Lane Cove News Week in Review 11th to 18th September 2024

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    LizITC
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    Welcome to our week in review. We’ve got NSW Local Government Election updates, the abolishment of the Federal seat of North Sydney, Lane Cove’s Smartest Street, a major achievement by Lane Cove Swim Club and so much more! Put your feet up and get across everything that’s happened in Lane Cove in the past week.

    Election Update

    The NSW Local Government elections were held on Saturday 14th September 2024.  Lane Cove Council has three wards and each ward elects 3 councillors.

    Vote counting started soon after the polls closed and finished at 10 pm on Saturday. There was no counting on Sunday, and counting restarted on Monday.

    The count cannot be concluded until all postal votes have been returned to the NSW Electoral Commissioner. The deadline for returning completed postal votes is 6 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024.

    When all the votes have been counted, the official announcement of the election results will be declared in writing. Results will be declared between 1 and 3 October 2024.

    If you click on the images below it will take you to the NSW EC Lane Cove Ward Count.

    It is safe to say that Scott Bennison and Merri Southwood have been reelected.

    It also appears that Merri’s second on the ticket Helena Greenwell will also be elected.  Helena has lived with her family in Lane Cove her whole life, attending Lane Cove Public School and currently owns and operates her own small pet care business based in Lane Cove. She’s currently finishing a BA in Communications and BA in Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

    In Central Ward, as the ALP was not a second preference on any candidate’s how-to-vote card, it is doubtful that Ken Quail will be one of the three councillors.

    Federal Seat of North Sydney Abolished

    Federal legislation requires periodic redrawing of federal electoral boundaries to maintain electorates of roughly equal enrolment size within a state or territory.

    Redistributions take place every seven years.

    Due to population changes, the number of electorates in NSW needed to be reduced from 47 to 46 seats; to achieve this, the Australian Electoral Commission’s Redistribution Committee abolished the seat of North Sydney. 

    The seat will remain until the next federal election, which will take place in 2025.

    North Sydney voters will now be in Bennelong, Bradfield or Warringah.  Lane Cove and Hunters Hill are now in Bennelong.

    Read more here, including Kylea Tink’s statement about the seat being abolished.

    Whooping Cough Warning

    NSW Health is urging the community to get vaccinated as whooping cough notifications continue to rise across the state, particularly among school-aged children. 

    NSW Health urges pregnant women, parents, carers of babies, grandparents, and other people in close contact with babies to be vaccinated to protect babies from severe disease. 
    The latest NSW Health Respiratory Surveillance Report shows whooping cough notifications are at their highest level since 2016, with over 12,000 cases reported from January to September 2024.
     
    People should be aware of the signs and symptoms of whooping cough including:
    ✅ Whooping cough starts like a cold with a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, a mild fever and an occasional cough. 
    ✅ Coughing bouts can worsen and be followed by vomiting, choking or taking a big gasping breath which causes a “whooping” sound. The cough can last for many weeks and can be worse at night.
    ✅ Some newborns may not cough at all but stop breathing completely and turn blue. Other babies have difficulties feeding or they can choke and gag. 
    ✅ Older children and adults may just have a mild cough that doesn’t go away. In adults the cough commonly lasts 5-7 weeks, sometimes longer. 
    NSW Health’s Director of Communicable Diseases Dr Christine Selvey said vaccination in pregnancy is very important to help protect newborn babies who are most at risk of serious illness from whooping cough. “Free whooping cough vaccines are available for all pregnant women. Pregnant women are recommended to be vaccinated between 20 and 32 weeks of every pregnancy as this enables whooping cough antibodies to be transferred to their unborn baby,” Dr Selvey said. 
    “Parents and carers should ensure all children are vaccinated on time, especially in the first six months of life. “It’s also important all people in contact with newborn babies have had a pertussis vaccine within the previous 10 years.” 
    People aged 5 years and over can receive pertussis vaccination from GPs, pharmacist immunisers, and Aboriginal medical services.
    People with symptoms should contact their GP early and follow their treatment advice and the standard advice to avoid spreading infection to others. After 5 days of treatment with appropriate antibiotics people with whooping cough are no longer infectious but without proper treatment they will remain infectious for 21 days.
    Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for advice if you are unsure regarding symptoms. If your or your child’s situation is life-threatening, please call Triple Zero (000) or present to your nearest emergency department immediately. 

    For more information on whooping cough, visit the NSW Health website.

    Locals Supporting Locals

    The Lane Cove Men’s Shed was commissioned to make a new table for The Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios’ printmaking studio. See their handiwork here.

    The Lane Cove Men’s Shed is a not for profit charity organisation with a fully equipped workshop where skilled and unskilled men can share time with each other, swap yarns and work together on community projects. New members are always welcome.

    If creating in the shed isn’t for you, perhaps you could make use of the new printmaking table by signing up to Term 4 classes. The Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios offer classes for kids and adults across a variety of mediums – check out the offerings here

    Lane Cove Local in The Spotlight

    Kasey Dive is a PGA Professional who coaches golf at Lane Cove Golf Club. She was recently featured in this article, sharing what she loves about coaching kids. 

    Kasey is also running a program in the upcoming school holidays. See ITC’s Spring School Holiday guide for details. 

    Applications Open for 2024/25 Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program

    The NSW Government has announced that in 2024/25 the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program will provide grants of up to $3,000 to sporting and recreational organisations. The Program will fund up to $500,000 to these clubs across NSW.

    The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program primarily supports organisations which are located, or who have a majority of members in the most disadvantaged areas of NSW.  However, in this grant round criteria has been expanded to include clubs outside these areas who are experiencing financial hardship.  The grant applies to sporting clubs and clubs providing recreational actiivies.
    Applications now open, and close Wednesday 27 November 2024, or until the funds are exhausted whichever is earlier.

    Click here for full eligibility criteria, more details on the program, and how to apply.

    Have Your Say – Lane Cove Council Annual Customer Survey

    Lane Cove Council has announced that calls will be made to local residents over the next two weeks as part of Lane Cove Council’s annual Customer Satisfaction Survey process.

    The survey is one mechanism used by Council to help better understand the community’s experience and interaction with Council, so that they can consider what action may be taken to improve services within Lane Cove.
    If you are one of the participants who receives a call it will come from Micromex who are responsible for undertaking the process on Council’s behalf. 

    Feedback is used to:

    • Identify what services are most important to you
    • Measure how satisfied you are with the Council’s performance
    • Discover key areas for improvement and future priorities

    Participants will be asked to rate their satisfaction from 1 (not satisfied) to 5 (very satisfied). More details here.

    You can contact the Council with feedback any time of year using the details below.

    Marked attention The General Manager:
    Online:     https://www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/Council/Contact-Us/Feedback-or-Complaints

    Email: [email protected]

    Mail: Lane Cove Council, PO Box 20, Lane Cove NSW 1595

    The Big Family Fun Ride at Blackman Park

    On Sunday, as part of the Lane Cove Festival, families gathered at Blackman Park for The Big Family Fun Ride. DJ Nacho Pop provided some mobile music as participants made their way around the course. There was a helmet and bike decorating station, and Revolve ReCYCLING was on hand to accept donations of pre-loved bicycles.

    See our cover photo.

    Lane Cove Loop Walks

    Do you need to mix up your daily walk? Need some STEPtember inspiration to hit your team goals? Or, do you simply want to enjoy being out in nature around Lane Cove?Check out Lane Cove Loop walks!

    You can choose from four loop walks ranging in length from 2km, 3km, 4 km or 15km.

    Access the digital brochure, and other Lane Cove walks, here.

    Kallaroo Road Riverview Is The Smartest Street in Lane Cove

    The team from Kallaroo Road won the third annual Smartest Street Trivia Night as part of the Lane Cove Festival.  

    The evening was well attended, and the title hotly contested.  Look out for the night in September next year.

    Thank you to The Alcott Lane Cove for sponsoring the night and prizes.  Thank you to Rebel Donuts @bakersdelight_lanecove  @chargrillcharlies Lane Cove, Ella Elias Property Group , The Boujee Boards Be.U Natural  IGA Lane Cove for donating prizes.

    All money raised was donated to The Sydney Library of Things and The Lane Cove Toy Library.

    ABC NSoS Welcome Guest Speaker Jonathon Holmes for Special Event

    ABC Friends Northern Suburbs of Sydney (NSoS) Branch celebrate Northern Sydney’s 5th Birthday – five years of advocating for a strong, independent and well-funded ABC.

    Jonathon Holmes, distinguished journalist, will share his passion for the national public broadcaster on Thursday 10 October 2024, 11.30am-1pm, at Roseville Uniting Church, 7A Lord Avenue, Roseville – a short walk from Roseville Railway Station.

    Jonathan Holmes has worked for public broadcasters on three continents over forty-five years. He joined the ABC as Four Corners executive producer in 1982. He also worked as the Executive Producer of Foreign Correspondent and the 7.30 Report. Jonathan retired in 2013 after five years of presenting Media Watch. He now works to promote a well-funded public broadcaster as Chair of ABC Alumni. as well as occasionally working for ABC TV.
    Following the talk, guests are welcome to join the ABC Friends for delicious home cooked light lunch + Birthday Cake (only $10). Click here for more details and to book. 

    ABC Friends NSoS Branch, a community volunteer group that promotes a strong, independent and well funded national broadcaster. This ABC Friends Branch meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Roseville Uniting Church, 7A Lord Avenue, Roseville.

    Jesuit Mission Bazaar – A Huge Success

    On Saturday 14th September, the Jesuit Mission Bazaar was held on the grounds of St Ignatius College Riverview.  The Jesuit Mission posted the following wrap up of the day on their Facebook page:

    “In an incredible show of community spirit and generosity, 10,000 guests flocked to our annual Jesuit Mission Bazaar on Saturday, 14 September, at Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview in Sydney!

    Thank you to all of our amazing supporters and volunteers who came out for a joyful day of friendship and fundraising – schools, parishes, teachers, students, parents and friends.

    This year Fr Tony Herbert SJ, himself an old boy of Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview and Hazaribag Missionary of over 50 years, attended the Bazaar and was able to directly thank the community.

    “The deeper meaning of your work on the Bazaar, is the fact that you have touched the lives of people far away, people you’ve never seen before, people whose results of your efforts you will not know, said Fr Tony.

    Thank you for putting your faith into action by bringing joy to many here, but also touching the lives of those far beyond our immediate reach.

    You can view more photos from the day here https://jesuitmission.org.au/bazaar-2024-photos/

    Our annual raffle closes this Friday, last chance to buy a ticket! https://fundraise.jesuitmission.org.au/raffle/2024″

    The Major Sponsor was The Ella Elias Property Group.

    Photo Source: Jesuit Mission

     

    Lane Cove Swim Club Named Club of The Year

    Congratulations to Lane Cove Swim Club, who have been named Swim Aus 2024 Club of the Year!

    The club has been recognised for its unwavering commitment to the sport of swimming and its performance record. Since the 2020/21 season, the club has grown by 52% and can now boast being the largest club in Swimming NSW.

    Lane Cove Swim Club has acknowledged and thanked all who contribute to its success: its committee, parents, volunteers, and, of course, its swimmers!

    Read more about the awards here.

    Week in Review Sponsor – Aussie Home Loans

    Why choose Aussie Lane Cove?

    Principals Adam Parsons (JP B.Comm Dip FMBM) & Jon Somers (JP Dip FMBM), as well as broker Sean Greene (Dip FS), are fully accredited by the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia.  Aussie Lane Cove philosophy is:

    “Our business is focused on you. Our clients are very important to us and our goal is to exceed our client’s expectations. We also provide a yearly free home loan health check. We offer free RP Data property appraisal reports for prospective buyers and can also provide yearly updates post-settlement. Aussie Lane Cove can assist in processing First Home Owner Grants. With a Justice of the Peace on-site, we offer free witnessing and certifying of documents.”

    Aussie Home Loans Contact Details

    Address: 137 Longueville Road, Lane Cove, NSW, Australia, New South Wales
    Phone:     8084 9733
    Email: [email protected]
    Website:  https://www.aussie.com.au/mortgage-broker/nsw/lane-cove/

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