Pittwater Life May 2024 Issue

more than just a tea party;
it’s an opportunity for
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Korzy call for
demerger poll
Pittwater Greens Councillor
Miranda Korzy has called on
Northern Beaches Council
to support a demerger
poll at September’s Local
Government Elections. Ms
Korzy wants residents to have
their say at the election on the
question: ‘Do you support the
de-amalgamation of Northern
Beaches Council (NBC) to
reinstate Pittwater, Warringah
and Manly Councils?’ She
said: “I cannot ignore the
wishes of the thousands of
Pittwater residents who have
signed petitions calling for a
council demerger.” She said
residents had only until 2026
for the Council to initiate a
demerger, and the cheapest
route was via a poll at the
Local Government Election.
“After eight years as part
of the Northern Beaches
‘Astrovan’ keeps Composure
Local group Astrovan are headed to the
studio to record their first single with
renowned music producer Paul Najar at
Jaminajar – part of their prize for winning the
2024 Northern Composure competition.
The band took out the coveted titled on 20
April in a super-charged atmosphere and after
fierce competition.
Band members also took home $1,000 cash
from Northern Beaches Council and a marketing
and publicity package from Perfect Pitch valued
at $1,100. Also, Mall Music and BOSS provided
a consultation with Rowland Product Specialist
and a $400 retail Rowland equipment voucher.
Now in its 21st year, Northern Composure
Council, I believe it’s now
time to give all residents a
say.” Ms Korzy noted there
are currently two Bills before
the NSW Parliament seeking
to create pathways to deamalgamations.
Scamps targets
cost of living
Cost of living pressures are
affecting everyone in our
community, with the pain
at the check-out adding
to the pressures from the
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offers 12- to 19-year-olds the rare chance of a
live on-stage performance.
Other finalists included Bangalley (runnersup),
Melaluka (third) and Overnight Lows
(Emerging Artist).
The judges selected the winning band
through criteria including musicianship,
originality, stage presence, youth audience
appeal and overall conduct.
Forming the centrepiece of Youth Week,
Northern Beaches Council has supported
Northern Composure unearth many success
stories such as Dear Seattle, The Rions and
Lime Cordiale.
*More info on Council website
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