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The 2026/2027 Executive Committee nominations are now closed (voting is not required as the nominees were unopposed). The new executive committee will be duly confirmed as elected at the AGM on Saturday October 17, when their term of office will begin PRESIDENT Victoria Crawford VICE PRESIDENT Russell Grove VICE PRESIDENT Deirdre Page SECRETARY Gary Phillips ASSISTANT SECRETARY Cathy Lancaster PUBLICITY OFFICER Lynne Lillico ORDINARY MEMBER Paul Barclaire ORDINARY MEMBER Anne

If you’ve been to a Pearl Beach community event, chances are you’ve seen Peter Doddrell — camera in hand and always on the lookout for the perfect shot. Peter has become something of a fixture at our community events, turning up time and time again to capture the people, the laughter, the action and those special moments that might otherwise be forgotten. And it doesn’t stop when the event finishes. Peter volunteers a huge amount of his time not only taking photographs, but a

Oktoberfest came to Pearl Beach with plenty of beer, bratwurst and Bavarian spirit — and what a night it was! The Memorial Hall was transformed into a fabulous Hofbräuhaus-style beer hall, complete with the atmosphere to match. A huge thank you to Pippa and Brian Binfield, whose decorations helped create a fantastic setting for the evening. One of the highlights was the wonderful mix of people who came along — young and old, locals and visitors — all getting into the spirit o

The Pearl Beach Spring Fair was a great success, with plenty of locals turning out to enjoy a morning of cakes, plants, homemade preserves, food and gardening inspiration. The cake stall was a particular hit, with every cake sold by 11am! There was plenty of excitement around the Spring Fair Cake Competition, with the judging a close-run affair. But there could only be one winner — and this year’s top cake was a delicious carrot cake made by Vanessa Tully. Vanessa was present

Pearl Beach RFS brigade and the Pearl Beach community were saddened by the passing of our Captain and friend, Lindsay Boyd. Lindsay passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, suffering a stroke, whilst under anaesthetic in hospital. Lindsay devoted nearly 30 years to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service, including many years with Pearl Beach RFS as its Captain. He was a familiar, welcoming presence at Pearl Beach community gatherings, often speaking on fire safety at m

It’s your community, your association and your vote. Each year, PBPA members have the opportunity to nominate for the Executive Committee and have a say in who helps guide the Association and represent the interests of Pearl Beach residents and members over the coming year. This year, nominations open on Saturday 26 September at 5pm, with voting taking place online and in-person ahead of the Annual General Meeting. Whether you’re thinking about nominating yourself, interested