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INFORMATION BULLETIN – NOVEMBER 2012 CITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES All Councillors are invited to the Citizenship Ceremony which will be held on: PAGE 1

THURSDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 2012 at 7.30PM REPORTS Development Approvals 17 September to 12 October 2012. PAGE 2 Waste Services Activities Report for September 2012. PAGE 4 Maintenance and Construction Report 1 July to 30 September 2012 PAGE 10 Recreation, Customer & Community Services Report for November 2012. PAGE 15

Waverley Council

PO Box 9, Bondi Junction, NSW 1355 DX 12006 Bondi Junction. Telephone: 9369 8000 Fax: 9387 1820 TTY: 9389 9827 (For hearing impaired)

Citizenship Ceremony

At the Citizenship Ceremony held at the Council Chambers, Bondi Road, Bondi Junction on 25 October 2012 we welcomed 53 new citizens from: Colombia, Egypt, France, Ireland, Israel, Poland, South Africa, Sweden and the United Kingdom. All Councillors are invited to the Citizenship Ceremonies which are scheduled to be held on the following dates:

Thursday, 29 November 2012 at 7.30pm

Saturday, 15 December 2012 at 11am

Saturday, 26 January 2013 at 11am

Citizenship Ceremonies will take place on Level 3 of the Council Chamber located on the corner of Bondi Road and Paul Street, Bondi Junction. Councillors wishing to attend are requested to contact:

Jeanette Kearney on 9369 8130 or via email at [email protected]

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DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS 17 September 2012 – 12 October 2012

DA No. Address DescriptionDA352/2012 7‐11 Consett Ave,

BONDI BEACH Increase height of fence at front boundary of townhouses and side awning

DA301/2012 6 Tasman St, BONDI Temporary use of land for filming purposes DA327/2012 15 Hunter St, DOVER

HEIGHTS Construction of a carport to existing hardstand carspace

DA168/2012 72‐76 Campbell Pde, BONDI BEACH

To construct alts & adds including a new shopfront

DA130/2012 11 Illawong Ave, TAMARAMA

Alts & adds to semi‐detached dwelling including upper storey and hardstand car space at front

DA140/2012 45 Bourke St, QUEENS PARK

Alts & extensions to Heritage listed dwelling including two storeys and new pool over garage at rear

DA391/2012 55‐91 Spring St, BONDI JUNCTION

Create doorway for carpark access level six of commercial building

DA364/2012 16 St Thomas St, BRONTE

Sub‐floor studio under existing garbage ‐ unit 3.

DA246/2012 2 Stanley St, QUEENS PARK

Alts & adds including additional storey & relocated pool at single dwelling in heritage conservation area.

DA251/2012 2 Barclay St, WAVERLEY Rear addition to dwelling & construction of decking with landscaping works.

DA285/2012 22 Wolaroi Crescent, TAMARAMA

Alts & adds including new awning and pergola over first floor deck, garage and window changes

DA336/2012 39 Campbell St, WAVERLEY

Construction of a single carport in the front setback, rear extension.

DA289/2012 4/2 Allens Pde, BONDI JUNCTION

Alts & adds to existing unit including new deck and attic conversion

DA346/2012 105 Newland St, BONDI JUNCTION

Proposed signage to side elevation of building

DA257/2012 107 Military Rd, DOVER HEIGHTS

Demolition &. Construction of two storey part three storey dwelling with garage and swimming pool

DA371/2012 16/107 MacPherson St, BRONTE

Partial enclosure of terrace at rear of building on level three.

DA252/2012 148 Curlewis St, BONDI BEACH

Refurbish existing restaurant including internal fitout, signage and facade works

DA305/2012 20 Ashton St, QUEENS PARK

Alts & adds to semi‐detached dwelling, including attic conversion & ground floor extension.

DA367/2012 2/14‐16 Chaleyer St, ROSE BAY

Enclose balcony of unit 2 on first level of residential flat building

DA309/2012 237 Birrell St, BRONTE Demolition of existing garage and construction of pool, cabana, pergola and ancillary bathroom to the rear of the site

DA313/2012 17 Brisbane St, BONDI JUNCTION

Construct a new attic level to include additional room and balcony to rear

DA295/2012 16 Brae St, BRONTE Alts & adds including first storey addition to heritage listed terrace house.

DA141/2012 89 Hall St, BONDI BEACH

Demolition of part three and four storey mixed use building and construction of four storey mixed use building with two retail ground floor spaces and six residential units with green roof and other landscaping

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DA199/2012 6‐12 Tasman St, Bondi Alts and adds to Four (4 ) existing semi‐detached dwellings including ground floor modifications and first floor additions.

DA235/2012 2C Queens Park Rd, QUEENS PARK

Extend number of trading days from three to seven days per week

DA46/2012 243A Old South Head Rd, BONDI

Strata subdivision of residential flat building into 17 lots and construction of two car parking spaces.

DA78/2012 6 ‐ 12 Tasman St, BONDI Alts & adds including first floor addition to rear of the four dwellings.

DA652/2011 9 Curlewis St, BONDI BEACH

Part 1 / part 2 storey addition for dwelling and garage to commercial premises.

DA590/2011 101 Bondi Rd,BONDI Construct an additional 2 storey unit to the rear of mixed development including garage & roof terrace.

DA368/2012 3 Wallangra Rd, DOVER HEIGHTS

Alts & adds to detached dwelling, including new double front garage, new rear pergola and deck, and minor extensions to dwelling at ground floor

DA316/2012 13 Lugar Brae Ave, BRONTE

Contstruct alts and adds including a new pool and removal of 3 existing trees

DA279/2012 24 Hewlett St, BRONTE Alts & adds including additional storey, modified front facade at ground level, covered rear deck & enlarged rear garage at single dwelling.

DA361/2012 2 Rockley St, BONDI Modify stairs & gateways in front garden area. DA262/2012 7 Patterson St, NORTH

BONDI Part demolition of existing dwelling internal alterations, first floor addition and carport

DA394/2012 36 Murriverie Rd, NORTH BONDI

First floor rear extension

DA393/2012 26 Midelton Ave, NORTH BONDI

Carport & driveway in front setback & tree removal

DA111/2012 21 Bulga Rd, DOVER HEIGHTS

Amalgamate two allotments into one & strata subdivide for dual occupancy

DA396/2012 351 Bronte Rd, BRONTE Retaining wall, fence and landscaping DA275/2012 4/50‐52 Hastings Pde,

NORTH BONDI Alts & adds to single storey residential flat building to create part second storey above unit two.

DA762/2010 15 MacLeay St, NORTH BONDI

Alts & adds, including double garage & pool

DA356/2012 28 Darling St, BRONTE First floor addition & pool DA198/2012 21 St Thomas St,

BRONTE Demolition of dwelling & construction of a two to three storey dwelling including pool at rear

DA268/2012 14 Blandford Ave, BRONTE

Alts & adds to existing dwelling including rear extension and landscaping to Hertiage Item

DA274/2012 North Bondi Surf Club, Campbell Pde, BONDI BEACH

Erect temporary fence with signage around construction site in heritage conservation area

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INFORMATION BULLETIN

IB-05 Waste Services Report (6-5) Report dated 22 October 2012 from the Director, Public Works and Services. Recommended: That this report be received and noted. The following information is a summary of the collected waste from the Resource Recovery & Public Place Cleansing Division for the month of September 2012.

1. Domestic Waste Streams

During the month of September 2012, 1050.78 tonnes of domestic garbage was collected.

During the month of September 2012, 494.54 tonnes of domestic recycle was collected.

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During the month of September 2012, 158.16 tonnes of domestic garden waste was collected.

During the month of September 2012, 103.10 tonnes of domestic clean-up was collected and 33.23 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish was collected.

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2. Total Annual Domestic Waste Streams

Waverley’s Waste & Resource Recovery Action Plan 2007 – 2017 states that by 2017, Waverley’s total domestic waste stream will have a target of 75% landfill diversion.

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3. Domestic Garbage, Clean-Up, Garden Waste & Recycling per Capita

4. Illegally Dumped Rubbish

During the month of September 2012, Waverley Council received 164 dumped rubbish Service Desk requests (reactive), 328 work order requests (proactive) and collected 33.23 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish.

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5. Mattresses

During the month of September 2012, 285 mattresses were collected and recycled by Mission Australia. As each mattress equates to 0.7m3, Waverley diverted 199.5m3 of materials from landfill.

6. Commercial Garbage & Recycling

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7. Public Place Cleansing During the month of September 2012, 99.55 tonnes of litter bin waste was collected.

During the month of September 2012, 34.11 tonnes of street litter was collected.

Mark Wood Director, Public Works & Services Author: Marina Edwards

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IB-10 Maintenance and Construction Report

Report dated 26 October 2012 from the Director of Public Works and Services

Recommended: That this report be received and noted.

The following information is a summary of the activities of the Maintenance and Construction Division of Public Works and Services to from 1 July 2012 to 30 September 2012.

1. Maintenance and Construction Unit

This unit provides trades services to various departments within Council and infrastructure repair and reconstruction. The following information summarises activity by this unit.

Unit Activity

Maintenance Teams

Plumbing Service Clearing of sewer chokes due to Council trees.

A total of 60 sewer chokes were cleared by Council’s plumbers and by contractors.

Bubblers were repaired at Dickson Park, Diamond Bay Reserve, Dudley Page Reserve, Marks Park, Kimberley Reserve, Bronte Park and Bronte Beach.

Stormwater drains were cleared from Blake Street, Dellview Street, Lamrock Avenue, Bon Accord Avenue, Wiley Street and Roe Street, Miscellaneous works included repairs to taps Bondi Pavilion and Hugh Bamford Reserve, repairs to men’s toilet at Bondi Pavilion and repairs to a shower at Bondi Park.

Painting Service Line marking in Clarke Street, Curlewis Street, Hastings Parade, Yanko Avenue and Kimberley Street.

Miscellaneous works include painting seats at Bronte Pool, Rodney Reserve and Victoria Park, exhibition boxes in Oxford Street, fencing in Gardyne Street, Victoria Park, Notts Avenue, Simpson Street and Thompson Street.

Carpentry Service 42 traffic signs and 42 street name plates were replaced or repaired.

Reconstruction of boardwalk at Bondi Icebergs stairs, repairs to bridge and play equipment in Dickson Park, repairs to broadwalk at Diamond Bay Reserve and installation of exhibition boxes in Bondi Junction Mall.

Miscellaneous work included, repairs to fencing at the Tamarama Coastal Walk, Notts Avenue and Glenayr Avenue, seats at Bronte Park and handrails in Francis Street. Installation of bollards at Hastings Parade, Wellington Street and Ebley Street, repairs to window at Bondi Pavilion and noticeboard lock repairs at Military Road.

Pool Cleaning Bronte Pool was cleaned on 11th July, 22nd August and 6th and 20th September 2012.

North Bondi Pool was cleaned on 12th July, 23rd August and 7th and 20th September 2012.

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Unit Activity

Pit Cleaning A total of 852 pits were cleaned.

Total weight collected: 21.64 tonnes.

Construction Teams

Paving Repairs Paving repairs were carried out at the following locations:

Consett Avenue, Hall Street Oxford Street, Newland Street and Roscoe Street.

Footpath Repairs Footpaths were repaired at the following locations:

Henrietta Street, Bondi Road, Dover Road, Ebley Street, Chambers Avenue, Calga Avenue, Bon Accord Avenue, Boundary Street, Ashton Street, Hunter Street, Albert Lane, Miller Street, Warners Avenue, Victoria Street, Birrell Street and Jacques Avenue.

Concrete Repairs Total concrete area: 201m2

Asphalt Repairs Repairs to potholes, footpath asphalt and road resurfacing were conducted at the following locations:

Cutler Street, Wellington Place, Oxford Street, New Street, Birrell Street, Bronte Road, Gaerloch Avenue, Dellview Street, Henrietta Street, Spring Street, Judges Lane, Macpherson Street, Evans Street, Ocean Street, Liverpool Street, Hewlett Street, O’Donnell Street, Denison Street, Plowman Street, York Road, Henry Street, John Street, Newland Street, Beach Road, Mill Hill Road, Grosvenor Street, Newland Street, St James Road, Lugar Street, Bronte Marine Drive, Botany Street, Grafton Street, Brisbane Street, Glenayr Avenue, Macpherson Lane, Campbell Parade, Ramsgate Avenue and Curlewis Street.

Total asphalt area: 264m2

Restoration Works Staff and minor works contractors conducted restoration of utilities and private road openings at the following locations:

Roscoe Street, Forest Knoll Avenue Henrietta Street, O’Brien Street, Birrell Street, Arden Street, Scott Street, Lamrock Street, Keiran Street, Waverley Street, Dudley Street, Lugar Brae Avenue, Dover Road, Victory Street, Lawson Street..

Kerb and Gutter Kerb and gutter repairs were undertaken in Calga Avenue, Bondi Road, Rodney Street, Napier Street, Dover Road and Birrell Street.

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INFORMATION BULLETIN The following Capital works projects are being managed by

this unit.

Mill Hill Early Education Centre

Practical completion of the project was achieved on 7 September 2012. A licence by Department of Education & Communities (DECs) has been granted for the centre. The centre is now open with the first children commencing on 25 October 2012. Construction works other than defects rectifications, is complete.

Tamarama Picnic Shelters

Three new picnic shelters were designed to be built adjacent to the newly constructed Tamarama playground. While tenders were accepted for the building of these shelters, the contractor indicated a problem with the lump sum price they submitted. The contractor submitted a revised price which Council could not accommodate. Council now intends to carry out the works using proprietary products. Construction of the concrete slabs for the shelters is now complete together with the installation of the picnic shelter structures at the end September 2012. Finalisation of the project is anticipated by the end of November 2012 following the completion of Sculptures by the Sea.

Tamarama Picnic Shelters

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Stormwater Pit Amplification Works

Work has commenced on this project with upgrades to 14 pits carried out June 2012, 16 pits in July 2012 and 14 pits in August 2012 completed in the following locations: Wellington Street, Bon Accord Ave, Barnett Lane, Military Road, Lyons Street, Napier Street, Lord Howe Street, Liverpool Street, Flood Street, Martins Avenue, Denison Street, Mill Hill Road, Spring Street, Cox Avenue, Wallangra Road, Dover Road, Blake Street, Penkivil Street, Hall Street, York Road and York Place. No works were carried out in September due to other work commitments for the contractor Works are being carried out as part of an ongoing program to improve stormwater inlet pit capacity as indentified in SAMP3. 79 pits will have new lintels and/or new drainage grates installed. The project is anticipated to be completed by the end of November or early December 2012.

Penkivil Street Pit construction

Dudley Page Cycle Track

Works commenced on the construction of a new Learners Bicycle Track at Dudley Page Reserve in mid April 2012. To date the following works have been completed:

• Construction of brick paths. • Construction of concrete bike path. • Construction of crazy paving area. • Installation of turf. • Installation of landscape planting works. • Installation of picnic tables and seats • Linemarking

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The bike track is now open for public use. with only minor works required to complete the project

Recently installed recycled hardwood timber seating & Line-marking.

Mark Wood Director, Public Works and Services

Authors: Robert Esdaile, Michael McMahon, Mark Leong and Jack Farag.

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Recreation, Customer and Community Services

Information Bulletin November 2012

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Approximately 130 guests attended the luncheon that accompanied the opening. Master of Ceremonies broadcaster Jim Maxwell oversaw the official proceedings which included speeches from both Phil O’Sullivan and Bob Horsell themselves, Moshe Ezekiel, President of the Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club and Mayor of Waverley Cr Sally Betts.

Following the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon, the guests took their places in the newly named grandstand and watched the first 20/20 first grade game of the 2012-13 cricket season on Waverley oval.

Waverley Council - a finalist in Arts and Culture Award The Local Government Arts & Culture Awards were initiated by the LGSA in 2003 and are held annually. This year, the sector is excited by new award categories and a new presentation format in the inaugural two day Arts and Culture Summit at the prestigious Powerhouse Museum on 13-14 November 2012. Waverley Council’s submission on the recently adopted Arts Plus Plan entitled Arts Plus- revitalizing the arts in Waverley has been nominated as a finalist in the LGSA Awards in the category of Integrated Cultural Planning. This is an award for leadership by a council in developing, implementing and evaluating strategic cultural planning, in particular how it relates to council’s overall integrated planning and reporting. Finalists will be showcased and winners announced at the Powerhouse Museum on Wednesday 14 November 2012. Waverley Council has been asked to prepare a 6 minute presentation at the Arts and Culture Summit on 14 November 2012. This will raise the profile of Waverley Council’s Cultural Services to our peer Council’s in NSW.

OPENING OF THE PHIL O’SULLIVAN - BOB HORSELL STAND Sunday 14 October saw the official opening of the Phil O'Sullivan – Bob Horsell stand at the Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre.

Waverley Council made the decision to name the centre's new grandstand the Phil O’Sullivan – Bob Horsell Grandstand in 2011 to honour the contributions to cricket and the Waverley community made by Phil O’Sullivan and Bob Horsell.

Phil O’Sullivan has been involved in local cricket for over 60 years and has held a number of positions on the club’s committee, including President. He was instrumental in getting children into the club in the 1960s and 70s, initiating a continuing program that today involves 750 children in the game. Bob Horsell has been involved in local cricket for almost 50 years and was the club’s President for 19 years. He has also held the prestigious positions of Chairman of NSW Cricket, Director of Cricket Australia, and Director of the Bradman Foundation, and has been honoured with an Australia Sports Medal for his contribution to making our country a nation of sporting excellence

Phil O’Sullivan, Moshe Ezekiel, Mayor Sally Betts and Bob Horsell cutting the ribbon 15

BRIGHTEST & BEST BUSINESS AWARDS 2012 The Brightest & Best Business Awards 2012 Gala Evening was held at the Bondi Pavilion on Monday 8 October. In its seventh year, 250 finalists, guests and councillors walked the pink carpet to attend the awards ceremony. While guests ate canapes and mingled, Daniel John (RCCS) played background music. Jubilant winners enjoyed the accolades and a successful evening was enjoyed by all. The winners will be exhibited on Oxford Street Mall from Tuesday 23 October until Tuesday 20 November. Congratulations to this year’s Brightest & Best Business Awards Winners Mandatory Award Categories: Brightest & Best Front & Broadest Smile - Retail: Rainbow Fantasy, North Bondi Brightest & Best Front & Broadest Smile – Health & Beauty: Bondi Beach Chop Shop, Bondi Beach Brightest & Best Front & Broadest Smile – Café & Restaurant: Vacanza Pizzeria, Charing Cross Brightest & Best Front & Broadest Smile – Business support & professional services: BioPak, Bondi Junction Brightest & Best New Business with Bounce: AGOGA, Bondi Brightest & Best Brontosaurus: Sweetheart Florist, Bondi Junction Additional Categories: Brightest & Best Civic Heart: WAYS (Waverley Action for Youth Services), Bondi Beach Brightest & Best Green Footprint: Bambooty, Bondi Junction Brightest & Best Access All Areas: Charing Cross Pharmacist Advice, Waverley Brightest & Best Golden Bin: The One That Got Away, Bondi

MAYORAL LAWN BOWLS TOURNAMENT 2012 On Sunday 28 October, the Waverley Bowling Club played host to the sixth tournament of our local bowling clubs - Diamond Bay Bowling Club, Bondi Bowling Club, Bronte Bowling Club and Waverley Bowling and Recreation Club.

Starting off overcast and threatening rain, it turned out to be a sunny and much enjoyed day of sportsmanship and healthy rivalry. Council supports this event to help promote the sport and encourage our residents to get involved in this enjoyable, healthy and social activity.

Councillor Joy Clayton presented the trophy to this year’s winner, Waverley Bowling Club. The event was attended by a number of Councillors, with two of them even trying to master the great skill of bowling under expert leadership (see photo above). Everyone is already looking forward to next year’s competition.

Sunday’s results were:

1st place: Waverley Bowling Club 2nd place: Bondi Bowling Club 3rd place: Diamond Bay Bowling Club 4th place: Bronte Bowling Club

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From the Library….. Growing attendance for HSC Lock-In

With a big feature in the 26 September edition of the Wentworth Courier, many students took up Waverley Library’s offer to ‘Please feel free to cram and join us’ on 10 October. Over 110 students preparing for the HSC were treated to the exclusive use of the reference library and reference staff from 8pm to midnight. The evening included an English lecture on ‘Belonging’, followed by some study sustenance in the form of pizza and sushi and informal group discussions. It’s the third year that the library has held this event and students let staff know how much they appreciated the reference library space and this break, just days before the start of their big exams. Cranbrook student Carl Elasass said, “It’s a good place to study... there’s a lot of people who usually come up so it’s social yet productive at the same time.”

HSC Lock In Lily Brett author talk a sell out! Internationally acclaimed essayist, poet and novelist, Lily Brett spoke to a full-house at Waverley Library Theatrette on 10 October. The audience was not disappointed! Lily and Scott Whitmont spoke engagingly and humorously about Lily’s latest book, Lola Bensky. The library collaborated with Education@Shalom, holders of the Sydney Jewish Writers Festival, and it was highly successful. Increasingly the library is working with community groups to run programs at the library, helping to build solid local partnerships, sharing resources, reaching a broader audience and introducing more people to the Library’s services and programs.

KidzFlicks Collection launch On Sunday 11 November Bardic Studio will present Waverley Library with 126 short films from the 2012 KidzFlicks Sydney International Festival of Films competition. A short screening of a selection of the films will be shown. Waverley Library and Bardic Studio are working together again to create the 2013 KidzFlicks competition, gathering increasing interest from the film industry and interstate applicants. This special event film screening is sure to be a stimulus for local youngsters to start putting their ideas into action.

Remember when exhibition It has been a creative eight months for those attending the Remember when storytelling program at the library. Participants worked with John Hockney and artist and staff member Frances Mahony to develop and record their stories as short sound recordings, handmade books and iPad digital collages. Their works will be on show in the library foyer for two weeks from 19 November.

Remember When CollageLily Brett 17

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

You know the story… the porridge is too hot, the bears go for a stroll to pass the time. Enter Goldilocks – cute little trouble-maker extraordinaire. She eats their porridge, tries out their chairs and falls asleep in little bear’s bed. And then, of course, home come the bears.

With original songs and lyrics by AFI Award-winning composer Peter Best, who has written music for everything from The Adventures of Barry MacKenzie to Muriel’s, Wedding and Crocodile Dundee.

Written by Peter Best for his daughter Jordan and grandsons William and Wylie, this wonderful adaptation of the much-loved fairy tale encouraged children to engage with the story through gentle audience interaction, teaching children through song and play about respecting other people’s property, and that a “sorry” never hurts. This production packed the Pavilion theatres with children during the school holidays program and was a smash hit. If you're a school, community group or charity, phone 9365 0147 for a special group deal. Follow the RockSurfers on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

From the Bondi Pavilion…..

TAMARAMA ROCK SURFERS Tamarama Rock Surfers (TRS) is Waverley Council’s resident theatre company based at the Bondi Pavilion Theatre. Councillors are invited to opening nights through Lotus Notes. If Councillors cannot make the opening night, complimentary tickets are available on the other nights by booking through the TRS office at the Bondi Pavilion. The Interview | 6 -23 November 2012 | Tues – Sat performances 8.00pm Katya is a star. A tabloid on demand, celebrity screwing sensation and no-one can get enough. Over the course of one night we witness her encounter with Pierre Peters, burnt-out political correspondent with dark desires and a thinking problem. Forced together for an interview neither wants be a part of, they probe into each other’s lives trying to find holes in each others’ façade. It’s anyone’s guess who will tell the most lies and expose the biggest secrets.

Psycho Beach Party | 29 November – 15 December | Tues-Sat performances 8pm Charles Busch’s camp classic Psycho Beach Party follows the schizophrenic world of Chicklet, a Gidget-esque nerd with a dream to surf. When people in the town are attacked in strange sado-masochistic ways, it is up to the surf-bums to find the culprit. This cult smash is the perfect bipolar summertime party, right on the water at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Expect go-go dancing special guests, live music, and an adrenaline fueled cast on stage this summer. Don’t miss award winning critically acclaimed theatre right on your doorstep. Waverley residents get $20 tickets to Bondi Pavilion Theatre shows when booking on-line and typing postcode "local2026", even if you don't live in the 2026 postcode. 18

BONDI PAVILION GALLERY 9 Decades of Long Board Surfing at Bondi Martin Greer 10 – 21 October 2012 Bondi fourth-generation local painter, Martin Greer, presented his first exhibition involving a series of oil painting posters documenting nine decades of long board surfers at Bondi Beach. He combined his passion of painting, surfing, old photography and Bondi to capture a slice of Australian surf culture over the past 90 years. Surfers including Bluey Mayes, Barry ‘Magoo’ McGuigan, Mick Dooley and Andy Cochran featured with iconic Bondi land and sea scapes, including the mermaids at Ben Buckler. The exhibition captured the progression of surf board design over the last 90 years, from solid wood to hollow veneer, up to present day toughlite boards. Accompanying the paintings was a slide show of Bondi surf photography and the original long board ridden by Harry Nightingale. The opening night was hosted by HG Nelson and music was provided by a 15-piece ukulele ensemble playing surf hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The exhibition was attended by 3,500 locals over a two week period and received rave responses from local and international visitors to the gallery praising the historical aspects of the exhibition. The exhibition was held at the same time as the 10th Chloe Byron Long Board Surf Memorial.

PAVILION POTTERY CLASSES AND END OF YEAR SHOW

Term four of our pottery program began with a bang. All the pottery classes were filled within a day of enrolments opening and continue to be as popular with the local community as ever. This term the students are working towards the end of year exhibition. We look forward to sharing in an exhibition celebrating the creativity of our studio attendees!

SENIORS CONCERT

Another lovely afternoon of music and community took place on Wednesday 17 October, specifically catering for local nursing home residents. 90 senior citizens and their carers were treated to music by Classical music group ‘The Cassy Darvell Trio’, along with a much-enjoyed a cup of tea and piece of cake! Many happy faces and tapping feet could be seen amongst the group.

The penguin trio in action PRIMARY SCHOOL ROCK BANDS

Throughout September and October we promoted the ‘Primary School Rock Stars’ program to many Waverley primary schools and local families. We have now set up 2 rock bands of talented young musicians and singers and each group will rehearse once a week, with some of our local professional music tutors, from now until the end of the school term. We are looking forward to hearing the results at the end of the year at Carols by the Sea! Boxing Day October 19 & 20 Bondi Pavilion Theatre

‘Three weeks on – three weeks off’ is a phrase 10-year-old Freya Stanley lives by. It’s Christmas and Freya waits impatiently with her Nana for Dad to come home for three weeks of quality time. Or so she thought. Like any normal 10-year -old girl with a wild imagination and a passion for Pictionary, Pig Latin and 80′s slasher movies, Freya hatches a plan to do whatever it takes to keep her family together. Boxing Day is a family story with humour and heart, capturing the imagination and magic of youth for an adult audience. Directed by Phil Spencer this production is set to be a smash hit.

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PRE SCHOOL CD PROJECT The 2012 pre-school CD project is coming along fantastically well. Waverley Council’s early education centres have been enjoying writing songs about celebrating life in a multicultural society. In a few weeks Waverley, Gardiner and Bronte Early Education Centres will take a field trip down to the Bondi Pavilion music studios to record their songs in preparation for the launch of the 2012 CD. The launch will take place at Waverley library during the morning of 10th December. We anticipate that this CD will be a big hit amongst the 4-5 year olds of Waverley Council’s community. BONDI SHORT FILM FESTIVAL The Bondi Short Film Festival, now in its 12th year, prides itself on presenting the highest quality short films Australia has to offer. From stunning animations to powerful dramas, cutting edge documentaries and quirky comedies, it’s little wonder that the festival has cult status amongst indie filmmakers.

ARTS HEALTH INSTITUTE TRAINING The Arts Health Institute is utilising the High Tide Room for a series of training programs. Arts Health Institute believes that the arts enrich our lives and when we are ill or infirm we need creative engagement more than ever. The arts help humanise institutions and are vital in providing quality in care. Arts Health Institute brings creativity to care.

The Arts Health Institute provides national programs and education and facilitates research to bring the arts into health and aged care environments. Arts Health Institute is committed to using the expertise of professional performers, artists and musicians. Arts Health Institute inspires and brings joy and happiness to people when they are frail, aged or unwell.

Yo Yo Competition

Loads of passionate yo yo aficionados will be descending upon the Pavilion for the Official Sydney Yo-Yo Contest.

Sunday November 4, 2012 10am - 4pm in the High Tide Room. A celebrity from YoYo Factory that will be the head judge of the contest.

Tom Kearney The Plastic Frontier 24 October – 4 November 2012 ‘The Plastic Frontier’ is an artwork ‘installation’ that engages with notions of Australia’s ‘character’ and the mercurial nature of our cultural identity. This exhibition celebrated the beach as our ‘spirit of place’ and explores its manifestation in popular culture and how this impacts on our national psyche. This latest exhibition by Tom Kearney, ‘The Plastic Frontier’ at the Bondi Pavilion Gallery, represents the final stage in the completion of his MFA (Master of Fine Art) through COFA, for which he was awarded an APA scholarship. Following on from a busy ten years of solo, collaborative and group exhibitions as well as curatorial roles, he has been most recently featured in an exhibition and large scale project at Maitland Regional Gallery. The project culminate his most ambitious artistic venture to date

Image by Tom Keaney OCEAN PACIFIKA FESTIVAL Scheduled for 25th November, 11am – 4pm Bondi Pavilion Forecourt and surrounds A vibrant, fun, local, interactive festival to celebrate our oceans and cultures of the Pacific.

There will be something for everyone to enjoy at this free annual event, programmed to mark Ocean Care Day. Locals and visitors alike, can learn about our local marine environment and how to care for it.

There will be a host of information stalls, talks, rock pool walks, Marine Discovery Centre activities, Venus the Whale, children’s workshops and shows and music and dance and presentations from the Pacific region.

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WAVERLEY COUNCIL GARDEN AWARDS 2012 Garden enthusiasts were treated to garden tea at Bronte House on Sunday 14 October for the Waverley Council Garden Awards 2012. The beautiful gardens were exclusively opened for the awards ceremony which recognised gardens across six categories with local sponsors providing fantastic prizes for the event.

Gardener and designer Myles Baldwin took guests on a guided tour of the grounds, talking about the history and design of the gardens at Bronte House Costa Georgiadis of the ABC’s Gardening Australia hosted the ceremony and entertained guests with some inspirational words on gardening in our local area. Costa presented the Costa’s Choice Award, highlighting the important contribution local gardeners made in Waverley.

Congratulations to all those who took part in the Waverley Council Garden Awards 2012 and thank you for working with us towards a greener Waverley.

DON’T DIS MY ABILITY 2012 AMBASSADORS ANNOUNCED NSW Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance recently announced the 16 ambassadors for this year’s Don’t DIS my ABILITY campaign who reflect the widespread diversity and talent available to the community, employers and the arts. Jessica Tattersall, one of our Waverley Community Living Program clients, has been chosen as an ambassador! The Don’t DIS my ABILITY campaign runs until the United Nations' International Day of People with a Disability on December 3. The ambassadors are on call to visit towns and regional centres celebrating Don’t DIS my ABILITY by promoting positive images of people with disabilities and awakening employers to their potential. Jessica Tattersall has worked at the ABC for the past six years. The Randwick local is a graduate of the Waverley Community Living Program. A keen artist, Jessica is happiest when drawing, painting and writing. She also enjoys harmonising with the Holdsworth Street Choir, a group of about 30 singers that performs to older people living in aged care facilities. Jessica is an advocate for people with disability and attends forums for the Council for Intellectual Disability. Jessica enjoys singing gospel songs, other favourites are Beatles and Elvis Presley songs. Authors: Wendy Hee, Megan Fitzgibbon, Linda McDonald, Frances Mahony, Elizabeth Reidy. For more information on any of the above, contact Cathy Henderson, phone 9386 7799, or the relevant manager. Recommendation: That the information be received and noted.

Cathy Henderson Director, Recreation, Customer & Community Services

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