sun city news - 23 october 2014

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Thursday 23 October 2014

ANOTHER CRASHDemands for traffic lights at the intersection ofMarmion Ave, Lagoon Drive and Peony Blvd, inYanchep continue, while more and more accidentsoccur on a regular basis.

In May 2014, the Two Rocks Yanchep ResidentsAssociation held a rally for signals at theintersection, along with presenting a 499 signaturepetition to City of Wanneroo council in July.

In September, councillors decided to write to theMinister for Transport and Main Roads WA seekingtraffic signals.

According to Main Roads funds for traffic signalson Marmion Avenue would have to come from theCity of Wanneroo.

In November 2013, the City of Wanneroo said thatthe intersection had a low crash ranking and wouldbe unlikely to receive Black Spot funding.

Fortunately, to date, there hasn’t been a fatality atthe intersection, yet!

Builders unite to stop theftSeveral of Perth’s residentialhome builders have joined forceswith security company, MeridianServices, in an effort to reducebuilding site theft, vandalism andillegal dumping.

Meridian Services executivedirector, Kevin Minchinton, said:“Theft, vandalism and illegaldumping are frequent andpresent serious issues that affectthe building industry, impacting onnew home constructiontimeframes and resulting inaffordability concerns for newhomebuyers through increasedbuilding and insurance costs.

“Up to 95 per cent of theseoffences that occur are committedby people who work in theconstruction industry in a varietyof different capacities.”

Through the ‘Busted’ initiative,Meridian Services provideservices such as regular and

targeted building site patrols,CCTV surveillance and monitoredGPS tracking of highly targeteditems like whitegoods, hot watersystems and bathroom fixtures.

Meridian Services investigatorswork directly with building sitemanagers and tradespeople inattending sites where an incidenthas occurred, collecting witnessstatements, photographs andrelevant evidence to hand on topolice to complete investigationson behalf of the named builders.

A dedicated phone line has beenset up at 1800 637 434 for thesebuilders and the public to reportsuspicious activity on buildingsites.

Rewards of up to $3000 areoffered when reported incidentslead to successful prosecution,based on the seriousness of theoffence.

Photo: Police and Busted officers conducted a ‘stop and chat’ with builders early one morning.

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From the council meetings . . .UpdateIt has been over four weeks,since the Sun City News alertedthe City of Wanneroo healthdepartment and the WA StateGovernment’s Department ofEnvironment about various issuesat Swan Valley Egg Farm onCarabooda Road.

The Sun City News understandsthat a ‘Nuisance Notice’ has beenissued, comply with its offensivetrade approval conditions given,and evidence is being checked toensure the council can proceedwith legal action, if approved byCity of Wanneroo lawyer.

This process takes some monthsbefore it gets to court.

The Sun City News understandsthis egg producer, West Swanegg factory, has also beenembroiled in compliance issuesfor over ten years.

Additionally, another egg farm isbeing built in the Shire of Gingin,by the same egg farm - See page12 about ‘The ugly side of eggs’.

CaraboodacomplianceBehind closed doors, at lastweek’s City of Wanneroo councilmeeting, the council authorisedthe chief executive officer, DanielSimms, to commence complianceenforcement related to Canh andMichael Le’s family owned marketgarden property at 108 SafariPlace, Carabooda.

The alleged offences relate tohealth issues, building offences,non-compliance planning approvals,unauthorised structures andunauthorised land use issues.

In July, more than 100 chargeswere laid as a result of the raid onthe Carabooda market garden bystate and federal authorities inMay.

The charges relate to moneylaundering and harbouringunlawful non-citizens.

Quarry queriedLime Industries has been seekingcouncil approval to extractlimestone and operate an‘incidental earth moving training’facilities at Lot 52 NowergupRoad, Nowergup, since July 2013.

The old quarry site has beenclosed for over 40 years.

The applicant felt aggrieved at theCity of Wanneroo’s decision torefuse the application and startedproceedings with the State

Administrative Tribunal (SAT). Ata special council meeting inDecember 2013, the councilapproved the application subjectto various conditions.

Lime Industries, then sought areview of certain conditionsincluding a permit to bring 1,500tonnes of calcium Hydroxide,2,500 tonnes of calciumCarbonate and 200 tonnes ofMolasses on to the site, annually.

After extensive discussion, thecouncil approved the application

but did not approve chemicals tobe taken to, or stored on the site.

Additionally, the council stated:“No peat, landfill, soil, chemical orother substance or material is tobe brought onto Lot 52 for thepurposes of: filling the land toachieve the approved finishedfloor levels; or manufacturingproducts or materials from thelimestone extracted; or storage orstockpiling.”

Coastal erosionAt this week’s Shire of Gingincouncil meeting, the council willconsider a report: ‘Business caseto address coastal erosionprotection, boat ramp andcaravan park at Seabird’.

The report highlights the seawalloption has been estimated to costbetween $600,000 - $800,000.

The reports says: It isacknowledged that action needsto be taken, the fundamentalissue of financial resources will bethe challenge for the Shire ofGingin.

The 25 page business plan canbe found on the Shire’s web site:www.gingin.wa.gov.au.

Next meetingsThe City of Wanneroo has abriefing session scheduled forTuesday 4 November; Shire ofGingin’s next council meeting isscheduled for Tuesday 18November. Members of thegeneral public are welcome.

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SUN CITY NEWS

Clubs saved from financial burden

After months of lobbying, petitionsand hard work by manysupporters and members of fourlocal clubs, the City of Wanneroocouncil, at last Tuesday’s councilmeeting, decided not to ask theclubs to contribute nearly$100,000 towards constructioncosts of a change room extension.

At a briefing session held at theCity of Wanneroo, a week earlier,the recommendation was to

asked the four local clubs,including two junior clubs, tocommit to providing up to $20,000by January 2015.

After Councillors, Brett Treby andDianne Guise, asked for additionalinformation about council’sfunding of other changeroomfacilities; the recommendationswere changed in the final agenda.

The amended agenda stated:“Administration has not been able

to provide the requiredinformation in sufficient detail,within the agenda deadline for the14 October 2014 meeting.

“In addition to this, administrationhas amended the recom-mendations of this report toinclude a recommendation thatno contribution be sought fromthe benefiting clubs.

“This is on the basis that, as aresult of the preliminary researchundertaken to provide theadditional information requestedby Elected Members, it was foundthat a similar project was under-taken at Warradale Reserve in2010, which included theprovision of a multi-purpose roomas a part of an extension to theexisting community facility.

“This project was undertakenwithout any contribution frombenefiting clubs.”

North Ward councillor, LindaAitken, and deputy-mayor, DotNewton moved administration’srecommendations.

Councillor Dianne Guise movedan amendment to remove entirelyall references to any contributionfrom any of the local sportingclubs.

Mayor Roberts said during thediscussion on the amendment: “Ialways said this was not an easyfix, and not without hurdles.”

Interestingly, most of theproblems and issues were councilcreated.

Cr Aitken, who had a week earlier,donated $1000 toward theextension fund-raising, saidduring the discussion: “I’m justreally excitied.”

The amended report wassupported unanimously, with theMayor releasing a statement thenext morning saying: “Yanchepsporting clubs will not be asked tocontribute funds for the extensionof the Oldham Park changerooms following a decision byWanneroo Council.

“Council supported City admin-istration's recommendation that afinancial contribution should notbe sought from the benefitingclubs, including the YanchepDistricts Junior Football Club,Yanchep Red Hawks CricketClub, Yanchep Red HawksFootball Club and Yanchep LittleAthletics Club.

"Council's resolution recognisesand supports the important role ofsporting clubs within ourcommunity.

"Clubs provide invaluable serviceto the local community, engagingwith our youth, providingvolunteering opportunities, beingexcellent role models and helpingto develop good values and teamspirit."

Mayor Roberts said the City hadapplied to the Department ofSport and Recreation for afunding grant of $100,000 to gotowards the project, which had anestimated completion date ofDecember 2015.

Council leaksOver the past three years, therehas been a steady growth in‘leaks’ from the City ofWanneroo with confidentialdocuments and informationbeing readily accessible.

Some councillors are accusingfellow councillors of leakingdocuments, while they truelydon’t have a clue.

For example, the Sun City Newswas alerted to a councillor beingaccused of leaking to the SunCity News editor, Terry Loftus.

When, in fact, the leakoriginated with the accuser,showing off certain documentsin public before the council haddeliberated or made any decision.

Mr Loftus, a former City ofWanneroo councillor (1999 to2007), said: “New laws shouldbe established to crack down onlocal councillors leakinginformation to the public ormisusing their position.

“The law needs to targetcouncillors who breachconfidentiality or direct councilstaff improperly.

“We should know that we cantrust their elected local council

representatives and trust that arigorous framework is in place todeal appropriately with anybreaches.”

Council’s Code of Conductpolicy, spruiks the ‘goodness’but doesn’t deal with being pro-active and vigilant about how acouncil operates better, moreefficient with honesty and trustthe primary consideration.

Many councils across WestAustralia are simply reactive,and not proactive to its residentsand ratepayers.

The WA State Governmentattempt to reform LocalGovernment, nearly alwaysends up ‘watered down’ toappease various politicalpressures.

Over the past couple of years,the Sun City News has seen asteady growth in complaintsabout local council in a varietyof issues - Yet, councilscontinue to produce reportsshowing ‘how effective andsatisfied’ their communities are.

A number of locals have askedthe Sun City News why there issuch a variance.

The answer is simple, whensurveys are organised, the briefgiven to the ‘professionals’ toconduct the survey is tightlyconstrained by the brief.

For example, a brief directivecould be given to ask residents,‘what they like about council?’

Negative answers get lost, andonly the positive responses areconsidered.

If the question was asked, ‘Howcan council improve?’ - Then,there is the opportunity toexpress constructive criticism.

Attention seeking mayors andcouncillors don’t want thesetypes of survey resultspublished.

Local councils are managers ofthe community’s money andassets, they need to be moreresponsive and upfront withtheir honesty and decision-making. Until they are, moreand more concerned people willleak confidential documents tothe media.

And, the more our electedmayors and councillors are nottrusted.


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Editorial - Terry LoftusI see Australia Post has movedYanchep’s only mailbox, again.

It has been moved to the frontof the Yanchep CentralShopping Centre - Good move!

There is also a petition outsidethe Yanchep CentralNewsagency urging people tosign if they support a full AustraliaPost office being established atthe shopping centre.

To me, it makes sense, butknowing Australia Post, I’mguessing it won’t be that easy.

Why wouldn’t you establishall the main services at onelocation?

With a post office and otheressential services beingavailable in Yanchep, it won’tdetract from Two Rocks -Given time, Two Rocks’

population will double, anddouble with the services andfacilities being establishedthere too.

That brings me to the rail toYanchep - Until this arrives,Yanchep and Two Rockswon’t achieve the promisedemployment hubs as promised.

Our state government shouldrealise the importance of a

railway to Yanchep and how itcan create a major employ-ment node at this futuresatellite city.

As one famous politician,once said “It’s Time”.

The developers, City ofWanneroo and WA StateGovernment have beenplanning since the Alan Bondera, it is time to deliver.

Your letters . . . . LosersTo the person or persons,who stole the small twoseater and table setting fromour porch this week - If youwould have knocked on ourdoor, pleaded poverty I wouldhave given it to you as wewere going to donate it to theSalvo's anyway, but no, likethe hopeless and sad piece ofhumanity you are, you quietlysnuck off into the night togloat about the major crimeyou had achieved.

I really do hope it collapseswhen you park your thievingrear end on it.

If a small aluminium table withtwo blue painted chairsappears in your area, tell whoever has it that Karma will getthem. Sad really isn't it.

Tony Russell, Two Rocks.

Oldham ReserveDoes anybody else see theirony of your photo adjoiningyour article on page one,regarding the request forlocals to contribute to thepublic oval in Oldham Road?

These marvellous limestonesign posts are dotteduselessly all over Yanchepdenoting every bit if publicland as a 'named park' ofsome sort.

Most of these 'parks' arescrubby bits of land andnaming them a park islaughable.

Yet the Wanneroo council hasdeemed it necessary tospend public money on thissilliness. It would beinteresting to find out exactlyhow much was expended onthese signs. Who makesthese decisions? And why?

These public funds would beof better use going towards

facilities for local kids, suchas the facility at Oldham Parkthat is well used by all locals.

In fact, don't we pay councilrates for the benefit of all?

For so many years nowYanchep has suffered from alack of amenities due to itsinsignificant population.

The area is growing quicklyand more and more money isflowing into the coffers ofWanneroo council as a result.

Perhaps it is time we startedmaking some very noisydemands!

It is an insult that a local footyclub is being asked to pick uppart of the tab for a basicfacility which is not only theirright to have, but should bepaid for with our council rates!

Wanneroo council is a verygood argument for smallercouncils. Those who run itseem to me to be totally outof touch with what theYanchep locals need.

I am a local, I have no needof a football club or field. But Ihave no objections to payingrates that contribute tofacilities that encourage kidsto play sport. It's good forkids, it's good for adults andit's good for the public ingeneral.

I'm just not sure we aregetting the same benefitsfrom those signs.

Penny Reinecke, Yanchep.

PavementsI’m not sure who isresponsible but I am appalledat the state of the bus stopsand pavements leading tothem, in Yanchep.

I wrote on the City OfWanneroo’s facebook page acouple of months ago about

this and didn’t receive a reply,well not that I saw anyway.

I am probably part of the newbreed of armchair activists,but I don’t really care, as I seeit, we get a raw deal up herein Yanchep and Two Rocks.

So I was prompted to writethis when I drove past the busstop just north of the Jindaleeshops on Marmion Ave andnoticed the lovely newpavement leading to thatsolitary bus stop whichservices Butler on one sideand a rather large bushedarea on the other.

My issue is this, Yanchep isan old established communityyet the majority of bus stopsthat I pass have noappropriate access to them,they are either surrounded bygrass, a verge, woodchips,sand and/or broken concretepavers (Two Rocks Road).

Nearly every morning that Ipass the bus stop onYanchep Beach Road justbefore Two Rocks Road I seethe gentleman in a wheelchairwaiting for the bus headingnorth. Once, I passed as hewas approaching the stopand this is when it dawned onme, this poor guy has to goout onto the road itself and goover the kerb and onto thegrass to be by the stop.

How unsafe is that?

Then you see the mums withprams battling over thewoodchips to get to the stopsby Jindowie.

Can someone pleaseaddress this appalling state ofaffairs, we are treated sodisdainfully (clubs to fundOldham Reserve changerooms, Mary Lindsay Housedelays, to name a few) herein the far northern suburbs.

Do you know what I wouldlike to see?

Our councillors available on aset day on a monthly basisbased at one of the shoppingcentres or somewhereaccessible to meet with thepeople that have allowedthem to take (I don’t see howthey earn it so far) the$30,000 payment, because Ishall be voting in the nextlocal elections and I shan’t bevoting for them, I have a goodmind to stand myself!

Local government shouldn’tbe a ticket to easy money, orstate and federal politics,people should be passionateabout their local communityand be fighting for thiscontinually.

It’s interesting to note that CrTreby from a different ward,has intervened twice on NorthWard matters in a positiveway, can we convince him tomove here do you think?

Emma Jarvie, Yanchep.

Bus serviceThe Sun City News hasreceived numerous complaintsabout the new Yanchep TwoRocks bus service - In thenext issue we are planning torun an extensive feature onlocal residents concerns.

If you have any complaints orsuggestions about the newYanchep Two Rocks busservice, email your commentsto [email protected], please include yourname, address and contactphone number.

Emails are required bySaturday 1 November. Haveyour say!

Terry Loftus, Editor.


SUN CITY NEWS

Free financial advice

Working to 70 may not be as easyas the Government makes out

The government is keen to savemoney on pensions. They plan todo this by increasing retirementage to 70 and changing theindexing system for pensions.

People are living longer andspending a greater proportion oftheir lives in retirement, in manycases drawing a pension.

But it is not all that easy to keepon working to 70, as a recentreport by National Seniors shows– Health conditions andemployment among seniorAustralians, by Ruth Williams,Thoa Menyen and Tim Adair.

The authors surveyed 2000 olderAustralians to find out whatencouraged or prevented themstaying in the workforce.

The main issue discouraging themfrom staying at work is poor health.

Almost half of the people whoresponded to the survey hadbeen off work for at least a monthin the past five years. This wasdue to cardiovascular disease (50per cent), arthritis (35 per cent),musculoskeletal injury (34 percent), and mental health illnesses(23 per cent).

Many people had more than onemedical problem. Almost half ofpeople with an illness, injury ordisability had three or more healthconditions in the past five years(49 per cent).

Of people who had worked in thelast five years and had an illness,injury or disability, 46 per centreported that the illness hadprevented them from working, 37per cent reported that it preventedthem from working as much asthey would like, and 13 per centreported that it prevented themlooking for work.

People with a musculoskeletalinjury (61 per cent) and mentalillness (58 per cent) were mostlikely to have reported that theirillness had prevented them fromworking or looking for work.

Almost half, (49 per cent), of thepeople with poor health returnedto work after an absence of atleast one month. However, afurther 21 per cent had yet toreturn to work or had retired.

Men, especially older men, wereless likely to stay in paid work orreturn to paid work after an

illness, compared to females andyounger men.

Those who continued to work orreturned to work after illness saidthey were encouraged to do so byflexible work options (47 percent), management or supervisorsupport (41 per cent) and peergroup or co-worker support (38per cent).

Workplace health assessments orchecks were in high demand bymature age workers. If thesewere offered by employers, 46per cent of mature age workerswanted to participate in such aprogram. Other suggestions werehealth insurance subsidies (44per cent), exercise breaks (42 percent), information for a healthylifestyle (39 per cent) and diet andnutrition programs (39 per cent).

Marcus Dripps, National President,Australian Physiotherapy Associationsaid prevention of injury isespecially important in olderpeople.

“At work older people need to beaware of changes to their bodiesover time. We lose flexibility andphysical strength.

“These can be addressed at theworkplace, for example bychanging physical position,working at different times andredesign the job to reducephysical effort.

“Non-work related injuries alsocontribute to loss of work time.For example arthritis of the kneecreeps up on many people. It mayresult in pain at work, if not laterand it needs addressing.

“It is important for older people tomaintain physical activity,flexibility and strength and not tolose it in the first place.”

With care and support in theworkplace most people who want toshould be able to continue workinglonger. But that does not mean theyshould be forced to do so.

Source: This article was writtenby Frank Smith and published inthe October 2014 issue of theHave-a-Go newspaper.

A free six week financial advice and helpcourse is being held at Capricorn House, inYanchep.

Accountant, Nina Bhol, with Rene andLynette Kastner will be administering thecourse for local residents.

Ms Bhol said they would help participantsprepare budgets and compare costs tosave money.

“The idea is to empower them to come upwith a process for themselves,” she said. Wewill encourage them to pick a goal, such assave for a holiday or pay off a debt.”

Each of the six sessions will be held atCapricorn House, 73 Lindsay Beach Blvd,starting at 7.15pm from next Monday.

For more information, call Nina on 0417981 111 or Rene on 0478 024 220.

Got any local news?If you have any local news articles and/orphotos, email them to [email protected], don’t forget to include your nameand contact details.

Hot rods in the parkThe annual Hot Rods in the Park will beheld in the Yanchep National Park onSunday 16 November.

The hot rods will be on display from11:00am with an impressive array of lil’deuce coupes, highboy roadsters, fatfender Fords and old classics such asChevys including Corvettes near thehistoric Yanchep Inn.

Hot rod enthusiasts can get up close to thecars to admire the meticulous attention todetail by their owners in building thesefantastic vehicles.

Usually around 4,000 people go to the hotrods event, so to avoid disappointment getin early. Normal park entry fees apply.

Next CWA meetingThe next Yanchep and Districts CountryWomen’s Association monthly meeting willbe held on Thursday 13 November, at thePhil Renkin Centre, Lisford Avenue, TwoRocks, starting at 9.30am.

If you are interested in joining thiswonderful group, ring Helen on 9561 2221for more information.

More than 5,000 unwantedcats were killed by WA localgovernments in the past 12months.

And that number is expectedto grow following theintroduction of the Cat Act2011, which came into effecton 11 November, last year.

Under the State Governmentlegislation, all WA domesticcats are required to beregistered with councils aswell as micro-chipped andsterilised.

Failure to comply can result incat owners receiving fines ofup to $5000.

Minister for LocalGovernment, Tony Simpson,told state parliament thatabout 5,000 cats were putdown by councils in WA eachyear.

But when added to thoseeuthanised by animal homes

and shelters, the numberkilled could be as high as13,000.

Figures obtained by the SunCity News show localcouncils are displaying mixedresults in enforcing the newcat law.

The City of Wanneroorecords show that only threeper cent of cats impoundedwere returned to their owners.

Of the 174 cats seized, onlyfive could be returned to theirowners.

The Wanneroo council couldprovide details on re-homingcats, they stated: “Cats arenot re-homed from theWanneroo Animal CareCentre, they go to the RSPCAand after the holding periodthey are re-homed.”

At the Shire of Gingin twocats were returned to their

owners with nine re-homedfrom the eleven cats that hadbeen impounded since lastNovember.

The City of Wanneroo told theSun City News there were4,059 registered cats in the

local governmentregion, an areaconsisting of 684square kilometres;

while only 62 catare registered withinthe Shire of Gingin.


Infrastructure – A vital part of our economyInfrastructure is the backbone forthe success of the YanchepSatellite City project providingjobs and creating specialist nodesto attract investors from allcorners of the globe.

When Tony Abbott became PrimeMinister, he stated that he wantedto be remembered as the‘Infrastructure Prime Minister’who would raise productivity bycutting red tape and green tapeand eliminate pork-barrelling.

The existing Federal Governmentfacilitation agreement with theYanchep Satellite City project,hasn’t delivered one project yet,let alone delivered anyinfrastructure to help attract bigbusiness to establish in the region.

The Sun City News understandsthat a few international businesseshave looked at the Yanchepregion to set up their business,but there first question is “Whereis the rail and infrastructure’ toservice my type of business?’

In the WA State Government’sreport ‘Public Transport for Perthin 2031’ it states the NorthernSuburbs Railway (NSR) can becompleted before 2020.

The report states: “The NSR iscommitted to extend north toButler. Extending north toYanchep will support thedevelopment of the Yanchep CityCentre with a station precinct atits centre. Future developmentsbetween Butler and Yanchep will

lead to future development ofstations, potentially at Alkimosand Eglinton.

“The early development of thisline will provide developers withthe certainty required to developat a higher density, particularlyaround train stations and withinwalkable catchments of services.It will support a much moresustainable form of urbandevelopment with significantlylower levels of car use.”

Twice in July 2011, the thenMinister for Transport, TroyBuswell, said: “The extension ofthe rail line north to Yanchep willsupport the development of theYanchep City Centre, with astation at its centre, and the fast-tracking of this line will providedevelopers with the certainty theyneed to proceed with higherdensity development”

Mr Buswell also stated in July2011: “the Government would use$11 million allocated in the 2011-12 State Budget to progressplanning for these three priorityprojects.”

In August 2014, TransportMinister, Dean Nalder, said thatthe Yanchep rail link has been puton hold until the completion of theForrestfield - Airport Rail Link,which will connect new stationson the proposed link to theAirport.

It will also be delayed until afterthe proposed MAX light rail,

which will see a rail line builtconnecting Mirrabooka to thePerth CBD.

That could mean works onextending the rail line to Yanchepdo not begin until after 2022.

Shadow Transport Minister, KenTravers, said the delay to the railextension to Yanchep, once apriority, has been put on hold andis likely to lead to a rise in roadtraffic congestion.

Mr Travers says that people livingin the areas surrounding the long-discussed Yanchep train stationhave the right to be angry that theproject has been pushed fromfirst priority to last.

He said the government had alsonot explained its reasons fordoing so.

“The government has clearlymislead people when theyannounced in July 2011 that theextension to Yanchep was ontheir priority list,” he said.

“This government has anobligation to explain to peoplewhy it has taken the decision thatit has and to be open andaccountable with all of theinformation on which they basetheir decisions.”

Public Transport Authorityspokesperson, David Hynes, saidwith the opening of the Butler railstation would see the introductionof a new bus, number 491, thatwould cater for passengers

travelling to and from Two Rocksand Yanchep.

While Mr Travers said that theintroduction of a bus would bebeneficial for the area, he said itwould be nowhere near aseffective as the rail link inreducing congestion on thefreeway.

“We know that buses are still on-road solutions,” he said.

“Trains get people off roads, theyare faster and more efficient. Afeeder bus from Yanchep toButler, whilst it’s better thannothing, it’s certainly not going toget the increase in patronage weneed to avoid that gridlock on ourfreeway.”

Mr Travers said there was growingdemand for public transport due tothe population growth nearAlkimos and Yanchep.

“What we know is that by notbuilding that rail line, somewherein the order of 11,500 people willnow use their motor vehicles andI would estimate that somewherein the order of 10,000 additionalvehicles every day will be on ourroads,” he said.

“That’s the equivalent of an extralane or two on the MitchellFreeway so it is not as ifcancelling the rail project doesn’thave ongoing consequences. Weare already facing a congestioncrisis.”

At last week’s WannerooBusiness Association breakfastmeeting held at Yanchep Inn, theMember for Wanneroo, PaulMiles, was the guest speaker;and he confirmed that the railwayto Yanchep was ‘on schedule2021’ and Mr Nalder comments‘had been not reported correctly’.

Member for Butler, John Quigleytold the Sun City News: “Mr PaulMiles’ statement to the WannerooBusiness Association that theBarnett Government has not backflipped and delayed the Yancheprail extension is simply not true. InJuly 2011, then Treasurer andTransport Minister Buswell, inreleasing the independent reporton Perth’s public transportrequirements identify theYanchep rail extension as one ofthe two trans-formational projectsidentified for completion by 2020.At the time Mr Buswell said thatthe Government was alreadyspending money on the planningof this project.

“Now the Barnett Governmentsays they have changed prioritiesand first they will start the PerthAirport rail extension which willcommence in 2017 and take fiveor six years to complete and afterthat max light rail – a $2 billionproject which will take anotherfive or six years to complete.They will then look at theYanchep rail extension, which onthis timetable won’t be due until2030/31.”

How are councils coping with the Cat Laws?Local Government Cat Figures

Wanneroo

Gingin

Impounded174

11

Destroyed*

0

Re-homed0

9

Returned5

2

* No figures kept by council.

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‘Is it really Telstra calling?’

Telstra is raising communityawareness about telemarketerswho attempt to misleadcustomers, and scammers whoattempt to obtain customers’personal information via thetelephone.

An information flyer entitled, ‘Is itreally Telstra calling?’, will be sentto six million customers betweennow and Christmas.

The flyer provides examples ofwhat telemarketers andscammers who impersonateTelstra staff say to customers onthe telephone.

Most importantly, the flyer alsoclearly sets out to customers whatauthorised Telstra staff will say tothem when they contact them onthe telephone.

Telstra Area General Manager,Boyd Brown, said Telstra isincreasing its efforts to raiseawareness about the unethicalconduct of rogue telemarketersand telephone scammers.

“We know our customers receivephone calls from peopleimpersonating Telstra staff, whotry to switch them to anothertelephone company, or try to gain

access to their personalinformation,” he said.

“The conduct of these peoplemakes it difficult for customers totell the difference between a callmade by an authentic Telstrarepresentative, and a call madeby someone impersonating aTelstra representative.

“To help customers avoidpurchasing an offer that is toogood to be true, or falling victim toa telephone scammer, theinformation flyer provides adviceso customers will know if it reallyis Telstra calling them.”

Customers can find out moreinformation or report roguetelemarketers and telephonescammers by calling Telstra on1800 260 270.

Mr Brown’s tips to avoid phonescams:

n If you're not sure that theperson on the other end of thephone is legitimate, hang up andcall the organisation by using theirofficial contact details.

n Be wary of sharing personal,credit card or banking details overthe phone.

n Never give an unsolicited caller

remote access to your computer.

n Make sure your computer isprotected with regularly updatedanti-virus and anti-spywaresoftware.

n If your alarm bells are ringing oryou think something's not quiteright, just hang up.

Breakfast at Yanchep Inn

Last Wednesday, the WannerooBusiness Association held theironce-a-year business breakfastat the Yanchep Inn.

Guest speaker, Wanneroo MLAPaul Miles, who was a formerNorth Ward Councillor at theCity of Wanneroo for less than12 months, said by 2031 theCity of Wanneroo’s populationwill be around 300,000 - “Thatmeans we are going to growdouble.”

Mr Miles went on to say therewas a recognised need tocreate more jobs locally, and

improve the road network toNeerabup with Flynn Drivejoining Neerabup Drive linked toMitchell Freeway.

As a parliamentary secretary,Mr Miles said the governmentwas trying to reduce red tapeand the amount of paperworksmall business had to do.

Mr Miles cited several pieces oflegislation the government hadeither abolished or simplified.

When asked about the railwayto Yanchep, Mr Miles said thetimeline had not changed and

the extension was still onschedule.

Several business owners fromthe Yanchep region attendedthe breakfast, includingRebecca Maloney fromHarcourts Beachside, Earl Pryorfrom Synergy BusinessServices, and Tony Villanovafrom the Yanchep Inn.

The Wanneroo BusinessAssociation annual award nightwill be held at BridgeleighReception Centre on Thursday27 November.

NEW PODIARIST

Podiatry is a specialist area ofhealthcare, allied to medicinewhich involves care andmaintenance of foot and lowerlimb conditions including toe nailissues, corns, hard skin todiabetic related assessments.

A podiatrists aims to improve theindependence, mobility andgeneral quality of life.

Coastal Wellness Centre has anew podiatrist, Kylie Gates, whocan treat a whole host of foot andfoot related conditions for you.

October is Foot Health Monthand in order to raise awareness,Kylie is offering free foot advice.

If you are suffering with problemfeet and would like to takeadvantage of this offer, call nowand mention that you read aboutKylie in the Sun City News. Freesessions are limited, so be quick.

Kylie can be contacted atCoastal Wellness Clinic on 95612686. Some podiatry servicesare eligible for Medicare bulkbilling, ask how.


Many Gingin residents mayknow Frances Overheu orhave seen her around town,but how many of you wouldbe aware of her achieve-ments in one of the toughestEquine sports there is -Endurance Riding.

Frances began enduranceriding 18 years ago at the ageof 47 on her first horseRumpole, a part bredArabian.

She completed over 3,000kilometres with Rumpolebefore continuing herendurance career withPoseidon Moon (aka Homer)a home bred Arabian Gelding.

Frances says when Homerbegan competing eight yearsago he was first considered‘cute’, then a ‘character’. Hewent on to be called a‘Champion’ and then a ‘Freak’.

After this 2014 season. hehas become known as a‘Legend’.

Homer has now completedover 8000 kilometres,finishinging 78 out of the 85rides he has entered. He hasreceived 40 best conditionedawards.

Homer and Frances share aspecial partnership, no oneelse has ever ridden him. Helives at Frances and Geoff'sproperty in Gingin, in his4,000 acre paddock and hasnever even seen a stable.

Endurance Riding is a toughsport where the partnershipbetween horse and rider is ofthe upmost importance.

The pinnacle of theEndurance calendar is theTom Quilty Gold Cup.

An event that was first puttogether in 1966, after thelegendary R M Williams and

West Australian Stationowner, Tom Quilty, came upwith the idea for a ‘100 mile inone day ride’.

The ride is held every year, in1985 it was decided to rotatethe event from state to state.

The ride always begins at thestroke of midnight when allthe competitors set off on a160km ride that will take themthrough various terrain.

The ride is divided into 'legs'where the rider and horsereturn to base, times arerecorded as they arrive in andthey have minutes tounsaddle and cool the horsedown and lower the horsesheart rate to under a specified‘beats per minute’ rate.

They are vet checked andhopefully given the all clear tocontinue on their next 'leg'.

There is no rest time, it’s allhands on deck and back out.

The competitors are alsoscored in various divisions,lightweight, middleweight andheavyweight as well as junior.

The weight is the combinationof the rider’s weight and thesaddle weight.

This year, the Quilty was heldin the wheatbelt town ofWagin with 102 horses fromall over Australia competing.

Three horses were vetted outbefore the event began, so 99horses set off at midnight onthe third of October.

There was a thick fog thatrolled in around 12.30am andit hung around until the suncame up.

The first riders started comingthrough the gates after theirfirst leg at around 2.30am.

Frances and Homer comethrough with the first handfulof riders.

Although the ground aroundWagin is considered flatcountry, there were deceptivelong creeping hills that madethe course far more technicalthan many had anticipated.

By the end of the first leg, 20horses had been vetted out.

The first rider to complete allfive legs was JessicaLangridge from Queensland,with a ride time of 9 hours 13minutes.

Frances was the first WA riderto come through with the timeof 11 hours and 25 minutes,putting her in fifth place forthe middleweight class andoverall.

The last rider came through at11.50pm the following night,23.49 hours after beginningthe ride.

Of the 99 competitors only 36completed the ride andpassed the final vet check.

This alone speaks volumes ofthe difficulty in this year’s TomQuilty.

The motto of Endurance is ‘ToComplete Is To Win’. Francesand Homer certainly won.

They now have their second'Quilty Buckle' and deserve tobe very, very proud of theirachievement.

Article and photosubmitted by Emma Harte.

Francis and Homer - Legends

Yarn bombing at YanchepYarn bombing is very 'ontrend', but limiting becausenot everyone has knitting orcrocheting skills.

The City of Wanneroodecided to put a twist on thistrend to make it moreinclusive - Brightly coloured t-shirts were cut into strips,

braided and embellished andthen wrapped around the bikeracks at Yanchep CommunityCentre, which has made ahighly visible and wonderfuldisplay of colour.

The bike racks were targetedfor this workshop becausethey sit among shrubbery and

the splash of colour wouldhelp them standout and hopefullyencourage greater use.

Local artist, Angie Beck wasan instrumental part of thisproject. Ms Beck was recentlyawarded with a City ofWanneroo Volunteer ExcellenceAward.


SUN CITY NEWS

For the upcoming year, 2015,the Sun City News, is providing$20,000 to local communitygroups sponsorship.

All local not-for-profitregistered groups are invitedto make their submission forconsideration to receive partof the $20,000 worth ofsponsorship.

Your submission must includefull details of the groupseeking support, full details ofthe event/activity requiringsupport, copy of budget forevent or activity plus details ofhow the group will recognisethe Sun City News forproviding this funding.

The bulk of funding suppliedby the Sun City News will bein-kind, for marketing andadvertising.

Marketing and advertising isa key and vital area of every

community event or activity,that most organisers forgetabout.

Successful Sun City Newssponsorship recipients will beguaranteed one of the bestmarketing and advertisingprograms for free - Eachpackage is valued between$1000 up to $3000.

When writing yoursubmission and organisingyour data you need to makesure you are clear about whatyou want to achieve; useclear language and avoidjargon; present only relevantsupporting material and makesure it's presented clearly;and structure your sub-mission so that it is easy tofollow.

Submissions can be emailedto [email protected] or posted to Sun City

News Community Grants, POBox 1, Two Rocks 6037.

All grant applications must bereceived by the close ofbusiness on 15 November 2014.

One of the events the SunCity News will be sponsoring,next year, is the ‘2015 Pokerin the Cave’ tournament.

This event will see one localcommunity group named asbenefactor of the tournament,collecting a guaranteed cashbonus.

If your group or club wouldlike additional information ordiscuss your project, callTerry on 0414 425 858.

Local community grants Was Smithson right?At last Tuesday’s City of Wanneroo councilmeeting, Coastal Ward councillor, Robert ‘Bob’Smithson strongly supported two amendmentsto the Drovers Place Precinct Structure Plan toallow additional facilities and services to beestablished.

The applicant is seeking to establish a medicalcentre, pharmacy and other currently notpermitted service due to the planning zoning ofthe site.

Cr Smithson had obviously done some researchto debate his reason for supporting the approvalof the two amendments.

Unlike some other councillors, who hadobviously not read the report, let alone considerthe officer’s recommendations. One councillorasked simple questions, that if they had read thereport, as legally required, they wouldn’t haveneeded to ask the question.

Cr Smithson raised some very good points andunfortunately didn’t get the hearing from someof the other councillors his viewpoint deserved.

One councillor spoke up, supporting CrSmithson, then voted against his viewpoint.

When the report was put to the vote, the councilagreed to amend the officer’s recommendationand not support Cr Smithson.

Website downOn Monday 20 October, the City of Wanneroolaunched their new look, revamped web site, byTuesday morning the site had crashed witheither completely ‘no access’ or many dead linksor HTTP errors.

What do you think of the new City of Wannerooweb site? Do you find it any easier to use or finddocuments? How much did the City ofWanneroo spend to create their new look website? Email your comments to [email protected]

Locals’ badminton success

The Two Rocks Badmintongroup entered five teams inthe WA Seniors Challenge

trophy held at KingswaySporting Complex.

In the over 70's group ‘Atlantisarthritics' were the winnersand 'Memorable oldies' werethe runners up. Both teamswere from our group. Allplayers enjoyed the day andlook forward to next year.

The group play at the PhilRenkin Centre, everyTuesday and Thursdaymornings from 9:00am andwelcome players of all levels.

They laugh a lot and don'ttake things too seriously. Ifyou want to join in, simply turnup at the centre or ring Royon 9561 6121 for additionalinformation or just a chat.

Photo: Teams of happytrophy winers: Judith Allison,Gordon Blair, Roy Jackson,Trixe Schaafsma, ElysiaRegan and David Lownds.


Community bus celebrates 25 yearsYanchep Two Rocks CommunityBus Group recently celebratedtheir 25th anniversary ofcontinuous service to the localcommunity.

The bus service was startedwhen Phil Renkin arranged apublic meeting in 1986 and a localVolunteer Drivers Associationwas formed - Yanchep Sun Cityhad a bus and fuel, theassociation provided the driversfor the various rosters.

While on City of Wanneroocouncil, Phil Renkin heard about‘pilot scheme’ being run by theAustralian Family Association,they were looking for threecommunity organisations to run aCommunity Bus Service; andthey would supply the bus free

After another public meeting inAugust 1989, the VolunteerDrivers Association wasdisbanded and on 23 October1989, the Yanchep Two RocksCommunity Bus established -exactly 25 years, to the day, forthe celebration.

With the aid of both the City ofWanneroo and Yanchep Sun CityPty Ltd this regular bus servicewas established.

Over the past 25 years, the grouphas fundraised funds to purchasefour new buses.

This bus service is probably theonly one still existing in Australia,being run by local volunteers.

Over the 25 years, the busservice has travelled over600,000 kilometres transportingnearly 150,000 passengers.

Sadly, while the WA StateGovernment continues to provideonly a minimal bus service, theneed for the Community bus andtheir door to door service remainsstrong.

Certificates of Appreciation werepresented to the City ofWanneroo and Yanchep Sun CityPty Ltd.

Guests at the morning teaincluded Freda Burden, one ofthe first passenger on the busservice,

City of Wanneroo CEO, DanielSimms, Director or CommunityDevelopment, Fiona Bentley, andMayor Tracey Robertsrepresented the City ofWanneroo.

Jun Sasaki and Motoko Yamadafrom Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltdattended.

Twenty-five years on and the busservice runs every Monday andFriday to Two Rocks, and/or thedoctors in Yanchep; everyThursday it alternates betweenJoondalup and Ocean KeysShopping Centres.

With the lack of governmentprovided bus services, thecommunity bus is still goingstrong helping out at BethanieBeachside and venturing into thenew residential developments.

If you would like to become avolunteer driver or help out on thecommittee, contact Julie on 95611538, and leave a message onthe answering machine.

The Yanchep CWA ladiesprovided a fantastic morning tea,with Freda Burden organising thecelebration cake.

Got any news?If you or your community grouphas any local news or acelebration to promote, then callthe Sun City News on 9561 2500.

You can email your news articlesand photos to [email protected] or if you want someassistance to write your articlecall Terry or Carolyn on 95612515.

The Sun City News continues toprovide the most comprehensivelocal news across the northernhalf of the City of Wanneroo andthe entire Shire of Gingin.

Yet again, thechampionship is his

Local student, Regan Davis,competed in a Soapbox Champion-ship in Perth.

Soapboxing is described as theFormula One version of go-karting.The soapboxes are known to reachup to speeds of 110km/h.

Perth Soapbox Club holds a localchampionship annually, along withAlbany and Esperance SoapboxClub.

Earlier on this year Regan wascrowned senior champion atEsperance and has continued hiswinning streak to become the Perthsenior soapbox champion.

Regan Davis, a fifteen year old, hasbeen competing at Perth SoapboxClub for the past six years.

"I was lucky to win. There were acouple of close races, and I just gotover the line; it ended up being a onepoint ball game. I am looking forwardto next championships and the onesafter that," said Regan.

Like earlier on this year, he was notexpected to win. This was becausethe other racers had biggeradvantages, like more body weightand Taiwanese tyres.

Taiwanese tyres are notmanufactured anymore so they aredifficult to get and very expensive.

These tyres can make the soapboxgo at least a second faster, whichcould cost a championship.

This year, the Perth Soapbox seniorswere very competitive but Regan stillmanaged to pull off first place.

Photos and article submitted byTeka Davis.


SUN CITY NEWS

$15m to communities thanks to customers

Earlier this month, Bendigo Bankannounced it had returned $15million to support communitiesacross Western Australia via itsunique Community Bank model.

Bendigo Bank’s WA statemanager, Simone Ellul said

thanks to the banking business ofmore than 114,000 customersand with the support from 12,000local shareholders, projectsdeemed important by the localcommunity become a reality.

"The Community Bank modelwas introduced to restore bankingservices to towns where the lastof the major banks were closingdown their services," Ms Ellulsaid.

"Fifteen years later, the modelhas grown into something evenbigger than that in WA. It hasrapidly developed into a partner-ship that generates a valued,alternative source of income for acommunity, funding initiatives thatmake a local town or suburb abetter place to live."

One such project turned a biggerdream into an even bigger realityfor the WA community, with anumber of Community Bankbranches joining forces to pledge

$250,000 to the new RonaldMcDonald House to be built at thePerth Children’s Hospital.

Gingin Community Bank Branchand Lancelin branch chairman,David Roe, said the branch hadreturned more than $1,592,764thanks to its 3559 customers andwith the support from more than278 local shareholders.

‘’We’ve been able to achieve somuch for our local community,supporting projects that improveoutcomes for local people,’’ MrRoe said

‘’The Community Bank concept isthe ultimate example of a win/winpartnership.

‘’When local people choose to dotheir banking with a CommunityBank branch, they take charge oftheir community’s destiny, withbenefits for generations to come.

‘’It’s a big proposition, with aneven bigger outcome for localpeople,’’ Ms Ellul said.

Major projects made real byGingin Community Bank Branchand Lancelin branch include anew shed for the Moore Men’sShed group, the Gingin railwaystation restoration and newfacilities for the LancelinVolunteer Marine Rescue

Across Australia, 305 CommunityBank branches have returned$125 million to local communities.

Woodridge Spring FairThe annual Woodridge SpringFair will be held on Sunday 2November, with a Swapmeetkicking off the day’s activities at8.00am.

All the fun of the fair starts at9.00am with the auction startingat 10.30am.

Throughout the day there will beheaps of entertainmentincluding wood-chopping,suitcase circus and cars ondisplay.

This long running communityfair provides a full daysentertainment for all the family.There will be a great choice offood stall, rides andentertainment for all ages.

See you there!

Property Rights Group AGM - Coming up“Land owners in agricultural areasshould take care that they are notinadvertently committing acriminal offence when goingabout their normal activities,”according to Murray Nixon,President of Gingin PrivateProperty Rights Group (GPPRG).

“Few land owners realise thatsubsidiary legislation, tabled inparliament declared thatthousands of properties containedWetlands which are Environ-mentally Sensitive Areas (ESA)and made it a criminal offence tograze livestock, control regrowth,or use native vegetation for shadeor shelter, “said Mr Nixon.

The Wetlands are indicated onaerial maps, only available online, that have not been fieldproven and certainly are notaccurate. Land owners havenever been advised if they areaffected.

In the Shire of Gingin, about halfremains uncleared, but about halfof the cleared land is classed as aWetland, around which is a 50metre buffer is part of the ESA.

Much of the most productive landis included.

Many shires are even moreaffected.

The Swan Coastal Plain, South ofPerth, has about 90 per centdeclared and even in theWheatbelt many salt affectedareas are included.

Even if a property is not shown,there is a clause that includes anyland that has ‘RiparianVegetation’. If land grows rushesor reeds it could be included.

GPPRG is conducting its AnnualGeneral Meeting in the GranvilleCentre in Gingin on Wednesday5 November, starting at 7.00pm.Lecturer in Law, Loraine Finlay,will be the guest speaker.

The meeting will provide anopportunity for land owners togain an understanding of theimplications of EnvironmentalLegislation. Any person foundguilty of an offence could facepenalties of fines up to $250,000and a criminal record.

GPPRG is also ‘mail boxing’maps of the Gingin shire so thatland owners can have someunderstanding of the problem, butall land owners need to becomeaware of their situation, whereever they live.

The group first became aware ofthe situation when a Gingin

farmer was threatened withprosecution. It then successfullysupported the defence of PeterSwift, charged with clearing anESA without a permit. Althoughhe won the case, the trauma hasleft him physically, mentally andfinancially exhausted and Mr.Swift is facing foreclosure by hisbank.

GPPRG currently has a petitionbefore Parliament to repeal thelegislation. We believe that ifgovernment takes property rightsfor the benefit of the community,the community must pay fair andjust compensation.

Date: Tuesday 11 November 2014A bus service will depart from the Shire office in Lancelin at 8.30am and the Granville Civic Centre car parkin Gingin at 9.00am. RSVPs are a must as spaces are limited.

RSVP: Cher Groves by 30 October 2014P: 9575 2211 ext. 138

E: [email protected]

SENIORS DAY 2014Seniors Week 9-16 November

Proudly presented in partnership with

To all Seniors in our Shire ofGingin Community

To show our appreciation for your contribution to the

community, you are invited tojoin us and your fellow

community members for this FREE event to enjoy a fun day at

the Wanneroo BotanicalGardens for Mini Golf.

Transportation is provided. Lunch will be Wood Fired Pizzas

catered at the Leap Frog Café Restaurant.

INVITATION


What are free range eggs?There is a strong push to createa national, legally-enforceabledefinition of free range eggs.

This follows Federal court actionby the ACCC against two eggproducers, alleging their use ofthe term 'free range' wasmisleading.

Western Australian egg companySnowdale Holdings, which runsSwan Valley Egg Farms, isincluded in the court action.

Currently there is no officialnational standard for free rangeeggs, and the label on your cartoncan have any number ofmeanings depending on theproducer.

Without an official standard forfree range products, consumersare at real risk of being misled bybusinesses wanting to cash in onthe premium that a free rangeproduct attracts.

Lynn MacLaren MLC, for TheGreens, has advocated a nationalstandard to define free range aseggs from farms with 1,500 hensor less per hectare; or 2,500 hensper hectare under an approvedpaddock rotation system.

“I introduced the bill late last yearto provide certainty for shopperswho prefer free-range eggs. Thebill ensures that producers cannotmislead consumers by bendingrules on free range requirements.

“Under the bill, the term free-

range may onlybe used when anegg is producedunder theconditions of theW e s t e r nAustralian Codeof Practice forPoultry, with nomore than 1500hens per hectare,or 2,500 hens perhectare ins p e c i f i ccircumstances.

“A free-range henmust have day-time access for aminimum of eighthours per day toan outdoor range, protected frompredators and the elements. Theyalso must have access to a perch,litter and a nest at night.

“Free-range eggs have becomebig business in Western Australia;we must bring truth back into theegg industry”.

The ugly side of eggsMale baby chicks are of noeconomic value to the eggindustry, so they’re killed on dayone. They’re either thrown into agrinder, drowned, or gassed.

Some places act outside of theindustry standards and suffocatechicks in rubbish bags, or merelythrow them out in the trash tosuffer a slow death.

About 12 million chicks are killedin Australia every year. Thosefluffy, yellow, chirping cuties aretreated as mere waste.

Hens, are forced to endure 18months or so of misery whilethey’re exploited for their eggs,before being slaughtered for petfood, or soup stock cubes.

Battery hens suffer the most.Their entire lives are spentcrammed in tiny wire cages,unable to walk, flap their wings orscratch in the soil.

They are de-beaked, a painfulprocedure that involves cuttingthrough bone, cartilage and softtissue, suffer broken bones andoften resort to cannibalism due totheir stressful environment.

Many of themsuffer chronicpain from thelesions and otherfoot problemsthey developfrom standing oncages their entirelives, while theyare also prone toskin abrasionsthat often getinfected.

The filthyconditions aresickening. Thehens are coveredwith feces, areoften diseasedand are caged

alongside dead and decayingcorpses. People who visit theseplaces talk about how their eyesand lungs start burning due to theammonia in the air.

Salmonella thrive in theseconditions, and that spells badnews for the consumer. FoodStandards Australia New Zealandestimates there are about 12,800cases of egg-relatedsalmonellosis per year inAustralia. In other countries, theproblem is far worse.

And if you think buying ‘freerange’ eggs will solve theseissues, think again.

The free range phrase gives theconnotation of chickens roamingfreely in a large outdoor area.

This is often not the case. In mostfarms, the chickens spend themajority of time crammed indoorsin poor conditions.

This is because there is nolegally-enforceable definition for‘free range’ eggs in Australia,meaning the term is oftenexploited.

The voluntary ‘free range’ code ofpractice states there should be1500 hens or less per hectare. Itis still quite crowded compared toa hen’s normal habitat.

However, some farmers havebeen caught marketing eggs asfree range despite cramming upto 50,000 per hectare, with mostof the hens kept in cages.

And the Australian EggCorporation has been lobbyinghard in recent years to increasethe industry standards for ‘freerange’ layer hens from 1500 birdsper hectare to 20,000 birds.

Bit by bit, the term free range isbeing hijacked and watereddown. Put simply, it can no longerbe trusted.

If you want to buy eggs producedin an ethical manner, get themfrom a small-scale organic farmer.

Meanwhile, the Free Range Egglegislation is still slowly making itsway through the governmentprocess.

This substantial four bedroom, twobathroom architecturally designed homebuilt in 1986 is situated on a massive 978square metre block with street access toboth levels.

There is a great double garage for thefamily cars plus a huge secondgarage/workshop with the ability to parkseveral vehicles. And, still plenty of spaceto park the caravan and boat and to top itoff a super size salt water swimming pool.

Other feature include two reverse cycle air-conditioners, central vacuum system, bore,water-softener and solar hot-water.

There are two large garden sheds, lovelygardens, manicured lawns all reticulatedand fully fenced.

All this only a few meters from the beachand with endless views of the Indian Oceanfrom almost every window.

Unsurpassed views

This beautifully presented 2010 builtContent Living residence is situated in thehighly sought-after private Reef Estate withsuperb street appeal.

The large living/family areas has beendesigned to allow space for everyone withan open plan leading to a large gourmetkitchen with breakfast bar, qualityappliances, brand new stove anddishwasher, modern soft tone cabinetryand walk-in pantry.

Huge undercover alfresco area perfect forentertaining and outdoor dining. Stunninglandscaped gardens with auto reticulationfor the easy care green thumb. Doublegarage with high ceilings and storage area.

Enviably situated just minutes from themarina, cafe's, shopping centre and school,and with your own estate park.

This is a great opportunity to capitalise ona top home in a top location with motivatedsellers. Make your move today.

Top home in a top spot

Call Tracy Ewins from Harcourt Beachsideon 0449 074 270 to arrange an inspectionof this property.

Address: 7 Kerr Place, Yanchep.

Asking price: $799,000.

Agent: Harcourt Beachside Real Estate,Brazier Road,Yanchep.

Phone: 9561 1750.

Call Trevor Parry from L J Hooker TwoRocks on 0417 001 344 to arrange aninspection of this property.

Address: 59 Ashmore Avenue, Two Rocks.

Asking price: $$459,000 - $479,000.

Agent: L J Hooker Two Rocks,Two Rocks Shopping Centre,Two Rocks.

Phone: 9561 1207


If you are seeking to spend those lazysummer days lounging by the pool and ifyou are looking for a genuine beachlifestyle opportunity in an entertainer’sdream -Then you've found it all right here!

Basking on a huge 863 square metre blockof land, this spacious home magneticallydraws you to the outdoors and welcomesyou to a charming oasis overlooking thesparkling in ground pool.

Absolutely endless entertainment optionsfor family and friends with two brilliantalfresco areas: a fully enclosed alfrescoarea offering an enviable opportunity toenjoy outdoor dining and entertaining allyear round; and an expansive undercoverpatio opening from the living space,providing the perfect setting to enjoysummer barbeques.

Indoors, the open plan design providesplenty of breathing space for the growingfamily with a casual dining/entertainingarea, a formal dining room with cozyfireplace for those winter nights leadingonto a separate sunken lounge.

Swim into summer

Call Kelsie Leach from L J Hooker TwoRocks on 0433 431 854 to arrange aninspection of this property.

Address: 24 Blaxland Avenue,Two Rocks.


Agent: L J Hooker Two Rocks,Two Rocks Shopping Centre,Two Rocks.

Phone: 9561 1207


SUN CITY NEWS

One street from the ocean - Ocean views

Discover the best kept secret in Yanchep -Ocean views, so close to the beachsurrounded by quality homes and fantasticneighbours.

This immaculate 2011 quality built homeplus one bedroom apartment currentlyrented for $250 per week or have this areaas your private retreat with a full kitchen,dining, lounge and private balcony.

The main house has a substantial openplan living area opening to the ocean viewswith a large cedar lined under roof alfrescoto the front and in addition another massivecedar lined under roof alfresco area withbuilt in outdoor kitchen to the rear.

Featuring a top quality kitchen with stonebench-tops, superior 90cm gas cook-topand under bench oven plus dishwasher

and double fridge recesses and plenty ofcupboard space and worktops. Tiling to allhigh traffic and wet areas and carpet tobedrooms.

Call Tracy Ewins from Harcourt Beachsideon 0449 074 270 to arrange an inspectionof this property.

Address: 27 Seadrift Street, Yanchep.


Agent: Harcourt Beachside Real Estate,Brazier Road,Yanchep.

Phone: 9561 1750.

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Saturday 25 OctoberWA Youth Jazz Orchestra Quintet perform atGabbadah Park, Guilderton. 4.00pm to 6.00pm.Admission is free, BYO chairs, rug and refreshment.

Sunday 2 NovemberWoodridge Spring Fair - Swapmeet from 8.00am, fairfrom 9.00am.

Monday 3 NovemberYanchep Two Rocks Recreation Association monthlymeeting, starts at 7.30pm at the Phil Renkin Centre.

Friday 7 & Saturday 8 NovemberBindoon Art Group exhibition at WannamalCommunity Hall, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Sunday 9 NovemberYanchep Two Rocks Recreation Association’s CarBoot Sale - Stall holders call Pamela on 9561 1623.

Monday 10 NovemberYanchep Two Rocks RSL monthly meeting, last for2014. 9.30am at Bethanie Beachside.

Tuesday 11 NovemberREMBERENCE DAY - A service will be held in theYanchep National Park, commencing at 10.45am.

Thursday 13 NovemberYanchep and Districts Country Women’s Associationmonthly meeting at the Phil Renkin Centre, TwoRocks, starting at 9.30am. All welcome. Call Helenon 9561 2221 for more information.

Saturday 15 NovemberGingin District High School, 50th year anniversary,celbrations start from 1.00pm, everyone welcome.

Sunday 16 NovemberHot rods in the Park, at Yanchep National Park from11.00am.

Tuesday 18 NovemberCrown Casino bus leave Phil Renkin Centre at5.15pm, Yanchep Sports Club at 5.25pm. Bookings9561 5321 or 0407 992 384.

Friday 28 & Saturday 29 NovemberWanneroo Show

Sunday 30 NovemberGingin Jive, more details soon.

CLASSIFIEDSGARAGE SALES

Together with the Salvation Army Merriwa,

the North Coastal

Women's Shed

is hosting the Garage Sale Trail

on 25 October

at 26 Jenolan Way, Merriwa,

between 9 am to 3 pm.

GARAGE SALES

TRYCAN GARAGE SALE

at Capricorn Housecnr Lindsay Beach

and Two Rocks Road.Sat 25 October

9.00am - 3.00pmArt, craft, jewellery,

paintings, books, fabrics.Coffee/tea & cake.

GARAGE SALESaturday 25 October

(9am - 4pm)126 Lindsay Beach Blvd

YanchepVarious household items

GARAGE SALE TRAIL

Compulsive collector downsizing Retro,Vintage and Designerclothes, plus accessories - Vinyl records, books, bric-a-brac.

Saturday 25 October - 20 Kaiber Ave, Yanchep 8:00am to 3:00pm.

GARAGE SALE40 Wentworth St, Yanchep

Saturday 25 October

Womens clothing sizes 10-12, 16-22.

Mens clothing various sizes,

Shoes, housewares, books & magazines,

craft plus heaps more. Also Loncin 250cc

motorbike.

8:00am start

SPORTS RESULTSGOLF Guilderton Sat 4 Oct - M Schmeidte Trophy:L Meharry +6, J Bresland, BHicks, B Wegner +4. NTP: PFlavell, A Gault. Longest putt: BHardeman, G Robson, Longestdrive: P Rouse.Wed 08 Oct - Scroungers: BJohnson 22, D Roxburgh 19.NTP: C Meharry, B Johnson.Longest putt: B Hicks. Best3rd shot: L Meharry.

SCCCTues 7 Oct - Women ParPlus: F Read +4, C Meharry,M Kearney, L Newhouse-Maiden, M Budiselik +1.

Fri 10 Oct - Ladies S/ford: MGlover 37, A Mann 36, LNewhouse-Maiden, B Tierney35, L Wells 34. Men S/ford: DDenison 43, C Cauldwell, VHowell 40, J Zacharias, ALamb 39, C Higo, G Cruden,M Facherall, D Rinaldi 38.Tues14 Oct - Ladies S/ford:M Kearney ocb S Comber 37,L Symons, M Wetherly, J Higo,L Bracken 36, H Spalding 34.Fri 17 Oct - Ladies S/ford: AMann ocb M Dickerson 38, MBudiselik 35, L Symons 34.Mens S/ford: E Oliver 41, PSymons 40, A Lamb 39, BStone 38, A Kane, T Scott 37.Tues 21 Oct - Ladies S/ford:A Scaddan 38, J Higo 37, LBracken, M Kearney, LSymons 34, B Tierney 32.

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Render Internal Plastering Dry Lining New Ceilings Cornice Window Replacement Pre Sale Makeovers

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REMOVALS

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ANNE’S 7 DAY SECRETARIALRESUMES CV COVER LETTERS

Mining Resources - All JobsOver 25 yrs exp. General Correspondence.

Legal Documents. Internet Service.35 Sandalwood Road Redfield Park,

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SELL IT FASTER - 9561 2500Local ads in your local newspaper, sell faster.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Shire of Gingin hereby notifies its intent todispose the following vehicle, which has beenabandoned in the Shire, by Public Tender:

Green Toyota Sedan (approx.1997/9)unregistered.

The vehicle is to be tendered on an “as is where is”basis. Anyone wishing to view the vehicle isrequested to contact the Shire’s Ranger Serviceson (08) 9575 2211 during office hours.

All Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelopeclearly marked “Tender Abandoned Vehicle” andmust identify the vehicle being tendered for.Tenders must be lodged at the Shire of Gingin, 7Brockman Street, Gingin WA 6503, no later than4.00pm on Friday 7 November 2014.

No Tenders necessarily accepted. Canvassing ofCouncillors or Shire Employees will automaticallydisqualify the tenderer.

JEREMY EDWARDS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PUBLIC NOTICE

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC TENDERABANDONED VEHICLE

EMPLOYMENT

FIREBREAKS0418 946 125

9561 6655

[email protected]

GINGIN PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS GROUP INCGRANVILLE CENTRE, WELD STREET, GINGINWednesday 5th November 2014, 7.30 PM

Interested Supporters Welcome

Guest Speaker: Lorraine Findlay Lorraine Finlay is a lecturer in the School of Law at Murdoch University. Her research interests include criminal law,constitutional law, international criminal law and public international law.

Lorraine joined Murdoch University in 2010 from the Office of the Director ofPublic Prosecutions (WA), where she worked as a State Prosecutor. She has

also previously worked at the High Court of Australia, initially as the LegalResearch Officer and then as an Associate to The Hon. Justice J D Heydon.Lorraine currently lectures in Constitutional Law and teaches as part of the

International Human Rights Law Program in Geneva.

Murray Nixon Heather DewarPresident Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE

Super 6 Fencing 2400 -4 sheets. New. $180 lot.9561 5070.----------------------------------Aluminium ladder extendsto just under 4 metres,ideal for two storeywindow cleaning, as newcondition. Cost $200, sell$100. 9561 5173 or 0499149 880.----------------------------------Kitchen/Dining Suites

plus various otherfurniture. 9561 1474.----------------------------------

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