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  1. Bondi Girl Surf Sistas – Next Comp – this Saturday 4th July 09

    Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

    Hi Skeggettes
    Just a reminder that our next comp is this Saturday 4th July down at Bondi Beach. We were planning to have our mid season BBQ after the comp but it looks like the weather is not going to be kind to us. Hence, we’ll keep it spontaneous and if it turns out ok maybe [...]

  2. Surfrider Foundation condemns Government decision to destroy Bastion Point

    Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

    Surfrider Foundation condemns Government decision to destroy Bastion Point
    Victorian Minister for Planning, Justin Madden MP, has rejected the findings of the Government’s own Independent Panel Inquiry, and approved a plan to construct a large breakwater and boatramp at Bastion Point, on the east coast of Victoria.
    By granting consent to the East Gippsland Shire to proceed [...]

  3. Desal plant Wonthaggi, Vicco

    Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

    Desalination is the process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater to produce fresh water, and make it fit for human use.
    Very large quantities of sea water (11,000 litres per second, or 16 Olympic-size swimming pools every hour) are pumped into a factory-like complex. The water is mixed with chemicals in a pre-treatment process. [...]

  4. ‘Swell Mamas’ every Friday morning

    Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

    Swell Mamas’ every Friday morning on the Bass Coast, Gippsland Victoria …
    We’d like to post up an invitation for women down in the Bass Coast to come and join the ‘Swell Mamas’ every Friday morning. We meet for a coffee at The Kiosk 9.30am and a surf by 10.30am at Inverloch Main Beach.
    We welcome ALL [...]

  5. International Surfing Day – Sat June 20th

    Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

    Ever needed a legitimate excuse to go surfing? Well on June 20, 2009 you’ve got one: International Surfing Day. The unofficial surfer’s holiday gives us a chance to promote and celebrate surfing while bringing awareness to the state of our oceans and beaches.
    The goal is simple: take the day, or at least part of the [...]

  6. Film: Women in the waves screening at Spot-X Surf Fest, Arrawarra Saturday June 21

    Thursday, June 11th, 2009

    7pm at Arrawarra Holiday Park Saturday Night  $10 (outside screening so bring warm clothes) as part of Spot-X Surf Fest ‘A surfers gathering’ June 20-21st, Arrawarra NSW. For more information and updated schedule www.spotxsurf.com or call Vanessa Thompson on 0413 009902

    thewomenandthewaves.com
    WOMEN SURFERS MAKE WAVES IN NEW DOCUMENTARY
    The Women and the Waves
    Celebrates the Female Surfing Experience [...]

  7. Womens Business Awards

    Thursday, June 11th, 2009

    The Telstra Business Women’s Awards celebrates the achievements of remarkable women.
    Past winners include some of Australia’s most talented business leaders, whose career paths and individual achievements continue to inspire business people around the country.
    Thousands of gifted decision makers have enjoyed the many benefits that the Awards provide, including career analysis and development, positive business [...]