Pittwater Life June 2022 Issue

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breaking into microplastics.
“Single-use plastic items
and packaging make up 60
per cent of all litter in NSW.
By stopping the supply of
problematic plastic in the
first place, we’re helping
prevent it from entering our
environment as litter, or
going into landfill.” The ban
will prevent almost 2.7 billion
items of plastic litter from
entering the environment in
NSW over the next 20 years.
So-called “compostable” and
“bioplastic” alternatives will
also be banned as they don’t
biodegrade unless they’re
treated in an industrial
composting facility, creating
just as much of a problem as
conventional plastic.
Downhill movie rush
For one night only Newportbased
business, Adventure
Entertainment, will screen the
ski and snowboard adventure
film ‘Winter Starts Now’ at
Glen Street Theatre as part
of the annual Warren Miller
Snow Film Tour on Thursday
June 2.
‘Winter Starts Now’ is the
72nd film from Warren Miller
Entertainment celebrating all
things winter – it’s a stunning
ski and snowboarding
film that chases the US winter
from coast to coast leaving
audiences inspired by the
spectacular jumps and views
from the top.
The screening at Glen Street
Theatre is a hosted event with
prize giveaways including the
chance to win a $20,000 trip
of a lifetime to Canada.
Tickets from $25 available
from glenstreet.com.au
Headland toilets
by end of year
Public toilets at Barrenjoey
Headland are a step closer
following public exhibition
of plans. The lack of toilet
facilities on the headland,
a walking destination for
approximately 200,000 visitors
each year, has resulted in
ongoing waste and litter issues
(the closest public restrooms
are in the car park at Station
Beach). In 2019, transportable
toilets were installed by NSW
National Parks and Wildlife
Service (NPWS) as a temporary
solution, pending planning for
a permanent structure. Plans
have been revealed to build a
permanent amenities block,
southeast of the keeper’s
quarters and lighthouse. The
proposed public amenities
building will be set into the
landscape, concealed by the
landform and native heath.
The toilet cubicles are planned
to be unisex, with baby
change facilities and a water
refill station. If given the goahead
upon review of public
consultation, it’s anticipated
construction will commence
by October.
Crown land grants
Crown land across NSW is
set to be improved, after the
NSW Government reserved
$17 million to upgrade and
maintain facilities across
the state. Minister for Lands
and Water Kevin Anderson
said the Government was
committed to providing the
best facilities possible. “The
Crown Reserves Improvement
Fund will support upgrades to
facilities used by organisations
that are at the heart of our
communities, like surf
lifesaving clubs, showgrounds,
scouts and girl guide groups,
pony clubs and PCYC,” Mr
Anderson said. “These grants
will help communities as
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Play a little bit sharky
Northern Beaches Youth Theatre is back in June with another
exciting production – ‘School of Sharks’, by young
Australian playwright Jessica Bellamy.
It’s described as a “worrying, watery adventure” that will
have you smiling at the parallels with our own sea-surrounded
peninsula – and wondering what really does go on
in the minds of our dwindling sea life.
The protagonist is a big worrier and why wouldn’t she be
living on an isthmus surrounded by mistreated sharks and
a climate that is in real trouble?
This is touted as a fun play about the very real concerns
of our youth and how we all can all grow and deal with
these complex issues. The play is also a catalyst for many
conversations about how to be eco-conscious and live sustainably.
There will also be workshopping with the playwright, Jessica
Bellamy.
Performances are 6.30pm on June 16, 18, 23 and 25; also
matinee performances 2.30pm
June 18 and 25.
Tickets and info at trybooking.com/BZIDR
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