HurstvilleThe heart of St George

ISSN 0725 6418 VOL 4 ISSUE 4 NOVEMBER 2010 - FEBRUARY 2011

City News

Year in review: a snapshot of Council achievementsOver the past 12 months Hurstville City Council has completed and/or commenced a number of significant projects and initiatives to benefit the community.

These achievements include the completion of the 2009/10 Infrastructure Plus program of works which saw the resheeting of five streets ($520,000), footpath repairs in all three wards ($150,000), improvements to 12 Council buildings and facilities ($450,000), and various upgrades to parks, playgrounds and sporting fields ($470,000).

Additionally, other key achievements for the year include:

• Construction of the new Hurstville Transport Interchange and pedestrian access link. Once completed in early 2011, this project will greatly improve traffic flow and public transport access in the Hurstville CBD;

• Upgrade of Penshurst commercial precinct. In May 2009, Council received $313, 000 under the Federal Government’s Regional and Local Community Grants Program to lay new paving, widen footpaths, install street furniture and plant new

trees. This project was completed in March 2010. Council received an additional $118,000 under the same grant to construct a covered walkway between the commercial precinct and Council’s car park in Connelly Street;

• Introduced a new waste collection contract which will return a $60 cheque to ratepayers;

• Made significant financial and environmental savings through the Red Tape Reduction Taskforce. Since its introduction in May 2010, Council has eradicated overlaps and duplication of information as well as reduced paper usage by 23 reams a month;

• Adopted the Open Space and Facilities Strategy which identifies the types of open space, recreation, community and library facilities required to meet the needs of the community over the next 20 years;

• Commenced work on the 2021 Community Strategic Plan. The 10-year plan will detail key strategies and targets to ensure the City of Hurstville remains dynamic and vibrant.

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2011 Hurstville Chinese New Year Festival Page 4

St George Art Prize exhibition on now Page 14

Call for Australia Day nominations closing soonPage 6

STOP PRESSHurstville City Council’s

new waste collection contract

has delivered cost savings

to the community, with

Council issuing a $60 cheque

to eligible ratepayers from

November 2010.

Mayor’s MessageIt is a great honour and privilege to once again be elected as Mayor of Hurstville City Council. I am looking forward to working closely with my fellow Councillors and the community to continue to achieve positive outcomes for the City of Hurstville.

I would also like to congratulate Cr Con Hindi on his re-election as Deputy Mayor.

Looking back over Council’s achievements, 2010 has been another successful year. We have seen a number of projects and initiatives move forward which are helping to build better services, facilities, and infrastructure for the long-term future of Hurstville City.

Council also remains debt free, with zero borrowing costs, and financial statements indicating a $7.02 million operating surplus which positively reflects on Council’s sound financial and asset management.

It has been a very productive year - one which Council is very proud of.

Finally, on behalf of Hurstville City Council, I would like to wish our community a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Cr Philip Sansom Mayor of Hurstville City Council

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Christmas Decoration Award to light up Hurstville

2011 Hurstville City Council Australia Day Festival returns

Hurstville City Council will foster Christmas spirit during the festive season by rewarding the owner of the best decorated business and home in December 2010.

Council resolved to host the Hurstville City Council 2010 Christmas Decoration Award at its meeting on 24 March, 2010.

Deputy Mayor, Cr Con Hindi is sponsoring the Christmas Decoration Award by personally providing prize money of $200 each to the owner of the best decorated business and home.

“It will create a festive, happy atmosphere during the Christmas season, beautify town centres and residential areas and build community spirit,” he said.

Mayor Sansom will chair a committee including other Councillors and Council staff to judge the award.

Additionally, award winners will receive a plaque of recognition from Council. For more information about how to nominate your home or business, visit Council’s website or phone Council’s Events and Protocol Officer Helen Dickenson-Panas on 9330 6067.

Entry forms are also available at Council’s Customer Service Centre, Hurstville City Library and Penshurst Library. Winners of each category will be notified by telephone.

Entries close on 17 December 2010.

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Hurstville City Council, together with Hurstville Rotary Club and City of Hurstville Lions Club, will host a free Australia Day festival on Wednesday, 26 January 2011.

Australia Day is an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate our heritage and the diversity of cultures in local communities.

Local citizens are invited to come along to Olds Park, on Forest Road, Hurstville, to enjoy entertainment, rides, activities, food and market stalls from 10.00am until 4.00pm.

For more information on the event, including stallholder applications, telephone Jan Gartrell, of Hurstville Rotary Club, on 0412 828 871.

2010 Christmas/ New Year closure dates

Hurstville City Council Monday, 27 December 2010 Tuesday, 28 December 2010 Wednesday, 29 December 2010 Thursday, 30 December 2010 Friday, 31 December 2010 Monday, 3 January 2011 Tuesday, 4 January 2011 - return to normal hours

Hurstville City Library Friday, 24 December 2010 - Open 9.30 am to 5.00 pm Saturday, 25 December 2010 Sunday, 26 December 2010 Monday, 27 December 2010 Tuesday, 28 December 2010 Wednesday, 29 December 2010 - Open 9.30 am to 5.00 pm Thursday, 30 December 2010 - Open 9.30 am to 5.00 pm Friday, 31 December 2010 - Open 9.30 am to 5.00 pm Saturday, 1 January 2011 Sunday, 2 January 2011 Monday, 3 January 2011 Tuesday, 4 January 2011 - return to normal hours

Penshurst Branch Library Saturday, 25 December 2010 to Monday, 3 January 2011 Tuesday, 4 January 2011 - return to normal hours

Hurstville Museum & Gallery Friday, 24 December 2010 to Friday, 28 January 2011 Saturday, 29 January 2011 - return to normal hours

Hurstville Entertainment Centre Friday, 24 December 2010 to Friday, 7 January 2011 Monday, 10 January 2011 - return to normal hours

For more information, visit Council’s website www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au

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Hurstville Transport Interchange and pedestrian access link on track to open in early 2011.

The St George District Cricket Club this year celebrates its centenary with a number of events to mark this historic milestone.

The major event will be a centenary celebration dinner to be held at the Johnny Warren Indoor Sports Centre, Hurstville on Saturday, 20 November 2010. Special guest speaker will be cricketing great and highly regarded commentator, Richie Benaud.

Additionally, Arthur Morris, Brian Booth and Kerry O’Keeffe will also be part of this special evening of great

entertainment. All welcome. Tickets are $150.00 per person.

Also to mark the centenary, there will be a special Charity 20/20 cricket match on Friday, 19 November 2010, with Shane Warne being just one of the high profile players in attendance. A small gate fee of $5.00 per person will go to the St George Bank Foundation. The match will take place from 4.30pm at Hurstville Oval.

For more information about these events, contact Club CEO Jon Jobson on 9580 0101 or email stgdcc@ozemail.com.au

The Westpac Hurstville Pro-Am Tournament is shaping up to be one of the best ever with some of golf’s leading professionals set to participate in this charity event.

Last year, the Westpac Pro-Am Tournament was supported by golfing professionals Michael Campbell, Wayne Grady, Bob Shearer, Peter O’Malley, Mike Ferguson and Brett Ogle.

This year it is anticipated that the Westpac Pro-Am will again attract a strong list of golfing greats set to tee off at 8.30am on Sunday, 28 November at Hurstville Golf Course.

Tournament Chairman, The Hon Kevin Greene, MP, Minister for Gaming and Racing, Sport and Recreation, Major Events and Member for Oatley said the Pro-Am will provide an opportunity for local residents to experience world-class golf right on their doorstep.

“I am hoping that members of the local community will come along and be part of this great day showcasing some of golf’s leading players,” he said.

All funds raised will be donated to the Prostate Cancer Institute at St George Hospital.

Friday 12 November 2010Hurstville Mayoral Charity GolfTournamentSunday 28 November 2010Westpac Pro-Am Golf TournamentAll welcome.

The 2010 Hurstville Mayoral Golf Day will be held at Hurstville Golf Course on Friday, 12 November 2010.

All funds raised will be donated to the Prostate Cancer Institute at St George Hospital. To date, Council, with the generous support of the Hurstville community, has raised more than $386,000 for cancer research.

For information, contact Council’s Events and Protocol Officer Helen Dickenson-Panas at hdickenson-panas@hurstville.nsw.gov.au or telephone 9330 6067.

The new interchange project and pedestrian access link is well underway with the project expected to be fully operational by early 2011.

In is anticipated that the new transport interchange and pedestrian access link will be officially opened

as part of a free community event on Saturday, 5 February 2011. Information about the proceedings of the day will be placed on Council’s website closer to the event.

On completion of the Hurstville Transport Interchange, buses will enter the from Woodville Street;

either turning left on to Forest Road to serve the eastern end of Hurstville or heading right along a new two-way stretch of the thoroughfare to MacMahon Street, before continuing west. General traffic will continue to travel one-way in an easterly direction along Forest Road.

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St George District Cricket Club celebrates its centenary season

Golf stars set to bring their swing to Hurstville

2010 Mayoral Golf Day returns

Hurstville Oval August 1913. Victor Trumper’s X1 vs St George Juniors V. Hordern bowling T. Osborn batting.

Peter O’Malley in action at the 2009 Westpac Pro-Am Tournament at Hurstville Golf Course.

Image courtesy of Lisa McMahon

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2011 Hurstville Chinese New Year set to return bigger than ever

Hurstville City Council will welcome in the Year of the Rabbit with a month-long program of events and activities.

The 2011 Hurstville Chinese New Year Street Festival will be held on Saturday, 29 January and proudly supported by major sponsor, Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

Council’s largest outdoor event of the year will include non-stop entertainment, food and market stalls, and traditional lion and dragon dances on Forest Road, Hurstville.

The Commonwealth Bank Kids’ Corner will return to the Palm Court car park, where young children can pat baby barnyard animals, have their face painted and play on a jumping castle.

Additionally, to celebrate Chinese New Year, Council will also host an exhibition exploring the diversity of Chinese culture and tradition and children’s activities at the Hurstville City Library Museum and Gallery, a film festival highlighting China’s film industry, and an outdoor Chinese New Year dinner celebration to be held on Saturday, 26 February 2011 on MacMahon Street, Hurstville.

For further details about the 2011 Hurstville Chinese New Year Festival, including sponsorship, events and activities, contact Council’s Events and Protocol Officer, Helen Dickenson-Panas at hdickenson-panas@hurstville.nsw.gov.au or telephone 9330 6067.

Hurstville City Library and Museum activities programChinese Zodiac animals mask workshopWednesday, 5 January 2011 11.00am - 12.30pm Hurstville City Museum & Gallery $5.00 per child (4-12 years) Bookings: Please call 9330 6444

Year of the Rabbit workshopWednesday, 12 January 2011 11.00am - 12.30pm Hurstville City Museum & Gallery $5.00 per child (4 -12 years) Bookings: Please call 9330 6444

Holiday Activity: Enter the Cinema Thursday, 13 January and Thursday, 20 January 2011 Bring your friends along for an afternoon of distinctly Chinese film at the library. 4.00pm - 6.00pm (15-20 years) Hurstville City Museum & Gallery Bookings: Please call 9330 6142

Tai Chi classes for everyoneFriday, 14 January 2011 10.00am - 11.00am Hurstville City Museum & Gallery Friday, 21 January 2011 2.30pm - 3.30pm Hurstville City Library, Exhibition area Bookings: Please call 9330 6142

Chinese Tea tasting demonstration with Valley Green TeaTuesday, 18 January 2011 10.00am - 12.00pm Location: Hurstville City Library, Miles Franklin room Bookings essential. Spaces are limited. Book in person at the Hurstville City Library information desk or phone 9330 6142.

Celebrating Year of the Rabbit children’s activityStory time celebrating Chinese New Year Tuesday, 18 January 2011 10.00am - 11.30am Free (5-12 years) Penshurst Branch Library Bookings essential. Please call 9330 6422

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Simply fill out the entry form inside the 2011 Hurstville Chinese New Year Official Program and drop it back to the official festival information stall between 11:00am and 2:00pm on Saturday, 29 January 2011. The lucky draw will take place at the 2011 Hurstville Chinese New Year Street Festival on the Centre Stage at approximately 2.55pm.Winners must be in attendance to claim the prize.

Your chance to win:• 2 return economy air tickets to

Hong Kong and airport transfer

on arrival and departure

• 3 nights accommodation & breakfast in Hong Kong (4 star)

• 3 nights accommodation & breakfast in Guangzhou (4 star)

• 2 nights accommodation & breakfast in Macau (MGM Grand Macau, 5 stars)

• 2 tickets to Disneyland Hong Kong

• Full day tour of Hong Kong city for 2 persons

• Hong Kong Railway Day Passes for 2 persons

• 2 return turbo-jet tickets from

Hong Kong to Macau

• Shuttle Bus Service between Macau Ferry Terminal – MGM Grand Macau Hotel

• Day tour of Macau City for 2 persons

• One 19 inch suitcase (hand luggage size)

Courtesy of Virgin Atlantic Airways, Ananda Travel Service (Australia), China National Tourist Office Sydney, Macau Government Tourist Office, Hong Kong Tourism Board and Disneyland Hong Kong

Key event dates 2011 Hurstville Chinese New Year Street Festival Saturday, 29 January 2011 10.00am - 4.00pm Forest Road, Hurstville

2011 Hurstville Chinese New Year Exhibition Saturday, 29 January - Saturday, 26 February 2011 Hurstville City Museum & Gallery MacMahon Street, Hurstville

2011 Hurstville Chinese New Year Concert Saturday, 5 February 2011 7.00pm Hurstville Entertainment Centre MacMahon Street, Hurstville

2011 Hurstville Chinese New Year Film Festival Monday, 7 February - Monday, 14 February 2011 Hurstville Civic Theatre MacMahon Street, Hurstville

2011 Hurstville Chinese New Year Outdoor Dinner Saturday, 26 February 2011 7.00pm MacMahon Street, Hurstville

Celebrating 2011 Chinese New Year in Hurstville

Win a trip for two to Hong Kong

CHINA: ONE PEOPLE,MANY STORIESSaturday, 29 January to Saturday, 26 February 2011

As part of the Chinese New Year celebrations, Hurstville City Museum & Gallery are pleased to present China: one people, many stories an exhibition exploring the rich diversity of cultural groups and practices in mainland China. The exhibition will provide a remarkable insight into the geographical and cultural distinctions within China’s population and highlight examples of variance through a display of artworks and cultural items.

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calling on the community to nominate its unsung local heroes for three prestigious 2011 Australia Day awards.

Council will announce the winners of ‘Citizen of the Year’, ‘Young Citizen of the Year’ and ‘Young

Sportsperson’ of the Year at a special Australia Day Dinner on Thursday, 20 January 2011.

Eligible nominees must reside, work or attend school in the Hurstville local government area.

‘Young Citizen of the Year’ and ‘Young Sportsperson of the Year’ nominees must be 25 years of age or younger.

Nominations close on Friday, 19 November 2010.

To make a nomination, submit a letter to Council, detailing the nominee’s community involvement and achievements. Contact details for the nominator and nominee should also be provided. Forward, with documentation supporting the submission, to: The General Manager, Hurstville City Council, PO Box 205, HURSTVILLE BC NSW 1481.

Call for Australia Day nominations closing soon

Infrastructure Plus: 2010 - 2011 Financial YearHurstville City Council is continuing to fulfil its commitment to providing roads, footpaths, parks, sporting fields and facilities in our suburbs through the Infrastructure Plus program.

Waldo Crescent, PeakhurstMorts Road, Mortdale (from Forest Road to Walter Street)Glenavon Avenue, Beverly HillsCharles Street, Riverwood (from Bonds Road to Brighton Street)Trafalgar Street, Peakhurst (from Jacques Avenue to Gover Street)

Road resheeting - Total Allocation: $534,379Court and field resurfacingPenshurst Park sports field 1,2Gannons Park sports field 8Olds Park netball grass court 6

Synthetic resurfacingEvatt Park – replacement of synthetic cricket practice wickets – COMPLETEDOlds Park – replacement of synthetic cricket wicket coverKen Rosewall tennis court 4 – COMPLETED

Topdressing and fertilising Gannons Park sports field 6Evatt Park sports field 1 Riverwood Park sports field 4 Olds Park netball courts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Play equipment Stevens Park – replacement of playground equipment and installation of shade sailsPeakhurst Park – replacement of playground equipment and installation of shade sails

Parks - Total Allocation: $500,000

Penshurst Long Day Care Centre – new decking and fencing around sandpitGannons Park – amenities upgrade and refit of toilet blockOlds Park – amenities upgrade and refit of toilet blockEvatt Park – amenities upgrade and refit of toilet blockHurstville Oval – repair of spawling under GrandstandMarana Auditorium – repainting and upgrade works – COMPLETEDSt George Museum – remove and replace garage structure, repair and repaint external timber windows

Hurstville Ward, Penshurst Ward, Peakhurst Ward

Footpath repairs - Total Allocation: $150,000

Building maintenance - Total Allocation: $471,000

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As part of Hurstville City Council’s new waste contract introduced in May 2010, Council now provides each residential property in the Hurstville local government area with two free clean up collections per year for the removal of tree prunings and small pieces of furniture.

The implementation of this new waste contract has resulted in a more efficient clean up service as residents no longer have to

wait for the scheduled clean up collection in their area. This gives the added flexibility of arranging a collection that suits residents’ needs. Bookings are essential for this service.

For further information, contact Council’s Waste Hotline on 1800 079 390 for bulky waste collection bookings, stolen bins, confirmation of new bin collection days, missed collections, bin maintenance requests and any other questions about the new waste service.

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Infrastructure Plus: 2010 - 2011 Financial Year

Hurstville City Council was recently named in a report by the NSW Department of Local Government as a NSW Council that had successfully achieved a nil deficit in the financial year of 2008/09.

The report, Snapshot of NSW Councils, highlights the comparative information of over 150 local councils in NSW and includes information about their operational costs and financial revenue data.

Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom said he was pleased that Council had achieved this nil deficit as it positively reflects on Council’s sound financial and asset management.

“This is a great result for Council and one that highlights our prudent financial management,” he said.

“Hurstville was one of only three councils named in the report as councils who did not go into deficit for the financial year of 2008/09.

“I’m delighted that Council, despite the recent economic uncertainty still remains debt free, with zero borrowing costs, and financial statements indicating a $7.02 million operating surplus.”

Mayor Sansom said that Council worked diligently to ensure a continual strong financial position for the long-term benefit to the community, without any cuts to day-to-day services.

Hurstville City Council a top performer in a recent report

Hurtsville City Council, in partnership with the Sydney Theatre Company (STC), recently hosted a new theatre production – Leviathan on 18 and 19 September 2010, celebrating the start of the 2010 Discovery Festival of Community Arts.

Leviathan was the culmination of a successful partnership between the STC and Hurstville and Liverpool City Councils. More than 700 people, which included a cast of over 250 performers, attended the two shows held at Hurstville Entertainment Centre.

Council was delighted to have STC Artistic Director, Cate Blanchett in the audience as part of official opening of the event on 18 September 2010.

Mayor Sansom said the production was a great opportunity for local performers to work alongside a talented cast of STC resident actors, and accomplished Resident Director, Stefo Nantsou.

“I congratulate all project participants, along with the STC, for all their hard work, dedication and countless hours in creating this community theatre opportunity for local citizens in the St George region,” he said.

The theatrical production Leviathan showcased a large range of personal stories about migration and settlement experiences as part of Sydney’s epic immigration history.

Leviathan production shines spotlight on local talent

Leviathan production had a cast of more than 250 people each telling their personal story about migration.

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How do you like to receive local news?Hurstville City Council is interested in hearing how you like to receive Hurstville City News.

While some people prefer to receive a hard copy newsletter, more and more people are opting to receive information via email.

Please tell us how you like to hear about Council events and initiatives and/or sign up for electronic delivery by visiting http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/News-Feedback.html

Hurstville City Council will reduce energy and water consumption at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre by installing a cogeneration plant.

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Hurstville City NewsThe heart of St George

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Mayor’s Message Strong transport links that are well integrated with vibrant public spaces can dramatically improve quality of life for the community.

In Hurstville, construction of a bus/rail interchange and pedestrian access link to the railway station will soon commence. The interchange and ramp will improve co-ordination of local buses, provide easy access to the railway station, Civic Precinct and Westfield, along with better and safer pedestrian activity along Forest Road.Hurstville City’s suburban commercial centres are important economic and social hubs. Council recently held a tree planting ceremony to celebrate the revitalisation of Penshurst Commercial Centre through a raft of upgrades which is expected to increase the popularity of the precinct.Good park and ride facilities are essential to delivering better public transport. In more good news for our suburban centres, the State Government recently promised a new commuter car park for Mortdale.The next few years promise to bring great improvements to the way we get around Hurstville City by car, public transport and foot in the future.

Cr Philip Sansom Mayor of Hurstville City Council

Shopping village revitalised Page 2

Celebrate Harmony Day 2010 Page 10

Australia Day Awards Page 5

Energy savings at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure CentreEnergy and water consumption will be dramatically reduced at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre thanks to a new environmentally-friendly power generator which will soon be installed.

Hurstville City Council will construct the cogeneration plant at the Centre, on King Georges Road, Penshurst using a $566,900 grant from the NSW Climate Change Fund.

The new cogeneration plant will generate 35 per cent of the Centre’s electricity requirements and recover the waste heat to warm the pool, reducing carbon pollution in Hurstville

City by approximately 660 tonnes each year.

Council will also install a harvesting system for collecting, storing and treating rainwater for reuse in swimming pools and landscaping.

The Centre will become a model for other councils in NSW seeking to improve the environmental sustainability and cost efficiency of their sport and leisure facilities.

Council will commence the project shortly, with commissioning expected in 2012.

HurstvilleThe heart of St George

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VOL 4 ISSUE 2 MAY - JUNE 2010

City News

Mayor’s MessageThe countdown has begun until

Hurstville City Council introduces

its new highly-anticipated waste

management service on 31 May

2010.

The new joint waste contract will

deliver a $60 cheque to ratepayers in

the Hurstville local government area.

Thanks to the new service, recyclable,

non-recyclable, green waste and

bulky waste collections will now

be more convenient, personalised,

cost efficient and environmentally

sound.

Council will keep residents informed

of any waste collection changes

through a number of channels

including a special Hurstville City

News feature (see Pages 1, 3

& insert), Council's website, St

George and Sutherland Shire Leader

advertisements, mail outs and an

information pack which will soon be

sent to households. Council officers

will also visit the City’s town centres

to answer your questions.

Remember to look out for a magnet

in your information pack which can

be placed on the fridge as a reminder

to book your free bi-annual bulky

waste clean-up on a new Waste

Hotline which has been established

for the service.

Cr Philip Sansom

Mayor of Hurstville City Council

Countdown begins

for new waste service

Ratepayers to receive $60 cheque in early 2011

There is now only one month

until Hurstville City Council

commences a new system of

household waste collection

Savings achieved under the new

contract will deliver a $60 cheque

to ratepayers in the Hurstville

local government area. You will

receive your cheque in early 2011.

Improved services are being provided

though a cost-saving contract with

waste collection company WSN

Environmental Solutions.

The motto for the new waste service

is “Bin there, doing that, now more

efficiently”; reflecting the time, energy

and cost savings to flow on from its

introduction.

Along with the financial savings, the

new approach to waste collection

will also deliver improved service

standards and environmental benefits.

There will be no changes to core

waste services. All residents of single

dwellings will retain their weekly waste

collection (red lid bin), fortnightly

recycling service (yellow lid bin)

and fortnightly green waste service

(green lid bin).

Residents of multi-unit dwellings will

retain a twice-weekly waste collection

(red lid bin) and weekly recycling

service (yellow lid bin).

For the first time ever, all households

will be able to book two free clean-up

services per year at a time convenient

to them. This will replace the current

zoned system of clean-up collections.

Turn to Page 3 to learn about several

changes to your waste collection

under the new contract. See the insert

at the centre of this edition to find out

what day your waste collection will

now take place.

ReconciliationPage 4

Business Awards

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St George Art Prize

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Your $60 cheque

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Hurstville City Council’s

new waste collection

contract will deliver:

• Cost savings –

$60 cheque to ratepayers

• Environmental benefits –

less garbage trucks on the road.

www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/

New-Waste-Services.html

• Personalised free service –

your bulky waste collected twice

per year, when you need it most

Core waste services will not change under

Council’s new waste collection contract.

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VOL 4 ISSUE 3 SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2010

City News

Mayor’s MessageIt is an exciting time for the residents of Hurstville with a number of key Hurstville City Council projects well underway. The construction of the bus/rail interchange project is progressing well. Demolition work has been completed and construction is set to begin shortly. Once complete in 2011, it is anticipated the interchange

will deliver better infrastructure and access for commuters in the Hurstville CBD. Council has also launched its Community Strategic Plan to help develop a community vision for the

next 10 years. For more information and to have your say, turn to page 4 and 5. I encourage all members of

the community to get involved and share their ideas and suggestions with Council.

This month also marks the start of the 2010 Hurstville Discovery Festival of Community Arts. Council is proud to host the theatrical production, Leviathan, presented in collaboration

with the Sydney Theatre Company (STC) and local talented performers.Cr Philip Sansom Mayor of Hurstville City Council

Bus/rail interchange construction making good progressWork is progressing well on the new bus/rail interchange and pedestrian access link in the Hurstville CBD.

Builtform Constructions Pty Ltd has completed demolition of the five properties Council acquired as part

of the project. Council will receive up to $17.2 million in State Government funding to create the interchange on the same level as the railway concourse, which will make transferring between bus services simpler for commuters.

On completion, buses will enter the interchange from Woodville Street; either turning left on to Forest Road to serve the eastern end of Hurstville or heading right along a new two-way stretch of the thoroughfare to MacMahon Street, before continuing

west. General traffic will continue to travel one-way in an easterly direction along Forest Road.By having a central destination for buses in Hurstville, vehicle traffic will greatly improve. It will also help reduce pedestrian congestion along Forest Road as well as provide easy access to the shops.The new pedestrian access ramp, which is being fully funded by Council, will be constructed between the interchange and a second entrance to Hurstville Railway Station. The ramp will provide easy links for commuter journeys as well as disabled access to Forest Road from the railway station.It is anticipated that the new bus/rail interchange and pedestrian access link will be fully operational in early 2011.

Red Tape Reduction TaskforcePage 2

National Tree Day SuccessPage 8St George Art Prize Page 11

Community Strategic PlanPage 4

Oatley Kevin Greene MP, along with Cr Steve McMahon, Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom, Builtform

Constructions Pty Ltd, General Manager, David Upton, Cr Con Hindi, Cr Jack Jacovou and Cr Clifton Wong

joined together for the official handover of the keys signalling the start of the bus/rail interchange construction.

Photo courtesy of St George and Sutherland Shire Leader newspaper.

Leviathan media launch held on 2 August 2010, Cr Anne Wagstaff, Artistic Director

(STC) Andrew Upton, Artistic Director (STC) Cate Blanchett, Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom, Cr Jack Jacovou, Cr Clifton Wong,

and Cr Nancy Liu.

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7Dragonflys Kids Club - Bugs & Insects l 4-10 years. $511.00am - 12.30pm

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3 6Hurstville City Library Book Sale9.30am - 8.30pm

3Dragon Tales In Mandarin l 0-3 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 11.00am)

2Pre-School Storytime l 0-5 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 10.45am)Pre-School Storytime l 3-5 years10.00am - 10.45am

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8Joey Tales l 0-3 years10.00am - 10.30am(repeated at 11.00am)

9Pre-School Storytime l 0-5 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 10.45am)Pre-School Storytime l 3-5 years10.00am - 10.45am

10Dragon Tales In Mandarin l 0-3 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 11.00am)Author Talk - Come and meet Dianne Blacklock l 12.15pm. Free

11Storytime l5-10 years4.00pm - 4.45pm

12Hurstville Mayoral Charity Golf Tournament lFrom 8.30am

16Pre-School Storytime l 0-5 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 10.45am)Pre-School Storytime l 3-5 years10.00am - 10.45am

17Dragon Tales In Mandarin l 0-3 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 11.00am)Author Talk - Come and meet Dr Mohamed Khadra l 7.00pm. Free

18Storytime l5-10 years4.00pm - 4.45pm

22Joey Tales l 0-3 years10.00am - 10.30am(repeated at 11.00am)

23Pre-School Storytime l 0-5 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 10.45am)Pre-School Storytime l 3-5 years10.00am - 10.45am

24Dragon Tales In Mandarin l 0-3 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 11.00am)Discover your family history: Family History ‘Drop In’ Sessions l10.00am - 12.00pmLocal Studies Room

25Storytime l5-10 years4.00pm - 4.45pm

15Joey Tales l 0-3 years10.00am - 10.30am(repeated at 11.00am)

29Joey Tales l 0-3 years10.00am - 10.30am(repeated at 11.00am)

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HURSTVILLE CITY LIBRARYCnr Queens Road and Dora Street,

Hurstville. Telephone 9330 6111

PENSHURST LIBRARY630 Forest Road (near Olds Park), Penshurst. Telephone 9330 6422

HURSTVILLE CITY MUSEUMAND GALLERY

14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville. Telephone 9330 6444

Home library serviceAre you unable to visit the library? Would you like to have books, DVDs, CDs, MP3 players, and magazines delivered to your door? Hurstville City Council offers a free home library service for Hurstville residents who cannot come to the library because of age, incapacity or illness. We make home deliveries on a fortnightly basis. Phone 9330 6135 for more information on his service.

Please note Preschool Storytime, Storytime and Joey Tales are not held during school holidays.

Tuesday to Thursday 10.00am to 4.00pm. First and fourth Saturday of the month 10.00am to 3.00pm, other times by appointment only.

Mailing ListWant to keep updated with the latest cultural and community events in Hurstville? Join our mailing list to receive updates on exhibitions, events and activities for the whole family.To join, phone Hurstville City Museum and Gallery on 9330 6444 or email museumgallery@hurstville.nsw.gov.au

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5Hurstville City Library Book Sale9.30am - 8.30pm

1Joey Tales l 0-3 years10.00am - 10.30am(repeated at 11.00am)

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10Youth Dance Event - live performers6.00pm - 9.00pm@ YouthZone

2Storytime l5-10 years4.00pm - 4.45pm

7Pre-School Storytime l 3-5 years10.00am -10.45amLast session for 2010 Pre-School Storytime l 0-5 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 10.45am)

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3Dragon Tales In Mandarin l 0-3 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 11.00am)Last session for 2010

4Dragonflys Kids Club - Under the Sea l 4-10 years. $511.00am - 12.30pm

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HURSTVILLE AQUATIC LEISURE CENTRE

Hurstville Aquatic Centre Health Club Whatever your fitness level, whatever your reason for working out, the Health Club provides the facilities and programs to get you where you want to be. Join the Health Club and enjoy the benefits of our 6 star service. For more information, telephone 9585 9600.

Hurstville Aquatic Swim School Learn to swim classes for all ages and abilities. We provide you and your children with highly qualified Austswim instructors and a professional approach to teaching swimming.

Johnny Warren Indoor Stadium Come and see us for all your indoor sporting needs, whether it be basketball, soccer or gymnastics. Telephone Ron on 9585 9600.

HURSTVILLE GOLF COURSELorraine Street, Peakhurst. Telephone 9534 5024

Hurstville Golf Course Hurstville Golf Course is open to the public every day. Come and play nine or 18 holes. Social clubs welcome. Pro Shop as well as equipment for hire. Bookings, gift vouchers and golf tuition available.

Hurstville Golf Club • Based at Hurstville Golf Course, Hurstville Golf Club continues to grow and provide great value for members, including: • Golf Australia handicap managed and maintained through GolfLink • Insurance cover at all Australian courses • Club competitions available Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Open to ladies and men • NSW events (ladies, men and junior) • Reduced green fees for members every time you play at Hurstville Golf Course • Competitive membership costs (membership 1 July – 30 June). For more information visit www.hurstvillegolfclub.com.au

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14Chinese New Year Tai Chi Classes l10.00am - 11.00am & 2.30pm - 3.30pmExhibition SpaceBookings: Hurstville City Library information desk. Free

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4Hurstville City Council and libraries - return to normal hoursMusical morning with St George players l5-12 years10.00am - 11.30amBookings: 9330 6422

5Chinese Zodiac animals mask workshop l4-12 years. $5 each11.00am - 12.30pmBookings: 9330 6444

6Musical morning with St George players l5-12 years10.00am - 11.30amBookings: 9330 6422

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2827Australia Day Celebrations: History and fun – explore being Australian l 5-12 years.10.00am - 11.30am Bookings: 9330 6422

11Balloons, balloons, balloons: Come learn the art of twisting balloons l7-12 years10.00am - 11.30amBookings: 9330 6422

12Year of the Rabbit workshop l 4-12 years. $5 each11.00am - 12.30pm Bookings: 9330 6444

13Balloons, balloons, balloons: Come learn the art of twisting balloons l7-12 years10.00am - 11.30amBookings: 9330 6422Chinese New Year youth event l

17 18 Chinese Tea tasting demonstration with Valley Green Tea l10.00am – 12.00pmBookings essential: In person at the Hurstville City Library information desk or phone 9330 6142.

19Chinese New Year Tai Chi Classes l10.00am - 11.00am & 2.30pm - 3.30pmExhibition SpaceBookings: Hurstville City Library information desk. Free

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HURSTVILLE CITY LIBRARYCnr Queens Road and Dora Street,

Hurstville. Telephone 9330 6111

PENSHURST LIBRARY630 Forest Road (near Olds Park), Penshurst. Telephone 9330 6422

HURSTVILLE CITY MUSEUMAND GALLERY

14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville. Telephone 9330 6444

Home library serviceAre you unable to visit the library? Would you like to have books, DVDs, CDs, MP3 players, and magazines delivered to your door? Hurstville City Council offers a free home library service for Hurstville residents who cannot come to the library because of age, incapacity or illness. We make home deliveries on a fortnightly basis. Phone 9330 6135 for more information on his service.

Please note Preschool Storytime, Storytime and Joey Tales are not held during school holidays.

Tuesday to Thursday 10.00am to 4.00pm. First and fourth Saturday of the month 10.00am to 3.00pm, other times by appointment only.

Mailing ListWant to keep updated with the latest cultural and community events in Hurstville? Join our mailing list to receive updates on exhibitions, events and activities for the whole family.To join, phone Hurstville City Museum and Gallery on 9330 6444 or email museumgallery@hurstville.nsw.gov.au

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8Pre-School Storytime l 3-5 years10.00am -10.45am Pre-School Storytime l 0-5 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 10.45am)

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15Pre-School Storytime l 3-5 years10.00am -10.45am Pre-School Storytime l 0-5 years10.00am - 10.30am (repeated at 10.45am)

16Dragon Tales In Mandarin l 0-3 years10.00am -10.30am (repeated at 11.00am)

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HURSTVILLE AQUATIC LEISURE CENTRE

Hurstville Aquatic Centre Health Club Whatever your fitness level, whatever your reason for working out, the Health Club provides the facilities and programs to get you where you want to be. Join the Health Club and enjoy the benefits of our 6 star service. For more information, telephone 9585 9600.

Hurstville Aquatic Swim School Learn to swim classes for all ages and abilities. We provide you and your children with highly qualified Austswim instructors and a professional approach to teaching swimming.

Johnny Warren Indoor Stadium Come and see us for all your indoor sporting needs, whether it be basketball, soccer or gymnastics. Telephone Ron on 9585 9600.

HURSTVILLE GOLF COURSELorraine Street, Peakhurst. Telephone 9534 5024

Hurstville Golf Course Hurstville Golf Course is open to the public every day. Come and play nine or 18 holes. Social clubs welcome. Pro Shop as well as equipment for hire. Bookings, gift vouchers and golf tuition available.

Hurstville Golf Club • Based at Hurstville Golf Course, Hurstville Golf Club continues to grow and provide great value for members, including: • Golf Australia handicap managed and maintained through GolfLink • Insurance cover at all Australian courses • Club competitions available Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Open to ladies and men • NSW events (ladies, men and junior) • Reduced green fees for members every time you play at Hurstville Golf Course • Competitive membership costs (membership 1 July – 30 June). For more information visit www.hurstvillegolfclub.com.au

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taken the hard work out of finding a venue for your next event by providing a comprehensive online database of local community halls and function spaces.

The Hurstville Community Directory includes information about halls and meeting rooms that are available for hire in Hurstville City and wider Sydney.

The directory makes it quick and simple to find the most suitable place for your event from a selection of hundreds of unique venues.

It includes more than 550 venues, ranging from licensed functions rooms, to sports and recreation centres, and church and school halls. Detailed information is provided for each venue, including a description, contact details, operating hours, fees, and services.

The summer months are almost upon us and the time has come to make sure you, your family and home are prepared for the bushfire season.

From 1 October until 31 March each year is considered a bushfire danger period, when no burning off is allowed without authorization. Before you start burning off in your backyard to reduce bushfire hazards you will need to obtain an Environmental Approval - Bush Fire Hazard Reduction Certificate from your local

fire station, along with the necessary Fire Permit.

The NSW Rural Fire Service provides a Household Assessment Tool to help you establish your household’s level of risk from bush fire and a Survival Plan template for you to complete, to ensure you know what to do in the event of a fire.

A bush fire prone land map is also available on Council’s website to assist you in identifying whether your home is at risk.

Hurstville Community Directory takes the fuss out of venue hire

Be bushfire-ready this summer

Lower Georges River at Jew Fish Point Reserve.

Hurstville City Council has received a $52,000 grant on behalf of the Georges River Combined Councils Committee (GRCCC).

Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom said Council will use the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water grant funding to complete the final stages of the Georges River Estuary Management Plan (EMP) to improve the environmental health and condition of the Georges River.

“The two final stages of the EMP to be completed include the Georges River Estuary Management Study and the development of a comprehensive plan detailing key actions,” he said.

“Thanks to this additional funding, the EMP will now be finalised and then follow on with the

implementation of key actions outlined in the plan, to further improve and protect the quality of local waterways for the long-term future.”

The completion of the EMP will allow participating councils as part of GRCCC to: • Improve the environmental health

and condition of estuaries.• Improve public access and

amenity.• Obtain funding to carry out actions

highlighted in the plan.• Rehabilitate degraded areas.• Protect important coastal habitats,

features and heritage items.

For further information about the progress of the EMP, contact Council on 9330 6222 or alternatively visit the GRCCC website at www.georgesriver.org.au

Find a venue:Search the Directory at www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/ Community-Information.html

• the database is simple and quick to use, and automatically lists venues based on their proximity to Hurstville City

• you can also choose to refine your venue search by specifying the interest group, venue type and preferred locality for your event or activity.

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Council hosts successful food safety seminars

Hurstville City Council is supporting the NSW Government’s foster care initiative promoting the need to recruit more foster carers in communities across the state.

There are more than 16,500 children and young people in out-of-home care and sadly these people cannot live safely at home.

Fostering NSW recently launched a campaign to promote greater awareness and encourage people to learn more about what is involved in fostering a child or young people so they can decide

Author Talk - Di Blacklock Date: Wednesday, 10 November 2010. Location: Hurstville City Library - exhibition area Time: 12.15pmCost: free

Author Talk - Dr Mohamed Khadra Date: Wednesday, 17 November 2010. Location: Hurstville City Library - exhibition area Time: 7.00pmCost: free

whether this is something they would like to consider.

Currently there are more than 9,000 Australians who have taken up the challenge of foster care however, more foster carers are urgently needed.

If you are interested in finding out more about what fostering care involves, visit www.fosteringnsw.com.au.

Additionally, a call centre has been established and potential carers can call 1800 236 783 to learn more about fostering and find out about local information sessions in their area.

Fostering NSW launches campaign to recruit more foster carers

Since Hurstville City Council commenced its Food Safety and Hygiene Seminar (FS&H Seminar), more than 440 participants have attended the course.

Persons undertaking or supervising food handling operation are required to have skills and knowledge of food safety and hygiene matters under the food legislation act.

As part of Council’s commitment in helping food business achieve legislative requirements, increasing and maintaining good food safety and hygiene knowledge and practices, the FS&H Seminar has been offered to food handlers and proprietors within the Hurstville City Council area free of charge.

The seminar covers different areas of food safety including: • Legislative requirements and

recent updates• Personal Hygiene • Food Handling practices• Food Storage • Cleaning • Pest Control

For more information about upcoming seminars, contact Council on 9330 6222 or visit http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Food-Businesses.html

Author Talk sessions at the library set to bring two accomplished authors to Hurstville

Di Blacklock

Dr Mohamed Khadra

Leading author, Di Blacklock, will be a special guest speaker at Hurstville City Library on Wednesday, 10 November 2010.

Her new book, The Right Time, is about the unconditional love you can only find in families.

Di has written a number of books including Call Waiting, Wife for Hire, Almost Perfect, False Advertising, Crossing Paths and Three’s a Crowd.

Additionally, a second author talk session will bring notable author and professor, Dr Mohamed Khadra, to the Hurstville City Library on Wednesday, 17 November 2010.

His new book, Terminal Decline: A Surgeon’s Diagnosis of the Australian Health-Care System, explores the current health-care system in Australia, its history and how this has greatly impacted on the system we have today.

His other titles include bestselling books Making the Cut and The Patient.

For more information about these events, please contact the Hurstville City Library on 9330 6142.

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Get your books delivered

NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge returns to Hurstville libraries Are you unable to visit

Hurstville City Library? Would you like to have your books, DVDs, CDs, MP3 players and magazines delivered to your door?

Hurstville City Library offers a free home library service for residents in the local government area who cannot come to the library because of age, incapacity or illness.

Home deliveries are made every three weeks. For more information on the Home Library Service, phone 9330 6135.

Hurstville City Library Museum and Gallery will once again be part of the national Summer Reading Club program.

The NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) is open to students in Kindergarten-Year 9 and provides an opportunity for children to read more widely over the summer holidays.

There are also some great prizes up for grabs for those who take up the challenge. Registrations open from 18 December 2010 at either Hurstville or Penshurst libraries.

For more details, talk to library staff or phone 9330 6444.

St George Art Prize – exhibition now open

Date: Until 16 December 2010Opening Hours:10:00am - 4:00pm Tue-Thur10:00am - 3:00pm First and fourthSaturday of each month.Cost: FREELocation: Hurstville City Museum & Gallery, 14 MacMahon Street, HurstvillePhone: 9330 6444 or visit www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/lmg

Hurstville City Council is inviting the community come along and see the St George Art Prize exhibition on now at the Hurstville City Museum and Gallery until Thursday, 16 December 2010.

The exhibition is showcasing not only the category winners but also the highly commended artists who were part of this inaugural competition. This competition has had a fantastic response from the Australian arts community with entries coming from all over the country.

For local artists, the Art Awards have provided an opportunity to exhibit their work to a wide public independent of art society membership, to attract buyers and to network with art interested people and other artists both within and outside the St George region.

Julia and George ’83 - by Clara Adolphs.

Locked Out - by Eve Meagher.

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FRUiTS: Tokyo Street Style

February – April 2011On the streets of the Harajuku district in Tokyo, Japan, a brand new style of fashion began to emerge during the early 1990s. Flamboyant and overt, this new fashion style rejected traditional western fashion trends which had been popular in Japan since the 1950’s and superseded them with a unique and homogenous fashion style which is now exported throughout the world.

FRUiTS: Tokyo Street Style is a travelling exhibition from the Powerhouse Museum. The exhibition charts the rise of Japanese street fashion, its evolving styles and its impact on the fashion world in Japan and internationally through a collection of photographs by Shoichi Aoki. The exhibition also includes a local component exploring the six variations of Tokyo Street fashion through a display of fashion garments and associated source materials.

This exhibition will appeal to anyone with an interest in fashion, creativity, art and Japanese culture. For more information visit http://lmg.hurstville.nsw.gov

Are you a budding family history enthusiast? Need help researching your family tree? Our free ‘Drop In’ sessions are a fantastic way to meet new people and access family history resources and reference material.

The sessions also give you an opportunity to learn about new resources and websites, and allow you to seek advice from LMG staff. Additionally, the sessions are designed for enthusiastic

genealogists who have already begun researching their ancestors who may require some extra assistance in using databases or searching for records.

While you’re at Hurstville City Library, why not take the opportunity to book a computer and explore online databases and resources such as Ancestry Library. Ancestry Library Edition is available at both Penshurst Branch and Hurstville City libraries.

Here is a glimpse of what’s coming up in the first six months of 2011 at the Hurstville City Museum and Gallery.

Sneak preview at 2011 exhibitions

Library seeking JP volunteers for new service

Discover your family history – Family History ‘Drop In’ Sessions

Hurstville City Library is inviting Justices of the Peace who can spare a couple of hours to be part of a new service providing an opportunity for residents to get their documents officially certified as required.

If you are currently a registered JP and are interested in offering your time on a regular basis every Tuesday (10-12pm) and Thursday (2-4pm), please contact Nicola Owens on 9330 6146.

‘Justices of the Peace’ are persons authorised to witness and sign statutory declarations, affidavits and certify documents, such as migration documents.

Additionally, JPs can also be located at most police stations, local courts, community organisations and government agencies. Photograph by Shoichi Aoki from FRUiTS

magazine no. 12, May 1998. Photo courtesy of Shoichi Aoki.

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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.

Your CouncilARABIC

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Philip SansomMayor

Emeritus Mayor

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Beverley Giegerl OAM9570 45620419 770 352

Steve McMahon0419 770 355

David Perry0434 327 847

Vince Badalati9150 61450411 745 255

HURSTVILLE

Andrew Istephan0434 327 846

Nancy Liu9579 21180434 327 845

Clifton Wong0411 745 252

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Contacting CouncilCivic Centre MacMahon Street Hurstville NSW 2220PO Box 205 Hurstville BC NSW 1481Phone: 9330 6222

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