Dr Walker, known to many through his regular appearances as a health presenter on the Channel Nine, will join with the community on Australia Day in Lennox Head, to help celebrate a day that truly brings together a community and a nation.

Dr Walker has an infectious passion for people and health and is regarded as one of the world’s best keynote speakers. His special interests are advanced echocardiography, preventative screening and prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Dr Walker runs a busy cardiology practice in Pymble on the North Shore of Sydney, as well as his speaking and media commitments.

Known for his entertaining and emotive style of presentations, his Australia Day address is set to captivate audiences.
 
Australia Day Celebrations will be held on Thursday 26 January 2012 at the Lennox Head Cultural & Community Centre from 8.00am – 1.00pm. The full Australia Day program of activities will include a special Aussie Day market on Williams Reserve from 8.00am – 1.00pm.

Leading children’s entertainment specialists Byron Bay Kidz Klub will be running kids’ activities from 9am – 12noon including
parachute games, tug o war and free face painting. There will also be plenty of live music in the park!
 
The official ceremony will commence at 9.00am inside the community centre and includes the official raising of the Australia Day flag, welcome to country by local Bundjalung elder, ambassador address, citizenship and award ceremonies.
 
To find out more about what’s happening this Australia Day or to view Dr Walker’s full biography visit
www.ballinaaustraliaday.com.au  or contact Holly Archibald, Council’s Events & Grants Support Officer on 66861 457.

“We will be funding the fireworks display and also sponsoring the arrival of Santa,” said Macadamia Castle owner and Knockrow resident Tony Gilding.

“And what an arrival it will be! We can’t tell you too much but we can tell you to keep your eyes skyward.”

The Macadamia Castle will be at the Carols and will provide free Bunny Petting.

Lennox Head Christmas Carols and fireworks, 5:30pm Sunday 4th December, Williams Reserve Lennox Head.

5.30pm Welcome

5.50 Mark Whitney

6.00 Lennox Head Preschool

6.15 Lennox Head Public School Band Choir

6.40 Lennox Head Line Dancers 

7.00 The Kings of Sound

7.15 Isabella Acapella

7.45 Santa arrives
   
8.15 Xavier Catholic College Band Choir

8.40 Emu Parade

8.45 Fireworks

Close 9pm

PICTURE: Rueben Hardy with Sylvie from the Macadamia Castle at last year’s Carols at Lennox Head.

The awards ceremony, held on Thursday 26 January 2012 as part of the shire’s official Australia Day celebrations, is an opportunity to acknowledge the people who make a difference in our community.

The celebrations move to Lennox Head is a result of Council’s recent resolution to support an annual rotation of hosting the event among the townships of Ballina, Lennox Head and Alstonville.

With a successful Australia Day event held at the Ballina Amphitheatre earlier this year, it was decided to share-host the celebrations with Lennox Head in 2012 and the Alstonville community in 2013.

Council is now seeking nominations for the official awards from persons or organisations in the following categories: Young Citizen of the Year (under 21 years of age), Citizen of the Year, Sports Person of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Community Event of the Year.

All nominees must be Australian Citizens and reside within the Ballina Shire Local Government Area.

Award selection will be based on the level of personal achievement or commitment to community service.

Nominations close 2.00pm Friday 6 January 2012.

Council is also seeking expressions of interest from schools, chambers of commerce, community organisations and individuals who would like to add an event element to the 2012 celebrations.

The final program will be announced in early December, when it is expected that the official Australia Day ambassador will also be known.

Award nomination and community expression of interest forms can be downloaded from the official Australia Day website www.ballinaaustraliaday.com.au or collected from Council’s Customer Service Centre, Cnr Cherry & Tamar Streets, Ballina.

To find out more about how you can be involved in the 2012 Australia Day program, phone Holly Archibald, Council’s Events & Grants Support Officer on 66861 457 or via email hollya@ballina.nsw.gov.au

On tour from the Wollongong City Gallery, Pallingjang Saltwater Prints explores personal and community cultural identities, and reflects the unique cultures, lifestyles and experiences of Indigenous people on the coast.

The exhibition includes prints by Beryl Brierley, Kevin Butler, Lorraine Brown/Narelle Thomas, Julie Freeman, Garry Jones, Val Law, Lila Lawrence, Alice McKenzie, Loretta Parsley, Georgina Parsons, Steven Russell, Reggie Ryan, Mally Smart, Jodie Stewart and Phyllis Stewart.

Pallingjang Saltwater Prints has been developed with Indigenous curators Jessica Bulger, Cheryl Davison and Clive Freeman, and trainee Indigenous curator Deb Callaghan.

Bringing the exhibition to Ballina has been supported by a grant from Museums and Galleries NSW. The grant funding also provides local Aboriginal artists printmaking workshops with Byron Bay-based printmaker Anne Leon.

Eleven local Aboriginal artists will work with Anne over four days. Artworks from the workshops will be on display at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery alongside the Pallingjang exhibition.

Admission free, all welcome. The Northern Rivers Community Gallery is open Wednesday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm and Weekends 9.30am to 2.30pm. Closed public holidays.

IMAGES: Mally Smart’s Gumtrees, 2009 (top) and  Jodie Stewart’s Releasing the Turtles, 2009.

“Our aim is to provide people of all ages and tastes with a great day out. As in previous years, we will have a huge variety of fresh local produce, great food, fun-filled children’s activities, live entertainment and lots of bargains,” said School Principal Ginny Latta.

“It is hard to believe but this is the school’s 17th Country Fair, and proceeds from the day will be used to purchase much-needed shade cover for our fixed equipment.”

Visitors to the Fair will have the opportunity to visit the ‘Home Made’ corner, where they can purchase a range of wholesome local produce, including a mega cake stall, jams and preserves and cut flowers. Then there’s the ever-popular plant stall, which has a great selection of trees, shrubs, indoor plants and seedlings.

Bargain hunters will love the bric-a-brac and toy stall, and there will be a wide selection of secondhand books for sale.

Making a welcome return this year is the crowd pleasing ‘Moo Poo Lotto’, with great prizes on offer which have been generously donated by local businesses.
 
For the kids there will be a jumping castle, footy shoot-out game, giant slide and laser skirmish, a golf putting competition, face painting, plaster moulds, sieve-a-gem, show bags, plus lots more fun competitions and activities including a treasure hunt.

Live entertainment will run throughout the day, with performances by the LSTT Band, Teven Tintenbar school choir, and a salsa dancing group.

“We are delighted this year to have well-known local gourmet chef and school parent Peter Fassos, who will be running a Greek stall selling souvlaki (Greek kebabs), baklava and other Greek delicacies. In addition, we will have our T&T Café selling gourmet cakes, tea and fresh fruit salad, coffee from the Caffeine Capsule, as well as a BBQ, and stalls selling pies, hotdogs and sushi,” Giny said.

“We are pleased to offer the event on a Sunday this year to avoid traditional clashes with sporting finals.

“School parents, teachers and students are working extremely hard behind the scenes in preparation for the big day, and I invite the community to come along and see our wonderful community based school in action, whilst enjoying our beautiful hinterland location.”

Teven-Tintenbar Public School is located in Fredericks Lane, Tintenbar.

PICTURES: All the fun of Fair at Teven Tintenbar Public School.

Pick-up from ($2 per person):

Alstonville Bus Zone, Main Street: 12.15pm. Service via West Ballina Bus Stop.

Lennox Head Bus Stop: 11.30am, 12.15pm, 12.35pm, 12.40pm. Direct service using North Creek Road via Headlands Drive.

East Ballina Shopping Centre Bus Stop: 11.50pm, 12.30pm.

West Ballina Bus Stop: 12.35pm. Bus Stop east of Big Prawn.

Tamar Street Bus Interchange: 11.30am, 12pm, 12.15pm, 12.30pm, 12.45pm, 1.15pm, 1.30pm.

Departure from racecourse to (no charge):

Alstonville: 5.30pm. Via West Ballina, then Alstonville.

Lennox Head Bus Stop: 5.25pm, 5.40pm, 6pm.

Tamar Street Bus Interchange: 4.45pm, 5.30pm, 6pm (if required, continues direct to West Ballina Bus Stop – no stops).

Tamar Street Bus Interchange: 4.45pm, 5.15pm, 5.45pm, 6.15pm (if required, continues direct to East Ballina Shopping Centre via Angels Beach Drive – no stops).

The Tastes of Spring Festival is an example of the capabilities of its Events students and showcases the region and its produce by incorporating elements of spring such as family, food, wine, garden and sustainability into an interactive event.

The event is run by students completing a Diploma in Event Management and showcases their passion and enthusiasm for the industry with an energetic array of activities and exhibitors.

Tastes of Spring is an opportunity for regional exposure and collections from the day will be forwarded to the Our Kids charity. 

“It will be a great day out with the family to support local businesses and producers. Bring along a picnic or food will be available for purchase, then relax and soak in the beautiful views our TAFE and regional partners have to offer,” a TAFE spokesperson said.

• Saturday, November 5, 2011
• Time: 10am – 4pm
• Venue: TAFE Wollongbar Campus
• Entry: $5 Adults $2 Children

Activities include:

• Live Music and Entertainment
• Celebrity Cooking Competitions
• Regional Exhibitors and Produce
• Children’s Activities
• Demonstrations and Competitions
• ABC Radio Broadcast

“Join in and support local businesses and producers and experience the versatility of our region, through the eyes of innovative Event Management students,” the spokesperson said.

Friday 13 May, 6pm to 9pm, Saturday 14 May, 9am to 4.30pm, Sunday 15 May 10am to 3pm

There will be a vast array of quality Antiques, Books and Collectables for sale from all over the world, brought to you by over 30 reputable dealers from around Australia.
Some of the items for sale will include: Antique Furniture, Books, Oil Lamps, Toys, Dolls, Jewellery, Coins & Stamps, Military Memorabilia, plus fine China inc. Beswick, Moorcroft and Royal Doulton.
Food and refreshments will be available, plus lucky door prizes, and displays of Vintage, Veteran, Sports and Classic cars.
Admission will be just $5.00 and children under 14 free when accompanied by an adult.
All proceeds will go to support our Rotary Charities.

More info contact: Geoff Alexander PH: 0411952356  Geoff.a@aapt.net.au

This will include contemporary pop through jazz, folk and Negro spirituals, and some Beatles hits.

And of course you can’t have a concert in December without Christmas music, some familiar, some unfamiliar and some that will encourage audience participation. 

There will be instrumental interludes from Margaret Curtis, harp, and Mark Earl, flute. Mark will be performing an innovative arrangement of tunes from Phantom of the opera, accompanied by Warren Whitney on organ.

• St Mary’s Anglican Church, Norton St, Ballina
• Friday, 10 December, 2010, 7.30pm
• Tickets at the door, adult $15, concession $12

Net proceeds from this concert will be donated to Westpac life saver Rescue Helicopter. Heading into the busiest time of the year the Rescue Helicopter can fly up to six missions a day at a cost of $8500 per mission, their annual operating budget is $6.5 million.