Canberra Chapter News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Woman Behind the Wheel Hunter, Sydney,RPM

10 March 2026 / Written By: Chris Cameron. Photos: Wendy Mulholland & Helen Mayo

Ladies and friends from Hunter, Sydney & RPM met up at Berowra Village Tavern to celebrate International Womens Day on 8th March. And we had a really great time!

Tidbinbilla Picnic Run

09 March 2026 / Words & Photos by Rhys and Ashley Howse

A brand new 2026 Soul Red MX-5, a picnic and an unfortunate christening tale.

Steve’s Lakes Entrance Looong Weekend

04 March 2026 / Words by Steve & cecelia Wakeling. Photos by Simon Trickett, Mike Lawless & Rod Nicholas

Steve organised another fantastic extra-long weekend for us in Victoria’s Lakes Entrance.

February Mystery Run

11 February 2026 / Peter Wilson

Eleven members and an enthusiastic guest were prepared to risk it all with a drive to a mystery destination. No-one got lost.

Canberra Oz Day Picnic Breakfast

08 February 2026 / Words by Rhys and Ashley Howse. Photos by Rhys and Ashley Howse, Mike Lawless, Peter Wilson

An amazing turnout of sixteen cars to enjoy a breakfast picnic for Australia Day!

Honeysuckle Creek Picnic Run

18 January 2026 / Words & Photos Rhys and Ashley Howse | Photos Simon Trickett, Rod Nicholas, Peter Wilson

Seven cars, an overcast Canberra day and a picnic at the Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station.

Five Hills 2026

16 January 2026 / Words and photos Norm and Roz Barker. A few photos by Rod Nicholas

The Five Hills Run is our traditional first run for the year. The weather was quite a relief from the past few days of high 30s but there was quite a smoky haze from the Victorian bush fires. There were 8 MX-5s lined up in front of the Russell offices.

Mystery Run

14 January 2026 / Words and photos by Peter Wilson

The idea of a mystery run seemed rather unusual for many members of the Chapter. There seemed to be some concern about the destination with many questions, “…where are you going…?”

MX-5 ND Australian Sales Hit Seven-Year High

08 January 2026 / Story by Bryan Shedden

Australian MX-5 sales hit a seven-year high in 2025, with the ND generation defying history. Special editions like the GT RS and 35th Anniversary helped spark sales spikes, pushing the ND past 9,000 local sales and cementing its status as Australia’s best-selling MX-5 ever.

Fundraising for CareFlight

01 January 2026 / Words by Jeffrey Rowe

Driven by generosity, the Mazda MX-5 Club of NSW continues its 14+ year support of CareFlight. Since June 2025 alone, members raised $2,132.36 across club events — pushing our lifetime donations to an incredible $31,696.23.

Canberra Chapter Christmas Lunch

18 December 2025 / Words & Photos by John Chapuis

There was lots of noise, chatter and laughs circulating around the room—a clear sign that as friends we had plenty to talk about. Awards, raffles, thanks and a great meal.

Cherry Pie Anyone?

09 December 2025 / Words by Jo Blackburn. Photos by Jo Blackburn, Lili Chi

Mike was crook, so Jo most capably took charge and led the posse to Young for what has now become an annual cherry extravaganza.

Canberra Chapter Proposed Events Program for 2026

25 November 2025 / Steve Wakeling - Events Coordinator

Your Events Committee has been hard at it preparing an events program for 2026.

2025 MX-5 Club AGM Report

18 November 2025 / Words by Ian Combes & Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilko

A lively 2025 MX-5 Club AGM at Ryde-Eastwood brought big attendance, key elections, and standout awards. From packed NatMeet plans to surprise Life Memberships and a rare Gold Service Award, the night celebrated dedication, milestones, and the passion driving the club forward.

MX-5 ND Recalls

12 November 2025 / Story by Bryan Shedden

Mazda Australia have issued three recall notices for Mazda MX-5 ND models in 2025. The most recent one from a month ago is the most serious and likely to affect numerous members. A brief summary is provided below using information extracted from the Australian Government Vehicle Recalls website.

Wildbrumby Lunch

27 October 2025 / Words: Simon and Cathy Trickett. Photos: Cathy and Simon Trickett, Donna Sharp, Rob Wilkins & Rod Nicholas

It was early on a Sunday morning, with a forecast of rain, but that didn’t stop 20 people in 12 cars setting off to… tame the Wildbrumby!

Yet another year draws to a close come join your MX-5 friend to share a Christmas Lunch.

Book now for your Chapter Christmas Party

22 October 2025 / Words by Bryan Shedden

The silly season is almost upon us, which means it's time to get your booking in for your Chapter Christmas Party and Awards Presentation.

Berry, Shoalhaven and Surrounds

20 October 2025 / Words: Simon and Cathy Trickett. Photos: Simon and Cathy Trickett, Rob Wilkins and Lili Chi

How were the Donuts at Berry you ask? Well worth the 850km round trip I say, plus there were also some great roads. Read on to find out more about the Canberra Chapters visit to Berry, Shoalhaven and surrounds.

We’re going Wayback – the Goulburn Brewery Run

20 October 2025 / Words: Rod Nicholas. Photos: Rod Nicholas, Rob Wilkins, Lili Chi

A visit to Australia’s oldest mainland brewery, re-opened after an absence of many long years, was a call to duty.

10 Year 200,000km Road Test Report

03 October 2025 / Words & Photos by Bryan Shedden

10 years ago in Club Torque, I wrote a story about the ordering process and delivery of my 1.5L ND. It turned out to be the first ND delivered to an Australian customer. I took delivery on 5 Aug 2015, the same day as the national dealer launch in Noosa. Read on for my 200,000km road test report!