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Fabulous Fakes on Show By Marian SAMPSON

WHEN it comes to fine art the question is often asked: “Is it genuine?” From 18 to 28 November, the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre will be proudly exhibiting their Fabulous Fakes. The artworks are copies or in the style of works that emulate works by the likes of Monet, Botticelli, da Vinci and more. Meryl Miller of the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre told News Of The Area, “Our artists have thoroughly

q Nikki Waters with her Fabulous Fake “Luncheon Of The Boating Party” (After Pierre-Auguste Renoir 1880-1881).

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Lights, Camera, Drama

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TWO Council meetings was all it took for the newly instated Port Stephens mayor to keep one of his main election promises. Webcasting of all Port Stephens Council meetings will once again be available

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for members of the public who are unable to attend the meetings held at the Raymond Terrace chambers. In a sign that new mayor Ryan Palmer is intent on moving Port Stephens into a new era of transparency, he and Cr John Nell moved that council general manager

Wayne Wallis “initiate the necessary processes to reinstate and reinstall the webcam system”. Cr Palmer told all in attendance at last week’s meeting, “For me it is more about the people of Port Stephens being able to freely be involved in the process.”

“I think it’s a great thing for the community but as with anything it will be open to review.” This review could be sooner rather than later with some councillors voicing their disapproval immediately during the meeting, “I don’t want to take the

risk and burden my family by getting sued,” Cr Ken Jordan said. “There’s going to be groups out there endlessly going over every word we say.” However, Cr Giacomo Arnott was one councillor who did not harbour such

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fears. “My fear is if we stop the webcasting after reintroducing it, people will think we have something to hide,” he said.  “If you’re worried about saying something on camera CONTINUED Page 2

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enjoyed the learning experience provided by emulating a Master Artist with all the artworks being reproduced in the exact proportions of the original artworks.” Meryl believes that the centre’s raffle prize which is up for grabs during the period of the exhibition is quite spectacular , it features “Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Nikki Waters [After PierreAuguste Renoir 1880-1881 – The Phillips Memorial Gallery]. Nikki Waters told News Of The Area, “I started my career as a teacher of mathematics, and returned to full-time study to obtain a degree in Computing

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then perhaps you shouldn’t be saying it at all.” Cr Jaimie Abbott was also supportive saying, “I think this is a great idea for us as a council to allow the people of Port Stephens to be more engaged in council matters.” While Cr Steve Tucker tried to put some fears at ease stating, “Qualified interest does allow us to speak freely as long as it’s with good intent, not malice.” However Cr Chris Doohan disagreed and was also concerned with the costs associated with webcasting, arguing the money could be better spent elsewhere. Cr Doohan told News Of The Area, “Parliamentary

Science in 1983; for 20 years I followed a successful IT career.” Upon retiring Nikki returned to her first love, taking up painting again in 2003. In Sept 2008 she was awarded a Diploma in Fine Arts with Distinction from London Art College, UK. Nikki is an enthusiastic inspiring artist as well as mentor to many members within the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. Nikki is extremely creative and enjoys finding expression in a wide range of media including watercolour, acrylic, oil, pen and ink. As a tutor Nikki is engaging and passionate about art. You can see Nikki’s Fabulous Fake and those of other artists at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre.

Gone Fishing a Hit By Marian SAMPSON

THE Department of Primary Industries (DPI) presented Gone Fishing on the Nelson Bay foreshore over the weekend. Hundreds of locals and visitors took the q Chef Ben Way serving up Huon Aquaculture’s locally grown sustainable Kingfish Sashimi. Photo by Marian Sampson

privilege is only applied to state and federal government, not local.” “Many discussions or comments made in council could be easily misconstrued, and hence the councillor could be easily sued, so this threat could effectively gag councillors from speaking passionately, so why do that?” “The cost for the webcasting for the remainder of this term is circa $26,000. Every single person I have spoken to would prefer the ridiculous amount of money this webcasting costs to be used on road repairs instead,” he said. Despite the concerns raised, the motion was passed, which means webcasting will soon be made available. Whether it continues to be available remains to be seen.

opportunity to check out the displays by Marine Rescue, DPI, Services NSW, Bay Boat Sales, and TackleWorld who provided information on fishing and using the waterways safely. Duffs Bait and Tackle provided the bait for the

kids’ fishing clinics which ran throughout the day with some good catches, including bream, whiting, tarwhine and long toms, achieved off Nelson Bay Beach at the Eastern Groyne. Chef Ben Way of Little Beach Boathouse was on hand to showcase how to cook the fish that we find locally and presented cooked and raw options including a delicious Japanese style sashimi ponzu style with a soy and citrus dressing. Ben shared hints and tips on how to prepare and serve the fish that we catch locally. Potentially the biggest hit with the kids on the day was the touch pool. Bay local Jo Drake told News Of The Area, “My kids found it amazing.” Her daughter Charlotte Drake said, “It’s not even scary to hold a Banjo Shark.” The touch pool also taught her things like Port Jackson Sharks have two spikes on them and that the Banjo Shark feels a bit rough. The event was a part of a statewide initiative which was aimed at promoting information on bag limits and fish sizes as well as providing information on the Marine Park and its regulations.

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Crown commits to the Gut By Margie TIERNEY

AFTER years of lobbying, it now appears almost certain the area of the Myall River known as ‘The Gut’ in Tea Gardens will be dredged by the middle of next year. The commitment came from the Director of Infrastructure for Crown Lands, Glenn Bunny, during a special presentation hosted by the Hawks Nest/ Tea Gardens Progress Association last week “I’m 90 percent confident that we will have ‘The Gut’ dredged by the end of the financial year,” Mr Bunny told the meeting. “We will also be looking at the Shortcut.” “I’m just waiting on some outstanding sediment sampling which determines how we can dredge, the machinery and methodology.” Mr Bunny told News Of The Area, “The sampling should be completed within the next few weeks.”

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“I’ve got budget for the dredge set aside for this financial year.” In a surprisingly frank discussion, Mr Bunny also outlined the Government’s plans for a new way of managing the State’s massive infrastructure and assets. “We’re developing a Coastal Infrastructure Unit which is an integrated group with ourselves (Crown Lands) Roads and Maritime Services and Transport NSW, which will provide one delivery agency for all coastal infrastructure for the entire State. “At the moment we all do bits, so for an area like this (Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest/ Port Stephens) it will be delivered and planned by one single agency,” Mr Bunny said. A cabinet paper will go up for rubber stamping in March next year but Mr Bunny is extremely confident the change will go ahead. Tea Gardens, as a port, has also been targeted for

economic development. Other issues raised included the restricted access to Jimmys Beach from the caravan park due to a drainage problem. The need for Fire Hazard Reduction along Crown Lands from Bennetts Beach to Jimmys Beach, Winda Woppa’s erosion problems,

Aboriginal Land claims and the need for meaningful engagement between all groups affected. The Myall River Action Group’s Gordon Grainger said, “We found Glenn to be a welcoming voice to what has been a traditionally complex State Government Ministry.” “His position manages a

Caitlen Bartlett, is a shift manager at the restaurant and was also in charge of this year’s sports-themed event. Last year the day raised $2000 and this time around they are aiming for $3000 towards this extremely worthwhile charity. Ronald McDonald Houses are located all across Australia at both women’s and children’s

hospitals, with the nearest one to the Bay being at the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. These houses enable families to stay close to their loved ones in comfortable and supportive surroundings at a very stressful time. The charity also has other arms to it. They launched a mobile unit that they provide in

conjunction with Royal Far West, which has two consulting rooms and provides a range of health services to children and their families living in remote outback Australia. The charity has also made a five year $2.25million commitment to Cord Blood Banks, helping children who require a bone marrow transplants. RMHC also offers family retreats and a range of educational services. The local Salamander staff kept kids busy with a craft corner, Lolly Bar, Lucky Dip, Face Painting and various activities with prizes.

q PROGRESS MADE BY PROGRESS: MRAGs Peter Pritchard and Crown Lands Glenn Bunny.

McHappy Day At The Bay By Sarah STOKES

SATURDAY 14 October saw the staff of Salamander Bay McDonald’s take part in the nationwide annual fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). The balloons were up, the tables organised into different activities and staff enthused and ready to go.

q Staff and children at Salamander McDonald’s. Photo by Sarah Stokes

huge range of responsibilities and it was pleasing to hear that our Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest and surrounds are now recognised as an important Port and tourist hub.” “The MRAG looks forward to working with Glenn into the future. The three-week charity drive up to the big day saw $2 from the sale of every Big Mac going to the charity. Helping Hands for $2 could be purchased and some rather funky red and white striped socks for just $3. Caitlen told News Of The Area, “A lot of time is put into delivering a successful McHappy Day. A massive thank you to my crew, local businesses and the community at large.” “One day I posted on Facebook asking for donations and the next week the manager’s office was overflowing. Thank you so much for helping me create a successful day for this amazing charity, to keep seriously ill children and their families together.”

q Funky Ronald McDonald socks. Photo by Sarah Stokes

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POLICE have laid charges following investigations after two children were left at home alone at a Nelson Bay home last weekend. Police were called to Government Road, Nelson Bay, about 1.45am on Sunday 15 October 2017, after passersby located a young girl walking along the road by herself. The child indicated where her home was and officers searched the unit, locating another child asleep in a cot. Officers contacted the children’s parents who returned to the unit and were spoken to by investigators. It is alleged that during a search of the woman’s handbag, officers located cannabis and white powder believed to be methylamphetamine. The female children, aged 4 and 2 were removed from their parents’ custody and a FACs notification was made. Officers have now charged the parents with abandon/expose child under 7 cause danger serious injury, and possess prohibited drug. They are expected to appear in Raymond Terrace Local Court on Monday 27 November 2017.

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Dear Mrs GH, When I read your conundrum, I actually thought you were writing about ‘adults only’ colouring-in books, which I must confess I had not heard of before. I then thought that this was a great concept and decided to quit my multiple day (and night) jobs and focus on the patent. However, during the research and development stage, I quickly realised that not only are there already ‘adults only’ colouring-in books, there’s also a series called ‘Colour me Drunk: A Drinking and Drawing Activity Book’; Colouring for Grown-Ups (with an odd graphic of a half-coloured-in man and a woman holding her blanket to her chest); ‘The Killer Weed Colouring Book: for Marijuana Lovers’; ‘Profanity: an honest colouring book for people who are mad as hell’ and one called ‘Frig Off, I’m Colouring’ (or words to that effect), for the passiveaggressive colourer. You would assume that I am just making this stuff up, Mrs GH, but I can assure you I am not. It seems that the market is pretty well saturated. That is a real shame, because I have only had about three marketable ideas in my entire lifetime. Number one was an advertisement for conserves where little jam caricatures danced around to that ‘80s hit ‘Pump up the Jam’, but instead it was ‘Plump up the Jam’, get it? The jam was full of plump fruit. The other brilliant idea was a deterrent for heroin addicts called . . . oh, forget it. I give up. Back to the drawing board, Mrs GH. Regarding your colouring-in books, I really don’t understand all that mindfulness stuff. I’m too highly strung, my dear.

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COUNCILLORS of Port Stephens Council were this week given the chance to support the council taking a stand to show their support for the drive to bring marriage equality to Australia. Councillor Giacomo Arnott, Port Stephens Council’s youngest ever councillor to serve, passionately delivered points to councillors, council staff, and the public gallery to support the Notice of Motion he personally put before Port Stephens Council. “This notice of motion is a really important one for all of us, not just the LGBTIQ community,” he said. “We lead our community as the elected representatives, and we need to show that we believe in good strong values, and support everyone within our community equally.” “Port Stephens is about fairness, inclusivity and equality, and we need to reflect that as their representatives.” “This is not a political statement, it’s about support for every person living in Port Stephens,” he said. The councillors were all outspoken in their support for fair and equal treatment for all people in

Port Stephens, but when an amendment to the Notice of Motion was put up, a close vote saw the councillors vote five to four for the amendment to stand. The successful amendment to the notice of motion will instead simply encourage everyone in Port Stephens to participate in the same sex marriage postal survey. Despite the watered down positive vote, members of the public in attendance at the council meeting were impressed with the opinions shared by other councillors. Deputy Mayor Chris Doohan was passionate in throwing his support behind the un-passed motion, stating: “This is quite simply just about fairness, because it’s the right damn thing to do!” “We don’t stop people of differing religions or colour getting married, so why sexual preference?” “We’re not painting the town rainbow, it’s just about doing the right thing and supporting everyone as equals,” he said. Mayor Ryan Palmer spoke of one of the proudest moments of his life, standing by his sister at her wedding to her wife in England in his support of this notice of motion passed before council. He also thanked Chris Baguley, who he described as a good family man, for coming along and speaking in support of the motion during public access.

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Chris Battle has been a strong and public supporter of the ‘Yes’ campaign, making headlines recently by opening up his home to his neighbours for a barbecue, extending the offer to come and meet his family and expand their knowledge of what this vote means to same sex families. Councillor Ken Jordan summed up the open discussion amongst the councillors before the notice of motion was passed. He told all in attendance, “Pope Francis, whilst leading World Youth Day festivities recently, was asked for his thoughts on same sex marriage, and his answer was ‘who am I to judge?’ to those in attendance.” “If the leader of the Catholic Church says it is not for me to judge, then it isn’t for any of us to judge.” Councillor Arnott told News Of The Area, “I want all people in our community to know that despite this result, Port Stephens is a welcoming, inclusive area for all.”

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Lifeguard Facility Makes Swimming Safer By Marian SAMPSON

ONE Mile Beach is home to a new state-of-the-art Life Guard Facility which has opened just in time for the busy beach season in Port Stephens. The $840,000 Port Stephens Council facility was primarily funded by a Crown Reserve Trust grant.

Brock Lamont, Port Stephens Council’s Community and Recreation Coordinator, said, “This is a massive upgrade from the previous building, designed in consultation with the local lifeguards to ensure that it meets their needs and there’s no doubt it will have a huge impact on their important work of keeping our beaches

safe.” The building has a first aid room, an elevated shark observation tower and room to store equipment. Phil Rock, the lifeguard supervisor for Australian Lifeguard Services, who contract services to Port Stephens Council, told News Of The Area “The lifeguards patrol Fingal Beach and Birubi Beach Monday to Friday and One Mile Beach seven days a week, from 9am to 5pm and

Sacred Tree back at Bay By Marian SAMPSON

NELSON Bay’s Foreshore was host once again to the Sacred Tree Markets over the October Long Weekend. Sacred Tree Markets

feature some 80 up and coming designers, artists, local creative industries and local producers. The markets host live musicians, street food, cultural displays and

q Kim Hicks of Hunter Devine. pass through the Sacred Tree Markets like to take home a slice of Port Stephens Creativity to their homes to remember their visit to Port Stephens. Alongside Hunter Devine Candles and Jane’s beach style artworks, visitors to Sacred Tree Markets enjoy live entertainment, and other local delights including pickles, jams and chutneys from Made at One Mile. Sacred Tree Markets will be back at the Bay from 24 November, bringing visitors to the Bay and arriving just in time for us to start buying stocking stuffers that are uniquely created in and around Port Stephens.

entertainment. Kim Hicks of Hunter Devine told News Of The Area, “I started my business doing markets and events in Nelson Bay in 2012 and my products are now stocked in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and I am now exporting into New Zealand as well.” Kim grew up in Nelson Bay, and attended both Nelson Bay Primary and High Schools she believes that markets at the Bay have been important for growing her business. Local artist Jane Lockhart sells her beach art at Sacred Tree Markets and at other local markets and events. Jane told News Of The Area, “My artworks allow people to personalise their homes with unique works of art.” She believes that the international tourists who

q Australian Lifeguard Services Danny and Joe on duty at the new facility at One Mile Beach using the helpful elevation to keep an eye on people. Photo by Marian Sampson 9am to 6pm during the summer school holidays; on weekends we work with the volunteer teams from the Surf Life Saving Clubs to make our beaches safe for swimmers.” He believes that the two services both send out similar messages when it comes to being beach and surf safe.

Always swim between the red and yellow flags, never swim alone, and if you do get in trouble, don’t panic; raise your hand for help. “The lifeguard service averages 20 to 30 rescues each year but the goal of having lifeguards on the beaches is really about preventing the need for swimmers to be rescued,” he said.

Council’s Contracts and Services Coordinator, Ian Crawford said, “The Australian Lifeguard Service will once again be hitting the beaches to provide professional lifeguards across Port Stephens, with support from our trusted volunteer Surf Life Saving clubs.”

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Tastes At The Bay By Rachael VAUGHAN

IT’S that time of year again, when the Tastes at the Bay festival hits town. The CBD and foreshore will be bustling on 3-5 November, when the festival will take over our taste buds with delectable food and drink, live music to get our toes tapping and events to interest any member of the family. The Tastes at the Bay festival came from humble beginnings around 2003-4 when Rob Murphy hosted

an evening at his restaurant ‘Rob’s on the Boardwalk’. The event was a resounding success, and Rob passed the running of the event for future years to the Chamber of Commerce to grow it to what it has become today. This year’s festival is set to be the biggest and best yet, with a wide variety of old faithful attractions, and new additions to be enjoyed by all. Peter Clough from the Tomaree Business Chamber told News Of The Area, “In Nelson Bay, we are truly in

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the centre of one of the finest food, wine/beer and leisure destinations you will ever find.” “While we are now relatively well known out here for these wonderful things, we want to ensure this year’s festival takes the message even further afield.” “We are so proud of what we have here in Nelson Bay, and we want to share it with the world,” he said. This year you can get involved in a variety of activities, from cheese making and chocolate

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THERE is a dramatic flair in the air with four local students performing in the Young People’s Theatre’s current production of Cinderella. Cinderella is certainly no meek pushover in this revised Rodgers and Hammerstein musical which deviates from D i s n e y ’ s traditional version and includes the much-loved classic songs. Corlette’s Jasmine Phipps plays the title role of Cinderella. Showing that sisters are doing it for themselves, she is a young girl who knows what she wants and plans to get it with the help

Arts student, is just 10, but she is certainly no newcomer to acting, having graced the stage in several performances with Absolute Drama and more recently placing second and receiving a highly commended award for dance at the Tomaree Eisteddfod. “I like playing Joy, because she’s always

of her Godmother. A Year 10 student at the Hunter School of the Performing Arts, 16-yearold Jasmine has previously performed in Heathers the Musical and is currently rehearsing for Catch Me if

You Can. Boat Harbour’s Kasey Lee plays Joy, who certainly doesn’t live up to her name, being anything but joyous. Kasey, also a Hunter School of the Performing

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GRACIOUS Living? Yes! Serene outlook? Of course. Great company and superb food? Tick This was the order of the day when Tomaree Ladies Probus Club and friends visited iconic Stanley Park Homestead in Fern Bay.

“Everyone enjoyed the relaxed comfort lounging while admiring the Hunter River views after their full house tour,” Julie McAllister said. “The views from the upstairs balconies complemented the beautiful interior designs and exquisite period furniture.” A special thank you to trip organiser Audrey Fox was made by visitor Doreen

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q Local cast members Wesley McGrath, Jasmine Phipps, Kasey Lee and Olive Wills Suvaal (at rear). Photo by Jodi Phipps. grumpy and I like acting in different roles,” Kasey told News Of The Area. “Mum has to apply lots of makeup, because Joy is very ugly,” Kasey said. Also performing in the production is former Hunter Christian School student Wesley McGrath. Wesley from Williamtown is 16, and plays the charming

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The Mambo Wetlands issue is just another example of where low density housing (in this case a dual occupancy) is allowed to encroach into native wildlife habitat. Port Stephens Council has the responsibility to ensure that this development does not go ahead. The current owner was well aware that the land purchased was environmentally sensitive. This should be reserved for the protection of the Koalas’ habitat. The Council should take responsibility to purchase the property and ensure that the owner is compensated for all costs involved. In turn, the NSW State Government should reimburse Port Stephens Council for their expenses in correcting the State Government’s “mistake”. More importantly, this should be a wake-up call for residents that we need to overhaul our zoning laws to protect what’s left of our natural environment. Areas of natural bush should be protected from any development. Rural holdings should be designated as areas for restoration or reserved for future housing, if already well developed. Existing developed urban areas should allow for higher density development. Let’s act while we have a natural environment worth protecting. Paul Attard, Nelson Bay

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Move to Save Mambo

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Area, “The best thing is for people to write a submission WHILE residents turned that picks up on the major out on mass to attend a rally issues and reply with an protesting the development individually written letter in on Mambo Wanda Wetlands, which they speak from the there are concerns as to heart.” whether they will lodge He believes that the their concerns in writing to community needs to make Council before the 27 October enough noise to be taken deadline. seriously on the issue. Port Stephens councillor “It is important that the John Nell told News Of The community makes sure that after the issue of the impending DA is dealt with that this land comes back into public ownership.” q Hundreds gather to protest development on Mambo Wanda Wetlands. The recent October rally environmentally sensitive The Greens are tabling attracted in excess of 350 land.” a private members’ Bill for outraged residents. “There are petitions in There is a group of locals compulsory purchase. circulation and door to door TRRA and other meeting weekly to plan the campaigning around Mambo community groups are next stages of the campaign is being conducted from calling for residents to make to save this precious site. now,” she said. submissions. At last week’s meeting a The applicant’s own Kathy Brown of friendly koala made a guest environmental statement the Mambo Wetlands appearance. admits there would be a Community Group told State MPs Kate loss of habitat of several News Of The Area, “It is Washington (Labor) and threatened species, essential that as many Mehreen Faruqi (Greens) including koalas which people as possible make have recently called in are about to be declared submissions by 27 October Parliament for the State endangered in Port to Port Stephens Council government to buy the Stephens. objecting to DA 2017-620 land back, giving long-term q Mayor Ryan Palmer addressing the crowd. for dual occupancy on this protection. Please support the advertisers within the Bay News Of The Area

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Agency get their Pink on

By Marian SAMPSON

PINK your town is on again. As a way to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the McGrath Foundation is calling on local communities to ‘Pink Up Your Town’ to help fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses throughout the country and to increase breast awareness in young people. The team from PRD at Shoal Bay has heard the call and staff are getting in the pink. PRD Agency principal Brian Gair told News Of The Area, “We are working with lots of businesses in the Bay, we are decorating our offices and we have secured donations for events that will raise funds for the McGrath Foundation throughout the Pink Your Town event.”

Fundraising activities include a sausage sizzle which is being held at the PRD offices on 20 October, which has been supported by local businesses Salamander Bay Village Butchers, Anna Bay Butchers and Sea Breeze Bakery. PRD Shoal Bay held a golf day last year as a part of the program and raised $16,000 for the McGrath Foundation. “We have been encouraging other businesses to join with us to help raise awareness in the community,” he said. The sausage sizzle will start at noon on Friday 20 October and continue until sold out, however the team will be raising funds for this cause for the entire month. You can get behind the campaign by visiting the PRD Shoal Bay Go Fund Me Page to make a donation.

q The Proudly Pink PRD Team.

Surfarama at One Mile

By Marian SAMPSON

KAOS Surf presented Surfarama at One Mile Beach over the weekend. The event offers young amateur surfers a chance to win large amounts of prize money in each division, with over 100 surfers taking part in the event, which showcased some of Australia’s best young

surfers who battled it out for the $5000 in prize money as they surfed towards their dreams of a surfing career. One Mile Beach pumped with a festival vibe with DJs performing live art and there were plenty of fun beach activities. The Kaos Surf Surfarama is the fourth in a series of six events in the series which

consists of a point score that will be kept at each event. This puts surfers in the running to win another lot of prize money if they have the highest point score at the end of the series. Tony Bainbridge of Kaos Surf is the local sponsor for this leg of the Surfarama series. He told News Of The Area, “We bought this

q Winner of the open men’s Jamie Skillin. Photos by Marian Sampson

Ultimate Frisbee By Marian SAMPSON WE have all thrown a frisbee and had plenty of fun with family and friends, however, this pastime has now grown into the competitive sport of Ultimate. Ultimate is regarded as the fastest growing team sport in the world. The game is full of quick passes, AFL-style marks and spectacular diving catches. The frisbee moves from one end of the field to the other using netball-style passes and a catch in the end zone scores points for the teams. NSW Ultimate is hosting the 2017 Mixed Championship at Nelson Bay 20-22 October.

Hannah Monty, Development Officer of NSW Ultimate told News Of The Area, “There are around 460 players coming to the tournament at Nelson Bay in October.” She believes that the fast growth of the sport is due to the friendly spirit of the game, and how much fun it is to play and watch. The game is popular at university level and the peak body for the sport is working on juniors, youth and school programs. “Spectators will see frisbees thrown in ways that they have never seen before during the tournament, with exciting grabs and overhead passes,” she said. There are no referees

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event to the local area to give the junior divisions a representative aspect of contest surfing, giving them the experience of pitting themselves against like minded young surfers from outside the region.” He believes that this allows them to build up their experience going into the future. “We became involved so we could take the opportunity to create local for locals

which is really important to us at Kaos surf,” he said. Local Bay Board Rider, Jasmine Sampson took out the Under 16 girls’ title, with Mike Clayton-Brown coming second in the under 14 boys’ event. The $1000 prize in the open men’s was taken out by Jamie Skillin. Surfarama plans to come back to the Bay in 2018.

q Local Bay Board Rider Jasmine Sampson winner of the Under 16 girls.

Surf’s Up PORT Stephens has secured one of the biggest women’s surfing events in Australia, the World Qualifying Series finale, which is expected to boost the local economy by $910,000 over two years. The Port Stephens Toyota NSW Pro will be held at Birubi Beach from 2-5 November and will be the last opportunity for competitors to make the cut for the 2018 elite Championship Tour. Mayor of Port Stephens Ryan Palmer says he’s beyond excited for Port Stephens Council to host the final event of the season and to welcome surfers and visitors from around the world. “We all know that Port Stephens has world-class beaches, but this is an amazing opportunity to showcase our natural assets to a global audience,” Mayor Palmer said. “It’s also a rare opportunity for our local surfers to compete in home waters and test their ability against the best in the world. “Hosting a major surfing competition like the women’s World Qualifying Series is a great endorsement of Port Stephens from the World Surfing League and Surfing NSW, and we look forward to working together to make this competition a success,” he added. Port Stephens Council’s Tourism and Events Coordinator Janelle Gardner says the competition will be great for local businesses, hotels, restaurants and tourism operators. “This event is going to be huge! We’re expecting more than 1,000 surfers and visitors to converge on Port Stephens, injecting $910,000 into the local economy over the next two years,” Ms Gardner said. “We’re extremely excited to promote Port Stephens, our beautiful beaches, National Parks and the amazing Worimi Conservation Lands to surfers and surfing fans from around the world,” she added. The 2017 Port Stephens Toyota Pro will run from 2 to 5 November and will include the women’s QS6000, a men’s QS1000 event and a junior competition.

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end of the game. The competition will pit mixed-gender clubs from

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each day at Tomaree Sports Complex, and entry is free for spectators.

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Katie & Feff

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A TALENTED Duo is hitting not one, but two Port Stephens venues this weekend, so you’ve got double the chance to have a night on the town and listen to this acoustic

sensation. ‘Katie & Feff’ are an energetic female/male acoustic duo, featuring seamless vocal harmonies, dynamic and rhythmic guitar, all glued together with stomping percussion,

guaranteed to get you on the dancefloor. The duo will be playing on Friday 20 at Tilligerry RSL from 8pm, and on Saturday 21 at Anna Bay Tavern from 8pm. This fun-loving acoustic duo use no artificial sounds or mixing, only 100 percent organic, real, easy listening, toe tapping entertainment

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born from a combined love and passion for real music and instrumentation, With over 20 years’ industry experience between them, Katie & Feff are as diverse and eclectic as the music they play. With a combination of male and female vocals coupled with warm acoustic guitar, stomp and percussion Katie & Feff

are an act not to be missed. Katie told News Of The Area, “Feff and I are both looking forward to being in the area this weekend.” “We really enjoy moving around with our music and playing to some fresh faces everywhere we go and it’s always nice to meet an interesting local or two; hopefully this weekend will

be no different!” “On the flip side, seeing faces make an effort to return to watch our gigs again always gives us a great buzz,” she said. Get along to Tilligerry RSL or Anna Bay Tavern to hear this dynamic duo, and to support venues that support and encourage live, local music.

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This is Lil’s Legacy By Marian SAMPSON LIL Preston was born in New Zealand and arrived in Australia in the 1980s. It was at this time that her passion became voluntary work. Lil had a dream to open an Op Shop and met Frank Carr who was coordinating the opening of the first Vinnies in Anna Bay. This was Lil’s opportunity to be involved in her dream role and she went on to help run Vinnies at Anna Bay successfully for many years. Fellow Vinnies Anna Bay volunteer Anya Stewart told

News Of The Area, “I first met Lil after retiring to the quaint little village in 2006, when I popped into Vinnies to lend a hand.” She believes that Lil had a passion, a special interest in the concerns of people who needed her most. It was this passion that helped those people who are less fortunate in the community. As it is today, every donation that came into Vinnies was a treasure to Lil, and everything had a purpose. Lil couldn’t waste a thing. She was a wonderful

Bright New Horizons

By Marian SAMPSON

HORIZONS Golf Resort proudly reopened the ninth hole this week after extensive works were carried out on the course over the past 12 months. Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer was on hand to cut the ribbon and take the first shot off the tee in

friend and support to many over the years. “It is with great pleasure that in honour of you dear Lil, we the volunteers who knew and loved you, dedicate this little resting bench and garden, out front of your beloved Vinnies Anna Bay; you will be remembered and loved always, by every one of us at Vinnies Anna Bay,” she said. The bench is recycled and was created with the help of the local Men’s Shed, the garden grown from seed, in memory of a tireless worker, who loved to repurpose, recycle and reuse, and help those in need in the community of Anna Bay.

comfortable for ladies to reach in two shots.” Horizons Golf Resort has a proud history of having hosted International Competitions and the ninth was used as the final hole for these events. “The first of the ANZ what can be considered a professional players to take difficult and challenging on the hole loved it, as some hole to play. of them were able to reach Horizons Director Bob Westbury told News Of The the hole with their drive,” he said. Area, “It is an over water The hole was taken on championship drive off by the Port Stephens Mayor, the tee with a right to left Ryan Palmer after the signature.” He believes it is possible ribbon cutting who made a for A grade players to reach good show of landing near the green. the green from their drive. In opening the hole “While it is a hole the Mayor stood shoulder that A Grade Players will to shoulder, with past find challenging, it is still

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q “The Thursday Girls” at Anna Bay Vinnies. Photo by Marian Sampson. Port Stephens Mayor Bob Westbury, members of Horizons Golf Resort, and the team from Latitude One, over 55’s Lifestyle Village who are sponsoring an upcoming event at the course and the staff of Horizons. Cr Palmer told News Of The Area, “It was an honour to be the first ball off the tee on this magnificent hole.” He believes that of all the holes in Port Stephens this would have to be one of the most challenging and spectacular. “I try to play as much as I can fit in, however that

q Mayor Ryan Palmer cutting the ribbon as he opens the new ninth hole at Horizons Golf Resort. Photo by Marian Sampson

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[Golf] Horizons Golf Club By Greg RAMSEY

Wednesday Ladies’ Winner Julie Hancock 39 from Marilyn Treloar 38 Wednesday Men’s Winner Bill Francis 40 from Malcolm Jack 39 c/b Wednesday Medley Yellow Tee Fred Shield 39 c/b

Saturday Stableford Men P Dunn (19) 39 cb T Pitt (21) 39 Women R Winter (16) 36 T Sheild (18) 34

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is not always as often as I like, given my new role and family commitments,” he said. Peter Rickard of Horizons Golf Resort has had a busy year with the renovations. “We are really proud to see the results of the major works which we have undertaken including the rebuilding of the green and fairway on the ninth,” he said. “In the last 12 months Horizons has invested over $500,000 in the course, including the renovations to the ninth and the installation of a new watering and pumping system.” The Horizons Cafe and Bar and Function Centre has also seen work in recent months, with renovations and a new menu on offer. The Bistro is now open on Friday nights. The Latitude One Real Futures Foundation’s Inaugural Charity Golf Day is being hosted at Horizons Golf Resort on Friday 20 October and other major charity events have been successfully hosted at the course recently including a recent Camp Quality event. The management and staff of Horizons Golf Resort are inviting people to drop by and explore what the facility has to offer to golfers, residents and visitors.

role model for other young gymnasts.” Tanya is a Gymnastics Australia Judge and works on a range of competitions. She recently judged at the NSW Country Championship Gymnastics event and also judges in the Combined High Schools Competitions. “We are currently delivering gymnastics programs under the NDIS and for special needs children in the Port Stephens region and some of the results that these children are achieving are wonderful,” she said.

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Battle of the Sexes GOLF

[Golf] Nelson Bay Golf Club By David BIRSS

IT started out very friendly, but, as the appointed time got closer, smiles disappeared, brows began to furrow, hands began to reach out to check that clubs were tohand. After-all The Battle was about to begin. The Battle of the Sexes was played-out last Sunday over 18 holes. The inaugural event was held in 2012, which the ladies won. Since then the men have won every event. With 26 ladies and 22 men in this year’s field, reputations, but more importantly, pride was at stake. Julie Newsham who, with her husband Tom, in 2012 introduced the event, said, ‘We played this at our previous club, Bayview.” “We liked the idea of having the variation in partner as players are drawn on a random basis. Sunday’s mixed Medley is normally played with wife/ husband/partner. This format widens the circle of connections within the club, fostering the

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social aspects of the game as well as having fun but with a competitive edge.” As the scores were being processed by Tom, everyone settled into the now familiar surroundings of the new clubhouse. With drinks in hand, exchanges over the “what ifs”, the “tee-shot that if it had only gone straight…”, or the putt that “if it hadn’t horse-shoed the hole”, each would have made all the difference in the outcome of their game and the result. Dinner was followed by a short presentation, hosted by Julie Newsham. The main prize, of course, was the Battle of the Sexes Trophy. The contest went down to the wire with the final result being the men taking out the 2017 contest. Iain Woodhill was very pleased to accept the prize on behalf of the winners. There was an Individual Stableford in conjunction. The ladies’ event was won by Lesley Filmer on 38, with Geoffrey White on 43, winner in the men’s competition.

the 18th in Saturday’s C2 comp. Danny Marmo scoring an incredible 47 in Saturday’s C1 comp to take out B Grade and Overall winner.

RESULTS:

SUNDAY 8: Ladies Stableford: Overall Winner Shirley Anicich. Men’s Stableford: Overall Winner Robert Castle 36, Runner-up Warren Andrews 32.

MONDAY 9: Vets 9 hole Stableford: Div 1: Winner John Bell 28, Runnerup Geoff White 27, Best Net Jim McGlone 23. Div 2: Winner Ian Robertson 28 c/b, Runner-up Rob Nelson 28, Best Net Ian Robertson 22.

TUESDAY 10: Ladies Individual Stableford: Div 1: Winner Jenny Frost 38, Runner-up Robyn Kennett 36: Div 2: Winner Louise Willemsen (vis) 31 c/b, Runner-up Liz Davis 31: Div 3: Winner Beryl Wood 30, Runner-up Judith Hayes 28.

Highlights:

WEDNESDAY 11: C1 Men’s Stableford: A Grade: Winner Alan Daubaras 39, Runner-up Tony Short 38: B Grade: Winner Chris Norman 38 c/b, Runner-up Kevin Baker 38: C Grade: Winner Chris Kelly 39 c/b, Runner-up Reg Cronin 39.

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C2 Men’s Stableford: A Grade: Winner John Wade 40, Runnerup Rod Totman 38: B Grade: Winner Peter Schoonhoven 41, Runner-up Tom Newsham 40: C Grade: Winner Michael Wojko 43, Runner-up Mick Henneberger 41.

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THURSDAY 12: Ladies Stableford: Div 1: Winner Jean o’Reilly 39: Div 2: Winner Pam Norman 37. Men’s Vets 9 hole Stableford: Overall Winner Reg Roberts 21, Overall Runnerup Rob Butler 20. FRIDAY 13th: Ladies Stableford: Div 1: Winner Joan Frost 37: Div 2: Winner Pat Andrews 39. Mens Stableford: A Grade: Winner Chris Mawson 40: B Grade: Winner Peter Jackson 43: C Grade: Winner Alan Milne 38.

SATURDAY 14th: C1 Mens Stableford: A Grade: Winner Ray Wright 40, Runnerup Warwick Dart 39: B Grade: Winner Danny Marmo 47, Runner-up :John Fitzgerald 40: C Grade: Winner Garry Jones 42, Runner-up Robert Miller. C2 Mens Stableford: A Grade: Winner Scott Quinn 39 c/b, Runner-up Graham Kerslake 39: B Grade: Winner Tom Newsham 41, Runner-up Garrett Nunan 40: C Grade: Winner Gary McCann 42, Runner-up Wal Reisch 38.

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SOFA bed, plush, black, one year old, bed used only once, $300 Ph 0427 204 450

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PEARL mobility scooter, gd cond, very little use, new bat, dismantles, fit in medium size boot $1250 Ph 4997 0986

SINGER sewing machines 1 electric $290. 1 manual $240. Tanilba Bay 0434 022 073

SIX outdoor vinyl seat with back cushions, pastel blue with gold stripe, 50 cm wide x 100 cm long, never used cost $400 sell $295. Incl new outdoor table umbrella. Phone 49843494

WOODEN toys (lge), 8 semi trailers, 3 ride-on rocking horses suit LD up to age S5,O Will sell sep or together Ph 49817297

POOL table. Threequarter size, slate top 220 long 120 wide, excel cond $1500. 0404477158

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FRIDGE Fujitsu good cond. $75. Washing machine simpson. 5.5kg almost new $350. Ride on mower. deutcher 360 $600. Cot, Mattresses various. accessories $150. Wooden playpen $25. High chair $25. Ikea toddler bed $50. Soldiers Point 49827995

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SOFA bed/lounge 3 seater - good cond. $180, Nest of tables $40, Cabinet for DVD’s & Disc’s, turns around $90. 49820798

SWINGING metal entrance gates with latches $300 4997 0986

TYRE on steel rim. Yokohama Geolander as new 215/70R/16 $75. ph 0416229166

TWO single pine LD beds, $70 SO pair or $40 each. 0432485966

WESTERN red cedar blinds (x15), LD varySO Fingal Bay ing sizes 0409154184 $100

TIMBER dining suite $250 very good cond. Tea G/dns 49198091

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Items SINGLE bed with mattress & accessories $150. 2 hall stands with matching coffee table $40each. Teac TV 8 mths old $200. 49828814

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Brand new Jason fitted single bed electric blanket. Still in the box. $35.00. Tevion 48cm (19”) HD LCD TV with DVD player. Buy O $240.00. LD S $150.00. Sell Brand new Robot Vacuum Cleaner Buy $200.00, Sell $150.00. Honda model HRU216 DSU Lawnmower self propelled with grass catcher/ mulcher, Buy $1385.00, Sell $650.00. Phone 4997 9484. ANTIQUE kitchen cabinet 2 stained glass doors lined cool cupboard, 3 drawers, curved sides dark wood 1.63 h $450 Cedar Pew with bishop sides 220 wide, fr Hinton church good condition $500. 2 seater oak hall seat 2 drawers $150. Ph 49822004

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11/2008 Windsor Rapid 19ft Caravan with full kitchen with plenty of storage space, has rear ensuite with separate shower/toilet & vanity, incl washing machine, solar panels, diesel heater in perfect condition.$35000 neg. Ph 0400788521.

JAYCO Discovery 2011 17ft pop top. Only travelled 4k. Aircon & many extras $28,500 ONO Tanilba Bay 0434 022 073

REGENT Cruiser Caravan 16 FT. 2008 Full Annex unused, Air Conditioned, Single Beds, Café Seating, Big Fridge, Excellent Condition. $18,000 Phone 0412683979

QUINTREX DREAMRIDER 5.0 with FELK trailer, beamy aluminium specially strengthened Boatcoded hull in good condition with little use, fibreglass decking, hull recently two-pack coated. Requires motor and fit-out with much equipment provided incl custom underfloor fuel tank, flotation etc. This model renowned for stability & smooth ride. $OFFERS. Ph: 0418611988.

2003 Nissan Navara DX 4dr 3lt turbo excond $5500 ono CTX29W 0490 802 955

GUITAR & BASS Tuition Theory & Musicianship. Studio Fantabulous N/Bay. 25yrs exp 49844731

Need Any Alterations Done? Call Maryanne on 0418738425 General Clothing Alterations, Hems, Mending and Repairs, Resizing. Will come to you No Job to Big or Small

STEGCRRAFT 15 footer, half cabin, runabout. 55hp Evinrude, both reg, $2600 ono. 49971651

2006 Peugeot sports cabriolet NXP07T 11 mths rego 74,000 klms immaculate $9,000 0410454415

REDUCED: 17’ 6” Golf Pop Top Van. Tare 1180. 2001. 6mths Rego. $16,000 Ph 49979727 or 0429433103 Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au 2010 Jayco Sterling 21.65-3 caravan, in as new cond, front leather lounge, 190Lt 2-door fridge, oven, microwave, water fitler, slide-out queen bed, full ens incl wash mach, rollout awn, solar, wineguard arial & TV. Non smoking original owners. Ready for any advertures. $42,500 Ring 4982 8321

CAMERON Off Road Camper. Ex Cond.Very little use.Many extras. Detail on enquiry. Reduced $10500. 0448237257

OZTRAIL 7 Camper Ex cond. Garaged. Little use, w/annex, Soldiers Point. $2500. 49191121 or 0428491076 REGENT Roystan Caravan 22’. Built September 2009. Rego NSW 9/2017. Complete with all necessary items for travel. Hot dipped Galvanise chassis. $40,000. Ph: 0417 224 017 Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au TRACKMASTER Sturt 4x4, 13’x 6’x6” Built Dec/ 2001, Rego 6/2018. Has Sugarglider Suspension, Electric Brakes,90 litre 3 Way Fridge,Tregg Hitch and mount for vechicle, 2x solar panels with battery management system,single battery/ and Anderson plug to connect to vechicle, 240/12V Inverter, 2 x 60 litre Water tanks /gauges. Many many more extras. Excellent condition. $23000 49970960 or 0417419884.

Boats 2003 475 Quintrex Coast R u n n e r with 80HP Johnson 4 stroke motor 141 hrs. Many Incls. Log book serv.Always garaged/ Fingal Bay One owner. $23,500 For further info call 0421 253 132 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Email for Price & Proof

ALLY Craft Bermuda 560. Cutty. Full Camping cover 09 Optimax 90 HP. 74 hrs $19500 ono 0409384597 KAWASAKI 550 Jet D Ski with trailer, OL Stand up, $800S49971651 QUINTREX V-nose punt 3.85m 15Hp Evinrude. Gd Cond. Reg. $2600ono Ph 0418 863 088

TINNY Aluminium, new trailer, 15HP Yamaha only 8hrs running, $3500 ono 49973429

Vehicles 2000 Toyota Avalon, Gd cond, 248426klms, XTB282 $2800 Phone 0419210848 2003 Audi convertable. Auto. No rego. Runs well. Damaged interior. $7000 Ph 0412194099 Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au

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2004 Toyota Camry Altise. 135klms reg April 2018. 1 owner excellent cond. ZFB-810 $6200 0412638 424

FORD Falcon sedan 2008 160,000klms. LD Rego Jan SO 2018. 4 new tyres. BI67WX. HOLDEN Viva Mech A1 auto, cruise control $5700 ono 0419031160 HONDA Legend 1991 Rego 3 Apr. 1 owner. LM-473 $6000 49828782 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Email for Price & Proof

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Tea Gardens Antenna Services Digital Signal Trouble Shooting 5 Year Antenna Warranty New TV Setup & Wall Mounting VAST Home & Portable Solutions Extra Points for Foxtel, VAST, and FTA Phone: 4997-0542 Email: adam@tgantennas.com.au

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Wanted: local volunteers Do you have spare time during the week? Do you like helping people? We’re looking for friendly locals to assist people over 65 in their day-to-day lives with things like transport, shopping and companionship. If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, here’s your chance to find out just how rewarding it can be, giving back to your local community. Come along to an information session at: Bulahdelah Library - Friday 20 October Tea Gardens Library - Friday 27 October Stroud Library - Friday 3 November The sessions will run from 10am to 12noon at each location. RSVP’s not required. Phone 1300 65 88 30 for more information.

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BUSY cafe in Tea Gardens requires casual staff. Must be available to work weekdays & weekends Experience preferred Ring Julie on 0459358074. Please leave a message if there is no answer.

Farmhand Wanted Experienced or willing to learn. Ph Gabby 0417676190 HAIRDINKUMSTYLE at Hawks Nest is looking for a hairdresser, hours negotiable. All enquiries call Tammy on 0404473761 or email, Hairdinkumstyle@gmail.com

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Hawks Nest Golf Club has a position available for a Casual Groundsman. Duties include preparing the golf course for play and general course maintenance. This position will include occasional weekend work. Please forward applications to bmills@hawksnestgolfclub.com.au

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Required for Aged Care Facility in Tea Gardens Area. Seeking Chef to work 6:00am – 5:30pm Sunday & Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 - 5:30pm. Must be reliable have great communication skills& positive attitude. Knowledge of special diets, HACCP & Quality Procedures Food Safety is highly desirable. Police check is required for position. Email resume to justin@cateringindustries.com.au T: 0437 483 220 F: (02) 9419 4072

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q Amelie Gibson from the Hong Kong Gymnastic Team at a training session with the Bay’s Amya Buyst.

ELEVEN-year-old Hong Kong Level 6 gymnast, Amelie Gibson spent her holidays in Nelson Bay and trained with local nine-year-old Amya Buyst of Shoal Bay who is currently a Level 4 gymnast. Amelie, who is on the Hong Kong gymnastics team, trained with Nelson Bay’s local gymnastic squad and Tanya Lemcke of TPT Centre during the September school holidays. It is her second visit to

train at the Bay, after she had success after a previous training session last year. On Amelie’s return to school in Hong Kong she will be competing in Manila in the next few weeks. Tanya Lemcke of TPT Centre told News Of The Area, “It was a great opportunity for Amya to train with such a strong gymnastics athlete.” She believes that when young people train together in a nurturing environment that they can achieve great outcomes. “Amelie is a wonderful CONTINUED Page 15

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