Welcome to this week’s edition of the Budgie Bulletin!
As we approach the festive season, we’re thrilled to announce the release of the Spring edition of Chatter! This edition is a milestone for us, marking the largest issue to date with an impressive 48 pages of engaging content.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our contributors, whose creativity and dedication ensure that Chatter remains the vibrant, thought-provoking publication our readers love. Your contributions are the lifeblood of this flagship magazine, and we couldn’t do it without you.
We also extend our deepest gratitude to our exceptional editorial team, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring Chatter to life. From painstaking attention to detail to ensuring every page is polished to perfection, your commitment is unmatched.
Here’s to another fantastic edition of Chatter!
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| In the week ahead, we have the final BSSA meeting for 2024 – and we are in the final days to book. The BSSA will host their 2024 December Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, 3 December 2024, at the Duke of Brunswick Hotel (207 Gilbert Street, Adelaide), starting at 6:30 p.m. Parking is available on Gilbert Street and nearby streets, with plenty of spaces expected.
Meals range from $20 to $40, and the venue can accommodate 60 people, ensuring everyone has the chance to join in the celebration. This year, BSSA has opted for a larger venue after the 2023 event at the Goodwood Hotel limited attendance to just 30 people. The new location allows all members and their families to come together to celebrate the conclusion of 2024 surrounded by the Budgie Family and friends.
To assist with seating arrangements, RSVP to Janet Harris on 0456-160-553 as soon as possible. For menu details and additional information, visit the Duke of Brunswick’s website: https://thedob.com.au. Let’s aim to fill the room and make this year’s celebration one to remember!
This weekend marks the release of the December edition of the ANBC Gazette! If you’re not already a subscriber, now is the perfect time to join. A subscription is completely free, and the Gazette is packed with engaging content, making it a fantastic read for all budgerigar enthusiasts. You can find the subscription link below in the ANBC section—don’t miss out!
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Across the country, the budgerigar community is abuzz with three online auctions. Firstly, the Mal Lawn Auction, where Mal is reducing down his birds due to ill health. The BSSA are back with their Auction 31, while Hunter Valley has 25 birds available in their Auction 12.
All three auctions represent unique opportunities for budgerigar enthusiasts to acquire exceptional stock and connect with some of the leading names in budgies. Don’t miss out on the action as these events unfold!
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Mal Lawn Auction🦜
Mal Lawn, a respected and experienced breeder, is offering a rare opportunity to acquire exceptional budgerigars from his renowned collection as he gradually reduces his stock due to ill health. This auction features 14 birds, including Dominant Pieds, Recessive Pieds, Yellow Faces, and more. Birds can be freighted from Teviot Road, Carbrook, QLD 4130. The auction bagan on Monday, November 25, and closes promptly on Sunday, December 1—be sure to place your bids early to secure your selection. For inquiries or further details, please contact Mal Lawn at 📞 0407 323 622. Don’t miss this chance to add quality birds to your collection!
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BSSA Auction 31 for 2024🦜
The Budgerigar Society of South Australia (BSSA) proudly presents Auction 31 for 2024, offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire stunning budgerigars from top breeders. This auction features 17 beautiful birds, including Whitecaps, Clearbodies, Clearwings, Spangles, Normals, and more, contributed by esteemed vendors such as George England, Tony Vandenbrink, Sue Adams, and Ken & Janet Harris. The auction runs from Monday, November 25, to Sunday, December 1, with anonymous bidding to ensure privacy, identified only by bidder numbers. Buyers are responsible for freight costs, but many vendors offer to transport birds to the airport free of charge and can combine shipments to reduce costs. Be sure to register your phone number for smooth communication if you’re a successful bidder. Established in 1948, the BSSA is South Australia’s first budgerigar society and a founding member of the Australian National Budgerigar Council (ANBC). Dedicated to promoting the hobby of breeding and exhibiting budgerigars, the BSSA uses proceeds to support its members and advance the hobby in a modern and progressive way. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your collection!
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Hunter Valley Auction 12 for 2024🦜
The Hunter Valley Budgerigar Society Inc. (HVBS) is excited to present its online Auction 12, showcasing 25 exquisite budgerigars from passionate breeders across the country. Renowned vendors include Hedra Kamel, Glenn Schiller, Craig Barnett, Marie & Paul McCusker, Dave Dunn, Cye Travers, Ali Humadi, Richard Bucior, John Ennis, and Peter Ryan. The auction runs from Monday, November 27, to Friday, December 1, and will be conducted online, with bids remaining anonymous, identified only by bidder numbers. Purchasers are responsible for freight costs, and all bird descriptions are provided in good faith by the sellers. Please register your phone number to ensure smooth communication if you’re a successful bidder. Proceeds from the auction will support HVBS’s mission to promote the hobby of budgerigar breeding and exhibiting. As an affiliate of the Budgerigar Society of New South Wales, HVBS is a not-for-profit club dedicated to breeding and exhibiting Australia’s native budgerigar, supporting members of all ages, and fostering the hobby through events and education. For inquiries, contact HVBS at 📞 0400 373 000 or visit us at Thomas Morgan Pavilion, Maitland Showground, Blomfield Street, Maitland, NSW 2320. Join our friendly community and share the love for these amazing birds!
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BSSA Christmas Dinner
🗓 Date: Tuesday, December 3rd 2024
📍 Location: Duke of Brunswick, 207 Gilbert Street, AdelaideOur December Christmas dinner will be held at the Duke of Brunswick Hotel – 207 Gilbert Street Adelaide, commencing at 6.30pm. Parking is available in Gilbert and surrounding streets and there should be plenty of spaces. Meals range from $20 to $40, and we have a room able to hold 60 people. Let’s aim to fill the room and celebrate the end of 2024 surrounded by our Budgie Family and friends. Last year the Goodwood Hotel limited us to 30 people, so we have decided to change venues to a larger room to allow all the members and their families to attend as in 2023 we had to limit the number to 30. To help us book enough seats, please RSVP to Janet Harris – 0456-160-553 as soon as possible. The menu and other information can be found on the Duke Of Brunswick’s website – https://thedob.com.au/ |
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North East Budgerigar Society Christmas Dinner
🗓 Date: Wednesday, December 11th 2024
📍 Location: Windsor Hotel, 410 North East Road, Windsor GardensJoin the NEBS for their annual Christmas Show, at the Windsor Hotel. RSVP to John Mulley or use the event link below. |
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ANBC 2025 National Championship Show Update
May 23rd – May 25th 2025, Brothers League Club, Cairns, QLDWelcome to North Queensland Budgerigar Zone update for the 49th ANBC Annual Championship Show being held in Cairns from 23 – 25 May 2025. This update includes a snap shot of the weekend events, tour options available during your stay in Cairns, as well as NQBZ’s preferred accommodation option, a short stroll from the Championship Show venue.
Schedule of Events
The weekend events will commence with Registration collection Friday afternoon. The Friday Night Meet and Greet incorporating “On the Perch” will commence at 6 pm at the Brothers League Club. This night is a great interactive event to catch up with old and new friends and exhibitors incorporating the ANBC “On the Perch”. Next, Saturday will see judging at the Brothers League Club commencing around 9 am and continue on again on Sunday from 9 am. The Auction on Sunday will commence around 1.30 pm, concluding the Sunday show events around 3.30pm.
Finally, the Presentation Dinner at the Brothers Leagues Club will open at 6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start. |
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| More To Do in Cairns
For those that would like to see a little more than budgies in boxes Saturday and Sunday, Cairns offers a variety of attractions including Cairns Aquarium, Botanical Gardens and Centenary Lakes, Cairns Shopping Centre, Tanks Art Centre or a stroll along the Esplanade and Lagoon.
Saturday 24th May Evening
Saturday Night you can relax for Dinner on the Spirit of Cairns Inlet Cruise boarding at 6.30 pm for 2.5 hours – min numbers are required. |
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| Monday 26th May Day Tour
Full day tour leaving the Cairns Colonial Club @9.00 am – Kuranda Sky rail and Cableway. Firstly, travel on the Kuranda Scenic rail from Freshwater to Kuranda.
To that end, explore Kuranda and the markets, transferring to the Skyrail rainforest cableway to Smithfield. Finally, leave the Skyrail terminal and return back to Cairns Colonial Club at approximately 5 pm. |
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| Tuesday 27th May Day Tour
Visit Historic Herberton Village! Full day tour leaving Cairns at 8.00 am to visit Herberton Historic Village travelling though the Kuranda Range. Depart the Historic Village after lunch to visit the platypus and the unique attraction of the Curtain Fig Tree. Next, return down the scenic Gillie Range and through cane fields neat Gordonvale. Finally, arrive back at Cairns Colonial Club around 5 pm. |
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Wednesday 28th Full Day Cruise
Big Cat CruisesLeave the Cairns Colonial Club at 8.30 am for a full day with up to 5.5 hours on Green Island. For those eager explorers, you can choose snorkel gear or a glass bottom boat tour. To that end, minimum numbers of 45 people are required. A buffet lunch is available for the full day tour. Furthermore, there may be an option for 2-hour tour on Green Island (bus transfers not included). Green Island offers a range of activities. |
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Hartley’s Crocodile AdventuresEmbark on a full day of adventure as you depart Cairns Colonial Club at 8:00 am. Firstly, at 9:00 am, you can kick off the excitement with the Cassowary Feeding or a fascinating Crocodile Farm Tour. Next, at 10:00 am, head over to the Snake Show, followed by Croc Feeding at 11:00 am. Enjoy a lunch break at 1:00 pm or revisit the Crocodile Farm Tour. For those still captivated by reptiles, the Snake Show is on again at 2:00 pm. Consider booking a wildlife photo shoot to create a unique Facebook profile picture or a memorable keepsake for your wall. At 3:00 pm, don’t miss the thrilling Crocodile Attack Show. Finally, your day concludes with a return to Cairns Colonial Club around 4:00 pm. Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures offers a variety of wildlife encounters—visit their website via the link for full details! |
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| Tours
All tours are minimum numbers required – prices will be on the registration form released in January 2025. To that end, full refunds will be made should a day trip not proceed. Moreover, contact Bruce Schuster (Show Coordinator) on 0426 731 339 for further details.
More Details
The North Queensland Budgerigar Zone extends a warm invitation to all budgerigar enthusiasts, their families, and friends to join us in Cairns, North Queensland, for the 2025 Australian National Budgerigar Council (ANBC) Championship Show. This exciting event takes place at the Brothers Leagues Club, a premier venue perfect for our championship. For your convenience, accommodation is available at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort, just 600 meters from the venue, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all attendees.
Join us for the 2025 ANBC Nationals in Cairns for a spectacular showcase of the finest budgerigars, engaging activities, and the chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts in the beautiful setting of Cairns. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a memorable event!
USE DISCOUNT CODE CAMP-SHOW25 TO ACCESS YOUR EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT |
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| Exciting Announcement!
The North Queensland Budgerigar Zone Inc. is thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for all bird enthusiasts! On offer are a pair of quality budgerigars from Craig Barnett’s Avairy.
Cinnamonwing Grey Green Cock, 23-BAR-099
Good top end, spot and cap release only 11 months old, one of 12 siblings.
Cinnamonwing Grey Green Hen, 22-BAR-073
Very nice top end, proven producer. Father was 6th placed Green class at 2022 National.
Tickets $20.00 each
Expected close off date 15th January, 2025.
For ticket purchases or more information, please contact:
Bruce Schuster: 0426 731 339
Michelle Vidler: 0457 088 108
Help support the Nationals 2025 and grab your chance to win this amazing pair! Good luck! |
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| Have you signed up to the ANBC Gazette? It is packed full of information, and spans the continent, with cutting edge news from Vets, nostalgic reflection on some of the older Clubs, fanciers in focus, and more. Its free, and it’s a great resource. We encourage anyone with a passion in budgerigars to sign up. |
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With the year quickly coming to a close, be sure to get out next week and support the BSSA’s Christmas party for 2024. The event promises to be a lovely evening, sharing the highlights of the year that was.
Until next week.
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December
- Tuesday, 3 December – BSSA Christmas Dinner, Duke of Brunswick
- Wednesday, 11 December – NEBS Christmas Dinner, Windsor Hotel
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