14 March 2010
Capricorn Festival gets bigger and better!
More than 2000 people attended the Capricorn Festival at Yanchep on the weekend – the biggest number since the festival started four years ago.Capricorn Yanchep chief executive Russel Perry said he was delighted with the success of the festival, which was...
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25 February 2010
Enjoy the show at the Capricorn Festival
THONG-throwing, esky races, camel rides, snake wrangling and live performances will all be part of the fun at the free Capricorn Festival at Yanchep on Saturday March 13.The popular annual festival will extend into the evening with the Doo Daddies on stage...
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16 December 2009
Mature trees transplanted at Capricorn Yanchep
December has been a busy month at Capricorn as the relocation of several mature trees has taken place. Twenty stone pines and five metrosideros trees were saved from the original Old Nursery Park site two-and-a-half years ago.The trees were temporarily...
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20 November 2009
Family lots snapped up at Capricorn
Fifty-two home sites have just been released at Capricorn Yanchep with 20 sold in the first week.Capricorn Yanchep sales manager Rod Wright said the release had been brought forward to meet demand for traditional-sized lots.“As the first-homebuyer rush slows,...
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18 November 2009
Family lots released early to meet demand
Due to strong demand for traditional family lots Capricorn Yanchep has brought forward a new release of 50 home sites in the popular Zamia Rise precinct.Capricorn Yanchep sales manager Rod Wright said there was particular demand for larger-sized lots that...
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01 November 2009
Capricorn Tomorrow newsletter
Capricorn Tomorrow is a newsletter for residents of Yanchep and Two Rocks that focuses on sustainable living. Each edition includes seasonal and informative tips plus details of Capricorn’s sustainable initiatives. Capricorn’s approach includes...
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07 October 2009
Get an unbeatable beach lifestyle at Capricorn
Enjoy a spacious back yard of white sandy beaches at home in a cottage lot in the Lindsay Beach precinct at Capricorn at Yanchep.Lindsay Beach is a precinct that offers lots ranging from 300 to 359sqm – the ideal size if you’re looking to build a smaller...
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21 September 2009
Hillarys couple get retirement bonus at Capricorn
A Hillarys couple who have bought a new home site at Capricorn at Yanchep, were delighted to hear on Sunday that they had won a two-year mortgage holiday worth up to $35,000, thanks to Capricorn Village Joint Venture.Michael Dalle-Nogare and Martha Strother...
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11 September 2009
Yanchep Tourism Network
Tourism is a long-established industry in Yanchep and Two Rocks, providing accommodation and activities for the thousands of tourists who every year head to the region’s pristine beaches and other attractions.The Yanchep Tourism Network, which was established...
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09 September 2009
Capricorn awarded prestigious national certification for green credentials
Capricorn at Yanchep is the first of only two residential developments in WA to receive the prestigious EnviroDevelopment accreditation from the Urban Development Institute of Australia.The accreditation recognises Capricorn’s commitment to building a...
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02 September 2009
Who is going to win two years mortgage free at Capricorn today?
At noon today the barrel will spin and one lucky purchaser at Capricorn Yanchep will win two years mortgage free.In the draw for the prize, worth up to $35,000, are all the people who have bought a new homesite at Capricorn during the past few months.Capricorn...
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01 September 2009
Open Day at Capricorn Enterprise Centre
An open day will be held at the Capricorn Enterprise Centre on Saturday, September 19.The Capricorn Enterprise Centre was launched last month (August) as part of a long-term plan to provide support for small business and boost employment in Yanchep and Two...
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29 July 2009
Grants available for community groups in Yanchep and Two Rocks
Capricorn at Yanchep is delighted to announce the 2009 Community Grants Program, which is committed to supporting the activities of community groups in Yanchep and Two Rocks.
Clubs and groups in Yanchep and Two Rocks can apply for grants of up to $1000 to...
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29 July 2009
Capricorn launches Enterprise Centre at Yanchep
Capricorn Village Joint Venture has launched a business enterprise centre at Yanchep as part of a long-term plan to provide support for small business and boost employment in the region.Capricorn chief executive Russel Perry said the generation of jobs close...
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29 July 2009
500th home plan approved at Capricorn Yanchep
The Capricorn development at Yanchep approved its 500th home plan in July, marking a milestone in the growth of the northern beachside project.The first lots at Capricorn were sold in August, 2005, and since then more than 700 lots have been sold, with...
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23 July 2009
Yanchep and Two Rocks young people enjoy school holiday programs
Cave tours, chocolate-making and exploring mazes were among the activities enjoyed by 30 young people from Yanchep and Two Rocks during the July school holidays.The children, aged between 13 and 17, took part in the popular Capricorn school holiday program...
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14 May 2009
Win two years mortgage free at Capricorn!
Capricorn sales and marketing manager Rod Wright said with blocks starting from just $142,000, the benefits were endless for people who bought now.``If Capricorn was paying the mortgage for two years on your new home, you could spend the money on all those...
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11 May 2009
Enjoy the benefits of a single estate developer
Capricorn at Yanchep land started selling three years ago and more than 600 home sites have so far been sold at the beachside development. Capricorn sales and marketing manager Rod Wright said despite the fact that Capricorn was a single-estate project, it...
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29 April 2009
Capricorn couple win Jeep valued at $35,000
The couple, who arrived from Birmingham, England, six months ago, will be moving from their home in Marangaroo to Capricorn.They were surprised and delighted with their win and said it was the first time they had won anything."We couldn’t believe it,” Mr...
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26 March 2009
Sun shines as thousands flock to Capricorn Festival
The sun shone on people browsing through market stalls loaded with original works from members of Yanchep and Two Rocks creative groups.
Arts and crafts, jewellery, clothes, knitted novelties, chocolates, olives and other produce from the region was...
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26 March 2009
Classic tale with a modern twist
Adults were banned from the fabled Neverland in J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, but a contemporary version of the stage play directed and designed by Ted Dowling transported grown-ups to the land of pirates, fairies and mermaids.
The...
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04 March 2009
Get ready for holiday action
DANCING, sailing, golf and badminton are among the activities planned for Yanchep and Two Rocks young people during the school holidays.The holiday program is an initiative of Capricorn Village Joint Venture and is designed to provide a fun, low-cost...
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04 March 2009
Discover Capricorn at Yanchep with the ultimate beach accessory
First home-buyer land sales continue to be strong at Capricorn at Yanchep where the 28 home sites in Harford Grove Stage 8 were released on January 3.The lots are priced from $135,000 and are all just five minutes from Yanchep’s beaches, with the added bonus...
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04 March 2009
Investors - positive gearing has arrived!
Yanchep is a prime beachside suburb for property investors looking for above-average returns.As interest rates fall and property prices moderate, the numbers add up to a positive gearing bonanza for investors.The investment appeal of Yanchep lies in a...
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04 March 2009
Capricorn Festival
A thong-throwing competition will be part of the festivities at the Capricorn Festival at Yanchep on March 14.The competition, which will be held for the first time this year, will tests locals and visitors to see who is the mightiest thrower of this...
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19 December 2008
$1 million Capricorn cash giveaway
Twenty families have staked out their claim to a new home at Yanchep, setting up camp at the Capricorn sales office in order to secure their home site from among the 34 lots which will go on sale on November 1.
The family-sized lots will be released at...
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19 December 2008
Marmion Avenue to open on November 1
The Marmion Avenue extension to Yanchep will open for traffic on Saturday, November 1 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Yanchep end of the extension.
Following the ribbon-cutting at 9am, a group of Yanchep and Two Rocks residents have...
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19 December 2008
Marmion opens...and 20 lucky campers share $1 million cash
The Marmion Avenue extension to Yanchep opened for traffic this morning, Saturday, November 1, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Yanchep end of the extension.
Following the ribbon-cutting at 9am, a group of Yanchep and Two Rocks residents drove...
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16 October 2008
Grants to 24 community groups
Twenty-four clubs and groups in Yanchep and Two Rocks have received grants of up to $1000 to support their organisation’s activities in this year’s round of Capricorn Community Grants. The grants, from Capricorn Village Joint Venture, are to build...
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16 October 2008
Join the group, say business owners
The success of initiatives such as a brochure has prompted members of the Yanchep Tourism Network to urge fellow business owners to come on board and share the success.The Yanchep Tourism Network is a volunteer group of organisations and business owners who...
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16 October 2008
Protecting flora and fauna along the Marmion Avenue extension
As the Marmion Avenue extension to Yanchep nears completion, revegetation projects are underway within a conservation area along the route.
In one part of the Alkimos section of the road extension, where the road crosses a sand dune formation, 7500...
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16 October 2008
From little things, big things grow...
More than 1000 trees, shrubs, herbs and ground covers were planted on National Tree Day, July 25, by students from Yanchep District High School.
Twenty-three students took part in the Capricorn Planting Day, planting about 1300 plants on Lindsay...
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16 October 2008
Your View photography competition
Twenty-four clubs and groups in Yanchep and Two Rocks have received grants of up to $1000 to support their organisation’s activities in this year’s round of Capricorn Community Grants, funded by Capricorn Village Joint Venture.
Capricorn chief executive...
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16 October 2008
Dynamic Seaside Investment Opportunity
The landmark two-storey information and sales centre has opened at Capricorn Yanchep and has drawn its design influence from the famous Florida development, ”Seaside” which featured in the movie The Truman Show.
The centre, which was architecturally...
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16 October 2008
Plaque marks Marmion Avenue extension to Yanchep
Hillarys MLA Rob Johnson has unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the practical completion of the Marmion Avenue extension to Yanchep.
Also present on Saturday October 11 were be Tokyu Corporation’s most senior executive, chairman Kiyofumi Kamijo (Mr...
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16 October 2008
Market conditions look good for land sales
Capricorn Village Joint Venture chief executive officer Russel Perry said the land sales market had been slow earlier this year but despite the credit crisis, recent signs indicated a sharp boost in demand for land.
“We have a major land release on...
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03 July 2008
Take a day trip to rediscover Yanchep
The network has produced a brochure, “Rediscover Yanchep” which highlights some of the area’s attractions, from the magnificent protected beach at Yanchep lagoon, to the Two Rocks marina and the majestic natural bush of the Yanchep National Park.Paul Woodcock,...
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03 July 2008
Yanchep students to meet employers at Industry In-sight
Project officer Ali Willett said the event, an initiative of Capricorn Village Joint Venture, would benefit the students by giving them information about different industries.They would meet industry representatives in an informal question and answer format to...
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03 July 2008
Youth hub forum – Yanchep young people have say
Yanchep District High School students met Capricorn community development coordinator and project manager Erin Borrett to discuss the idea and brainstorm ideas for what young people want in such a facility.Miss Borrett said the community lacked a dedicated...
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05 June 2008
Community House gets boost
The Yanchep Community Centre is nearing capacity and Capricorn Community House, which is due to open in August, will provide extra resources for the growing Yanchep population.Capricorn Village Joint Venture has donated the use of space in the new Capricorn...
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21 May 2008
Capricorn Connect welcomes 100th member
When Yanchep resident Lawrence Reyne, of Clipper Place, signed up to Capricorn Connect, he became the 100th member of the free community internet site.Mr Reyne was presented with a basket of chocolates from Yanchep business Chocolate Drops – whose owner, Sue...
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10 April 2008
Marmion Avenue extension gains ground
Construction of the Marmion Avenue extension from Butler to Yanchep is progressing according to plan and the first cars should be driving along the road in October, according to the project managers, Capricorn Village Joint Venture.
The 12km extension...
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10 April 2008
Capricorn builds Community House
Capricorn Village Joint Venture is committed to developing a thriving community at Yanchep and Two Rocks and providing community facilities as more families move into the area, according to planning and development manager Eugene Ferraro.
As part of...
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26 March 2008
Action-packed school holiday fun
Fun teen events bust holiday boredom
SURFING, golf, theatre production and tennis were among the school holiday activities run by the Capricorn Village Joint Venture for the teenagers of Yanchep and Two Rocks.
The program was designed...
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26 March 2008
Trucks roll in to start Marmion Avenue extension
TRUCKS are rolling in to start construction of the much-anticipated $15 million Marmion Avenue extension from Butler to Yanchep.
The first bucket-load of dirt has been shifted, and all going well the first cars will travel the road from the middle of...
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26 March 2008
Thousands drop in to Festival fun
FACE painting, amusement rides, snake wrangling and entertainers were part of the fun at the free Capricorn Festival at Two Rocks on Saturday.
The sun shone on the coastal community where more than 4000 people attended an...
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26 March 2008
Marmion Avenue advances north
The extension of Marmion Avenue from Butler to Yanchep is well under way with the bulk earthworks and land clearing now finished along the entire 12km stretch.
Capricorn Village Joint Venture chief executive officer Russel Perry said he was...
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26 March 2008
Volunteer employment group builds opportunities for students
The Yanchep Two Rocks Youth Employment Working Group started last year to help provide young people in the area with skills and opportunities that will improve their chances of finding work once they leave school or training.
Among the creative initiatives...
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26 March 2008
Apply for a community grant today!
Clubs and groups in Yanchep and Two Rocks can apply for grants of up to $1000 to support their organisation’s activities in this year’s round of Capricorn Community Grants.
The grants, from Capricorn Village Joint Venture, are to build on the existing...
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26 March 2008
High-tech homeowner plans to bust crime
CRIME is likely to become a thing of the past in Yanchep and Two Rocks, especially if resident Ivan Ward has anything to say about it.
Mr Ward is the suburb manager for Neighbourhood Watch and is on a recruitment drive to boost the group’s effectiveness...
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31 January 2008
Snakes Alive at Capricorn Festival
Did you know there are at least 35 types of venomous snakes native to WA? Or that statistically, there are only 1.6 deaths a year caused by a fatal snake bite? Interested to know more? The not-to-be-missed Capricorn Festival, taking place in the city of...
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03 January 2008
Enjoy a day trip to Capricorn Festival
Experience an action-packed day trip to remember when the Capricorn Festival kicks off on February 16.
Pack a picnic and start early with a visit to the National Park in the morning, explore the caves and take a turn on a rowboat on the lake, or perhaps try a...
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20 December 2007
Looking for ideas for family fun?
Four businesses have joined forces to create the Sunset Coast Family Fun Pass which promises hours of fun at venues the whole family can enjoy.
Each Sunset Coast Family Fun Pass includes admission to the Gravity Discovery Centre and The Maze, 36 holes of mini...
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21 November 2007
Students Speed Up to Career Options
Year 10 students from Yanchep District High School recently enjoyed a unique networking opportunity – speed dating style!
Held at Yanchep Inn, over 30 students and 23 industry representatives participated in the Speed Dating event. Students rotated...
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21 November 2007
Have you got a great idea or passion but need cash to make it happen?
Yanchep Sun City announces its next round of youth development grants to encourage local young people to become actively involved in the community. Open to all Yanchep and Two Rocks youth aged between 12 and 18 years, grants of up to $200 will be presented to...
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11 October 2007
Capricorn Grant Boosts Local Karate Movement
Budding karate sensei’s enjoyed a visit from internationally renowned Kobudo Masters during September with the help of funding from the Capricorn Community Grants Program.
Local group Shuhari Karate and Kobudo applied for the funds to assist with...
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18 September 2007
Capricorn Home for Telethon
Opened to the public on the 1st September, the two-storey home was designed and constructed by In Vogue Living, a member of the JWH Group. It takes pride of place in the heart of Capricorn, welcoming up to 1,000 people through its doors every week and is...
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16 August 2007
Greening Harford Grove
Despite the threatening clouds 30 students from Year 7 through to 10 planted more than1500 coastal shrubs and tuart trees in just over an hour. The location was on public open space at the corner of Grande Place and Beachside Boulevard, just across the way...
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27 March 2007
Capricorn Project Update March 2007
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20 September 2006
Capricorn Online
Capricorn Village’s new community is set to be well equipped for the future, with the latest “fibre-to-the-home” technology being built into the development.
The fibre optic network will give residents an exclusive range of up-to-the-minute...
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11 August 2006
Yanchep’s Senior Citizens Get Grants Boost
Yanchep’s Senior Citizens Get Grants Boost
Yanchep and Two Rocks’ senior citizens will be travelling a little bit further afield, thanks to a grant from the 2006 Capricorn Community Grants 2006 program.
The ‘Senior Cits’ Club books the community bus every...
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11 August 2006
Two Rocks Sea Rescue Group Expands Operations
The Two Rocks Volunteer Sea Rescue Group is set to expand its first aid course, thanks to a grant from the 2006 Capricorn Community Grants program.
Club President Laurie Reyne said the grant money would be used to buy training mannequins and portable oxygen...
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