Of course, that’s a slightly facetious statement, since nudists already knew that we’re a well behaved bunch!! But this article in a recent edition of the Geelong Independent suggests that the police agree with us (and therefore, by definition, do not agree with our favourite Councillor Ron Humphrey!!).

Of course, Cr Ron had to throw in his 0.02c opinion, check the article to determine the value therein yourselves!!

You can check out the online version of the article here - > Click here
And a scan from the actual newspaper is here if the link breaks or gets taken down -> Click here

As always, remember that we’re lucky to have access to great facilities in Victoria and we need to remain vigilant in looking after them. If you see anything inappropriate, report it - the Torquay police have been very helpful with their patrols and quite reasonable approach to our plight, and we should do everything we can to support their efforts.

Enjoy the beach, and support those that support you using that beach!!

More media from our efforts at Clean Up Australia Day 2008, this time we made the front page of the Surf Coast Times!!

It’s a good little article, thanks to Donna van Staden for her efforts in keeping it relevant and sensible!!

You can check out the article here -> Click Here!!

First newspaper article reporting the efforts of nudists at Point Impossible for Clean Up Australia Day 2008. Link to a scan of the article can be found at the end, we’ve not received a direct link to an online version just yet (if someone has one, please let us know!!).

The Geelong Advertiser journalist (Jeff Whalley) has written a good piece, covering off the events of the day nicely!! And making a pleasant change is the reasonable headline - “Keen nudists get behind Clean Up Australia Day” - so credit to both Jeff and the headline writers for their efforts this time around!!

If you like to read the article yourself, click here -> Geelong Advertiser article

Looks like the photos from last weekends Clean Up Australia Day at Posso are already online - no sign of an article yet though…

Click the following link to check them out ->

Nudists clean up - Gallery

Another successful Clean Up Australia Day has passed, and we were pleased with the results - the beach was much cleaner than expected, and the volume of rubbish collected was significantly down on last year. This year we didn’t find a single chair, although the number of bottles/cans (particularly in the dune area) was less than last year but still a concern.

Although rubbish volumes were down, activity in the dunes is still a concern. One of the cleanup group discovered a person in the dunes (working on his tan), and when reminded that the area is patrolled and the planes could be taking photos, indicated he wasn’t fussed and just wanted to get out of the wind. Shortly afterward the same person had moved down to the beach, so it was nice that some notice was taken.

Both the Surf Coast Times and the Geelong Advertiser turned up, and took a few photos, so keep your eye out in the news for articles - The Geelong Advertiser journo was urged to keep an eye on the headline writers, as we expressed our ongoing disappointment with the disparity between the sensationalist headlines and the content of the articles. We’ll wait and see if anything changes this time around.

While we were pleased with the success of the clean up itself, volunteer numbers were fewer than expected which was, well… disappointing!! On a sunny day hundreds of people will turn up and use the beach, yet when it comes to looking after the facilities that we had to fight to keep, help is hard to find. Keeping the beach available for the nudist community is not a certainty in the future, so opportunities like Clean Up Australia Day are a fine chance for you to show you are happy to do your bit. This is true for the other beaches as well - it would be great to have a group organised for Sunnyside, anyone care to volunteer? <*insert sound of crickets chirping...*>

Special thanks goes to Rob who organised the event, his tireless efforts helped save the beach in the past and now helps keep the beach clean for everyone!! And thanks to everyone who came along as well, Posso is that little bit nicer now because of your efforts, and we hope all beach users appreciate that.