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A concept plan for renewing Brett Whiteley Place has recently been on public exhibition. The plan includes the creation of an open area in the shared zone between Denison Street and Elizabeth Plaza that will be used for street activations and events.
The expanded plaza will have distinct areas. For example, Denison Street, with its lunchtime sunlight, is envisaged as an outdoor dining area while Elizabeth Plaza (inset), with its intimate laneway feel, is ideal for small bars and as an after-hours destination.
A replica of one of Brett Whiteley’s Totem sculptures will be installed at the end of
the plaza as a centrepiece of art within the CBD and part of a new art trail through the Centre.
Public feedback on the concept plan will be considered in the development of the detailed design, which will be on public exhibition as part of a development application later in the year.
Brett Whiteley Place is part of a wider upgrade of the public domain in the CBD. Work is currently underway to upgrade Walker Street with new seating, granite paving and granite kerb and guttering. Essential infrastructure, such as drainage and utility pits, is also being renewed.
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The rededication of the HMAS Sydney bow was held in Bradfield Park in November.
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M ayor Jilly Gibson m: 0412 456 842 [email protected]
creMorne wardSarah Burke m: 0403 551 153 [email protected]
Stephen Barbour m: 0411 105 760 [email protected]
tunk s wardMaryAnn Beregi m: 0411 829 995 [email protected]
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Jeff Morris [email protected]
This year Council celebrates its quasi-qui centenary. For those of you who are a bit rusty on your Latin, that’s just a fancy way to say it’s our 125th anniversary. North Sydney Council was established on 29 July 1890 with the amalgamation of three smaller boroughs.
What a journey it has been. We’ve played a part in the development of some of the city’s most significant infrastructure and we’re home to some of its most treasured landmarks. We’ve inspired some of Australia’s greatest literature and art, and been at the cutting edge of creative industries such as advertising, architecture and information technology. And to top it off, we have, without doubt, the best city views in the world!
Yet some of our greatest achievements aren’t what we’ve produced, but how we have related to one another. North Sydney set the standard for open government and community participation. It was residents vision and action that established the
North Sydney Community Centre, Precinct Committees and the Bushcare program. And it was business owners who lobbied Council to start our successful Mainstreet program.
This desire to contribute and to improve can’t be seen like a building or a painting. But its thread is woven through the history of North Sydney, creating a community that is informed, creative and connected.
It is ironic that in a year we are celebrating the formation of Council, we should be asked to consider amalgamating once again. An Independent Review Panel, established by the NSW Government, has recommended significant amalgamations of councils across NSW including the
amalgamation of North Sydney with Mosman, Willoughby, Lane Cove, Hunters Hill and part of Ryde.
Council believes we are fit for the future as a stand alone council, but has agreed to hold discussions with our neighbouring councils, explore other options and hold a public meeting.
Amalgamation would obviously be a significant change for North Sydney, with potential benefits and disadvantages. I don’t want to pre-empt the feedback from our community or the decisions of the elected council so there is little more that I can say here. But I encourage you to join us on this journey and stay informed through the Council website.
I leave you with the thought that government boundaries are lines on a map. Ultimately, the spirit of a community, be it a neighbourhood or nation, is created by the people who make it up. Whatever the outcome, I believe our North Sydney spirit will continue to thrive.
from the mayor
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turfs upCammeray Park has been transformed into a state-of-the-art, multi-use playing field with the installation of synthetic turf. The new turf has excellent shock absorbency properties and provides an even playing surface, reducing the risk of injury for players.
While it requires regular maintenance, synthetic turf doesn’t need watering and it doesn’t dry out during drought or get waterlogged when it rains. Parks Manager David Manson said the new turf would help Council to cater for the growing demand for playing fields.
“The demand is o u t s t r i p p i n g supply and we are sometimes forced to turn people away. The new turf can be used for 60 hours a week or more, which means we will be able to use the ground to its full potential. If it performs as well as we expect, we’ll look at installing synthetic turf on the sportsfields at Anderson and Primrose Parks.”
What is synthetic turf?The synthetic turf at Cammeray 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:
•sandtocreateaheavy,stablesurface
•amixofsandandrubbertocreatestability for players and the field
•corkforabsorbingheatandshock
The Brightmore Tricycle Track now includes an exciting child-scale village that encourages imaginative and cooperative play. The village includes sandstone shops, a fire station complete with fire truck, and a petrol station where trike riders can ‘fill up’ on their way around the track.
The diverse play space includes activities for children who aren’t on wheels, including a fully fenced junior play area with swings, slides and spring rockers. The miniature roadway system was originally constructed in 1997 as a fun yet educational facility.
lest we forGetTwo of North Sydney’s most significant war memorials have been restored. The HMAS Sydney bow memorial in Bradfield Park commemorates the sinking of the German raider SMS Emden during the battle of Cocos in 1914. The memorial will have interpretive signage that tells the story of this important chapter of our naval history to new generations. The Cenotaph in St Leonards Park is also being restored. Unveiled in 1926, the Cenotaph lists the names of those who died between 1914 and 1919.
Other buildings and memorials connected to the Great War include:
•theGermanfieldguninstalledin St Leonards Park in 1921
•theTramwayMemorial,erectedtohonour tram workers who served in the war, now located in Anzac Park, Cammeray
•Graythwaite–thehomebequeathedforthe care of Gallipolli veterans and now owned by Shore school.
LocaL aNZac ceremoNiessunday 19 april
11am, the Cenotaph, St Leonards Park, Ridge St, North Sydney
12pm, the Kirribilli Club, Harbourview Crescent, Lavender Bay
saturday 25 april
6am, the Cenotaph, St Leonards Park, Ridge St North Sydney
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From 18 May, e-waste will no longer be collected in booked household waste clean ups. This means e-waste will need to be kept until the separate six-monthly collection or residents will need to drive their unwanted electronic goods to an e-waste collection depot.
The benefits of separating e-waste include:
•Protectingtheenvironment:electronicproducts contain toxic substances such as lead, mercury, beryllium, cadmium, lithium and barium. Over time, these substances leach out and make their way into groundwater.
•Preservingscarceresources:e-wastecontains valuable resources such as steel, aluminium, microchips, gold and silver. By having dedicated
e-waste disposal we can ensure these materials are recovered and reused.
According to Peter Massey, Manager of Environmental Services, the arguments for separating e-waste are compelling. “Currently, the e-waste we collect in a booked clean-up gets mixed up with our regular disposals and we have no way to properly extract it.
“We recognise that waiting for an e-waste collection or driving it to a depot may be less convenient but the benefits are well worth the effort.”
Residents who leave e-waste out with a household clean up after 18 May face the risk of fines. Details of scheduled e-waste collections are on Council’s website. The next collection is from 23 to 27 March.Disposal locations will be available soon.
SuStainability awardS Neutral Bay Uniting Community Garden won the Community Group Sustainability Award for 2014 for its thriving community garden on the church grounds.
The garden is a showcase for sustainable garden techniques, with composting, worm farming and no dig gardening methods in place. The group partners with
local organisations including a preschool that waters the garden twice a week and a cafe that provides coffee grounds to keep the garden hydrated, nitrogen filled and slug free.
Claire Hanley won the individual award for her remarkable Eco House which was renovated using sustainable building
materials and furnishings.
The benefits include: •savingsonenergy,waterandwaste,•improvedqualityofstormwater
leaving the property, •asustainablefoodgarden,•habitatfornativeanimalsandreduced
urban heat.
Support local businesses who care about the environment and the
community. Look out for this sticker on the window or search for a better
business at www.betterbusiness partnership.com.au
Harvest North Sydney
H 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 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.
Do you have stuff to get rid of? North Sydney Council will take care of it for free. Visit our website to see our new video on how to organise a household clean up or phone 1300 799 019.
iMportant chanGes to e-waste collection
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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
who attended the award
ceremony were treated to a
lively evening with Gardening
Australia’s Costa Georgiadis,
who combined passion and
knowledge of gardening with
humour and a few dance
moves.
The community initiative will
be back again this year, so dust
off those trowels and watering
cans and keep an eye on our
website for details of how you
can get involved!
and the winners were• Most beautiful balcony or
courtyard: Alistair Powell• Most environmentally friendly
garden: Evelyn Pravaz• Most beautiful commercial
garden: Shore school• Most beautiful garden: Iora • Most beautiful public area
maintained by residents: Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden
• Best children’s garden: North Sydney Demonstration School
• Best urban forest garden: Warren Spinks
• Best edible garden: Kurraba Point Community Garden
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Celebrate with usCouncil 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 sydne y125 people, past and present, who live or work in the local government area.
MoMents that Mat terA street art exhibition featuring some of North Sydney’s greatest contributions in areas such as architecture, art and sport.
coMMeMoratiV e beerIn association with Flat Rock Brewery in Naremburn, we’re brewing a special limited edition beer. Look out for it in July at selected local hotels.
happy momentSshare 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 #happymoments125 and #nthsyd125.
we’re turninG 125
A ‘Premier’ Place: North Sydney in the 1890sImages, artifacts and information on significant events in the last 125 years at the Heritage Centre.
At Home in North Sydney: local history through architectureAn online exhibition looking at the history of North Sydney’s fascinating houses.
For details of these and other events, visit Council’s website northsydney.nsw.gov.au/125 closer to July.
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A city of substance...North Sydney was first identified as a city of substance in 1854 when the Illustrated Sydney News declared that the settlement was “no little Sydney but a North Sydney, a rival to the southern city”. The claim was a tad premature 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, 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 build a fixed harbour crossing.
The construction of the harbour bridge, completed in 1932, brought new growth to the north shore but at a huge cost to the people whose homes and businesses were resumed in its footprint. The impact was also felt in the business centre of North Sydney as the newly opened Pacific Highway carried traffic to Crows Nest, leaving North Sydney a little emptier and Alfred Street “practically deserted”.
The waterfront, however, continued to thrive – a coal loader at Waverton, a gas works in Balls Head Bay and boatbuilding yards in Lavender Bay and Berrys Bay, which also had a vast timber yard and oil storage depot. North Sydney was an integral part of the working harbour.
The area has been a leader in the construction of residential flats since the first block went up in 1908. But when high rise came in the 1960s, the character of many streets changed. A cluster of office buildings sprang up in North Sydney and for a few years the MLC Building was the biggest in the country. The growth of the CBD coincided with the development of the Warringah Expressway, which opened in 1968 to relieve the pressure of more
than 100,000 cars travelling up the Pacific Highway each day. North Sydney seemed to have fulfilled the prophecy of rival city.
Once again, the new infrastructure came at a cost. Nearly 500 houses, shops and factories were resumed, forcing long-term residents out of the area and dividing the municipality. Traffic congestion remained an issue and in 1992, the Sydney Harbour Tunnel and Gore Hill freeway were opened. In recent years industry has left the foreshore, with many sites returned to the people as parks.
...and cultureAgainst a background of relentless urbanisation, North Sydney has fostered a rich cultural heritage spanning the arts, architecture, literature and sport. The area has been home to creative industries such as advertising, graphic design, architecture and information technology.
The Billy Blue Group, for instance, began locally as the iconoclastic and innovative magazine Billy Blue which took its name from one of our best-known early residents.
North Sydney’s foreshore, particularly its working waterfront, has inspired some of Australia’s greatest artists including Conrad Martens, Lloyd Rees, Brett Whiteley, 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 some of our best-loved authors including Henry Lawson, May Gibbs, Robert Drewe, Kate Grenville and Peter FitzSimons.
Some of Australia’s foremost architects have lived and worked in North Sydney. Walter 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 Federation Style house, is credited with introducing the characteristic red terracotta roof tile to Sydney.
Bryce Mortlock is remembered for both his architectural and community achievements. A winner of the prestigious Sulman Prize and RAIA Gold Medal, Bryce was also a pioneer of Bushcare. Harry Seidler, five times winner of the Sulman Prize, was a leading exponent of Modernism who experimented with form and materials, designing award-winning houses, apartment buildings and commercial office blocks.
North Sydney has also been a home for high level sporting events with North Sydney Oval hosting local, state-wide, national and international fixtures. The Oval has been home to the North Sydney Bears since 1910. North Sydney Olympic Pool hosted the 1938 British Empire Games and 86 world records were set there during the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s.
From top left clockwise: Bryce
Mortlock; Warringah Freeway;
Blues Point Tower by Harry
Seidler; Federation house;
Industry on the foreshore;
North Sydney CBD today
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Citizens of the YearPolice volunteer Annette Bowman is the North Sydney Citizen of the Year for 2015. Annette assists the Harbourside Local Area Command and Police Legacy. Her duties include accompanying police officers on community group visits and contacting people in the Legacy program.
Young Citizen of the Year is Lexie Duncan (pictured below with Australia Day Ambassador Lorrae Desmond). Lexie is a founding member of the Loreto Songbirds, a group of Loreto girls who regularly entertain the residents of the James Milson Reitrement Village. Lexie also volunteers as an entertainer for the Special Olympic fundraisers.
The Community Group of 2015 is the Bushcare Community Nursery Group. The group meets twice a month at the Coal 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.
More than 1400 people responded to our survey about upgrading North Sydney Olympic Pool. The options people were asked to consider ranged from bringing the pool into line with modern standards and providing additional facilities through to an extensive redevelopment that would create an iconic new facility for the 21st century.
The feedback is being incorporated into concept options which are currently being prepared by a consultant team lead by Brewster Hjorth Architects. Along with the survey, the consultants undertook focus groups and contacted a wide range of stakeholders, including past and present pool and Lane 9 gym users, organisations and clubs that currently use the pool and Precinct Committees.
Council will review the options and concept plans will be placed on exhibition for comment later in the year.
news in brief
have your Say: draft recreation needS Study
A study detailing the present and likely future demand for sport and recreation facilities in the North Sydney area is now on exhibition for comment. The study identifies what needs to be done to maintain the quality of existing facilities.
It also identifies future capital works projects. These include developing a network of paths and trails across the
local government area and creating new indoor sports facilities within multi-level buildings and car parks, in partnership with other commercial and educational organisations.
For details or to make a submissions visit northsydney.nsw.gov.au/rns . Submissions close on 27 March.
your council, your sayThe 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
olympic pool redevelopment
ale x ander st c arparkThe Woolworths and Alexander Street carpark redevelopment in Crows Nest is progressing well, with work underway on essential infrastructure including the travelator pit, water and sewer tanks, plumbing and refrigeration. The electrical substation, which has been replaced as part of the project, was commissioned at the end of January.
The $40 million retail development, which is a joint project of Council and Woolworths, will double the size of the supermarket, increase parking from 130 to 294 spaces and provide five new specialty retail stores. The project is on target to be complete by the end of this year.
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north sydney oVal
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 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 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
•Upgradinglightingtomeetstandardsrequiredtoplayfirst-classeveningmatches and enable digital television broadcasting
•Creatinganewbar,kioskandmerchandisingoutlet
•Installingdrop-inwickettechnologysothatthegroundcanbesafelyusedforarange of sports throughout the year
•InstallingaCCTVsystemtoassistwithcrowdsecurity
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.
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This year’s North Sydney Art Prize is not only opening doors for emerging artists, it’s opening the doors of two Coal Loader tunnels to the public for the first time.
Large scale and site specific works will temporarily be installed in these extraordinary passageways, creating a special energy and light that will breathe new life into them.
The exhibition features 92 works which were selected from 332 entries by local, regional and, for the first time, international artists. Ten local artists have been selected and reflect the high level of creativity in the area.
Of the 92 finalist works, 45 sculptures, installation and site specific works will be displayed across the grounds of the Coal Loader and nearby Waterhen Drive. Works
on paper, installation and multimedia art will be displayed throughout the historic buildings.
This year’s Art Prize embraces innovation. A number of entries are collaborative and comment on the need for creative interaction and dialogue in our rapidly changing world.
The prizes total $25,000 including $10,000 for the major open award, sponsored by Council, and $5000 for a site specific award from new sponsor, the Australian Catholic University.
Artist talks, exhibition tours and kids activities also feature during the exhibition.
Open daily, 10am - 5pm, 7 – 22 Marchcoal Loader, 2 Balls head Drive, Waverton
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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
Party in the Park
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coMMunit y e Vents3 – 22 MarchFrench Film Festival, Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne
4–28 MarchSunset Cinema, North Sydney Oval, tickets: sunsetcinema.com.au
7 – 22 MarchNorth Sydney Art Prize Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability, 10am – 5pm daily
14 March Party in the Park, North Sydney Oval, 5pm, tickets: partyinthepark.com.au
14 March – 11 april A Stitch in Time - Seniors Week Community Art Project, Civic Park, North Sydney
28 MarchEarth Hour celebration, 6pm Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability
10 aprilCommunity Art Workshop, 10am, Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability
16 april – 1 June A camera on Gallipoli - photographic exhibition to commemorate the centenary of Gallipoli, Council Chambers
22 aprilWalking tour: the meaning of mourning, 1.45pm, St Thomas Rest Park, Crows Nest, booking essential: 9936 8400
17 MayFerry tour: conflict and compassion on the waterfront, 2pm, booking essential: 9936 8400
6 July – 28 augustSense of Place – art exhibition, Council Chambers
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Markets2nd sat every month
North Sydney Market, Civic Park, Miller Street, North Sydney 9922 2299
3rd sat every monthNorthside Produce Market, Civic Park, Miller Street, North Sydney 9922 2299
Crows Nest Market, 2 Ernest Place, Crows Nest 0412 210 084
4th sat every monthKirribilli Market, Burton Street Tunnel and Bradfield Park, Milsons Point 9922 4428
2nd sun every monthKirribilli Art & Design Market, Burton Street Tunnel, and Kirribilli Fashion Market, Bradfield Park, Milsons Point 9922 4428
french film feStival at orpheumCatch some of the Alliance Française French Film Festival without crossing the bridge. This year more than 30 films will be screened at the Hayden Orpheum in Cremorne over the three week festival which starts on 3 March. To check movies, dates and times visit: afrenchfilmfestival.org or orpheum.com.au
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eco e Vents and work shop s18 MarchFlying Fox Reserve Tour, Ku-Ring-Gai, 12pm–4pm
21 MarchWater Sensitive Urban Garden Design, North Sydney Community Centre, 10–12pm
28 MarchCrochet With Waste, Stanton Library, 11am–1pm
28 MarchMicrobat Talk and Walk, 7pm–8.30pm
4 aprilComposting, Coal , 11am–1pm
11 aprilNo Dig Gardens, 11am–1pm
12 aprilCommon Myna Trap Building, 9am–4pm, phone Bushcare Officer on 9936 8100
18 aprilSeed Saving, 10.30am–12.30pm
2 MayEdible Gardens in Small Spaces, 10am–12pm
9 MayHerb Spiral, 11am–1pm
10 MayTrees for Mum Day, 9am–12pm, Site TBA
13 MayBush Fire Management, Stanton Library, 6.30pm–7.30pm
17 MayBush Fire Site Tour, 10am–1pm Site TBA
23 MayNatural Cleaning, Stanton Library, 11am–1pm
23 MayWormfarming, 11am–1pm
6 JuneWater Cycle-Catchment Tour, 10am–3pm , Site TBA
6 JuneJunk Jewellery, Stanton Library, 11am–1pm
13 June
Composting, 11am–1pm
14 JuneAboriginal Cultural Heritage Walk, Berry Island and Balls Head, 9am–12pm
20 JunePlant Division Workshop, North Sydney Bushcare Nursery, 9am–12pm
27 JuneSolar Panels, 11am–1pm
All workshops are free and are held at the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability unless otherwise stated. Bookings essential: 9936 8100 or northsydney.nsw.gov.au
for community eventsEmail us details and links to performances: [email protected]
earth hour
Celebrate Earth Hour with a ByO twilight picnic at the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability. Activities include an outdoor screening of Project Wild Thing (7pm), a Microbat walk and talk (7pm) and African drumming (8.30pm).
saturday 28 March from 6pm,
coal Loader centre for sustainability 2 Balls head Drive, Waverton
Green apartMents foruMThe green apartments forumshowcases simple changes that owners and renters can make to save money, green up their space and make their building more sustainable. Topics include water and energy efficiency, strata law considerations and more.
When:Thurs14May7pm-9pm
Where: Level 1, Function Centre, North Sydney Oval
For more info visit www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/greenevents or call 9936 8100
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