Making a difference... you can too
People will do amazing things when given an opportunity.
 
This simple philosophy inspires Applecross Rotary's members: both locally and further afield. 
 
We are from all walks of life - we are marketeers, scientists, educators, farmers, engineers, lawyers  and retailers: the list goes on - and we range in age from early 20s through to 80. The commonality we share is an interest to use our time, skills and energy to improve the lives of others. And we have fun while we do it.
 
Our projects are equally varied. From our much-loved Rotary Jacaranda Festival, the Pride of Workmanship Awards, a local Art Show and Sale, numerous youth initiatives as well as supporting indigenous, mental health and women's refuge projects and delivering major health and water based projects around the world that will save thousands of lives.... we're an ambitious club with the power to get things done. 
 
GET IN TOUCH
Applecross Rotary meet weekly; and we have a flexible approach to membership. Just be involved; be there only when required for your project outcomes.
 
We meet Tuesday for a 7.30am start, at the Dome Café, Deep Water Point, Mt Pleasant (or via ZOOM if that works for you). 
 
Just turn up (and/or send an email to secretary@applecrossrotary.org)
 
Visitors are the future of our community service outcomes. Check us out at a meeting, a fund raising event or at a social event. Try us on for size. 
 
If interested please drop us a line.
 

Upcoming speakers at our Tuesday breakfast meetings (7am for 7.30am start, finishing at 8.30am)

Jay Thwaites
May 19, 2026 7:30 AM
Financial Planning
Tanya Clements
May 26, 2026 7:30 AM
Kaifella
Nadine Syed
Jun 02, 2026 7:30 AM
Rotary Exchange Student
Hilda O'Callaghan
Jun 09, 2026 7:30 AM
Communicate for Success/ Protective Behaviours in South Africa
View entire list...
Club News
Another amazing experience for our RYE students
May 03, 2026

A Museum you should not miss when visiting Carnarvon!

Essi getting a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the moon wink

Today, the museum occupies the former OTC site, about 6 km from town. It celebrates both the Tracking Station and the Earth Station, each with distinct but complementary roles in early space exploration. The museum has grown in stages, with Buzz Aldrin opening Phase One in 2012, Andy Thomas opening Phase Two in 2014, and Gene Cernan opening Phase Three in 2016—a testament to its authenticity and global recognition.

A standout feature is the full‑size 25‑metre Mercury Redstone rocket, honouring Alan Shepard, the first American in space. Visitors can also step inside a full‑size Apollo command module simulator, complete with shaking and rattling to mimic a Saturn V launch—an experience that consistently delights visitors.

And woudn't believe who Essi met on her moon visit !!

 

Guest Speaker: Cyril Ayris – A Glimpse Into the Newsrooms of Yesterday
Mar 09, 2026
At our recent Breakfast meeting, we were privileged to host Cyril Ayris, the renowned former chief reporter and feature writer for The West Australian. With a journalism career spanning 25 years, Cyril brought with him a treasure trove of stories, insights, and reflections from an era of reporting that now feels worlds away from today’s digital landscape.
 
Cyril shared firsthand accounts of covering major breaking news events and offered an inside look at the fast-paced, high-pressure tempo of the traditional newsroom. Hearing the lengths reporters once went to in pursuit of the story of the day was both sobering and captivating. His anecdotes—equal parts entertaining and demanding—highlighted the relentless chase to stay ahead of the next headline.
 
What stood out most was Cyril’s unmistakable passion. Every story was delivered with the energy of someone who had lived through the urgency, pressure, and excitement of old‑school journalism. This enthusiasm made his presentation thoroughly engaging, and the flurry of questions from members at the conclusion of his talk showed just how deeply his experiences resonated.
 
A key takeaway from the morning was the dramatic shift in how news is gathered, verified, and published today. Cyril reminded us how profoundly modern media has changed—something many of us had not fully appreciated until hearing his reflections.
 
His visit offered our members a chance to revisit a nearly forgotten chapter of “media life,” one that still sits within our own lifetimes, when reporters raced the clock to secure a genuine media first.
 
For those wishing to explore more of his remarkable journey, Cyril’s book Chameleon: Reporter At Large brings together true-life stories, investigative pieces, and historical accounts from his distinguished career.
 
 
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