There are so many wildflowers out at the moment on the Headland, so if you’ve ever thought about joining us for a morning doing bush regeneration now is the perfect time. While there is always something to see, at this time of year there are extraordinary displays of  red and white epacris flowers, yellow flowers of the melaleuca, bright red bottle-brush flowers, banksias and so many more.

(Thanks to Robyn Stevens for the great photos and words – Ed.)

Dillwynia floribunda and Mirbelia rubiifolia

Banksia ericifolia and Epacris longiflora

Melaleuca nodosa and Styphelia triflora

– Pollinators: native wasp, native bee, and moth (dart)

For more information about volunteering with our regular Thursday and Sunday bushcare groups, click here.

Friends of Malabar Headland has for some years sponsored a special prize in the South Maroubra Art Show. The Art Show is an annual event held in early November, organised by the South Maroubra Art Show committee headed by Marilyn Jeffries, and held over three days in a marquee opposite South Maroubra shopping centre.

The FoMH segment asks entrants to portray some aspect of the natural beauty of Malabar Headland, to show what a special place the Headland is, and why it must be preserved and protected. FoMH has a stall at the Art Show, and visitors can make their views known via letters to the state and federal government ministers who are responsible for the headland and its future.

The winners have certainly portrayed the natural beauty of the Headland! The segment is judged by the Art Show committee judging panel. The first prize of $75 went to David Niwa for this painting:

Second prize of $25 went to Christine Vasilis for this entry:

Congratulations to David and Christine, and to everyone who entered, and to the South Maroubra Art Show committee on organising this event.

We look forward to the next South Maroubra Art Show!

This website is based on the popular and efficient WordPress blogging platform and has some great features and a fresh new look. Our Co-Chairperson, Peter Fagan has put this initial content together, and he has done a fantastic job! Thanks Peter!

The previous FoMH website served us well for over 8 years, so thanks go to Megan Vazey and many others for its design and content. The old website content, such as documents and images, will be progressively added to this site. We welcome your ideas.

One feature of this website is the ability to leave a comment. Comments are moderated, and may take time to appear.  So make a comment!

Another feature allows you to “follow” the new web site, which means that when we publish a news item or story (blog entry) on the home page, you receive a copy of it by email.

To follow us look for “Follow FoMH blog via Email”, on the home page and enter your email address and click Follow. Try it – if it doesn’t suit you you can always “unfollow”!

As Friends of Malabar Headland we welcome your comments, suggestions on the website, the Headland and any related issues.

Please visit again soon – the site is regularly updated!

Cheers,
Tom & Lorraine
Co-WebMaestro