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Pittwater Life July 2024 Issue

GOVT’S BUDGET SNUB CONCERN NARRABEEN LAND IS ‘FALLING INTO LAGOON’ AVALON’S RUSKIN ‘ROW’ OVER TREES / PUBLIC ALCOHOL BAN THE WAY WE WERE / ARTISTS TRAIL / SEEN... HEARD... ABSURD...

GOVT’S BUDGET SNUB
CONCERN NARRABEEN LAND IS ‘FALLING INTO LAGOON’
AVALON’S RUSKIN ‘ROW’ OVER TREES / PUBLIC ALCOHOL BAN
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News<br />

Eyachts’ Boat Show sea trials<br />

Boat owners and enthusiasts are gearing up<br />

for new ranges and innovation at the Sydney<br />

Boat Show at Darling Harbour in August.<br />

<strong>Pittwater</strong>-based industry leader in dayboats<br />

Eyachts are set to make a splash at the Show<br />

with a display featuring premieres from two of<br />

the fastest-growing<br />

brands worldwide,<br />

Axopar and<br />

Pardo – offering a<br />

glimpse into the<br />

future of boating.<br />

Debuts include<br />

the Axopar 29<br />

Sun Top, with<br />

an innovative<br />

opening Sun Top<br />

roof providing<br />

sun protection<br />

without sacrificing<br />

the open-air<br />

experience and sunshine. The forward cabin<br />

offers ample storage, a head, and a sink, and<br />

can convert into a cosy sleeping area. The<br />

social bow area features a spacious U-shaped<br />

dining area and convertible sunbed, accommodating<br />

up to 7 guests.<br />

Also on debut is the Axopar 45 Range<br />

featuring the Sun Top and Cross Cabin. With<br />

smooth, clean surfaces and handsome hull<br />

lines, this bold new development brings a<br />

45-foot Axopar to the range, powered by triple<br />

ON DISPLAY:<br />

The sleek<br />

Axopar 45<br />

Sun Top.<br />

Mercury V8 300 Verado engines, offers classleading<br />

fuel economy and impressive speeds.<br />

For those seeking all-weather capability, the<br />

Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin breaks barriers in<br />

design and functionality, redefining possibilities<br />

on the water. With versatile seating for up<br />

to 12 guests, an<br />

interior wetbar,<br />

and options like<br />

U-sofas and an<br />

integrated BBQ,<br />

it’s optimized<br />

for both entertainment<br />

and<br />

comfort.<br />

Pardo Premieres<br />

include<br />

the Pardo 50.<br />

An icon of Italian<br />

design and<br />

sophistication,<br />

the Pardo 50 offers luxury on a grand scale.<br />

Perfect for entertaining family and guests or<br />

relaxing in uncrowded comfort, the 50-footer<br />

feels much larger, delivering performance,<br />

elegance, and comfort synonymous with all<br />

Pardo yachts.<br />

*Eyachts will uniquely be offering sea trials<br />

during the show (August 1-4) for those interested<br />

in the Axopar range. Find the E-Yachts<br />

stand at the main entrance. More info and to<br />

register for a sea trial visit eyachts.com.au<br />

6THINGS<br />

THIS MONTH<br />

NAIDOC Week. Celebrations<br />

are held across Australia Sun 7 to<br />

Sun 14 to recognise the history,<br />

culture and achievements of<br />

Aboriginal and Torres Strait<br />

Islander peoples. There will<br />

be live music, bushtucker<br />

talks, dance, weaving and art<br />

workshops at Narrabeen’s<br />

Tramshed precinct on Sun 7 from<br />

11am-2pm and local libraries are<br />

hosting a variety of activities for<br />

kids during the school holidays<br />

including tree art projects,<br />

movies and bracelet weaving.<br />

Fishing Club. Avalon Beach<br />

RSL Fishing Club competitions<br />

recommence Fri 19 and every<br />

third Friday of the month at 5pm<br />

with competitors meeting on the<br />

Sunday for a 2.30pm weigh-in.<br />

Email avalonfishingclub@yahoo.<br />

com.au<br />

Art show. Invest in some original<br />

artwork at The Rotary Club of<br />

Upper Northern Beaches Art<br />

Show and sale at the Mona<br />

Vale Memorial Hall from Fri 19<br />

– Sun 21. Opening and auction<br />

on Fri 19 from 6pm-9pm. Info<br />

rotaryuppernorthernbeaches.org<br />

Motown party. There may still<br />

be a few tickets available for Palm<br />

Beach Golf Club’s Christmas in<br />

<strong>July</strong> dance party on Sat 27 with<br />

the show, featuring Dancing<br />

in the Shadows of Motown,<br />

commencing at 8pm. More info at<br />

palmbeachgolf.com.au<br />

Have a laugh! Avalon Palm<br />

Beach Business Chamber has<br />

organised a great comedy line-up<br />

to appear at Avalon Cinema on<br />

Sat 27 from 7-10pm as part of<br />

Council’s Creative Open Festival.<br />

Tickets $25 bar and cinema<br />

snacks available. See ad page 7.<br />

National Tree Day. Duffys<br />

Forest Residents Association<br />

(DFRA) invites you and the kids to<br />

Waratah Park, the former home<br />

of Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, to<br />

help plant 400 native seedlings<br />

donated by Harvest Seeds and<br />

Nugrang Warada Community<br />

Nursery on Sun 28 from 9am-<br />

1pm. Wear protective clothing<br />

and footwear and bring a drink<br />

bottle and gloves - tools provided.<br />

Meet at the gates at 13 Namba Rd,<br />

Duffys Forest. To register contact<br />

Jenny Harris on 0408512060<br />

or jenny1053@icloud.com.<br />

22 JULY <strong>2024</strong><br />

The Local Voice Since 1991

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