Club News

HARBOUR DINING ROOMThere were smiles all around when we welcomed back our Members to dine in the Harbour Dining Room.Our Executive Chef, Scott Thompson, has created a delicious Winter Menu to shake off those chills - together with the upcoming French Food Week and Christmas in July menus, your taste buds are in for a treat.We are so happy to have you back at the Club and look forward to seeing you all again soon!...

There is no doubt the past few months have been a difficult time for all so we thought we’d take a look back at some of the wonderful events that took place around the same time last year. We look forward to the days ahead when we can have moments like these again and have all of our members back at the Club!Rockford Wine Dinner 2019Rockford Wine Dinner 2019 Mother's Day LuncheonMother's Day Luncheon Rolling 30’s event at Sydney Motorsport ParkRolling 30’s event at Sydney Motorsport Park...

Dear Members – I trust you’re all well.SAVE THE DATE – BASTILLE DINNER – TUESDAY 14 JULYAs I write this piece, I’m very much heartened by what the CEO had to say in his 25 May email to members about the Club’s limited re-opening. In case you missed it, the Club will be re-opening as from Tuesday 9 June for lunch and dinner in the Harbour Room. Cellar sales, take away and take-home menu options will also be available.This is great news and allows us to think about resuming our Corks �...

With recent notices from the State Government and our CEO, we can start to see some light at the end of the tunnel and The Motoring Group is looking forward to seeing the social restrictions being lifted so that we can meet again at our clubhouse. In the meantime, we hope all members are safe and well.As soon as we can, we will kick start a revised schedule for events that will encompass some great topics - many have been raised during this “quiet” period by club members.For any further info...

Sir Stirling Moss17 September 1929 - 12 April 2020You may have noticed, as you soaked up the atmosphere in the Members Bar, a signed photograph of Sir Stirling Moss which was generously donated by our esteemed member Mr Alan Hunt. The photograph was taken at the Warwick Farm track in 1963 and the other person in the photograph is Graham Hill.Sir Stirling’s passion was cars and he was universally respected by motoring enthusiasts. Among his many accomplishments he was appointed OBE in the 1959...

Dear Members,The Board and Management hope that this message finds you all well and managing as we all traverse the difficulties created by COVID-19.ANZAC DAYAnzac Day is an important day in the lives of us all, a day when the Club traditionally provides a safe place for veterans to meet after their annual March to share memories and friendships. This year was different but no less important than any other year.It is especially important to our Imperial Services Club and Defence members, and all...

On behalf of the Ladies Committee, we want all our RACA Family to know that we are thinking of them all through these unprecedented times.We miss coming into the Club and seeing each other at our Luncheons and we look forward to the day when the Club re-opens and we can see everyone again. We are sending out love and support to all our fellow members, the Board and the Staff through these difficult times.Please stay safe, happy and healthy and we look forward to seeing you all again soon.Yours s...

The Motoring Group will be holding a Fluid Friday style meeting online over the next few months until the lockdowns ease. If any member is interested in receiving an invite, please notify Stephen Wells at motoring@raca.com.au

Dear Members – I trust you’re all well.As I tucked into my fabulous RACA takeaway angus beef pie the other night, I was thinking about our Corks ‘n’ Forks trips away over the last few years, the ‘characters’ we’ve met, and some of the great wines they made. Many of their wines somehow made their way into Corks ‘n’ Forkers’ cellars, and I’ve been drinking some of mine during lockdown.So what I thought I’d do this month is reflect on some of the unique and more popular wine...

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of one of our long serving staff members, Suzy Fitzgerald. For those of you who have been here late at the Club, or early morning risers, you would have met our night auditor Suzy.Suzy began working at the Club on 18 December 2001. For almost 20 years, Suzy welcomed members and their guests to the club; always with friendly smile and always available for a chat or a good laugh.Suzy had a fierce love and loyalty towa...