Vegie Garden Competition

A fun family day hosted by Council and the Bexley Chamber
of Commerce. Market stalls, food, live music and free rides.
When Saturday 10 September, 9am - 3pm
WhereBexley Shopping Centre, Forest Road, Bexley and
Christ Church Bexley
CallLorna Parker, Bexley Chamber of Commerce on
9599 6172
Parents and carers have been looked after as well, with a
new shade cloth installed and picnic table seating which
is wheelchair friendly. So what are you waiting for? Come
down to Walker Street and play!
Vegie Garden
Competition
North Scarborough Ponds, Bushcare Workshop
Council is hosting a free workshop for those interested in
becoming a Bushcare volunteer. Bookings essential.
When Saturday 17 September, 2pm - 5pm
WhereMeet at the corner of President Avenue and Civic
Avenue, Monterey
CallCouncil’s Environmental Strategist Leah Ilkiw on
9562 1756 or email lilkiw@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Birdwatcher’s Breakfast
Naturalist Andy Burton will lead a walk in Girrawheen Park.
When Sunday 18 September, 7am - 9am
WhereMeet at the entrance to Girrawheen Park,
Fauna Street (off Hartill Law Avenue) Earlwood.
CallPlaces are limited. Council’s Environmental Project
Officer Madeline Hourihan on 9562 1663 or email
Your Councillors
Customer Service Centre
FIRST WARD
9562
1666
www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Council’s Customer Service Centre is
open on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm
Stotts Reserve Bushcare Working Day
mhourihan@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor Angelo Anestis
Labor
C/o Rockdale City Council
PO Box 21 Rockdale NSW 2216
T/F 9597 4641
M 0422 227 882
E rcc@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor Yvonne Bellamy JP
Independent
95 Canonbury Grove
Bexley North NSW 2207
T 9554 3974
F 9554 9541
E rcc@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor Peter Poulos
Liberal
PO Box 136 Bexley NSW 2207
T/F 9599 4743
M 0416 101 663
E ppoulos@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
SECOND WARD
This document contains important information about
Rockdale City Council. If you do not understand, please
visit Council's Customer Service Centre at 2 Bryant Street
Rockdale on Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.
Council Staff will be happy to arrange interpreter services
for you. You may also contact Telephone Interpreter
Services in 131 450 and ask them to ring Rockdale City
Council on 9562 1666 on your behalf.
Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers
Free Workshop for Parents/Supervisors of Learner Drivers.
When Monday 26 September, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
WhereVenue details will be made available when booking
CallBookings essential. Council’s Road Safety Officer
on 9562 1701 or swatson@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Extraordinary Council Meeting
Mayoral and Deputy Mayoral Election.
When Wednesday 28 September, 6:30pm
WhereCouncil Chambers, upstairs from the Library
in the Rockdale Town Hall. Corner of Princes
Highway and Bryant Street, Rockdale
CallCouncil’s Customer Service Centre on 9562 1666
The Hon. Shaoquett Moselmane mlc
Labor
C/o Rockdale City Council
PO Box 21 Rockdale NSW 2216
M 0411 337 525
E smoselma@bigpond.com
Councillor Jan Brennan
Liberal
PO Box 6 Arncliffe NSW 2205
T/F 9597 7185
M 0412 388 563
E rcc@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
To celebrate Local Harvest during October, an
exploration and celebration of local home-grown food,
Council is looking for the best vegie gardeners in the
Rockdale City area.
Judges will be looking at the gardens for their
landscaping and creativity of design, variety of fruit
and vegetables, use of natural fertilisers and their
consideration of water usage.
Prizes of up to $400 in value will be given to the Best
Back Yard (or Front Yard) and to the Best Balcony/
Veranda vegetable gardens. To enter, fill an entry form,
attach a photo of your garden and good luck! The
competition closes 4:30pm on Friday 16 September.
Entry forms are available from Council’s Customer
Service Centre at 2 Bryant Street Rockdale, all
Rockdale City Library branches and Council’s website
www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor Michael Nagi
Independent
17/13-15 Wollongong Road
Arncliffe NSW 2205
M 0403 222 666
E rcc@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
THIRD WARD
Australian Red Cross Mobile Blood Service
Councillor John La Mela
Liberal
C/o Rockdale City Council
PO Box 21 Rockdale NSW 2216
M 0434 140 996
E jlamela@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor Bill Saravinovski
Labor
Mayor
PO Box 139 Banksia NSW 2216
F 9567 8632
M 0412 139 068
E bsaravinovski@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
FOURTH WARD
Care for Nurses On Wheels
The Rockdale City Mayoress Committee presented
a cheque for $3,514.65 to the community service
Nurses on Wheels on Thursday 18 August. Councillor
Liz Barlow and long-standing Mayoress Committee
Member Margaret Turnbull presented the cheque at the
organisation’s Annual General Meeting.
Councillor Joe Awada
Labor
PO Box A343
Arncliffe NSW 2205
T/F 9567 9737
M 0438 223 600
E jawada@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor Liz Barlow
Independent
40 Grantham Street
Carlton NSW 2218
T 9553 9681 F 9553 9689
M 0417 490 882
E lbarlow@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor Judy Feeney
Liberal
C/o Rockdale City Council
PO Box 21 Rockdale NSW 2216
M 0434 600 053
E jfeeney@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
This document is printed on environmentally
responsible papers manufactured under the
environmental management system ISO 14001
using Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) pulp sourced
from sustainable, well managed forests.
FIFTH WARD
“The Nurses on Wheels organisation relies on funding
to stay afloat so their important work can continue. This
means people can be cared for in their own homes,”
Councillor Liz Barlow said.
Back in 1959 the service began as the Rockdale
Community Mobile Nursing Service. It provides quality
care through Registered Nurses to residents in the City
of Rockdale and the St George region.
Councillor John Flowers
Liberal
C/o Rockdale City Council
PO Box 21 Rockdale NSW 2216
T/F 9556 3106
E jflowers@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor Shane O’Brien
Labor
C/o Rockdale City Council
PO Box 21 Rockdale NSW 2216
M 0418 227 977
E sobrien@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Councillor James Macdonald
Independent
Deputy Mayor
C/o Rockdale City Council
PO Box 21 Rockdale NSW 2216
M 0434 140 530
E jmacdonald@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
2 Bryant Street Rockdale NSW 2216
PO Box 21 Rockdale NSW 2216
Tel 02 9562 1666 Fax 02 9562 1777
Email rcc@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
DX 25308 Rockdale
Rockdale City Council presents...
Every donation saves three lives.
When
Thursday 29 September, 12 noon - 5:30pm
and Friday 30 September 9:30am - 3pm
WhereRockdale Town Hall, 448 Princes Highway,
Rockdale (corner of Bryant Street)
Call13 14 95 to book an appointment
Councillor Lesa de Leau
Greens
PO Box 410
Brighton Le Sands NSW 2216
F 9262 1777
M 0413 581 603
E ldeleau@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
The Best in
Business
The Hon. Councillor Shaoquett Moselmane MLC and
Councillor Joe Awada with 94-year-old Joan Coleman
and Josie Vendramini of the Arncliffe Community
Centre worked together for the community good
against the closure of a bank in Arncliffe.
Spring into
Rockdale
Community
Nursery
Specials
Do you grow your own vegies, fruits or herbs?
Do you reckon yours could be the best vegie garden
in the City of Rockdale?
mhourihan@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
Morning tea, tools and gloves will be provided. Wear your
gardening clothes and bring a bottle of water.
When Saturday 24 September, 9am - 12 noon
WhereKingsland Road, Bexley North off Slade Road
CallCouncil’s Environmental Project Officer
Madeline Hourihan on 9562 1663 or
Business
Excellence
Awards
Home-Grown
Food ‘n’ Groove will also feature sustainable food, information and demonstrations.
Bexley Spring Fair
The Walker Street Playground at Turella has been
upgraded by Council and now it’s ready for testing!
Council is certain that children will enjoy the new swing
set and playground roundabout, and there is additional
play value in the ‘soft fall’ sand.
Bring a blanket and the family for a spectacular afternoon of colour, movement and festivities.
Entertainment will feature a variety of cultures and styles including Brazilian, Bollywood,
Folk, Indigenous, Zydeco, Tribal Belly Dance, Bossa Nova, Polynesian and Afro-Colombian.
Enjoy live music, interactive dance, global cuisine, market stalls and kids’ rides. Free Entry!
Nominations are now open. Do you know a local hero
who deserves to be recognised?
When
Nomination period is from Thursday 1 September
to 4:30pm on Friday 28 October
WhereNomination forms are available from Council’s
Customer Service Centre, Rockdale City Branch
Libraries, or at www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au
CallCouncil’s Customer Service Centre on 9562 1666
Come and Play
Saturday 22 October  Bexley Park 12–7:30pm
Rockdale Citizen of the Year Nominations
A celebration of music, food and dance from around the world
Community Events Calendar
Ship Shape
Councillors
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Rockdale Community Newsletter
September 2011
Ship Shape Councillors
The Royal Australian Navy helped four Councillors to get
ship shape, thanks to two surprise workouts during August.
A squad from HMAS Cerberus (Rogers Division) led by
CPOCSM Kennith O’Connor helped make Mayor Bill
Saravinovski, Deputy Mayor James Macdonald, Councillor
Lesa de Leau and Councillor Shane O’Brien a little fitter
than they were before.
The Mayor and Councillors entered into the spirit of the
training which utilised the exercise equipment Council
installed for the community’s use along Lady Robinsons
Beach. Councillor O’Brien used his training session as
preparation for the City2Surf and has since put what he
learned into his regular exercise routine.
Change has already been made, “instead of ordering two
burgers today I’ll only order one”, the Mayor said.
Whether you are training for the City2Surf or completing a
basic exercise routine, Council is encouraging the Rockdale
City community to come and use any one of the four
exercise stations installed along Lady Robinsons Beach. The
equipment is free to use 24 hours every day. It takes only
30 minutes a day to make a difference.
I am proud of our City. So many good things are going
on right now. Council celebrated the best in business
across our City at the 2011 Business Excellence Awards.
I am proud to have shared a night with some of the
many business owners in our City who are so passionate
and work so hard to make this City a better place.
My congratulations go to all.
Recently three Councillors and I had some combined
exercise sessions with a squad from the Royal Australian
Navy’s HMAS Cerberus - Rogers Division. We used the
Council-installed exercise equipment on Lady Robinsons
Beach, which is available to everyone to use free of charge.
The training sessions were captured on video and you can
view them on Council’s website. I have awarded a Mayoral
Certificate of Recognition to the Navy squad for their
involvement in promoting better fitness in our community.
Council staff have been working hard to make the City
look its best. Over the next few months there are many
reasons to enjoy our City: get ‘On Ya Bike’ for Bike Week
at Peter Depena Reserve, enjoy Food ‘n’ Groove at Bexley
Park in October, take part in Local Harvest and coming in
December is Carols By the Sea. With Spring now here, the
City of Rockdale continues to shine.
Councillor Bill Saravinovski, Mayor
Spring Into the Rockdale
Community Nursery
Spring is the time to colour your garden. The Rockdale
Community Nursery is holding a ‘potted colour’ sale,
10 pots for $10 (September only). Start a herb garden this
spring with herbs available from $1.50.
Keep an eye on the St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
this month for nursery specials.
On Ya Bike!
Local
Riders
Day
The Nursery is located at 41 Beach Street Kogarah, open
Monday to Friday 7:30am - 3:45pm, Saturday 9am - 2pm.
Get ‘on ya bike’ and ride along to a celebration of bike
week at Peter Depena Reserve, Dolls Point hosted by
Rockdale City Council and Kogarah City Council.
On Friday 26 August, the Best in Business shone at
The Grand Roxy, Brighton Le Sands during the 2011
Business Excellence Awards presented by Council.
Mayor Bill Saravinovski spoke about the need to
support our local businesses: “I am passionate about
small business because they are the heart and soul of
our City”.
The Mayor also acknowledged the way businesses
are supporting our City economically: “Businesses in
the City of Rockdale are major employers and are
creating job opportunities in the area for residents.
The Business Excellence Award recipients show the
diversity of business across our City.”
Radio
2UE’s
Jason
Morrison
was the
night’s
MC.
Event
sponsor
Rockdale
Westpac’s
Branch
Manager
David
Ryan
presented
the
People’s
Choice
Award to
Ibrahim
Pastry.
Best Business in Arncliffe, Turrella & Wolli Creek
Hijazi’s Falafel
Best Business in Banksia
Banksia Licensed Post Office
Best Business in Bexley
Diana Nolan Beauty Therapy
Best Business in Bexley North & Bardwell Park
L & G Accounting and Financial Services
Best Business in Brighton Le Sands & Kyeemagh
La Piazza Wood Fired Pizzeria and Restaurant
Best Business in Kingsgrove
Melthouse Pizza and Pasta
Best Business in Kogarah & Carlton
Carlton Supermarket
Best Business in Rockdale
Sofie’s Café
Best Business in Monterey, Ramsgate & Ramsgate Beach
Omeros on the Beach
Best Business in Sans Souci & Sandringham
Foodies Deli Cafe
Best Business in Dolls Point
Coffee in the Park
Best Business Operating 1 Year or Less
Bar Brazilia
Excellence in Customer Service
King of Kebabs
Excellence in Street Presence
The Grand Roxy
Excellence in Light Industry
BBC Tile Centre
Excellence in Interior Presentation
She Beauty Clinic
Excellence in Community
McDonalds Rockdale
Best Pharmacy
Arncliffe Pharmacy
Best Fruit Shop
Boussi Bros Fruit & Vegetables
Best Real Estate
Raine & Horne Rockdale
Best Butcher
By the Bay Meats
Best Fitness & Day Spa
Revive Day Spa and Health Centre
Best Chicken Shop
Chickens Plus Rockdale
Best Restaurant
Big John’s Seafood Italian Restaurant
Best Child Care Centre
The Little Cottage Long Day Care
Best Health & Organic Service
Nature’s Script Organic Café
Best Café
Bay Espresso
Best Fine Dining
Chez Pascals
Event Sponsor
People’s Choice Award
Ibrahim Pastry
Mayoral Gold Awards for Excellence
Airport Sydney Parking, Anaconda Rockdale, Aries
Industries, Balkan Oven Burek, Bay Vista Café, Bead
Them Up, Bunnings Rockdale, Burger World, City
Ford Rockdale, Collins Honda, Dainty Dog, Design
Tiles, The Don One Chinese Restaurant (at Rockdale
RSL), Freedom Travel, Goffy’s Café, The Good
Guys Rockdale, Julie’s Home of Beauty, Mother’s
Delight, Rockdale Automotive Repairs, Rockdale Dry
Cleaners, Rockdale Family Health Clinic, Rockdale
Mazda, Rockdale Nissan, Shining Stars Child Care
Brighton Le Sands, Stewart Toyota Rockdale, Suttons
Motors Arncliffe, Westpac Bank Rockdale Branch,
Wu-Sunrise Chinese Medicine & Therapy Centre.
From 10:30am to 12:30pm join us for a guided local
community ride with the St George Bicycle Users Group
(kids aged 12 and over). Those a bit younger can enjoy a
ride along the cycle path and through the obstacle course.
Wearing helmets is mandatory.
The Police Bicycle Response Unit is visiting on the day and
if you are looking to save some money then don’t miss the
bicycle maintenance display and presentation.
To ensure you have enough fuel to get going ‘on ya bike’,
there will be a sausage sizzle and great prize giveaways.
City2Surf Training
y Style
Royal Australian Nav
kout
Surprise Nav y Wor
h
Brighton Beac
Riding a bicycle is a great way to improve fitness, reduce
traffic and pollution and helps you feel great. For more
information call Council's Road Safety Officer Sue Watson
on 9562 1701 or email swatson@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
bicycleinfo.nsw.gov.au
Age No Barrier
Ramsgate Senior Citizens Centre has a busy and active
group of members and recently celebrated the contribution
of 13 of its members who are over 90 years old.
Proof positive age is no barrier to taking part, these
members are actively involved in aerobics, yogalates,
garden club and craft activities. Marj Killiby is one of the
members who was celebrated and said “I feel only 40 and
it is all due to the Centre which is my second home”.
Those who were honoured were Nancy Allen, Marj
Killiby, May Byrne, Peg Montgomery, Margaret Deas, Tom
Pidcock, Amy Farmer, Beatrice Shaw, Norm Farmer, Jean
Young, Hazel and Reg Sheather and Dorothy Burgoyne.