December 1 - 31, 2024: Issue 637

 

Layne Beachley AO Receives Surfing Australia Life Membership + 2024 Australian Surfing Awards Finalists - Winners

Layne Beachley AO will be awarded Surfing Australia Life Membership for her extraordinary contributions to the sport. Credit: Dave Hukka

Surfing Australia are honoured to announce that former Surfing Australia Chair and seven-time World Champion, Layne Beachley AO, was awarded Surfing Australia Life Membership at the 2024 Australian Surfing Awards held Saturday night, December 7.

Layne Beachley AO is a surfing legend. Claiming a remarkable seven world titles, she is the only surfer in the world to win six consecutively.

Her path to success was filled with challenges: adoption, mental illness, life-threatening injuries, and failures. Embracing setbacks as growth opportunities, Layne’s honest and determined approach to life and success is inspiring. Author, motivational speaker and champion for the environment, she also promotes mental wellness as an ambassador for The Black Dog Institute, RUOK? Day and Gotcha4life. Her journey from adversity to greatness has inspired her to guide others to live happier and more purposeful lives through her transformational work at Awake Academy.

"I’m deeply humbled and grateful to receive this award," Layne said. "While it’s an honour, it also reminds me how much more there is to do. Being the first and only woman to achieve this recognition is not lost on me.

"My surfing career spanned nearly two decades: Seven world titles, 29 tour victories, and 17 years in the top 10. But it was beyond the waves where I found the most purpose—challenging norms, advocating for equality and driving progress. 

Serving on the ASP board for 15 years, I fought for pay equity, better events and a fairer future for women’s surfing. I’m proud to have led initiatives like staging the richest surfing event in the world for seven years, raising prize money, wave quality and exposure for the women’s tour.

"Inspired by these challenges, I founded a charitable foundation to support girls and women in achieving their dreams, whether in sport or life. Aim For The Stars granted about 500 women a total of $1 million in scholarships to help them achieve greatness and change the world. 

In January 2015 on Australia Day, Layne Beachley received an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO) for her outstanding achievements and service, recognising her mentoring of young women and influence in the community, and her work through the Aim for the Stars Foundation. 

"I am very honoured and humbled by the award. I have always loved what I do and feel very blessed that I have been able to make a contribution to Australian surf culture and our community". - Layne Beachley

Aim for the Stars 2015 Scholarship Recipients: February 2015 PON Community News Notice - example:
The initiative, passion and dedication of applications this year was both outstanding and very inspiring. We received a record number of over 1000 applications with the standard exceptional. We have awarded scholarships to applicants who we believe not only best demonstrated their aspirations to succeed in their chosen pursuit but to those girls and women who were best able to articulate how financial support and mentoring were crucial to their on-going development.

The Foundation is delighted to be able to offer support to and proud and excited to introduce our successful scholarship recipients for 2015. We will be sharing more about them and their incredible pursuits with you soon!

INDIVIDUAL NSW/ACT: 
Shalee Rooke - Theatre Production
Vicky Okot - Paediatrics
Karlie Swanson- Cross Country Running
Maddison O'Gradey-Lee - Young Leader 
Hannah Wandel - Country to Canberra Program

INDIVIDUAL VIC/TAS: 
Molly-Rose Parry - Futsal
Rebecca Kinsella - Social Work
Selam Gifford - Running
Ellie Norton - Ballet
Katie Yeomans - Indigenous Nursing

INDIVIDUAL QLD: 
Rosie Malone - Hockey
Jasmine Murphy - Nursing
Chelsea Stutchbury - Jazz Performance
Claire Keefer - Shot Put and Discus
Kate Row - 'DIFFabilities' Education

INDIVIDUAL WA: 
Isabella Choate- Kayak
Laura Byrnes - Motor Racing
Emily Little - Gymnastics

INDIVIDUAL SA/NT: 
Alexandra Manly - Cycling
Samantha Young- Theatre Direction

GROUP: 
Sally Kehoe and Olympia Aldersey - Rowing

CAROLINE BUCHANAN NEXT GEN TEAM: 
Mikayla Rose - BMX
Paige Harding - BMX

''To the girls and women who did not receive a scholarship this year, we genuinely encourage you to apply again this year (applications open July 2015). Please share with us the progress you have made toward achieving your goals. Never give up!''
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Layne became the first female Patron of Surfing Australia in 2023 after stepping down from the board following 14 years of service.

Layne said this past week; "My 14 years on the Surfing Australia board, including eight as Chair, taught me invaluable lessons in leadership, resourcefulness and collaboration. Together, we pushed the sport forward and shared its stoke.

Building a world class High Performance centre and program, developing clear and powerful pathways for future champions, becoming an Olympic sport and investing heavily into the grass roots are just some of my personal highlights.

"Giving back to my community has been equally rewarding—mentoring, coaching and championing female participation for my local boardriders club and sharing my lessons and experience with the future generation as part of the Talent ID program. Surfing remains at the heart of everything I do, bringing me endless joy and keeping me centred. I love it more now than ever and am forever grateful for the support I’ve received along the way.

"Thank you for this incredible honour. It inspires me to keep riding the wave of progress."

Surfing Australia CEO Chris Mater said: "Let me tell you something about Layne Beachley. Everyone knows her as one of the greatest surfers of all time—a true champion in the water. But what many might not realise is just how remarkable she is out of the water. As Chair of Surfing Australia, Layne didn’t just lead—she transformed. She doubled the organisation’s turnover, and she did it with the same grit, intelligence, and vision that made her a world champion. Layne is smart, she’s dedicated, and above all, she’s selfless. She didn’t just serve the sport she loves—she elevated it for future generations. That’s leadership. That’s Layne Beachley."

Even today, Layne surfs every day, enjoys Rosé, and admits her biggest weakness is hot chips.

Surfing Australia Life Membership is recognition of a person who has rendered distinguished or special service to the sport of surfing at the national level. It is awarded from time to time when the Surfing Australia Board and the Annual General Meeting of members believe it is warranted.

In 2023 Layne Beachley, AO, become the 24th NSW athlete and the first surfer to be elevated to NSW Legend Status.

Layne is the 10th female athlete to be elevated to NSW Legend Status joining the likes of Evonne Goolagong-Cawley, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson, Shane Gould, Louise Sauvage, Anne Sargeant, Heather McKay, Margaret Court, Betty Cuthbert, and Dawn Fraser.

Layne is the first woman to win seven World Championships and in 2018 Layne won an eighth world title becoming the first female winner of the WSL World Masters Championship.

Layne has been inducted into the US and Australian Surfing Halls of Fame and the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. She was five times Australian Surfing Life Magazine’s Surfer of the Year, three times NSW Sportsperson of the Year and won the coveted ESPN Surfer of the Year in 2001. She was 2003 Australian Female Athlete of the Year.


Layne with her award. Photo: Sport NSW

2018: Australians Rob Bain, Layne Beachley and Dave Macaulay won the Azores Airlines World Masters Championship in historic fashion claiming victory in the Final bouts against Cheyne Horan (AUS), Rochelle Ballard (HAW) and Shane Beschen (HAW) respectively in the Grand Masters, Women’s Masters and Men’s Masters divisions held in good three foot surf at praia de Santa Barbara.  Photo WSL / LAURENT MASUREL

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Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club post-fire Clubhouse Replacement Option Proposed

Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club's clubhouse, November 27, 2021. Photo: NLSC

As residents may be aware Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club's clubhouse in Jamieson Park, Narrabeen was destroyed by fire on 27 November 2021, and they have been involved in the process of consultation with Council as to the construction of a replacement.

See Community News November 2021Community News December 2021 and Pittwater Online report:

Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club Fire: Members Launch Fundraisers to get the kids back on the water after loss of equipment December 2021

Having been through this process, Council developed a multi-million-dollar proposal which included expanded facilities for the wider community comprising a café as well as boat storage and a meeting room for the club and other sporting community groups. 

The NLSC have now been notified by Council that there are no funds available to progress with the building in the foreseeable future.

Council's webpage for the project advises:

''We anticipate construction will begin in late-2025.

We anticipate this project will take 12 months to construct, weather permitting.

As the building was damaged by fire, Council will claim insurance to partially fund a like-for-like rebuild. Subject to the final approved proposal, we will seek grant opportunities to cover any funding shortfalls.

This leaves the NLSC to operate out of storage containers with no all-weather shelter indefinitely.

Artist impression of eastern elevation; View towards cafe and community room: Image: NBC

Artist impression of northern elevation; View towards boat store and water sports facilities: Image: NBC

A spokesperson for the Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club told Pittwater Online on Friday, December 6

''We are exploring other options and members of the club have registered to address Council in the Public Forum on 10th December (of the December 2024 Council Meeting). 

''Having followed Council actions closely over a number of years we understand that the replacement of amenities building at Balgowlah Oval was achieved through the use of a demountable structure. This magnificent new structure, highly commended by the then current Mayor Michael Regan was completed within approximately three months at a cost of less than $900,000. The project was jointly funded by Council and grants from the Greater Sydney Sports Facilities Fund. 

See: https://yoursay.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/Balgowlah_oval_amenities

''We propose to put to Council that installation of such a high-tech demountable would be far more cost and time effective.''

''Our Club will have sailed on Narrabeen Lake for 120 years next year. Many generations of families have learnt to sail on the lake which is considered to be the safest place to sail in Sydney. '' the spokesperson said

''We continue to grow despite not having facilities and provide an element of safety on the lake through our presence by way of rescues each weekend. 

The previous clubhouse was relatively small but provided shelter. Council’s now shelved proposed plan was far bigger than the originally mooted like-for-like. 

''A demountable structure would effectively meet our needs and incorporate provision for future extension should Council desire to do so.'' the spokesperson said in closing.

In the meantime, the NLSC is still offering its Summer school holidays program for youngsters - details are:

 

Warriewood Community Centre Build: December 2024 Update 

Joe Mills has taken some updated photos for the Warriewood Community Centre build on Monday December 2 2024. These run below.

Background on this project under NBC is a report noting community feedback and recommending the project proceed to Development Application was endorsed by Council in October 2020.

The Development Application DA2021/0199 was lodged on 29 March 2021 and approved by the Sydney North Planning Panel on 18 August 2021.

At the Council Meeting on 24 October 2023 it was resolved to finalise contract negotiations. 

The preferred Contractor Belmadar Pty Ltd, Naremburn based, was selected.

After the details were finalised in mid December 2023 Belmadar stated:

''Belmadar is excited to announce it has been engaged by the Northern Beaches Council to build the new Warriewood Community Centre.

The project includes demolishing the existing community centre and constructing a new single-storey facility arranged in pods and joined through a complex roof structure. The structure will be built from a mixture of Glulam, CLT panels and Structural Steel. The project includes significant landscaping works around the perimeter of the site.

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North Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Extension: Update + only One NSW WSL Event in 2025

North Narrabeen SLSC, site for the WSL GWM Sydney Surf Pro. presented by Bonsoy, Thursday 9 May 2024 to Thursday 16 May 2024. Photo: A J Guesdon/PON

Council made available for feedback a proposal for alterations and additions at North Narrabeen SLSC in April 2023.

The proposed upgrade works comprise a minor extension to provide a suitable meeting space for the NNBC and other building improvements that include alterations to:

  • improve accessibility
  • provide upgraded facilities - including an enclosed space on the first floor deck
  • fix waterproofing of the first-floor deck, and
  • provide a general upgrade to the building to improve community and member use of the space.

The proposed works are planned to be carried out in three (3) stages:

Stage 1 – Boardriders room, BBQ area renewal and associated landscaping works (GF) and slab extension (L1).

Stage 2 – Internal refurbishment with new ceiling, lighting, flooring (L1).

Stage 3 – Decking renewal and waterproofing works, new enclosed space, balustrades and cladding (L1).

The project aims to provide a new meeting room for the North Narrabeen Boardriders Club to meet their operational needs, address the failure of the waterproofing of the first floor slab and generally improve the facility for members and the community.

The total project cost including professional fees, authority fees and staff costs is estimated to be in the order of $2.85M.

Stage 1 - $780K

Stage 2 - $135K

Stage 3 - $1.95M

The works are proposed to be funded through Council Capital Works programs and grant applications.

North Narrabeen SLSC lifesavers and surfers were awarded $632,343 towards extensions and upgrades. 

The club was among 32 across NSW to share in more than $5 million towards the upgrade, restoration or construction of facilities under the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program. The projects awarded funding in the 2023/2024 round were announced on Tuesday May 14 2024.

A development application for the works was approved in August 2024.

Construction of stage 1 is anticipated to commence in mid 2025. Council states Tender documentation for an appropriate contractor for the works is underway.

Stage 1 works comprise:  Boardriders room, BBQ area renewal and associated landscaping works (GF) and slab extension (L1).

The boardriders room is approximately 35m2 and the slab extension to the north-east corner is approximately 70m2 in total.


Proposed alterations and additions, concept drawing. Sketch: NBC


North Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club (NNSLSC) has been home to life savers since 1912 and the North Narrabeen Boardriders Club (NNBC) since 1964.

The existing clubhouse was built in two stages, with the final stage opened in 1983. The proposed upgrade works comprise a minor extension to provide a suitable meeting space for the NNBC and other building improvements that include alterations to:
  • improve accessibility
  • provide upgraded facilities - including an enclosed space on the first floor deck
  • fix waterproofing of the first floor deck, and
  • provide a general upgrade to the building to improve community and member use of the space.
The proposed works are planned to be carried out in three (3) stages:
  1. Stage 1 – Boardriders room, BBQ area renewal and associated landscaping works (GF) and slab extension (L1).
  2. Stage 2 – Internal refurbishment with new ceiling, lighting, flooring (L1).
  3. Stage 3 – Decking renewal and waterproofing works, new enclosed space, balustrades and cladding (L1).
The North Narrabeen Surf Club site is on land identified as being at risk from coastal hazards. Due to the location of the proposed alterations and additions, on the landward side of the site, the works are not likely to be impacted by these hazards.

A coastal engineering report will be prepared as part of the development application process to ensure the proposal complies with the relevant legislation and policy, and that coastal hazard risk is appropriately considered.


No Manly to Barrenjoey WSL event in 2025

Neither Manly nor North Narrabeen form part of the WSL 2025 Tour schedule where the Sydney Surf Pro was held in 2023 and 2024. 

The 2025 Challenger Series and Longboard Tour Schedules, announced by the World Surf League on Friday December 6, names Newcastle, June 2 - 8, as the sole Australian venue for the 2025 WSL Challenger Series Schedule. The Challenger Series has been cut from 6 events to 5 for 2025.

This is the only WSL event scheduled for NSW in 2025.

The Gold Coast Open LQS will take place at Burleigh Heads, Feb. 14-16 and the Rip Curl Pro at Bells in April, the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro May 3-13 (this comp. rejoins the Championship Tour schedule in 2025) and the Western Australia Margaret River Pro May 17 to 27 2025.

Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia: September 17 - 21 will form part of the WSL Longboard Tour for 2025.

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Aquatics Layne Beachley AO Receives Surfing Australia Life Membership + 2024 Australian Surfing Awards Finalists - Winners

Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club post-fire Clubhouse Replacement Option Proposed

Warriewood Community Centre Build: December 2024 Update

North Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Extension: Update + only One NSW WSL Event in 2025

Safe Speed Program for Safer Neighbourhoods Being applied across local roads: new surface for Bilgola Bends + Speed humps on Tasman road + Upgrades for Mona Vale pedestrian Crossings

Pictures: Clareville from on high: views over Pittwater

Zali Steggall Welcomes Funding for Upgraded Warringah Sporting Facilities

Liberal Candidate for Warringah in 2025 Election announced: Mr Dutton Visits Dee Why

Marine Rescue NSW boosts Sydney Harbour rescue capability for peak boating period: Marine Rescue Middle Harbour + Marine Rescue Port Jackson will provide 7-days-a-week duty across December-January

DIY Ideas Christmas-New Years Checklist: Preparing the Garden & Home For Visitors + Entertaining + Gift Ideas For Every Budget

Park Bench Philosophers: Social media platforms are throttling access to real and genuine independent news – with far-reaching implications for democracy

Education News: Freshwater campus to be expanded - Forest High School revised boundaries - New Sports High School in 2025 - How to Best Support Students with disability accessing HSC exams: Review underway

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Week One - December 2024, Issue 637

Rates Variations Options 1 to 4 Prompt ‘Option 5’: Reinstate Pittwater Council 

Pittwater MP shows NSW Premier unfinished Mona Vale Road West Construction site

Local surfers help NSW win the Australian Junior Surfing Titles - Milla Brown is the 2024 Australian Junior Champion!

Aquatics National Water Safety Day 2024: A Timely Reminder to Stay Safe Around Water This Summer

Park Bench Philosophers Liberal-Labor collaboration on Electoral Reform to lockout all others – lock in just themselves collapses: Update

Bayview Public Wharf Gone; Bayview Public Baths still not netted - Salt Pan Public Wharf Going

Bayview Pollution runoff persists: Resident states raw sewerage is being washed into the estuary

Pictures Bayview's new walkway, current state of the Bayview public Wharf & Baths + Maybanke Cove

Women’s Resilience Centre Launches “The Resilience Circle” Retail Outlet – A Place to Recycle, Renew, Rebuild Lives

Building Homes for NSW program Lists more sites: developers invited to register interest - Double Lot Site at Frenchs Forest + 7 Bush Lots at Seaforth

NSW to have A State-wide approach to Bullying In Schools: December 2024 Meeting of the School Advisory Council 

Consumers urged to choose quality batteries this sale season after record number of fires + Nation-first Information Standard for lithium-ion e-bikes and e-skateboards: feedback open to December 6

Mackerel Beach Wharf Upgrade Design Open for Feedback:  Submissions close Sunday December 4

Scotland Island Dieback Accelerating: IPART Review of increases In Sydney Water's Pricing Proposals An Opportunity to ask: 'what happened to the 'Priority Sewerage Scheme' for our Island? - Submissions Close December 9

Council Consultation on Special Variation to Rates  Submissions close Sunday January 12, 2025

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November 2024 Week Four of Issue 636: Articles reported by Readers to have broken links to be resent to subscribers 

A Host of Local Athletes among Finalists Announced for the 2024 Australian Surfing Awards

Paradise Beach Baths renewal Complete - Taylor's Point Public Wharf Rebuild Underway

30th Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship 2024 on Pittwater: RPAYC's Daniel Kemp, Louis Tilly, Lachlan Wallace, Charlie Verity, Isabella Holdsworth WIN!

Salt Pan Public Wharf, Regatta Reserve, Florence Park, Salt Pan Cove Reserve, Refuge Cove Reserve - Pictorial

2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Has A Diverse Fleet: 5 RPAYC Entries

What's dodgy about the Australian political donations reforms?; the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024

DIY Ideas Christmas Cheer 2024: Time to Deck Your Home With Rows Of Jolly! + Keeping Mozzies away - Ticks at Bay This Summer

Profile of the Week Marine Rescue Cottage Point
Four Marine Rescue NSW volunteers, with a combined 88 years of service between them, were awarded Marine Rescue NSW Life Membership at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Cronulla on Saturday November 23 2024. Among those named was MR Cottage Point Volunteer Beth Watts.
Marine Rescue Cottage Point is part of Marine Rescue NSW – operating as the state’s independent, not-for-profit organisation that helps save lives at sea. Working alongside the NSW Police Marine Area Command and other emergency services, Marine Rescue Cottage Point volunteers performed 155 rescues during the 2023/24 financial year, safely returning more than 350 people to shore. Demand for the unit’s services has increased from the average of 122 rescues for the past 7 years.
This week a few insights into Pittwater's other Marine Rescue unit, with thanks to Beth Watts and  Leanne Chandler, Acting Unit Commander Cottage Point, for their help with this MRCP Profile.

    History David Hazlewood: Photographer of Avalon Beach SLSC Founders meeting

    Avalon Beach SLSC is celebrating its centenary in 2025 and is currently running a call-out to get in touch with all past members so they may be a part of the year-long celebrations.

    Initially, so that their records are up to date, they invite all past members of the Club to email the Club at  100years@avalonbeachslsc.com.au  with your updated details so they can keep you informed of what will be happening for members.

    If you know of others that may be interested in the 100th Anniversary celebrations please pass the message on. 

    The gentleman who photographed the club's founders on the front steps at that initial meeting in the house named 'Avalon', in Bellevue Avenue, Avalon Beach, the weekender and Summer house of Arthur Jabez Small and his family, would have had to wander a whole 100 yards around the corner from his own Pittwater Summer home/camp in Avalon Beach, at today's No. 1 Elouera Avenue, albeit purchased, officially, a few months after that Sunday March 8 1925 meeting.

    He also photographed other areas in and around Pittwater during this time.

    This week a small look into how this place looked then - 100 years ago.

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    Aquatics Layne Beachley AO Receives Surfing Australia Life Membership + 2024 Australian Surfing Awards Finalists - Winners


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    Youth Freshwater campus to be expanded, More than just a sporting chance: A new Sports High School in 2025, Saving our Species: Meet the Expert – Simon Lee, TAFE Fee-free* courses - semester 1 2025 enrol now, Study subsidies: NSW’s health workforce, School Leavers Support, Word Of The Week: Mercy, Do Mum and Dad really know what’s best? A psychologist explains why kids see their parents as bossier than they are, Australia boasts some of the world’s most stunning beetles; Look out for these 5 beauties this Summer, Spotify Wrapped is about more than what songs you listen to – it’s about what makes you you, Arts Project Australia gives us a small revolution: art reflecting back at us what it is to live in contemporary Australia, New research shows how long, hard and often you need to stretch to improve your flexibility, To map the vibration of the universe astronomers built a detector the size of the galaxy, Victorian Christmases were both thrifty and indulgent – try these DIY projects and yours could be too, An annual roadshow is helping kids from remote Australia realise their dreams of becoming a scientist, 3 surprising vegan foods that can make you sick this Summer,  + local services for you

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    Summer in pittwater: December 2024 

    Turimetta Moods: Friday December 6 2024

    Joe Mills says:

    What stood out for me was the dying off of the algae on the low tide rock shelfs, and this morning's fog at Narrabeen rock pool and North Narrabeen Beach.

    the mini-blowhole at Turimetta and algae dying off

    Turimetta: rock shelf patterns at low tide

    Sea mist at North Narrabeen Beach, Friday morning, December 6 2024

    Joe's December edition of Turimetta Moods will run Sunday December 15, and as it's the last official Issue of the news service for 2024, will include an overview of all his Turimetta Moods records of our area for 2024.

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