Myall Coast News Of The Area 10 August 2023

And in the days before our bridge

LIFE without the Singing Bridge may be unimaginable to anyone born this century, but before 6 April, 1974, things were very different.

According to the exhaustive works of local historian Janis Winn, there has been a long evolution of crossings from Tea Gardens to Hawks Nest, each one drastically re-shaping life in the towns.

The Engel family’s first punt ferry was established during the 1920s, capable of carrying two vehicles, and only operating at Christmas and Easter

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North Arm Cove prepared for bushfire realities

q Six-hour traffic queues along Marine Drive, all the way to the baths near Ogden Street.

Thomas O’KEEFE

NORTH Arm Cove residents walked away from a

By Thomas O'KEEFE

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By Thomas O’KEEFE

PEOPLE sleeping in their cars thanks to housing shortages are being targeted in this year’s Red Cross winter appeal.

Red Cross Tea Gardens’ met recently to discuss the winter appeal and shore up their officers and volunteers for what is a busy season.

All existing committee members were re-elected from last year, and then enjoyed a banquet-style lunch, put on by the Country Club’s The Garden Eatery restaurant.

“On behalf of Red Cross, we wish to thank all who donated beanies, scarves, gloves and blankets to the Winter Appeal,” publicity officer Janet Baker told News Of

The Area.

The Winter Appeal began in May, aiming to mitigate the realities of the alarming rise in homelessness in and around Newcastle.

With many problems causing hardship, not the least of which are costs of rents and real estate, many are finding refuge from the cold nights by sleeping in their cars.

“The response has been fantastic, but there is still a need for blankets the size of a single bed, so that people can be fully wrapped up when sleeping in cars,” Ms Baker said.

Red Cross emergency services division has kept busy training, soon heading to Maitland for a day at the mock evacuation centre, gaining some realistic insight into

Red Cross wants more blankets Ellenborough Falls to close

A SECTION of one of the premier natural tourist attractions on the MidCoast will be closed to the public for eight weeks while renovation work is undertaken.

There will be no access to the lower part of Ellenborough Falls, with the walkway closed between 21 August and 16 October while crews perform maintenance work.

Access to the upper falls will remain open.

The scope of works being undertaken include the installation of a number of handrails, mid-rails and the replacement of deteriorated decking with non-slip material.

At 200 metres Ellenborough Falls is the tallest single drop waterfall in New South

Wales and amongst the tallest in the southern hemisphere.

It’s an iconic experience of the MidCoast region in the Barrington Coast.

For everyone’s safety it was important to take notice of signage in the area while the work is being conducted, said MidCoast Council’s manager of strategy and projects Amanda Hatton.

“The proposed work will bring the area up to standard for the popular tourist destination that it is,” she said.

“We ask that visitors to the area understand that this work needs to be undertaken and to take notice of any closure signs during this time.”

These improvement works are funded federally by the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Fund.

the situations that they may encounter in such an environment after a disaster.

As one may imagine, an evacuation centre can get quite crowded, with workers, helpers and evacuees of all walks of life seeking safety, shelter and some human care, the likes of which are the reason the Red Cross’s psychological first aid section trains its people as they did in Tea Gardens back in June.

Tea Gardens Red Cross meets on the fourth Monday of the month at the Country Club, with the message to anyone interested: “please come along and say hello.”

The Red Cross will also have a presence at the upcoming Pindimar markets in October.

And in the days before our bridge

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holidays.

A free-floating platform, ships like the Coweambah dragged it along, battling tides and winds to make for a bumpy ride to the long timber jetty on the Hawks Nest approach, painstakingly carved around existing trees, and perhaps using them for support.

A stone-based ferry ramp replaced the jetty, but even that could not prevent the considerable financial losses faced on both sides of the river whenever the ferry was out of action.

Later ferries ran along submarine cables, and could carry a few more cars.

By the 1960s, residents were signing petitions to get a bridge, citing tourism, access to the coast, access to the National Park, money to be gotten from sale of Crown Land, economic strangulation, and the inherently dangerous ferry.

In the 1970s, the ferry could carry 16 vehicles, and operated constantly, but the exponential increase in

Discretionary Trust –the role of the Appointor

by Cavelle Lindsay

The Trustee of a Discretionary Trust (subject to the rules of the Trust) determines which beneficiaries of the Trust receive benefits under the terms of the Trust. The Trustee can be an individual or individuals or a company. If the Trustee is a company then whoever has control of the company has control of the Trust (and therefore the benefits flowing from the Trust).

The appointor of the trust (sometimes referred to as the Custodian or the Principal) has the power to change the Trustee of a Trust. It follows that the role of the appointor is powerful. Each Trust document usually determines the procedure whereby the appointor can change the Trustee. This can be done whilst the appointor is living. However, if the appointor dies whilst remaining appointor of the Trust then it usually follows that the legal personal representative of the deceased appointor becomes the appointor. It is then open to him or her to change the trustee and in doing so enable the new trustee to provide benefits to beneficiaries who would not otherwise have benefited under

traffic proved it woefully inadequate, with regular six-hour queues backing up along Marine Drive as far as the Baths near Ogden Street.

Imagine, driving six hours in holiday traffic along the dangerous old Pacific Highway, then waiting the same again just to cross the river.

Since 1974, we can be over in less than a minute and on our way to the best beach in the world.

The Singing Bridge is now as much a part of the landscape as Yacaaba, or the pelicans and dolphins in the Myall River – it is just there, always connecting the twin towns, never wavering and integral to the image, and life, of the region.

I’m proud to have:

the trust.

So for example in a blended family, the appointor may have children from his or her first marriage and a second spouse. If the appointor also has control of the Trust then the Trustee can deliver benefits to the children from the first marriage as well as the second spouse. However, if the appointor dies and the Will does not provide for a replacement appointor or if a replacement appointor has not been appointed prior to the appointor’s death, then the legal personal representative of the deceased appointor shall become the appointor and remove the existing trustee of the Trust. It can be seen that this could be detrimental to the children from the previous marriage or to the second spouse if everyone does not get on. The message is that if you are the appointor of a discretionary trust it is important that you inform your solicitor at the time of making your Will and ensure that a replacement appointor is appointed in the Will.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

Advocated for better health outcomes for the Myall Lakes and have met with the Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park Advocated for improved road networks and have met with the Minister for Regional Transport, Jenny Aitchison and local council

Advocated for Wallis Lake dredging and have met with the Minister for Transport, Jo Haylen

Fought for Active Kids Vouchers in Parliament

Fought for the Regional Seniors Travel Card

Completed a month long electorate tour, visiting many community groups

Attended the Coomba & District Progress Association meeting to discuss their roads network

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q The quickest way across, for far too long – and quite dangerous, too.

q As many as 16 vehicles could be moved at any one time by the 1960s, you can make out the Marine Drive queue curling around from the Tea Gardens ramp.

q A long timber jetty at Hawks Nest, built around the trees, met the handful of cars that came and went at limited times in the early days.

q The long queues were a painful part of life, doubling an already long drive along the donkey-track Pacific Highway.

q The first car to cross on the Engels ferry in the 1920s.

q The ferry’s second generation vessel could carry four vehicles.

Getting fire ready

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bushfire preparedness seminar during the week armed with an array of information, a solar-powered/wind-up radio and an important document wallet.

More than 100 North Arm Cove residents were at the community centre on Saturday, 6 August, with experts from the NSW Government, MidCoast Council and the Rural Fire Service also present.

North Arms Cove Community Association treasurer Jonathan Horton’s initial observation that many present may had never dealt with bushfire planning before proved true, as Peter Brown, MCC’s bushfire preparedness officer, asked the biggest group he has dealt with to date, “Who has a plan?”

Just three hands in the room were raised.

North Arm Cove Rural Fire Service Captain Bill Moller said driveways needed to be kept clear, and people needed to understand the vegetation surrounding their properties.

The Cove’s geographical situation became starkly apparent with the Simtable, a top-down projection of an area map onto a sand-filled tray, led by Mr Brown.

Residents could witness their regional topography and likely fuel loads in prime bushfire conditions, and then watch as an unmitigated fire, sparked at any given point, quickly overcomes roads, and threatens their homes on the map.

The ‘one-road-in-and-out’ reality proves the most concerning for NAC residents, and should be forefront in their decision-making, the group was told.

Maria Frazer, from the NSW Reconstruction Authority, recently created

to focus on pre-event preparedness and post-disaster recovery, reminded residents that emergency services’ first advice is always “get out early”.

All residents are urged to plan out their property’s defences, as well as evacuations and supplies, asking questions like “where are we going to go?”, and knowing the answer clearly.

“We encourage people to plan for both ‘stay’ and ‘leave’ options,

Local group advocates for the community

By John SAHYOUN

ADVOCATING for direction and improvement the former Southern Area Reference Group which looked at general infrastructure issues in the southern area of the MidCoast Council local government area has evolved into the Myall Coast Community and Business Group, focused on identifying the ‘big picture’ issues that warrant further investigation and action.

The group has attracted representatives

from various community groups who are passionate about making this area the best there is.

Each seems determined to interact and be proactive to produce better outcomes for all in terms of assets and experiences.

Given various levels of government have tight budgets it’s a balancing act to get things done, with council staff having to do more on less money.

Growth of the area and investment are seen as priorities.

Local priorities such as the lack of telecommunications infrastructure, the conditions of roads and intersections, water

quality in the Myall River catchment and managing tourism impact are seen as issues worthy of further investigation.

“It’s a matter of developing a positive mindset and realising it’s a bit of a juggling act,” said MidCoast Council director Paul De Swell

“It’s about lobbying to people who can do something.”

The group is in the process of developing a strategic document to identify the major issues and then approach the various players in the field to advocate for improvement.

It was agreed at the meeting the focus should be on tourism, as it is one of the major

in case one becomes impossible,” added Heidi Chappelow, from Hunter Local Land Services, who specialises in emergency plans in isolated communities.

“Where people know each other, recovery is better,” Ms Chappelow added, reinforcing all speakers’ counsel that community awareness is a life-saving concept.

Attendees received an array of information vital to their own household decision-making processes, hopefully approaching answers to some of the myriad questions raised, as well as an important document wallet, and a solar/wind-up emergency radio that could save a life.

drivers of the local economy with as much as 72 percent of local spending being generated by visitation, contributing $32 million to the local economy and many smaller issues contribute to this issue.

Anyone concerned about local infrastructure issues can log them at https:// www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/contact-us/ report-an-issue

q Peter Brown, MidCoast Council’s bushfire preparedness officer, demonstrated heat and fuel loads in the region on a Simtable, a 3D interactive tool.

q The Simtable allows residents to see how a fire can rampage if left unmitigated (black area with red outline).

q Most of North Arm Cove appeared to turn out for the important bushfire preparedness seminar.

q The plethora of informative material provided to attendees, including the solar/wind-up radio that could save their lives (top).

Beach Park Plans Progress

By Thomas O’KEEFE

PLANNING a new open area for Bennetts Beach at Hawks Nest is underway and a gathering of multiple community groups on August 3 collaborated about the plans.

Worimir Reference Group Elders Auntie Liz, Auntie Fran and Uncle Denis, Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association president Bruce Murray, and secretary Sandra Bourke, and Myall River Art Walk Group’s Jeanette Hart met with workers from MidCoast Council to discuss the logistics of various imminent landscaping elements.

The newly-cleared public space exists where the old toilet blocks were demolished, right behind the surf life saving club shed, and is already home to the Myall River Art Walk’s ‘Singing Whales’ mural.

The area is steadily coalescing into another prime-position public space, with the most recent addition, a native frangipani donated by the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association, the first of many signs of life.

MidCoast Council will also soon donate two Gymea lilies, which will be placed either side of ‘Singing Whales’.

Several sandstone blocks are earmarked for strategic placement, making lowmaintenance seating and barriers for plant life soon to come.

“Great to see everyone working together to create another beautiful space for the community,” Jeanette Hart told NOTA.

“It will become another cultural place, and one where people can rest, reflect and relax, within sight of the magnificent beach,” said Auntie Liz McEntyre.

In an age when too many decisions are made from faraway officials working off number-crammed spreadsheets, it was refreshing to see so many community

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representatives present and in-person to plan such a space, she said.

The area is not yet officially named and was once a forgotten walk-through that wafted with the odour of the old public toilets, and is now on its way to becoming a potential destination, complete with artworks, flora and modern amenities.

As the meeting progressed a kookaburra supervised proceedings from atop the new toilet block amenities, while along the crystalclear beach a pod of a dozen dolphins swam just beyond the breakers.

q The new plaque for the recently installed “Singing Whales” mural.

q The new space was once a dank toilet block, but already has new life and artworks to go with its growing amenity.

q Council, Worimi Elders, Progress Association and Art Walk representatives came together to plan a new community space.

Bulahdelah raises funds for the helicopter rescue service

By John SAHYOUN

WESTPAC Helicopter Service

benefited from a weekend fundraiser at River Myall Big4 Holiday Park in memory of 18-month-old Jack McKay, who died after an accident involving a venetian cord.

Jack’s death, 10 years ago, resulted in changes to legislation, where cords now have to be fastened rather than being left dangling free.

The Westpac Helicopter is a service dependent on donations and fundraising to continue its valuable operations.

This fundraiser marked

the tenth anniversary of Jack’s passing and has raised in six previous events for this cause more than $23,000.

On this occasion it was decided to make it a familyfriendly event and Bulahdelah was chosen, with previous gatherings convened at Bull and Bush at Medowie.

When Myall Coast NOTA asked organiser Kirsten Morrison how she became involved, she said Laura and her had worked together for 17 years.

“She’s like a little sister to me and it was my way of helping out,” she said.

The event kicked off

on Friday with local band Brewhaha belting out some classic rock numbers to an enthusiastic crowd.

This was followed on Saturday by a hearty breakfast of bacon and eggs followed by markets in the grounds with lots of goodies, merchandise and beverages available.

Later in the evening the 80’s glamrock band Glamstar played to an excited crowd of older hippies.

These events are a way of healing the emotional wounds and celebrating Jack’s life.

Jack’s mother Laura Akachili said “Westpac Rescue is a fantastic community service.

“They see people at their

U3A marks 30 years in Myall

AS Myall University of the Third Age marks 30 years existence, its organising committee is seeking stories from the institution’s early days as told by founders, longtime members, convenors or volunteers.

Club publicity officer

Anne Rutter said the journey of discovery was exciting.

“We’ve thus far discovered that the very first MU3A president was Colin Hardy and his wife Vie was the first treasurer. After Vie passed away Colin re-married and moved to Canberra. I have not been able to find out if he is still alive. However, there is a beautiful story from Pam Spears whose husband Peter was a founding member of Myall U3A in 1993.

When Peter and Pam retired to Hawks Nest in 1989, Peter proceeded to join and volunteer with every group available in Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.

He called into the police station to get a ‘low down’ on the crime rate in the area (which at the time consisted of a brick being thrown through the supermarket window from an obviously a very disgruntled customer).

After discovering a notice advertising the local clubs he became a member of the Lions Club, Koala Group,

National Parks and Wildlife Association, Myall Coast Entertainers, Probus Club and was instrumental in creating MU3A.

Elsie Nealon, Colin, Vie Hardy and Peter got it off the ground and operational.

As Peter passed away in 2016, I sat with Pam to get her story of the ‘good ol’ days’ of MU3A.

She warned me “I’ve got the dement, so I might not be accurate, but I’ll give it my best shot!”.

“Pete and I were involved from the beginning with Colin and Vie. We were all friends.

“When we heard about U3A, a fantastic volunteer

organisation which originated in France, Peter couldn’t sit still and despite already belonging to every club he possibly could, loved the concept and thought it was a terrific idea to bring it to our town,” said Pam.

“Peter hosted one of the first courses called ‘Money Matters’, which was well attended. My friend Norma Glenn started up the ‘Garden Club’ and I helped her by providing tea, coffee, and biscuits. You’ll need to speak to her, she knows everyone!” Pam said.

Pam’s friends Betty Cross, Gwen Soane and Pat Pritchett were artists.

Together they started the art group, which over the years has seen several different conveners and still meets today, convened by local artist Sonja Ridden.

Pam, to this day, owns and cherishes some of Pat’s lovely paintings.

Pam met John Fitzgerald on the ferry to Nelson Bay and remembered him fondly. He was only the third person to be awarded a life membership of U3A after Bob and Margaret Metcalfe.”

Pam said: “I was never a committee member (only a tea lady) but Peter was an inaugural committee member in the early 1990s.

most vulnerable and they are just so caring,” she said.

The organisers expressed thanks to their many sponsors

and those who came from near and far to support this worthy cause.

“After the Hardys moved to Sydney Bob Metcalfe became the president and his wife Margaret the coordinator, Peter became treasurer and Elsie Nealon stayed on as secretary.

As we had travelled extensively, Pete gave many talks about our adventures,” said Pam.

“These talks were forerunners of what today we know as the ‘Friday Presentations’.

“The greatest thing about MU3A was that it offered an outlet for competent retired people to pass on knowledge from their lifelong experiences and gave

others the opportunity to learn something about which they knew very little!”

I asked Pam if she would encourage others to join Myall U3A. Her answer was simply “Yes definitely!”.

Watch this space for more interesting memories and facts about the great success Myall U3A has become during the past 30 years.

“Please feel free to come forward with your own or someone else’s story of their involvement with MU3A. We’d love to hear it,” said publicity officer Anne.

If you can help email info@myallu3a.org.au or phone 0431 523 093.

q Jack McKay’s mother Laura Akachili was there to support the helicopter rescue service.

q Sponsors were thanked for their efforts to keep the helicopter service operational.

q And then it was time to dance.

q Peter and Pam Spears in 2004.

q Peter Spears and family during the ‘Prawn Festival March’ in 1994.

Hawks Nest Probus Alive and Well

By Thomas O’KEEFE

PROBUS Club activities

are alive and well, as the latest monthly meeting of the Hawks Nest & District Probus Club took place at the Hawks Nest Golf Club on Friday, 4 August.

More than 80 official members and many visitors filled the room, engaging in the club’s ethos of ‘friendship, fellowship and fun’, signing up for upcoming events and readying to receive August’s guest speaker.

“We are a small group of like-minded people who enjoy connecting with each other,” said Ann Scully, Probus Club secretary.

The Hawks Nest Probus Group has, since its inception in 2011, maintained a gender non-discrimination policy,

and currently has a healthy 130 joined up, with more on the waiting list.

The many activities of Hawks Nest Probus range from darts, croquet, mahjong or whist, to a day at the polo in Dungog, or an afternoon

at the theatre in Newcastle.

Referring to the recent official demise of the other Probus Club, incoming president Peter Nealon said, “there is a message there, as long as people keep coming to the meetings, the club survives”.

This month’s main event was guest speaker Gary Vincent, clinical training officer for NSW paramedics, as well as an intensive care paramedic himself. His wealth of experience has come from periods serving with military medical training units in East Timor,

Pindimar Hall and Markets

By Thomas O’KEEFE

PINDIMAR residents have been busy of late, with an even busier few months coming just around the corner.

A recent Community Building Partnership grant, presented by state MP Kate Washington, has been used to update the Pindimar Bundabah Community Association’s hall, enabling better usage by the community.

“The funds are almost spent, and the hall is looking great,” Vivien Panhuber, PBCA president, told News Of The Area.

One recent example of the community using the newly-updated hall was the local ‘Ladies Meet and Greet’ afternoon in late July, aimed at allowing women to meet new neighbours and discover each other’s ideas about how the hall should be used into the future.

Social interaction was at the top of the list, with ideas coming thick and fast, in the form of yoga classes, cooking classes, parents-and-bubs meetups, card afternoons, and even music jamming sessions, among many more.

On the social side, one idea that enjoyed broad

support was social garden visits, the first of which took place on Saturday, 5 August, when about 20 people braved the bumpy track out to Koree Farm in North Pindimar to check out the ‘unusual citrus’ plants, and taste some ridiculously delicious fresh fruit and fresh-squeezed juices.

Next on the menu will be a trial cooking class, where the mystical art of ‘hot pot’ preparation will be explored, and, hopefully, inspire some of the many specialised cooks in the community to share their wisdom on things such as Greek cuisine and Japanese sushi.

The next big public Pindimar-Bundabah event

q More than 80 people in the room, and more than 100 members on the books prove this Probus is alive and well.

is ‘Market Day’, slated for Saturday, 28 October.

If 2022’s post-COVID event is any indication, with its home brews and thong

as well as training Australian Defence Force helicopter pilots landing at sea.

Mr Vincent spoke broadly about a range of highly pertinent issues, focusing on the vital need for everyone to be as realistic as possible about when – not ‘if’ – they have a medical emergency.

“Tell your family your

medical details, make sure they know how to get to you,” was one key piece of advice.

“Be prepared – falls are the number-one reason for transport of elderly ambulance patients – get rid of mats and ladders.”

Mr Vincent will again be invited to speak.

throwing, 2023 will be another great day out in the bush community, augmented further by some additional attractions.

All information for upcoming events and Market Day will be on the Pindimar/ Bundabah Community Association Facebook page.

q Pindimar Markets are coming: Saturday 28 October.

q Guest speaker Gary Vincent related some hard truths about healthcare management and planning for the inevitable.

q Ladies Meet and Greet in the recently refurbished Community Hall.

q Sweet and sour Davidsons plums at Koree Farm.

q Everyone enjoying the citrus delights at Koree Farm.

Process of a referendum explained

By Thomas O’KEEFE

A REFERENDUM is one of the most important events in Australia’s political sphere, as it is the only legal way to make changes to our national Constitution.

At the Federal level, laws are enacted, debated, repealed, and amended by legislators, our elected representatives (MPs) in the Lower House in Canberra, and their counterparts in the Senate, or Upper House.

However, nothing the legislators enact can be incorporated into the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia, that is, not without the direct say-so of the people, ourselves.

The Parliamentary Education Office clearly illustrates six main steps to changing the Constitution.

First, both houses of parliament must debate and pass a bill for the Constitutional change, much like a regular law.

Second, the change must be divided into two clear camps, one in favour of the change (‘yes’ camp), the other against (‘no’ camp), and the case for each side must be written down.

Third, the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ cases must be published in an official pamphlet from the Australian Electoral Commission, with a maximum word count of 2000 words for each case, these days available online as well.

Fourth, all voting Australians must go to the polling places, where votes are cast by reading a question, and then choosing either ‘yes’ or ‘no’ in answer to that question.

Fifth, the votes are

counted, and if the “yes” case has both (1) a national majority of voters and; (2) a majority of states, the change is carried, while anything less is a failure.

If the two ‘yes’ criteria are met, the Governor-General signs the original bill, and the Constitution is changed.

Of the 44 referenda that have occurred in Australia’s history, only 8 have passed, making for a one-in-five success rate, with many failing just as much for the wording of the question as any other reason.

The AEC keeps a list of these referenda and results online at (https:// www.aec.gov.au/elections/ referendums/referendum_ dates_and_results.htm), which is interesting reading for the diligent democratic citizen.

Hard-working firemen and women recognised

By Thomas O’KEEFE

BRIGADE members of the Pindimar/Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service witnessed some landmark service awards delivered at its fortnightly meeting on Tuesday, 1 August.

The awards recognised a combined total of more than 20 years protecting the community, with the three volunteers presented by RFS Group Captain Phil Hughes.

Cameron Bright received the National Medal For Service, recognising 18 years with the RFS.

“Going on 19 years now in the brigade, I’ve seen many leaders, and it has given me a wide range of adventures, training, knowledge, skills,” said Mr Bright, whose experience also includes the Royal Australian Navy, and time with North Rocks Rural Fire Brigade.

“Cameron has become an integral member of Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFB,

in particular training and mentoring new members, and active participation in incidents locally and around the state,” proud father Captain David Bright said.

Ronald Doyle received the Long Service Medal for his 12 years with the Pindimar/Tea Gardens Brigade.

“The skills learnt, camaraderie gained, and the sense of doing something

for the community was something I wanted ever since we moved here in 2004,” Mr Doyle said.

Brendan Brookhouse received his Advanced Firefighter Certificate, after attending intensive training and assessment earlier in the year.

“It means more help that I can render to the brigade,” Mr Brookhouse modestly said, having joined just

before the infernos of the hellish 2019 season.

Kim Hill, a friend of the brigade, was given a special Certificate of Appreciation by Brigade Captain David Bright, who said, “she always puts her hand up to help, every time”.

Mrs Hill has assisted the brigade through multiple fundraising efforts and the Pindimar Bundabah Community Association, as

q Parliamentary Education Office diagram showing the lifecycle of a change to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia.

well as producing custom ‘helmet bags’ for the captain and brigade volunteers, which have become an unofficial symbol of membership.

“I don’t do the physical stuff the guys do, I just help out when I can,” Mrs Hill told NOTA, characteristically understating the invisible backbone that she and many others have become for the firefighters in the field.

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q Ronald Doyle receives his 12-year Long Service Medal from Group Captain Phil Hughes and Captain David Bright..

q National Medal for Service, awarded to Cameron Bright for his 18 years with the Rural Fire Service.

q Kim Hill, friend of the Brigade, was presented with a certificate of appreciation by Captain David Bright.

q Brendan Brookhouse received his hard-won Advanced Firefighter certification.

q Cameron Bright receives his 18-year National Medal for Service from Group Captain Phil Hughes, with proud Dad (and Captain) David by his side.

q Long Service Medal, awarded to Ron Doyle for his 12 years with the RFS.

q Some of the signature helmet bags that Kim Hill creates for RFS Brigade members at Pindimar/Tea Gardens.

Marking 50 years since Vietnam War ended

By Thomas O’KEEFE

A SERVICE to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War’s end will gather on Friday, 18 August at 11am, at ANZAC Park in Tea Gardens.

The RSL Sub-Branch and Auxiliary will host the service, followed by refreshments at the Country Club for defence personnel, emceed by sub-branch treasurer Terry Munright.

While the complicated nature of the Vietnam

War has made for several pronounced ‘end dates’, most of which fall within 1974-75,

18 August has been selected as Vietnam Veterans Day because it is the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, one of the largest engagements by Australian forces during the war.

Many other important dates are listed on the Australian War Memorial’s website, including the arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) in South

Vietnam in July and August of 1962, which marked the beginning of Australia’s involvement.

A formal proclamation of the end of Australian involvement was issued by the Governor-General on 11 January, 1973, while the final combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam in June 1973, according to the War Memorial.

“Australians are being encouraged to honour and remember the service of some 60,000 Australian

men and women who served in the Vietnam War and their families - 523 Australians lost their lives in the war, and more than 3,000 were wounded,” the War Memorial states.

Vietnam Veterans Day would also be a good time to reconcile the atrocious abuse many returning veterans received at the hands of civilians upon their arrival, some of which was depicted in Paul Ham’s book Vietnam: The Australian War, which won the NSW Premier’s Prize for Australian History in 2008.

Many of the young men

who came back had been conscripted via the ‘birthday ballots’, and sought only to

do duty for their country, as they were legally bound to do.

Forestry Corporation looks set to log Bulga State Forest

RESUMPTION of logging in Bulga State Forest north of Taree appears imminent, with Forestry Corporation again closing the forest to the public.

Logging was halted there earlier this year in two coupes after sustained pressure from activists and Save Bulga Forest.

Conservationist Sharyn O’Dell said Forestry Corporation had consulted no-one and did not want anyone to see the damage being done to the heads of the catchments of the Hastings and Manning Rivers.

A Forestry Corporation spokesman confirmed the forest was closed for planning a logging operation and ecologists were working there.

“And the ecologists are always first in.”

Save Bulga Forest has written letters to both the Environment and Forestry ministers seeking clarification of what Forestry Corporation’s plans are in the forest.

The organisation has

had no reply.

“The logging will cause major damage and likely lead to the deaths of koalas and greater gliders, both endangered and both known to be living in the area,” said Ms O’Dell.

“The government’s logging company says logging doesn’t harm koalas or gliders, but they are the only ones that believe that spin,” she said.

“These animals are social creatures, they live in colonies, have communities, have favourite hang-outs, have home ranges, have special trees for particular flavours of leaves.”

Greater gliders are similar to koalas in that they both have a diet consisting exclusively of gum leaves.

They are both quite slow and are mainly active at night when they move around to feed.

Greater gliders use multiple tree hollows in any given area.

“They don’t just need one, they sometimes use more than a dozen, depending on the season

and what food trees are available nearby,” said Ms O’Dell.

“They also need landing trees that make pathways for them as they glide through the forest.”

“It’s been known for decades that yellow-bellied and greater gliders need old forest, and that they have pretty much disappeared from the regrowth forests,” she said.

“Taking out most of the trees in the forest they use will see an area that is a known stronghold for both of these unique creatures become degraded and fireprone, like much of the region’s forests.

“We’ve recently done some citizen-science surveys in this area of Bulga Forest. We found koalas and evidence of breeding koalas, which you can tell because of the different scat sizes.

“We also saw greater gliders, quite a few. From what we are hearing from colleagues, the Bulga population of greater gliders could be one of the largest in the region,” she

said.

“That’s the problem, governments haven’t invested in trying to establish how many animals actually remain.

“The greater glider is endangered because 80 percent of its population has died out in the last 20 years. [1] That’s drastic. We all need to do something about it.

“We’re particularly worried about logging resuming now, because the female gliders will have their young in their pouches. Most of the newborns stay in the pouches over winter and come out in the spring.

“Those mumma gliders don’t need the stress of trees falling around them and their flight paths and homes disappearing,” said Ms O’Dell.

“Bulga Forest should be protected for greater gliders alone, apart from all the other animals that live there, the water it sends down into the rivers, the carbon in the trees, so many reasons.

“We’ll do what we can to save these critters. Someone needs to speak for them,” Ms O’Dell said.

Forestry Corporation said there were 5,000 to 10,000 jobs in regional NSW linked to logging, in sawmills and in forests.

A spokesperson said given recent activity in

Newry State Forest, it was clear activists were moving from site to site and some were definitely being paid to stop logging anyway they could.

q Vietnam veterans honouring the Long Tan Cross, after the battle. Photo: Military Voice.

q UH-1 ‘Huey’ helicopters became synonymous and symbolic of the Vietnam War. Photo: Military Voice.

q The ballot balls used to conscript young Australian men and send them off to the Vietnam War. Photo: National Archives of Australia.

q An endangered greater glider photographed in Bulga State Forest in May 2023 by members of Save Bulga Forest. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Bowral St beauty

ADDRESS: 3/8 Bowral St Hawks Nest

CATEGORY: Townhouse

PRICE: $669,000

WELCOME to the exquisite townhouse at 3/8 Bowral Street, Hawks Nest. Boasting 2 spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom, an additional toilet off the laundry, this property is a charming holiday home or investment opportunity.

One of the unique features of this property is the garage, which has been stylishly converted into a rumpus room or sleepout.

Located in idyllic Hawks Nest and only a short walk away from the iconic Jimmys Beach, this townhouse is the epitome of coastal living.

It is also conveniently close to local amenities such as shops and cafes.

This light, bright, and welcoming townhome provides a sense of tranquillity and relaxation, perfect for those looking for a holiday retreat or lucrative holiday rental investment.

Not to be forgotten is the private courtyard that offers the perfect space for outdoor entertainment.

The property is being sold fully furnished and is ready for holiday letting, making it a straightforward, hassle-free

investment.

Hawks Nest, only a two-hour drive north of Sydney on the M1, is an attractive location offering a perfect balance of natural beauty and modern amenities. Don't miss out on the chance to own a slice of paradise.

Phone Hawks Nest First National Real Estate to arrange a private inspection. Inspections are by appointment only. Phone John Rumble 0425 289 200.

OUTLETS Where you can pick up

Hawks Nest Golf Club

Hawks Nest Caravan Park

Benchmark on Booner

Oceanside Motel

Peter Sinclair Gardens

Jimmy's Beach Caravan Pk

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BYO Cellars

So Lo Hawks Nest

Alanas Gifts

Hawks Nest Realty

Hawks Nest Sport Store

IGA Hawks Nest

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Hawks Nest First National

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Tea Gardens Council Office

Arts & Crafts Centre

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Ray White Real Estate

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The Grange

Palm Lakes Resort

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Woodwards Nursery

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Hawks Nest Doctors Surgery

Myall Pharmacy

Tea Gardens Post Office

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Purcell & Mount Solicitors

Regional Australia Bank

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Karuah RSL

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Munchies Cafe Karuah

Riverside Motel

Karuah Motor Inn

Tony King Auto

Info Centre Karuah

Russ's Bakery

Karuah Butcher

Karuah Pharmacy

Newsagent Karuah

BP Service Station

Big4 Jetty Village

Cafe Karuah

Barry Bros Butcher

BP Servo

Bulahdelah Bowling Club

Farm & Produce

Bulahdelah IGA

Information Centre

R&R Property Bulahdelah

Rural Transaction Ctr

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Lady Jane Motel

Nerong intersection drop point

Nth Arm Cove Community Hall

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And we’ll have the Royal Commission down the pub

Stinker’s Fishin’

THE history of commercial fishing in Port Stephens is fascinating going back to a Royal Commission conducted in the Sea Breeze Hotel, Nelson Bay, in November 1894.

Of particular interest was an interview with Mr Samuel Lilley the spokesman for the sixty commercial fishermen who worked the waters of Port Stephens.

To the question, ‘can you tell the Commission the closures

in force at present?” Mr Lilley answered: “Telligherry Creek, Swan Bay and the Karuah River – the whole of the Karuah from the punt to Alicetown.”

Fishing in closed waters, the question, “do you believe in the seizure and confiscation of nets for that offence?”

The answer: “I would fine or imprison a man but not take his net away.”

“How do you dispose of your catch?” Mr Lilley answered, “send them to Newcastle by steamer and from thence by rail to Sydney (Woolloomooloo and Redfern) where we are being robbed right and left”.

Commercial fish supply to outside markets was only

conducted during the winter months as the summer months proved too warm and ice was not available, resulting in the loss of product.

Asked about crayfish he replied: “we have a very undesirable class on Broughton Island, they are catching crayfish by means of galvanised wire pots”.

Asked what nationality they were, he replied: “Italians”.

“About how many crayfishpots would the Italians use on the island?”- “About 800 or 900 pots,” was the answer.

The commission asked: “If the fishermen had a return of 6d (5 cents) for each crayfish, would that be a good return?”

Mr Lilley replied: “That would be a gold mine.”

The Lilley, Diemar and Thompson families currently living in Port Stephens are directly related to Samuel Lilley. Also in 1894, Telligherry fisherman Peter Johnson was quizzed about the number of turtles in Port Stephens.

When told that there was a population of turtles Mr Johnson was asked “Are they marketable?” to which he answered: “There were two sent away some time ago, the fishermen got £2.10s each for them.”

The spelling in this article was how the Royal Commission recorded the interviews.

q Since the very early days of commercial fishing in Port Stephens there have been great changes. In 1983 there were 23 trawlers working out of this harbour - today there are 3.

q Samuel Lilley was the spokesman for the commercial fishermen in the 1890s. q Nelson Bay earliest fishermen date back to the 1800s.

Dorin’s Draws By Paul

DORIN

DEAR Jasminda,

AN acquaintance of ours asked if he could leave his car on our property for a couple of weeks on a section that had just been cleared to store our own equipment. He arrived with two cars and a boat. Four months later they’re still there, with only a vague ‘I’ll get those cars soon’. How do we get rid of them?

Laurie G.

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

Take me for a ride

TAKE me riding in your car-car. Remember the song that kids like to sing?

Sounds familiar to me when car salesmen are singing it whilst dealing with my purchases.

Or maybe it’s just the Wiggles version that I’m experiencing with all the dancing and hand signal movements to the dealer hidden behind the glass or watching and listening on closed-circuit TV.

I have to admit I’m a car tragic and bought my first sports car at 19, changed it often for something better and faster and owned some special models in my long life, finally selling my last “sportie”

earlier this year after living that dream for sixty years.

I tell people I don’t drink, have never smoked, that religion hasn’t found me, still married to my only wife but I need to admit that I do waste money on motor vehicles and overseas fishing trips. Guess we all have issues.

I know the old days of motoring are over but I’m finding it increasingly difficult to find the type of vehicle that grabs my attention that needs to be practical.

Have you been looking for a good station wagon recently? Very little to choose from and you don’t notice many of those on the roads these days, or even in the shopping centre car parks.

In fact, passenger vehicles now only make up 1 percent of new car sales Australia wide.

A decade ago they made up half of all vehicles sold. Today, some 55 percent of all vehicle sales are ‘sports utility vehicles’ and when you add light commercial vehicles they become 78 percent of all vehicles sales this year.

The government is heavily pushing the all-electric-vehicle band wagon, mainly to say they are doing their bit to placate strong green voices in our capital city communities who see them as not doing

Dear Laurie,

I’M trying to imagine someone so socially unaware that they would just abandon their vehicles and boat without keeping you updated.

enough to ward off the impacts of global warming, plus the heaviest population resides in larger city locations.

Having made the decision to live in a regional area once my education was complete and still enjoying the luxury of living in a small regional location, I just can’t get my head around purchasing an all-electric vehicle.

One of my joys in life is a long trip in my vehicle of choice, not having the radio on or other noise machines happening, but just loving the happy singing sounds of the twin turbo machine brilliantly doing its thing and being very happy doing it.

I couldn’t be happy with a silent electric motor or the boredom that entails.

Also, I couldn’t stand being caught up at the half-way roadhouse or service station waiting for a battery to recharge whilst all the twenty-year-old, Asian-built cheapies roar past driven by kids who bought their vehicles by saving their pocket money.

And all of whom will reach their destinations well before my battery is charged and I’m on my third dreadful coffee, just watching them go.

These new electric models from China (so we are not talking about top-of-the line Teslas sell for about 50-percent more than their petrol versions and seem to be more

Box Beach hot to trot for tailor

Stinker’s Fishin’

By John 'STINKER' CLARKE

SITTING between two impressive headlands, Box Beach is one of the most beautiful little beaches along our coastline.

Protected from the howling westerly winds that we experience at this time of the year, Boxy is certainly worth a visit.

For many years Box Beach was my ‘go to’ tailor spot.

Just before sunrise I would clamber over the gnarly rocks on the south end of the beach and set myself up as the sun poked its head up.

From the very first cast there was action with tailor smashing my floating pilchards on a gang of 3x4/0 hooks.

It didn’t take long for me to work out that a silver spinner would be far less expensive and equally effective as the

pilchards. Not big fish, but plenty of them. They are still there.

Few realise the northern corner of Box Beach is one of the few spots where you can catch sea worms.

The southern corner holds the odd king worm, a monster of a wriggler, which is a preferred bait for those who target mulloway off the beach.

The rocky cliff at the northern end of Box Beach, I was told by my old mate Billy Croft, was a hangout for mulloway in a rough sea.

Big sea worms, I was told, would guarantee a mulloway.

The only problem to face was how to land the fish. I took Bill’s advice and arrived on the northern rock face on sun-up.

Sure enough, by tossing out just behind the white water, I hooked a mulloway. Not a monster, but a solid fish nonetheless.

By battling with the fish until it tired, I was able to wash it up on an incoming wave. Around 8kg made all the effort worth-while.

By walking south across the rocky outcrop, known to commercial fishermen

I also think that someone with two spare cars and a boat could probably afford to hire a storage space instead of burdening you with their possessions.

Just be upfront and give them a very specific direction: please remove your stuff from our property by Friday. Alternatively, make the most of the opportunity. An upmarket adventure playground for your kids and/or your chooks comes to mind.

If all else fails (once you’ve made sure that this acquaintance hasn’t died or skipped the country) report to your local government and police. After you’ve gone through the proper channels and filled out the necessary paperwork, you can hold an auction. Happy Days. Maybe invite him along.

suited to being supermarket trollies for city operations, as simply not suitable for the way we use vehicles in regional locations.

Yes, they do have a purpose but they are just not for me.

In fact the slow take-up of all electric vehicles says that people still want to own and operate their SUV or their tradies’ taxi that is used at work all week and then can pull the boat or caravan at weekends or take the whole family on a trip with seating for five.

All makes a lot of sense, doesn’t it?

It is hard to fathom the running cost of electric against that of petrol or diesel as the cost of a recharge for the battery seems to be a well-hidden amount.

But we know that the manufacturing and production issues of electric vehicles hides the real position of their environmental credentials, which is mostly the reason why the uninformed have moved to EVs, in their belief that they are doing so for the right environmental reasons.

Everything has its own purpose and position in life and motoring choices are no different.

It’s your call so enjoy the experience.

q A spectacular shot of the beaches from Tomaree Headland south. Zenith, Wreck, Box and Gannies Beaches. All are protected from the west wind. Zenith and Wreck Beaches are in the Marine Park Sanctuary Zones and are no-fish beaches.

as “Old Rocks”, you will reach the quiet corner of Gannies Beach. Rarely targeted, this isolated spot is ideal for tossing plastics for the lazy dusky flathead that snooze in the warm shallows.

Whiting and bream cruise along the

q Do yourself a favour and learn how to catch worms.

beach and are best targeted in a south breeze on a rising tide.

The good news for those who catch their own worms is that Gannies, like Boxy, does hold a healthy population.

READING by Lynne Miles: John 3: 16"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes IN Him should not perish but have eternal life."

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club

By John SLATER

2 August

RSL LifeCare are a wellestablished entity in our community, and they have sponsored this week’s events at our Club.

Today 44 players took advantage of the great bowling weather to compete in the usual Nominated Triples competition.

The morning game winners were decided by the lowest winning margin and with a margin of just 1 shot, Richard Wiles, Neil Marott, Paul Carter, and John Slater managed that task.

The formidable trio of Bill Helybut, John Parkinson and Bruce Murray won the afternoon game with the highest winning score of 19

Former Club member Greg Pearson, visiting from Western Australia, won the Garden Eatery voucher.

5 August

The semi-final of the Club

Major Pairs Championship was played today with Chris Ross and Scott Fitzalan taking on Cody Ross and Greg Brown and in the other game Roman Bondaruk and Anthony Grant played Doug Andrews and Bruce Murray.

These were two very entertaining games played in front of a good gallery.

It was interesting to see who would dominate in the Ross family, would it be father or son?

Both are exceptionally fine bowlers but, on this occasion, Cody along with Greg made it through to the final with a 20-16 win.

In the remaining game it was nip and tuck all the way although Anthony and Roman had established a 6 shot lead going into the final ends.

In the blink of an eye, they dropped a 4 and then a 2 and with one end to play the scores were tied 16-16.

Anthony held shot for the win and with just a few bowls

to be played, Doug pulled off a great conversion to win the match 17-16.

6 August

Some overnight rain took a bit of pace out of the grass green for the final of the Club Major Pairs Championship played today.

The young guns of Cody Ross and Greg Brown were opposed to Doug Andrews and Bruce Murray.

As expected, there was a contrast in bowling styles with Cody and Greg playing a very attacking style of game and Doug and Bruce a little more conservative.

From the galleries' perspective it was a highly entertaining game of bowls well up there with what one might expect for a Club Championship final.

Doug and Bruce were always in the match but just could not manage a breakaway to see them in front.

Cody and Greg held on to

win a memorable match 2016 and with it the title of Club Major Pairs Champions for 2023/24.

Our congratulations to them and all competitors in

q 2023/24 Club Major Pairs Champions, Cody Ross and Greg Brown with Runnersup Bruce Murray and Doug Andrews.

the event, especially the less experienced players who “gave it a go.”

In other news.

Members are reminded that the Newcastle Mattara

Tea Gardens Women's Bowling Club

By Lynda RICHARDS

TUESDAY 1st August:

Round 1 of the Minor Singles Competition and social bowls. The winner in a Minor Singles game is the first bowler to score 25 points regardless of ends played. Deyonne Page and Jean Glover finished their game after 20 ends, Deyonne winning 26 v 15.

On the next rink Chrissy Buddle and Lynda Richards were having a bit of a battle,

Chrissy claiming victory on the 27th end 25 v 23. Jan

Coomer started strongly in her contest v Sheril Johnson holding a 9 shot lead by the 15th end. Sheril attempted a come back on the 19th end the scorehere was 16 all, unfortunately for Sheril she didn’t add to her tally over the next 6 ends ultimately losing by 9 shots, 25 v 16. Social bowls played 4 games of Pairs a massive win to Dawn Jones and Kayelene Pearson 39 v Loretta Baker

and Robyn Webster 8. Also a convincing victory for Jane Uff and Bette Saillard 21 v Precy Swaddling and Judy McGavock 9. The next 2 games more evenly matched Carol Hayden and Jeanette Emmett 16 v Irene Roberts and Maureen Campbell 13. Maryanne Cuss and Dale Cameron defeated Sheila Rattray and Lynne Green by 1 shot 15 v 14. The winners on the day winning with the lowest score were Maryanne and Dale. Deyonne Page

won the raffle thanks to The Garden Eatery for donating the raffle prize. Prior to bowls being played President Robyn Webster welcomed new member Maryanne Cuss to our Club.

Thursday 3rd August: Round 2 Minor singles Competition Jane Uff, a relatively new bowler was “holding her own” against Jeanette Emmett on the 11th end the score was 8 all from here on Jeanette surged ahead by the 20th end she

held a 13 point lead (24 v 11), good to see Jane didn’t give up winning the next 4 ends, but ultimately losing on the 25th end by 7 shots, 25 v 18. Deyonne Page took an early lead and held on to it v Jan Coomer, it did take 27 ends of bowling before Deyonne was declared winner 25 v 16. Lyn Nightingale proved too strong for new bowler Deborah Gardner winning in 18 ends 25 v 16. Irene Roberts winning against Chrissy Buddle 28 v 18,

Tea Gardens Soccer Club Results

By Shayne REYNOLDS

THURSDAY afternoon

training was very well attended with all grades having fun while learning dribbling, blocking and passing skills from volunteers George Cassin and Tasha Howard. Thank you both.

Saturday morning saw games played from round 12 of our local draw, a sunny winters’ morning helping our games along nicely.

The fields set up early, as always, by Pete, game shirts and lots more all sorted by Tasha in time for another community day. Well done!

In the Minis grade (5,6,7yrs), game 1 refereed by George Cassin we saw the Lofty Cranes Shovel Nose just stay in front of the Aussie Roofing & Guttering Reef Sharks 7 to 5.

George also refereed game 2 that ended with the Karuah RSL Wobbegong

Sharks keeping the Myall Lakes Butchers Port Jackson Sharks out 4 goals to 2.

Our popular “Ice Cream Shack Player of the Day” vouchers were awarded to Indi Cook, Lisa Franks, Hugo Barker and Brooklyn Mobbs.

Game 1 in the Midis’ grade (8,9,10 yrs) we had the Rapley Builders Grey Nurse Sharks romp home with 13 goals to the Tea Gardens Auto Electrics Hammerheads Sharks

Myall Coast Vets

By Peter SEE

THE Nota, Results of Thursday’s competition.

From Peter See. Myall Coast Vets. 3/08/2023. 18 Hole Stableford.

A Grade

1. Patrick Garland 42

2. Ian Richardson 35 c/b

3. Breton Gibbs 35 c/b

4. Gary Wills 35 c/b

5. Don McGill 35 c/b

B Grade

1. John Hutchings 39 c/b

2. Brian Calverley 39

3. Kenneth Hudson 37

4. Colin Nicholson 36

5. John Reynolds 35 c/b

C Grade

1. Bill Hopkins 42

Phillips for offering to ref this one.

In game 2 was a real nail biter. Refereed by Saxon Rapley it resulted in the Ray White Real Estate Bull Sharks managing to end just in front of the Boatshed Cafe’ Mako Sharks 11 / 10.

Koby Franks, Jaxon Phillips, Grace Alexander and Anwyn Philips were the proud recipients of our “Hook N Cook Player of The Day’ vouchers.

The Juniors grade (10,11,12 yrs) game was a great arm wrestle between the Hawks Nest Golf Club Thresher Sharks and the Mumms on Myall Tiger Sharks keenly refereed by a regular volunteer Ross Fidden, and ending in a win to the Threshers 5 goals to the Tigers 3.

Congratulations to sisters Matilda and Lily Fidden (with proud Dad Ross looking on) who were awarded the “Hook

Festival entries close on 1st September with games to start in October.

It is good to see that a few of our players have already entered.

24 ends bowled. Results of social bowls Christine Fossey, Loretta Baker and Bev Dunn 21 v Vicki McMillan, Wilma Drake and Sandra Leisemann 6. Carol Hayden and Bette Saillard 14 v Judi Polak and Lynne Green 7 and finally a win to Sue Morris and Dale Winter 15 v Sheila Rattray and Judy McGavock 7. The winners on the day winning with the lowest score were Carol and Bette.

Coming events: Tuesday 8th August Semi Final Minor Singles with the Final being contested on Thursday 10th August.

N Cook Player of the Day Vouchers”. Well-deserved you two.

The winners of our “Tea Gardens Hotel Half Time Raffle Voucher” and / or the “Mumms on Myall Midday Raffle Voucher” were Josh (no surname supplied) and Rod Ridgeway. Thanks to volunteer Nadine, our raffle seller extraordinaire.

A big shout out to our parent helpers, senior players for refereeing and volunteers for coming together to make our game days a success.

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2. Thanks to Jessie

2. Barry Hall 37

3. Brian Jones Jnr 35

4. Ian Raine 34

5. Alan Barnes 33 c/b NTP. 3rd. 5th 10th. 16th.

A. Rod Brown Bill Kerr

B. Peter Buttrey

C. Chris Barrett Daid Rimmer Neil Clifton Neil Clifton Balls To. A. 29 c/b

30 c/b

c/b

Karuah Golf Club News

By Sharon WEDD

B and C GRADE Pennants results for 30th July and 6th August 30th July

Congratulations to B Grade with a win over Muree

at Nelson Bay.

C Grade Lost in a play off on the 4th against Belmont.

6th August B Grade: Weather conditions were a bit more favourable with rain stopping just before tee off at Tanilba

Bay. B Grade went down to Nelson Bay, Geoff Masters being undefeated good work

Geoff

C Grade played at Belmont on a very wet course, rain cleared on the 3rd went down to Belmont. Tough conditions

to both teams

Karuah Vets

Tuesday 1st August 24

Players

Winner: Trevor Cummins

42 pts R/U Craig Wallis 41pts

Highest Score: Craig Wallis and Mick Wilkins

NTP: 2/11 : Rob Wilson.

4th/13th Mick Wilkins. 6th

(second shot) Craig Wallis

Saturday 5th August 29

Players

Monthly Mug Stroke

event: Sponsored by the Newcastle Golf Club

Winner Aiden Bills with an impressive 66pts (nett)

NTP

2/11: Aiden Bills, 4/13th

Garry OBryan. 6th Dylan Russell

Longest Putt: M Wilkins

Great seeing a great roll up of players on the course, conditions have been favourable

See you on the Golf course

Hawks Nest Vets Hawks Nest Vets

By Len GOUGH

1/8/2023.

HN Vets (Stableford)

Front Nine. Nett Scores

1st Arthur King 23

2nd Ian Raine 18c/b

3rd Lyle Hudson 18c/b

4th Michael Talty 18

Balls to 15c/b

Back Nine. Nett Scores

1st Gregory Weeks 20

2nd Brian Jones Jnr. 19

3rd. Graham Illand 18

4th Tony Ward 17c/b

Balls to 14c/b

NTP

3rd Allan Morgan (Birdie)

5th John Reynolds

10th Graham Illand

16th Gregory Blyton

Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts

By Brenda EDWARDS

RESULTS from Hawks Nest

Thursday Night Darts on 3rd August. Winner’s: Darren Rapley and John Edwards.

Runners up: Matthew Peirson and Trevor Wall. Ladies

Highest Score: Christine

McKenzie-95. Mens Highest

Score: John Edwards- 120. Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45 pm darts start 7pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and play. Darts are available for use on the night.

q Winner’s: Darren Rapley and John Edwards. Runners Up: Matthew Pierson and Trevor Wall.

Serving it up at Todd Woodbridge Cup

By Chris KARAS

Tilligerry Tennis Club. Participating schools this year are Tanilba Bay Public School, St Peter’s Catholic Primary School Stockton, Fern Bay Public School and

RESULTS for the Hawks Nest Golf Club Lady Veterans Golf Competition for the 3 August 2023

1st Elsa Jones -4

2nd Lorraine Lock 4

3rd Dianne Vercoe 5 C/B

4th June Biddle 5 C/B

5th Helena Wilton 5 C/B

Chip Ins:

Betty Clinch 17th

Carol Hussey 9th

Sue Fordy 9th

Robyn Richardson 14th

Liz Ross 1st

Hawks Nest Bridge Club News

By Shayne FULLER

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2023 Wednesday Handicap Club Champions and placegetters who played over three Wednesdays:

1. Carol Richards & Jeanette Whalan

2. Janet Corden & Shayne Fuller

3. Jan Armstrong & Margaret Rowden

Monday 24/7/23 1. Carol Richards & Sue Matheson = Peter Baily & Gordon

Morrison 3. Bea Treharne & Jeanette Whalan

E/W 1. Esther Digby & David Hipkins 2. Leigh Wood & Geoff Smith 3. Pat Marr & Susan Helsen

Wednesday 26/7/23 (Howell)

1. Jeanette Whalan & Carol Richards

2. Janet Corden & Shayne

Fuller = Beverley Richardson & Peter Baily

4. Margaret Rowden & Sally Aldrich = Jean Glover & Neryl Grehan

6. Liz Howarth & Pam

Jones

Friday 28/7/23

1. Chez

Rands & Leslie Falla 2. Trish & Jim Thatcher

3. Pamela & Breton Gibbs

E/W 1. Esther Digby & Beverley Richardson

2. Jeanette Whalan & Carol Richards 3. Bea

Treharne & Sue Matheson

Monday 31/7/23 1. Carol Richards & Sue

Matheson 2. David Hipkins & Bruce Eyre 3. Jean Glover & Neryl Grehan 4. Chez

Rands & Judith Boyd

E/W 1. Leigh Wood & Geoff Smith 2. John Courtman & Chris Pippin

3. Leslie Falla & Bruce Murray 4. Esther Digby & Beverley Richardson

Wednesday 2/8/23

(Howell) 1. Jeanette Whalan & Carol Richards

2. Esther Digby & David Hipkins 3. Beverley

Richardson & Peter Baily

4. Jan Armstrong & Margaret Rowden = Shayne Fuller & Janet Corden

Friday 4/8/23 1. Carol Richards & Jeanette Whalan

2. Sue Donohue & Jan Armstrong 3. Chez Rands & Leslie Falla E/W 1. Elke & Alan Greenhalgh

2. Bill Taylor & Jennifer Fowler 3. Linda & Glenn Conroy

Bulahdelah Golf Club

By Thora-Lou SMITH

ONLY two competition rounds were played last week with some very close results.

24 vets contested the August Monthly Mug on Thursday 3rd and the winner was W. Pollard with 67 nett from K.Hughes with 68nett and A. Jobson with 69nett on a c/b.

Stockton Public School.

The 2023 event will be hosted for a second consecutive year by renowned Foreshore Tennis head coaches James Bellette and Kelly Wildon.

An excited Bellette told News Of The Area that “the tournament has attracted new schools and an increase in players.

“Last year Tennis NSW appointed Foreshore Tennis to host the event for the first time in Port Stephens and interest continues to grow,” said James.

The tournament features mixed teams of ten players

Al also won the putting with 28 putts. NTPs were F.Berry and K.Martin while R. Norberry won the $24 jackpot. Raffle winners were R.Stobbart, J.Parnell, F.Berry and R.Winter.

Saturday 5th was a Single Stableford and the winner was W.Coleman with 41pts from M.Bramble with 40pts.

using modified equipment and numeric scoring with the top two schools to progress to the regional play-offs in Singleton.

Reigning district champions Tanilba Bay Public School will field two teams in 2023.

“The Tilligerry community have rallied to support the event with many local businesses including Coles contributing major prizes for our giant raffle,” said James.

Raffle proceeds will benefit the Tilligerry Tennis Club in building a future practice hitting wall for all to

Ladies’ winner was B.Gordon with 37pts from A.Benson with 36 on a c/b from T. Stellema. NTPs were T. Carroll, T.Griffis, B.Newton and T.Stellema. Long drivers were T.Carroll, A.Crick, J. Arthur and B.Newton while A.Gardiner won the $28 jackpot. Great golfing everyone!

enjoy.

Port Stephens Council has generously donated funding for gold and silver medallions to be presented to team members of winning school and runners up.

The Todd Woodbridge Cup encourages participation and provides a positive experience playing tennis, growing friendships and giving pupils the opportunity to represent their school in a team environment.

For the majority of kids, this may be their first experience representing their school.

TENNIS hot shots in the Port Stephens region are gearing up for the annual Todd Woodbridge Cup Primary Schools Zone competition.

Five mixed teams comprised of

q Experienced Foreshore Tennis coach Kelly Wildon with rising eight-year-old tennis prospect Letti McFadyen who will line up for Tanilba Bay Public School at next Monday’s Todd Woodbridge Cup District tournament.

Power, promising club

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club president Heather Marsh.

“We have unearthed some promising youngsters throughout the junior grades who are developing into accomplished footballers,” said Heather.

With two rounds to be completed, the mixed Power Under 11s are placed second and finalsbound in the Giants Boys competition with rising prospects Reuben Doring, Danny Doherty, Declan Pennicott, Luke Smith and Tom Schmahl the stand outs in a top team effort.

Fourth-placed Under 13 Power boys team are paving their way to the finals of the Giants competition.

Power were highly

competitive against secondplaced Warners Bay and pipped by two goals against third-placed Cardiff in another huge team effort.

Leading the way are Hunter Metropolitan representative players in midfielder Jake Marsh and forward Callum Walker along with back Danny Pitcher, fullback Darcy Sinclair and forward Isaac Blayden.

All eyes are on Power’s fast-improving Under 13 Girls team that have recorded three wins this season and a narrow three-point loss to Killarney Vale.

Emerging juniors Ruby Ashpole, Adryanne Montgomery, Hayley Ashpole and Taylor Daniels all took the field at the recent representative carnival.

Three Power teams – the Under 15 Girls and Boys, plus Under 17 Boys have merged

with Nelson Bay this season under the Port Marlins banner.

The Under 15 Boys are currently in third spot with only a few points separating the top four.

Ravaged by injuries to representatives Hudson Roche, David Gorton and Logan Williams, the Marlins are working hard in their quest to reach the grand final.

With Hunter Metro reps in forward Tom Warren, back Rhys Hay, winger Seamus Dimery, winger Gus Adnam and Will Doherty this task is certainly achievable.

NSW representative ruck, star Maddy Marsh has spearheaded the Under 15 Girls campaign.

The talented Marsh - who helped the Blues clinch a bronze medal at the National U/15 Championships in

q Port

Ballarat – is a key player leading into the play-offs.

The Marlins can mix it with the best and showed their capabilities in a recent one-point loss to secondplaced Cardiff.

Other Marlins to shine

include Hunter Metro centre half back Milla Gainsford, midfielder Sienna Harley and forward Dawn Tonitto.

Injuries have derailed the Marlins’ Under 17 Boys campaign despite the side putting in strong efforts

each week.

With four Hunter Metro reps in Arrowyn Carter, Divan Bezuidenhout, Paddy McGrath and Seth Morrissey the Marlins have proved a tough nut to crack.

Matildas march on, Sam Kerr returns

ANOTHER convincing victory coupled with the return of their inspirational captain has further fuelled a growing sense Australia will take some stopping at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The Matildas mixed fire and flair with control and composure to overcome Denmark 2-0 on a memorable Monday night in Sydney.

Strikes from Catlin Foord and Hayley Raso sent a feverish home crowd wild – and the general feeling of euphoria inside Stadium Australia was elevated when Aussie heroine Sam Kerr was introduced as an 80th-minute substitute.

Speaking to FIFA post-match, Kerr was keen to deflect attention away from her comeback from injury, instead focusing on the momentum gathering behind the Matildas’ campaign.

“It’s definitely building, but we’re not getting too far ahead of ourselves,” she said.

“It’s easy to get carried away after a win like we had against Canada – but we didn’t do that.

“That’s the sign of a good team. We went out and performed again, got another clean sheet and now we go on to Brisbane and the quarterfinals.”

The opening 25 minutes of the Denmark clash were tightly contested, but Australia seized the initiative with a goal of elite quality.

Mary Fowler produced a stunning piece of skill to escape her marker before playing a precision through ball to Foord, who finished with aplomb.

“Mary has a lot of quality,” Foord said.

“I knew she had the vision to be able to see me and pick out the

pass. All credit to her, it was an incredible assist. I was pleased to finish, get us ahead and take the pressure off a bit.

“When we play games like that, it’s honestly so much fun. We set the bar high against Canada and we wanted to keep building on that. We’re enjoying it and we want to be here until the end. It’s a dream of ours and we want to keep it alive.”

Fowler, meanwhile, reacted with typical modesty when asked about her sensational pass.

“With those things, sometimes they come off and sometimes they don’t!

“There was a bit of luck in that sense,” she said.

“Luckily, Caitlin made a good run and we were able to connect. We did have a little bit of a slow start but it just takes one moment to flip that momentum and we were

able to do that.”

Fowler impressed in her role as a central striker alongside Emily van Egmond, who set up Raso’s second-half goal with a neat lay-off.

Australia’s forward options, of course, have been given a huge boost by Kerr’s return to fitness – and Van Egmond believes that makes the Matildas a fearsome attacking force.

“To add the best striker in the world to the arsenal we have is quite scary,” she said. “We’re so happy to have her back. She’s our leader and is massive for this team.”

Fowler added: “It’s amazing to see Sam back out there. You could hear the crowd going crazy when she was warming up! She means so much to this team and to this country.”

Australia are now three victories away from a maiden

Women’s World Cup triumph, with their next challenge a last-eight clash with either Morocco or France on Saturday.

Defender Ellie Carpenter said: “To have Sam come into this squad at the quarter-final stage – she's our leader, our captain and a worldclass striker – we couldn’t want anything more.”

Kerr, meanwhile, is simply thrilled she can now link up with a “special” group of players and focus on what she does best.

“My team-mates have been amazing,” she said.

“The biggest thing they’ve done is get us through the group stage. They’ve absolutely smashed it and they haven’t got enough credit. I’m excited we can crack on and start talking about football now.”

Roos rugby league legends in the mix for Karuah ‘Team of Decade’

By Chris KARAS

TO his many friends and family, Ben Langdon was the epitome of a nature’s gentleman.

Light in stature and an athletic workhorse on the rugby league field, the inspirational forward is remembered for having “the biggest heart.”

From his junior days at Raymond Terrace Magpies to senior football with the Karuah Roos they didn’t breed them tougher than the widely-respected front rower.

Two years ago the Roos’ sporting world fell in when the popular Langdon was tragically killed in a car crash in Balickera at the age of 27 – leaving behind his fiancée Amani and young daughters Avayah and Nyah.

His memory is perpetuated each season with the Ben Langdon Memorial Trophy, which is presented to the Karuah club’s Players’ Player of the Year.

It was an award won by Ben for a record two times, a just reward for his non-stop displays and ability to lift team-mates with his courage and skill on the playing paddock.

Karuah president and

top-grade hooker Daniel Evans told News Of The Area that Ben was “an amazing competitor and person with the biggest heart in the game.

special community function this Saturday night August 12 at the Karuah RSL Club.

Some of the greatest players to have ever pulled on a Roos jumper will be honoured on the night.

Past and current players, officials and supporters will flock to the presentation dinner to salute the achievements of the historic rugby league club during the past ten years.

The Roos’ Team of the Decade has aroused plenty of interest from local sporting pundits.

“Ben is sorely missed in the Port Stephens community.”

The late Langdon is one of several club legends in contention for a spot in the Karuah Roos Team of the Decade to be announced at a

q Karuah Roos’ Club president and topgrade hooker Daniel Evans models the commemorative Team of the Decade polo shirt.

Marlins Under 17 AFL stars Seth Morrisey, Patty McGrath, Divan Bezuidenhout and Arrowyn Carter represented Hunter Metro in the Challenge Cup.

“His legacy lives on at the Roos and he remains an inspiration to his teammates and the youngsters that looked up to him” Daniel said.

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Could man of god and beguiling star of the show reverend Will (Tom Brittney) be sent to jail? Stranger things have happened in the world of TV but sometimes it’s more about the stirring journey rather than the destination. At least, that’s what Grantchester fans will be hoping. Emotions are at full speed in tonight’s poignant story about forgiveness. After the shocking motorcycle accident in last week’s episode, Will is shellshocked by the thought he has killed someone. Geordie (Robson Green, pictured) is not convinced of his friend’s guilt and sets out to clear him, while unsurprisingly, Elliot (Michael D. Xavier) is raring to lock up the pretty priest.

FRIDAY, August 11

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 First Weapons: Wartilykirri. (Final, PG) Hosted by Phil Breslin.

8.00 Death In Paradise. (Madv, R)

A survival expert is found dead.

9.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)

The authorities are called in to investigate a series of murders inspired by images from a medieval fresco.

10.30 Gold Diggers. (Mls, R)

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Madls, R)

12.15 Harrow. (Mv, R)

1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Chatty presenter Heather Ewart (pictured) has arguably almost explored every tiny, fascinating regional town in our vast country. So, after nine seasons of small-town fun, it’s only fitting that she try something a little different: dancing. The ever-popular Apple Isle is her destination, with some invigorating synchronised moves and cowboy boots on the itinerary. She travels across the state with Claire Harris and Kate Strong, two friends who quit their jobs in 2022 to set up a line dancing tour of Australia, raising money for local charities with every step. The troupe’s unstoppable spirit makes for an uplifting story about community and the power of their feel-good footwork.

TUESDAY KITCHEN CABINET

ABC, 8pm

With a new

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGl, R)

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (M)

9.30 Iceland. (PGa, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Vise Le Coeur. (Malv)

11.50 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+v, R)

1.35 Beforeigners. (MA15+v, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Adam Dovile embark on an epic road trip through Northern Ireland to Belfast. Dr Harry Cooper meets a goat. Ed Halmagyi cooks rhubarb pie. Graham Ross explores the National Arboretum.

8.30 To Be Advised.

1.30 Home Shopping.

Annabel Crabb (pictured) returns with the seventh season of her series. Here, she makes herself at home in politicians’ houses, with food and chat on the agenda. This fresh round of eight visits includes Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney, Western Sydney Independent MP Dai Le, Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John, Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe and Minister for Aged Care and Sport Anika Wells, along with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Settle in with a cup of tea for this fascinating season of diverse parliamentary figures.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. Brisbane Broncos v Parramatta Eels.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Brisbane Broncos versus Parramatta Eels match, with NRL news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: A Most Violent Year. (2014, MA15+lv, R) An immigrant fights to protect his business. Oscar Isaac.

1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined by Kate Winslet, Sir Lenny Henry, Jack Whitehall and Nadiya Hussain.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, August 12

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. 10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PG, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (Return) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News.

2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Trampoline World Cup Series. H’lights. 4.00 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 4.30 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Bismarck: 24 Hours To Doom.

6.30 New Leash On Life. (Final, PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grantchester. (Mav) Will fears he was the cause of an accident.

8.20 Vera. (PG, R) DCI Stanhope delves into the tangled past of an extreme sports fanatic after he plunges to his death from a cliff. Turning to the victim’s old gang for answers, they discover he had a history of stalking his ex-girlfriend.

9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Madl, R) Jeremiah agrees to help Stella dispose of a body in the Tasmanian wilderness.

10.45 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PG)

9.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

10.15 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain. (PGav, R)

11.05 Rex In Rome. (Mlv, R)

12.55 The Witnesses. (Ma, R)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Quarter-final. Japan v Sweden. Replay. 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 22. Sydney v Gold Coast Suns. 4.30 To Be Advised. 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A backpack catches the attention of officers.

8.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-final match.

8.30 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Quarter-final.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 11.00 Rugby League. NRL

Women’s Premiership. Round 4. St George Illawarra Dragons v Canberra Raiders. 12.50

Morning Programs. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. 3.00

Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership.

Round 4. Brisbane Broncos v Parramatta Eels.

5.00 News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. Sydney Roosters v Dolphins.

9.30 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match.

10.00 MOVIE: The Man In The Iron Mask. (1998, Mav, R)

12.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGa, R)

1.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PGl, R)

6.00 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R)

7.00 To Be Advised.

8.00 MOVIE: The Wog Boy.

(2000, Mls, R) A young Greek-Australian man sets out to prove to everyone there is more to him than meets the eye. Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo.

10.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

2.55 UFOs. (PGa, R)

Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize.

NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines

SUNDAY, August 13

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. 10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PGa, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX C’ship. Round 7. 4.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 8. H’lights. 5.00 Trail Towns. (R)

10.30 FIFA Women’s World Cup Post-Game. Post-game discussion and interviews of the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-final match.

11.00 To Be Advised.

1.00 Home Shopping.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

11.00 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+s, R) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

(R)

6.30 Compass: Hidden Children. Brendan Watkins shares his story.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Restoration Australia: New Town. (PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Malv) To reassert her power, Frankie puts Stella on trial in front of the townsfolk.

9.30 The Beast Must Die. (Mal) Frances looks set to exact her revenge.

10.20 The Newsreader. (Ml, R)

11.15 Talking Heads. (R)

11.50 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.05 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

5.30 Sinking The German Fleet.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Colosseum: The Beast Master. (M)

9.15 Amazon: The Lost World. (PG)

10.10 Hemingway. (Maw, R)

12.05 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

1.55 Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre. (MA15+avw, R)

3.25 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R)

Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Quarter-final. Replay. 3.30 Border Security. (PG, R)

4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)

5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (PG) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? Allan Legere. (MA15+v) Takes a look at Canadian serial killer Allan Legere, known as the Monster of the Miramichi.

11.15 Autopsy USA: Tom Petty. (Mad) A look at the 2017 death of Tom Petty.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

(Mams, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

Take Two. (R)

News Early Edition.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Traitors. (Return) Twenty players band together to win up to $250,000 through deception, lies and betrayal.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) When a deadly truck heist arms the killers with enough ammonium nitrate to construct a massive bomb, the team discovers a link to a terrorist group Maggie is working to infiltrate.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Captain Milius returns to Hawaii.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, August 14

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R)

11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Vera. (PG, R)

2.30 The Cook And The Chef. (R)

2.55 Gardening Australia. (R)

3.55 Tenable. (R)

4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.20 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.20 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Great Asian Railway Journeys. a(PG, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R)

3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

TUESDAY, August 15

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 11.10 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mals, R) 1.55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R)

2.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R)

2.55 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.55 Tenable. (R)

4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 9.55 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.55 Charles I: To Kill A King. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R)

The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Darcey Bussell’s Royal Road Trip. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Voice. (PG) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.15 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Owen is conflicted when his brother Robert asks him for help. Judd and Grace face a family crisis.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 The Blacklist. (Mav) The task force must anticipate Red’s next move.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Traitors. Hosted by Rodger Corser.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team goes after a killer.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

7.30 The Voice. (PGa) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.15 RFDS. (Return, Ma) Amidst the chaos of the White Cliffs rodeo, Pete is forced to act outside his scope of practice.

Ambulance: Code Red. (Mal) Follows the work of an ambulance service.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Traitors. Hosted by Rodger Corser.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) NCIS investigates the unexpected death of a Navy reservist who was an investigative journalist.

10.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, August 16

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 9.55 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.50

Charles I: To Kill A King. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Be My Brother. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R)

4.10 Darcey Bussell’s Royal Road Trip. (R) 5.05

Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

Secrets Of The Superagers. (PG)

8.30 How Sports Changed The World. Highlights the unifying elements of sports.

9.40 Wolf. (Premiere, MA15+)

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Dark Woods. (Mav)

12.05 La Jauria. (MA15+av, R)

3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, August

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 9.55 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 10.50

Charles I: To Kill A King. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights. 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R)

3.00 The

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final match from Stadium Australia, Sydney.

8.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Semi-final.

10.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Post-Game. Post-game discussion and interviews.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 To Be Advised.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Mas) Four Aussie mates set out to embarrass each other in a public setting.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mls) Heather learns of Ben’s betrayal.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGa)

11.00 FBI. (Mv, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

4.10 Darcey Bussell’s Royal Road Trip. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG)

8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (Final, M)

9.20 Kin. (Madlsv)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (Malv)

11.40 Outlander. (Mas, R)

3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

8.30 What The Killer Did Next: Peter McMahon. (Mav) Examines the behaviour of killers after a murder, including the case of pensioner Peter McMahon.

9.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Air Crash Investigations: Pacific Plunge. (PGal, R)

12.00 The Resident. (Mav, R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGa) Graeme Hall helps with a noisy dog.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. (Return) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MYALL COAST

Power juniors rising

By Chris KARAS

PORT Stephens Power AFL

are saluting the deeds of their women in the HunterCentral Coast Black Diamond Plate series, but officials are just as excited with the talent emerging from the club’s junior nursery.

With the finals just around the corner the Power are proving a force to be reckoned with in the junior ranks, buoyed by courageous and skilful performances in various age groups.

Ravaged by injuries, the Port Power young guns have overcome adversity to post encouraging wins and underline their potential in both the boys and girls competitions.

“The future looks bright for our growing club,” said

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q Port Marlins Under 17 AFL stars Seth Morrisey, Patty McGrath, Divan Bezuidenhout and Arrowyn Carter represented Hunter Metro in the Challenge Cup.