Part 4 Please Explain - Pauline Hanson's Please Explain 'A 'woke' Christmas' - Episode 8

You better watch out for a 'woke' Christmas in this week's episode of "Please Explain". 

"Meanwhile, it's beginning to look a lot like communism in this week's episode of our cartoon series "Please Explain", as Christmas becomes politically incorrect... leading nicely into how 'Booster Jabs' could be the last straw... Bringing back vaccine choice with Australia's own COVAX-19... Malcolm Roberts, Mark Latham and Rod Roberts look back at 2021...  And Pauline addresses Aussies rallying for freedom. "

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Back to Restrictions NSW Coronavirus COVID-19 - Service NSW

 

In response to the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, the following rules are being reintroduced: Mask wearing is required in all indoor settings from 12:01am Friday 24 December COVID-Safe check-ins will be required to enter hospitality and retail premises from 27 December 2021 Businesses should encourage staff to work from home (where possible) Hospitality venues, including pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes will move to 1 person per 2 sqm rule indoors, with no density limit for outdoor settings You should remain seated while eating and drinking in hospitality venues, and singing and dancing is strongly discouraged.

Get tested before you travel Travelling interstate over the break? If the state or territory you plan to visit has testing entry requirements, you can get tested near your home before you leave. Clinics in border regions may be busier during this time, so it’s best to get tested beforehand. Results typically take 24 to 48 hours.

Stay safe with a COVID-19 booster vaccination Looking forward to seeing friends and family this festive season? Make sure you stay safe by getting your booster shot. If you’re aged 18 or over and it’s been 5 months since your second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you can now get a booster vaccination. This will help strengthen your immune system and help protect you and your loved ones against COVID-19.

Go online during the Christmas period Service NSW centres may be closed or have different opening hours over the holiday period. Check the opening hours before you visit a Service NSW location. While Service Centres are closed there are many online transactions you can do yourself such as: renewing your registration, renewing your driver licence and applying for a Working with Children Check or NSW Seniors Card.

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Fruits of first Plenary Council Assembly Published - Australian Catholics Bishop Conference - Plenary Council 2020-2023

 

Plenary Council members have this week begun their reflections on the document and its proposals, and the wider Catholic community can now commence its own prayer and discernment on the report.

Archbishop Costelloe suggested one way that could happen is through the local consultation phase of the Synod of Bishops, which is considering how the Church is “journeying together” to announce the Gospel.

“The complementary nature of the Plenary Council and this Synod of Bishops process is quite clear, and I encourage people to be as engaged with the Synod as they have been in the Plenary Council,” he said.

Archbishop Costelloe asked the People of God to continue to keep the Plenary Council in their prayers – as they have done for the past four years or more.

“We are very mindful of all those who have trusted us to carry their hopes and dreams with us,” he said.

“I am confident that we will continue to walk together as we share our experience of the first assembly and as we reflect together on the ever present and pressing question: what do you think God is asking of us in Australia at this time?”

Access the document at: https://bit.ly/PCAssembly1Final

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NEW COUNCIL TEAM FOR THE SHOALHAVEN - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

22 December 2021 

Shoalhaven City Council is excited to share the results of the successful candidates for each Ward who will sit as the new City Councillors for the next Council term to September 2024. Results were released on Wednesday, 22
 December 2021 when the election count was finalised. 

Elected candidates for each Ward include: 

Mayor  

Amanda Findley 

Ward 1 

John Wells 

Tonia Gray  

Serena Copley 

Matthew Norris

Ward 2 

Greg Watson 

Christen Evan 

John Kotlash  

Paul Ell 

Ward 3 

Mark Kitchener 

Patricia White 

Liza Butler  

Muriel D’Ath (Moo)  

The new team includes eight new Councillors. 

Council CEO, Stephen Dunshea said: “I am looking forward to working with the newly elected Councillors to confirm their priorities and set the direction for the Shoalhaven for the coming term of Council.” 

“New Councils bring a renewed look at issues and priorities for our region. As well as continuing to provide essential services for our communities, Council staff are ready and eager to respond to,  and implement, new decisions made by the incoming councillors. ” Mr Dunshea said. 

The new Councillors will undertake intensive induction briefings commencing early January 2022 to enable the CEO and the Executive Team to bring the new Councillors up to speed on many of the current Council projects, challenges and opportunities. 

The first Ordinary Meeting for the new Councillors will be held on Tuesday, 25 January 2022 in the Council Chambers, and can be viewed through the live stream on Council’s website. 

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Shoalhaven Suicide & Awareness Network - Here's the latest from SSPAN

 

The last few months have been pretty busy so we wanted to give you a quick update before the end of the year. Firstly some tips to help yourself or anyone you know who might be alone at Christmas, secondly an update on the recent wonderful Shoalhaven Business Chamber Golf day fundraising and finally a reminder on information that can help start the conversation with someone who is struggling. Christmas can be lonely for some Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for most but what about those who are isolated, away from family or alone through some other circumstance? To learn some tips about how to cope with being alone during the Christmas period click the button below. See the Tips 2021 Charity Golf Day On 26 November the 8th Annual Shoalhaven Business Chamber & Macey Insurance Brokers Golf Day was held. Unfortunately the weather wasn't on our side on the day but that didn't affect the spirit of our attendees as a lot of funds were raised for SSPAN and two other Shoalhaven charities Read More Starting a Conversation Sometimes people in crisis simply can’t find the words to reach out so that’s where blue cards can make a massive difference in getting the individual suffering opening up and getting the help they need. To read up on starting the conversation click the link below. Learn More

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My interest in Council Election Results around New South Wales

Interested Council Election results: 

Why do I have an interest? Simply Blacktown City Council is where I have lived for 29 years of my life and  got to know former Councilors and current ones. 

With Penrith City Council, Sue day former co-advocate for Western Sydney Public Transport Users I have  an ineterest in, as she ran for Council 3-4 times has been persistant and made it, increasing her votes each time.

Shoalhaven City Council - it is where I live and will live for the rest of my life. Ineterest in advocacy raises interest in politics and the people that reperesent the people. People do not realise how much presssure our representatives have in all forms of government, being in the lime light.

Blacktown City Council Election:

2016 Party Result: Labor 10, Liberal 5

2021 Party Result: Labor 10, Independent 5

Here Stephen Bali doesn't recontest his Ward 4 seat as he is the State Member of Blacktown. Liberal Party didn't endorse any of the candidates as in previous years. Jes Diaz is re-elected as an independent.  Can't see his son evene running for Council this time. PeterCamileri moves from Ward 5 as an endorsed Liberal in 2016 to an independent in Ward 4. Labor, Carol Israel, Labor Party elected 2nd term  in Ward 4 and is te leader of her tocket as she is re-elected. Mayor Tony Bleasedale, Labor Party sweeps in Ward 5 elected and  BRad Bunting is re-elected quite easily in wsame ward. Allan Green is back into Council as a Independent In Ward 3 with Labor Party Councilors Susai Benjamin and Cathy Collins. 

Basically, we have  Labor hold 10 out 15 Council seats and the 5 Liberal Council seats became Liberal - mot much of a change.

Penrith City Council results

2016 Party Result: Liberal 5, Labor 7, Independents 3

2021 Party Result: Liberal 6, Labor 5, Independents 4

*Sue Day has smashed the election in  The South Ward. A ward where there is 2 Liberals, 2 Independents and 1 Labor Councilors. And it appears she might have picked up a seat from Labor.

It seems that Independents will be very crucial to electing a Mayor and Deputy Mayor and maybe Sue Day may even have  her chance at being elected as Mayor.

* Former Western Sydney co-advocate for public transport

Shoalhaven City Council results

2016 Party Result: 

Shoalhaven Independents 5, Country Labor Party 1, Green 4,  Independents 3

2021 Party Result: 

Shoalhaven Independents 4, Greens 4, Labor Party 2  Undecided 3

(Includes: Green Elected Maror)

Interested in Ward 2, where there are new candidates running in the Ward, two of them has been elected John Kotlash (Labor Party) and Evan Christen from the Greens. The next candidate that could be elected is Mitchell Pakes from the Shoalhaven Independents retaining his seat or newly elected Paul Ell Independent. Former Federal Member Fiona Gash, did not stand for Council in Ward 2 so that leaves it open - who gets her seat?

Greens have retained their numbers on Council even though former Ward 1 Councilor Nina Digiglio left the Greens and only stood as a candidate for Mayor. Labor Party have increased their numbers with a possibility on a further seat in Ward 1,  with Shoalhaven Independents possibly losing one seat it could look like Shoalhaven Independents 4, Labor Party 3, Greens 3, Independent 1.

Further update 22/12/21: the results are as follows:

Shoalhaven Independents Group 4,Greens 4 including the Mayor, Labor 3, Independents 2

So, from the 2016 Council Election results, we can see that Shoalhaven Independents have a reduced seat on council by 1 to 4 Councilors, Labor Party have increased their seats on Council by 2 to 3 Councillors, Greens have maintained their seats on Council to 4 members and finally, Independents have lost 1 seat down to 2 seats on Council. Thus the pendulum swings here. So it is going to be interesting how deals will be made for the Deputy Mayor and how Council passes motions as a team in Council, unless the Greens and Shoalhaven Independents work together on motions, it won't be so much of a roller coaster. This is for the next three years and we will see how this works out.

Slow Down, Kids Around these School Holidays - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

21 December 2021

Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation and Shoalhaven City Council join forces again, raising awareness to reduce child pedestrian injuries and fatalities across the  City.   

Motorists will again notice the ‘Holiday Time; Slow Down, Kids Around’ signs  across the city, at beaches, parks and other busy recreational locations, urging people to slow down and take extra care on our roads during the holiday period.    

Shoalhaven City Council Director, Paul Keech said with COVID restrictions eased, Shoalhaven will have more families visiting in the school holiday periods, and the number of kids using local roads and paths will increase significantly.   

“With more kids around this holiday season, it is important for all motorists to stay aware and vigilant, as children can react impulsively and forget about road safety.    

“That is why the ‘Holiday Time, Slow Down, Kids Around ‘campaign is so important. It is a timely reminder about the importance of road safety, for residents and visitors and the need to be acutely aware of the increase in pedestrian activity. Drivers, parents and carers need to recognise the potential danger in busy holiday spots and take extra precautions to ensure our kids are kept safe,” Mr Keech said.  

Michelle and David McLaughlin founded Little Blue Dinosaur in honour of their son Tom. They now channel their energy into making school holidays safer for children.   

"We lost our precious son, Tom in the blink of an eye. We do not want this to happen to anyone else. That is why the 'Holiday Time, Slow Down, Kids Around' message is so important," Ms McLaughlin said. 

“Families and their children are often not familiar with their holiday locations and key visual roadway differences, including lack of kerbs/guttering and no line markings or footpaths. 

“Little Blue Dinosaur is excited to be working with Shoalhaven City Council. The campaign is now operating in 25 local Government areas, across four States in Australia,” she said.   

For more information about the Hold My Hand Campaign, please visit the Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation. 

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Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Announced Amanda Findley - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

20 December 2021

Shoalhaven City Council is excited to announce the return of Amanda Findley as Shoalhaven Mayor.  

The election results were released on Monday, 20 December 2021 when the election count was finalised by the NSW Electoral Commission.   

Shoalhaven City Council CEO, Stephen Dunshea said: “I congratulate Amanda Findley on her election for her second term, as Shoalhaven’s Mayor.” 

“Mayor Findley has served the community through bushfire, flood, and a pandemic and I know she can be relied upon to lead the Council well in its engagement with the Shoalhaven community,” Mr Dunshea said.  

“I look forward to working with Shoalhaven Mayor, Amanda Findley over this term of Council as we continue to serve our community to deliver important projects and services now and into the future.”   

Mayor Amanda Findley was initially elected to Council in September 2008, re-elected in September 2012 and elected as Shoalhaven City Council Mayor in September 2016. 

Results of the successful candidates for each Ward will be announced in the coming days. 

The first Ordinary Meeting for the new Councillors will be held on Tuesday, 25 January 2022 in the Council Chambers and can be live-streamed through Council’s website. 

 Media contact: media@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au 

Video on the opening of the NEW Sanctuary Point Skate Park

Here is a video on the opening of the NEW Sanctuary Point Skate Park on the 17th December 2021. Please enjoy and congrats to all, making children's lives happy!

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Part 3 - Please Explain Video's - Pauline Hanson's Please Explain, Episode 7 "Please Explain How Bills Are Passed"

This week we have the opportunity to learn all about how legislation is passed by our parliament, and we might just learn one or two extra things along the way.

The brilliance of producing these videos is so creative. It might put political cartoonists out of a job!

The best quote I like  in this episode here is - "Where you sit in Parliament is not where you stand!"

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I was wondering what has inspired the creation of these cartoon videos and up came up with a video from 10 years ago or more Is this what inspired Please Explain cartoons? - Click here

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Historic Nowra Bridge repurposing - Community Survey - NSW Government

Well, for those of you who don't know around the Shoalhaven LGA, my community background: I was a former public transport within Mount Druitt and surrounding suburbs (about 13 suburbs all up), which led to a huge group of community-minded people to receive back into the community two out of three bus serves that were important and removed from important parts of the community. I didn't win these back, the people of Mount Druitt did.

I then expanded to be an alone community supporter and advocate, starting with holes in the ground. I have had many achievements, small and large, interviews from local papers, including Sydney Radio interviews, lobbying with all Local, State and Federal politicians. Why am I stating this? Public Transport is my original passsion as a community advocate so, Nowra Historical Bridge would be a great way to start public transport improvements within the Shoalhaven LGA linking better public transport to people, in they are in need of it.

I've heard how our 'youth' have issues getting back at night from Bomaderry reaching Central Nowra and that Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention & Awareness Network provide taxi vouchers to help our youth reach their desired destinations Click here for further details

When public transport is raised with anyone in this area - it really creates a diverse topic of interest. People come up with wonderful ideas of how to improve bus services. It has been suggested to use Club's in the area Community shuttle buses to help people in the area get around.

So, here is your chance to complete a community survey that could change the Nowra Historical Bridge. I encourage everyone to have their say*.

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* I would like to thank Bay and Basin Our Community Our Voice Facebook Page for sharing this information.

Politics can be look in funny ways part 2 - More on Pauline Hanson's 'Please Explain' videos Episode 5 & 6

I still find humour in these 'Please explain' videos and I think no matter what side of politics you believe in, we should all feel the same.

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This week we will be learning about what would happen if politicians were suddenly forced to tell the truth.

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Listen to Upbeat Songs With John @ 92.7fm om Monday 13th December 2021 for the first of the Two Christmas Shows

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A great show of songs was played on Monday and we finally completed the 'Take 2' interview with Bruce Goldsmith from the Sanctuary Point Champions. Feedback received was 'it sounded like a great interview' and was very informative. We thank Bruce for taking time out to explain what the Sanctuary Point Champions are about. We'll catch up with Bruce next year, when he has more to report on behalf of the SP Champions.

Thank you to all listeners of Upbeat Songs With John @ Bay & Basin 92.7fm who tuned in to last Monday's show. we played an Upbeat Songs With John amount of 28 songs for you to be fully entertained of 26 songs. and we had 5 songs requests from Bruce, John ( from the Bay & basin community 2 song requests) Joanne and Zena. We thank you all for those song requests.]

We played songs from the following artists:

Forever Young by Madness, Just ask your heart by Frankie Avalon, From a Distance by Bette Midler, You raise me up by Josh Groban, the best is yet to come by Michael Buble, Eloise by Barry Mann, Electric Blue by Icehouse, Beautiful Day by U2, Cupid's Trick by Elliott Smith, Everybody hurts by R.E.M., Just Dance by Lady Gaga featuring Coldy O'Donis, You got it by Roy Orbison, La Isla Bonita by Madonna, I've had the time of my life by Jennifer Warnes & Bill Medley, I will always love you by Whitney Houston, Young Girl by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Rascal King by THe Might MIghty Bosstones, Anyone that had a heart by Dusty Springfield, I've gotta feeling by Black-Eyed Peas, I'll never find another you by Mirusia, Save all your kisses for me by Brotherhood of Man, I dreamed a dream by Susan Boyle, The way it is Lee Kernaghan, colours of my life and The Lion Sleeps tonight by The Tokens.

Included we played 2 AMRAP ( Australian Music Radio Airplay Project) songs: V8 Sandman by Grant Stephens & Do me right by Lucie Tiger.

So this coming Monday night we also have a jam-packed program of upbeat songs to play for yourselves as well. Our first of two 'Christmas Specials'.We will also have a special interview with Australia's Jessica Braithwaite, Channel 9, Weather Reporter ( South Australia) who has released in time for Christmas her new song, 'I still get excited for Christmas.' Don't forget, you can request on this Facebook Page post or by contacting the studio during the program on 02 44439644.

Our dedicated song when to Sue from Western Sydney with I gotta feeling by Black-Eyed Peas

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Our dedicated song when to Sue from Western Sydney with I gotta feeling by Black-Eyed Peas.

So tune into 92.7fm on your dial or jump into https://www.bbcri.com.au/services/community-radio-92-7fm/ and listen live online.

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