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It’s good to see the annual arrival of ice skating back at Bondi Beach. It reminds us that the shortest day of the year is just weeks away, and that we’ll soon be back on the journey to warmer weather and longer days.

they suffered 160 consecutive days of temperatures over 1000F (380C).

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Away from the topic of weather, this edition of the paper includes articles about the 1988 Ferrari Testarossa, the Giant Steps Centrepoint Stair Challenge charity fund raiser, Retiring from Small Business, Investing in Opals, What’s On, Paddington Patter, Tucked Away businesses and much more.

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For those who love precision the Winter Solstice arrives in Sydney at 1.54 am on Saturday, June 22 and the day will be 4 hours and 31 minutes shorter than at the time of the Summer Solstice which will next arrives at 3.19 pm on Sunday, December 22.

The edition also features articles that started their life on our new Community Publishing Platform* including one on why we need 12 hugs a day to be at our best. This is not surprising, because our ape relatives spend up to two hours a day grooming each other, so we’re programmed for physical contact.

For those more interested in Bondi Winter Magic, it runs from Tuesday, June 28 to Sunday, July 28 and features a 22 metre high Ferris wheel, Sand Castle Building, History Walks, Music on the Streets, Art on the Streets and more. Don’t get caught out though, the skating finishes a week early on July 21. One wit quipped “Ice skating on Bondi Beach, next we’ll be seeing Icebergs on the horizon” Ice skating also reminds us of climate change and the fact that the past summer has seen many places in Australia with heatwaves of over 400C lasting for more than 6 days. Marble Bar in north western Australia saw more than 20 days of temperatures above 400C (1040F), but then they’re used to it, back in 1923-1924

One immediate response to grooming is a reduction in heart rate and the release of endorphins. Hugs can have the same effect, but don’t require two hours a day. Finally, we wish you a warm winter of cosy nights and comfort food and look forward catching up again when the days start getting longer. *To explore our new Community Publishing Platform visit

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Potts Point

Parsons Bar & Kitchen

The story of Parsons Bar & Kitchen begins in 1929 when the suburbs of Darlinghurst and Woolloomooloo ran riot with bootleg alcohol, illegal drugs and prostitution. Against this harsh background was Mr Parsons, always willing to welcome those in search of refuge from the daily struggle. We named our bar in his honour, but to find out more you must visit and enjoy our hospitality. 3 Kellett St, Potts Point 8540 6320

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This is popular cafe with Maroubra locals and now fast growing in its gourmet food and coffee offerings. We offer compos coffee a Quality Coffee that not only tastes good but made ethically and with care. We are a super friendly team working hard to deliver you fantastic food, service and coffee 7 days a week. Hope to see you soon. 765a Anzac Pde, Maroubra 8540 2936

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Sadly, there was still a gap, because, with over 275,000 residents and 50,000 registered businesses and community bodies there was no way to share all the information that people want to share. Luckily modern technology has again come to the rescue and allowed us to create a Community Publishing Platform that everyone can use to directly publish articles, news, business profiles, special offers, community events, items for sale, items wanted, property for lease, childrens’ stories and more. It also makes it easy for people to find this information by category and location.

With memorable lines like “They’ve stuck parking meters outside our door to greet us” and “Once our beer was froffy, but now it’s froffy coffee”, it lamented the changes witnessed since 1945. Try though they might they could never have imagined a coffee shop order like “Two lattes, one skim cappuccino and a chai latte with almond milk and a dash of honey”. That is how far removed we are from that era. So here we are in 2019, with a world that boasts massive changes since the turn of the century. Changes like Online Shopping, Social Media, Google, Facebook, Uber, Amazon and a host of other large and international platforms. All hugely convenient, all large, and all remote. They fulfil a vital need and bring massive benefits, but have removed many of the plusses of smaller and local. Like standing in a local cinema queue and hearing what was going on in the community, (Yes, back in the last century, nearly every community had its own local cinema eg; Coogee, Rose Bay, Five Ways, Double Bay, Maroubra).

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5 ways to improve your health

My dog ate my homework hearing aid Dogs are curious creatures and sometimes eat things they shouldn’t.

In a busy audiology clinic, we see at least one hearing aid per year that has been ‘eaten’ by the owner’s dog. Why do dogs eat hearing aids? Dogs can be drawn to hearing aids as the aids attract earwax, which tastes salty to dogs. They see hearing aids as a tasty treat and can chew right through the aid, causing damage needing repair – or complete replacement. Thankfully, dogs do not usually swallow the aid, as that may require immediate vet attention. Typically, the dog leaves the damaged hearing aid for the owner to find, and to lament “why would man’s best friend be so cruel?!”

When not wearing hearing aids, we recommend keeping them well out of reach of any pets in your home. Proper storage options include closed drawers, cabinets and other secure containers. Never leave hearing aids out in the open on a low-lying table, or within ‘nuzzle reach’ of the family dog.

1. Eat a balanced healthy diet

The inset photo shows that the hearing aid on the right, which was recently ‘tasted’ by the beloved family dog.

Many of us think of our health in terms of weight. Whilst a healthy lifestyle can certainly help you in managing your weight, the benefits extend well beyond appearance. It can also promote overall health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and even some types of cancer.

If you are in need of advice about your hearing or need your ears checked for excess earwax, please come and talk to one of our friendly audiologists at Edgecliff Hearing.

Feelings of wellbeing are fundamental to the overall health of an individual, enabling them to successfully overcome difficulties and achieve what they want out of life. Past experiences, attitudes and outlook can all impact wellbeing as can physical or emotional trauma following specific incidents.

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3. Exercise regularly

The benefits of exercise aren’t limited to weight loss. Even if you’re slim, you’ll still get health benefits from exercising. Research shows that physical activity can also boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, as well as reducing your risk of stress, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

4. Quit smoking

Did you know that many of the health benefits of quitting smoking are immediate? After 20 minutes, blood pressure and resting heart rate return to normal. Within 24 hours, lungs start to clear. After three days, breathing becomes easier and energy levels increase In one year, the risk of a heart attack drops sharply after quitting. And within five years of quitting, the chance of cancer of the mouth, throat, oesophagus, and bladder is cut in half.

5. Get enough sleep

Most healthy adults sleep for an average of seven to nine hours a night. If people do not get enough sleep, it can affect relationships, performance at work, and it can delay recovery from illness. Good sleep starts with a good bedtime ritual and some simple lifestyle changes.

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Why do we need 12 hugs a day?

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YOGA FOR MENOPAUSE Menopause begins in the late 40s or early 50s for most women. It usually lasts for a few years. Though menopause itself is simply the moment that menstruation stops, the transition generally takes several years. This phase is called perimenopause. During perimenopause, fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels can trigger a myriad of uncomfortable symptoms. Among the most common are hot flashes, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, depression, mood swings, memory lapses, and an erratic menstrual cycle. Many women have found that yoga, including restorative and supportive poses, can ameliorate the undesirable side effects of menopause, including hot flashes and more. When dealing with hot flashes and hormonal shifts, try these yoga for menopause poses to relieve symptoms: • Big toe pose • Bridge pose • Dolphin pose • Downward - facing dog • Bound angle pose

YOGA FOR HEADACHES & MIGRAINES RELIEF

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with a shooting pain in your neck that soon became a throbbing headache and taken your prescribed muscle relaxant or pain killers so you could go back to sleep? Hugging makes us feel good. And it turns out that hugging is proven to make us healthier and happier. 1. Hugs reduce stress

If you are feeling a bit drained or pressured, find someone you care about and give them an all-enveloping hug. Embracing reduces the amount of cortisol (stress hormone) in our bodies, releasing tension and sending calming messages to the brain.

2. Hugs can make you happier and may boost your heart health

Oxytocin is a chemical in our bodies that scientists sometimes call the “cuddle hormone.” This is because its levels rise when we hug, touch, or sit close to someone else. Oxytocin is associated with happiness and less stress.

3. Hugs may help reduce your pain

In one study, people with fibromyalgia had six therapeutic touch treatments. Each treatment involved light touching on the skin. The participants reported an increase in quality of life and reduced pain.

4. Hugs help you communicate with others

If your answer is "Yes", you are not alone.

Most human communication occurs verbally or through facial expressions. But touch is another important way that people can send messages to one another.

What we perceive as headaches are actually symptoms of muscle fatigue from holding the head upright. Often, pain from these stressed postural muscles is referred to other sites, for example, from the neck to behind the eyes.

Scientists have found that a stranger was capable of expressing a wide range of emotions to another person by touching different parts of their body. Some emotions expressed include anger, fear, disgust, love, gratitude, happiness, sadness, and sympathy. Hugging is a very comforting and communicative type of touch.

In people who have rounded shoulders, a strong curve in the upper back, and a tendency to hold the head forward. The more forward the head position, the more the muscles have to hold.

How many hugs do we need?

Family therapist Virginia Satir once said, “We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” While that may sound like a lot of hugs, it seems that many hugs are better than not enough. So, if you want to feel better about yourself, reduce your stress, improve communication, and be happier and healthier, it seems that giving and asking for more hugs is a good place to start.

Chronically overworked, the muscles become fatigued and go into spasm. Fortunately, there is solution we need to stretch the "headache muscles" to bring relief. We should retrain the upper back to extend, the chest to open, the shoulders to roll back and down, and the head to rest on the midline. A unique yoga practice which focuses on alignment will help you to practice those movements.

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Situated near the iconic Lord Dudley Hotel and walking distance to Edgecliff Centre and station, Wentworth Tennis basks in luscious bushland with million dollar views out to Sydney CBD and beyond. Hidden in Trumper Park, it is relaxing and quiet, yet near to everything. It is run by Stephen Day, a Master Professional level tennis coach with over 25 years experience. Stephen had been looking for a venue in the eastern suburbs for 7 years when the opportunity came up at Trumper Park in 2015. Now, with the help of his wife and son, it is a family run business with a full team of qualified coaches. Wentworth Tennis, caters for all age brackets, running programs for children and adults throughout the eastern suburbs of Sydney. Stephen says "over the last 4 years we have been able to create many new programs for the general public and build strong relationships with multiple locals schools." Wentworth Tennis and Fitness offers: • Private tuition • Children’s group lessons (weekdays after school and Sat mornings) • Children’s hotshots challenges

(Sat afternoons) • Children’s advanced squad classes (Fri afternoons) • Ladies clinic (Thurs mornings) • Social tennis round-robins (Mon, Wed and Fri mornings and Thurs evenings) • Corporate days on request • Birthday parties on request • Cardio tennis (Wed nights) • School holiday tennis camps 11 weeks of the year • School tennis programs from beginners to tournament level • Competitive teams playing (Sun mornings) • Fitness classes With countless years of coaching from beginner to tournament level players, the team is extremely experienced at coaching all ages and standards. Court hire is available between 6am and 10pm, 7 days a week at the prettiest, friendliest and quietest spot to play in the local area as well as, all your tennis needs from the pro shop.

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GREAT AUSTRALIAN WINES by Trevor Langley

Taking the Italian name of its charming location of Little Bay, it’s not surprising that Piccola Baia’s menu is inspired by that tradition’s focus on fresh authentic dishes.

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With a long history of working in prestigious Italian restaurants, manager, Giuliano showcases his love of food, ensuring patrons enjoy Italian meal favourites.

Australia produces and makes available, splendid wines, worldwide. With crisp, fresh, fine and elegant, rich, sweet, sparkling and more, there is something for everyone and every occasion. Voyager Estate planted their first vineyards, on the family-owned property, during 1978. The Margaret River region in Western Australia enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with excellent soils and biodiversity and is very suited to growing Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties, as well as, being renowned for their blend of Sauvignon Semillon. Voyager Estate farms sustainably uses organic practices. Utilising the best of modern technology, the highest quality old and new oak barrels for fermenting, Voyager Estate creates outstanding wines with character and elegance. The Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc Semillon have enticing bouquets of citrus and tropical fruits, which follow through to the mouth feel and palate sensation perfectly. Both have excellent textures and an easydrinking style, and are great accompaniments to seafood dishes.

Cabernet Sauvignon greets the eye with its deep red colour. Dark fruits are superbly displayed for the nose and the mouth’s pleasures continue the enjoyment, which is well-structured, balanced and elegant. Cabernet Merlot and Shiraz are two further excellent red productions. Again, the impressive deep red colour is 'inviting'. The bouquets both have an abundance of juicy, dark berry fruits and a superbly smooth palate follows through, with fine structure and balance, showcasing regional varietal characteristics. Powerful red productions, fantastic with beef dishes and steaks and much more. These reds are very good for cellaring, too.

Further ensuring real flavours, an Italian nonna prepares the fresh pasta – including Pappardelle Al Ragu Di Manzo (her home-made pappardelle pasta with beef ragu Sicilian style} and Fettucine Ai Frutti Di Mare (home-made fettuccine with fresh seafood) – not surprisingly, these are some of Piccola Baia’s most popular dishes, as well as the gnocchi and lasagne. Also a best seller is the steak – sirloin with porcini mushroom and roast potatoes. Open till 9pm, six days a week, an increasing numbers of young families to the area are also attracted by children’s portions and the genuine wood-fired pizza, as well as the weekly specials which attract interest from regulars. As well as a restaurant, Piccola Baia is also a café which means its freshly made cakes and Toby's Estate coffee are also in demand. Opening at 7am makes it also a hotspot

Sparkling Chenin Blanc is 'clean, fresh and crisp'. Delicate citrus fruit flavours are evident from nose to palate. Produced with the best Chenin Blanc grapes, this elegant sparkler is a definite ‘pleaser’. Wonderful to pair with seafood cuisine, as well as a very definite pleaser.

for breakfast. Contemporary tastes are catered to, with its green breakfast bowl a big drawcard; comprising kale, spinach, mushrooms, avocado with a poached egg accompanied by freshly baked bread from the local bakery, makes it a healthy and delicious option that’s in hot demand daily. How did Giuliano discover this delightful area? “A funny story,” he relates. “A friend of mine told me about a beautiful beach in Little Bay. Though I’d lived in Sydney for many years I didn’t know it. So I went to see the beach and fell in love. And I looked for a business and this one was for sale on Gumtree.” And what does he like best about the restaurant business? “People. I like meeting people and talking with them.”

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Investing in OPALS

Investment advisers consistently stress the importance of having a balanced portfolio and not putting “all your eggs in one basket”.

their value. On top of that, exploration and mining costs are continually going up. So, linking this with increasing demand from new markets such as India and China and increasing prices are almost inevitable.

Typically, they suggest that between 5% to 10% of a portfolio be invested in collectables such as precious metals, gemstones and art. Wisely selected, these assets can maintain their value even in the harshest of times. Quality opals fall into this category. Opals are worth considering because, unlike most other precious gems, they are impossible to make artificially. This means that when you invest in quality opals there is absolutely no chance they can be a fake.

Selling a small business can be a challenging, complicated and uncertain time. So too can retiring. Combine the two and you have a situation where early planning and advice is critical. “The earlier you plan for the sale of your business, the more value you are likely to gain,” says retirement planning specialist Brendan Whitehouse. There are a range of things that may need to be addressed early on with the assistance of your accountant or solicitor. You need to ensure the financial accounts are in order, and consider whether the business should be restructured before the offer for sale. Then there’s all the legal documentation for the sale. And you’ll need to call in a valuer. “An independent valuation is crucial because it will help you set realistic expectations for the potential price range,” says Brendan, director of BRW Financial Group.

Manage capital gains tax

It is important to determine the potential tax implications if the business is sold. You may be eligible to claim capital gains tax (CGT) concessions. For example, you may be able to disregard 100% of a capital gain made on the sale of your business if you: • Have owned the assets for a continuous period of 15 years or more • Are at least 55 years of age, and are disposing of the asset for retirement purposes • Are permanently incapacitated. “You should consult with a registered tax agent to determine the CGT implications,

whether the small business concessions will be available to you and which ones should be claimed,” Brendan says.

Maximise super contributions

If you are like many small business owners, you have probably used most of the profits from your business to service debt and/or fund the next growth stage, which means you may not have been able to make further contributions to your super. Fortunately, following from the sale of your business, there are strategies that you may be able to use to get some or all of the sale proceeds into super and generate a tax-effective income.

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Together, these facts make a strong case for considering quality opals as part of a sound investment strategy. Could that be why Shakespeare called them “The Queen of Gems”, or is it because each opal is totally unique, and often spell-bindingly beautiful?

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“Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to contribute up to $1.48m from the sale of your business into super,” says Brendan. “What’s more, the money won’t count towards the concessional or non-concessional contribution caps that would ordinarily apply when contributing to super.”

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of desks plus ‘quiet spots’ for phone call privacy. Terms are also flexible, from one day to 12 months or more, and boardrooms and meeting rooms cater for up to 20 people.

Fast gaining in popularity, this shared option offers move-in ready spaces, equipment and services for different small business types and sizes as well as entrepreneurs.

The desk space as well as the desks themselves are generous, as is the storage space, and showers and change rooms are also provided.

Such spaces are particularly attractive when located in a top position, such as Edgecliff. One of the most convenient locations in Sydney – only six minutes by train to Sydney Town Hall and around 30 minutes to the domestic and international airports – it also has bus and taxi options as well as the Eastpoint shopping centre and medical services.

The reception is fully staffed from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, while convenient 24-hour access is provided through high-tech fingerprint access so there are no problems with lost keys, swipe cards or codes. Coworking can boost productivity as well as work opportunities. “We have a really good vibe here; there’s always something going on, which is good because I feel productivity depends on it – that’s why people love it here,” Angus reports. Not surprisingly, there’s a very low turnover of businesses. “Retention is a key requirement for us which keeps our service on track.”

For many, this option has all the advantages of the CBD without the crowding and travel headache, says Angus Hannan, Business Manager of Paddock Offices, which is just two minutes from Edgecliff station. “We get a lot of people further east – such as Watsons Bay, Bondi Junction, Double Bay – who don’t want to travel all the way into the city,” he observes. On-site parking is also available at Paddock Offices and bike storage is provided. Another coworking drawcard is being able to rent on flexible terms. “There’s no lock-in contract,” Angus explains. “If the business expands, they can move to a bigger space.”

Paddock Offices

135-153 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff 8322 3000 www.paddockoffices.com.au

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Paddington You can't get a more authentic Sunday Roast than one made by a British born chef and at The Paddo Inn, Paddington. Head Chef Mark Holland has a tasty and succulent Sunday Roast with all the trimmings available until sold out. WHEN: Until June 30 WHERE: Paddo Inn, 338 Oxford St, Paddington

WHEN: Wednesdays 7.30- 9pm WHERE: Paddington Public School, 399-435 Oxford St, Paddington

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VISIT The Intersection

The Intersection in Sydney's Paddington is home to Australia's best fashion talent including; Zimmermann, Sass and Bide, Scanlan Theodore, Ksubi, Bassike, Rachel Gilbert, Dion Lee, Camilla and Marc, Camilla - the list goes on. Shopping at The Intersection, Paddington gives you the chance to brush shoulders with A-Listers while bagging the same must have outfit as them.

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WHEN: June 21 5-10pm June 22 3-9pm WHERE: Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford St and Oatley Rd, Paddington

WHERE: Cnr of Oxford St and Glenmore Rd, Paddington www.theintersectionpaddington.com.au

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Pick your brain and get crafty every Tuesday night. Prizes to be won each week including $15, $25 and $50 vouchers.

WHERE: The Paddington 384 Oxford St, Paddington WHEN: Wednesdays 7.30-9pm

Berkelouw Books

Mum Shirl fought against a stereotyped and racist white society where Aboriginal people over centuries have been deleted from Australian history books.

Paddington MARKETS

Started as a market to encourage local fashion designers, craftspeople, jewellery makers and artists, the market has over 150 unique stalls filled with creative fashion and accessories, beautiful smelling soaps and candles and pictures that inspire. Paddington Markets is a community based market supporting local people passionate about their craft and the local community. WHEN: Every Sat 10am onwards WHERE: 395 Oxford St, Paddington

BERKELOUW Books

WHEN: July 4 - 27 10am - 5pm Official opening: July 4, 6-8pm WHERE: Cooee Art Gallery 326 Oxford St, Paddington

The three-level emporium next door to Verona Cinemas has been keeping bookish types happy for over two decades. Downstairs you'll find new books, magazines, curios and gifts. The next two levels hold a sizeable collection of secondhand titles covering fiction, art, culture and history. The second floor is where you'll also find the store's licensed café that looks out over Oxford Street.

Machinations & THE ALLNITERS

Machinations and The Allniters were two of the hardest working/dancing/partying Sydney bands of the 1980s.

WHERE: 19 Oxford St, Paddington

WHEN: July 6 7:30 pm WHERE: Paddington RSL. 220/232 Oxford St, Paddington

The UNICORN

The first beer was poured at the Unicorn Hotel, Paddington, in 1941, after a rebuild of the Croft’s Family Hotel, which had stood on the site since the mid 1800’s.

MEDITATION

Join us for guided meditations with simple techniques to help reduce stress and achieve the peace of true meditation. Tips on how to help stay in balance during the classes are suitable for both complete beginners and regular meditators.

Explore this eclectic side street filled with terrace houses showcasing fashion from homegrown heroes and international staples. Poepke, Pour Tous, Salon X, Strobe Hair & Makeup, Sonya Hopkins, Kaizen, Elph, The London, East 43, Venroy and Bess Flowers.

WHERE: William St, Paddington www.williamstreetpaddington.com.au

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Mum Shirl never attended school and was brought up by her grandparents in the bush in Cowra, NSW. She could not read or write, was epileptic, but had an extraordinary life, and was respected by all. Mum Shirl, Shirley Smith was given many awards for her community service.

William Street SHOPPING

William Street is also home to the annual event The William Street Festival. Sydney’s first fashion laneway festival.

WHERE: Four in Hand 105 Sutherland St, Paddington WHEN: Tuesdays 7-9.30pm

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Sunday Roast

A visceral world of living and breathing new sounds, sinuous, sculptural and sizzling, in the form of a two-day festival event at Paddington Town Hall. Kontiki Racket counterpoints Ensemble Offspring with Adelaide’s celebrated string ensemble Zephyr Quartet, and throws in Hatched Academy artists past and current as well as a live installation of our latest line up of Offspring Bites videos.

Mum: Black Saint of Redfern

Unicorn Hotel is now owned by a crew of mates from some of Sydney’s most iconic hospitality names Porteno, Mary’s and Young Henrys. WHERE: 106 Oxford St, Paddington

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Empower Personal Training studio is a happy, neighbourhood environment where exercise and nutrition are seen as a path to a balanced, full life. All our trainers are friendly, empathetic and supportive in our clients’ quest to improve their overall health. Our structured exercise program which includes weight training will increase bone density, improve balance, decrease fat, increase muscle mass, improve cardiovascular function, boost your metabolism and even elevate your mood.

From large commercial sites to immaculate homes, LF Construction Services are the best in carpentry and joinery. Across Sydney, no job is too big or too complicated for Liam's team of professional carpenters. On-site, LF Construction Services have the safest practices, utilising only cordless tools to maintain a safe work place.

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Founder and principal of the practice, Mary Doyle, B Soc., M. Counselling

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MATRAVILLE Pinnacle Health, Double Bay offers colonic irrigation, an oxygen chamber, infrared sauna, movement classes, biodensity, cryo-therapy, floating pod, herbalism, nutrition, posture therapy, acupuncture, naturopaths and a salt room.

Level 1, 4 Cross St, Double Bay 1300 366 232 www.pinnacleclinic.com

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THE GENERAL TRADING COMPANY After 12 years The General Trading Company has moved to PTY. Shop G35 at LTD. the rear of the Cosmopolitan Centre, 2-22 Knox St, easily accessed via Short St in Double Bay.

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Whilst we are in smaller premises we still offer: • Interior design for residential and commercial projects • Stunning cushions and fabrics for curtains and upholstery • Furniture and lighting • Photo frames,luxurious diffusers, room sprays, soaps and hand creams • Gorgeous dog beds and door stops

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G35 Cosmopolitan Centre, 2-22 Knox Street, Double Bay Enter via Short Street 9363 0993

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BNI group, Double Bay is a professional group of like-minded business people meeting every Tuesday morning between 7- 8.30am for breakfast to network with other businesses. Around 45-55 people attend and visitors get to stand up for 30 seconds to introduce themselves. Members talk for 60 seconds.

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MARIO FIGARO

Mario is a local legend.

5/1 Knox L, Double Bay 9327 5999

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Mario trained in Paris and brought gentlemens hairdressing to Double Bay in 1973.

Mario celebrity customers include: Omar Shariff and Murray Rose and many more.

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Established in Double Bay for over 35 years, French Riviera is an ice cream parlour which specialises in all natural, no preservatives or artifical colour ice cream. Based on a French recipe that has evolved into a more elaborate and expert "cocktail", to suit the multicultural Australian community, while still bringing you a mouth watering taste of the French Riviera to Double Bay.

1/5 Knox St, Double Bay 9362 1444 www.frenchriviera.com.au

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Dr Lyn Tendek

EDGE WELLNESS implements the latest complementary medicine treatments such as nutritional and lifestyle assessment to regain good health or maintain wellness.

This is achieved by a holistic assessment of your health. This is done by an in-depth diagnosis, where we work out an individually detailed program to achieve this outcome.

8/201 NSH Rd, Edgecliff 9363 5050 www.edgewellness.com.au

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Suite 301, Edgecliff Centre, 203-233 NSH Rd, Edgecliff 9327 8280 www.edgecliffhearing.com.au

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WENTWORTH TENNIS & FITNESS Piccola Baia is a traditional Italian Restaurant and wood fired pizzeria with a modern twist. We are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Piccola Baia is proud to serve Toby's Estate coffee and a changing selection of authentic Italian dishes for a relaxing and intimate experience

4/1-9 Pine Ave, Little Bay 9019 0754 www.piccolabaia.com.au

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Ian Ginzberg is the face of Bob Price Trophies, providing Sydney quality trophies since 1962, while maintaining the highest levels of customer focused standards. Bob Price Trophies offers a comprehensive range of presentation products including trophies, medals, engravings, sublimation printing, corporate awards and shields/perpetuals.

Shop 5/126 Garden St, Maroubra 9349 2922 0431 293 722 F: bobprice trophies bptrophies@tpg.com.au www. bobpricetrophies.com.au

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Wentworth Tennis and Fitness centre, is based in Trumper Park, Paddington formerly known as "The Palms". Our experienced coaches cater for all ages and standards, and we provide private lessons and group lessons, advanced squad lessons, ladies groups, socials, corporate days, holiday camps and Tennis Specific Fitness. Court hire between 6am -10pm 7 days a week. We also run a Pro Shop.

Trumper Park Tennis Centre, Quarry St, Paddington 9363 4955 www.wentworthtennis.com

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LAVA ARCHITECTS

LAVA designs everything from master-plans and urban centres, to homes made out of PET bottles to ‘reskinning’ aging 60s icons, from furniture to hotels, houses and airports of the future. LAVA merges future technologies with the patterns of organisation found in nature to build a smarter, friendlier, more socially and environmentally responsible future.

88 Oxford St, Paddington 9356 8179 www.l-a-v-a.net www. partycentralrosebay.com.au

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THE PHOENIX

The Phoenix is a stylish and sophisticated neighbourhood pub offering authentic and delicious Greek food and some of the best cocktails in the eastern suburbs.

WEEKLY HAPPENINGS: MON: Kids eat FREE with any adult meal purchase TUES: TRIVIA 7.30pm WED: Souvlaki $20 THURS: Bottle & Board $70 FRI: 2 for 1 Espresso Martinis 6-8pm SAT: Sparkling Sat $40 Chandon 4-6pm SUN: Greek Sunday Roast $25 pp

1 Moncur St, Woollahra 9363 2608 info@phoenixsydney.com.au www.phoenixsydney.com.au

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31 FUN, FITNESS AND SELF-DEFENCE Alliance Sydney is Sydney's best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy under the instruction of Alliance's only Australian black belt, Adam Childs. We offer classes from beginner to advanced, as well as, classes for children aged 4 and up. Safely develop your skills, learn self-defence, make friends and keep your mind and body in shape at Alliance Sydney Jiu Jitsu. The Alliance methodology has ensured our global team the most world titles of any team (11 x male, 10 x female, 3 x juvenile).

439-441 OSH Rd, Rose Bay 0435 845 004 www.alliancesydney.com.au

At Cooper Park Garage, we believe that establishing a foundation of trust is what creates repeat business. After you experience our high-calibre service, we’re sure you’ll come to us again the next time you need an automotive repair or general maintenance.

104 Manning Rd, Woollahra 9327 3774 www.cooperparkgarage.com.au

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NEED AN ELECTRICIAN? Why your home Captain Cook Electrical is a family owned business, with a select team of electricians helping homeowners take care of their electrical maintenance throughout the Eastern Suburbs, North Shore, Northern Beaches and Hills District.

One might think our electricians only “fix broken lights and repair power points”. But the reality is Captain Cook Electrical solve electrical problems ensuring customers’ homes or offices are electrically safe and reliable. Staying true to their core beliefs, they focus on great customer service by arriving on time, providing affordable prices, and leaving the work area clean and tidy. Sometimes they will go a little bit further to show they value their customers, like collecting their newspapers and grabbing them a morning coffee. They will also give you a call further down the track to make sure you’re 100% happy with their service. Captain Cook electricians undergo regular training to ensure that they stay on top of the latest technology, procedures, and general electrical industry changes and advancements.

When a Captain Cook electrician arrives, not only will they provide you with an unmatched customer service they will also bring a wealth of industry knowledge.

Captain Cook Electrical specialises in all electrical work and offer a wide range of domestic, commercial, industrial services including: • Electrical maintenance • Light and power repairs • Power outlets (single or three phase) • New homes or renovations • Safety switches • Switchboard upgrades • Fault finding/diagnostics • Pool, landscape, and outdoor lighting • Meter box relocations • Smoke alarm installation and testing • Home re-wiring • Electrical safety inspection • Home lighting - inc. energy efficient and LED ceiling fans • Downlight installation and repairs • Water heaters • Security lighting • Sensor light installations • Home automation and smart home wiring • Data and phone outlets and repairs • Bathroom heater/fan/light • Surge arresters • Appliance installation Our vans are fully stocked and ready to go 24 hours, 7 days a week. No matter what your electrical need or emergency we have you covered. Phone 1300 669 135.

needs an electrical safety check

There has been a slew of recent electrocutions in Australia, which serve as an unfortunate reminder that electrical safety needs to be taken seriously otherwise there are potentially fatal consequences.

home (this indicates potential fire damage and can lead to house fires).

A sad common denominator in these electrocution cases is that they have involved faulty wiring/negligent use of electricity in the home which are preventable problems.

• Make sure you have safety switches installed in your home. If you do already, ensure they’re tested every 3 months. • Ensure you always use a licensed electrician to do electrical work. If you have just moved into the premises, they will be able to conduct an electrical safety check to find out if the previous electrician was licensed and conducted the work within electrical regulations. • Make sure you hire an electrician to check the safety of power poles (this needs to be done within a 5 year time frame). • If you have solar power in your home, it must be checked every year by a licensed electrician. • You must ensure you don’t have any damaged switches or power points in your home. • Ensure your home’s earth stake in a reasonable condition.

There has been a double electrocution on a rural tablelands property where it is believed that a cable had been fixed from an electric fence to a semi trailer leading to two fatalities. An 11 year old girl received a near fatal electric shock from touching a garden tap at her home. This sparked encouragement from the national peak electrical body to encourage people to keep an eye out for danger signs their wiring may be faulty. Sadly, both of these accidents could have been prevented by a simple but thorough electrical safety check undertaken by a licensed and qualified electrician.

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Pay close attention to any of the following signs that could indicate a fault in the electricity wiring in your home: • Keep an eye out for frayed wiring (caused from pests, pets or an inexperianced handyman). • Keep an eye out for circuit breaker trips and count the amount of times the breaker trips (excessive trips indicate a potentially serious issue). • Keep a nose out for burning smells coming from outlets installed in your

Electrical faults are not something to be ignored as they can lead to expensive problems in your home and potentially fatal incidents.

What do I need to check in my home?

When should I get an electrical safety check?

There are a few times in your life where you should organise an electrical safety inspection. You should get a safety check: • Before a storm or after a storm. • If your house is old (over 25 years). • If anything is acting up (regular power outages/tripped circuits). • Every 5 years depending on the condition of your home.

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1988 Ferrari Testarrosa Edgecliff Automotive 2 Ocean Ave, Edgecliff 9363 5040 www.edgecliffautomotive.com.au

Cooper Park Garage

104 Manning Rd, Woollahra 9327 3774 www.cooperparkgarage.com.au

Cooper Park Garage... an icon

There is a lot of talk all of a sudden about iconic cars, and almost all of us do not have one. However, Cooper Park Garage is an icon of its own. It’s the garage in the park that many people in the area already know. The beautiful building made of solid stone with an iron roof (pictured above), totally iconically Australian. Long before it became a garage it was a dairy, then a garage of the old school where you bought petrol and mechanics worked on your car. Cooper Park Garage is managed by Jeff, Clint and Matt, totalling 60 years of experience between them. Matt has worked in Edgecliff Automotive for most of his career as a motor technician. This year we celebrate his 20th anniversary with the company. Speaking of icon, it would be easy to say that Matt is an icon. He certainly is a legend as he was already working at Edgecliff Automotive when Joshua bought it. That story is coming along soon, watch this space (as they say!) In the winter, months your car can come under alot of stress. Joshua and Jeff suggest you have your car serviced, and make sure you get your battery checked, as they can be less efficient in winter. Also check fluids in your car which include wiper fluid and anti-freeze, brakes, transmission and the rubber on your windscreen wipers, tyres and their pressure. If your car was born before the 1980s remember to warm it up before you drive off. If you have a 4-wheel drive and likely to use it off road for playing, especially make sure your systems are all go!

CLASSIC CARS WE LOVE

Why do we buy classic cars? To show ourselves off? To show the car off? To show others what we can buy with our income? To show others our taste in cars? To show our preferences in cars? Or is it just that classic cars gives the owner great satisfaction owning and driving it. Owning a classic car is an expensive hobby, because you have to take a lot of care of it, like a beautiful pet. Mostly, they live in the garage and are said to have low mileage because they are not often on the road. They are cars of a previous age.

This time we are featuring the iconic 1988 Ferrari Testarrosa, (named after Testa Rosa, World Sports car champion in 1957) whichmeans red-head and refers to the red painted cam covers in the flat 12-cylinder engines. Josh from Edgecliff Automotive says everything about this red Ferrari is an icon, whatever needs to be done, you just have to get it done; there is no half way with this car. The 1988 Ferrari Testarrosa was designed in an era of bold colours, style and icons.

The design team was headed by Leonardo Fioravanti who relished working on this Ferrari, and could ply his trade as an aerodynamic engineer. He added those iconic side strakes not only as a feature, but they also channelled clean air to cool those the side radiators, and then cycle through the car to cool it all. Who else has owned a 1988 Ferrari Testarrosa? Elton John; Rod Stewart, Mike Tyson and The Wolf of Wall Street.

Some cars are just old, they do not have the magic of being a classic, they were built with care, not flair and were just a car! A classic car has it's story engraved into the glove leather, and in the wood of the dash. Many of them caused the establishment of the brand in our minds, in our hearts as well as on the road. They required the driver to become part of the system. When asked about cruise control in a Porsche Boxter recently, Josh said "there’s no cruise control. Porsche prefer you to drive the car." James May from "Top Gear" says controversially, "if classics were good they’d still be made. Modern cars are faster, handle better, are more reliable, more comfortable, more

economical and mostly cheaper to purchase." (petrolicous.com) However, after all this time the clearly inferior classic car not only exists but is thriving.To create a classic the designer begins with a dream and is given freedom and an opportunity to perform. They are unconstrained, have boldness, and a deep understanding of the people who will drive their car and the era in which they are being driven. They are also hand made by craftsmen. All this explains the success of the 1988 Ferrari Testarrosa. Edgecliff Automotive and Cooper Park Garage technicians are also craftsmen. The classic cars they deal with do not come with computers to diagnose the problems, but require understanding, knowledge and expert diagnosis by the technicians to figure out what’s not working and how to fix it. Because it is a classic, original parts may have to be found which often takes forensic investigation. To work on the classics, our technicians at Edgecliff Automotive and Cooper Park Garage source the parts from all over the world.

Ferrari's Prancing Horse Logo

Painted on the fighter plane of Francesco Baracco, an heroic airman from WW1. His mother told Enzo Ferrari it would bring him luck to put it on the side of his cars. The horse is black, the background colour yellow is of Moderna, the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari.

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22 MANABOUTTOWN In the days when men are under assault for being manly, it is not surprising that some men might choose to tuck themselves away in the safety of their own man cave.

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TV Of course there has to be a TV, so you

can be host to those Sunday afternoon football matches, so make sure the screen is a big as you can get. Remember, it’s not only your male friends that will benefit, your wife and family too will thank you, when they come to watch the family movies you all love to share.

Man caves give men the freedom to express their true selves, and not inflict their personal preferences on others. They give men the space to enjoy football with the guys, a relaxing pool game or pure quietness to get extra work done. All this, without denying others the freedom to catch up on their own preferred TV viewing or personal interests. So the whole family benefits.

Dart board or poker table

If you’re a bit short on ideas to get started, here are six suggested essentials to get you going.

same category - The man cave is just the place for reminders of past personal victories, or for celebrating the triumphs of your favourite clubs and teams. They belong here more surely than they do in the living room, dining room and kitchen, where they may seem just a little too territorial.

Small, and easy to find, they provide simple ways to express men’s native skills in aiming, throwing and risk taking. Fudge the issues as we may, these traits are as firmly embedded in men’s genes as are their deeper voices and a man cave is just the place to put them to use.

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Recliner

There is no point in a man cave if you can’t watch TV, or have a quiet drink in comfort. Start the way you intend to continue, and make sure you don’t compromise on this essential. Falling asleep in an uncomfortable chair, and waking with a stiff neck is to be avoided at all costs.

Pool table We’ve left this till last, as

not every man likes pool, and not every man cave has space, but if you can answer "yes" to both this is your moment of glory. Get the best pool table you can, and you have the bragging rights to bring round all your friends for memorable hours of manly entertainment.

Man cave bar & fridge

Man caves are to be shared with other men and, whilst not all men drink, you don’t want to run the risk of being judged to be a poor host. Make sure your bar and fridge are well stocked, and maybe consider turning the fridge down a couple of notches to ensure your drink are really cold.

Are you beginning to get the picture? It seems like there is almost a Public House on every corner. Well, it’s true there was “almost a Pub on every corner” of old Paddington, for the simple reason that between 1860 and 1890 almost 3,800 terrace houses were built in Paddington, modelled on similar houses built in London.

What you need is a “Public House”, one the whole community can use, one like the Paddington Inn. First built in 1859 it was Paddington’s first pub and the place where Paddington Council held its first meeting. However, before the 3,800 houses, and the pub on every corner, Paddington was home to the noble trade of distilling, and in particular distilling Gin. Why else do you think Robert Cooper, who promised his wife “the finest

house in all the colony”, called his magnificent home “Juniper Hall”. For the simple reason that Juniper berries are one of the principle ingredients required for distilling gin.

Cooper & Underwood's Distillery

It’s rumoured the plans were drawn in London and it’s fact that the roofing came by ship from the slate mines of Wales in the UK. Coincidentally, such housing in the UK also had a public house on every corner. For the simple reason that when you have 14 people in a home with two bedrooms you can’t socialise and entertain in the back garden.

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Take a stroll down Elizabeth Street, Paddington and you’ll find it’s quite a long street, and downhill all the way. You’ll pass the Grand National Hotel, what used to be the Windsor Hotel and finally the Four in Hand Hotel.

Paddington Inn, 1859

Paddington's SPIRITED PAST

So there you have it. Man caves may just be for men, but properly implemented they can benefit everyone, your family and your male friends.

In 1823, he, James Underwood (remembered in the name of the road tucked way behind the Imperial Hotel and passing the London Hotel and Grand National Hotel) and Francis Forbes undertook to build a licensed distillery (the Sydney Distillery). However, the partnership split up leaving James Underwood to set up the distillery in 1824. Built of stone it was three stories high and stood near the bottom the hill where Elizabeth Street now ends. Rumour has it that Elizabeth Street was named after his third wife Elizabeth Sherwell, who bore him a son William. That Elizabeth Street, and William Street run parallel and that both cross Underwood Street and have pubs on each corner, seems to suggest the rumour is true. The distillery is also remembered in the recently opened Juniper Café & Bar at Paddington’s Five Ways.

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Whenever I meet people at networking events or socially and they find out that I’m a Funeral Director there is always an enormous amount of curiosity. So I decided to produce a series of audio podcasts where we would dig deeper into the funeral industry. We are covering topics like: • Cost & transparency in the funeral Industry • Healthy grieving • What actually happens in the mortuary • How does a cremation work • Traditional takes on funerals • What to do with your loved ones ashes To subscribe, simply search on iTunes or Spotify for Friendly Funeral Guy T or go to one of these links:

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Empowering women Woollahra View Club (voice, interests & education of women)

Community Cafe, 334 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra at 10am. The meeting has a guest speaker, followed by an optional lunch.

It provides women with an opportunity to build lasting friendships, empowered and connected by supporting The Smith Family to try and make a difference to disadvantaged Australian children to pay for their education.

If you are looking to increase your network of friends come along.

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Do you want to connect with others in the community? Develop skills? Grow in wellbeing? The Junction Neighbourhood Centre (The JNC) makes it possible through our services and programs for people living in the Randwick and Waverley LGAs:

Be Connected: One-on-one computer tutoring For people aged 55+. Tuesdays & Fridays in Maroubra, Tuesdays in Bondi Junction.

Information services

Community information, service directories, links with other services. Find our directories at http://jnc.org.au/ community-information/directories/

Family support services

Support for families with children 12 and under, including playgroups and parenting groups. Triple P Parenting starts June 6.

Walking group

Walk with a friendly group at a moderate pace. This group is run under the auspices of The Heart Foundation. Meets 9.30am Tuesdays in Maroubra.

Volunteering

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Services for older people Support for getting out and about in the community.

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New South Head Road cycleway

Woollahra Council will improve safety along New South Head Road with plans to install a 2.4km cycleway, providing cyclists with an alternative to a busy stretch of road. The plan incorporates separate spaces for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles along the Rose Bay Promenade.

The proposed cycleway, to be located on New South Head Road, between William Street, Double Bay and Norwich Road, Rose Bay, includes: Council is inviting the community to make submissions on the DA until June 13, 2019 at yoursay.woollahra.nsw. gov.au/. All submissions relating to the DA for the Rose Bay Promenade section of the cycleway will be considered as part of the development application and included in the final report to Council.

Design Excellence Awards

The 2019 Woollahra Design Excellence Awards highlight and acknowledge examples of buildings and places that make an excellent contribution to the character and heritage of Woollahra.

Local residents and their architects, planners, builders or consultants are invited to nominate projects from within the Woollahra Local Government Area completed within the last five years, up to May 13, 2019. Nominations are open until June 21. For more info or to enter, visit: https://www.woollahra.nsw. gov.au/designawards

Business sustainability

We’d like to start a conversation about business sustainability in Woollahra. Regardless of the type of business you run, it's possible to reduce your impact on the environment and improve your bottom line. Council is keen to learn more about what sustainability means for your business and would love you to share your feedback on sustainability matters such as energy, water, waste, purchasing and transport. To join the conversation and have your say, please register for Your Say Woollahra at yoursay.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/

Garden Awards

The Woollahra Garden Awards are set to return in 2019! Stay tuned for more details and submission dates.

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Council unveils latest upgrade plans for Bondi Pavilion

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Council says no to lower parking fines

Waverley Council has launched a $27 million development application for its latest plans to upgrade the pavilion at Bondi Beach. And councillors are hoping the plans won’t run into rough waters, which was what happened with an earlier controversial $38 million plan from the then Liberal-led council.

The earlier plan met with a tide of opposition from locals who believed the building was being overcommercialised. The campaign was spearheaded by famous Bondi residents including actors Michael Caton and Jack Thompson. The council caved in and went back to the drawing board, with Labor mayor John Wakefield promising a more sensitive approach. The new plans, as seen here in an artist’s impression, include a colonnade wrapping around a repaved and re-landscaped internal courtyard and the creation of two retail tenancies at ground level.

The back of the pavilion would be opened up, with an entrance to the Campbell Parade side of the building via an atrium-style walkway. The site’s theatre, music studios, bar, event spaces, change rooms and bathroom facilities would be refurbished. Additions would include a new art gallery, information and box office centre and pottery room. “Overall, the proposal aims to restore the pavilion to its original form by removing recent intrusive additions, improving equitable access and quality of spaces and facilities,” the project’s environmental impact statement says.

Paying for parking with your phone

Waverley Council is starting to roll out a convenient new system for paying for parking without the need to access a parking meter or ticket machine. Using an app, drivers will soon be trialling the new system for pay for parking in Queen Elizabeth Drive, Park Drive North Park Drive South and Bronte Cutting. The app chosen by council to run the meterless parking system is called “PayStay” and is being provided by Database Consultants Australia. The Melbourne-based company says on its website that not only does the app making payment a breeze, but it helps you find a parking spot. “Users can search for vacant parking spaces in the area they wish to go by simply looking at the area on the map, or by adding filters such as price, parking time limits or streets. Once selected, PayStay will guide you to the free space using your phone’s mapping system.”

Parking fine amounts will remain unchanged in Randwick after Council opted not to reduce some penalty amounts. The NSW Government introduced legislation in 2018 permitting councils to ‘opt-in’ to lower parking fines for the most common offences such as expired meter ticket. Randwick Council said in a press release: ‘Council’s approach to parking enforcement focuses on popular beachside areas and shopping precincts, using time-restricted parking to encourage turnover. Current penalties act as a deterrent to drivers overstaying time restrictions and helps parking availability in our high demand areas.’ This echoes the stance being taken by neighbouring Waverley Council, which has been even quicker off the mark in rejecting the opt-in scheme put together by NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet. Under the scheme, some parking fines will drop from $112 to $80. One council which has wholeheartedly embraced the scheme is Camden, where councillors voted unanimously to lower fines from March this year. Liverpool, Blacktown and Fairfield councils have also opted in. But the councils in those areas don’t rake in a lot of parking fine revenue. Beachside councils like Randwick and Waverley rake in substantial revenue, and joining them in staunch opposition to the opt-in scheme is Northern Beaches Council. City of Sydney and Inner West Councils are also regarding the scheme as an indecent proposal which will squeeze their budgets, and have given a resounding ‘no’ to the notion of lower parking fines.

Trees to be saved as cycleway plans take new turn

Randwick Council has come up with no less than nine alternative options for a cycleway which would have seen dozens of mature trees being sacrificed. After strong community protests about trees in Bundock Street being felled to accommodate the South Coogee to Kingsford track, the council is considering the new possible routes for the 1.9 kilometre bicycle track, which will directly connect with the new light rail terminal in Kingsford. It’s all part of a grand plan that Randwick Council is mapping out for the lycra brigade. The new cycleway will connect with another one planned to continue north along Houston Rd and Doncaster Ave to Centennial Park and on to the city.

Marjorie O'Neill MP Member for Coogee I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the people of Coogee for putting your trust in me, and electing me to serve as your Member of Parliament. Following a number of upgrades and some general maintenance, my Electorate Office is now open! If you have any issues with which you require assistance, please contact my office on 9398 1822, or at coogee@parliament.nsw.gov.au, or drop in at 15/53-55 Frenchmans Road, Randwick. If you had any on-going correspondence with Mr Notley-Smith’s office, please contact my office as it has not been handed over.

Coogee electorate office grand opening

I will be hosting the Coogee Electorate Office Grand Opening on Friday, June 14, from 2:30-4:30pm. We’ll have coffee, tea, hot chocolate, biscuits, cupcakes, and more! Please feel free to drop by, say hello, and connect with me, my office, and our local community, and I would love to see you there.

Community events

I had the privilege of attending a number of ANZAC Day events across the electorate, including the Coogee Dawn Service, Club Bondi RSL march, Waverley Council ANZAC Day Ceremony, Bronte Surf Club ANZAC Day Ceremony, Annual ANZAC Day Commemorative Service at Emmanuel Synagogue, Claremont College ANZAC Day Service, St Anthony’s Primary School ANZAC Day Service, and the Sydney Jewish Communal ANZAC Day Commemoration and Wreath Laying Service. These event are so important, not to glorify war, but to recognise and honour the sacrifices made by our diggers. On Sunday, April 28, I also attended Holocaust Memorial Day, Yom HaShoah, and remembered the 6 million Jews who were murdered in the Second World War and payed respects to Righteous Among the Nations who saved Jews during the Holocaust.

Surf Lifesaving cuts

I was very disappointed to learn that the NSW Government has withdrawn the $1.3 million Enhanced Rescue Funding Grant from Surf Lifesaving NSW. Last sitting week I spoke in the NSW Parliament about the important work that our lifesavers do, and called on the Government to reinstate this funding. This last summer has seen record numbers of drownings across NSW and as a local surf lifesaver myself, I know just how important this funding is. If you would like to stay updated on this issue, please email my office.

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