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www.lennoxwave.com Community news & events for the people of Lennox Head and surrounds. 

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From The Publisher 

Well, we have a little bit of news in The Lennox Wave camp this 

month which is exciting for everyone involved. I am delighted to 

announce that effective from May 1 we have merged with the new 

Lennox Head Internet Radio Station – Smooth Lennox. 

For me the synergy of The Lennox Wave and a local Lennox Head 

community radio was an opportunity not to be missed. It made 

a heap of business sense on many levels, and I believe it will 

bring a greatly enhanced Lennox experience for our readers and 

advertisers. 

The Smooth Lennox internet radio station will change its name to 

The Lennox Wave. So for our readers they will have all the Lennox 

Wave community news as it happens on the local radio station 

as well as continuing to enjoy the great features in our monthly 

magazine. 

I am delighted that I will continue to be the editor of The Lennox 

Wave magazine while Milt Barlow, owner of Smooth Lennox, will 

assume the role of publisher. 

Milt and I have great plans afoot for both the radio station and the 

magazine which has been a vital part of the Lennox community 

since 2003. 

We look forward to telling you more in the months ahead. 

In the meantime not much will change at the face of the business. 

You'll see me in this space every month and I'll be putting the 

magazine together just as I have been for nearly 10 years. 

Onward and upward! 

See you next month. 

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Letters to the editor and contributions on local issues are 

welcome. The deadline for contributions is the 18th day of each 

month prior. Copyright 2021. Editorial content and contributions 

do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. Care is taken 

to ensure accuracy at time of print. We take no responsibility for 

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The Lennox Wave - Issue 193. May 2021 

Publisher & Editor: Helen Fry 

Email: publisher@lennoxwave.com Ph: 0425 221 570 

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Contributors: Vic Leto, Robyn Hargrave 

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News&Views 

Lennox Head Residents’ Association 

BY ROBYN HARGRAVE 

Our April meeting was brought forward to 29 March so we 

could enjoy Easter. Twelve members, two new members and 

Cr Johnson attended with apologies from Cr Cadwallader. 

Future direction of the Association. President Geoff Wegg 

is focused on our organisation being strong, strategically 

driven and more representative of Lennox Head residents 

with members encouraging friends and neighbours to make 

their voices heard through the Association. Invitations will be 

extended to community and business organisations to present 

to our meetings. 

Safety on the Coast and Byron Bay Roads. Council has 

confirmed ongoing monitoring of speeds and general safety 

concerns on these roads with reduced speed limits identified 

as possible solutions. 

Flight paths over Lennox. An increase in airline flight paths 

over Lennox Head village has been observed, disrupting 

residents’ amenity. A Byron Ballina Gateway Airport 

representative will be invited to an Association meeting for an 

update. 

Major events in Lennox Head. The Association liaised with 

Chamber of Commerce, Landcare and Lennox National Surfing 

Reserve representatives to discuss future proposals for major 

sporting or cultural events in Lennox to ensure all sections of 

the community have input into the impact. 

Our sub-committees continue their dedicated work with 

the Heritage Committee officially turning 25 in February, its 

genesis being in the 1980s. The Coast Care Team are out 

and about, tools in hand, repairing fences regardless of rain 

deluges, making beach access safer and protecting vital 

dune structures. Friends of Lake Ainsworth (FOLA) were 

complimentary to Council for expedient action repairing 

damaged signage and Boomerang Bags continue with their 

creations, making fruit bags for Community Gardens. 

Ballina Shire Council’s Operational Plan 2021/2022- 

2024/2025 will be exhibited from 29 April to 28 May. 

Readers are encouraged to examine documents and proposals, 

provide feedback to Council or attend the community sessions 

at the Cultural Centre on 6 May at 6pm. 

Upcoming meetings: 3 May, 7 June and 5 July 2021 from 

7pm in the CWA Hall. 

Feedback is encouraged by email to lhrainc@gmail.com or 

facebook at Lennox Head Residents’ Association. 

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Will Ross Lane Keep 

Flooding? 

Ballina Shire Council's Engineering Works Manager Paul 

Busmanis told The Lennox Wave last month that flood 

consultants have been engaged by Council to determine the 

best way forward for Ross Lane, to prevent the inconvenience 

of closures due to flooding. 

'We're very mindful that something needs to be done,' he said. 

Mr Busmanis pointed out that there are many factors that 

need to considered like the effect on existing residents, tidal 

effects, ramifications down stream and, of course, funding. 

Fifteen years ago in 2006, car movements on Ross Lane were 

counted at 3,680 per day (Tintenbar to Ewingsdale upgrade 

Environmental Assessment Report), and were predicted to 

rise to 4,520 after the construction of the new highway and 

roundabout interchange at the top of Ross Lane. 

In the ensuing decade and a half we have seen the completion 

of the Epiq Estate, and a population explosion in Lennox Head 

from 7,500 in 2016 to 8,500 in 2019 (ABS). Those figures 

do not include the final number of Epiq, Lennox Rise, Aureus 

or Crest residents. 

This population increase is expected to continue and with 

more land slated for subdivision at the top of Ross Lane, it's 

not a matter of 'if?', but 'when?' the flood mitigation measures 

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community notices 

Farewells and Future Plans At 

Club Lennox 

The Board and staff at Club Lennox 

farewelled two key team members last 

month. 

Glen Lloyd joined the Club as General 

Manager in September 2018, and worked 

hard to improve facilities, processes and 

service at Club Lennox. 

According to President Lindsay Clarke, 

'He played an integral role in making the 

Club what it is today, we are sorry to be 

losing him to Queanbeyan Golf Club and 

wish him every success in the future.' 

Addy Moore, Head Chef, is also leaving 

The ‘Stro, Club Lennox’s Bistro. 

'Addy’s food and flair has been a great 

success for the Club and there will be so 

many regulars disappointed to see him 

go,' says Mr Clarke. 

'We will be introducing a new Bistro 

team in the very near future – stay tuned 

for some exciting developments in this 

space.' 

The Club has announced that David 

McKinnon will be stepping into the role 

of General Manager. 

'We have a list of updates and 

improvements we are working to achieve, 

via government grants as well as securing 

partners to work with us directly on 

improving the facilities at the Club. 

'New lighting has been installed 

throughout, and we would like to say a 

huge thank you to Tamara Smith MP for 

supporting our grant to supply and install 

the automatic doors at the Club entrance, 

as well as replacing the bistro doors to 

improve access,' said Mr Clarke. 

With the holiday season over the Club is 

dependent on local patronage during the 

quieter months. 

The Lennox community saved the Club 

when it was in trouble. Winter is time to 

remember how much it still needs us. It 

really is time to get down there and have 

dinner or play trivia or book your next big 

event. 

Paid Parking 

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Head 

At last month's Council meeting 

Councillors voted 5 to 4 in favour of a 

report into paid parking in Ballina Shire. 

Although discussion revolved around 

Lennox Head, the motion was as 

follows: That Council receive a report 

on the installation of paid parking and/ 

or smart sensors for improved parking 

management, with any additional 

revenue generated to assist in funding 

increased resources and increased 

capital infrastructure renewal, with an 

exemption for Shire residents. 

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the lennox wave | MAY 2021

Landmarks Of Lennox— 

Lake Ainsworth Sport & 

Recreation Centre 

BY ROBYN HARGRAVE 

By the early 1960s, Lennox Head’s former National Fitness 

Camp reinvented as Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation 

Centre with expanded, updated facilities and courses such as 

archery, bushcraft, canoeing, orienteering, grass skiing, tennis 

and marine studies. 1 

Under the auspices of the Department of Education, it became 

more than a ‘camp’ with participants from schools and 

teachers’ college. Responsibility for national fitness vacillated 

between government departments until February 1985 when a 

Department of Sport and Recreation (now Office of Sport) was 

established, controlling 12 (now 10) NSW sites. 2 

The Centre grew, delivering outdoor education, sports 

development and community use programmes. With sporting 

infrastructure, including a 25 metre pool, indoor multipurpose 

court and high quality playing field, it is attractive to 

international Rugby, NRL, Super Rugby, Super Netball and AFL 

teams. 

Fully catered and self-contained accommodation provides 

many options, including weddings, conferences, professional 

sporting teams, family holidays and school camps. A well 

appointed function facility overlooking Seven Mile Beach caters 

for 200 and is available for hire when no school groups are 

resident. 

Enhanced security with fencing and key code entry maintains 

safety for young people on site. When available, private 

individuals and groups may hire sporting facilities. 

In 2016 a Winter Olympic training facility with four metre 

deep Olympic pool was proposed, enabling winter sport 

athletes, surfers and wake boarders to practise aerial skills. 

The public would have a world class aquatic centre for water 

polo, diving and swimming. Community objection resulted 

in State Government abandonment of the plan,3 the facility 

recently located in Brisbane. 

Sources: 1 Walker, G Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation 

Centre: The Early Days of the Fitness Camp, 1982; 2 History 

of Department Department of Sport and Recreation, author 

unknown, c1986; 3 The Lennox Wave June 2017 p5. 

Photos: Donated by LAS&R. 1 Restored by Ace PhotoShop, Ballina 

1. 1960s 2. 2021 Dining Room 3. 2018 Fijian Rugby Team 

Readers with information on this or other Landmarks of Lennox, please 

contact Robyn Hargrave, Lennox Head Heritage Committee by phone 

0412 660 994 or email at harg1rob@gmail.com 


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Book Review 

DARCI WALKER, RICHMOND TWEED 

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Title: It’s Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake 

Author: Claire Christian 

Published: September 2020 

Brisbane novelist and playwright Claire 

Christian has released the millennial rom 

com that you did not know you needed. 

It‘s Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake is a 

feminist, queer and shamelessly feelgood 

romance. 

Noni Blake didn‘t expect to be starting 

over at 36. But 18 months after the 

end of her long-term relationship, she 

decides it’s time to start living her life 

again. After many mishaps, Noni soon 

realises that she is looking for more 

than just a series of brief, pleasurable 

encounters. She is looking for more 

pleasure in, well, everything. Noni 

embarks on a (somewhat misguided) 

journey to Europe, for some soulsearching 

and all the indulgent pleasure. 

It’s Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake is 

a refreshing, empowering and allembracing 

read. Christian makes 

every consideration to be inclusive 

and realistic in her characters and her 

writing. This is a book about growing 

older, asking for more from life and 

listening to that voice in your head. 

Consider this your warning though, the 

story can get a little steamy! I highly 

recommend this book to anyone looking 

for a feel-good Australian romance and a 

little bit of escapism. 

Loved this book? Other titles you might 

like: Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia 

Hibbert and The Kiss Quotient by Helen 

Hoang. 

It’s our birthday. This May, Lennox 

Head Library will be celebrating 10 

years since it has been built. From 

a demountable in the Lennox Head 

School grounds, we are so thrilled 

to be celebrating the big, open 

community space that our Library 

is now. Come in for a visit to see a 

spectacular art display put together 

by Library staff and local makers. We 

will also have some great local history 

pieces and photographs from over the 

years. 

Come along and share your memories 

of Lennox Head Library with us. 

Happy reading. 

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Jazz By The Sea 

Hello Jazz lovers, get ready to dance. Two big bands will be 

blowing up a storm at Lennox Head Cultural Centre on 29 

May. Presented by the Lennox Arts Board, Jazz by the Sea 

features two world-class jazz bands, The Well Swung Daddies 

and the widely acclaimed Denson Baartz Quartet. This is the 

third time Jazz by the Sea has come to Lennox Head. 

‘It will be a real pleasure to once again experience music 

of this calibre in Lennox Head,’ said event organisers, Liz 

Griffiths and Sue Brennan. ‘So book a table and get ready for a 

fabulous night of music and dancing.’ 

The Well Swung Daddies are an eleven-piece band bringing 

a unique style to original songs and big band classics made 

famous by the Great Gatsby era and the prohibition years. 

The band features a large horn section and plays a mix of 

rock'n'roll, swing and jive music, which is sure to get you up 

on your feet. 

The Denson Baartz Quartet features a superb line-up of highly 

acclaimed Australian jazz women. They will be joined by 

seasoned jazz artist, and APRA Song Writing Competition 

award winner, Sharny Russell, on vocals. The quartet covers 

styles from tango, to samba to boogie woogie and groove. 

The event is at Lennox Head Cultural Centre at 7 pm, 

Saturday 29 May. Doors open 6 pm. Tickets are $35 through 

Eventbrite and the Lennox Arts Board https://www.facebook. 

com/lennoxartsboard. Food and drink can be purchased on the 

night, with wine and cheese platters also available to preorder 

with tickets. 

Join Jack 

photo credit: thewest.com.au 

Hawaiian-born Jack McCoy came to Australia for the World 

Surf Competition in 1970. He had a ticket to go home but he 

never used it. Instead he jumped in a Kombi and travelled the 

coast following the swell and living the dream. He's been here 

ever since—and he would probably say he's been living the 

dream ever since too. 

Jack's life has always revolved around the surf, catching waves 

and making films, and he's worked on some big ones in his 

career including Blue Horizon. He's made some great friends 

over the years and he is now inviting them to help him share 

stories and clips from his incredible archive of experience and 

knowledge. 

He'll be on stage at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre with big 

local surf names Derek Hynd and Dave Rastovich in May and 

tickets are on sale. There will be film clips, memories, live 

music and an auction of some of Jack's personal memorabilia. 

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Lennox Head 

Evening VIEW Club 

A packed house at Lennox Head Evening 

VIEW Club’s April dinner meeting 

welcomed guest speaker Bernadette 

Kelly from Ballina Public School. 

Bernadette is the Learning and Support 

teacher at Ballina Public School and 

is a passionate about her role as an 

educator. Investing in the education 

of our youth is the key to breaking 

the cycle of disadvantage in Australia. 

Lennox Head Evening VIEW Club 

currently sponsor two Learning for Life 

students. 

Two new members, Christine O’Neill 

and Debra Young were presented with 

their badges by Vice-President, Jeanette 

McDevitt. Welcome ladies! 

Political Potter 

Lennox Head ceramicist Amanda 

Bromfield has completed Certificates 

and Diplomas in Fine Arts and 

Ceramics, plus a Masters in Ceramics 

from the National Art School in Sydney. 

But it's her determination to use her 

creative talents to spread her urgent 

environmental message that makes her 

one of the most interesting emerging 

artists in the region. 

Amanda is unrelenting in her fight to 

save the koalas from extinction, and this 

means saving our forests, bushland, and 

natural environment from degradation. 

As part of her quest she dons a koala 

costume and walks the streets. Over 

the last two years she's travelled the 

countryside spreading the message. 

The result of her journey is a short 

documentary, which was a finalist in 

the recent Hurford Hardwood Portrait 

Prize at Lismore Regional Gallery. It was 

accompanied by a ceramic statue of 

herself dressed in the costume. 

In the film a forlorn Amanda is seen 

traipsing along streets and country 

roads, in front of fire-ravaged bush 

and concrete jungle, a tragi-comic 

fluffy actor in an unfolding tragedy. 

If you'd like to donate to this cause 

purchase an artwork from Amanda 

(amandabromfield.com)—she gives a 

percentage of her sales to the cause. 

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It was her years of teaching primary school-aged children and, 

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the precious vulnerability of children, showing her the places 

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‘As we grow, we are not taught the value of inner exploration, 

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and become limiting beliefs that can influence us for the rest 

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‘Wellbeing Arc provides a simple toolkit for people — in 

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Arc Woman offers courses designed to assist women to come 

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Arc Kids offers dynamic workshops designed specifically from 

Meredith’s extensive experience in primary education and her 

research-based training in meditation for children. The Happy 

Little Thinkers workshops take place in small groups, and 

include hands on learning, supported by art, movement, story 

telling and meditation. 

Arc Academy. Meredith offers Reiki training Level 1 and 

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Lennox Lions Club 

PAUL BRYANT 

I visited our local library recently where 

Library Assistant Wendy Hoven proudly 

showed me their new puppet theatre, 

and what a beauty it is. Some of we 

(shall we say) more senior members 

of the community will remember the 

Punch and Judy shows of old. Imagine 

how they would go down today what 

with Punch continually beating the tripe 

out of Judy or anyone else who crossed 

his path! Not at Lennox Library. The 

puppets are lovely Aussie birds and 

animals waiting for the kids to create 

wonderful stories with them as leading 

characters. Wendy’s husband built a 

fabulous, functional foldaway theatre 

which was furnished by Maker Space 

Textiles. Why am I telling you this? 

Because Lennox Lions helped fund this 

project after the previous cardboard 

model fell to pieces. The theatre is open 

for all children who might like to use it. 

Whilst I am on the topic of funding, 

despite the constraints placed on us 

all due to the pandemic, we have still 

managed to keep our contributions 

ongoing to those seeking funding. 

Since early this year, we have made 

donations of between $200 and $500 

to Careflight, Northcott, Prostate Cancer, 

Berghofer Institute, Can Too Appeal, 

Bosom Buddies and LH Soccer Club 

to name a few. We have also given 

$1,000 to Stingrays netball and to 

other personal areas of need, where our 

help has been sought. We have also 

commited $2,000 to Rainbow Region 

Dragonboats to go towards the purchase 

of their new boat. 

This list is not exhaustive, but it gives 

you an idea of how widespread our 

funding is and how valuable your 

ongoing support is to us. 

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Facebook & Instagram Advertising 101 

BAREFRUIT MARKETING 

It’s no surprise that 80% of Australians 

have an active social media account. 

That’s more than the percentage of 

households with TVs (gasp!). Therefore, 

it goes without saying, no business 

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advertising channel. Affordable and 

dynamic, facebook ads can be a game 

changer for small-to-medium-sized 

businesses. The best bit, you’re in 

control of your budget, deciding exactly 

how much you want to spend and when. 

Why We Love Facebook Ads (and you 

should too!) 

Facebook Ad Manager’s most impressive 

feature is its ability to target users based 

on a combination of characteristics 

and behaviour. From age, to location, 

interests and hobbies, professions and 

relationship status (and more!), you can 

create an incredibly targeted audience 

who will receive and hopefully respond 

to your communications. By doing so, 

you’re maximising budget, spending 

your precious dollars on those who really 

want your product or service. 

But targeting doesn’t stop there. 

Facebook has so much data on each 

user, it can target people based on 

how they’re predicted to act when they 

see your ad. If you want more website 

traffic, optimise your ad for landing page 

views. If you want more sales, optimise 

for purchases. In addition to purchasing, 

there are other things you may want 

users to do such as download an app, 

send an enquiry, click to call, subscribe 

to the newsletter etc. You can create 

Facebook ads to prompt of any of these 

actions. Top tip; keep the Sales Funnel 

top of mind. 

Be Responsive 

The beauty of an ad that can be created 

and edited with the click of a button 

is that allows you to be responsive to 

current events and trends. With no lead 

time, you can experiment with little to 

no risk, helping you to really hone in on 

what makes your customer tick. Have a 

bit of fun and jump on a trending meme, 

make a cheeky ad in response to a footy 

game or respond to a social movement 

to show your brand values. The flexibility 

of facebook advertising means you can 

advertise whenever you choose to. 

An Integrated Approach is Always Best 

Digital advertising is great, but it’s even 

better when you integrate your campaign 

across both online and offline channels 

(we’re talking print ads in the Lennox 

Wave, radio, billboards etc). You’ll reach 

more people with more frequency in 

different areas of their life, reminding 

them of your brand. 

Don’t forget the power of complementing 

your campaign with organic social 

content. Post about it on your facebook 

and Instagram feed, your stories, 

reels and IGTV. Write blogs and send 

eDMs. Not only does this reinforce 

your messaging, but you may be able 

to authentically connect with your 

following. Branch out to other platforms 

like LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube and 

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Meals On Wheels Friendship 

Lynn Gecso and Alan Brown met 12 

years ago when Lynn started at Meals 

On Wheels (MOW). Alan had already 

been delivering for several years and was 

also involved in their committee. 

The two have been good mates ever 

since they met and say they form a 

pretty good team. They always go for a 

coffee and a chat after their shift. 

The pair deliver once a month around 

Ballina including Cumbalum, West 

Ballina, East Ballina, Ballina Heights 

and Lennox Head. Occasionally they are 

asked to fill in if needed when they are 

short on volunteers. 

MOW always need new volunteers. They 

deliver rain, hail or shine and delivered 

throughout COVID-19 obviously, with 

extra precautions. 

Lynn says that in the beginning she was 

getting attached to clients and would 

mourn the loss of them when they 

passed away, but Alan told her that they 

all enjoy the five or so minutes when the 

volunteers pop in with a smile and a few 

kind words, and that makes a difference 

to their lives and since then, she says 

she tries to focus on that. 

Lynn and Alan have had a few social 

trips out and about as friends do. They 

went to the Crystal Castle and even on a 

long motorbike ride some years ago for 

charity with the group Alan rides with. 

Lynn recently nominated Alan for 

Australian Senior of the Year as he's had 

such an amazing life and does so much 

for others. 

'We feel we are both very fortunate to 

have volunteered, and found friendship 

as well,' she says. 

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Lennox Head Day 

VIEW Club 

At their April meeting the 

Lennox Head VIEW Club 

commemorated Anzac Day. 

The speaker was Liz Hanns 

speaking about Shannon, 

her 21 year old son, who 

paid the ultimate sacrifice 

on April 2nd 1993 while 

serving in Somalia on a 

peace keeping mission. She 

spoke also on her subsequent 

advocacy work on the behalf 

of bereaved parents. She had 

with her a photograph 

showing her son distributing 

humanitarian aid in Somalia 

just days before his death. The Somali woman pictured 

alongside him later sent a message to Liz expressing her 

sympathy and describing how the young soldier had made a 

difference. 

The Club’s next meeting will be on Monday 3rd May and as it 

will be the Mothers Day meeting the speaker will be Rebecca 

Battista who started ‘Our Kids’ Foundation’ in Lismore. 

She is a dynamic young woman whose achievements are 

inspirational. New members and guests are invited along to 

hear her story. 

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slept at the site, and some chained themselves to the tree 

in an attempt to save it. One daring individual, Joe Lee, 

climbed to the upper branches and found a sapling growing. 

He salvaged the baby and although the mother tree was 

eventually felled, he still has the growing sapling to this day. 

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Lennox Lightning Toastmasters 

CATHERINE DALLEY-ASTLEY 

I need to buy a new car. 

No, I want to buy a new car, there is a big difference. 

My current set of wheels is only five years old, looks good and 

goes well, but the pull of that new car smell and all those upmarket 

features is so strong, I want one badly. 

My prep work has consisted solely of standing on my balcony 

and looking down on the main road to check them out. 

I’ve not scanned the websites or watched YouTube videos on 

performance versus practicality, petrol versus electric or talked 

to any new car sales guys. No, just looked off my balcony. 

But already I can tell you what I don’t want. White cars are 

totally boring (no personality). Sleek black, or even navy are 

preferable to me. But then again what about yellow (seriously 

what does that say about you – a yellow car?) A childhood 

trauma perhaps, or a love of custard? 

Red, now you’re talking. Red Hot Red, Red Hot Chilli Peppers. 

Yep red is a worthwhile contender. 

Ford make a new Everest, with a name like that you can’t help 

but be impressed. Better still it comes in a burnt orange colour 

that looks amazingly hot. 

Ford Raptor, now that has to appeal to any petrol head. The 

name says it all. As a matter of fact I was in a minor road 

contest with a Ford Raptor driver recently, and I won, won, 

won. It felt so good just to keep him behind me and cover his 

every move, my fist pumps alone went for about five minutes. 

But let’s get serious, I’m partial to an SUV, but the Tesler is 

seriously serious, that entire glass roof is a turn on. Then again 

there’s the sporty Kia Sprinter, Jags and Audis are all worthy 

of consideration and they all pass by my balcony on a regular 

basis, making my decision all the harder. 

Any suggestions dear reader, what type of car would suit a 

retired 80 year-old lady driver. 

Catherine Dalli-Astley is a member of the Lennox Lightning 

Toastmaster’s Club, which meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday, Club 

Lennox Boardroom, at 6.30pm. 

This is an example of some of the speeches that members 

create for fun and friendly competition. 

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May is offering us a wide range of 

brilliant and bold art exhibitions, which 

all provide something for every artistic 

taste. Please make the time to explore 

and appreciate the great works on 

display within our region. 

Here is a quick whip around of what is 

happening in our local galleries in May. 

Lennox Arts Collective 

• Coastal Roaming 

By Tim Clift - Feature Artist 

Exhibition running until 13 May 

Exhibition Synopsis: 'I am fascinated by 

the beauty of light and how it changes 

a scene so dramatically throughout 

the seasons, during various weather 

conditions and at different times of the 

day. I am particularly obsessed with ‘the 

golden hour’ - that time of day just after 

sunrise or before sunset where the sun 

emits those soft, warm hues and the 

shadows are long and dramatic.' 

Above: Border Country, Cougal NSW by Tim Clift 

Northern Rivers Community Gallery 

The Northern Rivers Community Gallery 

has four outstanding exhibitions opening 

in May that are guaranteed to provide 

us with a feast of vibrant colours, rich 

textures and unique creative viewpoints. 

All four exhibitions are running from 5 

May to 27 June. 

• Remembered Felt Imagined 

By Laura Tate, Marita Kohl and Kate 

Henson 

Exhibition Synopsis: Three artists, three 

different modes of experiencing and 

expressing, highlighting that within our 

difference, lies our common ground. 

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By Bec King, Amba Mellis, Nathan Gooley, Madeleine Webster 

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Exhibition Synopsis: Culture Vultures is a group exhibition 

by four artists from REDinc. supported Art Studio, based in 

Lismore. These four artists explore concepts of culture inspired 

by their cultural heritage, popular culture and community. 

Each artist’s work examines their individual take on culture 

through different, yet egalitarian methods of collecting imagery. 

• BSA Graduate Award. 

Showcasing the works of Rebecca Cook 

Exhibition Synopsis: Rebecca Cook plays in the space between 

the seen and unseen. She says of her work, 'each print is an 

individual skin, like the imprint of a persons story on their 

body. I may be sewing things together, but I am also looking 

for a place to unpick things such as ideas and beliefs'. 

Lismore Regional Gallery 

• Australian Modern By Max Dupain 

Exhibition running from 5 May until 8 August. 

Exhibition Synopsis: With a career spanning more than 50 

years, Max Dupain is regarded as one of Australia’s most 

respected and influential black and white photographers. This 

collection of over 60 original photographs hand printed by 

JIll White, records a bygone era of Australian society from the 

1930s to 1980s. 

• After the Plague 

By Geoffery Cotton and Georgi MillnRunning until 13 June 

Exhibition Synopsis: 'After the Plague' presents a starless space 

where visitors may sit and reflect on recent events, especially 

those of 2020: fires, floods, disease. A year ago, we all 

wondered what lay ahead. Debilitation? Disfigurement? Death? 

This exhibition helps us to consider the existential questions 

“If these things had come to pass, what would I leave behind? 

What remains after the flesh withers?” 

Below: Beyond Empathy. 2019. Hannah Bronte, Raphaela Rosella and 

Margaret Roberts 

• Defiant 

Supporting artists: Gilbert Laurie, Oral Roberts, Michael Philp, 

Jade Dewi, Hannah Bronte, Jesswar, Michael Weir, Abdul 

Abdullah, Raphaela Rosella, Erica Gully, Joanna Kambourian, 

Marley Berry-Pearce and Kirk Page. 

Exhibition running until 6 June 

Exhibition Synopsis: Defiant is an ambitious multi-disciplinary 

art project which aims to support and elevate the voices 

of the young people of Lismore and the surrounding areas, 

utilising creative processes to tell their stories. The process of 

creating artworks is grounded in nurturing culture and identity, 

connecting young people with their communities as a way of 

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Ryan Dein is Mr May 

Freelance camera operator and 

lighting technician 

Family: wife Lauren, son Cooper 

Birthplace: Sydney (but came here 

at six months old) 

Star Sign: Leo 

Favourite Food: Japanese Wagu 

charcoal steak 

Ryan Dein and his parents have called 

the Northern Rivers home since he 

was six months old. Living with his 

grandparents who owned a gerbera farm 

in Knockrow, behind the Macadamia 

Castle. 

Ryan attended Pearces Creek Primary 

School, where he recalls his mother 

sometimes taking him to school on a 

horse, running around in bare feet, and 

sharing a teacher with only four other 

students. It was an idyllic lifestyle full of 

adventure and plenty of attention from 

the teachers. 

‘With such a small student population, 

we were lucky to get lots of time with 

our teachers. I loved school so much 

that I ended up skipping Year 3,’ he 

says. 

He later went to Alstonville High and 

then on to Southern Cross University 

to study a Bachelor of Media. He now 

works full time in the film industry 

and has established his own freelance 

company Greenroom Productions, where 

he offers his services in camera work 

and lighting to local businesses and film 

companies around Australia. 

It’s been a long ride, but these days 

Ryan enjoys consistent work, but, 

he says, it can be a big sacrifice for 

someone who has a family. 

‘The hours can be so long—I often work 

well into the night—plus I often have to 

work away from my home base, so there 

have been stretches of months where 

contact with my wife and son have been 

limited,’ he says. 

‘That’s why I’m a big advocate of 

using our wonderful region for film, 

tv and advertising work, bringing film 

and tv companies here, and providing 

employment for locals and an economic 

boost for local businesses. Yes, I’m keen 

to bring the big smoke production values 

to the rural area. 

‘Last month I was lucky enough to work 

at Pat Morton Lookout for a day on a 

Netflix production by Melissa McCartney 

and Ben Falcone. I couldn’t believe my 

luck. I kept saying to the crew, “this is 

my home surf break.”’ 

‘I think we need to attract bigger 

industry to the region. How else will we 

support the local economy. Sometimes 

we might need to close the Coast Road 

for a day but it’s a small price to pay.’ 

Over the years Ryan has worked as Best 

boy and Gaffer all over the world, in 

places like Indonesia, Fiji, New Zealand 

and around Australia. He’s worked on 

productions like Nine Perfect Strangers 

(Nicole Kidman), and the I’m a Celebrity 

German and UK franchises which are 

filmed in Murwillumbah. He also works 

for Fox Sports, plenty of live sports 

shows and tv commercials. 

‘In the beginning I worked for free, as 

you do. I got a placement working for 

NBN in Lismore making commercials. 

It’s those early jobs that lay the 

foundations of the future. These days 

I’ve got a good strong network in the 

industry, and I’m really excited to be 

getting my own production company out 

there.’ 

Best thing about the job? I love the 

fact that I use both physical and mental 

skills. I still get to be very hands on and 

walk up to 20,000 steps a day, but I 

also have to use my brain. 

Worst thing? The long hours and long 

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Alva Geikie is Ms May 

Many locals may be surprised to hear that we have one of 

the original founders of the Melbourne Women’s Liberation 

movement, right here in our little town. 

In fact, Alva Geikie came to Lennox Head in 1979 when there 

were only three shops in the main street and things were 

‘very quiet.’ But, by that time, she had already contributed 

enormously to a movement that ensured a better future for the 

women of Australia. 

Born in Melbourne in 1936, Alva had always shown an 

independent nature, and from the age of 14 she knew she 

wanted to travel overseas. After leaving school she achieved 

a Diploma in Needlecraft, a qualification that enabled her to 

go overseas and obtain work making costumes for the Old Vic 

Theatre in London. 

It was a job she loved, and one that provided her with the 

flexibility to travel and return to London several times over 

three years in the early 60s, at a time when it was very 

unusual for anyone to travel, let alone a young, single woman. 

‘In the summer I’d go travelling around Europe and then I’d 

come back to London and I’d ring the Old Vic and say, “any 

work?” and they’d say “yes” and back I’d go,’ she says. 

During her years exploring the globe Alva visited many 

countries including Canada where she saw polar bears and 

Uzbekistan and Bhutan where she studied traditional weaving. 

And the memories are still strong. 

But it is her work as part of the early Women’s Liberation 

Movement that continues to make her proud. 

In the 60s and early 70s in Australia we witnessed a 

revolution in women’s rights. In particular, issues of 

remuneration and freedom of access and recognition in public 

life were at the forefront of the movement. These were times 

when women were still not allowed to drink in public bars or 

earn the same money as men. 

After seeing a news item about a woman who was protesting 

for equal pay, Alva joined two others and chained herself to the 

Commonwealth Arbitration Court in an equal pay protest. She 

then went on to help establish the Melbourne Women’s Action 

Committee to fight for women’s rights. She was involved in 

many radical feminist actions in the 60s and 70s including the 

Equal Pay Tram Ride (1970), the anti-Miss Teenage Quests 

(1970 and 1971) and demonstrations at men-only bars. 

Alva joined various Women’s Liberation collectives and worked 

with Sylvie Shaw on a joint submission for the National Equal 

Pay case of 1972. 

In 2005, Alva received an Edna Ryan Award in Sydney, NSW, to 

honour her contribution as a feminist activist over many years. 

After studying as a mature student, Alva gained a BA at 

Monash University and then a Graduate Diploma in Teaching 

ESL for adults. For many decades she worked as a teacher 

teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and remedial 

English. 

She has been retired for over 20 years and spends her time 

making botanical art and compiling a book that will document 

the history of the movement in Melbourne from 1970 to 1975. 

‘I don’t want the history to be lost or distorted,’ she says. 

So, she is spending her evenings sorting through her own 

personal archives—a collection of posters, flyers, memories, 

interviews and notes, complimented by her own observations 

and memories of this incredible time. 

‘It was a great time for women,’ says Alva. ‘A great time to be 

alive, when everything was up for grabs. It was life affirming 

and history-making. I’m so glad that I was a part of it,’ she 

says. 

Her pride was rewarded recently with the making of the 

documentary Brazen Hussies, which documented the very 

powerful struggle of Australian women in the 60s and 70s 

who fought for equality. It was shown on the ABC and is 

still available on Iview, and depicts an incredible time in our 

history. 

These days Alva’s observations of young women are positive. 

‘I feel hopeful and optimistic about our young women. 

They are more outspoken and more likely to stick up for 

themselves these days. They are educated and confident. The 

granddaughters of the women of the 1970s are interested in a 

career. I feel positive about that.’ 

‘As for me, I’m coming to terms with getting older. When I was 

young, I used to try and look beautiful. These days I’m happy 

with neat.’ 

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education 

Lennox Head 

Community Preschool 

Welcome back for Term 2. 

Over the holidays we unfortunately had to have two of our 

trees removed from our yard due to ill health. Some of our 

children were very interested in what had happened and the 

sap that was surrounding the stumps that had been removed. 

Indigenous perspectives are embedded into our program with 

conversation and knowledge sharing done on a daily basis. 

Knowing these trees and our school location have a cultural 

significance to our local Bundjalung people, Miss Sophie and 

several boys from the Monday Tuesday Dolphins did some 

research and found the trees had many uses. The Cypress pine 

branches were used for spears, oars and musical instruments, 

the leaves used for medicinal purposes, mixed with water 

for rashes or smoked to induce sweating. We found that it 

was actually used as a resin to glue on spear heads and axe 

heads because it was so strong. We came together as a group, 

acknowledging the country and history of the land where we 

were sitting and playing. 

We have a very busy term ahead with lots of exciting things 

happening. We are beginning our fundamental movements 

munch and move program as well as finalising our Mother’s 

Day presents. 

Next term we will be going on our annual excursion to 

Seabird Rescue. As most of you know the Preschool is a 

huge supporter of the work Seabird Rescue do. Over the last 

couple of years we have seen the huge increase in sick turtles 

(last year they had nearly 30 in care at once) and sea snakes 

requiring help by the wonderful volunteers. Unfortunately they 

do not have the enclosures required to provide the adequate 

care for the sea snakes and are looking for support to build 

necessary facilities. If you are able to help please find their 

Facebook page and donate to their excellent cause. 

Ballina Coast High 

School 

BCHS MADD Production 2021: SEVEN 

Over the past eight years, the BCHS MADD team has gained a 

reputation for producing some of the most vibrant, original high 

school productions on the North Coast with their trademark 

witty scripts and pumping live music. This year’s offering 

SEVEN is shaping up to be one of mythic proportions. 

Starring over 100 talented singers, dancers, actors and musos 

and written and directed by Drama teacher Ali Chigwidden 

SEVEN takes the audience on a journey they won’t forget, 

exploring the intrigue and excitement of the ancient Greek 

Myths. Featuring the music of ACDC, Billie Eilish, Alanis 

Morissette, P!NK and Xavier Rudd, the production will burst 

onto the stage in the BCHS Performing Arts Centre, 1 to 3 

June. Tickets will be available from 12 May from the school 

website. 


Xavier Catholic College 

At the start of the year, the College 

welcomed new Principal Mr Kevin 

Lewis. 

Mr Lewis stressed to staff and students 

that it wasn’t all about their ATAR, 

HSC or employment outcomes. If they 

approached their schooling and life 

without love of self and others, then all 

of the other learning and 'book-smarts' 

they have learnt will be of little value. 

2021 College Captains Ella Bayly and 

Charlie Murray, with vice captains Sophie 

Ferns and David Osses-Santander, 

have set themselves the task of fostering 

leadership in all members of the College 

community. 

The Whole School Swimming Carnival, 

which hasn’t been held for a number 

of years due to weather incidents and 

the pandemic, was held in beautiful 

weather much to the delight of staff and 

students. After the points were tallied, 

Nagle House was declared overall 

winner for the day. 

Unfortunately, rain returned to cause the 

cancellation of the whole school Cross 

Country. Fortunately the competitive 

runners were able to complete the course. 

In spite of torrential rain, our Yr 8 

students were able to enjoy several 

days at camp at Tyalgum Ridge. The 

girls attended the camp for the first 

three days and the boys crossed over 

on Wednesday; the two alternate 

days spent at school looking at issues 

particular to young men and women in 

the modern era, including body image, 

respectful relationships, consent and 

ambition. 

Our Community Service Group took part 

in the annual Clean Up Australia Day, 

picking up rubbish along the coastal 

footpath. MacKillop House facilitated the 

National Day of Action against Bullying 

and violence, with the student leaders 

promoting the importance of saying no 

to bullying and promoting awareness 

about how to take action if bullying 

occurs. The theme this year was the 

importance of ‘Being the i in Kind’. 

On the sporting field, the College 

continues to excel with Xavier Catholic 

College again being invited to play 

in the 2021 Under 15 Boys Gold 

Coast Schools Rugby Competition. 

Congratulations to Tyler Dogan who 

participated in the Athletics NSW 

Top: Swimming Age Champions 

Above: College Captains for 2021 

Country Championships. Tyler is now 

the 5th fastest U15 1,500 m runner in 

NSW. 

An exciting experience was a coaching 

visit by a number of the Brisbane 

Broncos. Paul Dyer, Game Development 

officer, ex-player and former Jillaroos 

coach was accompanied by recently 

retired players Matt Gillett and Jack 

Reed. The Broncos spent the morning 

conducting practice drills, reinforcing the 

importance of doing well at school and 

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Life on Earth in One Day 

adapted from The Overstory by Richard Powers 

Our planet is billions of years old but, for the sake 

of simplicity, let’s assume those billions of years are 

encapsulated into just one day - today. 

In the dark, early morning hours there was nothing but 

volcanic eruptions, lava flows and meteor strikes. There was 

no life. 

By 4am life appears in the simplest self-copying forms. 

From about 6am to midday – the equivalent of a million 

million years, nothing more exists than lean simple cells. 

Then, not long after midday, something unusual happens. 

One simple cell subsumes another, then another. Nuclei get 

membranes. Life begins to branch out and grow. 

Dusk falls about 6pm. Three quarters of the day is done 

when compound life takes hold. By 8pm simple plants 

branch out on a limb all by themselves. On another limb, at 

about 9pm, jellyfish and primitive worms appear. And not 

long after that something wild happens. Life accelerates. 

Evolutionary shoots branch out in all directions. Backbones 

and cartilage appear. From one instant to the next, countless 

new stems and twigs spread out into the canopy of the tree 

of life, and still, life only exists in the oceans. 

Plants don’t make landfall until about 9.30pm. In a 

blink, they morph and mature into myriad forms from tiny 

toadstools to towering trees. Insects emerge, then take to 

the air. Scales appear and moments later primeval tetrapods 

crawl over the mucky ooze of the tidal zone onto solid 

ground. Feathers form, then fur. The profusion of plant and 

animal life grows exponentially. By 11pm dinosaurs have 

shot their bolt, leaving mammals and birds to populate. 

Modern humans show up four seconds before midnight. 

Four seconds. Human consciousness, speculation and 

rituals are recorded in the first cave paintings one second 

before midnight. One second before midnight. 

By midnight most arable land on the planet is converted to 

grow crops, or has been destroyed because of it, to feed just 

one species - us. And right here is where the giant tree of 

life starts to teeter. 

In less than one second of existence we have triggered a 

global crisis never seen before. Consider that, but not for too 

long. The planet can’t afford another second like the last one. 

Maybe this next second we can start repairing that damage. 

It’s easy. We can walk more, drive less, grow our own food, 

plant trees. If every one of us planted a tree, that’s a big start. 

It’s not too late. Start making a difference today – join Lennox 

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Landcare dates for May 

Wed 5th: Lake Ainsworth, eastern side - south east car park 

Wed 12th: Boulder Beach – Coast Rd car park 

Wed 19h: Lower Lennox Point – surfer’s car park 

Wed 26th: Boulder Beach – Coast Rd car park 

Thurs 27th: Skennars Headland - Rocky Point Road car park 

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Rubbish Tips 

JEANIE MCKILLOP, 

COORDINATOR NORTH EAST WASTE 

I often hear people blaming fishing and 

shipping for the debris that litters our 

shores but more than 80% of marine 

litter comes from the land and urban 

environments. Recent research, that 

audits litter in mangroves from Tweed 

and Port Macquarie, has revealed some 

interesting results. Mangroves provide 

an ideal environment to study as they 

‘trap’ litter that enters our rivers and 

ocean through runoff and stormwater 

drains and are rarely cleaned up by 

people. 50 % of the littered items in this 

zone is soft plastic fragments – small 

pieces of plastic that have resulted from 

plastic bags, snack and lolly wrappers 

breaking up. The impact of this type 

of litter on our marine life and the food 

chain is well known but not many 

people are aware of how prolific it is in 

our mangroves, mainly because these 

areas are less visible. If you thought our 

roadsides were bad, the density of litter 

in our estuaries is three times greater 

than what we see there. 

And litter isn’t just about people dropping 

their takeaway containers – much 

of it enters the environment accidently, 

from overfilled bins or unsecured items 

when enjoying the outdoors. 

What you can do to help: 

• Avoid using single use items – plastic 

bags, cutlery, and drink containers are 

prime offenders. For takeaway cardboard 

or paper are better as even if they 

become marine debris they breakdown 

quickly. 

• Use a keep cup – take away coffee 

cups contain a plastic lining and NSW 

litters more coffee cups than anywhere 

else in Australia. 

• If the bin at the park is full and the 

lid wont seal don’t add to it or leave 

your rubbish beside it – birds and wind 

distribute it – take it home or find an 

empty bin 

• Pick it up – EVERY time you are in a 

park or on the beach. 

• Join a citizen science initiative or 

volunteer for a local group – the Friends 

of Lake Ainsworth collect litter every 

Monday morning at the lake or find an 

online group like Take 3 for the Sea. 

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EMILY J ROONEY - THE HOME ALCHEMIST 

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natural disaster or accident the enormity 

of the rebuilding process is obvious 

to the outsider. Physical rubble and 

wreckage highlight the complexity of the 

clean up and after the land is cleared, 

it is still visibly obvious that there is a 

timely process ahead. 

Most people also understand that it 

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owners will have to take. Along side of 

this, is an emotional and psychological 

process often dealing with unimaginable 

shock, disbelief, frustration, grief and at 

times despair. We understand that what 

has been lost is two fold...the physical 

structure/dwelling and the sense of 

home the occupants had there. The 

emotional connection to the space, to 

their belongings, to future dreams they 

had, to all the in-tangible things that 

made that place feel like home to them. 

The emotional bond between people 

and places is referred to as ‘place 

attachment’ and forms one of the main 

concepts of Environmental Psychology. 

It’s an emotional bond with a specific 

place, that goes beyond a house and 

often relates to a location. 

Whether a visitor, newcomer or longer 

term resident it’s not hard to understand 

why people form strong attachments to a 

place like Lennox Head. Our exceptional 

natural landscape and coastal lifestyle 

are enough for anyone to want to move 

here. And it’s rare to find someone who 

takes this place for granted. No matter 

how long they have been here, most 

consistently share a reverence and 

gratitude for the privilege of being here. 

So it is saddening to have recently seen 

that there are some among us that no 

longer feel ‘at home’ here. 

It is disheartening that this kind 

of statement is not heard and 

acknowledged for what it is - a loss of 

sense of place. One of the tragedies is 

there isn’t physical rubble to visibly help 

others create understanding around how 

someone could feel this way. Unless 

someone says something, we wouldn’t 

know. 

Outsiders (anyone not the person) can’t 

possibly understand how or why this 

loss has taken place for them. And the 

truth is, it’s not our place to question it. 

It’s our place to bring them home. If 

we listened to what they had to say, 

perhaps we could all learn and be part 

of the solution. 

‘When emotional experiences linked 

to place attachment are explored and 

processed collectively, this leads to a 

sense of solidarity, connection, and 

community engagement.’ - Jasmine Kieft 

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Living Simply With Lois 

LOIS DELANEY 

BUTTERFLIED COCONUT PRAWNS 

serves 4 

Coconut prawns are always a crowd pleaser. These 

appetisers are irresistible with a guaranteed crunch in every 

bite. Crispy on the outside, succulent on the inside — 

estimate 3 per person. 

Ingredients 

12-16 raw king prawns peeled with tails on. 

Oil for frying 

Butterfly prawns, devein and with a sharp knife cut 3/4 of 

the way through the back of prawn and lay cut side down 

flat on paper towel. 

Batter: 

125g plain flour 

1 1/2 tspn baking powder 

1 tspn salt 

1 egg 

150 ml ice cold water 

Instructions: 

Coating: 

50 g plain flour 

60 g panko bread crumbs 

60 g shredded coconut 

For the batter, sift the plain flour, baking powder and salt 

into a bowl. Make a well in centre and break in the egg, then 

bring in the flour from the sides. Whisk in the cold water 

to make a smooth batter. Put the coating flour in a shallow 

bowl. 

Put the batter in a second bowl and the breadcrumbs mixed 

with coconut in a third. 

Season the prawns with salt and pepper, then coat a prawn 

in flour, shaking off any excess and holding it by the tail, 

dip it into the batter. Shake batter and roll the prawn in the 

crumbs and coconut mix, pressing it down so the mixture 

sticks. Put the prawn on a plate lined with greaseproof paper 

and repeat until all are coated. Leave some space between 

each one. 

Freeze for 30 mins if you have time 

This makes them nice and crispy 

(you can make the sauce while they are chilling ) 

Add the oil to a large pan and heat to 180°C. Deep-fry the 

prawns – a few at a time – for 1 or 2 minutes until golden 

and crisp. Drain them on kitchen paper. 

MANGO AND HABANERO SAUCE 

Ingredients 

2 cups chopped mango 

(fresh or frozen) 

2 habanero chillies 

1/2 cup grated carrot 

1/2 red onion 

Instructions 

Remove the seeds from the habanero chillies . 

Add the mango , chillies , grated carrot, red onion, and garlic 

to a food processor or nutribullet Pulse well until smooth. 

Transfer to a medium saucepan. Stir in the lime juice, 

vinegar, and salt. Cook on medium-high until it boils. Reduce 

the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. 

Allow the sauce to cool slightly, 

1 clove garlic 

1/4 cup lime juice 

3 tablespoons apple cider 

vinegar 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1/4 cup water 

Place in an airtight container or a bottle and store in the 

refrigerator until ready to use. This will keep for 2 weeks. 

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On Manopause 

Stick With What You Know 

JOHN PEACOCK 

It’s official. I’m now doing things without a specific reason for 

doing them. It’s like I turned 50 and suddenly I’m a creature of 

habit. 

I awake and rise at the same time every morning. It’s very 

early. A time where earlier in my life if I’d been awake, I hadn’t 

previously been to bed. It doesn’t matter what time I go to 

bed; I’m still getting up in the dark. It’s like a perverse form 

of wake-up lotto when you speak to someone your own age or 

God forbid someone older, because you can guarantee they get 

up just as early and will claim to be up even earlier. It’s quite 

important to assure anyone who listens that you could have, 

probably have, done a day’s work before they were up. 

I’m going to my doctor for follow up visits. I used to be sick, 

go to the doctor, get the drugs, get better and see them again 

in 12 months when something else went wrong. Now, I’m 

charting my morning and evening blood pressure and reporting 

back on the effectiveness of my new medications. It’ll only 

be a matter of time before the chemist is putting my pills into 

morning, daytime and evening, days of the week slots for me 

to take home lest I become confused. 

Old bloke exercise has become my go to. When 

aforementioned GP asks about exercise, I claim forthrightly to 

be an exerciser, only to then have to admit that my exercise 

consists of pre-dawn beach walks when the tide is right and 

at a time when I’m unlikely to come across or need to greet 

another human being. 

Swimming was suggested to me and I went for a swim, I 

fitted in. Men who were past their best speedo-wearing days, 

hobbling from the effects of some past sporting injury, not 

actually doing a whole lot of swimming but expertly working 

on their weather chat, local gossip and imagining the world as 

a better place if they were in charge. 

I couldn’t take much more of it. Besides, I had to get home, 

it was getting late, I had to shout at the news about putting 

people in the army and of course I’d be up early in the 

morning. 


Ocean Rhythms 

STEVE SHEARER 

Autumn so far has been a tale of two halves: leading up to 

Easter the La Nina wet pattern with continuous swell from the 

east was the status quo. Then Huey finally flicked the switch 

but pushed it straight to winter. That's meant basically a 

westerly wind pattern and small, episodic S swells. 

Easter was basically a wash-out with a deep, easterly infeed 

into a coastal trough bringing a ton of rain, onshore winds 

and plenty of chunky E swell. If you had no appetite for 

onshore, brown water surfs at the Point it meant doing battle 

at the Pass where an all-time sand bank managed to turn the 

turbulent swell into manicured tubes. 

Post Easter the sub-tropical high pressure belt shifted north, 

the sun came out, and a steady procession of cold fronts and 

Tasman sea low pressure systems have migrated through 

the lower Tasman, sending a constant stream of small to 

medium sized S swells our way. Surf options have been a bit 

constrained due to the hammering the sand banks got during 

the stormy swells of Easter, which means crowds have been 

a bit concentrated at the spots that have been above the 

mediocre. 

At time of writing we have another pattern change on the 

horizon with a return to E'ly tradewinds in the Coral Sea. This 

will see the eastern swell window come back to life as we 

head into the opening weeks of May. 

The rainy, warm Autumn weather of March and April has 

pushed back the traditional transition period between summer 

and winter species. We've still got enough warm water for the 

summer species to be on the chew, if you can find the clear 

water on the incoming tides. Pelagics are still around with 

the current running downhill, but you'd expect May to see the 

frequency of pelagics decline with the size of fish increasing. 

Tailor are becoming more consistent off the rock platforms, 

with some big bream around on the inshore gutters. Once the 

water clears up properly fishing should really improve on the 

beaches, rocks and river with the benefit of the all the summer 

rainfall becoming fully realised. Thats all for this month. Till 

next month, tight lines and tubular visions. 

Cars Of Lennox 

SHAN RAILTON 

Make/Model – 1985 Mercedes Unimog 

Owner – Marty 

When you think of Mercedes you automatically think luxury, 

smooth ride and fine performance until you are reminded of 

the Unimog. They are the go anywhere, hardy, reliable and 

super tough military vehicle that have the same badge but a 

very different style. 

LW – You don't see many of these around Marty, what's the 

story? 

Marty – Last year my partner and I were looking for a getaway 

machine, something we could turn into an ultimate camper/ 

traveller. Like most people during COVID the plan is to travel 

the country, so this was our dream rig, it would make a great 

camper. 

LW – I love the idea but it doesn't look like a camper yet, it 

still looks pretty original? 

Marty – No, plans have changed, our focus has gone to other 

things. At the moment it's just being driven occasionally and 

the rest of the time it sits on our property. 

LW – How does it drive? 

Marty – It's a complete truck to drive but in a good way. You 

feel like you can go anywhere and everything will get out of 

your way (laughing). It's pretty unique. It's designed to go 

through deserts, mud, rivers, snow or whatever, it's a serious 

machine. 

LW – It looks tough. So are you still planning to turn it into a 

camper at some point? 

Marty – Yeah, I don't know. I have it tentatively up for sale 

at the moment as we just aren't getting to it soon. I'd hate to 

see it sit around and rust, I'd much rather sell it to someone 

who's going to use it as a transport vehicle or do it up. We can 

always get something else down the track. In saying that it will 

be hard to let it go. 

LW – Yeah, cars like that do hold a special place once you own 

them. I hope you find a buyer who makes the dream happen, 

hopefully someone local so we can see the transformation. 

Marty – Definitely, if I can't do it myself I'd love to see it done. 

LW – Thanks for chatting with us, it's always great to get to 

know the story behind the car and its owner. Keep us posted 

on what happens to the mighty Unimog. 

Marty – Yeah, definitely, I'll let you know. 


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Karlosophies 

KARLY NIMMO 

Over the years I’ve seen so many incredibly talented creative 

humans living with their music stuck inside. Adulting has a 

lot to answer for. So does our culture of achievement over 

creative expression. And, I believe, this is in part to blame for 

our current astronomically high rates of depression and anxiety. 

We’re adulting too hard. It’s all a bit too serious. 

As someone who has experienced her own mental health 

challenges, creativity has been a life saver. Literally. I have this 

saying… if we suppress, suppress, suppress at some point we 

have to de-press. Expression has been my decompression. 

A couple of years ago I was so curious about if there was any 

weight to my own personal experience, that I started a podcast 

exploring the links between expression, creativity and mental 

health, called Make Some Noise. Over 25 episodes I spoke 

with various creatives (musicians and songwriters, artists and 

actors), psychiatrists, psychologists, anthropologists and art 

therapists and it was clear. There’s absolutely a link. 

Now I’m curious as to why it is that we shove our art so deeply 

inside ourselves as we get older. Maybe there’s a second 

season brewing inside. It seems to be a part of becoming a 

‘grown up’. There’s also this big piece around comparison and 

our inner critic. As we age we learn that there are people out 

there, with different skills and styles, who we come to believe 

are better than us. Maybe someone criticised your work, or 

your work was never validated by someone whose opinion 

mattered to you, or maybe learning the ‘right way’ stifled your 

inner artist. 

We lose the freedom in our creativity. We lose the ability to 

freely express ourselves. We start measuring ourselves against 

others, instead of owning who we are and what makes us 

unique. And sometimes this journey is in service of our art. 

Sometimes we have to discover who we are not, in order to 

figure out who we are. Sometimes we tighten up, so we can 

loosen up. 

If you are one of those people who loved art, or photography, 

or music, or dance, or insert-your-childhood-obsession-here, 

and now avoids this ‘frivolous’ stuff in favour of the more 

‘productive’, and you’re feeling a bit shitty and disconnected, it 

might just be time to pick up a paint brush, grab the camera, 

or turn on your favourite tune, and reconnect to your creativity. 

Sometimes creating art is the most productive thing you can 

do. Permission to create, granted. 

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Surf Sisters 

SPONSORED BY SURF GETAWAYS 

Jeanie McKillop 

Where are you from? 

I’ve been in Lennox for 20 years now, and a bit all over the 

place before that. 

What do you do when you’re not in the water? 

I work as the Regional Coordinator for North East Waste. 

Outside of work, I like to grow food and flowers, go camping, 

play uke and spend time with family and friends. 

How long have you been surfing? 

I started two years ago at 59 - I thought I’d better get onto it 

before I turned 60! 

Why did you take it up? 

I was looking for something that gave me a challenge as well 

as provided exercise and joy. I’ve always loved the ocean and 

my sons and partner all surfed while I swam or played on a 

body board. Many of my friends surfed and were in All Girls 

and they encouraged me to start there (thanks girls). 

Apart from the joy of surfing the waves, what else has surfing 

given you? 

So much - the support and friendship of the women who surf 

in Lennox has been truly amazing. They are always there ready 

to cheer you on, as well as give great advice. My partner and 

sons are really proud of me and encourage me to get out there 

whenever I can. The boys gave me my first board for my 60th 

and I’ve had a few sessions with my youngest son and his 

partner. 

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It’s a whole new topic of conversation and connection at home 

and over coffee with the girls - and so much more than just 

the exercise or fun I imagined. It’s a community. I have a new 

understanding and connection with the ocean. I feel stronger 

and I sometimes even say 'no' to that glass of wine so I can get 

up bright and early to go for a surf. 

What would you say to a woman of any age considering 

trying surfing for the first time? 

I’d encourage anyone, at any age, to give it a go. The joy you 

get back is hard to articulate, so try and experience it for 

yourself. I’d also suggest starting with lessons - the girls at Surf 

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Vet Watch 

EVAN KOSACK 

Ear Issues in Pets 

One of the most common and frustrating issues (for owners, 

pets and vets) is that of ear inflammation and disease. Ear 

problems can range from minor short-term irritation right up 

to chronic, dramatic or even life-threatening disease. They can 

certainly have a lasting impact on an animal’s quality of life. 

The most common manifestation of ear disease in pets is 

inflammation and infection of the outer ear canal and ear flap 

(or pinna), going by the general term of otitis externa. Deeper 

infections involving the middle ear or inner ear are known 

usually as otitis media. These conditions can stem from 

an initial otitis externa. Any type of otitis is a very complex 

disease and is usually multifactorial. The infections present are 

generally not the primary problem but are an extention of an 

underlying issue. 

Underlying causes need to be identified or ruled out if 

long term control is to be achieved. Some diseases cause 

inflammation as their primary symptoms eg Allergies (very 

common), parasites (such as ear mites), keratinisation 

disorders, autoimmune disease, irritants. Others may 

predispose the ear to inflammation such as conformation 

problems (hairy, narrow or pendulous ears), moisture( 

swimming) obstructions (eg polyps) foreign bodies (grass 

seeds) or other systemic illness. 

The most common complicating factor is bacterial or yeast 

infection, or both. This is when we tend to see animals 

presented. Some infections have reached the point where 

they have devastated the normal structure of the ear canal 

and need long term management before the underlying 

cause can be identified and treated. Many of these patients 

are so distressed and the changes so severe that a general 

anaesthetic is needed just to clean and examine the ears, 

collect samples and commence treatment once all the debris is 

removed to allow penetration of any medication. Occasionally 

the initiating cause can be addressed at this time if its 

something like a grass seed or a polyp. 

Often, infection needs to be investigated with laboratory 

analysis of the pathogens present and their susceptibility or 

not to available medication. Multiple pathology samples may 

be needed for diagnosis, and ongoing samples may need to 

be collected to assess the progress of the treatment. This is 

important as initial symptoms often resolve well before the 

infection is actually eliminated. 

After all this, it is necessary to investigate and identify what 

triggered the infection in the first place. As mentioned, 

sometimes this can be something like a foreign body or a 

polyp or tumour. Most commonly the underlying cause is an 

allergy, usually to inhaled pollens (especially if the problem 

is seasonal) and sometimes to food sensitivities. Flea allergy 

Dermatitis used to be common as well, but it’s much less so 

now that we have effective oral and topical treatments for 

fleas, mites and ticks. Food tends to be an issue in about 5% 

of cases and its most commonly seen on younger dogs and 

older cats. 

Just for the record I will say, once again, that gluten, grains 

and cooked foods are not an issue in pet allergies, or in dietary 

sensitivities in general. Allergies are almost invariably to an 

animal protein, most commonly chicken, beef or lamb. 

Any long-term control of ear problems will involve addressing 

these allergies, or what ever other underlying issue exists. 

Short term relief can be gained by initial topical treatments, 

but owners need to be committed to both completing the 

course of medications as directed, and instituting long term 

management of damaged ear canals and minimising the 

initiating cause. 

Stopping treatment too early, or (worse) using medications 

intermittently and randomly just to suppress symptoms, just 

promotes bacterial resistance in the pet and chronic long term 

progression of disease that occasionally can end up in surgery 

with removal of the ear canal in total. 

So, as always, there’s more to it all than you would think. 

As I mentioned, recurrent otitis externa is frustrating for all 

concerned. With a concerted and consistent effort, however, 

most of these cases can be well managed and our furry 

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17. Mayday signal (1,1,1) 

18. Rear 

20. Guy 

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27. Knobs 

29. Compass direction 

31. Throat-clearing noise 

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33. Mutilate 

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41. Solar body 

42. Food enhancer (1,1,1) 

43. Gesture of assent 

44. Heart monitor (1,1,1) 

45. Alias (1,1,1) 

47. Becomes mature 

50. Supermarket section 

52. Tulle skirt 

53. Writer, ... Blyton 

54. Femme fatale 

55. Table 

56. Eyelid inflammation 

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sport 

Rainbow Dragons 

Racing Into 2021 

MONICA WILCOX 

Lennox Head’s Rainbow Dragons have picked up 2nd place 

for its Women's 20s team at Currumbin Regatta, less than 

three weeks out from the national Coast to Coast Dragon Boat 

Festival on the Sunshine Coast, 7-9 May. 

The Currumbin Regatta was 500m racing in Womens, 

Mixed and Opens in small (10) and standard (20) crews on 

Currumbin Creek, Gold Coast. 

Head Coach, Mary Davis had predicted, 'The racing against 

the Gold Coast Clubs is always strong and we can benchmark 

ourselves against younger teams' —important because 

Rainbow Dragons would then be racing in their own 40+ and 

55+ yrs divisions at Coast to Coast. 

The other Currumbin results were consistently 1st or 2nd in 

their heats but the younger teams out-timed Rainbow Dragons 

for the finals. Their competitors complimented the club for 

maintaining their power the entire 500 metres. 

COVID uncertainty had cancelled the 2021 Australian Dragon 

Championships in Perth but the dragon boat community still 

wanted to come together, therefore the Coast to Coast was 

announced in early February. 

The club coaches gave members a 12 week challenge to get 

fit, competitive and ready for racing again. Forty two members 

have signed up for the three day festival in 2km, 1km, 500m 

and 200m, small (10) and standard (20) boats – Mixed, 

Womens, Opens and Breast Cancer Survivors (BCS). 

COVID meant race practice had become rare so the club has 

squeezed in Currumbin then Urunga Titivators Regatta (1-2 

May) in the three weeks prior to Coast to Coast. 

Rainbow Dragon coaches are fired-up because they believe the 

club is fielding their strongest national team ever. 

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Cricketers Celebrate 

MARK DUNCAN 

What a grand final weekend. The Lennox Pirates went into 

grand final week with the task of playing arch rivals Tintenbar 

East Ballina in three grand finals: Under 16s, 3rd Grade and 

4th grade. 

The Under 16s captained by Zac Gilmore bowled exceptionally 

well to restrict minor premiers ‘the bar’ to 116 on a slow 

Kingsford Smith park pitch and outfield. Man of the match 

Josh Young held his nerve, playing some flamboyant shots 

in his unbeaten innings of 46 from 59 balls, to set up a nail 

biting win for the Pirates with 4 wickets in hand and 2 balls to 

spare. 

The afternoon fixtures saw 4th grade, again playing minor 

premiers Tintenbar East Ballina. The Pirates set a modest but 

competitive total of 182 from their 40 overs, with Charles 

Asser and Shaun MacDonald putting on an important 70 run 

partnership. 

Enter, Darel ‘the goat’ Vidler, who destroyed ‘the bars’ chances 

and finished with the figures of 4/5 off 4 overs. 

After hearing of a perfect grand final record 2 from 2, with 4th 

grade finishing early, the pressure was on Adrian Zakaras’ 3rd 

graders to make it a clean sweep for the Pirates. A swashbuckling 

120 by Scott Coster, and another solid 62 from opening 

batsman Max Hickey saw the Pirates reach 225 and confident 

of a clean sweep. Tintenbar East Ballina however, did not give 

up with a strong partnership between Mick Gabriel and Jason 

Stewart, but Pirates prevailed with Justin Somerville and BJ 

starring with the ball, and sealing a 50 run grand final victory. 

The 3-0 scorecard for the day was celebrated all night and into 

the morning. There will also, be further celebrations for the 

Pirates when they hold their awards presentation on Saturday 

15th May at Club Lennox. All past and present players are invited 

to attend, as the Pirates will be celebrating more than 40 years 

of cricket in Lennox Head and will be announcing the “team of 

all time legends”. For more details check out the Lennox Pirates 

Facebook page. 

Lennox Needs Netballers 

Lennox Head Netball Club is looking for a couple of girls to 

come and join their crew. Our cadets (15-17yrs) are in need of 

2 more players, our coaches are fantastic and team members 

friendly. You will make new friends and learn new skills, or 

maybe even develop existing ones. 

We would be happy to have a couple more girls in our 11-12 

years teams too. Email lennoxheadnetball@gmail.com 

Lennox Head Pizza & Pasta 

Takeaway and Home delivery 

WE HAVE MOVED 

Dr Angus Lambie B.D.Sc (QLD) 

Dr Emma Coulter BDS (Bristol UK) 

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First Floor, 47 Ballina Street 6687 6545 

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sport 

All Girls Boardriders 

Wow, wow and wow! What an absolute ripper 

of a round. After almost lake-like conditions over 

the last couple of days, Huey did not disappoint 

for our April Club round, providing us with 

beautiful, autumn sunshine and a glassy 1-4 

foot swell. There were some absolute bomb sets 

coming through out the back testing the skills of 

those brave enough to take them on as well as 

plenty of steady reforms on the inside sections 

for our beginner and intermediate surfers. All 

in all, another great round of surfing from all 

divisions leaving plenty of big smiles, surf stoke 

and even a few surprise results at the end. 

Congratulations to all of our competitors. See 

you next club round at our Arrawarra Campout. 

Checkout the newsletter for more details. 

JUNIOR BEGINNER 

1st Mika Cruden 

2nd Miliani Tighe 

3rd Isabelle McRae 

4th Sienna Johnson 

JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE 

1st Cinta Hamilton 

2nd Coco Gallagher 

3rd Lani Ferwerda 

4th Ruby Campbell 

SENIOR 

INTERMEDIATE 

1st Marika Ilic 

2nd Deb Stokes 

3rd Renee Adamson 

4th Berenice Roberts 

SENIOR BEGINNER 

1st Erin Baker 

2nd Laura Woolcott 

3rd Tara McGready 

4th Danielle Boal 

WAHINE MASTERS 

1st Jane Collins 

2nd Serena Adams 

3rd Danah Benson 

4th Nat Edminston 

Below: Opens Surfers 

Kahlila Marshall, 

Ruby Muir and 

Mia Baker 

RESULTS 

OPENS 

1st Kahlila Marshall 

2nd Mia Baker 

3rd Amy Hsieh 

4th Lilian Beadham 

LONGBOARD 

1st Mel Mott 

2nd Helen Sherman 

3rd Maz Pentecost 

4th Nat Edminston 

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TAXATION 

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BUSINESS ADVISORY 

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Trojan Talk 

STORY BY SCOOP 

Workhorse front-rower Angus 'The Bull' Langfield played his 

last game (for now) when the Trojans beat Ballina 23-12 in 

the local derby. 

Gus is off to Goulburn to complete his training before joining 

the police force. 

'I'm heading down to the academy for the next four months,' 

Gus said. 

'Hopefully I might be able to sneak away for the odd game, but 

if not, definitely one day.' 

Gus, 21, has been one of the Trojans most consistent players 

since joining the first grade team and sets the standards with 

his committed approach to training. 

He always has a high work rate on the field and was a key 

figure in the Club's 2020 premiership win. 

He formed a lethal front-row partnership with Joey 'The King' 

Daley in 2020 and it was fitting that Joey was able to come 

back and play in the game before heading off on another 

adventure. 

'I came into first grade when I was 17, I had to learn to play a 

bit of 6 and 7 before I got a clearance to play front row,' Gus 

said. 

'I was lucky that I always had guys like Turtle and Matty Liddle 

around, those two and the coaches really helped me. 

'I love everything about the club, it's only getting better and 

better, too.' 

Above: Angus Langield 

The juniors are now back on the park with our under-12s 

winning the prestigious TAS Armidale invitational.. 

It was a tough battle for the grand final against Wollongbar but 

Trojans were victorious 29-5. 

A big thanks to Gavin McGarrity, parents and support staff for 

making the weekend a success. 

Juniors and seniors are now back playing home games at 

Williams Reserve on a Friday night. 

The next home game for the seniors is against Bangalow in 

June. 

Ballina 

325 River St 

Ph: 6686 7133 

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sport 

Lennox Longboarders 

WAYNE BOOTH 

Sunday 11 April was a perfect Autumn day at Lennox Main, 

with pristine, good waves. Around 40 members turned out for 

a special morning of longboarding. The conditions were great 

until we finished at 1pm. 

Perfect waves led to some awesome longboard surfing, with 

some class waves allowing competitors to do some maneuvers 

in style. This was particularly the case with the return of 

Logger Chris Cain. These waves really allowed him to flash his 

style. He won the Firsts with his longboarding finesse. Father 

and son duo Brenden and Tasman Cahill also tore up the 

waves during their rounds. 

Thanks go to the Will Petrie manning the BBQ, feeding the 

crew and thanks to George Leslie again tallying up the scores. 

And thanks to the photo gurus taking the shots this round both 

in the water and on the shore—Craig Leete (Byronsurfphotos), 

John Eddy and Wayne Booth. We love those water shots. 

And thanks goes to our Club sponsors displayed on our new 

Club Trailer. 

Results: 

1sts. 1. Chris Cain. 2. Will Petrie. 3. Taylor Hession. 4. Aaron 

Smith. 5. Terry Kay. 6. Tasman Cahill. 

Above: Tasman Cahill 

2nds. 1. Simon Cleary. 2. Jake Ryan. 3. Mia Francis. 4. John 

Eddy. 5. Daniel McDonald. 6. Jasper Dickens. 

3rds. 1. Craig Leete. 2. Brenden Cahill. 3. Ned Hawkey. 4. 

Reid Pownall. 5. Gary Crawley. 6. Ben Ross. 

4ths. 1. Matts Watts-Kilgour. 2. Angus Carmicheal. 3. Jemma 

Osmond. 4. Kate Ashdown. 5. Grant Ryan. 

5ths. 1. Peter Regan. 2. Sam Arogan. 3. Brodie Fox. 4. 

Veronica Silver. 5. Meg Smith. 

6ths. 1. Fraser Jones. 2. Eleanor Robertson. 3. Fiona Duncan. 

4. Taylor Sidney. 5. Damien Anderson. 

Surfing only Round 1 - Gary Alford 4ths. Jim Baker 5ths. 

Next Round, Sunday 9 May. 

Come visit our new Display home at The Beaches now open by appointment only. 

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