MAY

MondaysSt George Business Enterprise CentreBusiness advisory serviceHurstville City LibraryCnr Queens Road and Dora Street9.30 am – 1.00 pmBy appointment only9545 5900FREE

Joey TalesStories, fingerplays, songs, nursery rhymes, and lots of fun0-3 years with parents/carers10.00 and 11.00 am

WednesdaysPenshurst Library StorytimePre school age10.00 and 10.45 am

ThursdaysHurstville Library StorytimeSchool age 4.00 pm

11 Bizstart – ATO Workshop for small businessesHurstville LibraryCnr Queens Road and Dora Street,Hurstville5.30 – 8.30 pmRegistration essential.9545 5900FREE

15 “Orange Love Story”The Filmseen May screeningHurstville Civic Theatre,MacMahon Street, Hurstville1.00 pm9153 9972Admission by subscription at the door $15 for 3 months $25 for 6 months,$45 per annum

18 Record Keeping - ATO Workshopfor small businessesHurstville LibraryCnr Queens Road and Dora Street,Hurstville5.30 – 8.30 pmRegistration essential.9545 5900FREE

20 Wills and estates – planning for the futureInformation morning to highlight LawWeek 2005. Presented by a lawyerfrom the Law Society of NSW whowill discuss this important topic andanswer questions. Hurstville City Library Exhibition AreaCnr Queens Road and Dora Street10.30 amMorning tea providedFREE

21 Autumn FairDanebank School 80–98 Park RoadHurstvilleStalls, entertainment, tours, food and displays10.00 am – 2.00 pm9580 1415FREE

22 Fun FairPeakhurst West Public SchoolOgilvy Street, PeakhurstRides, food and market stalls9533 8090FREE

23 “Mondays at the Museum”Carrs Cottage Museum, Carwar Avenue, Carrs ParkMorning tea and illustrated talk byDr Peter Orlovich – Unusual originsof earliest streets, roads and highways.10.00 am9546 1580$5.00

23 Oatley Flora and FaunaConservation SocietyMonthly Meeting: Guest SpeakerLes Bursill, Sutherland ShireAboriginal archaeologistUniting Church Hall Cnr Frederick and Letitia Streets,Oatley7.45 pm9546 6401FREE

25 St George Reading GroupThis month the group will bedisccussing any biography of choice New participants are welcome.Miles Franklin RoomHurstville Library7.30 pm

26 Friends of Hurstville Library Meeting followed by guest speakerMs Kylie Walther from Printacall Aplswho will talk about hearing appliancesfor people with a hearing disability.All welcome10.00 am

JUNE2 Learning Links – Southern Suburbs

Branch, Workshop - Coexistence of Speech and Language Difficultieswith Literacy 10 Railway Parade, Penshurst5.00 pm – 8.00 pm9580 4888$108.90 (non members – including GST)discounts apply for members

4 Learning Links – Southern SuburbsBranch Practical Teaching Strategiesfor Children with Learningdifficulties.10 Railway Parade, Penshurst9580 48885.00 pm – 8.00 pm$108.90 (non members – including GST)discounts apply for members

5 St George Cycling State OpenOatley ParkAll age categoriesEntries via www.nsw.cycling org.au9.00 am – 2.20 pmPhone 9593 5599 (ah) 9644 3002 (bh)Admission free to watchEntry fees – various

24 Penshurst Girls High School 50thAnniversary Open DayAustral Street Penshurst10.00 am – 2.00 pm

25 Penshurst Girls High School 50thReunion for past students and staff Revesby Workers ClubTickets are now being sold to the dinner.For further information contact Elaine by email atbricko@optusnet.com.au or phonePaulette on 9546 3344

If you have an event or activity you would like included in The Buzz or Have a go!, contact 9330 6082.

The implementation of the HurstvilleMaster Plan is seeing some excitinginitiatives come to fruition for our citycentre. Council has just given the go-ahead for a Forest Road facelift.This will see selected shop-fronts inForest Road given a makeover andgreatly improve the look of our mainstreet. We have identified areas whichwill deliver maximum impact for thisproject and will shortly be approachingbusiness owners to seek theirparticipation in this exciting initiative.Progress on other Master Planinitiatives consists of:

• the application for theredevelopment of the Super Centrehas been lodged

• new escalators at Hurstville Station• the report on branding precincts in

our city centre has been completed• completion of the parking study • completion of commuter surveys

and options studies for the new businterchange; and

• the redevelopment of The Avenuesite has commenced.

All of this means that our central citywill be undergoing quite a few changesover the coming year.

9330 6222 www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au

Find out more aboutHurstville City Councilon our internet site at

www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au

I SSUE 5 | MAY 2005

Have a GO!The Buzz

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As part of Hurstville’s Master Plan, theForest Road shopping precinct is to undergoa facelift through the Forest Road FaçadeImprovement Demonstration Project. The project has identified groups of visually‘high impact’ buildings that could be cleanedand painted to improve the appearance of our city centre.

Buildings will be selected on the basis of a high visibility to the public, havedemonstrated value to surroundingbusinesses, comply with Council’s codes and regulations and allow ease of access for the painter. Once Council has obtainedthe agreement and permission of the owners

of the selected buildings to complete the work, the ground and upper floor façades and the awnings will be cleaned and painted to a high standard using anattractive paint scheme.

“The project is one of the first steps in the Hurstville Master Plan to improve thelook of our city centre, which is crucial toattracting jobs and improving the lifestyle of Hurstville,” said Hurstville Mayor, JoanneMorris. The project is supported by theHurstville Chamber of Commerce, the St George Asian Business Association and the City Centre Committee.

Your councillors’contact details

CLR JOANNE MORRIS, (MAYOR)

9330 6026CLR CHRIS LEE,

9570 2122, 0411 745 256

Hurstville Ward Councillors

Penshurst Ward Councillors

Peakhurst Ward Councillors

CLR CLIFTON WONG,

(DEPUTY MAYOR)

0411 745 252

CLR VINCE BADALATI,

9150 61450411 745 255

CLR SANDY GREKAS,

0411 745 254CLR CON HINDI,

9594 4423, 0411 743 240

CLR BILL PICKERING,

9534 3442, 0411 745 257CLR PHILIP SANSOM,

9533 1543, 0411 745 258Mayor’s

Message

Clr Joanne Morris

CLR STEVE MCMAHON,

9594 4057, 0419 770 355CLR CHRIS MINNS,

0411 743 241

CLR BEVERLEY GIEGERL,

9570 4562, 0419 770 352CLR DEAN GILLESPIE,

0411 745 251

COMMUNITYSUPPORT“Drop-In” YouthZone for young people18 Treacy Street, Hurstville 2220Wednesdays 2.30 – 7.00 pmThursdays and Fridays 2.30 – 9.00 pmEvery second Sunday 2.00 – 6.00 pmPool tables, playstation, airhockey,table tennis, chess, breakdancing,competitions/prizes.FREEContact – 9580 8008 or 0411 355 717

St George CommunityServices Provides the following servicesacross the St George region: • Shopping for food service • Social outings• Home shopping service• Stroke support group• Frozen meal service• Information Desk,

Westfield Hurstville• Home modification and

maintenance service• Multicultural home services• Volunteer Link –

recruitment, training and placement

Phone 9580 9055Fax 9585 0227 Web www.stgcs.com.au

Network Computer CentreIntroductory and advanced coursesfor all ages. Join a session, gatheryour friends or Custom Courses.Georges River Community Baptist ChurchLugarno9596 1263$80.00–$100.00

Sydney-St George Branch of Independent RetireesMeets on 3rd Friday of the monthEach meeting has a guest speakerof interest to retirees.Grandviews Bowling Club10.00 am9546 4888Annual Subscription

LEISUREHurstville City CouncilBushcareWant to help the environment and your local area?Contact Council's BushcareOfficers between8.30am and 4.00pm weekdays for more information:Vicki Willes – 0411 744 330Heather Stolle – 0425 291 879Jason Cockayne – 0411 744 715Julie McInnes – 9330 6228

Oatley Charity Bridge ClubIf you have had basic bridge lessonsand need practice, come and join us Oatley RSL, Letitia Street, OatleyMondays 12.15 pm9523 1926$2.00

St George & SutherlandCommunity CollegeVariety of courses day, evening and weekend30 venues within the region.For additional information and courses 9528 3344 or visitwww.sgscc.nsw.edu.auCost depends on course

Aerobic DancingFull body work out incorporatingpilates matwork and resistancetraining – all age and fitness levelsDay time – Tuesday and Thursday9.30 – 10.30 amSouth Hurstville Uniting Church, Cnr King GeorgesRoad andCulwalla Street, South HurstvilleEvening – Tuesday and Thursday6.00 – 7.00pmSenior Citizens Centre, 91 Queens Road, Hurstville9579 4880Cost $80.00 for 10 classes

Exercise Class for Chinese SeniorsSHARE (SMR) Inc28 April to 12 May116 Durham Street, Hurstville10.00 am9533 4422 or 0416 022 198 (for bi lingual instructor)FREE

CULTUREHarlow School of DanceClasses in R.A.D Ballet, F.A.T.D ballet, Tap, Jazz. All agesPenshurst Girls High SchoolWeekdays or Saturdays9533 1764

Oatley 101 Art SocietyExhibitionWork by members of 101 ArtSociety and invited artists1st Saturday and Sunday of each month Oatley West Scout Hall101 Woronora Parade, Oatley West10.00 am – 5.00 pmFREE

Classical Ballet ClassesAll Ages RAD SyllabusOatley West Uniting Church HallThursday and Friday afternoons9579 5919$9.00 per lesson

Mortdale Scottish CountryDancingModerate degree of fitness, all ages, no partner neededPensioners Hall, 76 Pitt St, Mortdale Wednesdays 7.30 – 9.30 pm9580 8564$5.00 per night

SPORTSt George District NetballAssociationTuesday night competition310 West Botany StreetRockdale0416 221 579Cost on application

Aerobic KickboxingA combination of martial arts andenergy – no contact. Conditioningsegment and floor work included.Sydney Technical High School84 Forest Road, Bexley9759 4880$100 for 16 classes at 2 classes per week

Grandviews Bowling Club821 Forest Road, PeakhurstWednesdays and Saturdays 1.00 pm9533 2255

“Spring into Swimming”St George Masters Swimming for ages 18 to 108 The club caters for all levels ofswimming including expertcoaching and stroke correction.Peakhurst West Community PoolOgilvy Street, Peakhurst WestMondays – 7.00 pm0407 002 816

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

Master Plan facelift for Forest Road buildings

Dominic Sin, President of the St George Asian Business Association, Hurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris and Matthew Matthews, President of the Hurstville Chamber of Commerce give Forest Road a facelift.

And the winner is… The placeto find the Dragon’s treasures!

The beautiful design by Beric Henderson of his title, “Dragon’s Lair” was the winning entry of our Community Access Gallery’s Naming and Logo Design Competition.Hurstville’s Mayor, Councillor Joanne Morris, announced the winner to the huge and excited crowd gathered at the St George Regional Museum on Friday 15 April.

33 artists submitted 85 different entries which were all on displayand most of them plus friends and families seemed to be at theMuseum that night, together with Councillors, members of Council’sCultural Advisory Committee, representatives from arts fundingagencies and other interested local artists and supporters. The judgeswere unanimous in their decision although the quality of entries wasparticularly high. Honourable mention certificates were also awardedto: Don Ticchio for MacMahon St Gallery, Two Doors Gallery andCottage Gallery; Kim Townsend for Atomic Gallery; and ChristineInkley for The Community of Artists. A big thank you to allentrants for their beautiful designs!

The secret of the Dragon’s Lair is now out! As a community accessgallery, this is an affordable and centrally located space available tolocal emerging artists or groups to mount their own exhibitions, withmuseum staff guidance. The gallery is housed within the St GeorgeRegional Museum at 14 MacMahon Street, next to the Council’sEntertainment Centre in a heritage building which was originally the residence, surgery and consulting rooms of a general practitioner,Doctor Crakanthorp.

New Hurstville StationescalatorsWe’re off and running with the Hurstville Master Plan with newescalators to be installed at the Forest Road entrance to HurstvilleStation during this month. Representations by Council and Mr KevinGreene, Member for Georges River, to RailCorp, for replacement ofthe escalators, have come to fruition.

To facilitate the instalment, Forest Road will be temporarily closed totraffic between MacMahon Street and Woodville Street at thefollowing times:

Saturday 14 May from 6.00 pm to 2.00 pm on Sunday 15 MayMonday 16 May from 11.00 pm to 5.00 am on Tuesday 17 MayTuesday 17 May from 11.00 pm to 5.00 am on Wednesday 18

All buses and taxis will be redirected to Barratt Street during thetimes of the road closure and warning signage will be placed onForest Road one week prior.

Mulga Road, OatleyWest, updateThe residents of Oatley showed thestrength of their concerns to the proposeddevelopment at 47 – 67 Mulga Road byturning up in large numbers for the on-sitehearing of the Land & Environment Courton 22 March. The hearing was a result ofthe developer’s appeal to the Land &Environment Court following Council’srefusal of its Development Application byCouncil on 8 December.

The hearing was adjourned with arequirement that the developer submit toCouncil amended plans by 11 April, andthat the notification period be concludedby 29 April.

In accordance with the Land &Environment Court’s requirements thedeveloper, Renaldo Plus 3 Pty Ltd, hassince lodged amended plans addressingthe issues identified by the Court. These issues related to the loading and unloading areas of the proposeddevelopment and the overshadowing of properties to the south of the site.

Local residents have been advised by Council of the lodgement of theamended plans, where the plans can be viewed and of the closing date for submissions.

Council has also decided to refer theamended plans to the local TrafficCommittee for its consideration at its meeting to be held on 5 May.

The appeal will go before the CourtRegistrar on 4 May to have a furtherhearing date set.

“Council is also pushing forward with theamendments to the Local EnvironmentPlan (LEP) to protect the character ofour suburban neighbourhoods” saidHurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris.“The amendments include a range ofprovisions to limit the size of individualshops to a maximum 400m

2in designated

neighbourhood business zones, whichwill hopefully protect all areas like OatleyWest that might be affected by suchproposals in the future”.

Recycling just got easier!

Hurstville residents can now place more typesof plastic containers in their yellow-lidrecycling bins. If a plastic container bears arecyclable symbol with any number up to 7 justwash it, squash it and put it straight into theyellow-lid recycling bin. The only exception ispolystyrene foam products which sometimesbear the recycling symbol number 6.

It’s easy – just remember the numbers 1 – 7 but NO POLYSTYRENE FOAM.

Council will be delivering new wasteinformation packages to all householdsthroughout May which will outline whatservices Council provides to households, what plastics can be recycled and the clean up dates for 2005/2006.

Residents who have not received theirinformation package by the beginning of June should contact Council’s Waste Services Section on 9330 6222.

Say “No” to Plastic BagsDuring May, Council is promoting reusablebags. Residents are invited to go to Council’sCustomer Service Centre on the ground floorof the Civic Centre in MacMahon Street topurchase a fold up carry bag for $1.00 andreceive a second bag FREE.

According to a report commissioned by theDepartment of the Environment andConservation, Australians have reduced theiruse of plastic bags to 5.58 billion a year, 1.34billion fewer than they used in 2002.

So do your ‘bit’ and say ‘NO’ to plastic bags by taking your own bags when you go shopping.

Council continues its fight fora safer roadHurstville City Council is concerned about the traffic conditionson Forest Road Penshurst, between Stoney Creek Road andPenshurst Street, and the lack of action by the Roads and TrafficAuthority (RTA).

Since 2001, Hurstville City Council has made numerous requests for the RTA to undertake a full accident analysisof this section of Forest Road. Mr Kevin Greene, Member forGeorges River, has also made numerous representations onCouncil’s behalf to the Minister for Roads requesting theaccident analysis to be undertaken.

Council’s own investigations indicate that the accident rate forthis section of Forest Road over the past 5 years is unacceptable.

A recent night and day road safety audit undertaken by Councilfound significant discrepancies in line marking and signage alongthis section of Forest Road. The audit also identified eight itemswhich required urgent repair or replacement. A copy of Council’snight and day road safety audit has been forwarded to the RTAand also to Mr Kevin Greene.

Finally, a positive step has been achieved with the Minister of Roads, Mr Michael Costa, indicating by letter to Mr Greenethat an accident analysis is currently being undertaken. In the meantime, a letter from Council outlining the currentsituation has been delivered to residents who live near thissection of Forest Road. Residents are encouraged to make their own representations to the Minister on this issue. It doesmake a difference.

Council is committed to pursue the RTA until something is done to improve the current dangerous conditions of thissection of Forest Road.

To obtain interpreterassistance in yourcommunitylanguage, contactthe TelephoneInterpreter Service on 13 14 50 and askthem to ring Councilon 9330 6222 on your behalf.

Community Information available onlineAnyone who has access to a computer can visit the Library website and have a wealth of community information at their fingertips. Details of community services andorganisations in St George and greater Sydney are just a couple of mouse clicks away.

Just go to the Library section on Council’s website at www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au and select Community Information. From here you can either do a LINCS (LocalInformation Network for Community Services) search for the type of organisationneeded or select one of the Community Directories listed.

The available Community Directories are Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders,Multicultural Services, Women’s Services, Education, Children Services, Youth, People with Disabilities, Frail Older Persons and their Carers and Aged Care Homes in St George.

LINCS is a database that provides information on community services andorganisations across Sydney. Users are able to search seamlessly across the entiredatabase to find the nearest services that meet their specific needs, and don’t forget, if you don’t have a computer with Internet access, use one of ours. There is free accessavailable at both the Central Library at Hurstville and the Penshurst Branch Library.

More commercial opportunities for HurstvilleBuilding has commenced on the new retail and commercial building situated on TheAvenue, the corner of Humphreys Lane and Park Road, Hurstville. The project willbring to Hurstville expanded retail and commercial space, which means more jobs forHurstville. The development will also include over 100 public car parking spaces.

This exciting new development meets several of the key points of Hurstville’s MasterPlan, new jobs for our city and extra public parking.

Muslim women and their families need research projectThe Al Zahra Muslim Women’s Association Inc. is conducting a short term researchproject aimed at identifying the specific needs of Muslim women and their families,identifying and addressing gaps in the existing services and to bridge the barriers thatare impacting on Muslim women and their families from accessing and participating inthe existing programs in Kogarah and Hurstville local government areas.

The success of this project depends on the participation of Muslim women. To participate please contact Randa on 9599 1839 (Wednesdays or Thursdays) or leave a message.

Beric Henderson and Hurstville Mayor Clr Joanne Morris with the winning design

Clr Stephen McMahon and Clr Joanne Morris will be pleased to seemore reliable and modern escalators servicing Hurstville Station.

Clr Beverley Giegerl,Chairperson of the HurstvilleTraffic Advisory Committee

and Hurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris inspect theintersection of George Streetand Forest Road Penshurst.

And the winner is… The placeto find the Dragon’s treasures!

The beautiful design by Beric Henderson of his title, “Dragon’s Lair” was the winning entry of our Community Access Gallery’s Naming and Logo Design Competition.Hurstville’s Mayor, Councillor Joanne Morris, announced the winner to the huge and excited crowd gathered at the St George Regional Museum on Friday 15 April.

33 artists submitted 85 different entries which were all on displayand most of them plus friends and families seemed to be at theMuseum that night, together with Councillors, members of Council’sCultural Advisory Committee, representatives from arts fundingagencies and other interested local artists and supporters. The judgeswere unanimous in their decision although the quality of entries wasparticularly high. Honourable mention certificates were also awardedto: Don Ticchio for MacMahon St Gallery, Two Doors Gallery andCottage Gallery; Kim Townsend for Atomic Gallery; and ChristineInkley for The Community of Artists. A big thank you to allentrants for their beautiful designs!

The secret of the Dragon’s Lair is now out! As a community accessgallery, this is an affordable and centrally located space available tolocal emerging artists or groups to mount their own exhibitions, withmuseum staff guidance. The gallery is housed within the St GeorgeRegional Museum at 14 MacMahon Street, next to the Council’sEntertainment Centre in a heritage building which was originally the residence, surgery and consulting rooms of a general practitioner,Doctor Crakanthorp.

New Hurstville StationescalatorsWe’re off and running with the Hurstville Master Plan with newescalators to be installed at the Forest Road entrance to HurstvilleStation during this month. Representations by Council and Mr KevinGreene, Member for Georges River, to RailCorp, for replacement ofthe escalators, have come to fruition.

To facilitate the instalment, Forest Road will be temporarily closed totraffic between MacMahon Street and Woodville Street at thefollowing times:

Saturday 14 May from 6.00 pm to 2.00 pm on Sunday 15 MayMonday 16 May from 11.00 pm to 5.00 am on Tuesday 17 MayTuesday 17 May from 11.00 pm to 5.00 am on Wednesday 18

All buses and taxis will be redirected to Barratt Street during thetimes of the road closure and warning signage will be placed onForest Road one week prior.

Mulga Road, OatleyWest, updateThe residents of Oatley showed thestrength of their concerns to the proposeddevelopment at 47 – 67 Mulga Road byturning up in large numbers for the on-sitehearing of the Land & Environment Courton 22 March. The hearing was a result ofthe developer’s appeal to the Land &Environment Court following Council’srefusal of its Development Application byCouncil on 8 December.

The hearing was adjourned with arequirement that the developer submit toCouncil amended plans by 11 April, andthat the notification period be concludedby 29 April.

In accordance with the Land &Environment Court’s requirements thedeveloper, Renaldo Plus 3 Pty Ltd, hassince lodged amended plans addressingthe issues identified by the Court. These issues related to the loading and unloading areas of the proposeddevelopment and the overshadowing of properties to the south of the site.

Local residents have been advised by Council of the lodgement of theamended plans, where the plans can be viewed and of the closing date for submissions.

Council has also decided to refer theamended plans to the local TrafficCommittee for its consideration at its meeting to be held on 5 May.

The appeal will go before the CourtRegistrar on 4 May to have a furtherhearing date set.

“Council is also pushing forward with theamendments to the Local EnvironmentPlan (LEP) to protect the character ofour suburban neighbourhoods” saidHurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris.“The amendments include a range ofprovisions to limit the size of individualshops to a maximum 400m

2in designated

neighbourhood business zones, whichwill hopefully protect all areas like OatleyWest that might be affected by suchproposals in the future”.

Recycling just got easier!

Hurstville residents can now place more typesof plastic containers in their yellow-lidrecycling bins. If a plastic container bears arecyclable symbol with any number up to 7 justwash it, squash it and put it straight into theyellow-lid recycling bin. The only exception ispolystyrene foam products which sometimesbear the recycling symbol number 6.

It’s easy – just remember the numbers 1 – 7 but NO POLYSTYRENE FOAM.

Council will be delivering new wasteinformation packages to all householdsthroughout May which will outline whatservices Council provides to households, what plastics can be recycled and the clean up dates for 2005/2006.

Residents who have not received theirinformation package by the beginning of June should contact Council’s Waste Services Section on 9330 6222.

Say “No” to Plastic BagsDuring May, Council is promoting reusablebags. Residents are invited to go to Council’sCustomer Service Centre on the ground floorof the Civic Centre in MacMahon Street topurchase a fold up carry bag for $1.00 andreceive a second bag FREE.

According to a report commissioned by theDepartment of the Environment andConservation, Australians have reduced theiruse of plastic bags to 5.58 billion a year, 1.34billion fewer than they used in 2002.

So do your ‘bit’ and say ‘NO’ to plastic bags by taking your own bags when you go shopping.

Council continues its fight fora safer roadHurstville City Council is concerned about the traffic conditionson Forest Road Penshurst, between Stoney Creek Road andPenshurst Street, and the lack of action by the Roads and TrafficAuthority (RTA).

Since 2001, Hurstville City Council has made numerous requests for the RTA to undertake a full accident analysisof this section of Forest Road. Mr Kevin Greene, Member forGeorges River, has also made numerous representations onCouncil’s behalf to the Minister for Roads requesting theaccident analysis to be undertaken.

Council’s own investigations indicate that the accident rate forthis section of Forest Road over the past 5 years is unacceptable.

A recent night and day road safety audit undertaken by Councilfound significant discrepancies in line marking and signage alongthis section of Forest Road. The audit also identified eight itemswhich required urgent repair or replacement. A copy of Council’snight and day road safety audit has been forwarded to the RTAand also to Mr Kevin Greene.

Finally, a positive step has been achieved with the Minister of Roads, Mr Michael Costa, indicating by letter to Mr Greenethat an accident analysis is currently being undertaken. In the meantime, a letter from Council outlining the currentsituation has been delivered to residents who live near thissection of Forest Road. Residents are encouraged to make their own representations to the Minister on this issue. It doesmake a difference.

Council is committed to pursue the RTA until something is done to improve the current dangerous conditions of thissection of Forest Road.

To obtain interpreterassistance in yourcommunitylanguage, contactthe TelephoneInterpreter Service on 13 14 50 and askthem to ring Councilon 9330 6222 on your behalf.

Community Information available onlineAnyone who has access to a computer can visit the Library website and have a wealth of community information at their fingertips. Details of community services andorganisations in St George and greater Sydney are just a couple of mouse clicks away.

Just go to the Library section on Council’s website at www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au and select Community Information. From here you can either do a LINCS (LocalInformation Network for Community Services) search for the type of organisationneeded or select one of the Community Directories listed.

The available Community Directories are Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders,Multicultural Services, Women’s Services, Education, Children Services, Youth, People with Disabilities, Frail Older Persons and their Carers and Aged Care Homes in St George.

LINCS is a database that provides information on community services andorganisations across Sydney. Users are able to search seamlessly across the entiredatabase to find the nearest services that meet their specific needs, and don’t forget, if you don’t have a computer with Internet access, use one of ours. There is free accessavailable at both the Central Library at Hurstville and the Penshurst Branch Library.

More commercial opportunities for HurstvilleBuilding has commenced on the new retail and commercial building situated on TheAvenue, the corner of Humphreys Lane and Park Road, Hurstville. The project willbring to Hurstville expanded retail and commercial space, which means more jobs forHurstville. The development will also include over 100 public car parking spaces.

This exciting new development meets several of the key points of Hurstville’s MasterPlan, new jobs for our city and extra public parking.

Muslim women and their families need research projectThe Al Zahra Muslim Women’s Association Inc. is conducting a short term researchproject aimed at identifying the specific needs of Muslim women and their families,identifying and addressing gaps in the existing services and to bridge the barriers thatare impacting on Muslim women and their families from accessing and participating inthe existing programs in Kogarah and Hurstville local government areas.

The success of this project depends on the participation of Muslim women. To participate please contact Randa on 9599 1839 (Wednesdays or Thursdays) or leave a message.

Beric Henderson and Hurstville Mayor Clr Joanne Morris with the winning design

Clr Stephen McMahon and Clr Joanne Morris will be pleased to seemore reliable and modern escalators servicing Hurstville Station.

Clr Beverley Giegerl,Chairperson of the HurstvilleTraffic Advisory Committee

and Hurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris inspect theintersection of George Streetand Forest Road Penshurst.

And the winner is… The placeto find the Dragon’s treasures!

The beautiful design by Beric Henderson of his title, “Dragon’s Lair” was the winning entry of our Community Access Gallery’s Naming and Logo Design Competition.Hurstville’s Mayor, Councillor Joanne Morris, announced the winner to the huge and excited crowd gathered at the St George Regional Museum on Friday 15 April.

33 artists submitted 85 different entries which were all on displayand most of them plus friends and families seemed to be at theMuseum that night, together with Councillors, members of Council’sCultural Advisory Committee, representatives from arts fundingagencies and other interested local artists and supporters. The judgeswere unanimous in their decision although the quality of entries wasparticularly high. Honourable mention certificates were also awardedto: Don Ticchio for MacMahon St Gallery, Two Doors Gallery andCottage Gallery; Kim Townsend for Atomic Gallery; and ChristineInkley for The Community of Artists. A big thank you to allentrants for their beautiful designs!

The secret of the Dragon’s Lair is now out! As a community accessgallery, this is an affordable and centrally located space available tolocal emerging artists or groups to mount their own exhibitions, withmuseum staff guidance. The gallery is housed within the St GeorgeRegional Museum at 14 MacMahon Street, next to the Council’sEntertainment Centre in a heritage building which was originally the residence, surgery and consulting rooms of a general practitioner,Doctor Crakanthorp.

New Hurstville StationescalatorsWe’re off and running with the Hurstville Master Plan with newescalators to be installed at the Forest Road entrance to HurstvilleStation during this month. Representations by Council and Mr KevinGreene, Member for Georges River, to RailCorp, for replacement ofthe escalators, have come to fruition.

To facilitate the instalment, Forest Road will be temporarily closed totraffic between MacMahon Street and Woodville Street at thefollowing times:

Saturday 14 May from 6.00 pm to 2.00 pm on Sunday 15 MayMonday 16 May from 11.00 pm to 5.00 am on Tuesday 17 MayTuesday 17 May from 11.00 pm to 5.00 am on Wednesday 18

All buses and taxis will be redirected to Barratt Street during thetimes of the road closure and warning signage will be placed onForest Road one week prior.

Mulga Road, OatleyWest, updateThe residents of Oatley showed thestrength of their concerns to the proposeddevelopment at 47 – 67 Mulga Road byturning up in large numbers for the on-sitehearing of the Land & Environment Courton 22 March. The hearing was a result ofthe developer’s appeal to the Land &Environment Court following Council’srefusal of its Development Application byCouncil on 8 December.

The hearing was adjourned with arequirement that the developer submit toCouncil amended plans by 11 April, andthat the notification period be concludedby 29 April.

In accordance with the Land &Environment Court’s requirements thedeveloper, Renaldo Plus 3 Pty Ltd, hassince lodged amended plans addressingthe issues identified by the Court. These issues related to the loading and unloading areas of the proposeddevelopment and the overshadowing of properties to the south of the site.

Local residents have been advised by Council of the lodgement of theamended plans, where the plans can be viewed and of the closing date for submissions.

Council has also decided to refer theamended plans to the local TrafficCommittee for its consideration at its meeting to be held on 5 May.

The appeal will go before the CourtRegistrar on 4 May to have a furtherhearing date set.

“Council is also pushing forward with theamendments to the Local EnvironmentPlan (LEP) to protect the character ofour suburban neighbourhoods” saidHurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris.“The amendments include a range ofprovisions to limit the size of individualshops to a maximum 400m

2in designated

neighbourhood business zones, whichwill hopefully protect all areas like OatleyWest that might be affected by suchproposals in the future”.

Recycling just got easier!

Hurstville residents can now place more typesof plastic containers in their yellow-lidrecycling bins. If a plastic container bears arecyclable symbol with any number up to 7 justwash it, squash it and put it straight into theyellow-lid recycling bin. The only exception ispolystyrene foam products which sometimesbear the recycling symbol number 6.

It’s easy – just remember the numbers 1 – 7 but NO POLYSTYRENE FOAM.

Council will be delivering new wasteinformation packages to all householdsthroughout May which will outline whatservices Council provides to households, what plastics can be recycled and the clean up dates for 2005/2006.

Residents who have not received theirinformation package by the beginning of June should contact Council’s Waste Services Section on 9330 6222.

Say “No” to Plastic BagsDuring May, Council is promoting reusablebags. Residents are invited to go to Council’sCustomer Service Centre on the ground floorof the Civic Centre in MacMahon Street topurchase a fold up carry bag for $1.00 andreceive a second bag FREE.

According to a report commissioned by theDepartment of the Environment andConservation, Australians have reduced theiruse of plastic bags to 5.58 billion a year, 1.34billion fewer than they used in 2002.

So do your ‘bit’ and say ‘NO’ to plastic bags by taking your own bags when you go shopping.

Council continues its fight fora safer roadHurstville City Council is concerned about the traffic conditionson Forest Road Penshurst, between Stoney Creek Road andPenshurst Street, and the lack of action by the Roads and TrafficAuthority (RTA).

Since 2001, Hurstville City Council has made numerous requests for the RTA to undertake a full accident analysisof this section of Forest Road. Mr Kevin Greene, Member forGeorges River, has also made numerous representations onCouncil’s behalf to the Minister for Roads requesting theaccident analysis to be undertaken.

Council’s own investigations indicate that the accident rate forthis section of Forest Road over the past 5 years is unacceptable.

A recent night and day road safety audit undertaken by Councilfound significant discrepancies in line marking and signage alongthis section of Forest Road. The audit also identified eight itemswhich required urgent repair or replacement. A copy of Council’snight and day road safety audit has been forwarded to the RTAand also to Mr Kevin Greene.

Finally, a positive step has been achieved with the Minister of Roads, Mr Michael Costa, indicating by letter to Mr Greenethat an accident analysis is currently being undertaken. In the meantime, a letter from Council outlining the currentsituation has been delivered to residents who live near thissection of Forest Road. Residents are encouraged to make their own representations to the Minister on this issue. It doesmake a difference.

Council is committed to pursue the RTA until something is done to improve the current dangerous conditions of thissection of Forest Road.

To obtain interpreterassistance in yourcommunitylanguage, contactthe TelephoneInterpreter Service on 13 14 50 and askthem to ring Councilon 9330 6222 on your behalf.

Community Information available onlineAnyone who has access to a computer can visit the Library website and have a wealth of community information at their fingertips. Details of community services andorganisations in St George and greater Sydney are just a couple of mouse clicks away.

Just go to the Library section on Council’s website at www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au and select Community Information. From here you can either do a LINCS (LocalInformation Network for Community Services) search for the type of organisationneeded or select one of the Community Directories listed.

The available Community Directories are Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders,Multicultural Services, Women’s Services, Education, Children Services, Youth, People with Disabilities, Frail Older Persons and their Carers and Aged Care Homes in St George.

LINCS is a database that provides information on community services andorganisations across Sydney. Users are able to search seamlessly across the entiredatabase to find the nearest services that meet their specific needs, and don’t forget, if you don’t have a computer with Internet access, use one of ours. There is free accessavailable at both the Central Library at Hurstville and the Penshurst Branch Library.

More commercial opportunities for HurstvilleBuilding has commenced on the new retail and commercial building situated on TheAvenue, the corner of Humphreys Lane and Park Road, Hurstville. The project willbring to Hurstville expanded retail and commercial space, which means more jobs forHurstville. The development will also include over 100 public car parking spaces.

This exciting new development meets several of the key points of Hurstville’s MasterPlan, new jobs for our city and extra public parking.

Muslim women and their families need research projectThe Al Zahra Muslim Women’s Association Inc. is conducting a short term researchproject aimed at identifying the specific needs of Muslim women and their families,identifying and addressing gaps in the existing services and to bridge the barriers thatare impacting on Muslim women and their families from accessing and participating inthe existing programs in Kogarah and Hurstville local government areas.

The success of this project depends on the participation of Muslim women. To participate please contact Randa on 9599 1839 (Wednesdays or Thursdays) or leave a message.

Beric Henderson and Hurstville Mayor Clr Joanne Morris with the winning design

Clr Stephen McMahon and Clr Joanne Morris will be pleased to seemore reliable and modern escalators servicing Hurstville Station.

Clr Beverley Giegerl,Chairperson of the HurstvilleTraffic Advisory Committee

and Hurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris inspect theintersection of George Streetand Forest Road Penshurst.

MAY

MondaysSt George Business Enterprise CentreBusiness advisory serviceHurstville City LibraryCnr Queens Road and Dora Street9.30 am – 1.00 pmBy appointment only9545 5900FREE

Joey TalesStories, fingerplays, songs, nursery rhymes, and lots of fun0-3 years with parents/carers10.00 and 11.00 am

WednesdaysPenshurst Library StorytimePre school age10.00 and 10.45 am

ThursdaysHurstville Library StorytimeSchool age 4.00 pm

11 Bizstart – ATO Workshop for small businessesHurstville LibraryCnr Queens Road and Dora Street,Hurstville5.30 – 8.30 pmRegistration essential.9545 5900FREE

15 “Orange Love Story”The Filmseen May screeningHurstville Civic Theatre,MacMahon Street, Hurstville1.00 pm9153 9972Admission by subscription at the door $15 for 3 months $25 for 6 months,$45 per annum

18 Record Keeping - ATO Workshopfor small businessesHurstville LibraryCnr Queens Road and Dora Street,Hurstville5.30 – 8.30 pmRegistration essential.9545 5900FREE

20 Wills and estates – planning for the futureInformation morning to highlight LawWeek 2005. Presented by a lawyerfrom the Law Society of NSW whowill discuss this important topic andanswer questions. Hurstville City Library Exhibition AreaCnr Queens Road and Dora Street10.30 amMorning tea providedFREE

21 Autumn FairDanebank School 80–98 Park RoadHurstvilleStalls, entertainment, tours, food and displays10.00 am – 2.00 pm9580 1415FREE

22 Fun FairPeakhurst West Public SchoolOgilvy Street, PeakhurstRides, food and market stalls9533 8090FREE

23 “Mondays at the Museum”Carrs Cottage Museum, Carwar Avenue, Carrs ParkMorning tea and illustrated talk byDr Peter Orlovich – Unusual originsof earliest streets, roads and highways.10.00 am9546 1580$5.00

23 Oatley Flora and FaunaConservation SocietyMonthly Meeting: Guest SpeakerLes Bursill, Sutherland ShireAboriginal archaeologistUniting Church Hall Cnr Frederick and Letitia Streets,Oatley7.45 pm9546 6401FREE

25 St George Reading GroupThis month the group will bedisccussing any biography of choice New participants are welcome.Miles Franklin RoomHurstville Library7.30 pm

26 Friends of Hurstville Library Meeting followed by guest speakerMs Kylie Walther from Printacall Aplswho will talk about hearing appliancesfor people with a hearing disability.All welcome10.00 am

JUNE2 Learning Links – Southern Suburbs

Branch, Workshop - Coexistence of Speech and Language Difficultieswith Literacy 10 Railway Parade, Penshurst5.00 pm – 8.00 pm9580 4888$108.90 (non members – including GST)discounts apply for members

4 Learning Links – Southern SuburbsBranch Practical Teaching Strategiesfor Children with Learningdifficulties.10 Railway Parade, Penshurst9580 48885.00 pm – 8.00 pm$108.90 (non members – including GST)discounts apply for members

5 St George Cycling State OpenOatley ParkAll age categoriesEntries via www.nsw.cycling org.au9.00 am – 2.20 pmPhone 9593 5599 (ah) 9644 3002 (bh)Admission free to watchEntry fees – various

24 Penshurst Girls High School 50thAnniversary Open DayAustral Street Penshurst10.00 am – 2.00 pm

25 Penshurst Girls High School 50thReunion for past students and staff Revesby Workers ClubTickets are now being sold to the dinner.For further information contact Elaine by email atbricko@optusnet.com.au or phonePaulette on 9546 3344

If you have an event or activity you would like included in The Buzz or Have a go!, contact 9330 6082.

The implementation of the HurstvilleMaster Plan is seeing some excitinginitiatives come to fruition for our citycentre. Council has just given the go-ahead for a Forest Road facelift.This will see selected shop-fronts inForest Road given a makeover andgreatly improve the look of our mainstreet. We have identified areas whichwill deliver maximum impact for thisproject and will shortly be approachingbusiness owners to seek theirparticipation in this exciting initiative.Progress on other Master Planinitiatives consists of:

• the application for theredevelopment of the Super Centrehas been lodged

• new escalators at Hurstville Station• the report on branding precincts in

our city centre has been completed• completion of the parking study • completion of commuter surveys

and options studies for the new businterchange; and

• the redevelopment of The Avenuesite has commenced.

All of this means that our central citywill be undergoing quite a few changesover the coming year.

9330 6222 www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au

Find out more aboutHurstville City Councilon our internet site at

www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au

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Clr Joanne MorrisHurstville City Mayor

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

As part of Hurstville’s Master Plan, theForest Road shopping precinct is to undergoa facelift through the Forest Road FaçadeImprovement Demonstration Project. The project has identified groups of visually‘high impact’ buildings that could be cleanedand painted to improve the appearance of our city centre.

Buildings will be selected on the basis of a high visibility to the public, havedemonstrated value to surroundingbusinesses, comply with Council’s codes and regulations and allow ease of access for the painter. Once Council has obtainedthe agreement and permission of the owners

of the selected buildings to complete the work, the ground and upper floor façades and the awnings will be cleaned and painted to a high standard using anattractive paint scheme.

“The project is one of the first steps in the Hurstville Master Plan to improve thelook of our city centre, which is crucial toattracting jobs and improving the lifestyle of Hurstville,” said Hurstville Mayor, JoanneMorris. The project is supported by theHurstville Chamber of Commerce, the St George Asian Business Association and the City Centre Committee.

Your councillors’contact details

CLR JOANNE MORRIS, (MAYOR)

9330 6026CLR CHRIS LEE,

9570 2122, 0411 745 256

Hurstville Ward Councillors

Penshurst Ward Councillors

Peakhurst Ward Councillors

CLR CLIFTON WONG,

(DEPUTY MAYOR)

0411 745 252

CLR VINCE BADALATI,

9150 61450411 745 255

CLR SANDY GREKAS,

0411 745 254CLR CON HINDI,

9594 4423, 0411 743 240

CLR BILL PICKERING,

9534 3442, 0411 745 257CLR PHILIP SANSOM,

9533 1543, 0411 745 258Mayor’s

Message

Clr Joanne Morris

CLR STEVE MCMAHON,

9594 4057, 0419 770 355CLR CHRIS MINNS,

0411 743 241

CLR BEVERLEY GIEGERL,

9570 4562, 0419 770 352CLR DEAN GILLESPIE,

0411 745 251

COMMUNITYSUPPORT“Drop-In” YouthZone for young people18 Treacy Street, Hurstville 2220Wednesdays 2.30 – 7.00 pmThursdays and Fridays 2.30 – 9.00 pmEvery second Sunday 2.00 – 6.00 pmPool tables, playstation, airhockey,table tennis, chess, breakdancing,competitions/prizes.FREEContact – 9580 8008 or 0411 355 717

St George CommunityServices Provides the following servicesacross the St George region: • Shopping for food service • Social outings• Home shopping service• Stroke support group• Frozen meal service• Information Desk,

Westfield Hurstville• Home modification and

maintenance service• Multicultural home services• Volunteer Link –

recruitment, training and placement

Phone 9580 9055Fax 9585 0227 Web www.stgcs.com.au

Network Computer CentreIntroductory and advanced coursesfor all ages. Join a session, gatheryour friends or Custom Courses.Georges River Community Baptist ChurchLugarno9596 1263$80.00–$100.00

Sydney-St George Branch of Independent RetireesMeets on 3rd Friday of the monthEach meeting has a guest speakerof interest to retirees.Grandviews Bowling Club10.00 am9546 4888Annual Subscription

LEISUREHurstville City CouncilBushcareWant to help the environment and your local area?Contact Council's BushcareOfficers between8.30am and 4.00pm weekdays for more information:Vicki Willes – 0411 744 330Heather Stolle – 0425 291 879Jason Cockayne – 0411 744 715Julie McInnes – 9330 6228

Oatley Charity Bridge ClubIf you have had basic bridge lessonsand need practice, come and join us Oatley RSL, Letitia Street, OatleyMondays 12.15 pm9523 1926$2.00

St George & SutherlandCommunity CollegeVariety of courses day, evening and weekend30 venues within the region.For additional information and courses 9528 3344 or visitwww.sgscc.nsw.edu.auCost depends on course

Aerobic DancingFull body work out incorporatingpilates matwork and resistancetraining – all age and fitness levelsDay time – Tuesday and Thursday9.30 – 10.30 amSouth Hurstville Uniting Church, Cnr King GeorgesRoad andCulwalla Street, South HurstvilleEvening – Tuesday and Thursday6.00 – 7.00pmSenior Citizens Centre, 91 Queens Road, Hurstville9579 4880Cost $80.00 for 10 classes

Exercise Class for Chinese SeniorsSHARE (SMR) Inc28 April to 12 May116 Durham Street, Hurstville10.00 am9533 4422 or 0416 022 198 (for bi lingual instructor)FREE

CULTUREHarlow School of DanceClasses in R.A.D Ballet, F.A.T.D ballet, Tap, Jazz. All agesPenshurst Girls High SchoolWeekdays or Saturdays9533 1764

Oatley 101 Art SocietyExhibitionWork by members of 101 ArtSociety and invited artists1st Saturday and Sunday of each month Oatley West Scout Hall101 Woronora Parade, Oatley West10.00 am – 5.00 pmFREE

Classical Ballet ClassesAll Ages RAD SyllabusOatley West Uniting Church HallThursday and Friday afternoons9579 5919$9.00 per lesson

Mortdale Scottish CountryDancingModerate degree of fitness, all ages, no partner neededPensioners Hall, 76 Pitt St, Mortdale Wednesdays 7.30 – 9.30 pm9580 8564$5.00 per night

SPORTSt George District NetballAssociationTuesday night competition310 West Botany StreetRockdale0416 221 579Cost on application

Aerobic KickboxingA combination of martial arts andenergy – no contact. Conditioningsegment and floor work included.Sydney Technical High School84 Forest Road, Bexley9759 4880$100 for 16 classes at 2 classes per week

Grandviews Bowling Club821 Forest Road, PeakhurstWednesdays and Saturdays 1.00 pm9533 2255

“Spring into Swimming”St George Masters Swimming for ages 18 to 108 The club caters for all levels ofswimming including expertcoaching and stroke correction.Peakhurst West Community PoolOgilvy Street, Peakhurst WestMondays – 7.00 pm0407 002 816

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

Master Plan facelift for Forest Road buildings

Dominic Sin, President of the St George Asian Business Association, Hurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris and Matthew Matthews, President of the Hurstville Chamber of Commerce give Forest Road a facelift.

MAY

MondaysSt George Business Enterprise CentreBusiness advisory serviceHurstville City LibraryCnr Queens Road and Dora Street9.30 am – 1.00 pmBy appointment only9545 5900FREE

Joey TalesStories, fingerplays, songs, nursery rhymes, and lots of fun0-3 years with parents/carers10.00 and 11.00 am

WednesdaysPenshurst Library StorytimePre school age10.00 and 10.45 am

ThursdaysHurstville Library StorytimeSchool age 4.00 pm

11 Bizstart – ATO Workshop for small businessesHurstville LibraryCnr Queens Road and Dora Street,Hurstville5.30 – 8.30 pmRegistration essential.9545 5900FREE

15 “Orange Love Story”The Filmseen May screeningHurstville Civic Theatre,MacMahon Street, Hurstville1.00 pm9153 9972Admission by subscription at the door $15 for 3 months $25 for 6 months,$45 per annum

18 Record Keeping - ATO Workshopfor small businessesHurstville LibraryCnr Queens Road and Dora Street,Hurstville5.30 – 8.30 pmRegistration essential.9545 5900FREE

20 Wills and estates – planning for the futureInformation morning to highlight LawWeek 2005. Presented by a lawyerfrom the Law Society of NSW whowill discuss this important topic andanswer questions. Hurstville City Library Exhibition AreaCnr Queens Road and Dora Street10.30 amMorning tea providedFREE

21 Autumn FairDanebank School 80–98 Park RoadHurstvilleStalls, entertainment, tours, food and displays10.00 am – 2.00 pm9580 1415FREE

22 Fun FairPeakhurst West Public SchoolOgilvy Street, PeakhurstRides, food and market stalls9533 8090FREE

23 “Mondays at the Museum”Carrs Cottage Museum, Carwar Avenue, Carrs ParkMorning tea and illustrated talk byDr Peter Orlovich – Unusual originsof earliest streets, roads and highways.10.00 am9546 1580$5.00

23 Oatley Flora and FaunaConservation SocietyMonthly Meeting: Guest SpeakerLes Bursill, Sutherland ShireAboriginal archaeologistUniting Church Hall Cnr Frederick and Letitia Streets,Oatley7.45 pm9546 6401FREE

25 St George Reading GroupThis month the group will bedisccussing any biography of choice New participants are welcome.Miles Franklin RoomHurstville Library7.30 pm

26 Friends of Hurstville Library Meeting followed by guest speakerMs Kylie Walther from Printacall Aplswho will talk about hearing appliancesfor people with a hearing disability.All welcome10.00 am

JUNE2 Learning Links – Southern Suburbs

Branch, Workshop - Coexistence of Speech and Language Difficultieswith Literacy 10 Railway Parade, Penshurst5.00 pm – 8.00 pm9580 4888$108.90 (non members – including GST)discounts apply for members

4 Learning Links – Southern SuburbsBranch Practical Teaching Strategiesfor Children with Learningdifficulties.10 Railway Parade, Penshurst9580 48885.00 pm – 8.00 pm$108.90 (non members – including GST)discounts apply for members

5 St George Cycling State OpenOatley ParkAll age categoriesEntries via www.nsw.cycling org.au9.00 am – 2.20 pmPhone 9593 5599 (ah) 9644 3002 (bh)Admission free to watchEntry fees – various

24 Penshurst Girls High School 50thAnniversary Open DayAustral Street Penshurst10.00 am – 2.00 pm

25 Penshurst Girls High School 50thReunion for past students and staff Revesby Workers ClubTickets are now being sold to the dinner.For further information contact Elaine by email atbricko@optusnet.com.au or phonePaulette on 9546 3344

If you have an event or activity you would like included in The Buzz or Have a go!, contact 9330 6082.

The implementation of the HurstvilleMaster Plan is seeing some excitinginitiatives come to fruition for our citycentre. Council has just given the go-ahead for a Forest Road facelift.This will see selected shop-fronts inForest Road given a makeover andgreatly improve the look of our mainstreet. We have identified areas whichwill deliver maximum impact for thisproject and will shortly be approachingbusiness owners to seek theirparticipation in this exciting initiative.Progress on other Master Planinitiatives consists of:

• the application for theredevelopment of the Super Centrehas been lodged

• new escalators at Hurstville Station• the report on branding precincts in

our city centre has been completed• completion of the parking study • completion of commuter surveys

and options studies for the new businterchange; and

• the redevelopment of The Avenuesite has commenced.

All of this means that our central citywill be undergoing quite a few changesover the coming year.

9330 6222 www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au

Find out more aboutHurstville City Councilon our internet site at

www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au

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Clr Joanne MorrisHurstville City Mayor

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

As part of Hurstville’s Master Plan, theForest Road shopping precinct is to undergoa facelift through the Forest Road FaçadeImprovement Demonstration Project. The project has identified groups of visually‘high impact’ buildings that could be cleanedand painted to improve the appearance of our city centre.

Buildings will be selected on the basis of a high visibility to the public, havedemonstrated value to surroundingbusinesses, comply with Council’s codes and regulations and allow ease of access for the painter. Once Council has obtainedthe agreement and permission of the owners

of the selected buildings to complete the work, the ground and upper floor façades and the awnings will be cleaned and painted to a high standard using anattractive paint scheme.

“The project is one of the first steps in the Hurstville Master Plan to improve thelook of our city centre, which is crucial toattracting jobs and improving the lifestyle of Hurstville,” said Hurstville Mayor, JoanneMorris. The project is supported by theHurstville Chamber of Commerce, the St George Asian Business Association and the City Centre Committee.

Your councillors’contact details

CLR JOANNE MORRIS, (MAYOR)

9330 6026CLR CHRIS LEE,

9570 2122, 0411 745 256

Hurstville Ward Councillors

Penshurst Ward Councillors

Peakhurst Ward Councillors

CLR CLIFTON WONG,

(DEPUTY MAYOR)

0411 745 252

CLR VINCE BADALATI,

9150 61450411 745 255

CLR SANDY GREKAS,

0411 745 254CLR CON HINDI,

9594 4423, 0411 743 240

CLR BILL PICKERING,

9534 3442, 0411 745 257CLR PHILIP SANSOM,

9533 1543, 0411 745 258Mayor’s

Message

Clr Joanne Morris

CLR STEVE MCMAHON,

9594 4057, 0419 770 355CLR CHRIS MINNS,

0411 743 241

CLR BEVERLEY GIEGERL,

9570 4562, 0419 770 352CLR DEAN GILLESPIE,

0411 745 251

COMMUNITYSUPPORT“Drop-In” YouthZone for young people18 Treacy Street, Hurstville 2220Wednesdays 2.30 – 7.00 pmThursdays and Fridays 2.30 – 9.00 pmEvery second Sunday 2.00 – 6.00 pmPool tables, playstation, airhockey,table tennis, chess, breakdancing,competitions/prizes.FREEContact – 9580 8008 or 0411 355 717

St George CommunityServices Provides the following servicesacross the St George region: • Shopping for food service • Social outings• Home shopping service• Stroke support group• Frozen meal service• Information Desk,

Westfield Hurstville• Home modification and

maintenance service• Multicultural home services• Volunteer Link –

recruitment, training and placement

Phone 9580 9055Fax 9585 0227 Web www.stgcs.com.au

Network Computer CentreIntroductory and advanced coursesfor all ages. Join a session, gatheryour friends or Custom Courses.Georges River Community Baptist ChurchLugarno9596 1263$80.00–$100.00

Sydney-St George Branch of Independent RetireesMeets on 3rd Friday of the monthEach meeting has a guest speakerof interest to retirees.Grandviews Bowling Club10.00 am9546 4888Annual Subscription

LEISUREHurstville City CouncilBushcareWant to help the environment and your local area?Contact Council's BushcareOfficers between8.30am and 4.00pm weekdays for more information:Vicki Willes – 0411 744 330Heather Stolle – 0425 291 879Jason Cockayne – 0411 744 715Julie McInnes – 9330 6228

Oatley Charity Bridge ClubIf you have had basic bridge lessonsand need practice, come and join us Oatley RSL, Letitia Street, OatleyMondays 12.15 pm9523 1926$2.00

St George & SutherlandCommunity CollegeVariety of courses day, evening and weekend30 venues within the region.For additional information and courses 9528 3344 or visitwww.sgscc.nsw.edu.auCost depends on course

Aerobic DancingFull body work out incorporatingpilates matwork and resistancetraining – all age and fitness levelsDay time – Tuesday and Thursday9.30 – 10.30 amSouth Hurstville Uniting Church, Cnr King GeorgesRoad andCulwalla Street, South HurstvilleEvening – Tuesday and Thursday6.00 – 7.00pmSenior Citizens Centre, 91 Queens Road, Hurstville9579 4880Cost $80.00 for 10 classes

Exercise Class for Chinese SeniorsSHARE (SMR) Inc28 April to 12 May116 Durham Street, Hurstville10.00 am9533 4422 or 0416 022 198 (for bi lingual instructor)FREE

CULTUREHarlow School of DanceClasses in R.A.D Ballet, F.A.T.D ballet, Tap, Jazz. All agesPenshurst Girls High SchoolWeekdays or Saturdays9533 1764

Oatley 101 Art SocietyExhibitionWork by members of 101 ArtSociety and invited artists1st Saturday and Sunday of each month Oatley West Scout Hall101 Woronora Parade, Oatley West10.00 am – 5.00 pmFREE

Classical Ballet ClassesAll Ages RAD SyllabusOatley West Uniting Church HallThursday and Friday afternoons9579 5919$9.00 per lesson

Mortdale Scottish CountryDancingModerate degree of fitness, all ages, no partner neededPensioners Hall, 76 Pitt St, Mortdale Wednesdays 7.30 – 9.30 pm9580 8564$5.00 per night

SPORTSt George District NetballAssociationTuesday night competition310 West Botany StreetRockdale0416 221 579Cost on application

Aerobic KickboxingA combination of martial arts andenergy – no contact. Conditioningsegment and floor work included.Sydney Technical High School84 Forest Road, Bexley9759 4880$100 for 16 classes at 2 classes per week

Grandviews Bowling Club821 Forest Road, PeakhurstWednesdays and Saturdays 1.00 pm9533 2255

“Spring into Swimming”St George Masters Swimming for ages 18 to 108 The club caters for all levels ofswimming including expertcoaching and stroke correction.Peakhurst West Community PoolOgilvy Street, Peakhurst WestMondays – 7.00 pm0407 002 816

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

Master Plan facelift for Forest Road buildings

Dominic Sin, President of the St George Asian Business Association, Hurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris and Matthew Matthews, President of the Hurstville Chamber of Commerce give Forest Road a facelift.