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Collapse Issue 228 - 16 Nov 2009Issue 228 - 16 Nov 2009
Collapse  COASTAL EROSION COASTAL EROSION
Pearl Beach named as erosion 'hot spot'
Hazards to be reassessed
Warning of sea wall dangers
Call for more action
Pearl Beach wins clean beach award
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Little old lady steals plants
Council gives $5000 for Umina carols
First Aid for whales
Residents meet to stem violence
Dredging work to start
New facilities with Federal funding
Petition against mini soccer field
Preparing for choral evensong
Stopped to remember
Money raised for shelter boxes
Dogs allowed back on foreshore
Umina festival is planned
Third in national fleece judging
Open day at Umina oval
Festival crowd estimated at 15,000
School performs for gift appeal
Masson Lane is named
Business evening for child abuse service
Regatta held
Boat raffle drawn
Riley's Island regeneration
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Officers recommend cycleway removal
Disappointed about politicising
Easy to read
Vote below the line
The way to progress
Cheap and nasty
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Video conferences used for study
Families invited to forums
Police talk about mobile phone use
Debating championship for primary schools
Kindergarten orientation
Laptop rollout at Umina campus
Information for new students
Work to start this month
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Club announces coaching staff
Selected for squad
Water polo juniors chosen
Junior cricket starts
Defeated by Narara
Courtney makes quarter finals
Under-10s undefeated
No success for Woy Woy
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Significant men identified
Targett on at folk club
Soprano heads opera line-up
Nick and Liesl to perform
Acoustic songwriters perform
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Blood exhibition at festival
Entrants raise $37,000 for Cancer Council
Hydro pool to stay
Morning tea for Christmas
Attempt to raise $5000 for MS
Therapists stage showcase
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Chance to win
Winner

Festival crowd estimated at 15,000

More than 15,000 attended this year's Brisbane Water Oyster Festival on November 8, according to organisers.

Event coordinator Ms Debra Wales said it was fantastic to see the festival grow each year and

"The atmosphere was one of great fun and enjoyment with over 50 stalls winding around the streets of Ettalong Beach waterfront.

"The Woodchopping Spectacular drew an excited crowd to watch the famous wood choppers in action throughout the day."

Ms Wales said the food, wine and craft stalls reported a great day out with many selling out by the end of the day.

"Over 4000 dozens oysters and kilos of fresh prawns were consumed at the festival with the Brisbane Water, Hawkesbury farmers and local sellers having a successful day," Ms Wales said.

"The 'How many oyster can you eat in 30 seconds" competition drew hundreds of spectators to the centre stage to watch nine contestants compete for the festival trophy as well as a lunch for two on Captain Cook Cruise thanks to Harvey World Travel Umina Beach.

"The winner, Michaela Pratten of Daley's Point, consumed 27 oysters in 30 seconds and walked away wanting more."


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