GIDGE NEWS JULY 2006
01/07/2006 · Gidge Info · Receive update notifications
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01/07/2006 · Gidge Info · You can contribute
This website is a collective effort by many members of our community. As editors our aim is to keep all information relevant, up-to-date and correct. You can help us achieve this in several ways.
If your community group's page needs any updates, please contact your committee and they can send us the relevant information. For advertising, broken links and all other suggestions, please contact us directly on the email address below.
01/07/2006 · Gidge Calendar · See what's on in and around Gidge
To have your event listed, send the details - name of the event, date, time, location, and organising body - to admin@gidgegannup.info.
To see the Calendar, click on the link below.
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23/07/2006 · SVPA · Equine Issues
The Swan Valley Progress Association (SVPA) in partnership with the Henley Brook Locality Group (HBLG) and Henley Brook Rural Watch network in the Swan Valley (HBRW) and with support from the Gidgegannup Progress Association (GPA) made the joint decision to:
- To Raise the profile of the equine industry and horse recreation to the City of Swan, and
- To Inform the community, of developing issues and policies that impact on the equine community and rural lifestyle.
21/07/2006 · Gidge Bulldogs · Premiership Ladder
The Gidge Bulldogs sit a game clear at the top of the premiership ladder at the completion of Round 10.
This is due to two convincing wins against premiership contenders Wooroloo and Bullsbrook in rounds 9 and 10.
In the coming weeks Gidge will play Chidlow on July 30 and Wooroloo on August 6, both games at home. General bye is on 23rd July and Gidge will be hosting the first semi-final on 27th August.
20/07/2006 · Garden Group · Rose Pruning Demonstration
Rose Pruning demonstration at 157 Lillie Road, Gidgegannup on Sunday, 23rd July at 2 pm. Everybody welcome to come and be shown how to prune their roses.
We recommend not to prune in the hills before the last week in July or the beginning of August because of the cold weather. You can prune earlier in the warmer areas.
Enquiries: Keith 9574 6534.
20/07/2006 · Wildflower Society · Talk by Eric McCrum
Guest speaker Eric McCrum will speak on the subject "Alpine Daisies - The Roof of Australia".
Friday 28th July, 2006, from 7.30 pm at Octagonal Hall, 52 McGlew Road, Glen Forrest. Details 9294 1044.
20/07/2006 · Oz Kidz in Print · Local Student Awarded
Gidgegannup Primary School student Zoe Henry has recently been awarded a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of outstanding Writing Excellence for a short story that was entered into a nation wide competition via the School.
Her story "My World" has been published in the magazine "Oz Kids in Print" (see link below). Her story is now eligible for the Young Australian Writer's Awards.
20/07/2006 · Gidge Show · Local Bands Needed
Here's your chance to promote yourselves or them at a local event. Local bands are invited to apply to perform at the Gidgegannup 60th Anniversary Agricultural Show in October.
Numbers will be limited so send your expression of interest to: Rachelle Davies, c/o Post Office Box 22, Gidgegannup, WA 6083.
12/07/2006 · Gidge Primary School · Planting Busy Bee
On Friday the 2nd June Gidgegannup Primary students year 1 to year 7 went down on the bus at 11.40 to go to Timbertop Reserve to plant some plants and mulch for 40 minutes to help the environment. Some of the plants were; rushes, white myrtle, sedges and other interesting shrubs. The students got off the bus. They were surprised that there was no plants in the reserve.
Some people did mulching and others planted some plants in the mud, only the people who had old gum boots on. After 40 minutes we had to step in this old tray with water in it and it was rubbery. We had to step in to it a couple of times and then we had to get on a dry towel. We had to do it because of dieback. Then we got on the bus to go back to school. We were all fascinated how much plants we planted.
Written By Sasha Starcevich
12/07/2006 · Environment Groups · Green Events
New events added for July and August. Look for the green entries on the Calendar page.
09/07/2006 · Progress Association · AGM
AGM to be held on the 17th of July 2006, at 7.30pm at the Agricultural Society Hall, Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup.
Click here for the 2005 AGM minutes.
09/07/2006 · Progress Association · Latest Minutes
Click here for the latest minutes or find earlier GPA minutes and newsletters via the link below.
07/07/2006 · Community Website · July 2006 Newsletter
Don't forget our AGM 24th July, 2006, 7.30 pm at the Recreation Club Pavilion, Percy Cullen Oval, Gidgegannup.
Also note our Business Directory - we are getting new entries every day and we urge all Gidgegannup residents to support your local businesses who support the community.
If you wish for advertising of your business, or local events at extremely reasonable rates contact the committee at the email address below. If you wish to sponsor a Club page this can also be arranged - let us know what you want and we will organize it.
Updates and News Items for the site are always welcome and can be sent to admin@gidgegannup.info.
07/07/2006 · Progress Association · July 2006 Newsletter
The GPA July 2006 Newsletter can be viewed or downloaded from the link below.
07/07/2006 · SVPA · Wetlands Buffer Proposals
The desirability to protect high value wetlands in our State can only be a worthy cause, but it must be done in a fair and just manner. New proposed government laws to enforce wetland buffers seem to have some appeal until the detail is revealed.
01/07/2006 · SVPA · Property Rights Meeting
The Swan Valley Progress Association invites you to a Property Rights Information Evening on the Department of Environment's draft "Guideline for the Determination of Wetland Buffer Requirements", Published by the WA Planning Commission.
Presentation and Meeting will be held on July 6, 2006 (Thursday) at West Swan Hall, West Swan Rd, Henley Brook at 7.00pm (nearest cnr Henley St and opposite Swan Oasis Restaurant).
More information from Secretary SVPA on 9296 1369.
20/07/2006 · Gidgegannup Newsagency · New Mail Boxes
New mail boxes are now installed. Book your box and get the number you want.
Gidgegannup Newsagency, Toodyay Road, Ph: 9574 6081
20/07/2006 · Gidge Rural · Electric Fence Field Day
Saturday 29th July 2006, 9am to 1pm. Special Guest Kim woodcock from Speedrite. Ring your plans, energisers tested, speak to the experts on how to electrify your property.
Gidge Rural, Lot 257 Toodyay Road, Ph: 9574 6277
12/07/2006 · Freecycle Network · Keeping Good Stuff out of Landfills
Our local Freecycle group in Perth, Western Australia, is open to anyone who wants to give a local something they'd otherwise just throw away.
12/07/2006 · EMRC · Greenpage Newsletter
The Greenpage newsletter is an excellent communication and education tool that enables the community to keep up to date on Friends Group and Catchment Group activities. Recommended for all property owners in the North East Metropolitan Region.
If you would like to be added to the Greenpage mailing list, please email your registration to roberta.circosta@emrc.org.au with Greenpage in the subject heading.
Or you can download the Greenpage newsletter from the link below.
07/07/2006 · Council Corner · Retrospective Approvals
Council is having to decide on an increasing number of planning applications which are lodged for Retrospective Approval. This results in more work for the Planning Officers and anxiety for those applying for the approval, as to whether they will be allowed to retain the feature applied for. It can also in the worst case result in fines for the applicant.
Before building or excavating any development ring up the City and ask if this complies with Policies/Guidelines and for their assistance. You can then get advice that could save you a lot of time and money.
07/07/2006 · Council Corner · Council Minutes July 2006
See the link below for Council Recommendations affecting Gidgegannup.
01/07/2006 · City of Swan · 2006-07 Budget not adopted
City of Swan Councillors chose not to adopt the 2006-07 budget at a special council meeting last night, Wednesday, June 28, because of concerns over the City’s new rating strategy.
28/07/2006 · Bureau of Statistics · Count yourself in
Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics holds a Census. It's important to do this because every Census provides us with information that helps shape our community. This Tuesday 8th August it's Census time again.
Your involvement in the Census is vital. In the days before Tuesday 8th August, a Census Collector will deliver a census form to your house. The information that you provide in your Census form is strictly confidential. This year, you also have the coice of completing your Census form online.
24/07/2006 · State Government · WA Water Reform Workshops
Western Australia's Water Reform Implementation Committee has released a discussion paper outlining a range of proposals for the short and long-term management of water in Western Australia.
A series of metropolitan and regional workshops are being held throughout July and August around the State to invite feedback on the Draft Blueprint for Water Reform in Western Australia.
The workshop nearest Gidgegannup will be in Mundaring on 14 August, 5pm-9pm. Numbers are limited so please register early.
The draft Blueprint, information about the workshops and online registration is available at the link below.
21/07/2006 · State Government · Premier's E-Newsletter
The e-newsletter is distributed on Thursday nights, for Friday morning reading. It will be available on the Archives page on the following Monday.
For more information or to subscribe, follow the link below.
12/07/2006 · State Government · Environment Awards 2006
NOW is the opportunity for community groups, businesses, individuals, industry and government to gain recognition for outstanding contributions in the environmental area.
Nominations close on Friday 4th August, 2006.
For more information contact the Environmental Awards Co-ordinator at the Department of Environment at PO Box K822, Perth, WA, 6842, by telephone: (08) 6364 6478 or fax: 08) 6364 6513.
12/07/2006 · Federal Government · Volunteer Small Equipment Grants
Volunteer Small Equipment Grants provide up to $3000 (GST inclusive) to help community organisations purchase equipment that directly supports volunteers whose work contributes to encouraging stronger families and communities.
Applications close on Friday 21st July, 2006.
Grant information and applications are available online at the link below or you can call the toll free Hotline on 1800 197 760 between 9.00-6.00 pm AEST.
07/07/2006 · Federal Government · Community Water Grants
The second round of the Federal Government's $200 million Community Water Grants program was launched this week.
All sporting clubs, schools, service clubs, local governments and other community organizations are urged to apply for a community water grant to save and protect our water. Funding of up to $50,000 will be provided for water saving, recycling and treatment projects that demonstrate community involvement and a clear public benefit.
Round one of the initiative was an outstanding success with 1750 water saving projects funded that are expected to save about 18 billion litres of water a year - enough to fill 18,000 community swimming pools.
Information road shows across Australia would show community groups how to apply for a grant. Applications close on 25th August 2006. Application forms, guidelines and road show details are available by calling 1800 780 730 or via the link below.
Last updated: 28/07/2006