Myall Coast News Of The Area 16 March 2023

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By Thomas O'KEEFE

HUNDREDS of vintage and well-loved automobiles rolled onto Myall Park, Hawks Nest last Saturday, 11 March, to join the long-delayed return of Motorfest 2023.

After two solid years of careful chroming and polishing, a total of 247 vehicles lined the football field, with hundreds more onlookers and visitors attending.

A wide variety of makes and models from all over the world were on display, while the weather delivered a perfectly

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sunny late-summer’s day.

“The turnout has exceeded our expectations, especially considering how hard it is to get things started again postpandemic,” Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Motor Club President Ross Anderson told NOTA.

“Motorfest was one of the main objectives for the formation of the Club, to support the community and its much-needed services,” Mr Anderson said in his opening address.

Mr Anderson also paid tribute to longserving former Club President Jurgen Seil, who sadly has recently passed, saying “his influence on the Club was significant”.

State Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington, who helped officially open the show, described filling Myall Park as a “sight for sore eyes” and a “wonderful legacy for Jurgen”.

“Hawks Nest is one of the most beautiful parts of Australia, and who wouldn’t prefer

being here than that race in Newcastle!” continued Ms Washington, which was met with a loud cheer from all present.

“This community is marked by how its people look out for one another,” Ms Washington told NOTA, highlighting the important fundraising motive of Motorfest.

“The turnout is fantastic, and the fundraising really helps us to get the life-saving gear that the local service needs,” said Captain David Bright of the Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service, ever-vigilant for new volunteers.

“Fundraising this year has been in line with the order of magnitude of past events,” Mr Anderson said at the time of publication, as a complete figure was still being calculated, including gate entries, raffle ticket sales and

major sponsors’ funds, all going towards the community-crucial work of perennial beneficiaries including the Clinic Bus, Life Savers and Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service.

This year’s returning success will hopefully be repeated in 2024, and for many more years to come.

q Motor Club President Ross Anderson opening the show.

q The oldest cars on display were originally manufactured in the 1920s.

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opportunities and impacts arising from a Federal Government proposal to create an offshore electricity area off the Hunter coast.

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen has proposed an area in the Commonwealth waters off the Hunter region of NSW for offshore renewable energy projects, such as offshore wind.

The Australian Government says it is looking to harness renewable energy resources to help decarbonise the economy with year-round clean energy generation; hoping this will reduce emissions and boost the share of renewables in the electricity grid.

The Hunter region has been deemed well suited for offshore wind projects due to the presence of strong, consistent wind, and its proximity to areas of high electricity demand and existing connections to the grid.

Industry has expressed high levels of interest in developing projects in the area, and coal-fired power stations in the Hunter including Lidell, Eraring and Bayswater are planning to shut down in future years.

The area also sits within the New South Wales (NSW) Government’s proposed Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).

Last week, seven community information sessions were held across the region, attended by staff

from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s Offshore Renewable Energy Team and EnergyCo from the NSW Government.

“The sessions are conducted to talk through the commonwealth process, how it fits into the broader offshore renewable energy framework, answer any questions about the area proposed for offshore renewable energy activities, and encourage the community to put in a submission about their views on the proposal,” a spokesperson for the Department told News Of The Area.

“Points raised by the community included environmental, recreational and visual amenity and onshore transmission, the need for more affordable energy and what benefits will there be for the community and region with any future projects.”

Have your say on the Federal Government’s proposal by Aprl 28 at https://consult.dcceew.gov. au/oei-hunter/have-yoursay.

What happens next?

If the Minister declares the area, and feasibility licences are granted, developers will be allowed to investigate an area and begin planning their project.

During the feasibility licence period, which is up to seven years, developers must prepare a management plan.

As part of the preparation of these plans, developers will

need to consult with the local community and demonstrate how they will share the area with other users.

Licence holders (developers) will also need to have a plan for gathering and responding to ongoing feedback from stakeholders throughout the life of the project.

The management plan must be approved by the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator before an application for a commercial licence can be granted.

Before deciding whether to grant a commercial licence, the Minister may require the developer to conduct specific kinds of consultation.

Developers must also ensure they have received all other relevant approvals, and undertake any other consultation processes, before they can apply for a commercial licence.

This includes environmental approvals.

It is not until a commercial licence is granted, which is for a period of 40 years, that construction of the offshore renewable energy infrastructure can commence.

Greens show cautious support

With the proposal announced and community consultation underway, political candidates have been quick to voice their opinions, with the issue set to be a key talking point in the lead up to the state election.

Jordan Jensen, who will contest the seat of Port Stephens for the Greens on March 25, cautiously

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welcomed the proposal.

“Appropriately researched and developed wind farms off our coast provide a very real opportunity for Australia to escape the stranglehold of oil and gas dependency and springboard us into being world leaders in renewable energy development,” Mr Jensen said.

“Unlike drilling for more oil and gas, harnessing the wind for renewable energy is essential for us to deal with the climate emergency.”

Mr Jensen was positive about the proposal’s potential to create new jobs in the region, but stressed that the environmental impacts need to be carefully managed.

“There are a range of important issues to be addressed, including the effect on whale movements and other aspects of the marine environment, the visual impact particularly from the Tomaree National Park, and other implications and opportunities for the many small businesses in our tourism industry.”

Projects in motion

Just days after Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen’s original announcement of the consultation period for the offshore wind zone, BlueFloat Energy,

a Spanish offshore wind developer, announced plans for a Hunter-based project, known as the ‘Eastern Rise Offshore Wind Project’.

Nick Sankey, BlueFloat Energy’s Country Manager, stated that the decision to develop a new project in the region was based on a combination of factors, including the Hunter’s history of industrial development and power generation, the quality of the wind resource, the advantageous positioning near emerging energy infrastructure and BlueFloat Energy’s positive stakeholder and community engagement to date.

“BlueFloat Energy is extremely excited about the latest addition to our growing list of offshore wind projects in Australia. Minister Bowen’s announcement is positive for the whole state and Australia’s energy transition,” Mr Sankey said.

“We know local

communities support regional economic opportunities and are receptive to sustainable innovation.

“We will be working closely with the local communities to ensure this project delivers economic and environmental benefits to the area and builds on the region’s long history as a leader in energy, manufacturing and maritime industries.“

The Eastern Rise Offshore Wind Project is set to be delivered over a development and construction period of seven years and will have an installed capacity of 1.725 gigawatts.

BlueFloat Energy was previously working on the very early stages of a separate project in the region, the Hunter Coast Offshore Wind Project, which is now being developed independently by Energy Estate.

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Labor’s Kate Washington to keep pushing for Port Stephens

By Marian SAMPSON

IN politics there are never certainties.

At the last State Election the seat of Port Stephens was hotly contested, with the Liberals declaring the seat an important one for the Government to win.

However, Labor's Kate Washington secured the seat, and is once again seeking re-election on March 25.

“I’ve been honoured to represent our beautiful community for eight years now,” Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington told News Of The Area.

“And working together, we’ve achieved a lot.

“But there’s so much more to be done.

“And it couldn’t be clearer that only a Labor government will deliver what our community desperately needs.”

Ms Washington has campaigned strongly throughout her term for the environment and making changes to secure the future of our wild koala population in Port Stephens.

She has also passionately pushed for the creation of a public high school in Medowie.

“After years of the Liberal government’s broken promises, Labor has committed $53 million to build Medowie’s public high school in its first four year term of government.”

In the aftermath of La Nina and several severe weather events, Ms Washington said she has been listening to residents' concerns about roads.

“Everywhere I go, residents raise the dangerous state of our local roads with me.

“Another broken promise from the Liberals and Nationals has left our Council unable to cope with the cost of fixing our roads.

“So a Labor government will deliver $11.8 million to Port Stephens Council to fix our local roads.”

q Kate Washington with one of the koalas at the Port Stephens Koala Hospital for which she secured funding during her term in the seat of Port Stephens.

Disability Inclusion and Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services.

“If re-elected, I’ll be focused on rebuilding the foundations of a fair society that have been eroded over twelve long years of a coalition government.

“A Labor government will work hard to revive our public health

During her tenure as Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington has also served as a Member of the NSW Assembly, Shadow Minister for system, support our public schools and tackle the housing crisis head on.

“We will back our overworked and underresourced nurses, paramedics and teachers.

“A Labor government will establish a TAFE Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in the Hunter and create apprenticeships.

“And we will put an end to the Liberal’s off-shoring of local jobs, by backing local manufacturing and building trains in NSW again.”

Washington is adamant that she won’t stop fighting to protect the environment of Port Stephens.

“The choice is clear.

“You can choose another four years of Liberal privatisation, pork barrelling and broken promises.

“Or back me, so I can continue to do what I do - fight for Port Stephens every single day,” she said.

The NSW State Election polling day is 25 March - everyone over the age of eighteen years is required to vote.

Dr Jason Bendall running as Independent candidate for Myall Lakes

By Thomas O’Keefe

INDEPENDENT candidate Dr

Jason Bendall will run in the Myall Lakes electorate, where he has lived and worked for many decades, and standing in the upcoming NSW State election on 25 March.

Dr Bendall completed his medical training and subsequent specialisation in anaesthesia in the Northern NSW Training Scheme, and has worked as a prehospital and retrieval physician over

many missions with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, based in Newcastle.

More recently, Dr Bendall has returned to live in Taree, where served as the Clinical Dean and Associate Professor for the Manning Clinical School at the University of Newcastle, as well as a senior executive role with NSW Ambulance.

Dr Bendall’s Independent campaign rests upon four pillars of healthcare, equality, integrity, and ‘smart climate

action’.

“I am passionate about improving rural health care, and restoring equity in the electorate of Myall Lakes,” Dr Bendall told NOTA.

Dr Bendall believes that the Myall Lakes electorate has been lowly prioritised, and he intends to solve the Myall Lakes’ challenges by sending "a very clear message to the NSW Nationals that this seat is not safe, that this seat cannot be taken for granted, and that Myall Lakes deserves better”.

Nathan Errington announced as Liberals candidate

Mr Errington said.

High on his list of agendas is tackling the cost of living crisis gripping families across the region.

“As a father of five, I understand the pressures facing young families in Port Stephens, and know that only the Perrottet Government has the experience and the vision to tackle cost of living pressures facing everyday families and keep NSW moving forward,” Mr Errington said.

Currently working in retail as an assistant manager, Mr Errington has previously held positions as a sales manager and store manager, and as a business operator across a number of different industries.

Dr Bendall’s website hosts a comprehensive list of actions for which he intends to advocate, including hospital redevelopments at Manning Base Hospital, ForsterTuncurry and Bulahdelah, and responses to staff and training issues in regional healthcare centres.

On regional equity, Dr Bendall said “small businesses

in our region are struggling, and rental housing has never been more unaffordable and difficult to attain”.

Dr Bendall has also urged an address to integrity issues, saying “inappropriate development is causing our region to grow in an irresponsible way”.

“Our environment sustains our region; it serves

our tourism industry as well as our well-being, spreading from the forest to the coast,” Dr Bendall continued.

“Despite this importance, we currently have no leadership protecting (the Manning River),” added Dr Bendall.

“The electorate comes first, I am here to serve you.”

NATHAN Errington, the former president of the Hamilton Business Chamber, has been announced as the last-minute NSW Liberals candidate for the seat of Port Stephens in the March 25 state election.

Having grown up in Raymond Terrace and Medowie, attending Grahamstown Public School,

Mr Errington said he is “passionate about fighting to be the voice for this area”.

“As part of Dominic Perrottet’s Liberal team, I will be a strong voice for Port Stephens, while ensuring the people of Port Stephens have the schools, hospitals, and important amenities we need to continue to be a growing, thriving and pristine region,”

Mr Errington was the President of the Hamilton Business Chamber from 2014 until 2019, and has been involved in local sport committees; including as Secretary of the Lower Hunter Rugby League Association.

News Of The Area asked the NSW Liberal Party why the candidacy announcement was made so late, however they declined to comment.

q Independent candidate for Myall Lakes, Dr Jason Bendall.

q Nathan Errington will contest the state election for the seat of Port Stephens on March 25 as Liberal Party candidate.

Eleanor Spence announced as Greens candidate for Myall Lakes

By Thomas O’KEEFE

MYALL Lakes has a Greens

Party candidate in Eleanor Spence, who has lived in the electorate for over four decades, and will stand at the NSW State election on 25 March.

Ms Spence has previously stood in the 2019 State election, as well as the 2021 MidCoast Council elections.

Ellie, as she is known to friends, is running on a Greens policy platform motivated by concern over the environment, the growing impacts of climate change, and increasing disadvantage endured by many people within the

electorate.

Eleanor Spence has worked as a Registered Nurse at the Manning Hospital, and also in General Practice, and was most recently involved in the vaccination program covering thousands of people, in response to the COVID pandemic.

“Public health and education are chronically underfunded, and the Myall Lakes electorate, in particular, has suffered from decades of neglect,” Ms Spence told News Of The Area.

“Coastal development is also an urgent issue, and so many already-approved projects are inappropriate

and environmentally damaging,” added Ms Spence.

“Continued logging of state forests and land clearing is destroying koala habitats and impacting water quality, as well as compounding our climate crisis.

“The Greens have a plan to transition away from native forest logging,” continued Ms Spence.

Greens Party Upper House MPs Cate Faehrmann and Sue Higginson, as well as Upper House candidate Dr Amanda Cohn, have also given their support to Ms Spence’s election campaign.

Ms Spence, who is a keen

parkrunner and bushwalker, seeks to attain funding that will help local communities to become “more liveable”, with a focus on pedestrian and cycle-friendly streets.

“Our streets aren’t just for cars, but also for people.

“Streets that are a pleasure to be in encourage us to stay active, thereby enhancing our mental and physical health,” Ms Spence told NOTA.

Ms Spence’s platform also covers attempts to effectively respond to the impacts of family violence, gambling and insecure housing, issues that Ms Spence will be discussing throughout her campaign.

Jensen calls for greater small business support

JORDAN Jensen, the Port Stephens Greens candidate for the upcoming State Election, is calling for greater government support for small business.

Mr Jensen, 29, is a local

entrepreneur who has lived in Port Stephens and Morpeth most of his life, and runs both a cafe and an eco-adventure sport tourism business.

“Small business is the

backbone of a healthy local economy and an important part of developing a local culture you’re proud of,” Mr Jensen said.

The Greens candidate said the current State Government and local councils could be doing more to back Port Stephens small businesses, including “preference for local businesses in government contracts, and more training and incentives to meet local skills shortages by investing in local small businesses”.

“Government at all levels should have a commitment to supporting local businesses and prioritise the development of Australia as an autonomous and selfsufficient nation,” Mr Jensen said.

“Many people unfairly paint the Greens as against business just because they value environmental conservation, but I want to show how Greens policies are in fact far more supportive of

local small businesses than the major parties, which are too heavily influenced by large corporate donors and vested interests,” he said.

Mr Jensen is also campaigning on the issue of affordable housing.

“The lack of affordable housing is also a major constraint on young people in particular being able to live and work in Port Stephens.

“We don’t have a property shortage in this region.

“Anyone who actually lives here can see that for nine months of the year an enormous proportion of the residences are vacant.

“I support the Greens’ policy to apply a five percent empty homes levy with some exemptions, for homes left empty for over six months with the funds going towards creating more public, social and affordable homes.”

Mr Jensen believes that we need innovative

Community dropin session for sewer pipeline plan

MIDCOAST Council is inviting community members to provide input into the route of a sewer pipeline it is proposing to build between Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.

Planning is underway to construct a new rising main from Tea Gardens to the Hawks Nest sewage treatment plant.

The rising main will relieve pressure on the existing sewer network and significantly reduce

approaches to increasing the range of genuinely affordable housing in existing built up areas.

“There is no need for land clearing for major new greenfield developments,

the risk of sewer overflows occurring during wet weather events.

The project is part of a $45 million upgrade to the Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest sewerage system. A community drop-in session is being held on Thursday 23 March 2023 from 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm at Tea Gardens Public School.

To register visit https:// www.eventbrite.com. au/e/tea-gardens-sewerupgrade-communitydrop-in-sessiontickets-577814969127.

for building on flood prone land or for more high-priced high-rise apartments that will forever change the character of our coastal towns,” he said.

q Greens candidate for Myall Lakes, Eleanor Spence.

q Jordan Jensen will contest the State Election for the Greens in Port Stephens.

Howe Lee

Independent Candidate for the Legislative Counc

Independent Candidate for the Legislative Counc

The Upper House

The Upper House

The Upper House

If we are to tackle the housing crisis, we must change the mindset around housing and homes. Like schools, hospitals and public transport, public housing must be a priority for government and must be funded appropriately.

If we are to tackle the housing crisis, we must change the mindset around housing and homes. Like schools, hospitals and public transport, public housing must be a priority for government and must be funded appropriately.

If we are to tackle the housing crisis, we must change the mindset around housing and homes. Like schools, hospitals and public transport, public housing must be a priority for government and must be funded appropriately.

Commit to building a minimum of 5,000 additional social housing homes each year until we reach the long-term target of 15% of total housing stock

Mandate a minimum number of social, affordable and First Nations housing in all new developments of 15%

Commit to building a minimum of 5,000 additional social housing homes each year until we reach the long-term target of 15% of total housing stock

Introduce minimum 12-months leases

Commit to building a minimum of 5,000 additional social housing homes each year until we reach the long-term target of 15% of total housing stock

Cap rent increases to maximum 10% per annum

Immediately invest $500 million for an expanded repair and maintenance program for existing social housing stock, including efficiency upgrades for water, heating and cooling

Mandate a minimum number of social, affordable and First Nations housing in all new developments of 15%

Mandate a minimum number of social, affordable and First Nations housing in all new developments of 15%

Introduce minimum 12-months leases

Introduce minimum 12-months leases

Cap rent increases to maximum 10% per annum

Lower the priority age from 80 years to 55 years

Cap rent increases to maximum 10% per annum

Immediately invest $500 million for an expanded repair and maintenance program for existing social housing stock, including efficiency upgrades for water, heating and cooling

Immediately invest $500 million for an expanded repair and maintenance program for existing social housing stock, including efficiency upgrades for water, heating and cooling

Lower the priority age from 80 years to 55 years

Lower the priority age from 80 years to 55 years

Independent Candidate for the Legislative Council

Independent Candidate for the Legislative Council

Authorised by Lee Howe for Lee Howe Independent Candidate. 22 Moorgate Street, Chippendale NSW 2008

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Within an easy stroll of the supermarket, the medical centre or a slightly longer walk to the river promenade with its collection of cafes, restaurants and specialty shops.

A leisurely bike ride or a three-minute drive to the beaches of Hawks Nest where you have a choice of surf beach or bay beach.

The home is a brick and tile residence on one level and sits on approximately 445 sqm with a fully fenced backyard.

Offering three bedrooms, the master with en-suite and walk in robe.

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The family room flows from the kitchen to the outdoors.

Two separate bedrooms in this part of the home are both double, one with a builtin robe.

The family bathroom offers a separate shower and bathtub, as well as a separate WC. The laundry opens to the outdoors and to the Hills Hoist.

and a large linen press.

With its Easterly aspect you'll find it perfect for the cooling summer breezes and opposite Admiral's Green Reserve there's plenty of green space and a lake that attracts local birdlife.

The children and grandchildren will love being able to enjoy a game of cricket or just play tag.

You can add your own touches or move in and enjoy the lifestyle benefits, independence yet so close to it all.

Contact Ivy Stevenson at CENTURY 21 Coastal Properties on 0432705766.

There is a double garage with automatic doors and internal entry.

Other extras include spearpoint, 2 x split system air-conditioning, ceiling fans

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A pump system is set on the largest dam and irrigates the house gardens and stock yards.

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By Paul DORIN

DEAR Jasminda,

MY husband has decided to learn another language through an app.

Every time he gets something correct, the app makes an annoying ding. The sound is driving me insane.

Rachel B.

Studies show that people who are bior multi-lingual have improved memories, enhanced problem-solving skills and superior listening skills (all the better to hear those annoying dings you mention).

If his phone is frequently dinging, it's a sign that he is getting a lot of correct responses, so that's a plus.

The dinging sound no doubt also gives your husband a little buzz of pleasure, which is probably just the positive reinforcement he needs after your constant loud sighs every time he makes some progress.

Dear Rachel,

BEFORE we delve into your husband's annoying antics, let's pause to congratulate him on learning a new language.

There are many cognitive and social benefits to learning a new language.

Charlie’s Run 4 Kids passes through Myall Coast

By Thomas O’KEEFE

CHARLIE’S Run 4 Kids is an epic five-day, 150 kilometre charity event held between 8-12 March this year, with more than 50 amazing runners participating to help fight childhood cancer.

Embarking from the stunning waters of Seal Rocks on 8 March, they traversed Mungo Brush National Park, Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens.

The runners and supporters chose the Tea Gardens Hotel as their base for the duration of the event, with their bright pink shirts visible most nights in town last week.

Motorists heading down the Pacific Highway may have seen the swarm of pink-clad runners, with their support

cars loaded with family and friends.

The Run ended with a big Family Fun Day at Lyndon Oval in Dudley, giving the runners a well-earned rest.

First held in 2013, the event was named for one amazing, courageous little girl,

Charlie, who, despite suffering from stage 4 neuroblastoma, still wanted to help others and raise money for the John Hunter Children’s Hospital Paediatric Oncology Unit.

The event’s website explains that neuroblastoma is a rare form of cancer that

almost exclusively occurs in childhood.

“We have 30 full-time runners doing the full 150km, 20 part-time runners doing up to 80km, and also three junior runners,” Layne Carter, Event Manager for Charlie’s Run, told NOTA.

“Charlie's Run has raised money for many kids in need; last year’s sponsor-raised

If, despite these benefits, you are unable to cope with the noise any longer, may I suggest that you either move to a separate room, wear some noise cancelling headphones, or alternatively disable the motivational messages, haptic feedback and sound effects on his phone thereby taking away one of his few pleasures in life.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

IT is only a few weeks now before entries for the Anderson Art Award close on Thursday 30 March.

Prizes of $3,000 as well as $500 Highly Commended awards are offered in each of two categories:

1. two-dimensional (2D) works (paintings, prints and photographs).

2. three-dimensional (3D) works such as sculptures.

Entries to the competition are open to anyone.

“Entry forms and Conditions of Entry can be found on our website but hardcopy entry forms are also available from ‘The Gallery’ at 81 Marine Drive, Tea Gardens,” said

Ian Morphett, Anderson Art Award Coordinator, Galleries in the Gardens Inc.

“You can also send a 2D or 3D entry form request to ianmorphett@gmail.com,” he said.

This inaugural competition celebrates the enormous contributions to the arts on the Myall Coast over many years by Lee and Rob Anderson.

In 2017 they purchased a historic cottage on the Myall River waterfront at Tea Gardens and offered it to the Galleries in the Gardens (GiG) cooperative of 50 local artists to operate as a not-for-profit art gallery.

Celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2022, ‘The

Gallery’ has been a great success with high visitation rates, many art sales and frequent return visits.

Ms Kim Blunt, Senior Curator at Maitland Regional Art Gallery, will judge the competition entries and announce the winners at an opening ceremony on Friday 14 April 2023.

The exhibition of the competition entries will continue throughout April.

Artworks will be for sale at prices nominated by the artists.

“The art prize organisers thank our major sponsors; Sheargold Property Developments, Burton Automotive Group and Galleries in the Gardens for supporting this wonderful event.

$25 entry fees at www. galleriesinthegardens.com. au.

donations gave $51,000 each to two kids and their families,” Ms Carter informed NOTA. This year’s recipients are two special children, Lilah and Savvy, and their families.

“These kids are going through so much pain, our runners push through their own pain to raise money to support the children in need,” Ms Carter passionately

elucidated the motivation for such an arduous trek.

Sadly, Charlie lost her own battle with cancer in 2015, but her incredible spirit is perpetuated by the good people at Charlie’s Run 4 Kids, which will return in 2024. Donations and support can be sent via Charlie’s Run 4 Kids Facebook page and website.

Anderson Art Award

q Charlie’s runners finishing Day 2.

q Charlie’s runners gathered for dinner at the Tea Gardens Hotel.

READING by Lynne Miles: John 11: 1-46 (Abridged) "In Bethany, Mary & Martha's brother was very ill so they went to find Jesus and asked him for help. He knew that Lazarus had died (fallen asleep) but He declared He would awaken him. When He arrived back in Bethany, Lazarus had been in the tomb four days. Mary & Martha were distraught and told Jesus that if He had come earlier their brother would not have died. Jesus comforted Mary and Martha." To be concluded next week.

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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

IWD event raises funds for National Breast Cancer Foundation

By Thomas O’KEEFE

INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day was celebrated on 8 March this year, with a special ‘Buy My Wardrobe’ pop-up charity sale run by local ladies’ group the Pearls of Port Stephens, and an entertaining luncheon hosted by the Tea Gardens Hotel.

All proceeds from ‘Buy My Wardrobe’ and $10 from each meal at the Luncheon went to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

“The pop-up sale was busy

throughout the day, with people coming from all around, and more than 30 women attending the luncheon,” Ms Kathy Gillespie, group founder and ‘Mother of Pearls’ told the NOTA.

“Today’s ‘Buy My Wardrobe’ pop-up is a win for charity and for recycling, as all items have been donated by locals,” added Pearls Treasurer Kerry Patterson, AKA ‘Pedal Pearl’, one of several alliterative nicknames in the group that reflect the ladies’ interests.

“Since the Pearls began in 2013,

we’ve raised $40,000 for various charities and causes, including the Rural Fire Service, domestic violence organisations, individual kids with illnesses, the Country Women’s Association, and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI),” Ms Gillespie declared.

“We have also sponsored water wells in a village in Africa, which the village kids all benefit from,” said Ms Patterson.

Ben Hanson, publican at the Tea Gardens Hotel, was thrilled to have the Pearls set up their fundraiser in the Dolphin Room at the Hotel.

“We are a great supporter of gender equality, and have had many

North Arm Cove celebrates International Women’s Day

By Marian SAMPSON

INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day

is celebrated around the world on March 8 and the celebrations at North Arm Cove are getting bigger and better every year.

This year the local event celebrated 25 years of supporting women while creating awareness around issues which are vitally important to women around the globe.

Jan Peeters is one of the wonderful volunteers who organises the annual International Women's Day event at North Arm Cove.

This year 85 attendees got behind the event and the food was all prepared and donated by volunteers.

“We raised $3515 for UN Women Australia,” Jan Peeters told News Of The Area.

At the event, Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington spoke about her passion to inspire young people.

Two passionate local women also shared their stories.

Paula Lau spoke with conviction only someone who has walked in her and her family's shoes can.

She feels that she has never done anything special, telling the crowd, “I have never rescued anyone from a burning building or been held hostage by the Taliban.”

However Paula shared an important story; the story of her life.

Arriving from Liverpool in England as a ten pound pom, Paula has three children, all who now live in Sydney.

Of her four grandchildren, one was tragically lost to pediatric cancer.

Statistically brain cancer kills more children in Australia than any

other disease, and claims the lives of more people under 40 than any other cancer.

Paula bluntly put that into perspective; stating the odds of someone winning the Oz Lotto jackpot as one in 45 million.

The odds of a child getting cancer is much lower – in 2022, 1000 were diagnosed, making the odds a shocking one in 285.

Also speaking at the event was the lively Annie Rutter, whose humorous and inspiring delivery of her life story was not only memorable but inspiring.

Annie is definitely a glass half full woman.

Her talk started on the positive note of, “I woke up this morning, so that was a win right there!”

In a talk that was full of energy, Annie challenged everyone to be their best and have fun everyday.

“Trust me, in 20 years you will be more disappointed by what you didn’t do than by what you did do – well said Mark Twain,” Annie quoted.

Among the one liners were, “Remember ladies, if you think you are too small to make a difference… try sleeping in a room with a mosquito!” and “You only die once, but you live every day… make it count.”.

You can read Paula and Annie’s stories in a future issue of the NOTA.

Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said, “It’s so impressive that this small community has hosted its International Women’s Day event for 25 years now.

“I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve attended, but every year it’s been very special - and this year was no exception.

“The guest speakers, Paula Lau and Annie Rutter, were exceptional,

leaving us all inspired and uplifted.

“Putting on an event of this size in a small community is an impressive achievement.

“For it to be going strong for 25 years is a testament to this closeknit community’s dedication to celebrating women’s achievements

female managers and supervisors at the Hotel,” Mr Hanson told NOTA.

Mr Hanson, who hosted the luncheon, got into the spirit by donning a silk kaftan from local producer Silk Island.

The luncheon included a danceoff, raffles, games and a charity auction of Mr Hanson’s starring kaftan.

The Tea Gardens Hotel also donated several bottles as prizes at the auction.

The ‘Buy My Wardrobe’ event and the Hotel Luncheon combined raised $3800 for the Breast Cancer Foundation.

and progressing equality.

“I thank the small and dedicated organising committee, headed up by Jan Peeters, for giving us all an opportunity to come together, hear from impressive local women and have a heap of fun,” she said.

Palm Lakes supporting local students

THE Palm Lakes Resort Tea Gardens Bar Committee has donated $500 to the Tea Gardens Public School to assist the school in purchasing books for the students.

The presentation was made by the President of the PLR Tea Gardens Bar Committee, Mr John Gray, to the Principal of the Tea Gardens Public School, Mr Mark Clemson at Happy Hour on 10 March 2023.

q Pearls of Port Stephens founder Kathy Gillespie (right) and Pearls Treasurer Kerry Patterson (left) at the Buy My Wardrobe fundraiser sale.

q International Women’s Day was celebrated in style at North Arm Cove.

q The Pearls of Port Stephens (centre group) with Publican Ben Hanson at the International Women’s Day Luncheon at the Tea Gardens Hotel.

q Tea Gardens Public School principal Mark Clemson receives the donation from PLR Tea Gardens Bar Committee president John Gray.

Hawks Nest Social Club Fishing Competition

By John EDWARDS

RESULTS from Hawks Nest Social Club Fishing Competition on 3 - 5 March.

Mens and overall winner: Darby Neville with a great catch of Flathead, Tailor, Bream and Trevally.

Ladies Winner: Christine

McKenzie with a nice catch of Whiting, Tailor, Bream and Flathead.J

unior Winner: Darcy Ellicot with some great

Flathead. Great to see a good turnout for the Social Clubs fishing competition.

Bulahdelah Golf Club News

By Thora-Lou SMITH

JUST three ladies played the second medal round on another very warm March 8th , and the winner was M.Reinhard with 79nett.

No Jackpot or NTP.

48 players contested the BulahWaters Cup on Thursday March 9 (Bulah Vets Vs Harrington Waters Vets) and Bulahdelah were the victors 310 – 295. Individual winners were C.Littlechild with 36pts on a c/b from J.Dykes, J.Parnell with 35pts

and W.Low with 34. Balls to 28pts. NTPs were J.Dykes, P.Parker, R.Norberry, M.Bramble and M.Gardiner.

Saturday March 11 was the first round of the men’s championship and M.Schlenert was the A grade daily winner with 69nett from B.Schlenert with 70nett.

B Grade winner was K.Styles with 70nett on a c/b from M.Bramble.

C Grade winner was R.Hanson with 70nett from J.Stellema with 71nett. NTPs

were A.Gardiner, S.Moss, J.Stellema, J.Crockett and T-L. Smith. Long drivers were M.Sharp (who also won the $50 Jackpot), C.Wheatley, J.Stellema and T-L.Smith.

The ladies’ winner was B.Gordon with 33pts from T.Stellema with 32pts.

Sunday March 12 was the second round, and the A Grade daily winner was J.Graham with 71nett on a c/b from A.Gardiner.

B Grade winner was C.Wheatley with 70nett from K.Hughes with 74nett.

Hawks Nest Golf Club Thursday Night Darts

By John EDWARDS

RESULTS from Hawks Nest Golf Club Thursday Night

Darts on 9 March.

Winners: mother and son Lyn and Matthew Pierson.

Runners Up: Kay Jones and John Edwards.

Ladies Highest Score: Kay

Jones-96.

Mens Highest Score: Darren Rapley-123. Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm darts start 7pm. Darts are available for use if needed. Everyone is welcome to play.

C Grade winner was R.Winter with 74nett from J.Stellema with 75nett. NTPs were T.Carroll, K.Martin, R.Hanson (who also won the $29 Jackpot) and M.Sharp while the long drivers were T.Carroll, S.Moss and R.Norberry. The Championship leaders at the halfway point are A Grade, A.Gardiner on 158gr, B Grade M.Bramble and C.Wheatley on 171gr, and C Grade J.Stellema on 186gr. The contest continues next Saturday!

Mid North Coast fishing titles hosted by Bulahdelah Fishing Club

By John SAHYOUN

WITH near perfect weather conditions on Sunday morning, over three dozen intrepid fishers wet their lines in the hope of bringing glory to their club and picking up the gong for the biggest fish of the species caught in the latest Mid North Coast Estuary Championship, this year hosted by the Bulahdelah Fishing Club.

“We had fishers from as far south as Lake Macquarie to Port Macquarie in the north fishing for the big catch,”

q Eleven-year-old Macey Hutchinson of Laureton displays her sensational catch of Mangrove Jack.

Narelle Scott, Secretary of the Mid North Coast Amateur Fishing Club Association told Myall Coast News Of The Area.

“The geographic area you can fish to is as wide as you can, but the limitation is that you have to be back for the weigh in at 1pm on the Sunday at the host club.”

President of the Mid North Coast Amateur Fishing Club Association, Darren Carrall told NOTA that the fishing was “pretty good”.

“It just depends on where

you fish,” remarked Mr Carrall. The furiously contested event was won overall by the Lake Cathie Club with some sensational catches.

The overall individual winner was Tom Evans of the Bulahdelah Club with wins in the open, men’s categories

and the largest Bream, with Harrington Hotel Rock and Beach Club taking out the men’s club title and the Port Macquarie Anglers Fishing Club taking out the women’s title.

With a BBQ and a couple of drinks to top it all off there was applause all around for the eventually winners in each category and an opportunity to share some fishing and fun tales

There are four contests at

the Mid North Coast fishing contest level each year with casting, estuary, fresh water, rock and beach and deep sea pitting each member area team against each other to decide the ultimate champion.

next Mid North Coast fishing event will be the rock and beach titles in the last weekend of May with Lake Cathie being the host club.

luck to all clubs and fishers in these contests.

Hawks Nest Golf Club Lady Veterans

HAWKS Nest Golf Club Lady Veterans Golf Competition for 9 March 2023.

q Mens winner Darby Neville.

q Ladies winner Christine McKenzie. q Junior winner Darcy Ellicot.

q Winners Lyn and Matthew Pierson with runners up Kay Jones and John Edwards.

q An anxious wait to decide the winner.

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TUESDAY

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? UK

SBS, 7.30pm

THURSDAY THE DEPARTED

SUNDAY

MINISERIES: IN OUR BLOOD

ABC, 8.30pm

The poignant music of the ’80s is the entrancing extra character in this musical drama based on the play by Adriano Cappelletta. Starring Matt Day (Rake), Tim Draxl (A Place to Call Home, above), and Jada Alberts (Mystery Road), it’s a moving and at times surreal fourpart drama exploring a pivotal moment in Australia’s history when the AIDS crisis hit. Embracing hope and the power of the individual, it chronicles how this country became a world leader in AIDS prevention. Tonight’s premiere kicks off on election night, 1983: in a crucial turn of events, for gay man David (Draxl) it means a job as the senior adviser to the Health Minister.

FRIDAY, March 17

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

6.55 NSW Election Announcements. An election broadcast by the Greens.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson plants unusual herbs.

8.30 Endeavour. (Mav) Part 3 of 3. A series of death notices in the Oxford Mail provides clues to Endeavour’s final investigation.

10.05 Van Der Valk. (Madv, R) Part 3 of 3.

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

11.50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

12.35 Traces. (Mads, R) Kathy and Sarah examine the nightclub fire.

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

When a series has confidently pedalled through a whopping 18 seasons like this one has, it’s something of a cultural phenomenon. The older generations are traditionally WDYTYA fans, but this season there’s perhaps a shift to nab a younger audience – a new generation of ancestry buffs. A younger cast of participants, including comedian Joe Lycett and soccer player Alex Scott, have traced their family tree and the trend continues tonight with Pixie Lott. The singer-songwriter is keen to confirm the family story that she has Italian ancestry from Verona, but instead she discovers ancestors battling poverty and hardship in London.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World. (PG)

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R)

9.25 Nazis, Treasures And The Quest For Celts. (PGa, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

1.40 Romulus. (MA15+v, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (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 goes on a tour of Summerland farm. Karen Martini makes a Banh Mi burger.

8.30 MOVIE: Little Women. (2019, G, R)

During the 19th century, four young sisters, each determined to live life on their own terms, find themselves facing personal trials and tribulations that draw them together as a family. Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh.

11.15 MOVIE: Payback. (1999, MA15+lv, R) A small-time crook seeks revenge. Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry.

1.30 Home Shopping.

Hawks Nest Ladies Golf

7MATE, 11pm

an electrifying intensity. Set in Boston “some time ago”, it’s about two ace cops – the undercover Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) and the high-ranking Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon, above) – whose contrasting moral fibre has set them on a collision course. Jack Nicholson plays the Irish gang boss Frank Costello, while Mark Wahlberg, Ray Winstone and Martin Sheen are the impressive peripheral players in this water-tight, Oscar-winning thriller.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 3. Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Sydney Roosters versus South Sydney Rabbitohs match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: The Nice Guys. (2016, MA15+lnsv, R) A thug-for-hire joins forces with an inept PI. Russell Crowe.

1.00 My Way. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Postcards. (PG, R)

6.30 The Project. Special guests include Simone Kessell.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Compilation of highlights.

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

9.30 To Be Advised.

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

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (Mal, 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, March 18

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30

(Mav, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (PGa, R) 3.00 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 3.30 Magical Land Of Oz. (R) 4.30

6.00 Leigh Sales With Lin-Manuel Miranda.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Larkins. (PG) The Larkins throw a barbecue.

8.20 Under The Vines. (PG) Daisy gets her hands dirty with Tippy and Gus, while Louis gets more insight from Hilary.

9.05 Grantchester. (Mv, R) One half of the husband-and-wife team who own the Carmichael’s cleaning goods brand is found dead.

9.55 Traces. (Mal, R) DI McKinven’s enquiries ruffle feathers.

10.40 Miniseries: Time. (Malv, R)

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Bowls. Ultimate Bowls 2022. Event 2. Final. H’lights. 3.00 Surf Life Saving. Super Surf Teams League. H’lights. 3.30 Gymnastics. Trampoline World Cup Series. H’lights. 4.30 Still Running. (PG) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PG)

8.30 Britain’s Scenic Railways. (R)

9.25 Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels. (R)

10.20 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Mals)

11.10 Outlander. (Return, MA15+)

12.20 MOVIE: Working Girls. (2020, MA15+adsv, R)

2.00 MOVIE: Near Dark. (1987, MA15+av, R)

3.40 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R)

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

SUNDAY, March 19

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Expeditions. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX C’ship. Round 2. H’lights. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. H’lights. 5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (Final, PG)

6.30 Compass. (Return, PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma) A woman is found strangled.

8.30 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mals) Part 1 of 4.

9.20 Rampant: How A City Stopped A Plague. (Mans, R) The story of AIDS in Australia.

10.20 Queerstralia. (Mals, R)

11.20 Finding Alice. (Ml, R)

12.05 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.15 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Jordan.

8.30 Lost City Of Gaul: Unearthing Bibracte.

9.30 Edward VIII: Britain’s Traitor King. (PGa, R)

10.25 The Dagger In The Cathedral Of Florence. (Mav, R)

11.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

1.15 How Mad Are You? (Mal, R)

3.15 The Source. (Malv, R)

4.05 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) When officers stop two newlyweds at the border, they notice an unusually large amount of luggage. What they uncover could turn out to be one of the biggest busts ever seen.

8.00 Football. AFL. Round 1.

Gold Coast Suns v Sydney. From Metricon Stadium, Queensland.

11.00 MOVIE: Hitman: Agent 47. (2015, MA15+v, R) A genetically engineered assassin tries to stop a corporation from unleashing a killer army. Rupert Friend, Zachary Quinto, Hannah Ware.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa)

8.30 MOVIE: Bridesmaids. (2011, MA15+ls, R)

10.55 MOVIE: The House. (2017, MA15+lsv, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGa, R)

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

7.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Erin hires an image consultant.

8.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) A social media influencer party ends with the murder of a popular guest.

9.30 FBI: International. (Md) The son of an American billionaire is found unresponsive in his Berlin apartment.

10.30 NCIS. (MA15+v, R)

11.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

12.30 Bull. (Mad, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl) As the competition continues, the top six take to the stage for a live performance.

8.45 An Audience With Adele. (PGl, R) Adele performs at the London Palladium in front of an audience of family, friends, fans and celebrities.

10.15 Manhunt: The Stoccos. (Mlv, R) Takes a look at the lengths the authorities will go to capture Australia’s worst criminals.

11.15 Born To Kill? Charles Manson. (MA15+va) Takes a look at Charles Manson.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. Returning players and new faces battle it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor.

8.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) A navy captain and his wife are murdered in what appears to be a robbery gone wrong.

9.40 FBI. (Mv, R) After a university co-ed is kidnapped, Jubal becomes intent on obtaining a lead from a previous victim’s father.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, March 20

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.15 Travelling In The 1970s. (PG) 11.10 Photos That Changed The World. (PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Incredible

Britain By Beach: Cornwall. (PG)

South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. (PG) Part 3 of 3. 9.25 Chef Antonio’s Recipes For Revolution. The story of an Italian restaurant.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Infiniti. (MA15+av)

12.00 Red Election. (MA15+av, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The

TUESDAY, March 21

6.00

9.10 Paddington Station

(PGad, R) 10.00 Tough Trains. (Premiere)

That Changed The World. (PG)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) As the competition continues, the results of the live performances are revealed.

8.45 Starstruck. (PG) Another batch of superfans compete for a chance to win the £50,000 prize.

10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Madln, R) Part 4 of 4.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 How To Look Good Naked. (Mans, R) Presented by Gok Wan.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00

10.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

11.05 Manayek. (Return, MA15+dv)

12.00 La Unidad. (MA15+av, R)

1.55 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+s, R)

4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Local contest

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Campbell were the winners in the morning.

The afternoon game was won by Brian Newberry,

Paul Carter, and John Slater by a margin of 17.

The Garden Eater voucher was won by John Parkinson.

Our thanks to the Garden Eatery for their continued support.

11 March Round three of the Newcastle District Pennant competition was held today with two teams at home and one away at Beresfield.

The First National Sponsored Grade 6 side played Karuah at home in a repeat of the local derby

previously won by the Tea Gardens Grade 5 side.

This time the boot was on the other foot with Tea Gardens going down by 10 shots with only one Tea Gardens team winning.

Karuah won 49-59.

Matches between Tea Gardens and Karuah are

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.40 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Mls) Two teams, including Courtney Act, Peter Helliar, Nath Valvo and Steph Tisdell, go head-to-head.

9.40 Ghosts. (PGs) Sam struggles to keep Isaac’s spirits up.

10.10 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Tommy Little.

11.10 The Project. (R)

12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.40 NCIS. (Mdv) NCIS agent Alden Parker grapples with his emotions when a con man from his past turns up as a prime suspect in the murder of a US Navy officer transporting millions of dollars’ worth of opioids.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

hotly contested but always played in good spirit and sportsmanship as is befitting the game of lawn bowls.

Grade 7 are having a run of close finishes with, yet another recorded today against East Maitland.

Tea Gardens held on over the closing ends winning two

games and the Master Board 67-63. The Tea Gardens Grade 5 side smashed Beresfield on their home turf recording big wins with all three teams and one team winning by 30 shots 38-8, ouch!

The Master Board to Tea Gardens 78-28.

After round three, Grade 5 are second in their section, Grade 6 are in

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WEDNESDAY, March 22

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Inside Cyprus. (PGav) Ben Fogle heads to Cyprus.

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

12.00 No Man’s Land. (MA15+av, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, March 23

Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.00 Tough Trains. 11.00 Lost World Of Joseph Banks. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.05 Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve. (PGa, R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 World’s Greatest Bridges. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. (PG)

8.30 London’s Super Tunnel. (R) Part 2 of 2.

9.40 Vigil. (MA15+av) Amy wonders who she can trust.

10.45 SBS World News Late.

11.15 Exit. (Premiere, MA15+ads)

12.15 The Eagle. (Malsv, R)

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

10.00 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGa, R) Sketch comedy series that parodies some of Australia’s favourite TV shows.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

fifth place and Grade 7 are third.

Next week Grade 5 play Raymond Terrace at home, Grade 6 travel to Mayfield West and Grade 7 are away to Stockton.

12 March

Numbers are down with Sunday bowls due to many players not backing up after the Pennant games.

The winning team today was Phil

Thrift, David Merewether, and Hylton Newman. In other news.

A reminder that nominations for the Club Minor Singles Championship close on 17 March.

On the weekend of 18/19 March the Club is being visited by bowlers from

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Dogs Behaving

Denman. They are looking to play on Saturday afternoon but with a lot of our bowlers committed to pennants the bowls coordinator is looking for non-pennant players to come and join them.

They will also be playing on Sunday morning with the

Sunday bowlers. Members are reminded that the Annual General Meeting is approaching, and nominations for all positions are open.

If you think you can help our Club, please nominate, and keep our club running smoothly.

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) Benson tries to help the young BX9 gang member who attacked her.

9.40 Fire Country. (Mmv) A former inmate firefighter harbouring a grudge against Sharon returns to carry out his revenge.

10.40 Bull. (Mv, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

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

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

9.30 Guy Montgomery By Name. (Mals) Stand-up by Guy Montgomery.

11.00 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Mls, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

match on Saturday.

q The Grade 6 Tea Gardens and Karuah sides before their Pennants

By John SLATER

8 MARCH

The fine bowling weather continues at the Tea Gardens Bowling Club with 50 bowlers

on the green with teams of 4, 3 and 2 pairs. The results of both games

were decided by the “Highest winning margin” as drawn by the bar staff.

With a margin of 10 Phil Thrift, Dave Mereweather, Graham Uff and Peter

by ten