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NSW OFFICE OF LIQUOR, GAMING AND RACING E-NEWS UPDATE
New Liquor Laws – free forums announced.
The Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing will be hosting free forums around the state during April and May to explain the key changes which will occur following the introduction of the new liquor laws from 1 July 2008. It is vital that everybody with a stake in the liquor laws – licensees, local councils, police and community - should understand the reforms which will introduce a practical and flexible system of regulation supported by enhanced enforcement and compliance provisions.
Speakers will include:
: Michael Foggo, Commissioner of the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing.
: Brian Farrell, CEO of the new Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority.
: Albert Gardner, Director of Liquor and Gaming.
Minister Graham West will also be attending some of these forums. If you would like to come to one our forums you can register online via our website. View the forum schedule (PDF 92kb)
An overview (PDF 428kb) of the new liquor licensing laws and how they will operate is now available. A formal invitation to these forums from the Commissioner of the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing will also be sent shortly to all liquor licensees as well as police, government and community stakeholders.Proposed regulations to support the new liquor laws will be released for public comment shortly. Subscribers to our liquor e-news service will be alerted as soon as these are available. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is seeking public comments on its draft report into the NSW club industry (PDF 1MB) by 4 April 2008.
What are trading hours this Easter? Download the info sheet (PDF 145kb) from our website to find out and use as quick reference. For any queries regarding this e-news or for any other information contact us at: Email: info@olgr.nsw.gov.au or telephone: 02 9995 0333
SHELLHARBOUR SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB OCEAN SWIM. Harbour to Beach, 1.2km, Sat 19 April 08, starts 11am
This is the third year for this event. Our previous two events proved to be very popular with all the swimmers. It has an easy entry, interesting course, easy exit & caters for swimmers of all abilities. This time of the year is particularly favourable to ocean swimming, with smoother seas, good visibility and comfortable water temperatures. We conduct our event in conjunction with the popular Mollymook Surf Life Saving Club ocean swim the following day. It provides those swimmers, making the annual trip down to Mollymook, with a unique” double-header” event. A special prize category will be available for those competing in both events. Entries at: http://www.oceanswim.com/ or via http://www.shellharboursurfclub.com/. Entries $20 online or $25 on the day. Good cash prizes and lots of random draws for prizes, plenty of free parking, a great family day that's great fun Come on down and join in - it's nothing like the usual "bigger than Ben Hur" metropolitan events.
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PROJECT
Central Queensland University invites you to assist in a research project, supported by Surf Life Saving Australia. The research project is investigating the impact that the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships will have on surf lifesaving. In order to receive feedback from as many SLSA members as possible we are asking you to complete this survey and to help us involve a wider circle of respondents. We would greatly appreciate it if you could complete the survey and if you could also forward the email on to any of your friends or colleagues who are also SLSA members, so that they may also have the opportunity to participate in this important research. The questionnaire will only take about 10 minutes to complete by clicking on the blue link below. The survey will close on 1 April, 2008
Click here to begin survey If the link does not work, copy and paste the address below into your web browser:http://ssiweb.cqu.edu.au/sla8/sla8logn.htm. All information is treated as confidential. If you have any questions, difficulties or concerns regarding the online survey, please contact Christine Hanley at CQU’s Population Research Laboratory: Email: c.hanley@cqu.edu.au Phone: 07 4930 6335 Fax: 07 4930 6402 Post: c- CSSR Building 18 Rockhampton Campus CQU Rockhampton Qld 4702.
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AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
The Awards of Excellence is a great opportunity to recognise the efforts and achievements of your members. Nominations close on Wednesday 9th April 2008. Details can be found at;
http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/NR/rdonlyres/3A6642F2-EDC4-443D-9529-06329765A0E7/2328/30452008AwardsofExcelllence.pdf
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY MAKERS - APPLICATION CLOSE WEDNESDAY!
Surf Life Saving New South Wales invites nominations for the 2008 Youth Opportunity Makers workshop. The workshop is geared towards creating greater awareness of opportunities and individual abilities in 15-17 year old members. Branches are encouraged to use this workshop as a method of recognising members who have the potential to develop skills further by working with like-minded youth. Applications are due at SLSNSW 19 March 2008. For more information, please see Circular 3043 or contact krando@surflifesaving.com.au.
FIRST AIRD TRAINING FOR SLS NSW MEMBERS
SLS NSW provides an efficient and cost effective option for your clubs first aid and associated training requirements. Click here for more information.
FEBRUARY PATROL HOURS AND STATISTICS SHOULD NOW BE ENTERED IN SURFGUARD
As per the SLSNSW Standard Operating Procedures and the 2007 Proficiency Pack, all Clubs and Support Operations are reminded that, “All Patrol Hours and Statistics from the Patrol Logs must be entered into SurfGuard with in 7 days following the last day of the month.” This means that if your club is yet to enter this data in SurfGuard for February you will need to do so ASAP
YOUTH PARTICIPANT GRANTS PROGRAM
Youth Action and Policy Association (YAPA) are offering grants to the value of $5,500 to young people between the ages of 12 – 25 for community activities in their local area. The activity / project will demonstrate that;
the project benefits the community in some way
the idea for the project has come from young people
the application has been created by young people
the project will increase community interaction
Ideas for projects include websites, community days, festivals, recreation programs, youth forums etc...Applications close on 24 April 2008 (round 1) and 25 July 2008 (round 2). For more information and application details see http://www.yapa.org.au/yapa/ypp/index.php
INAUGURAL TAMARAMA OCEAN SWIM - SUN 13 APRIL
If you’re ever been to Tamarama beach around 10 o’clock on a Saturday morning you will have noticed a group of swimmers heading out for a quick dip to McKenzie’s then over to Bronte and back in to Tama. They are the Tamarama Ocean Swim Squad (or TOSS) and made up of lifesavers from around the eastern beaches. Now their swim has become so successful they’re starting up an annual Ocean Swim and it will be open to anyone who fancies a bit of ocean swimming. Click here for entry form.
When: Sunday, 13th April 2008
Time: 9.30am: 400m Servcorp Virtual Office Dash for Cash then at 10.00am: 2km Ocean Swim
Cost: $30 prepaid, $40 on the day (regos close @ 9.30am) For more info please visit http://www.tamaramaoceanswim.com/
PACIFIC PALMS REAL ESTATE 'ROCK TO ROCK'
Pacific Palms SLSC is holding their annual Pacific Palms Real Estate 'Rock to Rock' 1.5km ocean swim on Easter Sunday, 23 March 2008. $25 entry includes cap and free BBQ sandwich. Prize money for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female, medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings in each age category
(U/14 - O/60 male and female). Entry is online via http://www.oceanswims.com/or see our website http://www.pacificpalmssurfclub.com/for entry form and flyer.
FORSTER SLSC - CLUB TO CLUB SWIM
Forster SLSC main fundraiser for the year is coming up on the 27th April being the club to club swim – Cape Hawke Surf Club to Forster Surf Club 3.8k Ocean Swim along with the easier YMCA Pebbly Beach 1k swim. On line entry is available through http://www.oceanswims.com/
City of Perth SLSC Aussies events
Pool party - http://www.citysurf.asn.au/aussies1.pdf
Aussies - http://www.citysurf.asn.au/aussies2.pdf
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2008 NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE
Please find attached the Surf Life Saving New South Wales nomination for office form for 2008. Click here for the form.
INAUGURAL SPORTS DINNER
The Inaugural Sports Dinner, on April 12 at Mingara Recreation Club - Mingara Drive TUMBI UMBI NSW 2261, will be the major fundraiser to establish the financial reserves to meet the aims of the Foundation. For information on the Foundation and Sports Dinner please visit: http://www.donnicaclarke.com.au/
PETALS ON THE WATER
Petals on the Water Ltd invite female boat crews and any male boat crews to participate in a memorial service for breast cancer. “Petals on the Water” will be held in Farm Cove near the Opera House on Sunday 11 May 2008 at 11.00am in conjunction with the Mothers Day Classic Walk for breast cancer and the Pinkwater Pinks Dragon Boats breast cancer survivors.
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Beaches in NSW 
SURFGUARD ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY Proficiency Summary and Member Patrol Report 
