By Kim AMBROSE
By Luke HADFIELD
Luke HADFIELD 0408 461 038 luke@newsofthearea.com.au
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Doug CONNOR 0431 487 679 doug@newsofthearea.com.au
Symbolic start for surf life savers
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and Rescue NSW and other emergency response teams underscored the collaborative effort undertaken to ensure the safety of the community at the beach.
With the raising of the red and yellow flags marking the beginning of another season, Mr Worton expressed his gratitude for the work of volunteer club members and his hope for a safe summer.
Mr Worton also shared his pride in the Camden Haven SLSC's track record of safety and service to the community.
“We have had several safe seasons looking after our locals and visitors to the areas, ultimately building better communities.”
He also spoke of the paramount
importance of beach safety, urging people to only swim at patrolled beaches, stay between the flags, and be vigilant of potential hazards such as rips.
Nicole Crowe, Director of Administration for Camden Haven SLSC, expressed her appreciation for the emergency service crews in attendance, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all beachgoers.
Patrols commence along our beaches every year in September and run through to April.
Each season surf life savers spend in excess of 650,000 voluntary hours patrolling most of the accessible beaches along the New South Wales coastline.
q Tony Worton leading the symbolic walk down to the beach to declare the SLSC season officially open.
q Members of the Camden Haven SLSC, along with representatives from local emergency services, at the opening ceremony for the 2024/25 surf life saving season.
q Tony Worton addresses attendees.
q Leah and Brieanna Rumsby getting ready for the 2024/25 season.
NEW LEADERSHIP
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after securing a decisive majority of preferences, resulting in a progressive total of 60.11 percent.
“It’s very humbling to receive the confidence and support from our community in electing me to the role of mayor,” said Mr Roberts, who ran on September 14 as an Independent.
Nik Lipovac (Independent) came in second after candidates Lauren Edwards (Greens) and Mark Hornshaw (Libertarian)
were excluded from the count.
The final tally of first preference votes was as follows:
• Adam Roberts: 21,080
• Nik Lipovac: 12,972
• Lauren Edwards: 11,898
• Mark Hornshaw: 9,758
The victory comes at Mr Roberts' second attempt at the mayoral position, having first run in 2012.
He has previously served two terms as a councillor, from 2012 to 2016 and again
from 2021 to the present.
Mr Roberts has also held the role of deputy mayor twice under two mayors during his time in office.
Unlike his predecessor Mr Roberts’ team does not have a majority of councillors on council, but he has indicated his eagerness at working with all elected representatives to ensure the best outcomes for the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
“I look forward to seeing all councillors and council staff come together to collectively lead us into what I know can be a very positive and prosperous future for our region,” Mr Roberts added.
New council announced
By Luke HADFIELD
THE makeup of the new Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has been confirmed, following the finalisation of the vote count by the NSW Electoral Commission on Wednesday.
The new Council consists of a mayor and eight councillors, comprising six Independents, one member of the Greens, one member of the Labor Party and one member of the Libertarian Party (LP).
Incumbent councillor Adam Roberts has been elected as mayor, succeeding
retiring Mayor Peta Pinson, who chose not to seek reelection.
The elected councillors are Lauren Edwards (Greens), Rachel Sheppard (Team Sheppard), Danielle Maltman (Team Roberts), Nik Lipovac (Team Lipovac), Mark Hornshaw (Libertarians), Chris Kirkman (Team Roberts), Lisa Intemann (Team Sheppard), and Hamish Tubman (Labor).
The election result marks a shift from the previous council term, where a unified voting bloc was dominant.
This time, no team holds a clear majority, and the varied
political affiliations means there will likely be a more balanced discussion on key issues moving forward.
A notable departure from the council is Councillor Josh Slade, who was placed sixth on his team’s ticket and did not secure re-election.
The referendum question on councillor numbers posed to voters in this election has also been finalised, with the ‘yes’ vote securing a slim majority of 1.89 percent.
As a result the number of councillors on Port Macquarie-Hastings Council will be reduced from nine to seven from 2028 onwards.
q Incoming Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Adam Roberts (left) had the backing of Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan ahead of the election.
Milestone for Guulabaa
By Sue STEPHENSON
GUULABAA has passed a construction milestone and is almost ready to welcome visitors.
Meaning “Place of Koala” in the Gathang language of the Biripi people, the tourism precinct in the Cowarra State Forest hosted the official opening of “The Hub” earlier this week.
This is the suite of decks connecting all the visitor experiences at Guulabaa.
These include the world’s first wild koala breeding facility, operated by Koala Conservation Australia, the WildNets Adventure Park, the Bunyah Aboriginal Land Council cafe and
gallery, and the Big Koala, which is a highlight of the award-winning Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail
“Guulabaa… will be a wonderful visitor attraction for the Mid North Coast region that will deliver significant outcomes in terms of koala conservation, sustainable forest management, tourism, the arts, the sharing of Biripi culture, and new timber product development,” Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams said.
The nature-based tourism venture was jointly funded by the previous Liberal and Nationals
state government and the Australian Government.
The Hub was constructed by F & SJ Maione Building and provides for future expansion, including an outdoor learning amphitheatre and more forest walks.
“This investment from the NSW Government’s Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Package, combined with funding from the Forestry Corporation of NSW and the North Coast timber industry, will boost the local visitor economy.
“In addition, Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Council were successful in being awarded funding under the NSW Government’s Creative Capital program and I’m so pleased they received $250,000 for the Guulabaa project - The Hub.”
Guulabaa is expected to open to the public in December.
Independent candidate sought
A GROUP of community members displeased with the electorate’s political representation are searching for a candidate to run as an independent in the upcoming federal election.
Self-described as a “non-partisan group of local people”, Independent Lyne says the region has been “taken for granted and short changed” as a result of Lyne being a safe Nationals seat.
“Applications are open for passionate and committed people who may have the right skills and characteristics to represent our community and who will listen and put the interests of voters first,” Independent Lyne said in a media statement on Sunday.
The group formed earlier this year, inspired by the Teal movement at the last federal election.
After a ‘Community Voices' meeting held in Taree in May, Independent Lyne has held a series of small events across the electorate.
“These gatherings have been the cornerstone of the independent movement’s approach to understanding the issues of our community and we’ll shortly be releasing the results of what we’ve heard,” said Independent Lyne spokesperson Jeremy Miller.
The group say these sessions have allowed them to identify the “essential skills and characteristics” the community is seeking in a political candidate.
“The community is looking for someone who will put the interest of Lyne first, who will listen and be committed to the electorate,” said Jan Ross from Independent Lyne. Candidates can apply on the Independent Lyne website.
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q A joint official opening for The Hub. Photo: supplied
q Senior Manager Forestry Corporation Kathy Lyons, Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Willliams and Forestry Corporation CEO Anshul Chaudhary. Photo: supplied.
Nippers flock to North Haven
By Kim AMBROSE
JUNIOR beachlovers flocked to North Haven Beach on Sunday, 29 September for Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club’s (SLSC) Nippers registration day.
The event attracted an impressive turnout, with 80 percent of registrations being new members.
Participants enjoyed an array of activities, including a face painting station and a sausage sizzle.
Nicole Crowe, the Director of Administration for Camden Haven SLSC, highlighted the various benefits of joining Nippers.
“Our program offers a range of benefits including surf safety and awareness, first aid skill development, fitness enhancement, competitive sports activities and social interaction,” she said.
Speaking to News Of The Area (NOTA), several parents shared their positive experiences with the Nippers program.
“This is Oscar’s third year of doing Nippers,” said Sonya Whittingham, mum to Lewis and Oscar.
“He really likes it because he gets to catch up with all of his friends on the weekend.
“Plus I feel it is pretty important to be surf aware and safe at the beach.”
Nippers participant George Johnson said the club was a great place to make friends.
“I [also] like the fact that I get better at swimming and learn more things about the ocean,” George said.
Samantha Maxwell
meanwhile told NOTA she “likes catching the waves into the shore”.
Established in 1947, Camden Haven SLSC has been keeping the community beach-safe for decades.
The club has received significant recognition in recent years, being honoured as the Mid North Coast Surf Club of the Year for the last three seasons.
With the Nippers season rapidly approaching, Camden Haven SLSC has also organised a Come and Try Day, set for Sunday, 13 October at North Haven Beach.
q Camden Haven SLSC Administration Director Nicole Crowe chats with Nippers participant Samantha Maxwell.
q George Johnson and Samantha Maxwell share what they love about Camden Haven SLSC.
q Oscar Whittingham getting his face painted by Phoebe.
Raising the flags
AS locals prepare to enjoy another sun-soaked summer, Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast (SLSMNC) has welcomed the season with its annual Raising of the Flags ceremony.
The flag raising took place on Saturday, 28 September at Tacking Point Surf Life Saving Club, signalling the start of what promises to be a bustling summer on the beaches.
SLSMNC President Rod McDonagh ESM highlighted
that safety will be the highest priority this season, given how busy last summer was for volunteers.
“Over the course of the summer, our volunteers took nearly 3,500 preventative measures, together clocking up over 25,000 patrol hours, which is no easy feat,” Mr McDonagh said.
“With over 130,000 visitors last summer – and more expected this season –our lifesavers are essential to ensuring safety.”
With eight Surf Life Saving clubs stretching from Camden Haven to MacksvilleScotts Head the region is wellprepared for the busy months ahead and looking forward to another safe surf season.
Surf life saving on the Mid North Coast has been supported by Newcastle Permanent for 20 years.
Newcastle Permanent Branch Manager Samantha Cullen expressed pride in the continued partnership as the flags were raised once again.
“There’s no greater pride than seeing the flags raised for another year, knowing Newcastle Permanent has
been part of this incredible journey for SLSMNC for 20 strong years,” Ms Cullen said.
“Our partnership reflects
a deep and lasting dedication to the safety and wellbeing of our coastal communities.”
HEART OF THE HAVEN
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for our community? Whether they’re a dedicated volunteer, a standout community member, or an all-round legend, we want to hear about them!
Send Chan an email or message with their details, and we’ll get in touch to celebrate their wonderful contributions.
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q Surf life saving representatives (L-R) Evan Beeby, David Trotter, Steve Pellen, Mick Lang, Mick Adams, Paula Stone, Kate Dwyer and Heidi Fisher.
q The various flags of the eight surf life saving clubs from Camden Haven to Macksville-Scotts Head.
Defib shocker
By Sue STEPHENSON
SPORTING clubs in Lake Cathie and Bonny Hills are missing out on state government-funded defibrillators because of their postcode.
Changed eligibility criteria in the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program means only communities in the lowest five deciles of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
Socio-Economic Index can apply.
The index is based on income, occupation and education.
The postcodes covering Kendall and Kew (2439), Laurieton, Dunbogan, North Haven and West Haven (2443) and Port Macquarie (2444) are eligible but not 2445, which covers Bonny Hills to Lake Cathie.
Member for Port
Macquarie Leslie Williams has raised the “discriminatory criteria” in parliament, calling for it to be overturned.
“This program was established by the former Liberal and Nationals Government… and this miserable government has decided politicising this grant process is more important than saving the lives of those people who use our sports fields,” she said.
“[It] is shameful and unfair.”
Any Camden Haven sporting club in an eligible postcode is encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The grant is worth $3000 and applications will be processed in the order they are received.
There are some exemptions for higher socioeconomic areas.
These include demonstrating that the club is experiencing financial hardship or that the majority of members live in an eligible postcode.
“I have always made sure our region got its fair share of funding regardless of postcode or political representation,” Mrs Williams said.
For more information about the program, go to the Office of Sport website at sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/ local-sport-defibrillator-grantprogram.
Armistice: NSW nurses strike interim wage deal
By Neve BRISSENDEN, AAP
NSW NURSES will get a three percent interim pay hike in return for suspending all industrial action which has been affecting the state's public hospitals.
The government struck a truce with the nurses union after months of wage negotiations and strikes.
Health Minister Ryan Park said the Nurses and Midwives Association accepted the recommendation of the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) on Monday to stop all planned strikes while negotiations continued.
"No industrial action affecting patients will take place while the discussions and/ or arbitration is progressing," he said.
"We look forward to these discussions and ongoing negotiations with the Association."
Under the agreement the government
has committed to an interim three percent pay increase, less than a quarter of the 15 percent the union was demanding.
Union acting general secretary, Michael Whaites, said members had voted to accept the IRC recommendation for a four week period.
"We are committed to pursuing the best possible pay and conditions outcome for our members, including things like 30 per cent night shift penalty, to bring us into line with other states," he said in a statement.
"As a show of our good faith from the government, public sector nurses and midwives will receive an interim three percent wage increase, backdated to 1 July 2024."
The union looked forward to robust and productive discussions with the government, Mr Whaites said.
In the largest rally against the Labor government since coming to power in March 2023, at least 5000 nurses and midwives took to the streets on Tuesday over wage negotiations.
The 24-hour stop-work action by nurses and midwives affected 454 elective surgeries and temporarily closed 81 beds, according to NSW Health.
All NSW public sector workers, including nurses, have been offered a threeyear, 10.5 percent pay increase factoring in a mandatory rise in superannuation payments.
q A defibrillator outside the Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club. Photo: Kim Ambrose.
q Port Macquarie Base Hospital nurses and midwives joined industrial action last Tuesday as wage negotiations continued. Photo: Ian Calderwood.
Businesses unite to fight breast cancer
By Luke HADFIELD
IN a profound show of solidarity, North Haven Pharmacy and North Haven Bakery are teaming up this October to raise awareness of breast cancer and the
on individuals and families.
The month-long campaign is dedicated to not only raising funds but also highlighting the prevalence of this illness in the local community.
Throughout the month of October, staff at North Haven Pharmacy will don pink attire as part of their effort to raise awareness of breast cancer.
In a powerful visual gesture, the pharmacy itself will also undergo a pink transformation, symbolising the collective fight against this devastating disease.
As part of the initiative a ‘Tree of Hope’ will be set up at the pharmacy.
Customers and community members are invited to write the name of someone they know
who has been affected by breast cancer, or even their own name, on a pink breast cancer ribbon and affix it to the tree.
The tree will serve as a striking reminder of just how close to home this illness hits, showing how many families in our community are affected by breast cancer.
Each ribbon will represent a personal story, creating a collective tribute to those battling or lost to the disease.
Over at North Haven
Bakery, the community’s sweet tooth will be put to good use, with the bakery offering specially made pink cupcakes throughout the month.
All proceeds from the sale of these cupcakes will go towards breast cancer charities.
According to Cancer Australia an estimated 20,000 women and around 180 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year nationwide.
With such a significant number of lives touched by
this illness, the awareness and fundraising efforts undertaken by North Haven’s local businesses will contribute to ongoing research and support for those affected.
“It is estimated there will be 21,000 incidences of breast cancer cases diagnosed in 2024,” said North Haven Pharmacy employee Leanne Swan.
“This equates to 58 cases daily.
“Nine will die from
breast cancer every day.”
Together, North Haven Pharmacy and North Haven Bakery are proving that small, local businesses can make a big difference when it comes to raising awareness and rallying support for such an important cause.
“Early detection is essential, so self-checking and testing regularly is so important,” Ms Swan added.
The campaign is a chance for the entire
community to unite, show support, and raise muchneeded funds to aid in the fight against breast cancer. So, whether you’re picking up your medication or treating yourself to a pink cupcake, every small action helps in the larger effort to bring hope and support to those impacted by breast cancer.
Be sure to pop by either business this October, join in the cause, and help make a difference.
q North Haven Pharmacy staff dressed up in pink to raise awareness of breast cancer.
q As part of the initiative a ‘Tree of Hope’ will be set up at the pharmacy.
Momentum on Beach to Beach walk
By Bill HARROW
Path, with the construction of Section D5 of the walk now out to tender.
Section D5 will connect
Inclusions:
the completed sections of the walk ending past Bay Street, Dunbogan with the section near the town’s boatshed, bypassing a dangerous section of road with no footpath.
The new section will be constructed over the water, affording users spectacular views of the Camden Haven area.
Port Macquarie-Hasting Council (PMHC) has recently surveyed the D5 section, with pegs now indicating the course of the path.
The NSW Department of Primary Industries has approved a licence, while PMHC have reviewed and approved a detailed written plan.
The Crown Land application has been completed and approval is expected in the near future.
The Beach-to-Beach project is jointly funded by the NSW Government, Federal Government and PMHC.
A construction tender package was released to the market on 24 September with submissions open through October.
Depending upon a successful tender falling
within the budget for the project, it is anticipated work will begin in March 2025.
The Beach to Beach Pathway committee was formed in 2014 and has
worked tirelessly in moving the project forward.
“We work on the premise of a single positive purpose which helps us pull together on achieving our ultimate goal,” said committee president Penny Small, who was quick to thank her hardworking committee and other project supporters.
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q Beach to Beach committee members Phil King, Penny Small and Dave Napper.
q The beginning of Section D5.
q A bicycle rider on the dangerous section of road that Section D5 will bypass.
Heart Of The Haven: Pammie Condon
MEET Pammie Condon, this week’s Heart of the Haven.
PAMMIE grew up in Sydney and studied to be an interior designer, becoming a highly regarded stylist along the way.
“Helping people style their homes and themselves was what I adored,” Pammie told NOTA.
Twenty years ago, Pammie left Sydney and now calls Bonny Hills home.
Aside from style and
design, Pammie has a longheld love for walking, a passion which began decades ago with long beach treks in the Northern Beaches of Sydney.
From there, the distance of the walks grew, especially once Pammie retired.
“Walking gives me time to think, solve problems and best of all, see and chat with my gorgeous community,” she said.
Her day starts at 4:00 am with her trusty torch and a jacket.
It is a time to enjoy the peace of daybreak, often sharing first light with the North Haven Boardriders catching waves as the sun rises over the ocean.
“Some mornings I am able to take photos of them on their waves,” Pammie said.
“It's great fun and I then send them to everyone.”
These days Pammie’s early morning walk is a whopping 30 kilometres long!
For retirees her advice is simple: keep walking.
“I would highly recommend some form of walking and movement for people over 70,” Pammie said.
“It truly is invigorating and good for the soul.
“Try it once and you won’t look back.”
Her top tip is to start with just a kilometre or two, slowly adding distance bit by bit.
A highlight for Pammie has been receiving an official recognition of her contribution to the community from Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams.
Her love of the early morning and connecting with locals along her way is well
known.
“It is stunning watching the sun rise and experiencing another cracker of a day,” she said.
“It doesn’t get any better
than this!”
If Pammie had one wish for the Camden Haven, what would it be?
“We live in one of the most idyllic places in the world,
with beautiful beaches and walks,” Pammie said.
“Let's all try to utilise our surroundings for the better and encourage others to do so as well.”
Assessing groundcover for warmer months
WITH warmer weather on the way, North Coast Local Land Services is reminding rural landholders of the importance of assessing native grasslands and groundcover on their properties.
The warmer months are when groundcover species are most identifiable.
The term native groundcover includes various types of non-woody (herbaceous) vegetation.
Native groundcover is most often dominated by native grasses and in some areas such as native grasslands, the native groundcover grows on its own with no associated woody vegetation.
In other areas, such as grassy woodlands, it grows as the ground layer accompanied by native trees and shrubs.
Hugo Marree, Team Leader Land Management with North Coast Local
Land Services said, “Understanding how to identify native groundcover, assess its condition and how you can manage that land is an important part of land management.”
The Draft Native Vegetation Regulatory map website shows where rules are in place for rural pasture areas and provides information to explain the regulatory mapping.
Map review opportunities may be available to landholders where the definition of the regulatory land category mapped in that location does not match site conditions.
If you’re planning on new farming activities in historic pasture areas, the North Coast Land Management Team recommends checking the Draft Native Vegetation Map first.
If the location is mapped as a category of regulated land and you are not sure
what this means, the Land Management Team is available to answer your questions.
“This is the only time permitted for pasture assessment to compare whether the site meets the regulatory mapping definition.
“This information may be important to a map review process, or to Local Land Services land management authorisations for regulated land activities under the Land Management rules.”
North Coast Local Land Services has a fact sheet that provides guidance to landholders about how they can self-assess the conservation value of native grasslands and other native groundcover on their own property.
You can view this fact sheet at http://www.lls. nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/ pdf_file/0020/734510/ Assessing-nativegroundcover.pdf.
q Pammie Condon.
Firies win interim pay rise
By Sam MCKEITH, AAP
AN interim peace deal over pay has been struck between NSW firefighters and state officials, but their union warns it is not backing down on claims for a major wage increase.
A stop-gap agreement for a three percent rise, backdated to February, shifts the industrial dispute to formal arbitration to resolve the parties' outstanding issues.
Some 6800 firefighters would benefit from the deal that followed a 4.5 percent pay rise delivered in 2023, the state government said on Monday.
The Fire Brigade Employees Union is seeking a wage rise of 20 percent over three years to help members with cost-of-living
By Kate SHELTON
pressures in a dispute that led to hundreds of firefighters protesting outside state parliament in March.
The interim deal will mean the parties move to the Industrial Relations Commission for arbitration.
Union state secretary Leighton Drury said the provisional deal did not change the broader pay demand for members.
"We hope that the Industrial Relations Commission and the new judges will see the worth of professional firefighters for what they do for NSW," he told AAP.
"We're still aiming for eight, six and six (percent) over three years."
Industrial Relations Minister Sophie Cotsis said the agreement was "a good step forward, but we still have
work to do".
The NSW government has offered all public-sector workers a blanket 10.5 percent pay rise over three years, including a mandatory superannuation increase, well short of the figure demanded by several key unions.
The pay dispute has led to mass strikes from nurses and midwives in recent weeks as their union pushes for an immediate 15 percent pay increase.
Emergency Services
Minister Jihad Dib said the deal for firefighters showed a commitment by government and the union to get "practical outcomes" for emergency workers.
"We continue to work towards an outcome that is fair and sustainable for Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters
Hooked on the Haven Heavy traffic expected heading north
AS the weather calms for the school holidays and upcoming long weekend, local and visitor anglers will have plenty of opportunities to cast a line.
In the Camden Haven River region, a few drummer are still around, with some impressive catches, including a model close to three kilos, being reported off the rocks.
Cunjevoi has been a productive bait.
Tailor fishing has been average, with Crowdy Head proving to be a productive location.
For those seeking luderick, Bonny Hills is worth exploring, especially if you can float some cabbage in the washes. Beach anglers have been finding nice bream and occasional solid salmon.
In the river local anglers fishing the breakwalls have caught some nice flathead and bream during the day high tides. Keep an eye on Lake Cathie as we may start to see some school prawns as we head into the warmer months.
In the Hastings River, luderick fishing is slowing down, but persistent anglers can still find success at the
breakwalls using green weed and weed flies.
Bream numbers have been lower, but fishing has been better upstream with lures.
Flathead numbers are increasing, making most parts of the Hastings worth exploring.
Offshore anglers have had a quiet week with the recent rough weather, but we should see some snapper caught this weekend.
My pick of locations would be off Lighthouse Beach in around thirty to forty metres of water using soft plastics or frozen pilchards.
Wider out, I would expect pearl perch and kingfish to be active around Trag Rock and you could almost always guarantee a feed by fishing the flathead grounds in around fifty metres.
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has installed FADs along the coast to attract pelagic fish species like mahi mahi, marlin, and wahoo.
See below for GPS coordinates of local FADs.
- Port Macquarie FAD: 31°
24.567' S 153° 04.725' E
- Laurieton FAD: 31°
39.601' S 152° 56.235' E
- Crowdy Head FAD: 31°
47.000' S 152°
AS holidaymakers seek to embrace some spring warmth across the state, motorists heading north for the Labour Day long weekend are reminded to keep their cool behind the wheel.
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Executive Director Operations Management Craig Moran said routes to family holiday hotspots will be busy, and the simplest hacks to help to arrive at your destination safely is to plan your journey, take regular rest breaks and drive to conditions.
“This is one of our busiest weekends of the year, with thousands of people heading to the coast and regions to make the most of the warmer weather and the public holiday offering some extra time with friends and family, but with increased traffic comes increased risk on our roads,” Mr Moran said.
“We’re expecting traffic leaving Sydney to start building from Friday morning, with the heaviest outbound traffic forecast on the M1 Pacific Motorway
and Pacific Highway heading north, the Great Western Highway heading west and the Princes Highway heading south.
“Our top tips to make it a better trip are: pack some patience, pick your playlist, and check out our journey planner before you hit the road.
“Also think about rest stops in advance to help your holiday get off to the smoothest start possible.”
TfNSW will be monitoring traffic at known pinch points in regional NSW like Coffs Harbour, Hexham, Blackheath, Nowra and Jervis Bay, and implementing arrangements to manage congestion as
will be monitoring traffic at known pinch points in regional NSW like Coffs Harbour, Hexham, Blackheath, Nowra and Jervis Bay.
required, but motorists should still prepare for delays.
“Routes heading back towards Sydney are expected to be busiest on the public holiday Monday, with a second wave of return traffic the following weekend at the end of the school holidays on Sunday 13 October,” Mr Moran said.
Tragically, as of midnight 1 October, 254 people have lost their lives on New South Wales roads in 2024.
“I can’t stress enough if you are spending time on our road network across the holiday period please put safety first.
“Drive to conditions, don’t speed, wear a seatbelt, and make sure you get to your destination safely,” Mr Moran said.
q Levi Vandermeel with a great catch of bream he caught at the Port Macquarie boat ramp using bread for bait.
q TfNSW
and the people of NSW," he said.
The state opposition described the deal as a
"temporary bandaid" to the ongoing industrial stoush.
"This so-called 'mutual gains bargaining' is an
absolute flop," industrial relations spokesman Damien Tudehope said.
q Almost 7000 firefighters in NSW will benefit from an interim pay deal. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP
HYPOTHETICAL
Taking a Legal Look
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN OPINION & LETTERS CAMDEN
By Manny WOOD
Tailoring Powers of Attorney
AFTER a recent health scare, Peter decides to talk to a specialist solicitor about putting a Power of Attorney (POA) in place.
Peter is advised that a POA allows him to appoint someone (an attorney) to manage his financial affairs.
In Australia, a reference to an attorney is not a reference to a lawyer or a solicitor.
In fact, an attorney is normally not a lawyer, but a member of one’s family or a friend who is entrusted to manage financial matters.
An appropriate attorney may not be the same person who is appointed as one’s executor under a will and it may not be the same person who is appointed to manage health related decisions under an Appointment of Enduring Guardian.
It is important to understand the distinction between these three documents and to consider who is best suited for each specific role.
Peter’s adult son resides with him in Peter’s home.
His son suffers from a number of health problems which prevent him from obtaining full time employment.
Peter is advised by his solicitor that it is important to draft specific provisions in the POA document to make it clear that his attorney can “confer benefits” on Peter’s son to meet his reasonable living and medical expenses.
Peter also wishes for his son to be able to continue to reside in his home, should Peter lose the capacity to consent to him doing so.
The solicitor advises that his POA document needs to contain tailored provisions to achieve this goal.
With a view to maintaining Peter’s autonomy whilst he is able to manage his own affairs, the POA is restricted to only be “activated” if Peter loses capacity and a medical practitioner evidences this in writing. In this respect it is a “just in case” document.
POAs that continue to operate if one loses capacity are referred to as “Enduring” POAs because they “endure” a loss of capacity.
For more information regarding appropriately tailoring POAs, email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw. net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This fictional column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
HOPING to recapture highly volatile lightning in a bottle this week, Warner Bros is releasing “Joker: Foile à Deux”, the sequel to the surprise 2019 hit that launched their “DC Black” label.
The first Joker film - focusing entirely on the genesis of Batman’s chief antagonist - turned out to be an homage to the cinematic style of Martin Scorsese.
It was a remarkably restrained drama and character study that took some time to explore social themes such as mental health and poverty.
Whether filmmaker Todd Phillips did that well is a subjective question, but it’s clear that he has no interest in simply retreading old ground.
This sequel is set to be less of a gritty, urban crime drama, and is instead being advertised as a musical.
Joaquin Phoenix returns as Arthur Fleck (AKA The Joker) who has been imprisoned in Arkham Asylum following his multiple murders.
In Arkham he connects with Lee Quinzel, played by Lady Gaga, whose obsessive fixation on the Joker will entangle her in his web of influence, as those inspired by his apparent stance on social justice form plans to secure his freedom.
Those who complain that comic book films are all the same may find this to be the surprise twist on the format that they have been looking for.
“Noah’s Ark”
If you’re looking for an alternative for the kids however, “Noah’s Ark” is an animated feature coming to cinemas.
A feature developed largely in Brazil, the film is a family comedy telling the Sunday School and scripture class favourite from the perspective of an extra two stowaway mice.
In an effort to maintain peace and tranquillity among animals that would ordinarily prey upon one another, the mice (Tom and Vini) organise a singing contest.
This kind of film is critic-proof, as the primary motivation seems to be to keep children engaged for an hour and a half, in which case it will undoubtedly succeed.
“The Critic”
For something with a little more edge this week, “The Critic” finally has its Australian release.
Not quite intense enough to be called a thriller, and without an actual mystery for the audience to follow, this film is a melodrama set in London of 1934.
Ian McKellen plays the titular critic who writes for a distinguished British publication, but whose acerbic and arrogant style are at odds with the paper's conservative owner, played by Mark Strong.
When the critic is fired following the revelation that he is homosexual, he plots complicated and manipulative revenge, drawing everyone in his orbit into a web of bitterness and death.
This film is beautifully shot and the
DEAR Jasminda,
I OWN a company where the work takes place in an online environment. For this reason, I let my staff work from home.
Recently, while spending time in a small town where one of my staff members lives, I spotted her in a cafe, at the beach, in the car, in the supermarket and riding a bike.
Despite this, she still achieved all the key performance indicators I'd set for the week.
Do I speak to her about needing to work from her home office?
Holly H.
Dear Holly,
FIRSTLY, may I request a job interview? I'm not quite sure what your online environment is, but you sound like an ideal boss.
I think, though, that there is a big difference between putting on the occasional load of washing and doing a few stretches, and what your staff member is doing which is squeezing some work in between a varied and Insta-worthy social life.
While she may be achieving her workload at the moment, it doesn't sound sustainable.
The other issue is safety.
I suggest you look at the fine print of your workers compensation coverage.
I'm confident it will not cover your staff member stacking her bike into a bus-stop when she is supposed to be completing a workplace report.
Ultimately there needs to be an arrangement of mutual trust and support between yourself and your staff members.
While it's admirable that this particular woman seems to be embracing all that life has to offer and looking after her physical and mental health, a workplace injury seems far more likely in the various scenarios you've painted above.
Carpe diem, Jasminda
actors are all putting in some strong performances, but without any real sense of humour to the script, the experience is little more than watching people being increasingly terrible to one another.
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Koonwarra
Panel ponders end of native forest logging
By Tracey FERRIER, AAP
A GOVERNMENTAPPOINTED panel is exploring an end to logging in NSW native forests within four years, with warring sides reading very different things into the proposal.
The state government is under mounting pressure over the impact of its own logging business on nature.
The historically divisive issue of taking slowgrowing hardwoods from native forests has become even trickier as Labor works to deliver its promised Great Koala National Park.
That's because logging by the state-owned Forestry Corporation is continuing in areas earmarked for inclusion in the new refuge.
Conservationists are incensed, saying endangered koalas and greater gliders can't afford to keep losing what's being taken, while the industry says the timber take has always been sustainable.
In August, the government announced an independent expert panel to lead consultations on what the future of forestry
should look like.
One of five options being put to stakeholders is an end to native forest logging within four years, with supply to be met through other sources.
That lines up with the end of existing wood supply contracts from northern forests.
Other options include business as usual, reducing native timber harvesting until other sources are found or putting native forests under indigenous management with extra supply to come from private and public plantations.
WWF-Australia forests expert Stuart Blanch says the inclusion of an exit option is a big deal.
"I think this is the first time a NSW government process has seriously consulted stakeholders on ending native forest logging," he said. "I think this is showing there's enough people in government and parliament who think it's safe enough to articulate this as a real issue they need to explore."
Dr Blanch said the genie was out of the bottle
The NSW government is under pressure over the environmental impact of its own logging business. Photo: WWF.
regarding completing the transition out of native forest logging and into plantations.
"The experience from the shutdown of logging in Western Australia and Victoria is that once a government starts to canvass a full exit, the private sector stops investing and workers start finding new jobs."
But the industry has
Kids in jail: 'the light had gone out of their eyes'
By Tess Ikonomou IKONOMOU, AAP
AUSTRALIA must abandon its tough approach to managing youth crime and start looking to evidencebased solutions to end the disadvantage afflicting young people, the national children's commissioner says.
In an address to the National Press Club in Canberra, Anne Hollonds made the case for earlier intervention to help save children from "disadvantage, despair and desperation".
"Youth detention centres are the places where the most egregious breaches of the human rights of children are happening," she said on Wednesday.
Australia cannot continue with "business as usual" and should ditch its failed approach of longer sentencing, more policing and more children's prisons, she said.
Instead, it should look to change youth justice to improve child wellbeing.
"After the child protection system, often the next station on the train line for them is the criminal justice system," she said.
What she saw during
visits to the nation's youth detention centres left the commissioner "shocked and distressed".
"What was most chilling for me was to meet children who had no-one, who were completely alone, who spoke of feeling shut out and shunned by society," the commissioner said.
"These children were unable to tell me about any hopes or dreams or plans for the future. All they could see in their future was more of the same but in adult prison.
"Barely literate, their lack of education or training gave them no prospects for a job, and they had no-one to help them.
"The light had gone out of
their eyes."
The commissioner warned unless the nation started paying attention to the evidence, the community would be having the same conversation in a decade's time, only with a lot more tragedies along the way.
The children themselves were victims of crime but because their story was rarely heard, it was easy to demonise and dehumanise them.
"Australia can be 'smart on crime' by acting on the evidence, dealing with the barriers to reform, and building safe communities where children can get the best start in life," she said.
an entirely different take, seeing the exploration of a possible end to native forest logging as a chance to show why it should continue.
"It would be remiss, in the context of this conversation, to not ask that question," said James Jooste, the NSW chief executive of the Australian Forest Products Association.
"We very much saw it on our end as the government
saying we need to settle this debate, we want the case for why it would be disastrous to exit out of native forestry.
"The government clearly wants that case put forward. This is a government that has never signalled that it will transition out of native forestry."
In a statement, the government said the panel had been tasked with consulting widely on the
future of forestry.
"We want input on what forests and a sustainable forestry industry will look like in the next 30 years."
It said the consultation would consider the sustainability of forestry operations, the future of all types of forestry, environmental concerns, demand for timber and climate change.
Speed limit cuts needed to help fix road toll 'crisis'
By Ethan JAMES, AAP
AUSTRALIA’S road toll is rising and "brave" decisions such as lowering speed limits are needed to help reach the goal of halving fatalities by 2030, a peak safety body says.
There were 1258 deaths on the nation's roads in 2023 - a 6.6 percent jump on the previous year and the third year in a row the figure has gone up.
The road toll for 2024 reached 863 by the end of August, according to the most recent federal government data.
About 40,000 people are
seriously injured in crashes annually.
The federal government, states and territories have signed a pledge aiming to halve the road toll and reduce serious injuries by 30 percent by 2030.
"It is absolutely a crisis," Ingrid Johnston, CEO of the Australasian College of Road Safety, said of the carnage.
"If we don't do something differently, then instead of halving fatalities by 2030 we will have increased them."
Dr Johnston is among 600 road safety professionals and academics attending the multi-day 2024 Australasian
Road Safety Conference in Hobart.
"(Australia) used to be one of the world's leaders and in recent years we have slipped down the rankings," she said.
"As other countries have been reducing their fatalities, ours have been increasing."
Dr Johnston urged policy and law makers to consider reducing speed limits as well as tightening safety regulations for new and imported cars.
"In a built up area, if you have vehicles mixing with pedestrians and cyclists then the vehicles need to be doing only 30km/h," she said.
"We have to make the brave decisions and we have to turn this around. For some reason we accept people die on the roads."
In August, more than 100 road safety researchers and academics signed an open letter calling on state and territory governments to lower speed limits.
They said Wales reported a 32 percent reduction in deaths on roads where it cut the speed limit from 48km/h to 32km/h.
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q Anne Hollonds says visiting youth detention centres left her "shocked and distressed". Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
q Ingrid Johnston, CEO of the Australasian College of Road Safety. Photo: Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS.
LOCALSPORT
Raiders fall short in Grand Final clash
By Kim AMBROSE
PORT Macquarie Regional Stadium was charged with energy on Saturday, 28 September as fans gathered to witness the Lake CathieBonny Hill Raiders take on the Wingham Tigers in the Group 3 under 18 Grand Final.
With the stands filled, the stage was set for an intense match-up between two sides
at the peak of their powers this season.
The Raiders came into the game hungry and looked to establish dominance from the kick off.
Their quick start paid off in the eighth minute when Timothy Broderick scored the first try of the game.
Tayte Gibson successfully kicked the conversion, giving the Raiders an early 6-0 lead.
The Tigers quickly returned fire however, with Brayden Livermore crossing the try line to get his side on the board.
Luke Croker's pin-point conversion levelled the score at 6-6, with it all to play for as the halftime buzzer sounded.
The second half saw the Tigers come out with a renewed focus, taking control of the game with impressive
q Timothy Broderick scoring the first try of the game.
tries from Lleyton Moore and Ricky Carrington.
Luke Croker’s accurate kicking skills further extended the Tigers' lead to 16-6, placing Wingham within touching distance of the win.
With victory in sight, Croker sealed the deal with a decisive interception and try, securing an emphatic 22-6 Grand Final win.
Despite the loss, the Raiders displayed sportsmanship and grace in defeat.
Team captain Tayte Gibson exemplified this spirit by congratulating
the Tigers on their victory and commending them for their strong performance throughout the season.
“You guys have been a great game all year and you got us at the end - well done,” he said.
Gibson also acknowledged Raiders coaching staff and his team mates, encouraging them to use the experience as motivation for the 2025 season.
In a post-match interview, Tigers captain Kyle Marron recognised the Raiders' competitive spirit, particularly as this was their inaugural season in the Group
COME
3 Under 18 competition.
“Your standard and consistency have been good all year, especially coming out from the 16s competition,” he said.
“It has been two each throughout the year so it has been a good arm wrestlekeep your heads up.”
Marron also praised the hard work ethic of his Tigers team.
“We started pre-season early and have been working hard all year.
“So to come away with the win is a great feeling.”
BOAT PADDLING
q Pryce Crane on the attack.
q Raiders Jack Hardy and Aydin Rae bringing down the opposition.
q Ty Vassallo and Max Goodear working hard in defence.
q Max Goodear streaking down the sideline.
q A moment of jubilation for the Tigers and defeat for the Raiders.
Bowlers catch-up
THE Hibbard Sports Club may have closed over a year ago but its former bowlers still remain close.
You can now find them on the greens at Lake Cathie or playing at the West Port Bowling Club in Port Macquarie.
Around 50 bowlers gathered at Settlers Inn at the weekend to mark the anniversary of their final days playing at Hibbard.
Sharon Wedd says it “was a lovely afternoon of catch-up and memories”.
The Hibbard Sports Club collapsed into liquidation early last year.
Sharon said it was another example of how bowling clubs statewide are under threat.
q Fifty bowlers marked the anniversary of the Hibbard club’s closure. Photo: supplied.
Kew Bowling Club
By Andrew RICHARDS
29th SEPTEMBER, 2024
In Wednesday Social Bowls, teams were assigned by a random draw, so that different team mixtures resulted. The top prize was taken out by the dream team of Rod Quirk, Phil Collins and Wayne Thrussell. Runners up were Bruce Gornall, Terry
LUSC Thursday Mixed Bowls
By Warren BATES
LAST Thursday we had a number of late withdrawals due to the forecasted rain but we still managed four rinks of triples. Play began at 9 a.m. and continued until around 11
Lake Cathie Bowling Club
By The DODGER
WITNESSING our biggest roll up for an AGM which has been and gone it will be interesting to hear all
Miles and Brad Conway. Voucher winners were Steve Hall, Viv Gunter, Darren Darcy and John O’Neill.
This week’s Friday Cashpot Triples was cancelled due to continual rain.
The rain also threatened the Preliminary Round of the Major Singles, but fortunately it held off. Conditions were still challenging, and a few upsets occurred. The results were: Ray Allan def Reg
a.m., when the overhead clouds became threatening. We hastily left the green just before the storm hit. Those who braved the weather enjoyed a lively morning of competition, albeit shortened.
Back in the comfort of our clubhouse, we celebrated two birthdays and continued with our usual Thursday activities, including raffles, rink winners,
the post comments.
Tuesday, 24th September, Ladies Pennant Results –
Grade 2 - LCBC Blue def. Westport 7/0
Grade 2 - LCBC Red def. North Haven 7/0
Grade 4 - LCBC def. Port City
Robb 25-11, Andrew Richards def Terry Miles 25-10, Viv Gunter def Gary Cheers 25-18, Stewart Rogan def Dave Napper 25-17, Adrian Hilton def Wayne Thrussell 25-19, Rocky Davis def Brian Charters 25-14, in a nail biter Brad Conway def Ian Hodgkinson 25-23, Bill Reid held off Frank Raczka 25-23, Peter Ryan def Chicka Thompson 2619, Barrie Isaac def Peter Griffith 26-11. Dave Harvey won on
the nomination sheet draw winners plus our sponsors’ prizes draws from Taste Bakehouse and Flipz n Chipz. Recently our club had the pleasure of sharing our greens with an enthusiastic group of students from Camden Haven High School. Their visit was on a Thursday morning, not their regular sport day. It would be
6/1
Ladies Social Bowls –Rink 9 - Kathleen Thompson, Olwen Hulland & Teresa Wise –winners
Rink 10 - Glenys Potts & Jenny Taylor-runners-up. Wednesday, 25th September,
SPORTS RESULTS
forfeit from Denis Squires, who was unable to play.
There are no games in the Major Singles next week, due to the public holiday. The next Major Singles Round will be played on Sunday 13th October 2024.
The next Monday Monthly Pairs will be played on 7th October. There is one spot left
wonderful if a program could be developed for students to learn to bowl on their Wednesday sports afternoon. Many students already participate in golf lessons on Wednesdays. Perhaps, in the future, Kew Country Club could become a “nursery of champions” for both golf and lawn bowls.
As 2024 slips by quickly, it’s a timely reminder for bowlers
Open Triples –
Paul Goodacre, Rob Penrose & Larry Wood def. Michelle Cassidy, Kay Jobson & Ros Stone alias Pebbles.
Thursday, 26th September, Men’s Triples – With rain ominous on we went –
in the Kew Classic Triples being held on 9-10 November 2024.
Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and Friday Jackpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress).
Well, thats the news for this week. Enjoy your bowls. Cheers, Scoop
to note the date for the Mixed Christmas Party next month – Saturday, 30th November. Additionally, the men’s Christmas function is scheduled for Thursday, 19th December. Finally, don’t forget to include your name on Thursday Bowls nomination sheet in foyer at LUSC for next Thursday 9am bowls at Kew Country Club.
Rink 3 - Dick Pierce, Gordon Gray & Peter Slattery
Rink 1 - Roger Miles, John McCartney & Graham Fairburn
Saturday, 28th September –Weather Gods 1 – LCBC 0 See you on the greens, The Dodger.
q The last bowling day at Hibbard. Photo: supplied.
KCC Men’s Golf Report
By Danny LLOYD
AFTER a few weeks of good weather the rain returned this week and dampened the enthusiasm of Thursday’s field. Handling things best was Neil Dark with an outstanding 44 points, just shading runner-up specialist Richard Bligh-
LUSC Ladies Social Golf
By Robyn KING
DUE to course renovations on Tuesday and Wednesday last week there was no golf played at Kew. However, 12 ladies from our Tuesday social golf club travelled to Emerald Downs for a 9 hole competition. Those ladies who
Jones on 43.
Although Richard did console himself by taking the maximum Kew Corner Store Cup points in the penultimate round of the first stage of the playoffs.
Other good scores were Peter Hammer (42) and Warren Dyer and John Foster (41 each). In the teams event (best 3 of 4 Stableford), Neil Dark, Phil Creer, Ron Rolfe and Alan
chose not to go to Emerald Downs joined a group of Wednesday ladies in a game of Mini Golf at Kew Country Club. A very enjoyable day was had by all at both venues. Results for Tuesday 24th September 2024 at Emerald Downs
Nett: Winner - S. Meixner 35, R/ Up - M. Rees 36, 3rd - C. Napper 39 Gross Winner: J. Stapleton 50 If you are interested in playing
Super Stingrays
Chappin racked up 130 for first place. The rain continued into Saturday with only 26 golfers completing the ungraded Stableford singles. On top was Craig Pinson with 38pts, cruising into the top 40 and the second stage of the KCS Cup playoffs, followed by Ian Clenton and Scott Dawson with 36 points each.
9 holes of social golf every Tuesday we meet at 8am at the Kew Country Club. New players always welcome even if you are new to golf.
Kew Country Club Lady Golfers
By Robyn KING
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 28
Mid North Coast Women’s Premiership (Women's Tackle) Grand Final.
Fans were kept on the edge of their seats from the off, but it wasn’t until the 13th minute when the first points were scored as the Blues took a 2-0 lead through a Carissa Skinnikoff penalty conversion.
The Blues held their lead to the half time break, before the Stingrays launched their comeback early in the second stanza.
Stingrays winger Linda Kearns crossed the try line out
wide, putting her team ahead for the first time in the match.
Despite missing the conversion, the Stingrays had seized the momentum and never looked back, hanging on to their 4-2 advantage until the final whistle.
Speaking after the match, Blues captain Belinda Anderson said the Stingrays had been “outstanding all year”.
“It was a great game of footy today and it just goes to show that defence wins games - it was pretty tight out there,” she said. Anderson highlighted the
Kew Ladies Bowlers
By Velvanie HARTAS
LAST day of pennants today 23/9/24.
Our two teams played Port City Red at Kew. Both our teams Leonie and Jean’s won defeating port city Red. Well done to all the players.
COURSE renovations and rain (again) meant there was no ladies’ golf played on the course last week. However there was golf played on Tuesday 24th September on the newly opened Mini Golf course at Kew Country Club. 42 ladies had signed up for a game of 18 holes played in groups of 4 with lunch and drinks after the game. Two ladies
Kew Country Club Men’s Veterans Golf
By Laurie HAMILTON
RESULTS 16/09/2024 Single Stableford
Curly Maynard Shield Day Sponsored by Allam Property
Our Tuesday social games we only had one team playing which all players enjoyed themselves and had a nice game.
Don’t forget our four games start soon so get your teams ready and put on sheet on notice board.
Also don’t forget friendly Friday is still going so come along to that and have some fun.
took to the podium at the end of a playoff round - 1st - J. Bevan, 2nd - M. Harrison.
Many thanks were expressed to President Karyn Buckley and the committee for organising and running a very successful inaugural event. Hopefully there will be more to come.
37 Pts. C/B.
2nd – Peter Johnson 37 Pts.
Ball Winners
Mark Foss 35, Kevin Brennan 35, Jack Hibburt 35, Paul Munro 34, Ron Rolfe 34, Col Voss 34, Neil Dark 34 & Tony Denzel 34. Nearest to the pin Winners
9th Hole A Grade Wayne Moir, B Grade John Brown, C Grade Lou Forster.
10th Hole A Grade Gary King, B Grade Mick Bevan, C Grade. No One.
12th Hole A Grade Dean Myers, B Grade Don Steigrad C Grade Dave Raeburn.
55 – 60 age winner Paul Munro
61 – 74 age winner Mick Bevan
75 & over winner Bruce Forbes
growth of women's football, expressing her hope for the expansion of the competition in the future.
Stingrays co-captain Nakita Binge also delivered a heartfelt speech which acknowledged the historic moment of Siobhan Wilson becoming the first female referee to officiate a Grand Final match in the competition.
“The Blues definitely didn’t go down without a fight,” Binge said.
“They gave us a run for our
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q Shield winner Mick Bevan with Col Voss (Captain).
q Ebony Millgate tearing through the Blues defence.
q Jessica Palmer wrapping up the opposition.
q Tilley Hunter gets her pass away.
q Co-captain Emily Wright leading her team from the front.
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Tired of the news? You’re not alone, but you can count on comedian Wil Anderson (pictured) to entertain as he spears the headlines and the endless cycle of news stories in a hilarious, thought-provoking fashion.
Along with co-host Jan Fran, the Gruen veteran strings along a panel of clever, emerging comedians to break down the week’s news headlines, dig beneath them and polish up a fresh and witty perspective. How was the story covered, what went wrong, what was left out and how could it have been covered in a better way? In this everchanging and volatile media landscape, the news is generally not designed to make us giggle, but this panel show does stellar job of it.
1.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 2.35 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. (R) 3.55 The Assembly. (Final, PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 10.55 Being Beethoven. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Pompeii: The Origins. (Mv, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.35 Gardening Australia.
8.35 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure: Madagascar. (PG, R) Part 3 of 4. 9.25 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (Final, PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PG, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R)
The Larkins. (PG, R) 12.40 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Rage. (PG)
THURSDAY GRAND DESIGNS AUSTRALIA
ABC TV, 8pm
There’s a playful mood and an excitable sense of anticipation as season 11 of this much-loved homebuilding series kicks off a new era.
Original host Peter Madison has flown the coop, making way for Anthony Burke (pictured), who is a warm and familiar face after hosting Restoration Australia. In tonight’s premiere, Burke is not alone: legendary series creator Kevin McCloud joins him on a road trip to explore some of Australia’s most gorgeous and inspired designs. With a mint-green Kombi as their chariot, the duo ham it up visiting inspiring abodes: it’s a lively kick-off for this invigorated season, which is rich with creative, luxurious and swoon-worthy builds.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Concerts: Cold Chisel.
8.30 You Can Call Me Bill. (Mav)
A portrait of the life of William Shatner.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Soldiers. (Malv)
11.40 The Allegation. (Premiere, Mav)
12.20 Kin. (MA15+dlv, R)
4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.45 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets Ronni Kahn the founder of OzHarvest, who are fighting food waste through food rescue.
8.30 MOVIE: A Few Good Men. (1992, Ml, R) Two lawyers defend a pair of US Marines who have been accused of murdering a fellow serviceman. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore.
11.30 MOVIE: Priest. (2011, Mhl, R) A priest searches for his missing niece. Paul Bettany.
1.15 GetOn Extra.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.
8.30 MOVIE: Joker. (2019, MA15+alv, R)
A mentally ill aspiring comedian struggles to find his way in Gotham City’s fractured society. Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro.
11.00 MOVIE: The Disappointments Room. (2016, MA15+alv, R)
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (Return, PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon. 8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Panellists include Urzila Carlson, Ray O’Leary, Bron Lewis, Tommy Little and Ed Kavalee. 9.45 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Catherine Tate. 10.45 10’s Late News. 11.10 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
SATURDAY, October 5
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 1.15 Grantchester. (PG, R) 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PG, R) 2.45 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2022. (PG, R) 4.15 The Assembly. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: Leading Man – Michael Theo. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: South Burnett Rail Trail, Queensland. (R) Presented
military police, Vera and Joe investigate a suspicious death in an army barracks.
Return To Paradise. (PG, R)
Miniseries: Better. (Madl, R)
Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Life
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (Premiere, PG)
8.25 Frogmore House: Royal Retreat. (PGa, R)
9.40 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PG, R)
10.35 Spain’s Atlantic Train. (PGa, R)
11.30 Something Undone. (Mal)
12.25 Rex In Rome. (PG, R)
1.20 Djaambi. (Ml) 1.30 Going Places. (PGa, R)
4.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. (Return, PG) The team travels USA’s iconic Route 66 and takes to the skies of the Sunshine Coast.
7.30 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001, Mv, R) Two childhood friends grow up to be US Army Air Force pilots stationed at Pearl Harbor. Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale. 11.10 MOVIE: Death Wish. (1974, MA15+alv, R) Charles Bronson. 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
3.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R) Follows a terrier called Larry. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Speed. (1994, Mlv, R) An LAPD cop is trapped on a runaway bus. Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock. 9.50 MOVIE: Speed 2: Cruise Control. (1997, Mv, R) A computer genius disables a cruise ship. Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric. 12.15 Cross Court. (R) 12.45 Innovation Nation. 1.59 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Fried Green
Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 8.25 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 10.10 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 11.50 Then Came You. (2020, M) 1.35pm Jonsson Gang. (2020, PG, Finnish) 3.55 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 6.10 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 8.30 My Salinger Year. (2020, M) 10.25 Everyone Else. (2009, MA15+, German) 12.45am Coming Through The Rye. (2015, M) 3.30 Late Programs.
SUNDAY, October 6
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Darby And Joan. (PG, R) 3.10 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 3.40 Amazing Spaces. (Final, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Compass. (Final, PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Return To Paradise. (Mv) A game of lawn bowls ends in murder.
8.30 Unforgotten. (Mal) Sunny and Jess get closer to the truth of what happened on the night Precious was murdered.
9.15 Miniseries: Better. (Malv) Part 4 of 5. 10.15 Fisk. (Ml, R)
10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
12.15 Fires. (Mal, R)
1.10 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mv, R)
2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Last Secrets Of The Great Sphinx Of Giza. 8.30 Tombs Of The Egyptian Priestesses. 9.30 Megastructures: Knights Templar Castles. (PGav, R)
10.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. (PGa, R)
11.25 Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler. (R) 1.15 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 2.10
8 Out Of 10 Cats. (Mals, R) 3.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGad, R) 4.45 Specially For Me. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
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SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Sabrina. Continued. (1995, PG) 7.45 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 10.00 Wonderfully Beautiful. (2022, M, German) 12.25pm The Wife. (2017, M) 2.20 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 4.45 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 6.25 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 8.30 Moonstruck. (1987, PG) 10.25 The Dorm. (2021, MA15+, Russian) 12.40am Do Me Love. (2009, MA15+, French) 2.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG)
8.50 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.
9.50 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Night Caller – Eric Edgar Cooke. (MA15+av, R)
11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Autopsy USA. (Ma) 12.30 Lipstick Jungle. (Final, Mds, R)
Harry’s Practice. (R)
Home Shopping.
Million Dollar Minute. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise 5am News.
Sunrise.
Helping Hands. (PG, R) 6.00 NBN News. 6.30 Grand Final Night. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Grand Final. Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers. 9.30
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MONDAY, October 7
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly. (Mls)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mls)
Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals)
10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Suspect. (Malv) 11.45 Of Money And Blood. (MA15+l) 1.55 Between Two Worlds. (Mal, R) 3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) The competition returns to Perth.
9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) The team uncovers the truth about the disappearance of two teenagers.
10.00 S.W.A.T. SWAT teams up with Major Crimes.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez.
12.30 Miniseries: The Victim. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6am The Movie
Show. 6.30 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 8.35 Jonsson Gang. (2020, PG, Finnish) 10.55 Coming Through The Rye. (2015, M) 12.45pm My Salinger Year. (2020, M) 2.35 The Movie Show. 3.10 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 5.30 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 7.30 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, M) 9.30 Black ’47. (2018, MA15+) 11.25 Jiu Jitsu. (2020, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs.
TUESDAY, October 8
6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PG)
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R) 11.30 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+v) 1.20 Illegals. (MA15+al, R)
3.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Bree is impossible to get through.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hannah and Lawrence seek redemption.
9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A Benjamin Franklin aficionado mysteriously disappears during one of his city tours.
10.10 Made In Bondi. The group heads to the Whitsundays.
11.15 Chicago Fire. 12.15 Holey Moley Australia. (PGas, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 9.00 Miniseries: Bali 2002. (MA15+lv)
To Be Advised.
9News Late.
La Brea. (Final, Mav)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Cybershack. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
10.20 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.15 Breaking The News. 12.25am Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 7.05 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 8.50 White Lion. (2010, PG) 10.30 Jump, Darling. (2020, M) 12.10pm Hive. (2021, M, Albanian) 1.45 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 3.50 Moonstruck. (1987, PG) 5.45 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 7.30 Benediction. (2021, M) 10.00 The Ballad Of Lefty Brown. (2017, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.
WEDNESDAY, October 9
6.00
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.15
WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Planet Reef. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia. (PGal)
8.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. (Mal)
9.20 Four Years Later. (Ml)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Carmen Curlers. (Premiere, Masv)
1.05 Wisting. (Madlv, R)
2.50 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Malv, R)
3.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am WorldWatch.
The Movie Show. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 VICE Investigates. 1.30 One Armed Chef. 2.25 Hair Power: Me And My Afro. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The Assignment. (1997, MA15+) 10.40 MOVIE: Nekrotronic. (2018, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am White
Lion. (2010, PG) 7.40 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 9.25 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 11.05 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, M) 1.05pm Nordic By Nature. (2021, M, Faroese) 2.20 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 4.15 Topkapi. (1964, PG) 6.25 The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 9.30 A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964, MA15+) 11.25 Black Box. (2021, M, French) 1.50am Late Programs.
6.00
THURSDAY,
October 10
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Grayson’s Art Club. (PGl, R) 10.55 Seed. (PGa, R) 11.30 Beneath The Stigma. (Ma, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Secrets To Civilisation. (Mav, R) 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Planet
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Walks. (PG)
8.25 National Parks From Above: Wales. (PG) A look at Snowdonia National Park in Wales.
9.20 Paris Has Fallen. (M)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Freezing Embrace. (Malv)
12.25 Wolf. (Malsv, R)
3.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
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5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am WorldWatch.
10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Hustle. 1.25 The Story Of. 1.55 Unknown Amazon. 2.50 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Hells Angels: Kingdom Come. (Premiere) 10.20 Obsessed With My Muscles. 10.50 Dark Side Of Comedy. 11.45 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Topkapi. Continued. (1964, PG) 7.45 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 10.10 Benediction. (2021, M) 12.40pm Supernova. (2020, M) 2.25 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 4.10 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 5.50 The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 7.30 T-34. (2018, M, Russian) 9.35 For A Few Dollars More. (1965, M) Midnight Tracker. (2010, M) 1.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGa)
8.30 Jimeoin: Result. (Ml) Stand-up performance by comedian Jimeoin discussing the absurdities of everyday life.
9.50 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 4.
10.50 The Latest: Seven News.
11.20 Chicago Fire. (MA15+a)
12.20 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)
1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Late Programs.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.35 Human Error. (Mlv) 9.35 Million Dollar Murders. (Mv, R) 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Hello SA. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Leah and Justin are caught red-handed.
8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. Explores life behind bars.
9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Slawomir Tomczyk. (Malv, R) A look at the murder of Slawomir Tomczyk.
10.30 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav, R)
11.30 To Be Advised.
1.10 Magnum P.I. (Mav)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am
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CAMDEN HAVEN
SPORT News Of The Area
By Kim AMBROSE
Super Stingrays
via the great ocean road
28 April to 07 May 2025
Join us on this allinclusive, fully guided adventure of Kangaroo Island via Coonawarra & The Great Ocean Road. Get up close and personal with Australian Sea Lions at Seal Bay Contact Travelwise for the full itinerary or go to our website for tour inclusions and options.
COACH DEPARTS: Laurieton, Kew, Harrington, Taree INCLUDES: Coach Transport, Flights, Accommodation, Meals, Tours
Join us on this all inclusive, fully guided tour of the Blue Mountains.
Staying 3 nights at the palatial Carrington Hotel highlights of our Heritage Area.
Burnie, Wynyard, Cradle Mountain, Strahan, Queenstown, Derwent
The Three Sisters - Newly Reopened Zig Zag Railway - Hydro Majestic High Tea & Tour - Scenic World - Everglades House & Gardens Tour - Bygone Beauty’s Treasured Teapot Museum Devonshire Tea & Tour - Leura Free Time - Blue Mountains Heritage Centre - Govetts Leap Lookout - Norman Lindsay Gallery Museum & More
COACH DEPARTS: Laurieton, Kew, Harrington, Taree INCLUDES: Coach Transport, Accommodation, Meals, Tours
q The Laurieton Stingrays celebrate the win.