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Broken Hill Road Trip

30 September 2023

A well edited account of a great trip to lands far away. A mixed Chapter run over eight days.

South Coast Goes To Presidents Picnic

28 September 2023 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Rose Smith

Even though the journey was long, a small band of South Coast MX5ers enjoyed the picnic at Ebenezer

Presidents Picnic

18 September 2023 / Ian Combes

Lost and Found at the Presidents Picnic

Overnight to Canberra War Memorial

11 September 2023 / Words and pictures by JJason Brown

A run to Canberra via Bathurst overnight and time at the National War Memorial

Wombat Pub Lunch 2023

03 September 2023 / Words and pictures by John Chapuis

As it was the month of August, tradition dictated that devotees of the great wombat go to the temple of wombat and make an offering. And so, a small but dedicated group of said devotees from the Canberra Chapter made the twisting, turning, hazardous journey to the Wombat Temple.

Rutherglen Wineries

03 September 2023 / Story: Martin Allen, Dace Abolins, Anda Clayton, Sue Allen; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith

A few glorious days cruising among the Rutherglen vineyards, fine wine, good food, great friends.

RPM at Eling Forest Estate 27thAugust 2023

30 August 2023 / Jason Brown

Mulgoa to Exeter / Elings Forest

Canberra Chapter Annual Meeting

29 August 2023 / Rod Nicholas

The Annual Meeting was an opportunity for all members to discuss how the Chapter is going - to offer feedback and suggestions for how we can make the most of our MX-5s and our experience in belonging to the Club.

Scotty Gibbs Nirimba Motorkhana

MX-5 Club NSW state motorkhana

29 August 2023 / Ian Combes

The MX-5 Club needs helpers and entrants for our State motorkhana!

Bendooley Winery Berrima, a Bookworm's Delight!

19 August 2023 / Marina Farmer

Bendooley Winery Berrima, a Bookworm's Delight!

Natmeet 2024 Update

18 August 2023 / Ian Combes

Reminder to register for NatMeet 2024!

Hunter all Japanese Car Show

16 August 2023 / Written: Chris Cameron, Photos: John Purcell

Every Year the Newcastle Sporting Car Club along with Shannons runs the All Japanese Car & Bike Show. As usual our chapter puts on a small display and waves the flag for MX5's

Hunter's Xmas in July 2023

16 August 2023 / Written by: Elaine Gazzard, Photos: Wendy Mullholland

Why do we always pick somewhere cold for our Xmas in July? It must the the yearning for Mulled wine around a roaring fireplace. So off to Bathurst for this year's event.

Tarago Turnout

15 August 2023 / Story: Brian Clayton; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith, Christine Ciccaldo

A brisk sunny winter's day proved perfect for a run up to Tarago to meet a few of our Canberra colleagues for a fine pub lunch at the famous Loaded Dog.

Junee Run 2023

09 August 2023 / Barry Mapson

Our Run Leader Barry likes to tinker with all sorts of things, usually in an effort to make his life easier. He’s tried his hand with ChatGPT, the new-fangled Artificial Intelligence (AI) about to take over the world (we’ve seen The Terminator – we know what’s coming!).

Chocolate for two

08 August 2023 / CW

RPM and Hunter get together for a real treat.

Lunch Run to Kiama, Jamberoo and Robertson

07 August 2023 / Story: Rose Smith; Photos: Anda Clayton, Rose Smith, Kim Mackechnie

Over roads less traveled, up hill and down dale, with coastal views to die for, all finished off with a great pub lunch. Another great day out with MX5 friends.

Yulefest on the Nepean Paddlewheeler

03 August 2023 / Words: Wes Hill Photos: Rob Wilkins

The Nepean Belle beckoned, a Christmas in July celebration awaited.

Grenfell silos

Christmas in July

02 August 2023 / James & Giulia Schiemer

Destination: Millthorpe, Canowindra, Grenfell, Young. Objective: fun to the max. Outcome: Total success.

Motorsport Weekly Roundup - 2nd August 2023

02 August 2023 / David Lawler (photo by Revved Photography)

A weekly roundup of motorsport related events that may interest MX-5 Club of NSW motorsport fans