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INFORMATION BULLETIN – MARCH 2013 CITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES All Councillors are invited to the Citizenship Ceremony which will be held on: PAGE 1

THURSDAY, 28 MARCH 2013 at 7.30PM REPORTS Financial Reports as at 31 January 2013 PAGE 2 Development Approvals 31 January 2013 to 22 February 2013 PAGE 3 Waste Services Activities Report for January 2013 PAGE 5 Maintenance and Construction Report for January 2013 PAGE 11 Recreation, Customer & Community Services Report for March 2013 PAGE 16

Waverley Council

PO Box 9, Bondi Junction, NSW 1355 DX 12006 Bondi Junction. Telephone: 9369 8000 Fax: 9387 1820 TTY: 9389 9827 (For hearing impaired)

Citizenship Ceremony

At the Citizenship Ceremony held at the Council Chambers, Bondi Road, Bondi Junction on 28 February 2013 we welcomed 50 new citizens from: Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, New Caledonia, Philippines, Spain, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America. All Councillors are invited to the next Citizenship Ceremony which will be held on:

Thursday, 28 March 2013 at 7.30pm Level 3, Council Chambers, Bondi Road, Bondi Junction

Councillors wishing to attend are requested to contact: Jeanette Kearney on 9369 8130 or jeanettek@waverley.nsw.gov.au

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WAVERLEY COUNCILCASH BOOK BALANCES AS AT 31-Jan-13

OPENING BALANCES $ $General Fund Account 1,121,140.99Waverley Cemetery Account 422,857.57South Head Cemetery Account 50,124.77

1,594,123.33

RECEIPTS FOR THE MONTH JanuaryRates 1,841,683.38Funds Recalled 21,650,000.00Other Deposits 1,369,560.51Waverley Cemetery 61,749.31South Head Cemetery 319.50Miscellaneous 5,721,869.04 30,645,181.74

PAYMENTS FOR THE MONTH January

CHEQUESGeneral Fund 326,221.12EFT Payments 4,873,184.26EFT Payroll 3,428,856.41Funds Invested 21,330,000.00Miscellaneous EFT Payments 2,285,665.15Dishonoured Cheques 9,137.20Waverley Cemetery 1,734.00South Head Cemetery 0.00Less Cancelled Cheques (9,367.83) 32,245,430.31

BANK CHARGES JanuaryGeneral Fund 21,023.75Waverley Cemetery 264.23South Head Cemetery 0.00 21,287.98

CLOSING BALANCES 31-Jan-13General Fund Account (560,466.14)Waverley Cemetery Account 482,608.65South Head Cemetery Account 50,444.27

(27,413.22)

WAVERLEY COUNCIL

BANK STATEMENT BALANCES * 31-Jan-13General Fund Account 71,078.79Waverley Cemetery Account 482,903.65South Head Cemetery Account 50,444.27

604,426.71

* A separate reconciliation between the cash book and the bank statement has been completed as at 31 January 2013

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DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS

DA No.  Address  DescriptionDA442/2012  24 Lord Howe St, 

DOVER HEIGHTS   Alterations to existing garage 

DA539/2012  507/10 Jaques Ave, BONDI BEACH   

Enclose terrace to provide additional bedroom 

DA553/2012  1/55 Simpson St, BONDI BEACH   

Convert subfloor area to storage room 

DA551/2012  13 Philip St, BONDI    Attic conversion, internal alterations, minor external alterations 

DA400/2012  9 George St, DOVER HEIGHTS   

Ground and first floor extension to existing dual occupancy, new lower ground and ground floor garage and rooftop terrace 

DA456/2012  3/50‐52 Hastings Pde, NORTH BONDI   

New glass sliding doors, deck, fence and skylights 

DA538/2012  27 Wellington St, BONDI   

Alts and adds, including first floor wall extension on the north side elevation and new rear balcony 

DA554/2012  21 Darling St, BRONTE   Extend driveway and hardstand car parking space 

DA478/2012  61‐79 Hall St, BONDI BEACH   

Fit‐out and use of premises as a fruit and vegetable store including internal signage on lower ground floor 

DA320/2012  5 Bay St, NORTH BONDI   

Alts and adds to existing two storey dual occupancy including demolition of garage building to rear of block 

DA332/2012  25 Boonara Ave, BONDI   

Demolition of existing building construction of an attached dual‐occupancy and strata subdivision 

DA403/2012  42 Yanko Ave, BRONTE   

First floor addition, new rear studio and internal alterations to basement and ground floors of a heritage listed item 

DA561/2012  20 Nancy St, NORTH BONDI   

Rear extension and internal alterations to dwelling 

DA515/2012  96 Campbell Pde, BONDI BEACH   

Pergola on side boundary 

DA6/2012  ROBIN HOOD HOTEL, 203‐209 Bronte Rd, WAVERLEY   

Alts and conversion of first floor of Hotel to a restaurant and public area (including smokers area) for an additional 150 patrons 

DA454/2012  81 Birrell St, QUEENS PARK   

Rear ground floor extension to dwelling in a Heritage Conservation area 

DA457/2012  14 Manning St, QUEENS PARK   

Construct single garage and  pool at rear of dwelling in heritage conservation area 

DA514/2012  21 Clarke St, VAUCLUSE   

New roof over existing hardstand space and side path. 

DA293/2012  59 Beaumont St, ROSE BAY   

Construct alterations and additions including an additional storey and alterations to existing garage 

DA463/2012  4 Palmerston Ave, BRONTE   

Driveway and double hardstand space, new windows and door to residential flat building 

DA408/2012 102 Clyde St, NORTH BONDI

Demolish existing dwelling and the construction of a new 2-3 storey dual occupancy with parking, pool and strata subdivision.

DA460/2012 71 Onslow St, ROSE BAY

First floor addition with rear balcony, rear deck and internal alterations

DA529/2012 33 Midelton Ave, NORTH BONDI

Carport and driveway

DA431/2012 41 Flood St, BONDI Ground and first floor extension, new rear double garage with first floor studio and landscaping

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DA471/2012 100 Mill Hill Rd, BONDI JUNCTION

Ground floor extension, rear attached study and internal alterations

DA314/2012 191 Old South Head Rd, BONDI JUNCTION

Alterations and additions to an existing mixed development

DA374/2012 407 Bronte Rd, BRONTE

Partial demolition, ground floor extension and first floor extension and first floor addition to a heritage item

DA511/2012 36 Woodstock St, BONDI JUNCTION

Two storey lift and lift shaft to dwelling in a heritage conservation area.

DA397/2012 52 Gilbert St, DOVER HEIGHTS

Demolition of dwelling, construction of a two storey dual occupancy with basement garage and storage

DA497/2012 127 Carrington Rd, QUEENS PARK

Partial rear demolition, ground and first floor extension to rear and internal alterations to heritage listed item

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INFORMATION BULLETIN

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IB-05 Waste Services Report (6-5) Report dated 21 February 2013 from the Director, Public Works and Services. Recommended: That this report be received and noted. The following information is a summary of the collected waste from the Resource Recovery and Public Place Cleansing Division for the month of January 2013.

1. Domestic Waste Streams

During the month of January 2013, 1389.55 tonnes of domestic garbage was collected.

During the month of January 2013, 676.52 tonnes of domestic recycle was collected.

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During the month of January 2013, 188.9 tonnes of domestic garden waste was collected.

During the month of January 2013, 147.02 tonnes of domestic clean-up was collected and 40.50 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish was collected.

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2. Total Annual Domestic Waste Streams

Waverley’s Waste & Resource Recovery Action Plan 2007 – 2017 states that by 2017, Waverley’s total domestic waste stream will have a target of 75% landfill diversion.

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3. Domestic Garbage, Clean-Up, Garden Waste & Recycling per Capita

4. Illegally Dumped Rubbish

During the month of January 2013, Waverley Council received 297 dumped rubbish Service Desk requests (reactive), 271 work order requests (proactive) and collected 40.50 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish.

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5. Mattresses

During the month of January 2013, 277 mattresses were collected and recycled by Mission Australia and Land Savers. As each mattress equates to 0.7m3, Waverley diverted 193.9m3 of materials from landfill.

6. Commercial Garbage & Recycling

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7. Public Place Cleansing

During the month of January 2013, 133.16 tonnes of litter bin waste was collected.

During the month of January 2013, 52.04 tonnes of street litter was collected.

Mark Wood Director, Public Works & Services Author: Nerrilee Shea

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IB-10 Maintenance and Construction Report

Report dated 22 February 2013 from the Director of Public Works and Services

Recommended: That this report be received and noted.

The following information is a summary of the activities of the Maintenance and Construction Division of Public Works and Services to from 1 January 2013 to 31 January 2013.

1. Maintenance and Construction Unit

This unit provides trades services to various departments within Council and infrastructure repair and reconstruction. The following information summarises activity by this unit.

Unit Activity

Maintenance Teams

Plumbing Service Clearing of sewer chokes due to Council trees

January

A total of 33 sewer chokes were cleared by Council’s plumbers and by contractors.

Bubblers were repaired at O’Donnell Reserve, Kimberly Reserve, Ramsgate Avenue, Thomas Hogan Reserve, Bronte Beach, North Bondi and Bondi Park.

Stormwater drains were cleared from Roe St, Jackaman Street, Hall Street, Ramsgate Avenue and Cox Avenue.

Miscellaneous works included repairs to cisterns and showers in Bondi Pavilion, Depot pump out system and Bronte Beach showers.

Painting Service January

Line marking in MacPherson Street and Oakley Road.

Miscellaneous works include ‘No Smoking’ signs on concourse at Bondi Beach, oiling coastal walk decking, painting of arris rail fence in Calga Avenue and Bronte Marine Drive.

Carpentry Service January

27 traffic signs replaced or repaired.

Nine street signs replaced.

Miscellaneous works included missing slats on benches in Clementson Park, repairs to bus shelter in Bondi Road, repairs to coastal walk decking, repair gate latch at Bondi Beach playground, repaired door at Bondi Pavilion, repairs to amenities block at Waverley Works Depot, repairs to eruv fencing, replace damaged slats on bin closure, replace bus seat in Bronte Road, replace broken glass in bus shelters in Bayview Street and Campbell Parade, replaced damaged fence palings at Dover Heights,

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Unit Activity

replace damaged bollards in Queen Elizabeth Drive, remove timber bollards in Lynch Avenue, repair damaged wire fencing in Rodney Reserve, remove damaged bin surround in Edward Street, remove old bin stands from Tamarama Beach, remove construction signs in Oxford Street, erect banners at Bondi Beach and remove unwanted signage from Campbell Parade.

Pool Cleaning January

Bronte Pool was cleaned on 16th & 23rd. No cleaning was carried out on the 8th and 30th due to heavy swells and high seas

North Bondi Pool was cleaned on 9th, 17th & 24th. No cleaning was carried out 31st due to heavy swells and high seas

Pit Cleaning A total of 193 pits were cleaned.

Total weight collected: 8.56 tonnes.

Construction Teams

Paving Repairs Paving repairs were carried out at the following locations:

January

Campbell Parade, Bronte Road and Denison Street.

Footpath Repairs Footpaths were repaired at the following locations:

January

Hall Street, Park Parade, Scott Street, Bennett Street, Ramsgate Avenue and Arden Street.

Concrete Repairs Total concrete area: 62m2

Asphalt Repairs Repairs to potholes, footpath asphalt and road resurfacing were conducted at the following locations:

January

Grosvenor Lane, Oxford Street, Bonus Street, Queens Park Road, Wallis Street, Newland Street, O’Brien Street, Ocean Street and Wellington Street.

Total asphalt area: 148m2

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Unit Activity

Restoration Works Staff and minor works contractors conducted restoration of utilities and private road openings at the following locations:

January

Moore Street, Council Street, Grafton Street, Newland Street, Oxford Street, Spring Street, Oxford Street Mall, Gould Street, Bondi Road, Curlewis Street, Chambers Avenue, Penkivil Street, Miramar Street, Scott Street, Carrington Road and Victoria Street.

Kerb and Gutter January

Kerb and gutter repairs were undertaken in Stephen Street, Military Road

SAMP Footpaths Footpaths reconstruction works completed in the following locations:

January

Henderson Street, McLeay Street, Church Street, Bronte Road and Porter Street.

Total concrete area: 1266.50m2

SAMP Kerb & Gutter Kerb & Gutter reconstruction works completed in the following locations:

January

McLeay Street, Porter Street and Church Street.

Total length : 359.90 m

2. Capital Works Unit

Compliance of Bus Stops with Disability Standards

Works are being carried out as part of an ongoing program to upgrade bus stops to comply with the Federal Government's Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport. 144 bus stops are due to be upgraded. Construction works commenced in January 2013 and to date over 70 sites have been completed. Works are due to be finalised by the end of March 2013.

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Unit Activity

Bronte Road Bus Stop Upgrade

Stormwater Relining Projects

Works are being carried out as part of a program to upgrade a series of stormwater pipe sections, which have been failing/collapsing. A 525 mm diameter stormwater line in Marroo Street, Bronte was relined utilising a structural liner in January 2013. The approximate length of the pipeline was 34 metres.

Quotation Package’s have also been compiled and prices sought from stormwater contractors for Brisbane, Justus and Pacific Streets projects. It is anticipated that these works will be completed by the end of March 2013.

Waverley Park Amenities Building

The upgrade of the Waverley Park Amenities Building is identified in the Capital Works Program (Misc Buildings).

The new building will house male, female and disabled toilets, store rooms and a multi purpose room. Architect Wayne McPhee was appointed in 2008 to develop the concept design and development application plans for the project.

A Development Consent for the new Amenities Building was granted subject to conditions in September 2009 as part of the approval for the Waverley Pavilion. The location of the building is in accordance with the Waverley Park Master Plan approved by Council in December 2009.

At the October 2012 Community, Housing, Environmental Services & Public Works Committee meeting, a report dated 24 September 2012 from the Director Public Works & Services seeking to proceed to tender for the construction of a new Amenities Building in Waverley Park, was presented and approved.

In order to better co-ordinate the detailed design and construction phases of the project, it is proposed that a Design & Construction (D&C) tender be used for this project rather than the traditional approach of having independent contracts for design and

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Unit Activity

construction.

Tender documents are now being prepared and it is expected tenders will be called at the beginning of March 2013.

Mark Wood Director, Public Works and Services

Authors: Robert Esdaile, Michael McMahon, Mark Leong, Jack Farag

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Recreation, Customer and Community Services

Information Bulletin March 2013

The popular Bondi Senior Singers will sing “Songs from the Big Screen” every Friday from 22 February at Easts Leagues Club. This Bondi Pavilion outreach program is supported by sponsorship from Guardian Funerals. New partnerships developed in 2013 include the Bondi Senior Singers being hosted by Easts Leagues Club at Bondi Junction. Once again, Lets Go Surfing is offering seniors free surf lessons at Bondi Beach. Seniors Week in Waverley is coordinated by a Seniors Week planning group of Council officers across divisions (RCPP, Seniors Centre, Library, Bondi Pavilion, Place Managers) and external aged care service providers including Centre on Ageing, Chapel by the Sea, Computer Pals for Seniors, Echo Neighbourhood Centre, Randwick-Waverley Community Transport, St Vincents Community Health, United Care Ageing and the War Memorial Hospital. For more information, contact the Seniors Week Planning Group Coordinators Chris Bath, Senior Community Worker Older People and Access 9386 7922 or Wendy Hee, Cultural Development Officer 9386 7919.

Seniors Week Seniors Week will kick off with the popular Seniors Fair Day on Friday 15 March 2013 on Oxford Street Mall, with the Mayor of Waverley, Sally Betts, formally launching the week. All Councillors are invited and are most welcome to all events. The fair is an opportunity for local seniors to find out about the variety of social groups and cultural services run by Council at the Waverley’s Seniors and Community Centre, Waverley Library, Bondi Pavilion and Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre. Seniors Week is from 17 - 24 March and themed “Live Life!” The week aligns with the NSW Seniors Week campaign administered by Ageing Disability and Home Care in the Family and Community Services Department. The annual “Forever Fabulous” posters of local seniors on Oxford St Mall is a very high profile exhibition positively celebrating Waverley carers. This year, Seniors Week 2013 new events include activities at the Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre, the launch of Waverley’s Men’s Shed at the War Memorial Hospital and Cryptic Crosswords introduction by Ralph Penglis at Waverley Library. Harmony Day falls within Seniors Week this year on Thursday 21 March 2013. A celebration including free BBQ, performances and stalls will be held in the Mill Hill courtyard, Bondi Junction. All Councillors are invited and welcome to come dressed in orange or the traditional costume of your country of origin.

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Library Lovers Day

Visitors young and old, newcomers and long time members were treated to a chocolate gift and free card making on 14 February. The chocolate was a welcome surprise and the craft table was a popular spot with many people taking the opportunity to create their own unique design with a special message of love, inspired by romantic quotes from literature. The feedback was overwhelming positive with many proclamations of love for Waverley Library!

Coming up at the Library… Oxfam 'Land is Life' Photographic Exhibition

Monday 25 February - Sunday 3 March Foyer Exhibition Space Featuring the work of renowned photographers Rodney Dekker and Matthew Willman. Author Talk with Jackie Nevard My Food Allergy Friends

Wednesday 6 March 11am - 12noon Library Theatrette Jackie Nevard mum and author shares her exciting new book series and empowers children to live comfortably with their allergies. Children and adults are welcome. Free, no bookings required. Amabile Trio Concert

Sunday 17 March 2.30-4.30pm Library Theatrette

A celebration of women composers. Presented by the Friends of Waverley Library Waverley for International Womens Day.

$10 at the door/$8 concession. No bookings required.

KidzFlicks The Sydney International Festival of Films by Children Special free screenings Library Theatrette

Tuesday 19 March - Friday 22 March 4pm - 6pm Saturday 23 March 10am - 3pm Sunday 24 March 1pm - 5pm Join us for special FREE screenings of this year's entries in the festival. All films have been produced by children aged between 2 - 12 years. Seniors Week Morning Tea

Thursday 21 March 9.30am-12noon Foyer and Theory Room A taste of the Library's programs for 2013, including Cryptic Crosswords, Books, Movies and More, film screenings and morning tea.

Free, no bookings required In Celebration of Harmony Day Waverley Library Information Stall and FOWL Special Book sale

Thursday 21 March 10am - 1pm Mill Hill Forecourt Find out about our foreign language collections and other great services or pick up a bargain from our second hand foreign language books sale run by FOWL. Harmony Day Author Talk with John Ogden Saltwater People of The Fatal Shore - Sydney's Southern Beaches Thursday 21 March 6pm - 7:30pm Library Theatrette This book explores the fascinating history of Sydney's beautiful southern coastline and pays homage to the remarkable people who have made it home. $5 at the door, $4 for library and FOWL members John Ogden Photographic Exhibition Saltwater People of The Fatal Shore - Sydney's Southern Beaches Saturday 16 - Sunday 31 March Foyer Exhibition Space A selection of wonderful images from the book. Books, movies and more discussion group

Thursday 28 March 10.30am - 12noon Library Theory Room Join like-minded book and movie lovers for a lively, friendly discussion group. Free, no bookings required. Last-Sunday-of-the-month book sale

Sunday 31 March 1-4pm Library Foyer Friends of Waverley library FOWL volunteers sell a range of quality, second-hand donated and pre-loved Library stock.

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Sexy Tales Comedy returns in 2013 with their new absurd masterpiece 'Creature of the Nightfill'. Horatio Kensington used to be the best store detective in the country, handsome, debonair and unstoppable when it came to retail specific crime. But after an incident where he unwittingly crushed a checkout girl in a cardboard compactor, the former golden child was disgraced, drummed out of the business and became an alcoholic mockery of himself. When a series of potentially bear related murders occur in the aisles of MegaPlex Department Complex, he is called back on the job and given one chance to redeem himself. 'Creature of the Nightfill' is at heart a story about dignity and friendship, and on the surface an absurd crime parody which aims to solve the mystery of how to make you laugh.

Creature of the Nightfill 27-30 March The Bondi Pavilion Theatre is open 6 nights a week with the best theatre bar view in Sydney. Councillors can follow the Tamarama Rock Surfers at the Bondi Pavilion Theatre on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Bondi Pavilion Resident Theatre Company Waverley Council’s resident theatre company, the Tamarama Rock Surfers (TRS) at the Bondi Pavilion Theatre launch their 2013 season on the 4 March 2013. All councillors will receive invitations to the media launch. The company is very keen for Councillors to see their shows which are critically acclaimed by Sydney’s theatre critics. All Councillors receive complimentary tickets for ANY show and are invited to opening nights. RSVP your Opening Night tickets to rsvp@rocksurfers.org or call the General Manager, Michael Brown on 9365 0147 or email michael@rocksurfers.org for complimentary tickets for any other nights. In March, TRS present two comedies 'Cut Snake' and 'Creature of the Nightfill'. 'Cut Snake' is a comic happening that pulls out pretty much every theatrical trick in the book for the audience’s entertainment – think cabaret, slapstick, acrobatics and sock puppets as well cameo appearances from Jesus and John Lennon. Kiki, Bob and Jumper are best friends with extravagant and idiosyncratic dreams. Kiki wants to dance the tango on Mount Kilimanjaro with a bearded lady, Jumper is in love with a snake called Trix and Bob’s an ordinary bloke who might just hold the secret to time travel. A comedy about growing up, dying young, and being extraordinary no matter what.

Cut Snake 12-23 March

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New Play Spaces in Waverley New Play Spaces in Waverley New Play Spaces in Waverley New Play Spaces in Waverley Council staff are promoting the recently upgraded play spaces in Waverley that included a community consultation phase at the design stage. These new play spaces have attracted positive feedback from local residents and the community. Council staff are monitoring community feedback and acknowledge the importance of community consultation during the design stages. These play spaces include Bronte Park Playground, The Children's Learner Cycle Path at Dudley Page Reserve, and Varna Park Playground. For more information visit: http://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/play

Play StrategyPlay StrategyPlay StrategyPlay Strategy The Council Operational Plan 2012-13 sets a deliverable to develop a playground strategy to identify planned maintenance, upgrades and improvements to existing playgrounds. It is planned that the Play Strategy will be written with community input and will involve a range of targeted consultation with local child care centres, schools and community groups. There will also be an online survey available. It is anticipated that consultation will commence in late February.

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Bondi Pavilion Gallery

Summer Camp Wednesday 20 February - Sunday 3 March 10am - 5pm Daily Very summer, very camp, and very collectable - bright, dynamic artwork from four Australian artists. This is an exhibition of large scale paintings and limited edition art prints, with work from the Florence Broadhurst Collection, figurative painter Ross Watson, photographer William Yang and contemporary painter Scott Elk. As part of the Sydney Mardi Gras Festival, this exhibition is a must see for art lovers and local Sydneysiders, as well as visiting Mardi Gras tourists wishing to take home a piece of that Sydney summer. Gallery Party Night Friday 1 March from 5pm The exhibition will be open from 20 February to 3 March, culminating in the gallery party night, to coincide with the annual Bondi Drag Races. So come up from the beach and continue the party on Friday 1 March, 5pm – 10pm at the Bondi Pavilion for a few drinks and some fantastic art. It’s sure to be very summer, and very camp with our local drag superstar, and art connoisseur surprise host.

Eternity, Violetta Dineva Tuesday 5 - Sunday 17 March 10am - 5pm Daily Since 1988, Violetta has lived and painted in the Sydney coastal areas. The Manly and Bondi coastal fringe are her most significant inspirations. Her body of work, in general, encapsulates these natural sea environments with an infusion of memories of her former homeland.

Her paintings are hauntingly beautiful - spiritual, passionate and energetic. She sees a harmony and oneness with nature, a harmony that drives our wellbeing. She depicts scenes charged with energy, movement and emotion in search for an expression of that intangible and ever present quality in nature that makes it seem beyond the time. Her ability to find the undiscovered spiritual dimension in nature gives her landscapes an emotional, mystical, almost romantic edge.

How To Draw Ghosts, Damian Broomhead Tuesday 19 – Sunday 31 March 10am - 5pm Daily This exhibition is the fourth instalment in a series of colourful oil pastel drawings depicting scenes from the first years of the Sydney colony and focusing on the interactions between the British and the indigenous inhabitants of the Sydney region. These energetic drawings engage with the historical narrative, representing stories and scenes distilled from contemporaneous accounts. “I’ve called this series ‘How to Draw Ghosts’”, explains Damian Broomhead, “reason being that all the figures represented in the pictures are long gone, yet, although conjured up from scraps of the past, they still have an insistent presence. Given the tragic history of the relations between black and white Australia this is to be expected. Ghosts are not at rest, they are fiercely intent on communication with the living. So it follows that they may well insist on being drawn, perhaps that is why they are such good subjects for this kind of restoration.

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International Women’s Day Friday 8 March To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Bondi Pavilion will again be hosting a breakfast in the High Tide Room, 7.30 - 8.30am. This year’s guest speaker is Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO, and we look forward to inviting our local community and our staff to this lovely annual event - celebrating women and their achievements and contributions to society. Senior Citizens Concert Wednesday 20 March Our very first Senior Citizen’s Concert for the year will showcase the talents of local singing sensation, Cassy Darvall and her band. The concert is free with light refreshments served. All seniors in the area are welcome to attend. Bondi Latin American Festival Sunday 10 March

The Bondi Latin American Festival (formerly the South American Festival) is on Sunday 10 March. The festival promises to be a day of exciting entertainment of music and dance, arts and crafts, food stalls, children’s workshops and much more.

This year the event is being run by members of the South American community.

Please don’t hesitate to contact the Bondi Pavilion for a full program and contact information in regards to attending the event on the day.

Forever Fabulous 2013 'recognising our carers' 17 - 24 March Forever Fabulous is part of Seniors Week 2013. Waverley Council is committed to support seniors to lead lives that are full, active and healthy. This year, Waverley Council will recognise seniors in the community that are offering exceptional care or support within the community. On Saturday 23 March the Mayor, Councillor Sally Betts, will host a luncheon on the Oxford Street Mall for our Forever Fabulous participants and their guests. An exhibition of this year's Forever Fabulous will be installed on Oxford Street Mall 14 March until 16 April and reinstalled in the Waverley Library for a further two weeks at the beginning of June.

Recommendation: That the information be received and noted.

Cathy Henderson Director, Recreation, Customer & Community Services

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