Myall Coast News Of The Area 16 February 2023

Progress Association wins grant

equipment

THE Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association (HNTGPA) Incorporated has been a successful recipient of a $117,464 grant in Round Five of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund to install outdoor exercise equipment in Providence Bay Park, Hawks Nest.

The Fund has provided more than $660 million to over 2,530 grassroots projects aimed at reinvigorating communities in every single regional local government area across NSW.

“We are so excited that we can deliver this project

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q The Management Committee of the HNTG Progress Association (from right) John Verdon, Bruce Murray, Kay Jones, Kath Verdon, Sandra Bourke and Trevor Jennings.

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over the contentious use of a Swan Bay holiday village as a 'transitional group home'.

The site, at the Fisherman’s Village on Moffats Road in Swan Bay, is currently being used, in-part, by Connect Global Ltd, a ‘drug and alcohol treatment centre running a restoration program dedicated to helping men in the recovery stage of their addiction’.

The strata-managed Fisherman's Village site includes 46 cabins, a large shed, tennis courts and a pool.

Connect Global has been operating at the Moffats Road site since 2013, with the service experiencing significant growth in the past several years.

Also frequenting the site are holidaymakers and residents who come to the Fisherman’s Village to enjoy the riverfront location and park amenities.

Local residents, of both the Fisherman’s Village and greater Swan Bay, have pushed back against the use of the site as a rehabilitation facility, forming the Swan Bay Action Group to coordinate their efforts.

Currently zoned RU2 Rural Landscape, the Fisherman’s Village was originally marketed to investors in the mid-1990s as a holiday park.

“In 1994 I was around when it was advertised as a great investment, you could use it as your own holiday home,” a member of the Swan Bay Action Group told News Of The Area.

“The attractions were the tennis courts, swimming pool and the pretend golf course.”

Connect Global is operated by director Ross Pene, who with his wife owns several of the Fisherman’s Village cabins.

A majority of the remaining cabins are owned by Fisherman’s Village Swan Bay Proprietary Limited, whose director is Mr Hilton Grugeon, who Mr Pene describes as his business partner.

Mr Grugeon is well known across the Hunter for his involvement in large scale industrial developments.

The Swan Bay Action Group have expressed numerous concerns about the suitability of the site as a rehabilitation facility.

In the current arrangement, participants of the Connect Global program are allowed shared access to the Village’s communal pool and tennis courts.

“The community has raised concerns due to the large congregation of men sent by the courts after substance abuse and with some violent backgrounds to Fisherman’s Village,” said a Swan Bay Action Group spokesperson.

“This is an unfenced facility, where men on parole and on bail are able to roam around with lots of freedom and mix with families with children.

“The location of the facility is too far from the police, hospital etc.

“Compliance issues have been raised and

complaints have been raised to Port Stephens Council, as the way some of these men act around the residents and holiday makers has caused fear and some people have left their holidays early.

“Everyone deserves a second chance but this site is totally inappropropriate and the community has strongly objected,” the spokesperson said.

Swan Bay residents have expressed concerns over a perceived lack of supervision on site, particularly given the criminal history of some Connect Global participants.

Community members have also raised concerns about holidaymakers and cabin residents being subject to intimidation from Connect Global staff, and alcohol being accessed by program participants.

Residents of the Fisherman’s Village who are not subject to Connect Global program rules are freely allowed to consume alcohol on site, within metres of cabins used for rehabilitation purposes.

Pictures attained by the Swan Bay Action Group from social media show groups of men in outlaw motorcycle gang colours drinking alcohol on site at Connect Global, as well as alcohol stored in the on-site shed, formerly the home of Moffat’s Oyster Barn restaurant.

Much of the protest from Fisherman’s Village residents about the use of the site revolves around the ‘oyster barn’, which village bylaws state must be used as a restaurant.

The barn is now used by Connect Global to house staff offices, store boats and trailers and as the central location for rehabilitation program activities.

After complaints from local residents, a

Current cabin owners say they bought cabins in the Fisherman’s Village before realising the extent of the site’s current use.

of Fisherman’s

request to investigate the unauthorised use of the site was made to Port Stephens Council in June 2020.

Investigations were undertaken by Council and it was determined that the site was not approved for this type of use.

“Council issued an order to cease the use of the Oyster Barn as a community facility on 15 November 2021,” a Port Stephens Council spokesperson said.

“The order required the operator to cease use within sixty (60) days of receiving the order.

“This matter is now before the Land and Environment Court.”

Connect Global lodged a development application (DA) to operate a ‘community facility’ on site, which was withdrawn on 20 October 2022.

A new DA, this time for a ‘transitional group home’, was then lodged, attracting 75 submissions during the exhibition period.

The development application remains under consideration and determination of the DA is anticipated to occur in March 2023.

News Of The Area visited Connect Global to speak with Ross Pene and address community concerns.

Mr Pene is a Christian pastor, a congregant of the C3 Spectrum Church at Anna Bay and a member of the Longriders Christian Motorcycle Club.

Mr Pene said emphatically that alcohol and drugs were not used on site by rehabilitation program participants, with Connect Global implementing a one strike policy for substance use.

“We have a golden rule here, if you bring alcohol into this place and get caught with alcohol, you are out.

“There is no warning.

“It is known before you commence the program.

“You sign a contract to say you understand what is in the guidelines.

“You can't consume alcohol, you can't bring alcohol in here and think you will be able to stay - because you won't be able to stay.

“It is the same with any type of drug, any illicit drug.”

Connect Global runs a stringent drug and alcohol testing regime, according to the program director, with randomised testing completed three times a week.

“We have the best drug testing campaign going.

“We have our own pathologist.

“Every urine sample is supervised and watched.”

Mr Pene did concede however, that alcohol was used on site by residents of the Village not associated to Connect Global.

“There are about four or five cabins that are being used by other people who come and stay on site.”

In terms of supervision, Mr Pene said a high standard of care was taken to ensure compliance with Connect Global rules, with participants only leaving site to attend essential appointments.

“The truth is, we do have very good supervision here, and our clock runs 24/7.

“There is someone on all the time.

“There is no lack of supervision here.

“They (Connect Global participants) can't come and go as they please.

“If I can't account for anybody, that person is in trouble, I know where everybody is at all given times.”

According to Connect Global onboarding documentation, participants are allowed access to a motor vehicle after a four week review, or as advised by Correctional Services.

While Swan Bay Action Group members allege intimidation on-site from Connect Global staff and participants, Mr Pene said nothing could be further from the truth.

“I don’t know anybody on this site who has been intimidated,” he said.

“We actually invite them (other complex residents) to come here on Thursday nights to our movie nights and our dinners.

“They tell me they have never felt so safe,” he said.

The Fisherman’s Village was originally developed as a tourism opportunity, but Mr Pene believes the site simply does not suit that purpose, citing a lack of privacy and distance between cabins.

“If this is a place for tourism, we are not in a third world country,” he said.

“If we are talking DAs for tourism, it just doesn’t work.”

With a DA for a ‘transitional group home’ currently under Council review, Mr Pene said the amended zoning matches perfectly with the work undertaken at Connect Global.

While he waits for Council to make their determination on the site’s use, Mr Pene maintains that the rehabilitation facility is operating legally.

“A transitional group home (zoning) is perfect for what we do.

“What we have done is approach Council to make an amendment to the DA, and that is exactly what is in place at the moment.

“We are not here illegally.

“It is all above board.

“We will get approval for what we want to do here, but that takes time.”

Mr Pene said Australia was “screaming out” for facilities such as Connect Global.

“We are the only ones doing what we are doing and we do a very good job at it.”

The Connect Global program is based around five key principles: manhood, fatherhood, family, workplace and community.

Christianity also plays a major role in the rehabilitation process, according to Mr Pene.

The Connect Global mission statement is “equip men to live a Christ centered connected life of change. Resolving the devastating effects of substance addiction on the lives of individuals, their families, and their communities”.

“If we can help someone become a better person, then praise God for that, that is our whole focus here,” said Mr Pene.

“It is for the wellbeing - mentally, spiritually, physically, socially – of all the men in our program.”

Participants of the program begin their day with a 6am roadrun, with physical fitness, nutrition and development of healthy routine key to the Connect Global ethos.

Each morning, participants gather for a group meeting, with a focus on the value of manhood.

“The whole meeting is involved around manhood, fatherhood, family, going back to work and entering back into the wider community as a very respected member of that community.

highlighted the program’s high success rate, noting that participants go on to an ‘extension program’ after their initial six month stint at Connect Global.

“After that they are back in the community, they are back at work doing well, their families are healthy, they are off the drugs and the grog, and they start to find a whole new pathway in life.

“We take a summary of what they are doing after they have been out of the program for twelve months.”

Mr Pene said it was essential that program participants re-enter the workforce after their rehabilitation program.

“It is paramount they go to work.

“You can't let them leave here and go home and do nothing.”

Mr Pene, who has been working in criminal corrections for more than 30 years, noted that many ex-program participants have settled in Port Stephens to remain connected to the facility.

“A lot of guys stay locally and stay connected.

“They don't want to go back into their rat hole.

“Heaps of participants have sold their properties and bought up this way and relocated for that reason.

“If you don’t change the location and the environment, you are going to be straight back in and the fleas are going to jump straight back on you again.”

Acknowledging community concerns regarding his connection to outlaw motorcycle gangs, Mr Pene said his work as a Christian minister had led him to connect with alleged gang members over the years in a religious capacity.

“I am a Harley rider, and I ride with a Christian motorcycle club called the Longriders Motorcycle Club.

“I have been the President of the Northern NSW club from day dot.

“Because I am a biker and I am a minister, I have all these guys from one percent motorcycle clubs.

“I do their funerals, I do their christenings, I do their wedding services, I do all their stuff that has anything to do with religion.

“I work with these people.

“I administer the services that are required on a spiritual level to anybody.”

recent years.

“I do memorial services on occasion.

“They have popped in here for a cuppa.

“The last one I did (service) was up at Tomaree, and so on the way home I invited them to come for a cup of tea.

“About 30 of them dropped in.

“We don’t do it anymore.

“I haven’t done that in seven years.

“I stopped it to stop the perception.

“I don’t want to have anybody perceiving that I am tied up with the one percent gangs, because I am not.”

While visitors are allowed on site on occasion, Mr Pene stressed that anyone on bail conditions or with connections to outlaw motorcycle gangs is not allowed entry.

Mr Pene said Connect Global had been a victim of baseless rumours, with intense scrutiny from police and charity boards into the operation as a result of complaints made by members of the public.

Mr Pene said Connect Global plans to host an open day on site at the Fisherman’s Village, and invites concerned members of the public to attend and see the day-to-day operation of the rehabilitation facility for themselves.

“Ideally, one of the best things that can happen is they come and have a look for themselves.”

Mr Pene told News Of The Area he had lodged defamation proceedings against a Fisherman’s Village cabin owner making untrue statements about Connect Global. Connect Global and the Swan Bay Action Group now await Council's decision as to DA approval.

Gyms & Small Bars – Changes to Retail Leases

by Michael McGrath

From 1 January 2023, leases of gyms and small bars will now be covered by retail leases legislation.

Regulation.

“They come here and the whole focus is to impact their life with some skills and mechanisms that will help them make good choices.”

Connect Global holds the contract for maintenance of the Fisherman’s Village common areas, including lawn mowing, and participants complete the work unpaid as part of their rehabilitation program.

Operating at the site since 2013, Mr Pene

The Retail Leases Regulation 2022 contains a new list of retails shops to which the Retail Leases Act 1994 applies. The new list now includes gymnasiums and fitness centres including yoga, barre, pilates and dance studios and small bars with a maximum patron capacity of 120.

The new Regulation also provides that the Act’s dispute mediation provisions will apply to these new class of retail shops even if the lease commenced prior to commencement of the

The Act sets out the rights and responsibilities of lessors and lessees under a retail lease and it is important to ensure the provisions of the Act are strictly followed to ensure the provisions of a retail lease will be enforceable.

Our property lawyers have extensive experience in acting for both lessors and lessees in relation to retail leases and have a thorough understanding of the retail leases legislation.

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“A lot of these guys have been in all sorts of trouble.

“They could have been in jail five times.

Mr Pene concedes that alleged outlaw motorcycle gangs had visited the facility in the past, but not in

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Progress Association wins grant for public exercise equipment

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to our community,” said HNTGPA Secretary and grant writer, Sandra Bourke.

“In September last year the community told us that this was one of many projects that needed to happen.

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“Others include improving the Tea Gardens skate park, upgrading the pool precinct, running more events like Seniors Week, and building a fenced dog park.

“Grant writing is a challenge but with this and other wins, I am confident that the Progress Association can deliver.

“I would like to acknowledge our wonderful supportive Management Committee, our great members, and the strong support we received from other local volunteer groups, all of which helps to get things done - faster.”

With 100 percent of the grant going to the HNTGPA, the funds will be spent directly on the project thanks to hard work planned by volunteers, including pro bono project management services.

Support for the bid was also provided by the Myall Masters Swim Club, Tea Gardens Lions Club, TGHN Surf Life Saving Club, MidCoast Council and the local Aboriginal Reference Group.

The project will install outdoor fitness stations in Providence Bay Park for use by all locals and visitors.

These new accessible, safe and durable outdoor gym stations, all on rubber soft fall, will ensure users enjoy the coastal environment while improving their strength and fitness.

The project will take around six months to complete and the HNTGPA will keep locals updated on progress and when the new equipment is ready to be used.

q An indicative concept of the three outdoor gym stations to be installed in Providence Bay Park, Hawks Nest.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the Stronger Country Communities Fund is helping to enrich the lives of residents in regional communities.

“Whether it’s community hubs, town halls, pathways, recreation areas, playgrounds, or creative and training programs, everywhere I go, people tell me how much the Stronger Country Communities Fund is helping make regional NSW an even better place to call

home.

“The NSW Government is focused on delivering infrastructure and programs in regional NSW necessary for stimulating economies, and we’re backing local projects that make a positive difference to the communities in the bush and surrounding areas,” Mr Toole said.

For more information email HNTGProgress@gmail.com.

Opera Australia star returns to Tea Gardens

JULIE Lea Goodwin, straight from her splendid success in La Boheme, returns in concert to Tea Gardens on Saturday February 18 from 5pm.

Julie’s performance as Musetta in La Boheme has once again captivated the Opera House audiences, and she was delighted when asked to return to the Myall Coast to open the 2023 concert season.

The exceptional soprano star is joined once more by outstanding tenor Gaetano Bonfante and award-winning pianist/ composer Michael Harvey in an exciting and uplifting encore of last November’s concert, which was described by some as “breathtakingly next level” and “absolutely brilliant”.

Of Julie Lea’s performance in La Boheme, Gina Fairley in ArtsHub wrote, “A stalwart for La Bohème, in the role of Musetta, is Julie Lea Goodwin, a sassy siren with a voice to boot.

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“With her blonde bob hairstyle and feisty passion, she brings a maturity to this role that carries the production, with an incredible vocal range, brightness and pathos…”

Julie has also starred as Maria in West Side Story and Christine alongside Anthony Warlow in The Phantom of the Opera.

“Don’t miss this must-see event in Tea Gardens,” said event organiser Michael Harvey.

“It’s a rare opportunity to hear artists of this quality.”

Show times at St Stephen’s Parish Centre, Witt St are Saturday 5pm and Sunday 3pm. There are only limited seats remaining for Saturday’s show, and only a few tickets left for Sunday’s 3pm concert - so don’t miss out!

Tickets are $35 at BT’s for Fashion, Shop 11 Myall Quays Shopping Centre, Tea Gardens.

q Julie Lea Goodwin returns to Tea Gardens on Saturday February 18.

Structural fires in Bulahdelah concern RFS

By John SAHYOUN

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Church was well alight, threatening buildings on the St Joseph’s school grounds.

The crew quickly got to work protecting the exposed structures before commencing a defensive attack on the structure involved.

After several hours the fire was brought under control.

Students from the adjoining school were excluded for two school days due to the strong residual smell of smoke and air quality issues.

The former convent

has been closed off due to concerns of asbestos within the building.

Another incident occurred a few days later.

In the early hours of Wednesday 8 February the Brigade was initially called to a pile fire which was soon upgraded to a structure fire at the Plough Inn car park on Stroud Street, Bulahdelah.

On arrival the crew found two portable buildings and a trailer alight, threatening further nearby structures.

The crew quickly got to work protecting the threatened exposures before extinguishing the fire.

They were required to re-attend after the initial investigations as the area was still smouldering.

Both fires are currently under investigation to determine the cause.

In both instances there was only structural damage with no casualties as both structures were unoccupied at the time.

Bulahdelah RFS captain Rod Paar told Myall Coast NOTA that ”these types of fires can happen to anyone”.

“Make sure your smoke alarms are up to date and

in the case of an emergency ring 000,” said Mr Paar.

A special thanks is extended to FRNSW Tea Gardens, Pacific Palms

RFB, North Arm Cove RFB, Medowie RFB, Wootton RFB, NSW Police and NSWA for their valued assistance in containing these fires.

q Buildings well alight at the Plough Inn car park.

q The damage was extensive.

q The old convent has been secured.

27 years of service

By Marian SAMPSON

THE job market in the 21st century is dominated by job switching and short stays. This makes the 27 years of service delivered

to the community by Mrs Vicki Evans at Tea Gardens Public School even more remarkable.

This week the school celebrated Mrs Evans, who has worked as a School

Learning Support Officer/ Teacher’s Aide at Tea Gardens Public School for just shy of three decades.

During this time, Vicki has supported the diverse social, emotional, physical, behavioural and academic needs of students from K-6.

Vicki has incorporated and adapted to evolving best practice pedagogies in order to support countless children to achieve the highest outcomes, whether that be academic or social.

The school community recognised Mrs Evans’ innovative ideas which have supported students with disability in their learning.

She seeks out new educational materials and learning experiences, meaningfully engaging the students.

Mrs Evans is one of those unique individuals who draws out the positive in all children by showing them mutual respect, by learning about them personally, just by listening when they need to be heard.

She will find off-cuts from her garden to share with those interested in gardening, swap fish stories with the avid fisherman and her sewing skills are the first to be sought out when a hat

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needs mending or a teddy is missing a limb.

The students seek her out in the playground as she makes all feel valued and cared for.

Mrs Evans imparts her experience and knowledge to anyone who asks for support, including teachers.

Many of the School Learning Support Officers look to her for guidance and advice when supporting students with challenging behavioural needs.

Mrs Evans was presented with a certificate recognising her commitment and years of service as well as a bunch

of flowers at the Tea Gardens Public School assembly last week.

School Principal Mark Clemson told News Of The Area, “We look forward to Mrs Evans continuing to support our students for many more years to come.”

More RATs available locally

By John SAHYOUN

RAPID Antigen Test (RAT)

self-testing kits are now available in the Tea Gardens area after a long delay in supply.

The Myall Coast area is the oldest demographic in Australia and many of our residents feel the full effect of any variant of COVID or any other flu like diseases and need a quick response.

In the past, residents have had to travel from the Myall Coast to Raymond Terrace as tests were in short supply at the medical facilities and chemists in our area.

Normally you receive

free RAT tests by going to a Service NSW service centre if you have a Commonwealth Concession Card, but this proves difficult for those who are unable to travel.

This was a concern of local resident Gina Harbach.

It seemed to be going nowhere with multiple requests to agencies until Ms Harbach took it up with local MP Kate Washington who relayed the concern to the responsible minister, The Hon. Natasha MaclarenJones, and was successful in securing additional supplies.

“There was no way here to access a good supply of these tests.

“I was really excited when these tests became available to us,” Ms Harbach told Myall Coast NOTA.

The free RATs are available to eligible groups, people with disability, the immunocompromised and their carers and Commonwealth Concession Card holders

These RAT tests are available from the Tea Gardens Library during open hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Further sites for RATs may be accessed at https:// www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/ stay-safe/testing/free-rattests/find-rat-tests.

q Mrs Vicki Evans has served students at the Tea Gardens Public School for 27 years - helping each one to be unique and appreciated as they learn.

q Supplies of RAT tests are now available locally.

Seniors Festival a success

THE second Seniors Festival at Hawks Nest was a great success with plenty to see, lots of people to meet, and great entertainment.

The event was opened by the Worimi with a heartfelt Welcome to Country by local resident Dr Elizabeth McEntyre followed by a smoking and cleansing ceremony by Uncle Justin Ridgeway.

Locals and visitors were encouraged to share the smoke of the gum leaves which has cleansing

properties and helps set a pathway for a brighter future.

Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington acknowledged Mr John Verdon for 50 years’ service as a Justice of the Peace, awarding a Certificate of Appreciation for this important long standing volunteer role.

The President of the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association (HNTGPA), Mr Bruce Murray, acknowledged the volunteers

and announced that HNTGPA had successfully won a Regional NSW Grant of $117,000 to install outdoor exercise equipment in Providence Bay Park in Hawks Nest.

“This year our Expo features around forty local exhibitors, with representatives from health, travel industry, local arts and crafts, seniors’ education (U3A), legal services, residential homes, community groups, sporting, social, and service groups,”

said Bruce.

“Events such as these are important for sharing information across our wider seniors community, with people being able to connect with stallholders in person and receive information firsthand while enjoying the entertainment and food.”

The warm day was well attended with numbers again around 1200 with over 450 sausages and fifteen kilos of onions cooked, all handed out for free by the busy Tea Gardens Lions.

The stage featured live music with a marvellous double set by favourite local band SAGE, the enjoyable Tea Gardens School Band, the laid-back tunes of the Bundy Boys, and rising new local star, guitarist and singer Ewald Jordaan.

The day ended with lots of winners drawn for prizes from Estia Health, the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club, HNTGPA as well as Lucky Door Prizes donated by many local businesses (all winners

contacted).

The HNTGPA recognises that these events cannot happen without a lot of support and hard work from many people, especially the sponsors, community groups, stallholders and volunteers.

The event was proudly sponsored by the NSW Government, the HNTGPA and many local community groups and businesses.

The HNTGPA welcomes event feedback and any new ideas for our next NSW Seniors Festival in 2024.

Email HNTGProgress@ gmail.com.

q Uncle Justin Ridgeway and Elizabeth McEntyre performed Welcome to Country and a smoking and cleansing Ceremony to start the day.

q HNTGPA Committee member Kath Verdon braved the sun to dance the Hokey Pokey.

q Dan Holmes and Kate Washington with the wonderful Meals on Wheels crew.

q Newcastle Mobility were back with the Men's Shed looking sharp in their green shirts.

q SAGE, again a big hit, did two sets of great music and songs. On stage from right: Sue Anderson, Leonie Keipert, John Carter, Janelle Matthews and Susan Carter.

q The Lions BBQ brigade of Gaye McKay, Rhonda Dorman, and Leone Webb serving up a storm.

q The old scout hall became a community hall again for the day with lots of stalls and visitors - HNTGPA volunteer Gloria Churchill (in hat).

q Diane Perry, Your Massage Therapist, wins (for her Mum) the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club Raffle.

q Progress Association president Bruce Murray, Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington and Progress Association event coordinator Sandra Bourke in front of local sci-fi author Greg Mutton's stall.

q Pat from the Hawks Nest Croquet Club wins the Estia Health Raffle Prize.

q HNTGPA Committee member and Expo volunteer Gloria Churchill takes a break.

q Uncle Justin Ridgeway performs the Worimi Barray Smoking Ceremony to start the event.

q Karryn Bartlett, the local personal travel manager and event sponsor.

q The Bundy Boys: David Peart and Alan performing some laid back classics.

Celebrating the life of Rob Anderson

WITH a soft breeze cooling the heat of the early evening, friends and family of the late Robert (Rob) Hartley Anderson gathered at The Gallery, Tea Gardens on Saturday to celebrate his life and his positive impact on the world.

The crowd, from far and wide, fondly shared happy recollections and many expressed profound thanks

for his time in their lives.

Rob’s wife Lee and her family wish to thank everyone who attended, those who couldn't make it, and also those who travelled to the Sydney memorial gathering earlier this month.

q Rob Anderson about to launch his book (January, 2019).

q Lee with Peter Webb.

q Galleries in the Gardens artists Ian Morphett and Bob Stuart.

q Rob’s sons Ben and Sam enjoying a fun memory of their Dad.

q Helen Payne reflecting on her years of knowing Rob – “a very warm and intelligent man”.

q Family friend Kerrian Griffin.

q Sharon, Sam and Sabina.

q Leslie Falla and Chez Rands.

q Gillian and Wally Fabiszewski.

q Denise Jacka, Jill Forrester and Allan Hunt and Kimi Anderson.

q Kimi and Katie Anderson in front of one of Rob’s paintings at The Gallery.

q Lee with Ray ‘Rowdy’, an ex-Tea Gardens Hotel colleague who travelled far to be part of the celebration.

q Lee with David and Adrienne Ingram.

q Rob’s sons Ben and Sam with frangipanis – a touch of Samoa so loved by Rob.

q Rob’s old Lions colleagues, John Hill and wife Ann.

q Emilie Tseronis, president, Galleries in the Gardens and Lee Anderson.

Kindy kids shine at Tea Gardens Public School

By Marian SAMPSON

WHILE Tea Gardens Public School is not the biggest primary school it is one with plenty of heart.

Something that the new year's intake of kindergarten students have enjoyed.

Seventeen students have commenced Kindergarten in 2023 at Tea Gardens Public School.

The school hosted a very successful and extensive transition program affectionately known as the ‘Mini Mulloways’ throughout 2022.

The Mini Mulloways transition program enabled the children to feel safe, familiar and part of the school’s rich learning community.

As a special welcome, all Kindergarten students received a book at the school’s first assembly to commemorate starting their primary school educational journey at Tea Gardens Public

School.

Mrs Anita Howarth told News Of The Area, “I feel extremely privileged and proud to be this year’s Kindergarten teacher and

I have really enjoyed being connected with the students and their families.

“We are off to a fabulous start,” she said.

“Over the next seven years

we will see our Kindergarten students grow and develop in all areas socially, culturally and academically.

“We pride ourselves on knowing, valuing and caring

Students show skills at Swimming Carnival

q Alicia - Backstroke was just one of the races for students at the carnival.

By Marian SAMPSON

SCHOOL is back but it isn’t all hard toil for the students at Tea Gardens Public School with the annual swimming carnival giving students an opportunity to test their skills in the pool.

Developing and confident swimmers turning seven to thirteen years of age were invited to join in all the fun.

Students who have qualified will now go on to represent the school at the Port Stephens Zone Carnival which is being held at Tomaree Pool on 22 February.

Carnival organiser Miss Caitlyn Kelly told News Of The Area, “I was proud of all the swimmers for trying their best and having a great time.

“I especially loved seeing the glowing smiles on the

student’s faces whilst in the noodle races.”

The carnival’s final house group tally was extremely close with just four points separating the top two house groups.

“Congratulations to Yacaaba on coming first with 232 points!

“Stephens was a close second with 228 points, Tomaree in third and Corrie in fourth place.”

Excited student Talia Sloggett said, “I came first in 12 years freestyle.

“I’m proud but also a little shocked by my achievement,” the young swimmer said.

The Age Champions for the event were: Junior BoyLeroy; Junior Girl - Lillian; 11 Years Boy - Asher; 11 Years

for all our students.

“Our Kindergarten classes are named the Blossoms and the students certainly live up to their name.

“They are fresh and full

of promise for outstanding futures and we look forward to them growing and developing as avid learners over their primary school journey,” Mrs Howarth said.

and

The whole school community is proud of the results that these swimmers achieved at the carnival and wish them well at the zone level.

q Jerome, Moana, Toby, Ruby and Mikey - Happy faces are everywhere in the Tea Gardens Public School Kindergarten class.

Girl – Isabelle; Senior Boy – Kade;

Senior GirlRhani.

q Aria and Kate - Every age group was represented.

q Isabelle, Talia and Rhani - Happy carnival attendees.

q Andi, Christine and Grace - Enjoying the fun at the swimming carnival.

Myall River VIEW Club selects 2023 committee

THE Myall River VIEW Club hosted their AGM with a lovely lunch on Friday at the Hawks Nest Golf Club.

“We welcomed 55 ladies, with seven visitors, with the club growing each month,” said Cheryl Milburn, Myall River VIEW Club.

The new Committee was introduced by Anne-Louise O'Connor, a former National President of VIEW and a former Zone Councillor for the Hunter Region.

“Anne-Louise gave a presentation on the statistics of VIEW partnered with the Smith Family and we learnt where, how and what the money goes to from our fundraising,” said Cheryl.

“VIEW Clubs of Australia alone sponsor over 2000 underprivileged Australian children with The Smith Family sponsoring many more with donations from private people and the corporate companies of Australia,” she said.

Myall River VIEW Club meets for lunch on the second Friday of the month at Hawks Nest Golf Club, 11am for 11.30am start.

“We have speakers, fun games, and all sorts of

entertainment.

“The March lunch will have a speaker being International Women’s Day

week,” Cheryl said. Contact Hilary Gall on 0423789986 for further information.

q Anne-Louise O’Connor on the left presents the new VIEW Committee for 2023.

Calls to ban LGBTQ+ conversion practices in NSW

By Marian SAMPSON

NSW LABOR have announced their intention to ban LGBTQ+ conversion practices in New South Wales if elected in the upcoming state election.

On Saturday the party declared they would prohibit the practice and will work

with survivors and all other stakeholders to develop legislation that works in NSW, promising to establish a joint working group of NSW Health and the NSW Department of Justice members to draft the laws.

for it in NSW,” said NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns.

“We should not have a situation where children are being told something is wrong with them and that they need to be fixed.”

to ban LGBTQ+ conversion practices and called for similar commitments from each of the major political parties ahead of the NSW state election.

of conversion practices.

and are not supported by any medical or psychological professional association.

NSW COUNCILS have welcomed a pledge by the State’s Coalition Government to inject $1 billion into the regional road network, and called on all candidates to make the same commitment.

The call follows the announcement by Deputy Premier Paul Toole that the current Government, if reelected, would significantly increase roads and rail funding in regional NSW in response to the state road emergency declared late last year.

The funding

“Conversion therapy is a dangerous and damaging practice and there’s no room commitment includes:

○ A further $400 million injection into the successful Fixing Local Roads program to help regional councils continue their work to repair, maintain and seal the roads in their communities;

○ $300 million for the establishment of a new Fast Tracking Freight program to tackle freight pinch points on the road and rail network, better connect road and rail with key and emerging freight hubs and increase the capacity and reliability of

The announcement came days after Independent Member for Sydney Alex Greenwich proposed a bill the network; and

Mr Greenwich’s proposed bill would prohibit practices that seek to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, and introduce a civil response scheme addressing serious or systemic instances

“NSW is lagging behind other states and territories that have already acted to protect people from the harms caused by LGBTQ+ conversion practices,” said Ghassan Kassisieh, Legal Director of national LGBTIQ+ group Equality Australia.

“Practices seeking to change or suppress a person’s sexuality or gender identity cause real and lasting harm

“NSW can still salvage its reputation as a laggard on LGBTIQ+ equality by committing to address the unfinished business of LGBTIQ+ rights in this state, including by ending conversion practices.

“With a state election at the end of March, now is time for all politicians in NSW to commit to reforms to end LGBTQ+ conversion practices once and for all,” he said.

Councils call on all candidates to match regional roads funding pledge

○ $300 million for a Build Back Better program to invest in more resilient State, regional and local road and transport infrastructure across regional NSW.

Local Government NSW President Darriea Turley said the commitment is fully consistent with LGNSW’s election priorities and ongoing advocacy for increased road funding, improvements to the regional road network and importantly, greater investment in resilient road

infrastructure.

“Last month we welcomed the $500 million emergency pothole repair package announced by the Government in the wake of torrential rain and massive flooding,” Cr Turley said.

“While grateful we pointed out at the time that despite the significance of the package, it would only go a short way to help fix the $2.5 billion disaster damage bill.

“So it is really pleasing that the Coalition has recognised that simply patching holes is not

enough, and that future extreme weather events have the potential to literally wash away and repairs.

“The road networks need to be built back better.

“They need to be built to higher standards so they can stand up against future floods and other natural disasters.

"We welcome this additional funding package which is so desperately needed, and are currently digging into the detail to allow us to fully assess how it should be best spent to

deliver lasting results.

“Getting our roads up to scratch and having the ongoing funding to keep them there will not only save NSW and its people money in the long run, it will also help support the economic growth this state needs.

“Good roads are good for us all: for business, for our agricultural sector, and for everyday drivers who just want to get to where they need to be safely and without damage to their vehicles.”

(Back row L-R) Sharon, Irena, Lynne, Sue, Sherril, Casey, Bev, Barbara, Kris. (Front row L-R) Sue, Loretta, Hilary Gall.

q Cheryl Milburn, Judy McGavock and Rhonda Jurd. Outgoing and long term Committee members who have contributed a lot to Myall River VIEW Club. The club wishes them well for the future.

q Anne-Louise O’Connor giving a presentation about VIEW and The Smith Family.

More palliative care and hospice services for kids

By Marian SAMPSON

FOR parents who have lost a child and the parents of desperately ill children, hospice and palliative care services are vital.

Now children with life limiting conditions and

their families will benefit from a $16 million funding boost to enhance paediatric palliative care respite and hospice services.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said the new services will complement those already provided by

Bear Cottage in Manly and at the children’s hospitals in Sydney and Newcastle.

“I am absolutely committed to ensuring we improve the quality of life of these kids and their families, whether the care is being provided at home,

in a hospital or a hospice,” Mr Perrottet said.

The additional enhancement brings the total funding for palliative care from the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government to more than $2.2 billion over the next five years.

Paediatric palliative care aims to improve the quality of life of children

with a life-limiting illness as they head towards the end of life.

It can include the prevention and relief from pain and other symptoms.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said those caring for children with life limiting conditions face the most challenging situation imaginable and need our

every support.

“Families often choose to care for their loved ones at home but many children have complex medical and nursing needs which make that task difficult,” Mr Hazzard said.

“By further enhancing paediatric palliative and end of life care services, we are giving more families support and access to the care they need in a homelike environment.”

Palm Lake Resort Forster and Tea Gardens Inaugural Bowls Challenge

By Rod LARKIN

ON Sunday 5 February, 31 bowlers from Palm Lake Resort (PLR) Forster and their supporters travelled to PLR Tea Gardens for the inaugural bowls challenge.

A total of around 100 people met at 9.30 a.m.

After around two and a half hours Tea Gardens won the match 173 – 110 with Tea Gardens winning 6 rinks and Forster winning 2.

Tea Garden’s President Len Baker ‘Played for the other team’ as Forster was one person short.

The Shield was donated by PLR management and presented to Len by Kym Bellamy and Lisa Weir.

After play we enjoyed a hamburger and refreshments followed by chocolates and many new friends were made.

q Game play action.

q Forster’s Noel James and Tea Gardens’ Len Baker with the inaugural competition Shield. Photo: Herb Matthews.

q To start the day’s play we had a ‘Spider’ challenge.

q Tea Gardens played in ‘White’ and Forster in ‘Blue’.

112/88 Holdom Road, Karuah

2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

Price: $199,000 - $215,000

WAKE to that holiday feeling, everyday!

Located in the superbly presented and managed Karuah Waters Estate, its acres of grassy riverfront are the perfect setting for this delightful, well-presented and maintained Weathertex and iron two-bedroom home.

With the Park catering to the over 50s demographic, the unit is ideal for permanent or holiday living and presents an excellent opportunity to enjoy the glorious Mid North Coast’s envied lifestyle.

And yes, your dog is welcome to join you!

From the wide, palm-lined street, step onto the front verandah and turn the key to your new holiday lifestyle.

This low maintenance home is one of the originals, with carpet to the lounge area and lovely patterned wallpaper throughout the home, reverse-cycle air conditioning and open plan kitchen and dining with gas stove and oven.

The two bedrooms feature carpet and built in robes with a ceiling fan in the main.

The bathroom consists of a shower over bath, and vanity with a separate toilet.

At the rear is a lovely, covered area flowing through to a lovely grassed area with a garden shed.

There is a car carport, mains water, garbage collection, electric hot water, and bottled gas.

It is a short walk to the Karuah River Jetty, great for fishing and boating.

If this sounds appealing, it doesn't end there, there's so much more!

For a management fee of $191pw, property owners enjoy full use of the Park’s abundant facilities and activities including a 250m private jetty, swimming pool, tennis and volleyball courts, games room, outdoor entertainment area, free Wi-Fi, DVD library and storage space for a caravan at $20* per

week.

Best of all, the Park is dog-friendly, permitting one dog per household.

With holidaying on home shores, the new normal, plus proximity to Karuah village and the regional hub of Newcastle, never has there been a better opportunity to secure an affordable permanent living or holiday unit in a premier accommodation precinct on the stunning Mid North Coast.

The Park’s friendly, community-focused theme further enhances the property's appeal.

There has never been a better opportunity to acquire a home-sized unit in a quality accommodation complex.

For more information and to organise an inspection, please contact Emily Abela on 0476 551 276.

44B Myall Street, Tea Gardens

Price: $629,000

WHETHER you're looking for your first home, a perfect weekender, an investment or a place to retire and enjoy the relaxing coastal lifestyle, this architecturally designed villa/town home is sure to impress and tick all the boxes!

Just four years young, this villa offers exceptional quality finishes and inclusions throughout: stone kitchen bench tops, soft close cupboards and drawers, air conditioning and ceiling fans, high ceilings. data, TV and USB charging points throughout, downlights and NBN wiring, and double garages with remote doors and internal access.

The main bedroom offers a generous walk-in wardrobe as well as an ensuite bathroom while the two other bedrooms can accommodate queen beds and also have built-in wardrobes.

There are also multiple linen closetsgiving more storage than most people will need. Situated in an ideal location being only a short walk to shops, Myall River and the marina, it really doesn't get much better than this.

This home is move-in ready and offers a low maintenance lifestyle.

This one won’t last long so contact John Rumle on 0425 289 200 today to arrange a private inspection.

Inspections are by appointment only.

Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club News

By John SLATER

11 FEBRUARY

The big news this week would have to be the charity bowls day organised by Rick Islaub for the Australian Dolphins Paralympic swimming team.

Promoted as “Dolphins for Dolphins”, the day was a stunning success raising, at the time of writing, more than $5,000.00.

The Club was fortunate to have the support of the local Member of Parliament, Kate Washington.

In her role as Shadow Minister for Disability Inclusion, the charity day was for a cause dear to her heart.

Ms Washington praised the work of Rick Islaub and the efforts of the Tea Gardens Men’s and Women’s Bowling Clubs on the day.

Thanks also to the wider Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest community who always add

support for these causes.

8 February

This week’s bowls were sponsored by the Tea Gardens Fishermen’s Co-Op.

Our sincere thanks to them for their continued practical support of our Club.

The pleasant weather continues attracting 48 bowlers to the green today for our weekly gala.

The morning game was decided by the “lowest winning score” and coming in with a miserly score of just 9 were Denis Wilberforce, Doug Andrews, Geoff Muggleton and Dennis Ashbridge.

The afternoon game was decided by the “lowest winning margin” and with 3 teams on a margin of just 1 a 4-end countback was required.

Kev Barbie, Barry Goode, Gary Porter, and Merv Mills were the winners.

The Garden Eatery voucher was won by Ron

Webster. Our thanks to the Garden Eatery for their support.

12 February

The fine weather continued, and Sunday bowls was again well supported with a good field of players.

A stiff southerly made conditions tricky as the games were set up “east-west”.

The winners today with the lowest winning score were Geoff Page, Vic Garlick and Mal Dodds, a visitor from Kuri Kuri.

Two matches were played in the Club Championship Minor Pairs today.

Steve Mount and Anthony Grant took on Phil Thrift, playing in his first Club competition, and John Payne.

Steve and Anthony ran out winners, 19-13.

In the remaining game, Len Baker and Glen Reinhard were the more consistent pairing, defeating Garry porter and Denis Wilberforce 26-11.

The competition hots up next weekend.

In other news. The Club Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday 25th June.

Nomination sheets for committee positions have been posted and members should consider applying for

any positions vacant.

The 2022/2023 Presentation Night will be held on Monday night, 26 June.

Details to follow.

Now that we have a calendar from Bowls NSW and

Newcastle bowls the match committee will sit down and arrange our championship matches for 2023/2024. They will be, at this stage, be played between July and December 2023.

Hawks Nest Golf Club Thursday Night Darts Bulahdelah Golf Club News

By John EDWARDS

sharp.

BY Thora-Lou SMITH

Ladies Highest Score: Lyn Pierson - 92.

Men’s Highest Score: Brad Victor - 140.

Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm darts start 7pm

Darts are available for use on the night if needed.

Everyone is welcome to play. Winner Michael Russom and Runner Up John Edwards.

THE ladies played the first NSW medal round on Wednesday Feb 8, and B.Newton was the winner with 67nett from M.South with 74nett. Meg also won the jackpot.

23 Vets played a

Stableford on Thursday Feb 9, and G.Willadsen won with 40pts from J.Crockett with 39pts and D.Brown with 38pts. NTPs were P.Norman, T.Cummins and T.Griffis.

Saturday Feb 11 was another hot day and 30 golfers played a Single Stableford.

The men's winner was M.Moss with 41pts from M.Gardiner with 39pts on a

c/b from A.Crick. the ladies' winner was B.Newton with 41pts from B.Gordon with 34pts. Long drivers were T.Carroll, A.Crick, D.Johnston and T-L.Smith. NTPs were A.Gardiner, R.Norberry (twice) and T.Stellema while C.Wheatley won the Jackpot. The course is in wonderful condition, and that is reflected in the great rounds of golf.

Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club

By Lynda RICHARDS

Monday 6 February: Three teams from TGWBC competed at Lemon Tree Passage Invitation Triples Day, unfortunately none made it to the Winners Circle.

A good day though enjoyed by all.

Tuesday 7

February: Round 1 Club Championship Minor Pairs, just 1 game Chrissy Buddle and Lyn Nightingale v Dawn May and Dawn Jones the winners were the “two Dawns” winning by 10 shots 21 v 11.

Social bowls played a game of Fours and 2 games of Triples all 18 ends.

An interesting game on Rink 4 Jan Coomer, Sheila Rattray, Dot Dallas

and Deyonne Page on the 10th end were 9 all v Irene Roberts, Brenda Poole (visitor), Lorraine Murphy and Karen Green.

Over the next 8 ends Deyonne’s team gained 16 points, Karen’s team not adding at all to their score resulting in a massive win to Deyonne’s side 25 v 9.

A win to Deb Gardner, Jeanette Emmett and Robyn Webster 18 v Sheril Johnson, Ingrid Luck and Sandra Leisemann 16.

By the 6th end Kris MacDonald, Jean Glover and Dale Winter took control of this contest defeating Precy Swaddling, Maynie Roberts and Bette Saillard by 6 shots 17 v 11.

The winners on the day winning with the lowest margin were Deb, Jeanette

and Robyn.

Thursday 9 February: Round 2 (Semi Final) Minor Pairs Competition, Sheril Johnson and Sue Morris v Dawn May and Dawn Jones the score here 13 all with just 1 end left to bowl, what a “nail biting end” to a great game of bowls, the winners Sheril and Sue 14 v 13.

A win for Ingrid Luck and Sandra Leisemann 20 v Jan Coomer and Dale Cameron 10, fabulous bowling by all competitors in this game, the score doesn’t reflect the standard of the bowling.

Coming Events: Monday 20 February Invitation Fours Day at Fingal Bay hopefully some good news to report on from this event.

Thursday 23 February Novice Consistency starts.

q Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington with Rick Islaub, organiser of the "Dolphins for Dolphins" charity day.

q Winner Michael Russom and Runner Up John Edwards.

Edwards.

Where you can pick up

Hawks Nest Golf Club

Hawks Nest Caravan Park

Benchmark on Booner

Oceanside Motel

Peter Sinclair Gardens

Jimmy's Beach Caravan Pk

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Celebrations

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

Information Centre

Arts & Crafts Centre

Tea Gardens Library

Tea Gardens Fish Co op

Boathouse Tea Gardens

CTC Tea Gardens

Tea Gardens Bakery

Dental Surgery Tea Gardens

Black Possum

Ellas Boutique

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

Oyster Hut

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

$2 Shop

Purcell & Mount Solicitors

BTS fashion

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 Fruit & Veg

Bulahdelah IGA

Information Centre

Newsagency

R&R Property Bulahdelah

Rural Transaction Ctr

Shell Servo Bulahdelah

Nerong intersection drop point

Nth Arm Cove Community Hall

Pindimah intersection drop point

R&R Property Stroud

Post Office/newsagent Stroud

Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN

On theCouch

Dear Jasminda,

A friend recently asked me if I'd like all her son's clothes that he's grown out as they would fit my son perfectly.

He always wears fashionable clothes and designer brands, so I was really happy.

When she dropped them over last week, she said, 'So, I'm only charging you $200 because we are such good friends.

They are worth so much more.' I was so taken aback that I said I'd do a bank transfer, but now I don't even want the clothes.

What should I do?

Dear Peggy,

Peggy H.

My mum, in this instance, would say, 'Take them back and throw them at her' which is her standard line for pretty much anything.

yellow bins.

Bulky Waste Collection 2023

COUNCIL’S bulky waste collection for 2023 kicks off, with residents urged to “do the right thing”.

”Our bulky waste collection covers close to 50,000 households in 195 localities, and takes around four months from start to finish, weather permitting,” said Council’s Director of Liveable Communities, Paul De Szell.

“It’s a great community service that helps you manage disposal of large bulky items around your home.

“We all need to follow some simple rules about what type of bulky waste we put on the kerbside as well as where and when we do it.”

Separate your waste into two piles – one for scrap metal and whitegoods, and one for general and electronic waste.

Make sure your waste can all fit in a standard 7' x 4' box trailer and that each item weighs no more than 30kg.

Residents are requested to put their waste out no earlier than the weekend before the collection date for their suburb –any earlier and you could be fined for illegal dumping.

Please position bulky waste items on the kerb where you usually place your red and

Bass Bash

There are some items you can only dispose of at your nearest Waste Management Centre.

These include mattresses as well as things that can be dangerous to children, people or the environment, such as paint, asbestos, chemicals or medicines, fuel or oil, batteries or gas bottles, smoke detectors or fire extinguishers.

Before placing bulky waste items out for collection, consider whether they could be re-purposed or sold. It’s important to divert more waste from landfill.

The first collection phase will kick off in the Manning, with collection and free mattress drop-off between 27 February and 5 May. All of Nabiac and Failford will now be included in this collection phase.

The second phase will take place in Gloucester from 8 to 12 May, with free mattress drop-off between 6 and 14 May.

The final phase will be in the Great Lakes area, with collection and free mattress dropoff between 15 May and 30 June.

These phases help you know when to start getting ready for collection. But before putting any bulky waste out on the kerbside, please check the specific collection date for your own suburb and put waste out no earlier than the weekend before the collection date.

“Nobody wants to see rubbish in the

I tend to agree with her. I can understand that you may be hesitant to be confrontational as it could have an impact on your friendship, but I think that horse has already bolted.

By withholding details that would have allowed you to make an informed decision, your friend has displayed unconscionable conduct or, in layman's terms, she's given you a bum steer.

If you keep the clothes and pay for them, you'll think about this incident each time your son wears them.

I'd deliver them back to her and say, 'I had a think about you being able to get more money for the clothes, so, because we are such good friends, I'm giving you that option.'

Her reaction may help guide your decision about whether this is a friendship you want to invest any more time in.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

street for days or weeks on end. That’s why we all need to do the right thing with how and when we put our bulky waste items out for collection,” said Mr De Szell.

All households will receive a detailed guide for Bulky Waste 2023 in the mail.

It’s important to read it carefully and follow the directions.

If you need assistance, head to www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/bulkywaste or call 1300 290 763.

Department of Primary industries who match the Fishing Club’s contribution.

A Bass fingerling release is planned for STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 24

A total of 84 legal sized fish were presented for weigh-in with twelve eels also caught.

Bulahdelah Fishing Club President Carrall remarked that “the quality of the fish was better than average”.

“Most of the fish that came over the scales were better than previous years,” said Mr Carrall.

Bass, Bream and Mullet were the most predominant species presented.

The biggest Bass presented was by Jay Roseitti at 1.715kgs.

Other notable catches of Bream were in the Woman’s division by Carol Carrall at 1.26ks and in the Juniors by Henry Hancock at 1.06kgs.

“I’ve been fishing in the contest for many years and I’m very excited to win the trophy and I’ll be back next year to defend my title,” Jay Roseitti told Myall Coast NOTA.

This event not only gives the opportunity for people to meet, have some fun and share their fishing experiences with each other but serves a greater purpose.

Being one of the largest fresh water fishing contests in NSW, this being a catch and release event allows the organisers to gauge how the Bass in the river are developing and what needs to be done in the future to preserve the species.

Each year the money raised from the event goes towards purchasing new Bass fingerlings to restock the Myall and Crawford Rivers so there will be fish for years to come.

This is done in conjunction with the

later this year.

It’s not only about Australian Bass but also what other species are caught which gives them an idea of what is available in the local rivers.

The organisers would like to thank the numerous sponsors for making this event happen.

q It was a great day for fishing.

Photographs of the fish caught on the day and all the winners can be found on the Bulahdelah Fishing Club Facebook page.

q Ronny Duncan displaying his catch of Bass.

READING by Lynne Miles: John 4: 46-54 (Abridged) "On another visit to Cana, a royal official came to Jesus pleading for Him to heal his dying son. Jesus said to him, "Go home, your son lives." When the official returned home he found his son well. He asked his servants when the boy had recovered. They said, "Yesterday at 7am." The father knew that it was at exactly the time he spoke to Jesus."

To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.

THE RIGHT TABLE SHOW TIDAL VARIATIONS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS

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.

Graph and Times are for Sydney Fort Denison TIDE CHART - 7 DAYS THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED

missing.

The stethoscope is longer. 3. The end of the

tie is square.

4. A bone is missing from the skeleton’s ribs.

5. One pen on the doctor’s desk is shorter. WORD PLAY: Bald Eagle.

Puzzle Play 010

BIG CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

Sudoku is an 81 square number grid with nine blocks each containing nine cells. To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.

NEWS OF THE AREA

SOLUTIONS

YOU'RE JOKIN'

Why is pirating so addictive?

They say once ye lose yer first hand, ye get hooked.

How do pirates know that they are pirates?

They think, therefore they arrr.

What is a cat's favorite color?

Purrr-ple.

What song does a cat like best?

Three Blind Mice.

Where did the school kittens go for their field trip?

To the mew-seum.

What kind of kitten works for the Red Cross?

A first-aid kit.

Why are cats good at video games?

Because they have nine lives.

What did the cat say when he fell off the table? "Me-ow."

1 2 3 8 7 6 5 4 9 11 10 12

What is the difference between a cat that got photocopied and a cat that follows you?

One is a cat copy; the other is a copy cat.

What do you get when you cross a ball and a cat?

A fur ball.

What's a cat's favorite magazine?

A cat-alogue.

What cat likes living in water?

An octo-puss.

: 1. Paediatrics. 2. Aladdin’s lamp.

3. Plaster of Paris.

Russel Nolland

28/06/1942 - 21/02/2022

I remember the day we met and the happy years after until you were taken from me and miss you everyday

Your loving wife Andrea, sons and family

Funeral Notice

ADAMSON

Albert Milton “Goog”

Passed away 10.2.2023

Aged 87 years

Late of Tea Gardens

Beloved husband of YVONNE. Loving father & father-in-law to STEVE & DEBBIE, WAYNE & LUA, CRAIG & DEBORAH. Much loved ‘pumps’ to KRISTIN & MARK, RYAN & MARILIA, NICOLE, & TAYLA and ‘great pumps’ of CHELSY, CHASE & TRAVIS. A dear brother, brother-in-law & uncle to the ADMASON and McKUNE Families.

Relatives and Friends of GOOG are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service in the Chapel of Lance Boots Funerals, 3 Johnson Close, Raymond Terrace this THURSDAY 16.2.2023 at 11:00am.

LANCE BOOTS FUNERALS

Phone: 49872101

www.lancebootsfunerals.com.au

Public Notices

War Medals

Top prices paid by local collector. Call Jim 0400 060 215

COMPETITION WINNER!

Congratulations to Sophie M (11) from Hawks Nest who won the recent News Of The Area colouring in competition. Sophie won the opportunity to become a Koala Crusader with the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary. Well done Sophie!

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GYM Form Ab Booster Plus. Brand new. $30 Ph: 4982 8628

HOME Office, Solid wood Lockable Computer shelving

$60.00 Phone Sam 0437 878 155

KAYAK ‘Glide Explore’ adult single, VGC inc paddle, carry strap, pole slots, net. $300! Ph 0407 414 016

LADIES E-Bike trike New, assembled, large rear basket. $850

Ph: 0450 531 894

PRYDE Windsufing mast suits 7 metre sail. Little used. $99 Tea Gardens. Peter 0419 932 992

RAIL Corp Wall telephones and desktop push buttom phone 90’s Nokia Mobile 6300 in box, charger and manual 00’s. Samsung mobile and charger 00’s. 2 x Motorola units, chargers with info 90’s. Cheap best offers 4981 7523

ROYAL Doulton

Bone China 40 Pc

8 setting dinner set Ideal

Christmas Gift $95

Ph 0416 229 166 f011222

RYOBI 4 Stroke mower near new $220 Ph: 4997 0495

SKI boots, size 7 Good condition. $90 Tea Gardens. Peter 0419 932 992 f260123

SNOW chains brand new, unused adjustable, suits 16 inch wheels or others $95 Tea Gardens. Peter 0419 932 992 f260123

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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

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1 female $2500

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2.6HP PARSON outboard 4 stroke. Never

$750, brand new was $987. 0466 880 639

25 CD compilations

Newcastle Top 40 classics 50s-70s. $90

Ph: 02 4966 5000

3 OROTON evening purses, collectables from the 1970s, converts from should strap to clutch beautiful cond. Like new Best offers. 49817523

AS new single bed with base and extra length. Asking $200 0457 674 986

BABIES and Childrens clothes new, worth $1,500. Will sell $200

Ph: 0457 087 178 F140722

BBQ, 2 burner, VGC hardly used inc gas bottle, on wheels $110 0427 980 079

BICYCLES 1 x mens

1 x womens $50 each

Ph: 0427 879 025 f061022

BOXED board games

Rum rebellion John Sands 1980’s. Top Gear game unopened 1990’s. Scrabble game collectable 1955. All good cond. Best offers

Ph: 4981 7523

DRILL Hitachi, with battery charger. $55 0457 087 178

ELECTRIC treadmill adjusts to incline Foldable. Tracks distances, times and calories. Has emergency stop function. $50 Ph: 4919 8117

ELECTRIC jigsaw Black & Decker $40. Electric planer Black & Decker $60. Ph: 4997 0611

ELECTRIC Heaters

1 Electric 700mm x 360mm 2000 watts

1 Oil filled 2400 watts $40 for both. Please ring 0404 724 347

EUROPEAN Single adjust slatted bedframes & 2 latex mattresses

VGC $500 each PH: 49979797

EXERCISE Machine Total gym shaper plus instructions, folds up $100. Nelson Bay area Ph Ron 0478 608 379 F260123

LADIES Swimsuit Tankini top in Blouson style with scoop neckline and matching waist high brief - both in self pattern Black Nylon/Spandex

FeaturesTummy control mesh lining top and bottom, chlorine resistant, soft cup bra Size 20. Manufactured by GENEVIEVE Brand new with all labels attached. $90. Phone: 0412 083 5438

LOUNGE 3 piece $50. Other items too 0425 254 612

AIRCONDITIONER

Portable Olimpia Splendid. As new, bargain $500. 4988 6302

MOBILITY Frame with hand rails and legs, toilet seat and new bowl. Fits over existing toilet. As new $60. 4981 7523

MOBILITY Scooter 4 wheel. Good cond. with front basket, rear bag and charger. $1400

Free delivery

Ph: 0418 430 643

MUST sell! Fishing reels, lines and many others. Price - best offers! Ph: 4997 0611

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WASHING machine Fisher Paykell, limited use, VGC. $250. 4982 9942 Re050123

WELLINGTON boots as new $25. 4997 0611 f020223

WINDSURFER and fin 85 litres, Freerace 2.6m long. In a bag. No dings Some accessories available. $80. Peter 0419 932 992. Tea Gardens. f260123

WINDSURFER boom Chinook. Good condition $90. Peter 0419932992 Tea Gardens.

Boats

For Sale Motors

ATTN: Boat-carscaravans! Cut and polish, all paint work, Mag wheels polished or repaint, small sandblast and repaint parts

For Quote: 0484 137 580

BROOKER Tinny, 4m 4stroke, 15HP Suzuki motor. Boat and trailer registered. Plus extras $3500 0466 880 639

ST Phillips uniforms boys Blazer size 24 $50. Boys summer shirts sizes 18, 20 & 22 $10 each Ph 0415 353 798 f260123

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

TV 40”, brand new unwanted gift still in box Thomson brand. $200 0412 182 493

TV Corner cabinet Shelving underneath 2 door unit, on wheels 100cm W x 60cm H 65cm L. $50. 4981 7523

TYRES 4 x Golf rims and tires 195-65R15

$50 all 2 FWD tires 24565R17 50% tread $10 all

Ph: 4984 3710 or 0407461 454

UNWANTED prize Roomba iRobot vac worth $500, sell $350 0402 797 896

WASHING machine Fisher and Paykel, top loader, 7kg bowl, 3 years old, VGC. $310 ono 4997 0331. Pickup Tea Gardens e160223

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GARDEN tools set Incl hoe, rake, mattock fork, spade, broom & crowbar. $60. 4997 0611

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FRIDAY

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

SEVEN, 7pm

FRIDAY KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE

SEVEN, 8.30pm

Director Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake Snatch) takes the reins for this big-budget British spy-action flick. Colin Firth (above) plays Harry Hart, a secret agent tasked with showing young recruit Gary “Eggsy” Unwin (Taron Egerton) the ropes. But it wouldn’t be an action flick without a bad guy – enter Samuel L. Jackson as an evil genius intent on wreaking havoc. Michael Caine, Mark Strong and Luke Skywalker himself Mark Hamill also make an appearance in this worthy adaptation of the comic book from Dave Gibbons and Mark Millar.

FRIDAY, February 17

2.45 Back Roads. (PG, R)

3.15 Gardening Australia.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Sophie Thomson talks garden ties.

8.30 Van Der Valk. (Final, Mlv, R) Part 3 of 3. Piet van der Valk and his team investigate the murder of a fashion vlogger.

10.00 The Larkins. (PG, R) Pop is suspicious of Tom’s motives.

10.50 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

11.05 The Larkins. (Final, PG, R)

11.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

12.35 Unforgotten. (Final, Malv, R)

1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Reliably enthusiastic and jam-packed with home and lifestyle inspiration, this stalwart series is back with its 29th season. Tonight, there’s something sweet, something spicy and something furry. Fried rice is given a twist with Karen Martini’s rice-savvy new dish. We’ve all gone a bit gung-ho before and wound up with too much cooked rice, but Karen turns it into a win with a unique take on the Chinese staple: pink fish fried rice with nori. It’s quick, easy and oh-so pretty. Dr Harry Cooper helps a family with an 18-month-old boxer that levels their backyard every time they leave, while Graham Ross is in the Apple Isle to try a tasty new variety of strawberry.

TUESDAY INSIGHT

SBS, 8.30pm

In a world where social media helps falsehoods and antisocial wild, this current affairs stalwart is a breath of intelligent, thoughtful

civilised fresh air. Presenter Kumi Taguchi returns to lead a new season of educational and thought-provoking exploration and analysis. A stand-out amongst news shows thanks to its unique first-person stories and lively audience debate, it’s no surprise Insight has gripped audiences for more than a quarter of a century. Set to explore a wide range of topics this season including identity crime and mid-life sexual awakenings, the stalwart kicks off by probing political correctness, and whether it has gone too far.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

SBS World News. 7.35 Scotland: A Wild Year.

Megadams.

Lighthouses: Building The Impossible. (PGa, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R)

1.45 Das Boot. (Manv, R)

3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Charlie Albone explore the green side of Vancouver.

8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+lv, R) A troubled young man must prove his mettle, and save the world from a billionaire set on killing millions of people, after he is recruited as a candidate to join a secret British spy organisation. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson.

11.15 Australian Idol. (PGl, R) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PGam)

8.30 MOVIE: Muriel’s Wedding. (1994, Mls, R) A woman leaves her small town to find romance.

Toni Collette, Bill Hunter.

10.40 MOVIE: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. (2016, PGs, R)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.20 He Said/She Said. (PG)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo.

6.30 The Project. Special guest is Lincoln Younes.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Salma Hayek.

8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl, R) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Just For Laughs. (Mls, R) Hosted by Nick Cody.

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (Mls, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, February 18

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.10 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.05

For The Love Of Dogs: What Happened Next. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. Four Continents C’ships. H’lights.

3.30 Stonehenge: The Lost Circle Revealed. (R) 4.40 Secret Scotland. (R) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (Premiere)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.25 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R)

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

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa) Nonnatus House faces its biggest threat.

8.30 Midsomer Murders: 25

Years Of Mayhem. (Mv) A 25th anniversary special exploring the enduring popularity of Midsomer Murders

9.20 Hunting The Essex Lorry Killers. (Ma, R) Takes a look at the investigation into the deaths of 39 migrants found in the back of a truck.

10.20 Miniseries: Come Home. (Mal, R)

11.20 Rage Goes Retro. (MA15+adlhnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

7.35 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes.

8.30 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Spiritual Quest. (PG)

9.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG, R)

10.25 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Ma, R)

11.15 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (PGals, R)

3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, February 19

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (Premiere, PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Surf Life Saving. Australian Interstate C’ships. H’lights. 4.00 ISU Figure Skating Awards. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis.

Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World. (PG, R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma) A body is found on a golf course.

8.30 Vera. (Ma) Part 1 of 4. Vera is called to a remote lighthouse where a body has been discovered lashed to a sailboat.

10.00 Miniseries: Butterfly. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 3.

10.45 Just Between Us: Family Is What You Make It. (Ml, R)

11.45 Les Misérables. (Final, Mav, R)

1.00 Victoria. (PG, R)

1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ancient Egypt By Train. (PG)

8.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. (PG) Part 2 of 3.

9.30 Black West. A look at the West from a black perspective.

10.30 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends. (Mahv, R)

11.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

1.30 Why We Hate. (Mav, R)

3.10 The Source. (Ma, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Black Caviar Lightning Race Day and Silver Slipper Stakes Day.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Patrol. (Return, PGa) Follows New Zealand border officials.

7.30 Million Pound Pawn. (PG) Part 1 of 3. Takes a look at the world of pawnbroking in the midst of the current economic crisis.

8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018, MA15+v, R) A retired CIA black ops operative is forced back into action when his friend is killed while investigating a murdersuicide and he sets out to use his resources to find the culprit and get revenge. Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders.

11.00 To Be Advised.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) Experts help a couple in distress.

8.30 MOVIE: The Blind Side. (2009, PGdlv, R) A homeless teenager becomes a gridiron player. Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw.

11.10 MOVIE: Concussion. (2015, Mal, R)

1.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)

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

6.30 To Be Advised.

7.30 NCIS. (Mv) NCIS agents investigate a suicide.

8.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) Jane, Jimmy and Sam get captured in DC by a woman claiming to be a CIA agent demanding intel from the team, and it all ties into the mysterious suicide of a popular professor.

9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) The NCIS team learn that all their members have a $200,000 bounty on their heads.

10.30 FBI: International. (PGa)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

8.45 Kylie Vs Bee Gees. (PG, R)

9.45 Maternal. (Mals) A gruelling night shift leads Helen to confide in Jack. Catherine, Maryam and her friends from mosque decide to blow off some steam with a ladies’ night out, only to encounter an unexpected emergency.

11.45 Autopsy USA: George Harrison. (Mdv, R) A look at the death of George Harrison.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

10.10 Australian Crime Stories: Deadly Deception. (Mav, R)

11.15 The First 48. (Ma)

12.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, R)

1.00 Explore TV. (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.

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. It is 21 days into the game and the recent tribe swap is breeding fear and doubt amongst the new tribes.

9.10 War Zone: Bear Grylls Meets President Zelenskyy. Bear Grylls meets Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

10.10 FBI. (Mdv, R) A young girl is kidnapped from day care.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, February 20

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

11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen. (PG, R) 2.00 Midsomer Murders: 25 Years Of Mayhem. (Mv, R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG)

11.10 The Bridges That Built London. 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.20 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads. (PG, R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.15 Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

TUESDAY, February 21

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 11.10 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Father Brown. (PG, R) 1.45 Gruen. (Ml, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG) 11.00 The Bridges That Built London. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.20 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads. (PGasv, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain’s Cathedrals. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: One Small Indiscretion. (2017, Masv, R) 2.00 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R)

3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

9.15 Starstruck. (PG) Ordinary members of the public team up in trios to transform into some of the world’s biggest music icons.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Busted In Bangkok. (Mal, R) Follows Thailand’s tourist police.

12.00 MOVIE: Locusts. (2019, MA15+l, R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.40 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml) Two teams, including Dave Hughes, Jacqui Lambie, Joel Creasey and Nina Oyama, go head-to-head.

9.40 Ghosts. (PGa) Freddie buys ghost-hunting equipment.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R) A young man accidentally shoots a cop.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Terror In The Woods.

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

9.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) NCIS agents from Los Angeles, Washington and Hawaii investigate a suicide.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Jane, Jimmy and Sam get captured.

11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) Rountree and Fatima are ambushed.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, February 22

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Short Cuts To Glory. (R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)

5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Peer To Peer. (R) 9.35 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.05 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG) 11.00 The Bridges That Built London. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Insight. (R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

THURSDAY, February 23

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (Final) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. 11.05 The Bridges That Built London. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.15 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads. (R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R)

(R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Brush With Fame. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PGavw, R)

Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Escaping The Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story. (2019, Masv, R)

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Code 1: The Martin Place Siege. (M)

8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (Ml) A lighter look at the world of sport.

9.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.

10.40 The Latest: Seven News.

11.10

8.30

9.00 The Morning Show.

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG) Follow the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it tries to find the right fit for a man with dog-attack trauma.

8.40 Fire Country. (PGdsv) A homeowner accuses Bode’s crew of stealing a designer watch during a fire mop-up.

9.40 Bull. (Ma, R) TAC’s strategy for a client is compromised.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

3.55

Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

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

9.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) One of Cragen’s old cases is re-examined.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MYALL COAST

Bass Bash

By John SAHYOUN

THE ANNUAL Bulahdelah Bass Bash has returned with a vengeance for the 28th iteration of the event.

After a three year break due to COVID and floods it was finally time to fish and this year’s events didn’t disappoint.

This year the event was shortened, with the Bass Bash

Ball held on the Friday night at the Bulahdelah Bowling Club.

The ecstatic crowd lapped up the music and enjoyed the long awaited social gathering.

The next morning, fishers were up at the crack of dawn to wet their lines in the rivers and lakes around Bulahdelah.

With near perfect weather

182 fishers registered to try their luck at catching the big one.

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q Jay Roseitti winning the trophy for the biggest Bass.