Myall Coast News Of The Area 16 May 2024

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Fire and Rescue focus on winter safety

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– just call and leave your details with the local FRNSW station.”

A relatively new type of photoelectric smoke alarm is now the standard, with many handed out on the day.

The prevalence of Lithium-ion batteries is another paramount concern for the fire service, mainly because of the abundance of cheap imports and people using incorrect chargers, or leaving things plugged in on beds and other soft surfaces that retain heat.

The massive trucks were out at the station, including the eighteen-tonne 4WD tanker, fully loaded and displaying the array of equipment that the local town firies are all trained to use in case of emergencies in house fires, rescue and even flood assistance.

q Kids and families got into the freebies at the Open Day.

The ongoing rainy weather did not dissuade visitors young and old, and the kids loved exploring the big red trucks and wielding the mains-pressured fire hoses, blasting witches’ hats into oblivion.

Visitors shared stories of near-misses and fire events, how smoke alarms have saved theirs and family's lives, and one young girl even brought in some butterscotch cake to show appreciation for the town’s firies.

Duty Commander for Regional North 1 district, Derek Alford, was there to have a look at one of the region’s best units, Tea Gardens 471.

“We are very proud of TG 471's efforts, they are doing a good job, they are committed and community-oriented,” Derek said.

Further information on the smoke alarm and home check program, which are free for homeowners, can be found by contacting the local station in Tea Gardens, right next to the pool and library, or visiting FRNSW’s website.

q One group gets prepared by signing up for a safety inspection.

q Kelly helps a future firefighter get acquainted with the big truck.

GET PREPARED

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development between the Australian Red Cross and NRMA’s ‘HELP Nation’ campaign for several years, motivated by events like the destructive 2015 East Coast Low, and the devastating 2019-20 bushfires and floods, not to mention the COVID pandemic thereafter.

“As emergencies become more frequent, intense, and expensive, we need to prepare to save lives, avoid panic, stress, and making mistakes, and help to cope and recover, making more adaptable and stronger communities,” ARC’s Karen Maloney explained.

“When we are calm, we can think more clearly, and when we can think more clearly, we can make better decisions.

“Your RediPlan should reflect your life and things that matter to you, considering the most important possessions, animals, family members.”

The NRMA, established in 1925, now has a century of insurance statistics and research related to extreme

by David Collins

In a recent case, TZI Australia Pty Limited applied to set aside a Statutory Demand served by Black Ink Networks Pty Ltd for unpaid invoices. A Statutory Demand is a formal notice to pay a debt within 21-days or face a presumption of insolvency. The Court may set it aside if there is a defect or a genuine dispute about the debt.

The plaintiff argued that the Demand was defective and that there was a genuine dispute about the debt. The Court rejected the plaintiff's arguments and dismissed the application, finding

eastern NSW and VIC.

According to the NRMA, 70 percent of emergency events in Karuah are storm/ hail related including tree and water damage.

Pindimar’s recent ten-day bushfires were followed by torrential rains, further highlighting the extremeness of recent weather for attendees, who came from across the Bay.

Many attendees walked away realising just how unprepared they really were, and had learnt much new and vital knowledge, including where to get information before, and during, extreme weather events.

Networks and councils, emergency services, the HELP Nation site, Hazards Near Me app and What3Words, as well as your own insurance company, can tell you about local risks, while the ABC’s official local emergency

station is 1233AM, with different FM stations depending on your area. Animal plans are essential in farm areas, and regions that can be easily cut off with one road in/ out need to prepare to go without power for at least 72 hours – including food supplies and medications. The Red Cross ‘GoBag’ program was also highlighted, encouraging people to pre-pack the utter essentials for when everything else goes catastrophic.

that the misstatement in an invoice was not a defect and that the plaintiff failed to establish a genuine dispute.

Statutory Demands can be highly effective at recovering money from reluctant companies, but the process is technical and professional advice is essential.

For more information about commercial litigation disputes, contact David Collins in the Mullane & Lindsay litigation team.

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weather. This autumn is expected to bring increased rainfall in southern NSW, and more thunderstorms in southern QLD,

q Red Cross volunteer Paula shows an example emergency ‘Go Bag’.

q The abundance of information available in the Red Cross’ RediPlan waterproof pack.

q Red Cross’ Karen Maloney explains why residents need to plan for the worst.

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THE results of the 2024 NSW Street Count are in, with 23 people counted rough sleeping on the streets of Port Stephens on the night of 13 February.

In 2020, during the inaugural Street Count, only four people were counted sleeping rough in the Port Stephens local government area (LGA) on the night of the count.

On the MidCoast, 49 people were counted this year, up from just two in 2020.

This year’s event was the fifth annual statewide rough sleeping street count.

Statewide, 2,037 people were counted sleeping rough in the 2024 NSW street count, compared to 1,623 people last year – a 26 percent increase.

Street counts took place between 1 February and 1 March 2024, in more than 400 towns and suburbs in 76 LGAs across NSW.

Over 300 local organisations either consulted in the planning phase or participated in the delivery of street counts.

Partners included community housing providers, local councils and specialist homelessness services, as well Aboriginal organisations, Local Health Districts, local community groups, and Police.

Across the state, the number of people sleeping rough has continued to rise with

regional areas experiencing the biggest surge in homelessness in the past year, while metro Sydney has stabilised.

“While levels of street sleeping have stabilised in Sydney, we are still seeing an unprecedented increase of homelessness in many of our regional towns,” Minister for Homelessness Rose Jackson said.

“We don’t just need data to tell us this - our regional communities are feeling this every day.

“The sobering street count figures again paint a harrowing picture of homelessness and street sleeping across our state.”

Ms Jackson said the NSW Government is “looking at every single option” to tackle the state’s housing and rental crisis.

“This includes our wide-ranging review of Short Term Rental Accommodation rules which we are in the process of finalising very soon.

“We know the current Short Term Rental Accommodation rules are having an impact on homelessness and street sleeping, especially in our regions, which is why we are acting.”

Shadow Minister for Homelessness Natasha Maclaren-Jones said the 2024 Street Count numbers showed the State Government was “failing our most vulnerable”.

“The Minns Government housing and homelessness crisis just keeps getting worse with a record 2,037 people sleeping rough recorded this year, an increase of 414 people since February 2023,” said Mrs Maclaren-Jones.

“As the housing and economic crisis continues to escalate, there is a real risk that more people will experience homelessness for the first time.

“The NSW Labor Government must act now and provide additional funding to support our already stretched homelessness services.”

Mrs Maclaren-Jones is also calling on the Minister for Homelessness to broaden the scope of reporting to encompass all types of homelessness, including nuances like couch surfing and other forms of nonsecure housing, which is not captured in the Street Count.

“People are experiencing many types of housing stress, from rough sleeping to couch surfing and living in overcrowded accommodation.

“To effectively address homelessness, we must have accurate and timely data that shows the true extent of homelessness,” Mrs Maclaren-Jones said.

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Council works make progress

By Thomas O’KEEFE

HORRENDOUS weather in recent weeks, and the visibly degraded state of several public roads and amenities, has been tempered by the fact that, despite everything, things are still getting done by MidCoast Council.

Several essential public works projects have been started, with Council’s project organisers weaving around the autumn rains trying to deliver critical upgrades.

Perhaps the most anticipated project has been the long-awaited delivery of the Hawks Nest Community Hall extension, delivering a clean, new concrete parking area in front of an entirely new building, complete with all the mod cons, and, most importantly, remedying the space problems that many community groups have been experiencing of late.

While some final details still need to be ironed out, such as the placement of Meals On Wheels’ freezer room, and some problematic bollards, the Community Hall should soon be once again called home by many more groups.

Just before the heavy autumn rains started, Myall Street was successfully upgraded in long sections between Tea Gardens Coles and the Baptist Church, and

again along the commercial zone approaching Tea Gardens Plaza.

Road-related works have begun and persevered at the Singing Bridge approach footpaths, with Hawks Nest’s southern side almost complete, and the approaches on both sides of the Tea Gardens end well underway.

All of this is, once again, despite the heavy rains,

which make curing concrete a difficult task, and the need to coordinate Telstra to fill in around the telecom pits, before the new paths can open to all.

There is more to come, with MidCoast Council declaring its commitment to tackle the omnipresent bumps and potholes along Tuloa Avenue, outside the Hawks Nest shops.

Hall is finally nigh on completion.

Have your say on Council’s budget and activities

COUNCIL is accepting community feedback on its Draft Delivery Program 2022-2026 and Operational Plan for the 2024-25 financial year until 7 June.

“The Delivery Program describes Council’s activities over a four-year period, while the Operational Plan 2024-2025 details our proposed activities for next financial year,” said Mayor

Claire Pontin.

“Because we service a large area with a comparatively small population, we face the challenge of making a small budget go a long way,” explained Mayor Pontin.

“This year, Council commissioned an independent review of Council’s financial sustainability and has

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developed a Financial Sustainability Action Plan.

“The Plan has five key actions that will help us do better at maintaining our $5 billion asset base and help us remain economically sustainable over the longterm,” said Mayor Pontin.

The 3,600km road network will remain a priority for Council in 202425, with $68 million to

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be allocated for transport infrastructure assets such as roads, bridges, drainage, and footpaths.

This includes a final $11.5 million of works under the $100 million Road Program that Council is undertaking in partnership with the State Government.

The program includes the Thunderbolts Way Corridor Strategy, the Bucketts Way upgrade, and construction of a new bridge over Cedar Party Creek into Wingham.

Council has also allocated $17 million for road maintenance for local roads in 2024-25.

Council’s general rate income will increase by 5.2 percent under the rate peg which is set by the NSW Government’s Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).

Council is also bringing its Schedule of Fees and Charges more into line with the cost of delivering the services.

Water access charges will increase by seven percent.

Water usage will

“Road works are scheduled for Tuloa Avenue between Yamba and Booner St,” a MidCoast Council spokesperson told NOTA.

“This will involve removing the asphalt surface, replacing the gravel base course, and replacing new

“If things go to plan, we’ll only have the road disturbed for one weekend.

“The road will remain open under traffic control during works, but there will be short delays.

“At the moment we’re planning to start on 20 May and finish by the end of the month, but these dates are highly dependent on the weather, so will likely change.”

increase by 8.5 percent on the first step and 8.7 percent on the second step. The sewer access charge will increase by two percent.

The domestic waste management charge will increase by approximately 5.3 percent.

You can view the Delivery Program 20222026 and Operational Plan 2024-25 which includes the annual budget and fees and charges at https://www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/DPOP2024.

The closing date for submissions is Friday 7 June 2024.

q Tuloa Avenue Hawks Nest is due for some desperately needed resurfacing.

q Hawks Nest Community

q Recent resurfacing along Myall Street, Tea Gardens, has covered some big cracks.

q The Singing Bridge footpath approach is currently awaiting Telstra’s action.

Council and Chamber plan for the future

By John SAHYOUN

BULAHDELAH Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and MidCoast Council representatives met recently to discuss how to increase the town’s attractiveness as a destination for tourism.

Representatives of the Economic Development and Destination Management team of Barrington Coast were in attendance to consider how to brand Bulahdelah as a destination rather than simply a stopover.

Council staff were able to provide information on tourism pop-ups that replace former Tourist Information Centres, and how the Destination Management team can help promote Bulahdelah.

The importance of continuing Bulahdelah’s Tourist Information Centre was also discussed.

One of three Tourist Information Centres in the local government area, it is often the first that people encounter on their journey north from Sydney. It has been reported

that increasing patronage in town is due to increased numbers of visitors from outside the region.

Manager of the Bulahdelah Tourist Information Centre, Kevin Carter said, “We have noticed an increase in not only those from our state and interstate but also from visitors from European countries.

“They are wondering what to do in this area and

we think this is great as we have many lesser known gems in this area.”

Being just two hours north of Sydney, Bulahdelah provides a stop off to those travelling north to have a much-needed break.

Owner of the Big Four Myall River tourist park, Gary Ekert said, “We are noticing an increased visitation to our area with people coming to stay a few days and exploring the local

area rather than having just a quick stop.

“People from the Hunter region such as from Maitland come to us as a base for exploring our area.”

The potential for further expansion into areas such as agritourism was also discussed, as were events such as fun runs, local markets and food trails.

Fast charging electric vehicle stations were also explored.

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q MidCoast Council representatives meet with the Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

Mums celebrated on the Myall Coast

By John SAHYOUN

FLOWERS, fanfare and fun were the themes of Mother’s Day celebrations on the Myall Coast over the weekend.

A day when mums look forward to being taken out for a meal or just some relaxation, Mother’s Day celebrates the contributions of mums - from raising the children who currently shape our future to managing the day-to-day tasks that hold families together.

Local businesses reported a record turnover - selling everything from smaller gift items to large bunches of flowers - with something to make every mother happy.

Licensed venues and their restaurants were filled to capacity with mums thankful they didn’t have to cook a meal.

Celebrations were held before the day, on the day and after the day in honour of mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers and the wider network of those who step up to the plate as substitute mothers.

News Of The Area invited mothers of all kinds

to share their Mother’s Day experiences.

“We have four generations togethermyself, my daughter, my granddaughter and my great granddaughter,” said Irene Burdekin.

“My family gave me a trip to Queensland and we had breakfast at Mount Tamborine.”

Mandy Cottom, Renee Spiteri, Jane Carryer, Sarah Brayne and Rusty Sargeant commented that although their children were away, they were looking forward to a catch up in the coming days.

The ladies spent their special day having a quiet meal.

“It’s also my birthday today so it’s a double celebration,” Mandy Cottom remarked.

Many mothers were taken out for a lunch they didn’t have to cook, with Maddi Hinkley taking her mother Bronnie Bramble out for a treat.

Melanie Pringle enjoyed a lunch down on the lake with her parents and in-laws, while Maureen Matheson had her children and grandchildren round for lunch.

Hawks hammer Hamilton

By Thomas O’KEEFE

HAWKS Men’s C Grade team swooped to victory at home on Myall Park, Hawks Nest, on Saturday 11 May, with a formidable 34-16 win over the undefeated Hamilton Ducks.

The first try of the match was Hamilton’s, however, Shaq Saunders, fresh from playing in South Sydney, pulled his signature ‘double-chip’ manoeuvre, popping the ball over the Ducks’ heads and leaving defenders speechless as he retrieved and slid in for the first Hawks try of the game.

Hawks maintained the offensive for most of the first half, denying the Ducks possession, until Luke Perry took the ball out of a scrum near the line, and capitalised on the Ducks’ sparsely

spread-out defence line to score on the right corner, successfully converted by Shaq.

A resurgent Ducks offensive was stymied on the fifth tackle, and their defence began getting sloppy with a head-high slap, then, with only four minutes to go in the half, Hawks’ James Sinclair swooped in for his first try, converted by Shaq to end the half 16-4 to the Hawks.

The sun broke through for the second half, as did the Ducks upon their extreme left wing, but a penalty awarded to the Hawks right in front of their goal gained an extra two points off Shaq’s magic boot.

A strong back-and-forth sweep by the Hawks probed the Ducks’ line, inevitably broken by James

Sinclair striking through from the wing for his

After the kick-off, James magnetically attracted the ball again and shot in like a bullet up the wing to score his second try in as many minutes, his third for the game, successfully converted.

Hamilton’s offence was just as short-lived, brought down as John Schultz barged through to ground the Hawks’ sixth try of the game with eleven minutes to go.

With the score at 34-10, the Ducks had an impossible recovery job, but tried and scored once more on the far corner, the buzzer going before the conversion.

Full time score: 34-16 Hawks’ way, defeating the undefeated ladder leaders.

q Sarah Brayne.

q Irene Burdekin.

q Renee Spiteri.

q Maddi Hinkley and Bronnie Bramble.

q Mandy Cottom.

q Rusty Sargeant.

q Jane Carryer.

q Maureen Matheson.

q Melanie Pringle.

q Shaq Saunders dives in for the Hawks’ first try of the day.

q James Sinclair making one of his three tries.

second try.

Margie Abbott talks education

By Thomas O’KEEFE

MYALL River VIEW Club

welcomed special guest speaker Margie Abbott to their May meeting at Hawks Nest Golf Club last Friday. Mrs Abbott is a successful businesswoman, educator, and the wife of former Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Also welcoming six visitors and three newly minted members, the VIEW Club heard Mrs Abbott speak about the importance

of education, paralleling the work done by VIEW’s ‘Learning for Life’ program, which now sponsors nine students.

“I originally discovered VIEW when I met the CEO of The Smith Family years ago, and was impressed with the Learning for Life campaign,” Mrs Abbott said.

With a career that spanned early education, merchant banking and the corrections system, Mrs Abbott was especially aware of the challenges faced by children, and, in light of recent additions to her own extended family, spoke further to the future of children today.

“Our childhoods could be

described as 'free-range' - we roamed the neighbourhood, caught the bus to school, played outside all the time, but now, everyone carries smartphones.

“There has been a dramatic drop in children's face-to-face relationships today, and the impact of screens on kids these days is something we all need to think about.

“Even my own three-yearold grandson can use an iPad, but he is much too young to have a smartphone.”

When asked about her experiences as the wife of a Prime Minister, Mrs Abbott was refreshingly realistic and frank about her choices, invoking some clearly personal motivators.

“I never wanted to be in politics, I just ended up married to a man who became PM, but as the PM's wife, I chose to highlight children, supporting families.

“One way was by continuing to work in early education, and I wanted to emphasise the value of our teachers.

“My children are my drivers; our daughters needed somebody there for them.

“I also made that choice and that is my legacy, as a support person for my family.

“It is important for every

individual to feel valued; they need to know that you are supporting them.”

Mrs Abbott was presented by the VIEW Club with a certificate and a locally-made Boomerang Bag, before everyone enjoyed a delicious roast lunch from PKs Restaurant.

VIEW is looking ahead to a Zone Conference in Raymond Terrace on 25 June, followed by a National Convention in Brisbane in September.

Mrs Abbott’s husband, Tony, will soon be speaking at the Rural Fire Service Charity Golf Day at Hawks Nest Golf Club on Friday 24 May.

q Mrs Margie Abbott spoke about the future her grandchildren may be facing.

q VIEW President Hilary Gall with Irene, Shirley and Sherrie, three new members of Myall River VIEW.

q A full room of VIEW ladies for the May meeting and guest speaker, Mrs Margie Abbott.

Grants won by local volunteer groups

By Thomas O’KEEFE

MULTIPLE volunteer groups across the Lyne

Federal electorate will share in over $65,000 through the Australian Government’s 2023-24 Volunteer Grants program, including many in the Myall Coast region.

The Karuah Progress Association (KPA) has received $2000, the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club (TGHN SLSC) received $1500, and the Stroud District Tennis Club and the Stroud International Brick & Rolling Pin Committee each received $1000.

Multiple Rural Fire Service brigades, including Stroud, Seaham and Wards River also shared in the grant funds.

“We will use this grant funding to support training and resources for community and beautification projects,” KPA President Breanna Landwehr told NOTA.

“We are looking at options including

Bulahdelah volunteer groups receive funding boost

By John SAHYOUN

BULAHDELAH volunteer organisations have received much needed funds to provide for their communities in a recent funding round of the Australian Government’s 2023-24 Volunteer Grants.

Recipients included the Bulahdelah and District Men's Shed ($2000), Bulahdelah and Districts Historical Society ($2000), Bulahdelah Tennis Club ($1000) and the Lions Club of Bulahdelah ($1000).

David Flynn, President of Bulahdelah Men’s Shed said, “The grant we received will pay for a twenty foot container on our new site at Bulahdelah Golf Club as a temporary measure until we finally relocate so we can store our equipment.

“We would like to thank our Federal Member (David Gillespie) for assisting us to gain these much needed funds.”

Bulahdelah Tennis Club committee member Margaret Schlenert said, “We have gained funds to purchase public announcement equipment so that the community can hear what is going on during our contests.”

Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie congratulated the successful organisations and said the community organisations will put the grant funding to good use.

“The Volunteer Grants help community organisations to support the work of volunteers.

“They are drawn from all walks of life, and I thank them for their ongoing contributions.”

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specifically for IT training for its members and patrols, as well as more general education.

“At the moment, most of the Patrol Captains just use their phones on the beach; they have to log on/ off, report people numbers on the beach and in the water,” Publicity Officer Kerrie Moore explained.

“All our modern assessments are done via computers and IT, so no more chasing pieces of paper, this will make life a lot easier.”

Lyne Federal MP Dr David Gillespie has congratulated all the volunteer groups in his electorate, saying, “Volunteers are the backbone of our community, providing their time and expertise to make life better for those around them.

“The funding will be put to use in a variety of ways by the other groups, including purchasing small portable equipment, contributing to the cost of training or accreditation of volunteers and reimbursement of fuel costs, and also encouraging increased participation in volunteering.”

q Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club patrol members at Bennetts Beach during the recent season.

q The Karuah Progress Association recently installed beautiful new local images at the parklets along Tarean Road.

q Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie congratulates members of the Bulahdelah Lions Club on their grant success.

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Motorfest supports community organisations

By Thomas O’KEEFE

MOTORFEST 2024 was another massive success, and the proceeds from that fabulous event were distributed by the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club to several worthy community groups on Tuesday 7 May at the Tea Gardens Hotel.

Gathered in the Dolphin Room, Motor Club members met with representatives from the five beneficiary groups: the Tea Gardens Hawks RLFC, Hawks Nest Meals On Wheels, Pindimar/ Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service, Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club, and the local Free Clinic Bus.

Motor Club President Ross Anderson said, “Motorfest acknowledges the efforts of volunteers and sponsors who made the day a huge success this year, and welcomes all beneficiary representatives.

“It has been a long tradition for the Motor Club to assist, when we can, organisations that add to our town, helping locals and visitors alike.

“All of you do a great job looking after us."

Dakka, accepting for the Hawks RLFC, thanked the Motor Club, saying, “The Hawks appreciate every donation.

“We are trying to build something for the community with the Myall Park Sports Complex that Council can't quite afford.

“Our sponsors pay for everyday costs like uniforms and the canteen, so everything else, like this, goes to the building fund for the complex.”

Pindimar Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service (RFS) Captain David Bright said, “Motorfest is a fantastic

event, and in the wake of the recent ten-day Pindimar fires, this will go towards the much-needed Tea Gardens Station upgrades, catering for our new female recruits, and commercial laundry facilities so we don't have to bring fireground carcinogens back home.”

Philip Pomery, accepting for the Free Clinic Bus, said, “The Bus has operated since 1985.

“We work on donations and take all people to medical appointments, thank you for this.”

John Turnbull from Hawks Nest Meals On Wheels said, “Thanks to

Motorfest, this will assist the work of our 80 volunteers in the kitchen, and delivering 25,000 meals per year, as far out as Bulahdelah and Karuah.”

Sharon Taylor from the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club said, “Thanks to Motorfest, last year's donation helped us acquire some new radio batteries.

“This year's will help us get some new radios, so we can connect and work with other agencies like SES and ambulances.” Motorfest shall return in 2025.

Myall Way emergency planning more pertinent than ever

By Thomas O’KEEFE

EMERGENCY planning among

the Myall Way villages, in light of recent weather events, was once again proven paramount, as discussed at the Myall Way Emergency Planning Group (MWEPG) meeting at Hawks Nest Community Hall on Thursday 9 May.

Representatives from State and Local Government disaster recovery offices joined Stroud State Emergency Service (SES), Tea Gardens Red Cross, surf lifesavers, Pindimar/Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service, Pindimar/Bundabah Community Association, and Midcoast2Tops Landcare to consider lessons learnt.

After recent flash floods closed the Myall Way itself last

week, and the Pindimar fires less than a month prior, there was plenty to update and discuss.

Chief topics included the total loss of direct communications during the fires, and a golden opportunity taken by Bundabah residents to successfully test their budding ‘Hub House’ project.

“One serious concern was that locals in Pindimar could not download updates on their area via the Hazards Near Me app, despite finding out later that relatives in Sydney had been able to at the time,” MWEPG leader Jo Pearce explained.

“Fireground people occasionally reached the top of the hill and could make calls to relay information, but nothing was getting in from outside the area.”

In the wake of the recent

fires, Pindimar and Bundabah have seen a marked uptick in locals’ interest in the Hub House concept.

Hub Houses hold important responsibilities, and must meet criteria, including some mobile reception on their property for outside contact, as well as being adept at accessing different sources of information to disseminate locally in times of crisis.

Realities surrounding nonurban landowners and occupiers were also brought to the fore, since communication with many such residents can be scattered at the best of times, but they are also the most vulnerable.

The subsequent flooding rains have also presented very real learning opportunities, according to the SES.

“We need to seek information from certain sources of truth, like Hazards Near Me, and the app has improved with input after such events,” Stroud SES Deputy Commander Greg Snape said.

“Our biggest issue is the abuse the SES cops when the Myall Way is cut off by floods.

“People are unaware of the history of the area, where flash floods occur, and the fact that after an hour or two, the water gets away.”

Other updates included the addition of Hunter-New England Health’s Psychological Recovery services to the Group, and the positive, forward-looking results of recent Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW fire-fighting groups’ joint training, which will hopefully take on a regular schedule.

q Hawks RLFC’s Dakka, Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS Captain David Bright, the Free Clinic Bus’ Philip Pomery, Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club’s Sharon Taylor, Motor Club President Ross Anderson, Meals On Wheels’ John Turnbull, and Ron Barter, Mike Latty and Ranald MacKay from the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club.

Deep water frontage

44 Point Circuit, North Arm Cove

3 bed/1 study/2 bath/2 parking/1421 sqm

AWAKE to the stunning blue water views of Sirius Bay overlooking the Port Stephens harbour. You can see straight over to Soldiers Point without even leaving the bed, while contemplating a quick boat trip to the Marina and The Deck Cafe, Restaurant and Bar for breakfast.

Or plan a lazy day on your balcony, reading a book and enjoying a coffee while taking in the view. Afterward walk down to your very own water frontage and cool off with a quick dip in the water. Or maybe you want to work on your boat that is moored just a few metres away from your garden.

Whatever your preference, the magical Port Stephens Harbour is at your beck and call, lapping at your back lawn and tempting you to get out and enjoy.

This is a meticulously updated home, on a large parcel of land featuring over 29 metres of water frontage.

The upper level entry welcomes you into the open plan living and dining space with sublime water views, with sliding doors to a large open air balcony where you can just soak up the ambient that the natural surroundings provide.

This level is where you also find the modern kitchen with a huge island and those same views. Two bedrooms and the main bathroom are also found on this level.

Moving to the lower level is the huge master bedroom, with this level lending itself to being a master retreat.

The bedroom has a walk-in closet, and the most amazing view straight across to Soldiers Point on the southern

shore of Port Stephens.

Open the doors to walk out onto the second balcony and soak in the morning sun while taking in the view.

There are stairs to connect you to the gardens, with a path that winds down to the waterway with a private slipway.

On this lower level is the second bathroom and laundry, as well as a second living area and an artist's studio/office also with access to the deck and enjoys those same water views.

Outside there are terraced landscaped gardens planted

out with natives for low maintenance and privacy.

As you follow the path to the water, pass by the viewing pavilion - a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine at the end of the day.

At the water's edge there is a concrete slipway with an electric winch for the boating enthusiast, and nearly 30m of grassy verge - a great spot to relax by the water's edge.

Every day here would be like holidaying at a coastal resort - but this could be all yours to use anytime.

The deep frontage is tailor-made for those owning

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larger vessels, offering a safe mooring right at your backdoor.

and water connect all the way down to the waterfront.

Prime waterfront

Stinker’s History: The pioneering Lund family

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

LAST week I wrote about the Lambourne family as being early pioneers.

The Lunds have a very similar history.

The Lunds and Lambournes, two of the earliest families to settle in the Nelson Bay area during the 1800s, were closely linked mainly through the 1912 marriage of Jack Lund and Annie Lambourne.

Jack Lund arrived in Nelson Bay to grow oysters in Cromarty Bay, from the tiny hamlet of Neranie where the Lunds owned and operated the local timber mill.

The severe 1890s

depression caused many timber mills to close, leaving many lake-side hamlets all but deserted. Nowadays the once busy little community is but a campsite on the top lake in the Myalls, not far from Bungwahl.

Jack married Annie Lambourne, the daughter of Lighthouse keeper Henry. Interestingly Annie was born on the Outer Light at Fingal in 1888. Jack Lund moved into boatbuilding and fishing on board the old ‘Aurora’,

which was considered to be the earliest motorised fishing boat in the port. The second ‘Aurora’ was built by Jack and his son Harry in Magnus Street, Nelson Bay in 1947.

built by the Lunds.

Stinker’s Fishin’: Jetties ideal for learners

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

PORT Stephens is fortunate to have excellent fishing platforms, wharves and jetties, spread right around the entire system including Shoal Bay, Little Beach, Salamander Bay, Lemon Tree, Karuah and Tea Gardens.

There is a jetty for the disabled at Little Beach which caters for those in wheelchairs.

Ideal for young families learning the basics of fishing,

the jetties are safe and, in most cases, easily accessible. Those who are not as mobile as they once were can fish comfortably from any one of the mentioned jetties.

It is well and good to have a safe and comfortable place to fish but it has very little attraction if you can’t catch fish!

The good news is that Port Stephens jetties are red hot fishing spots that produce bream, flathead, garfish, squid and more.

Longfin tuna have been reported taking lures off the Salamander jetty.

Around this time of the year it is standing room only so my advice is to take a chair, something to eat and drink and arrive early to claim a spot.

I have heard that tailor are gathering wide of the Shoal Bay wharf.

Toss out and hang on!

q Shoal Bay wharf is the size of a country dance floor and is popular all year round.

SES delivers timely tips to help residents cope with rains

By Thomas O’KEEFE

STROUD State

Emergency Service (SES) representatives are asking residents and visitors alike to act on some timely selfhelp tips that could save everyone a lot of headache with the ongoing autumn downpours, and into the future.

“Water entering the house via floor drains and toilet bowls is caused by storm water entering

sewerage systems,” Stroud SES Deputy Commander Greg Snape told NOTA.

“Place a towel over the floor drain and place a large garbage bag full of sand, soil or even water on top of the drain – the towel prevents the drain grate puncturing the bag.

“Place a large garbage bag full of water into the toilet bowl – do not use sand or soil in this situation – and if water continues to flow out, carefully add another

bag of sand, soil or water on top of the original bag to increase the weight.”

Hail-damaged skylights, an incredible inconvenience often overlooked, can be temporarily covered by unfolding an umbrella through the skylight, pulling the handle down until it covers the hole, and hanging some weight to prevent the cover from moving.

“Where a ceiling may be in danger of collapse due to water ingress, consider

q Identify where the water is collecting around a ceiling leak, and engineer a hole to relieve the water before it spreads to cause more damage.

poking a small hole in the ceiling where the water is collecting, such as with a screwdriver, and collect the relief leak with a bucket or bin,” Greg advised.

“Any water coming through light fittings or power points need to be isolated immediately at the switchboard, and a qualified electrician contacted to repair water-damaged equipment.

“Cracked roof tiles should be removed and

reinstalled later by someone able to work on roofs, and cracked windows/doors can be taped up from inside.

“If it is safe, open the door or window, place plastic over the edge and side, and close it again to hold it in place.”

Emergency sandbags can be fashioned out of garbage bags full of soil, potting mix, or water, but gravel is too coarse to allow the bag to conform to surfaces.

q Jack Lund married Annie Lambourne.

q The first Lund boat, ‘Aurora’, considered to be the first motorised fishing boat in the Port.

q The second ‘Aurora’

q Flash flooding, like this lake formed at the 4WD entrance to Jimmys Beach in Hawks Nest, needs to be carefully considered by users.

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Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

Training Our Thoughts

THE one outstanding but often promised big idea for our region is surely the high speed rail project.

The thought of joining up the three largest population centres in NSW has become a never ending dream which seems to be promised for each federal election, but so far has not seen the light of day.

Recently we have heard that funding the planning for this inspired project has become a reality, but few people think it will happen in their lifetime.

One of the economic models has suggested that Canberra should be

included in the initial assessment and another wants Newcastle Airport to be the starting point, all for good reasons which I hope will be considered.

I admit to being a train buff and fondly remember school holidays in the Blue Mountains where my favourite excursion was a steam train trip from Katoomba to Lithgow and back, travelling through many tunnels whilst having the windows open in the old toast rack carriages, with smoke blowing in.

Whilst the fast train from Newcastle via Sydney to Canberra is still a dream, I just hope it doesn’t become a smoke screen in order to attract votes.

I have been fortunate to visit Japan in the last few years and my number one activity was to have nine trips on their famous Shinkansen bullet train. Not only does it roll along above 300 kilometres per hour, my coffee remains in its cup with barely a ripple to be seen.

Not like when flying long distances and you never knowing when air pockets will upset whatever it is you are drinking.

The Shinkansen can reach 350 kph but we were shown their 26 kilometre test track where the next model is already reaching 500 kph.

On theCouch

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

DEAR Jasminda,

WHENEVER he visits, my now-retired dad insists on doing odd jobs around our home such as cleaning the gutters, painting hard-to-reach ceiling cavities and replacing roof tiles.

I'm worried he'll injure himself. Jim's son.

Dear Jim's son,

RETIRED dads fit into four broad categories, which I'll briefly describe before offering a solution.

1. The SKIing Dad: You'll never find the Spending-the-Kids' Inheritance Dad up a ladder. He's too busy protecting his physique for grey nomad adventures, adults-only saunas on luxury European cruises, and Country and Western 'Achy Breaky Heart' dance tournaments in Texas.

2. The Blankey Dad: The Blankey Dad has been ready for retirement since turning 40. Now he's 70, he watches freeto-air TV while dunking Scotch Finger biscuits in tepid tea. Readily identified by

No one in Australia expects the efficiency of the Japanese rail system ever to be available here, even if we hope our planners are considering training their thoughts in that direction.

Despite the fact that the Japanese train system is world number one, the Chinese are developing at breakneck speed their version that doesn’t run on wheels with metal rails.

It is in fact tracks on magnets which eliminate the resistance involved for running at even higher speeds.

Its technology is that of magnetic levitation, referred to as ‘maglev’, and has already achieved speeds of 623 kph.

However, it is yet to have been rolled out into service.

We think this is fast, but wait a minute, there is more just around the corner. China's Aerospace, Science and Industry Corporation is looking at trains to reach,

the crocheted rug over his knees, easy-toaccess couch-arm table, and plaintive cries of 'What's for dinner?' from around 11am.

3. The Keyboard Warrior Dad: This dad has to keep his fingers limbered up to give his two bobs' worth on any local issue. With a cat in one hand and an iPad in the other, this dad will wreak havoc on community pages on any subject from stray dogs to storm cells.

4. The Bunnings Dad: This is your dad. Five minutes after he pulls up in your driveway (armed with a tape measure, hammer, Ryobi Allrounder, spare batteries and WD40) he'll be scouting around for leaking taps, frayed flyscreens, broken dishwasher baskets and leaking gutters. There'll be no time for a cuppa. After a quick assessment (shaking his head at your lack of maintenance), you'll hear the 'I'm just going to Bunnings' war cry. An hour later, with the dexterity of a Cirque du Soleil trapezist, he'll be straddle whipping gutters, somersaulting into manholes and balancing on ladders to gasps of astonishment and occasional family cries of 'Get the hell down before you kill yourself.'

My solution is to let this dad go.

He really is the best type of dad to have and you are the envy of your peers the world over who are burdened with SKIing, Blankey, and Keyboard Warrior Dads.

wait for it, 4,000 kph by running it through a two km long low vacuum tube.

They say it has already reached 1000 kph but that is not confirmed.

It does, however, show where train travel is moving to in the future.

Whilst our Sydney and Newcastle light rail trams are already well out of date because they run on rails concreted in the ground, their newer models run on rubber wheels but follow computer chips in the roads.

This means their routes can be changed daily by moving the chips to a new position.

Our new high speed rail planners need to look at these ‘maglev’ trains so that if we in Australia can ever get this project off the computer and into service, we are not driving obsolete technology before we see one running.

The importance of dredging operations Access issues in Tea Gardens

THE current edition of NOTA contains an excellent summary of the sand renourishment program along Jimmys Beach written by Thomas O’Keefe, however there is one statement attributed to MidCoast Director Mr Robert Scott, which needs clarification.

He is quoted as saying “continued dredging of the channel assists recreational boating”.

In itself this is a very true statement, however it omits several important factors in maintaining the dredging of the eastern or natural entrance.

We could also add the fact that the ferry operations would benefit from quicker and cheaper passage.

Of major importance in having that entrance included in the forthcoming program and kept clear into the future are

the following facts.

· The Eastern entrance was the only channel into the Myall estuary. The current Corrie channel was a creek and dredged in 1909.

· The eastern entrance provides the estuarine system with fresh oceanic waters. The false channel contains a high percentage of brackish waters.

· Oceanic waters maintain healthy and varied marine life, clear waters and continued maintenance will provide the pristine environment we have been blessed with.

It is vitally important that both MidCoast, Port Stephens Councils and Government authorities recognise this importance.

Regards, Gordon GRAINGER, Spokesperson, Myall River Action Group.

AS a new resident to Tea Gardens I have some observations to make about living in this community.

I have moved from a regional city in NSW of 40,000 people with a large number of elderly and disabled people as am I.

I get around on a scooter most of the time, so these issues may not affect everyone the same.

1. The footpaths in Tea Gardens are very poor for a community of this size.

There is no continuous footpath/bike path from one end of Tea Gardens to the other. The main street has many sections where there is no paved path on either side so scooters/pedestrians etc. need to use the roadway with its inherent dangers.

This is especially true of the industrial area where access is only by the road.

I estimate about a kilometre of footpath

is needed to bring it up to a reasonable standard and make it safe.

2. Many shops do not have a flat access or a ramp for walkers/scooters/wheelchairs. These include the fish and chip shop, the ice cream shop, the bakery and many others. The initial legislation to enforce access for disabled people was introduced in the 1980s so now that we are in 2024 it's about time.

You would think these merchants would recognise the business opportunity good access makes as about fifteen percent of the population has mobility issues.

As I intend to live here for a long time I will continue to advocate for these things to be fixed.

If you have similar thoughts drop me a line and we can plan a campaign to get these things done as soon as possible so that Tea Gardens can be an even better place for us all.

Yours faithfully, John GLEESON, Tea Gardens.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

DEAR News Of The Area,

DEAR News Of The Area,

READING by Lynne Miles: 1 John 1: 9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Regatta finishes strong

explained.

and I think this is a great venue.”

Gary Holt was one of three sailors to complete every race of the threepart Sail Port Stephens regatta, after buying a J70 immediately after the Windward-Leeward series to extend his stay.

“I’d been thinking about a J70 program and (yacht manager) Mitch White found me one that wasn’t officially for sale,” Holt

“Then I found out the J70s were coming to Sail Port Stephens, so I said to Mitch: ‘We’ll buy it now!’”

Holt had skiff and 49er ace Harry Price among his crew, along with Harry Miller and Jack Acton.

“I’ve had a great time here, except for today – I’ve never been so cold in my life – but I never expected to be on the podium in my first series.

“I bought the boat to qualify for the world championships in Argentina

in 2025; we’re also doing the Long Beach regatta in June.”

Malcolm clocked another ASBA state title with consistent sailing in the cross-section of conditions.

“Today was pretty tough as we couldn't even see the top mark because of the visibility, but the boat’s going well. We’ve done a fair bit of work on sails with East Coast Marine and Sail, and we pretty much went the right way for most of this regatta.”

Yardstick results in the RS Aeros saw the gong going to former world champion

and Olympic 49er sailor Ben Austin, with a perfect scorecard in challenging conditions.

Now competing at Georges River Sailing Club, he held off Justin Bakker and Gary Ratcliffe.

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s Ian McKillip, sailing Ken, claimed the Finn division from Marcus Whitley of Woollahra Sailing Club and RPAYC’s Chris Links, ahead of a strong inter-state contingent.

Toxic, helmed by Paul Foster from Wangi Amateur Sailing Club, prevailed in the OKs, beating fellow Lake Macquarie boats Two Cents

(Mark Skelton) and Going Left (Lachlan Hornsby), while Craig Phillips piloted the canoe Black Pearl to win the Mixed.

Meanwhile the crews from Port Stephens Yacht Club have received their handicapped results across the series.

Richard Kerr of Port Stephens Yacht Club told News Of The Area, “In this year's Sail Port Stephens Regatta, the Port Stephens Yacht Club had eight entries representing the club across four divisions.

“Our Intra Club competition saw first place go to Bellamy and her crew

Tea Gardens Women's Bowling Club

By Lynda RICHARDS

TUESDAY 30th April:

Unfurling Day for the NDWBA Pennant Flag that was won by our Grade 3 White Pennant Team fortunately the rain only managed to "dampen" this special day to a small degree. The Unfurling Ceremony was to be held following a game of bowls but instead of bowls members and guests enjoyed a game of Trivia and when there was a break in the showers of rain a very quick service was held many thanks

to Tea Gardens Country Club and Motel President Terry Munright for his participation in these proceedings. Thanks to all our invited guests for attending Terry Munright, Margaret Munright, Marion Wilson President NDWBA, Noel Jackson President TGMBC and Dorothy Thompson Life Member TGWBC. Our winning side Bev Harrington, Lynne Green, Gay Pezet, Robyn Beaumont, Lyn Nightingale, Robyn Webster, Karen Green and Pat Baker plus reserve Irene Roberts

and Side Manager Deyonne Page are heading to Ballina for the State Pennant Playoffs they will compete against a side from St Johns Park on Tuesday 21st May and then on the morning Wednesday 22nd May bowl against a side from Penrith Region. Round 1 of the Finals commence in the afternoon on Wednesday with the Semi Final 0830 Thursday 23rd and the Final in the afternoon. Thursday 2nd May: No bowls played due to rain

skippered by Steve Liney followed closely by 51st Project and Julian Bell's team.

“Adios and crew were third after points were adjusted for fleet size and were the highest ranked club boat within their division.

“Congratulations and well sailed to all skippers and crew,” he said.

Dates for the 2025 Sail Port Stephens have been announced, with the Passage Series running March 31-April 5, the Windward-Leeward Series 25-27 April and the Bay Series 2-4 May.

Hawks Nest Ladies Golf

By Dianne BOWES

IT was in the forecast, in the news, in every conversation: it was going to rain. Again. So the 32 ladies who teed off on Saturday were all holding their breath as they played in Saturday’s Single Stableford event, hoping for a dry weather game at last. And the weather gods came good for the prestigious Grandmother’s Trophy Round, won by Liz Ross with a convincing 3 shot lead ahead of a close field, which included 8 visiting players from Belmont Golf Club.

Results for Saturday 4th

May 2024

37 (best score of the day); 2nd Gaye Gillard 34 C/B; 3rd Sam Macaskill (Belmont GC) 34.

B Grade: 1st Trish Sattler 32 C/B; 2nd Sue Campton 32 C/B; 3rd Di Rumble Dickson 32.

Place Getters (33-30): Denise Sainty, Sue Kovacs, Judy Sams, Sue Brownrigg, Susan Muna, Adrienne Haynes (Belmont), Robyn Deppi and Tanya Sinclair.

NTP 10th Hole: Janette Neal (Belmont)

While our winner was well ahead, only 4 shots

Hawks Nest Bridge Club

By Diane RUSSELL

HAWKS Nest Bridge Club was originally founded in 1994 and has grown from 45 members originally to over 100 members today.

In 2018 the new club house was opened and membership has continued to grow in spite of a worldwide trend of falling membership.

Several clubs in NSW are struggling to maintain numbers but HNBC goes from strength to strength.

This could be due to many factors but one very strong driving force has been the group lessons given by our

dedicated teachers. Every winter there is a six-week course given for complete beginners, followed later in the year by a six week ‘transition’ course. These will start this year in July so keep a look out for banners around town with further details. There are also weekly group lessons given year-round for those who prefer this format.

Further information on Club House door at 26 Yamba Street, Hawks Nest. Another factor for our success could be the emphasis on social activities, with regular gatherings on a Friday late afternoon, and

occasional Sunday lunches.

New members are made particularly welcome and a weekly game of ‘social bridge’ is held to ease new players into the game.

Regular games are held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.

Last week’s results:

Monday6/5: N/S 1. B.Treharne & J.Whalan 2. P.Baily & G.Morrison 3.

L.Caro & C.Richards E/W 1.D.Hipkins & B.Eyre 2. K.McMurray & L.Butler 3. S.Aldrich & M.Rowden

Wednesday8/5: 1. C.Richards & J.Whalan 2. B.Treharne & S.Matheson 3.

ladies! Following today’s match, a very proud Denise Sainty was presented with her official badge recognizing her great eagle, scored on April 16th. Congratulations on this fine achievement, Denise.

And then the heavens opened over Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens! One weather buff in town recorded more than 200mm of rain in the following 24 hours, so our ladies were fortunate to get their game in, without

getting their umbrellas out. Let’s hope that play in The Myall Classic is not weather affected.

Guess Who? (Don’t Sue) Which of our ladies drove through town on her way to golf recently, waving like the queen to all the friendly folk who were waving wildly to her. She arrived, windswept and coughing, to remark that her car perhaps needed a tune up as it seemed “a bit fumey”. Her friend had to point out that she’d left the back hatch wide open for the journey! Still laughing.

S.Fuller & K.McMurray

Friday10/5: N/S 1. J. & T. Thatcher. 2. B.Treharne & S.Matheson 3. P.Baily & G.Morrison E/W 1. S.Pearson & A.Ryan 2.

q Grandmother's Trophy Winner Liz Ross.

q In 2018 the new club house was opened.

P.Marr & S.Schmeding

q The winners Karen Green, Pat Baker, Lynne Green, Robyn Beaumont, Robyn Webster, Bev Harrington, Gay Pezet and Lyn Nightingale.

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BEST ON THE BOX

MONDAY

MEL

BUTTLE: LET ME KNOW EITHER WAY

TEN, 9.40pm

Mel Buttle has her audience in stitches without even uttering a pointed punchline. Known across social media for her hilarious and very relatable chatterbox suburban mum character called Lyn – who is actually based on her own mother – Buttle is a keen observer who isn’t afraid to be a little controversial. From growing up in Ipswich where only mutt dogs live, to the uselessness of PE teachers, Buttle even critiques her own show as Lyn, calling it “crass”. In the uproarious closing moments, Buttle reveals her comical mettle by using her mother’s text messages as rap lyrics as hip-hop music blares. It’s laugh-out-loud fare.

FRIDAY, May 17

TUESDAY

TONY ARMSTRONG’S EXTRAORDINARY THINGS

ABC, 8pm

In this playful new series, Tony Armstrong beguiles with his easygoing pizzazz and inquisitive manner. Oh, and the contraptions and gizmos he seeks out are pretty fun and surprising, too. On an admirable mission to find objects that help tell our nation’s unique story, Armstrong jumps on a bike and hits the road to meet everyday Aussies across the country who have objects that tell marvellous stories. Featuring wonderful chats, humorous asides and feel-good insights, Tony will use these things as the basis to become a first-time curator for the National Museum of Canberra, with a quirky exhibition that celebrates Australia’s little-known history.

WEDNESDAY THIS

TOWN

SBS, 9.25pm

Poetic, gritty and energetically wry, this excellent sixpart British thriller from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight dives into a time of great social unrest. Along with a top-notch cast including Downton Abbey’s Michelle Dockery and Line of Duty’s Ben Rose, there’s an electric soundtrack and meticulous attention to detail as it brings to life ’80s Birmingham. A love letter to the power of music and a coming-of-age celebration, this disarmingly effervescent story follows dreamer Dante Williams (wonderful newcomer Levi Brown) as he forms a band with his friends under the shadow of the IRA. Studded with complicated relationships between friends and family, it’s arty and soulful.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis visits an urban farm.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Malv) The team works to find out why the truck was found with bodies inside and a dead driver at the wheel. 9.30 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson. 10.10 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 10.40 White Fever. (Final, Mls, R)

ABC Late News.

Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

Traces. (Final, Malv, R)

1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Abandoned Railways From Above. (Premiere, PG) 8.30 Supertrains: The Race For Speed. (PG, R) 9.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PGav, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 World On Fire. (Return, Mav) 12.00 L’Opera. (Mls, R)

2.45 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R)

4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, 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. Dr Harry Cooper helps a dog with a bad chewing habit. 7.20 Football. AFL. Round 10. Sydney v Carlton. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) 12.00 Celebrity Obsessed: Gianni Versace. (MA15+av, R)

1.00 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 11. Manly Sea Eagles v Brisbane Broncos. 9.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game. 10.40 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+dlv, R) Benicio del Toro.

Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

(83) 6am The Scarlet And The Black. Continued. (1983, PG) 8.05 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 9.50 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 11.40 Juniper. (2021, M) 1.30pm Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 3.25 Funny Lady. (1975,

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

Tea Gardens Soccer Club Results SPORT

By Shayne REYNOLDS

THE opening games in round 1 of our 2024 season last weekend 4 May were all cancelled due to heavy rain resulting in our playing fields being unfit for play. The fields dried out enough for us to run our Thursday after school training session which was well attended and enjoyed by all, well done Tasha and three parent helpers. Unfortunately, the fine weather did not continue long enough for us to get in round 2 of our 2024 season draw, with steady rain Friday night managing to top up our fields again with water making them unplayable and resulting in another cancellation. All our players are ready, parents and helpers are ready, playing fields are marked out, our canteen is stocked, BBQ is seasoned and ready, whistles checked, but the weather is just not “playing ball”. Stay keen and tuned in every one, we are looking forward to kicking the season off with round 3 at 9am Saturday 18 May 2024. Kick off 9am SATURDAYS, Memorial

SATURDAY, May 18

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 1.30 Father Brown. (Mav, R) 2.15 Gruen. (R) 3.00 Monty Don’s Japanese Gardens. (R) 4.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 5.00 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Final, PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Australian Story: Off Menu – Josh Niland. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Eyre Peninsula, South Australia. (PG, R)

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

7.30 Father Brown. (Mv) Hercule Flambeau returns.

8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and Winter investigate when a former supermodel is murdered during the Carver Valley comic festival.

9.50 After The Party. (Malns, R) A death in the family sends Penny spiralling.

10.35 Shetland. (Malv, R)

11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.40 Ageless Gardens. (R) 10.10 Phase III Odyssey. (PGl) 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 13. H’lights. 5.30 War Gamers. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Mysteries From The Grave: Titanic. (PG, R)

9.00 The Rise And Fall Of Boris Becker. (Mals, R)

10.50 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (R)

11.45 Everything You Love. (Final, Mal)

12.15 Paris Paris. (Premiere, Mls)

1.10 Dear Mama. (Madl, R)

3.15 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

4.05 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Doomben 10,000 Day, Andrew Ramsden Race Day, Morphettville Race Day and Scone Cup Carnival Day 2. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

7.30 MOVIE: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. (2017, PGlsv, R) Four teens get trapped in a video game. Kevin Hart. 10.05 MOVIE: Bad Boys. (1995, MA15+dlsv, R) Detectives pursue stolen drugs. Will Smith.

12.20 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 4. Perth SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights.

1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Tales Of Aluna. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 11. South Sydney Rabbitohs v North Queensland Cowboys.

9.35 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match.

10.00 MOVIE: Volcano. (1997, Mv, R)

12.00 The Lap. (R)

12.50 Ageless. (PGal, R)

1.20 Talking Honey. (PG, R)

1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. Georgie Tunny grills Neil Perry on business wisdom. 6.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions.

8.30 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) Ambulance crews attend an 85-year-old man who has collapsed and cut his leg, a woman with chest pain, a male patient who has come off his motorbike and a 93-year-old female struggling with shortness of breath.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Fire Country. (Mdmv, R) 1.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. (Return) 9.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.05 MythBusters. 10.55 Portlandia. 11.40 The Witchfinder. 12.35am

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SUNDAY, May 19

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. (PG, R) 3.55 Britain By The Book. (PG, R) 4.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) Trixie supports an underage mother.

8.30 After The Party. (Mal) When a new accusation against Phil surfaces, Grace is terrified that he will abandon her again.

9.20 The Luminaries. (Madlv) Emery and Anna have a disastrous reunion.

10.15 Shetland. (Malv, R)

11.15 Savage River. (Mal, R)

12.10 The Messenger. (Final, Mal, R)

1.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Landline. (R)

4.30 Art Works. (PGl, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’s World. 5.40 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) ABC TV PLUS (22)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Phase III Odyssey. (Ml, R) 11.10 My Unique B&B. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Wheelchair Sports. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. HiTec Oils Super Series. Round 2. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 14. H’lights. 5.30 War Gamers. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Tulum: The Last City Of The Mayan Empire.

8.30 Philae The Last Temples Of Ancient Egypt. (R) 9.30 When Champollion Meets Ramses II. (PG, R)

10.30 Legendary Castles. (PGa, R)

11.30 Lance. (Mal, R)

1.25 Jack The Ripper: Hidden Victims. (Mav, R)

4.05 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

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8.30 Travel Man. 9.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 14. 1.35am The X-Files. 3.25 Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Tattoo Age. 10.00 Most Expensivest. 10.30 Beerland. Noon Hudson & Rex. 1.40 Chad. 2.35 The Story Of. 3.05 The Bee Whisperer. 4.05 WorldWatch. 4.35 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.05 Alone Denmark. 6.15 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 15. 1.35am Dark Side Of The 2000s. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Country. Noon House Of

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Continued. (1958, French) 7.45 Funny Lady. (1975, PG) 10.15 Undine. (2020, M, German) 11.55 Devil’s Knot. (2013, M) 2pm The Scarlet And The Black. (1983, PG) 4.35 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 6.15 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 8.30 The Hateful Eight. (2015) 11.35 Wild Things. (1998, MA15+) 1.35am Gloria Bell. (2018, M) 3.30 The Man In The Basement. (2021, M, French) 5.35 The Movie Show. 6am The Movie Show. 6.05 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 8.20 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 10.00 St. Vincent. (2014, M) 11.55 The Man In The Basement. (2021, M, French) 2pm A Hero. (2021, PG, Farsi) 4.20 Asterix At The Olympic Games. (2008, PG, French) 6.30 Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner. (1967, PG) 8.30 The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 10.50 Roaring 20s. (2021, M, French) 12.30am Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Jabba’s Movies. (PGlv, R) 1.30 Surveillance Oz. (PGans, R) 1.55 To Be Advised. 3.30 Better Homes. (R) 4.30 Border Security. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) 8.30 7NEWS Spotlight.

9.30 The Latest: Seven News. 10.00 Code 1: Minute By Minute. (Ma, R)

11.00 Quantum Leap. (Mav)

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 4. Perth SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights.

1.00 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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6am Children’s Programs. 1.40pm Motor Racing. Indycar Series. Indy Grand Prix. H’lights. 2.50 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. H’lights. 4.00 Surfing Australia TV. 4.30 The Bradshaw Bunch. 5.30 MOVIE: Fletch Lives. (1989, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Johnny English Reborn. (2011, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Austin Powers In Goldmember. (2002, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (Return, PGl) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 The First 48: Rise Up/ Somebodys Friend. (MA15+al) 11.10 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 12.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Ma, R) 2.00 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Drive TV. (R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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Children’s Programs. 2.30pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Genesect And The Legend Awakened. (2013) 4.05 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Diancie And The Cocoon Of Destruction. (2014) 5.35 MOVIE: Toy Story 2. (1999) 7.30 MOVIE: Troy. (2004, M) 10.45 MOVIE: The Mod Squad. (1999, M) 12.40am Love Island UK. 3.00 Life After Lockup. 4.00 Power Players. 4.30 Transformers: Cyberverse. 4.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Boating. Circuit Boats Drivers Championship. Replay. 4.00 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Football. AFL. Round 10.

Gun Belt. (1953, PG) 4.25 MOVIE: The War Wagon. (1967, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Gran Torino. (2008, M) 11.00 Late Programs. BOLD (51)

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics. 7.30

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MONDAY, May 20

R) 11.10 The Story Of

(PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 9/11: Ten Mistakes. (Ma, R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 15. H’lights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines.

8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG, R)

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Christian. (Malsv)

12.45 My Brilliant Friend. (MA15+v, R)

3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

3.55 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.05 9-1-1. (Mav) After years of anticipation, Maddie and Chimney’s long-awaited wedding day arrives.

10.05 S.W.A.T. (Mav) 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R)

12.35 The Event. (Mav, R)

1.35 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

3.05 WorldWatch. 5.20 Inhuman Kind. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 The Specials: A Message To You. 10.45 Alone

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6am Guess

Who’s Coming To Dinner. (1967, PG) 8.00 Asterix At The Olympic Games. (2008, PG, French) 10.10 Mad Max Fans: Beyond The Wasteland. Noon Roaring 20s. (2021, M, French) 1.35 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 3.20 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 5.35 Me And Orson Welles. (2008, PG) 7.40 The Devil Has A Name. (2019, M) 9.30 Lamb. (2021, MA15+, Icelandic) 11.30 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, May 21

6.00

2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.30 Art Works. (PGl, R) 5.00 Landline. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs 11.00 The Story Of Tea. (PGd, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 56 Years Of Painting, 1 Lesson On Anger. (Ml, R) 2.10 Hindenburg: Ten Mistakes. (PGav, R) 3.05 Living Black. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa)

8.30 Insight.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.05 Lost Luggage. (MA15+a)

12.55 Dark Woods. (Mav, R)

3.35 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)

4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Hunters. 2.55 Where Are You Really From? 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.20 Jeopardy! 7.15 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 16. 1.35am Sex Unlimited. 2.30

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6am Morning Programs. 7.40 A Hero. (2021, PG, Farsi) 10.00 The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 12.20pm Zana. (2019, M, Albanian) 2.10 Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner. (1967, PG) 4.10 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 6.00 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 7.30 The Big Boss. (1971, M, Cantonese) 9.30 The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. (2009, MA15+, Swedish) 12.20am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (Final, PGa) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.05 Miniseries: The Marlow Murder Club. (Mav) Part 4 of 4. Judith Potts, Becks Starling and Suzie Harris race against time to catch the killer. 10.05 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma)

11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 The Real Manhunter. (Madv, R) 12.35 Gold Digger. (Final, Malv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. (PGl)

9.10 Paramedics. (Mlm) Nhi and Carlos treat an overdose patient. 10.10 100% Footy. (M)

11.10 9News Late. 11.40 La Brea. (Mav) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Pointless. (PG, R)

Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

A Current Affair. (R)

Hawks Juniors play hard in the rain

By Thomas O’KEEFE

JUNIOR Myall River

Hawks

teams had a great weekend of wins and important lessons in the inclement weather, with four of the teams playing at home and away on Saturday 11 May.

The U-9s played an away game at Mallabula, and ran away with a 40-20 victory, doubling the opponents’ score, and adding a few smiles to the road trip across the bay.

Under-11s were even more ecstatic after winning their home game at Myall Park with a 46-4 victory over West Maitland, the mostly-girls team having a great time.

“The kids had a lot of fun

running around in the rain,” Hawks’ Leah Saunders told NOTA.

“Although it rained all morning, they came off the field with big grins and were happy to be there.”

The Saunders clan saw

some strong sibling rivalry on the day, too, as Alex and Mariah scored four and three tries respectively in their age-groups.

Luke Perry, the Hawks’ U-11s Coach, said, “Mariah’s try-saving tackles

were fantastic, and our attack was helped by CJ’s run as first receiver in the second half, while Alicia also scored and converted her own try.”

The U13s played Kotara at home as well, winning 30-10 and loving the rain while doing it.

A forfeit by Kurri Kurri handed the U-16s an automatic win, while the U-15s played far away at

WEDNESDAY, May 22

THURSDAY,

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml)

8.30 24 Hours In ALDI.

9.25 This Town. (Premiere, Malv)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.05 You Shall Not Lie. (Final, MA15+als)

12.15 Black Sands. (MA15+as, R)

4.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl)

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Unbelievable Moments

Caught On Camera. (PGa) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy. 12.00 Dracula. (Premiere, MA15+hv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 8.05 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 10.00 The Devil Has A Name. (2019, M) 11.50 You Came Back. (2020, M, Italian) 1.40pm Me And Orson Welles. (2008, PG) 3.45 Mosley. (2019, PG) 5.35 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 7.30 The Last Vermeer. (2019, M) 9.40 The Girl Who Played With Fire. (2009, MA15+, Swedish) 12.05am Late Programs.

May 23

(R)

Scone, and the Lady Hawks’ away game at Dudley was washed out, yet again.

After last week’s total washout, all teams that played were happy to be up and active again, and everyone is looking forward to some playable weather in the coming weeks.

The purpose-built Myall Park Complex, Stage 1 now complete,

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PGa, R)

8.35 Our Law. (PGa, R) Leroy is given a wake-up call.

9.45 Blue Lights. (Final, MA15+v)

10.50 SBS World News Late.

11.20 Illegals. (Final, Malv)

12.15 The Responder. (Mals, R)

2.00 Das Boot. (MA15+av, R)

4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Remi makes a choice.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 11. Western Bulldogs v Sydney. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Long Lartin. (MA15+a, R) Part 1 of 4. 12.30 Fortitude. (MA15+av, R) The residents take justice into their own hands.

1.30 The Goldbergs. (PGal, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 8.25 The Witches. (1990, PG) 10.05 The Big Boss. (1971, M, Cantonese) 12.05pm The Invisibles. (2017, M, German) 2.10 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 3.40 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 5.35 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 7.40 The Two Faces Of January. (2014, M) 9.30 The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest. (2009, MA15+, Swedish) 12.10am Late Programs.

hosted the home games as a momentous improvement over the aged shed that preceded it, but the players are still stuck within the equally aged public toilets and change rooms, definitely feeling the need for Stage 2, for which the Hawks teams are still raising funds.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. (PGl)

8.45 Ski Rescue Downunder. (Ml) 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 See No Evil. (Mav) 11.15 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Pointless. (PG, R)

Garden Gurus Moments. (R)

Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

Regatta finishes strong

By Marian SAMPSON

SAIL Port Stephens, which saw 215 boats participate in the regatta over eleven days, culminated with the inshore Bay Series comprising J70s, sports boats and off-thebeach classes from 3-5 May.

The Australian Sports Boat Association (ASBA) was also competing for its NSW titles, with three windwardleewards being completed in the eight-knot sou’easter under surprisingly bright skies.

Malcolm Dean stepped off the TP52 Frantic to helm his Shaw 650 Black Betty to three wins in the sports boats, while Celestial finished the opening salvo on four points, two ahead of Matador.

There were 65 dinghies, representing the Finns, RS

Aeros and OKs, along with a mixed fleet of international canoes, B14s, 5o5s, Scow Moths and more.

Only one race could be sailed as the wind petered out, with Matt Viser leading the Finns, Justin Bakker the RS Aeros and Kevin Holdt the OKs.

Dean extended his lead, while Matador pulled a point back on Celestial with a brilliant win in fading airs.

Sunday’s conditions were in complete contrast, bringing ample wind and lashing rain to test the mettle but also providing memorable rides.

Tim Peachey’s Leech 650 The Cube got out of shape on a run, showing its keel to the world before righting itself.

In the final wash-up, no pun intended, Sam Haynes edged out David Doherty by a solitary point, with Southport’s Gary Holt in third.

“I really enjoy sailing

both the TPs and the J70s,” Haynes said.

“My TP is set up more for ocean racing and I’ve been doing quite a lot of

the one-design J70 ahead of travelling to the European Championships with a Corinthian team.

“We’re then doing the

Corinthian Worlds, so it’s good to get back into the class before that campaign.

“It was a really testing regatta but we performed

pretty well and just managed to hold on against Matador.

“Nine boats is a good fleet

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q The inshore series offered great spectator opportunities and the fast racing saw plenty of excitement for the crews.