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How to Train Your Dragon

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5 Newcastle Airport Updates 19 Puzzles

21 Route Map & Floor Plan 23 Talk Back

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contentsISSUE 10

8, 23 Surfest - Mark Richards, Surfest Patron The event hits Newcastle in March

10 How to Train Your Dragon The Arena Spectacular Touring in March 2012

15 Newcastle Art Gallery Presenting Australian Modern Masterpieces

on the cover

14 Talkin’ Technology We look at the latest in gadgets and gizmos

17 The Future of Boarding Schools Delving into the traditional

18 Business Buzz What’s happening in and around town

20 Stokehouse The restaurant made famous in Melbourne makes its Brisbane debut

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SurfestThe March competition

brings in some of the World’s best surfing talent

Newcastle Art Gallery

Presenting Australian Modern Masterpieces

How to Train Your Dragon

The ArenaSpectacular

Touring in March 2012

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P U B L I S H I N G

Welcome to Newcastle Airport and to 2012’s first edition of the Newcastle Airport Magazine.

You are welcome to take this copy with you on your travels to catch up with the latest news from Newcastle Airport.

Late last year I was delighted to accept the Australian Airports

Association Major Airport of the Year Award on behalf of

Newcastle Airport. The Airport is dedicated to customer service

and to engaging with our community. A testament to this

commitment is our friendly Newcastle Airport Ambassador

team, recognisable in their teal blazers. Look out for them,

they’re always around the terminal ready to assist and help you

in any way they can.

After surviving the festive season, which also saw the opening

of the new toilet facilities, we are now preparing for Valentine’s

Day travel, our upcoming annual charity golf day, and our

sponsorship of Newcastle’s own Surfing festival – Surfest. It’s

certainly going to be a very busy time the Airport!

I hope you have an enjoyable trip and look forward to seeing you

back at Newcastle Airport soon.

Paul Hughes

Newcastle Airport CEO

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NEWCASTLE AIRPORTUPDATES

S ince 2004 Newcastle Airport has compiled an annual report that highlights the achievements of Newcastle Airport and provides a document for the financial reports of the previous

12 months.

While Newcastle Airport is extremely proud of its efforts during the past 12 months, it was acknowledged that sometimes this information can be a bit dry for the reader.

So with this in mind, we revamped the 2010/11 report by capturing images of our staff while they were on the job. We primped and primed our employees for their turn in front of the camera, ready to score their 15 minutes of fame in the annual report.

The photos were set alongside quotes from the employees that illustrated exactly why they love working at Newcastle Airport.

Jarrod, a baggage and transport officer, joked that he enjoys it when he says to travellers, “have a nice flight!” they respond by saying “you too!”

You can view the 2010/11 annual report on the Newcastle Airport website, www.newcastleairport.com.au

AMBASSADORS’ MELBOURNE TRIP ANNUAL REPORT

The teal-coated team of volunteer Ambassadors at Newcastle Airport have been working tirelessly for almost four years. That’s nearly four years of smiles and

assistance, and providing superior customer service to visitors of the Airport.

While they thrive off the gratification of helping others, Newcastle Airport decided the team of hard working volunteers deserved a chance to get in the air instead of only helping others do so. So we sent them to Melbourne for a shopping spree and lunch by the Yarra.

“It was an incredible experience and we achieved so much in one day,” said Laraine, one of the Ambassadors. “We caught buses, trams and walked our legs off, but we were all so happy and grateful to be given the chance to go.”

Next time you see our Ambassadors in the terminal, feel free to stop them – we’re sure they’d love to tell you all about their trip to Melbourne!


In 2012 Civic Theatre Newcastle will celebrate its 10th season of Inspirations, jam packed with 10 wonderful productions for the mighty Civic Mainstage.

Newcastle Airport is proud to help bring the wonderful world of live theatre to the Hunter’s youngest audience by sponsoring Civic Theatre Inspirations Children’s Season for the fifth consecutive year.

We are also committed to enhancing the education of children through our free-of-charge Schools Program, which impressed the Australian Airports Association so much they awarded us Major Airport of the Year 2011.

We look forward to continuing our support of Civic Theatre in 2012 to ensure Hunter children can enjoy premier live performances in their own backyard.

To purchase tickets, visit www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au

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We look forward to chatting with you online!

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What an awarding year 2011 was for Newcastle Airport.

We were honoured to be awarded Major Airport of the Year by the Australian Airports Association.

This was presented to us for our community engagement program. In particular our commitment to the education of children through our free-of-charge School Program; which saw almost 3,500 students participate in a behind-the-scenes excursion. And then, just two days later, we were presented a Gold Award at the NSW Tourism Awards. Winning the Specialised Tourism Services category, we were recognised for enhancing the visitor experience to our region and working closely with local tourism partners.

Now we’re bound for nationals where we will represent the state at the Tourism Australia Awards to be held in Cairns in March 2012. Fingers crossed we continue our winning streak.

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NEWCASTLE AIRPORT ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF DAY 2012For the past three years Newcastle Airport has hosted a

corporate golf day and donated all proceeds to charity – a total of $85,000 in three years!

In 2012 Newcastle Airport has again selected the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation as its charity of choice. Locally based, the charity is managed by a volunteer board that focuses on providing grassroots support to local women, men and their families who are affected by breast cancer.

The Newcastle Airport Annual Charity Golf Day 2012 will be held at Pacific Dunces Golf Course, Medowie on Monday 12th March 2012.

Last year the event raised $30,000, to which Newcastle Airport added $10,000.

This year we hope to really ‘drive' our record!

To sponsor or for more information, go to www.newcastleairport.com.au

Newcastle Airport has been busting to show off our state of the art toilet facilities in the terminal.

The $900,000 upgrade was completed in time for the busy Christmas period in 2011, and is a testament to the Airport’s commitment to upholding high environmental standards and the best possible customer experience.

After receiving feedback that customer service was great but the toilets needed work, the upgrade demolished the old amenities making way for brand new toilets, partitions, basins, soap dispensers and hand dryers to provide users of the Airport with a more sophisticated, hygienic, and greener experience.

The importance Newcastle Airport places on the customer experience was recently acknowledged when the Airport was presented the Major Airport of the Year Award by the Australian Airports Association for 2011.

WE’RE ‘BUSTING’ TO SHOW OFF OUR NEW AMENITIES


Newcastle Airport would like to thank our local schools that helped decorate the Newcastle Airport terminal for the festive season.

Schools from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland and the Central Coast created beautiful Christmas banners that gave Newcastle Airport a special Christmas feeling.

Gail and Lois, from Melbourne, were fortunate enough to meet one of the Christmas banner artists, Tara from St Phillips Christian College, as they admired her school’s contribution.

THANK YOU!

Newcastle Airport is supporting Surfest for the fifth consecutive year in 2012, bringing some of the world’s best surfers to the region.

Every March, Surfest competitors fly from all over the globe, via our airport, to Merewether Beach to contend for the prestigious Mark Richards trophy in Newcastle’s premier international sporting event.

Supporting and engaging with our community is a top priority for Newcastle Airport. The Airport sponsors this iconic surfing event to showcase beautiful Merewether Beach and the surrounding attractions to the thousands of spectators and surfers that flock to the area every year.

Working together, Surfest and Newcastle Airport are not mere contributors to local tourism, but rather a collaborative force that unites Newcastle and its many visitors.

Fly direct to Newcastle Airport and be just 25 minutes from Merewether Beach and all the action of Surfest. Jetstar flies direct to Newcastle from Brisbane, Gold Coast and Melbourne. Virgin Australia flies direct from Brisbane and Melbourne. QantasLink flies direct from Brisbane. And Rex flies direct from Ballina.

Our website details how you can easily get to-and-from Newcastle Airport including door-to-door transfer, rental car, taxi or public bus.

Be sure to check out the ‘Talk Back’ story on page 23 for an interview with Mark Richards, the Surfest patron.

www.newcastleairport.com.au www.surfest.com

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I f you think Christmas snuck up on you in 2011, make sure you don’t let Valentine’s Day do the same.

We suggest you spoil your loved one with a surprise escape to Melbourne or Byron Bay!

With up to four daily flights direct to Melbourne starting from $45* and a daily flight direct to Ballina for just $99*, you two lovebirds can be far away in the land of love in less than a matter of hours.

And with Newcastle Airport Information Services’ easy airport transfers, you can get to the airport in style and arrive without hassle in a chauffeur-driven vehicle – giving you more quality time with your loved one.

Newcastle Airport Information Services specialises in booking both simple, cost-effective and luxury airport transfers starting at $40 for a one-way transfer from Newcastle CBD.

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How to TrainA r e n a S p e c t a c u l a r

Your Dragon

I f you missed out on the hugely popular Walking with Dinosaurs The Arena Spectacular, now’s your chance to make up for it as a live entertainment event for a

worldwide audience makes its way to our shores.How to Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular is an

epic arena adventure inspired by the Academy Award nominated DreamWorks Animation film, How To Train Your Dragon and will bring high-flying, fire-breathing dragons to life in an unprecedented live entertainment event for a worldwide audience.

In How To Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular, audiences across the globe will have the unique opportunity to experience the world of How to Train Your Dragon in a one-of-a-kind, live theatrical event that promises to break every rule of traditional arena entertainment. Fire-breathing dragons will soar overhead, immersing audiences in a magical and mythical world of Vikings and dragons. The astonishing cast of characters features 24 dragons, some with wingspans of up to 14 metres, Viking warriors and world-class circus and

This must-see

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acrobatic performers. The arena spectacular will feature unrivalled production values, projections, flying, stunts, fire and pyrotechnics. In one of the largest theatrical arena productions ever to go on tour, How To Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular will require an unprecedented 40 semi-trailers to transport the production around Australia.

How To Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular centres on Hiccup, a Viking teenager who doesn’t fit in with his tribe’s longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. Hiccup’s world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view. n

How to Trainyour Dragon Arena SpectacularFun FactsNumber of Dragons:24 Dragons 10 Different Species Represented

5 Large DragonsNadder – Height at shoulder 4m x 12m long & wingspan of 9m

Gronckle – Height at shoulder 3m x 7.5m long & wingspan of 5m

Nightmare - Height at shoulder 3.5m x 15.5m long & wingspan of 14m

Night Fury (Toothless) – Height at shoulder 2.5m X 8.5m long & wingspan of 10m

Red Death – Head and neck total length 12m+, head 5m wide and 6m long, tail is 20m long

7 Flying Dragons3 x additional Nightfurys (Toothless) – at various scales

2 x Gronckle – 3m long with 2m wing span1 x Nightmare – 4m long x 6m wingspan1 x Skrill - 4m long x 6m wingspan

Suits and Puppets2 Skrills – 2.5m tall x 4.3m long+4 Wrestling Dragons Suits - 2m long2 Stinger suit puppets – 2m at hips tall x 4.5m long1 Kite dragon – 2m wingspanMultiple nesting dragons (Zipplebacks)1 Egg BiterMultiple shadow puppets2 wrestling puppets

Each large dragon contains: 132 metres of hydraulic hose90 square metres of fabric12.2 cubic metres of foam200 litres of paint

7 kilowatts of power from 16 truck batteries1 kilometre of cabling in each body24 microprocessors control movement along with 15 hydraulic rams and 6 hydraulic motors each

Each large dragon: Weighs 1.6 tons (standard family car) Takes 3 people to operate: 1 Driver and 2 Voodoo Puppeteers, one operates head and tail gross motion, one in charge of minor movements: mouth, blinking & roars

Trucks:40 x 53 foot semis trailers (truck is 22.3m long with cabin) for the Australian Tour

The touring company is made up of:80 touring cast and crew


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Some of the most iconic modern Australian paintings will travel north this December when Australian

Modern Masterpieces from the Art Gallery of New South Wales goes on display at the Newcastle Art Gallery.

Bringing more than 30 of the State Gallery’s most important Australian modern masterpieces in conversation with key works of art from the Newcastle Art Gallery collection, this exhibition will present a fresh look at this vital period in Australian art history.

On display will be significant Australian artists including Arthur Boyd, William Dobell, Margaret Olley, Russell Drysdale, Grace Cossington Smith, Donald Friend, James Gleeson, Roy de Maistre, Sidney Nolan, John Olsen, Margaret Preston, Lloyd Rees, Jeffrey Smart, Roland Wakelin, Brett Whiteley and Fred Williams.

The Newcastle Art Gallery was selected as the only New South Wales venue for this exhibition in recognition of its significant collection. The quality and breadth of the Newcastle collection means there are many works of art from Australia’s ‘second’ city, Newcastle, ready to hang side by side to complement the paintings making the journey from Australia’s ‘first’ city, Sydney.

Each of the modern masterpieces from the Art Gallery of New South Wales will be paired with a work of art by the same artist from the Newcastle collection. Of particular interest to local audiences will be Sir William Dobell’s 1948 Archibald Prize winning portrait of Margaret Olley, which gives a nod to the ongoing artistic legacy of this town.

Newcastle’s vibrant arts and cultural scene was one of the main reasons the Lonely Planet guide picked it as one of the hottest destinations for 2011, and the Gallery’s contribution to this continues through bringing the highest quality exhibitions to the region.

The exhibition will be supported with a wide ranging events program for all ages.

Summer is always great in Newcastle, but with this exciting exhibition taking centre stage at the Gallery, the 2011/2012 season will be even hotter than normal. n

Experiencea Modern Summer

at Newcastle Art GallerySensation

(Above) Brett WhiteleyThe green mountain (Fiji) 1969oil, collage on cardboardArt Gallery of New South WalesGift of Patrick White 1979© Wendy Whiteley

AUSTRALIAN MODERN MASTERPIECES

from the Art Gallery of New South Wales will run from 10 December 2011 to 4 March 2012. An admission fee applies; $8 general public, $5 members/concession and children under 12 years are free.For details regarding all exhibitions and events programming, visit www.nag.org.au

(Right) Grace CrowleyPortrait of Lucie Beynis 1929oil on canvas on hardboardArt Gallery of New South WalesPurchased 1965© Reproduced with permission of Grace Crowley Estate


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So many of the population involved in education today, especially those working in private schools, are wondering whether the traditional boarding school will survive. But what is a traditional

boarding school? In Australian terms this is difficult to answer, as there are many different types of schools which offer boarding. Some aim mainly at the country market, providing education for ‘kids from the bush’. Others aim at the overseas market, looking to provide an education for those students from non-English speaking countries, particularly those from Asia. Yet others aim at the short distance market – those from within 100km of the school but who need a boarding school for some reason or another.

Schools are recognising the changing expectations of the market, and adapting, refocusing and reconfiguring their services to respond to these market forces. Boarding schools are looking at a range of options, such as extended day, weekly boarding and short term stays.

Many families are keen to have time together every weekend, so a weekly boarding option has become common in most schools in Australia. Such an option, coupled with the support and supervision provided whilst boarders undertake their homework, assignments and study, helps many families who have struggled to provide a suitable environment for academic excellence.

The structure provided by a boarding school is one in which adolescents can really excel, and the freedom offered by being able to be at home on weekends provides an excellent choice for many families.

Casual boarding, where students stay for two or three nights a week, is becoming increasingly common in many schools. Such an offering helps those students who are actively involved in the co-curricular programme of schools and helps save wasted travel time which can be transferred into study and social time together. Schools often offer this at a reduced rate, providing families with a real alternative to long hours on buses or trains or in cars.

Short stay boarding, where students stay for a week, two weeks or up to a term, is also an option many boarding schools have begun to offer. Many parents have particularly busy times in their work schedule, or must travel interstate or overseas for short periods, and schools which allow students to stay in the boarding house during such periods have often picked up full time or weekly boarders as the children have enjoyed the time in boarding, and often have achieved excellent results with their studies.

Long day boarding is another of the new breed of offerings. Some schools have branched into offering their students the opportunity to stay at school longer, do homework, have dinner, participate in clubs and sports training, all before their parents pick them up on their way home from a long day at work. For those families living reasonably close to the school where the parents still want daily contact with their child, the long day option is very attractive.

Next issue, I’ll discuss why parents might consider sending their children to boarding school in the first place. n

BY RICHARD STOKES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AUSTRALIAN BOARDING SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION (WWW.BOARDING.ORG.AU)

The Future of Boarding Schools


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They are part of our country’s heritage but when bush fires strike, there’s little we can do. There are ways to protect our homes offering peace of mind for when the season

does arrive. Watering your gardens and homes beforehand is important

and the trick is to get as much water as possible in the places it is needed. This is a good idea before any threat to our home, not during. Using a sprinkler or pump is the best option as a garden hose hand held can be extremely dangerous if the threat of a bush fire is looming. The most important thing to do if this is the case is leave your home.

In mining for dust control and fire prevention, water cannons are used to ensure that the coverage is correct. Pressure, positioning, angle and flow are paramount to making this work. Vari-angle water cannons with the right sized nozzles and configuration protect mines, ports and everyone on site.

Where your home is concerned, small embers can land and start their own fires. They can ignite fires long before the fire reaches your boundaries, and can cause damaging spot fires. So when it comes to watering, getting pressure ratings, angles and flow right will mean greater coverage and less risk.

Canons with the right pressure ratings can ensure that flow covers all areas, taking into account wind pressure and other variables. Irrigation specialists deal with this every day. The same challenges on the mine site apply wherever water application takes place.

When it comes to configurations that will make a difference to your own risk reduction for your home and around your property you need to consider the following:

Portability/flexibility - being able to move canons and sprinklers around, perhaps some fixed and others on portable stands. When there is no risk of fire, this level of flexibility will allow the cannons and sprinklers to be used for crops, turf and flora.

Properly configured pumps and hose - Depending upon the goal of your risk reduction, you can configure what you need to suit your access to water and the position of your home.

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You’d think somewhere like the Australian Alps would be dead over the summer season… but you’d be very mistaken with the Falls Creek region offering a number of enticing options

in the warmer monthsUnlike other Australian Alps properties, Cedarwood Apartments,

located in beautiful Falls Creek - North East Victoria, has accommodation to rent all year round – and you’ll find holidaying there in the summer months certainly has its benefits.

“One of the benefits of coming here in summer is that our prices are much lower,” said manager Narelle Clark. “In fact, you’re looking at paying less than half of the peak rates so it’s extremely good value.”

But it’s not just value for money that makes a summer holiday at Falls Creek worth your while with activities abound.

“Believe it or not, there’s actually a lot more to do in the summer than winter,” Narelle said. “In winter, if you’re not a skier there aren’t a lot of options, but in summer you can go mountain biking, hiking, bird watching, kayaking, do photography – you name it!”

Additionally, Cedarwood Apartments is actually the highest building in the area meaning the views are second to none and the silence is almost deafening.

“Another benefit to summer is that it’s very quiet,” Narelle added. “There are also a number of festivals and events over the season including the Falls Creek Singles Festival over the New Years weekend, the 2XU triathlon, Billy Cart Derby, 3Peaks Cycling challenge and Easter Festival to mention a few.

“You can’t get a resort where there’s so much to do and Cedarwood’s big roomy apartments are a big advantage over other properties.”

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Located at South Bank, Stokehouse is fast becoming the restaurant of choice for food and wine lovers throughout the

river city. With its amazing architecture and incredible

gastronomic delights, Stokehouse Brisbane was developed by the same restaurateurs who are responsible for several world-class restaurants including the original renowned Stokehouse in St. Kilda, Melbourne.

With a range of contemporary Mediterranean-inspired dishes drawing on top quality local and Australian produce, you will easily find yourself staying longer than you anticipated.

In fact, according to owner Frank van Haandel this is quite a common occurrence.

“We often have guests who come as a group for lunch and end up staying right through until dinner time,” he laughed. “But we love that – we encourage it!”

Some menu highlights include the scallop veloute of Tin Can Bay scallops, sterling caviar

and upland cress as well as the Crayfish

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I t’s that time of the year - families everywhere are looking for a much deserved getaway holiday, whether it be up the coast, interstate

or overseas.

Family travel can, at times, be stressful

and Australia’s leading travel agency group,

Travelscene American Express, understands that

kids need to be entertained and budgets need to

be followed.

Their top 5 tips when travelling with the family are:

1. Look for package deals. Most people book

flights and accommodation separately which

can end up in spending more than intended!

Package deals can offer huge discounts, and

travel agents are the most up to date with

what’s hot and what’s not.

2. Use reward points such as airline frequent

flyers or, if you’re an American Express card

member, you can use your Membership

Rewards points to pay for all or part of your

travel. Using them for your next family holiday

means you save cash, and gain extra money

to keep the kids entertained.

3. Choose hotels with free add-ons. Some hotels charge for the extras that can come free at other accommodation sites, such as internet access and breakfast. Taking the time to search around for what is included can be time consuming, but will ensure you have more spending money for activities.

4. Travel during non-peak periods. From mid-January onwards, many airfares, resorts and hotels move from a high season to a shoulder season pricing, which means less crowded resorts and hotels as well as great savings in the last weeks of school holidays.

Wednesdays are also the cheapest days to

fly, while weekends are most expensive. Ask

your Travelscene American Express agent to

help plan your family holiday so you get the

best value deals on hotel rooms and flights.

5. Pack carefully! To keep children

entertained choose toys that will occupy

your kids for long periods of time such as a

board game or portable DVD player, while

the classic games such as ‘I Spy’ can keep

the whole family entertained. Luggage

costs should also be kept in mind, so divide

belongings in a carry-on or bring a second

piece of luggage – which will still cost less

than an overweight bag.

To help you plan your family holiday, talk to an experienced Travelscene American Express Member agent, who will provide direct access to airlines, hotels and tour operators, as well as exclusive deals only available through an agent. Contact your local Travelscene American Express Member on 13 TRAVEL (13 8728) or visit www.travelscene.net.au n

Top 5Family Travel

TIPS

“Wednesdays are also the cheapest days to fly, while weekends are most expensive”


TALK BACK WITH Mark RichardsWHAT’S YOUR ALL-TIME FAVOURITE SURFING SPOT?My local favourite would be Merewether Beach. There’s always a consistent wave. It's the best spot in the Newcastle area. Overseas would be the stretch of beach known as the North Shore on the island of Oahu Hawaii. It has the biggest, best, and most challenging surf in the world.

FAVOURITE TRAVEL DESTINATION?I really love being at home!!! But if you gave me a couple of wishes...the North Shore of Hawaii for surfing and Mammoth Mountain in California for snowboarding.

WHAT DO YOU NEVER TRAVEL WITHOUT?

I try to travel as lightly as possible but it is

very hard with surfboards. I am a ridiculously

organised traveller so I have a small definitive

list of what I take.

TOP TRAVEL TIP?

I love an aisle seat because it feels like you

have a little more room. Also I try to get on the

plane early if I have something to put in the

overhead locker...it is crazy how much stuff

people carry on planes these days.

HOW DID YOU BECOME PATRON OF SURFEST?I was invited by Contest Director, Warren Smith. I have always been very passionate about Surfest, held in March each year. It’s a chance to showcase our beautiful Newcastle beaches to the world through international exposure of the event.

WHAT’S COMING UP FOR MARK RICHARDS?I work for Quiksilver clothing as one of their surfing ambassadors, which involves working on special projects for them. I will also be working at my surf board shaping to produce some more MR surfboard designs. n

Surfing legend, five-time world champion, Surfest Patron and this month’s cover, Mark Richards, speaks with Talk Back

Left - Grace Cossington Smith Trees (detail) c1927oil on plywood 88.5 x 72.0 cm Purchased with assistance from the Art Gallery and Conservatorium Committee 1967

Newcastle Art Gallery collection © Estate of Grace Cossington Smith

Right - Grace Cossington Smith The curve of the bridge 1928–29oil on cardboard 110.5 x 82.5cm Art Gallery of New South Wales Purchased with funds provided by the Art Gallery Society of New South Wales and James Fairfax AO 1991

© Estate of Grace Cossington Smith

AUSTRALIAN MODERN

MASTERPIECESf r o m t h e A r t G a l l e r y o f N e w S o u t h W a l e s

1 0 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 1 - 4 M a r c h 2 0 1 2

Selected from the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, this exhibition presents over eighty icons of Australian modern art, by artists including Grace Cossington Smith, William Dobell, Russell Drysdale, James Gleeson,

Sidney Nolan, Margaret Olley, John Olsen, Margaret Preston, Lloyd Rees, Jeffrey Smart, Brett Whiteleyand Fred Williams.

Newcastle Art Gallery is the only New South Wales venue for this exhibition and will include complementary works by these artists from its collection.

Newcastle Art GalleryLAMAN STREET NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 T 02 4974 5100 www.nag.org.au

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