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Dragons on Water By Marian SAMPSON

PADDLING is powering on at the new Greater Port Stephens Dragon Boat Club. Founder of the Club Andrew Downey told News Of The Area, “We now have a good core group of paddlers and there is also a group of ladies from Lemon Tree Passage that are getting into the sport, of course, more people are welcome to join the Club.” The Club is based at Taylors Beach where the calm waters make ideal conditions for paddling. With the paddlers going out most Saturday mornings at 8.00am. “Each session starts with a fun warm up on the shore before the group launches into the waters,” he said. While the Club is on the water they are using boats

Missing Fish q Paddling.

THE controversial Huon Yellowtail Kingfish Project is

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The recent massive seas saw 20,000 fish escape into the

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Paddle Power for Greater Port Stephens Dragon Boat Club FROM Page 1

that have been retired from the Port Macquarie Dragon Boat Club, in the long term they will be looking to update the equipment. Dragon Boats are a real team activity, everyone has to work together.

20,000 Fish Escape Huon Project FROM Page 1

waters off Hawks Nest after a sea cage was badly damaged. Since their great escape, only 3,000 fish have been recaptured, leaving 17,000 predatory yellowtail kingfish now hunting in the Marine Park waters off Port Stephens and beyond. Since the project began 18

The 20 paddlers keep in time with their strokes to the beat of the drummer and the sweep steers the boat. While most of the paddlers that have signed up are adults Dragon Boating is suitable for children over 12 years of age. There are social and competition regattas available to the teams with the majority of paddles being either 500 or 200 meters in length. If you would like to get involved in this exciting sport that is now available on the waters of Port Stephens please contact Andrew Downey on 0438 906 700.

months ago, authorities from the joint NSW government and Tasmania-based Huon Aquaculture project, have maintained that the ‘fortress pens’ could withstand ‘high energy, exposed sites, storm swells and gale force winds’. Spokesman for Huon said, “The Company is well prepared for such an event and has initiated its Escapee Recapture Protocol to recapture fish.” The plan involved luring the fish back with more pellets.

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q The crew warming up. Conservation groups and local tourism operators have been against the five year project since its inception claiming it would threaten the pristine marine park’s delicate ecosystem. “Imagine thousands of Yellowtail Kingfish escaping from aquaculture pen(s) in the recent storm and the NSW Government assuring us they will be caught and returned to pen(s),” local conservationist Ronnie Wilson said. Port Stephens MP Kate Washington said it was not appropriate for the fish-

farm operators to police themselves. “There should be independent oversight of the whole trial and an independent investigation into the recent failure,” Ms Washington said, “With the Department of Primary Industries and Huon both heavily invested in this project, it’s hard to know where the truth lies.” While Huon called on local fisherman to stay away from the area, the lure was just too great. Over the past week

recreational and commercial fishermen flocked to the area following reports the fish were churning the seas seven kilometres off Hawks Nest. Kingfish sell for up to $32 per kilogram and some fisherman claim they didn’t even need bait to attract the yellowtail, “I’ve never seen anything like it in more than 40 years of fishing,” Jeff Thompson said. About 2 tonnes of the fish made its way into commercial outlets before authorities placed a ban on fishing the area.

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TICKETS TO BE WON! By Marian SAMPSON THE classic story of Little Women is coming to the Young Peoples Theatre (YPT) in Newcastle as a musical, which will feature three Port Stephens performers. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America. This production of Little Women has two casts, May and Alcott. Director Aaron Taylor

has been part of previous productions of this show told News Of The Area, “This show comes to mean more to me each time I am involved with a production. “To have so many people involved with this production that were part of the team last time I directed the show has emphasized the vitality of memory and that it is upheld, while at the same time embracing the freshness offered by the young talent that has lifted the show to a new level and has uncovered layers that I hadn’t ever before considered,” he said. Jasmine Phipps of Corlette plays Beth Marsh in

the May cast, in 2017, Jasmine appeared as Sally Brown in YPT’s productions ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ and featured as Cinderella in GTK Cinderella. She attends Hunter School of Performing Arts and is a soloist with the HSPA school band. Wesley McGrath of Williamtown appeared as the Prince in Cinderella and now plays Laurie in the Alcott cast. The third local member of the Little Women cast is Harold Phipps of Salt Ash who has completed a Diploma of Musical Theatre. Harold has been in shows such as Macbeth (2014, YPT) in which he was nominated for a CONDA, Equus (2015, Stooged

World Wetlands Day

By Marian SAMPSON

WORLD Wetlands Day was celebrated at Mambo Wanda Wetlands with a community rally. The rally was well attended and the group

WetCon have attained the necessary 10,000 signatures to have the matter debated in NSW Parliament. While the need to preserve wetlands was celebrated the jeopardy that faces Mambo Wanda

Wetlands is still a critical issue for many in the Port Stephens community. Kate Washington Member for Port Stephens told News Of The Area, “The NSW government underestimated our community when it sold off

and The History Boys (2016, YPT), Crucible (2017, YPT), You’re a Good Man Charlie

q Port Stephens Performers Wesley McGrath, Jasmine Phipps and Harold Phipps starring in the cast of the Young Peoples Theaters production of Little Women. part of the Mambo Wetlands last year against the strong objections of many.” “The 10,000 signatures on the petition shows that we have a community that not only deeply cares, but who will not give up the fight until the land is returned to public hands.” She believes that the

q Kate Washington (centre in red) flanked right by Penny Sharpe NSW Shadow Environment Minister, Wetcon’s Irene Jones and Kathy Brown. Pictured to her left is Wetcon ‘footsoldier’ Emma Bowen and they are circled by SAVE MAMBO supporters. Photo by Willem Van Zanten.

government must buy it back and return the land to public hands. World Wetland Day is a timely reminder, of the critical role Wetlands play in the health of our beautiful waterways and ecosystems. “How it happens, I don’t care,” said Ms Washington.. “They did it, they can fix

q Kate Washington holding the petition with 10,000 signatures to save Mambo Wanda Wetlands.

Brown (2017, YPT) and Les Miserables (2017, Metropolitan Players). Harold’s involvement in YPT started as a student and he and now tutoring classes there, passing on his knowledge and passion for theatre to others. Performances are being held until 24 February on Saturdays and Sundays with selected Friday performances also being offered. YPT is pleased to offer readers of News of the Bay a chance to win a double pass to any performance other than Opening Night or High Tea. To enter, email marian@ newsofthearea.com.au by 10 February and tell me who your favourite Little Women character is and why in 25 words or less.

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“We owe it to future generations to protect pristine, environmentally sensitive tracts of land like the Mambo Wetlands,” she said. While many are aware that the habitat supports the threatened Port Stephens koala population and includes koala pathways and breeding grounds, the habitat is also home to other threatened species such as bats, squirrel gliders, powerful owls, Wallum froglets, the green bell frog and various migratory birds contributing substantially to the aquatic processes of the estuary. The wetlands are also a vital part of the local environment contributing to flood control and the filtering and cleaning of stormwater. They are also home to endangered ecological communities of woodlands and forest. World Wetland Day is a timely reminder, of the critical role Wetlands play in the health of our beautiful waterways and ecosystems.

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Recycle those old X-Rays

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MOST homes have a pile of awkwardly sized envelopes stashed somewhere, housing old X-rays from injuries and tests over the years. However, it is not a widely known fact that you can recycle your old X-rays and declutter them from your home. A customer service representative from Port Stephens Council told News Of The Area, “Port Stephens Council has drop off and collection points for old X-rays at our Council building in Raymond Terrace, and at the Salamander Waste Recycle Centre.” “We encourage residents to utilise this option to dispose of their X-rays that are no longer needed.” It is that simple and easy to make sure these items don’t get sent to landfill. Every X-ray is coated with a substance that contains silver, so once you are done with your X-rays, that silver is fully recoverable and valuable to recyclers who extract the silver from the films. X-rays were first discovered by a German physicist named Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895. Within months of his discovery, doctors were using basic X-ray machines to look

at broken bones in hospitals and on battlefields. Today X-ray machines are also used in airports to inspect passengers and their luggage for dangerous items, and to examine machinery for flaws. X-rays are not the only medical images that have silver, with MRIs, CTs and mammograms also containing the valuable precious metal. Modern X-ray machines, especially those used by dentists, can transfer images to computers rather than film. These modern machines do not give off as much radiation, meaning they are

safer for patients, and make it is quicker and easier for technicians to receive the images. This new technology should decrease the stacks of old X-rays sitting around medical offices and homes in the future. For those with a stack building up before these machines, it is important that they are recycled in a responsible manner. Please take your old X-rays to the Council building in Raymond Terrace, or the Salamander Waste Recycle Centre and dispose of them in the best way possible.

q Recycle your unwanted X-rays responsibly, and keep them out of landfill.

Dear Jasminda, My husband thinks that the cost of driving our bottles and cans to the new recycling facility at will negate any funds we earn. What do you think? Mrs CK, Boat Harbour Dear Mrs CK,

I encountered this joyful experience last week when I used the facility for the first time. It was important for me to load the entire family in the car and reminisce about the good old days when we crushed cans and received pocket money for them. I spoke fondly about raiding garbage bins and designing can crushers with my friends. The backseat crew seemed unimpressed. When we rounded the first corner of our journey, the recycling tubs in the boot tipped over, and the combined stench of stale beer, chardonnay and ginger ale filled the car. Still, I persevered, arriving at the car park, only to realise, in the 35-degree heat, that there were no parks. I ended up on the other side of the centre, and we walked with our bins of trash to the recycling facility. There we met a lovely man who said, “The bloody thing is full again. You’ll have to come back later, love.” We carried our cans back to the car and did some shopping (not too much, as there was no space in the boot to put it). When we were leaving, there was a new crowd of people and the conveyor belts were operational again (only two of them, the others had malfunctioned). We found another park and stood in the queue, only realising at that point that there were separate machines for glass and plastics (of course ours were jumbled together). Wine bottles were also prohibited (that cut our recyclables in half). Finally, after another 20 minutes, we had our time in the sun. First the cans and then the plastic bottles (but not the ones we had crushed – the conveyor belt didn’t accept them). With about 20 cans to go, the machine inexplicably rejected us. I told the kids to get a refund from Woolies, as my desire to donate was overruled. The kids returned with a handful of coins. They looked dejected. They wanted Maccas. We bought two drinks (they wanted ice-cream, but the machine was broken). We received them in non-recyclable containers. I started singing ‘isn’t it ironic’ and the excursion was over. Hey, Mrs CK, don’t listen to your husband. Do what you think is best. Carpe diem, Jasminda.

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Contentious Nelson Bay Strategy

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THE contentious Nelson Bay Strategy dates for public exhibition have been moved. The strategy includes lifting the lid on building heights in the Nelson Bay CBD area. The Tomaree Residents and Ratepayers Association (TRRA) had planned a public meeting to hear the concerns of the community on the issue of built heights and other matters in the strategy this meeting has been moved to 6 March to sit within the public exhibition period of the plan. Geoff Washington President of the TRRA told News Of The Area, “TRRA members, new and old,

will have the opportunity to learn more at these meetings, about the many issues which TRRA has been following over the last 4 months.” This includes the good news on issues including the Mambo Wetlands Koala habitat plus further updates on the meetings with key staff and Councillors about the Nelson Bay Strategy, Greater Newcastle Plan and several local Development Applications. “TRRA offers an excellent way for the combined communities of Tomaree Peninsula to keep well informed on many issues which potentially in the future may impact on

Rotary In Action

By Marian SAMPSON

WHEN it comes to serving up a sausage sandwich the Nelson Bay Rotarians are definitely on the experienced list. The Club caters the Bunnings Barbeque at least once a month and often fills in when another group is unable to attend for a reserved date. Rotarian Phillip Marshall told News Of The Area, “We expect to serve up at least 500 sausage sandwiches every time we do a Bunnings Barbeque.” He believes that the money raised makes a great difference in the local and international community. The funds Rotary groups raise at Barbeques go into local projects like literacy, numeracy and internationally into World Health initiatives, like the fight to eradicate polio and providing communities with clean

drinking water. “Rotary is very connected to the World Health Organisation, when the United Nations was formed many of the delegates were Rotarians,” he proudly said. The Rotary Club of Nelson Bay is organising the District Conference in March 2018 and they are expecting 300 delegates to attend the event

q Some of the TRRA Members on the Nelson Bay break wall. Photo by Marian Sampson. their lives,” he said. While Leah Anderson of the Tomaree Business Chamber stated, “The board of Tomaree

which will be based at Wests Diggers. Registrations to attend the conference are already strong with 220 Rotarians from the wider Rotary District are booked in to attend the event. The local Rotarians are looking forward to showcasing everything that the Nelson Bay region has to offer to the District Conference which was held last year in Dubbo.

Business Chamber has scheduled a special strategic planning meeting for early February 2018. The Chamber’s response to various aspects of the Nelson Bay Draft Strategy, including building heights, will be an important part of that meeting,” she said. Earlier this month Mayor Ryan Palmer told News

Of The Area, “This is an overarching plan and there are very strong indications as to what the business community wants, including issues such as streetscaping, public domains, and the possible provision of WIFI within the township.” He believes that there will be changes along way, with 30 key recommendations

in the plan including built heights, with will be plenty of opportunities for the community comment on the plan being provided by Council. “The plan is about setting the conditions for the right framework for Nelson Bay to create jobs and a sustainable township,” he said.

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Robbie Urquhart hits Hawks Nest

By Rachael VAUGHAN

IF you’re looking for a great night out in a picturesque location, Hawks Nest Golf Club is the place to be this Friday night. The one and only Robbie Urquhart will be centre stage, playing all of the classic songs

you love from years gone by. And yes, Robbie is always more than happy to play requests from the audience. Robbie has been belting out the hits for more than 20 years, either as a solo act, or fronting rockabilly band ‘The Rattlesnakes’, rock n roll band ‘Robbie and the Rockers’

or blues band ‘The Blues Rattlers’. There isn’t much that this trained high school music teacher can’t do. But don’t let us tell you, find out for yourself this Friday night. “I can’t wait to perform at Hawks Nest Golf Club this

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Friday,” Robbie told News of the Area. “This will actually be my first time playing at this great venue.” Robbie be doing his best to rock the classics from 7:30pm till 10:30pm. “I’m really hoping to see

the dance floor full all night long, It’s a great feeling to see so many people just having a great time because of the music I’m playing.” “That’s why I’ve been performing for so long, and it is also the reason why I’ll keep coming back week after

week,” he said. So, there you have it. If you want to dance the night away and reminisce about the years gone by this Friday night, there is only one place to go, and that’s the Hawks Nest Golf Club. Robbie Urquhart will be live on stage from 7.30pm, so bring your dancing shoes and your requests with you.

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WHILE the gone-now Festive Season often brings a puppy, sometimes the relationship after the excitement wears off. The RSPCA, and other animal welfare organisations again have a spike in animals left for rehoming at the present time. There are quite a few rescue dogs around the Bay, and as an owner of the rescued Ninja (a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) myself, I am a convert to seeing animals being rehomed. Buying a pet is a long term commitment, and for some the option of fostering first might be a good start. Councillor Jaimie Abbott is no stranger to rescue animals as she served as President of Hunter Animal Rescue for a period of seven years. During this time she participated in fostering dogs and one of her two pet Labradors, Mika was first a foster dog before she became a permanent part of the family. Cr Abbott told News Of The Area, “Mika was our third foster dog through Hunter Animal Rescue. “She is what is known as a

‘foster fail’ as we couldn’t give her up for adoption, we fell in love with her, so we kept her.” She believes that rescue animals make the best pets. “It’s almost as if they know they have been given a second chance at life,” said Cr Abbott. Having bought their first Labrador Charlize 11 years ago, not knowing anything about rescue or how many healthy dogs or cats were in

the pounds, she believes now it is important for people to know there are beautiful animals in need of a home. “We know now, and we will always adopt animals for the rest of our lives. “Mika is incredibly loyal and loving, I would recommend anyone seeking a pet for their family, that they go to a pound or animal rescue organisation as their first stop,” she said.

THE fish are on the bite with plenty of big snapper being caught off Port Stephens. Snapper is not all that is out there at the moment, with schools of taylor and bonito

PORT Stephens Council has been named a finalist in the 2018 Hunter Safety Awards for its leading workplace mental health program, which aims to reduce stigma and provide better support for workers who are experiencing mental health issues. The awards recognise companies and individuals in the Hunter region who are demonstrating bestpractice and innovative approaches in workplace health and safety. Nicole Le Grange, Council’s Work Health and Safety Manager, says it’s an honour to have Port Stephens Council’s strong commitment to mental

health acknowledged. “We want to send our workers home in the same or better condition than how they came to work – and that goes for mental health just as much as physical health,” Ms Le Grange said. “We saw an opportunity to improve how mental health is identified, approached, managed and followed up in the workplace. “Along with a new procedure, we rolled out mental health awareness training for our entire workforce, including comprehensive training for managers. “We also introduced Mental Health Contact Officers, trained volunteers

who are there to listen and direct people to where they can seek professional advice,” she added. Ms Le Grange says the program had immediate benefits for the entire workforce. “What we really wanted was to get people talking and to reduce the stigma that so often comes with mental health, and I think we’ve been able to achieve that. “But the job isn’t over – we’ll continually work to ensure that Council provides a platform for consistent and high quality management of mental health in our workplace,” she said.

Ginty 40. MONDAY 29th: Vets Stableford: Overall Winner Mike Coghlan 20 c/b, Overall Runner-Up Ian McFarlane 20. TUESDAY 30th: Ladies Stableford: Div 1: Winner Kath Allen 40, Runnerup Colleen Beattie 38, Third place Susie Anderson 34; Div 2: Winner Norma Armitage 34 c/b, Runner-up Deirdre Haxton 34 c/b, Third place Robyn Hare 34; Div 3: Winner Pam Norman 33, Runner-up Catherine Smith 31 c/b, Third place Alex Poulos 31. WEDNESDAY 31st: C1: Mens Stableford: A Grade: Winner Tino Rossi 42, Runnerup Jim Ball 40; B Grade: Winner Trevor Syme 40 c/b, Runner-up Alan price 40; C Grade: Winner Ryan Connor 39, Runner-up Russ Finnerty 37. C2: Mens Stableford: A Grade: Winner Ryan Twomey (vis) 43, Runner-up Brian Tomlins 40; B Grade: Winner Yuri Suska 38, Runner-up John Linton 37; C Grade: Winner Bryan Gibson 38, Runner-up Kevin Sanders 35. THURSDAY 1st: Ladies Stableford: Div 1: Winner Jill Rowland 37 c/b, Runner-up Brenda Wark 37: Div 2 Pam Townsend 38, Runner-up Catherine Smith 36. Mens Stableford: Overall Winner Gareth Jones 36. Vets 9 hole Stableford: Don Whatham 22, Runner-up D

Curtis 21. FRIDAY 2nd: Ladies Stableford: Div 1: Winner Dianne Crook (vis) 37 c/b, Runner-up Colleen Fishburn 37. Div 2: Winner Shirley Anicich 37, Runnerup Rose McGaw 36. Mens Stableford: A Grade: Winner Peter Jackson 44, Runner-up: Phil Rogan 41: B Grade: Winner Peter Page 41 c/b, Runner-up Simon Wilkinson 41: C Grade: Winner Peter McCann 42, Runner-up Frank Van Druten 41. SATURDAY 3rd: C1: Ladies Stableford: Winner Barbara Frost 27, Runner-up Bev Suska 25. Mens Monthly Medal: Scratch Winner Josh Rimmer 78, Monthly Mug Winner Josh Rimmer 66, A Grade: Winner Josh Rimmer 66, Runner-up Peter Power 71 c/b, Third Place Graeme Luke 71; B Grade: Winner Errol Shaw 67, Runner-up Peter Elliott 69, Third Place Michael Rossi 70; C Grade: Winner John Harvey 68, Runner-up Marc Pisani 71, Third place Mike Davison 72. C2: Mens Stableford: A Grade: Winner Rodney Barker 40, Runnerup Tino Rossi 39; B Grade: Winner Paul Buckley 43, Runner-up Lance Bartlett 41; C Grade: Winner Stephen Rigby 42, Runner-up John Bannerman 36.

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q Councillor Jaimie Abbott who is a past President of Hunter Animal Rescue with Mika and Charlize.

Nelson Bay Golf Club By David & Rhona BIRSS

Big Red’s Landed

By Marian SAMPSON

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being reported in the area, as well. Brad Horn of Pacific Blue Charters told News Of The Area, “There have been plenty of good sized snapper and trag out there over the peak holiday season, and there are plenty of fish still out there.

q Heath Power with one of the Big Red’s he landed.

“We are now gearing up for the marlin season and that’s really exciting fishing.” For those that don’t have a boat there is good shore fishing to be had around Port Stephens as well. The break wall at Nelson Bay is always popular as is the jetty at Little Beach. There is bream, flathead and whiting all ready to be caught inside the bay. Recreational fishers do need a fishing licence to fish in NSW unless they are participating in a fishing charter. There are several charter operators in the Bay offering inshore and offshore fishing experiences. “If you aren’t a regular fisher taking a charter can be a great way of being at the right place to bag a catch.” “Heath Power (peg leg) , is one happy customer on Dr Hook, in fact he was so happy with the first charter he came back for a second one week apart, and is already booked to go out again, it’s no wonder he was happy catching this thumper of a snapper,” he said.

Saturday’s C1 competition was the first of the year’s Monthly Medal events, with a strong field of 103 entries. The weather added to the difficulty the course presented, hitting off the Black tees, with a rating of 72/slope 134. Josh Rimmer scored a 78 to take out the Scratch Winner. Competition for the best Net Score to win the Monthly Mug was intense with 12 players equalling or making better than the course rating. However, Josh Rimmer’s Net score of 66 added to his haul with the Monthly Mug win. Congratulations Josh. An exceptional Net score makes that win all the more tasty! Results for the period: SUNDAY 28th: Ladies Stableford: Div 1: Winner Jenny Frost 37, Runner-up Linda Drake 36. Div 2: Winner Denise Ball 35, Runner-up Victoria lalor 34. Mens Stableford: A Grade: Winner Ray Wright 40, Runner-up: Kenneth Cheeseman (vis) 39: B Grade: Winner Ray Moore 38, Runner-up Terry Butler 37: C Grade: Winner Yuri Suska 41, Runner-up Tony

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THE new school year has begun once again and that means that registration days for many winter sports are just around the corner. So whether your child is aspiring to be the next Dustin

Martin, Tim Cahill, Sharni Layton or Michael Hooper, there is a sporting club out there waiting for them. This year, the battle for many families to find the required funds to simply register their child to play organised sport is an easier

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one. The New South Wales government has finally come to the party and realised that the cost of registering and insuring children to play organised sport can be an expensive exercise. So, for the next four

years, the government has introduced the ‘Active Kids’ initiative. In essence, the state government will provide a $100 voucher to parents/ guardians of school enrolled children that can be used to help pay for registration

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are only redeemable through approved sport, fitness and physical activity providers, so make sure your provider is registered and that the use of your voucher is valid before signing up. Medowie Netball Club President Cheryl Smith told News Of The Area, “Medowie Netball is a great club, playing a fun sport that is all ages inclusive.” “We encourage anyone to come and join us, we’re all about having fun, making friends and keeping fit.” Port Stephens Power AFL Club representative Mel Nelson told News Of The Area, “Port Stephens Power AFL Club is a family friendly, fun club with teams for girls, boys and women in 2018, where friendships are formed and extended families are created.” Helen Scott from Nelson Bay Netball Association Inc. told News Of The Area, “We are entering our 35th year and are proud to offer our sport to girls and boys, women and men, from the age of 3 years.” “Big things are planned for this year, so form a team, or register as an individual, and be part of the fun, friendship and fitness.” President of Raymond Terrace Soccer Club, Peter Petryk said that getting children into soccer from a young age is great for team building and social skills.

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