Myall Coast News Of The Area 1 June 2023

Authors visit Tea Gardens Primary for Great Books Festival

By Thomas O'KEEFE

On Monday, local schoolkids listened to best-selling and awardwinning children’s author Felice Arena, whose books include ‘Pasta!’, ‘Sporty Kids’ and ‘The Unstoppable Flying Flanagan’.

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Dr David GILLESPIE MP Federal Member for Lyne

q Author Felice Arena with Rose, Zach, Ruby, Ebony and Andrew (behind) from Tea Gardens Public School.

Authors visit Tea Gardens Primary for Great Books Festival

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research behind his stories,” one teacher told NOTA of Mr Arena’s presentation.

“The students especially loved being involved in the presentation, where they had a slo-mo football game.

“Our Italian accents greatly improved with the pronunciation of Felice’s name and some joint reading of the book, ‘Pasta’, which made us a bit hungry.”

Tea Gardens Public School student Eamon declared, ““My favourite part was when the teacher called him ‘Felicky’ and my favourite books were Sporty Kids, Little Athletics, and Pasta.”

Younger students even got involved by drawing the cat from the ‘Pasta’ book after his visit, and sharing in their reinvigorated inspiration for creativity.

“I like how Lachy got up and he was going in slow-motion,” said Shooter, a Year 6 student.

“I learnt that Felice travels around

q Tea Gardens Primary School students with Jacqueline Harvey and some of her characters. (L-R) Pippa, Charlie, Alex, Yara, Archie and Kora.

q Students were rapt with Jacqueline Harvey’s talk about her writing.

Australia talking to kids at schools about his books, and it was great sharing his story,” said Ebony from Year 5.

On Tuesday, the kids were visited by author Jacqueline Harvey, who shared some of her exciting stories, engaging the students with tales from her childhood and her own days as a teacher.

“I have been inundated with requests about her books and they are disappearing rapidly from our library shelves – demand is certainly outstripping supply,” TeacherLibrarian Rachel Cooper noted later, in a clear testament to how engaging Jacqueline’s visit was.

“I think my new favourite author is Jacqueline Harvey,” student Kora C proclaimed.

“I liked when Jacqueline Harvey was talking about her Willa and Woof books,” said Kayleigh T, while Ocean H stated, “I loved when she was talking about her books based in Egypt.”

BUREAUCRATIC BATTLE

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the Myall River mouth.

In light of a recent series of stories on the Myall River and Jimmys Beach environmental situations, News Of The Area has attempted the mammoth task of unravelling the dense matrix of government bureaucracies involved.

Two local councils, MidCoast and Port Stephens, share a zig-zag border along Jimmys Beach, which actually bisects the contentious eastern Natural Channel of the Myall River mouth, as the Office of Local Government website confirms.

Eight state government offices, as well as two ‘independent’ (but government-funded)

licensing bodies are involved: the Marine Infrastructure Delivery Office (MIDO), Fisheries, Marine Parks, National Parks & Wildlife Service, Crown Lands, Office of Local Government (OLG), Hunter Local Land Services, Public Works, the NSW Environmental Protection Agency, and the Port Authority.

Six pieces of State legislation require licensing or approvals: Marine Safety Act 1998; Marine Estate Management Act 2014; Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997; Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulations 2022; Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979; and Offshore Minerals Act

1999.

Six

New Myall Lakes MP Tanya Thompson delivers inaugural speech

By John SAHYOUN

NEWLY elected Member for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson delivered her inaugural speech last week in the NSW legislative assembly.

Mrs Thompson is the first elected female representative for Myall Lakes and the youngest to represent the electorate.

Mrs Thompson expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve and outlined her commitment to working tirelessly for the betterment of the region.

She initially reflected on her early life and how a lifetime of determination had led her to this place in time, thanking both her family and the tireless team who got her across the line and supported her on her political journey.

Mrs Thompson said

she has drawn inspiration from the hard work of her predecessor, the late Stephen Bromhead, and pledged to match his tireless dedication and follow in his footsteps in advocating for the people of Myall Lakes.

In the address Thompson emphasised that she represents the voice of regional and rural NSW and their communities, and hopes to bring this to the forefront of the current government’s thinking.

In Mrs Thompson’s speech, she shed light on a pressing concern affecting the tourism industry in Myall Lakes and will call upon the active government to prioritise dredging on Wallis Lake, emphasising the detrimental impact it has had on local businesses, in particular the long-standing Amaroo Cruises.

Other aspects that Mrs Thompson highlighted for

the Myall Coast electorate include fighting for the permanent opening of the Manning River, the completion of Forster Public Hospital and the development of stages 2 and 3 of Manning Base Hospital as healthcare priorities, the need for a Multi-Purpose facility in Bulahdelah, and ensuring the necessary funding and resources to ensure all these projects come to fruition.

Importantly, she emphasised the pressures on families in the current economic environment and how past and current initiatives can assist those in the most need.

She concluded in her address that the regional areas are the true heartbeat of the state and said she understood what it meant to represent the great people of the Myall Lakes electorate.

those approvals, being offices of the Ministers for: Transport; Roads; Agriculture; Natural Resources; Planning & Public Spaces; Climate Change, Environment (the last two happen to be the same person, at the moment).

Citizens should bear in mind that Ministers can be reshuffled at any time, and

usually change with each State election.

Four State Government Departments, which can also be reassigned, are invariably involved: Transport for NSW; Department of Primary Industries; Department of Planning & Environment, and Department of Regional NSW.

The Federal Department

q A diagrammatical attempt to explain the connections between who needs to be involved in a simple dredging of the Myall River mouth.

of Environment is watching, too, just in case.

Finally, at least two Local Aboriginal Land Councils are obvious stakeholders, Karuah and Worimi.

Needless to say, this Kafkaesque gauntlet of bureaucratic obstacles makes it a wonder the dredge was ever installed or activated in the first place.

Disputes over Defective Work

by David Collins

Disputes over defective work are common. They can be difficult to resolve and can often lead to litigation.

There are a number of factors that can contribute to disputes over defective work, including:

• Disagreements about the existence of the defect

• Disagreements about the cause of the defect

• Disagreements about the cost of rectification

• Disagreements about the contractor's liability

Disputes over defective work can be complex and timeconsuming to resolve. It is important to seek legal advice from Mullane and Lindsay’s litigation and disputes team if you are involved in a dispute over defective work.

Disputes can arise about the duties and obligations of an agent; for further information please contact David Collins or Kristy Nunn from our dispute resolution and litigation team.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

q The Office of Local Government map of Council boundaries, the red line showing the border between Port Stephens and MidCoast Councils, criss-crossing Winda Woppa beach and bisecting the Natural Channel.

q Member for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson delivering her inaugural speech in State Parliament.

State Ministers’ offices are connected with one or many of

No rest for busy local environmentalist

By Adrienne INGRAM

WELL known Myall Coast environmentalist

Ian Morphett has been invited to sit on a regional advisory body to help save our endangered koalas.

Ian will bring decades of knowledge about koalas, habitat and other wildlife issues to MidCoast Council's Koala Reference Group, which will provide input to the development of a Koala Plan of Management that will highlight key projects in priority koala habitat areas of the MidCoast, under the NSW Koala Strategy.

Comprising Council and state officials, conservation bodies, environment experts and local representatives, the reference group will hold its first meeting in Taree on 5 June.

Ian and his wife Gail have been wellknown for many years as coordinators of the Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens koala surveys and rescues.

Ian has held several official positions in the Myall Koala and Environment Group (MKEG).

He recently stepped down as Secretary but retains an active role in the group as vice-

president.

“Ian has been a role model for us all,” said MKEG’s current president, Richard Streamer.

“He has been a tireless and very effective voice for nature conservation in our area and he will take all this experience to the reference group, so our local interests will also be well represented.”

Ian’s experience and knowledge about

koalas, habitat and other wildlife issues gained over his twenty years with MKEG will be invaluable.

Ian and Gail set up the Koala Hotline and kept records over twenty years of koala sightings on the Myall Coast, which are vital in understanding koala population trends as well as key koala locations and movements.

Ian also wrote many submissions to

MidCoast Council on behalf of the group about environmental and development issues to local, state and federal governments. He also organised the Wildside Festival for MKEG, drove the placement of koala signage around town, the speed signage on the Hawks Nest side of the bridge and the road paintings of koalas.

Stinker’s Fishin’: Action Aplenty

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

RIGHT now the water is boiling with fish.

From Birubi in the south to Broughton up north, the action is fierce.

It’s great to see big schools of surface fish; slimy mackerel, bonito, yellowtail, kingfish, salmon, a few tailor and of course the mullet.

With so much activity it is only natural to be visited by a few sharks.

In the southern corner of Fingal Bay, Grey Nurse sharks have been feasting on lazy mullet.

Mulloway are also showing an interest and I have been receiving reports of thumpers up to 20kg landed along the beaches from Stockton to Fingal and over at Hawks Nest.

Out in front of the Fingal Lighthouse in ‘Stinkpot’ through the week, I used strips of fresh mullet pinned at one end with a 6/0 Octopus style hook. Tossed behind a rich berley trail the unweighted bait slowly sank until whammo!

Half a dozen cracker snapper from 3kg to 5kg came to the party along with kingfish, bonito, silver trevally and a lonely, somersaulting salmon.

The salmon was immediately consigned to the kitchen for a feed of fishcakes.

I am not a salmon fan, however in fishcakes they are hard to beat. Give it a go.

q Ian selling raffle tickets in Hawks Nest.

q Ian and Gail.

q Ian encouraging baby Louise back up to her mother.

q Ian with iconic local koala Princess at Port Stephens Koala Hospital.

q Tyler Eggleston with a Skipjack Tuna from North Rock.

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Skate park rejuvenation underway

By Thomas O’KEEFE

REJUVENATION of the Tea Gardens Skate Park has begun, with practical work starting upon the Myall Way blocks on Wednesday, 24 May.

Jeanette Hart, Myall River Art Walk Group leader, assisted by Sandra Bourke from the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association (HNTGPA), began by giving the whole area a once-over, and more than a decent scrub of the adjacent public facilities.

In a purely volunteer affair, ‘grey-washing’ began on the porous blocks of concrete, which just goes to show that even a quick lick of paint can make a difference, rendering the future ‘canvas’ a little easier on the eyes.

There is still a lot of work to be done, with a spotlight now on the state of the rusty metal bars that form the railings of the skate ramp blocks.

“We are setting the scene for the Progress Association’s Kids Redesign Competition, which closes on May 26,” Sandra Bourke, Secretary of the HNTGPA, told News Of The Area.

The winner of the Kids Redesign Competition will

be chosen by the Art Walk Group in June, followed by preparations to transfer the design onto the façade of the blocks and walls of the facilities at the Skate Park.

A few stencilled and painstakingly hand-drawn outlines of skaters and flora and fauna silhouettes were being added on the day by

the volunteers.

Prior to their efforts, a few other practical changes had also been made, with new and safer stall locks put inside the doors of the public toilets.

“We’ve also been informed that the rotted benches will be getting replaced next month,” Ms

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Bourke added. For too-long a visible blight on the side of the gateway to town, the volunteers’ efforts, augmented by local kids’ artistic endeavours, will bring the Skate Park into the fold as part of the Myall River Art Walk, which begins up the hill at the Lions Lookout, and ends at Bennetts Beach, everevolving along the way.

Tech training at Myall Coast Radio

By Thomas O’KEEFE TECHNOLOGY

outpaces even the most well-equipped media setups, and there is always more to learn and do, as the volunteers at Myall Coast Radio discovered in Tea Gardens on Wednesday, 24 May.

The training came as part of a government grant, through the Community Media Training Organisation, and was delivered primarily to ensure that communityminded radio stations can stay up to speed on the rapidly changing technological situation.

“The technology in broadcasting has transformed entirely, and we need to be kept abreast of the

software and hardware in use at the radio these days,” Chris Lock, MC Radio Committee member, and past President, told NOTA.

Chris would know, having worked as a broadcast engineer himself, back in the days when it was all run by the Postmaster General’s office.

Training facilitator Brock Martens of Brave Tech, on the Central Coast, brought his wealth of knowledge and experience as a broadcast engineer and IT specialist, who develops and upgrades commercial and community stations and transmitters.

“Brock is a good teacher, and we are learning a lot, always more to pick up,” said Ian Nylander, one of the

volunteer presenters, and woodworking hobbyist.

“The biggest problem faced these days is cyber-security concerns, especially since everything is computerised now,” Mr Martens told the volunteers.

“Ransomware, spyware, malware – they can all get it through the wrong click of an unsolicited email, and scammers are very good at disguising their work as legitimate-looking.”

With a view to making Myall Coast Radio into more of a staple for the community, the Committee will continue to look into the best ways to develop the platform and its delivery to people on and around the Myall Coast.

q Jeanette Hart and Sandra Bourke preparing stencils and paints for the revamp.

q ‘Grey-washed’ walls are easier to look at now, and are the foundation for the future design winner.

q Rusty rails and bars show the age of the Skate Park’s ramps, in need of some further attention.

q Jeanette Hart painstakingly paints in flannel flowers on the toilet block walls.

q Volunteer presenters learning from guest teacher and broadcast engineer Brock Martens.

Hawks Nest hosts truly Biggest Morning Tea for Cancer Council

By Thomas O’KEEFE

GREAT Aussie traditions don’t come bigger than the Biggest Morning Tea, hosted by the Wednesday Morning Craft Group at Hawks Nest Community Hall on Wednesday, 24 May.

Over 60 people joined, raising funds for the Cancer Council, including the RFS, SES, Tea Gardens Country Club, Progress Association, Lions Club, Clinic Bus, VIEW Club, Family Research Group, Red Cross, Meals On Wheels, and ‘Teabags’ 7am Swimmers.

The ladies of the Craft Group laid out a colossal, mouth-watering spread of sandwiches, pies, pastries, cakes and desserts – most lovingly home-made –along with tea and coffee.

“Everybody from the Craft Group pitched in, and we are very proud of the community donations we can present to our recipients today,” Kris Wheatley announced.

“We are sometimes astonished at this community’s generosity, and feel lucky to live where we do.”

In all, $1145.25 was raised for the Cancer Council on the day.

The Morning Tea also saw the presentation of $750 donations to the RFS, SES, Clinic Bus, and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, raised via the big Red Cross and Craft Group raffles last Mother’s Day and Christmas.

David Bright accepted for the Pindimar/ Tea Gardens RFS, thanking the ladies for their ‘fantastic efforts’, reiterating the basic needs of the volunteer firies that the funds would go towards.

Greg Snape, of Stroud SES, reminded us of the drama and tragedies of floods, declaring the funds have assisted with making rescue operations that much more bearable in atrocious weather conditions.

Jan Peeters, of the Clinic Bus, announced the funds’ role in bringing a new, customordered vehicle to their small fleet.

Rusty Sargeant and Graeme Rowe from the Westpac Helicopter, a first-time beneficiary, said the funds go towards keeping the choppers in the air, adding, “We hope you never need to use it, but it is free for those who do.”

Although dwindling to around a dozen members eight years ago, today’s 40-plus Wednesday Morning ladies were keeping things lively with raffles and competitions, producing a truly pleasant morning.

UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT

17th June 2023

Stew and damper weekend at Korsmans Landing camp ground.

All welcome Book online at NSW National Parks website. Rules can be emailed or collected at the club

29th July 2023

Christmas in July at Tea Gardens Country Club.

2 course menu alternate. $40 per person. Starts 5.30pm.

More details in the newsletter

25th August 2023

Aaron Hood

6.30pm until 9.30 pm. Courtesy bus available.

community conversations

coming soon to HAWKS NEST and STROUD

Right now we’re heading back out to 15 different local communities across the MidCoast to provide you with an overview of what’s being planned for the year ahead.

The program has proven to be a great way for everyone to stay updated, ask questions and speak with council staff, and it helps us understand the things that matter to your community. We look forward to sharing this update with you.

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Hawks Nest Community Centre

Tuesday 6 June 2.30 - 4pm

Stroud School of Arts Hall

Wednesday 21 June 6 - 7.30pm

Also coming to other locations across the region

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Scan to learn more and for the full schedule of dates and locations.

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q Jan Peeters (right) accepted for the Clinic Bus from Kris Wheatley.

q A full-house enjoying the fare for morning tea.

q Greg and Sandy Snape of Stroud SES, with Greg’s mother Elva, who won a raffle prize, too.

q Rusty Sargeant (right) and Graeme Rowe from Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

q Captain David Bright accepted on behalf of the RFS.

q Greg and Sandy Snape accepted for SES Stroud.

Have a coffee on MidCoast Assist

WHAT’S better than the feeling you get from helping your community by volunteering?

Having a coffee thrown in of course.

MidCoast Assist is hosting several ‘Coffee On Us’ sessions at different cafes in the area for those thinking about becoming a volunteer with their ageing services team.

The sessions give residents the opportunity to chat with other like-minded

people and current volunteers to give them valuable insight into the world of volunteering.

“We want to provide a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where people who want to make a difference by assisting older residents in their town can come along, chat with us and learn more about volunteering with us,” said MidCoast Assist’s Team Leader – Active and Older Program, Christine Ellis.

“We decided that meeting

in a local coffee shop is a great way to get together for an informal, no-obligation chat about what we do and how our volunteers assist us.

“And the real experts are our current fabulous team of volunteers – they’re the ones who can tell you exactly what to expect.”

The MidCoast region attracts new retirees each year, and they’re responsible for the region boasting one of the highest volunteering rates

in NSW.

There’s many different volunteering opportunities and cutting through the swathe to find one that’s right for you can be a big task.

One of the best ways to find out if a volunteering opportunity is right for you is to talk to the people who already volunteer there.

Volunteers at MidCoast Assist provide practical assistance to people over 65 with things like outings

and social events, transport, shopping, technology, sharing hobbies and companionship.

Whether it’s one day a week, one day a month, or a couple of hours a fortnight, your valuable time and friendly face will be very welcome.

“We are committed to providing quality services and provide all our volunteers with training and regular support,” Christine said.

Drop in for a coffee and

a chat with the friendly volunteers at;

The Boatshed, Tea Gardens, 110 Marine Drive, Friday 9 June, 10am

Café Toscano, Forster, 1 Wallis Street, Tuesday 13 June, 10am

Billy T, Stroud, 76 Cowper Street, Wednesday 14 June, 11am

Register for your nearest coffee information session by calling 1300 65 88 30 or visit the website at https:// www.midcoastassist.com. au/Assistance-with-ageing/ Volunteers

Rediscover the Myall River Art Walk

By Thomas O’KEEFE

ART is best when heralding humans’ love of nature, as it does along the Myall River Art Walk through Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.

Over 40 sculptures, mosaics, murals, paintings, and poetry have coalesced into the Art Walk over the last 20 years, first established in 2003 by locals including Lee Anderson and Shona Howarth.

The idea was to create, with Council permission, a journey of artworks along the Myall River, giving people some insight and appreciation of the culture, history, heritage, community, and the obvious natural beauty of the area

“We encourage and showcase local artists’ works,” Jeanette Hart, current leader of the Art Walk Group, told NOTA.

“The Group continues the legacy with an energetic and enthusiastic ‘hands-on’ approach to preservation and restoration of existing artworks, along with encouraging and adding new and diverse works to the Walk.”

As it exists today, the Myall River Art Walk runs the length of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest, forming an interpretive trail that starts atop the hill at the Lions Park Lookout, meanders down to the Skate Park (soon to be revamped in the kids’ competition) to the riverfront itself.

It then crosses the iconic Singing Bridge, pauses at the Hawks Nest Community Hall park, and flows on to the stunning Bennetts Beach, with the new Black Dolphin ‘Wubaray’ sculpture, unveiled last week.

“The evolution of the Art Walk endures, thanks to the support of the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association, MidCoast Council, Men’s Shed, local Historical Society, Lions Club, Myall Art and Craft Centre, and more recently the local Worimi Reference Group, with new works added and others fading away,” Ms Hart said.

The Myall River Art Walk Group has updated the

map and brochure, adding an online version, so that locals and visitors can rediscover and enjoy both the new and older artworks.

The new Art Walk map and brochure is available from the Tea Gardens Art and Craft Centre and from many local businesses.

q Aerial View painting by Dallas Murphy at the Hawks Nest Community Hall. Photo: supplied.

q The updated Myall River Art Walk Map is available in many local businesses. Photo: supplied. q The Lions Park welcome mural - 'Dhunggaarr of Worimi Baray' (Pelicans of Worimi Country) by Jeanette Hart. Photo: supplied.

q Corner Shop mural by the U3A Art Group. Photo: supplied.

Jalopies rally for Cancer Council

By Thomas O’KEEFE

OLD bombs and jalopies dragged along the most circuitous route possible between Newcastle and Townsville as the ‘Shitbox Rally’ for Cancer Council funds ran between 12-20 May.

Local volunteer RFS fireman Patrick Hurkett joined old friend and cancer survivor Paul ‘Dutchy’ Kuster in ‘Dutchy’s Mob’, one of several local teams in this year’s Autumn Rally.

Their steed upon this quest was a stereotypical white Holden Commodore station-wagon with a ‘dingo fence’ decal, adhering to the Rally’s primary rule of “a shitbox worth <$1500”.

Their route covered over 3500km, 1500km of which was outback dirt roads, cross-country to Townsville, via Betoota and several other locales.

“It was a great adventure,”

Patrick told NOTA, “camping in showgrounds and building a close-quarters team dynamic.”

“Support vehicles had trailers, although of the 230 vehicles that started, only

two didn’t make it,” Patrick explained.

“A lot of bush-mechanic action went on – one Commodore lost its sump, but, miraculously, they salvaged the same part off a nearby abandoned heap.

“One tiny Suzuki Swift, with barely inches of clearance underneath, suffered oil leaks and suspension blowouts as it literally dragged its belly across hundreds of kilometres of rough terrain, and was trailered off three times.”

The Rotary Club of Goulburn sponsored ‘Dutchy’s Mob’, with several individual and organisational donors from Tea Gardens pitching inLions Club, Ray White Tea Gardens, Woody’s Nursery, PC Brunton Electrical, and RN Baker switchboardsraising an impressive total of $6,195.

The ‘Shitbox Rally’ (real name, so no complaints, please), is a massive fundraiser for the Cancer Council, started thirteen years ago, by James Freeman, after he lost both his parents to cancer twelve months apart.

To date, the Rally has raised an ongoing total of over $38million, with the Autumn 2023 Rally alone amassing more than $2 million so far.

Several recent local fundraisers for the Cancer Council and related charities remind us that everyone has been affected in some way by cancer, and events like Shitbox Rally help people to talk about it.

q The Rally began at Newcastle.

q Dutchy’s Mob’s Commodore bomb.

q Some days were wilder than others, with themes and dress-ups.

q Outback campouts were a frequent part of the experience.

q Patrick and Dutchy with their steed.

q The little Suzuki Swift, with minimal ground clearance, ended up on the trailer three times.

q Bush-mechanic suspension replacement: tennis balls.

q The Autumn 2023 Shitbox Rally route.

q The surface of Mars, or the chain-link Queensland border?

Simultaneous Storytime at Tea Gardens School

By Thomas O’KEEFE

READING became a national event on Wednesday, 24 May, as the students of Tea Gardens Public School (TGPS) engaged with the National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS).

Each year, since 2000, the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) chooses a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, which is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops, and many

other places around the country.

This year’s book, The Speedy Sloth by Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie, was enjoyed by students from kindergarten to Year 6 at TGPS, alongside over two million participants at 59,000 locations country-wide.

The aim, according to ALIA, is to “promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6”.

TGPS student James said,

“I liked both the exaggeration in the story, and the way Spike tried to do what all the other sloths believed couldn’t be done.”

“I loved the way Spike the sloth was cheered on at the finish line by her sloth friends, even though she came last,” said Sarah.

“It was lovely the way Spike the sloth's inspiring journey resonated with the students, teaching them a valuable lesson of perseverance and friendship,” noted one TGPS teacher.

'The Speedy Sloth' was a hit among TGPS students, with many eager to borrow

Lady Veterans Golf

RESULTS for the Hawks Nest Golf Club Lady Veterans Golf Competition for the 25th May 2023

Bulahdelah Golf Club

By Thora-Lou SMITH

THE ladies played their Monthly Mug on Wednesday 24, and the winner was M.Reinhard with 77nett on a c/b from B.Gordon.

Barbie also won NTP and the putting.

The Vets played a Single Stableford on Thursday 25, and the winner was G.Willadsen with 33pts from C.Littlechild with 31 pts and P.Norman with 29 pts (c/b).

NTPs were G.Grainger, P.Norman and R.Hanson.

Great day on the course for 18 players.

Saturday 27 was the Monthly Mug, and we

welcomed 11 players from the Central Coast.

The course was a little damp and the going was hard.

The Mug and A Grade winner with a great score of 69nett was J.Small from C.Wheatley with 72nett.

B Grade winner was R.Hansen with 73nett from G.Evans with 76nett.

Ladies winner was T-L. Smith with 77 nett from A.Benson with 78 nett (c/b). NTPs were Al Benson and S.Sharp. Long drivers were J.Small, C.Wheatley, Z.Watt and T.Stellema.

Visitor G.Evans won the $31- jackpot.

it from the library for future readings.

Writing, and thoughtful reading, are quickly dying artforms, especially in the face of the instancy of social media, which lacks any clear articulation or purpose, so this glimmer of focus on literature should come to parents as a refreshing change.

This all comes amid official promises to reform the curriculum, and widespread reports that NSW kids are falling behind on literacy, fundamental for being a productive member of society.

The students at TGPS cannot wait to find out which book is selected for next year’s National Simultaneous Storytime.

Hawks Nest Ladies Golf

Sunday 28th saw 14 players turn up again for the 27 hole Mixed Foursomes Championship.

The day was cold and the course was heavy but winners T.Carroll & T.Stellema didn’t mind the conditions with 133 gross from G.Harvey & B.Gordon with 142.

Nett winners were R.Hanson & M.Reinhard with 114.25 from Al & A Benson with 116.25.

B.Newton was the only NTP winner and the long drivers were C.Littlechild, Al Benson, D.Shultz and T.Stellema. Congratulations to all the champions.

Tea Gardens Soccer

Club Results

By Shayne REYNOLDS

ROUND 5 of our local 2023 draw was cancelled due to water on the playing fields.

Our home ground for 33 years and around 2900 local games of soccer, Memorial Park, last Saturday morning after 45mm of rain the day

before, highlighting the need for fill and drainage. Games start 9am Saturdays, everyone welcome.

Grab a cuppa, and a hot BBQ breaky from our canteen and support our local kids.

By Elsa JONES

SATURDAY 20th May

Stableford 32 ladies played

Div. 1

1st B. Goh 34 c/b

2nd M. Smith 34

3rd T. Collins 33

Div. 2

1st C. Rose 33

2nd D. Rumble Dickson 32

3rd S. Campton 29 c/b

Balls down to 27 c/b

NTP 10th B. Goh

Tuesday 23rd May

Stableford 51 ladies played for the Tuesday Grandmothers Trophy

Div. 1

1st C. Affleck 36

2nd S. Kovacs 34

3rd J. Buttrey 33 c/b

Div. 2

1st D. Lindstrom 37

2nd H. Wilton 36 c/b

3rd R. Mullins 36

Div. 3

1st R. Richardson 31 c/b

2nd C. Berger Campbell 31 c/b

3rd J. Martin 31

Balls down to 29 c/b

Grandmothers Trophy won by Di. Lindstrom

HAWKS NEST LADIES IN GREAT FORM

Congratulations are in order for the two Hawks Nest ladies Pennant teams for 2023 who played in the District for Division two and

Bronze division, both teams ended up in 3rd place, well done to all ladies who played.

Also congratulations go to the winner of Single Match play Jo Buttrey who played against Annette Benton last Friday 19th May. Jo won on the 17th hole so it was a very close match.

On the same day Denise Sainty played against Janet Moore for the Plate and putted out right on the 18th Green for another exciting game. Well played all four ladies.

It is with regret we have to cancel the Doubles Match play this year as there were not enough entries, however, the ladies Foursomes Championships are now open so get your partners together for an exciting two weeks on Tuesday 13th and 20th June.

Winner of May raffle (voucher for the Pro shop) was drawn on Tuesday 23rd with Di Smith being the lucky lady.

q Denise Sainty, winner of Match Play.

q Tea Gardens Public School students listen intently to The Speedy Sloth.

q Champions Terry and Toby. q Nett winners Rick and Meryl.

q Jo Buttrey, winner of Single Match.

q Di Lindstrom, winner Tuesday.

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Dorin’s Draws By

Paul DORIN

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

Golden Times

IT was interesting to read earlier this month that Australia’s largest gold miner, Newcrest, has received a takeover offer from the USA’s largest gold miner, Newmont.

If the offer is accepted by shareholders and government approval follows, the joint company will be the world’s largest gold miner.

This is all happening at a time when the price of the precious metal has reached its all-time high of over US$2000 per ounce.

This immediately raises the question of why you would buy anything at the top of the market.

Gold is not in the same position as Sydney waterfront real estate, where that seems to be happening on a regular basis, but on the premise of large demand for small supply.

We are all aware of one family buying

two eastern suburbs houses for over A$100 million each.

However, gold is mined in many locations and often as a free result when mining for copper as the minerals are frequently found together.

The USA miner Newmont is headquartered in Denver, Colorado; not far from where I go fishing on the Colorado River, but on the Utah side of the border.

The President of the American company Newmont is Australian born, which I’m sure will make the employees of Newcrest feel a lot more comfortable about their future.

Newmont has an existing mine in Western Australia at Boddington and the Tanami mine in Northern Territory.

So, on the face of it, consolidation of the two big miners could prove to be a neat fit.

Together the enlarged company is expected to produce some eight million ounces of gold each year and is also looking to increase its production of copper, silver, zinc and lead.

As we know copper will be needed in vastly greater quantities in order to build renewable energy infrastructure and for electric vehicles.

They are talking about producing 350 million pounds of copper each year too, all of which values the Aussie company at $26 billion.

Dear Jasminda,

I'M feeling quite unnerved about turning 50 when I don't feel anywhere near that age.

It just sounds so old. How should I approach this?

Mrs YL.

Dear Mrs YL,

YOU know this problem isn't really a problem when you think about all the people in this world who will never make it to 50.

That you are reaching this amazing milestone is actually fantastic. It's evidence that you haven't succumbed to a life-threatening illness.

You haven't suffered an accidental

If you include the dividend Newcrest wants to pay its shareholders before the takeover goes through, that value increases to nearly A$29 billion.

An eye watering sum no matter how you look at it.

It will be interesting to see how elements of the Australian Government will approach the sale of our biggest gold miner.

We all remember the community resistance to the sale of Australia’s largest dairy farm in Tasmania to a company associated with the Chinese Communist government and how that played out.

The present price of gold still amazes me as I can clearly remember when the value of gold had its price fixed at US$40 an ounce.

This base rate was used to value other countries’ currencies when we all operated on the gold standard.

Because gold doesn’t produce any income a number of nations decided to liquidate their gold reserves and use the cash to bolster their economies. Eventually we had just the Swiss currency as the only one fully backed by gold and even now they have moved to the Euro.

Switzerland is held in the highest esteem as having the best money managers in the world.

death due to circumstances beyond your control. You haven't been swept into the ocean while trying to get a selfie in front of the pounding swell, because you are too mature for that nonsense. You are winning the game of life, Mrs YL.

You are a winner. I know it is a cliche, but it really is just a number. I mean Iggy Pop is still swivelling around on the stage in his 70s, Grace Jones is still cavorting down the catwalk in a skimpy bodysuit. The whole notion of what you can and can't do at certain ages has passed. We do, of course, live in a youth-obsessed society, and that doesn't help. People are told by marketers that they need to look younger with smoother skin, fatter lips, firmer thighs, flatter tummies, and on it goes. You can either succumb to this or you can embrace your age and just be the best you can be. Fifty is fantastic when you think about the alternative, Mrs YL. PS: You can always lie about your age.

Its neutral status also helps.

I am sure that a number of people will be thinking about the question I put earlier, that of why would you buy at the top of the market.

Maybe it will go higher, they say.

Others might suggest that because gold is seen everywhere as a repository of wealth when people get nervous of economies being overvalued and may well adjust downwards in hard times, as gold holds its value it can be readily converted into any other currency.

The safest way that you can protect your assets is by converting them to gold, but in the knowledge that it doesn’t pay any income unless you sell it at a higher price than you paid for it.

It is likely that the present outlook for many world economies is that they may well fall into recession.

If that happens then the gold buffs will have made the right decision, be able to ride out the downturn safely and come out looking like geniuses when things settle and they reconvert their gold into currency.

With gold at the present high price, it’s a big guys game to be involved with.

Lady Hawks v Shortland Devils Touch Tag

By Thomas O’KEEFE

HOME ground advantage proved insufficient, as the Lady Hawks succumbed to the Shortland Devils at Myall Park on Saturday, 28 May.

Shortland came out of the gate with a bang, as their #1 jersey scooped the kickoff, sprinted down the right wing and scored before anyone else knew what was happening.

The scene set, the Lady Hawks quickly rallied, putting up a strong defence, spectators commenting on their need and execution of “very quick” footwork, mainly due to the unique realities of the tags streaming from both hips.

Shortland strafed back and forth along the Hawks’ backline, looking for an opening, all the while battling with the fact that a mere flick of the wrist is enough to yank the tag and halt a run.

A strong frontal push from the Devils kept the Hawks’ territorial gains to a minimum, until Shortland found the far right corner for a few tries, making none of the conversions

easy.

An awkward play stoppage was befuddling but necessary, and once the papers were all in order, play resumed with Shortland’s dependence upon one player in particular becoming evident.

Several excellent displays of footwork by Lady Hawks’ Chloe Tito and Shian Perry would have gotten them to the line, if not for the billowing tags requiring at least a metre on either side of a runner, a nigh-impossibility within the confines of the field.

Despite strong attacks, the Lady Hawks were unable to score in the second half, and the heartbreak was palpable as spectators witnessed several Hawks make clear linebreaks, only to hear that their tags had been swiped at the last split-second.

Several ref’s imperatives of “Play Tag!” also led to multiple restarts, as the latter stages of the game saw some ladies getting a little too ‘contact’ for a touch-tag match.

The full-time scoreline of 0-20 was full of learning opportunities, a situation that should not be lost on the first-timers and veterans alike among the Lady Hawks’ this season.

q Space is at a premium, as the tags add to runner’s burdens.

Balls to 38c/b

Back Nine. Nett Scores

Hawks Nest Vets Golf Results

By Len Gough 23/5/2023.

STROKE

Also 2nd Round HN VETS C’SHIPS

Front Nine. Nett Scores

1st Alan Crittenden 34

2nd Ken Hill 36c/b

3rd Bob Ziehike 36c/b

4th Oswald Wood 36c/b

1st Paul Young 33c/b

2nd Paul Fordy 33

3rd. Len Gough 34c/b

4th Rod Brown 34

Balls to 38

NTP

3rd Ronald Wright

5th Chris Barrett

10th Rod Brown (Birdie)

10th Paul Young (Birdie)

16th Colin Amos

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

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Progress Association Update for May

MAY is almost over and lots to report so please come along to the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association’s next General Meeting on Monday 19 June 2023 starting 6.30pm at the Tea Gardens Hotel in the Dolphin Room.

High on the agenda will be developing the Progress Association’s response to the MidCoast Council (MCC) draft Open Spaces & Recreation Strategy 2023-2035.

It will shape how our parks, gardens, recreational foot and bike paths, sports fields, boat ramps, playgrounds, dog parks, foreshore areas, and other public places will be prioritised over the next fifteen years.

It will also inform the expenditure of our area’s Developer Contributions as collected by the MCC in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

It appears that some of the actions for our area have not been updated since 2014 and we are keen to ensure they reflect current community needs and priorities and that the funds are spent accordingly.

I am pleased to report that the $117k Regional NSW grant for our new three outdoor gym stations in Providence Bay Park has finally been received.

Updates about this great local

project and its positive impact on the park will be shared in NOTA, on the Myall Coast Radio, and via local internet and social media sites.

It is anticipated it will be completed by summer and we will continue to apply for other grants to improve our area.

The Tea Gardens skate park has seen a flurry of activity these last few weeks including:

· The new Tea Gardens Welcome is up with a huge thanks to Glen Henry, plus all the nine community groups who contributed.

There is also a new solid surrounding native garden built by the Men’s Shed – thank you.

· Local young people have submitted over 30 entries into our ‘Redesign the Skate Park’ competition which will be judged by the Myall River Art Walk Group and the Worimi Aboriginal Reference Group this week.

The winners will be announced on 5 June, however, all the entries will be submitted to the MCC to inform their Open Spaces and Skate Park strategies, plus used in an updated grant application to act on their ideas.

Thank you to Principal Mark Clemson and the P&C for the Tea Gardens Public School support.

· The Myall River Art Walk Group (led by Jeanette Hart) with HNTGPA volunteers are repainting

the outdoor skatepark walls in readiness for mural designs (based on the competition).

They have also painted murals (reflecting young people’s input) inside the toilet amenities to help prevent vandalism and encourage safe use.

· MCC have repaired the damaged skatepark seats with replacements scheduled for installation next month.

Other highlights include:

· HNTGPA volunteers, with support from IGA Hawks Nest, installed a bike rack following public requests.

We remain committed to supporting improvements to the Hawks Nest Plaza area.

· The long-awaited footpath from Peter Sinclair Gardens to Hawks Nest Plaza was commenced. Sincere thanks to all who lobbied over many years.

It has been frustrating however the path is now almost complete with a native tree grove to be planted by HNTGPA volunteers.

· Winter Working Bees at the Tea Garden’s pool to hose away recurrent duck poo, conduct minor maintenance, and gardening, remain ongoing every second Thursday 10am with the next one scheduled 1 June 2023.

· We have completed and submitted the Community Defibrillator Project Plan and participated in two local Disaster

Recovery and Resilience workshops with an updated Local Disaster & Recovery Plan in progress.

· We continue to monitor all MCC meetings and draft policies and note a number of issues of concern including the future provision of Visitor Information Services, the LGA’s Roads Strategy, rate increases, and the loss of MCC provided christmas lights (perhaps an opportunity).

Our first Bunnings BBQ fundraiser is on Saturday 10 June from 7.30am at Heatherbrae.

Please support us as the funds raised directly support volunteer works and materials, including joint projects with other community groups.

Finally, we have commenced early planning for several exciting events over 2023-24, notably the Singing Bridge Golden Jubilee Commemorations on Saturday 6 April 2024 - bridge party time! Ideas, photos and stories are all welcome and check out and share on the new community Facebook page by the Singing Bridge.

Thank you, Bruce MURRAY, President, Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association Incorporated.

Rookie fullback Lily-Ann named Knights’ Under 18 Player of Year

By Chris KARAS

EMERGING schoolgirl rugby league ace Lily-Ann White has capped a memorable representative season by reaching two major milestones.

The versatile seventeen-yearold from Tea Gardens was recently named the Newcastle Knights’ Tarsha Gale Cup Under 18s Player of the Year and last week earned another State jumper when selected in the women's NSW Combined High Schools team.

It has been a season to savour for the talented rookie who has shone at half back, fullback and five eighth across different competition formats.

A modest Lily-Ann told News Of The Area, “Taking out the Tarsha Gale Cup Player of the Year award for the Knights was a huge thrill.

“It was a pleasant surprise after reaching the finals and then to gain selection in the NSW Schoolgirls side was a real bonus,” Lily-Ann revealed.

The boom teenager received her prestigious trophy during the Knights’ Junior Representative Awards Night at the M.ex Club in Mayfield.

After joining the Knights system as a development player last season in the Tarsha Gale Cup, the promising White proved a sensation at fullback – helping Newcastle reach the 2023 semi finals where they were eliminated by eventual premiers the Indigenous Academy Roosters at Leichhardt Oval.

She was a stand out for the Northern schoolgirls representative team at the State Championships in Wollongong – guiding her side to two victories from four matches with skilful performances at five eighth and fullback.

Lily-Ann, a student at Hunter River High School, will line up in the number six jumper for NSW CHS at the National Schoolgirls Championships to be staged from June 27 to July 7 at Redcliffe.

The outstanding utility is sure to be in the mix when selectors name an Australian Schoolgirls team after the Carnival for a tour of Papua New Guinea.

She will be joined in the NSW squad by Hunter Sports High School lock Ryver Lee Arlo and forward Sophie Smith.

Lily-Ann started her rugby league career as a ten-year-old winger and hooker with the Myall River Hawks mixed Under 11s side in the Newcastle-Hunter Junior competition.

At the age of twelve she spent a season with the Thornton-Beresfield Bears as a halfback before linking with the Raymond Terrace Roosters.

Wearing the number seven, Lily-Ann figured in four successive Grand Final defeats from Under 14s before joining the Raymond Terrace Magpies this season.

The classy White is gaining invaluable experience as a half back in the Magpies A Grade women's team where she can mix it with former Jillaroos and more seasoned

opponents.

It won’t be the first time LilyAnn pulls on a NSW jumper.

Last year she represented the NSW Maoris as a fullback in the Harmony Cup and helped the Under 18 Blues clinch the tournament with victories over the Cook Islands, Tonga and Indigenous at Wollongong.

She was also blooded on the wing for the NSW Maori Open women's team that defeated Fiji in Sydney.

A sharp running back with

natural ball skills, Lily-Ann was also selected in the NSW All Schools Rugby Sevens team last season but withdrew due to her commitments with the Newcastle-Maitland Under 17s side at the Country Rugby League championships.

The gifted schoolgirl dreams of one day running out for the Knights in the NRLW competition and hopefully for NSW and the world champion Jillaroos.

“That would give me a huge buzz,” said the Newcastle sensation with the world at her feet.

Karuah Golf Club News

By Sharon WEDD

KARUAH Golf Club News. Tuesday

16th May Vets Day. 21 on the course.

Winner: Mick Dyke. 45. Runner up Al Foodsham 41. Highest Score: Mick Dyke 38. NTP. 2/11 Ted Russell.

4/13. Greg Mason. 6h Darren Crumb.

Saturday 20th May. 38 took to the

course on Saturday for the Helen OBryan Trophy great day was had by all. 4BBB competition. Winners on the day were Brett and Nathan Stokes. 44. NTP: 2/11 M Johnson. 4/13 B Bill's. 6th N Stokes. Longest Putt A Callaghan. Congratulations to all the winners. See you on the cou rse.

q Lily-Ann White receives her Newcastle Knights Tarsha Gale Cup Player of the Year Award Trophy. She is pictured with her Knights coach Andrew Johnson.

Record breaking feats for junior golf champ Harry

By Chris KARAS

SINKING birdies on a golf course, stopping a goal in an elite football fixture or serving an ace on the tennis court is a way of life for Tea Gardens sporting whiz Harry Leggatt.

Fourteen-year-old Harry has a passion for sport and already can boast an impressive list of achievements that would make any seasoned athlete proud.

He had a tennis racquet and golf club in his hand as soon as he could walk and was always kicking a ball around.

Most weekends you’ll find the promising golfer competing in local competitions or in the Jack Newton Junior Foundation events throughout NSW.

The gifted Medowie Christian School student is a two time Junior Club

Champion at Hawks Nest Golf Club and the current A Grade Nett champion.

Versatile Harry told News Of The Area, “Golf is my favourite sport that gives me plenty of enjoyment.

“I like to be active on the football field but the strategy and shot selections around a golf course get my adrenaline and competitive spirit going,” he said.

A six marker, Harry will be chasing a third consecutive Junior Club Championship title in October after reaching an historic personal milestone earlier this year.

The talented teenager etched his name in the record books when chosen to represent Hawks Nest Golf Club in the 2023 A Grade Pennants team.

Harry and his father Ian Leggatt created history as the first son and father to represent Hawks Nest Golf

Club in the same A Grade side since the club was formed back in 1963.

Back in 2019, Harry played his first Pennants game for Hawks Nest at the age of eleven in C Grade and finished first in C Grade Nett and second overall in Nett at the Hawks Nest Beachside Pro Am tournament.

Harry is also a member of Newcastle District Golf Club and last year represented Newcastle District Golf Association in the PR West Shield and Lower North Coast District.

When he is not teeing off on the golf course, you’ll find the young gun shining as a centre back or defender with the Newcastle Olympic Under 15s in the Northern NSW Football Youth League competition.

He began his football career as a five year old with Tea Gardens Soccer Club

Tea Gardens Women's Bowling Club

By Lynda RICHARDS

TUESDAY 23rd May: Social bowls played 3 games 3 bowls Triples and a game of Pairs all 18 ends. Christine Fossey, Judy McGavock and Sandra

Leisemann by the 3rd end were beating their opponents Sheila Rattray, Loretta Baker and Bette Saillard by 5 shots. They managed to hold onto this lead winning 18 v 13. Sheril Johnson, Jean Glover

and Pat Baker also had a 5 shot victory 21 v 16 bowling against Pam Gilchrist, Dawn Jones and Lynne Green. The Pairs game was close from start to finish on the second last end Ingrid Luck and Lynda Richards were in front by 1, 15 v 14. Lyn Nightingale and Robyn Webster scored

Tea Gardens Men's Bowling Club

BY JOHN SLATER

24 MAY

THE Morrison name is synonymous with Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club.

Jim Morrison is a legend in our Bowling folklore, and it is very fitting that this week's bowls is sponsored by Rod Morrison Gyprock.

Today we had 47 players on the greens on a fine and sunny day.

The overall winners with 30 points were Wayne Duggan, Geoff Page, and Mark Nightingale.

The morning winners were decided by the Lowest winning score and Scott Fitzalan, Terry Munright and Ron Webster prevailed with a score of 11.

and played with Medowie FC Under 8s and Under 9s before he was accepted into the Northern NSW Skills Acquisition Phase (SAP) 10s, 11s and 12s teams.

During the 2019 season, Harry represented Newcastle SAP Under 12s at the Northern NSW State SAP Championships – clinching the 11 Years Boys title.

At the age of eleven, Harry was selected in a Junior Development team that travelled to the United Kingdom to train with major clubs and play matches against teams of similar or better standard.

The group trained at centres for famous clubs Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Brighton, Derby, Blackburn Rovers and St George’s Park National Football and played matches against the Red Devils, Seagulls, Rovers, Rams, Cheltenham Town, Chester and Crewe Alexandra.

Harry played Under 13s

2 shots on the last end winning the match 16 v 15. A big win for Carolyn Fredericks, Lorraine Murphy and Deyonne Page 24 v Precy Swaddling, Dawn May and Dale Winter 11. The winners on the day winning with the lowest score were Lyn and Robyn. Judy McGavock won the raffle thanks to The Garden Eatery for donating the raffle prize.

and Linda Richards 23-16.

q Tea Gardens schoolboy Harry Leggatt displays his amazing golf swing.

winning margin of 9.

The Garden Eatery voucher was won by Greg Smith. Our thanks to the Garden Eatery for sponsoring this voucher.

27 May

The first round of the Club Mixed Pairs competition was played today on the synthetic green as the grass green copped significant rain the night before.

John Slater and Dorothy Dallas won over Bev and Frank Dunn 22-10.

Dave Perry and Bette Saillard defeated Wayne Duggan and Judi Polak 25-9.

Peter Gurney and Dale Winter were beaten by Ron and Robyn Webster 20-12.

Ron and Karen Green prevailed over Vic Garlick and Judy McGovern 23-10.

and Under 14s with Lake Macquarie City Football Club and last year won the Coaches Player of the Year Award.

The budding golfer is

Thursday 25th May: Format for play 2 games of Pairs 2,4,2 bowls and a game of Fours 12 ends bowled. Results as follows a win for Sheila Rattray, Maynie Roberts, Jane Uff and Lorraine Murphy 14 v Precy Swaddling, Carolyn Fredericks, Ingrid Luck and Pat Baker 8. Lyn Nightingale and Robyn Webster 8 v Dale Winter and Maureen

Mixed Pairs competition played today with the winners progressing to the semi-finals to be played next Saturday.

The results were as follows:

John Slater and Dorothy Dallas defeated Jeanette Emmett and Tony Butler 23 –16.

Ron and Karen Green won a low scoring game over Ron and Robyn Webster 16-9.

interested in becoming a Club professional one day and if his latest deeds count for anything Harry is well on the way to realising that goal.

Campbell 5 and Bette Saillard and Bev Dunn defeated Jean Glover and Lynda Richards 13 v 8.

Coming events: Thursday 8th June Bring a Friend to Bowls Day, combined with The Biggest Morning Tea to raise money for the Cancer Council a special invitation is extended to “Our Golden Girls” to join us on this special day.

Morris 23-9.

In next week’s semi-final, Ron and Karen Green oppose Mark and Lyn Nightingale and John Slater and Dorothy Dallas take on Dave Perry and Bette Saillard.

In other news.

A reminder that the Club's AGM is on Sunday 25th June. and the Club’s Presentation Night follows the next day, Monday 26 Jun.

Hawks JRLFC

By Thomas O’KEEFE

JUNIOR Hawks Rugby League teams returned some very promising results from both home and away games on Saturday, 27 May.

Playing away, the Under12s team scored a blistering victory of 44 to 4, walloping Wangi by a factor of elevenfold.

Game highlights included an astounding effort by Alex Saunders, who scored three

The afternoon game was won by Len Baker, Glen Reinhard, and Dennis Longman with a Highest tries and successfully made six conversion kicks – some kind of record, perhaps?

The results from round one are as follows:

Tony Butler and Jeanette Emmett defeated Keith Smith

In a close one Mark and Lyn Nightingale beat Hylton Newman and Maureen Campbell 17-15.

28 May

The sunny skies continued for round two of the Club

Mixed results for Myall River

Playing at home on Myall Park, the Under-10s had a similarly energetic experience, with a score so close to victory that another few minutes on the clock may have made the difference.

The massive scoreboard difference was made possible with the equally amazing efforts of Kysaiah Sims’ try, as well as two important assists on other scoring opportunities.

Noah Fidden scored two tries, and Kieran Nean scored one try, with another (eighth) try pumping up the team’s score.

The boys and girls got a late start, but the tries came thick and fast on both sides, as they played their hearts out against Wallsend-Maryland Tigers.

Almost every play following one team’s try resulted in a try for the other, with the Hawks leading at half-time 18-14.

After 40 minutes of youthful fun and fury, it was a good clean game, marred only by one errant fist in the last few minutes.

Tries were awarded to the groundings by #11, #4

Mark and Lyn Nightingale required an extra end to defeat Jean Glover and Rob Young 16-15.

Dave Perry and Bette Saillard won their match against Col Walton and Sue

Nominations are now open for the first championship match for 2023/2024 year. This will be the Club Championship Major Singles. This is scheduled to start on 1st July 2023.

(three tries), and #1, while #3 and #4 made successful conversion kicks, not to mention the brave runs at and around opponents’ lines in all the set-ups, proving the scoreline was a team effort for all the kids.

q An U-10 Hawk goes into the corner for the try, with Tigers chasing after.

q Under-12s Kade, Alex and Noah.

PUZZLES

BIG CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS

SUDOKU

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

4. One bird is flying in the opposite direction. 5. There is one less twig in the bird’s beak. SUM SOLVER: 1.

NEWS OF THE AREA

THE RIGHT TABLE SHOW TIDAL VARIATIONS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS

The time variation should be added to the corresponding Fort Denison time. In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated.

8x2+2=18. 2. 3x7-2=19. 3. 5+5x2=20.

Funeral Notice

Personals

LADY seeks healthy energtic gentleman for life long wonderful friendship age 67-72. 0415981605

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MURPHY

Sam Bradley Troy

Passed away 21.05.2023

Late of Fennell Bay

Aged 23 Years

Much loved son of Deanne and Brad. Loved brother of Cheyenne. Adored grandson and nephew. Cherished friend to many.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Sam’s life this Thursday 1st June 2023 in the Chapel of Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, Cessnock Road Ryhope commencing 3pm.

TORONTO 02 4959 3665

Public Notices

Karuah Motor Yacht Club is a sports club that is family orientated located on the Karuah River Waterfront. We are a licensed premises open every Friday night from 5:00pm for delicious meals and desserts.

0415 419 741 mail@kmyc.net.au

TEA GARDENS COUNTRY CLUB

MEN’S BOWLING CLUB

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Of All Full Bowling Members

SUNDAY 25TH JUNE 2023

COMMENCING 10AM at TEA GARDENS COUNTRY CLUB

Wanted to Buy

Antique China & Figurines, English Silver, Fountain Pens, Old Jewellery & Watches. Please phone:

Annie 0419 219 634 or Ron 0408 967 747

War Medals

Top prices paid by local collector.

Call Jim 0400 060 215

Wanted to Rent

CARPORT Nelson Bay Shoal Bay. Long term Ph 0418 666 659

Free

BIKE helmet with visor, mens size, older style, metal casing white exterior, fully padded. 49817523

BUILDING materials for free. Approx 100 terracotta roof tiles VGC Reinforced timber gate 4ft6” square. Some hardwood timber. Pickup 21 Hunter Street Raymond Terrace

TWO 2 seater fabric lounges plum colour good condition. Tea Gardens. P/up only 0425 234 324 F010623

Found

FOUND mobile phone Apple, near cnr Parks + Dowling, noon Wed 17/05, Phone Dennis 0416 750 729 f250523

For Sale

2 cream leather two seater lounges. $500 each or both for $900 exc cond. 0400 955 778 Re280923

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

For Sale

BICYCLES Girls and boys, VGC $20 each

Ph: 4982 8628

COCA Cola sign in wooden and glass frame 40cmx30cm $25 Coca Cola mens red shirt with signage size XL $10 3 tow balls, 2 large heavy metal shackles. Best offer. Ph 4981 7523.

COSMOPOLITAN

For Sale

F2 Wave 8.4 windsurfer & fin, Mennem brand 8.5 litres VGC. $99. 0419 932 992. Tea Gardens F230223

GARDEN tools Rake, Hoe, Mattock & Fork $15 each

Ph: 4997 0611

GASTRA Nitros

For Sale

MOBILITY AIDS - All in excellent condition

Meal Tray Walker $100

3 Wheel Walker $90

Shower Stool $70

Squatty Potty Foot Rest $20. Lge support Cushion $30. Can Deliver. Ph: 0404202499

For Sale For Sale

“SHOPRIDER”

Motorised Portable Chair Brand new Unused Battery, charger & manual. Can deliver New Price $3390. Sell for $2250 Ph: 0404 202 499 e010623

WELLINGTON boots as new size 10 $25 4997 0611

4 BURNER/side burner bottle with safety valve plus cover & accessories Little body rust. $50 (for breast cancer research) MEDOWIE 4982 9942

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

F260123

BEAM hanging racks pair, powder coated steel grey and rubber Suits use with bicycles or ladders. Never used $50. 0408 431 488

Windsurfer 9 meter sail & bag. Used only 4 times. $99. Mast 4.9 Luff 514cm Base 24cm Boom 249cm. IMCS 29. 0419 932 992 Tea Gardens.

MOBILE phone ZTE excellent cond. $100 0457 087 178

SINGER 522 sewing machine $45. 0487 015 730

SOFA Bed Floral linen fabric $80 0407 915 768

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

CPAP Machine ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet with integrated Humidifier. Serviced regularly by Ansteys $400 0418 950 995 e2200623

DARK timber four draw desk with optional upper hood three shelves also slide out laptop desk shelf. $40. Desk chair. $30 Swivel large adjustable comfortable chair. Good used Ph: 0401 546 848 Sandy, Tanilba Bay

CURLING wands x 3 Near new. Big curl small curl, and crimper Separately $10 each

Ph: 0457 087 178

DOLPHINS ornamental from 60cm to 4cm. Ph 0466 880 639

DRESS, New, Short Sleeve, Golden Blue Marble print Size M / Maxi Length Light weight & lined $ 50. 0427 818 294

DRESS, New Sleeveless, Pink/Blue

Multicolour Mid length Size M $45

Ph: 0427 818 294 F230223

Travelling port, half price, $85 used once 4982 6443 DVD movies incl. drama and westerns, mainly last 5-20 years. Incl 1 TV series 10x10 disks $60 Ph: 02 4966 5000

ELECTRIC Saw Black & Decker $50

Ph: 4997 0611

ELECTRIC Heaters

1 Electric 700mm x 360mm 2000 watts

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

EUROPEAN 2 x Single (can be double) adjust slatted bedframes & 2 latex mattresses

VGC $400 both

PH: 4997 9797

GOLF or Shopping

Scooter, 4 wheel drive 2sp Lotus Blake Tycoon AZ36. Can be fully disassembled $2,750 ono. 4997 0435

GOLF set leather bag, Slazenger cart woods steels extras. $250. Ph 0476 789 721

GOLFING accessories

Golf balls - around 100? 20 cents each

Golf buggy $25 Clubs and drives $2 each. Ph: 4982 2335

GOOD antique Queen Anne dressing table with mirror $60 Ph 0429 601 039

GUITAR left-handed Redding as new never played with soft

HANGING coloured print wooden frame, picture of large outdoor sign for indoor bowling. New in packaging 50cmL x 40cmW $15. 4981 7523 F160323

HOME Office, Solid wood Lockable Computer shelving $60.00 Phone Sam 0437 878 155 F201022

HOOVER upright vac $45. 0487 015 730

IKEA Stornas Bar Table GC. $95. 0493 078 190

LOG splitter 64 tonne heavy duty, $1,600 Concrete trowel machine $500. 0490 339 624

LOUNGE 3 piece $50. Other items too 0425 254 612 F271022

MASSAGE Table $100. 0407 267 152 f180523

MIRROR Large oval with chain $15. Small oval with frame $20 Ph: 0487 015 730

MOBILITY Scooter 4 wheel. Good cond. with front basket, rear bag and charger. $1200 Free delivery Ph: 0418 430 643

NEW Mobility Scooter 50AH batteries delivered and installed Newcastle and surrounding areas. $490 a pair 0418 430 643

NEW 5L water jug with tap. $15.00 Call 0493 078 190 F230323

OVER bed patient table Timber laminate & white $40. Ph: 4982 2335

PARRAMATTA Eels large framed autographed club jersey 2001, 90cmW x 105cmL personally custom made Beautiful piece $875ono

Ph: 4981 7523

SOFA Bed. Very good cond, hardly used but older style. $50. 4982 2335

SPIRIT level aluminum surround 120cm L $20

Ph: 4981 7523

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

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

Ph 0415 353 798

TEAK Bookcase $200ono 0407 267 152

TENS Machine still in box. $10. 4982 2335

WALKER heavy duty suits big person $100

Ph: 4982 2335

WOMENS Levi jeans new, size 8 - 10. $50 0457 087 178

WOMENS new black leather jacket, small to medium, worth $400, asking $100 0457 087 178 F130423

WOMENS new coat medium to large, wool worth $120, sell $50 0457 087 178

Boats

QUINTREX 3.85

Eclipse Explorer 20 H.P

2 stroke Yamaha pull start, canopy, seats, floor boat & trailer registered Rego R7851 $4,800 Ph: 0415 678 687

TINNY 3.1m car topper 8HP Merc. Gal. Folding trailer. Good condition No Rego. $2800 ono Ph 0427 224 744 ReS230923

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

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

RINGS Sapphire

Diamond and Gold new $100. Gold with small Diamond $100. Mens ring with Sapphire $100

Ph: 0457 087 178 F130423

SALON hair dryer, new $20. 0457 087 178

SEKA Shoprider mobility scooter as new hardly used. Immaculate Front basket and rear bag. Blue in colour $2300. Can deliver Ph: 0418 430 643 e040523

TENT Pegs 5 x Large heavy galvanised metal In unopened package 8mmx300mm $10

Ph: 4981 7523

TOW hitch clamp SCA brand new $15

Ph: 0493 078 190

TREADMILL

In good cond. $350 0418 166 227

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

WALKER as new cond Only used 3 times. $100 Ph: 4982 0778

WALKING Machine electric, Proflex Elite near new. $100 Ph: 4997 9313

WHEELCHAIR, small self propelled, older version. $80. 0414 408 803

SUPREME Spirit 2006 twin axle van in GC. Inc shower & toilet, diesel heater, aircon, full as new annex, solar panel and many extras. Reg Sept 2023. S58658 $19,500. 0414 462 790

Motors

2017 Silver Holden Captiva LTZ, under 69,000kms. One owner excellent condition and manufacturer’s service history. $25,000

Rego CN94JW Ph: 0403 094 397

Servicing Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens, Karuah, and the North Port Stephens area

Small to Medium Residential Building, Construction & Home Maintenance Projects

Contact David Lyne 0418 166 912 davidjlyne@gmail.com

Contact:

BEST ON THE BOX

WEDNESDAY UTOPIA

ABC, 8pm

SUNDAY DESIGNING A LEGACY

ABC, 7.30pm

As the saying goes, “home is where the heart is”, and in this inspiring, contemplative billet-doux to design, there’s a whole lot to love. Architecture aficionado Tim Ross returns with a lively second season to explore innovative, beautiful and refreshing abodes around Australia. The playful host travels our diverse landscape to unpack our homes’ innate influence on our lives, analysing how great design connects us to a place and to each other. In tonight’s premiere, Tim explores the influence of European heritage and our understanding of place.

FRIDAY, June 2

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis meets flower show designers.

8.30 Smother. (Mal) Anna confronts her new stepfather Paul about their own one night stand and invites him to the hotel.

9.25 Mayfair Witches. (Mav) Rowan grapples with an inconceivable offer.

10.05 Interview With The Vampire. (Mahlv) Louis and Lestat live through the Depression.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Split. (Ml, R)

12.05 Harrow. (Madnsv, R)

1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

After almost five years, this much-loved political satire returns with fresh shenanigans at the Nation Building Authority, a government organisation run by a comical band of diligent pen-pushers. Season five delivers eight exciting new episodes about the minutiae and relationships of federal bureaucracy and office life, with the all the crew, including star and director Rob Sitch (right), Celia Pacquola, Dave Lawson, Dilruk Jayasinha, Kitty Flanagan and Anthony Lehmann returning for the hijinks. With its trademark hilarious characters and dry one-liners, this season features an embarrassing UNESCO report and a road project held up by an errant stature.

THURSDAY RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL

SBS FOOD, 8.30pm

Chef Rick Stein is a foodie, but old-fashioned gentleman who loves striking up a conversation with fellow gourmands.

Known to quote works of literature and freely wax lyrical, Stein’s series are intimate and educational delights. In this third season of exploring his beloved Cornwall, the slow pace and attention to detail is tantalising and, of course, the food is a wholesome treat. Tonight, the self-effacing Brit visits the fishing port of Boscastle, where an unusual seafood restaurant is calling. After a jaunt to Cornwall’s only organic mushroom farm, he whips up a stir fry with lion’s mane mushrooms and broccoli. It’s brain food at its best.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Building The Impossible. (PG)

8.30 Marseille: Birth Of A Megapolis.

9.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Masv, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+av)

11.50 Vienna Blood. (Ma, R)

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Hawks Nest Bridge Club

By Shayne

FULLER

MONDAY 15/5/23 1. Chez Rands & Leslie Falla 2. Sue

Donohue & Bruce Eyre

3. Bea Treharne & Jeanette Whalan E/W 1. Leigh Wood & Geoff Smith

2. Lyn Butler & Shayne

Fuller

3. Pat Marr & Susan Helsen

Wednesday 17/5/23 (Howell) 1. Kerry McMurray & David Hipkins 2. Dawn Dale & Jan Armstrong 3. Peter Baily & Beverley Richardson

4. Davina O’Brien & Susan

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Kate Flood, who teaches about the benefits of composting.

8.30 MOVIE: Hidden Figures. (2016, PGal, R) Based on a true story. Three African-American women working as mathematicians for NASA play a big role in one of the world’s greatest achievements by helping send an astronaut into space. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 MOVIE: Slam. (2018, MA15+alv) Adam Bakri.

2.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 14. Wests Tigers v Canberra Raiders.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Wests Tigers versus Canberra Raiders match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: The Foreigner. (2017, MA15+alv, R) A businessman seeks justice. Jackie Chan, Katie Leung.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 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)

6.30 The Project. Special guest is Jake Shears.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) Lifeguards honour their former colleague Terry with a traditional paddle out.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Graham is joined by Michelle Williams, Helena Bonham Carter, Brendan Fraser, Russell T Davies and Oti Mabuse.

11.30 The Project. (R) Special guest is Jake Shears.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Special guest is Kieran Culkin.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Helsen

5. Margaret Churton & Di Ayers

Friday 19/5/23 1. Gordon Morrison & Peter Baily 2. Chez Rands & Leslie Falla

3. Margaret Churton & John Gray = Elke & Alan Greenhalgh E/W 1. Bea

Traharne & Sue Matheson 2. Esther Digby & Beverley Richardson 3. Jennifer Fowler & Bill Taylor

Monday 22/5/23 (Howell) 1. Chez Rands & Leslie Falla 2. Geoff Smith & Leigh Wood 3. Bea Treharne & Jeanette Whalan 4. Shayne Fuller & Shirley Sinclair =

Peter Baily & Gordon

Morrison 6. Carol Richards & Sue Matheson

7. Janet Corden & David Hipkins

Wednesday 24/5/23 1.

Beverley Richardson & Peter Baily 2. Bea Treharne & Sue

Matheson 3. Carol

Richards & Jeanette Whalan

E/W 1. Esther Digby & David Hipkins 2. Margaret

Churton & Di Ayers = Kerry McMurray & Lauralle Baker

Friday 26/5/23 1. Trish & Jim Thatcher 2. Chez

Rands & Leslie Falla 3. Sue

Donohue & Bruce Eyre

E/W 1. Esther Dibgy & Beverley Richardson 2. Bea

Treharne & Sue Matheson 3. Adrian Ryan & David Hipkins

SATURDAY, June 3

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Smother. (Mal, R) 1.20 Miniseries: The North Water. (Malv, R) 2.20 The Durrells. (PG, R) 3.10 Grand Designs. (Final, R) 3.55 Landline. (R)

4.25 Brian Cox: Life Of A Universe. (R) 4.50

How Deadly World. (PG, R) 5.25 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (R)

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

6.50 Bluey. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Mav) Sister Reg’s brother is implicated in a murder.

8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. (Malv) Part 4 of 5. Drax has a daring opportunity to escape but must convince Cavendish to help him.

9.15 Ragdoll. (MA15+v) Rose and Baxter try to outwit the killer with an unorthodox plan to save the life of the next potential victim.

10.00 The Messenger. (Mal, R) Another ace appears.

11.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Growing A Greener World. 10.00 Urban Conversion. (PG) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Challenge Cup. H’lights.

4.30 Journey Through Albania. (R) 5.40 Weeks Of War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG)

8.25 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG)

9.15 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGa, R)

10.10 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl, R)

11.05 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. (MA15+v, R)

2.05 Life Drawing UK. (Mln, R) 4.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00

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

SUNDAY, June 4

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders.

10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Mav, R) 3.25 Miriam &

Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 4.10 Grand Designs NZ. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Designing A Legacy. (PG)

8.30 The Messenger. (Malsv) Completing the ace builds Ed’s confidence.

9.25 Silent Witness. (Malv) Nikki is forced to face her past.

10.25 In Limbo. (Mls, R)

10.55 Interview With The Vampire. (Mahlv, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (Mav, R)

12.25 Will Australia Ever Have A Black Prime Minister? (R)

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Growing A Greener World. 10.00 Urban Conversion. (PG)

11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00

WorldWatch. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 3. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. 2022 Critérium du Dauphiné. H’lights. 5.05 Going Places. (R) 5.35 Weeks Of War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Shackleton’s Endurance: The Lost Ice Ship Found.

8.40 Pompeii: The Secrets Of Civita Giuliana.

9.40 Patagonia.

10.30 Searching For Cleopatra. (Ma, R)

12.05 Biden V Trump: The Choice 2020. (Mav, R)

2.15 Revealed: The Hunt For Bin Laden. (Mav, R)

3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.15 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Oaks Day,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A man from Amsterdam raises suspicions.

7.30 MOVIE: Spies In Disguise. (2019, PGav) When the world’s best spy is turned into a pigeon, he must rely on an awkward scientist to save the world. Will Smith, Tom Holland.

9.40 MOVIE: Con Air. (1997, MA15+lv, R) A newly paroled criminal becomes caught in a siege after the prison transport aircraft he is on is hijacked. Nicolas Cage, John Cusack.

12.00 MOVIE: The Favourite. (2018, MA15+l, R) Olivia Colman.

2.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 15. NSW Waratahs v Moana Pasifika.

9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match.

9.45 MOVIE: Clash Of The Titans. (2010, Mv, R)

11.40 Robin’s Wish. (Mad, R)

1.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGl, R)

1.50 9Honey Hacks. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents.

6.00 The Dog House. (PGa) Dogs are matched with companions. A basset hound is on the prowl for a new owner. Second chances are in store for a Jack Russell puppy. A couple have to see past a pooch’s size to find a place for it.

7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Grand final. Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

8.30 Secrets Of Prince Andrew. (PGas) Part 2 of 2. The inside story of Prince Andrew continues by relating how Jeffery Epstein’s death prompted the Prince to take part in a BBC interview so disastrous he was stripped of his Royal titles.

10.30 Born To Kill? Cleophus Prince Jr. (MA15+av)

11.30 Autopsy USA: Bill Bixby. (Mad, R)

12.30 The Rookie. (Madv, R)

1.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+v, R)

12.40 Family Law. (Ma, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R)

Hawks Nest Social Club Fishing Competition

By Brenda EDWARDS

WELL done to all who braved the chilly conditions for the Hawks Nest Social Club Fishing Competition held on the weekend of 26/27/28 May.

Mystery fish was Kingfish which was unclaimed.

Ladies and overall winner: Christine McKenzie with a great catch of whiting, flathead, bream. Men’s Winner: Jock with catch of

taylor.

Junior Winner: Jack Alterator with a good catch of luderick and bream.

Next outing will be the weekend of 16 June.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The contestants embark on a trip down memory lane with a ’70s-themed dinner party.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Final, Mv)

When a figure from Tennant’s CIA past re-emerges, the NCIS team seeks help from the most unlikely place.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) NCIS crosses paths with Whistler’s team.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

q Ladies winner: Christine McKenzie. q Jock. q Jack Alterator.

MONDAY, June 5

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

Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Marcella. (Mlsv, R)

2.30 The Cook And The Chef. (R)

3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

TUESDAY, June 6

6.00

S. (Mav, R)

(MA15+v, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGl) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.35 9-1-1. (Ma) A fire breaks out in an accountant’s office and a car crashes into a “living funeral”.

9.35 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The team responds to a bomb threat.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 The Blacklist. (Mav)

12.05 The Rookie. (Mav, R) John and Nyla escort four juvenile offenders.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Myall Coast Vets

By Tony SMITH

MYALL Coast Vets. 25/05/2023. Final Round 2023 Championships. 54 Holes. A Grade Champion Jim Rutter238. B Grade. Keith Harrap 280. C Grade. Chris Barrett 308 Nett. A. John Lashwood 215 B. Keith Glanville 219 C. Michael Talty 256

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Lizzy Hoo, Luke McGregor and Urzila Carlson.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+s) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) Two land management agents go missing.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

A Grade

1. Keith Harrap 68

2. John Lashwood 69

3. Colin Clinch 71

4. Colin Bagnall 72

5. Bob Williams 74 c/b

B Grade

1. Ron Stewart 67

2. Keith Glanville 69

3. Chris Barrett 71

4. Colin Rapley 73

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and the team demonstrate some terrific ideas for the house, garden and the kitchen.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Rosalind returns with a vengeance and Bailey’s life is left hanging in the balance.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) The team questions a suspect’s father.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 The Family Stallone. (Ml) A candid look inside the Stallone family.

10.10 NCIS. (Mv, R) A US Navy reservist is murdered.

11.00 North Shore. (Ml, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

5. Martin Robinson 71 c/b

C Grade

1. Darrell Scott 70

2. Paul McLean 71

3. Larry Campton 76 c/b

4. Graham Benson 76 c/b

5. Arthur King 76 NTP. 10th. 16th. Balls To. A. 78 B. 79 c/b C. 86

A. Moore, Tony A. Shelly, Noel B. Miller, Les B. Ward, Damien C. Reid, Robert C. Scott, Darrell

Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts

By Brenda EDWARDS

RESULTS from Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts on 25 May. Winner: Grahame Bramley.

Runner Up: Darren Rapley.

Ladies Highest Score: Lyn

Pierson - 100.

Mens Highest Score: John Edwards - 100.

Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm darts start at 7pm. Darts are available for use if needed. Everyone is welcome to come along and play.

WEDNESDAY, June 7

News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Just Friends. (M) A look at “hanging out with friends” sitcoms.

8.30 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. (M) Part 1 of 3.

9.35 Blue Lights. (MA15+a) Gordy pulls away from Angela.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Congregation. (MA15+s)

12.00 Unit One. (MA15+al, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, June 8

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Lightning Strike. (M)

8.30 Putin And The West: Back With A Vengeance. Part 2 of 3.

9.35 Normal People. (MA15+) Connell finds university life lonely.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Catch And Release. (Mal)

11.50 Red Light. (Mals, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 1. Morning session.

9.30 ICC World Test Championship: The Lunch Break.

10.10 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 1. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Shopping. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The cooks take part in a relay.

8.40 North Shore. (Mlv) Abigail makes a shock announcement as the detectives get closer to learning the truth.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Final) In the search for a revenge-for-hire crime ring, Benson and Stabler join forces on a case that has global reach.

10.40 Fire Country. (Mav)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 2. Morning session.

9.30 ICC World Test Championship: The Lunch Break.

10.10 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 2. Late

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Three cooks face the chopping block.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) When the only evidence in a rape case is a church confession, Carisi must find another way to prove his suspect guilty.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R)

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MYALL COAST

Hawks bitten by Cobras

By Thomas O'KEEFE

SCORELINES can belie a match, as happened during the Hawks’ home game at Myall Park on Saturday, 27 May.

The Hawks’ aggressive offence came from the start, bouncing off last week’s victory, but Clarencetown came back equally uncompromising.

Clarencetown’s first try came after some evasive sidewinding, but the Hawks’ response was foiled by a knock-on losing possession.

Clarencetown dominated possession in the first half, the Hawks’ defensive line holding a 30-minute state of attrition, but no scores registered until after a prolonged back-and-forth delivered Clarencetown’s second try.

A highly unfortunate interaction caused both Hawks’ Captain-Coach and Half-Back playmaker to retire from the field, leaving the Hawks in sore need of leadership.

The Hawks’ valiant efforts went unrequited, including a three-man push-back on Aiden Bills’ run for the line, to no avail.

Serious and intense halftime huddles ensued for both teams, clearly sober to the fact that their opponents were giving everything they had.

Clarencetown’s next two tries came through exploitation of that pesky farright corner.

The Hawks finally found their try-line with a team effort, ignited by Benny’s spirited run from the back all the way up on the left wing, and a pass-off that led to James Sinclair’s try.

The second Hawks’ try

followed minutes later, with Ethan Tito putting it between the posts for Aiden Bills’ second successful conversion.

Hawks’ defence held up, but Clarencetown showed that persistence pays,

cutting through a fifth try in the same corner, answered immediately by Carl Williams’ third try for the Hawks, after another of Benny’s breaks from the backline.

A fourth Hawks’ try

courtesy of Luke Perry, closely after the third, and at ten minutes left, the Hawks were one away from levelling.

The ensuing series of nailbiting plays and error-driven handovers saw several near-

the-liners for the Hawks, but Clarencetown’s final try hit in the last minute of the game.

The final score, 22-32, belied the efforts throughout, and we look forward to a full side next game.

q Post-try celebration, with only one defender way behind.