Myall Coast News Of The Area 14 September 2023

By John SAHYOUN

RICK McCarthy OAM is walking from the Enoggera Barracks in Brisbane to Bowral NSW to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. The walk will cover over 40 stops across 1100 kilometres and about one million steps.

The walk is to raise community awareness of the physical and mental challenges current personnel endure on return from deployment and when transitioning to civilian life, while at the same time acknowledging the commitment of all

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PLAN AND PREPARE

By John SAHYOUN

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q Rick McCarthy OAM with his walk support crew and Bulahdelah RSL members.

SIZZLING sausages,

information booths, entertainment and displays by the local Bulahdelah

Rick’s long walk for a good cause

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passed Australian Defence personnel since the Boer War.

Hosted by the Bulahdelah RSL subBranch during his rest stop in Bulahdelah, Mr McCarthy was warmly welcomed by the community.

“It was an honour to be involved with Rick’s walk, he’s an inspiration and shows us that by taking small steps we can reach our bigger goal,” said Jaymii Ray, a Year 11 student leader at Bulahdelah Central School.

Being an ex-Vietnam veteran himself, Mr McCarthy realises the importance of supporting those who have served their country.

“When the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of Australia’s involvement in Vietnam was announced I asked myself what I could do to acknowledge this and help others,” said Mr McCarthy.

“I decided on a walk so that people up and down the east coast could be made more aware of the issues that ex-servicemen

face and raise awareness in the general community.”

In 2017, Rick founded the not-for-profit charity Honour Our Fallen, which partners with schools by encouraging the research of Australian service people.

The organisation also acknowledges current veterans and returning personnel by

encouraging students to thank them for their service.

The goal of Mr McCarthy’s walk is to raise $30,000 to be divided between Honour Our Fallen and Soldier On.

To find out how you can become involved in this project visit www.honourourfallen.com.

q Rick bids farewell to Bulahdelah.

q Rick McCarthy off on his walk with Bulahdelah Central School students.

q Rick McCarthy OAM visits Bulahdelah.

PLAN AND PREPARE

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Rural Fire Service (RFS) were key elements of a day highlighting the need to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season.

Organiser of the day, Mid Coast Landcare’s Fire and Project Officer Olivia Eglin said, “Today is about the fire ecology program I have been running on the Mid Coast.

“The program involves workshops and expos.

“We cover the theory around fire, vegetation and what being prepared might look like.”

These displays and information sessions are currently being held across the Mid Coast area to alert people to potential hazards and demonstrate how to prepare a property to be fire resistant.

The sessions also provide an opportunity to bring together organisations to share information that is useful to

the public.

With the last few years of higher than average annual rain, the area is facing a drier and hotter summer, with plenty of fuel on the ground.

Kirsty Channon, NSW Rural Fire Service’s Operational Officer for Mid Coast District told NOTA,

“Today has been a great opportunity to come out and talk about being ready for bushfires.

“We’re coming into conditions we would normally expect in most areas in the Mid Coast but because we haven’t had fires in the last couple of years people have forgotten

Can my niece or nephew make a claim against my estate?

by Kristy Nunn

A family provision claim is the most common form of a claim against a deceased estate.

category must also establish that there are factors which warrant the making of the application.

to be as prepared as they normally would.” Captain of the

Bulahdelah

said, “Today was about promoting fire awareness,

safety and overcoming people’s complacency.”

Bulahdelah and other brigades are always looking for new volunteers to join

“We have had a mother and daughter team just join us and we have had a new junior member join us from our recent activities at the Bulahdelah Central School, but we are always looking for new members,” said Mr Residents are reminded that fire restrictions came into force on 1 September for the Mid Coast area and permits are required for

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A family provision claim is an application to the Court for a share or a large share from the estate of the deceased person. The claimant is therefore someone who has received no provision in a Will, or a provision which they say is not adequate for their proper maintenance, education, or advancement in life.

A family provision claim requires the claimant to be an eligible person.

One category of an eligible person is a person who was wholly or partly dependent upon the deceased and a member of the household of which the deceased person was a member.

Next week we will report in relation to the Court’s judgment in Noble v Durrant.

In addition to establishing eligibility, a person in this

They each must prove that there are factors warranting which, when added to the facts that make a claimant an eligible person, give him or her the status of someone that would generally be regarded as a natural object of testamentary recognition. That is, it must be a person whom which it would be expected or anticipated that the deceased should have made provision for in their Will. Since the secondary categories are not persons to whom there is clear obligation to provide for, a claimant must establish, based on the particular circumstances that the deceased should have made provision for the claimant.

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q Learning how to put out fires.

q Shane Griffis of the Bulahdelah Scouts on snag duty.

q Checking out the fire equipment.

q Organiser Olivia Eglin informed the public.

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WITH tense discussions taking place over the future of the Eraring Power Station, the Climate Council says the NSW Government should ‘throw everything it’s got at ramping up renewable energy and storage’.

Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said the slated 2025 closure of Eraring can and must be upheld for NSW to stay on track to meet its emissions reduction targets and unlock a new era of affordable, reliable zero emissions energy.

“Now is the time for Premier Minns to accelerate the move towards affordable, clean energy sources like wind, solar, batteries and pumped hydro,” Ms McKenzie said.

“The renewable energy boom is our best shot at tackling the climate crisis.

“With the right policies, NSW can create thousands of new clean energy jobs, drive down power bills and continue to deliver reliable electricity supply for homes and businesses.”

The Climate Council has outlined three key steps the NSW Government could take immediately to ensure energy reliability and lower costs as coal-fired power stations continue to close.

"First, we need the Government to task the energy market operator with urgently bringing on more renewables and storage.

“It can do so by fast tracking tenders for new capacity, releasing a new tender for the

191 megawatts needed to fill the reliability gap caused by the exit of Eraring, and expanding NSW projects underwritten by the federal Capacity Investment Scheme," Ms McKenzie said.

“The Government should also hurry up and approve the 2,300 megawatts of wind and solar projects that are waiting for approval to connect to the existing transmission network.

“The Government can actively engage with developers to get these projects underway.

“Further, the NSW Government should help large energy users like households, businesses and industry use energy in smarter and more efficient ways.

“This includes a large energy efficiency package for social and public housing, incentives for commercial batteries and demand response, and support for industrial load shifting.

“The renewable energy transformation is underway, but it needs leadership from the NSW Government.

“With the right policies now, Eraring’s closure can be managed smoothly while securing more affordable and reliable clean power.”

Last week the NSW Government released its strategy to ‘secure the reliable supply of clean and affordable renewable energy for NSW’ following the Electricity Supply and Reliability Check Up conducted by Cameron O’Reilly from Marsden Jacob Associates.

The Check Up found that there will be energy reliability challenges for NSW in the next couple of years.

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As a result of that finding, the government will engage with Origin on its plans for extending the life of Eraring, at the same time as pursuing alternative solutions to deliver the renewable generation, transmission and storage solutions that NSW needs.

“One of the biggest challenges facing NSW is ensuring we can keep the lights on while managing the biggest change in energy mix and consumption in the shortest period of time in our nation’s history,” NSW Premier Chris Minns said.

“NSW is committed to meeting its net zero ambition and transforming our electricity system to renewables as soon as possible.”

In a report released on Monday by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), experts have presented options for driving Australia’s progress towards a zero emission electricity system.

The short report, ‘Powering the Net Zero Transition: Electricity Security Explained’, responds to electricity as a critical lynchpin for driving decarbonisation across a wide range of sectors, like transport, buildings, and industry.

“As Australia moves towards a net zero energy system, electricity generated by solar and wind technology is poised to become our most dominant source of energy,” ATSE CEO Kylie Walker said.

“Our expert Fellows advise that we have sound technological solutions already.

“The challenge to transition Australia’s electricity system to accommodate more renewable energy sources is not the race to develop new solutions – it's about the targeted investment in deploying existing technologies, and the infrastructure to store and transmit energy to provide reliable continuous supply.”

ATSE Fellow and Grattan Institute Climate and Energy Director, Tony Wood FTSE said, “In 2022, 35 percent of Australia’s electricity generation came from renewable energy, up four percent from 2021.

“Yet deployment rates, storage and supporting transmission expansion are not yet enough to achieve the Government’s 82 percent renewable energy generation target by 2030.”

The report finds that transitioning the electricity system to accommodate more renewable energy sources will require greater investment in existing technologies as well as innovation in new technology solutions to reduce consumer costs further.

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Hawks Nest water upgrades

By Thomas O’KEEFE

BIG blue pipes will form the new artery through which Hawks Nest residents and businesses get their water, with upgrades having commenced along Moira Parade and Eagle Avenue.

The large-calibre pipes appeared unannounced upon Council land in front of the Moira Parade boat launch area some weeks ago.

“The work being done is the replacement of water mains which is part of Council’s asset renewals program,” a MidCoast Council spokesperson told NOTA.

“The old water main runs along Kingfisher Avenue in Hawks Nest and is in poor condition and needed replacement.

“Due to the environmentally sensitive area the main replacement was decided to be re-routed along Moira Parade, Eagle Ave and

Flamingo Ave.”

Like many regional local council Areas, MidCoast’s water utility is under the purview of the Council, not another dedicated water body like in Sydney or Newcastle.

Back in July, Council, which also handles water services for more than 40,000 properties within its Local Government Area (LGA), released an update to how water rates will be presented on bills to residents of the LGA.

MidCoast Council’s Director of Corporate Services, Steve Embry, said, “While customers will continue to receive a quarterly water account, it will only contain their water usage charges, making it easier for them to monitor and manage the amount of water they’re using, which should help people use water more efficiently.”

Residents’ apparently increased rates notices now include their annual water access

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charge, too.

“From a business perspective, this is going to make our rates and charges system more efficient and cut out unnecessary double handling,” Mr Embry added.

By 2050, Council expects that it will need to cater for around 60,000 properties, hence the move to upgrade existing infrastructure. Work is expected to wrap up during October, weather permitting.

A first-of-its-kind gathering at

North Arm Cove

By Thomas O’KEEFE

NORTH Arm Cove (NAC) ratepayers, regardless of zoning status, will be

gathering in a first-time event at the NAC Community Hall at 12-4pm on Saturday, 16 September.

“All are welcome to go meet their neighbours, perhaps for the first time, and share stories as they gather for a fun afternoon, with games and activities on the day and soft drinks and water also available for sale,” Jennifer Farias, President of the North Arm Cove Rate Payers’ Association (NACRPA) told NOTA.

The BBQ event is intended to bring the whole community of North Arm Cove together, and with over 150 community members already slated to attend, the Rate Payers’ Association may well achieve their goal.

North Arm Cove was originally subdivided in the early 1900s, based on a plan by Walter Burley Griffin, the architect of the nation’s capital at Canberra.

“Burley Griffin’s involvement in designing the layout of North Arm Cove saw it shortlisted for the actual site of Canberra,” Ms Farias said, however, Constitutional provisions such as the need for the capital to be between Sydney and Melbourne, and situated inland, would have ruled it out.

With 3,500 house-size lots in North Arm Cove, the scene was set, on paper anyway, for ‘Port Stephens City’.

Many invested in the area, seeking to own a piece of Australia, although only 500 lots along the water were zoned as ‘urban’ and buildable in the 1960s.

The rest have remained ‘non-urban’, whereby owners pay Council rates, but may not build a dwelling, and other land uses are severely restricted.

“With current issues regarding availability of affordable housing, cost of living pressures etc., and only being 30 minutes from Newcastle Airport, North Arm Cove is in a prime location for future development,” Ms Farias told NOTA.

“The NACRPA was formed back in 2019 to provide the ‘collective voice’ for all ratepayers at North Arm Cove, and is trying hard to find the 2,000 ‘missing landowners’, and actively advocating to unlock the development potential at NAC.”

q Big blue water pipes appeared near the Pelican Park boat ramp off Moira Parade, Hawks Nest.

q One of several dig sites in the surrounding blocks.

q Arcane aquatic infrastructure is going in along Moira Pde, and across Eagle Avenue.

EcoNetwork: Too early for outright opposition to offshore wind development

By Doug CONNOR

Port

ECONETWORK

Stephens have released an official statement on potential offshore wind development for the Hunter coast, declaring it “premature to engage in a campaign of outright opposition” towards the project.

“EcoNetwork shares many of the concerns that have been raised about the environmental and other impacts of offshore wind developments,” EcoNetwork committee member Nigel

Waters wrote last week.

An organisation dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and biodiversity of Port Stephens, EcoNetwork is urging project opponents to be patient until submissions made regarding the offshore wind development can be adequately addressed by government agencies and the proponents of specific offshore wind projects.

The statement also indicated that EcoNetwork did not support a petition circulated by the Newcastle

and Port Stephens Game Fish Club calling for a halt to potential offshore wind development, with EcoNetwork suggesting the petition did “not present the full facts”.

“EcoNetwork is researching the implications of offshore wind – there is significant experience worldwide to draw on, and proponents will be required to prepare and consult publicly on detailed environmental assessments and management plans before any approvals are

given,” Mr Waters said.

“The turbines won’t be deployed, if at all, for another seven years or so while these various environmental and other studies are carried out.”

The statement then urged people not to take a final position on the pros and cons of offshore wind generation off the Port Stephens coast until more information is available.

“We invite anyone to contact us with their concerns and not be unduly influenced by the

misinformation which is being circulated,” Mr Waters said.

“We also recommend that everyone questions the motives and underlying starting points of both proponents and opponents of current proposals.

“EcoNetwork’s starting point is that we urgently need much more renewable energy generation, and that offshore wind turbines may make a significant contribution, but only on the proviso that environmental impacts can be managed appropriately.”

International study highlights offshore wind concerns

By Marian SAMPSON

AS the debate around the development of offshore wind farms off the Hunter coast continues to circulate, locals are attempting to ascertain if the clean energy generation benefits outweigh the potential environmental costs.

With floating offshore wind a fledgling industry in Australia, studies into the environmental impacts have not yet been completed locally.

Internationally however, where the offshore wind industry is up and operating, the results of impact studies are mixed.

In 2022, a study titled ‘Unravelling the ecological impacts of large-scale offshore wind farms in the Mediterranean Sea’, published in Science of The Total Environment, found that offshore wind farms (OWF) pose serious environmental risks to the Mediterranean Sea.

The study also found that OWF models cannot be simply imported from the northern European seas to other seas and that OWF developments should be excluded from areas of high biodiversity and/or high valuable seascape.

The research also suggested that OWF development should be forbidden in or in the vicinity of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).

“The need for alternative energy systems like offshore wind power to move towards the Green Deal objectives is undeniable,” the study reads, authored by Josep Lloret, Antonio Turiel, Jordi Solé, Elisa Berdalet, Ana Sabatés, Alberto Olivares, Josep-Maria Gili, Josep Vila-Subirós and Rafael Sardá.

“However, it is also increasingly clear that

biodiversity loss and climate change are interconnected issues that must be tackled in unison.

“In this paper we highlight that offshore wind farms in the Mediterranean Sea pose serious environmental risks to the seabed and the biodiversity of many areas due to the particular ecological and socioeconomic characteristics and vulnerability of this semienclosed sea.

“The Mediterranean Sea hosts a high diversity of species and habitats, many of which are threatened.

“Furthermore, valuable species, habitats, and seascapes for citizens' health and well-being coexist with compounding effects of other economic activities (cruises, maritime transport, tourism activities, fisheries and aquaculture) in a busy space on a narrower continental shelf than in other European seas.

“The risks of implementing these wind farms in the Mediterranean Sea have not yet been well evaluated and, considering the Precautionary Principle incorporated into the Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive, they should not be ignored.

“The trade-off between the benefits (climate goals) and risks (environmental and socioeconomic impacts) of OWF could be unbalanced in favour of the risks.”

However, it should be made clear that the Mediterranean is a vastly different marine environment to the offshore wind zone in the Pacific Ocean off Port Stephens.

Another 2022 study, ‘Reviewing the ecological impacts of offshore wind farms’, published in npj Ocean Sustainability, assessed 1353

studies on the impacts of offshore wind.

The study found that offshore energy production can have both positive and negative impacts on marine ecosystems.

Negative impacts are reported in up to ten percent of the scientific findings, being especially linked to birds, marine mammals, and ecosystem structure.

The study also found that the ecological risks derived from the negative impacts of wind energy devices can vary biogeographically, depending on the environmental characteristics and vulnerability of the affected area.

“The identification of potential significant impacts is, therefore, always casespecific,” wrote the study’s authors, Ibon Galparsoro, Iratxe Menchaca, Joxe Mikel Garmendia, Ángel Borja, Ana D. Maldonado, Gregorio Iglesias and Juan Bald.

“In particular, the real impact of an offshore wind farm on protected species and habitats will show high spatial variability; it must be carefully assessed with respect to local conservation objectives and the affected species/habitats.

“Furthermore, environmental impacts will also depend on the initial state and resilience of the area, which can change dramatically for some ecosystem elements.”

The period for developers to submit feasibility licence applications for proposed offshore wind projects in the Hunter area opened on 8 August 2023 and will close on 14 November 2023.

During the feasibility stage, licence holders must undertake detailed environmental assessments and further stakeholder consultation to advance their

specific project proposals.

Construction cannot begin until the feasibility stage is complete, and environmental and other approvals are in place.

In a statement released last week, Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington reassured the community that she heard and understood local concerns over the potential offshore wind development.

She also said the Federal Government was hearing Port Stephens voices on the issue.

“When it was first proposed, the zone was much closer to the coast.

“Following a consultation process conducted by the Federal Government, and significant feedback particularly from our community, the approved zone was moved further offshore.

“The revised zone now begins 20km off our coast.”

Ms Washington also reminded the community that no wind farm has been approved in the zone, nor have any applications been made.

“I am advised by the Federal Government that

Ewa Meyer, the editor of EcoNetwork’s EcoUpdate publication, said the organisation will “continue to be involved in consultations with proponents and government to get the best environmental outcome”.

“We strongly believe that negotiation is a more positive way forward than through protests based on unsubstantiated claims,” Meyer said.

To contact EcoNetwork, email info@econetworkps. org.

companies may now express interest to undertake feasibility studies to determine whether they lodge an application.

“I have sought a briefing from the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water to share community feedback and understand ‘next steps’.”

It is anticipated that the briefing will take place within the next fortnight.

“Given there is a lot at stake, facts are incredibly important,” Ms Washington said.

“So following the briefing, when I have more facts, I

will share them with the community,” she said.

“I’d like you to know that I have received a range of views on the proposal, but it doesn’t mean we are a divided community.

“Regardless of your views, I know everyone is seeking the same outcome - what’s best for beautiful Port Stephens and our environment, now and into the future.

“On that, we are unitedI will keep you updated as I learn more,” she pledged.

A community meeting to discuss offshore wind development is being held on 17 September at Nelson Bay Community Hall at 4pm.

q A humpback whale off the coast of Port Stephens. Concerns are held regarding the impact of potential offshore wind development off the Hunter coast on the species. Photo: Bonita Holmes-Nu'u on board Aquamarine Adventures.

An ‘Art Affair’

By Thomas O’KEEFE

AN AFFAIR of the art will transform the Tea Gardens Hotel’s Dolphin Room into an impromptu gallery from 1822 September, just before the school holidays begin.

Featuring over 100 works by several local artists in each medium of painting, printmaking, woodworking, and mosaics, the exhhibition should hopefully inspire some love with their myriad subjects and motivations.

Julia Ross, winner of the 2D Anderson Art Award earlier this year, showcases stunning oil-on-canvas seascapes from our beautiful aquatic surroundings across

Port Stephens, inspired by her regular visits to the beach and the bay.

Ceramics and mosaics feature from the crafty hands of Geradine Thomas, who takes as much joy in smashing up the recycled materials and tiles as she does in piecing them into beautiful mosaics

that the Ancient Romans might envy.

“Building the backgrounds as much as the glass and tile on top, creating a 2D to 3D effect,” Geraldine said.

Liz Cheers, who started out in framing, soon moved into making more exquisite

flat and embossed prints to frame, along with delicate collages composed of local native leaves on silk paper.

The therapeutic side of art comes out in the animal and human subjects of Lynne Young’s acrylic painting, with special interest in the eyes that she says “makes you feel more a part of the art”.

Grahame Bell’s woodworking shows how

John’s 50 years of dedication

IT WAS a different time when John Fenning first started working for MidCoast Council.

And you would expect that given that John has just notched up 50 years in his job.

Working out of the Stroud depot, John started in August of 1973 as a 20-year-old.

“I walked in and asked the senior engineer if I could have a job.

“I came back a week later, jumped in a truck and on my first day I was driving a loader, no safety training or a safety manual in sight.

“I did about 25 to 30 years of driving the loader.”

But as you would expect there’s not much in the job that John hasn’t done.

He became a relief plant operator, worked on the construction gang and joined the tar crew in 2000.

And he said it’s the love of his job that keeps him coming back every single day.

“My wife thinks I’m crazy because I get into the depot at about 5.30am, open the gates for the boys, open the shed, turn on the heaters.

“She says ‘You’re getting older but you’re getting to work earlier and earlier’,” he said.

“I’ve done a lot of years in the sun but if you love your job, it keeps you young.

“I tell the whingers, ‘If you don’t like the job - you found the gate in, you can find the gate out’.

“The secret to a happy working life is being honest and loyal to the people around you.”

Working for MidCoast Council runs in the family, with John’s son Michael working alongside him at the Stroud depot.

MidCoast Council General Manager Adrian Panuccio applauded John for his dedication to the job.

“Congratulations to John and his family bringing up 50 years of employment is an amazing achievement,” he said.

“He is Council’s longest serving employee and we value and appreciate everything John has done for the community during his time with Council.”

a simple log can become Thor’s mighty hammer, or a laminated fence post can transform into simple and rustic bowls and candleholders, the result of decades of a much-loved hobby from the mountains.

Landscapes and experiences from travels across Australia are the subject of Rudy Jacobs’ oil paintings, having travelled

more than 23,000km last year alone, “and never the same road twice”, to bring the beauty of Australia to his work.

Spring is set to be an artistically vibrant and diverse season on the Myall Coast, with more art shows opening up during the school holidays and the Labour Day long weekend thereafter.

Rare ‘Spango’ catch leaves local fisherman stoked

By Pat JENSEN

23-YEAR-OLD local fisherman Jack Hammond has reeled in one to remember.

Late last month Jack managed to pull in a Lethrinus nebulosus, also known as a Spangled Emperor or a NorthWest Snapper; a species quite rare to the Port Stephens area.

“I was targeting Snapper in the washes around Broughton Island off Port Stephens at mid-afternoon in ten metres of water in an

area I knew was renowned for big snapper after previous successes,” Jack said.

The Spangled Emperor is more commonly found in north western Australia and tropical waters of the IndoPacific region.

“Fishing is a massive part of my life as I have grown up in a beautiful part of the world in Port Stephens,” Jack said.

“I spent a lot of time on the water as a kid as fishing was brought into my life at the young age of four-years-

old by my father.”

Pleased with his latest capture, Jack has his sights set on another trophy fishing achievement.

“I am still on the hunt for the magic metre flathead!

“My current personal best is 96 centimetres but all the trophy fish in between has definitely kept me motivated to chase that metre goal,” Jack said.

When Jack isn’t out catching massive trophy fish, he is working full time as a mechanical mitter on the

heavy infrastructure at the Port of Newcastle.

He is also a Simrad ambassador and a part of the Shimano Pro Staff team

“Over the years I have learnt alot from fishing and have found out it’s definitely not an easy sport to walk into and catch a trophy fish every trip, but the grind and the hard work I put into trying to break my records is definitely what motivates me to continue on my journey as you never know what the next trip will bring,” said Jack.

q Julia Ross, Liz Cheers, Geradine Thomas, Grahame Bell, Lynne Young and Rudy Jacobs.

q Julia Ross’ seascapes in oil on canvas.

q Geradine Thomas’ mosaics proudly use recycled materials.

q Liz Cheers’ prints have already sold as cards, with owls as a favourite motif.

q Jack Hammond with his rare catch.

q Working out of the Stroud Council depot, John started in August of 1973 as a 20-year-old.

Public School receives and raises new resources funding

By Thomas O’KEEFE

LITERACY and learning support for our local schoolchildren are the focus of several recent and future fundraisers for Tea Gardens Public School (TGPS).

At the weekly Happy Hour held by the Tea Gardens Palm Lake Resort (PLR) Bar Committee, PLR residents invited TGPS Principal Mark Clemson to receive a donation of $1000 to the school.

“The school has smaller numbers lately and is struggling to get normal funding from the government, we can do more for the kids,”

Bar Committee President John Gray told NOTA.

This is the second donation from the PLR Bar Committee, funded by the regular Happy Hour at the Palm Lake Resort Promenade.

“We appreciate the support immensely, which will go towards building resources to support the new curriculum,” Principal Clemson announced.

According to the website My School (run by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority), 81 percent of Tea Gardens Public School’s students come from the

two lowest socio-economic quadrants, meaning that the school’s population is one of much complexity and need

for such support.

The donation will go towards ‘decodable reader’ resources, which are the

keystone of the new statewide literacy curriculum.

Further support is being raised by TGPS P&C's upcoming ‘Slime Run’, which will happen on Friday, 22 September.

Kids right across the school are getting involved, with 100 percent of the Slime Run’s funds also going towards the decodable reader resources.

The kids are so excited at the chance to slime some of their teachers... and maybe even me,” P&C President Mrs Kelly Hurkett told NOTA.

Anyone wishing to donate directly to the Slime Run, and help the kids of TGPS get a head start on the new curriculum, can scan the QR code.

With the recent switch to ‘decodable readers’ in the statewide curriculum, the State Government has only covered schools for their inclass materials, leaving athome study resources up to individual schools.

More information about ‘decodable readers’ can be found at the NSW Education website.

Meals On Wheels still open as Community Hall upgrades begin

By Thomas O’KEEFE

AFTER months of delay, a big, blue fence appeared across the Hawks Nest Community Hall on Booner Street on Tuesday, 5 September.

Regular, registered users of the Meals on Wheels (MOW) service operating out of the Hall can still access the building via the main front entrance.

The blue fence is the first practical move regarding the Hall’s rejuvenation, and will remain in place for several

months – next comes the demolition of the ‘Old Library’ demountable building, and an eventual addition to the Hall to double its current size.

“Meals on Wheels will be getting a walk-in freezer, too,” Meredyth Rae, Office Manager at MOW told NOTA, welcoming the change from the existing setup that sees several fridges and freezers squeezed into one room of the Hall.

“This has been four years in the making, with the plan approved pre-COVID, and it is exciting that it is finally coming to fruition,” Ms Rae added.

“Our ultimate goal

has always been to have a purpose-built facility at the Tea Gardens Industrial Estate, but these near-future changes at the Community Hall will certainly help.”

The Meals on Wheels service has only grown lately, with at least five volunteers in the kitchen, five days per week, and more than 20 volunteer drivers on the road making deliveries, covering all around Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, Karuah, North Arm Cove, Bundabah, Pindimar and Bulahdelah.

The majority of MOW’s funding comes from very generous local fundraising, and they are always

welcoming new volunteers.

“Our volunteers come for the camaraderie, a sense of giving back, with many lifelong friendships formed... and the fresh scones for morning tea are a favourite,” Ms Rae explained.

“They only have to give a few hours a week in the kitchen, and deliverers are usually out for two hours on Mondays and Wednesdays.”

There will be no change to Meals on Wheels’ schedule while the Hall upgrades are underway.

The western side of the Community Hall will remain usable until further notice.

q Tea Gardens Public School Principal Mark Clemson gratefully receives the big cheque from Palm Lake Resort Bar Committee President John Gray.

q Tea Gardens Palm Lake Resort’s Bar Committee came out for Happy Hour to present a donation to Tea Gardens Public School.

q Tea Gardens Public School is hosting a hotlyanticipated ‘Slime Run’ on 22 September.

q Donations to the Tea Gardens Public School ‘Slime Run’ fundraiser can be made via the QR code, and will all go directly to helping students’ literacy learning.

q Meredyth Rae, Office Manager at Hawks Nest Meals On Wheels, is ready to welcome more volunteers.

q Meals On Wheels clients can still access the service, they just have to use the Community Hall’s main door to the left of the fenced-off area.

q One of the Meals On Wheels drivers inside the room packed with fridges and freezers at the Community Hall.

Entertainers and caravan enthusiasts - this is for you

11 Settlers Way, Tea Gardens

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage/641 sqm

PERFECT for those who love to entertain and enjoy spacious living areas, this home is situated in a peaceful location, backing onto a beautiful reserve filled with ducks and wildlife, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers and those who enjoy a natural outlook.

Featuring four generously sized bedrooms, the home provides ample space for family and guests.

Each bedroom is designed with comfort in mind, ensuring a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The master suite has a walkin robe and ensuite, while there is a large family bathroom with separate shower and bathtub.

The living spaces in this home are truly exceptional.

The open-plan layout creates a seamless flow between the living and dining to kitchen areas, with yet another dining area and living room, making it easy to entertain and socialise with friends and family.

The kitchen is well-equipped with modern appliances and plenty of storage space, including a large pantry and marble benchtops, making it a joy to cook and prepare meals.

One of the highlights of this property is the backyard, which directly overlooks and connects to the spacious reserve.

This serene setting offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Imagine sitting on the patio, sipping your morning coffee, and watching the ducks swim by or observing the local wildlife in their natural habitat.

There is an alfresco dining area to enjoy family meals and BBQs.

For retirees this home is an excellent choice.

The peaceful location and proximity to nature provide a sense of tranquillity and relaxation.

Additionally, there is room to accommodate an 18 ft caravan.

The spacious living areas and bedrooms offer plenty of room for storage and comfortable living during extended stays.

Overall, this large 4-bedroom home with its great entertaining and living

$549000 ~ 839M2

spaces, along with its beautiful reserve backdrop, is a perfect haven for those seeking a peaceful and nature-filled lifestyle, particularly for those looking for a comfortable and welcoming home.

Extras include air conditioning, ceiling fans, fully fenced back yard, plantation shutters and quality window dressings, LED lights and garden shed.

Contact Ivy Stevenson at ivy_ stevenson@coastalproperties.net.au or on 0432705766.

Permanent rental –‘Riverside Gardens’

10/67 Marine Drive, Tea Gardens

Price: $625 per week

JUST stroll to the cafes and restaurants along the waterfront in Tea Gardens from this quality two storey, three-bedroom townhouse.

Featuring two bathrooms, a powder room, modern kitchen with ample space.

The open plan living areas open onto a north facing sunny balcony with glimpses of the Myall River.

The property also includes a private wrap-around courtyard, single lock up garage with extra car space and a swimming

pool within the Riverside Gardens complex.

All this and more, set amongst tropical gardens.

Ask today about renting this superb townhouse.

Ready for immediate occupation.

Contact Kerrie Bailey, Residential Property Manager at Hawks Nest First National Real Estate, on 49970262.

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

Hawks Nest Motel

BYO Cellars

So Lo Hawks Nest

Alanas Gifts

Hawks Nest Realty

Hawks Nest Sport Store

IGA Hawks Nest

Hawks Nest Newsagency

Hawks Nest First National

Hawks Nest Pharmacy

Hairdinkum

Tea Gardens Council Office

Arts & Crafts Centre

Tea Gardens Library

Tea Gardens Fish Co op

Boathouse Tea Gardens

CTC Tea Gardens

Tea Gardens Bakery

Estia Health Tea Gardens

SoLo Tea Gardens

Dental Surgery Tea Gardens

Silk Haidressing

Ray White Real Estate

Vitamin Bead

Tea Gardens Real Estate

Tea Gardens Hotel

Tea Gardens Ice Cream Shack

Tillermans Tea Gardens

Hook n Cook

Century 21 Tea Gardens

Myall River Bakery Cafe

Tea Gardens Country Club

The Grange

Palm Lakes Resort

Autocare Tea Gardens

Woodwards Nursery

Puma Fuel

Home Timber & Hardware

Tea Gardens Medical Centre

Hawks Nest Doctors Surgery

Myall Pharmacy

Tea Gardens Post Office

Myall Meats

Coles Tea Gardens

Purcell & Mount Solicitors

Regional Australia Bank

Vinnies

Karuah RSL

Karuah IGA

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

Shell Servo Bulahdelah

Lady Jane Motel

Nerong intersection drop point

Nth Arm Cove Community Hall

Pindimah intersection drop point

R&R Property Stroud

Post Office/newsagent Stroud

Myall U3A celebrate 30th Anniversary

By Thomas O’KEEFE

WITH the 30th Anniversary of the Myall U3A (MU3A), News Of The Area has been informed of many of the goings-on at the group, and how several community members have found long and rewarding involvement with U3A and its various sub-groups.

One lifelong member, Barbara Lyle, was recently interviewed, and commented on so much that has happened since she first got involved back in 2007.

“After moving to Tea Gardens

in August 2006 my husband and I were looking for things to do and organisations with which to become involved, and MU3A and its activities appealed to us,” Ms Lyle said.

Including a one-year break, Barbara served on the Committee for a total of ten years, three as Secretary, two as President, with her husband, Ron, also holding that post for three years.

Also a member of the Uniting Church and the HNTG Thursday Walkers, Ms Lyle has met and worked with many members of the MU3A, meeting most at the Friday Presentations, which remains a favourite activity to the present.

The MU3A Garden Group with Norma Glenn, and the Choir, with Dolores Lester were some other active involvements, however the recent COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns made the Choir untenable after Ms Lyle had taken over leadership.

As a part of its amazing musical involvements, many graduate students from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music were invited to perform at Ms Lester’s home, with David Miller bringing them here.

“Once the piano was purchased,

inspired by Alf and Betty Roach, in January 2007, visits from the Sydney Con became a regular feature,” Ms Lyle added.

Barbara reminisced about the variety of Friday Presentations, including John Fitzgerald with his remarkable collection of videos, and the globetrotting of Barabara and Ian Imrie, whose presentations often filled out the Community Hall with 70-80 people.

“Myall U3A has given us many friends over the years, and we found the Friday Presentations very informative, so I would definitely encourage others to join,” Ms Lyle concluded.

Beware birds’ breeding season

By Thomas O’KEEFE

NESTING season has begun for many bird species, and smart humans should heed the warnings of territorial birds fiercely defending their turf.

Residents should understand that birds are protected by NSW law, making it a criminal offence to attempt to kill the birds, collect their eggs, or harm their young.

Of particular concern is a Masked Lapwing Plover couple that has chosen to ‘nest’ in the middle of the Myall Park football field.

Not bothering to construct a tree nest, the Plover typically prefers roosting for several weeks in the middle of open areas, such as parks, beaches and fields, regardless of human activity.

While the ground-nests may be completely overlooked,

the plover parents will open fire with their terrifying ‘kekekeke’ shriek at unwary pedestrians, followed by a tag-team swooping manoeuvre as they ward off all threats.

While the Myall is home to countless birds, two of the most protective, therefore aggressive, bird species are the Plover, and the common Magpie.

Magpies, according to the Australian Museum, like nestbuilding in the outer branches of trees, up to 15 metres from the ground, overlooking wide, open

spaces.

That description perfectly matches the tree-lined streets and sports fields that humans establish throughout our residential areas,

and the Magpies have very easily adapted to live among us, even remembering faces for up to five years.

They build relationships with the humans in their territories, and they can also hold a grudge.

The Magpie’s “carol sweet and strange” was immortalised in Banjo Paterson’s 1892 poem “In Defence of the Bush”, and this year also won the ABC Science poll as ‘Australia’s favourite animal sound’.

Ecologist Dr Farley Connelly, appearing on the ABC’s ‘Catalyst’, described the Magpies’ intelligence.

“They can do associative learning, reversal learning, and have a heightened sense of curiosity.”

The NSW Office of Heritage and Environment recommends that any birds that are considered a ‘serious menace’ should be reported to the local Council, or the nearest National Parks and Wildlife Office.

q Barbara Lyle conducts the MU3A Choir.

q Barbara Lyle awarding Life Membership recognition to Pat Foyle.

q Ron and Barbara Lyle with Santa.

q Ever-mindful Hawks RLFC placed hi-vis stakes around the plover nest on Myall Park during last week’s final training.

q Myall Park’s plover parents alternate between roosting in the middle of the football field, and patrolling a perimeter of several metres out.

q A plover chick seeks protection from its mother, who chose to roost out on the nature strip in Hawks Nest.

q Stately and intelligent, Magpies can recall your face, so it’s best to stay on their good side.

By Paul DORIN

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

Size Matters

GETTING offended by something posted on the internet is like choosing to step in dog droppings instead of walking around it.

That is how I feel when reading the recently released Intergenerational Report, which details the government’s view that Australia needs its population to increase to 40 million people by 2063.

A previous Government, led by Julia Gillard, was looking to grow our population to somewhere between 50 and 60 million over the longer term.

This is where I fear things will get very messy - much worse than standing in dog droppings.

These governments all hope that a strong increase in our population will solve the economic issues that are challenging

us in the near future.

'More people paying more taxes' is their mantra.

Of course, this will all take more time to happen, which creates a comfortable buffer between their solution to our economic issues and the realities it might deliver.

This is the classic ‘get bigger or get out' economic management situation.

However I fear that it just won't work, for many reasons.

Firstly, where do we house all these people?

I assume immigration will be the preferred way to nearly double our population.

If we can’t house the population we have now, and we can’t build housing quickly enough to solve the supply issue, what makes anyone think that this issue will not become worse with a dramatic increase to our present 26 million inhabitants?

Is anyone saying where the money is coming from to build another five million homes (with four persons per home).

Obviously, newly arrived immigrants need access to jobs, education options, health and welfare opportunities.

More people means improving public transport, as well as the road network.

Where will this massive building exercise

Dear Jasminda,

MY local baker calls me by my first name but I have no idea what his name is and now I feel as though I have left it too long to ask.

I feel really rude just answering back with a vague greeting and he is always in the shop so I can't ask one of the other staff. What should I do?

Mrs RP.

Dear Mrs RP, I SUPPOSE I need to ask how the baker came to know your name.

I'm assuming at one stage you both introduced yourselves. He remembered, and you promptly forgot. It is an easy thing to do. Some people are brilliant

happen?

In the overcrowded cities where migrants often choose to settle amongst their fellow countrymen?

Have our forward planners thought about how our road and rail networks might look with double our present population in the next 40 years?

Originally hailing from Sydney but choosing to live in rural and regional locations, I am well aware of what overpopulation looks like.

I have just returned from a quick trip to Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

The four lane (each way) highway that links both city centres is chock-a-block with traffic at all times.

This is clearly not what I think people would willingly choose for their preferred lifestyle.

We can then go down the environmental route, imagining the pollution that will be created by doubling our population.

Doubling our traffic snarl issues.

A massive increase of household waste.

at remembering names and others always remember a face.

As a starting point, do you know any other people who frequent the bakery? Maybe you could ask around. Surely one of them knows this person's name. Alternatively you could take a friend into the bakery with you and have your friend introduce themselves to the baker while you pretend to be consumed with deciding whether to buy six rum balls or a lamington slab (hint: go with the rum balls). You will then overhear his name.

The next important step is to commit it to memory so you don't forget again. You can do this by associating the name with something. For example if his name is Peter, you can remember his name by coming up with a jingle like: Peter makes particularly pleasant pies.

Of course, if you have an issue remembering the name Peter, perhaps expecting you to retain an entire alliterative sentence is a bit presumptuous.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Where is our supply of power coming from and how do we create it with the environmental issues that creates?

Clearly our government wants to kick this issue well into the future rather than take a stand that I believe would be a much more preferable position.

In my business life I have had the opportunity to see so many other and often better operating systems in the world, with my choice being Switzerland.

It is similar in Scandinavian countries with stable populations, for example Finland.

Well managed, well-educated places which have learnt to live by maintaining their populations, living within their incomes and developing superior lifestyles.

As a result these nations are regarded as the happiest places in the world in which to reside.

I just want the best available for my country.

My plea to the government is “please live within our means and income”.

How to find real info on Voice to Parliament

DEAR News Of The Area,

IT is becoming increasingly distressing to read about and to hear the tenor of the arguments opposing the Voice to Parliament.

Advice given by UNSW is that ”…you should always be wary of people speaking outside of their expertise and experience…”.

So, rather than go through each argument put forth by the No case, I would like to propose another way through this issue for an informed and legitimate choice to be made.

It seems to me that at present there are three types of information available to voters.

1. Information which is accurate and impartial, intended to fully inform voter’s

choices.

2. Misinformation, resulting from either misunderstanding or a lack of knowledge about those issues.

3. Disinformation; deliberately inaccurate statements, maliciously intended to confuse voters and deny them the opportunity to make a fair assessment of the issues.

To make a truly informed choice in the upcoming referendum, I would sincerely ask voters to seek out the first option; accurate information on which their decision can be based.

This is the privilege and responsibility of having a vote in Australia that our democracy depends on.

Voters who are fully and accurately

informed make much better judgements in exercising their democratic rights and responsibilities.

To be fully informed before making a decision and voting on October 14, the following sources are available to achieve that objective.

These sources are unbiased, written by qualified people and are politically nonpartisan.

They take little time to read and address the issue of the Voice clearly and succinctly.

https://www.aph.gov.au › constitution (Also look at Sections 58 through 60. A sovereign Nation?)

The Uluru Statement from the Heart (1 page, only 439 words)

https://www.unsw.edu.au/news/2023/06/ ten-questions-about-the-voice-toparliament---answered-by-the-ex

https://lawcouncil.au/policy-agenda/thereferendum-for-an-aboriginal-and-torresstrait-islander-voice

https://theconversation.com/au/topics/ voice-to-parliament-74405

https://voice.gov.au/resources

For anyone on X (Twitter): https://twitter. com/referendumQandA

“Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe” - H. G. Wells.

Regards, Norman DEAN, Tea GARDENS.

READING by Lynne Miles: John 8: 12"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the Light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.""

Share the shore and help protect endangered shorebirds

IT’S nesting season for the threatened sea and shorebirds that visit the MidCoast region and they need our support to survive.

Sharing the shore ensures we can continue to enjoy our beautiful beaches and the migratory shorebird populations will thrive.

“We all share a responsibility to find a balance between enjoying these places and protecting the unique species, natural habitat and cultural values of this coastline,” said MidCoast Council’s Manager of Natural Systems Gerard Tuckerman.

Prime nesting areas for the endangered Beach Stonecurlews, Pied Oystercatchers and Little Terns include the

beaches around Harrington, Farquhar/Manning Point and the Winda Woppa area. Their numbers are in decline as they struggle to find undisturbed space on beaches to nest and raise their young.

“We live in a special part of the world where each year shorebirds come from as far as the Northern hemisphere to nest and feed during summer,” said Mr Tuckerman.

“The Pied Oyster Catchers have already begun nesting at Harrington, with their first egg being laid last week.”

We urge all our residents and visitors to take care and follow the rules when fourwheel driving, walking dogs and using the beach.

Shorebird eggs and

chicks on sand nests are well-camouflaged and almost invisible.

Beach drivers, foxes, dogs and walkers may crush the eggs or disturb parent birds, keeping them away from the nest. This leaves eggs and chicks vulnerable to predation from dogs and seagulls.

You can help by following the tips below:

• Drive within the intertidal zone, keep out of fenced areas, and report any coastal fox sightings to Council

• Keep control of your dog on dog permissible beaches at all times and away from any fenced or signmarked nesting areas

• Don’t take firewood from beaches, as driftwood provides useful shelter for young chicks

• Please observe ‘No Entry’ areas including beachnesting bird sites

“If you do witness any cool or interesting sights we would like you to share them with us,” added Mr Tuckerman.

The Share the Shore message is supported by NSW Department of Primary Industries, Department of Planning and Environment, Local Land Services, Crown Lands, Taree Indigenous Development Employment and volunteer bird groups.

Funding for the program comes from Council’s

q Prime nesting areas for the endangered Beach Stone-curlews, Pied Oystercatchers (pictured) and Little Terns include the beaches around Harrington, Farquhar/Manning Point and the Winda Woppa area.

environmental rate, with our rangers playing a role in enforcement.

The NSW Government’s Saving our Species program funds a shorebird warden

and provides the fencing and signage materials.

For more information on sharing the shore, visit www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ ShareTheShore

Nominations open for Aboriginal reference group

ABORIGINAL community

members are invited to nominate for MidCoast Council’s first Aboriginal reference group.

The reference group is the first action to be delivered from the recently adopted MidCoast Aboriginal Action Plan.

The Plan was developed in consultation with the Aboriginal community between 2020 and 2023.

“I am thrilled to announce a reference group to provide an opportunity for an Aboriginal voice to

guide Council on its strategic decisions that affect the Aboriginal community,” MidCoast Council’s Mayor Claire Pontin said.

“Its key focus is on helping to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people in the MidCoast area.”

Membership of the reference group will include Councillors, representatives of the Local Aboriginal Land Councils and the four Aboriginal Working Parties from Gloucester, Great Lakes, Taree and Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest.

Council is seeking eight Aboriginal community member representatives who may be:

○ Elders or Traditional Owners

○ Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people from the MidCoast

○ Aboriginal young people aged 18+

○ Gathang language holders

The reference group will support a collaborative approach to achieving outcomes across the six key focus areas in the Aboriginal

Action Plan.

”Members will consult with community and provide feedback to the community on the group’s meeting outcomes.”

The reference group would also provide Council with advice and direction on Council cultural and language protocols.

“The reference group will provide input on educational programs to understand the democratic process.

“This will support new pathways for Aboriginal representation on Council,” added the Mayor.

The reference group will

Public School receives Police charity donations

By Thomas O’KEEFE

STUDENTS at Tea

Gardens

Public School (TGPS)

can keep up with new curriculum changes thanks to a major $10,000 donation from the Hawks Nest First National Real Estate Police & Community Charity Golf

q Police and Community Charity Golf Day presenters (back, L-R): local electrician James Howell, Stephen Mount from Purcell and Mount Solicitors, John Rumble from Hawks Nest First National Real Estate, and Trent Moffat, local policeman and lockup keeper, with Tea Gardens Public School Principal Mark Clemson and P&C President Kelly Hurkett.

Day, received on Friday, 8 September.

The Police and Community Charity Golf Day, held during Easter, tallied a total of $20,000 this year, half of which was donated to the school’s Parents & Citizens Association, the event’s major recipient.

Police and business representatives, some of whom were past students, visited TGPS during its Friday assembly, to present the big cheque to P&C President, Kelly Hurkett.

“Our annual Charity Golf Day is a way for the Police to say thank you and give something back to the community,” Senior Constable Trent Moffatt told NOTA.

“Every dollar raised is donated to local causes - the Police don’t receive a cent and through the help of local business owners and community members who spend hours volunteering, we don’t incur any administration costs.

“The P&C

Association works tirelessly to benefit hundreds of families and this donation will provide a much-needed boost to their fundraising efforts to buy new equipment for local students,” Senior Constable Moffatt told NOTA.

“The donation will go toward resources for the new ‘decodable readers’ curriculum,” Mrs Hurkett told NOTA, referring to specific materials that the

meet at least four times a year.

To find out more and nominate, visit www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/

q MidCoast Council is inviting nominations for its first Aboriginal reference group.

Aboriginal-ReferenceGroup or call Council on 7955 7777.

q The local police and business representatives from the Police and Charity Golf Day spoke to the students at Tea Gardens Public School’s Friday assembly.

school must source to align with new statewide literacy curriculum changes.

While the State Government may fund new in-class learning materials, no provision is given for what the children can take home to reinforce their education.

Further fundraising events will be run in the near future as the school seeks to ensure that its 147 students

can access the learning resources that they need to excel.

“Our other recipients, the local community pre-school and the local boxing gym are volunteer organisations with limited funding and we’re proud to lend a helping hand,” the representatives said, specifying the Rescue Helicopter, the TGHN Preschool, and the local Boxing Club.

Stinker's History: Rabbits ran wild

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

IN the 1880s New South Wales farmers were experiencing a monumental rabbit plague that threatened their very livelihood.

In an attempt to eradicate the rabbits, the Rabbit Destruction Fund Committee brought a Frenchman, Dr Jean Dansyz, to Australia.

In July 1906 it was reported in the Pastoralists Review that Broughton Island was being fitted up as a Bacteriological Institute.

“The study of rabbit diseases will be the prime object at first but all diseases in stock, grains or fruit will possibly be studied as well.

“Buildings have been erected and the laboratory is now being fitted with the most modern appliances.

“Rabbits are breeding rapidly and sheep, horses and cattle for experimental work are doing well.

“Broughton Island is an ideal spot for the work proposed and Dr Danysz, of the Pasteur Institute,

expressed himself as being delighted.”

The report proved to be rather inaccurate as the experiment only involved rabbits - no sheep, horses or cattle ever set foot on the island for research purposes. The results of the research proved to be a failure, with the rabbits remaining on the island and the Frenchman returning to Paris.

The rabbits were finally eradicated from the island by NPWS in 2011.

Tea Gardens Women's Bowling Club

By Lynda RICHARDS

TUESDAY 5th September:

Social bowls played 3 games 3 bowls Triples 18 ends and a game of Fours 21 ends. Interestingly the winners all won with big margins 2 games 15 points the difference in scores and the other 2 games 14 points. Carolyn Fredericks, Irene Roberts and Deyonne Page 25 v Loretta Baker, Dawn May and Judy McGavock

11.Chrissy Buddle, Dawn Jones and Sandra Leisemann 24 v Jane Uff, Dot Dallas and Jean Glover 10. Deb Gardner, Dale Cameron and Karen Green defeated Maryanne Cuss, Sheril Johnson and Bev Harrington 28 v 13 and finally Liv Everingham, Maureen Campbell, Jeanette

Emmett and Dale Winter 25 v Pam Gilchrist, Ingrid Luck, Lynda Richards and Bette Saillard 10. The winners on the day winning with the highest score were Deb, Dale and Karen. Today should have been the final of the Open Consistency Competition but Sheila Rattray had to forfeit hence Sheila Runner Up and Bette Saillard winner of this Competition, despite no actual final bowled members enjoyed lunch after social bowls followed by Patron Lyn Humphries presenting Bette Saillard her winning cloth and badge. Pam Gilchrist was the winner of the raffle thanks to The Garden Eatery for donating the raffle prize.

Thursday 7th September: Format for play 3 games

of Triples and 2 games of 3 bowls Pairs all 12 ends. A win to Lynda Richards, Robyn Beaumont and Dale Winter 16 v Jean Glover, Bette Saillard and Robyn Webster

7. Sheril Johnson , Jeanette Emmett and Ingrid Luck took the lead on the 4th end (5 v 3) and ended up winners 11 v 7, bowling against Chrissy Buddle, Lyn Nightingale and Maureen Campbell. Deb Gardner and Bev Harrington scored a massive 6 points on the 6th end from here on they never looked back defeating Dorothy Thompson and Lynne Green by 7 shots, 14 v 7. Vicki McMillan, Loretta Baker and Bev Dunn on the 7th end were 8 all v Gail Williams (visitor), Maryanne Cuss and Sandra Leisemann

from here on Bev’s team took control winning 4 out the last 5 ends and ultimately winning by 7 shots, 16 v 9. By the 9th end Jane Uff and Carol Hayden were ahead by 5 shots, 12 v 7 the next 3 ends were won by Precy Swaddling and Christine Fossey adding 6 shots to their tally and claiming victory 13 v 12. The winners winning with the lowest score were Sheril, Jeanette and Ingrid. Coming events: Good luck to our 3 teams who are competing in NDWBA District Triples Competition commencing Tuesday 12th September and our 1 team entered into The NDWBA Open Triples on Thursday 14th September at Soldiers Point. TGWBC are hosting

q Vice President Judy McGavock, Open Consistency Winner Bette Saillard and Patron Lyn Humphries.

3 teams on Thursday 14th that are competing in this event spectators welcome plus social bowls to be

played as usual. Tuesday 19th September our annual RSL Pairs Trophy Day to be played.

By Sharon WEDD

29th AUGUST Tuesday Vets:

22 players

R/U: Andrew Patroni

39pts

Highest Score: Rob

Wilson: 35pts

NTP: 2/11 Tony Scott, 4/13: Darren Gumb, 6th John Marlow

2nd September Stroke

Monthly Mug 35 Players ( Newcastle golf Club)

Winner: Mark Bills 62

Nett

Special Mention to Runner up Mark Johnson with gross 71 net 69

NTP: 2/11 Dylan Russell, 4/13 J Russell, Longest Putt: G Gartung 6th September Karuah Vets. 19 Players

Winner: Brian Whittaker

43pts

Karuah Golf Club News Hawks Nest Golf Club Thursday Night Darts

By Brenda EDWARDS

SEPTEMBER 7th . Winner’s: Tim Brown and John Edwards. Runners up: Rob Porter and Colin Jenkins. Ladies Highest Score: Christine McKenzie-92. Mens

Highest Score: John Edwards-131. Great to see Tim, Rob,Colin and the rest of the boys up from Sydney to enjoy some darts, golf and fishing in our lovely town. Darts are on every Thursday night. Everyone is welcome to come along and play.

R/U: Al Frodsham 43pts

Highest Score: Brain Whittaker 39pts

NTP: 2/11 Darren Gumb, 4/11 Kel Thomson, 6th Brian Whittaker.

9th September Stableford

29 Players ( Hawksnest Golf Club)

Winner: A Prior 38pts

NTP: 2/11 m Johnson, 4/13 J Green Tree, 6th R Howells

Longest Putt: R Berry

Great to see more players enjoying the Karuah Golf Club. See you on the course

Bulahdelah Golf Club News

By Thora-Lou SMITH

THE ladies played the first round of their singles championships on Wednesday September 6th.

The daily winner was T-L.Smith with 67nett from M.Reinhard with 68nett. Meryl also grabbed the jackpot with a great shot on the 17th.

The Vets played their Monthly Mug on Wednesday, and the winner was G.Grainger with 69nett from D.Harvey with 72nett and B.Baird with 73nett.

NTPs were D.Harvey, K.Hughes, G.Grainger, and the best putter was A.Jobson

with 28putts.

Thanks to K.Styles for the donation of a meat tray.

Saturday September 9th was a stroke event and some great scores were returned – more than half of the players played under or close to their handicap.

The winner with a terrific 62nett was M.Sakalis from M.Barrow with 68nett, beating off 3 other players with 68.

The ladies' winner was A.Benson also with 68nett. NTPs were A.Gardiner, C.Wheatley, M.Barrow, M.Bramble, Al. Benson and T-L.Smith (x2).

Long drivers were D.Schlenert, C.Wheatley,

M.Barrow and T-L.Smith. A.Gardiner won the $27jackpot, and also holed an eagle from 135m out!

Sunday September 10th was a 3-person Ambrose fundraiser for the Bulahdelah Show Society.

78 players (and nonplayers) joined in the fun, and the winners were Jeff's Harlots with 53.4nett.

Jacko's Jackasses were 2nd with 54.2 and Team Extreme were 3rd with 54.4.

NTPs were G.Buck, A.Benson, J.Stidolf, K.Hughes, B.Gordon and K.Freihaut.

Long drivers were B.Allen, T.Graham and P.Norman.

Thanks to everyone who supported the event in any way – it was a great success.

Hawks Nest Golf Club

Lady Veterans Golf Competition Results

SEPTEMBER 7 2023

1st Pat Dodd 0

2nd Pam Gibbs 2

3rd June Biddle 3 C/B

4th Carol Wiggins 3

5th Helena Wilton 4

q The research base built on the knoll above Esmeralda Cove on Broughton Island.

q Winners Tim Brown and John Edwards. Runners up Rob Porter and Colin Jenkins.

Tea Gardens Soccer Club

By Shayne REYNOLDS

A PERFECTLY sunny

Saturday morning saw Grand Finals and friendly games of our Minis and Midis grades.

In the Minis grade (5,6,7yrs), Grand Final 1 refereed by George Cassin

had to go into extra time to break a draw between the Myall Lakes Butchers Port Jackson Sharks and the Karuah RSL Wobbegong Sharks.

The large crowd of proud onlookers got to see a great tussle right to the end, with the Port Jacksons scoring the decider to end up in front 3 goals to 2.

The friendly between the Aussie Roofing and Guttering Reef Sharks and the Lofty Cranes Shovel Nose Sharks.

George refereed this game as well that ended with the Shovel Nose Sharks ahead 4/1.

Our popular “Hook n‘Cook” vouchers were awarded to Miles Hood, Rory

q $1000 jackpot winner, Les.

Azzopardi, Hugo Barker and CJ Williams.

Game 1 in the Midis’ grade (8,9,10 yrs) was the Grand Final between the Ray White Real Estate Bull Sharks and the Tea Gardens Auto Electrics Hammerheads Sharks.

A regular volunteer Cass O’Malley refereed this great match that ended with a very close and exciting final score of 5/4 to the Bull Sharks.

Game 2 was a friendly between the Rapley Builders

Grey Nurse Sharks and the Boatshed Cafe’ Mako Sharks that resulted in the Makos edging in front 4 / 3 at the full time whistle.

The deserving recipients of our “Hook N Cook Player of The Day” vouchers were Thomas Catt, Hudson Constantino, Harris Ford and Grace Alexanda.

Our Friday night meat tray raffle at the Tea Gardens Hotel was run well by John Rumble and Clint Jacobsen, thank you both, and the

$1000 jackpot going to Les, on the second number drawn. Congratulations and thank you for donating $100 back to the Soccer Club.

Presentation Day this coming Saturday with a giant slide, face painting, balloon tying, lolly scramble and much more for our young players.

Grab a cuppa, a hot BBQ breaky from our canteen and support your local kids in our 33rd year of in-town sport!

Hawks Nest Vets

By Len GOUGH

Hawks final pre-game blitz

By Thomas O’KEEFE

SPECIAL and loving efforts were made all around town as the Tea Gardens Hawks’ most avid supporters sent their beloved team off to the Grand Final last week.

The Hawks’ last training session of the 2023 season on Thursday, 7 September morphed into a community

event, with an open invitation via social media to come and watch the boys’ last practice before their big game.

An amazing two-day labour of love by Leah Barry, Telika Willis-Monk and Abbey Fenner saw the Myall Park Sports Complex plastered with the names and numbers of all the players and Club supporters.

HAWKS HEROES

determination matched them move for move with an almost impenetrable defence.

The ladies also posted an ‘Avenue of Awesomeness’ along the Myall Way, proudly heralding the players as they headed out of town on Sunday.

With the scars of recent vandalism on the Myall Park field completely erased from view, the 2023 Tea Gardens Hawks Men’s team embarked on their final team

training session, skirting an awkwardly placed plover’s nest near the try-line.

Any nerves among the team were tempered by their vivid determination, as they ran the grounds and drills that got them to this point, the first Grand Final appearance for the Hawks since 2015, the last such victory being back in 2011.

Each and every players’ jersey is sponsored by different local businesses, and several of the sponsors were present on the Thursday night gathering to proudly present to the finalist players. These jerseys were officially presented to each player after the main training exercises, along with a few speeches made by many sponsors and Club officials, thanking the players, some of

whom have been traveling a long way to make it to games and training all year.

Hawks RLFC Vice President Aaron Neighbour, who is also a sponsor, said, “I love this Club, and treat it as my family, the boys put in week in, week out, and we want to thank the sponsors and supporters of the team throughout the extended season.”

‘lightning strike’ to score the Hawks’ first try, followed by a conversion between the posts from seasonal debutante Shaquiel Saunders.

Serious trepidation simmered across the crowd as call after call seemed to favour the Cobras, play was halted after many tackles, resulting in a frustrating stop-start and other pedestrian stalling tactics.

The Hawks’ main strength throughout the season has been speed, striking hard and fast before the opposition knew what hit them, but conditions on the day vexed them with the jittering pace of play.

With the wind at their backs and fire in the bellies, the Hawks hit harder in the second half, but the Cobras’

In the 76th minute, when hope seemed lost, Jyson Wolfram dragged four defenders with him over the line to score, setting up an easy second conversion for Saunders.

Alas, the final result of 3612 in favour of Clarence Town was not as hoped, but neither the team nor its supporters should let such a fact overshadow the real truth: this is an awesome team, and they did damned well to get to the Grand Final.

“We were bottom of the ladder two years ago, it’s been a sensational turnaround,” said Captain Brenden Robinson after the game.

As the incredible 2023 season ends, the Hawks will continue their endless pursuit of perfection into next year.

q Midis friendly, Makos vs Grey Nurses.

q Team and community members turned out to watch the Hawks’ last training of the season.

q Hawks RLFC Vice-President Aaron Neighbour presenting Jersey #8 to John Schultz, repaired after the semi-final win last week.

q Tea Gardens Hawks players received their sponsored jerseys after the final training run.

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q Hawks Captain Brenden Robinson congratulated both sides in the aftermath of the match.

q Friends and family stood ready to cheer on the Hawks at the Grand Final.

q The Hawks supporters’ main camp at the Grand Final at Lakeside.

q Lady Hawks were on hand to support the Men’s team in the Grand Final.

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TEN, 4.30pm

FRIDAY WEST SIDE STORY

SEVEN, 8.30pm

Veteran director Steven Spielberg’s almost 50-year career has seen masterpieces such as E.T. the ExtraTerrestrial, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List and Munich, but who would have guessed that his latest – a homage to one of the most influential and loved stories of all time and his first foray into musicals – would also be one of his grandest achievements? Dazzling and passionate, this re-imagining boasts grand, lovingly detailed sets and a poignant soundtrack in an age-old story of doomed love that serenades all the senses.

FRIDAY, September 15

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Josh

Byrne visits a gardening radio icon.

8.30 Miniseries: The Control Room. (Ml) Part 3 of 3. Gabe has to think fast – the police are closing in, as well as the criminals who are after their money.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)

A woman is killed during a magic show.

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.20 Invictus Games

Highlights: Dusseldorf.

11.45 Miniseries: Innocent. (Mal, R)

12.30 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

It turns out everybody really does need good neighbours – as the iconic soap makes an unexpected but joyous return after an absence of only 14 months. Thanks to streaming giant Prime Video, who have committed to producing at least 400 new episodes, the residents of Ramsay Street are back, with a slew of changes. Firstly, there’s a new version of the theme The ), and some new faces in the cast –’s Mischa Barton, but are under wraps. Stalwarts such as Alan Fletcher, Jackie Woodburne and Ryan Moloney will be returning, and we’ll also appearances from some

WEDNESDAY FIVE BEDROOMS

TEN, 9pm

Something of a sleeper hit due to its release on Paramount+ before its free-to-air debut, this sentimental comedy follows five singles who banded together to afford a house. In tonight’s episode, “Two Parties”, introvert Harry (Roy Joseph) is the surprising narrator and reluctant organiser of both a hens’ night for Ainsley (Katie Robertson) and Simmo’s (Johnny Carr) buck’s party. Although unwilling to attend either, Harry is roped into both events after shocking news sends Ben (Stephen Peacocke) spiralling. Hoping to escape the drama, Harry heads to the hens’, where Liz (Kat Stewart) has a confession to make. With the season-finale wedding next week, there’s no shortage of juicy storylines to ensure an exciting conclusion.

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

7.30 South America With Simon Reeve. (PGaw)

8.40 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (PGv)

9.40 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. (R)

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Unseen. (Premiere, Mals)

12.00 Romulus. (MA15+av, R)

3.40 Destination Flavour. (R)

4.10 Going Places. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs, Adam Dovile and Aimee Stanton check out Worldskills Australia.

8.30 MOVIE: West Side Story. (2021, Mv) In ’50s New York, a forbidden love affair blossoms amid the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks over control of the San Juan Hill community, two street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose.

11.40 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl, R) Amateur cooks put their culinary skills to the test in order to prove they have what it takes.

1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Finals Series. First semi-final. Melbourne Storm v Sydney Roosters.

9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap-up.

10.30 MOVIE: Sudden Impact. (1983, MA15+alsv, R) A detective investigates a series of murders. Clint Eastwood.

1.00 MOVIE: Cold Sweat. (1970, Mvd, R)

2.50 Talking Honey. (PG)

3.00 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)

Hawks Nest Ladies Golf Results

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

7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mal, R) Guests include Geena Davis, Stephen Graham, Motsi Mabuse and Stormzy.

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

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)

SATURDAY, September 16

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 The Eco Show. 11.00 Curious

(PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05

(R) 3.25 Going Places. (R) 3.55

Towns. (PG) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World

La Vuelta. Stage 19. H’lights. 5.30 No More Spectators. 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R)

6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) Annabel Crabb meets Karen Andrews.

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

7.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (Return, Ma) Spider calls on Frank and Lu for help.

8.20 Vera. (Mv, R) Vera investigates the death of a businessman whose body was found under a bridge.

9.50 The Newsreader. (Ml, R)

It is election night 1987.

10.45 Invictus Games Highlights: Dusseldorf. Highlights of the Invictus Games.

11.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob. (Mlv)

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

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

11.05 Rex In Rome. (Masv, R)

12.55 Suspect. (MA15+av, R)

2.35 UFOs. (PGa, R) 3.40 Destination Flavour. (R) 4.10 Going Places. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

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

SUNDAY, September

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 The Eco Show. (PG) 11.00 Curious

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Finals Series. Second semi-final. Port Adelaide v GWS Giants. From Adelaide Oval.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 The Voice. (PG, R) The artists from Team Guy and Team Jason will take to the stage to fight for a place in the semi-final. Hosted by Sonia Kruger, with coaches Jason Derulo, Rita Ora, Guy Sebastian and Jessica Mauboy.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.40 NRLW Wrap. (PG)

8.10 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 9. St George Illawarra Dragons v Brisbane Broncos.

10.00 Rugby World Cup: Highlights.

11.00 MOVIE: Just Mercy. (2019, Ma)

1.30 Drive TV. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Luxury

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) The lifeguards are on high alert.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.00 Thank God You’re Here. (PGls, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

9.00 MOVIE: Daddy’s Home 2. (2017, PGals, R) Two men plan to have the perfect Christmas, but when their fathers arrive, their holiday is turned into chaos. Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.30 Voices Of Australia. (Premiere)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) A lottery winner is found dead.

8.30 The Newsreader. (Ml) The country is rocked by a mass shooting in the heart of Melbourne.

9.30 Mother And Son. (PG, R) Maggie takes in a Ghanaian lodger.

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

10.50 Total Control. (MA15+l, R)

11.40 Talking Heads. (PG, R)

12.25 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.00 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Body On Somerton Beach. (Ma)

8.20 Incas: The New Story. (Mad)

10.00 Relics Of Egypt: Exploring The Largest Museum. (PG, R)

11.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

12.50 My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years In Afghanistan. (Ma, R)

2.30 Could Hitler Have Been Stopped? (PGa, R)

3.25 Patriot Brains. (Mls, R)

4.20 Destination Flavour. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

8.45 Con Girl. (Mal) Part 1 of 4. Charts the story of Australian serial con artist Samantha Azzopardi, who commited crimes around the world, from Australia to Canada and Ireland, using a host of false identities.

11.00 Born To Kill? Peter Moore – The Man In Black. (Mav)

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 9. Sandown 500. Day 1. Highlights.

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

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

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGs, R) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 FBI. (Mv) Maggie reconnects with an old mentor when the team investigates the murder of a professional informant.

9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (MA15+v, R) When a US Navy sailor washes up dead on a sacred site, the NCIS team investigates.

10.30 Five Bedrooms. (Mls, R) Heather’s in a funk.

NHK World English News Morning.

4.50 Destination Flavour. (R)

France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Myall Coast Vets

3.

4.

C Grade

1. Noel Quince 40

2. Arthur King 38

3. Ronald Pollack 36 C/B

4. Philip Hayward 36 C/B

5. Ian Raine 36 NTP. A. B. C.

3rd. Newbery, Brian Watson, Andrew

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, September 18

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Round two kicks off with barbecue champions, Aaron and Chris. Hosted by Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mv) When Dim goes missing, Lucy and Tim, along with the CIA, set out to find him and enlist the help of Juicy. 10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv)

TUESDAY, September 19

Rules. (M) Hosted by Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

9.15 RFDS. (Ma) Wayne’s grief surrounding a sudden death results in

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

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

9.45 To Be Advised.

10.15 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) A hacker kills a family of three. 11.05 NCIS. (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.

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

7.30 Shark Tank. A panel is pitched inventions.

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) Agent Knight’s past resurfaces when NCIS investigates a camp-site murder.

10.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (MA15+v, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, September 20

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (M) Amateur cooks put their culinary skills to the test in order to prove they have what it takes.

9.15 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGal) Footage of headline-grabbing moments captured on camera by members of the public.

10.15 The Latest: Seven News.

10.45 Talking Finals. Hosted by James Brayshaw.

11.45 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

THURSDAY, September 21

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Border Patrol. (PGad) Follows New Zealand border officials.

8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Missed Opportunities. (PGa) Takes a look at the crash of Independent Air Flight 1851 that cost the lives all 144 passengers and crew.

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

6.30 The Project.

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

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Mans) Four Aussie mates set out to embarrass each other in a public setting by trying their hand at virtual golf.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mls) Harry organises a hens and bucks.

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.

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

7.30 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows.

8.30 Sam Taunton: Rooster. (MA15+ls) A stand-up performance by Australian Pinder Prize-winning comedian Sam Taunton.

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

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

CBS Mornings.

By Thomas O'KEEFE

AN AMAZING season for the Tea Gardens Hawks concluded on Saturday, 9 September, with a Grand Final appearance against Clarence Town, the first for the team since 2015.

Hundreds of Hawks supporters stood out from a crowd of thousands at Lakeside Sporting Complex to witness their Hawks battle the minor premiers, and hopefully return home victorious.

While both teams started strong, Clarence Town’s first tries reminded all of how they placed top-of-the-ladder before the finals season.

The Hawks’ Aiden Bills then reminded everyone why he finished as the top try scorer in the competition, by executing his trademark

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q The Hawks made the Grand Final for the first time since 2015.