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The large number of residents and individuals who opposed residential development at the sites of ‘Lady Carrington Estate’ and the Helensburgh ‘Land Pooling’ area in 2010, are about to experience development submission ‘déjà vu’.
In May 2010, Wollongong City Council (WCC) shelved plans on the basis of numerous objections, for zoning changes that would have allowed up to 350 additional homes sites at Helensburgh in areas previously not permitted for residential development. |
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Wollongong City Council now offers each household in the Council area, two free on-call clean up services each year.
Each household can now arrange for two kerbside collections per year, between 1 July and 30 June. Each collection can be two cubic metres, which is equal to two metres in length, one metre in width and one metre in height.
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How the time flies!
Raya Thai is celebrating their 10th year in Helensburgh this month with a party in the newly renovated restaurant.
The celebration to be held on August 24, begins with a buffet dinner and live entertainment by the fabulous David Calazet as ‘Elvis – The King’.
There will be lucky door prizes on the night and of course - birthday cake!
Bookings are $50.00 per person and seats are limited, so reserve your seat early on 4294 9222 or 4294 9555.
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Dede and Irwan of Raya Thai
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Northern Illawarra Neighbourhood Aid Inc (NINA) moved to their new Walker Street premises in December 2010 and with all the bright new signage and offices ready, they were officially welcomed into the location with a ceremony on July 19.
The celebration of NINA’s past and future commenced with a ‘Welcome to Country’ by Dharawal Elder, Les Bursill OAM. “It was a real honour to have Les give the ‘Welcome to country’ in the native language of the Dharawal people as it was written especially for our opening ceremony,” said NINA General Manager Margaret McGarrell.
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Eleanor McLeod at the unveiling of
the volunteer recognition plaque
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By Natasha Watson, Greens Candidate for WCC Ward 1
Since the early 1950's the greater region of Helensburgh, Otford and Stanwell Tops has been recognised as an essential green wildlife corridor between the Royal National Park, and the Illawarra State Conservation Areas.
Over time the F6 freeway, suburban sprawl and a continuous railway fence have heavily fragmented the 'corridor' further, Wildlife and high biodiversity rely on a continuous green canopy for migration, feeding, breeding and a safe haven in the cool valley in times of major parkland bushfires.
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By Carina Herbert
Exciting developments are under way at the salon to prepare us for spring and summer which are fast approaching.
The first of these changes will be a new name. The salon will undergo re-branding and will be known as “La Belle Boutique” from September.
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By the ‘Technologist’
www.thetechnologist.com.au
It seems that every week there are news reports of another
assault or suicide that is directly connected to what is now called
‘Cyber Bullying’. Our kids are far too important to allow them to be
consumed with such a hostile and vile practise.
So what is Cyber Bullying and how can we protect our families against these technical tossers?
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Hope Church 2508 have arranged lawyers from the city based law firm
Armstrong Legal to draft standard legal wills for the residents of
Helensburgh for a donation to Northern Illawarra Neighbourhood Aid of
$10.00 or more.
Daniel Zelli, who is the pastor of Hope Church hopes they will be
able to raise more than $2000 for a most worthwhile organization. |
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2011 marks the Centenary of Holy Cross Helensburgh as a
parish.
In 1911 Holy Cross Helensburgh was established as a Parish.
Prior to 1911, it was a part of the Parish of Bulli.
The first Parish Priest was Father J Morris and the first
Church built in 1890 was located in Parkes Street, on a block near the
present Church. From 1896 the Church doubled as a school and was run by
Miss Spellman. |
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Open Day for History Week: Sunday 4 September, 10 am to 3 pm.
Old Mine Doctors’ Surgery: 78 Parkes Street, Helensburgh (corner Parkes and Junction Streets)
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The Surgery was originally located in Robertson Street and moved to
its current location in 2001. On display will be details of the surgery
as used by Dr. Cox plus lots of photos and information about
Helensburgh's history.
For more information ring Allan on 4294 1829 or visit our website www.historichelensburgh.org.au
We will also have Michael Adam’s latest book ‘ Beyond Bulli –
Northern Illawarra Pre Railway Pioneers, 1820 – 1888’ for sale for $20. |
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With rain playing havoc with all sports, the Senior Tigers are heading to the Finals with all five teams. CUB Cup in 3rd grade are sitting on fourth spot, Womens are undefeated, way out in front, 18s are running in 2nd spot, with Reserve Grade leading their comp.
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By Russell Woodard
On Sunday July 14th the Helensburgh 15A’s took part in an all-day carnival at Lapstone in the Blue Mountains.
It was a great opportunity for them to get a few games under their
belt after losing quite a bit of court and training time due to bad
weather this year.
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Attention all new and returning athletes:
Little A's is starting soon!
First competition night at Rex Jackson Oval is on
Friday 9th September from 5:45 pm.
All welcome, girls and boys, from 3 to 17 years old.
Rego fees are unchanged from last year and are cheaper if you register online at www.helensburgh-lac.com
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editor@helensburghdistrictherald.com.au