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HUNDREDS of Medowie families sent their young

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ones off to their first days of Preschool and Kindergarten this week.

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for any parent, a special day where families take their first step in letting go of the little people they have raised and prepared for the exciting world of ‘big school’ as best they can.

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AN emotion charged forum to gather ideas to bring about change for the Pet Kennel industry took place this week.

Held at the Hunter’s only fully accredited boarding kennel, Hunter Pet Motel, the event was hosted by the PIAA (Pet Industry Association of Australia).

PIAA CEO Mark Fraser hosted the forum, along with the owner of the Hunter Pet Motel, Brett Wild.

Mark Fraser spoke about the need for change and documented all concerns and ideas raised by attendees of the forum, thanking them for their valuable insight.

Jayne Cvetanoski, Head of Boarding Kennel and Cattery

Reform Australia group spoke about the seven dog deaths in kennels in the past month, and that reform desperately needs to happen.

These deaths include five in New South Wales, one in Queensland and one in Western Australia.

She challenged the PIAA and RSPCA to take on board all the suggestions.

“The suggestions are wonderful, but we need action and we need to make these ideas happen,” she said.

“We trust PIAA and RSPCA, and we trust in them staying accountable and being the leaders for change.”

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when owners trust these people with the lives of their precious pets.”

Attendees at the forum were not only given the chance to listen to industry professionals, but also three owners of Pets who lost their lives.

Nathan Wilson, owner of Baron the Greyhound who passed away at Jane’s Pet Resort, spoke to the crowd of passionate animal rights enthusiasts.

Coralie Davis, the owner of Annie who died at Pelgate Kennels in Cooranbong, spoke of her continuing daily distress following the death of her dog who was mauled to death by another dog in the Kennel’s care.

Jenny Thompson also spoke to the crowd about the death of her dog who died as a direct result of starvation.

MP Kate Washington spoke about her own animals, and her distress at what owners have gone through.

RSPCA CEO Steve Coleman also spoke to the group regarding the involvement they would like to have with assisting to bring about change and regulation for the industry.

Kennel owners from as far as Victoria and Queensland were in attendance, and spoke about the changes they have put in place in their own kennels to properly care for animals at a high standard.

Brett Wild, Owner of Hunter Pet Motel, told News Of The Area, “Boarding kennel operators should not be afraid of change.”

“Regulation and training can be value adding and only improves your ability to look after these special charges.”

“Our animals love us and trust us unconditionally to make the best decisions for their welfare, based on care and not dollar value,” he said.

News Of The Area will continue to keep our readers informed of any future developments.

Share your healthcare stories DO you have a story, good or bad, about our healthcare system?

Meryl Swanson is urging local people to share their Medicare stories on the 33rd birthday of the heart and soul of our universal healthcare system.

Labor Leader Bill Shorten and Shadow Health Minister Catherine King have launched an online portal mymedicarestory.com inviting people to share their experiences, good and bad.

Mr Shorten said: “While we can’t respond or intervene in every case, your

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story is vital so we have a thorough picture of what is happening to healthcare in Australia.”

Ms Swanson said she had received complaints to her office about the difficulty people were having in getting through on the Medicare phone line, the length of time refunds were taking to be processed, the more out of pocket expenses people faced, and the insistence of Medicare staff on people using the Medicare app.

“The Government has made it so hard for

Sweetheart Day for HeartKids SWEETHEART Day is held annually on 14 February to raise funds towards fighting childhood heart disease (CHD).

All proceeds go towards HeartKids, a national organisation that focuses on funding vital medical research as well as improving the lives of Aussie kids with CHD. Eight babies are born every day with a heart defect in Australia, and every week four lives are lost.

Heart disease is the single biggest killer of kids under one.

Two Medowie families are getting behind the cause this year again, because they have two very special HeartKids of their own.

Lucas Pickett was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (essentially half a heart).

He required life saving open heart surgery at just two days old, and again at six months old with further surgeries required in the future.

The Pickett family lived at the hospital for over two months following his birth.

Kaylee Stokes was born with an Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) which was diagnosed at six weeks

people they are sometimes in despair trying to deal with Medicare, just as they are with Centrelink,” Ms Swanson said.

“Sometimes we are able to help, but clearly there are not enough staff in these Medicare offices to do the work required.

The Government’s cuts are taking their toll and we have to do all we can to protect Medicare.”

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While the possibility of surgery always lingers, Kaylee has been fighting this condition on her own and the Stokes Family have been blessed that she has not yet required it.

She requires ongoing checkups to monitor both the progress of her condition and also her development.

Kaylee’s parents, Leon and Jacqui, told News Of The Area, “We were completely oblivious to the high number of children born with Childhood Heart Disease.”

“We didn’t realise the number of families it affected and the number of child lives lost as a result.”

“Since finding out about our little girl we’ve always wanted to do more for Heartkids,” they said.

services than ever before “The Turnbull Government must drop the savage cuts to Medicare which has already caused bulk billing rates to fall, and people to pay more for vital healthcare services,” Ms Swanson said. “I urge you to share your experiences so the Government can hear how bad it is.”

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The assistance of HeartKids – a charity that provides lifelong support for children with CHD and their families is invaluable.

Lucas’s Mum, Michelle, told News Of The Area, “HeartKids Family coordinators became part of your family.”

“They too are parents of children with CHD.” “They celebrate with you, provide a shoulder to cry on and assist with financial support,” she said.

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New management for old favourite

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IF you’re an observant local, or a regular customer of Medowie Pet & Produce, you might have noticed the store is closed this week.

After six years, Bronwyn Flinn, has sold the store to new owners, Medowie locals Kerrie Anderson and Tom Matthews.

The store is being revamped this week and will

reopen next week with a new and wider range of stock, and a brand new branding and identity.

From next week, the store will be known as The Pet Shed Medowie.

Kerrie and Tom are very enthusiastic to continue in this business which has served Medowie and surrounding areas for many years.

They are excited to share the changes with our community, and welcome any feedback.

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• Building Height limits on agenda at Tomaree Ratepayers meeting • Cooper Aitchison is one tough cookie, and now off to school • First day of kindy for Tomaree Peninsular kids • Lifeline, Op Shop, Nelson Bay, Charity

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q Maree Smith and Sarah Thurgar, friendly faces who will continue to look after you and your pets at the new ‘The Pet Shed Medowie’.

Kerrie told News Of The Area,“We’re really looking forward to the re-opening, and sharing our expansion and all our ideas with the community.”

“There’ll be more aquatic and reptile products, as well as much much more that will be revealed.”

Kerrie is a local accountant and will continue with her business and Tom will continue his career as a mechanic.

The store will be managed by Maree Smith who has already been an employee for the past three and a half years.

The store has a proposed reopening date of 13 February.

The former owner, Bronwyn, is looking forward to retiring and spending more time with her family and grandson.

We wish Bronwyn well in her well-deserved retirement.

Welcome Kerrie and Tom and the new, revamped The Pet Shed Medowie.

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Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, Karuah to Bulahdelah, & Stroud. Great Lakes LGA. Some of stories in this paper...

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HOW well do you know your bushfire alert levels?

Bushfires can flare up at any time of the year, but are more prone in the warmer months of the year from October to April.

Alert levels play an important part of the NSW Rural Fire Service’s education and awareness campaign.

It advertises and promotes these levels on its website, on the radio and in the ‘Fires Near Me’ app and residents need to keep track of the alert levels so that they know what to do in the event of a fire.

The alert levels are: ADVICE: A fire has started.

There is no

immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.

WATCH AND ACT: There is a heightened level of threat.

Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action to protect you and your family.

EMERGENCY WARNING: An Emergency Warning is the highest level of bushfire alert. You may be in danger and need to take action immediately. Any delay now puts your life at risk.

Before a fire even starts, monitor the Fire Danger Ratings daily at www.rfs.nsw. gov.au/fdr.

There are six fire danger ratings ranging from LowModerate to Catastrophic

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“The higher the fire danger rating, the more dangerous a fire is likely to be. Under catastrophic conditions leaving early is the only safe option,” a spokesman for the RFS said.

“When it’s Severe you should only stay if your home is well prepared and you’re ready to defend it.

“At Extreme, only stay if your home is prepared to the very highest level and is specially built to survive a bushfire.

“Catastrophic is as bad as it gets – no homes are built to withstand a fire in these conditions. Leaving early is your only safe option.”

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“What is the best thing about starting Big School this week?”

By Rachael VAUGHAN NEWS Of The Area again hit the pavement for our ‘Word On The Street’, but with a twist this week. We approached our newest students, and asked:

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“Running around on the big playground!”

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Gonski Cuts

Gonski funding is designed to ensure all children are educated in properly resourced school, then what effects could this have? This is the question?

Mergers a “Dog’s Breakfast”

SHADOW Minister for the Hunter Kate Washington and Shadow Minister for Local Government, Peter Primrose, have called on incoming Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Catherine Cusack to heed residents’ calls for Hunter Councils to stand alone.

Council mergers were first announced over 12 months ago however a final decision has stalled, leaving Councils unable to replace outgoing staff or

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PROBLEMS with oyster spat production in Tasmania and South Australia could very well be a bonus for Port Stephens growers.

Local farmer Richard Hamlyn-Harris said that a national shortage was looming and this could see the price rise “substantially”.

“After the problems of the past few years, we need a welcome boost to our morale,” he said.

“Currently, the wholesale price is around $10 per dozen and in my case the demand was so strong that I ‘ran out’ over Christmas.”

“Pacific oysters are in recovery mode and we are hoping for a good crop moving into winter. Warm sea surface currents are suspected of causing a high degree of mortality in previous years as they prefer colder waters,” he said.

MEMBER for Paterson Meryl Swanson has written to all schools in her electorate this week asking principals and teachers what the effects of “Gonski” cuts will meant to them.

The Paterson electorate will lose $43million in Gonski funding as part of the Turnbull Government’s $30billion cut from schools over 10 years.

Labor is fighting these cuts and insisting the Government deliver the full Gonski rollout.

“I have no doubt the

make significant planning decisions for their regions.

Kate Washington has urged Ms Cusack to meet with the residents and businesses who will be severely impacted by a forced merger.

“As the government’s Hunter representative it is vital that Ms Cusack doesn’t just meet with Councils, but also with the residents and businesses who will be negatively impacted by forced mergers,” Kate

“February will be the month to watch and if they [the Pacifics] make it through the hot weather it should be plain sailing.” “Port Stephens is free of the POMS virus although it devastated oysters in the Hawkesbury and Georges River estuarine systems in Sydney. Fisheries are hard at it breeding an oyster which is POMS resistant,” Mr Hamlyn-Harris added.

“There is also an untapped niche market for oysters with a story attached. In the swanky high priced capital city restaurants, owners like to be able to trace the history of their oysters right back to the very farm and estuary in which they were grown. Their diners are interested in this type of information. Some of us are exploring this option for marketing.”

“The creative advertising agencies will be suggesting special names for our produce

impact of these cuts will be severe, but I want to hear directly from schools what the cuts will mean for them,” Ms Swanson said.

“I know several schools have used their Gonski funding for intervention programs that have led to great improvements in literacy and numeracy.

“One school told me they are meeting and exceeding local and state standards because of these programs.

“Properly funding our schools is critical to making sure our young people have

Washington MP said.

Deputy Premier Barilaro says there will be no more forced mergers in the bush because they’re bad for local communities.

Ms Cusack says she wants them in our region because they’re good for local communities even though we don’t want them.

“As the government’s Hunter representative it is vital that Ms Cusack doesn’t just meet with Councils, but also with the residents

and businesses who will be negatively impacted by forced mergers.”

“Regardless of whether it’s Baird or Berejiklian, the Government’s council mergers are a complete dog’s breakfast,” Peter Primrose MLC said.

NSW Labor has opposed forced council mergers and proposed a mechanism for residents of merged councils to de-merge under a future Labor Government.

NSW Labor continues to support voluntary mergers where residents are given a say through a plebiscite.

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“One little pest which is giving us problems is the flatworm. It is shaped somewhat like a flounder.”

“It weevils its way into our oysters while they are

the skills they need to put their best foot forward, to get a job, keep a job, and become our future leaders.

“As our international neighbours place ever more importance on education we need to give our children the skills and the technology they need to excel.”

Gonski funding was designed to direct additional resources to areas of disadvantage to make up for historical underfunding, Ms Swanson said.

After building slowly

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feeding, kills them and has a feast. Fortunately, they can’t tolerate fresh water and a good downpour in the catchment area will keep them contained,” he said. from 2014 to 2017, it was supposed to sharply increase in 2018-19.

“But the Turnbull Government has put an end to that. I will not stand by while funds are cut from schools. I’m asking our schools to help me build the case for the full Gonski rollout.

“I have invited teachers and parents to share with me what Gonski funding has meant for them and, importantly, what they will miss out on because of the cuts.”

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Grow Your Own

By Geoff WALKER

WANT to grow your own native plants to attract the birds and beautify your garden?

It’s easy and a good species to start with is the banksia.

They were named after Sir Joseph Banks.

It was he who named the first place Captain Cook landed in Australia as Botany Bay. The reason?

It was full of hitherto unknown species of flora.

MV Banks, formerly HMAS Banks, which was moored at the Lemon Tree Passage Marina was also named in his honour.

We are lucky in Tilligerry to have quite a few types and they are dead set easy to propagate.

It’s best to select the type which suits your land.

The serrata is our tallest and lives outside the floodplain whereas the wallum banksia likes low lying topography such as Tanilba Golf Course.

The large leafed robur prefers the edges of water courses and marginata are prolific near the rim of the

foreshore.

Collina and oblongifolia can be found in the rocky hills.

Just go into the scrub and snap off a few old cones (which haven’t been visited by bushfire for a few years) and put them in an oven.

An hour at 120 degrees should do the trick. Leave them for a few days to fully

open then use tweezers to pluck out the winged seed which hides behind a woody ‘tongue.’

Directly plant them or pot them up. A ‘butterfly’ seedling will emerge a week or so later.

Want to know more?

Get on down to the ‘Habitat’ where the grow them in their nursery for sale to ‘Sibelco,’ the silica sand miners at Oyster Cove.

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Driveway nuisance

By Rachael VAUGHAN

THE school year has begun and while many parents are rejoicing in this fact, some residents of Medowie have an old issue that follows the school terms flaring up again.

Residents who live in close proximity to our schools, yet again are having to combat the issue of parents dropping their children off at school and parking across driveways,

blocking their access to enter or exit their homes.

The school day drop off and pick up is a busy time and the streets around our schools resemble a busy city street instead of the normal quiet life that we enjoy.

A close car park is a premium during these times, and rightly so for the safety of collecting precious cargo, but we all need to be respectful of the people who live in these areas.

Snack’N’Rap

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q Habitat volunteers Charlie Bell and Stan Zikman harvesting banksia cones in the Koala Bay estate.

Dynamic Dental Duo

By Geoff WALKER

TANILBA Bay has two new dentists to go with the recently built surgery on the main road beside Portside Real Estate.

Dr Louise Chew (no pun intended) a former practitioner has left, become a mother and with her partner now resides in Gundagai.

Dr Alyssa Clarke hails from Cairns and has practised in her home town.

She also worked at Townsville and Mackay.

On top of that she gained

q Alyssa Clarke. experience in The Riverina town of Griffith.

“My partner received a six year posting to RAAF Williamtown so Tanilba suits me fine.”

“The beaches, the tranquility and the laid back friendly lifestyle are very appealing to us,” she said.

Meanwhile Dr Rita Kentjung, originally from Drummoyne in Sydney, has previously worked in Cabramatta and at Dubbo in western NSW. She has found the locals very friendly and helpful.

q Rita Kentjung.

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THE Tilligerry Youth Community Action group (TYCA) are set to host another event of their popular Snack’n’Rap events.

TYCA are a not-for-profit volunteer run organisation running Youth programs in Port Stephens, with the goal of empowering youth to fulfil their potential.

18 February will see the next Snack’N’Rap take place on the Tilligerry peninsula at 11am at Mallabula Skate Park.

The Snack’N’Rap event is a gold coin donation, which gives you a sausage sandwich and a can of drink, as well as the day’s entertainment and fun.

TYCA partner with UP&UP and Newcastle Scratch Academy to put on these community events, and TYCA president Jamie Brewster says they couldn’t do without them as event partners.

UP&UP engages in

training, but are after extra players to complement their side.

Women are needed in the club this year for an exciting new sport, a League tag team comp.

The women’s league tag is similar to Oztag, with many

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Jamie told News Of The Area, “We’re back for 2017 and looking forward to a fantastic first event for the

of the same play rules as Rugby League.

This new sport gives local women a chance to give a new sport a go, and be a part of something fun, fast paced and exciting.

Junior grades are also still open for players across

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Parents in the majority are doing the right thing by these residents, however with most topical issues, there is also a percentage who don’t.

So the next time you drop your little ones off or pick them up after the school day, please take care and consideration with where you park.

Your fellow residents will appreciate it greatly.

ARE you looking for a new team sport on the Tilligerry Peninsula this year?

Mallabula Panthers are looking for players across all grades, including women’s.

The Men’s 18+ League team have begun

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q Coach Terry Martin, retired Canberra Raiders player, with the Mallabula Panthers mascot.

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year.”

“There’ll be lots happening, including DJ’ing, skating, street art and food.”

“Come along, we guarantee you’ll have fun,” he said.

Come and Join the TYCA crew, and rappers Tunz1 and DJ KiDream, for a few hours of food, fun, music and conversation.

For more information, feel free to call Jamie Brewster on 0403 170 816.

all grades from six years old to 17 years.

Mallabula Panthers committee member Kellie Thompson told News Of The Area, “We are excited for another successful season for the Panthers, and would love to have some new faces join us.”

“We are a family and community-minded club with great facilities and the best sponsors.”

“We look after our players, and always have fun,” she said.

The Mallabula Panthers are based at the Mallabula sporting complex and will play mainly Saturday afternoons.

The competition starts the weekend of 1 April.

The team is coached by retired NRL Canberra Raiders player, Terry Martin.

Interested players can contact Bryan on 0409452887.

News Of The Area are now covering the Tilligerry Peninsula, and are looking forward to following the Mallabula Panthers this season, and sharing their season highlights with the community.

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Tender for Cup Tour

THE Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour will this year celebrate a 15-year milestone, with the Melbourne Cup trophy set to visit more than 30 destinations in its annual trek across Australia and New Zealand.

To ensure the Port Stephens community have an opportunity to secure a visit from the 18-carat gold Cup in this milestone year, the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) will open the tender process early for the 2017 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour with submissions now being accepted.

Since 2003, the Melbourne Cup has travelled more than 456,000 kilometers to rural, regional and metropolitan communities across Australia and New Zealand.

“The VRC created the concept of the Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour with the aim to provide communities without easy geographical access to the Melbourne Cup an opportunity to experience the magic of the trophy firsthand,” VRC Chief Executive Simon Love said.

“We never dreamed that the Tour would evolve into such a significant community event, which 15 years later, continues to grow in

popularity.

“We are humbled by the pleasure the Cup provides to people of all ages, and want to ensure that as many communities as possible share the same unique opportunity again this year,” Mr Love said.

In 2016, the $175,000 gold trophy toured 34 destinations, providing schools, councils, hospitals, aged-care facilities and racing clubs with a unique opportunity to host a day of community events and raise valuable funds for local causes.

Past racing legends also accompany the Cup each year on its epic journey to recount some of the remarkable

YOUNG Indigenous leaders are being given the opportunity to participate in the third National Indigenous Youth Parliament (NIYP), which will take place in Canberra from May 23-29.

“This is a really great opportunity to learn how government works, how laws are made, and to get some experience with public speaking and dealing with the media,” Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson said.

“Importantly, it also gives elected representatives like me the

chance to hear from young Indigenous people about the issues that affect them, and how, as lawmakers, we might help.”

Conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission in collaboration with the YMCA and the Museum of Australian Democracy, NIYP is a weeklong leadership program for 50 young Indigenous Australian leaders aged 16-25.

It is held in Old Parliament House, Canberra, and includes a two-day simulated parliament, where participants debate issues of importance to their

q Victoria Racing Club Chief Executive Simon Love.

Shout out to young Indigenous leaders

stories intrinsically linked to the ‘race that stops a nation’.

The 2017 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour welcomes submissions from community groups, councils and racing bodies in rural and regional areas as well as capital cities, with successful destinations to be announced in June.

Each host destination selected makes a commitment to provide memorable and engaging community events involving the Cup for everyone to enjoy. Local fundraising initiatives will also be supported.

Tenders to be submitted at melbournecuptour. com.au by 5pm (AEST) on Monday 3 April.

communities.

The aim is to promote youth-led advocacy, active community leadership and a commitment to democratic processes.

The young people will learn from politicians, the parliamentary press gallery, Indigenous leaders and senior public servants.

The NIYP coincides with the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Referendum and National Reconciliation Week.

Applications close on March 3.

More information is available at aec.gov.au/ indigenous/niyp/ or by phoning 1300 103 183 or emailing indigenous@aec. gov.au

By Rachael VAUGHAN WHEN you’re a mother, and looking for something new to do with your time outside the home, Roller Derby is the first activity to spring to mind, right?

Well, local mother Shelley Alexandria thought “why not!”.

Shelley felt a strong desire to add something to her life, to give her a break outside the home and from parenthood constraints and wanted to build her fitness.

She saw an advertisement for Roller Derby, mustered her courage, put on her skates and hasn’t looked back.

Shelley told News Of The Area, “I had been to watch a few games before and it looked like a whole lot of fun.”

“I joined back in 2014 and quickly became addicted.”

“My teammates became my friends and my family,” she said.

Shelley plays for Maitland Roller Derby, which is a co-ed league, and has also played on the home teams for Newcastle.

Sometimes there is travel involved for teams to play, with teams Shelley has played with travelling to Armidale, Port Macquarie, Central Coast and Newcastle.

Get your skates on

q Roller Derby enthusiast Shelley Alexandria.

This season will see Shelley’s team go even further to the Blue Mountains, Sydney and possibly Canberra.

The Maitland Roller Derby train for two hours on a Wednesday night and three hours on a Friday night.

“Roller derby is such an inclusive sport, with a little bit of commitment and training anyone can play and be involved,” Shelly said.

“I am currently the

only player residing in Port Stephens (Medowie) and would love to build on those numbers.”

There is an information night coming up for anyone interested in learning more on the 24 February.

For more information visit their Facebook page Facebook.com/ maitlandrollerderby or email: headcoach.mrd@ gmail.com.

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By Barry GALE Tanilba Bay Friday 3 February

Men’s: Outright Winner B CASWELL 40 points,

Compassionate Gillespie giving back to community FROM Page 12 should have all been up there with me.”

Tony has big plans for his involvement in the community with future projects.

Runner Up: C MARSDEN 38 points Ladies: Winner H VENNER 21 POINTS, Runner Up M McKAY 19 POINTS Bonus Winner: J WOOLLEY 37+ 5 42 Runner Up: I LANGDON 37+ 2 39

“I would like to see a tournament for those with a disability or an extended section for impaired people within an existing tournament, and I will be taking the steps to see that done,” he said.

Tony will continue to work with Endeavour Group Australia and other organisations to continue to raise awareness that anyone

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can participate in sport and fitness.

He, and his partner, Kelly, would also like to see their Martial Arts school become more successful in competition and develop a women’s self defence and awareness group.

Thank you for your contributions to our community, Tony.

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Big season planned for Medowie Rugby

State Titles for Tanilba

By Geoff WALKER

TANILBA Sailing Club will be the focus of attention on the weekend of 18 and 19 February to decide the 2017 NSW State titles in two classes of catamarans.

Some 35 entries have been received from as far afield as Sydney, Canberra, Ballina, Port Macquarie and Batemans Bay. The ‘big boat’ regatta will see both the 4.9metre and 5.5metre classes vie for the coveted titles.

Tanilba boasts as many as eight former and current national catamaran champions.

These hardened veterans are nurturing the club’s junior sailors who are moving up the ranks and on to the larger craft.

Club stalwart Sam Breaden has much praise for the next generation of sailors: “We received a government grant to purchase open ‘Bic’ trainers several years ago and our first crop of three boys has mastered the art and are off to a Booti Booti

By Rachel VAUGHAN

q Brothers Taylor and Lachlan Gretch with mentor Sam Breaden after a recent race at Tanilba Bay. regatta shortly.”

“Sailing is very much a family affair as it creates strong bonds between parents and their children. All those

interested can contact me for details on 0419 912 420. A visit to our Facebook page: ‘Tanilba Bay Sailing Club’ will put you in the picture,” he said.

better.

“Our greenkeepers work diligently to make Pacific Dunes a world-class course so these rankings are a pat on the back for us but we’ve now

procured new, eco-friendly, green-keeping equipment to make the course look even better and new golf carts are now also available to enhance the experience for players,” Mr Linde said.

He said Pacific Dunes had hosted a string of national golf championships in 2016

Port Stephens course recognised THE Pacific Dunes Golf Club in Port Stephens is celebrating news that the course has been awarded superior rankings by two leading golf magazines.

Golf Digest and Golf Australia have each released annual rankings for Australia’s top 100 golf courses and Pacific Dunes has been ranked number 26 and 54 by the respective publications.

Both rankings are improvements on previous years and show Pacific Dunes to be leading the way in establishing Port Stephens as a prime golfing destination.

Pacific Dunes Golf Operations General Manager Kurt Linde said his team was delighted their hard work had been rewarded and said new equipment had been bought to make the course even

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q Pacific Dunes Golf Operations General Manager Kurt Linde.

THE ‘new kids’ in town have started their time in Medowie well by embracing the community spirit straight away.

Our newest real estate, LJ Hooker, have taken over a shop front in the BP service centre complex and are already happily getting involved in the community.

LJ Hooker have come on board as one of the major sponsors for Medowie Rugby Club, making a generous agreement in a three year contract.

Medowie Rugby Club spokesperson Lisa Cook told News Of The Area, “We are so grateful to businesses who love to look after our local clubs.”

“LJ Hooker were more than happy to come on board, and we can’t wait to share a successful season with them and the Medowie Rugby Club family.”

“We have big plans for this season, and there is no doubt there’s a lot of fun and great events to share with the community, our players,

and more major events would be held on the course this year and next including the Australian Police Force Championships in March, 2017, and the Australian Veterans Golf Championships in November, 2018.

Pacific Dunes boasts a spectacular 18-hole championship course which winds through native woodland and wetland, and was commended by Golf Australia judges for its innovative design and wellmanicured presentation.

Pacific Dunes also recently enhanced its product offering and opened a $3 million Country Club, complete with The Greenhouse Eatery, bar and golf shop.

For more information on Pacific Dunes, visit www. pacificdunes.com.au or call 4916 0500.

volunteers and sponsors,” she said.

Community sporting clubs are often reliant on the generosity of sponsors, so it is wonderful to see so many Medowie businesses on board this year with sponsorship of various local clubs.

Medowie Rugby Club will also launch an LJ Hooker award this year, to be presented at the end of each

season.

The yearly winner of this award will win an expenses paid trip to the National Rugby Camp, held in Armidale each year.

Best wishes to Medowie Rugby Club for a successful season.

News Of The Area looks forward to sharing your events and endeavours with the community this year.

q Joel Osborn with Melissa Parkinson and Medowie Rugby Club Juniors player, William Cook.

q Pacific Dunes Golf Course.

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QUEEN size bed haead wood. Exc cond. $50. 4981 7523

TV Cabinet 2100mm l x 580mm w 1350mm h.

Timber. Ph 49972317.

GOLF Clubs, Rapier Responce, over size & cavity balance system RH golf clubs, 1 - 3 Metal Woods, 3 - SW Clubs, all with regular flex Graphite Shafts. All in good cond. $140ono Ph 0419245757

Brendon, Emma & brother Bodhi would like to celebrate the birth of

APPRENTICE Butcher, Bulahdelah Ph 49974544 (Bus hrs). 49974346 (A/hrs)

WARDROBE 2 door, with drawers, minor damage $70 49829498

CAMERON Off Road Camper. Ex Cond.Very little use.Many extras.

Detail on enquiry.

Reduced $10500.

0448237257

DARTS At Neslon Bay Bowling Club on Mondays. 7:30pm. All welcome. 0429506372

R/C MODEL yacht.

Northwind 36 class.

Radio, electrics & cradle included.

Ready to race. $150 ono ph 0402054207

FOLDING Aluminium trailer. ramps. M/c or ATV pair $220.

Magma marine Bbq. LDor boat Suit RV, O van $125. S Motorcycle transport stand for shed or trailer New $30. Rope 50m x 18mm nylon $120 0408239842

Tea Gardens RSL Women’s Auxiliary AGM is on Mon 20 Feb, 2017. Starts at 10am at Peter Sinclair Gardens. All welcome.

Casual hours, various shifts, award rates.

Phone 4997 0145 and follow prompts to kitchen, ask for Mark.

For Sale

GRANDFATHER Clock Clockworks needs refurbishment $100.

49829498 GRAND Hall black Premium 323 four burner barbecue with cover. Includes a separate side burner, side shelf and gas cylinder.

Good condition.

Collect from second floor flat in Shoal Bay. $50. Mob 0400 452 788 GUITAR Ibanez AS153. Brand new.

Professional Semi Accoustic. $1,350.

0413046858 KAYAKS (2) FeelFree $350 each.

Good cond LD SO 49973429

KITE Surfer, Naish.

Kite with harness & directional board.

Used once. $1500 Ph 0402290498

LAYING hens 9 Isa brown, 1 australorce, 12mths old ex layers. $15.00 each. 49979783 LOUNGE. 2 seater lounge, VGC $80.

Tel: 02 4981 4454 LOUNGE Two recliners $500. Top condition.

Phone 49813784 MOTOR Scooter 125cc Arquin auto.

Less than 5,000 kms panier, cover. Reg to June $1450 ono 0418554192

OLD Wash stand.

Marble top. Slightly broken but a beautiful antique piece. $400 Ph 49829578 or 0401240271

OUTDOOR Setting 5pc Green Aluminium. Bar Height Round Glass Top Table and 4 chairs.

Table diam 108cm H. 95cm Chairs H 113cmW 61cmD 78cm. $120ono ph 0427642075 PIANOLA ROLLS, many titles old and new. Large $20 each Medium $15 each.

Singles $10 each.

Ring 4997 0051 for list.

RIDE On lawn mower Stiga small. fair cond. $250. 0402141050 RUNNING shoes with studs and wrench.

As new cond. 31cm $20.49829526 SAFE n Sound. Baby car capsule, exc cond, $40. 4981 7523 SHELLEY tea set (15 piece) best offer over $500. Shelley Coffee set (15 piece), best offer over $350. (Old Ireland) 49844557 SIMPSON 6.5kg washing OLD mach.

S 49972317.

SOFA bed, plush, black, one year old, bed used only once, $300 Ph 0427 204 450 TELESCOPE High powered. 2,500new will sell $300ono. Call Steve, 4997 1773 TILES new. Ideal patio. Grade1. Charcoal grey. 12msq total.300x300m. $240. 0417441420 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134 TRAVEL Cot Folding steel craft good cond. $40 49822475 TWO door Fisher & Paykal dishwasher 0418 665 511

Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au WARDROBES Two childrens white wardrobes $50 each.

Call after 6pm 4982 7308 Salamander Bay WOODEN toys (lge), 10 semi trailers, 3 tractors, 1 train, 3 rocking horses, Will sell sep or together Ph 49817297

Items BEACH umberella $14.

Coffee Machine almost new $50. 2 pottery tubs 57cm h with plants $55 each. Large pot 62cm h with plants $40 each.

Persian floor rug $60 165cmx120cm Ph 49828787.

Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au BURNT orange velvet covered Ottoman with storage $30. Moran 3-seater black leather Chesterfield, very good condition $500.

49972523 ELECTRIC Ozito Hedge Trimmer $30.

Panasonic Black 58” TV $100. 49972523 LAZYBOY ReclinerRocker Brand New, Unused.

Colour Fawn-Beige.

Cost $1,000 Sell for $795.

Ladies BROOKE White Joggers. As new. Size 8.5 (40 Euro). Cost $220 Sell for $120. Phone 49970890.

SUZUKI Grand Vitara 5 steel wheels, 4 tyres $120. Mens and ladiesLD26 inch O bikes, Svery good condition $40 each.

Caravan double foam mattress $75.

Phone 0432150031

Caravans ~ REDUCED ~ 2010 Grandcruiser

21.5ft fibreglass caravan $39,999, shower, toilet, washing machine, solar. Near new tyres, batteries and charger plus brakes. exc/cond. Tea Gardens 49970367 17’ 6” Golf Pop Top Van. Tare 1180. Model 2001. 6mths Rego. $17500 Ph 49979727 or 0429433103 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134 2007 Retreat Linderman 20foot.

11 months rego. with extras.

P.O.A. Ph 4997 2017

2001 Regent Cruiser

pop top. 17’6 single beds, 200W solar system, new awning, good condition $11,750 neg. 49971233 2001 Coromal excel 505. pop top 9/17 D bed reg a/c OLdbl.

S vg cond $15750.

0429787822

POP TOP Golf 12 ft. 2 berth, front kit. awn + annex.

750kg. VG cond.

Reg 7/17. $5200ono.

0427633776

RESIDENTIAL Caravan Site. 2 bed, bathroom D days & toilet L365 SO $80,000ono permanent.

Island Leisure Village 0407943997

TOWING weight dist

hitch. Toyota LD brand.

SO As new.

Bargain $260.

4984 6137

Machinery TRACTOR Kubota

L1802DT diesel.

Six (6) attachments.

Photos sent by email.

Price $9500ono. Call Phil 0418672321

Business for sale BAKERY/cafe Tea Gardens. New fitout New equipment.

Very busy. Great opportunity POA 0407787384 Amanda ICEMAN Delivery of ice, milk, bread & newspapers to caravan - camp parks between Jimmys Bch & Mungo. 6 wks p/a POA. 0428581861 Ian.

Wanted to buy ELECTRONIC Organ, double keyboard with pedals in good condition. Ph Marie 0428 853 286 PLANT coast pigface white flower large leaf variety [carpobrotus] 0407275717

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Care Service Employees, Hawks Nest  Immediate Start Available – Casual & PPT RSL LifeCare is a leading aged care provider; our investment in caring for Veterans and seniors has led to our growth across New South Wales. Our residential aged care facility, Peter Sinclair Gardens in Hawks Nest is located in the beautiful Myall Lakes area and currently has casual and permanent part-time positions available for Care Service Employees for an immediate start.

In early 2017 we will be opening an additional 23 beds taking total resident numbers to 64.

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Positions Vacant

ARBORISTS, OPERATORS & LABOURERS FEDC is seeking a range of experienced arborists, operators and labourers for vegetation management contracts around Bulahdelah.

FEDC would like to hear from candidates that: • have previous experience working as supervisors, scopers, cutters, EWP operators, chipper operators and/or ground crew in the vegetation management, private tree trimming or power line clearing industries; or • are hard working, ambitious and want to begin a new career in vegetation management.

Applicants with current qualifications in the following areas will be looked upon favourably: • CATT, Cert II ESI, CAVC; • Chainsaw ticket, ChemCert, OH&S white card, first aid, traffic control; • EWP licence; • unrestricted medium rigid (MR) licence, or higher; • Essential Energy authorised; • Certificate II or III in arboriculture, or other climbing qualifications.

All applicants should be prepared to operate out of FEDC’s depot in Bulahdelah, NSW. To express your interest in a role with FEDC, please email or fax your cover letter and resume, including work history and details of all relevant skills and experience, to admin@fedc.com.au or (02) 6662 8258.

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PRIDE Playmate 40hp. $1200. No rego.

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ROWING single scull

with blades $750 0411551091 STACER 429 Seaway 2015. 40HP Evinrude & Stacer trailer. Lic for 5 people. 3 yr warr. VG cond. $18,000. Ph Jim 0403807200 Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au STEGCRRAFT 15 footer, half cabin, runabout.

55hp Evinrude, both reg, $3000. 0403 684110

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

Vehicles 2005 Ford F250, 7.3 turbo diesel, power chip, new gear box and brakes. Includes a heavy allow boat rack, 200 litre electric portable fuel tank, rear suspension air bags, tow and bull bars and many other extras. $40,000 the lot or reasonable offer. Fingal Bay 0428683440 2014 Ford Focus Sport Hatch, LW MK2 5D 6 speed, automatic, in excellent condition one owner. $19,500 or reasonable offer. Fingal Bay 0418945934 98 FORD Courier crew cab ute, canopy, roof racks, LPG, 2.6L 4cyl,LDmanual, SO April 30 new tyres, Rego, $1,900, 2WD economy, runs great!

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Damaged interior. $7000 Ph 0412194099 FALCON wagon 2007 Rego Dec 16 190,000 km,$4,500.

Ph 4981 1596 FORD Ranger XLT 2007 4 x 4 dual cab, canopy 10/17 rego, 3 litre turbo/ diesel, 127500K. All towing gear, excellent cond. $20,000 ono, 0407145366 HONDA Legend 1991 Rego 3 Apr. 1 owner. LM-473 $6000 49828782

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Lost LOST IN MYALL RIVER Cochlear hearing aid. Came off at Engels Landing.

Probably in silt on Sth side of jetty. Has magnetic disc so metal detector might find it. Was in silicon waterproof cover.

Reward $250 for recovery. Can’t hear without it. If found anytime pls. txt 0425 785336 - Andy

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OUR town is filled to the brim with compassionate, kind, community-minded people.

News Of The Area spoke to Tony Gillespie, one of our recent Australia Day award winners.

Tony is our Australia Day Port Stephens Sportsperson of the Year.

Tony owns a Medowie Gym, Martial arts and Fitness centre called Imugi Fit, which

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also offers classes to disabled young people.

Tony began his martial arts journey at age seven, in 1986.

He connected immediately to the discipline, and enjoyed being trained by some of the very best martial artists in the country.

It was not until he started teaching that he truly felt at one with his training and what he could give back to others.

Tony told News Of The

Area, “Giving back to others and seeing them succeed is what I love the most.”

“Passing on as much of my knowledge as possible is extremely satisfying.”

Tony has worked hard with his partner Kelly O’Brien to build a strong foundation for their business.

Tony felt honoured and humbled when the news was announced that he had won the Sportsperson Of The Year Award.

Tony told News Of The Area, “At first it didn’t seem real and I wasn’t emotionally connected to the moment.”

“I felt everyone who has helped me, nominated me, CONTINUED Page 7

q Tony Gillespie with Port Stephens Australia Day Ambassador, Liesl Tesch, Australian Paralympian in Wheelchair basketball, at the awards ceremony.

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SEEKING CLUB PRESIDENT

SENIOR CLUB REGISTRATIONS

The Nelson Bay Marlins Australian Rules Football Club are seeking expressions of interest for the role of Club President for 2017 and beyond.

PLAY AFL IN THE PORT STEPHENS AREA Training 6pm every Tuesday and Thursday at Dick Burwell Oval, Nelson Bay.

The Marlins are a competitive AFL club within the Black Diamond League, currently fielding two mens sides and more recently a very successful premiership winning womens side.

Seeking players past and new for all 3 teams Premier Division, Second Division and Womens Division.

We are looking for a president with strong, efficient and effective leadership skills who is excited about strengthening and growing the club towards the future.

FRIENDLY FAMILY CLUB WITH GREAT SOCIAL EVENTS INCLUDING CLUB NIGHT ON THURSDAY NIGHTS AFTER TRAINING. Coach: Sean McGrath 0407 835 162

President: Roger Price 0417 742 361

The successful applicant will need to be focused not only with the on field success of the club but also the financial, social and administration activities within the club.

Please contact current Club President, Roger Price 0417 742 361

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