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Pearl Beach art awards announced
Councillors prioritise $4M more roadwork for Peninsula
Shade trees group reaches 1000-tree milestone
Reid announces $1.8M for Ettalong foreshore
Contracts announced for new Umina preschool
Anzac Day dawn service at Pearl Beach
CWA branch ready to donate comfort bears
Brigades hold joint training exercise
Wicks holds stall in Lions Park
Council committee to hear about capital works process
Pearl Beach lagoon outlet cleared*
Country music festival in Ettalong*
Multi-vehicle crash causes extensive delays*
Crime scene investigation workshop for young people
Reid says commitments were delivered
Minister compiles resources 'to help feed your spirit'
Disabled surfers celebrate 20 years
Easter bag decoration at library*
Three gardens listed for 'edible garden trail'
Ferry services diverted*
Expired flare collection
Marine Rescue volunteers undertake rigorous training
Branch enters CWA group competition*
Prize winners at CWA group competition
Opera in the Arboretum makes 'modest net return'*
School holiday program at PCYC
Decorating terracotta pots*
Sea Scouts hold annual family camp*
Text version to be available for future council policies*
Brigade balances volunteering with busy lives*
Replacement for kerbside library*
Finalist in visitor economy awards*
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Council refuses Ettalong townhouse application*
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Author talk to be held at Woy Woy library
Book fair and art fair at Pearl Beach on Easter Saturday
Children and adults to create leaves for public art
Little Theatre to stage Agatha Christie play
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Djembe drumming team larger than ever
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Terms end with Colour Dash*
Teachers learn about connecting to country
Cross country carnival winners
Anzac service at Ettalong school on Thursday
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Collaborative artworks for Harmony Week
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New shirts for Year 6 students*
Open girls netball team plays in round two*
Graphic demonstration of the power of pulleys
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Pearl Beach art awards announced

The winners of the Pearl Beach Environmental Art Trail were announced at its official opening on Sunday, March 23.

The winner was Ms Joanne Mott, with Mr Andrew Alter and Ms Vanessa Drinkwater highly commended.

The school prize was won by Terrigal High School visual arts students, with highly commended prizes (under-16) going to Freya Gillet of Umina Beach Public School and Skye Neate of Norwest Christian College.

Judges described Ms Mott's winning entry, Drop Inns, as a "site-responsive art installation inspired by the Pearl Beach Arboretum ecosystem".

"Three droplet-shaped sculptures, woven from yucca leaves and clay, are suspended from a tree branch and serve the dual purpose of aesthetic artworks and experimental habitats for the threatened species.

"These sculptures highlight the urgency of addressing habitat loss for native wildlife, bridging contemporary art with environmental problem-solving.

"The sculptures are designed to support pygmy possum nesting in size and shape." Mr Alter's work, A Stretch of the Imagination, was designed to draw attention to, and symbolize, the magnificence of nature.

"Its paperbark mache and palm fronds allow us to imagine a giraffe in Pearl Beach." Ms Drinkwater's work, Colour Your World, "has been inspired by the leaf litter found in the Arboretum, the interactive nature of outdoor installations and the opportunity to bring colour and fun to your day." Terrigal High's work, Ephemeral Embrace, were "pods, woven from organic materials, crafted to mimic the delicate yet resilient forms of natural Nests".

"Each piece evokes a sense of sanctuary, drawing attention to the balance and symbiosis that exist within ecosystems.

"The pods invite contemplation on sustainability, nature's rhythm, and the vital need for ecological harmony." Prize money ranged from $3000 for the winner, down to $250 for school prizes.

The Art Trail has the theme Harmony through Nature and remains open until Sunday, April 27.

Voting for the People's Choice award is open until 5pm on Saturday, April 26.

Catalogs are available for a $5 donation.





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