This Issue:
Profile Maja Dalby-Ball OlsonThe Finalists of the BHP Foundation Science and Engineering Awards were announced on Thursday 10 December 2020 and Barrenjoey High Schools' Maja Dalby-Ball Olson was among them. The BHP Foundation Science and Engineering Awards are Australia's most prestigious school science and engineering awards. Finalists also have the chance to represent the Awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair.
Having completed her HSC through Barrenjoey High School in 2020, and excelled despite the challenges learning remotely imposed, Maja remains passionate about Aboriginal Studies, Flora, Fauna, Paramedicine and Disaster Management and is currently pursing more study in a Tasmanian university.
In 2020 Maja was the local Young Volunteer of the Year.
The citation reads;
HSC student Maja Dalby-Ball Olsen spreads her volunteering hours across many organisations including the local SES and Surf Life Saving organisations as well as the local Youth Council. She was also a part-time carer to five baby ring tail possums through the local WIRES service.
This week a small insight into one of our young adults who has a connection to place, to people and aspirations for creating a better future for us all, even if her way is to go about doing that quietly.
Vale Douglas John Parkinson
October 30, 1946 - March 15, 2021
Keep An Eye Out For Wildlife In These Rains
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New World-Class Boardwalk For Manly War Memorial State Park
Woman Injured In Yacht Explosion At Newport
Pets Of The Week
Trafalgar Park Shared Path Proposal
Avalon Craft Cottage Returns To Warriewood
Scheduled Roadwork Maintenance At North Narrabeen
North Narrabeen, Pittwater Road at Lake Park Road - Sun 21 Mar 2021 to Thu 1 Apr 2021
Rotary 60th Celebratory Dinner: April 21st 2021
We are delighted to welcome all past and present members and partners of the Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches (including past members from the founding Rotary Clubs of Terrey Hills, Narrabeen Lakes and Pittwater), to help us celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Club’s Charter (actually on the date of 61st after a year’s delay owing to Covid). This date coincides with the actual date of the 100th Anniversary of the chartering of the first Club in Australia – Melbourne. 
Migrant-Refugee Stories Needed
Are you a migrant or a refugee residing on the Northern Beaches or do you know someone who is? We need you!Marine Rescue Building Bayview Concept Design Available For Feedback
Apex Park Mona Vale: Two New Toilets
- A unisex accessible toilet with baby change table
- An ambulant toilet
- A unisex family change room with a child toilet, baby change table, bench seat, and internal wash basin
Brydie Wright Hosts Jacqueline Harvey
Australia's Welfare Photo Competition
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- A Runner up prize $1000* – awarded for the photo judged to be the next best in contest
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Superyacht Joins 36th Club Marine Pittwater To Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
This Issue:
Artists of the Month March 2021: Artists Exhibiting at the Be Brave Art Space - two exhibitions; The Nature of Things and Artful Reflections
Be Brave Artspace is a community based art gallery that showcases original art by emerging and established artists. Established in 2017 and located in Avalon, its conception came from an idea that grew out of a love of all things creative.
The space hosts one or two new exhibitions each month of the year.
On street level is a light, spacious gallery delivering dynamic exhibitions of local and other Sydney based artists. Downstairs is an extension of the gallery plus a workshop and studio for creators to teach and to come and be bold and fearless.
This is a space where artists can exhibit, create, connect and be inspired.
After a Summer hiatus, impacted by Covid lockdowns, Tina Berkeley, founder of the Be Brave Art Space reopened the doors on Saturday February 27th.
The gallery and studio will host two Exhibitions through March, The Nature of Things, February 27th to March 14th 2021, and Artful Reflections, March 20th to April 5th 2021.
The Nature of Things features works by Peter Porteous, Tony Hooke, Robyn Biviano and Russell Carey.
Artful Reflections is a group exhibition by three artists – Dianne Bradley, Anna McClure and Anne Kearne.
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Newport Residents Association March Meeting: Tuesday 16th
Our next meeting is this Tuesday evening 16th March 2021: 7.00 pm - To provide a forum for all interested residents, ratepayers and resident groups in the Pittwater Ward area and particularly in the Newport area.
- To represent the interests of ratepayers and residents on local issues at all levels of government but particularly at the local government level.
- To work for responsible planning, environmental protection and the enhancement of the environment of the Northern Beaches Council and in particular the Pittwater Ward area.
- To achieve community awareness and involvement in Council’s decision-making processes and planning.
- To take any other action not elsewhere included to further the interests of the Newport Residents Association Incorporated and its members.
Vale Reginald Charles Wood
Passed away: March 8, 2021
It is with sorrow that I announce Reg Wood passed away at 94 years of age this week at Shoalhaven Hospital.
He will be greatly missed by his daughter Kathy, 6 Grandsons and their partners: Matt, Grant and Erin, Jeff and Sophie, Brad and Brittany, Ryan, Craig, and 3 Great grandchildren, Kobe, Stirling and Gracie.
The sincere condolences of the Avalon Beach SLSC and Avalon Beach community are extended to Reg's family at this time.
A Service celebrating his life will be held on Friday March 19th 2021 at 11:00am at Thompson Street Community Hall, Sussex Inlet
His ashes, together with those of his brother in law and fellow Life Member Don Imison, will be scattered by ABSLSC at a date to be advised.
Reg's Profile runs as a Tribute and Celebration of his contribution to our community this Issue.
Roger Sayers OAM
Avalon Beach SLSC Life Member
Passed away: March 8, 2021
It is with sorrow that I announce Reg Wood passed away at 94 years of age this week at Shoalhaven Hospital.
He will be greatly missed by his daughter Kathy, 6 Grandsons and their partners: Matt, Grant and Erin, Jeff and Sophie, Brad and Brittany, Ryan, Craig, and 3 Great grandchildren, Kobe, Stirling and Gracie.
The sincere condolences of the Avalon Beach SLSC and Avalon Beach community are extended to Reg's family at this time.
A Service celebrating his life will be held on Friday March 19th 2021 at 11:00am at Thompson Street Community Hall, Sussex Inlet
His ashes, together with those of his brother in law and fellow Life Member Don Imison, will be scattered by ABSLSC at a date to be advised.
Reg's Profile runs as a Tribute and Celebration of his contribution to our community this Issue.
Roger Sayers OAM
Avalon Beach SLSC Life Member
Vale Doreen Mavis 'Bobby' Squire
April 2nd, 1922 - March 12, 2021
It is with great sadness we inform this community that Pittwater RSL Sub Branch member Bobby Squire passed away this week. Bobby would have turned 99 this year. Our sincere condolences go to her two sons, Peter and Richard.
Bobby served as a driver of the newly formed AWAS during World War Two and said, in her 2013 interview;
I was among the first ten to join up. We didn’t have officers, no such thing as an officer; they didn’t know what to do with us so they put us in a driver/mechanics job. We had to know how to take a car to pieces, the engine, and put it back together again. We did our training in West Circus which was there then, and not now, and I came second in my class; my bridesmaid came first and I came second. I had to have had my licence for two years before I could become a driver....
My officer, Colonel…. he thought I was his best, so if a General came down to Melbourne I got to drive them. You’re supposed to have stripes up and to fly a flag to drive a General. I drove them, no stripes, but I flew the flag.
...the chap from the British, that I drove was General Dewing. The other General I remember driving was General Vasey; he’s the one who went down in the plane off the coast of Queensland. I drove them to the plane; I used to drive them quite a lot.
I drove Lady Blamey, General Blamey wouldn’t have me, he wanted a man, and he had to have his Rolls Royce or Bentley or whatever it was. I didn’t drive him but I drove Lady Blamey and all the other Generals.
And I drove the very secluded men ... They had the little boat they called the 'Krait'. I didn’t know who they were, I didn’t know where they came from or where they were going.
Bobby's path, in her own words, runs this Issue as the History page because of her extraordinary experiences during this conflict and the insights she shared, and so that we may all remember her, Honour and Celebrate her, and her lovely spirit.
Apparently Bobby was thrilled with her page, shrugging off the gift she had given to us all in sharing these few insights in her own inimitable way. Still, this week we will hold her in our thoughts and say, again, Thank You For Your Service.
I was among the first ten to join up. We didn’t have officers, no such thing as an officer; they didn’t know what to do with us so they put us in a driver/mechanics job. We had to know how to take a car to pieces, the engine, and put it back together again. We did our training in West Circus which was there then, and not now, and I came second in my class; my bridesmaid came first and I came second. I had to have had my licence for two years before I could become a driver....
My officer, Colonel…. he thought I was his best, so if a General came down to Melbourne I got to drive them. You’re supposed to have stripes up and to fly a flag to drive a General. I drove them, no stripes, but I flew the flag.
...the chap from the British, that I drove was General Dewing. The other General I remember driving was General Vasey; he’s the one who went down in the plane off the coast of Queensland. I drove them to the plane; I used to drive them quite a lot.
I drove Lady Blamey, General Blamey wouldn’t have me, he wanted a man, and he had to have his Rolls Royce or Bentley or whatever it was. I didn’t drive him but I drove Lady Blamey and all the other Generals.
And I drove the very secluded men ... They had the little boat they called the 'Krait'. I didn’t know who they were, I didn’t know where they came from or where they were going.
Bobby's path, in her own words, runs this Issue as the History page because of her extraordinary experiences during this conflict and the insights she shared, and so that we may all remember her, Honour and Celebrate her, and her lovely spirit.
Apparently Bobby was thrilled with her page, shrugging off the gift she had given to us all in sharing these few insights in her own inimitable way. Still, this week we will hold her in our thoughts and say, again, Thank You For Your Service.
Mona Vale Road: Closure Of Ponderosa Parade From 12 To 14 March
Doggos Back On Court Duty After Brief Paws
Bulldog Heads North To Become Tiger
One of the backbones of the Avalon Bulldogs first grade teams in past years has settled amidst the green beauty of Wingham on the North Coast this Season.
Here newcomer to the Wingham Tigers Aaron Groom shows off the 100 year polo shirts which have landed at Tigers Central.
The Wingham District Rugby League Football Club Inc. is situated on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, and about 350km north of Sydney.
The Club participates in the Group 3 Rugby League competition of the NSW Rugby League. For the 2021 season, the Tigers will be competing in the First Grade, Reserve Grade, Under 18s and League Tag competitions.
From Friday May 14th to Sunday May 16th 2021 the Wingham Tigers will be celebrating their centenary. Saturday looks like a big one; at 11.00am there will be a Home Game at Wingham Sporting Complex followed by the naming of the 1921/1971 and 1971/2021 best Wingham sides back at the Wingham Services Club Auditorium. On Sunday 16th May 9.00am - Breakfast at Wingham Sporting Complex and Photo opportunities.
Each May the town also celebrates its Scottish heritage at the Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival. In 2021 this will run from May 23rd to 30th. The week features Highland Fair and Games, Pipe bands including a Quintet Competition, Markets and Clan stalls and a Grand Scottish Ball amongst many other activities.
The oldest town in the beautiful Manning Valley, Wingham is a lovely historic village on the banks of the Manning River. The village green is surrounded by National Trust-listed Federation buildings and a nature reserve of subtropical lowland rainforest, including giant Moreton Bay figs.
Visitors can walk from town to the Wingham Brush Nature Reserve, home to a colony of grey-headed flying foxes and fig trees. A wheelchair-accessible boardwalk links to several walking tracks through the nature reserve.
Wingham was named after the village of Wingham, near Canterbury in Kent, England although locals like to remind you that the Kattang Aboriginal word "wingan" means "where bats come to drink" and that is what happens here.
Good luck Aaron, and do dheagh shlainte! - we'll all cheering for you and Wingan/Wingham country!
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Avalon Beach Reserve Heritage Information Grows Apace
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Marine Rescue Building Bayview Concept Design Available For Feedback
At the official launch of the New BB30 - The Michael Seale in November 2020, MP for Pittwater Rob Stokes announced 100 thousand dollars would be provided to upgrade the club rooms and base for the Marine Rescue Broken Bay unit through the state government's Community Building Partnerships.
Council has this week placed the Concept Design on exhibition, with feedback invited until Thursday April 8th, 2021.
To ensure the requirements for Emergency Operations and accessibility legislation are met, the design will require a slight increase of floor space from 116sqm to 180sqm.
The project is jointly funded by the NSW Government and Northern Beaches Council. ‘Marine Rescue New South Wales’ will still maintain occupancy of the building.
Along with an Artists' 3d drawing the Site Plan Drawing is also provided. Both documents are available to download as PDF's.
Newport Outdoor Youth Space Construction Start: March 22nd
Apex Park Mona Vale: Two New Toilets
Council's webpage on the Mona Vale Surf Club construction advises a new family friendly and accessible public amenity block at Apex Park Mona Vale will be built, with construction set to commence in March 2021. The build will take approximately 12 weeks to complete (weather permitting).
In preparation for the upcoming works, they’re also upgrading the connecting sewerage infrastructure required to support the new amenities and replacing the aged infrastructure currently servicing the surf club and beach amenities block. Those works will result in temporary changes to pedestrian access and traffic management to facilitate construction vehicle access.
The building will have:- A unisex accessible toilet with baby change table
- An ambulant toilet
- A unisex family change room with a child toilet, baby change table, bench seat, and internal wash basin
The playground area will remain open: however, there will be a temporary closure of the bike track and the BBQ area during the works.
There's no date yet for a commencement of the surf club build, however, that build still remains part of the 2019-2023 Delivery Program.
- A unisex accessible toilet with baby change table
- An ambulant toilet
- A unisex family change room with a child toilet, baby change table, bench seat, and internal wash basin
Brydie Wright Hosts Jacqueline Harvey
Brydie Wright is a children's author and the Presenter of weekly community radio programme By the Book, covering all things kids books from interviews with book community identities, book reviews, kids event recommendations and great music on Radio Northern Beaches 88.7 / 90.3FM.
Next week. By the Book’s 23rd March (9am) episode will feature a special interview with local children's author, Jacqueline Harvey, whose junior fiction series Alice Miranda, Clementine Rose and Kensy and Max have sold well in excess of 1 million copies internationally.
Jacqueline shares the secret to having “the best job in the world” and the years of hard graft that it takes to become an overnight success in the world of children's publishing.
Jacqueline Harvey
As Jacqueline launches Kensy and Max Episode 7 - Take Down, she reflects on the importance of writing intelligent literary role models for kids, getting to know your fans and giving back through literacy-based charities Australia Reads, Dymocks Children's Charities and Room to Read.
Well worth tuning into!
Brydie runs as Profile of the Week soon. If you'd like to catch up with past By the Book interviews, visit: https://www.mixcloud.com/brydiewright/
One of our favourites is Episode 47 with Newport's Louise Park '7 Steps to Get Your Child Reading'.
Reinvigorating Democracy
A Voices Of Mackellar Event With Tim Dunlop
NSW Education Student Behaviour Strategy Released
Dee Why & Collaroy Drug Importers Charged
Terrey Hills Man Charged Over Knife Threats
NSW Police New Cards For Incidents
Rally To Save The Manly Ferries
Superyacht Joins 36th Club Marine Pittwater To Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
Race Start: 1300hrs, Friday 26th March, 2021Entries are flowing in fast for the 36th running of the East Coast classic race. Originally starting the day after the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race, crews would gather on Pittwater for the very tactical 230nm race to the popular holiday city of Coffs Harbour. In the heyday of offshore racing on the East Coast of Australia, the RPAYC Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race attracted over a hundred boats.
In 2020 it was time to review the east coast racing calendar and find a suitable place for the race to prosper; it was decided upon a date one week before Good Friday so as to link boats with Sail Port Stephens Race Week & the Brisbane to Gladstone Race, as well as to not overlap with the iconic Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race, allowing competitors to compete in two of Australia’s most popular Ocean Races. COVID had other plans for the event in 2020, so we fast forward to 2021 with the date scheduled for the resurgence of this classic race to Friday 26th March 2021.
The 18-year monohull record is currently held by the Oatley’s Wild Oats IX, set in 2003 in a time of 18 hours 29 minutes and 14 seconds and remains one of the toughest Australian ocean race records to crack. The current multihull record was set in 2014 in a time of 17hrs 3mins 5secs by Sean Langman’s Orma 60 Team Australia.
The largest and almost certainly most luxurious entry for the 2021 race is Marcus Blackmore’s brand-new Southern Wind ‘96 superyacht Ammonite. The 29 metre racer-cruiser has a lightweight carbon fibre hull and rig, a lifting keel, twin rudders, and a fixed bowsprit.
Ammonite certainly has all the credentials of a race winner but, as Mr. Blackmore points out, “you never really know until you get on the racetrack so we'll see what happens.”
Mr. Blackmore’s original plan was to be in Auckland for the Mastercard Superyacht Regatta and to claim back the Millennium Cup in 2021 after winning this enormously prestigious regatta in New Zealand back in 2018. The new plan is to compete in the Club Marine Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Race and continue north to the Brisbane to Gladstone Race.
Ammonite - credit Rob McClelland
In the multihulls; Darren Drew with his well-known and sailed Crowther 50 Catamaran, Top Gun, will hope that conditions favour him and give him the opportunity to take on the multihull race record requiring the team to maintain a very achievable average speed of 13.5 knots.
The race starts off Barrenjoey Headland at 1300hrs on Friday 26th March, 2021. Spectators are welcome, with a great view affordable from Barrenjoey Lighthouse or come out and cheer the boats from the water.
The start will be streamed live on Facebook (RPAYC Facebook) for those wishing to follow friends and families as well as continuous position updates throughout the race.
The Club Marine Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race is open to all suitably rated yachts, monohull, multihull and both fully and short-handed crews. Entries close 14 March.
Visit the Regatta Website: www.pittwatertofoffs.com.au
Design And Place State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP): Open For Feedback Until March 31
Worth Noting: Australian Car Sales Statistics 2020
Australia’s Eucalypt Of The Year Is Back For 2021!
Australia’s biggest annual celebration of eucalypts opened this week (February 24)! Across the country over the next month, gardens, museums, councils and businesses will be holding events to honour their local eucalypts in the run up to National Eucalypt Day.
Voting for 2021’s Eucalypt of the Year opens today, giving the public the opportunity to celebrate their own personal favourites with the winning species to be announced on National Eucalypt Day (23 March) by Eucalypt Australia. The inaugural National Eucalypt Day photography competition is also open and this year’s growing calendar of events will also include a photography competition and guided tours by some of Australia’s top eucalypt experts.
Nothing says Australia quite like a gum tree. Synonymous with the landscape of our beautiful country, there are eucalypts on every corner of the continent – from the towering Mountain Ash of south eastern Australia, to the dry hardy Desert Bloodwood of the outback and the majestic Snow Gums of the Australian Alps.
National Eucalypt Day is held every year to celebrate and promote Australia’s eucalypts and what they mean to our lives and hearts. National Eucalypt Day events are an opportunity to explore our eucalypts and their value to our biodiversity and culture.
People can vote for their favourite eucalypt on the Eucalypt Australia website.Voting closes on the 20th March.
Tell us how you voted on social media by tagging @EucalyptAus using the hashtag #EucalyptoftheYearIt’s not too late to organise a eucalypt celebration
Events are still being added to the National Eucalypt Day program. The Eucalypt Australia website has a form if you have one to include!
National Eucalypt Day Photography CompetitionPhotographers of all abilities are invited to take part in a photographic celebration of our incredible eucalypt diversity.
The winning photographer will take away $300 and two runners up will receive $100 each.More details, including how to and eligibility to enter on the Eucalypt Australia website: https://www.eucalyptaustralia.org.au/
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Speed Humps On McCarrs Creek Rd: Please Share Wildlife Data
Northern Beaches ‘Viral Kindness’ Founder Sam Mccourt Manly Local Woman Of The Year
Delmar Private Hospital Unveils New Surgical And Rehabilitation Wing
Head Above Water: 24 Hour Swim
Pets Of The Week
Trafalgar Park Shared Path Proposal
This Issue: full list in Contents page
Profile Pittwater Woman of the Year 2021: Lynleigh GreigOn Wednesday March 3rd Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes announced wildlife rescuer Lynleigh Greig as the 2021 Pittwater Woman of the Year.
The award was announced at the annual Zonta International Women’s Day Breakfast, at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, and recognises outstanding achievements of local women and their valuable contribution to the Pittwater community.
Over the past 10 years Lynleigh has volunteered countless hours supporting injured and vulnerable wildlife, including during the 2019/20 catastrophic bushfires across NSW. Lynleigh has also been instrumental in establishing Sydney Wildlife Rescue’s mobile care unit, which provides deployable treatment in emergency situations.
“Lynleigh is a passionate advocate for our native wildlife and is widely regarded for her fearlessness and expert knowledge,” Rob Stokes said.
“Many locals have called upon Lynleigh when faced with snakes, possums, lizards and other types of uninvited wildlife in their homes.
Lynleigh's work as a volunteer wildlife rescuer goes beyond sharing her knowledge and experiences. She is in demand speaker at schools and for local organisations, gets her hands in the dirt to help maintain facilities at the Sydney Wildlife Waratah Park Rehabilitation centre, trained to become a reptile handler, trained to become on of those licensed to dart macropods as part of rescues, has been and continues to be an articulate speaker when media focus on the plight of our wildlife comes into focus, particularly during the 2019/2020 bushfires, then throws on a spiffy dress to host fundraisers to support the work of wildlife carers; the medicines needed, the facilities that need an upgrade or even to be built.
One of the larger projects, launched with fellow Sydney Wildlife volunteer Joan Reid, was to buy and fit out a Mobile Wildlife Clinic. Lynleigh, supported by a great group of Sydney Wildlife volunteers and ringing in some 'names' ran a series of Galas and Garden events at the home of long-term supporters, Sue and Peter Glasson, until that goal was reached.
In the Spring of 2019, Lynleigh sent in a report about fitting out the van. Then came the fireball Summer of 2019-2020 and the horrific impact this had on our wildlife in the firegrounds.
On Saturday January 11th 2020 the Sydney Wildlife Mobile Care Unit drove down Booralie Rd in Terrey Hills bound for the South Coast to provide veterinary assistance to fire-affected and burnt wildlife.
This was the van’s ‘maiden voyage’ so it was very special for the wildlife carers and veterinarians travelling with them to enjoy some community spirit with a great send off. There was a convoy as along with the van, 6 volunteer veterinarians, 3 volunteer rescuers, 3 kangaroo joeys and a few media crews went with them. The wonderful veterinarians volunteering on this trip were Dr Margot Horder, Dr Caroline Woods and Dr Nandita Kataria - all from Collaroy Plateau Veterinary Hospital; Dr Izi Sladakovic from NVS/AVES in Terrey Hills; Dr Kathleen Graham from Kellyville Veterinary Clinic; and Dr John Thirlwell and Kimberley Moore from Belrose Veterinary Hospital. Full report in: Sydney Wildlife Mobile Clinic's Inaugural Run Into The New South Wales Firegrounds Has Been Supported By The World's Leading Wildlife Organisations and Carers: January 2020
The emotional impact on all the wildlife carers the team went to help, along with that team itself, was devastating. The physical strain, which went on for months, is hard to understand for those outside of this field.
Becoming a wildlife carer is a little alike becoming a new mum with 2am and 5am and 11pm feeds - only this goes on for as long as you are caring for an animal, and in the Greig household, sometimes there are a variety of 'critters' that need attending to - dressing wounds, giving medicines, feeding. It's a 24 hours 7 days a week job.
Then there's those that don't make it, or make it and then pass away unexpectedly. Lynleigh's report on the much loved Cloudy still brings many to the point of anger over how careless human beings are around other animals while others are simply reduced to tears, over and over.
It's not for the faint hearted - you have be strong willed, resilient, determined, and ultimately, have a very big hearted.
Pittwater Online News spoke to one of our longest serving 'columnists' after her award this week - one of the few instances we have had to ask the questions for quite some time.
History Pittwater Aviatrixes On The Eve Of The RAAF's 100th: A NSW Women's Week - Women Of Aviation Week CelebrationOn March 31st 2021, the Royal Australian Air Force will mark 100 years of service to Australia. Although the early years of aviation were predominated by men, including numerous Pittwater pilots among these luminaries, this defence service, and Australian aviation itself, is also marked by the efforts and enthusiasm for taking to the blue of Australian women.
As the 2021 NSW Women's Week will run from 8-14 March, including International Women's Day and the NSW Women of the Year Awards, coincides with the March 8-14, 2021 Women Of Aviation Week, a global outreach initiative that takes place annually during the week of March 8, the anniversary date of the world’s first female pilot license earned by Raymonde de Laroche on March 8, 1910, a 'ladies first' delve into some of the women associated with early Australian aviation, as well as the RAAF and Pittwater, is timely.
These women loved motor cars, yachts, motor boats and when they came along, aeroplanes. They were strong willed, held down professional positions for which they had qualified even during eras when gender discriminations meant they could not work or be recognised in their chosen fields, but succeeded anyway.
Among their separate achievements are many firsts for not only Australian women, but women internationally.
Their passion for flight contributed to the RAAF also being a leader for Australian women, as instanced in the WAAF.
The Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) was the first and largest of the wartime Australian women's services and set a precedent for the formation of other women's service organisations such as The Australian Women's Army Service (AWAS) and the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS). Approximately 27,000 women enlisted in the WAAAF between March 15th 1941 and August 24th 1945.
This had been preceded by the Women's Air Training Corps (WATC) formed in Brisbane in April 1939, founded by Tasmanian born aviator Mary Teston Luis Bell (3 December 1903 – 6 February 1979) as a voluntary auxiliary service for women interested in supporting the RAAF, with state divisions forming soon after. There was a local connection in present day Ruskin Rowe being a training camp location associated with the Women's Air Training Corps.
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Artists of the Month March 2021: Artists Exhibiting at the Be Brave Art Space - two exhibitions; The Nature of Things and Artful Reflections
Be Brave Artspace is a community based art gallery that showcases original art by emerging and established artists. Established in 2017 and located in Avalon, its conception came from an idea that grew out of a love of all things creative.
The space hosts one or two new exhibitions each month of the year.
On street level is a light, spacious gallery delivering dynamic exhibitions of local and other Sydney based artists. Downstairs is an extension of the gallery plus a workshop and studio for creators to teach and to come and be bold and fearless.
This is a space where artists can exhibit, create, connect and be inspired.
After a Summer hiatus, impacted by Covid lockdowns, Tina Berkeley, founder of the Be Brave Art Space reopened the doors on Saturday February 27th.
The gallery and studio will host two Exhibitions through March, The Nature of Things, February 27th to March 14th 2021, and Artful Reflections, March 20th to April 5th 2021.
The Nature of Things features works by Peter Porteous, Tony Hooke, Robyn Biviano and Russell Carey.
Artful Reflections is a group exhibition by three artists – Dianne Bradley, Anna McClure and Anne Kearne.
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter: March 1, 2021
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Pittwater Challenge 2021 - Rd 1 PNSW Harbour Series
Doug Crane Classic 2021
Aboriginal Support Group Manly Warringah Pittwater: First 2021 Meeting
- Smoking outside front of hall – welcoming you as you walk into hall.
- Welcome and Introduction.
- Didgeridoo plays (if the earth had a voice it would that of the didgeridoo).
- The Emu dance - special for everybody to join in. A lot of fun.
- Biala Girls dance. Wait till you seen them, amazing talent.
- 4.00pm BBQ and afternoon tea. With COVID-19 safety in place.
- Uncle Bruce Shillingsworth “Yaama Ngunna Baaka — Welcome to Our River”
- Aboriginal girls singing and music – Didgeridoo - not to be missed.
- Conclusion - Welcome everybody to Sorry Day event SUNDAY 23rd May 3.00pm
ABHS Meeting Notification For March 2021 Meeting
Invasive Turtles Terrorising Sydney's Wildlife Tracked Down By Scent Detector Dogs
March 5, 2021
Scent detector dogs who ‘nose out’ invasive pests have swarmed Sydney’s parklands as the NSW Government unleashed a specially-trained squad in a calculated raid to eradicate an alien turtle species from our waterways and wetlands.
Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall said they might look harmless, but the red-eared slider turtles were introduced from North and Central America and posed a serious biosecurity threat, preying on native turtle species.
“Red-eared slider turtles are one of the world’s worst invasive alien species,” Mr Marshall said.
“These turtles are an extremely serious introduced biosecurity threat, and we need to extinguish them from our water-ways.
“Our highly trained scent detector dogs have the ability to nose out traces of these invaders above and below the water. While experts in camouflage, the red-eared slider turtles have nowhere to hide.
“These invasive turtles came from the United States and Mexico, and they prey on our native species, fish and frogs, compete for food, nesting areas and basking sites, and can even spread infectious salmonella bacteria to people, pets and other animals.
“We have already removed hundreds of red-eared slider turtles from Sydney waterways and the hands of illegal keepers, but this is just the start.”
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) collaborated with Greater Sydney Local Land Services, Centennial Parklands Trust, local councils and University of Canberra to develop a new range of tracking and trapping devices being trialled.
Mr Marshall said keeping red-eared slider turtles as pets was prohibited and they were an issue on the black market.
“These alien species have been smuggled into, illegally kept and illegally released in Australia which have been found across the Sydney basin, from Camden north to Woy Woy and west to Windsor,” Mr Marshall said.
“They are often illegally purchased when they are very small and attractive, but grow rapidly into large adults capable of biting their owners.
“Red-eared slider turtles might appear to be an ideal pet when small, but they are vicious. If you see one, or you have inadvertently purchased one - or have one that you no longer wish to keep – contact us immediately so we can safely remove them.”
Members of the community are advised to be on the lookout for unusual non-native animals, including turtles, snakes, lizards and other reptiles, mammals, birds and amphibians.
If you see a red-eared slider turtle or any other illegal invasive animals, please contact NSW DPI on 1800 680 244 or take a photograph and post the details on NSW DPI’s unusual animal form.
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Image: “Bunya” and his handler, Bradley, tracking down a red-eared slider turtle. NSW DPI photo.
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Red-eared slider Turtle. NSW DPI photo.
Wanted: Sydney's Precious Woody Elders
- A home - birds, bats, frogs, possums and gliders and reptiles will live in and on these stags
- A nursery - the hollow cavities in particular provide a place for some of our favourite creatures like owls and parrots (including some Threatened species) to lay eggs and raise young
- A snack - invertebrates, fungi, mosses and lichen will feed upon decaying wood, and so in turn provide food for our wildlife
- A safe lookout - stags often give unique vantage points for wildlife, especially raptors to look for prey
- are in Sydney
- are at least 85 to 95 cm around at chest height
- have at least one hollow/cavity of 40cm or larger at the entrance
Crab Population To Improve With Recreational Size Limit Changes
March 3rd, 2021
NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Fisheries has announced changes to recreational Blue Swimmer Crab size limits set to come into effect from 30 April 2021.
The NSW Department of Primary Industries Deputy Director General Fisheries Sean Sloan said these changes will result in an overall improvement in the abundance of crabs.
“The small increase in the size limit for blue swimmer crabs from 6.0cm to 6.5cm will assist total egg production by protecting spawning crabs and improve the productivity of the stock over time,” Mr Sloan said.
“It will also provide consistency between the recreational and commercial fishing sectors and provide an overall improvement in the abundance of crabs.
“The changes will come into effect on 30 April this year so we wanted to give fishers as much notice as possible.
“NSW Fisheries will be out in the community over the coming weeks to speak to fishers to make sure they are aware of the changes and answer any questions they may have."
Mr Sloan said these changes have been implemented following consultation with and support from the NSW Recreational Fishing Advisory Council.
“These changes are being implemented following consultation with and support from the NSW Recreational Fishing Advisory Council who do a fantastic job representing the interest of fishers,” Mr Sloan said.
“The recreational fishing industry is worth $3.4 billion in economic activity every year so it’s critical we all work together to ensure the sustainability of this fantastic resource."
More information about the recreational fishing rule changes are available online at www.fisheries.nsw.gov.au, or by contacting your local NSW DPI Fisheries office.
Superyacht Joins 36th Club Marine Pittwater To Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
Australia’s Eucalypt Of The Year Is Back For 2021!
Clean Up Australia Day 2021 In Pittwater
Anybody can register a Clean Up event any day of the year, however the official campaign dates for 2021 are:- Clean Up Australia Day - Sunday 7 March 2021
- Schools/Youth Clean Up Day - Friday 5 March 2021
- Business Clean Up Day - Tuesday 2 March 2021
Head Above Water: 24 Hour Swim
Pets Of The Week
Trafalgar Park Shared Path Proposal
This Issue: full list in Contents page
Profile Susan BensonSusan Benson, President of the Zonta Club of Northern Beaches, is hosting, alongside Zonta Club NB Members, her last International Women's Day Breakfast in this role this coming Wednesday, March 3rd. Although the breakfast has reached capacity for seat allocations under current rules and conditions around COVID-19 safety, how this local organisation has persevered during these challenges, and what's coming up in 2021, are well worth hearing about.
Residents can keep up to date via their Facebook platform page: www.facebook.com/ZontaNorthernBeaches
Or find out more via their District 24 website, where you can subscribe for their Newsletter updates, at: zontadistrict24.org/d24-clubs/area-1/northern-beaches
The Club celebrated its 45th 'birth day' in 2020, while in 2019 Zonta International itself was celebrating 100 years of commitment to empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
That same year, at the Zonta NB International Women's Day breakfast, which is the platform The Hon. Rob Stokes, MP for Pittwater announces the 'Pittwater Woman of the Year' annually, the club itself was named 'Pittwater Woman of the Year'.
In announcing the Zonta Club of Northern Beaches as those whose work was to be honoured Rob mentioned Bayview's Maybanke Anderson as one of our earliest advocates for the rights of women, including the right to vote, to divorce, to earn a living, to speak up and out for others. Other 'local ladies' have also been members, Dorothea Mackellar of Lovett Bay for instance, and her good friend, Ruth Bedford. Clearly the pen has been mightier than the sword in this regard, locally.
In 2021 the IWD theme is 'Choose to Challenge'.
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.
IWD this year calls for us all to; Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.
For our area the Zonta Club of the Northern Beaches (District 24) are the advocates for the empowerment of women. This encompasses on the ground 'at the coal face' works as well though, those that support women who live here as well as contribute to international projects. Although the annual Birth Kit Packing Day is a visible reminder of one of their projects, there are others going on quietly, and out of sight.
As we head into our own IWD 2021 Celebratory week, a few insights from the current Zonta NB President, also a Bayview lady herself, is a good place to start.
Books March 2021: The Complete Field Guide To Dragonflies Of Australia Second Edition by Günther Theischinger, John Hawking and Albert Orr, Of Gold And Dust - A memoir of a creative life by Samantha Wills, Environmental Offsets Edited by: Shelley Burgin and Tor Hundloe, How To Endo; A guide to surviving and thriving with endometriosis by Bridget Hustwaite, The Soul Of A Woman by Isabel Allende, Lead The Way; How to change the world from a teen activist and school striker by Jean Hinchliffe, 50 Risks To Take With Your Kids - A Guide To Building Resilience And Independence In The First 10 Years by Daisy Turnbull
Old Books: Autumn 2021 - The Royal Yacht Squadron; Memorials Of Its Members, With An Enquiry Into The History Of Yachting And Its Development In The Solent; And A Complete List Of Members With Their Yachts From The Foundation Of The Club To The Present Time From The Official Records. By Montague Guest and William B. Boulton. Publication date 1902, An Australian Bird Book; A Pocket Book For Field Use by John Albert Leach, 1870-1929. Publication date 1912, An Australian flower painter : A.E. Oakley by Edward A. (Edward Alexander)Vidler, 1863-1942. Publication date 1923
Artists of the Month March 2021: Artists Exhibiting at the Be Brave Art Space - two exhibitions; The Nature of Things and Artful Reflections
Be Brave Artspace is a community based art gallery that showcases original art by emerging and established artists. Established in 2017 and located in Avalon, its conception came from an idea that grew out of a love of all things creative.
The space hosts one or two new exhibitions each month of the year.
On street level is a light, spacious gallery delivering dynamic exhibitions of local and other Sydney based artists. Downstairs is an extension of the gallery plus a workshop and studio for creators to teach and to come and be bold and fearless.
This is a space where artists can exhibit, create, connect and be inspired.
After a Summer hiatus, impacted by Covid lockdowns, Tina Berkeley, founder of the Be Brave Art Space reopened the doors on Saturday February 27th.
The gallery and studio will host two Exhibitions through March, The Nature of Things, February 27th to March 14th 2021, and Artful Reflections, March 20th to April 5th 2021.
The Nature of Things features works by Peter Porteous, Tony Hooke, Robyn Biviano and Russell Carey.
Artful Reflections is a group exhibition by three artists – Dianne Bradley, Anna McClure and Anne Kearne.
Environment Narrabeen-Warriewood Creeks Currently Weed Choked and Full Of Mud, Newport Beach Clean Up: Sunday February 28th, Why All This Red & White Plastic Tape Along The Narrabeen Creek Path?, Council’s Green Electricity Switch A Winner For The Environment and The Budget, Weed Of The Week: Morning Glory, Native Plant Of The Week: Flannel Flower, New Nature Bill Won’t Protect Endangered Birds BirdLife Australia States, New Shorebirds WingThing For Youngsters Available To Download, Birds In Our Back Yard: Last Week Of Summer 2021, NSW State Water Strategy: Have Your Say, Senate Inquiry Into Environment Protection And Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Regional Forest Agreements) Bill 2020: accepting submissions, World First Germination Method Maps A Road To Recovery For Critically Endangered Orchids including the Wyong Sun Orchid, NSW Government Plan To Protect and Preserve Bushfire Affected Biodiversity, Renewable Energy Sector Board To Boost Local Manufacturing and Jobs, Pacific Highway Road Construction Company Fined $30K For Pollution, Bird Missing For 172 Years Rediscovered In Borneo Rainforest, Against the odds, South Australia is a renewable energy powerhouse. How on Earth did they do it?, ‘Existential threat to our survival’: see the 19 Australian ecosystems already collapsing, Indigenous expertise is reducing bushfires in northern Australia; It’s time to consider similar approaches for other disasters, Australia’s marine (un)protected areas: government zoning bias has left marine life in peril since 2012, ‘Destruction by a thousand cuts’: the relentless threat mining poses to the Pilbara cultural landscape, Bushcare In Pittwater, Gardens and Environment Groups and Organisations In Pittwater, Pittwater Reserves, Shorebird Identification Booklet: free to download, Aussie Bread Tags Collection Points in Pittwater
Inbox News Whale Sharks Show Remarkable Capacity To Recover From Injuries Including Partial Fin Re-Growing, Placemaking NSW Advisory Committee: Helen Coonan Steps Down, Facebook and Google Monies Must Go To Newsrooms Not Boardrooms States MEAA, Coffs Harbour To Host Iconic Rally Championship, CSIRO Secures Licence To Develop Medicinal Cannabis, $20 Million For World-Class Events In Country Towns: applications now open for funding, New NSW Standard For SafeWork Investigations, New Dating Techniques Reveal Australia's Oldest Known Rock Painting And It's A Kangaroo, Sewage Study Shows Which Countries Like To Party Hard: The Dutch, Aussies, Kiwis And Americans, Biggest Names In Australian Surfing To Compete In The 2021 Vissla Central Coast Pro., Welcome To Pittwater High School: new video, Meet The Next Generation Of Creators And Innovators: Student Showcases Reflect Student Responses To Contemporary Issues, Jordan Turns His Passion For Fitness Into A Rewarding Career, Tomorrow's Canberra (In 1972), I teach architecture and have been in quarantine a lot lately; Here are ways design can protect us against COVID-19, Can I have a pet and be housed too?, The news media bargaining code could backfire if small media outlets aren't protected: an economist explains, We can't trust big tech or the government to weed out fake news; but a public-led approach just might work, Phantom of the forest: how I rediscovered the rare cloaked bee in Australia, Obituary: Sir Michael Somare; 'father' of PNG and colossus of Pacific politics, Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) Partners With Airbnb, Queensland government unfairly picking irrigation water winners peak organisation states
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter: March 1, 2021
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Local Housing Strategy Draft: Feedback Extended Until March 7th
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Vale Pearl Turton
February 5th, 1947- February 4th, 2021It is our melancholy duty to inform you of the passing of Pearl Turton.
Our sincere condolences are extended to daughter Sheridan, and brothers Ross(dec.)and Ron Turton.
Pearl was a very popular local girl, much loved for her vivacious nature, generous spirit and championing of younger women, particularly in the field of surfing. Pearl was a surfing champion herself and winner of the Ladies Division at the forerunner of today's Australian surfing events, “The Interstate Surf Meet”, held 27th-28th of April, 1963, at North Avalon Beach.
Narrabeen-Warriewood Creeks Currently Weed Choked And Full Of Mud
Aboriginal Support Group Manly Warringah Pittwater: First 2021 Meeting
- Smoking outside front of hall – welcoming you as you walk into hall.
- Welcome and Introduction.
- Didgeridoo plays (if the earth had a voice it would that of the didgeridoo).
- The Emu dance - special for everybody to join in. A lot of fun.
- Biala Girls dance. Wait till you seen them, amazing talent.
- 4.00pm BBQ and afternoon tea. With COVID-19 safety in place.
- Uncle Bruce Shillingsworth “Yaama Ngunna Baaka — Welcome to Our River”
- Aboriginal girls singing and music – Didgeridoo - not to be missed.
- Conclusion - Welcome everybody to Sorry Day event SUNDAY 23rd May 3.00pm
Newport Breakers Rugby Club News
The first trial match of 2021 is scheduled for a little over three weeks away. The Breakers will be playing both Forrest Rugby Club and the Manly Savers at Porter reserve on Saturday 20 March 2021.
Pre-season Training is on again Thursday evening, 6.30 pm at Bilgola Beach. Numbers at training are building, the full complement of coaching staff were on deck last week, and building on last years 3 x Championship wins plus Club of the Year is going to that little bit harder playing up in Division 2 in 2021.
The Newport Breakers Rugby Club are sending a team to play in the 49th Annual Kiama Sevens this weekend. Cluch will be streaming the competition live.
Newport's Draw is: (Showground Field), 8.29 am vs North Lakes, 11.10 am vs Shoalhaven and 1.50 pm vs UNSW (who we will be playing in the Subbies Div 2 15's this year)
Find out more at: www.newportrugby.com.au
ABHS Meeting Notification For March 2021 Meeting
Superyacht Joins 36th Club Marine Pittwater To Coffs Harbour Yacht Race
Avalon Girl In Camp Quality Fundraiser
Please help me give back to children affected by cancer and make a donation through my page! It only takes a minute and any amount you can give (no matter how large or small) will go a long way to helping to support these children and their families.Thank you for #keepingthetoyboxfull, we are so grateful for your support.
Avalon Golf Club Creative Workshop Opens Its Doors
The newest local creative space will open soon for business in the heart of Avalon. An Open Weekend for the new facility will take place on 6 – 7 March between 10am-3pm.
The lower ground level of the Avalon Golf Club has been transformed into two multi-use workshops, a studio and a communal kitchen, providing a low-key local creative space for Avalon and surrounding suburbs.
Mayor Michael Regan said the Avalon Workshop is a creative space for the whole community and is available to hire for workshops, studio practice, artistic collaborations, arts activations and talks.
“The Workshop will support the creative sector and will help young and emerging artists to connect and build relationships and networks.
“I have no doubt this fantastic, much-anticipated new art space will be very popular with local artists looking for a creative space to be inspired and motivated, and to engage with like-minded folk.
“Council is offering very affordable hiring fees to support artists and provide opportunities for them to develop their skills and generate income.”
The Avalon Workshop was the result of extensive community engagement that identified the need for connection with like-minded creatives as well as collaboration and mentoring opportunities, alongside purpose-designed, multifaceted and affordable creative spaces and places.
Artists and creatives can book spaces online.
Northern Beaches Environmental Art And Design Prize
Council will overhaul the Northern Beaches Art Prize to create an exciting new event which celebrates the unique and special character of our area and our community’s passion for our beach and bushland environments.
The new Environmental Art and Design Prize will take place over two weeks in August alongside a new open studios event held across the Northern Beaches.
Mayor Regan said the new format will have a significant benefit for artists and creative businesses, will encourage more community creative involvement and lead to greater community connectivity and wellbeing.
“Different areas and their prizes are known for different art themes and specialties; the Archibald is for portraiture while the Wynne Prize is about landscapes. On the Northern Beaches we love our natural environment and sustainable living so it makes sense for us to be leading in environmentally focussed art and design.
“The history of art on the Northern Beaches has shown that the natural environment has been inspiring the creative community since the late 1800s.
“The new prize will be timed with an open studios style event to provide our existing creative sector clusters and informal arts precincts with even more support."
All local artists will be encouraged to submit, as the new broad categories encompass the categories in previous years of the Prize. With a bigger prize pool and three venues participating, there will be more opportunities for artists to show work and reach new audiences.
The new prize pool will be $42,000 and the exhibition will be spread across three locations to also increase its reach for local audiences - Manly Art Gallery & Museum (MAG&M), Creative Space, Curl Curl and the Mona Vale Civic Centre.
The Northern Beaches Art Prize has been hosted by Council since 2017, and was formerly the Warringah Art Prize, presented annually from 1955 by the former Warringah Council.
Pets Of The Week
Australia’s Eucalypt Of The Year Is Back For 2021!
Please Help Us To Save Wildlife In Our Catchment: Beaches Link Tunnel
Balgowlah & Manly Residents Group Update On Community Webinar On The Beaches Link Tunnel
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Clean Up Australia Day 2021 In Pittwater
Anybody can register a Clean Up event any day of the year, however the official campaign dates for 2021 are:- Clean Up Australia Day - Sunday 7 March 2021
- Schools/Youth Clean Up Day - Friday 5 March 2021
- Business Clean Up Day - Tuesday 2 March 2021
Head Above Water: 24 Hour Swim
Ingleside RFS Training
Ingleside NSWRFS volunteers refreshed hose skills, Breathing Apparatus procedures and team work this week at training.
2021 WRC Board Members And Nominated Life Members
- Front Gate
- Car Parking
- Game Day BBQ
- Canteen
On The Pittwater Estuary
Council’s Green Electricity Switch A Winner For The Environment And The Budget
Trafalgar Park Shared Path Proposal
Electric Charging Bays Proposed For Mona Vale
