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plans hatched for brett whiteley place

A concept plan for renewing Brett the plaza as a centrepiece of art within the Whiteley Place has recently been on public CBD and part of a new art trail through exhibition. The plan includes the creation the Centre. of an open area in the shared zone between Public feedback on the concept plan will Denison Street and Elizabeth Plaza that will be considered in the development of the be used for street activations and events. detailed design, which will be on public The expanded plaza will have distinct exhibition as part of a development areas. For example, Denison Street, with application later in the year. its lunchtime sunlight, is envisaged as an Brett Whiteley Place is part of a wider outdoor dining area while Elizabeth Plaza upgrade of the public domain in the CBD. (inset), with its intimate laneway feel, is Work is currently underway to upgrade ideal for small bars and as an after-hours Walker Street with new seating, granite destination. paving and granite kerb and guttering. A replica of one of Brett Whiteley’s Totem Essential infrastructure, such as drainage

sculptures will be installed at the end of and utility pits, is also being renewed. Concept plans by Oculus 2 | northsydneynews from the mayor

This year Council celebrates its quasi-qui amalgamation of North with centenary. For those of you who are a bit Mosman, Willoughby, Lane Cove, Hunters rusty on your Latin, that’s just a fancy way Hill and part of Ryde. to say it’s our 125th anniversary. North Council believes we are fit for the future Sydney Council was established on 29 as a stand alone council, but has agreed July 1890 with the amalgamation of three to hold discussions with our neighbouring smaller boroughs. North Sydney Community Centre, Precinct councils, explore other options and hold a What a journey it has been. We’ve played Committees and the Bushcare program. public meeting. a part in the development of some of And it was business owners who lobbied Amalgamation would obviously be a the city’s most significant infrastructure Council to start our successful Mainstreet significant change for North Sydney, with and we’re home to some of its most program. potential benefits and disadvantages. treasured landmarks. We’ve inspired I don’t want to pre-empt the feedback This desire to contribute and to improve some of ’s greatest literature from our community or the decisions of can’t be seen like a building or a painting. and art, and been at the cutting edge of the elected council so there is little more But its thread is woven through the history creative industries such as advertising, that I can say here. But I encourage you to of North Sydney, creating a community and information technology. join us on this journey and stay informed And to top it off, we have, without doubt, that is informed, creative and connected. through the Council website. the best city views in the world! It is ironic that in a year we are celebrating I leave you with the thought that Yet some of our greatest achievements the formation of Council, we should be government boundaries are lines on a aren’t what we’ve produced, but how we asked to consider amalgamating once map. Ultimately, the spirit of a community, have related to one another. North Sydney again. An Independent Review Panel, be it a neighbourhood or nation, is created set the standard for open government and established by the NSW Government, has by the people who make it up. Whatever community participation. It was residents recommended significant amalgamations the outcome, I believe our North Sydney vision and action that established the of councils across NSW including the spirit will continue to thrive.

The rededication of the HMAS Sydney bow was held in Bradfield Park in November.

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What is synthetic turf?

The synthetic turf at Park is the first in Australia to use 100% cork as a top layer of infill. The Coolplay system, which has been installed on more than 4500 sportsgrounds around the world, significantly decreases surface temperature and is fire resistant. It has a three-layer system: • sand to create a heavy, stable surface • a mix of sand and rubber to create stability for players and the field turfs up • cork for absorbing heat and shock

Cammeray Park has been transformed into a state-of- “The demand is the-art, multi-use playing field with the installation outstripping of synthetic turf. The new turf has excellent shock supply and we absorbency properties and provides an even playing are sometimes forced surface, reducing the risk of injury for players. to turn people away. The new turf can be used for 60 hours While it requires regular maintenance, synthetic turf a week or more, which means we will be doesn’t need watering and it doesn’t dry out during able to use the ground to its full potential. If it drought or get waterlogged when it rains. Parks Manager performs as well as we expect, we’ll look at installing David Manson said the new turf would help Council to synthetic turf on the sportsfields at Anderson and cater for the growing demand for playing fields. Primrose Parks.”

Two of North Sydney’s most significant war memorials have been restored. The HMAS Sydney bow memorial in Bradfield lest we forGet Park commemorates the sinking of the German raider SMS Emden during the battle The Brightmore Tricycle Track now LocaL aNZac ceremoNies of Cocos in 1914. The memorial will have interpretive signage that tells the story of this includes an exciting child-scale village sunday 19 april important chapter of our naval history to new that encourages imaginative and 11am, the Cenotaph, St Leonards generations. The Cenotaph in St Leonards cooperative play. The village includes Park, Ridge St, North Sydney Park is also being restored. Unveiled in 1926, sandstone shops, a fire station 12pm, the Kirribilli Club, Harbourview the Cenotaph lists the names of those who complete with fire truck, and a petrol Crescent, Lavender Bay died between 1914 and 1919. station where trike riders can ‘fill up’ saturday 25 april Other buildings and memorials connected to on their way around the track. the Great War include: 6am, the Cenotaph, St Leonards Park, • the German field gun installed in The diverse play space includes Ridge St North Sydney St Leonards Park in 1921 activities for children who aren’t on • the Tramway Memorial, erected to wheels, including a fully fenced junior honour tram workers who served in play area with swings, slides and the war, now located in Anzac Park, spring rockers. The miniature roadway Cammeray system was originally constructed in • Graythwaite – the home bequeathed for 1997 as a fun yet educational facility. the care of Gallipolli veterans and now owned by Shore school. 4 | northsydneynews Harvest North Sydney

arvest North Sydney kicks off again in July and we’re looking for 20 people who want to be part of this exciting sustainable food movement. Volunteers who H join the project will receive expert gardening advice about setting up their own vege patch and will be invited to attend sustainable food events, including seed to plate workshops and a farm tour that provides insight into how our food is produced. In exchange our community champions will be encouraged to showcase their efforts to the wider community and inspire others to take the sustainable food challenge. Places are limited. For more information go to northsydney.nsw.gov.au/harvestnorthsydney or call Council’s Sustainability Education Officer on 9936 8100.

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SuStainability awardS Neutral Bay Uniting Community Garden local organisations including a preschool materials and furnishings. won the Community Group Sustainability that waters the garden twice a week and a The benefits include: Award for 2014 for its thriving community cafe that provides coffee grounds to keep • savings on energy, water and waste, garden on the church grounds. the garden hydrated, nitrogen filled and • improved quality of stormwater slug free. The garden is a showcase for sustainable leaving the property, garden techniques, with composting, Claire Hanley won the individual award • a sustainable food garden, worm farming and no dig gardening for her remarkable Eco House which was • habitat for native animals and reduced methods in place. The group partners with renovated using sustainable building urban heat. iMportant chanGes to e-waste collection

From 18 May, e-waste will no longer be e-waste disposal we can ensure these collected in booked household waste materials are recovered and reused. clean ups. This means e-waste will need According to Peter Massey, Manager of to be kept until the separate six-monthly Environmental Services, the arguments collection or residents will need to drive for separating e-waste are compelling. their unwanted electronic goods to an “Currently, the e-waste we collect in a e-waste collection depot. booked clean-up gets mixed up with our The benefits of separating e-waste regular disposals and we have no way to include: properly extract it. • Protecting the environment: electronic “We recognise that waiting for an e-waste products contain toxic substances collection or driving it to a depot may be such as lead, mercury, beryllium, less convenient but the benefits are well cadmium, lithium and barium. Over worth the effort.” time, these substances leach out and Residents who leave e-waste out with a make their way into groundwater. Support local businesses who care household clean up after 18 May face the about the environment and the • Preserving scarce resources: e-waste risk of fines. Details of scheduled e-waste community. Look out for this sticker contains valuable resources such collections are on Council’s website. The on the window or search for a better as steel, aluminium, microchips, next collection is from 23 to 27 March. business at www.betterbusiness gold and silver. By having dedicated Disposal locations will be available soon. partnership.com.au northsydneynews | 5 north sydney residents Go Green for annual Garden coMpetition

The half-hectare gardens at the Iora residential complex were declared the most beautiful in North Sydney for 2014. Featuring established lawns and shrubs, a vege patch, native garden and shade-house, the gardens are well used by residents for social get togethers and moments of quiet retreat.

There were 60 entrants across eight categories; judge Murray Hook from the Professional Garden Judges Association said the standard of entry was very high. Entrants and the winners were who attended the award ceremony were treated to a • Most beautiful balcony or courtyard: Alistair Powell lively evening with Gardening • Most environmentally friendly Australia’s Costa Georgiadis, garden: Evelyn Pravaz who combined passion and • Most beautiful commercial knowledge of gardening with garden: Shore school • Most beautiful garden: Iora humour and a few dance • Most beautiful public area moves. maintained by residents: Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden The community initiative will • Best children’s garden: North be back again this year, so dust Sydney Demonstration School off those trowels and watering • Best urban forest garden: cans and keep an eye on our Warren Spinks website for details of how you • Best edible garden: Kurraba Point Community Garden can get involved! 6 | northsydneynews we’re turninG 125 Celebrate with us Council is marking its 125th anniversary with a diverse program of activities that has something for everyone. The flagship event will be a community celebration in St Leonards Park which includes music, food, rides, craft, games from the past and a treasure hunt with clues and interactive challenges. The program also includes exhibitions, competitions, tours and more. Some of the other proposed activities are: faces of north sydney MoMents that Matter coMMeMoratiVe beer 125 people, past and present, who live A street art exhibition featuring some of In association with Flat Rock Brewery or work in the local government area. North Sydney’s greatest contributions in Naremburn, we’re brewing a special in areas such as architecture, art and limited edition beer. Look out for it in sport. July at selected local hotels.

happy momentS share your happiest moment in North sydney and you could win $500. In 1914, Kodak ran an Australia-wide competition asking photographers to send in 10 prints depicting happy moments for a first prize of 100 pounds. The competition was won by photographic artist Harold Cazneaux, who lived at that time in North Sydney. We are honouring Cazneaux and his work with our own Happy Moments competition and inviting you to upload a photo of your happy moment in North Sydney. First prize: $500, runner up $250 (vouchers to stores of your choice). To eNTer: follow us on Instagram @nthsyd125. Upload your photo with At Home in North Sydney: A ‘Premier’ Place: #happymoments125 and #nthsyd125. local history through architecture North Sydney in the 1890s An online exhibition looking at the Images, artifacts and information on For details of these and other events, history of North Sydney’s fascinating significant events in the last 125 years visit Council’s website northsydney. houses. at the Heritage Centre. nsw.gov.au/125 closer to July. northsydneynews | 7

A city of substance... than 100,000 cars travelling up the Pacific Highway each day. North Sydney seemed to have fulfilled the prophecy of rival city. North Sydney was first identified as a city of substance in 1854 when the Once again, the new infrastructure came at a cost. Nearly 500 houses, shops and Illustrated Sydney News declared that factories were resumed, forcing long-term residents out of the area and dividing the the settlement was “no little Sydney but municipality. Traffic congestion remained an issue and in 1992, the Sydney Harbour a North Sydney, a rival to the southern Tunnel and Gore Hill freeway were opened. In recent years industry has left the city”. The claim was a tad premature foreshore, with many sites returned to the people as parks. for there were fewer than 700 residents spread from Berry Island to Manly. But it proved an apt forecast of the North Sydney LGA today which is now home to 70,000 residents and two CBDs. North Sydney Council was established in 1890 from the merging of three smaller municipalities: St Leonards, East St Leonards and Victoria. The merger was considered mutually advantageous as Victoria and St Leonards had considerable debts while St Leonards, with a rapidly growing population, could take advantage of the infrastructure that had been established near the waterfront. The newly formed Council

was responsible for about 17,000 people, Department of Main Roads living in 3,700 dwellings. By 1905, the population had reached 23,140 and a few years later ferries passed in and out of Circular Quay every 45 seconds to meet the transport needs to the north side. By 1911, the population had reached more than 36,646, causing poet Henry Lawson to lament the “brand new crowd” that were replacing the folk of “old North Sydney”. As the population continued to boom, so did the pressure to From top left clockwise: Bryce build a fixed harbour crossing. ...and culture Mortlock; Warringah Freeway; Blues Point Tower by Harry The construction of the harbour bridge, Against a background of relentless urbanisation, North completed in 1932, brought new growth Sydney has fostered a rich cultural heritage spanning the Seidler; Federation house; to the north shore but at a huge cost to arts, architecture, literature and sport. The area has been Industry on the foreshore; home to creative industries such as advertising, graphic the people whose homes and businesses North Sydney CBD today were resumed in its footprint. The impact design, architecture and information technology. was also felt in the business centre of The Billy Blue Group, for instance, began locally as the iconoclastic and innovative North Sydney as the newly opened magazine Billy Blue which took its name from one of our best-known early residents. Pacific Highway carried traffic to Crows Nest, leaving North Sydney a little North Sydney’s foreshore, particularly its working waterfront, has inspired some of emptier and Alfred Street “practically Australia’s greatest artists including Conrad Martens, Lloyd Rees, Brett Whiteley, deser ted”. Roland Wakelin and Grace Cossington-Smith. Luna Park was the canvas for Arthur Barton, perhaps Australia’s greatest fairground artist. The area has also been home to The waterfront, however, continued to some of our best-loved authors including Henry Lawson, May Gibbs, Robert Drewe, thrive – a coal loader at Waverton, a gas Kate Grenville and Peter FitzSimons. works in Balls Head Bay and boatbuilding yards in Lavender Bay and Berrys Bay, Some of Australia’s foremost architects have lived and worked in North Sydney. Walter which also had a vast timber yard and Liberty Vernon served as a local alderman before changing the face of the State as the NSW Government Architect. Edward Jeaffreson Jackson, who helped define the oil storage depot. North Sydney was an Federation Style house, is credited with introducing the characteristic red terracotta integral part of the working harbour. roof tile to Sydney. The area has been a leader in the Bryce Mortlock is remembered for both his architectural and community achievements. construction of residential flats since the A winner of the prestigious Sulman Prize and RAIA Gold Medal, Bryce was also a first block went up in 1908. But when high pioneer of Bushcare. Harry Seidler, five times winner of the Sulman Prize, was a leading rise came in the 1960s, the character of exponent of Modernism who experimented with form and materials, designing award- many streets changed. A cluster of office winning houses, apartment buildings and commercial office blocks. buildings sprang up in North Sydney and for a few years the MLC Building was the North Sydney has also been a home for high level sporting events with North Sydney biggest in the country. The growth of the Oval hosting local, state-wide, national and international fixtures. The Oval has been CBD coincided with the development of home to the North Sydney Bears since 1910. North Sydney Olympic Pool hosted the the Warringah Expressway, which opened 1938 British Empire Games and 86 world records were set there during the 1950s, ‘60s in 1968 to relieve the pressure of more and ‘70s. 8 | northsydneynews news in brief your council, your say The NSW Government has released a blueprint for change within the local government sector and given councils until June to respond. The recommendations of the Independent Review Panel include extensive council amalgamations, including the amalgamation of North Sydney with Mosman, Willoughby, Lane Cove, Hunters Hill and part of Ryde. Council has affirmed that North Sydney is fit for the future as a stand alone council, but has agreed to hold discussions with neighbouring Councils and to explore other options. To stay up-to-date with information, consultation and decisions, visit northsydney.nsw.gov.au/amalgamations

A study detailing the present and likely local government area and creating new future demand for sport and recreation indoor sports facilities within multi-level facilities in the North Sydney area is buildings and car parks, in partnership have your Say: now on exhibition for comment. The with other commercial and educational study identifies what needs to be done to organisations. draft recreation maintain the quality of existing facilities. It also identifies future capital works For details or to make a submissions needS Study projects. These include developing a visit northsydney.nsw.gov.au/rns . network of paths and trails across the Submissions close on 27 March.

Citizens of the Year Police volunteer Annette Bowman is the olympic pool North Sydney Citizen of the Year for 2015. Annette assists the Harbourside Local redevelopment Area Command and Police Legacy. Her duties include accompanying police officers on community group visits and contacting people in the Legacy program. More than 1400 people responded to our survey about upgrading North Sydney Young Citizen of the Year is Lexie Duncan Olympic Pool. The options people were asked to consider ranged from bringing the (pictured below with Australia Day pool into line with modern standards and providing additional facilities through to Ambassador Lorrae Desmond). Lexie an extensive redevelopment that would create an iconic new facility for the 21st is a founding member of the Loreto century. Songbirds, a group of Loreto girls who regularly entertain the residents of the The feedback is being incorporated into concept options which are currently being James Milson Reitrement Village. Lexie prepared by a consultant team lead by Brewster Hjorth Architects. Along with the also volunteers as an entertainer for the survey, the consultants undertook focus groups and contacted a wide range of Special Olympic fundraisers. stakeholders, including past and present pool and Lane 9 gym users, organisations and clubs that currently use the pool and Precinct Committees. The Community Group of 2015 is the Bushcare Community Nursery Group. The Council will review the options and concept plans will be placed on exhibition for group meets twice a month at the Coal comment later in the year. Loader Centre for Sustainability to help propagate native plants for our bushland reserves. The group invests the time, care and patience needed to grow rare plants that contribute to our biodiversity. alexander st carpark The Woolworths and Alexander Street The $40 million retail development, carpark redevelopment in Crows Nest is which is a joint project of Council and progressing well, with work underway Woolworths, will double the size of the on essential infrastructure including the supermarket, increase parking from 130 to travelator pit, water and sewer tanks, 294 spaces and provide five new specialty plumbing and refrigeration. The electrical retail stores. The project is on target to be substation, which has been replaced as complete by the end of this year. part of the project, was commissioned at the end of January. northsydneynews | 9 north Council has adopted a five-year plan to bring renewed life to North Sydney Oval. The proposed work will upgrade the Oval’s support facilities so that they meet the current and future needs of first-class sporting events. One of Australia’s oldest cricket grounds, the Oval currently hosts a range of sports sydney including cricket, rugby league, rugby union and football. It also hosts international sports teams touring Australia, clinics, fan days, corporate sports days and is a training base for AFL referees. During summer, the Oval is home to Sunset Cinema and it is used for social events such as concerts and private functions throughout the year. Director of Open Space and Environmental Services Rob Emerson said while the Oval was highly valued by its current users, its facilities hadn’t kept pace with modern oVal demands. “The Oval is picturesque, close to transport and the playing field is first class. It is a fantastic ground. “However, all sporting codes have strict requirements for first-class matches and we’re not meeting them on a range of issues including lighting, technology and player facilities such as medical rooms. We need to invest in the Oval to ensure it is vibrant and sustainable in the years to come.“

PROPOSED WORkS FOR 2015/16 • Upgrading lighting to meet standards required to play first-class evening matches and enable digital television broadcasting • Creating a new bar, kiosk and merchandising outlet • Installing drop-in wicket technology so that the ground can be safely used for a range of sports throughout the year • Installing a CCTV system to assist with crowd security

Future plans include creating new player change rooms, medical rooms, press conference space and corporate offices, upgrading the corporate facilities in the Duncan Thompson Stand and media towers, improving the PA system and providing an outdoor video screen. 10 | northsydneynews Party in the Park

Shore old boys Dan Wallage and Jack Rollins (class of 2010) will return to their old stomping ground for Party in the Park on Saturday 14 March. Dan and Jack are members of local indie- folk band Sons of the East which will join The Cat Empire, The Jezabels, The Paper Kites and Husky in a great line up of Aussie talent at North Sydney Oval. “We spent a lot of time in and around North Sydney when we were growing up, obviously attending school in the area but also going to watch sporting events at North Sydney Oval over the years,” said Dan. “We often come back here to meet up with friends and check out the new bars in the area, but this will be the first time we’ve been back to play a proper gig in North Sydney. The Oval is such a significant landmark and we’re really excited to be getting the chance to play there. “ Party in the Park kicks off at 5pm and runs through until 10.30pm. The stage will be located beside the Oval’s famous fig tree, with party hubs dotted around the ground and roving entertainers roaming throughout the crowds. The event is 18+ and strictly no BYO food or alcohol. Drinks and food will be for sale in the venue. At the time of going to print, tickets were still available but selling fast. For information and tickets partyinthepark.com.au

This year’s North Sydney Art Prize is not on paper, installation and multimedia art only opening doors for emerging artists, will be displayed throughout the historic it’s opening the doors of two Coal Loader buildings. tunnels to the public for the first time. This year’s Art Prize embraces innovation. Large scale and site specific works A number of entries are collaborative tunnel will temporarily be installed in these and comment on the need for creative extraordinary passageways, creating a interaction and dialogue in our rapidly special energy and light that will breathe changing world. new life into them. The prizes total $25,000 including $10,000 The exhibition features 92 works which for the major open award, sponsored were selected from 332 entries by by Council, and $5000 for a site specific local, regional and, for the first time, award from new sponsor, the Australian international artists. Ten local artists have Catholic University. Vision been selected and reflect the high level of creativity in the area. Artist talks, exhibition tours and kids activities also feature during the exhibition. north sydney Of the 92 finalist works, 45 sculptures, installation and site specific works will be Open daily, 10am - 5pm, 7 – 22 March

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3 – 22 March 14 March 10 april 22 april French Film Festival, Hayden Party in the Park, North Community Art Workshop, Walking tour: the meaning of Orpheum, Cremorne Sydney Oval, 5pm, tickets: 10am, Coal Loader Centre for mourning, 1.45pm, St Thomas partyinthepark.com.au Sustainability Rest Park, Crows Nest, 4–28 March booking essential: 9936 8400 Sunset Cinema, North Sydney 14 March – 11 april 16 april – 1 June Oval, tickets: sunsetcinema. A Stitch in Time - Seniors A camera on Gallipoli - 17 May com.au Week Community Art Project, photographic exhibition to Ferry tour: conflict and Civic Park, North Sydney commemorate the centenary compassion on the waterfront, 7 – 22 March of Gallipoli, Council Chambers 2pm, booking essential: 9936 8400 North Sydney Art Prize 28 March Coal Loader Centre for Earth Hour celebration, Sustainability, 6pm Coal Loader Centre for 6 July – 28 august 10am – 5pm daily Sustainability Sense of Place – art exhibition, Council Chambers

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french Markets film 2nd sat every month North Sydney Market, feStival at Civic Park, Miller Street, North Sydney 9922 2299 orpheum 3rd sat every month Catch some of the Alliance Northside Produce DaTes for yoUr DIary Française French Film Festival Market, Civic Park, Miller Street, North Sydney without crossing the bridge. This 9922 2299 year more than 30 films will be screened at the Hayden Orpheum Crows Nest Market, in Cremorne over the three week 2 Ernest Place, Crows festival which starts on 3 March. Nest 0412 210 084 at the coal loader To check movies, dates and 4th sat every month times visit: afrenchfilmfestival. Kirribilli Market, org or orpheum.com.au Burton Street Tunnel sUnDay and Bradfield Park, 9am-3pm Milsons Point 9922 4428 31 MAy 2nd sun every month Kirribilli Art & Design 30 aUgUsT Market, Burton Street Tunnel, and Kirribilli 29 NOVEMBER Fashion Market, Bradfield Park, Milsons Point 9922 4428 2 Balls head Drive, Waverton eco eVents and workshops

18 March 12 april 17 May 14 June Flying Fox Reserve Tour, Common Myna Trap Building, Bush Fire Site Tour, 10am– Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Ku-Ring-Gai, 12pm–4pm 9am–4pm, phone Bushcare 1pm Site TBA Walk, Berry Island and Balls Officer on 9936 8100 Head, 9am–12pm 21 March 23 May Water Sensitive Urban 18 april Natural Cleaning, Stanton 20 June Garden Design, North Sydney Seed Saving, 10.30am– Library, 11am–1pm Plant Division Workshop, Community Centre, 10–12pm 12.30pm North Sydney Bushcare 23 May Nursery, 9am–12pm 28 March 2 May Wormfarming, 11am–1pm Crochet With Waste, Stanton Edible Gardens in Small 27 June Library, 11am–1pm Spaces, 10am–12pm 6 June Solar Panels, 11am–1pm Water Cycle-Catchment Tour, All workshops are free and are 28 March 9 May 10am–3pm , Site TBA held at the Coal Loader Centre Microbat Talk and Walk, Herb Spiral, 11am–1pm for Sustainability unless 7pm–8.30pm 6 June otherwise stated. Bookings 10 May Junk Jewellery, Stanton essential: 9936 8100 or 4 april Trees for Mum Day, 9am– Library, 11am–1pm northsydney.nsw.gov.au Composting, Coal , 11am–1pm 12pm, Site TBA 13 June 11 april 13 May buskers wanted No Dig Gardens, 11am–1pm Bush Fire Management, Composting, 11am–1pm Stanton Library, 6.30pm– for community events 7.30pm Email us details and links to performances: council@ northsydney.nsw.gov.au earth hour Green apartMents foruM The green apartments forum showcases simple changes that owners and renters can make to save money, green up their space and make their building more Celebrate Earth Hour with a ByO sustainable. Topics include water twilight picnic at the Coal Loader and energy efficiency, strata law Centre for Sustainability. Activities considerations and more. include an outdoor screening of Project Wild Thing (7pm), a Microbat When: Thurs 14 May 7pm-9pm walk and talk (7pm) and Where: Level 1, Function Centre, African drumming (8.30pm). North Sydney Oval saturday 28 March from 6pm, For more info visit coal Loader centre for sustainability www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/ 2 Balls head Drive, Waverton greenevents or call 9936 8100

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