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29/06/09
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Put a Lid on It
19/11/09
The Australian Raven is a highly intelligent and adaptable species that capitalizes on easy food sources. Its numbers have increased in the Perth metropolitan area as a result of increased access to food. Feeding ravens reduces their natural ability to forage for their own food and encourages their presence in City of Nedlands area.
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Reporting sick, injured or deceased Dolphins in the Swan Canning River Park
16/11/09

Reporting of sick, injured or deceased dolphins within the Swan Canning River Park



The Swan River Trust is calling for anyone who finds a sick, injured or dead Dolphin to report it immediately to Wildcare on 9474 0904.



Wildcare is administered by the Department of Environment and Conservation and operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week.



The Trust advises that they need to hear about deceased dolphins, too as they can provide important information from animal autopsy about possible causes of death and gaining information about dolphin populations through genetic research.



For more information, visit www.swanrivertrust.wa.gov.au or telephone 9278 9604.

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Premier's Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards
12/10/09

If you know someone who has contributed to our community and would be a worthy nominee for a Local Government Australia Day Award, nominate them now!

The City of Nedlands invites nominations for the following categories:


• Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award (25 years and over)
• Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award for a person under 25 years
• Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award for a community group or event


The aim of the Awards is to recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to the Nedlands community during 2009. The Awards are supported by the Australia Day Council of WA and will be presented by the City of Nedlands at an Australia Day citizenship function held in January.

Nominations are to be forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer, City of Nedlands, 71 Stirling Highway, Nedlands by the close of business, Friday 20 November 2009.

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Get into Tennis this Summer
07/09/09
To encourage Senior and Junior tennis players to participate in this Summer's pennant competition, Nedlands tennis Club are offering an unbeatable package of benefits
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Sportslink for Children with Disabilities
14/07/09

Sportslink is a program targeted at children with disabilities, or those who are experiencing difficulty with sport, that are aged between 7 and 12 years old. The program was developed by the Recreation and Sport Network and seeks to provide an encouraging environment for children to participate in physical activity, improve their motor skills, acquire confidence and make new friends. The ultimate aim is to enable inclusion into mainstream sports activities.

Presbyterian Ladies College (PLC) in Peppermint Grove will host Sportslink after school each week during school terms.

For more information please contact PLC reception on 9424 6444.

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Australian Paralympic Committee Seeks Football Stars
14/07/09

The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) is searching for players to participate at the Australian Paralympic Youth Games in October as well as upcoming National Championships, as part of the preparation for the London Paralympic Games.

For more information contact Matthew Roper, Western Australia Development Officer, Australian Paralympic Committee on 0418 443 481 or email on matthew.roper@paralympic.org.au.

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Be Active in Nedlands
21/04/09

As a part of the "Be Active in Nedlands" project the City is introducing walking groups with the support of the Heart Foundation.
The following weekly walking groups will be commencing in April:

  • Waratah Walkers will meet at Dalkeith Hall starting on Tuesday 28 April 2009 and walking from 8:30 - 9:15am
  • Tresillian Walking Group will meet at Tresillian starting on Thursday 30 April 2009 and walking from 9:00 - 10:00am
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City of Nedlands 2009 Christmas Hours
19/11/09

City of Nedlands 2009 Christmas and New Year Hours

The City of Nedlands will operate over the 2009 Festive Season as follows:

The last Council Meeting for 2009 will be held on Tuesday 15 December, 2009. No Council or Council Committee meetings will be held in January 2010.

City Administration Centre, 71 Stirling Highway, Nedlands

· Closed from 12.00 noon on Friday 18 December (Friday afternoon only).

· Reopening 8.30 a.m. Monday 21 December.

· Closing 5.00 p.m. Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve).

· Reopening 8.30 a.m. Monday 4 January 2010.

Tresillian Community Centre, 21 Tyrell Street, Nedlands

· Closed from 12.00noon on Friday 18 December.

· Reopening 8.30 a.m. Monday 4 January 2010.

Pt Resolution Occasional Child Care Centre, 53 Jutland Parade, Dalkeith

· Closed from 4.30 p.m. Wednesday 16 December.

· Reopening 8.30 a.m. Monday 1 February 2010.

Nedlands Library, 60 Stirling Highway, Nedlands

· Closed from 12.00 noon on Friday 18 December (Friday afternoon only).

· Closing 4.00 p.m. Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve).

· Reopening 8.30 a.m. Saturday 2 January 2010.

Mt Claremont Library, 105 Montgomery Drive, Mt Claremont

· Closed from 12.00 noon on Friday 18 December (Friday afternoon only).

· Closing 4.00 p.m. Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve).

· Reopening 8.30 a.m. Saturday 2 January 2010.

Nedlands Community Care, 97 Waratah Avenue, Dalkeith

· Closed from 12.00 noon on Friday 18 December (Friday afternoon only).

· Reopening 8.30 a.m. Monday 21 December.

· Closed on Friday 25 December (Christmas Day).

· Closed on Monday 28 December (Public Holiday).

· Open on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 December.

· Closed on Thursday 31 December (New Year’s Eve).

· Closed on Friday 1 January 2010 (New Year’s Day).

· Reopening 8.30 a.m. Monday 4 January 2010.

For emergencies only, please telephone 9273 3500. Your call will be answered by an after hours answering service and directed as appropriate.

GRAHAM FOSTER

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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