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Our Aims
- To preserve the natural beauty of the area through promoting proper planning of all future development
- To express positively in appropriate quarters the point of view of the residents with regard to any proposed development, and to protect the residential amenity of the area
- To work with and assist local government in any efforts to improve and beautify the locality and where appropriate to instigate such improvements.
The wonderful Tammy Carter in a koala suit organised by Geoff Searl OAM at the recent Car Boot sale in Dunbar Park, Avalon Beach, handing out leaflets about APA with APA Members. Did you know we once had koalas in Avalon? More in 'Our History' by Geoff below. Photos: Angie Carter
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Food Capsicum: The Fruit we use as a vegetable - Some Seasonal Recipes for This superfood
September through October is time to plant out capsicums in your own home garden for a January through February harvest. However, a kilogram of Australian capsicums can currently be bought for around $5 - with red and yellow ones aplenty available.
Used in salads, dips, stir-fries, stuffed or baked, the capsicum is one of our favourite add-ins to dishes or features as the main ingredient of something scrumptious and good for you too.
Capsicums are a rich source of vitamins, antioxidants, and dietary fibre that support immune function, eye health, and metabolism. One medium red capsicum supplies over 160% of the recommended daily intake for Vitamin C, which aids white blood cell function and fights cellular damage.
Lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene help protect the retina from oxidative stress and lower the risk of age-related cataracts and macular degeneration, while potassium and antioxidants help relax blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and improve cholesterol profiles. Their high dietary fibre content softens stool, supports a healthy gut microbiome, and aids regular digestion, while topical or oral preparations containing capsaicin are used to manage nerve pain, arthritis, and joint discomfort.
This makes the humble capsicum a superfood and that you can eat your way to good health by adding in, featuring this crisp or cooked veggie anyway that suits your palate. A few recipe ideas to make the best of these great vegetable-fruits.
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Photos taken: Wednesday October 28 - 31, 2026: Careel Bay, PON backyard
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This juvenile Blue-faced Honeyeater (above) was spotted catching insects and then eyeing off the nest it was just about to fly back up to - to feed a baby bird.
We've been hearing an unfamiliar bird-call in recent weeks and wondering 'what bird is that?' and now we know.
This one may be related to the family of Blue-faced Honeyeaters photographed in January 2026 - returning to the trees that tower above us.
Both the male and female tend the young birds, sometimes with the assistance of helpers. The fledglings remain with the parents for some time after fledging.
On Saturday morning, October 31, one of the babies, with a shorter body and tail, was spotted out of the nest and calling for food - and a feeder bird was getting insects from the tree surfaces and bringing them to it.