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Gloucester High captains continue 92-year story
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IN 1932, when best friends from school
Molly McKillop and Jess Henderson left Cairns by boat to visit Jess’s relatives in NSW, neither could have predicted an event involving two of their descendants - 92 years later.
Jess’s relatives lived on a farm in Rawdon Vale, which in 2024 is a comfortable 38 km drive from Gloucester on a good quality road.
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Former F18 fighter pilot and former local GP Dr Daryl Pudney, who is club secretary, demonstrated the impressive capability of his bright yellow short take-off and landing Aviat Husky.
Some of the more interesting aircraft were a number of gyrocopters, which look something like mini helicopters, with the significant difference being that their rotating wing is unpowered and spins as a result of the gyro being pushed forward by a propeller.
Similar to a helicopter, it is the rotating wing that provides lift and is designed to allow the gyro
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The girls, both aged seventeen, were popular at school and enjoyed a hectic social life, but once in Rawdon Vale, they found something else to their liking.
The attractions were local farmers Nigel Laurie and Harry Bignell, who they met on their first visit, and who caused both girls to return a few times more before Molly married Nigel, and Jess tied the knot with Harry.
In stark contrast to Cairns, the social highlight of Rawdon Vale was a visit from the Gloucester Presbyterian minister once a month for a church
In 1932, however, it might just as well have been the back of Bourke.
Life at that time was basic and remote, with no electricity or telephone, rudimentary toilet facilities, and a narrow rough track into town.
Urgent medical help was still years in the future.
They were hard times, especially when bushfires broke out. There was no RFS, just neighbours willing to pitch in and do their best to save
service at Molly's home.
Jess went on to have three children and Molly had four.
Educating
them was a challenge, but a high priority for both women.
The only options were a nanny, boarding school, or Black Friars Correspondence School, which is what they chose, and where Molly held the record for the greatest number of years teaching.
Jumping forward
to land safely in the event of engine failure.
One of the gyro pilots was Aimee Tanner, 31, from near Newcastle.
Aimee is one of the very few female gyrocopter pilots in Australia and was introduced to gyro flying by her dad.
“[He] is now in his 70’s and has been flying gyros for about 30 years,” said Aimee.
“He used to take me for joy flights when I was a young kid and I was inspired to get my own licence. We now share our open cockpit gyro, and he is often now my passenger.
“I love being up there with the wind in my hair, where it’s so peaceful.”
Another pilot was John Bown who had flown
in from Port Macquarie in his two-seater Bristell fixed wing plane.
“I’m a retired aircraft mechanic and have only been flying for three years,” said John.
"I decided to get my pilot’s licence so I could accompany a mate who wanted to fly around Australia, and I’ve had lots of fun doing just that since I bought my plane.”
On Saturday night, the Fly-In pilots were treated to a delicious barbeque around a bonfire as they listened to music provided by Muzza.
Gloucester Aero Club, located on the Maslen dairy just off Jacks Road, has over 70 members and offers flying lessons from a local experienced instructor.
92 years, educational opportunities for those living in Rawdon Vale have improved enormously. Now, two great grand-daughters of the young women who made the journey from Cairns, are also firm friends.
Charli Macdonald (Laurie) and Emma Bignell have been able to pursue a quality education at Gloucester High School, with Charli travelling by school bus each day from Rawdon Vale.
No doubt Molly and Jess would have been delighted if they knew that in 2024, Charli would have the honour of being Gloucester High School captain, and responsible for passing the torch to Emma, who will be captain in 2025. Both girls are seventeen, the same age their great grandmothers were when they headed south from Cairns all those years ago.
q John Bown’s Bristell aircraft
q Molly McKillop (Laurie) and Jess Henderson (Bignell).
q Charli Macdonald. q Emma Bignell.
Gloucester exhibition two years in the making
By Wendy BUSWELL
ANDREW Ürge has been painting since he was a young boy.
During an art excursion at school in Hungary, he created a landscape painting of his town.
“It ended up being a colourful piece of art that the teacher liked and hung on her wall,” Andrew told News Of The Area.
“That was the moment I thought, ‘gee, I’m good at this’, and I kept going.”
Andrew emigrated to Australia in 1957, and upon moving to Sydney, he studied art at East Sydney Technical College, now known as the National Art School.
Having held several solo exhibitions in Sydney, Andrew decided to exhibit his work in regional NSW.
He selected Gloucester as the destination because “the town has a community interested in art.”
Two years ago, he contacted Gloucester Gallery, but 2024 was the
first available exhibition slot.
“It gave me two years to work on the collection,” he said.
The result is “Australia Through My Paint Brush”, which is an eclectic assortment of artwork, featuring a range of mediums from oils to watercolours, with subjects including landscapes and still life, presented in sizes from miniatures to large-scale.
“I love to mix it up. I don’t stick to one subject like some artists.”
He describes how he lets the brush move on the canvas as an extension of his hand.
“I don’t think there are rules on how to apply the paint to the canvas; it produces some unexpected and exciting results.”
The collection includes several paintings inspired by
the Gloucester region.
“I came to Gloucester a month ago and drove around the area to get a feel for it.”
One of the works titled
“No. 1 Gloucester Panorama”, is based on a photo taken during a drive to Barrington Tops National Park.
“It captures the vastness
of the empty land and the rugged evergreen mountains in this region. It encapsulates the theme of the exhibition.”
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sites and street lighting, an estimated 58,271 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions (t/CO2-e) will be avoided.
By opting for 100 percent renewable energy to power Council’s large
The ‘Powering Tomorrow: Regional Councils NSW’ PPA was coordinated by the Hunter Joint Organisation and Mid North Coast Joint Organisation, with support from advisors including Sourced Energy, Regional Procurement, Procure Group, and Baker McKenzie.
Purchasing as a group enables Council to secure renewable electricity at a competitive price until 2030, protecting it from
market volatility. The renewable energy sourced under this agreement will come from several of Iberdrola Australia’s NSW-based projects, including the Capital Wind Farm, Avonlie Solar Farm, and Bodangora Wind Farm.
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q The Avonlie Solar Farm in Narrandera, NSW. Photo: Iberdrola Australia.
“Australia Through My Paint Brush” can be viewed at Gloucester Art Gallery until 1 December.
q Artist Andrew Ürge.
DAs flooding in
MIDCOAST Council says the volume of development applications it has received and processed in the past quarter shows “confidence in the region”.
The NSW Government’s ‘Planning Council League Table’ shows MidCoast Council had more development applications lodged and more applications processed than any other regional council in NSW during the first quarter of the 2024-25 financial year.
Council received 219 DAs and processed 230 development determinations from 1 July to 30 September
2024.
Paul De Szell, Council’s Director of Liveable Communities, said these development determinations showed developers and homeowners remain confident in the region.
Council staff also dealt with 1,623 individual customer requests in relation to development assessment and building certification.
MidCoast Council’s average DA processing time is 88 days.
The regional council average is 99 days.
“While our processing times compare favourably with other regional Councils, we are not resting on our laurels.
“We will continue to implement our process improvement work, including the implementation of the 53 actions outlined in the Housing Barriers Report,” explained Mr De Szell.
“In particular, we are working to improve efficiency in our triaging of the more complex assessments we receive.
“We know that navigating the NSW Planning system can be stressful.
“We’re working behind the scenes to introduce efficiencies and supports to further speed up approvals and help the community better understand Council’s role in the system.”
Accounting for nature Body of motorcyclist found
POLICE will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner after the body of a motorcyclist was found at Nabiac on Saturday.
Officers attached to Manning-Great Lakes Police District were called to the Pacific Highway about 11am on Saturday 9 November when a passing cyclist noticed the body of a man lying in scrub three to four metres from the road.
The cyclist alerted police who arrived and established the body was that of a man; a damaged motorcycle was found several metres further on.
A post-mortem examination will be conducted in coming days to establish cause of death and confirm identity; however, initial inquiries indicate the man to be aged in his 40s from the Hunter region.
It’s believed the crash may have occurred 24-48 hours before the man’s body was found.
An investigation has commenced into the circumstances surrounding the man’s death, and police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
MIDCOAST region farmers and landholders are invited to an educational webinar and field day that may open up new economic opportunities for some properties.
The one-hour webinar will take place on Tuesday 19 November from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
There will be several short talks from a variety
of speakers covering topics such as what ‘accounting for nature’ is, the benefits of using accounting for nature on your property, and how accounting for nature fits in with carbon farming.
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
The webinar will be followed up by a field day on Saturday 30
November.
“Understanding the environmental value of your property can lead to unexpected opportunities,” said MidCoast Council’s Manager of Natural Systems, Gerard Tuckerman.
“One example of these opportunities is carbon farming.
“There are currently
grant opportunities for eligible landholders wishing to undertake carbon farming, such as the Living Carbon grants.
“As the on-ground support partner for the region, MidCoast Council can assist landholders to understand if carbon farming is suitable for their property and provide support when preparing Living Carbon
grant applications, including developing a planting plan.”
The webinar will also discuss types of data collection, provide an example of how to apply the vegetation method to your property, and show how knowledge about your property can help with decision making and long-term management.
Visit the MidCoast Council website for more information.
GREG
Free food safety seminar
A FREE food safety seminar will be held in Gloucester, with local food business owners and their staff encouraged to attend.
MidCoast Council’s Manager of Environmental Health
and Regulatory Services, Dave Battese, said it was a great way for those in the industry to stay up to date.
“Food safety standards are regulated by the NSW Food Authority and local
councils in NSW,” explained Mr Battese.
“Our main focus is supporting business owners and providing tools they can use to improve their skills and train their staff.
“Safe food handling is good for everyone. It helps you get repeat business and builds consumer confidence in our region.”
At the seminar, Environmental Health Officers will answer questions, discuss how
the new food standards may be applied, and highlight common pitfalls. The seminar will be held at the MidCoast Council Customer Service Point, 89 King Street, Gloucester on Wednesday 27 November from 2pm to 5pm. Book via Council’s website.
q Council received 219 DAs and processed 230 development determinations from 1 July to 30 September 2024.
q A webinar and field day will teach landholders about ‘accounting for nature’.
Australian economy prepared for Trump: Chalmers
By Andrew BROWN and Poppy JOHNSTON, AAP
AUSTRALIA faces slightly slower growth and additional inflationary pressures from a second Donald Trump presidency but the federal treasurer believes the nation is well placed to withstand financial shocks.
Australia is likely to fare better than other nations in handling potential economic pressures, Jim Chalmers said during an Institute of International Affairs event on Monday.
Mr Trump has proposed significant tariffs on imports into the US as part of his second term agenda.
But Dr Chalmers says Australia is prepared for such a scenario should the measures be implemented.
"We should expect a small reduction in our output and additional price pressures, particularly in the short term," the treasurer will say.
"But specific features of the economy, like a
flexible exchange rate and independent central bank, would help mitigate against some of this."
Mr Chalmers says the impact globally to the proposed tariffs from the US would be much more substantial, according to Treasury modelling carried out before the US election.
"The timing of this, and the responses and ramifications that might follow - what economists call second-round effects - are difficult to predict," he will say.
"But we wouldn't be immune from escalating trade tensions that might ensue. This is consistent with the views expressed last week by the prime minister."
Australia was able to negotiate significant exemptions to tariffs imposed by the US during the first Trump term.
The treasurer believes Australia's diplomatic efforts had a key bearing on economic policy.
Moody's Analytics senior
economist Stefan Angrick said higher tariffs on US imports posed the "biggest risk" to the broader AsiaPacific region.
"The economic impact will depend on the specific policies implemented and their timing, but Trump's campaign promises of higher tariffs, more restrictive immigration policies, and broad changes to US fiscal policy and regulation suggest a tumultuous period ahead," Mr Angrick said.
Business Council of Australia chief executive Bran Black said universally applied tariffs on goods going into the US would weigh on demand for Australian-made products but he was hopeful exemptions could again be negotiated.
Mr Black flagged the incoming Republican president's promise to cut the US corporate tax rate from 21 percent to 15 percent as a "significant concern" for Australia.
During the first Trump presidency, cutting the
company tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent was followed by an "immediate outflow of capital from Australia and other jurisdictions to the United States", he told ABC radio.
With a company tax rate of 30 percent, Mr Black said Australia was the third least competitive jurisdiction in the OECD.
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce said a trade war would be "very bad" for Australia and it was important to "get along very well with what is the most powerful ally we have".
"You take away our capacity to trade, you take away all those accoutrements and benefits in your lifestyle," he told
Seven's Sunrise program. Dr Chalmers' speech came ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travelling to South America later in the week for talks with world leaders at the APEC and G20 summit. The summits will be the last time Mr Albanese will be face to face with outgoing US President Joe Biden.
q Jim Chalmers says Australia can navigate any financial shocks that come with the Trump presidency. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
By Mike HELY
THE Member for Page Kevin Hogan, has slammed proposed laws that he says will give the government extraordinary powers to regulate speech and decide what is classed as misinformation.
Mr Hogan says Labor’s “Communications Legislation
Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024”, is “an attack on free speech”.
“This is the most dangerous Bill that has been introduced to Parliament in decades. It has no place in Australia,” he said.
“Already I am getting calls, letters and emails about the Albanese Government’s
planned laws.
“Imagine if this was in place during the Voice debate, when Labor labelled any view it didn’t like or agree with as ‘misinformation’.”
The Government said the proposed changes would increase the transparency and accountability of major digital platforms and their responses to seriously
harmful misinformation and disinformation.
Search engines, social media platforms, news aggregators, web forums, dating sites and podcasts with interactive features are among those that would be regulated under the Bill.
Enforcement would be through the Australian Communications and Media
Authority (ACMA), which would have the power to issue formal warnings, remedial directions and infringement notices.
ACMA could also apply for injunctions and civil penalties.
Misinformation is described as incorrect or misleading information that is spread through error or ignorance.
Disinformation however, is deliberately and maliciously spread, often for political or financial gain.
The inflammatory social media posts shared in the wake of the Bondi and Wakeley stabbings earlier this year are examples of the harm it can cause.
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said the government’s intention was not to stifle freedom of speech, but to keep Australians safe.
“Following public consultation… revisions have been made that carefully balance the public interest in combatting seriously harmful misinformation and disinformation, with the freedom of expression that is so fundamental to our democracy,” she said.
Unlike other Western democracies, Australia does
not have freedom of speech or freedom of expression enshrined in the Constitution, but there are certain protections available under international treaties and common law.
Mr Hogan is concerned that further restrictions will lead to censorship.
“Digital platforms don’t care about the free speech of Australians, but they do care about their profits.
“So, they will censor large amounts of material to avoid the risk of fines.
“The provisions of the Bill are extremely broad and would capture many things said by Australians every day.
“Left-wing academics, scientists and artists are all exempt from the proposed rules.
“But if an everyday Australian said the same thing, or if they disagreed with the academic, it could be deemed misinformation.
“It’s hard to believe that a government in any democracy would put this forward.
The Bill has been referred to the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee. Its report is due by 25 November.
Call for clubs, bosses to treat deadly cancer seriously Labor Bill an ‘attack on free speech’
By Luke COSTIN, AAP
HAVING escaped a neardeath experience, Anne Gately is keenly aware of the damage the sun can do to Australians.
So the stage-four melanoma survivor is not content with the lukewarm approach adopted by too many businesses and sporting clubs.
"As a culture, I believe we're not really aware of this issue that the sun is causing," the mother-of-two told AAP.
"Sure, we all have a role to play to protect ourselves.
"But there are a lot of circumstances when we're in an organised environment like sport... or in workplaces where there's not enough regard for protecting people from the sun."
That includes in cricket, where data suggests many players lack access to shade and workplaces where sun protective equipment garners less focus than wetweather gear.
The danger is crystal clear to the advertising and marketing leader, whose pain from a suspected gym
injury six years ago was later identified as stage-four melanoma.
"It was in my bones and I was basically riddled with it," she said.
"I was told the historical prognosis of my diagnosis was about 12 to 24 months."
Fortunately for Ms Gately, she is among rare cases of advanced melanoma to respond to immunotherapy treatment.
But one of Australia's deadliest cancers still claims more than 1300 lives a year, more than the national road toll in 2023.
About 18,000 people are diagnosed each year, with those in Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia and NSW most at risk.
Data released last week shows NSW's hotspots centre on the sun-soaked north coast and regional areas.
The Port Stephens LGA ranks 13th in NSW for melanoma incidence rates, with the MidCoast in 15th, Lake Macquarie 16th and Newcastle 25th.
Byron Shire has risen to third place while neighbour
Ballina leads the pack for melanoma rates adjusted for population.
More than one in 1000 people living in the top-five areas are expected to be diagnosed in 2024.
"Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world and as a community it's imperative we take the threat of skin cancer seriously and follow the simple, life-saving steps
needed to reduce our risk of this deadly disease," NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said.
Cancer Institute NSW says people should think about sun exposure whether they're
going to the beach, for a walk or hanging the washing.
The most effective defence is to wear protective clothing, SPF50+ sunscreen, a wide brimmed hat and sunglasses, and to seek shade.
q Page MP Kevin Hogan says Labor’s misinformation Bill is ‘a betrayal of democracy’.
q Anne Gately's body was riddled with cancer before immunotherapy treatment. Photo: supplied/AAP
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) 8.35 Tsunami: The Wave That Shook The World. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
10.35 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+av, R) 11.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Adelaide 500. Day 2. Highlights. 12.45 The Starter Wife. (Mas, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6am Children’s Programs. 12.40pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Black – Victini And Reshiram. (2011) 2.40 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: White – Victini And Zekrom. (2011) 4.40 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.40 MOVIE: The Flintstones. (1994) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets. (2002, PG) 10.45 MOVIE: The Adjustment Bureau. (2011, M) 12.50am Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 8.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Premiere, Mlv) A detective returns to her home town. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 See No Evil: The Man In The Cowboy Hat. (Mav)
6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Southside Flyers v UC Capitals. 2.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 3.30 MOVIE: The Pink Panther. (2006, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Superman Returns. (2006, M) 10.45 MOVIE: The Brothers Grimsby. (2016, MA15+) 12.30am Gotham. 1.30 Love After Lockup. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Adelaide 500. Qualifying and support races. 3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Adelaide 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race 23. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s Pre-Game. 7.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Semi-final. Hawthorn v Port
6.00
MONDAY, November 18
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.30 Poh’s
6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Into South America With Nick Knowles. (PGa) 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M)
Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals) 11.00 SBS World News Late.
A Criminal Affair. (Mals) 1.10 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 3.00 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R) 3.55 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Premiere, Mav) A detective moves to a quiet, coastal town only to encounter numerous murder mysteries.
10.30 S.W.A.T. (Mav)
11.30 The Latest: Seven News. 12.00 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals) 12.30 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Flash Of Genius. Continued. (2008, PG) 7.45 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 10.00 5 To 7. (2014, M) 11.50 The Justice
TUESDAY, November 19
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG)
8.30 The Zelensky Story. (Final, PG) 9.30 World’s Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Babylon Berlin. (Manv) 12.45 Son Of. (MA15+av, R) 2.25 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (Final, PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 Defying Gravity: Curtain Rises On Wicked. (PGl) A behindthe-scenes look at Wicked 10.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News.
Air Crash Investigations. (PGa, R)
Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)
Home Shopping.
News.
A Current Affair.
RBT. (Madl)
A Killer Makes A Call. (MA15+av)
9News Late.
Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)
WEDNESDAY, November 20
6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body.
8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. (Malv)
9.30 The Old Man. (MA15+v)
10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Maxima. (Premiere, Mls)
12.10 Miniseries: DI Ray. (Malv, R) 3.40 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R)
4.35 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. (Final, PGav)
8.30 The Big Trip. (PGal) The teams travel to Streaky Bay, where Lehmo teaches Dilruk to drive.
9.30 First Dates UK. (Ma) Singles experience the thrills of dating.
10.35 The Latest: Seven News. 11.05 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGal, R)
12.05 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av) 1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie
Show. 6.25 Tourism. (2017) 7.50 Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PG, Japanese) 10.05 We’ll Be Young And Beautiful. (2018, M, Italian) 11.45 Broker. (2022, M, Korean) 2.05pm The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 3.45 After The Storm. (2016, PG, Japanese) 5.55 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 7.30 Iron Sky. (2012, M) 9.15 Iron Sky 2. (2019, M) 10.55 Clean. (2021, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.
THURSDAY,
7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)
8.30 Osher Günsberg: A World Of Pain. (Mads)
9.40 Miniseries: Steeltown Murders. (Premiere, Malv)
10.45 SBS World News Late.
11.15 Miniseries: The Typist. (Masv, R)
12.20 Pandore. (MA15+av, R)
4.05 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Malcolm.
Continued. (1986, PG) 7.05 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 8.55 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 10.35 Australian Rules. (2002, M) 12.25pm Hounds. (2023, M, Berber) 2.10 Tourism. (2017) 3.35 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 5.35 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 7.30 The Last Vermeer. (2019, M) 9.40 Hurricane. (2018, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Police search for illegal firearms.
7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGa) Documents the work of the highway patrol. 8.30 The Front Bar: Year In Review. (Ml) A lighter look at the world of sport. 10.00 Nurse Georgie Carroll Sista Flow 2.0. (Mals) 11.45 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) 12.45 Magnum P.I. (Mav) 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
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FINAL REMINDER
DUNGOG STORE CATTLE SALE
This Friday 15th November 2024 @ 11:30am Dungog Saleyards
Consisting of the following local cattle:
D Mackay - 20 angus steers 14 to 17mths
Stamo Beef - 4 angus steers 15mths
Chumbra Angus - 14 angus steers 8 to 9mths
K Daly - 17 angus steers 8 to 9mths
Hondell Pastoral- 10 ultra black steers 8mths
Paton Resources - 20 angus steers 7 to 9mths
G & G Littleman - 5 angus heifers & calves
R & A Garaty - 4 angus cows & calves (2nd calf)
Verheul Holdings - 10 angus cows & calves
K Flannery - 5 X bred heifers & calves
K Flannery -5 Devon X cows & calves
50 Head of mixed store cattle to be drafted Further entries are invited and expected
Dungog Ph 02 49 921704
A/h Kel Sullivan 0427 921 704 or Paddy Dillon 0428 921 009
DUNGOG District Chamber of Commerce
Advises notice of temporary street closure to traffic 29 November 2024 4pm to 7pm Dowling Street Dungog from Mackay St intersection to Brown St Brown St intersection to Hooke St Brown St to remain open to Dungog railway station, access to IGA carpark available via Hooke St
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Garage Sale
SAT 16th Nov. 23
Cawper Street, lane access. 8am-12pm
Camping gear, household items
Garage Sale
DECEASED estate garage sale held on Sat 16th Nov @ 8am, 20 Mahogany Drive, Gloucester. Numerous electrical tools [all in working order].
Garden tools tool boxes, old medicine cabinet, ladder, trestles & plank, tow behind fertiliser spreader/25kg fertiliser, wheel barrow Paint rollers, handles sandpaper, scrapers etc. Too many more to list, come along & have a look.
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On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
I HAVE a 30th party to attend next weekend and I'm not a big party person.
I don't enjoy drinking and I'm quite shy, but I'm also flattered that I was invited.
Is there a polite way to leave if it all gets too much?
Petra L.
Dear Petra,
Some people love parties and others would rather drive, blindfolded, across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in peak hour than stand around making
small talk, often with complete strangers. However, you've RSVP'd and it would be rude to cancel at such short notice, so there are a few strategies you can employ to make the night bearable, and maybe even enjoyable.
1. Have a pre-planned exit strategy and share it with the birthday host when you arrive. If you have young children you can blame the babysitter. A dog? Maybe it's unwell and you can't stay for long. Or say you have an early morning appointment on the following day.
2. You could ask a friend to call you at the time you'd like to leave. Make an appropriate comment and say it loud enough for people to hear. Something vague and alarming will work, like: 'Oh, I was having such a good time, but of course. I'll leave straight away.' There is no need to elaborate.
3. Once the cake and the speeches are over, it's okay to make an exit. By then the drinkers will be in full swing, performing radical moves on the dancefloor, crying in a corner, relaying a tedious story, or passed out on the lounge. You should say goodbye to the host and the people you've been chatting with, but there is absolutely no requirement to say goodbye to everyone. It can take up to another hour, and no one has the energy for that.
4. At the start of the night, look around the room and see if you can find a kindred spirit. Maybe someone is sitting on their own, nervously twirling a glass of mineral water, and glancing at their phone. Go over and say hello. They are probably feeling just the same as you, and they'll be grateful that you made the first move.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Funding for Gloucester Creatives
GLOUCESTER Creatives
are the recent recipients of grant funding to make their facility a more inclusive space.
The Church Street-based organisation provides a “hub for creators of all skill levels and experience to be able to display their art, teach and learn from fellow artists”.
To improve this offering, the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) will provide Gloucester Creatives a $7,648 grant to “expand organisational capacity by installing air conditioning to create a comfortable gallery and workshop environment for visitors and volunteers”.
FRRR Place Portfolio
Lead Jill Karena said the Foundation is committed to empowering local groups and organisations to develop and lead projects that best meet the needs of their community.
“We know that for every
state, region and town, priorities will be different, and we are here to work with local groups to help them address their needs and strive to celebrate their vibrancy and acknowledge their tenacity.
“The projects we fund truly matter and have a meaningful impact.
“Our Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program proves that a grant, no matter how small, can make a big impact in a regional place.
“Although innovative and resilient, local not-forprofit organisations just don’t have the resources to withstand the acute impacts that wide-sweeping policy changes can have on remote, rural and regional Australia.”
Since its inception in 2019, FRRR’s SRC program has been a source of funding for more than 2,360 remote, rural and regional communities, distributing
be
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
AS CHRISTMAS draws nearer we find ever more movies looking to occupy a special place in the family living room.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever comes from director Dallas Jenkins, who is known for his work bringing the surprisingly successful series “The Chosen” to the small screen.
A filmmaker completely at ease presenting a devoutly Christian faith in his work, Jenkins is a good fit for this adaptation from a wellknown children’s book which is about people “discovering the true meaning of Christmas.”
Grace Bradley (Judy Greer) has volunteered to direct the titular Christmas play for her local church, when the Herdmen kids, six misfit siblings notorious in the
community, bully their way into the lead roles.
As they learn the nativity story for the first time in their lives, the Herdmen kids challenge the hypocrisy and prejudice of those in the community that want nothing to do with them.
This is being pitched as a family comedy with a heart, and while I am often sceptical about overtly religious films, I am intrigued by the presence of comedian Pete Holmes as Grace’s husband.
It's unlikely to become part of the “Christmas movie canon”, but if it actually brings the laughs it is probably worth taking a chance.
Eschewing the religious angle almost completely is Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point, a boisterous family comedy from Tyler Thomas Taormina.
The Balsano family have
gathered for their annual Christmas at their ancestral home, but must contend with the fact that due to their matriarch’s declining health, it may well be for the last time.
While the responsible parents want to make it an occasion to remember, several of the younger clan are determined to escape for their own celebrations with friends around town.
Taormina’s approach to films seems to be about exploring how large groups of people respond to a common event, and this film maintains that heart as the Balsano’s are a very large family.
Honestly, with the size of the cast it is simply too difficult to try and single out the few who are going to truly shine – you just need to trust in the notion of putting a lot of funny people in front of a camera.
Sentimental but not Christmas-
to
themed is Memory, a delayed release from 2023 starring Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard, written and directed by Michel Franco.
Chastain plays Sylvia, a single mother and recovering alcoholic who encounters Saul (Sarsgaard) at a high school reunion she is none too keen on attending.
Things threaten to get creepy when Saul follows her home and then falls asleep outside her front door, but the discovery that he has early onset dementia opens the door to a new relationship and connection that may change both of their lives.
The film tackles themes of isolation, family, mental health and abuse, so it’s not a light-hearted affair.
The central performances have been deservedly praised and contribute to a film that will stay with you long after the credits
have finished.
Finally, what at one time might have been the biggest blockbuster of the year, Gladiator II comes to cinemas everywhere.
Ridley Scott brings this sequel to his epic film from 2000 which garnered Russell Crowe an Oscar.
This time the focus is on Lucius Veras (Paul Mescal), the boy played by Spencer Treat Clark in the original, who it turns out was Maximus’ son all along.
In a complete retread of the events of the first film, Lucius finds himself betrayed by shifty Roman rulers, loses his family, is sold into slavery and ultimately becomes a gladiator hoping to fight back against a corrupt regime.
Supporting turns from Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen and Pedro Pascal make it clear that this was an expensive exercise.
Whether it has anything fresh to bring is up for question.
more than $27.4 million to NFPs across every state and territory in Australia.
“Our funding is often
the critical catalyst that community groups need to get their projects off the ground.
“A grant from FRRR can encourage other organisations to invest in local solutions or can
used
leverage the additional funding their project needs,” Ms Karena explained.
q The Gloucester Creatives facility on Church Street, Gloucester.
Four Person Ambrose
By Peter WILDBLOOD
THE Four Person Ambrose sponsored by Rod Summerville of Valley Motors on Saturday 9 November saw a decided win go to Paul Garland, Steve Williams, Dave Robbins and Ben Veitch with a low score almost three strokes clear of the field.
The day itself was a warm, typically early summer day and the course was in great condition although only a modest sized field presented.
The event was a Four Person Ambrose, and the winners were Paul Garland, Steve Williams, Dave Robbins and Ben Veitch whose score of 55½ was almost three strokes ahead of second placed L Smith, K Ridley, Bill Murray, J Anthony with their 58 1/8.
Balls went to P Tatton, B Peace, J Still and N Brooks just 1/8 of a stroke back at 58¼ with another 1/8 of a stroke to the final team of ball winners, Brian McInnes,
Nathan McInnes, Shane Crichton and John Parish on 58 3/8.
The Nearest-to-the-Pin trophies at the 4th and 13th holes was won by Steve Williams in A grade and John Parish in B grade; they finished 220 cm and 492 cm from the hole respectively.
It was a full complement of trophy winners at the 6th and 15th holes with trophies going to Shane Crichton, 270 cm, in A grade, B Peace, 395 cm, in B grade and G Hawkins,
Pairs Championship
By Jennifer BURLEY
IT was quite a warm day for the final of the Gloucester Lady's Pairs Championship featuring Joan Ridgeway and Bev Germon against Di Pritchard and Bev Murray.
The winners on the day were Bev and Joan (26), overcoming Di and Bev (3).
Congratulations to both pairs for getting to the final
Gloucester Men's Bowls Report SPORTS
By George WISEMANTEL
DUE to the heat wave conditions a small field of twenty bowlers fronted on Thursday for the third week of the W. T. Howard Funerals sponsored blind draw competition.
The big winners on the day with a massive margin was Kevin Everett, Allan Rouvere, Nigel Johns who annihilated their opposition Robert Hayes, Norm McLeod, Micheal Way 42-11 (23+31) runners up were the underrated Vic Hebblewhite, Max Stevens who def Tony Tersteeg, Ken Bryant 22-14 (17+8) and in the a pairs games Stephen Hurworth, Joe Pfeifer def Ian Tull, Karl Weiss 28-18 (16+10) George Wisemantel, Alex Laurie, Allan Burgess def Ron Jones, Don Mehieloff, Garry Moss in a low scoring match 22-17 (14+5) but lady luck was on the side of their rink winning the jackpot to collect $95.00 each therefore the jackpot
and to Bev and Joan for defending their Pairs title.
Now for the social bowls, where there were two games of 4s with a swinger in each match.
Janette Mumford (swinger), Lorraine Ratcliffe, Jenny Stevens and Suzanne Cross (27) annihilated Janette, Julie Kriss, Jill Carson and Jenny Burley (1), and we couldn't
will commence from zero next week.
The mixed fours championships entry form is on the board commencing in 2025 so get your teams organised.
Due to the annual travelling bowlers trip to North Haven during the weekend this scribe will be babysitting a number of
even blame the wine from the Melbourne Cup luncheon!
In the other match Val Pritchard, Ruth Redman, Pat West and swinger Karen Heiningher (21) defeated Norma Relf, Marge Moore, Penny Gibson and Karen (7).
The Spider was won by Jill Everett.
On Wednesday 13 November the quarter final of the Triples Championship will be played.
There was only four teams entered:
- Lorraine Ratcliffe, Bev Murray and Di Pritchard will play Joan Ridgeway, Jenny Burley and Bev Germon.
- Karen Heiningher, Suzanne Cross and Kerrie Green will play Julie Kriss, Jill Carson and Ruth Redman.
Good luck to the players representing the club at Harrington next week, we look forward to hearing the results.
would be bowlers therefore the mixed bowls report on Saturday will be unavailable.
The ever popular Westpac Helicopter Toy raffle will be held at the club on Sunday 17 November where many people collect their children's Chrissy presents and what a great asset this service is to the Gloucester community.
370 cm, in C grade.
Dale Rabbett represented the women golfers after finishing 1020 cm from the hole with her tee shot.
The trophies for the long drives at the 8th and 17th holes were won by David Maddalena, John Anthony and Bill Murray representing the three grades while Dale Rabbett again showed the way for the women on the day.
The Super Sevens for the week ending Friday 8 November was won by Peter Markey with a huge 19 points.
He was followed by ball winners Dave Mann 18,
count back from the field.
On Saturday 16 November
there will be an Individual Stableford sponsored by Jack Collins Transport and the following week Avon Valley Meats sponsor another Individual Stableford.
Gloucester parkrun
By Carolyn DAVIES
IT WAS a perfect spring morning with the birds singing and the sun shining to greet the crowd of 58 walkers and runners gathering for Gloucester's 179th parkrun in Gloucester District Park on Saturday 9 November.
There were visitors from as far away as Christchurch and Brisbane, joining others from Fingal Bay, Port Macquarie, Armidale and Cronulla.
The group included those doing their first Gloucester parkrunLyndsey James, Karl Velde, Paul Freed, Lorraine and Kerry Renkema, Jude Burza and Sarah James.
Welcome!
Mark Gay and Greg Davis were both doing their very first parkrun (in the 70-74 age group - so it is never too late to start doing parkruns), alongside another first timer, Charles Youness.
Tim Dyall from Armidale was the first male home in a time of 23.21, with a new personal best in his 341st parkrun, overtaking Eli Soupidis in the last lap.
The first female was local Lily Sansom in 25.19, just missing out by 3 seconds on her personal best time.
It only took a call of encouragement (maybe it was a yell) from the Run Director to get young Olley Murray from walking the
Rod Burrows in handy Vets Golf win
By Peter WILDBLOOD
THE Gloucester Veteran Golfers turned out this week on Monday, 4 November to avoid any clash with club activities related to the Melbourne Cup, giving Rod Burrows the chance to shine two points clear of the field.
It was a good sized field and the event, an Individual Stableford, was played in warm, fine conditions on a course in top condition.
The winner was Rod Burrows
with a score of 38 Stableford points.
Balls in the associated ball competition were won by Ian Maggs 36, Colin Ware, Trevor Sharp and Amanda Robertson 35, and by Peter McIntyre and Rick Paff 34.
The Nearest-to-the-Pin at the 4th and 13th holes was won by Bill Murray who finished 322 cm from home; at the shorter 6th and 15th holes Gai Falla, 835 cm, and Derek Bardwell, 723 cm, were closest.
last few hundred metres to sprinting home - and a personal best time! There were more personal bests across the morning - including Colby Howden, Anke Smit (who walked with her two young daughters), Raelene Dyall, Cheryl Pittard, Robyn Beggs, Michaelie Fry, and John and Elizabeth Casey.
The volunteers this week included three who were doing their jobs for the first time - Chris Murray as timekeeper (wearing a moon boot to explain why he wasn't running today), Trish Pindsle on tokens and Don Richardson as scannerwhat a team! Others helping this week were Rod Eckels, Carolyn Davies, Pat Burrows, Kim Haschek and Trudie Murray.
Thanks to all who make this free event happen each week.
Gloucester Rifle Club
By Peter PSALTIS
IN mild conditions on Sunday October 27, in free-class fullbore at 400 metres Stuart Kerr ripped a smashing 114.7, just edging new member Mark Richardson on a ripping 105.3, and Steve Pennicuik took the opportunity to do some load testing.
In 50 metre rimfire new member Andy McCawley ripped a sizzling 249, chased hard by Doug Clarke on ripping 241.
q Dave Robbins, Rod Summerville, Ben Veitch.
Evelyn Blanch, Rod Burrows and David Maddalena, 17, and Steve Kriss and Chris Steele 16, on a
q Crossing paths.
q A great day out.
q Rod Burrows and Trevor Sharp.
q Bev and Joan 26 and Runners Up
q Winners Di Pritchard and Bev Murray.
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SCAN HERETOFIND OU T M !ERO
By Peter WILDBLOOD
None of this prevented Rhonda Nightingale and Pat Burrows from turning in good wins in their
Two new women golfers, Liane Markey and Susan Higgins, joined their colleagues for the first time, both ready to enjoy the challenge of learning how to
of the
The winners of the
were Rhonda Nightingale in Division 1 with 21 points on a countback from Debbie Sate, and Pat Burrows in Division 2 with a blistering 33 points, a decent score for the usual 18-holes, much less the 12-holes played. Balls were won by Susan Higgins, 24, Anne Maggs, 23, and Debbie Sate, 21. The Nearest-to-the-Pins were won on the 4th and 13th holes by Elaine Murray, and on the 6th hole by Susan Higgins, with a sweet shot which came down off the hill, rolled up onto the green and settled less than two metres from the flag. The Wednesday Women’s Summer Competition, a series of 12-hole Individual Stablefords, will continue throughout the summer months.
q Pat Burrows and Rhonda Nightingale.