Myall Coast News Of The Area 13 October 2022

Safety

with Meals on Wheels!

OVER the last month

Meals on Wheels volunteers have been upgrading their skills.

Under the guidance of Kelly Pietsch from Midcoast First Aid and Safety, fifteen volunteers, both kitchen workers and deliverers, from the local Meals on Wheels association have renewed their First Aid and CPR qualifications for 2022 or have completed a course for the first time.

The enthusiastic volunteer group, subsidised by Meals on Wheels, gathered at the

the significant

of mangroves in

Swan Bay area of Hawks

have become aware of

situation in Swan Bay over

past few months,”

Kelly presenting Chloe Coelho and Sue Collins with their certificates.

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Hawks Nest Community Hall and spent an intensive training day learning the basics.

“Kelly's new digital projection program gave all participants an extensive coverage of the basic skills including assessing the casualty, providing safety, accessing emergency services and using resources to

provide first aid,” said Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Meals on Wheels Office Manager Meredyth Rae.

“Basic anatomy, physiology, and the importance of the chain of survival were also covered.

“Kelly also emphasised the importance of reviewing incidents to improve skills and response times and seeking help as required.

“Her knowledgeable and detailed

presentation made the group feel comfortable in applying what they have learnt in their everyday life.”

Volunteers found the experience most rewarding and now feel comfortable to handle emergency situations that could arise, not only in their Meals on Wheels workplace, but also in their community settings, either at home or in the wider community.

Bulahdelah Amenity Upgrades

By Tara CAMPBELL

THE amenities at Bulahdelah Lions Park will be upgraded as part of MidCoast Council’s public amenities upgrades program.

These upgrades are expected to be completed by December, weather permitting.

MidCoast Council’s Manager of Strategy and Projects, Amanda Hatton, said public toilets are something most of us don’t think about until we need to use them.

“For us, they are something we are cleaning and maintaining regularly and also, where we can, undertaking upgrades to provide improved facilities and better access,” Ms Hatton said.

“As many of the toilet blocks we upgrade were built some time ago, we focus on making sure they are accessible to all in the community, including things like disabled toilets and change tables.”

Council said there will be minimal disruptions to the Bulahdelah community, with temporary toilets available on site as

the works are completed.

“Providing our communities with modern, safe, accessible and inclusive amenities is a high priority for us,” Amanda said.

The construction of all facilities was made possible thanks to the Australian

Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Grant program.

In Hawks Nest, demolition of the old amenities in Providence Park is set to begin this week, with Environment Management and Site Safety Plans in place for the safe removal of asbestos.

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RIVER

“That does not mean it is a new problem as Swan Bay lost all seagrass and the hundreds of resident swans in the early 2000’s.

“We have been reporting the death of old growth trees along the west channel at Limekilns for years – the culprit is sand strangulation.

“Mangroves have also been lost on Corrie Island.”

MRAG believe there are two reasons for the foreshore destruction - erosion and sand movement, and the lack of salinity.

To best understand the current challenges facing the Lower Myall, it is essential to understand the history of the waterway.

“The Myall River is the lifeblood to the northern shore of Port Stephens,” said Gordon.

“Since settlement, it was of importance to the Australian Agricultural

CONCERNS

Co’s attempts to establish farming areas.

“It then became the hub of the large timber trade, followed by professional fishing and now the burgeoning tourism business as well as a perfect retirement locality.

“It was the importance of timber and fishing that resulted in Tea Gardens being recognised as a ‘Port’ and as such became the responsibility of the NSW Government to maintain access to the port.

“Access was always through what was known as Myall Point, used by sailing vessels transporting timber.

“In 1909 the creek between Corrie Island and Tea Gardens was dredged to provide access to larger vessels moored in Pindimar Bay and it was that channel, albeit man made, which became the designated navigation channel and therefore the maintenance and cost was

the responsibility of the NSW Government,” Gordon said.

Regular maintenance dredging of the eastern channel was conducted by the State Government until the late 1990’s when it became the responsibility of Council, who couldn’t justify the cost and ceased dredging in 1998.

Subsequent negligence resulted in quality detriment causing fish disease, low salinity levels, the loss of marine species and changes in appearance.

“Ramsar listed Corrie Island became accessible to feral animals and resulted in the potential loss of threatened bird species,” Gordon said.

“Through the efforts of the community, Council and Government, the eastern entrance was dredged in 2015 and then 2019.”

TTime has rolled on and sand migration is now threatening to close that entrance again, however

MidCoast Council has no plans to change their budgeted program for the next dredging campaign in 2025.

“The recent heavy rainfalls may be a problem, however to us, they may have assisted Mother Nature in rebuilding Myall Point and the accompanying drone shot clearly shows a developing south east sweep of the entrance.

“We need to help her and it is our intention to involve both State and Fed Governments, as well as local Councils, in designating the eastern entrance as a navigational channel.”

MRAG hopes this will result

in an obligation to keep a permanent opening to be maintained by Government, and that the channel will provide clean oceanic water to the river system.

“In addition to the biological benefits, such access will provide time and fuel savings for the larger vessels including the ferry trade, the return of the oyster farms and the protection of Corrie Island,” Gordon said.

MRAG says if the situation is not rectified, the outcomes for the river are dire.

“It will encourage toxic blue green algae growth, red spot disease in fish and discourage the increasing

tourist trade.

“If the situation is left entirely to Council (as is current), dredging will be at best on a five year program which will not be acceptable.

“Should it become a Government responsibility, it will relieve the Council of their current financial obligation.”

The Myall River Action Group is soon to enter into discussion with Government ministers and shall keep the community informed of their progress. MidCoast Council was approached for comment, but did not respond in time for publication.

Settlement date is negotiable

by Michele Rumph, Conveyancer

When selling a property, clients often think that the settlement date (which is also known as the completion date) in a Contract for sale of land must be 42 days. The good news is that the time for completion is in fact negotiable.

Examples of when a different completion date may be needed are as follows:

a completion period of 3-4 months to allow you time to market the property, find a buyer and complete the sale. In this scenario its always dangerous to buy a property before selling the existing one.

- Work may need to be completed or approvals are being obtained.

Gardens

- If you are buying a property and wish to move from your current home to the new home, you may need to negotiate the completion dates so that both settle at the same time.

- You may be selling and moving into a retirement village and your new unit is being renovated, meaning the completion date may need to be adjusted to fit in with the renovation.

- You may need to sell your current property to finance the purchase of another. This may require

- The construction of a unit or house may not be completed, or the land is being subdivided.

- You may need to complete within a particular financial year for tax purposes.

Different settlement periods may suit both parties, but you should also consider whether it may deter people from entering into a contract.

The completion date is almost always negotiable.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

COMING SOON TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU

Right now we’re heading back out to communities across the MidCoast, to follow-up on discussions from earlier this year and to provide updates on what’s happening near you. It is also a great opportunity to meet your Councillors.

To make sure everyone has a chance to attend, conversations are taking place in 15 locations, including upcoming conversations at:

STROUD

School of Arts Hall, Berkeley Street

6 - 7.30pm Wednesday 19 October

TEA GARDENS Baptist Church, Myall Street

6 - 7.30pm Thursday 27 October

We look forward to chatting with you about how we can work together to achieve more in your community.

Scan the code for more information about our Local Community Conversations program, and for the full schedule of dates and locations.

q The eastern entrance to the Myall River and Lakes, where you can see the developing south east sweep, which will provide the system with much needed oceanic water exchange.

q Dead mangroves in Swan Bay, Hawks Nest.

Call for feedback on Community Engagement Strategy

FEEDBACK from the community on how they like to hear information and share their thoughts has shaped MidCoast Council’s revised Community Engagement Strategy, currently on public exhibition.

The strategy, which the community are invited to review and provide comment on, is on exhibition until 11 November.

“This strategy is our commitment to the community on how we will communicate and engage with them,” General Manager Adrian Panuccio explained.

“It outlines what the community can expect from us, the principles guiding our engagement, our key objectives, how we interact with different stakeholder groups, how we identify engagement opportunities and the tools we use.”

The strategy also sets out timeframes for public exhibition periods so the

community has a clear expectation of how long they have to provide Council with feedback on a wide range of matters.

“The strategy also provides a framework to ensure we communicate and engage with our community in a consistent way.

“The strategy was shaped by the valuable feedback our community has provided during our ‘tell us what you think’ project during July to September this year,” Mr Panuccio said.

“This feedback allowed us to understand the various ways our different communities want to receive information from us and share their thoughts.”

To review the strategy and provide feedback please go to https://haveyoursay. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/connect

Emergency Services Update

By Tara CAMPBELL

FLOODING

As flood warnings are issued across NSW, the NSW SES Stroud Unit tells residents to be prepared for changing weather conditions.

“Every flood is different,” NSW SES said.

“Impacts from recent floods mean conditions and environments may

have changed and future floods may be different than expected or experienced.

“People in the impact locations should keep clear of creeks, low lying rivers and storm drains, never enter flood water, stay vigilant and monitor conditions,” the service said.

Sandbags

There are sandbags in three areas across the Myall Lakes for people in need: Tea Gardens in the carpark near the

Library, Bulahdelah near the RFS Shed, and the North Arm Cove Community Centre.

There are sand and empty bags available at the sites and residents are required to bring their own shovel.

‘Hi Mum’ Scam

Scamwatch is urging the public to be wary of phone messages from a family member or friend claiming they need help, following a significant rise in ‘Hi Mum’ scams in recent months.

More than 1,150 Australians fell victim to the so-called ‘Hi Mum’ scam in the first seven months of this year, with total reported losses of $2.6 million.

The vast majority of these scams were reported in June and July 2022.

Known as ‘Hi Mum’ or ‘family impersonation’ scams, victims are contacted - most often through WhatsApp - by a scammer posing as a family member or friend.

The scammer will claim they have lost or damaged their phone and are making contact from a new number and once they have developed a rapport with their target, the scammer will ask for personal information such as photos for their social media profile or money to help urgently pay a bill, contractor or replace the phone.

These requests continue the ruse of a lost or broken phone with the justification

that the funds are needed because they can’t access their online banking temporarily.

Some messages will simply say “it’s me”, while in other cases the scammers appear to have contact information and use the name of the person they are impersonating.

People who detect a scam, regardless of whether they have lost money, can report scams on the Scamwatch website scamwatch.gov.au

Missing Persons SMS

You may have received an SMS message from number +61 444 444 444 with details about a missing person in the past.

These SMS messages are not a scam and are official text messages from the NSW Police Force as part of the new geotargeting alert system.

You will receive a message if you have been within 5km (in metropolitan areas) or 20km (in regional areas) of a missing person’s last reported location.

The text message will include the name and a physical description of the missing person, where they were last seen and how to report a sighting.

q The Community Engagement

on public

Kick Cancer’s Butt

SINCE 2017, Brad Morante has taken part in the Great Cycle Challenge, a national Children's Medical Research Institute

fundraising initiative held throughout the month of October.

The Challenge started in 2013, and now in its tenth year, the event has grown to become one of the biggest cycling events in Australia.

People of all ages, abilities and from every state across the country set themselves a personal riding goal and challenge themselves to pedal

throughout October to fight kids’ cancer.

Over the last nine years, 81,047 riders from all six states and territories have ridden a total of 26,125,995km, together raising $34,322,501 in support of research to develop better treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

For Brad, taking part in the Challenge has deep personal meaning, and he will ride 100km throughout the month of October in memory

of his parents.

“I lost both my mother and father to cancer and their loss affected me and my family deeply,” Brad said.

“I can not imagine what it must be like to have a child fighting this terrible disease.

“Right now, cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia – over 600 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and sadly, three die every week.

“Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

Spot Joe Rider to win

OCTOBER is Motorcycle Awareness Month and you can spot ‘Joe Rider’ to win prizes 17 – 21 October.

Between Monday 17 October and Friday 21 October, look out for motorcycle riders wearing the bright yellow ‘I am Joe Rider’ vests.

Remember what road, suburb and time you spotted ‘Joe’.

Pull over if it is safe to do so or complete your journey, then register your sighting on Council’s website at https://www.midcoast. nsw.gov.au/Roads/Road-safety-programs.

There’ll be $50 #ShopMidCoast vouchers given away daily and a grand prize of a $250 #ShopMidCoast voucher at the end of the week.

“It’s important to look out for motorcycles as they are smaller than most vehicles and might be in a blind spot,” said MidCoast Council’s Road Safety Officer,

Chris Dimarco.

“Our aim is to encourage drivers to look out for motorcycles, especially at roundabouts and intersections.

“We want to reduce SMIDSY – ‘Sorry mate I didn’t see you’.

“Motorcycle riders are more exposed than other vehicles, so in a crash they risk serious injury or death,” explained Chris.

“That’s why we’re encouraging everyone to improve motorcycle awareness and help motorcyclists Ride to Live.”

Road Safety Officers from MidCoast, Singleton, Upper Hunter, Muswellbrook, Port Stephens, Maitland, Cessnock and Port Macquarie-Hastings Councils work together to conduct the Joe Rider campaign, with support from Transport for NSW.

The Joe Rider motorcycle awareness campaign was originally developed by the Motorcycle Riders Association of the ACT.

“And so I am riding and raising funds to support the Children's Medical Research Institute to continue their work into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and finding a cure for childhood cancer,” Brad said.

Thanks to the generosity of the local community, Brad has been among the top 20 fundraisers in the country each year he has taken part.

“Over $50k raised for the Children's Medical Research Institute, an amazing result for a relatively small community,” Brad said.

Wednesday, 12 October is ‘Kick Cancer’s Butt Day’, where each dollar donated to Brad’s fundraiser is matched

dollar for dollar.

“That's when my tradie mates, local businesses and community members can really make a difference.

“Tax free donations can be simply made securely using the link to my page at https:// greatcyclechallenge.com.au/ Riders/BradMorante.

“After the donation is made a tax invoice will be sent.

“Only donations made this Wednesday, 12 October, made via the link online will be matched dollar for dollar.”

Each year of taking part, Brad has been presented a ‘Heroes Jersey’, awarded to Challenge participants who raise $1000 or more.

“Previously I have presented these to young cancer patients riding in the challenge but over the last three years I have made a challenge via Facebook that the person or business donating the single largest donation on ‘Kick Cancer’s Butt Day’ gets the framed heroes jersey with a certificate of appreciation."

Past winners of the jersey are DRV Conveyors (2019), Rod Morrison Gyprocking (2020) and WL& Em Jones Building Pty (2021).

For more information about the Challenge, visit https://greatcyclechallenge. com.au/Pages/about/thecause/about-the-challenge

q Brad Morante is once again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge.

q The 2020 and 2021 Heroes Jerseys.

Myall U3A hold “fantastic” two-day art exhibition

THE Myall U3A

the exhibition.

a fantastic two-day event

over

long

“The feedback we

was fabulous and so encouraging for our artists,” said Art Group Convener Sonja Ridden.

“They are such a wonderful group and I love being part of them.

“Art exhibitions are a massive undertaking and are simply not possible without the help of many, so I want to say a very big ‘thank you’ to everyone involved.

“Thanks to the many artists who worked hard on creating lovely artworks and especially to the many volunteers who gave so much of their time.

“All of you made the art show a wonderful success!

“The icing on the cake, of course, is when a sale is made, and it was really gratifying to see so many lovely pieces finding a new home.”

If you are kicking yourself for not nabbing that special art work you fell in love with on the weekend, please contact Myall U3A on 0431 523 093.

You never know, it may still have your name on it!

We look forward to many more fabulous art exhibitions held by Myall U3A in the future.

Boost To Mobile Reception In Regions

By Marian SAMPSON

THERE is little more frustrating than living in an area without adequate mobile reception.

However, telcos in some areas still fail to provide sufficient coverage.

The NSW Government

has now committed to investing $30 million to help telecommunications providers deliver shared mobile phone infrastructure upgrades to improve regional mobile coverage.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the

funding was part of the NSW Government’s Active Sharing Partnership and would provide more choice and better mobile service to regional NSW.

“We all know how frustrating it can be losing mobile coverage as we travel through a black spot.

“The NSW Government is leading the way by investing in solutions to ensure our communities get the connectivity they need and deserve,” Mr Toole said.

“Sharing network and mobile infrastructure makes sense, especially in a country of our size, and I’m proud NSW has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to work with the industry to fund collaborative projects that will provide better outcomes for locals.”

Optus, Telstra, TPG Telecom, BAI Communications, Field Solutions Group,

Infrastructure Logic, NEC and Pivotel Mobile all successfully completed the design phase of the NSW Government’s Mobile Active Sharing Partnership, announced earlier this year.

Mr Toole said these telecommunications providers were now invited to submit funding applications for network sharing projects.

“Projects that deliver coverage in areas with no or poor coverage, including small towns, transport corridors and tourism sites will be prioritised for funding to ensure more

people can enjoy living, working and travelling in regional NSW,” Mr Toole said.

Full details of the grant funding opportunity are available on the NSW Government’s grants and funding finder website at www.nsw.gov.au/ activesharingpartnership. Applications close 5.00pm on Monday 14 November 2022.

The Active Sharing Partnership program is a key part of the $300 million Mobile Coverage project, under the Regional Digital Connectivity program.

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q Artwork on display from the two-day Myall U3A art exhibition.

q The exhibition attracted hundreds of visitors across the two days.

Radio Work Experience For Year 10 Student

By Marian SAMPSON

MYALL Coast Radio have been providing an exciting work experience opportunity for a Year 10 student.

Motivated year 10 student Lyla Sikora from Linwell School in East Maitland went behind the scenes for a one week placement last week to experience Myall Coast Radio’s operations and programme productions.

Lyla’s time in the recording studios saw her supporting the weekly recordings of the station’s ‘Business Buzz’ and ‘Community Connections’ segments, and reading excerpts from last week’s News Of The Area live on air.

Chris Lock of Myall Coast Radio told News Of The Area, “The valuable experience gained by Lyla may assist her future aspirations.

“Lyla gained valuable insights through working with and understanding how more than 25 people are involved putting together more than 50 hours of program each week,” he said.

Lyla participated in live broadcasts of the week’s ‘Greg On Toast’ segment and ‘Dusty Diamonds of Country’

with Bulahdelah presenter Greg Hayes.

A prepared short informative interview segment was also broadcast live, during which Lyla spoke about her schooling, interests and goals.

Lyla said she was impressed by the state-ofthe art Tea Gardens studios and the complex technical computers and equipment that go into producing the station’s programs.

Myall Coast Radio is a Tea Gardens based community internet station that has broadcast 24/7 for the past three years.

“From January 2022 we have been 100 percent internet streaming,” Mr Lock said.

“We commenced three years ago as an FM station which had huge limitations for reception and content.

“All proved to be of great interest to our listeners,” Lock continued.

Six million Australians tune in to 450-plus not-forprofit, community-owned and operated radio services which operate across the country each week.

These stations provide

programming that caters to the needs and interest groups of their communities and contribute to and reflect an Australia that is an open society, a strong democracy and a vibrant culture.

Community radio stations play an important role in providing a voice for communities that may not be adequately serviced by other broadcasting sectors, including: First Nations communities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, educational services, faith-based communities, people with a print disability, music, arts and cultural services and communities, youth and seniors’ communities as well as LGBTQIA+ communities.

The national community radio audience listens to services that: provide a diverse range of viewpoints that enrich the social and cultural fabric of Australian society and contribute to public interest outcomes, promote the identities of local communities and contribute to social inclusion, provide opportunities for participation in free-toair public broadcasting

and content production, contribute to media diversity, generate a high level of local content and provide a unique range of services and programs.

Listen live on the internet at https://myallcoastradio. com.au/.

TEA GARDENS COUNTRY CLUB THANKS THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS OF THE 2022 CHARITY PIG RACES

q Lyla Sikora, a year 10 student Linwell School, reading excerpts from Myall Coast News Of The Area on air at Myall Coast Radio.

Building the Face Of Rural Tomorrow

NOTICING a distinct lack of networking opportunities for young people in agriculture, a group of emerging industry professionals have launched Face Of Rural Tomorrow (FORT), a platform they believe can improve the experience of coming up through our rural industries.

Launching online at the beginning of August, FORT provides opportunities for those interested in a career in agriculture to connect to likeminded young people and build vital industry connections.

Max Nell, a Rural Associate with Ray White Rural Corporate, co-founded FORT alongside colleagues Sonya Grosso, Sophie Chant and Madeline Swan.

Max, 22, said building connections was essential when progressing a career in agriculture.

“The aim for FORT is for it to be a networking

group for everyone in rural agency, livestock sales and agriculturally based industries.

“It was sort of an avenue that we didn’t see existing for young people across our industries.”

Alongside their online presence, FORT plans to hold several major networking events a year.

“When I was coming through there wasn’t much in the way of networking groups, so we thought it would be beneficial to get young industry professionals together for a few events a year,” Max said.

“Hopefully, when people leave those events, they can walk away with a few more connections in their industry, and with skills that can help them out in their workplace.”

Details on upcoming events across the country will be released soon, with

FORT planning for a debut event coinciding with the Young Livestock Auctioneers competition at the Royal Easter Show.

Each week, FORT profiles a young person excelling in their industry on their Facebook page.

“I think there aren’t enough platforms out there that are highlighting the young people coming up in the industry and the great work they are doing.

“We want to show off the people coming through the ranks in agriculture, and the different avenues available to young people with an eye on a future in the industry,” Max said.

FORT’s co-founders are hopeful the group will attract young people from all sectors of agriculture.

“It is very inclusive, we want all aspects of agriculture to come and be involved and represented,”

Max said.

“You never know who you can meet, so we think it is a great opportunity for young people across the industry.”

Growing up on a cattle farm outside Blayney in the NSW Central West, and now undertaking a cadetship with Ray White Rural, Max understands the

opportunities and challenges presented to a young person entering the industry.

“There are so many things to learn within agriculture, it is so broad.

“It would be good to get more young people involved in agriculture, as I believe it is the future.

“People who are interested in agriculture, or

Gillespie participates in Pollie Pedal

Dr David Gillespie has once again participated in the Annual Pollie Pedal Charity Cycling Event.

This year, Pollie Pedal will be supporting Soldier On – a national charitable organisation that supports more than 5,000 veterans and their family members through their Health and Wellbeing services, Employment Support, Learning and Education Programs, as well as Participation and Social Connection activities.

Since 1998, Pollie Pedal has ridden over 20,000 kilometres and raised more than $6 million for organisations such as Carers Australia, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Ronald McDonald House, Youth Insearch and the Paralympic Games.

Pollie Pedal has also supported medical research into childhood leukaemia, diabetes, breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Now in its 23rd year, the 2022 Pollie Pedal began in Canberra last Monday and travelled over 1,000km through regional towns

in South-West New South Wales before arriving back in Canberra on Tuesday.

While raising money for charity, the event

always provided smaller Australian communities the opportunity to meet members of Parliament.

Those participating

in the charity bike ride included current and former politicians, corporate supporters and several keen cyclists who

are in agriculture and are looking to take on different roles, this is something they can pursue through FORT,” Max said.

To get involved, to learn more or to nominate a young industry professional to be profiled by FORT, head to the FORT - Face Of Rural Tomorrow Facebook page.

have been involved in the organisation of the event since its inception.

Dr Gillespie, who is a regular cyclist and has participated in more than a dozen Pollie Pedal events, said the ride was gruelling but it was all for a very good cause.

“It’s always a tough ride both physically and mentally.

“The ride for Pollie Pedal is a lot longer than my normal rides in the electorate and in Canberra, but I enjoy it and keeps me fit.

“Soldier On is great organisation that has done some really amazing work with our veterans connecting them back into the community after their service where they continue to tackle what has been described as both the seen and unseen scars of war.”

Veterans joining the ride have the chance to share their experiences with fellow

riders and with members of the community.

Staying Safe On Holiday Roads

By Andrew VIVIAN

SCHOOL holidays often see tragedy on the roads, and according to author Noel O’Brien, September was heading for a five-year record high.

Mr O’Brien has spent five years researching his book, ’Penalty Rip-Off’, which examines the effectiveness of sanctions to improve driver behaviour.

His book says the focus on punitive approaches is not working to lower the death toll on the nation’s roads and outlines a ‘Safe Driver’ program to change the situation.

Mr O’Brien said the NSW country road toll has continued to increase sharply, with another 50 lives lost since 20 June, the tally now sitting at 155.

He said this is a 20 percent

increase on last year, while so far this year urban fatalities have remained stable.

“The tragedy about our stubbornly high road toll is that our dated sanctions mix is not working,” Mr O’Brien said. “There's still no behavioural change programs for repeat speedsters or illegal mobile phone users.

“A better sanctions mix may have prevented the horrific speed related Buxton

accident, with five lives lost, and the subsequent accident at Beverly Hills.”

According to Mr O’Brien, September was heading towards becoming the worst month on our roads this year, a five-year record high, with seventy-four lives lost.

With school holidays under way in NSW, WA, ACT and NT, drivers needed to take extra care.

He points out that busier

roads bring added danger, with more families driving to avoid the higher cost and chaos of air travel.

There would also be mixed road conditions on the east coast following devastating flooding earlier in the year and now fresh floods in North West NSW.

Mr O’Brien’s research has found there has been a tenyear high in single vehicle accidents, and believes the

increased use of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) is contributing to this.

He said urban SUV drivers needed to take extra care on unfamiliar low grade country roads, where speed can bring an early end to a welldeserved holiday.

NSW Government figures show the NSW September road toll was 64 percent above last year and road users have twice the chance of dying on a country road.

Mr O’Brien’s book Penalty Rip-Off can be found at http://penaltyripoff.com.au.

q Max Nell has co-founded Face Of Rural Tomorrow, a networking group for young people working in agricultural industries.

FEDERAL Member for Lyne

q Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie rode as part of the 23rd Pollie Pedal.

tv listings

MONDAY CELEBRITY LETTERS AND NUMBERS

SBS, 7.30pm

FRIDAY

GARDENING AUSTRALIA

ABC, 7.30pm

Bearded host Costa Georgiadis’s enthusiasm and passion for greenery and community spirit can fill anyone’s cup with joy and optimism – and you might even learn a thing or two about horticulture. Tonight, Georgiadis meets a turf technician to learn about creating nature’s green carpet. Jerry Coleby-Williams also visits a cloister garden and Sophie Thomson learns a topiary technique to give outdoor space the wowfactor.

FRIDAY, October

(PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson visits a production nursery.

Frankly. Fran Kelly chats with Em Rusciano, Hannah Carroll Chapman and Dr Saul Griffith.

9.10 Doc Martin. (Final, Ma, R) Martin rushes to Ruth’s. Preparations for Morwenna and Al’s wedding do not go to plan.

9.55 Annika. (Ma, R) A case takes the team to the Isle of Bute.

10.45 ABC Late News.

11.00 Summer Love. (Ml, R) 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Some very funny guests are dropping to take part in this light-hearted game show this week, as comedians Gen Fricker, Harley Breen and Concetta Caristo put their brains to the test. Host Michael Hing always keep things bright and breezy and the affable David Astle and Lily Serna (right) inject plenty of wit and wisdom along the way. Fricker and Breen might have a tough time defeating Caristo, a veritable veteran of the show now, with this being her fifth appearance so far as a contestant. Expect plenty of laughs and sharp banter as the trio battle it out to win the episode’s prestigious prize – a single volume of the long-defunct Oceaniapaedia encyclopedia.

MONDAY GHOSTS

TEN, 9.40pm

Ghosts is one of those rare beasts – a US adaptation of a British series that is actually good. With a great cast and superb writing, season two of this quirky comedy finds Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) finally having opened Woodstone Manor as a bed and breakfast, but after leaving a bad impression on their first guests, they also fall foul of a notoriously grumpy couple who delight in giving bad reviews to hotels online. Left with no choice, Sam turns to her spectral friends to ensure their business gets a five-star rating. Instantly as funny as the first season, this show is guaranteed to keep you in high spirits throughout.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.00 Breaking The Biz. (PG, R) 10.40 Looby. (Mln) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Truth About Fat. (PG, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PG)

8.30 Good With Wood. (PG)

9.25 World’s Greatest Hotels: Browns, London. (PGn, R)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Das Boot. (MA15+s, R)

11.45 Red Election. (MA15+av, R)

3.25 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Jesse Stone: Lost In Paradise. (2015, Madv, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs heads to Gippsland to meet Luana and the people involved with All Abilities Netball.

8.30 MOVIE: Ladies In Black. (2018, PGl, R) A young woman learns about life and love while working at a department store in ’50s Sydney. Angourie Rice, Julia Ormond, Rachael Taylor. 10.45 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Chef Colin Fassnidge sets out to help restaurants that are in distress in just five days. 12.00 Kiss Bang Love. (PG, R) 1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Dating List. (2019, PGa, R) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Gorilla. (PGm) Two gorillas are brought to the hospital.

8.30 MOVIE: Apollo 13. (1995, PGl, R)

Three NASA astronauts find their lives in danger after a potentially catastrophic explosion. Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton.

11.20 MOVIE: The Beguiled. (2017, Mas, R)

1.05 Cross Court. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Take Two. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

Bold. (PG)

10 News First.

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

7.30 The Living Room. Baz and Amanda take a mini road trip.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 Just For Laughs. (Ml, R) Stand-up comedy featuring Demi Lardner, Guy Montgomery and Dave Thornton.

10.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne. 10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY,

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Vera.

R) 2.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)

Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R)

Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

Landline. (R)

Armadillo: Narrated By David Attenborough. (PG, R)

6.10 Extraordinary Escapes: Philippa Perry. (PG) Presented by Sandi Toksvig.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) The police are stunned by another murder.

8.30 The Capture. (Mlv) In the wake of a shocking broadcast hack, Carey must work out who is responsible and whom she can trust.

9.30 Summer Love. (Ml, R) Two sisters spend a night at a holiday house.

10.00 Savage River. (Final, Mlv, R) Miki makes a discovery.

11.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) A surgeon is murdered in hospital. 11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Ageless Gardens. (PG) 10.00 Earth’s Sacred Wonders. (PG) 11.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Superbike World C’ship. Round 9. 3.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup series. Round 6. 4.40 KGB: The Sword And The Shield. (PGav, R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (PG)

8.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG)

9.30 Mysteries Of The Sphinx. (PGa, R)

10.20 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M, R)

11.15 MOVIE: Bleed For This. (2016, Malnv, R)

1.15 MOVIE: Destroyer. (2018, MA15+lsv, R)

Food Safari. (R)

Bamay. (R)

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

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Everest Day and Caulfield Cup Day.

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 box reveals something frightening.

7.30 MOVIE: 2012. (2009, Mlv, R)

A man tries to protect his family when a cataclysm threatens to destroy the world. His plan centres on the ravings of a conspiracy theorist, who claims the government is prepared to protect a select group of people. John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor.

10.40 MOVIE: The Wolverine. (2013, Mlv, R) Wolverine is summoned to Japan. Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee. 1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00

Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Rivals.

1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Cross Court. 2.00 My Way. (R) 2.30 Animal Embassy. (R) 3.00 Heart

Of The Nation. (PGam) 4.30 Garden Gurus.

5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Homecoming. (2017, Mv, R) Peter Parker tries to balance his life.

Tom Holland, Michael Keaton.

10.10 MOVIE: Assassin’s Creed. (2016, Malv, R) A condemned man relives his ancestors’ memories. Michael Fassbender.

12.05 MOVIE: A Friend’s Obsession. (2018, Mav, R)

1.40 Cross Court. (R)

2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (R) 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 9.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 18. Australian Grand Prix. Qualifying. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (Final) 5.00 News.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) The lifeguards push each other to their limits.

7.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions.

8.00 My Life Is Murder. (Ma, R) Alexa’s investigation into the death of a surfing champion finds her back at an old childhood haunt.

9.00 Ambulance. (Ma) A call involving a man threatening to take his life takes priority for the North West Ambulance Service.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

Doctors.

Fishing.

Destination

1.00

MacGyver.

Scorpion.

2. Melbourne

6am Shopping. 9.00

Homes

SUNDAY, October 16

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked. (PG, R) 3.30 Rick Stein’s Secret France. (R) 4.30 Question Everything. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Frankly. (R) 7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

8.30 Significant Others. (Premiere, Mdl) Estranged siblings are reunited after one of them disappears, leaving behind two teenage children.

9.25 Silent Witness. (Ma) Nikki calls on Adam’s expertise.

10.25 The Newsreader. (Final, Ml, R)

11.15 Shetland. (Mal, R)

12.15 The Heights. (PG, R) 3.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Ageless Gardens. (PG) 10.00 The World From Above. (Return) 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Countdown To Qatar 2022. 3.30 Sportswoman. (R) 4.00 Cycling. National Road Series. Battle On The Border. 5.10 Going Places. (R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Curse Of The Ancients: Roman Empire. (PG)

Ancient Egypt’s Darkest Hour. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 2.

Dolly: The Sheep That Changed The World. (PGa, R)

11.20 Murder Case. (MA15+l, R)

The Man Putin Couldn’t Kill. (Malv, R)

Food Safari. (R)

Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

France 24 Feature.

Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Border Security. (PG, R) 1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 6. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australia’s Got Talent. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee. 8.45 Murder In The Goldfields. (M) Caroline Overington investigates three murders in the sparse desert of the Western Australian Goldfields, and despite rising evidence, the killings have continued to defy homicide detectives.

10.45 Born To Kill? Patrick Mackay “The Devil’s Disciple”. (MA15+av)

A look at the case of Patrick David Mackay. 11.45 Police: Hour Of Duty. (Malv, R) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Fishing Aust. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PG) 11.30 Fishing Aust. 12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 1.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.00 Drive Electric. 4.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm) 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. (PG, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 The Block. (PGl)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.00 The First 48: Bad Romance/Out Of Control. (Malv) Takes a look at two deaths.

11.00 Killer Couples. (Masv) 11.50 First Responders. (Malm)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Turning Point. (PGa) 7.00 Joseph Prince. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 9.30 Living Room. (R) 10.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 18. Australian Grand Prix. 3.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.

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

7.30 The Traitors. (Premiere, PGl) Four Traitors infiltrate a group of 24 players and use their skills to eradicate “loyal” contestants.

9.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Final, Mav) Captain Milius continues to work with the team in the aftermath of the prisoner exchange.

10.20 FBI. (Mv, R) The team investigates a shooting.

11.10 The Sunday Project. (R) Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Let's

MONDAY,

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.10 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.10 Along Ireland’s Shores. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Lost Temple

Of The Inca. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R)

3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Stranger At The Door. (2004, Mv, R)

2.00 The Real Manhunter. (Mav, R)

3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

6.00 The Drum.

ABC News.

7.30.

Australian Story.

Four Corners.

Media Watch. (PG)

Planet America.

Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R)

ABC Late News.

The Business. (R)

Q+A. (R)

12.45 Annika. (Ma, R)

1.35 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M)

8.30 Iceland With Alexander Armstrong. (PG)

9.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 The Promise. (Mal) 11.50 Outlander. (MA15+av, R)

1.00 Fargo. (MA15+dv, R)

3.15 Miss S. (Mav, R) 4.15 Going Places. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Ballon D’Or Ceremony.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Kirby wants closure from her ex. 7.30 Australia’s Got Talent. (PGa) Hosted by Ricki-Lee. 9.10 9-1-1. (Mav) Athena and Bobby investigate the decades-old disap pearance of her childhood friend.

10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team searches for a group of extremists.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 Heartbreak Island Australia. (Mls)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

1.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl)

8.45 Under Investigation. (Ma)

9.45 Suburban Gangsters. (MA15+l, R)

10.45 Nine News Late.

11.15 Fortunate Son. (Mdv) 12.05 Emergence. (Mhv, R)

1.00 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.50 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

The Bold And The Beautiful.

10 News First.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Traitors. (PG) 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 Ghosts. (Return, PG) Sam enlists the help of the ghosts.

10.10 Geraldine Hickey: What A Surprise. (Mls) 11.20 The Project. (R)

12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Home Shopping.

The Doctors. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 iFish. 10.00

Tested. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles.

Bondi

TUESDAY, October

News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign

(R) 10.30 Planet America.

11.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Sanditon.

R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R)

Think Tank. (PG, R)

Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG)

8.30 Tom Gleeson’s Secrets Of The Australian Museum.

9.30 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. (Mals, R)

People’s Republic Of Mallacoota. (Ml, R)

News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Four Corners. (R) 12.10 Media Watch. (PG, R)

Les Misérables. (Mav, R) 1.30 Sanditon. (PG, R) 2.15 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 3.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Ballon D’Or Ceremony. 7.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.00 Along Ireland’s Shores. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Rise Of Empires. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point. (R) 11.00 Wisting. (Malv) 11.50 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+v, R) 3.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 4.25 Food Safari. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Trust. (2009, Msv, R) 2.00 The Real Manhunter. (Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Presented by Graeme Hall. 8.30 The Good Doctor. (M) On their first day as surgical attendings, Dr Murphy and Dr Park meet the residents they will be overseeing.

9.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PGa) Presented by Cherry Healey. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Chicago Fire. (Mav) 12.00 MOVIE: Reaper. (2000, Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

Bondi Vet. (PGm, R)

Pointless. (PG)

Tipping Point. (PG)

Afternoon News.

Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.50 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics.

9.50 Botched. (Mamn, R) A helicopter crew chief needs Terry’s help.

10.50 Nine News Late. 11.20 Skin A&E. (Mm) 12.10 See No Evil. (Mav) 1.05 Rivals. (R)

1.35 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

Code. 2.00 Blood And

The

Star Trek: The

NCIS.

MacGyver.

L.A.’s

Elementary.

Home Shopping.

The Next Generation.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGals, R)

To Be Advised. 2.10 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 10 News First.

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

7.30 The Traitors. (PGl) Hosted by Rodger Corser. 8.45 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.45 NCIS. (Return, Mv) With Parker still on the run, the team enlists the help of Special Agent Jane Tennant from the Hawai’i office.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY,

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG)

10.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.00 Along Ireland’s Shores. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. 3.30

Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.35

The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Flower Shop Mystery: Mum’s The Word. (2016, Mav, R)

2.00 The Real Manhunter. (Madv, R)

3.00 The Chase. (R)

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30

Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

1.20 My Way. (R)

1.50 Explore. (R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

Afternoon News.

Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R)

7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30.

Hard Quiz. (PG)

8.30 Question Everything.

Summer Love. (Final, Mls)

9.40 Would I Lie To You? (R)

10.10 The Witchfinder. (Mal, R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG, R)

12.00 Marcella. (Mal, R)

12.50 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)

2.20 Sanditon. (Ma, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

Mastermind Australia. (R)

SBS World News.

Lost For Words. (M)

Secret Scotland. (R)

Nine Perfect Strangers. (MA15+)

SBS World News Late.

No Man’s Land. (MA15+av, R)

Bad Banks. (Mals, R)

Departure. (Ma, R)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)

Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (Ml) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.

8.40 Extreme Weddings: Australia. (PGl) A couple plan an extreme sports-themed wedding while staying firmly on the ground.

9.40 Air Crash Investigation: Meltdown Over Kathmandu. (PGa) A look at the crash of Flight 211. 10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 The Amazing Race. (PGl)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl)

8.45 Britney And Kevin: Family Feud. (Maln)

9.45 The Rise And Fall Of Janet Jackson. (Maln, R)

11.10 Nine News Late.

11.40 Family Law. (Mas)

12.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.30

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. (PGl) Follows a group of singles as they set sail across the Mediterranean in search of their match.

10.00 My Life Is Murder. (Ma) Alexa investigates a drag queen’s death.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

THURSDAY, October 20

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R)

That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Rick Stein’s Secret France. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 Question Everything. (R) 2.00 Sanditon. (PG, R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Think Tank. (R)

5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 The Drum.

6.55 Sammy J. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Q+A.

9.35 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One.

10.05 Spying On The Scammers. (PG, R)

10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Tom Gleeson’s Secrets Of The Australian Museum. (R) 12.10 Doc Martin. (Final, Ma, R)

Sanditon. (PG, R) 1.45 Les Misérables. (Mav, R) 2.45 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 3.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R)

Sammy J. (PG, R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.00 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Rise Of Empires. (Mav, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Dishing It Up. (PG) 8.00 Guillaume’s Paris. (PG) 8.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG) 9.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Gomorrah. (MA15+v) 11.55 The Eagle. (Malv, R) 4.05 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: I Do, Or Die: A Killer Arrangement. (2020, Mav, R)

2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders.

2.30 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R)

3.00 The Chase. (R)

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Justin doubts he can manage without Ziggy. Bree turns to Remi for help. Xander picks up a hot date.

8.30 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Sharon enlists her boastful boyfriend Mark for her netball team. Kim has doubts about Brett’s manliness. Kath’s attempts to make a fruit hat for her floral design course go awry when she loses phone reception.

10.50 The Latest: Seven News.

11.20 To Be Advised.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGdl)

8.30 Paramedics. (Mam)

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm)

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+ms)

11.50 Pure Genius. (Premiere, Ma) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast.

Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R)

To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R)

Everyday Gourmet.

The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

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

7.30 Gogglebox Australia. Opinion ated viewers discuss TV shows.

8.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. Follows a group of singles as they set sail across the Mediterranean on board the cruise liner RegalPrincess in search of their match. Hosted by Darren McMullen, with Hannah Ferrier and Daniel Doody. 10.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Hawks Nest Golf Club Thursday night darts

By John EDWARDS

RESULTS from Hawks Nest Golf Club Thursday night darts on 6 October.

Winners: Mick Russom and William Lamborn.

Runners up: Christine McKenzie and Geoff Smith.

Ladies’ Highest Score: Christine McKenzie-95.

Men’s Highest Score: Graeme Bramley-126.

Darts are on every

Myall Coast Vets

By Tony SMITH

Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm,darts start 7pm sharp.

Everyone is welcome to play.

NTP 10th

A. Nealon, Peter B. Hewish, Keith C. Carruthers, Steve 16th

A. Clinch, Colin B. Calverley, Brian C. Hopkins, William Balls to: A. 30 B. 32 C. 25

q Winners Mick Russom and William Lamborn with runners up Christine McKenzie and Geoff Smith.

O’Brien

By Elizabeth BUCKPITT

TRANSITION lessons will be commencing on Thursday 13 October, 4pm – 6pm, and will continue over twelve weeks at HNBC, Yamba Street Hawks Nest.

Should you be interested in learning more about bridge please do not hesitate to contact Leslie Falla on 0413 487 282

results: Monday 26/9/22

Liz Caro and Trish Thatcher

Sue Donohue

Bruce Eyre

Jeanette Whalan Wednesday 28/9/22

N/S 1. Peter Baily and Beverly Richardson

2. Elke Greenlagh and Pam Jones

3. Linda Hulme and Gordon Ingate Friday 30/9/22

N/S 1. Chez Rands and Leslie Falla

2. Bea Treharne and Sue Matheson

Monday 3/10/22

1. Liz Caro and Trish Thatcher

2. Carol Richards and Sue Matheson

3. Shayne Fuller and Lyn Butler

Thursday 6/10/22

Helen Blackbourn

N/S Julie Freeland and Diane Russell

Friday 7/10/22

N/S 1. Chez Rands and Leslie Falla

2. Jim Thatcher and Trish Thatcher

By John SLATER 5 OCTOBER

There were early morning showers and the threat of more to come, but that did not deter 48 players from turning out for their weekly Nominated Triples competition.

The morning game was decided by the 'lowest winning margin' and with a margin of 3 Greg Smith, Garry

Leslie Falla

Dawn

Chez Rand

Jan Armstrong

=3 Adrian Ryan and Eric White

=3 Shirley Sinclair and Ann Remment

3. Peter Baily and Adrian Ryan

E/W 1. Esther Digby and Beverley Richardson

2. Jan Armstrong and Dawn Dale

N/S 1. Sue and Len Roberts

2. Deborah Dummet and Paula Lau

3. Deb Gardner and Roman Bondaruk

3. Adrian Ryan and David Hipkins

E/W 1. Bea Treharne and Sue Matheson

2. Helen White and Susan Helsen

Sue Matheson

Bruce Murray

Bea Treharne

Macdonald, and Ron Berczelly were the winners.

The afternoon game cut short when the rain eventually arrived and the 'lowest winning score' of 14 was achieved by Graham Reynolds, Mark Nightingale, and Neil Kibble.

The overall winners on the day with a score of 33 were Bill Heylbut, John Parkinson, and Bruce Murray.

This result is determined

E/W 1. Carol Richards and Jeanette Whalan

2. Jean Ryan and Davina

Hawks Nest Bridge Club Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club

by the total number of points scored on the day regardless of winning, losing or drawing a game.

The Garden Eatery voucher was won by Alan Greenhalgh.

8 October

To complete the standings in the Section rounds of the Newcastle District Pennant competition, the First National Division 3 Dolphins were required to complete

Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club

By Lynda RICHARDS

TUESDAY 4 October: Social bowls played four games of three bowls Triples, eighteen ends.

Lyn Nightingale, Lorraine Murphy and Dale Winter were seven all on the 11th end v Jean Glover, Deyonne Page and Pat Baker, but from then on, Dale’s team took control winning 19 to 10.

A win to Dawn Jones, Robyn Webster and Judy McGavock 19 v Judi Polak, Jeanette Emmett and Sandra Leisemann 15.

Although they weren’t the winners Pam Gilchrist,

Maynie Roberts and Bette Saillard had ‘a dream ending’ in their game against Jan Coomer, Ingrid Luck and Dot Dallas.

Bette’s team were losing by twelve shots heading into the final end 21 v 9, incredibly, they scored a seven on the last end giving them a much more respectable tally and only going down by five shots, 21 v 16. Christine Fossey, Lynda Richards and Karen Green came from behind beating Dawn May, Irene Roberts and Dale Cameron 20 v 17.

The winners on the day with the lowest score were

Lyn, Lorraine and Dale on countback from Dawn, Robyn and Judy.

The raffle winner was Pam Gilchrist many thanks to The Garden Eatery for donating the raffle prize.

Thursday 6 October: Two games of Triples played, twelve ends.

A win to Jean Glover, Sheila Rattray and Bette Saillard 15 v Jane Uff, Robyn Webster and Karen Green 7.

A ten all draw for Lorraine Murphy, Judi Polak and Bev Dunn v Lynda Richards, Jeanette Emmett and Pat Baker.

Well done to Robyn Beaumont who competed in the Sawtell Master Singles on 8 and 9 October, five games 21 up. Robyn won

3. Shirley Pearson and Beth Williams

their washed-out game against Karuah today with the chance that it might be again, 'washed-out'.

It was nearly the case, with the minimal number of ends, 54, being reached as the rain came down.

The Dolphins needed to win this match to head the Section and proceed to the Sectional play-offs next week.

All teams won with the Corey Cross side outstanding,

four out of her five games and a margin of +29 coming 3rd in this event.

Congratulations to Lorraine Murphy and

E/W 1. Jennifer Fowler and Bruce Murray

2. Margaret Burfield and

recording a runaway win in their match to clinch the game 29-10.

The Dolphins won 10-0 in the points and won the Master board 63-37.

After the Sectional matches Tea Gardens have finished on top in both Division three and Division four.

A great achievement for our small Club.

Next week the hard work begins with the competition commencing for the best of the best in the Sectional

Robyn Beaumont on being selected to bowl for NDWBA in the annual Waves to Wine Challenge, (Newcastle v Hunter River

Hawks Nest Vets

By Len GOUGH 4 OCTOBER Stableford

Front Nine Nett Scores:

1st Peter Buttrey (23)

2nd Michael Ritchie (21)

3rd David Rimmer (20c/b)

4th Greg Blyton (20)

Balls to 17c/b

Back Nine Nett Scores:

1st Greg Weekes (20c/b)

2nd Keith Hudson (20c/b)

3rd. Sean Mullins (20)

4th Larry Campton (19)

Balls to 17c/b NTP

3rd Peter Buttrey (Birdie)

3. Jan Armstrong and Dawn Dale

playoff rounds.

Division three will play Soldiers point at East Maitland in their first elimination round and Division four will play Hamilton at Beresfield.

Both matches will commence at 9.00am and in the event of wins each side will continue their next game that afternoon.

Play then continues the next day.

A tough weekend is coming up for all players. Go the Dolphins.

District).

This will be held at East Cessnock Bowling Club on the 13 November.

3rd Bill Vandenberg (Birdie)

Bob Ziehike

Ronald Wright (Birdie)

Sean Mullins

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By Paul DORIN

On the Couch with Jasminda

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

Hi Jasminda.

I'VE been going to a local cafe regularly for a long time now and the staff are all lovely but they get my name wrong every time.

I feel like it's too late to correct them. How do I address this?

I already have my name printed on my shirt!

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SEP JAM NO STRAW (GREENIE), they have neither the time nor the energy to look you up and down so they can notice your nametag because they are too busy wondering why they ended up as a barista for difficult customers instead of being a psychologist, which is what they feel like trying to navigate the peculiarities of their customers.

Dear Unnamed,

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If it makes you feel any better, my husband has been going to the same restaurant since he was 10 (he's now middle-aged) and they still don't call him by name and he also needs to ask for chopsticks every single time. That's over 35 years of forgetting his name and his preferred utensils -- and yet he continues to go there (mainly to see if one day they'll remember, which they don't).

Perhaps getting your name wrong is a small price to pay for getting your order right.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Funding available for Aboriginal communities and organisations NEWS

THE NSW Government is calling on eligible Aboriginal community organisations and groups to apply for funding through the new solutionsfocused $30 million Aboriginal Community and Place Grants program.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Ben Franklin said the program is about achieving tangible, community centered outcomes across NSW and drive practical support for Aboriginal communities.

“Eligible Aboriginal

community organisations and groups can apply for grants of up to $250,000 for one-off projects that will effectively empower Aboriginal communities to drive social, tangible change,” Mr Franklin said.

“This is an exciting and unique program that will invest critical funding into the hands of Aboriginal communities who best know how to deliver culturally appropriate and community centered opportunities and outcomes for their

Nippers Returns

gives kids skills to keep themselves and others safe when at the beach, such as being able to identify rips and rescuing someone in trouble.

“Nippers is also the recruitment and training ground for our future surf lifesavers, who patrol our beaches to keep us safe every weekend,” Mr Colless said.

“At Newcastle Permanent we’re here for the community and Nippers benefits everyone in the community.

“The young people I meet from Nippers programs are impressive and confident because it gives them teamwork and leadership skills.”

Two nippers looking

forward to the start of the season are brothers Theo (aged 9) and Sully Moulton (aged 6).

The boys have been doing Nippers for three years and one year respectively.

The family arrived in Australia from England three years ago and saw Nippers to make connections in the community and give the boys surf skills.

Mum, Hollie Moulton, volunteers as a Nippers age manager.

“I look forward to going to nippers because we have fun while learning.

“My favourite part of Nippers is going out on the boards and how the age managers teach us water safety and how to read the rip,” Theo said.

“I love Nippers because I get to meet new friends and have fun. I love doing the flags

community.

“The grants are targeted to support projects at a grassroots level and may include skills development programs for Aboriginal community members, IT upgrades for organisations, office equipment and the purchase Infrastructure to enhance accessibility and mobility.

“We know that investing in local community initiatives, we will significantly increase the likelihood of NSW achieving our targets under

the best,” Sully said.

Hunter Surf Life Saving (SLS) branch president Henry Scruton said it takes funding and resources to provide surf life saving services and programs such as Nippers.

the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.”

Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (CAPO) Co-Chair Cr Anne Dennis said the Community and Place Grants Program will drive local change and contribute towards the seventeen socio-economic outcome targets under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

“One of the challenges of Closing the Gap targets on a state and national level is the priority areas are seeing improvements

Mr Scruton said the branch’s 42-year partnership with Newcastle Permanent is vital to its programs such as Nippers.

“As well as program funding support, Newcastle

collectively while community members on the ground may not have experienced any change in employment, health or housing outcomes for a number of years,” Cr Dennis said.

“This important State Government funding round is about communities identifying their needs and accessing support in order to experience measurable change locally and sooner.

“It’s designed to help close the gap at a local level.

“If an Aboriginal

Permanent supplies surf life saving clubs with mandatory hot pink Nippers rashies to make the program more affordable for families,” Mr Scruton said.

“Nippers learn lifesaving

Medical Service identifies child development issues in the community, the Community and Place Grants funding can help expand the care offered to Aboriginal children.

“This is a singular opportunity for Aboriginal organisations and groups to obtain funding to drive much-needed change within their communities.”

The program is open to 5pm on Friday, October 14.

For more information, guidelines and to apply, visit the Aboriginal Affairs NSW website at https:// www.aboriginalaffairs.nsw. gov.au/grants/

and CPR, as well as surf safety, awareness, and rescue skills while completing fun surf sport activities such as catching waves, board paddling, beach sprints and flags.

“It is a fun and healthy activity for parents and kids to do together, and a great way to make new friends.”

Registrations for Nippers are still open.

To find your nearest Nippers program visit www.hsls.org.au.

All clubs accept Active Kids Program vouchers for payment of registration fees.

Every year, Newcastle Permanent invests almost $1.5 million into local communities through its partnerships, employee donations, volunteering and fundraising programs.

This includes support for every surf life saving club from the Central Coast to the Queensland border.

q Mark Colless, Theo, Sully and Hollie Moulton.

READING by Lynne Miles: John 14: 6 (Jesus speaking) "I am THE WAY, THE TRUTH and THE LIFE. No man comes to the Father but by me."

The time variation should be added to the corresponding Fort Denison time.

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only.

They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated.

Nest or invest in

This property is in immaculate condition and features: 2/2.5 bedrooms, two bathrooms, single carport and a single lock up garage, open plan kitchen/ dining lounge area, and a ‘Magic Square' location.

Being offered for sale for the first time

this

is one not to be

The family still have very strong ties to the area but have made the difficult decision to let go of where they would

holiday.

Set to go to auction onsite on 12 November at 11am (unless sold prior).

Inspections are by appointment and scheduled open home times.

Contact us today to arrange a private inspection.

Call John Rumble on 0425 289 200.

this magic townhome

Coastal Cottage with Views

101 Cove Blvd, North Arm Cove

Bathroom/1 garage

STUNNING high set views over the waterway of North Arm Cove on the Port Stephens harbour are what sets this property apart.

Just standing on the entrance-way deck offers 180-degree water vistas.

The home is a classic coastal cottage that takes you back to simpler times.

Offering two bedrooms, a family bathroom with shower and bath, an outdoor

WC, with a large laundry and separate access.

The living area comprises one large lounge offering a slow wood burning fireplace, high ceilings and a functional kitchen with room for a small dining table.

There is a single lock up garage with a new remote roller door plus room for two off street parking spaces.

Outdoors the front yard is fenced, with well-designed terracing framing the mature colourful gardens that are a real feature.

At the rear, there is plenty of lawn space, and rear access to the lot off the non-urban

laneway.

From the back the water views again feature with an even higher perspective.

There is ample opportunity to maybe add to the dwelling with a split-level addition at the rear.

A sympathetic renovation of this little gem could result in a truly remarkable property.

Or leave as is and enjoy a simpler way of life while having a break from the stresses of city life.

Less than 80m to the water's edge where you can fish or swim or kayak.

North Arm Cove is an active community - tennis, a community garden, library and book swap, a community coffee shop run

entirely by volunteers.

Plenty of hiking trails and bush walks.

Less than ten minutes to Karuah, the boat ramp, shops, cafes, clubs & medical, and approximately 20 minutes to Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest restaurants, cafes and beaches.

Newcastle airport is approximately 35 mins and a little further to the Newcastle CBD.

As a weekender from Sydney this is less than two hours on the M1 (Wahroonga), your own getaway.

For more information, please contact the agent for inspection times and price guide.

Bryan Stevenson 0419 384569

Ivy Stevenson 0432 705766.

Positions Vacant

Taxi Driver position

McLEOD

Stuart Grant Passed away 5.10.2022

89 years

Late of Tea Gardens

Formerly of Sydney

husband of SHIRLEY. Loving father & father-in-law to SCOTT & SUE, SHANE & ANDREW, STEVEN & TRUDY.

loved grandfather & great grandfather of their Families.

and Friends of STUART are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service in the Chapel of Lance Boots Funerals, 3 Johnson Close, Raymond Terrace this Monday 17.10.2022 at 11:00am. Stuart’s service can be viewed on link https://www. endlessmemories. com.au/mcleodstuart-grant

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Public Notices

Karuah Motor Yacht Club is a sports club that is family orientated located on the Karuah River Waterfront. We are a licensed premises open every Friday night from 5:00pm for delicious meals and desserts. 0415 419 741 mail@kmyc.net.au

Saturday

until all the varied and interesting collection is sold.

at TG industrial

in shed rear

BRAND new, unused porcelain toilet bowl and seat. $95. Nerong 0419932992.

CHILDREN’S bunks

timber, exc cond

COFFEE table

rosewood Queen Anne style excellent condition

an Offer

0457

HALL glass table

iron legs,

long, 16 inch wide

HIGH vis brand new work vest. Fluro green with silver bands. Zippered front XL good brand $15

4981 7523

PORTABLE clothesline

$25.

ROUND blue pool cover above ground 10ft (300cm) round. Excellent cond. $10. 4981 7523

WASHING machine Fisher Paykell, limited use, VGC. $250. 4982 9942

Tea

War

For Classifieds Phone us on... 02 4981 8882

Items

JIM BEAM logo brand new short sleeved collared mens shirt XL Jim Beam metal sign 30cm x 15cm. $15 each Ph: 4981 7523

For Sale

x 17”x 6” Steel rims, fitted with 255/65x17 Dunlop AT23 tyres. Suit current Nissan Navara $130ea ono. Ph 0404 094 028

25 CD compilations

Newcastle Top 40 classics 50s-70s. $90 Ph: 02 4966 5000

BABY and childrens clothes, new, worth sell $100. 0457 087 178

BEDSIDE Chest 3 drawer

BICYCLES 1 x mens 1 x womens $50 each Ph: 0427 879 025

178

COSMOPOLITAN

Travelling port, half price, $85 used once 4982

DARK timber four draw desk with optional upper hood three shelves also slide out laptop desk shelf. $40. Desk chair. $30 Swivel large adjustable comfortable chair. Good used Ph: 0401

Sandy,

movies incl. drama and westerns, mainly last 5-20 years. Incl 1 TV series 10x10 disks

ELECTRIC Heaters

Electric 700mm x

2000 watts

Oil filled 2400 watts

for both. Please ring 0404 724

EUROPEAN Single adjust slatted bedframes & 2 latex mattresses VGC $350 each PH: 49979797

EXPANDING Polished Dining Table with Carved Legs and 6 upholstered Chairs $500. Pick up Tea Gardens. 0417 199 328 Re060423

FILING Cabinet 4 Draw Excellent Condition $100. Pick up Tea Gardens

199

LAMP shades x 2 with paintings $100. 1 new Homer Simpson modern art in frame. $100 Ph: 0457 087 178

LEATHER jacket new ladies worth $400 will sell $100 Ph: 0457 087 178

LOUNGE suite fabric 3 seater lounge plus 2x manual recliners, beige colour with wooden arms Very good cond. $200 Ph: 0410 275 495 Pick up Fern Bay

METAL Petrol 20L jerry can $10. Metal garden rake $10. Hand saw medium size $5 Ph: 4981 7523

MICROWAVE or TV cupboard $20

4982

MOBILITY 4 wheel scooter 2019 model as new cond. Front basket and rear bag. Can bring to you for inspection $2200. 0418 430 643

NINJA “Master Prep”

Professional Triple Play food processor as new, used maybe 15 times. complete with Mas ter Pod, all blade sets, splash guard, bowl, and pitchers. It’s very quick

ROUND wooden dining table 90 cm with unfolding centre extension, and 4 chairs very good condition $75 Ph: 0476 241 165

SET of six pencil drawings (authentic Aussie outback) framed 280mm x 230mm. Only $90 for 6. Ph: 4987 4065

WOMENS Levi jeans

new with tag size 8/10 $50. Medium ladies coats new with tag worth $119 sell for $50 Ph: 0457 087 178

WORK bench 136cm

Caravans

camper 2013 $12,000 ono 0407 093

SKI boots. Suit male size 7 foot. $99. Tecnica brand. Only one season’s use. Phone Tea Gardens 0419 932 992

SNOOPY collector

3 sets - The many lives of Snoopy. $25 each. Also connectors Ph: 4997 9660

SNOW boarder helmet size 6 and 7/8 inches $80. Call 0419 932

SNOW skis and stocks

Only one season’s use Suit 65 kg person, 1.6 m tall skier. GS team Head brand. Length 1.6m radius 17.5, Tyrolia foot setting fasteners. $99 Phone Tea Gardens 0419 932 992

SUNBEAM food saver VAC420 with bags, half price $55. 49826443

Boats

26ft 2003 model Caribbean cabin cruiser. Lockup cabin 2 x 4.3litre Mercruisers Both engines have recently been replaced with the later models + new port leg. New flushing toilet with holding tank. New fresh water pump -marine radioblack water pump Antifouled August 22 Bathroom shower -toiletbasin. Single burner gas stove + sink. Large fridge under seat.All work completed by shipwrights & marine mechanics $65,000 call owner after 4pm mob 0412 657 895

burners

BLACK glass-top electric stove 60cm

BOOKS large hard covers with dust covers Explore Aust 10 year edition 1992 and Explore Aust 2006. Recipe books Boating manual, World Atlas and Gardening + more. $3 and $5 each Ph: 4981 7523

BOUGHT and made in

water

GOLF set leather bag, Slazenger cart woods steels extras. $250.

GOOD antique Queen

dressing table with mirror

GUITAR left-handed Redding as new never played with soft case

Ph: 4981 9939

easy to use. $40

Michael 4997

PARRAMATTA

Eels large framed autographed club jersey 2001, 90cmW x 105cmL personally custom made Beautiful piece $875ono

4981 7523

SWEDISH road skis stocks and boots , size 7 as used in the offseason by professional, cross country skiers. SwedSki brand. $99. Phone Tea Gardens 0419 932 992

SWEDISH, Salomon road skis & stocks. $99 Call 0419 932

TIMBER entertainment unit Storage space for DVD CD 3 x shelving glass door. Cupboard space H: 700mm L: 1360mm D: 550mm $250 ph: 0409 812 884

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to Hunter

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Nippers is run across the

Hunter SLS clubs

Catherine Hill Bay to Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest.

to support from Newcastle Permanent, the iconic beach and water safety

for kids aged five to thirteen will run most

from October until

of

Newcastle Permanent chief financial officer and keen surfer, Mark Colless, said Nippers is a vital community program that offers personal development skills for young people and helps make beaches safer.

Colless said Nippers

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Colless, Theo, Sully and Hollie Moulton.