Boomerang Park Preservation Group Inc. in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales | Community organisation

Boomerang Park Preservation Group Inc.

Locality: Raymond Terrace, New South Wales

Phone: +61 408 358 691

Address: 17 Irrawang Street

Website:

Likes: 296

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Sport & recreation
• Non-profit organisation
• Community organisation

25.01.2022 Mayor Ryan Palmer has sent a message about how the Council has supported not going ahead with the planning proposal for residential development on Boomerang Park. See the message below. Thank you, Mayor Palmer and all the Councillors who have voted to save 4.5 hectares of the Park for future generations to enjoy.

24.01.2022 Santa visited the croquet court in Boomerang Park today to play Putt-Putt Golf. He was able to show us how to play too! It was a lot of fun.

23.01.2022 School holiday activity in the Park on Bugs. Come and join us on Thursday 23 January 2020 from 10.00 AM - 11.30 AM. The venue is the playground in Boomerang Park, Irrawang Street, Raymond Terrace. This workshop is suitable for anyone from four years onwards. Participants will learn about the survival of invertebrates in the Park, how they have evolved over time and their role in keeping our environment healthy. Please wear outdoor footwear. Bookings are essential by calling 1800 808 900 or 49880900 Further information please Email: [email protected]

19.01.2022 Nigel Waters was presented with the inaugural Australia Day Port Stephens Environmental award at the Australia Day Celebrations in Raymond Terrace this morning. Nigel has contributed significantly to the Boomerang Park Preservation Group's campaign with his expert knowledge on planning and environment over the past five years. Congratulations Nigel. We are looking forward to working with Nigel in the future and wish him all the best.

18.01.2022 Mayor Ryan Palmer, Cr. Ken Jordan and Paul Le Mottee. Moved in the meeting tonight that "After listening to the community and the Raymond Terrace and Heatherbrae Implementation Panel resolve that: 1) Not proceed with the planning proposal for Boomerang Park. 2) Identify areas in Raymond Terrace CBD area for much needed senior living. This motion was unanimously carried. ... (note Councillors Jaimie Abbott, Glen Dunkley, Sarah Smith and Giacomo Arnott were absent). Dozens of Boomerang Park Supporters attended the meeting and gave the Councillors and the Mayor applause for their decision. The Mayor stated that the planning proposal was initiated by previously elected Councillors. After extensive investigations and community consultation, he can now give his support to allow Boomerang Park to continue as recreation for future generations. Cr. Steve Tucker stated that the process determining the future of the planning proposal has achieved a Group which cares about Boomerang Park, and this is another positive outcome for the Park. Thank you, everyone, who has contributed to the Group's campaign over the last five years to prevent housing going on the Park. Well done as we have achieved our primary goal for the Group and the community. Our ancient Boomerang Park continues to live as land dedicated for public recreation.

18.01.2022 It was a sunny day for the Raymond Terrace Charity Market last Sunday. Here are some pictures of what was for sale. Hope to see you at the next market on Sunday 24th November from 8am to 1pm.

17.01.2022 It is time for another Market in Boomerang Park this Sunday from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm. Come and have your photo taken with Santa and receive a gift. There will be Face Painting and games for the young at heart. Please view the video to see what is on offer. See notes below for details.

13.01.2022 Cr. Giacomo Arnott meet with Coral Berry to talk about Council's significant decision to not go ahead with the planning proposal for residential development on Boomerang Park. Here is what they had to say...

13.01.2022 Smoke was seen coming from Boomerang Park by a member from the Raymond Terrace Parks and Reserves Committee while she was in the shopping centre. She drove to the Cemetery end of the Park and saw flames near the walking track between the cemetery and the forest in Boomerang Park. The size of the fire at this stage was about 2-3 metres square. She called 000 immediately as no one seemed to be aware of what was happening. The fire suddenly grew and travelled into the forest wi...th flames engulfing koala food trees planted by the community. Five fire trucks from the RFS and NSW Fire and Rescue attended promptly and use thousands of litres water to put out the flames saving a culturally significant tree near the cemetery and the cemetery fence. The cause of the fire has not been assessed but it could have been deliberately lit or caused by a burning cigarette butt thrown on the ground. It is important to note that arson is a very dangerous crime that is easy to commit and difficult to detect. In New South Wales, the common law offence of arson has been abolished. Several offences in the Crimes Act 1900 deal with the destruction of property by means of fire and have penalty's ranging from 1 year to 20 years. If death results then manslaughter or murder penalty's will be added to the sentence. Please be on the lookout for any suspicious behaviour in the forest at Boomerang Park. The motives for fire setters are vandalism, excitement, revenge, crime concealment, profit and extremism. Over the past few months we have become used to the smell of smoke and perhaps we are now no longer checking if there is a fire nearby which needs to be put out. If you smell or see smoke please check for fire and call 000 if there is a fire. Port Stephens Council is assessing the safety of the forest as there is a possibility that burnt trees could drop their branches. Please avoid walking without a helmet on in the burnt area of the forest as it may not be safe. If you see injured wildlife please call WINC on 1300 946 295 or you can call Coral on 0408 358 691. Thank you for the firefighters who carefully put the fire out so quickly and thank you to the people who came to the Park to see if they could help. The Group will be seeking the help of the community to plant vegetation which has been lost by the fire. We look forward to inviting the community to come and help in the coming months. See more

12.01.2022 RAYMOND TERRACE CHARITY MARKETS WILL BE ON THIS SUNDAY FROM 8 AM TO 1 PM, SENIORS HALL, 17E BOOMERANG PARK, RAYMOND TERRACE. COME AND HAVE YOUR PICTURE TAKEN WITH SANTA AND GET A GIFT. YOU WILL FIND FACE PAINTING, CHILDRENS GAMES, DEVONSHIRE TEAS, PIZZA, BRIC-A-BRAC, NATURAL COSMETICS, HANDMADE CLOTHES, ARTWORK AND MUCH MORE. SEE YOU ON SUNDAY

12.01.2022 We have been hoping we could offer Boomerang Park as a sanctuary to wildlife impacted by bush fires but this dream is becoming closer to a nightmare as we see smoke and fire in our koala food forest today. See below for details.

11.01.2022 Raymond Terrace Charity Markets will be on this Sunday 22 December from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm. You will find the Market at the Seniors Citizens Hall, Boomerang Park, 17E Irrawang Street, Raymond Terrace. Come and see handcrafted toys, clothes, art, and craft. Outback Studio Jeans, Christmas confectionery, bath bombs, salt lamps, Christmas cakes, wood-fired pizzas, espresso coffee, Devonshire Teas, pre-loved clothes, local honey, passionfruit butter, bric-a-brac and lots more. Have some fun with Doreen and Paul playing free Putt-Putt Golf. Learn to make Christmas Decorations at Christine's children's work table. Please invite your friends and family to the last Market of the year.

10.01.2022 Santa arrived at the Markets in Boomerang Park today in a Fire Truck with another Fire Truck behind to share lollies with everyone. It was fun to have Santa and his crew visit the Park.

08.01.2022 Port Stephens Council will be voting next Tuesday 26 November from 5.30 pm on the future of the planning proposal for houses on Boomerang Park. The Notice of Motion proposed by Mayor Ryan Palmer, Cr. Ken Jordan and Paul Le Mottee are that "After listening to the community and the Raymond Terrace and Heatherbrae Implementation Panel move that: 1) Not proceed with the planning proposal for Boomerang Park. 2) Identify areas in Raymond Terrace CBD area for much needed senior li...ving". The Boomerang Park Preservation Group fully endorses the above motions and sincerely appreciates all the work our Mayor, Councillors and the Council staff have done to achieve a win-win solution for all members of the community. The venue will be the Port Stephens Council Chambers, 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace. Please come and show the Mayor, the Councillors and Council Staff your support for the above motions. See more

07.01.2022 Port Stephens Council will be voting on the Climate Emergency Declaration on Tuesday, February 25 at the early time of 5 pm. If you are concerned about the future of climate change on our environment, wildlife, and humanity please come along and show the Council your support to work with them on reducing global warming now.

06.01.2022 Hello Boomerang Park supporters. Please sign the petition below to save the NSW Koalas. Thank you.

05.01.2022 BPPG and Raymond Terrace Parks Reserves and Tidy Towns have been meeting on Friday afternoons to plant koala food trees along Grahamstown Drain. The aim is to strengthen the koala habitat on the eastern side of Boomerang Park to encourage koalas into Boomerang Park. Port Stephens Council has provided us with these precious trees. We will continue to plant trees each Friday afternoon weather permitting. Please call Coral on 0408 358 691 if you would like to help our koalas.

05.01.2022 Geoff Dingle in his former role as Councillor for Port Stephens Council strongly lobbied against the Planning Proposal to reclassify and rezone 4.5 hectares of Boomerang Park for residential development. He supported the community in creating the Boomerang Park Action Group to campaign against development in the Park. During Geoff’s retirement, he continued to support the Group. He was actively involved with many community groups especially in the Medowie area where he live...d. His great service to the community was acknowledged when he was granted Freeman of Port Stephens in 2018. Despite Geoff’s declining health, he showed such a strong interest in our Group by writing an article about the Group’s campaign for the Examiner on 5 December. His letter congratulated our Group’s victory after the Council voted to withdraw the planning proposal for Boomerang Park on 26 November. Members of our Group have been sad to hear that our wonderful supporter, Geoff passed away on Tuesday night. We are so grateful to have had his support from the beginning of our campaign and we will miss him. Geoff loved his family and his family loved him too and we know they will miss him greatly. We send Libby and the family our heartfelt condolences. Pictures - Geoff wearing a ‘Save our Boomerang Park’ T-Shirt on the left-hand side and Geoff doing what he does best - supporting his community in a Council meeting. See more

04.01.2022 The historic reservoir in Boomerang Park has become a canvas for a life-saving message: 'Stay Home - Stay Safe'. Another message painted on the amenities building is 'Spread love not corona...' Boomerang Park Preservation Group is wishing everyone health and a happy way forward through to the 'new normal'

04.01.2022 The Environmental Minister, Sussan Ley's decision to approve clearing of koala habitat at Brandy Hill to allow the expansion of Hanson Construction Rock Quarry along with many other approvals by State Governments has led Senator Sarah Hanson-Young to say 'enough is enough' no more clearing of koala habitat! Sarah will move in Federal Parliament a moratorium to stop the clearing of koala habitat to save our endangered koalas. Please support this moratorium by inviting as many people as possible to sign the petition in support of this moratorium. The petition is very easy to complete. See details below to sign and save our Natural Treasure. Thank you.

03.01.2022 Come along to this Sunday's community forum from 2 pm on climate change and what we can do about it. Hosted by EcoNetwork PS. Please see below for details of speakers and location.

03.01.2022 Raymond Terrace Charity Market will have its second market at the Seniors Citizens Hall, 17E Irrawang Street, Boomerang Park, Raymond Terrace, Sunday 27 October 2019 from 8 am to 1 pm. There will be stalls inside and outside of the Hall. A range of products will be on sale from native plants, bric-a-brac, handcrafted hair clips, children's clothing, natural remedies, Boomerang Bags, photography, pizza, arts and crafts. If you wish to have a stall at the Market, please contact Kerryn Shanko on 0417 296 651. Please come and support the new Markets.

01.01.2022 Mambo Wetlands are celebrating World Wetlands Day on Sunday 2 February at Port Stephens Drive, Salamander Bay. The main activity will be expert guided tours from 8 am, 9 am and 10 am. Please register on 0422 261 057 to go as numbers for each tour is limited. Please wear closed-in shoes, a hat, insect repellent and bring water. There will be children's tours, colouring in and a photo exhibition. Coffee, egg and bacon rolls will be for sale. Please come and support our local wetlands.