Comments on: New Inventors Grand Final

By: David Knox

David Knox — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:42:58 +0000

Queensland’s Dean Cameron – and his invention Joinlox – was named winner of Invention of the Year 2008 on the New Inventors Grand Final.

Winners of other awards presented on the night included 14-year old Rachel Latimer from NSW who won the Bright Spark award for her invention called “Easy Girth” – a girth that can be fastened easily and securely to a horse by people of all ages and abilities.

Professor Fiona Wood, former Australian of the Year and Inventor of spray-onskin, presented the ‘Les’ is More Award – an award honouring an inventor
who has created something to help others or the environment. Victoria’s Graham Tyson won with his Motor Straw Drink Dispenser, a machine that pumps liquid through a long flexible straw enabling a disabled person to drink independently of their carer.

Another Victorian, Leonie West, won the People’s Choice Award for her Adjustable Quilting Ruler – a quilting tool that not only holds fabric in line so
every cut is accurate, but works like a calculator to take some of the hard
sums out of the equations involved in measuring. Leonie has already sold
14,000 units since she first appeared on the show earlier this year.

By: Michelle Donges

Michelle Donges — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:12:47 +0000

I just want to know who won!!! Unfortunately, I was unable to watch the final 5 minutes as I was attending to small children. Can someone please let me know?

By: Barbara

Barbara — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:02:08 +0000

who won, we missed it. thankyou.

By: Jill Barnes

Jill Barnes — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:39:55 +0000

I would have thought that the female panellists would have made a better effort to dress appropriately for a Grand Final. Talk about tarty looking!

By: David Knox

David Knox — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:24:55 +0000

Try ABC please Ken?

By: ken paes

ken paes — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:15:46 +0000

I would like to get more information about Lumiflux Lights, if possible, I would like to contact the inventors of this product. , by phone or any other means.
Thanks, look forward to an early response.

By: Bernadette

Bernadette — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:13:29 +0000

What a great show – all those inspiring people (not just the 5 finalists but also the other categories including young inventor). I feel like I’m channeling my grandmother but it’s so nice to see a show about something positive which also recognises people who genuinely offer something tangible to society.

James O’Loughlin is a great host too – so genuinely interested in the inventions and he does a great job of calming the nerves of the inventors.

I was far too interested in the fascinating inventions to worry about the clothing of the female hosts!

By: Anne Morrison

Anne Morrison — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:10:28 +0000

Could someone ensure that the presenters/judges outfits are more appropriate? Both women had problems with cleavage and need some advice on their presentation for television. Why was James wearing a funeral directors tie?

By: Carolyn JaMES

Carolyn JaMES — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:22:20 +0000

Wonderful show – shame the “ladies” on the panel look like they are in a competition to who can look the tartiest prize.

The women definately need to raise their standard of dress.

Carolyn and Ed James