawn From Life exhibition closes

Tiny Tours and Little Looks family program

Fussy Primary School Eaters

MakerSpace Essentials: eTextiles for Beginners

Art Engage

Downsizing Taming Technology: iPad Tips and Tricks

Guided Kayak Tour - Bonnievale to The Basin

MARCH 1 Donna Feneley: Light Switch exhibition closes 1 Endangered Ecological 1 Toddler Tuesday 5 Recycling Tour 5 Free Woodchipping Service 6 Clean Up Australia Day 8 Toddler Tuesday

TODDLER TUESDAYS Are you looking for new places to take your toddler? Cronulla Plaza has a free play area that children love. The equipment changes each week so they can always discover something new. Undercover and safe, the play area has soft gym mats underfoot and is fully fenced. It’s a simple choice for busy parents.Every Tuesday from 2 February (during school terms until mid November) its open from 9.30am to 1pm at the Pavilion Stage, Cronulla Plaza, Cronulla Street. It’s free and no bookings required. For more information visit cronullabeachcbd.com.au


SHIRE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVALWednesday 23 March 11am & 7.30pmThe Shire’s own annual short film festival returns for its seventh edition, with a unique program of never before seen short films from around the world.

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ONE NIGHT ONLY – THE BEE GEES CONCERT EXPERIENCESaturday 6 February 8pmOne Night Only The Bee Gees Concert Experience - is a celebration of the music of The Bee Gees. This show displays all of the energy, humour and vocal brilliance that was The Bee Gees. One Night Only is an authentic tribute with a air for attention to detail both musically and visually.This show also boasts a star of years gone by in our bass player Neil Rhodes. Neil was formerly the bass player for world famous 60s chart topping outfit Gerry and the Pacemakers and now performs with this Bee Gees spectacular. So whether you have a dose of Night Fever or you intend on Stayin Alive - then get down and see this show. We guarantee that You Will Be Dancing all night long.General admission $50, concession $45, group 8+ $42.50, child U/12 $20

AUSTRALIAN GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS:

THE AUSTRALIAN TENORSSunday 14 February 2pmInternationally renowned for thrilling audiences around the world, the Australian Tenors’ You Are My Heart’s Delight concert is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day.Their audiences have been thrilled by classical arias such as La Donna E Mobile and Nessun Dorma to

traditional Neapolitan songs, O Sole Mio and Funiculi Funicular.General admission $49, concession $45, group 10+ $43

WORKING MANAGEMENT PRESENTS:

GO YOUR OWN WAY THE STORY OF CHRISTINE MCVIESaturday 5 March 8pmChristine McVie was the girl who started out as a school teacher, picked up a bass guitar and began to sing the blues. Then she joined Fleetwood Mac and made rock history. In a career that has so far spanned four decades, the enigmatic Christine McVie is brought to life in 80 music-packed minutes by Catherine Alcorn who brings her own magic to some of the most memorable songs of the 20th century including Little Lies, Everywhere, Don’t Stop and Songbird.General admission $42, concession $39, group 6+ $35 Cabaret in-show dining available.

THE AUSTRALIAN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY INASSOCIATION WITH HIT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS:

A GUY AND A GAL IN CONCERTFriday 4 March 8pmShowbiz legend John Wood and singing sensation Michele Forbes perform songs from the musical A Guy and A Gal. Featuring unforgettable songs such as Too Darn Hot, Baby It’s Cold Outside and Steppin’ Out With My Baby this is guaranteed to be an evening of exceptional entertainment by one of Australia’s favourite TV stars and his leading lady, supported by a live three piece band and dancers.General admission $45, concession $42, group 6+$39 Pre-show dining available.

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MOVIE DAYSBY THE SEAWednesday 24FebruaryA troubled American couple (Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Pitt) befriend young newlyweds and local villagers while staying at a French seaside resort.

MOVIE TICKETSMovie & Lunch: 11am General $11, Concession $10 Dinner & Movie: 6pm $30 Bookings essential for dinnerMovie Night (Movie only): 7.30pmAll tickets $8

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AUSTRALIA’SSILENT FILMFESTIVALSaturday 20 February11am & 7.30pmThe masters of silent era movies

return with the unique experience of digitally restored classical cinema accompanied by live music.The matinee screening features a selection of shorts: Ice Cold Cocos, Grandma’s Boy. Fluttering Hearts and Saturday Afternoon. A light lunch is provided. The evening session includes Buster Keaton’s classic comedy double feature The Haunted House and The Cameraman. Dinner is available with bookings essential. Matinee general admission $11, concession $10 Dinner & Movie: $30 Bookings essential for dinner Movie Night (Movie only): All tickets $8

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

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Preview dining menus and book tickets to most shows online. The Centre’s counter is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.MOBILITY ACCESS All ground oors 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.

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JANUARY26 AUSTRALIA DAY CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY

FEBRUARY14 AUSTRALIAN TENORS20 AUSTRALIA’S SILENT FILM FESTIVAL24 MOVIE DAY: BY THE SEA27 COLLECTIBLES FAIR

MARCH4 A GUY AND A GAL5 GO YOUR OWN WAY7 IRISH FEVER8 STRASSMAN’S ITEDE16-20 MAN OF LA MANCHA23 SHIRE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

BACK TO THE GOLDEN YEARS AND SUTHERLANDENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PRESENTS:

IRISH FEVERMonday 7 March 11amThis concert will be a memorable tribute to the emerald isle.Starring Irish born tenor, John MacNally, multi instrumentalist, Amber Jade, comedian, Sean Kramer, and female vocalist, Davidia, this concert will feature many of the famous Irish songs and humour.

Also appearing will be The Dianne Donovan Irish Dancers.General admission $25, concession $24, group 10+ $23

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STRASSMAN’S “iTEDE”Tuesday 8 March 7pmStrassman returns with a new show, an evening of side-splitting comedy and riotous antics from Ted E. Bare and the malicious Chuck Wood. Heralded as the artist who "made ventriloquism hip again", Strasso's characters are a renegade band of puppets you wouldn't want to meet on a dark night.This performance is rated MA. Children 12 to 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No one under 12 admitted. General admission $59.90, concession $54.90, group 8+ $54.90

MIRANDA MUSICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS:

MAN OF LA MANCHAWednesday 16 to Sunday 20 MarchAfter many years’ absence from the community theatre stage, Man of La Mancha returns in a sublimely lavish production. ased on the first grande novel, Don Quixote, La Mancha has wowed audiences for more than four decades.Including The Impossible Dream, among other glorious melodies such as To Each His Dulcinea, I Like Him and Little Bird, this show will truly amaze with its inspiring storyline, that is relayed with pathos, comedy and sometimes confronting drama.Show tickets available at www.mirandamusicalsociety.com.au or call 8814 5827Eat'n Street popup restaurant open for dining for all performances.

2016 SUBSCRIPTION SEASON - CELEBRATING 40 YEARSSubscribe and Save! On offer is the ever popular Theatre Season Subscription, the Kids Club Subscription, a new Culture Lovers Subscription, a new Love Live Music Pack, Film Buff Golden Ticket and a new special Mix It Up pack. With so much e ibility and so much on offer there is an opportunity for everyone to experience more and save. Subscriptions close soon.

This performance is rated MA. Children 12 to 18 years old must be

PURCHASE TICKETSOnline anytimewww.suthentcent.com.au or

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FISH OUTA WATER PRESENTS

TAKE ME AS I AMAn Evening with Joni MitchellSaturday 2 April, 8pmAs part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Sutherland Entertainment Centre, Rainee Lyleson will transport you to 1976 in her unique presentation of Joni Mitchell as she was 40 years ago.General admission $39, concession $37, group 6+ $33


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EXHIBITIONS IN THE REGIONAL GALLERY

PATTERNATION 12 December 2015 - 7 February 2016Human behaviour indicates that we have an innate desire to find regularity and order in what might otherwise be an experience of disorder and chaos. Repetitions, rhythms, sequences, codes and systems assist us to navigate pathways and make sense of the world. While pattern in art is often thought of as decorative and ornamental, this exhibition considers conceptual nature

of pattern and its affinity with art, science, language, music and movement. Using diverse aesthetic strategies that employ painting, installation, video, performance and sculpture, the artists present new, site specific and revisited artworks that will engage audiences and provoke a reconsideration of our relationship with pattern.ohn Aslanidis, Cathy lanch ower, Mark

Booth, Gary Carsley, Helen Eager, Sophia Egarchos, Benjamin Forster, Heath Franco, Rochelle Haley, Natalya Hughes, Eveline Kotai, Melinda Le Guay, Al Munro, Brian Robinson, Liz Shreeve, Jason Sims and Djirrirra Wunungmurra.

ART EXPRESS 13 February to 3 April 2016Hazelhurst’s annual offering of ARTEXPRESS showcases a selection of Higher School Certificate artworks that show students e perimenting across a range of media, and pushing aesthetic, thematic and formal boundaries. Presented by Hazelhurst in partnership with NSW Department of Education and Training and NSW Board of Studies, this exhibition showcases artwork by some of NSW’s most talented young artists.

ARTEXPRESS WORKSHOPS & FORUMSDuring ARTEXPRESS students and schools will be able to attend a series of forums and intensive workshops. The forums provide an arena for open discussion where students can ask uestions, talk about ideas and find new ways of exploring their body of work. A series of intensive workshops in a variety of expressive forms will be also be held during the exhibition period. Students can extend their technique and enhance their expression, working with specialist tutors in chosen forms. Full program details available at www.hazelhurst.com.au

EXHIBITIONS IN THE COMMUNITY GALLERY ART RULES: HSC ARTWORKSUntil 17 January 2016 HSC artwork from the St George and Sutherland Shire districts.

CONTINUUM ART SOCIETY: CONTINUUM SHOWCASE23 January – 2 February 2016Members exhibit selected works.

HAZELHURST LIFE DRAWING CLASS: DRAWN FROM LIFE6 – 16 February 2016Students’ works showcasing a variety of drawing styles and materials.

DONNA FENELEY: LIGHT SWITCH20 February – 1 March 2016Paintings that experiment with chiaroscuro in the landscape.

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AT NIGHT Friday 5 February 2016 6pm - 9pmHazelhurst comes alive at night with an exciting event to celebrate Patternation, the current exhibition in the Regional Gallery. The evening will include live music, tapas and cocktails, art making stations, ten minute gallery tours, artist talks and more.

PATTERNATION FOR KIDS Monday 11 – Friday 15 January2016, 10am to 12pmFREE drop in activities in Hazelhurst Regional Gallery foyer.Full details available on our website.

Natalya Hughes, Fatty Frame Sag Panic, 2015, inkjet photoprint on Hahnemühle paper. Courtesy of the artist and Milani Gallery.

Claudia Muller, Woolooware High School The Wait,photomedia.

Leila Kirkness, Dubbo College Senior Campus, Pain and Rapture, 2014, drawing.


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ART FEST + WILD ONES ART & DESIGN MARKETSunday 28 February 10am – 4pmDiscover and enjoy art in all forms free of charge! View the exhibitions, take a guided tour, check out the Wild Ones Art & Design market, take part in an art making workshop. Enjoy the music on the Hazelhurst Garden lawn, browse the Gallery Shop and grab a bite to eat from Hazelhurst Café. Further details and program available online.

HAZELHURST FILM CLUBSeason 1 starts 1 February 2016n oy great films in a friendly and rela ed

environmentFor a minimal membership fee of $35 per year, enjoy a great variety of films on Monday evenings at 6.30pm, Thursdays at 11am and Sundays at 2pm, including art house and eclectic, modern and contemporary to foreign and independent films. isit our website for the current film program.

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NEW YEAR NEW CLASSESTerm 1 2016 art classes commence1 February 2016. Enrolling now.Start a creative new year at Hazelhurst with art programs in many different media. You can choose from painting, drawing, ceramics, jewellery, mosaics, printmaking and more. Be part of some new programs that will develop your skills and enhance your creative ideas. Pottery Making and Decorating Techniques will show you great ideas for adding decorative effects to your pottery. Beginners and experienced artists will benefit from the Painting Foundations and Explorations class designed to introduce students to the process of developing a painting from concept to finish. For those wanting to really explore the many and varied ways that art can be made, join Art Explorations on Thursday afternoons. Sculpture for adults is now also available on Thursday evenings.

For further information visit our website.

ADULT SUMMER SCHOOLMonday 18 to Friday 22 JanuaryClasses include a clay workshop, etching, drawing and collage, junk sculpture and painting. Full program details available on our website.

ART ENGAGEComing sessions:10am to 11.30amon Wednesday 5 February andFriday 19 February.Art Engage is a FREE program for people with dementia. It engages the viewer using the language of art in conversation, looking at artworks and making art. It enables people with dementia to connect with their world and sense of identity. Trained gallery Educators and Volunteer Guides lead the group in discussion, making memories and art. The program is available for individuals and groups with dementia. For further details and/or bookings please contact Kate Milner on 8536 5745 or Stephanie Bray on 8536 5738.

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FAMILY TOURS Hazelhurst family programs offer the perfect opportunity for your child to interact with art, and maybe even create their own. Tiny Tours (0 to 18 months) Friday 19 February 10.30am to 11amLittle Looks (18 months to 3 years) Friday 19 February 9.30am to 10.30amPreschoolers (3 to 5 years) Wednesday 24 February 9.30am to 11amisit us online to find out more about our

programs specifically tailored for you and your little one. Bookings essential on 8536 5700.

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BUSHWALKS & GUIDED TOURS

GUIDED KAYAK TOURThursday 11 February, 9am to 12pmBonnievale to The BasinJoin us for this unique experience. If paddling while enjoying the natural and cultural heritage of the Shire sounds like a great idea, this activity is for you. All participants are to be physically fit, over 16 and be a confident swimmer.

EEC’S OF MENAI WALKTuesday 1 March, 9am to 10amMenai Conservation Park, MenaiThis walk will showcase the astounding biodiversity of one of Bushcare’s premier locations. Join Sabrina Thompson as she reveals the importance of bushland conservation in a highly urbanised interface. Wheelchair access is available. Finish the walk with coffee and cake.

POTTER POINT SHOREBIRD TOURThursday 10 March, 8.30am to 12pmKurnell PeninsulaDebbie Andrew, Senior Natural Heritage Officer, Office of Environment and Heritage will lead this walk from Potter Point to Boat Harbour on Cape Solander to observe the shorebirds of the Kurnell Peninsula. Several migratory shorebirds will be changing into their breeding plumage prior to their departure for the Arctic Circle to breed. The walk is about 3km return over a mix of beach, rock platform and sandy track. Telescopes and binoculars will be available for viewing the birds at their high tide roost.

INTRODUCTION TO BUSH REGENERATION COURSESaturday 13 February, 8.30am to 4pmThis new single day course consists of weed identification and bush regeneration techniques, perfect for anyone interested in Bushcare whether you volunteer or not.

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THE ENDANGEREDECOLOGICAL COMMUNITIESOF MENAIThe west of the Shire supports a number of reserve areas of bushland expressly set aside for the conservation of plant communities not well represented at a local or national level. No better examples of this exist than the Endangered Coastal Shale Sandstone Forest which occurs in scattered stands through Menai, Bangor and Barden Ridge.These plant communities are now afforded protection status under the Threatened Species Conservation Act and this can attract available funding at both the State and Federal level. Such funding was recently received through the Greater Sydney Local Land Services for four protected areas: Menai Conservation Park, Parc Menai, Brigalow Place Reserve and Dawson Place Reserve.Managed by Council’s Bushcare, each of these reserves contains an extraordinary array of biodiversity and all are conveniently placed adjacent to high usage areas with great access for visitors including wheel-chair access.For those wishing visit the Menai Conservation Park and Park Menai, Bushcare will lead a short walk on Tuesday 1 March showcasing some of the highlights of this beautiful reserve. This short one hour walk is suitable for wheel chairs.

NOXIOUS WEEDS: PAMPAS GRASS– CORTADERIA SELLOANADuring the months of January through to April you may see the distinctive cream ower spikes of Pampas Grass scattered through bushland, thriving in disturbed landscapes, rail and road corridors and can even appear in residential properties.Pampas Grass is a noxious weed in the Sutherland Shire; a Class 3 Noxious Weed under the Noxious Weed Act 1993 and legally must be controlled. In many cases it is easy to control by digging out the whole plant (if small), spraying with permitted herbicide and de seeding ower spikes to stop it spreading further in the bushland.Council has a long running Noxious Weed Program with Pampas Grass being treated for many years by bushland staff and contractors. This program has been successful in helping reduce the initial population to small hotspots around the Shire or a single plant here and there.If you wish to assist in the management of Pampas Grass please contact Council s Pest Species Officers on 52 5672 to notify of Pampas Grass locations or for more information about noxious weeds.

BUSHCARE’S ‘MENAI MANIA'Wednesday 20 January, 9am to 12pmThis Bushcare event is perfect holiday fun for the kids and it’s free. Form a small team or pair and collect the clues as you race through the amazing bushland of Menai Conservation Park and Parc Menai. Recommended for primary school ages, parents are welcome to accompany their children. Registration is required as the race will have a staggered start with each team receiving an individual start time. Phone 9524 5672 to register now.

The Sutherland Shire Bushcare Facebook page is a hub to share information, photographs and video. Just log onto Facebook, search for 'Sutherland Shire Bushcare' and 'like' our page.

Please note that bookings are essential for all activities, so call 9524 5672 to register.

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TUESDAY 22 MARCH

Sutherland: Seniors Luncheon 11.30am - 2pm Enjoy lunch and entertainment whilecelebrating our Centenarians.

9521 8888Bookings open 10 Feb 2016

THURSDAY 24 MARCH

Sutherland: Seniors Concert 1.30pm - 3pm Free concert featuring a variety of entertainment.

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Bookings open 17 Feb 2016

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Free entry all week for seniors at Sutherland, Caringbah, Engadine and Menai Leisure Centres.Come and try all of our facilities for free!There is a great range of aquatic and fitness programs designed specifically for seniors.

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Plus: Free entry all week for grandparents to watch their grandchildren in our ‘Splashers Learn to Swim’ Program.

FRIDAY 1 APRIL

Taren Point: Birds ‘n’ Breakfast8am Bacon and eggs, and birds.

Bushcare on 9524 5672

MONDAY 4 APRIL

Sutherland Leisure Centre: Health Check10am - 11.30am Free blood pressure, glucose testing and hearing tests.11.30am Morning tea.NO BOOKING BRING SENIORS CARD

TUESDAY 5 APRIL

Cronulla Coastline: Easy Guided Walk9am - 12.30pm Meet at Gunnamatta Park for free guided walk.


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Menai Indoor Sports Centre: Health Check12pm - 1pm Free blood pressure and glucose testing. 12pm Light lunch.NO BOOKING BRING SENIORS CARD

Engadine: Aged Care Expo 10am - 12pm The Sutherland Shire Aged Care Interagency is proud to present an Information Expo for older residents about local in-home and community services.Engadine Community Centre 1034 - 1036 Old Princes Highway,Engadine NO BOOKING

SUTHERLAND SHIRECOUNCIL IS PROUD TOBRING YOU FREE EVENTSIN SENIORS WEEK 2016

SHARE | MEET | ENJOY | LEARN

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WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL

Royal National Park: Meet the Sugar Gliders - Spotlighting7pm - 9pm Audley (National Park fees apply).


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Engadine Leisure Centre: Health Check10am - 11.30am Free blood pressure, glucose testing and hearing tests. 11.30am Morning tea.NO BOOKING BRING SENIORS CARD

THURSDAY 7 APRIL

Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve:Guided Walk 9.30am - 11am Guided walk and morning tea.


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Menai Library: Personal Safety for Seniors10.30am - 11.30am Talk by Senior Constable about home, vehicle and personal safety.

9543 5747 www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Library

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Caringbah Leisure Centre: Health Check10am - 11.30am Free bloodpressure and glucose testing.11.30am Morning tea.NO BOOKING BRING SENIORS CARD

FRIDAY 8 APRIL

Royal National Park: Lady Carrington Nature Walk8am - 1pm Guided walk and birdwatching(National Park fees apply).


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THURSDAY 14 APRIL

Sutherland Library: Taming Technology- Cloud Computing for older people10.30am - 11.30am Discover thebenefits of iCloud, Dropbox and Gmail.

9710 0351 www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Library

FRIDAY 15 APRIL

Miranda: Shire Slice of Life – Food, Family and Friends9.30am - 2pm Slice competition and recipe share. Morning tea, lunch, entertainment, interactive theatre and more! In partnership with BeConnected Community Services and Karimbla restaurant.

BeConnected on 9525 6806 or 9540 2633 www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/slicecomp

Bookings open 8 Feb 2016

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Sutherland Shire CouncilT. 9710 0333E. [email protected]

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COUNCIL LIFEGUARD PATROLSCronulla, North Cronulla, Elouera and Wanda are patrolled 7 days per week from 8am to 5.30pm.

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Sutherland Leisure CentreRawson Avenue, SutherlandMon to Fri: 5am to 9pmSat: 5.30am to 7pmSun: 7am to 7pmPhone: 8536 9777

Caringbah Leisure CentreJacaranda Road, CaringbahMon to Thu: 5.30am to 9pmFri: 5.30am to 6.30pmSat: 6am to 7pmSun: 7am to 7pmPhone: 9525 6777

Engadine Leisure CentreAnzac Avenue, EngadineMon to Fri: 5.30am to 9pm Olympic pool closes at 6.30pm on Fridays for swim club.Sat: 6am to 7pmSun: 7am to 7pmPhone: 9548 4200

Menai Indoor Sports Centre98 Crescent, MenaiMon to Thu: 9am to 10pmFri: 9am to 9pmSat: 7.30am to 3pmSun: By booking/eventPhone: 9532 0444

THE RIDGE GOLF COURSE AND DRIVING RANGENew Illawarra Road, Barden RidgeMon to Fri: 7am to 9pmSat/Sun: 6am to 8pmPublic Holidays: 6am to 6pmChristmas Day ClosedPhone: 9541 4960Hours subject to weather

PUBLIC GOLF COURSE PRO SHOPSKareela 9521 6279Woolooware 9523 3882The Ridge 9541 4960

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

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Menai School Holiday ProgramThere is a bumper program at the Menai Indoor Sports Centre these school holidays. For more information contact the centre on 9532 0444 or check out our website sslc.com.au/whats_onLeisure Centres School Holiday ProgramMake a splash these school holidays at your local Leisure Centre with learn to swim Intensives, fun and fitness camp and our giant water in atable.For more information check out the website sslc.com.au/whats_on

SCHOOL CARNIVALSEASON IS HEREFind out dates and swimming lane restrictions during school swimming carnival season at sslc.com.au

LEARN TO SWIMGive your child e tra water confidence at Splashers Swim School. We are Austswim and Swim Australia accredited and have been teaching Learn to Swim for over 25 years.Our instructors teach a balance of water safety and swimming skills in a friendly and safe environment, small class sizes, heated pools (indoor heated pool at Sutherland and outdoor heated pools at Engadine and Caringbah).For more information or to make a booking call our Swim School office on 8536 9723 or 8536 9726.

SPLASHERS SWIM SCHOOL - DIARY DATES 2016• Week commencing 11 January

New customer enrolments for term 1• Week commencing 29 February and 7 March

Assessment weeks• Week commencing 21 March

Re-enrolments for term 2

DASH AND SPLASHDash and splash across our giant water in atable every weekend of Summer.Children must be aged between five to 1 years, able to swim and accompanied by an adult.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Menai School Holiday ProgramThere is a bumper program at the Menai Indoor Sports Centre these school holidays. For more information contact the centre on 9532 0444 or check out our website sslc.com.au/whats_onLeisure Centres School Holiday ProgramMake a splash these school holidays at your local Leisure Centre with learn to swim Intensives, fun and fitness camp and our giant water in atable.

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Administration Centre, 4-20 Eton Street, Sutherland NSW 2232Locked Bag 17, Sutherland NSW 1499Telephone: 9710 0333 Facsimile: 9710 0265 DX4511 SutherlandEmail: [email protected] Website: www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.auFacebook: Sutherland Shire Council Twitter: @SuthShireCncl

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DCr Peter Towell (SWI)Tel: 9543 9685Mob: 0434 327 756Email: [email protected]

Cr Phil Blight (ALP)Mob: 0414 193 644Email: [email protected]

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

MayorCr Carmelo Pesce (LIB)Mob: 0408 975 716Email: [email protected]

Cr Steve Simpson (LIB)Tel: 9541 1681 Mob: 0414 193 699Email: [email protected]

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BE PREPARED AND KNOW WHO TO CALL IN AN EMERGENCY Emergencies can strike at any time and can impact your home, family, valuables and health. Emergency services are there to do all they can to help, however the best thing you can do is prepare yourself and your family so you know what to do in an emergency. It will also help you get your life back to normal with less stress and anxiety after the event.

Ask yourself, is my home located on bushfire prone land or ood prone land? Are there potential hazards around my home during a severe weather event? Visit Council’s website and look for the Local Emergency Management page which has information and links to help you with emergency preparation, response and recovery. There is also information on the resources and services Council offers during emergency situations.

As bushfire season is well and truly underway, now is the time to prepare your home. Remove debris and ammable items from your home and garden. Monitor bush fire alerts, and prepare a ush Fire Survival Plan which helps you make important decisions about what to do during a fire like when to leave, what to take and where to go.

Storm season is also underway. By taking a few simple precautions you can help minimise the risk of damage to your home during severe weather events. Maintain your yard and secure or store items that could blow around in strong winds, clean your gutters, downpipes and drains, trim trees and branches, check your insurance currency, prepare an emergency kit and check local media alerts.

EMERGENCY CONTACTSFor life threatening emergencies call 000For help in bushfires call 1 00 S S (1800 679 737)For help in storms and oods call 1 2 00

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