GIDGE NEWS APRIL 2007
01/04/2007 · Classified Ads · * NEW *
The Community Website is now able to offer residents and ratepayers the opportunity to put classified ads online in the categories For Sale, Wanted, Swap, and Hire (more categories as need arises). You can even upload one photo with each ad.
All you have to do is follow the link to Gidge Forums (see below), register as a Forum user, and then click on the Join Classified Ads button. For the insignificant sum of $10 per year you can submit any number of ads.
A quick and cost-effective way to advertise locally!
01/04/2007 · Gidge Info · Receive update notifications
You can now choose to be notified by email about updates to this site. The messages will be short and limited to a maximum of one per day.
To subcsribe, please go to the Forum pages (click here) and either log in with your ID or register if you are not yet registered. Once logged in, click on "Usergroups" and join the "Website Updates" group. You will receive an email confirming your subscription.
Gidgegannup Community Website
01/04/2007 · 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.
01/04/2007 · 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 at the email address below.
01/04/2007 · Gidge News · Previous News Page
For the previous News page, please click the link below.
30/04/2007 · Junior Football Club · 2007 season has finally arrived!!!
Saturday the 28th of April saw the Auskick season kick off with lots of new eager kids wanting to get their hands on a footy. The following day, Sunday the 29th saw our under 10s and the 2 under 12 teams open the season with 3 hard fought games.
To prove that Aussie rules is a winter sport the heavens decided to open just as the 2 12s games were starting. This coupled with the wet training day the previous Tuesday was probably the first time that we have had wet training and game days in the one week. The boys loved it and those parents game enough to brave the weather got right into the spirit. In previous seasons we have been blessed with great weather so it was a great chance for the boys to experience wet weather footy.
Gidge 12s and Parkerville
Due to numbers being down this year we only have the one 10s team and Brett Dale is the coach. John Whife and Gary Beale are doing the 2 12s teams. Lawrie Kiely and Dave Canny are looking after the Auskickers.
Training for both 10s and 12s is on Tuesdays after school and Auskick is on Saturday morning at 9am.
Follow the link below for contacts and regular updates.
29/04/2007 · CWA · Recent and planned activities
During April the CWA have continued with their ongoing projects of knee-rugs for local nursing homes and "operation dolls" for the children going in to Swan Districts Hospital. They have made some lovely items for the CWA charity stall.
Remember 100% of proceeds from CWA fund-raising goes to charity. They support only very worthwhile causes, most of them local ones.
The outing to Burswood on the 18th April went very well and was greatly enjoyed. It was well worth the $10 just for the outing and the lunch.
During May there will be a new Branch project, involving a local women's and children's refuge, along with their regular work. They will also be teaching crochet to those who can't and want to - new members very welcome. Stall items for May will be beanies and scarves.
On Wednesday, 23rd May the Hoy Day will be held at the CWA Hall from 10.00 am - 2.30 pm. A Soup lunch is provided. Please call Pam 9572 7687 for details.
The CWA Hall is open every Wednesday, 10 am - 3 pm, Gidge Showgrounds. Please feel free to drop in to meet us, have a look around, or just for a chat. We are a very friendly group of ladies and would be very pleased to see you.
29/04/2007 · Football Club · Quiz Night
The Club is to hold its annual Quiz Night on 15th June at the Showgrounds Hall, starting sharply at 8 pm. $5 per person. Get a team together and book a table.
Enquiries to Allan 9574 7104
29/04/2007 · Football Club · Season off to a good start
Gidge won the first game of the season against of Mundaring in defence of their premiership. Just 5 points in it 9g14 to 9g9. With nine new players in the team playing together for the first time this made the effort all the more meritorious. A blend of youth and experience. Although a real team effort with everyone contributing, it was Nathan Basher with 5 goals from centre half forward who was the worthy winner of the Gidge Bakery's best player award. Ash Howse, in defence, won the Steelfab Water Solutions award, while the ever reliable (and last year's fairest and best) Sam Pedley-Mulcahy received the Wesuri Alpaca's award. Trent Vinecombe justly deserved the Judy Fletcher Real Estate Coaches award. Others to show early season form were Drew Mitchell (in the ruck) Shaun Lester and Callum McCrudden.
Congratulations to (veteran) Sam Thorne on being appointed captain and Shaun Lester as vice-captain. Disappointment for Sam as he fractured a foot in the opening game and will miss up to six weeks.
Congratulations also to Dale Elliott, returning to the Club after a number of years on playing his 50th game.
Gidge plays Chidlow (awa) on 29th April, Wooroll (at home on 6th May, before another Saturday twilight game against Bullsbrook (away) on 12th May. Round 6 is Belt Up Weekend and the HFA is holding a triple header at Chidlow. Gidge plays Mt. Helena in the early game at 1030 am.
See the Football Club page (link below) for all 2007 fixtures.
22/04/2007 · Progress Association · Latest Minutes
Click here for the latest minutes or find earlier GPA minutes and newsletters via the link below.
15/04/2007 · Gidgegram · Deadlines & Folding Dates
| Issue | Deadline | Folding |
| May | 19.04.2007 | 26.04.2007 |
| June | 24.05.2007 | 30.05.2007 |
| July | 21.06.2007 | 27.06.2007 |
| August | 19.07.2007 | 25.07.2007 |
| September | 23.08.2007 | 29.08.2007 |
| October | 20.09.2007 | 26.09.2007 |
| November | 19.04.2007 | 26.04.2007 |
| December: no issue | ||
| January | 20.12.2007 | tba |
News articles or advertisements to Sandra Harms, 225 Red Brook Circle, Gidgegannup 6083 - Phone 9572 9061 - email - or give it to Gidge Newsagency to put in the box for collection.
15/04/2007 · CWA · Emergency Drought Aid
The CWA in WA is currently distributing funds received from Woolworths Australia, the profits from their National drought Action Day sales.
There is $261,322 to distribute to families whose income has been affected by the drought. Assistance of up to $1500 is available to be used for household expenses, dental treatment, medical gap, family car expenses, telephone and utilities.
Eligible applicants include not only farming families, but others in the community whose income has been affected by the drought.
Application forms can be accessed from the CWA website (see below) or by contacting the Association's Head office on 9321 6041. Information is also available from Woolworths 1800 237 876.
15/04/2007 · Gidge Bulldogs · Season Start / Gidge Plates
The season starts with an away game against Mundaring on 15th April followed by a home game against Mt. Helena on the 22nd April before fronting up to Chidlow (away) on Sunday 29th April.
Gidge will be fielding a new look young side (up to 9 new faces) to start the season and will be fronting up in a new jumper.
The second series of Gidge Plates are still on sale. See the link below to check the numbers still available or contact Allan (9574 7104) for an application form.
15/04/2007 · Tennis Club · News
After the installation of the lights, the new multi-purpose courts at Percy Cullen Oval are close to being available for use. There is to be an official opening at 4pm on Saturday 28th April.
For locals interested in playing social tennis, an introductory afternoon of tennis is to be held on Saturday, 21st April from 3pm. At this time decisions are to be made with regard to Club playing times, court fees and Club fees.
For further information contact Allan on 9574 7104.
15/04/2007 · Netball Club · New Season
A total of 122 players have registered and this will be the first year that there is a Senior team.
15/04/2007 · Garden Group · Next Meeting
Next Meeting will be on Sunday, 29th April at 2.00 pm at 147 Lillie Road, Gidgegannup. The subject is growing winter vegetables. Enquiries Keith 9574 6534.
08/04/2007 · West Gidge Bushfire Brigade · News from the Captain
Click below for news and advice from captain John Mangini.
08/04/2007 · Progress Association · Latest Minutes
Click here for the latest minutes or find earlier GPA minutes and newsletters via the link below.
06/04/2007 · Experience Gidgegannup · April 2007 Newsletter
You can view or download the April 2007 "Experience Gidgegannup" Newsletter from the link below.
06/04/2007 · Progress Association · April 2007 Newsletter
The GPA April 2007 Newsletter can be viewed or downloaded from the link below.
01/04/2007 · Police · Speed Checks in School Zone
Watch your step on the accelerator going through the townsite.
The police have been out again with their speed cameras around the time that children are leaving the school. This is a time when motorists have to be particularly aware that children are crossing the road and on the verges.
Make sure you are below 40km/h or you will be booked. Help to protect our children's lives.
01/04/2007 · Gidge Primary · Shaved Head Raises Money
Congratulations to Jenny Webster who had her long hair shaved off to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation, supported by the entire school community at Gidge Primary. More than $3000 was raised.
01/04/2007 · Football Club · Bulldogs Barking
The season starts with an away game on Sunday 15th April against Mundaring.
The club will hold its traditional Calcutta night on Friday 13th April at Percy Cullen Oval. Supporters are encouraged to join us on this night to be introduced to the 2007 squad. Come along and watch training prior to a BBQ for the Calcutta. More information from Allan on 9574 7104.
The Club is still seeking the services of a Secretary for 2007. If you enjoy football and have some spare time contact Ken 9574 7061.
01/04/2007 · Junior Football Club · New Season
Training for U10s, U12s and U13s will being late March. First game is on the weekend 28th/29th April. Auskickers begin their season 28th April.
If you still want to be part of this great group of young people contact a committee member:
- Laurie Kiely - President - 9477 3255 / 0406 332 156
- Dave Canny - Auskick Co-ordinator - 9574 6069
- Peter Whife - Vice President - 9574 7128
01/04/2007 · Garden Group · Meetings April-October 2007
Next meeting will be held on Sunday 29th April and will be on vegetables, Sunday 29th July on rose pruning, August 26th on bulbs, September 8th-9th Spring Flower show, October 7th Growing of Fruit trees.
As meetings are now being held on Sunday afternoons at the different homes of members call Keith on 9574 6534.
20/04/2007 · Kookaburra Cinema · Winter Recess
Hi There,
Season 11 at Kookaburra ended last Saturday as the Sunday session was cancelled due to very heavy rain... like about 52mm at the venue from around 5.30pm onwards.
There were quite a few phone calls on the Sunday enquiring as to whether we would be re-scheduling that cancelled session of The Valet but could not be done as the print had other bookings elsewhere and had to move on. So we are now in winter recess, thank you all for your support this season and we look forward to re-opening for Season 12 on approx Nov 16th.
Daylight Saving did have an impact... or maybe my programming for January was a bit off but this January was down on the average going back 8 years. Possibly the rather cooler summer also impacted one just does not know with any certainty.
Regards, Lindsay at Kookaburra
08/04/2007 · RAC WA · 2007 Red Spots Campaign
The RAC, Channel 7 and the Community Newspaper Group are giving road users the opportunity to pinpoint problem sections on local roads causing traffic jams, with the launch this week of the Redspot Survey.
The RAC will assess Redspot nominations and consult Main Roads and local councils about the best way to end congestion.
The survey runs until Friday, April 27 and the main problem areas identified will be published in your local Community newspaper in May. Prominent red spots will be featured on Channel 7 news in May. Final survey results published in September in Community News.
If you want to nominate a red spot in your area, follow the link below.
01/04/2007 · Landcare Solutions · Great Gardens
The 2007 Great Gardens Workshop series has begun.
Come along to a free, three hour workshop to learn about practical, waterwise and river friendly practices to create beautiful cost-efficient and sustainable gardens.
To find workshop times and locations phone the Great Gardens hotline 1300 369 833 or follow the link below.
29/04/2007 · City of Swan · Family Tourism seminar
Happy children make happy tourism businesses
Tourism-related businesses are invited to a special seminar on how to improve their business potential by appealing to the family market.
29/04/2007 · City of Swan · Women’s wellness in the spotlight
All women are invited to the free City of Swan Women on Wellness Week Expo on Wednesday, May 9, at the Swan Park Leisure Centre.
29/04/2007 · City of Swan · Need help quitting?
The City of Swan and the Cancer Council have joined forces to provide some Cancer Council Fresh Start courses for City of Swan residents.
29/04/2007 · City of Swan · Opportunities for Public Comment
In July 2006, the City engaged consultants to assess the arts and cultural infrastructure needs of Midland. The Midland Arts and Culture Infrastructure Feasibility Plan (MACIFP) is now available for public comment..
Click the link below for a full list of opportunities for public comment.
29/04/2007 · City of Swan · Council Meeting 2 May 2007
Ordinary Meeting of Council Wednesday, 2 May 2007 - 5.30pm Town Hall, Midland.
Item 3.2
Proposed Outline Development Plan (ODP) 154 - six lot subdivision Lot 556 and 557 Clenton Road, Gidgegannup
Recommendation deferred pending Strategic Fire Management Plan for the whole of Gidgegannup being prepared and adopted by the City and other relevant authorities.
View details..
Item 5.1
2007-2008 Differential Rates
Recommendation:
Adopt the rating strategy as outlined in the Report Advertise the proposed Differential Rates and Special Area Rate for public comment as required by the Local Government Act 1995
View details..
15/04/2007 · City of Swan · Grandma a notorious book thief
A Gidgegannup grandmother has been announced as one of Western Australia’s biggest book thieves – and it’s a title she is proud of.
15/04/2007 · City of Swan · Rural Properties Revegetation
The City of Swan is pleased to announce this year's Rural Properties Revegetation program, focusing on the revegetation of rural properties within the region.
Men of the Trees (Inc.) have been engaged to grow 12,00 trees, shrubs and groundcovers to complement the City's natural environment. If you property is 10,000 sq. metres (2.5 acres) or over and is located in the City of Swan you are eligible to receive an allocation of plants. The number of plants allocated to each property will vary in order to cater for every eligible application.
To obtain your local native plants send the information below no later than 4.30 pm. On Friday, 18th May, 2007 to: Rural Properties Revegetation program, City of Swan, P.O. Box 196, Midland WA 6936 or via email: swan@swan.wa.gov.au
Property Address:
10,000sq.m to 30,000 sq.m.
30,000 sq.m. to 100,000 sq.m.
100,000 sq.m. and over
Please indicate land size.
Name:
Property Address:
Mailing Address:
Suburb & Postcode:
Telephone:
Any questions regarding the program should be directed to The City of Swan on ph.: 9267 9190.
15/04/2007 · City of Swan · Outline Development Plan
Modification to Subdivision Guide Plan 8A - alteration to Northern Portion of Brigadoon. Lot 1010 Campersic Road and Lot 1022 Cathedral Avenue, Brigadoon. The City of Swan has received an Outline Development Plan for the above land.
Any interested persons are invited to view the documentation at the City of Swan Administration Centre, 2 Midland Square, Midland between the hours of 8.00 am and 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.
Should you wish to comment on this proposal you may do so in writing on or before 15th May 2007. All submissions should be addressed to M.J. Foley, Chief Executive Officer, City of Swan, P.O. Box 196, Midland 6936, quoting reference ODP-147.
12/04/2007 · City of Swan · Swan Valley discounts for seniors
Seniors visiting the Swan Valley can take advantage of special offers at local businesses, and a guide to the discounts is available.
08/04/2007 · City of Swan · Proposed Mobile Phone Tower
Lot 148, No. 24 Reserve Road, Gidgegannup
The City of Swan has received a proposal for the installation of a Mobile Telephone Base Station (tower) on the above land. Any interested persons are invited to view the documentation at the City of Swan Administration Centre, 2 Midland square, Midland between the hours of 8.00 am and 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.
Should you wish to comment on this proposal you may do so in writing on or before 5 May 2007.
All submissions should be addressed to M.J. Foley, Chief Executive Officer, City of Swan, P.O. Box 196, Midland 6936, quoting reference DA-133/2007.
05/04/2007 · City of Swan · School Holiday Fun Activities
Check out the long list of school holiday activities available in the City of Swan online!
If you have trouble keeping the kids occupied for two weeks, there is a long list of solutions available on the City of Swan school holiday activities flier.
05/04/2007 · City of Swan · Building Applications Online
The City of Swan has just made building licence applications that little bit simpler by introducing an electronic lodging and processing system.
05/04/2007 · City of Swan · Reaching Out to Small Business
Small businesses are benefiting from a new mentoring program run by the City of Swan and funded by AusIndustry.
Reaching Out – Small Business Mentoring is open to small businesses across the City, but is particularly focused on small businesses in Bullsbrook, Ellenbrook, Gidgegannup and the Swan Valley.
05/04/2007 · City of Swan · Keep Litter in Check
If you have ever observed littering from cars, including cigarette butts and wanted to do something about it, you can now - in a simple way.
01/04/2007 · City of Swan · Roadworks Update
The City of Swan will conduct the following roadworks next week, starting Monday, April 2:
20/04/2007 · State Government · Waterwise rebates save water
The Waterwise rebate program has returned $33.5million to Western Australians since it began in 2003 and saved 5.5billion litres of water each year.
Water Resources Minister John Kobelke said by purchasing waterwise products, Western Australians would save a total of 63billion litres* of water over the life of the products, which was equivalent to the Mundaring Weir when full.
08/04/2007 · State Government · Swan Hills MLA promoted
Jaye Radisich has been appointed as a Parliamentary Secretary.
Ms. Radisich was one of three state members elected to the position at a Labor Caucus meeting on Tuesday, April 3rd 2007.
01/04/2007 · Community Development · Healthy Parks, Healthy People
This program offers monthly events with physical, creative and social activities for seniors.
Events include walks along the Bibbulum Track near Kalamunda on Wednesday, 8th August and an Aboriginal Heritage trail at Walyunga National Park on 19th September, also a Perth Observatory tour at Bickley on November 22.
Places for each event are limited. To register interest call 6217 8523. A full program is available at the link below.
01/04/2007 · FESA · Change Smoke Alarm Batteries on 1 April
Don't forget to change your smoke alarm batteries on Sunday 1st April - this could save your life. Backup batteries to smoke alarms hardwired into the mains power supply may also need to be replaced annually.
01/04/2007 · Environment & Conservation · Feral Pigs in the Hills
Feral pigs are wreaking havoc in the hills and destroying crops. The State Government announced its Saving our Species initiative which has brought the Department of Environment and Conservation together with the Australian Wildlife Conservancy in a partnership to protect the Avon Valley from the threat of feral pigs.
With funding from Saving our Species the Department has extended its Perth Hills feral pig control program north into the conservancy's Paruna Sanctuary and Walyunga and Avon Valley national parks.
More than 100 feral pigs have been trapped in the national parks in the past few months. DEC will also undertake feral pig control work on several private properties adjoining the Walyunga National Park in line with its draft Good Neighbour Policy.
Last updated: 30/04/2007