GIDGE NEWS JUNE 2007
01/06/2007 · 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!
01/06/2007 · 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
01/06/2007 · 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.
01/06/2007 · 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.
01/06/2007 · Gidge News · Previous News Page
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24/06/2007 · Experience Gidgegannup · June 2007 Newsletter
You can view or download the June 2007 "Experience Gidgegannup" Newsletter from the link below.
22/06/2007 · Progress Association · Latest Minutes
Click here for the latest minutes or find earlier GPA minutes and newsletters via the link below.
22/06/2007 · Progress Association · June 2007 Newsletter
The GPA June 2007 Newsletter can be viewed or downloaded from the link below.
22/06/2007 · Experience Gidgegannup · Small Farm Field Days
The Dept of Agriculture along with Experience Gidgegannup would like to develop a series of Small Farm Field Days to be held at various local properties.
A community meeting will be held on Thursday the 28th of June.
Contact: Tania Boyland on 0417 928 580.
17/06/2007 · Progress Association · Mobile Phone Tower Approved
The long awaited news is that the City of Swan has approved the erection of an 80m high telecommunications tower on lot 148 Reserve Road, Gidgegannup.
The proposal was advertised for public comment and received nine submissions, eight in favour and one against. Councillors approved the construction subject to 11 conditions.
17/06/2007 · Junior Football Club · Update
Click below for the latest update with photos.
12/06/2007 · Progress Association · Trail Bikes
Sadly there have been recent deaths of young people riding these bikes. It appears that trail bike riders are asking for more off road facilities. The Department of Local Government and Regional Development reports that there are eight areas in the metropolitan area where people can ride trail bikes including Gnangara and Chidlow. The Chidlow facility is operated by a club, which takes insurance responsibility.
Certainly in Gidgegannup these trail bikes are somewhat of a nuisance when they are used in Reserves and on public roads, but perhaps the issue is to find them somewhere where they can ride legally. Maybe parents who purchase these bikes for their young people should give this some thought.
12/06/2007 · Progress Association · Meeting on GRV/UV Valuations
Local Progress Associations met with City and representative from Landgate Land Valuations re. matters relating to GRV/UV valuations.
10/06/2007 · West Gidge Bushfire Brigade · AGM
The AGM of the West Gidgegannup Volunteer Fire Brigade is being held on Saturday 28 July 2007, commencing at 6.30pm. This is being held at the Gidgegannup Fireshed, Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup.
An invitation is extended to all residents and landholders in the West Gidgegannup Fire District - properties West of Reserve and Stoneville Roads.
Immediately following the formal meeting (approx 45 minutes), is a spit-roast dinner, BBQ sausages, buns, drinks (alcoholic/non alcoholic). Families attending are requested to bring a salad or sweet to share. Please RSVP for catering purposes to Secretary - Michelle Zimmel on 95783044 no later than Wednesday 19 July 2007.
We look forward to meeting you on this occasion. New members are always welcome.
10/06/2007 · Police News · Warning to parents
Warning to Parents - Mundaring police are investigating an incident that took place at Mundaring Village Shopping Centre around 11.00 am on Tuesday, June 5th.
An older man approached a nine year old girl while she was on her own and started a conversation with her. The nature of the conversation led to a report being made to the police. Police warn parents to keep an eye on their children. The incident might not be of concern but there have been some in the district. Always report any suspicions to the Police.
Burglary - there has been one report on Toodyay Road.
05/06/2007 · Junior Football Club · Season Update
Some photos here of the night game on Friday the 18th of May.
Turned out to be perfect conditions for football. A large crowd watched as Gidge played Mundaring in the 10s game and then in the 12s it was Gidge blue against Mt Helena, while the White 12s team tackled Mundaring.
The following week the 10s and 12s White travelled to Mundaring oval to again play under lights. This was the first time that any of our boys had played night footy away from Gidge. We would like to thank Mundaring Junior Football club for the great night.
Gidge blue travelled to Darlington to play a hard fought game between showers.
03/06/2007 · Agricultural Society · Gidge Show update
Ground space will again be at a premium at the Gidge Show so get in early and book now. Booking forms are available from Lyn Dahl. Tel. 9574 6311.
The society are still looking for a Livestock Steward for the Show - so please, if you know anyone who can help out with this position give the Show Organiser - Gloria Metcalf a call on 9574 6062.
Input from Community Groups using the Show as a fund raiser would be greatly appreciated during busy bees leading up to the Show and the clean up afterwards. Dates to be advised.
The Society is going to replace the Bush Verandah at the Showgrounds and the City of Swan have given the go ahead for plans to be prepared. Further updates when available.
03/06/2007 · Garden Group · Next Event
The Gidgegannup Garden Group will have their next event on Sunday, 29th July. The subject will be Rose and Fruit tree pruning.
This will be held at 100 North East Road, Gidgegannup at 1.30 pm.
Enquiries Keith 9574 6534.
03/06/2007 · Wildflower Society · Meeting
The Eastern Hills Wildflower Society will have their next meeting on Friday, 22nd June at 7.30 pm. Speaker Brendan Dooley. Topic - Parks of the Darling Range.
To be held at Octagonal Hall, McGlew Road, Glen Forrest. $1 door fee including change to win door prize. Visitors welcome.
Further details 9294 1044/9298 8645.
03/06/2007 · Naturalists Club · Meeting
The Darling Range Naturalists Club will have their next meeting on Friday 13th July at 7.30 pm. Speaker Arpod Kolotis. Topic - Desert Fungi.
Venue - CWA Hall, Central Avenue, Kalamunda. Visitors Welcome.
Further details 9294 1044/9795 3344.
03/06/2007 · GPA - GCW - EG · Annual General Meetings
Gidgegannup Progress Association, 16th July at 7.30 pm at the Agricultural Society Hall.
Gidgegannup Community Website, 23rd July at 7.30 pm, Recreational Club Percy Cullen Oval.
Experience Gidgegannup, 23rd July following GCW AGM at the Recreational Club, Percy Cullen Oval.
03/06/2007 · Football Club · Bulldogs Barking
After 6 rounds the Bulldogs remain undefeated. Congratulations to coach Cassidy on completing his accreditation course. The HFA will be playing the Mercantile Association on June 10th at the Percy Cullen Oval. Gidgeg plays Wooroloo on June 17th and Bullsbrook (at home) on June 24th. The Quiz Night is being held at the Showgrounds Hall on June 15th at 8.00 pm. $5 per person. Bar facilities available BYO snacks. Enquiries 9574 7104.
03/06/2007 · Community Church · Church Services
Alternating Anglican/Uniting Church Services:
- 9.30 am - 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays
- 11.00 am - 1st Sunday of the month
Roman Catholic
- 9.30 am - 1st Sunday of month
We welcome people of al denominations at our services.
20/06/2007 · Lake Josephine Galleries · Open Days
Open day at Lake Josephine 23-24 June 2007 this weekend and the following 29/6/2007 & 1/7/2007.
03/06/2007 · Gidgegannup Bakery · Wins Baking Award
Aaron Lucas from Gidgegannup Bakery has just returned from Sydney having won the 40th L.A. Judge Baking Apprentice of the year award.
The L.A. Judge award is an annual Baking Industry event that is the nation's most prestigious Baking Industry Award. In May each year, young bakers, after having won their State competitions, compete nationally for the honor of winning the LA Judge Award.
The team at Gidgegannup Bakery are excited and very proud of Aaron's achievement. Congratulations Aaron, well done!
10/06/2007 · York · Annual Olive Festival
The 4th Annual Festival will be held on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th June 2007 from 10am to 4pm. Free entrance, Peace Park, Joquina Street, York.
Local produce market stalls, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, olive press in action, olive trees for sale, how to pickle your own table olives, olive tree pruning demonstrations, baking with olive oil competition, olive pip spitting competition, and plenty more.
03/06/2007 · Alpacas · Alpaca Open Day
Farm Open day and Annual stock sale - Sunday, 24th June. 9am Information session, Alpaca care and selection. 10am Alpaca sale. 157 Berry Road, Gidgegannup. Enquiries 9574 7280
27/06/2007 · City of Swan · Give your small business a boost
Small business owners have one more chance to give their business a boost in 2007 by taking advantage of the City of Swan’s small business mentoring program.
Small businesses interested in taking part in the program can call Lisa Miles at the City of Swan on 9267 9069 or email
lisa.miles@swan.wa.gov.au
27/06/2007 · City of Swan · Red spot response
Community members are being asked to contact the City of Swan directly with any road safety issues.
Anyone who spots a road safety issue, including congestion problems, should contact the City on 9267 9267.
10/06/2007 · City of Swan · Farmland Rates Concessions
Applications to be processed for the 2007/2008 rating year close on 30th June 2007 at 4.30 pm.
Applications are invited from owners (or lessees) of rural properties for their land to be declared Farmland under the Local Government Act. Council has not yet determined the level of concession for 2007/2008.
Consideration is given for a Farmland Rating Concession if the owner or lessee derives a substantial part of their livelihood from such business or industry and the property must be larger than 5000msq in size.
Please contact Rating Services on 9267 9160 to obtain an application package. The application along with financial records and any other supporting documentation (inclusive of a Statutory declaration), must be returned to the City of Swan by 30th June 2007. Applications received after that dated cannot be approved for rates concession until July 2008.
10/06/2007 · City of Swan · Council Agenda 13 June 2007
Ordinary Meeting of Council Wednesday, 13 June 2007 - 5.30 pm Town Hall Midland.
Item 3.2 Proposed Telecommunications Facility - Lot 148 Reserve Road Gidgegannup
Recommended: Approval with conditions
View details..
Item 4.1 Repeal of Section 29A of City of Swan health Local law 1972
Recommended:
- Adopt the proposed Health amendment Local Law 2007 that repeals Section 29A of the Health Local Law 1972
- Endorse the proposed risk based practices for management of potential impacts from the keeping of poultry, pigeons and parrots in the community as outlined in the report to Council on 29 November 2006
09/06/2007 · City of Swan · Consolidated Local Laws
The City of Swan has Consolidated Local Laws that were Gazetted on 16 February 2005.
08/06/2007 · City of Swan · Front desk services to be disrupted
The City of Swan is asking residents and ratepayers to conduct business with the City by telephone or online where possible during the next few months, as construction work in the administration building’s foyer will disrupt front desk services.
08/06/2007 · City of Swan · Community asked to belt up
The City of Swan and the Swan RoadWise Committee are supporting a RoadWise campaign to raise awareness about seat belts.
The WA Local Government Association’s RoadWise Program has issued the following reminder:
"There's no excuse. Belt Up."
02/06/2007 · City of Swan · Rates - Extension to submission date
In accordance with section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given to ratepayers of the intention of the City of Swan to levy the following differential rates for each rating category for the 2007/08 financial year.
02/06/2007 · City of Swan · Your rates - FAQ
Learn more about your rates. Here we answer the most frequently asked rates questions.
02/06/2007 · City of Swan · Keep smoke low this winter
While we all love sitting in front of a warm, glowing wood fire on a cold winter’s evening, such creature comforts can come at a cost.
02/06/2007 · City of Swan · Red Hill bike trail
The City of Swan has sought to clarify a newspaper article published in the Midland Reporter yesterday (May 29, 2005) regarding a call to re-open the Red Hill bike track.
01/06/2007 · City of Swan · Be storm safe this winter
The City of Swan is urging residents take action and prepare for winter to prevent storm damage to their homes and properties.
17/06/2007 · State Government · Comment on Trail Bike Strategy
The WA State Trail Bike strategy is an initiative of the Recreational Trailbike Riders’ Association of WA and Motorcycling WA. It is funded by the Department of Sport and Recreation and the Department of Environment and Conservation.
The need is there to establish designated tracks for riders away from horses and walkers. Such a track would be in a specific area and riders would not be allowed to deviate from the track thereby protecting the environment.
One of the compromises that may need to be made is a decibel limit so there are lower noise emissions on the bikes. The consultant will also be looking at junior licensing, rider training and education, liability and safety.
The first stage of this process is consultation with interest groups, including community and conservation groups and recreational trail bike riders.
Public comment is sought via an online survey, which will remain open until July 31 2007.
10/06/2007 · State Government · Olive growers called to inspect trees
The Department of Agriculture and Food and the West Australian Olive Council are calling on olive growers across the state to inspect their trees closely after an infestation of olive lace bug was detected on a Boyanup property last week.
Read more..
Farmnote on olive lace bug
10/06/2007 · State Government · Wood Heater Policy Option Paper
The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) invites stakeholders and the general public to comment on the Wood heater policy option paper.
10/06/2007 · State Government · WA Environment Awards
Nominations for the 2007 WA Environment Awards are open on World Environment Day, Tuesday 5 June and close on Friday 3 August 2007.
The awards are an opportunity to recognize individuals, community groups and businesses who strive to maintain a healthy environment and use resources in a sustainable way.
08/06/2007 · Premier of WA · Act Now for the Future
The Carpenter Government unveiled a virtual one-stop shop for Western Australians wanting to cash in on more than $10million in power and water-saving rebates and to learn more about how they can act now for their future.
The Act Now for the Future website contains advice on the simple things people can do to help the environment and will also feature information on State Government grants, programs and policies to tackle the climate change challenge.
01/06/2007 · State Government · Bores and Dams License Fees
Western Australia is experiencing a drying climate which requires the Government to manage the growing and competing demands on the State’s Water Resources.
Water licensing will help to provide greater security for those who rely on water for commercial and domestic purposes and it will help the Department of Water manage these resources more effectively.
Last updated: 28/06/2007