Community news from Gidgegannup, Perth Hills, Western Australia Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.gidgegannup.info/news At the annual City of Swan General Meeting of Electors on 21 December 2009, Gidgegannup community members raised their concerns in relation to trail bike nuisance and hoon behaviour. A reporting and response plan is in place and is outlined below to promote what people can do to help stop the problem. http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#454 http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#454 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT We filmed a short film at the Gidgegannup Showgrounds late last year. At the time, the Hills Gazette came out and did a little story about the production and since then we have completed the film and have started sending it to film festivals around the world. http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#453 http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#453 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT Birds Australia WA and Department of Environment and Conservation are currently organising ‘The Great Cocky Count 2010’ on Wednesday the 7th April 2010 and we’re asking for your assistance. In 2006 a snapshot survey of Carnaby’s Black-­-Cockatoo by Birds Australia found that at least 4,500 birds utilize the Swan Coastal Plain during the non-­-breeding season. Since the last count we have managed to identify approximately 100 evening roosts that are used by Carnaby’s Black-­-Cockatoo and we will be attempting to survey every one of these in the 2010 count. What we need is for volunteers from all across Perth and the wider metropolitan area to survey a chosen evening roost and count the number of birds using the particular site for approximately an hour around dusk on Wednesday the 7th of April. You will be provided with a pack that will include, amongst other things, detailed instructions and a data sheet on which to record your observations. To reach our goal of counting every Carnaby’s Black-­-Cockatoo roost we will need as many volunteers as possible so please feel free to spread the word. As well as The Great Cocky Count we also have an on-­-going monitoring program for which we are also looking for volunteers so if you are interested in being involved, would like more information or have some information regarding Carnaby’s Black-­-Cockatoo that may help us, please contact Quinton Burnham via email or phone. Thank you. (e) q.burnham@ecu.edu.au (m) 0428 762 292 http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#452 http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#452 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT Prepare - Act - Survive community meeting, Wednesday 17 March 2010 at 7.00pm at the Gidgegannup Fire Station. Topics to be covered include: http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#451 http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#451 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT Meet your local Member of Parliament. Frank Alban MLA – Member for Swan Hills. Gidgegannup Agricultural Society Hall, Friday 26th March, 9.30 am – 11.00 am. Issues include policing, hoons, Telstra, Western Power outages. Contact number 9296 7688. http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#450 http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#450 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT The City is able to zoom in and check how construction is going, check on compliance issues for developments, and it has the potential to identify environmental hazards such as the illegal dumping of toxic materials. http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#449 http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#449 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT Have you ever wanted to know how you can save money as well as the environment by saving energy and water? http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#448 http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#448 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT Proposed scheme amendments and local planning policies – Commercial Vehicle Parking and Transport Depots http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#447 http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#447 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT It's on again. If you are interested in becoming Gidge's top football tipster in 2010, then register on line http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#446 http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#446 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT Easter Thursday (1st April) 6.30 pm - Passover, Meal and Service. Good Friday (2nd April) 9.30 am Service. Easter Sunday (4th April) 8.00 am Catholic Service and 9.30 am Anglican/Uniting Church Service. http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#445 http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#445 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT Social family touch football each Friday 7.00 pm at the Gidgegannup Recreation Grounds. http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#444 http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#444 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT Hoy Day (bingo with cards) on Wednesday, 14th April, 2010 at 9.30 am for 10.00 am start. $3.00 entry including lunch, 20c a game. There will be prizes and raffles. Everyone welcome. http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#443 http://www.gidgegannup.info/news/news201003.htm#443 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT