Gloucester District News Of The Area 20 November 2024
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A group of 70 gathered to cheer the riders on at “Trilogy”, the property of Bob and Sandy Tebbet, where the event was run on the banks of the beautiful Bakers Creek.
A series of sprint races were contested during the afternoon with the winner, for the second year in succession, being Tracey O’Donnell on Cutter, an Australian stock/cross quarter horse.
“We stage a few novelty events during the afternoon that generate lots of fun, however the highlight of the day is the horse races,” said organiser Bob Tebbet.
“Seeing the stock horses in full flight is spectacular and very exciting.”
MYSTERY surrounds the old run-down Gloucester Machinery property opposite Billabong Park in Denison Street.
q Mienke on her Shetland cross pony.
Council survey on public assets
WHAT is an acceptable level for the condition of public assets?
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These assets include roads, bridges, footpaths and cycleways, water and sewer assets, stormwater drainage, community buildings and public toilets, recreational assets and swimming pools.
“It’s important that our plans to maintain or improve assets are at a level the community can afford,” said Mr Panuccio.
From late January to mid-March 2025, a community-wide consultation will take place.
Council prepare asset and financial plans that meet community needs.
Survey company Micromex is conducting a phone survey from 18 November until 8 December. If you receive a call, you will be invited to
SITE MYSTERY
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years but recently, Gloucester residents observed security fencing suddenly being erected around the site.
Although two signs have been put up, neither explains in any detail the reason for the fencing, or what is happening on or under the land.
One sign reads that the area is Crown land, and that trespassers will be prosecuted.
The other reads: “Warning. Contamination may be present on this land.”
One of the mysteries is how the property ended up as Crown land.
According to a spokesperson for the MidCoast Council, the property, which had been privately owned, became Crown land by a process known as “escheat.”
Escheat is an ancient legal concept whereby privately-owned land can re-vest (escheat) in the Crown.
Being a former service station and industrial site, the land is contaminated, and in order to avoid the potentially huge costs of remediation the owner “escheated” the land to the Crown.
Former Gloucester Mayor John Rosenbaum told News Of The Area that before amalgamation the local Council had been keen to acquire the property as a site for an information and discovery hub - with no success.
MidCoast Council said it also had some discussions with Crown Lands about using the site as an information hub but would need to be satisfied that the contamination issue had been completely resolved.
answer questions about MidCoast public assets.
Micromex will call between 1pm and 8.30pm Monday to Friday, and on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm.
Researchers will identify themselves as calling from Micromex on behalf of MidCoast Council.
Everyone will be able to complete the same survey as the earlier telephone survey group.
“We are asking the MidCoast community to tell us what condition they expect Council assets to be in,” said Council General Manager Adrian
For more information, visit https://haveyoursay. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ asset-conditions-survey and register for updates on that page to take part in the survey next year.
NOTA sought comment from Crown Lands regarding plans for the site, and whether any contamination had extended into the surrounding areas, including the creek flowing through Billabong Park.
A spokesperson from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure provided the following response.
“17 Denison Street, Gloucester, was returned to the Crown estate by court order.
“The contaminated site was formerly used by the Gloucester Machinery Company as a farm machinery facility and service station prior to the bankruptcy of the business.
“Work has been completed to fence the premises, secure the buildings, and undertake a basic clean-up, including removal of rubbish, mowing and management of vegetation.
“Crown Lands is now investigating remediation plans for the site.
“A Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) and a Remediation Action Plan (RAP) have been prepared and are under review.
“Further investigations and liaison with stakeholders about the future of the site are currently under consideration.
“Additional information will be released in due course.
“Crown Lands has a working relationship with the EPA (Environment Protection Authority) regarding known and potential contaminated sites.
“The EPA requires Crown Lands to undertake investigations and develop options to determine if formal notification under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 is required.
“The DSI included some initial sampling of the surrounding area, though broader site sampling to gauge potential impacts to the neighbouring creek will be considered in future investigations.”
q The fenced-off Gloucester Machinery site.
q Site warning signs
q Feedback will help Council prepare asset and financial plans that meet community needs.
New life for old Craven church
By John WATTS
ANYONE driving through the village of Craven could not fail to notice the old weatherboard church on the corner of the Bucketts Way and Woods Road.
The building has seen better days.
It is currently boarded up and in desperate need of much tender love and care.
Alexander Sutherland, who already owns and is continuing to restore the old Anglican church in Stratford, is keen to breathe new life into the Craven church, but he needs some help.
The Craven church was opened for worship in November 1916, and was for many years the centre of local religious life.
It would no doubt have been the venue for many christenings, weddings, funerals and local social events.
“The village of Craven was settled in the early years of the twentieth century,” writes Penny Teerman for MidCoast Stories.
“For many years, there was no church in the village but this was to change in 1916 with the construction of the Union Church.
“[It] was used for services by several Christian denominations including Baptists, Methodists, Anglicans and Salvationists.
“The church eventually fell out of use and in 2005, government approval was given for the sale of the church land and the distribution of
funds to support evangelical and missionary work.”
The site is now owned by Yancoal, which runs the nearby, but soon to close, Stratford Coal Mine.
Mr Sutherland has applied to Yancoal for assistance under its community support program to restore the church so it can be converted into a tourist attraction as a café, gallery and function centre, and a retail outlet for local produce.
“My plan is to establish a community owned cooperative,” he said.
“I put the idea out on social media and have had lots of interest.
“Obviously, we’ll have to come to some arrangement with Yancoal, but I hope they can see that it will be a great community asset. It would certainly be a boost to tourism.
“I’ve already had a site inspection with a building consultant, and a representative from Yancoal.
“The building is structurally sound with no termite damage.”
No decision has yet been made.
“Yancoal looks forward to better understanding and considering community proposals regarding the future of Craven church,” said a spokesperson for Yancoal.
‘Aussie goodwill’ alive in Gloucester
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Bob and Sandy Tebbet have been running the event for 12 years.
“We provide lunch in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while enjoying watching the secondary event from Melbourne,” Sandy said.
“It is a pleasure to host such kind and generous people on our place.
“We would not be able to stage the event without the kind assistance from our friends.
“Thanks to all our helpers.”
Through the support of patrons on the day and donations a total of $3,600.00 was raised.
These funds have been equally donated to Gloucester’s cancer support groups.
“Thank you to the horses and riders and all who came along to make the day,” said Sandy and Bob.
“It is quite apparent that Aussie goodwill and generosity is alive and well in Gloucester.”
A highlight of the day was
a young lady called Mienke on her Shetland cross pony. Mienke and her parents Johann and Rochell recently arrived in
from South Africa and have been
warmly welcomed to the community. Mienke will start at Gloucester Public School in the new year.
Gloucester Australia Day Nominations and Australia Day Celebrations
The Gloucester Australia Day Nominations are now open. We’re on the lookout for those very special people who make our community a better place to live and work. Do you know someone who deserves recognition for an outstanding achievement, or who contributes to the advancement and well-being of our region? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Citizens of Gloucester are all invited to attend our Gloucester Australia Day Celebrations to be held Sunday 26th January 2025 at the Gloucester Showground.
The proceedings will start at 8am and will include Welcome to Country, the Flag Raising Ceremony, BBQ Breakfast and the Awards presentations.
The program will also include the Best Dressed Competition with an Australia Day Attire Theme with the categories Junior Boy and Girl (12years and under) and Senior Boy and Girl (13years and over), Colouring-in Competition Awards Presentation and Best Business Display Award Presentations.
AFTERNOON AND EVENING AT THE POOL Entry to the pool will be FREE for the afternoon from 2.00 – 6.00pm. The evening will have an easy-going atmosphere and families are encouraged to attend.
q Tracey O’Donnell on Cutter.
q Alexander Sutherland.
q The old Craven church.
q Inside the Craven church.
U3A providing lifelong learning opportunities
By Wendy BUSWELL
THE Gloucester University of the Third Age (U3A) provides locals the opportunity to continue learning and teaching well into their senior years.
Research on happiness and longevity highlights the value of exercise, social connectedness, the pursuit of hobbies, and the importance of lifelong learning.
The University of the Third Age (U3A), established in France in 1968, embodies many of these concepts by providing educational and social opportunities for
individuals aged 50 and over who are retired or semiretired.
The term "University" reflects its original meaning, in which learning did not focus on qualifications but rather on creating a community of scholars where there is no distinction between the teacher and the taught.
U3A has become Australia's fastest-growing adult education movement, with over 300 groups and approximately 100,000 members.
The Gloucester U3A is part of this growth, offering
over 25 courses ranging from exercise programs to history courses.
Local members vary in age from 50 to 93.
"The scope of a U3A program is limited only by the tutors available,” said Gloucester U3A Secretary Ray Vale.
"We have regular programs such as Scrabble, Mahjong, ukelele and film days, but we also host one off events. For example, U3A had a lecture on the Viking invasions by a local medieval historian and another series on the history of China conducted by a local expert."
Vale emphasised that local individuals possess a wealth of skills and knowledge from their careers, life experiences, or academia, and U3A provides a platform to share these passions.
Research from National Seniors Australia states that “social connections play a vital role in preventing serious illnesses and is not only good for your health and wellbeing but also creates a sense of belonging.”
Majority against Stratford energy hub
By John WATTS
THE Planning Department has received 96 submissions in response to the proposed Stratford Renewable Energy Hub.
As reported in the 30 October edition of News Of The Area, the public consultation period for the project closed on 29 October. Of these submissions, seventeen support the project
and 76 oppose it.
Three submissions, including one by MidCoast Council, were comments.
All submissions can be viewed on the Planning Department’s Major Projects
website.
The Department should receive Yancoal’s Submissions Report by early 2025, in which the company will respond to the community submissions.
After that, the Department will carry out its own assessment, before delivering its recommendation to the Planning Minister.
As the project has been declared Critical State Significant
Infrastructure (CSSI), it will be solely up to the Minister to approve or not approve the project.
If approved, the Minister also signs-off on the conditions.
There are no third-party appeal rights in relation to the Minister's decision, and judicial reviews in relation to CSSI decisions can only occur with the approval of the Minister.
Local U3A members echo these sentiments, remarking that social engagement, having a laugh, learning and staying connected are important reasons for joining the group.
“Joining the Scrabble group has meant I can talk about things outside my own four walls,” shared Carol Field.
Vivien Webeck added that she loved Scrabble because it's “good for your mind, alphabetically and numerically”.
“I picked up the ukelele in my mid-80s,” laughed Margery Phair, “it’s about lifelong learning, and that keeps you young.”
“It’s great to be part of a group and have fun,” Leonie Benson commented.
Helen Fittler, the program coordinator, stated, "U3A ticks off all the principles that research suggests will help you live a happy and engaged life."
Santa’s Cave
By Wendy BUSWELL
THE CWA Gloucester Branch will have its biggest fundraiser of the year on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 November.
CWA members and their husbands have worked tirelessly to transform their hall into a festive Santa’s Cave.
“There are many creative individuals in our group, so it will feel like entering a magical realm,” said Margery Phair, Publicity Officer for the CWA Gloucester Branch.
The event will cater to all demographics, featuring children’s activities, refreshments, and Christmas gifts.
Margery told News Of The Area, “There are wonderful items, including handmade Christmas cards and homemade cakes.”
Santa will be in residence at the Cave, and families are encouraged to come along and take their own photos with him.
The CWA Gloucester Branch focuses on supporting women and families as well as providing annual prizes to all the local schools.
“We hope this fundraiser will allow us to support even more people within the Gloucester community,
“We are a little concerned about the roadworks in front of the hall, but don’t be deterred; when you arrive, you will get a taste of Christmas.”
Santa’s Cave will be open from 3pm - 7pm on Friday and 10am - 7pm on Saturday at the CWA Rooms, 108 Church St.
q Carol Field, Paul Dawson and Mary O’Halloran.
q Jim Kelly (Tutor), Lorna Reynolds, Deb Fallows, Suzie Kuzio, Marilyn Sanderson, Paddy Newton, Robyn Hooker, Dana, Betty Behrens, Margery Phair, Leonie Benson and Carol Bennett.
Panel to let housing developers bypass council scrutiny
By Luke COSTIN, AAP
LARGE-SCALE housing proposals will be allowed to avoid council as Australia's most expensive housing market gets worse under decade-low approvals.
From early 2025, housing developments of about 100 homes in greater Sydney will be able to bypass council approval and seek assessment from a new
three-person panel.
Regional NSW development of about 40 homes or more can also access the new pathway.
Projects reliant on rezoning could also make applications to the threemember Housing Delivery Authority, getting around council restrictions.
It comes after new monthly approvals slumped recently to their lowest level
in 11 years.
The annual home construction rate now sits at five new dwellings per 1000 people - the lowest rate in the country.
The announcement of the authority, made last Friday afternoon without a press conference, was quickly met with developer applause and council condemnation.
"Time and the cost of money in interest payments
are too high and the system needs to speed up - too many young people are leaving NSW," Urban Taskforce chief executive Tom Forrest said.
"This is a big and bold reform."
Urban Development Institute of Australia said the new authority would give greater certainty to the industry and a clearer pathway to address the housing crisis.
"It's vital that where projects stack up, we move them from concept to keys in a door as quickly as possible," the institute's NSW chief executive Stuart Ayres said.
But councils were scathing about the "Christmas gift for developers".
"Removing councils from the spot rezoning process means removing the community's voice," Local Government NSW president Darriea Turley said.
"It will give developers a clear run to propose their own height limits, density and green space settings.
"It means that developers will now run our communities, not residents."
She said the overwhelming cause of delays were infrastructure delivery issues, cost of materials, labour and financingnot councils, as the state government often said.
The head of the premier's department, planning department and Infrastructure NSW - all answerable to ministers - will make up the new authority.
They will be able to approve developments above an estimated cost of $60 million in Sydney and $30 million in regional NSW,
and nominate rezonings for projects that would deliver significant housing uplift.
Rezonings will be overseen by the planning department, with proposals considered against a set of criteria "consistent with the state's housing priorities".
The government said the reforms would reduce the number of large and complex development applications that councils are required to assess each year, freeing them up to assess less complex development applications before them.
Almost four in ten development applications in NSW are not assessed on time.
"NSW needs significant new housing supply near existing infrastructure but at the same time too many welllocated areas in Sydney have put too many barriers up for too long," Premier Chris Minns said.
The previous Labor government in 2005 introduced controversial bypasses that benefited large-scale developments.
Those planning powers were returned to councils in one of the coalition's first moves after winning the 2011 election.
q Councils are unhappy that development applications can instead be assessed by a new panel. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
By Luke HADFIELD
INDEPENDENT LYNE
launched its 2024 ‘Listening Report’ on Thursday, 14 November, outlining the views of community members across the electorate on their future political representation.
In recent months Independent Lyne have begun a search for an independent candidate to represent the voice of Lyne’s residents in the Australian parliament.
Self-described as being non-partisan, Independent Lyne aims to field a candidate
in the next federal election, hoping to disrupt Lyne’s longstanding reputation as a “safe seat” for the Coalition.
The Lyne electorate spans approximately 16,099 square kilometres, encompassing major towns such as Dungog, Forster, Gloucester, Taree, and Wauchope, along with smaller towns and some outer suburbs of Port Macquarie.
It includes the entirety of both the Dungog Shire and MidCoast LGAs, as well as parts of the Port MacquarieHastings Council area.
The ‘Listening Report’ released this week reflects
key issues raised by residents during recent consultation undertaken by Independent Lyne.
“Our volunteers talked with the people of Lyne at stalls at fetes, markets, and in the main street of many towns,” said Independent Lyne Secretary Dr John Squires.
“We have held kitchen table conversations and also had a strong response to our online survey.”
The report draws on 186 responses from community members across Dungog, Gloucester, Greater Taree, Great Lakes, and
Port Macquarie-Hastings, who shared a range of perspectives but also found much common ground.
Notably, the report highlighted that most respondents came from the Baby Boomer generation, followed by the Silent Generation and Gen X. Millennials and Gen Z however were minimally represented.
Central themes emerged in these discussions, with climate change and the environment topping the list of concerns at 68 percent of responses.
Health and aged care
followed closely at 50 percent, while issues such as equality (33 percent), energy (26 percent), infrastructure (25 percent), and integrity in politics (25 percent) also held high priority.
The report also offers insight into Lyne’s demographic makeup, with the electorate showing higher-than-average rates of homeownership, child-free couples, Australian-born residents, and homes where only English is spoken.
These trends suggest that Lyne represents what the group describes as “middle Australia”.
By Lindsay HALL
SCIENTISTS are using advanced diagnostic technology to develop new ways to quickly identify pests and diseases which threaten animal and plant health, as the NSW Government works to boost biosecurity preparedness.
NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) biotechnology team leader, Brendon O’Rourke, said an ambitious target to develop more than 200 new diagnostic tests is close to delivery.
“Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute (EMAI) staff are customising and improving diagnostic tests to incorporate advanced technologies which will account for genetic variation in Australian isolates,” Dr O’Rourke said.
“Building on NSW DPIRD’s scientific expertise in pest and disease diagnostics and management of emergency responses, we are able to deliver rapid, accurate and scalable diagnostics for biosecurity threats, including those exotic to Australia.
“Rapid diagnosis in an emergency response better informs our actions to suppress pests and diseases, bring them under control and significantly reduce the size and cost of eradication.”
The five-year project, supported by the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, is developing methods which will allow NSW DPIRD to accurately and rapidly diagnose a new pest or disease incursion and scale-up diagnostic capabilities to quickly support an effective
emergency response.
The targeted 200-plus targeted terrestrial and aquatic risks are some of the most threatening to NSW and are listed as notifiable and high-priority pests and diseases by Animal Health Australia, Plant Health Australia, Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, NSW DPIRD and other biosecurity agencies.
The potential impact of an incursion of these pests and diseases would have a significant impact on NSW’s environment, primary industries and the economy.
Diseases, such as foot-andmouth disease which isn’t present in Australia, could cost millions of dollars in control costs, production and market loss.
The electorate is currently represented in Federal Parliament by Lyne MP Dr David Gillespie, who has announced his intention to retire.
Dr Gillespie has comfortably retained the seat for the Nationals since first being elected in 2013.
The National Party has held Lyne for all but just shy of five years since the electorate was formed in 1949.
The Nationals are yet to pre-select a new candidate for the federal election, which must take place before May 2025.
THE Christmas theme takes a rest this week to make room for one of the biggest swings of the year, Wicked: Part One Yes, the carols may not be playing but you can expect people to be singing at the top of their lungs during this adaptation of the immensely successful musical (itself an adaptation of a 1995 novel).
Directed by John Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the story is a precursor to The Wizard of Oz, told from the perspective of the young woman who will one day become The Wicked Witch of the West.
Brand new songs were written for this screenplay, which means it at least has something different to offer fans who have already seen the stage production several times.
Early reactions have been positive, praising both the performances and the incredible visuals which open up the world of Oz a bit more than you’ll find in most theatres.
For those wanting something much smaller in scale, Aussie dramedy Strange Creatures is in cinemas for a limited run.
Brothers Ged (Johnny Carr) and Nate (Riley Nottingham) haven’t spoken in years, but come together when their mother unexpectedly dies.
Despite being unwilling to talk about the rift between them, they feel compelled to honour their mother’s final wish that her ashes be scattered at the family’s property.
So begins a road-trip movie complete with an impractical vehicle (a hearse), encounters with tiny-town locals, and the gradual breaking down of walls.
What might otherwise have been a middling, daytime television movie is elevated by the two lead players, bringing first time director Henry Boffin’s vision to compelling life.
Another film appealing to the notion that it’s never too late to restore a broken family is Goodrich
Michael Keaton, returning to his comedic roots, stars as an art dealer who is suddenly forced to learn to be a real father to his young children when his much younger wife leaves him.
Initially feeling completely out of his depth dealing with kids, and struggling to stay on top of his own career challenges, he reaches out to his grown daughter, played by Mila Kunis, for help.
The film is predictable, but is pulled off in a satisfying way by the cast and director Hallie Myers-Shyer
No Other Land will be in select cinemas from this week for a time and this is a documentary that I encourage people to track down and sit through.
An incredible production from a Palestinian-Israeli collective working together to shed real light on the violence and displacement of the West Bank's Masafer Yatta.
Basel Adra is a Palestinian lawyer living under the occupation of Israeli forces, dealing with limited freedoms, constant harassment and the gradual and inexorable push further and further from his home.
Yuval Abraham is an Israeli journalist whose civilian life is far more comfortable, but whose conscience has moved him to work with Adra in documenting the reality of the oppression of his Palestinian neighbours.
Wrapping things up on a lighter note is Vietnamese comedy The Trophy Bride
This surprising entry from director Ngoc Dang Vu is a mis-fit caper in which a poor, dysfunctional family attempts to pass off their daughter as a wealthy heiress in order to secure an arranged marriage with an upper-class family.
Vietnamese hijinks ensue.
q NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) biotechnology team leader, Dr Brendon O’Rourke.
BEST ON THE BOX
DESSERT MASTERS
TEN, 7pm
From desserts that look just like Vegemite jars to burning clouds of fairy floss, this season has seen some incredible sweet treats designed to tantalise all the senses. Now, it’s the Grand Finale, with the final three contestants creating five serves of verdant green and glittering gold creations, over two courses, to see who comes away with the prize of $100,000 and the title of 2024 Dessert Master. Judges Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon (both pictured) are not alone in deciding the winner –they’ll be joined by Kirsten Tibballs, Adriano Zumbo and inaugural winner, Tarts Anon’s Gareth Whitton.
FRIDAY, November 22
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Shetland. (Mal) Calder decides to stay on in Shetland. 9.30 Fisk. (Ml, R) Ray has a big announcement. 10.00 Question Everything. (PG, R)
10.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 11.05 ABC Late News. 11.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 12.05 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
MONDAY
WHEEL OF FORTUNE AUSTRALIA
TEN, 7.30pm
Filmed in Manchester, England, the latest iteration of this perennial game show favourite sees expat Australians test their word-puzzle solving skills under the guidance of host-with-themost Graham Norton (pictured). Premiering tonight, the reinvigorated format will see three players spin the wheel to be in with the chance of winning $50,000. Norton’s trademark wit and charm bring a real warmth to the game as he shares the players’ highs and lows and throws in a joke or two. At the end of each episode, Norton invites the player with the most winnings to spin the “Mini-Wheel”. If they can solve one final puzzle within 10 seconds, they could be going home with the big prize.
TUESDAY
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
Andrew Lloyd (pictured) delves into his family’s history in the first episode of this 19th UK season of genealogical investigations, eager to find out where his talent and love for musical theatre comes from. Searching his mother’s side, the Cats and Phantom of the Opera maestro discovers his lineage is “posher than we thought”, finding a knighted hero of the Battle of Waterloo and a formidable Tudor Duchess who stood up to Henry VIII. Turning to his father’s line, he uncovers the work of a missionary in 19thcentury London and a group of 18th-century theatrical musicians with eerie similarities to the current-day Lloyd Webber clan.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Every Family Has A Secret. (Mav, R) 8.35 Castle Secrets. 9.30 Kennedy. 10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Elvira. (Premiere, Malv)
12.25 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Mlv, R)
2.55 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 9.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 36. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. From Allan Border Field, Brisbane. 11.30 The Front Bar: Year In Review. (Ml, R) A lighter look at the world of sport. 1.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
1.30 Taken. (Mav, R) Santana must face her past.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Extremes. (PG, R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998, Mlv, R)
A US Marshal pursues an escaped fugitive. Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes.
11.20 Inside Beverly Hills. (Md)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Helloworld. (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
6.00
SATURDAY, November 23
Gavin returns home from Bali.
The Search For The Palace Letters. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces.
8.25 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. (Malv, R)
9.25 The Great House Revival. (Return, PGv)
10.20 So Long, Marianne. (Mals)
11.15 Paris Paris. (Ms, R)
12.15 Hope. (MA15+av, R)
2.30 Face To Face. (Mals, R)
4.20 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 9.00 MOVIE: 65. (2023, Mav) After a catastrophic crash, a pilot discovers he is on a prehistoric Earth 65 million years in the past. With only one chance at rescue, he and the other survivor must cross a terrain riddled with dangerous creatures. Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt, Chloe Coleman.
11.00 MOVIE: Tears Of The Sun. (2003, MA15+v, R) Bruce Willis.
1.30 Taken. (Mav, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: The Wizard Of Oz. (1939, G, R) Judy Garland.
9.35 MOVIE: Hairspray. (2007, PGls, R) A teen auditions for a TV dance show. Nikki Blonsky.
11.45 MOVIE: The Sun Is Also A Star. (2019, Ml, R)
1.30 Getaway. (PG, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGlm, R) Reidy returns.
Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.25 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Teen Titans Go! 10.40 Late Programs.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
ABC News.
Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG)
Fisk. (Final, Ml)
Plum. (Final, Ml) 9.30 I Was Actually There. (Final, Ml, R) 10.00 Pick Of The Litter. (R)
11.20 New Leash On Life. (R)
11.50 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Final, Malv, R)
12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered: Nature’s Great Divide. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia: Family Easter Special. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: The Secret Garden. (1993) 9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.00 Late Programs.
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 8.15
SUNDAY, November 24
Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 10.15 OSS 117: From Africa With Love. (2021, M, French) 12.20pm The Last Vermeer. (2019, M) 2.30 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 4.25 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 6.15 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 8.30 Michael Collins. (1996, M) 10.55 Twin Flower. (2018, M, French) 12.45am Sound Of Metal. (2019, M) 3.00 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 3pm Football. AFL Women’s. First preliminary final. North Melbourne v Port Adelaide. 5.00 Counting Cars.
6am Children’s Programs.
1.10pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Kyurem Vs The Sword Of Justice. (2012) 2.35 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Genesect And The Legend Awakened. (2013) 4.00 Surfing Australia TV. 4.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.30 MOVIE: Short Circuit. (1986, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004, PG) 10.15 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Etruscans: Mysterious Civilisation. (PGa)
8.30 Secret Sardinia Mysteries Of The Nuraghi.
9.35 Why Sharks Attack. (Ma, R)
10.40 Curse Of The Ancients. (PGa, R)
11.35 Saving Venice. (R)
1.15 Royal Autopsy. (Ma, R)
3.00 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PG, R)
3.55 How To Get Fit Fast. (PGn, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session. From Optus Stadium, Perth.
9.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 40. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers. From Allan Border Field, Brisbane. 11.15 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Madv, R)
12.30 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (MA15+, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
4.30 PBS Washington Week. 4.55 Fashionista. 5.10 Shane Smith Has Questions. 6.05 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. 11.35 Late
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6am Whisky Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.25 Vanity Fair. (2004, PG) 10.00 Heartbreak Ridge. (1986, M) 12.25pm Suffragette. (2015, M) 2.25 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 4.50 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 6.50 Poms. (2019, PG) 8.30 Let Them All Talk. (2020, M) 10.35 Yalda, A Night For Forgiveness. (2019, M, Farsi) 12.15am Strangerland. (2015, MA15+) 2.20 Late Programs.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv) Anais investigates when a body is found locked in an abandoned gold-mining tunnel. 10.00 9News Late.
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6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Bendigo Spirit v Southside Flyers. 2.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 3.30 MOVIE: Getting Even With Dad. (1994, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+) 1am Love After Lockup. 2.30 Late Programs.
MONDAY, November 25
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 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.55 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.25 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 The Mighty Mississippi With Nick Knowles. (Premiere, Ma)
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M)
10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals)
11.00 SBS World News Late.
11.30 A Criminal Affair. (Mal) 1.10 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 2.50 Love Your Home And Garden. (PG, R) 3.45 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGls, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 9.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) Several former classmates of Cassandra discover a dead body at the marina. 10.00 S.W.A.T. (Madv) SWAT teams up with the DEA. 11.00 Code Blue: One Punch Killers. (Madv, R) Explores the issue of one-punch killings. 12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)
6am The Movie Show. 6.05 Poms. (2019, PG) 7.45 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 10.00 Twin Flower. (2018, M, French) 11.50 Michael Collins. (1996, M) 2.20pm Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 4.15 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.00 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 7.30 Brother And Sister. (2022, M, French) 9.35 The Perfect Dinner. (2022, M, Italian) 11.35 Late Programs.
2.25 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R) 3.20 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R)
4.15 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 9.00 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+lv, R) A troubled young man must prove his mettle after he is recruited into a secret British spy organisation. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth. 11.45 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 12.15 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)
8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (Mv, R)
9.30 A Killer Makes A Call. (MA15+av)
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair.
6am To Catch A Thief. Continued. (1955, PG) 7.00 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 9.25 The Kid. (1921, PG) 10.25 Just Believe. (2018, M, Italian) 12.20pm Let Them All Talk. (2020, M) 2.25 Poms. (2019, PG) 4.05 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 5.55 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 7.40 The Quiet Girl. (2022, M, Gaelic) 9.30 Nostalgia. (2022, M, Italian) 11.40 Late Programs.
Send News Of The Area your sports club’s results each week by Sunday evening for publication on a Wednesday. Bowls, golf, tennis, kayaking, cycling, cross country, athletics, fishing etc - you name it, we can publish it in our dedicated weekly Sports Results section. Email your results, relevant photos and captions to media@newsofthearea.com.au.
WEDNESDAY, November 27
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. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10
THURSDAY, November 28 6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body. (PG)
8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. (M)
9.30 The Old Man. (Mal)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Maxima. (Ma)
11.50 Pagan Peak. (Malnv, R)
2.40 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R)
3.35 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PGa, R)
4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R)
8.30 The Big Trip. (PG) The roadtrippers take on local bowlers.
9.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Golden Circle. (2017, MA15+sv, R) The Kingsmen are attacked by a mysterious enemy. Taron Egerton.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm) 8.30 Listing Melbourne. (Ml)
Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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6am Rabbit-
Proof Fence. Continued. (2002, PG) 7.25 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 8.55 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 10.40 The Perfect Dinner. (2022, M, Italian) 12.40pm The Code Of Silence. (2022, M, Italian) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 Jersey. (2019, PG, Telugu) 6.20 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 8.00 The Longest Week. (2014, M) 9.35 Lord Of The Ants. (2022, M, Italian) 12.10am Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)
8.30 The Body On Somerton Beach. (Ma, R)
9.20 Miniseries: Steeltown Murders. (Malv)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Miniseries: The Typist. (Masv, R)
12.05 Pandore. (Mls, R)
2.55 Love Your Home And Garden. (R)
3.50 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Five Flights Up. Continued. (2014, PG) 7.15 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 9.05 3 Days In Quiberon. (2018, PG, French) 11.15 Nostalgia. (2022, M, Italian) 1.25pm Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 3.30 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 5.15 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 7.30 Devil’s Knot. (2013, M) 9.35 Padrenostro. (2020, MA15+, Italian) 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (Ma)
8.30 The Front Bar: Cricket Edition. (Ml) A lighter look at the cricketing world. 9.30 The Test: Feature Length Special. (Ml) 11.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PG, R) 12.00 MOVIE: Cruel Instruction. (2022, MA15+adsv) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR
Jasminda,
What is the correct etiquette around dishwasher unstacking and restacking? Who should be responsible and how can I improve the process in the family home?
Fiona W.
Dear Fiona,
I think there should be a process. Let's deal with the morning scenario as an example.
It is my firm belief that the person who first enters the kitchen each day should empty the dishwasher. This is an absolute treat for anyone
who follows.
A day that starts with not having to unpack a dishwasher is a day heading in the right direction. What tends to happen, though, is that the first person in the kitchen is in a mad rush and so they leave the dishwasher packed and then they take new dishes from the cupboard and proceed to spread these all over the kitchen bench along with coffee, sugary spoons, toast crumbs, and other detritus.
Then along comes the second family member to wake, who is also in a rush.
They see the general state of disorder and think, 'Well, if Dad couldn't be bothered cleaning up after himself, how can I be expected to unpack the dishwasher, wipe the benches, clean out the sink and still get to school on time? It's impossible.
I'll just eat and put my dishes in the sink too. By the time the final
family member emerges to have breakfast, they walk into something resembling Chernobyl and, unable to deal with the fallout, they grab breakfast on their way to work.
At day's end, the original person returns only to find a mess so incomprehensible that they retreat to their bedroom.
This war of attrition can keep going, ad infinitum until it ends in tears or divorce or sullenness, which may be the worst of the three.
To avoid this outcome, may I suggest a roster - colour-coded if possible - that makes allowances for family members' start and finish times, but that also doesn't create the expectation that one person, possibly the one who can't stand mess, will always pick up after all others until their silent anger festers to such a point that they boil over, much like the pot of soup still sitting in the sink.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Council waste
DEAR News Of The Area,
IN the Mayor’s column published in the Manning River Times on Friday 31 May 2024, the Mayor says in part that Council is developing a plan “which sets forth a path toward financial sustainability” and ensures “operations are lean and efficient, and deliver value for money to the community”.
I was pleased to see these comments from our Mayor because some recent Council decisions seem to contradict the statements above.
Some of these decisions might be termed wasteful. I define “wasteful” as monies spent which provide little benefit to the taxpayer.
In other words, money spent is way out of proportion to the benefits achieved for the community.
One example might be the construction of the new Council building, built for $18 million.
Another example would be the painting of the Martin Bridge at Taree and the Dawson River Bridge at Cundletown – using $22
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million of the State’s money to do so.
There was no improvement whatsoever to either bridge after the painting.
We were left with the same width and the same height restrictions as before - and no improvement to traffic flow.
So, what was actually accomplished?
The $22 million grant is now one less grant from the State Government that MidCoast Council will get in the future, to do something useful with.
These two projects cost $40 million with no real direct benefit to the tax payers.
GLOUCESTER Garden Club members participated in a diverse monthly meeting, learning about a new retail plant nursery as well as plans for a renewable energy hub at Stratford and rehabilitation of the Duralie mine site.
Woodside Plants, a familiar wholesale plant name in Gloucester, has now also become a retail nursery on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Owner Rob Willis told the meeting he has been at the site for 12 years as a wholesale nurseryman and online plant retailer, and is now opening two days a week for retail sales.
Members were also educated on the proposed future use of the Stratford coal mine as a renewable energy hub.
Yancoal employees Jarrad Galvin and Tom Kirkwood were present to explain the closures of both Stratford and Duralie coal mines, and the future plans for Stratford.
Back to the plants, and nineteen entries were received in the Garden Club’s flower competition.
Helen Evans was the winner with a double pink hippeastrum, second was Shirley Hazell’s watsonia and equal third was Mandy
Griffis’ rose and Tessa Searle’s hydrangea.
A big beetroot from Madonna O’Brien and an equally large white onion from Aldo Razza jointly won the vegetable and fruit section with Dot Harris third with a passionfruit.
Raffle winners were Lorraine Johnstone, Judy Earle, Alan George and Karen Smith, with the lucky door prize going to Fay Harris and membership draw to Robert Marland.
Garden Club President Shirley Hazell introduced the guest speakers and two new members to their first meeting.
Yet another example is the Cedar Party Creek bridge project at Winghamcosting $39 million.
This is an overly complicated solution to provide a flood free crossing of the creek.
A simpler and less costly solution would have been to construct the new bridge immediately upstream of the railway bridge.
The Taree/Wingham road would then go straight ahead, cross the bridge, join Primrose Street on the other side, and use that railway crossing to cross the tracks.
A total of about $80 million has been spent on these
three large projects, during which a large percentage of the funds have been wasted.
In addition, Council was approached about reducing wage costs with the suggestion of reducing the number of elected Councillors.
Council voted no change for the moment, and then turned around to vote themselves the maximum pay increase allowed.
Again monies spent with no direct benefit to the ratepayers.
Yet again, we have the strange case of Council taking one of its councillors to court over the Golden Turd Award.
The legal costs of this action were estimated to be about $50,000.
Who paid this money for that action?
Obviously none of the above reflect the newly elected Council.
And to be fair, not all decisions mentioned have been made by the previous Council.
Perhaps the plan mentioned by the Mayor in May, and currently being developed by Council, will see better use of Council funds in the future.
Regards, R BEARDMORE, Taree.
Weekend hours extended at pool
WEEKEND hours have been extended at Gloucester Olympic Swimming Pool.
The outdoor Olympic pool, as of 16 November, is now open from 11am to 6pm on Saturday and Sundays.
The pool is also open on weekdays from 6am to 6pm.
These times will stay in place until 9 March 2025.
The centre now boasts two permanent lap lanes, social water aerobics (Monday to Thursday 9.3010.30am), and the ability to book swimming lessons from trained, experienced teachers.
The Thunderbolts Swimming Club also meets on Thursday evenings.
The centre’s hydrotherapy pool is open from 6am to 5pm on weekdays and from 8am to 11am Saturday.
“Bring the kids or leave them at home, grab a book and a towel and enjoy,” said the centre’s Jules Reay.
“Prices are displayed on the boards at the entrance of the pool buildings.
“We are open for business!”
Mandy Griffis introduced an idea for a self-help cooperative gardening group of members pooling together on a monthly basis. The idea gained support of members and will be expanded into a formal proposal at the next meeting.
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q The Olympic pool is now open from 11am to 6pm on Saturday and Sundays.
q Garden Club members meeting at Rob Willis’ plant nursery.
Billions in the bush: energy wires lifeline to farmers
By Marion RAE
PAYMENTS to farmers
providing land to power the nation are expected to top $1 billion by 2030, and already provide a lifeline during drought and fickle global commodity prices.
Releasing a report at Parliament House on Monday as battlelines are drawn ahead of the next election, Clean Energy Council chief executive Kane Thornton said the energy transition was bringing benefits across the economy.
"These are regions that have been doing it tough,
they're parts of the country that have been suffering from drought, from fire, from challenges in global commodity prices and difficult geopolitics," he said.
Since 2020, there had been $40 billion in renewable energy investment in rural and regional Australia, creating tens of thousands of jobs, and putting more electricity into the system to support lowercost power, he said.
Luke Osborne said his family had been farming next to Lake George near Canberra for about 170 years and it was a rare opportunity for the bush to get an injection of
finance.
"More of that is great for the rural economy, particularly as projects today make sure that neighbours are involved as well, and make sure the benefits are shared around communities," he said.
After installing wind turbines 15 years ago, productivity doubled because of a dependable income, he said.
"We've been able to invest in our farm, we've been able to get to parts of the farm through access tracks that we couldn't get to before.
“That's allowed us to get in bigger machinery, renovate
pastures and do tree-planting to prevent erosion," he said.
A solar farm, designed to use the shading to prevent evaporation, was next, he said, as farming was always limited by water not sunlight.
Wind and solar projects are expected to deliver landholder payments and contributions to regional communities and councils for decades, according to the research with Farmers for Climate Action.
Every landholder who chooses to host a wind or solar project, or allows developers to explore opportunities for a project, is paid for the use of
their land.
Grain and wind farmer
Susan Findlay-Tickner, who joined with other farmers to create the Murra Warra Wind Farm in Victoria's north, said farming with transmission lines and wind turbines had become "business as usual".
"We've farmed under transmission lines for about 50 years and now we're farming around the wind turbines too," she said.
"It's been a game-changer for us on our farm... we can rely on that income year-in year out while we can't always rely on our grain income."
Some $80 million had also
gone into the local community, which was the most important aspect, she said.
Based the Australian Energy Market Operator's "step-change scenario", direct landholder payments from 2024 would reach up to $1.1 billion by 2030 and almost $10 billion by 2050, the report found.
Modelling by the Regional Australia Institute found large scale wind and solar projects - not including pumped hydro or battery storage - could generate up to $68 billion in economic activity across Australia by 2030.
Men's Origin to open in Qld, Allianz to host women
By Scott BAILEY, AAP
THE NEXT NSW men's State of Origin coach will be thrown straight into the deep end, with a series opener at Suncorp Stadium on May 28 awaiting Michael Maguire's successor.
The NRL confirmed the fixture for next year's Origin matches on Monday, with Game II in Perth on June 18 and the series finale at Accor Stadium on July 9. It comes as the NSW Rugby League continues to weigh up its next option, with another board meeting scheduled for this month.
Laurie Daley remains the frontrunner for the role, but would have to give up select roles with his chief employer the TAB to take up the job.
Daley coached the Blues
for five series between 2013 and 2017, winning two of seven matches at Suncorp Stadium against a dominant Maroons side.
The series opener also looms as crucial for Queensland, given their poor record in Perth.
The Maroons have been beaten 38-6 and 44-12 in their two Origin matches at Optus Stadium, and can ill afford to go on the road 1-0 down in the series.
Meanwhile, the NRL has opted to take the next step with women's Origin in 2025, playing a game at Sydney's Allianz Stadium for the first time.
The series will again open on the Thursday night before Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium on May 1, before the clash at Allianz Stadium two
weeks later. Newcastle will then host the series finale on May 29. Sydney last hosted a women's Origin match at
Top year for netballers
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Two Gloucester Netball representative teams attended NSW State Titles in 2024.
“This is the first time in the club’s history with a 13 years team and a 17 years team,” Robyn said.
“The club wishes to thank
our generous sponsors for your support in assisting with getting the players kitted out in new uniforms and to cover the cost of equipment hire during the
up.
But head office has been buoyed by big crowds in
carnivals.
“The players were challenged to get out of their comfort zone and improve their skills and level of play.
“The club congratulates all players on their sportsmanship during the carnivals.
“We often received feedback after a game commending the players' behaviour on the court.”
In August a number of teams participated in all-age carnivals at Taree and Port Macquarie.
“We had five teams represent Gloucester in Port Macquarie, including an opens team, which was awesome,” Robyn said.
“The Opens and 16 years teams won their division at Port Macquarie and the 12s and 14s [were] runners up at Taree.”
CommBank Stadium in 2023, when a crowd of 12,972 turned
Brisbane, Newcastle and Townsville last year, and wants to back the product at the 45,500-seat Allianz Stadium.
NSW have confirmed Kylie Hilder's four-year stint as coach is over after the Sky Blues only lifted the shield once in the past four years.
q Gloucester Netball’s senior state team.
q Gloucester Netball’s junior state team.
q The first match of the 2025 State of Origin series will be held at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS.
Gloucester District parkrun
By Jennifer SAGE
AFTER a week of storms and showers, Gloucester District parkrun was grateful for some sunshine for Event 180 on Saturday 16 November 2024.
With a handful of visitors joining us from Brisbane, Newcastle and Narrabeen,
the majority of the 53 parkrunners and parkwalkers were from the local area.
Parkrun regulars will know that parkrun is a run or a walk, not a race.
The motivation to turn up on a Saturday morning can be different for everyone - the social connection, to be
outdoors, for the exercise and to perhaps to better your own best time.
At Event 180, seven people set new personal bests - Thomas Coombe, Corbin Predebon, Cassandra Burgess, Islam Abdelmaged, Nicole Griffiths, Ed Hale and Robyn Beggs.
Gloucester Rifle Club
By Peter PSALTIS
SUNDAY Target Shoot
10 November 2024
In gusting winds on Sunday November 10 at 500 metres, in free-class fullbore Stuart Kerr ripped a sizzling 105.1 and Steve Pennicuik a
fine 90.
In 25 metre rimfire new member Andy McCawley ripped a sizzling possible 250, chased hard by Doug Clarke on ripping 242 and Laurie Smith on a fine 235.
Next shoot will be on Sunday November 24, with
fullbore at 600 metres from 8.30am and 50 metre rimfire from 11. Members please note a club Xmas social is planned for December 8, and members are asked to advise Steve of their interest to attend.
Visitors to the rifle club are welcome on shoot days.
Gloucester Lady Bowlers
By Jennifer BURLEY
IN THE Triples: Karen Heiningher, Suzanne Cross and Kerrie Green 12 in a nail biter beat Julie Kriss,Jill Carson and Ruth Redman 10. Joan Ridgeway, Jenny Burley and Bev Germon 22 managed to get up over Lorraine Ratcliffe,Bev Murray and Di Pritchard 12
thus next Wednesday 20th
November Kerrie's team will play Bev's team in the final , good bowling ladies. Was great to have enough players to form a game of 4s with a swinger: Penny Gibson (swinger), Marge Moore, Paula Standen and Pat West 14 played Penny Gibson, Karen O'Brien,Val Pritchard and Denise Redman 14, great
result girls. Today was a draw of the cards over the field and the winners were Bev Germon's team.
Happy Birthdays this week to Karen O'Brien and Norma Relf and to the lucky ladies away on holidays or heading away have a great time and come back rearing to get back on the rink.
Rabbett wins women's golf in strong field
By Carolyn DAVIES
DALE Rabbett led the field home with a solid score in the Gloucester Golf Ladies Summer Competition event on Wednesday, 13 November, although she had to work hard to keep her lead with all three ball winners playing to
handicap-par and finishing just behind her.
The event was a 12-hole
Individual Stableford with the forecast of wild weather later in the day inspiring players to get out early to enjoy calmer conditions.
The winner was Dale Rabbett taking home the prize
of the day with an excellent score of 26 points. She was followed by a trio of ball winners all playing to their handicap and showing the rest of the field how to do it, all three turning in cards showing a score of 24. Elaine Murray demonstrated her consistency; Rhonda Nightingale is hitting some form, and new player Susan Higgins is obviously getting the hang of how to play
Gloucester Masters Games
By Lorraine FORBES
THE 2024 Gloucester Masters Games were held over the weekend of Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November.
Three local sporting clubs participated in the weekend activities, being Hockey, Croquet and Lawn Bowls.
Players travelled from Lake Macquarie, Toronto, Maitland, Nelson Bay, Taree, Forster and Port Macquarie to join the Gloucester participants in the event.
Unfortunately, the planned Soccer matches were unable to be played following the last-minute withdrawal of two teams from the weekend’s program.
Prize money for each participating club was provided by Gloucester Sports Committee.
Croquet and Bowls matches took place on Saturday in Gloucester Park with the weather remaining sunny and warm for the day’s play.
Thirty players enjoyed round robin doubles on the Croquet courts, while twenty-eight players filled the green at the Bowling Club for the Over 60’s Mixed Fours.
Hockey matches were scheduled for Sunday with three mixed teams taking to the field. Teams from Maitland Nelson Bay and Gloucester braved the warm conditions for some very entertaining matches.
Players on both days were provided with lunch and ‘all day’ morning/ afternoon treats as well.
Many thanks to those club members who organised each event, with special thanks to the volunteers who catered each day and to those who provided cakes and slices for their visitors.
Thanks also to Bobby Ashby who manned the barbecue for Sunday’s hockey matches.
Bowls - Teams played 3 games of 12 ends during the day. Members of the winning
team were Kevin Burley, Ron Jones, Joan Ridgeway and Tony Tersteeg with the Runners-Up being Kevin Everett, Neville Atkins, Bev Germon and Jill Everett. Croquet - Play took place in three blocks of doubles. Games were 45-minute timed, each team having four games. Winners and Runners-Up in each block were presented with prizes and medals. Chris Sims from Gloucester Club and his partner from Forster were the winners of Group C. Hockey - Joint winners were Maitland Rams and Gloucester Panthers with prize money for 1st and 2nd place being shared between the two teams.
Congratulations to Nelson Bay who took out third place.
It was a very successful weekend for the third Gloucester Masters Games with everyone ready to return again next year and more clubs keen to be involved!
competition golf.
The Nearest-to-the-Pin on the 4th and 13th holes was won, once again, by Elaine Murray, who is now claiming it as “her hole”. Not a single
Gloucester Men's Bowls Report
By George WISEMANTEL
A FIELD of twenty four players fronted on Thursday for the fourth week of the W. T. Howard Funerals sponsored Blind Draw competition with Mark Tull, Gordon Pritchard and Norm McLeod taking the honours 26-15 (18+11) over Bob Charman, Col Beattie, Karl Weiss.
Runners up were Robert Hayes, Neville Atkins, Paul Sheridan who def Vic Hebblewhite, Rob Gibson, Michael Way 27-13 (16+14). Stephen Hurworth, John Andrews, Don Mehieloff def Kevin Everett, Adrian Rovere, Alex Laurie 18-13 (16+5).
In the final game where two subs were required and the medical was kept busy
due to injuries, Tony Tersteeg, Terry Carson, Harry Cox played a controversial draw against George Wisemantel, Ken Bryant (injured) Nigel Johns, Joe Pfeifer (injured) and Jason Cassidy.
After four weeks Don Mehieloff (regaining his pre World War Two form) and Ian Tull are leading the blind draw competition on twelve
points with two other legends breathing down their throats. Will the cream rise to the top with two weeks left or will the cream go curdled?
Saturday morning mixed bowls resulted in Tony Tersteeg combining with an in form Julie Kriss to def George Wisemantel, Sue Cross in the embarrassment score of the decade only winning
q The Hockey competition was hotly contested.
player managed to hit the green with their tee shot on the 6th and 15th holes, with all players blaming the heavy conditions for their lack of success.
three ends 26-6 (19+20) "just shows it doesn't pay to be nice on Thursdays".
In the remaining games
Aaron Kelly, David Hjorth, Joan Ridgeway (swinger) def Steve Kriss, Adrian Rovere, Joan Ridgeway 18-10 (13+8) and Dennis Bartlett, Don Beamont played a 14 all draw with Stephen Hurworth and Robert Cross.
Another 12-hole Stableford will be played on Wednesday 20 November as part of the Summer Competition which runs through until late February.
The previous weekend the Gloucester travelling bowlers made the journey to North Haven to take on the local boys.
McInnes, Stone and Markey in golf wins
By Peter WILDBLOOD
SATURDAY 16 November
provided surprisingly good weather for golfers at the Gloucester course and Nathan McInnes, Mark Stone and Peter Markey took advantage, not just of the weather, but of the excellent course conditions, to score steady wins in the three
grades. The event was an Individual Stableford sponsored by Jack Collins Transport and the winners were Nathan McInnes, in A grade, Mark Stone in B grade and Peter Markey in C grade; they scored 37, 37 and 35 Stableford points, respectively. Balls were won by Nathan McInnes, Mark
Stone 37, Peter Markey 35, Steve Williams, Randall Buckley, Chris Steele 34, with the final two balls to Paul Coote and Dave Mann, 33. Nearest-to-the-Pins at the 4th and 13th holes were won by Nathan McInnes, 700 cm, in A grade, Mark Stone, 985 cm, in B grade and Mark Peters, 424 cm, in C grade.
At the 6th and 15th holes
Steve Williams in A grade and Randall Buckley in B grade did the job; they were 347 cm and 113 cm from the hole, respectively. All C grade players seemed to have missed the green!
The long drive trophies for tee shots finishing on the fairway at the 8th and 17th holes were won by
Nathan McInnes, Brendon Murray and Steve Benson representing the three grades.
For the Super Sevens of the week ending on a very damp Friday, 15 November, the winner was Ken Kelly with 19 points.
He was followed by ball winners Brian Osborne and Ken Kelly 18, Jim Dunn 16
It was a great format on Saturday afternoon; three games of six ends against different opposition, with a few injured Gloucester boys getting in the prize money. Peter Jones was voted the player of the series, putting in a sterling all round performance over the two day weekend. Many thanks to Bob, our coach driver for a wonderful safe journey.
and by Stacey Groves, Clint Churchyard, Will Bosman and, on a count back, Criag McLeod all scoring 15 points.
On Saturday 23 November the Glocester Golf Club will be staging an Individual Stableford sponsored by Avon Valley Meats.
The following Saturday, 30 November, the Club is staging its annual Back Bar Day run in the form of a Four Person Ambrose.
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q Gloucester Netball players at the all-age carnival at Port Macquarie.
