Myall Coast News Of The Area 18 April 2024

By Thomas O'KEEFE

REAL country spirit was exhibited at the Stroud Show, Friday to Sunday 5-7 April, as horsemasters, dog owners, and dignitaries alike braved the savage weather to continue the annual tradition.

Friday’s main arena hosted some very wet horses and their riders/ leaders, with the led and ridden classes and sporting program at the Rodeo Arena.

The famous Allen Pavilion gave respite from the rain, with fine arts displays, children’s

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MidCoast Council begins works to alter Singing Bridge foot traffic

By Thomas O’KEEFE

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Stroud Show tradition continues despite relentless rain

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artworks, grass critters, woodcraft and a scarecrow display. Despite very accurate predictions of 75100mm of rain on Friday, and a discouraging outlook for the weekend, show-runners and competitors persevered and returned on Saturday to enjoy the glorious weather as the storms swept out to sea.

q Second in the dog high jump was ‘Maisey’, owned by Alicia Jess.

Nyomi Aubrey Photography.

q Shelley Wright, winner of Supreme Local Ridden Horse.

Nyomi Aubrey Photography.

Some events, understandably, had to be cancelled, including six-bar show-jumping and Saturday’s Ring Classes, with safety always the top priority.

q Greig and Cherie Mason, who were both awarded Life Membership to Stroud Show in recognition of their efforts in running the show-jumping, with Show President James Harris and Dr David Gillespie MP. Photo: Nyomi Aubrey Photography.

Greig and Cherie Mason, both staples of the Stroud show-jumping events, were, with no little fanfare, both awarded Life Membership to Stroud Show in recognition of their efforts.

Dog jump was still a must-see, as were the extensive and highly competitive woodchop and post-splitting events, as always redefining human strength by the sheer speed with which

these people can tear apart a tree.

The main day, Saturday, also saw the adjudication and awarding of the Stroud Show ‘Young Woman of the Year’, this year awarded to Claire Harvey in recognition of her achievement over hardships.

Show President James Harris was very proud of the turnout, not only in spite of the weather on the Friday, but of the fact that the Stroud Show, which has run for more than a century, continues strong and unstoppable.

q 2024 Stroud Show Young Ambassador winner Lilly Carter, Stroud Show President James Harris, Morisset Show President Justin Rumore, Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie and Stroud Show Young Woman of the Year Claire Harvey. Photo: Nyomi Aubrey Photography.

“A great show, incredibly proud of the team that ran the event,” James told NOTA.

“We had 75mm of rain on Friday, but they all stepped back on Saturday to run what we could and we still pulled in over 2000 people, despite it being wet underfoot.

“I am a very blessed President to run this show.”

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northern side of the Hawks Nest approach, facilitating a one-way system along the length of the bridge.

Over the years, several locals have voiced the need for a change to the Singing Bridge’s pedestrian situation, mainly because of the very real instances where mobility scooters have met each other headon, forcing one to back all the way down the narrow pedestrian pathway. Despite clear signs at either end of the bridge, many a mounted cyclist has nearly run over oncoming pedestrians, forcing one or the other to move onto the roadway to allow the other past.

for pedestrians as they attempt to cross the road off the bridge.

There are currently no existing pedestrian crossings along Myall Street on the Tea Gardens side, and the southern footpath ends abruptly.

On the Tea Gardens side, Council plans show a long pedestrian refuge island in the centre of the roadway, adjacent to the southern side footpath, allowing some brief asylum

The previously aired concept of running some sort of pedestrian footpath underneath the Tea Gardens approach, something similar to the Hawks Nest end, has its own issues, namely the high tide mark and rocky terrain.

q A top-down plan view of the pedestrian refuge islands that will go in at the Tea Gardens end, and ensuing changes to the existing infrastructure. Image: MidCoast Council.

q A top-down plan view of the Hawks Nest side, connecting the extended pedestrian ramp to the existing footpath. Image: MidCoast Council.

by Ashleigh John Families engaged in Court proceedings often experience a variety of stressors that can be exacerbated in the legal setting. In response, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) has launched the Court Dog Program in Melbourne. Therapy Dog Poppy, a fully trained court facility dog from Guide Dogs Victoria, commenced full time work with the Courts from 4 October 2023 by assisting litigants and children who are involved in family law proceedings in the Courts’ Melbourne registry, thanks to the support and generosity of the Victorian Bar and the Victorian Bar Foundation.

The Chief Justice of the FCFCOA the Hon Will Alstergren said: “this is the first time that a therapy or facility dog has been used in Australian federal courts,

q The old long steps are not very conducive to less-abled pedestrians and wheeled devices.

q The formwork has gone in for the new concrete pedestrian ramp on the Hawks Nest end of the bridge.

MidCoast Council’s Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, Robert Scott said, “We’re expecting to pour concrete on the Hawks Nest side of the bridge from mid next week, with earthworks to the Tea Gardens side

commencing from the same time.

“There are some inground services on that side that we’re having located next week as well, and we should hopefully be ready to pour and finish the Tea Gardens side the following week.”

No official ‘one way’ pedestrian situation has been formally declared yet, but the current and planned works would certainly assist in such an outcome.

and backed by behavioural science and the experiences of courts all around the world, the benefits to litigants will be significant… [Poppy] can provide support to people experiencing stress and offer a positive and calming distraction to an overwhelming situation….” In promising news for those attending the Newcastle registry of the Court, His Honour the Chief Justice reported “The Hobart registry is preparing for Court Dog Zoey to commence later in the year, and I hope that we can secure funding in the future to allow these programs to be extended nationally.”

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Massive paperbark toppled

By Thomas O’KEEFE

AN ENORMOUS old paperbark tree met its demise on Tuesday 9 April just after 5pm, blocking the only road out to Limekilns, Tea Gardens, and requiring heavy machinery to safely remove.

Eyewitness accounts and photographic evidence show that the paperbark had, in fact, become completely hollow up its main trunk, suggesting that its structural integrity had been severely compromised, and recent heavy, waterlogging rains may have spelt the ultimate arboreal expiration.

Within 20 minutes of the tree’s collapse, local Police, Council and even Fisheries workers were on the scene, erecting barricades and redirecting traffic.

“Council and Police did a really good job marking out the scene so no-one would come crashing into the fallen tree,” said NOTA’s own

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“The fall was remarkably user-friendly, as,

despite blocking Limekilns Road, there was a dirt access turnout that traffic could use, and it managed to miss residential power lines by only a couple of metres,” John said.

“The pity of it all is that this tree was the nesting place for a kookaburra family, which had produced three lots of hatchlings in the last three years alone.

“Life at Tea Gardens is a tad more exciting than I expected before we came here to retire, however, we are a lot better off than the rest of the state, which received major damage to homes and infrastructure.”

By the week’s end, the main body of the fallen paperbark had been removed, and Limekilns Road cleared for regular traffic.

The remaining stump, still in place, shows very clear evidence of the hollowed-out nature of the tree as a whole, suggesting that similarly large trees be checked for structural integrity, especially after the recent rains.

esteemed columnist John Blackbourn, who heard the deafening crash as the tree came down.

q What’s left of the stump indicates some severe internal hollowing out.

Meals On Wheels thanks volunteers

By Thomas O’KEEFE

VOLUNTEERS of the

Gardens Hawks Nest Meals On Wheels service were thanked with an annual morning tea held at the Hawks Nest Community Hall on Tuesday 9 April.

Workers who selflessly give up their time helping out in the kitchen and making deliveries, were joined by administrative staff and the management committee in a lovely annual event that is organised to thank them all for their participation and helping out the community.

With more than 30 people in attendance, it is a rare opportunity to directly comprehend just how vital the

volunteer workforce is to such a fundamental community service, which now covers Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, Pindimar, Bundabah, North Arm Cove and Karuah.

“We run five days per week, with up to 50 people involved in a given week, such as the 20 who help out in the kitchen, and almost a dozen deliverers,” Dan Holmes from Meals on Wheels told NOTA.

“We usually produce around 20-25,000 meals per year, assisting up to 300 clients we have on the books – one group goes around Karuah, and one even who goes from Bulahdelah to Seal Rocks.”

Meals on Wheels volunteers give their time

for their own reasons, many of which cite a desire to give back to the community, or stay active and in contact with others.

“Some of our volunteers are over 90 years young, some have been here for more than fifteen years, or 30 in a few cases,” Dan added.

“They have all had to deal with the ups and downs of the current Community Hall renovations, and we wanted to thank them especially for that this year, for being adaptable to the changes of the building.

“The Committee does a lot behind the scenes that no-one ever sees, and they should be thanked, too.

“Thanks also to the

q Graeme Hackworthy and Jenny Fowler.

MidCoast Council Project Manager, Rui Figueiredo, he saw the rain problems firsthand, and has pushed the project along.

The latest assessment on the Community Hall building is that it steadily nears completion, however Meals on Wheels volunteers report persistent issues needing finalisation, regarding the air-conditioning and gaining access to the new purposebuilt freezer-room.

The recent torrential rain has also highlighted some concerns with the joining of the new and old buildings.

q Trevor and Judy Philp.

q Kitchen supervisors Wendy O’Brien and Kim Gregory.

Claire wins Stroud Show honour

By Thomas O’KEEFE

CLAIRE Harvey was named the 2024 Stroud Show’s Young Woman of the Year on Saturday 6 April.

After interviews the preceding Friday, Claire was awarded the honour on the basis of her remarkable perseverance, hard work, and dedication through several personal hardships, including coming through her recent HSC exams with top marks in five of her classes.

She was recently also

recognised with the Dungog Young Citizen of the Year, awarded on Australia Day 2024.

“I love being a representative for my little town, our tight knit community, being able to be a role model for young women in agriculture, and intend to further my skills and experience and gain knowledge on how to improve my town,” Claire told NOTA.

Claire, whose family runs a cattle farm near Stroud, is all about the

wider understanding and acknowledgement of the fundamental value of agriculture to Australia’s economy, and to the health of its citizenry.

“I would love people to know where their food really comes from, and to understand what it takes in dealing with pasture losses, cattle in floods, how farmers can lose the food that would feed Australians,” Claire told NOTA.

As well as her day job, Claire is also an active and

q Junior runner up Milla Harvey, Young Woman of the Year Claire Harvey, competition coordinators Taylah Boyle and Emily Steel, Stroud Show Young Ambassador Lilly Carter and Young Woman of the Year runner up Charlotte Murcott. Photo: Nyomi Aubrey Photography.

enthusiastic volunteer with the Stroud SES unit, having joined after a “really exhilarating experience”, an impromptu assist in the rescue of a calf from a flood island in 2022.

“I get to work alongside a lot of inspirational and

powerful people, and see what the SES do and see how they can help farmers.”

Next year, Claire will further her academic studies with a dual degree in Agriculture and Business at UNE in Armidale, and hopes to continue her role

model work thereafter.

“Because I'm doing agriculture next year, I want to grow my knowledge and be a role model for women in agriculture, like to help get young people, not just females, into agriculture, because it is the future.”

Nominate young people for a Youth Award

RECOGNISE an outstanding young person in our community by nominating them for a MidCoast Youth Award.

MidCoast Youth Awards nominations are open for young people aged 12 to 24 years old living, working or studying in the MidCoast local government area.

A new award category has been included this year to expand the program and celebrate even more outstanding young people and their achievements.

The new Team Award has been added to recognise a group of young people who have demonstrated teamwork in areas such as sports, school, clubs or community groups.

“MidCoast Youth Awards are an excellent way for us to celebrate a wide range of achievements from young people in the community,” said Alex Mills, MidCoast Council’s Manager Libraries, Community and Cultural Services.

“If you are a sports coach, teacher, year advisor, career advisor, team leader, mentor or anyone who knows a young person who is doing great things in our community, nominate them for a youth award to show them that their hard work is being recognised.”

All categories except the entrepreneurship and team award are split into two age

groups, 12-17 years and 18-24 years.

The entrepreneurship award is open to young people aged 18-24 and the team award is open to young people aged 12 – 24.

Each award includes a certificate, a $250 gift card, and recognition that can help underpin future career ambitions.

The team award will have a $500 gift card as the prize.

The categories are:

1. Team Awardacknowledges a group of young people who have worked well together as a team.

2. Sports Awardrecognises a young person who has successfully represented the community in their chosen sport.

3. Leadership Award - acknowledges young people who display or sustain positive leadership qualities or positions within the community.

4. Wellbeing and Resilience Awardcelebrates young people who have bounced back from tough times to accomplish a positive outcome.

5. Community Service Award - recognises young people who have volunteered their time to give back to our community.

6. Entrepreneur Award - acknowledges individuals who have exhibited innovation, motivation, vision and creativity to establish a

business venture or new start up business.

7. Arts Award - is given to young people who have excelled in their chosen field within the arts including visual arts, literary arts, and the performing arts.

For more information and to nominate a young person for a MidCoast Youth Award, head to https:// www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ YouthAwards.

Nominations are open from 11 April to 23 June 2024.

The final Awards Ceremony will be held in August at MidCoast Council’s MEC.

The MidCoast Youth Awards are a partnership between PCYC Taree, MidCoast Council, LJ Hooker Taree and Grow A Star and prizes are sponsored by these and other local organisations.

Young people can also enter in a Youth Week photography competition with a $100 voucher awarded for first prize. Submissions are already open and close Sunday 21 April.

Visit https://www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ YouthWeek2024.

Council is also seeking young people to join the MidCoast Youth Action Collective which is an action group to help with planning and implementing youth-led activities, events and initiatives across the MidCoast region.

q Claire Harvey and her mother Paula Harvey. Photo: Nyomi Aubrey Photography.

Men’s Shed one step closer to new facility

By John SAHYOUN

BULAHDELAH Men’s Shed has inched closer to their eventual goal of relocating to the Bulahdelah Golf Club.

In an exciting step forward, volunteers from the Men’s Shed and Golf Club gathered recently to witness the pouring of the slab at the golf course site.

With space at a premium at their current site in Bulahdelah, the Men’s Shed has been raising funds over time to relocate to a more suitable location.

q The slab pour in progress.

q A happy team of Men’s Shed members and contractors celebrate the pour.

The Golf Club has allowed a 99-year lease so the Men’s Shed can rest assured they will have an ongoing home.

Central to the relocation has been the provision of funds from many sources.

“It’s actually a step-bystep process,” Bulahdelah Men’s Shed President David Flynn said.

“As you get enough funds

you can do the next section of the project.

“We have been very active raising funds through grants, golf days and sponsorship.”

With the development application, earth works and the concrete slab now completed, members now look forward to the actual shed and fit out being completed.

“Hopefully over time we will get enough funds so we can do the next section of the project, which is the actual purchase of the shed,” said Mr Flynn.

The Bulahdelah Men’s Shed would like to thank their many generous sponsors for making this next phase happen.

Fundraising ride makes Bulahdelah stop off

By John SAHYOUN

RAISING key funds for Camp Quality, a group of charity-focused motorcycle enthusiasts passed through Bulahdelah over the weekend, stopping for a wellearned lunch provided by the local Country Women’s Association (CWA) branch.

Camp Quality supports children aged 0-15 battling cancer, as well as their families.

Deborah Moore from Camp Quality’s Newcastle office coordinated the fundraising ride.

“There’s actually two separate events,” she said.

“There’s a bike challenge and a motorcycle challenge.”

The motorcycle challenge came as an alternative to the gruelling physical challenge of cycling 500 kilometres.

Mustering at Heatherbrae the riders went to Armidale and back over the weekend, stopping in at Bulahdelah.

The event has raised

much needed funds for the children’s charity.

“We have far exceeded any expectations this year and had some incredible generous donors,” Deborah said.

“The target was $190,000 and we’re very close to the $250,000 mark.

“The result means that in the eight years of running motorcycles we have raised over $1,000,000 for kids and families.

“It gives me goosebumps thinking about how much money has been raised for his worthy cause.”

Robyn Moncreiff of the

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Bulahdelah CWA said, “We were contacted by Camp Quality asking how we could

help and we were more than happy to help out.”

With stomachs full the riders completed the last leg of their journey back to Newcastle.

q The Bulahdelah Country Women’s Association team.

The Camp Quality organisers.

q A banquet for hungry riders.

A great turnout of riders.

Industry welcomes Future Made in Australia Act

LAST Thursday Prime Minister Anthony Albanese fronted media in Queensland to announce the ‘Future Made in Australia Act’, a plan to “boost investment and create jobs” through seizing opportunities in the green resources and renewable energy space.

“We will bring together in a comprehensive and co-ordinated way a whole package of new and existing initiatives,” Prime Minister Albanese said.

“Investing in new industries – and ensuring that workers and communities will share in the dividend.

“That means giving the new Net Zero Economy Authority every tool it needs to support resource communities in particular through the coming period of economic change.

“This means looking at how government procurement can support small business and local manufacturing, as well as sustainability and the circular economy.

“Putting together the most efficient and effective combination of financing facilities and investor incentives to drive new

economic growth.”

Mr Albanese said the Act would secure greater sovereignty over Australia’s resources and critical minerals, as well as drive competition reform, to deliver a better deal for Australian consumers, farmers, producers and workers.

The PM also spoke of the need to deliver “better and broader community benefit” from renewable energy projects and fasttrack related infrastructure projects.

Australia’s ability to compete for international green energy investment was also touted.

“Part of the objective here is about Australia presenting potential investors with ‘a single front door’,” Mr Albanese said.

“A clear path to investing in Australia… in hydrogen, green metals and advanced manufacturing.

“And the right skills, supply chains and processes to get projects up and going and see this investment realise a return.

Australian people every possible opportunity to benefit from this moment.”

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) welcomed the announcement, highlighting the need to work with Government to ensure that the Act’s content guarantees the creation of “good, safe, secure well-paid jobs and tangible community benefits”.

The ACTU celebrated the announcement of public investment, government procurement, financing and training to build critical industries like green metals, green hydrogen, advanced renewable manufacturing, and value-added critical minerals.

“The Prime Minister’s announcement today of a Future Made in Australia Act promises a historic step forward for workers, for the climate, and for every Australian who wants a fair go on a liveable planet,” ACTU President Michele O’Neil said.

and a renewed national prosperity, while safeguarding Australians from spiralling climate crises.

“Renewables have proven time and again that they’re the cheapest form of energy.

“More renewables on the grid means lower power bills - incredibly important during this costof-living crisis.

“This is a nationbuilding project; the Future Made in Australia Act will help Australia compete at the head of the pack in the global race toward our clean energy future and make sure the benefits flow to workers, their families and communities.”

Business Hunter CEO Bob Hawes said the announcement was a “major step in helping the economy achieve net zero whilst ramping up industrial output in new and existing industries”.

“We know there are and will be major opportunities for local businesses and workers in the Hunter to grow a clean industry and reduce emissions.

"We look forward to seeing the detail in investment."

While industry has welcomed the move, Opposition leader Peter Dutton said the Labor Government was taking Australia down “a very dangerous path with their renewables and policy”.

“I just think if you look at manufacturing in Australia now, it’s not made in Australia because it’s going broke.

“It’s going broke under the Labor Government because of their energy costs, because of their industrial relations impost, and this Government continues to do everything to please the union bosses, but it’s making it harder for the workers.

“This Prime Minister promises Australian made, but he’s closing Australian industry down.

“Businesses are closing, they’re moving offshore.

“They’re going to Malaysia, they’re going to the United States where they’re paying a fraction of the electricity and gas costs that they are here.

“I want to see Australian made, but under Labor, you won’t get it.

said Australia was in a position to scale up manufacturing to make the most of its “natural advantages”.

“It’s fantastic to see Australia step off the sidelines of the global clean energy race, and set up our communities to capitalise on our critical minerals by manufacturing solar panels, wind turbines with recyclable blades, batteries, heat pumps and parts for electric vehicles.

“Communities in regional Australia stand to benefit from the investment in affordable and reliable clean energy, and modern infrastructure that will link our resourcerich areas to clean industry clusters built around our established ports and smelters.”

Tim Buckley, the director of non-partisan think tank Climate Energy Finance, has more than 30 years experience in Australian and international financial markets.

“Australia can't rely on the traditional notion of free markets in international trade and competition,” Mr Buckley said.

DISASTER assistance has now been extended to the MidCoast local government area (LGA) following heavy rainfall and flooding across NSW from 1 April 2024.

The assistance measures are being provided by the Albanese and Minns Governments through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Support includes:

• Assistance for eligible residents to help meet immediate needs like emergency accommodation or small cash payments to purchase essential items

“Above all, this is about giving Australian businesses, Australian communities and the generally provided from evacuation or recovery centres.

• Grants for eligible residents to replace lost essential household items to maintain basic standard of living.

• Grants for eligible residents to undertake essential structural repairs to restore their homes to a safe and habitable condition.

• Support for affected local councils to help with the costs of cleaning up and restoring damaged essential public assets.

“Decarbonising our economy could create hundreds of thousands of good secure well-paid jobs, healthier communities, small businesses, primary producers, and non-profit organisations and grants to sporting and recreation clubs to repair or replace damaged or destroyed property.

“We welcome proactive initiatives that encourage Australian made, it's good for regional economies and the Hunter can and is ready to play its part.

Recovery support extended to MidCoast LGA

volunteer groups,” Minister King said.

“Many Government agencies and community groups are still out on the ground to assess the damage and continue the mammoth clean-up effort.”

• Freight subsidies for primary producers to help transport livestock and fodder.

Acting Federal Minister for Emergency Management

Catherine King said the extent of the flooding impact was still being assessed as waters receded.

Acting NSW Minister for Emergency Services Penny Sharpe said agencies like the State Emergency Service, Environmental Protection Authority and Reconstruction Authority are working closely with local government and community groups to commence the “mammoth clean-up effort”.

“All you get is business closing down or business moving offshore.”

Heidi Lee, the CEO of independent think tank Beyond Zero Emissions,

to assess the impact is continuing.

“The extension of this disaster declaration unlocks assistance for additional communities in need.”

For information relating to financial assistance, replacing lost documents, location of your nearest recovery centre and more, please contact Service NSW on 13 77 88 or visit www. nsw.gov.au.

To apply for a concessional loan or primary producer grant, contact the NSW Rural Assistance Authority on 1800 678 593 or visit www.raa.nsw.gov.au.

“State intervention is the new competition.

“We can’t afford to ‘sit it out’.

“The Future Made In Australia Act puts Australia into the global race.”

items at landfill sites without incurring the waste levy fee.

Lifting the fee aims to expedite the recovery process and ease financial burdens on impacted households and businesses.

Residents will not be charged the waste levy fee to get rid of flood-generated waste until 30 June 2024, though local landfill gate fees may apply.

The exemption covers waste on public and private land, including damaged building materials, furniture, carpet, gardening debris and any other flood-related products.

By John SAHYOUN

WITH reliable telecommunications services essential in regional communities, Bulahdelah locals are fed up with consistent and ongoing reception issues.

Recent outages in

• Concessional interest rate loans for Bulahdelah have left users frustrated, with locals reporting being unable to do things as simple as make a short telephone call.

Calls only hold for ten to 60 seconds before they drop out, with service regularly switching from 4G to 3G.

Locals say the situation

“This flood event has caused damage across communities, impacting homes, farms, businesses and becomes exasperated in essential situations such as health crises, where reliable telephone and internet services are needed to prevent potentially life threatening situations.

Mobile issues causing angst in Bulahdelah

“This was a storm event that has affected each area differently, but it was widespread and work been consistently dropping out “for years”.

“This has had a negative effect on businesses trying to do their job.

“Had this had occurred in major cities or regional centres, they would have provided a solution fairly quickly.”

Margaret Schlenert, who works for a local Bulahdelah business, said reception has

Locals have reported that providers have either ignored their requests for

On Friday, the NSW Government also extended the waste levy waiver to the MidCoast LGA.

Residents can now dispose of flood-affected

assistance or have been very slow to act on any issues, despite providers promising a quick response.

Providers are not seen as being entirely to blame for the lack of coverage however, with fingers also being pointed at the National Broadband Network (NBN).

An NBN node shorted out during recent heavy flooding in Bulahdelah, causing a loss of connectivity for many.

Further information on disaster assistance can be found on the Australian Government’s Disaster Assist website at www. disasterassist.gov.au.

Residents say the node was installed in an improper location, with the initial site prone to occasional floods.

Subsequently the node was relocated to higher ground.

Providers have indicated that the latest local outage was a hardware issue.

Two of the six modules reportedly failed, leading to limited coverage.

This specific issue had reportedly been rectified.

Job opportunities and emergency preparedness

By Thomas O’KEEFE

A ‘SAFER Together’ community lunch was held by the Australian Red Cross and Pacific National, partnering with the First Nations community at Gumul Corporation in Raymond Terrace on Wednesday, 10 April.

The event served as a platform to foster cultural

exchange, to highlight potential employment opportunities in the region, and to enhance the participants’ emergency preparedness.

Attendees had the chance to learn local traditions, particularly basket weaving, from the respected Elders.

“Cultural immersion of this kind allowed not only greater insight into

traditional practices, but also helped to build a sense of unity and connection within the community,” a Red Cross spokesperson said.

Australian Red Cross representatives underscored the importance of being prepared by taking the meeting through hands-on activities, namely the creation of ‘pillowcase kits’, which help to equip citizens with

essential items for emergency situations.

Pacific National, known for its freight trains seen running the rails of the Hunter lines, addressed employment opportunities

in the Port Stephens area by facilitating discussions, and connecting members with current employer pathways, providing valuable resources for community members seeking career opportunities.

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instead to property.

“Not just train driving, also technical, administrative, and a young First Nations mentor for Indigenous youth were present, as well as a female train driver from the Hunter Valley, to emphasise the possibilities,” local Red Cross Resilience and Recovery Officer Karen Maloney told NOTA.

“There was great attendance via Youth Express and Job Link Plus, we were glad to see them there.

“We were lucky to run the lunch in Port Stephens, as it only runs three events per year, often in more regional communities, all around the state.”

“It was a great day, special thanks to Zona and Di - CEOs of Gumul and Wahroonga Corporations, respectively, and 'the Tiddas' for catering.”

Mark McMullen, Red Cross’ Lead Resilience Officer said, “We don’t tell communities what to do; we work with communities with our First Nations Resilience Teams to make sure everyone has the support they need before, during, and after an emergency.”

THE public is invited to have their say on the best path forward to reform the way emergency services are funded via a consultation paper which is now online.

The NSW Government is encouraging views on the design and scope of a new model to replace the current system which places the burden of an Emergency Services Levy (ESL) on insurance premiums.

“Public feedback is an important step in reforming the way emergency services are funded into the future,” Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said. “I want to ensure that we create a lasting system where everyone contributes to the crucial emergency services we all rely on.

Currently, only households and businesses that pay for insurance are paying the levy to fund Fire and Rescue NSW, the NSW Rural Fire Service and the NSW State Emergency Service.

The NSW Government last November announced the levy would be removed from insurance and applied

“We’re encouraging industry stakeholders and the wider community to express their views now so the new funding model for emergency services in NSW is fair, efficient, simple and adapted to the future impacts of climate change.”

The ESL Consultation Paper is seeking feedback on four possible models to create a sustainable system that will spread the costs across all property owners.

The NSW Government says it is “committed to ensuring any new model will include protections for pensioners and vulnerable members of the community”.

The model will also be revenue-neutral and continue to be determined solely by the funding needs of the three agencies.

NSW Treasury estimates that the total annual cost of flood and bushfire to the economy is projected to increase from $7 billion in 2020-21 to $24 billion by 2070-71 as climate change related extreme weather events become more frequent and intense.

The existing ESL has pushed insurance premiums in NSW up by around eighteen percent for residential property and around 34 percent higher for commercial property.

Rising costs now mean more than one-third of households in NSW do not have home contents insurance – which is the

highest rate of any state in the nation.

The Government is asking for feedback on a range of design features, including how levy rates should apply to different property types and locations, how the levy should be collected, and what protections should be provided for pensioners and other vulnerable groups.

The Consultation Paper is open for feedback until 22 May 2024, and can be found at www.haveyoursay. nsw.gov.au/reformingemergency-servicesfunding-system.

q Karen and Julie at Gumul.

q Representatives from Pacific National.

q Attendees partook in traditional crafts.

q Gumul basket weaving.

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Eighteen search and rescue missions completed in March

MARINE Rescue NSW’s 3,400 volunteers across the state were in high demand last month, responding to the organisation’s busiest March on record.

With favourable boating weather last month, Marine Rescue NSW crews performed an incredible 515 search in rescue missions with 115 of those conducted between Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Across the eight Hunter and Central Coast units, volunteers completed 38 search and rescue missions including 39 emergency responses, with 300 people safely returned to shore.

Eighteen search and rescue missions were completed in Port Stephens.

“Across the state our volunteers safely returned almost 1,200 people to shore with our Sydney region being the busiest with 538 people returned to shore,” Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell said.

The Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner said 168 of last month’s record 515 search and

q Eighteen search and rescue missions were completed in Port Stephens last month.

rescue missions were emergency responses.

“Unfortunately we are still

seeing too many boaters and their vessels succumb to mechanical, fuel and battery issues with 60 percent

of responses last month for these three preventable issues,” he said.

Arming students with education to protect our marine environment

PRIMARY school students in Port Stephens will soon become champions of the NSW marine estate, with a new education program released by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Fisheries.

DPI Director, Marine Estate Management, Mr Heath Folpp, said the program will provide our younger generation with tools to increase their awareness of threats to coastal waterways and become “agents of change”.

“The lessons and learning resources are tailored for Years 1 to 6 and have been created to assist teachers to easily integrate

the program into the classroom, offering teaching materials aligned with the NSW curriculum,” Mr Folpp said.

“The program includes resources that will take students on a journey through a range of coastal environments, while addressing a variety of topics including threatened species, responsible fishing, catchment management and traditional use of Sea Country.

“The program is accessible to all primary schools, regardless of coastal location, with the teaching resources now available to download for free from the NSW Marine Estate website.

“We acknowledge the valuable and varied roles that NSW educational partners play in the success of educational initiatives around the marine estate and look forward to supporting teachers in the adoption of the Marine Estate Agents program within their school.”

Mr Folpp said the Marine Estate Agents program is a key output of the NSW Marine Estate Education Strategy, which will help ensure positive behavioural changes for generations to come.

"85 percent of NSW residents live within 50 kilometres of the coast, and our marine estate

supports a $15 billion ocean economy – a healthy marine estate shapes the success of coastal communities,” Mr Folpp said.

“The Education Strategy is a key deliverable of the NSW Government's Marine Estate Management Strategy and will coordinate, develop and deliver education programs to promote a healthy marine estate.

“Educating younger generations about the importance of a healthy marine estate will further safeguard it now and into the future.”

To learn more about the Marine Estate Agents program, please visit www.marine.nsw.gov.au.

q The program includes resources that will take students on a journey through a range of coastal environments.

MYALL COAST News Of The Area

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Trail runners to descend on Hawks Nest

THE Lakes Trail Festival is Australia’s newest off road ultra running event, with endurance athletes set to arrive en masse to traverse the Myall Coast this July.

Runners can compete in gruelling 100km, 70km, 50km or 30km event categories, while a 12km course is available for those wanting a shorter trail experience.

A 1km Lakes Kids run is offered for children.

“The LAKES Trail Festival is about self-discovery, the re-creation of a sense of adventure and encouraging exploration of the natural landscape,” said Richard Old from Fully Rad Adventures,

the event organisers. “It is about challenging runners, taking them to new places out of their comfort zone, while at the same time helping them learn more about themselves.

“It is about showcasing the stunning Myall Coast including its forests, beaches and lakes system.”

The race starts and finishes in Hawks Nest, taking runners along beaches, past lakes and through forests, tracking some of the most stunning coastal scenery in Australia.

“It has arguably the most beautiful half way point in Australia beside the beach at

Seal Rocks, taking runners past the iconic lighthouse,” Richard said.

“This trail running experience will be unique as it combines coastal trails with forest tracks, sand dunes, beaches and rocky headlands, taking runners through remote wilderness areas.”

Entrants can run solo or in a team.

Solo runners can go for a quick run or test themselves all day in the ultimate 100km.

Teams of up to four can run the 100km course separated into four legs.

Teams of two can run the 50km.

Race weekend starts with rego on Friday 5 July and racing starting on Saturday 6 July 2024.

“This is a great time of year to go for a run,” said Richard. “Temperature wise it will be cool at night but mild during the day and most likely dry – perfect running weather.”

The organisers, Fully Rad Adventures, are an outdoor adventure company who create unique events and experiences across Australia.

“Founded in 2012 our events span adventure racing and exploration, a kid’s obstacle course, trail running and urban adventures, all delivering an experience that is fun, rewarding and memorable.

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“We’re suckers for the ‘let’s give it a crack’ excitement that comes with the unknown, and feel there is an element of magic in going on an adventure.”

Fully Rad Adventures have an insatiable appetite for the outdoors, as well as for inspiring people beyond their limits.

“Our focus is on opportunity and completion –not competition.

“Our aim is to delight through unexpected surprises and enable people to do their best – at whatever level that may be.

“We believe spending time exploring incredible places is good for the body, mind and soul.

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commute, taking care of the family, cooking and cleaning, watching television, connecting on social media, and more, we’re spending an average of 90 percent of our time sitting down indoors.

“This is not good and is having a negative impact on our physical and mental health.

“We believe it is time we unplugged, switched off the devices and stepped outside.”

Locals that want to run in the LAKES Trail Festival can use the code Local24 to get a discount on entry.

Fully Rad Adventures are also looking for volunteers and groups who can assist with the event in return for a donation.

Festival offers running experiences

q The LAKES Trail Festival begins and ends at Hawks Nest.

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Joint winners in local friendly

By Thomas O’KEEFE

VISITORS from Tallowood Resort, Medowie, met for the first time on the bowling green with Tea Gardens Palm Lake Resort (PLR) bowlers on Sunday, 7 April, in what was a good, solid day of fellowship and competitive fun.

The stunningly beautiful weather on Sunday, following the heavy rains of last weekend, only added to the atmosphere,

as 48 bowlers, along with members of their committees and spectator entourages, swarmed the under-cover bowling green in Tea Gardens.

“Tallowood is a new club, possibly their first visiting challenge for them, so this was a real confidence booster on their first travelling roadshow, as well as for the local team,” Doug Webber, Tea Gardens PLR Bowls President, told NOTA.

Hawks Nest Ladies Golf

By Dianne BOWES

APRIL 9th 2024

The recent deluge saw changes to our competition fixtures, as more than 270mm of rain fell in just 72 hours. There was standing water in places on the course on Saturday morning, and a lot of tree branches and debris about so no carts were allowed. Normal competition was changed to an all in event, with 66 hardy golfers taking part, many visiting from Everglades Country Club on the Central Coast.

By Tuesday the course was almost back to its best, though the bunkers were all out of play for the day. None of the ladies who teed off seemed terribly sad about that though! It was the Monthly Medal Stroke Round, with 43 starters on a pleasant autumn morning, and luckily

everyone had finished before the winds increased later in the day, getting up to gale force throughout the night.

Results for Tuesday 9th April

A Grade: 1st Liz Ross 71; 2nd Annie Benton 73 C/B; 3rd Sue Kovacs 73.

B Grade: 1st Fran Henderson 71; 2nd Deb Dummett 74 C/B; 3rd Sue Campton 74.

C Grade: 1st Pauline Barham 71 C/B; 2nd Rhonda Dorman 71; 3rd Marlene Stokes 72.

Place Getters (74-78):

Karen Serhan, Jo Buttrey, Denise Sainty, Marguerite Miller, Carol Maher, Helen Haynes, Maxine Mitchell, Dawn Wiggins, Cheryl Foster, Sue Pritchard.

Today’s best Nett score was 71, shared by Liz, Fran, Pauline and Rhonda.

NTP 5th Hole: Robyn

Wade (C Grade)

Gross Winners: A Grade:

Helen Haynes 85; B Grade: Fran Henderson 98; C Grade: Marlene Stokes (110 C/B)

There were quite a few chip ins today, including for medal winner Liz Ross on the 14th where she thought she’d overhit the ball with her 8 iron and was a bit cranky with herself, only for the ball to roll straight in. Di Smith was also on target with 2, one for par on the 7th, followed by another on the 8th and a very near miss on the 9th. Fran Henderson’s great round also featured a chip in and a couple of pars. Tanya Sinclair, Marguerite Miller and Carol Maher all had 1 each.

Tuesday Lady Vets 9 Hole 1st Pam Kelly 14 C/B; 2nd Robyn Richardson 14; 3rd Sylvia Bolden 13. Congratulations to all our winners today.

q A quandary as to who won the shot on that end, as both clubs’ members discuss.

Doug praised Tallowood bowls President Vicki Rankin and their bowling members for "making this a great day of meeting new friends and most of all playing friendly and competitive bowls with excellent spirit".

“We are also very proud of the Tea Gardens PLR bowling committee and volunteers for helping make this a very successful day, by organising morning tea and a sit-down lunch for over seventy players and spectators from both clubs,” Doug added.

“The friendships and fellowship formed are absolutely fantastic, a lot of the people in both teams have never played competitively before, and Tallowood at Medowie has a bowling green, but it is not fully established, so this

Pennants Update

Hawks Nest Ladies Division 2 Team held on to the competition lead with a decisive 6-1 win against Muree at Shortland Waters GC on Monday. Our players thought the course was in great condition, especially after the heavy rain of the previous week, and enjoyed spectacular weather for their game. Helen Haynes was on fire, scoring 5 birdies in her resounding win at the 13th. Also playing a great round was Jo Buttrey who finished 7 up at the 13th, and Denise Sainty winning on the 15th. The girls are at the top of the leaderboard in their division, and well on track to achieve their goal of making it through to the final after missing out last year by one shot. They are excited by the challenge ahead as they face Waratah next week at Muree GC.

was certainly good practice for them.

“This was Tallowood’s first visiting bowls day, and both Presidents and players agreed it was so successful that we want this event to be held annually,” Doug said.

Both teams were formally declared to be the winners in the friendly tournament, with the allround agreed score to be of little consequence to the fact that everyone came and enjoyed the great day.

Tea Gardens PLR Bowls team will next play against Forster PLR on Sunday 5 May, in what promises to be a very competitive third match in their existing twice-annual event, and a solid challenge for both teams.

q Liz Ross, Fran Henderson and Pauline Barham, April's Monthly Medal Winners.

Hawks Nest Bronze Division Team had a close match against Nelson Bay at Muree. The course was heavy in parts after the rain, though thankfully no one was troubled by mosquitoes.

Ann Syme and Sue Pritchard both had wins, with Ann just pulling ahead on the 18th in a nail biter, but the team eventually went down 3-2. Their next match is at home against Pacific Dunes on Monday 15th April. Well played ladies, good luck next week.

q Tallowood President Vicki Rankin along with her opposing Skip, Cary Ballinger from Tea Gardens, overseeing the situation of this head.

q Bowls members from both clubs enjoying the sit down lunch after a great game of competitive bowls.

q Team photo: All the competitive bowls members, from both resorts, who participated in the challenge on the day.

Dorin’s Draws

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

Sad seniors scenario

IT IS important as a society to understand the needs and wants of our older citizens.

As we age our senses decline, but music often provides an opportunity for our elderly citizens to remain in contact

with society.

This well-known fact is understood by a number of local community groups, who visit retirement establishments and nursing homes to provide free entertainment for the residents.

These entertainers are people with musical skills who love to demonstrate their passion, be it by voice or musical instruments.

This brings absolute joy to the senior residents, providing a win/win for both the givers and the receivers of their talents.

However, a major provider of these essential services in our area has decided to introduce a set of bureaucratic requirements that will prevent these talented volunteers from providing their musical services.

“For crying out loud,” I’m sure you

Rainfall records

DEAR News Of The Area,

MY rainfall records over the past 35 years were taken at Hawks Nest.

Over the first few days of April we have

received 270 mm compared to a 150 mm April average total.

161mm was recorded for April 5, compared to 222 mm on 14/2 2009.

Predicted widespread flooding in our

On theCouch

DEAR Jasminda,

I AM about to start dating again.

I have dentures.

Is this something I need to share if I enter a new relationship?

Mary B.

Dear Mary,

IF dentures are the most serious thing that you have hidden in your closet (not literally, of course) then I think any prospective partner should count themselves lucky.

Unless you keep your dentures in a

must be thinking.

Why would you interfere with people entering the latter stages of life from accessing music for their joy and entertainment?

Who let the bureaucrats off the chain to rampage through one of the last vestiges of enjoyment available to our magnificent elder citizens.

Well, guess what?

It has now been deemed necessary for every volunteer to sign up to a set of conditions in which they need to complete a course of some 3.5 hours of lectures, plus a five-page agreement.

All that must be assessed and approved before the volunteer can enter the premises.

Are you kidding me guys?

Is this real or just madness being instituted?

Of course, the free volunteers are kicking back on these conditions.

Who can blame them?

I’m sure our whole community must

wider area did not occur due to a very low water table.

Unlike the rest of NSW, the Myall Coast experienced a dry 2013.

Our 900 mm total was the lowest on record.

Referring to my proven formula, the ‘Myall Index’, another 40 mm in April is

Bulahdelah Golf Club News

By Thora-Lou SMITH

THERE was no ladies golf on Wednesday due to the wet weather. The vets got a game in on Thursday and the winner was Andrew Berry with 33 pts from Damian Bishop with 29pts on a c/b from Terry Crowther. It was certainly Andrew's day as he also won both NTPs and the jackpot!

The Three Man Ambrose Championship was played on Saturday April 13th. This annual event was sponsored by Allan Benson, Dave Brown and Jim Parnell. This year's champions are Charlie Matheson with dad Geoff, and Wayne Thomson with 55.4nett on a 12.6 handicap. Runners up were Arrin Gardener with dad Mick, and Wayne Pollard with 58.84nett on a 7.16 handicap. The ladies played a stroke round and Barbie Gordon was the winner with 76nett from Bernie Newton with 82nett. NTPs were Rod Norberry, Toby Carroll, Michael Styles, Darren Carrall and Barbie Gordon. Long drivers were Max Sclenert, Brad Allen, Al Jobson and Bernie Newton. Alan Crick grabbed the jackpot. Thanks to the sponsors and all who contributed to this great event."

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glass next to the bed, I don't think a new partner would even notice.

And if they can see what's on your bedside table, then the relationship has no doubt progressed to a stage where they like you for more than your dental work.

I don't think it's necessary to reveal anything about your dentures.

They are certainly nothing to be embarrassed about, but bringing them up early in the relationship seems completely unwarranted.

It would be like mentioning a hip replacement.

Enjoy your foray into the dating world.

I hope you meet someone who loves you for who you are.

That's what counts.

be stunned into incredulity.

If these ridiculous conditions are not corrected pretty quickly, our aged community will lose out.

It is my understanding that many volunteers have already declared their intention of ceasing their involvement forthwith.

The singers and musicians do not come in contact with the residents when performing their shows.

They are not in any way “in charge” of the residents, who always have trained staff present as part of their normal duties.

They are not performing the role of a doctor or nurse or even an orderly, they are just entertaining senior citizens and in some cases could have relatives or close friends living in those circumstances.

Why would one of the requirements be to hold a Police check or undergo mandatory training?

All they want to do is sing or play their instrument of choice.

needed to achieve the average rate of freshwater flow in the Myall River for the month.

It is probable that this figure will be surpassed, making for a murkier May colouration in the waterway.

Regards, Robert ADAMS, Hawks Nest.

READING by Lynne Miles: James 3: 16"For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing." (Jealousy and selfishness)

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Tea Gardens Women's Bowling Club

By Lynda RICHARDS

MONDAY 8th April: In the morning TGWBC (NDWBA)

Grade 3 "White" bowled at Raymond Terrace Round

1 Regional Pennant Finals our ladies bowled against a team from Scone (Upper Hunter District), both our teams had big wins, winning on the Master Board 65 v 18. Winning both games, winning on the Master Board and winning the most ends resulted in our team being on a score of 5 and Scone 0. Scone bowled against East Cessnock (Hunter River District) in the afternoon unfortunately for Scone the same story as their morning game. East Cessnock gaining 5 points Scone 0. East Cessnock on equal footing with TGWBC, our opponents for tomorrows game, we needed to defeat them to qualify for the State Pennant Final.

Tuesday 9th April: Our team back at Raymond Terrace with a big band of supporters all hoping for a victory and what an amazing game of bowls was about to be played. A Pennant team comprises 2 "sides" 4 bowlers on each 21 ends to be bowled by each side. This game ended

up to be a real 'nail biter", TGWBC team started strongly with both sides winning after a few ends, then both the East Cessnock teams fought back at one point the score on the Master Board with only a few ends left to bowl was 38 all. One of our sides had a loss but thankfully the other side covered the deficit and I'm pleased to announce TGWBC

won on the Master Board 43 v 42. Congratulations ladies, not only were you the first team in 11 years to win a Pennant Post Sectional Final and reach the Regionals but now you have made the history book as being the first team to represent our Club at the State Pennant Finals to be contested at Ballina

Tuesday 21st May - Thursday

q The Master Board: Tea Gardens v Scone.

Garth Swings Away

WR4GD (World Rankings for Golfers with Disabilities) circuit, and is excited to be heading over to the USA for the third US Adaptive Open Championship Qualifier at Goose Creek, California, and hopefully the final thereafter in Kansas.

From there, he goes to Scotland for the Scottish All-Abilities Open from 8-11 May, then the G4D Open in London after that – part of the prestigious European Tour, second only to the US PGA.

local boy, his family used to run the old Hawks Nest Ampol service station, his interest in golf began not too long after the tragic car accident that left him with a leg disability.

“Gary Vasicek got me into golf, and I was also a keen surfer and saw Kelly Slater playing a round, and when I played myself, I got the bug,” Garth explains.

His greenkeeper apprenticeship at Hawks Nest Golf Course helped him focus on the fairways, as well as encouragement from the club’s golf pro at the time, Steve Denning.

pennants, and was also Captain of the Hawks Nest Golf Club pennants team for four years,” Garth said.

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

23rd May. Many thanks to all TGWBC members for your support, Tea Gardens Country Club and Motel for providing transport to the venue and for everything you do to help and also to our Major Sponsor First National Real Estate Hawks Nest.

Thursday 11th April: Round 1 Club Championship Triples Lynda Richards, Robyn Beaumont and Dale Winter were having a close battle against Jeanette

Emmett, Judi Polak and Dot Dallas the score on the 9th end Dale's team 7 v Dot's 5, from here on the "tide turned" Dale's team winning 17 v 9. Dawn Jones, Ingrid Luck and Sandra Leisemann led from start to finish winning 16 v 9 bowling against Carolyn Fredericks, Bette Saillard and Robyn Webster. Results of social bowls a win to Sheril Johnson, Dorothy Thompson and Sue Morris 12 v Precy Swaddling, Carol Hayden

and Dale Cameron 6. Deb Gardner, Jan Coomer and Bev Harrington 11 v Vicki McMillan, Danni Smith and Bev Dunn 8. The winners on the day winning with the lowest margin were Deb, Jan and Bev.

Coming events: Tuesday 16th April Round 2 Club Triples, Thursday 18th April the final of the Club Triples, lunch to follow. Tuesday 30th April the Unfurling Ceremony, bowls and lunch.

q Garth and his strongest supporters at the recent Police and Community Charity Golf Day. (L-R) James Howell, Garth Allen, Trent Moffatt, Stephen Mount and Clint Jacobsen.

His recent victory at Webex was against the top nine entrants in Australia, and seems to have been the start of something tangible.

“Webex golf scholarships, a new concept, offer six golfing high-performance scholarships, funding to play in events, and PGA coaching, too, now attracting big sponsors to back the AllAbilities players, and that is my next goal.

“I'd love to see some youth sports scholarships in the Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens community, not just golf, others like surfing, rugby league and soccer.” STORY

As a third-generation

“As a junior, I won two

Garth

in

was deeply grateful for the support he has received from locals

Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest, saying, “When you have the wider community

supporting you, it makes you feel like you can do anything.”

Funeral Notice

BLANCH

Allan Clifford

Passed away peacefully on 10.04.2024

Aged 82 years

Late of Hawks Nest

Beloved husband of MARIE. Much loved by all his family and friends. Family and Friends of ALLAN are warmly invited to attend his Thanksgiving Service to be held at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, cnr Witt & Ogden St, Tea Gardens this FRIDAY 19.04.2024 at 2:00pm. A private interment will take place prior.

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VW body parts 3 fan housing engines, plus porsche 356B. 0431 751 651

WALL mirror, 75cm x 60cm, wood surround $10. 4997 9313

WHEELCHAIR Breezy Basix, Transit. Exc. Cons $100. 0432 210 234

WINE rack, holds 72 bottles, from

AVAN Aliner 3 berth 850kg tare, 2012, 12 months rego, W97212 Extras. $22,000 ono Karuah. 0414 891 285

JAYCO Journey single axel, single beds shower/toilet, microwave auto awning, review camera, all as new 16.5 ft, 15 months old TL85A1. $62,500. Ph Les 0419 194 188

MILLARD Horizon 2001. Rollout awning 12 months rego. Annex N65160. $10,000 Ph 0438 020 040

NISSAN GQ Parts: New hub seals, oil and water pump, and more. Ph 4982 8689

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DRESS, New Sleeveless, Pink/Blue Multicolour Mid length

NURSES shoes size 8 ladies, worn once $70ono 0413 401 589

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Boats Motors

SATURDAY JEOPARDY! AUSTRALIA

NBN, 7.30pm

This US game show institution is getting an Aussie twist. Filmed in England, the Australian version sees UK television stalwart Stephen Fry quiz Aussie players. Flipping the traditional question-and-answer format, Jeopardy! presents answers first in the form of short, written clues. Contestants must then respond in the form of a question that correctly identifies the clue description. Contestants on this quiz show need a vast knowledge, fast buzzer skills and a daring to bet on their intellect. Jeopardy! Australia will test competitors across a range of categories, offering up puzzles, daily doubles and impressive cash prizes.

Queen Of Oz. (Mal, R) 2.25 White Fever. (Ml, R) 2.55 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

WEDNESDAY

BULLET TRAIN

SEVEN, 8.30pm

A hip, bucket-hat-wearing Brad Pitt is a twinkly eyed force of nature in this bombastic black comedy action thriller. You’re on track for a violently fun adventure in Atomic Blonde director David Leitch’s caper: it’s infused with the flavour of manga, a hearty dose of Quentin Tarantino’s’s fast-paced style and Guy Ritchie’s barbed dialogue. Pitt is magnetic as unlucky hit man Ladybug. When he boards the Shinkansen for an easy job to steal a briefcase, crime worlds collide in punchy, colourful and unexpected ways. Set almost entirely aboard the moving train, the journey is loaded with stunning scenery, comic book-style fights and exaggerated characters. With Atlanta’s Brian Tyree Henry and Fargo’s Joey King, it’s an action-packed ode to karma.

PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. (PGavw, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Inside Windsor Castle. (PGa, R) 5.05

SBS World News.

Ancient Egypt By Train. (R) 8.30 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (Ms, R)

9.25 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PGa, R) 10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 A French Case. (Malv)

11.45 L’Opera. (Mdls, R)

2.25 Employable Me (UK) (Mals, R)

3.35 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY STANLEY TUCCI: SEARCHING FOR ITALY

SBS, 8.30pm

Actor Stanley Tucci has all the charm of a leading

with curiosity and humour, The Devil Wears Prada star has amiably eaten and chatted his way through his ancestral country. Tonight, the final episode of season two arrives and it could be Tucci’s final junket through Italy, at least for this series; a third season of pastaeating and sea-gazing is not on the horizon. On this final itinerary is one of the most famous and frequented regions of Italy: Liguria, also known as the Italian Riveria. It’s a scenic way for this gastronomic delight to bow out, but given Tucci’s conspicuous flair as a travel guide, don’t be surprised if he pops up in another gorgeous location sometime soon.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Colin Fassnidge explore Uluru. Graham Ross visits the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Clarissa Feildel prepares some Malaysian fried chicken.

8.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl, R)

Hosts Samantha Armytage and Natalie Gruzlewski bring together a group of new farmers on a quest to find true love, beginning with the first three setting out on a series of speed dates.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.

5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7. Parramatta Eels v Dolphins.

9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.

10.45 MOVIE: The Rhythm Section. (2020, MA15+adlsv, R) Blake Lively.

12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.40 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.30 Ageless. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

SATURDAY, April 20

TV (2)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 1.30 Murder In Provence. (Mav, R) 3.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 3.45 Brian Cox’s Adventures In Space And Time. (R) 5.00 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)

6.30 Bluey. (R)

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

7.30 Murder In Provence. (Final, Mav) Part 3 of 3. A love affair seems to be at the heart of a young woman’s death in a nearby town.

9.00 Miniseries: The Suspect. (Mal, R) Part 3 of 5. Joe embarks on his own investigation, while the police continues theirs.

9.50 A Life In Ten Pictures: Carrie Fisher. (PG, R) A look at Carrie Fisher’s life in 10 pictures.

10.45 Happy Valley. (Final, Malv, R) Scores are settled for good.

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Women’s Race. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Men’s Race. H’lights. 4.00 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid C’ship. Round 3. BP

Ultimate Rally-Raid. H’lights. 4.30 Roman Megastructures. (PGv, R) 5.30 Untold Arctic Wars. (Premiere, PGaw)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ireland’s Wild Islands. (PGa)

8.25 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley. (PG)

9.20 Miniseries: The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family. (Mas, R)

10.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R)

11.20 Between Two Worlds. (Malv)

12.15 While The Men Are Away. (MA15+s, R)

1.15 Miniseries: New Gold Mountain. (Madl, R)

3.15 Employable Me (UK) (Mal, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines

The World Tonight.

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. All Aged Stakes Day, Mornington Cup Day, Charity Race Day and Morphettville Race Day.

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) Officers stop a woman from Canada.

7.30 MOVIE: The Mummy Returns. (2001, Mhv, R) A couple battle a resurrected mummy. Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz.

10.15 MOVIE: Gunpowder Milkshake. (2021, MA15+v) An assassin is reunited with her mother. Karen Gillan.

12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 3. Taupo Super400. Day 1. Highlights.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Mystic. (R)

House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

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

Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Take Me Home. (PG, R) 1.00

Ageless. (PGa) 1.30 Destination WA. (R) 2.00

LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. (PGl, R) 3.30

Renovate Or Rebuild. 4.30 Getaway. (PG) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 The House That Love Built.

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6.00 Ready Steady Cook. (R) Hosted by Miguel Maestre.

7.00 The Dog House. (PGa) A couple are looking for an outgoing pup and a playful spaniel may be the perfect match.

8.00 Ambulance UK. (Mad) It is a busy weekend night shift across Lancashire as crews attend to patients with mental health issues. A paramedic is dispatched to a baby born in the passenger seat of a car.

10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PG, R) Todd takes on the role of babysitter.

11.30 FBI: International. (Mv, R) Kellett questions her new relationship.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

SUNDAY, April 21

TV (2)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 3.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (Final, R) 4.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Ageing Fabulously.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa) Sister Julienne helps care for a first-time mother who is going through a challenging diagnosis.

8.30 Vera. (Ma) Part 3 of 3. Vera investigates when the body of the co-owner of a chip shop is found in his own freezer.

10.05 Happy Valley. (Final, Malv, R) Scores are settled for good.

11.15 The Messenger. (Mal, R)

1.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.55 Rage Closer. (R)

4.00 The Soundtrack Of Australia. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Surf Life Saving. National C’ships. 2.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Flèche Wallonne. Women’s race. H’lights. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Flèche Wallonne. Men’s race. H’lights. 5.00 Cycling. National Road Series. Tour of Brisbane. H’lights. 5.30 Untold Arctic Wars. (PGalw)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Cambridgeshire Crucifixion. (PG)

8.35 Destination Ancient Rome.

10.20 Egypt Code Breakers. (R)

11.25 End Of The World: The Mayans. (PGa, R)

12.25 The Riddle Of The Roman Coneheads. (PGa, R)

1.20 Secrets Of Playboy. (Mads, R)

3.45 Employable Me (UK) (MA15+l, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

1.00 Football. AFL. Round 6. Sydney v Gold Coast Suns.

4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)

5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

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6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (Final, PGals) The top three celebrities receive a visit from their loved ones, before the King or Queen of the Jungle is crowned.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) After a local club owner is found dead, the team works quickly to find the motive behind the murder. OA is smitten with a new love interest, but is concerned that she’s mixed up with the wrong crowd.

12.00 The Sunday Project.

(R) A look at the day’s news.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, April 22

TV (2)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Our Vietnam War. (PGa, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Vera. (Final, Ma, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.20 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 11.10 Ancient Invisible Cities. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. (PG, R) 3.00

Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R)

4.00 Infected Earth. (PGal) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG)

The ladies explore rural life.

9.15 9-1-1. (Mav) Bobby and Athena respond to the explosion on the cruise, racing to aid injured passengers.

Employable Me (UK) (Mal, R)

4.15 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

TUESDAY, April 23

TV (2)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Our Vietnam War. (PGa, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (Final, PG, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (Final, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PGa, R) 11.00 Ancient Invisible Cities. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. (PG, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

8.30 Insight. (R)

9.30 Dateline. (R)

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.00 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (Ms, R)

11.50 Faking Hitler. (Mln)

12.45 Reyka. (MA15+av, R)

3.45 Employable Me (UK) (PGal, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (Return) A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges.

9.15 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R) Rookie agent Ray Cannon struggles to prove himself when he joins the fugitive task force. 11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted

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Australia. The contestants are thrown into their first big service challenge, with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver running the kitchen. 9.00 NCIS. (Mv) The team is in a race against time to find an officer who disappeared during his wedding proposal. 11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

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

WEDNESDAY, April 24

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 11.00 Ancient Invisible Cities. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml)

8.35 Swift Street. (Premiere, Malv)

9.35 Putin And The West: The Next Chapter.

10.40

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5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG)

Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 MOVIE: Bullet Train. (2022, MA15+lvw) Five assassins aboard a bullet train discover their missions have something in common. Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 Tears Of Hope… With David Wenham. (Ma, R)

12.55 Parenthood. (Ma, R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. Sofia Levin sets the contestants a challenge.

8.45 FBI: International. (Mv, R) Jubal Valentine and Nina Chase join the fly team in Rome to gather intel after an American architect is abducted.

9.40 FBI. (Mv, R) To bolster Scola’s mission, Maggie calls in Remy Scott.

10.35 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

THURSDAY, April 25

6.00 News Breakfast On Anzac Day. 9.00 Anzac Day March Sydney. 12.30 Gallipoli Dawn Service. 1.30 Villers-Bretonneux Dawn Service. 2.30 ABC News On Anzac Day. 3.00 The Many Days Of Anzac. (PG, R) 4.00 Teacups. (PGa, R) 4.05 Aust Story. (R) 4.40 Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian. (PG, R) 5.35 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 11.00 The Art Of France. (PGal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 3.05 The Rover Of Tobruk. (PGalv) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10

Etoa: A Kokoda Track Story. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Anzac. Lemnos. 1915. (PGa)

8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (Final, PGas)

9.20 Blue Lights. (Malv)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Illegals. (Madlv)

11.50 Auschwitz: One Day. (MA15+av, R)

12.50 Miniseries: The Long Call. (Mals, R)

2.40 Employable Me (UK) (PGa, R) 3.45

World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. (R) 4.55

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

The World Tonight.

recovery.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 7. GWS Giants v Brisbane Lions. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Amazing Race. (PGl, R) Hosted by Phil

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. Contestants compete in an immunity challenge.

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

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+adv, R) The team investigates a sexual assault.

11.30 The Project. (R)

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

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LOCAL golfer

Garth Allen has embarked upon a major tour of amateur golf tournaments this year, already racking up some big wins interstate, and will soon head overseas to compete in Europe, too.

As the special guest at the recent Police and Community Charity Golf Day on Good Friday, Garth was surrounded

Thomas O'KEEFE by some of his strongest supporters, most he has known since childhood.

q Caption: Garth and his strongest supporters at the recent Police and Community Charity Golf Day. (L-R) James Howell, Garth Allen, Trent Moffatt, Stephen Mount and Clint Jacobsen.