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ISSUE 8 AUG 2005

HurstvilleCouncil CommentThe heart of St George

One-stop Medical Centre for HurstvilleHurstville City Council has entered into an agreementwith Cortez Enterprises Pty Ltd to build a major medical centre which will be located at the corner ofQueens Road and Dora Street, Hurstville.

The Medical Centre will include a comprehensivesame day surgery centre consisting of 6 operatingtheatres and endoscopy suites together with accommodation for over 120 doctors, dentists andother medical personnel. “This brings the number ofnew jobs to be created in Hurstville to 1,300 in justover a year,” said Hurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris.The Centre will also include services such as radiology, nuclear medicine, a pathology laboratory,physiotherapy and pharmacy.

The development will provide parking for approximately 410 vehicles including 150 public

parking spaces which will be provided and operatedby Council. This is an increase of 50% on the publicparking currently available at this site.

“The Medical Centre building is another step inHurstville Council’s commitment to increasing localemployment and facilities,” said Clr Morris. “Hurstvillewill have a ‘one-stop-shop’ to a wide variety of medical specialist services and public parking withinthe same complex. This will be a great facility for thecity and will act as a magnet for other complimentaryservices and facilities to locate in Hurstville.”

Clr Morris stressed that, “Council’s agreement with thecompany relates only to commercial aspects of the land.The company is yet to lodge its development applicationfor the site. This will be given due consideration withinthe context of Council’s planning requirements.”

Mayor's MessageHurstville City Council’scommitment to expanding commercialinvestment in our citycentre is already bearing fruit. OurHurstville Master Planaims to encouragecommercial investment,create more local jobsand to increase publicparking in our CBD.

Over the past fewmonths a number ofnew projects have beenannounced including the Cortez EnterprisesMedical Centre proposal at Dora Street; the jointcouncil development at 7-11 The Avenue and 6 &10 Park Road, 43B Bridge Street, Hurstville for the development of the St George Masonic Centre, theIllawarra Catholic Club redevelopment project, thedevelopment of the area around the corner ofWoodville and Barrett streets. These developmentswill add an additional 42,000 m2 of commercialspace to our city centre, have over 1,000 parkingspaces and generate around 1,300 jobs for thecity. In addition, Council is currently assessing adevelopment application to redevelop the SuperCentre.

All of this is great news for our city centre and is justthe beginning of proposals which will see our citycentre cement its place as the main commercialcentre for Sydney’s south. Over the coming year Ihope to announce further projects like these whichwill bring more investment and jobs to our city.

Clr Joanne MorrisMayor

A Statement of Commitment was formalised at theNAIDOC Week Opening Ceremony on 4 Julybetween Hurstville City Council and the newly formedAboriginal Advisory Committee, on behalf of the traditional custodians of the Hurstville local government area, the Biddegal Clan.

Civic Centre MacMahon Street Hurstville NSW 2220. PO Box 205 Hurstville BC NSW 1481

9330 6222www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au

Clr Joanne MorrisHurstville City Mayor

The aims and objectives of the Statement ofCommitment are to:

• Build new and existing links and networks withAboriginal communities and organisations

• Develop joint strategies with Aboriginal communities to advance reconciliation, and therights and status of Aboriginal people

• Support the ongoing development of contemporary Aboriginal culture

• Identify meaningful opportunities for the advancement of Aboriginal peoples in the LGA

• Preserve, protect and promote Aboriginal cultureand heritage

• Take tangible and highly visible initiatives towardreconciliation

Hurstville Council shows its commitment to Aboriginal community

On behalf of the citizens of Hurstville, we expressour deepest condolences to the people ofLondon following the bombing of their transportsystem on 7 July. We extend our sympathy to thefamilies who have lost loved ones and to all theinjured and those who witnessed this senselessand horrific act of violence.

Hurstville City Council and Oatley residents are dismayed by the Land & Environment Court’s decision in favour of the construction of a largesupermarket at Mulga Road Oatley.

On Wednesday 13 July, the day after the release ofthe Court’s decision, over 250 local residents met atthe site to protest the proposed development.Hurstville Council has expressed similar anger thatthe Court found in favour of the proposed development despite agreeing that the community’sconcerns over the impact the development werevalid.

Upon receipt of the Court’s decision, Council immediately instructed its legal representatives toexamine the decision to establish if there are groundsfor appeal.

The proposed development will replace the existingbuildings at 47–67 Mulga Road, Oatley, with a mixeduse commercial/retail and residential developmentwith basement carparking. The supermarket component of the development will have a sales areaof 1890 m2.

Paved ParadiseIn 2003 Hurstville City Council received State fundingfor a project called ‘Paved Paradise’. This was for thedevelopment and painting of a huge mural atKingsgrove as well as engaging groups of youngpeople to help in creative ideas for public spacedesign and public art. Groups from Kingsgrove HighSchool, Penshurst Girls High, Shopfront Theatre forYoung People and YouthZone have taken part in thisprocess.

On Tuesday 9 August a Forum will be held to discussideas, designs, issues and insights from these young people in the planning and design of public spaceand art. Recommendations from this forum will feedinto Council’s CBD Master Plan and Public Art Policy.The Forum will commence at 10.00am at the CivicTheatre, MacMahon Street, Hurstville. Interested

To obtain interpreter assistance in your community language, contact the Telephone Interpreter Service on 13 14 50 and ask them to ring Council on 9330 6222 on your behalf.

residents should register to attend with Anne-MarieWiles, Cultural Development Officer on 9330 6097.

Benefiting frombetter accessEveryone benefits from having an accessiblecommunity:

• People with disabilities• Frail aged• Carers• Parents with young children• People with temporary mobility difficulties

Hurstville City’s Access Committee is an independent community based committee thatadvises Council on access issues. The aims ofthe Committee are to challenge and remove barriers which prevent people from participatingfully within the community. The Committee meetsbi-monthly on Tuesday evenings. Any member ofthe public interested in attending these meetingsshould contact Council on 9330 6091 to obtaindetails of the next meeting.

New Wheels for ourSESHurstville’s SES have just taken delivery of brandnew Emergency Response Vehicles. The two newvehicles were delivered by Hurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris on 5 July. “The EmergencyResponse vehicles will mean the Hurstville SESVolunteers will be better equipped to handlestorm and flood events in our local community.”

The Hurstville SES Vehicle Project Team put inmany long hours, working closely with SydneySouthern Divisional Controller, Gary Jones, as anextension to the State Vehicle Working Group, tofinalise the design working it through to completion. This is now the design that all Type 2vehicles will adhere to within the NSW SES.

The Hurstville State Emergency Service is currently recruiting members. If you would likelearn more about joining the service, come alongto the Information Night on Tuesday 2 August at 2 Depot Road Peakhurst, commencing at7.30pm. More information can also be obtainedby calling 9533 2122, emailingHurstville.ses.ops@big pond.com or by visitingthe SES website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au

Oatley residents rallied to show their outrage on the Land & Environment Court's ruling for the supermarket development.

Year 10 students from Georges River College, PenshurstGirls High Campus, discussing Hurstville’s public spaceswith Project Consultant Kirsty Davies and Head TeacherGarry Belinfante.

Council disgusted at Supermarket ruling

Condolences

Hurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris with Scott Davis,Deputy Controller, Hurstville SES and volunteers withone of the new Emergency Response Vehicles.

More ways to payyour ratesCouncil has introduced two additional methods topay your rates. You can now make credit cardpayments by:

• Telephoning 9497 7214 (and following thevoice instructions) or

• Logging onto Council’s websitewww.hurstville.nsw.gov.au (and clicking on the‘Rates’ button)

Credit card payments made by these two newmethods will be subject to a merchant fee charge(incl. GST).

Other available methods of payment are:

• In person at Council by cash, cheque or credit card. Council accepts Mastercard,VISA, Bankcard and most debit (Eftpos) cards

• POSTbillpay – in person at Post Offices bycash or cheque or by telephone and internetfrom savings or cheque accounts

• Commonwealth Banks – cash or cheque, ratenotice must be presented

• BPay – Payments from savings, chequeaccounts and credit card. Please note, asfrom 24 October 2005, credit card paymentsby BPay will no longer be available.

• Direct Debit - To arrange to have the instalment amount paid automatically fromyour bank account download and fill in theDirect Debit Request form from Council’s website

• Mail – forward cheque directly to Council

Hurstville Businesses scoop the poolThe 2005 St George Leader Small Business Awards,presented on 24 June, recognised the outstandingservices available to Hurstville residents with 11 ofthe 22 category awards going to businesses operating in the Hurstville local government area. The winner of the St George Outstanding BusinessAward also went to one of our category winnersnamely Short Black Espresso Bar at Penshurst.

Short Black Espresso Bar owner, Karl Flaifel, was surprised and thrilled to receive the OutstandingBusiness Award. Karl is committed to providing thecommunity with excellent service and goes the extramile to get to know his customers.

Hurstville Council congratulates Short Black EspressoBar, the category winners and the finalists who are allmaking a huge contribution to creating a vibrantcommunity for Hurstville’s residents, as well as contributing to the local economy and providing jobsfor the community. Council was also thrilled that thetwo runners-up were both from our city. They wereFlowertalk, and the Funhouse Adventure Play & PartyCentre, both from Mortdale.

St George Outstanding Business and RestaurantscategoryShort Black Espresso Bar, 50 Penshurst Street, Penshurst

Shedding new light on CourtHurstville Council has recently helped out the usersof the netball courts at Old’s Park. The courts areregularly used for night netball practice, but playershave found the luminescence of the lights inadequate. A group of users approached Councilseeking a solution to the problem of being able toadequately see the ball during night play.

A total replacement of the lights was out of the question due to the cost involved. However, Council

did recognise the validity of their problem and lookedat alternative solutions. Staff investigations found thata significant improvement in the lights could beachieved by upgrading the fittings within the existinglights. The required works were undertaken at thebeginning of July so that the players have nownoticed a huge improvement in brightness. Councilhopes this simple solution will now flow through to theplayers’ competitive skills.

Karl Flaifel, Short Black Espresso Bar owner (right), keeping his customers happy.

Our category winners from the Hurstville LocalGovernment Area are:

Category Winner

Education Kindy College, 61 Queens Road, Hurstville

Fresh Produce New Village Fruit Market, 31d Ogilvy Street, Peakhurst

Mixed Business Lugarno IGA, 1014a Forest Road, Lugarno

Hospitality Conca D’oro Event Centre, 269 Belmore Road, Riverwood

Personal Care Services Michael’s Art Studio Hairdressing, 9 Park Street, Peakhurst

Pet Care Services Perfect Pets on Forest Road, 100 Forest Road, Hurstville

Home & Office Retail Wholesale Heritage Furniture, 68 Roberts Avenue, Mortdale

Entertainment Fun House Adventure Play & Party Centre, 35 Barry Avenue, Mortdale

Plant & Garden Services Flowertalk Mortdale, 42 Pitt Street, Mortdale

Motoring Services Robert’s Auto Electrical & Air Conditioning, 9a Roberts Lane, Hurstville

A community initiative of The Salvation Army

Bring this voucher with you for a buy one/get one free coffee.

Come celebrate with us the officialopening of

✁Family Day Care –carers neededHurstville Council’s Family Day Care Scheme iscurrently looking for Care providers.

Family Day Care is a child care service providingquality care for children aged from 6 weeks to 12years. Supported by trained coordination unit staff,Care providers operate from their own homes car-ing for a maximum of 5 preschool age children.

The scheme is currently seeking Care providerswho reside in the Hurstville Local GovernmentArea. If you have a genuine interest in children andwould like to run a small business from your home,the coordination unit would like to hear from you.

Contact the Family Day Care Office on 9585 1322 for further information.

(NB. A Working with Children Check will apply forall successful applicants.)

Shop 62/23-27 MacMahon St, HurstvilleEnter from Woodville Street(opposite the Catholic Club)

Come and have a Ball with usThe 2005 Red and White Ball to support the PaediatricEmergency Services and the Prostate Cancer Instituteof the St George Hospital will be hosted by the three St George Councils' Mayors at 7.00pm on Friday 26 August in the Lady Anna Ballroom at the Venus

Reception Centre, 20 Belgrave Street, Kogarah. Ticketsare $120 per person and are available throughRockdale City Council Customer Service Centre, 2 Bryant Street Rockdale. Enquiries 9562 1891.

We’d love you to come and have a chat about what we are offering to the Hurstville community.

The Buzz

Have a GO!

AUGUST2 State Emergency Service

Information Night2 Depot Road, Peakhurst7.30pm9533 2122 or emailHurstville.ses.ops@bigpond.com

6-7 Oatley 101 Art Society monthly art showArt and Craft display and sale1st Oatley West Scout Hall,101 Woronora Road, Oatley10.00am - 4.00pm9525 1465FREE

11 Hurstville Community FoodServices AGM(formerly Meals on Wheels)Peakhurst Bowling Club7 Holley Road Beverly Hills2.00pm. RSVP 9584 1286

18 Kingsgrove View ClubSupporting The Smith FamilyGuest speaker Hurstville CityMayor, Clr Joanne Morris,

Guests welcomeClub Rivers, 32 Littleton Street,Riverwood11.00am9153 5798$l5.00 including lunch

21 Filmseen – “Orange Love Story”Director Tom Cowan will presenthis new movie. One of the firstmovies in Australia shot on high definition video.Civic Theatre, MacMahon Street,Hurstville1.00pm. 9153 9972Entry by membership

25 Friends of Hurstville LibrarymeetingHurstville Library Exhibition AreaCnr Queens Road & Dora Street Lively discussion10.00amMorning Tea. All welcome

27 Oatley Fine Wine and FoodShowOatley Public School5.30pm until lateNight of entertainment, includingwine tasting, gourmet food sampling and sales, live bands,luxury show bags and auctions!Tickets available at Ray WhiteOatley, Penshurst, Peakhurst,Hurstville and Blakehurst. Attendees must be over 18.9580 7111 / 0415 614623$25.00

31 St George Reading GroupThe group will be discussing ‘The Submerged Cathedral’ byCharlotte WoodNew participants are welcomeIt is not necessary to have readthe book beforehandMeeting Room, Hurstville Library7.30pm

Joey TalesMondays 10.00am to 10.30am repeated at 11.00amto 11.30am. 0-3 years with parents/carers

StorytimeThursdays 4.00pmSchool age K-6

2–26 Miles Franklin: A brilliant careerTravelling exhibitionThe sensational secrets and little-known stories of 20th century Australia's literary great,Miles Franklin (1879-1954).Library Exhibition AreaLibrary hours. FREE

18 Literary Morning TeaAuthor Valerie Pybus will speak about herrecent book of poetry "Food for Thought"Library Exhibition Area10.00am. Tickets available on the day$5.00

StorytimeWednesdaysSchool age 4.00pm

Tuesday - Thursday 10.00am - 4.00pm Saturday August 6 & 23 10.00am - 3.00pm

16 July – 8 SeptWilliam Holfords Art and Design Influence on Australian PotteryA travelling exhibition of Australian pottery from the National Museum of Australian Pottery

Art in ClayExhibition of pottery from the potters at St George Art and Craft Centre

6 Aug – 24 SepWatercourse II: HerstoryAn exhibition of traditional and watercolourartistsOpening 6 August 1.00pm

20 Botanical Art Workshop with artist FionaMcGlynnIn conjunction with Watercourse II: Herstory10.30am - 2.30pm, at St George RegionalMuseumBookings are essential, limit of 15 placesCost: $25 Contact Fiona McGlynn for bookingsPh: 9531 2662 Mob: 0438 312 662. Email: fionamcglynn@bigpond.comFiona McGlynn is a local artist and teacherwhose works are held in numerous collectionsinternationally.

1–7 Swimways Safety WeekTeaching children safety skills in and around all aquatic environments9585 9600

8 Beep Test ChallengeTest your fitness and participate in our BeepTest (20m shuttle run).6.00pm onwards9585 9600Gold Coin Donation for Camp Quality

23 Cross TriathlonGreat fun for the serious and the not so serious competitors. Recovery party at the endof the Cross Triathlon.6.30pm onwardsRegister by phoning 9585 9600$5.00 Entry

31 12 Week ChallengeWould you like to feel better and lose weight? Join our 12 week challenge and we will have you feeling lighter and brighter in no time. Contact our Health Club for more information.6.00pm onwards9585 9600

9 Paved Paradise ForumYoung people – planning and designing publicspace and public artCivic TheatreMacMahon Street, Hurstville10.00am - 2.00pm9330 6097 to register

Your Councillors' contact detailsPeakhurst Ward Hurstville Ward Penshurst Ward

Joanne MorrisMayor

9330 6026

Philip Sansom9533 1543

0411 745 258

Chris Lee9570 2122

0411 745 256

Bill Pickering9534 3442

0411 745 257

SteveMacMahon9594 4057

0419 770 355

Vince Badalati9150 6145

0411 745 255

BeverleyGiegerl

9570 45620419 770 352

Sandy Grekas0411 745 254

Dean Gillespie0411 745 251

Con Hindi9594 4423

0411 743 240

Chris Minns0411 743 241

Clifton WongDeputy Mayor 0411 745 252

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Inclusion in the Events Calendars, The Buzz and Have a go! does not mean that Hurstville City Council supports or endorses the events or organisations mentioned.

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HURSTVILLE LIBRARYCnr Queens Road & Dora Street, Hurstville

PENSHURST BRANCH LIBRARY630 Forest Road (near Olds Park)

ST GEORGE REGIONAL MUSEUM14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville

HURSTVILLE AQUATIC LEISURE CENTRECnr King Georges & Forest Roads, Hurstville

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CULTUREScottish Pipe BandOatley RSL Sub Branch 23 Letitia Street, Oatley Mondays 7.00 - 9.00pm Free tuition and training provided 9570 3104 Penshurst Scottish Social ClubOld time and Scottish dancing for allage groupsFamilies welcome Pensioners’ Hall 76 Pitt Street, Mortdale 4th Friday of the month, 8.00pm 9534 1464. $3.00 children FREE Oatley 101 Art Society ExhibitionWork by members of 101 Art Societyand invited artists 1st Saturday and Sunday each month10.00am - 5.00pmOatley West Scout Hall 101 Woronora Parade, Oatley West FREE Harlow School of Dance Penshurst Girls High School Weekdays or Saturdays Classes in R.A.D Ballet, F.A.T.D ballet,Tap, Jazz. All ages. 9533 1764

COMMUNITY SUPPORTEnglish Conversation Classes Georges River Community Service Mondays 2.00 - 3.30pm & Tuesday 1.00 - 2.30pm 63 Pitt Street, Mortdale Enquiries: Ishara David 9579 6322 $1.50 per lesson Lions Club of City of Hurstville IncCommunity based service organisation looking for new members to assist in fundraising projects, males and femaleswelcome. Meets 7.00 for 7.30pm on 2nd and 4thTuesday Illawarra Catholic Club, Hurstville. President: Anton Bregovic – 9580 1132 Youth@nbc comprised of 3 groups Fusion – Years 7 & 8 Salt – Years 9 & 10 Neon – Years 11 & 12

7.30pm Fridays during school term Narwee Baptist Church 33-39 Baumans Road Peakhurst 9534 2699 Cost: from $2.00 depending on activity Oatley Caring Centre Day Centrefor the elderly and providing respite fortheir Carers. 9.30am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday Transport provided in St George Cnr Letitia and Frederick Streets, Oatley 9570 6642. $8.00 per day

LEISUREAdult Leisure Learning ClassesGeorges River Community Service Incl Patchwork, Public Speaking,Canasta, Tai chi, Crochet, Knitting,French, German & much more Wednesday 9.30am-2.30pm – MortdaleUniting Church & Thursday 9.00am -3.00pm – Oatley Uniting Church Enquiries Ishara David 9579 6322 $35 per term for as many activities asyou would like over two days. Aerobic Dancing Full body work out incorporating pilatesmatwork and resistance training-all ageand fitness levelsDay time – Tuesday & Thursday 9.30 -10.30am South Hurstville Uniting Church, CnrKing Georges Road and Culwalla Street,South Hurstville Evening – Tuesday & Thursday 6.00pm- 7.00pm Senior Citizens Centre, 91 Queens Road, Hurstville 9579 4880. Cost $80.00 for 10 classes Hurstville City Council Bushcare Want to help the environment and yourlocal area? Contact Council's Bushcare Officers8.30am - 4.00pm weekdays for more information: Vicki Willes – 0411 744 330 Heather Stolle – 0425 291 879 Jason Cockayne – 0411 744 715 Julie McInnes – 9330 6228

Narwee Physical Culture Club Classes Mondays and Tuesdays New Members Welcome All ages from 3-4 years 91537987, 0410 502183

SPORTHurstville Golf Course Open every day for public play (exceptChristmas Day) from dawn to dusk Teaching programs beginner toadvanced. Enquiries 9533 2194 From $20 per game St George Masters Swimming forages 18 to 108 The club caters for all levels of swimming including expert coachingand stroke correction. Mondays, 7.00pm Peakhurst West Community Pool Ogilvy Street, Peakhurst West 0407 002 816 $80.00 yearly club registration $3.50 pool entry Table TennisSt George District Table Tennis TeamsComp Competition commences early March All grades welcome Douglas 9378 9948. FREESt George District Athletic ClubWinter cross country races in the StGeorge area from March to September.Four handicap events for all ages andstarting from 1.30pm each Saturday areheld over distances varying from 1.5 kmto 11 km. Scarborough Park, Ramsgate 9533 3085 Admission cost Under 12 $1; Over 12$3, Max $6 per familyHurstville City Probus ClubMeets second Wednesday of the monthat Peakhurst Bowling and RecreationClub. 7 Holley Road, Beverly Hills Guest speaker each meeting, monthlyoutings, biannual tours. New members and visitors welcome President Phil Green 9153 6838