Myall Coast News Of The Area 21 March 2024

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injured by a car,” said NSW Police Media.

“Port Stephens-Hunter Police District Officers arrived to find a white Ford Falcon sedan had been performing burn-outs in front of a crowd of people when the driver lost control and hit a power pole and two people standing next to it.

“A 20-year-old woman and a fourteenyear-old girl were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for pelvic and leg injuries before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.”

While the driver allegedly left the scene, the vehicle caught fire, leaving Tea Gardens Fire and Rescue to extinguish it, averting another avoidable bushfire in the region.

Following extensive inquiries, a 22-yearold man was arrested at Maitland Police Station about 7am on Monday 18 March 2024, where he was charged with multiple offences.

He was granted strict conditional bail to appear before Raymond Terrace Local Court on Monday 6 May 2024.

two people injured at the burn-out event are OK and they fully recover from their injuries.

“These burnouts have been a problem for six months.

“We have been in contact with the Police, Kate Washington’s office and MidCoast Council since August 2023 seeking action to stop them, asking for police patrols, traffic engineering solutions and video surveillance.

“They are a major safety and intimidation issue for North Arm Cove residents driving

from motorists trying to avoid all of the burnout debris left on the road, and a major risk for bushfires considering the surrounding very dry and thick vegetation.”

Port Stephens-Hunter PD Detectives are currently appealing for information, urging anyone with mobile phone or dashcam footage or information about this incident to contact Port Stephens-Hunter Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The public is reminded not to report

North Arm Cove residents, who have been formally complaining about the regular burnout meets for the past several months, are far from impressed, nor surprised with the incident.

“An inevitable occurrence, someone has to be injured or die before real action is taken against hooliganism, destruction of roads.

“The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) should be fining them for leaving tyres and rubbish everywhere,” one local resident told NOTA.

“At Clean Up Australia day, we picked up at least fifteen tyres and several rims discarded in that area.”

North Arm Cove Community Association Inc President Bob Reid said, “We hope that the

q North Arm Cove’s highway turnoff remains graffitied with ugly skid marks.

q An ugly black scorch mark at the North Arm Cove turnoff, where Tea Gardens Fire and Rescue had to put out the vehicle fire, with flowers on the pole (top left) an unheeded reminder.

q Another recent burnt out car was left to start a fire in the bush alongside the national highway.

Valiant volunteers honoured for decades of SES service

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Paul Howarth was awarded for ten years of service, while Unit Commander Stephen Harris, Brian Linsley and Pam Linsley were each awarded for their 20 years’ service individually.

Deputy Commander Greg Snape, and Group and Operations Officer Sandy Snape, were both awarded for their 40 years given, so far.

“You learn so much, skills you would not have even thought of having when you were growing up, we've both

made lifelong friends, given back to the community, found camaraderie amongst members,” Sandy Snape told NOTA.

On the fact that Sandy and Greg happened to have first met through the SES, Sandy said, “They have a lot to answer for!”

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The Stroud Unit and its members were also awarded the Commissioner’s Certificate of Recognition for their efforts and support during the March 2021 floods event, when the NSW SES experienced one of the most significant events on record, rainfall resulting in

flooding over many areas along NSW’s coastline and interior.

At that time, Stroud SES was involved in flood rescues in Bulahdelah, part of a statewide effort responding to over 14,000 requests for assistance, including approximately 1000 flood rescue

activations.

A handful of active members at Stroud SES have been carrying the load for a while, so to those thinking of joining, Sandy says, “Put your hand up, there are so

by Rose Laffan

In the recent matter of MacKinnon & Talbot the Court had to consider what impact renovation work had in determining the property division.

The de facto wife said that she brought around $485,000 into the relationship in the form of an interest in two properties along with some superannuation; the de facto husband had some minor superannuation, a car and some motorbikes. The parties were together for around 6 years.

During the relationship the wife sold one of her properties and purchased another property which became the parties’ home. For over 10 months the husband then undertook renovation work on that property (ceasing paid employment during that time). That renovation work was “unsuccessful” and had to be removed by a builder – paid for by the wife. The husband than undertook further renovations to the property – which the wife claimed was largely incomplete.

Otherwise, whilst the parties were in dispute about other contributions, the Court accepted that they each committed their resources to the relationship.

The trial judge determined that the husband’s contributions were 17.5%.

In coming to that percentage the trial judge ignored the renovation contributions by the husband – having concluded that the work did not add any value to the property.

The husband appealed.

The aAppeal Court overturned the decisionsaying that a contribution is not required to have a positive economic result in order to be taken into account.

Ultimately, with some other issues considered, the Appeal Court determined that the split of property between the parties should be 27.5% to the husband.

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If

many roles people can get active in, there’s more to the SES than climbing roofs or chain-sawing – a boat licence is halfway to being a Flood Boat Operator.”

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TAKING THE LEAD

q Brian Linsley received his 20 years award.

q Paul Howarth received his ten years award.

q Pam Linsley received her 20 years award.

q Sandy Snape receiving her 40 years award.

q The SES Commissioner’s Certificate of Recognition for Stroud SES Unit’s efforts in the 2021 floods.

q Stephen Harris received his 20 years award.

q Greg Snape receiving his 40 years award.

The Y pulls out of pools

By Thomas O’KEEFE

MIDCOAST Council area pools will cease to be managed by The Y NSW as of the end of the current financial year.

Existing contracts are set to expire on 30 June 2024.

“The Y NSW has decided not to retender the contracts of the recreation centres in the MidCoast Council area, including Great Lakes Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Manning Aquatic Leisure Centre, Wingham Memorial Swimming Pool and Tea Gardens Swimming Pool,” a spokesperson for The Y NSW told NOTA.

“The Y NSW is proud to have supported the community on the Mid North Coast with fitness and aquatic services since 1991.

“The ongoing review of contracts for the facilities which the Y operates is a normal part of business operations.

"The Y NSW is committed to keeping customers, employees, partners and suppliers informed on the progress of the appointment of a new operator(s) by MidCoast Council, which is expected to be announced by the Council in mid-April.

“Memberships will remain unchanged while The Y NSW continues to operate the facilities.”

At two public drop-in sessions, held in November 2023 and January 2024, it was made clear that MidCoast Council was looking to shift pool management to smaller, more locally-based operators.

Council has been canvassing local pool users via an online survey for several months, attempting to learn specifics of

q The partnership between The Y NSW and MidCoast Council will end, with no further tendering by the former as of June 2024.

pool use, such as time of day, days of the week, and has also expressed a strong interest in working with community groups to manage the pools.

“Operational costs (which do not include capital replacement and refurbishment costs) of the Tea Gardens Pool are currently subsidised heavily by Council - $2.55 million last year (20222023 swim season); this cost is expected to increase by five percent each year,”

according to the Council’s most recent overview information.

“We will continue to seek funding for improvements to energy efficiency to reduce the costs of running pools to the community.”

Council’s representatives were, at both Tea Gardens drop-ins, quite clear on the fact that MidCoast Council will not be closing the pool.

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Motorcycle rider dies after Boolambayte crash

showground, however died shortly after.

Officers from Manning/Great Lakes established a crime scene with Lakes Way closed in both directions while the scene was forensically examined.

About 11.10am on Sunday 17 March 2024,

services were called to the Lakes Way, Boolambayte, near Bulahdelah, after a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a Ford Territory collided head on.

The rider - a 57-year-old man - was treated by paramedics and taken to a nearby

The Ford driver - a 65-year-old man - was taken to Manning Base Hospital for mandatory testing.

An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the crash and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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Ferries hit sand as Myall River awaits dredge

By Thomas O’KEEFE

DREDGING of the Myall River estuary is yet to take place, despite recent pledges from Government representatives, and ferry services now regularly hitting the sandy bottom.

Frustrated by the apparent bureaucratic lethargy, Myall River Action Group’s (MRAG) Gordon Grainger has urged MidCoast Council, State MP Kate Washington and the Maritime Infrastructure Delivery Office

(MIDO) to carry through their recent promises.

“Council is committed to dredging the Eastern/Natural Channel in 2025, and the massive sand build-up at the mouth shows just how badly and quickly this needs to be done in order to keep the river in a pristine condition,” Mr Grainger said.

“The State Government agreed to fund the dredging of the Navigation Channel, to be achieved by mid-2024, but Council says that the necessary approvals process

may take up to twelve months.”

A spokesperson for Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said, “Recently, the NSW Government committed to fund the dredging of the Myall River navigation channel, working in partnership with MidCoast Council to obtain the necessary approvals and licences.

"We are working with MidCoast Council to ensure the dredging can be undertaken as soon as possible.”

Meanwhile, both major ferry operators have reported the same rapidly deteriorating situation in the waters.

“We are striking the bottom in at least six spots between the entrance to the Corrie Channel and Tea Gardens,” Y-Knot catamaran ferry’s Noel Gaunt told NOTA.

“It is just getting shallower, we’ll have concerns over the particularly low tides at Easter’s full moon, the strongest tide of the year, with the highest highs and lowest lows.”

Kerrie Jeffreys from The

Original Tea Gardens Ferry has similar concerns.

“We need to choose which vessel to use, now they are grinding a path through the sand, rather than just touching, in some places,” explained Ms Jeffreys.

“For the last week or two, we’ve been using ‘Jesse', which normally does the upriver runs, as she has the smallest capacity.”

The most hazardous bottoming-out areas are at the dogleg before the artificial (official navigation) Corrie Channel, and adjacent Winda Woppa’s riverside, where

vessels must zigzag to make the passage.

“Last Christmas, we touched sand outside Mumms on the Myall, which is the other side of the bridge from where the dredge pledge was targeted,” Ms Jeffreys added.

Whatever action eventually ends up being taken, there are still at least fourteen government bureaucracies, from local to Federal, that need to sign off on anything outside of the currently scheduled 2025 dredging of the Natural Channel to replenish the Winda Woppa stockpile.

q Drone photos (11 March 2024) show the latest expanse of sand choking up the Natural Channel. The Winda Woppa stockpile (top left) is dwarfed by comparison. Photo: MRAG.

q Sand visible at low tides from the Tea Gardens riverfront, shoaling up the river on the inland side of the Singing Bridge.

No moor room in Port Stephens

By Thomas O’KEEFE

BOAT owners all around Port Stephens have met an apparent dearth of options to moor in local waters, compounded by bureaucratic confusion over how to move forward.

“We are being refused new private moorings, or even being able to move an existing mooring closer to

a residence, as that would also be considered a ‘new mooring’,” North Arm Cove resident Jonathon Horton told NOTA.

“Department of Primary Industries - Marine Parks is not issuing any permits for the installation of new moorings in the Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park.

“I have had numerous conversations with Maritime

q No room in the estuary at Tea Gardens. These boats now occupy prime aquatic real estate.

North, NSW Maritime, Transport of NSW, all very supportive, however, their hands are tied - they cannot issue mooring licenses with approval (permit) by Department of Industries Marine Parks.”

The vaguely Kafkaesque situation sees one bureaucracy claiming the other is responsible, and viceversa.

Seniors enjoy pottery workshop

the Studio,” she said.

q The twenty mooring locations around Port Stephens, all of them are currently full – the numbers indicate how many are currently on the waiting list for each.

When asked about the licensing situation, the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) told NOTA that it was “a matter managed by Transport for NSW”, while Transport for NSW representatives have said, in turn, that DPI Marine Parks issue mooring permits in the Port Stephens Great Lakes

Transport for NSW’s ‘Moorings’ webpage has links to maps showing what

moorings are available across the State, including how deep the waiting lists are.

In Port Stephens, the longest waiting lists are, in fact, in Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest, with 42 waiting across the three official mooring locations.

The next most soughtafter moorings along the north side are at North Arm Cove, with seven on the waiting list.

Mooring options are so

tight at the moment that even a desire to move an existing mooring means first handing in the rights to it, then going to the bottom of the relevant waiting list, just to see the physical mooring anchor moved a few metres.

“Imagine the loss of private boat sales and new boat sales in Port Stephens due to the fact that there is a complete stop on permits/ licences being approved for moorings,” Mr Horton added.

By Thomas O’KEEFE

SENIORS from Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest enjoyed a pottery workshop with a local flavour, as part of MidCoast Council’s Seniors Week program on Wednesday 13 March.

The workshop, deliberately kept small to facilitate maximum engagement, was attended by a handful of local seniors, proving that one is never too young to learn new skills.

Wendy Thompson, from Myall Street Studio in Tea Gardens, led the event, held at the Tea Gardens Library, although there were no renditions of the Righteous

Brothers, as the focus was on hand-building.

Each attendee hungered for the touch of clay, creating and decorating two or three trays and bowls each.

“It was a nice opportunity to learn the different aspects of pottery, and with our own Myall Street Studio,” said one attendee.

“Thanks to MidCoast Council for engaging Wendy, we should be supporting and engaging local businesses, and the Library is a nice little gathering place, too.”

Wendy told NOTA she was pleased to be asked to run the beginners’ session as part of Seniors Week.

“It was the first time for

“The Myall Street Studio’s third anniversary is also next week, and we usually run adults’ classes through the week and kids’ classes over the school holidays.”

Wendy is also a voice in the Villa Voce choir which performed at the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association’s ‘Hey, Hey, is Seniors' Day’ Gala Concert, also for Seniors Week, at Hawks Nest Community Hall the following Saturday.

q Six select seniors enjoyed pottery at Tea Gardens Library. (L-R) Marie Blanch, Judy Hall, Elaine Tickner, Margaret Spencer, Wendy Thompson of Myall Street Studio, Marilyn Stenson and Liz McEntyre. Photo: Wendy Thompson.

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Emergency preparedness review

By Thomas O’KEEFE

THE STRONG gathering at the Pindimar-Bundabah Community Association Hall on Saturday 16 March testified to the reinvigoration of community efforts to be better prepared for inevitable emergency situations.

Close to 50 residents turned out to start putting up their hands for roles in the ‘Hub Houses’ strategy, which will soon form the bedrock of emergency communications at the

q Pindimar-Tea Gardens RFS Captain David Bright (far right) was pleased to see so many people showing interest in their own wellbeing at the meeting.

local level.

“We got great information from Steve Carmichael and David Bright in regards to the recent Pindimar fires and the importance of the community calling in fires they spot,” Myall Way Emergency Planning Group leader Joanne Pearce told NOTA.

q But for the efforts of the Rural Fire Service crews and brigades last week, the only road in and out of North Pindimar was nearly cut off entirely, an eventuality for which locals need to be prepared.

“We were lucky last week because our comms did not go down, as is often not the case in a bushfire,” Jo emphasised.

“People actually need to be ready to evacuate, have plans in order, and be ready for the reality that you might not get home.

“The single road in and out to North Pindimar was closed, showing we are quite vulnerable, as people will realise we are often not totally sure what is going on... those without internet or mobile may have nothing.”

Pindimar-Bundabah Community Association President (PBCA) Vivien Panhuber said the group would soon be applying for a grant for UHF radios.

“One good suggestion was that those with VHF licences could choose to be identified as a resource if VHF is needed to communicate out," Vivien said.

The Pindimar-Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service’s (RFS) Acting Community Engagement Officer told NOTA, “Volunteers also put

themselves forward to support the active fire fighters, and ways to do this will be explored, along with enticing teenagers into support roles.

“The Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS Brigade seeks to welcome local youths to the team; they would find much to learn and be proud of in joining the RFS.”

The PBCA will also seek to discuss a cadet program with local high schools, among other avenues.

The Pindimar-Tea Gardens RFS Brigade members discussed the need for a drone with cameras capable of seeing normally as well as detecting infra-red, to quickly locate fire spot-overs in situations like the recent week-long effort, much of which was spent preventing a jump across Warri Street to engulf the only road into North Pindimar.

Drone technology was used to keep an eye on the Hazard Reduction burn at Shearwater on Wednesday 13 March by Fire and Rescue Tea Gardens, however, that technology is, as yet, unavailable to RFS crews.

NSW Gov toughens polluter penalties

LAST week, the NSW Government announced what they described as the ‘biggest boost to environmental regulation in three decades’.

Changes have been made to the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) and other environmental laws, to strengthen penalties and the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) powers to deter repeat offenders and make polluters pay.

Most NSW environmental penalties have not increased since 2005, including those for serious offences.

The Government says the current criminal investigation into asbestos-contaminated mulch, the biggest in the EPA’s history, has highlighted the need to address loopholes and enhance investigative capabilities.

The Environment Protection Legislation Amendment (Stronger Regulation and Penalties) Bill 2024 includes a doubling of maximum penalties for Tier 1 serious offences to $10 million for companies and $2 million for individuals.

Maximum penalties for Tier 2 asbestos-related offences will also be doubled to $4 million for companies and $1 million for individuals.

On-the-spot fine amounts for certain Tier 3 offences will rise significantly to $30,000 for companies for a first offence and

$45,000 for a second offence.

For individuals this will be $15,000 for a first offence and $22,500 for a second offence.

On-the-spot fines for general littering of small items will double to $160 for individuals and corporations in public places.

The Bill attempts to crack down on small-scale illegal dumping too, with maximum penalties of $50,000 for companies and $25,000 for individuals.

On-the-spot fines of $5,000 for companies and $1,000 for individuals will be issued by public land managers, including councils, NSW Police and the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

The Bill will implement a specific, higher penalty for smallscale illegal dumping on sensitive land such as childcare centres, hospitals, schools, national parks and beaches.

Maximum penalties for breaching resource recovery orders and exemptions will increase from $44,000 to $2 million, or $4 million for offences by corporations involving asbestos waste.

New product recall powers will be introduced for materials that may be contaminated with harmful substances across an entire supply chain, to quickly safeguard human health and the environment and warn the public.

A public ‘name and shame’

process will be established to issue public warnings about poor environmental performers and substandard practices.

The new law is hoped will strengthen investigation powers, introducing investigation notices, and improving and expanding cleanup notice controls.

The bill also gives the Land and Environment Court the power to ban serial and serious offenders from applying for an environment protection licence.

The NSW Government will consider further changes in response to the ongoing investigation into contaminated mulch or recommendations of the Asbestos Taskforce and Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer.

Minister for Climate Change and the Environment Penny Sharpe said, “Today is a downpayment on our election commitment to strengthen environmental protections in NSW.

“I’m proud that we’re introducing the biggest boost to environmental regulation since the creation of the EPA in 1991.

“We need a tough environmental cop on the beat.

“Our changes will give the EPA more power to better protect our precious places and to deter environmental crime.

“The events of the past two months have shown the urgent need to reform environment protection

laws and increase penalties.

“These sweeping reforms will directly improve the protection of human health, the environment, and the community.

“Penalties are being ramped up to reflect the risk of harm and disruption to the environment and the community, and for those doing the wrong thing the fine will no longer just be the cost of doing business.”

Greens MP and spokesperson for the environment Sue Higginson said tougher penalties were “beyond overdue”.

“We are starting from a very low bar in NSW in terms of what polluters can get away with, but the changes proposed in this new law are a modest step towards holding the worst offenders to account.

“A doubling in fines for pollution and dangerous goods offences is a good place to start and harmful use of pesticides penalties are set to increase eightfold.

“New powers for the EPA will clear the way for effective compliance action that is consistent with managing pollution and punishing perpetrators.”

While supporting the Government’s move, Ms Higginson said these changes alone will “not make these crimes unprofitable”.

“We must recognise that this cannot be the end, it must be the beginning,” Ms Higginson said.

Crime in NSW far worse in regional areas

NEW research from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) exploring crime patterns in regional NSW shows that in 2023, the rate of property crime in regional NSW was 59 percent higher than in Sydney and the rate of violent crime in regional NSW was 57 percent higher than in Sydney.

“A long standing feature of crime in NSW is that regional, rural, and remote locations tend to experience higher rates of crime than in the city,” BOCSAR Executive Director Jackie Fitzgerald said.

“The gap has grown over time.

“Since 2004, crime reductions in Sydney greatly exceeded those in the regions.

“Within regional NSW, crime is also not evenly distributed and particular regional locations show crime rates are much higher than the state average.

“In 2023, rates of both violent and property crime were almost three times the NSW average in the Far West and Orana region.”

While crime is higher in regional NSW than in Sydney, it is not the case that crime is necessarily increasing.

In regional NSW, most property crimes were

considerably lower in 2023 compared to 2004.

Certain offences however, have increased significantly in regional NSW over the five years from 2019 to 2023.

Motor vehicle theft is up 20 percent, while domestic assault is up 24 percent and non-domestic assault is up fourteen percent.

Sexual assault is up 47 percent, which equates to an additional 1505 incidents.

Last week, the NSW Government announced a package of reforms and initiatives to support community safety and wellbeing, particularly in regional NSW, with a focus on strengthening early intervention and prevention programs for young people.

The Bail Act 2013 will be amended to include a temporary additional bail test for young people between fourteen and eighteen charged with committing certain serious break and enter offences or motor vehicle theft offences while on bail for the same offences.

This means that a bail authority such as police, magistrates and judges will need to have a high degree of confidence that the young person will not commit a further serious indictable

offence while on bail.

This approach is designed to stop specific offending behaviour by certain young people who repeatedly engage in serious break and enter and motor theft offences.

The amendments will be subject to a twelve-month sunset clause so that any future action or changes can be made with evidence to assess the efficacy of the new laws.

Legislation will also be introduced which creates a new offence in the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) for ‘posting and boasting’.

An additional penalty of two years imprisonment will be imposed on people who commit motor vehicle theft or break and enter offences and share material to advertise their involvement in this criminal behaviour.

Statewide there have been reports of an emerging phenomenon of offenders posting recordings of their offending behaviour on social media, particularly in relation to motor vehicle offending.

This type of ‘performance crime’ may encourage others, specifically young people, to engage in similar criminal behaviour.

Stinker’s Fishin’: Jacks - a real challenge

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

A COUPLE of weeks back I mentioned that I had spent time on the Tweed River where I had been ambushed by thumping great mangrove jack.

Fish to 5kg which I couldn’t land.

Always ready for a challenge, master fisher Wayne Coles and son Matt headed north from Lemon Tree Passage to Coffs Harbour

to do battle with the mighty jack.

As expected the Coles boys came to the conclusion that when the jacks pull hard in one direction the recipe for success was to pull harder in the opposite direction.

Unfortunately, we in Port Stephens are rarely visited by mangrove jacks which prefer the warmer waters of the north.

Very few jacks have been reported in our waters and

even less caught on a line.

The only time I have heard of their capture was in a net inside the port or speared over the offshore reefs.

On the odd occasion that I have caught a jack I have been amazed at the lightning speed that the fish possesses from a standing start.

Their strength in the battle is reflected by the need to use a 20kg line to catch a 5kg fish.

To my mind the mangrove jack is one of the best kitchen fish I have experienced.

The real problem is getting them into the kitchen.

This new provision will be the subject of a statutory review that will take place two years after it commences.

The Government also announced specific measures to improve public safety in Moree, and a range of state-wide regional crime prevention initiatives including an expansion of Youth Action Meetings (YAMs) in nine Police Districts and an expansion of the Safe Aboriginal Youth Patrol Program (SAY) to an additional five Closing the Gap (CTG) priority locations.

“I’ve spoken to mayors, police area commanders and local communities who have said we need to do more when it comes to crime rates, so that’s what we’re doing,” NSW Premier Chris Minns said.

“We know there is no easy solution but the reforms we are announcing today look at the big picture at a wholeof-community level, to really intervene and help prevent crime and give young people a chance at life.

“We will not leave regional communities behind, and we will ensure regional communities are safe and appealing places to work, live and raise a family.

“We need to work

across government – police, schools, mental health – and importantly in partnership with community leaders, Aboriginal organisations and NGOs.”

NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Committee spokesman Garry Grant said the new reforms had come as welcome news to regional communities as socioeconomic disadvantage deepened and rural crime rates soared.

“These young offenders are often violent and reckless in their behaviour, and they are also costing landholders and businesses millions of dollars every year, through both loss of goods and increased insurance costs,” Mr Grant said.

“We all deserve to feel safe and secure in our homes, on our properties and in our communities, so it’s pleasing to see action taken to crack down on the youth crime which is causing such significant harm in the regions.

“This behaviour of stealing cars or breaking into homes and businesses and then sharing these exploits on social media is extremely concerning, and there needs to be more severe consequences if we want

to reduce crime and curb the harm caused by repeat offenders.

“Sadly, without effective interventions to address opportunistic crimes in regional communities, farmers will potentially face increased on-farm theft and trespass moving forward.”

With city dwellers now less likely to be a victim of crime than those living in the bush, Mr Grant said rural and regional NSW needed all the resources available to shift the dial on crime moving forward.

“We need boots on the ground and real, considered initiatives in place to combat these rising rates of crime, and concerningly violent crime, in rural and regional areas of the state, or else the problem will simply spiral beyond the point of no return.”

The NSW Coalition is calling for a Parliamentary Inquiry into Regional Crime, and invites residents to provide feedback on how regional crime has affected them at https:// www.nswnationals.org.au/ regional-crime/. Report regional crime to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

q Lemon Tree Passage master fisher Wayne Coles with a solid Coffs Harbour Mangrove Jack.

Seniors flock to Gala Concert

By Thomas O’KEEFE

MUSIC, laughter and homebaked goods were among the many highlights of the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association’s (HNTGPA) ‘Hey, Hey, It’s Seniors Day’ Gala Concert held at the Hawks Nest Community Hall on Saturday 16 March.

After months of planning by the HNTGPA Committee, the show was a huge success, featuring the musical and comical stylings of three acts.

First, Newcastle’s Daniel Arvidson got the booked-out, 100-strong crowd moving and swaying with a string of favourite singalongs, including ‘Que Sera Sera’, ‘Sweet Caroline’, and ‘Road to Gundagai’, to name but a few, and gave everyone their daily cardio with ‘YMCA’.

Daniel’s progressively bad

jokes in between songs were countered by the audience’s unexpectedly exquisite impromptu harmonies in the singalongs.

The indefatigable ladies of the Tea Gardens Red Cross created over 100 plates of their famous cakes,

sandwiches, and ridiculously delicious desserts for afternoon tea, leaving each and every visitor well-fed for the second half.

Palm Lake Resort Tea Gardens’ choir ‘Viva Voce’ rolled in to sing a series of more favourites including ‘I’m

a Believer’, ‘Cover the World with Love’, and ‘My Favourite Things’ - that latter’s lyrics updated with relevance to the ‘audience of a certain age’, such as “pacemakers, gophers and choirs that sing”, which most took the right way.

The show was emceed by HNTGPA’s Chris Taylor, and rounded out with international comedian Irish Albert, who had recently overcome some serious health issues to be there.

Best Dressed awards went to Coral Welch, Deb Williams and Lyn Butler, whose extra efforts to flourish the day’s floral theme were beautiful.

Dressing-up prizes were donated by remedial massage

therapist Diane Perry, while the Boomerang Bag showbags included multiple donations of vouchers and items from local businesses across Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.

The HNTGPA thanked the Myall River VIEW Club, Tea Gardens Men’s Shed, RSL Lifecare, Myall U3A, RSL SubBranch, Meals on Wheels and Tea Gardens Family Research and History Group for their support.

Myall Park Croquet Club gave out free lesson vouchers, leather keyrings were handmade by Raptor Leather, and attendees also received vouchers for freebies and discounts at The Garden Eatery, Coles, Tea Gardens

“The Progress Association is very appreciative of the NSW Government and Department of Communities and Justice, headed by our local representative Kate Washington, for funding the events,” the HNTGPA’s Sandra Bourke said.

“Thank you to all our volunteers, and MidCoast Council for letting us use the Hall.”

The biggest thanks, however, went to the Progress Association’s Sandra and Bruce, whose tireless efforts and organisation made the day actually happen.

Hotel, IGA Hawks Nest and Mumm's On The Myall.

q Tea Gardens Red Cross ladies outdid themselves, yet again, with afternoon tea and home-made desserts.

q Irish Albert sang and told jokes in between costume changes.

q One of the Best Dressed winners, Coral Welch, presented her award by Progress Association volunteer Jeanette Hart.

q Two more Best Dressed winners, Deb Williams and Lyn Butler, sparked up the floral theme.

q Palm Lake Resort choir Viva Voce sang a medley of favourites, some updated for the audience.

q The weather held out just long enough for a pleasant afternoon tea in the park next to the Hall.

q Some of the songs got the 100-strong audience pretty active.

q Singer/songwriter Daniel Arvidson cracked jokes and led the singalongs.

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Set on approximately 588 sqm of land, the fully fenced back yard provides plenty of space for outdoor activity and/or room for the pets.

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Three of the five bedrooms on this level have direct access to this balcony as well.

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Downstairs there is a large multi-function games room with a pool table, built-in cabinetry and bar, as well as an open fireplace - a perfect games room space.

There is also a separate area that could be used as inlaw accommodation (possibly for additional income).

A bathroom, living and dining space with a small kitchen and a huge master bedroom.

A further entertaining undercover area opens to the back yard - oversized and flexible all the family will enjoy living here.

A lovely level back yard

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Myall Park complex update

q Hawks RLFC President Aaron Neighbour with Vice President Dacca, displaying the fundraising ‘thermometer’, the plans for the complex, and where donors could be recognised.

By Thomas O’KEEFE

HAWKS Rugby League

Football Club has been moving ahead at full steam, raising funds to finish off the Myall Sports Complex at Hawks Nest’s Myall Park.

“We need $500,000 to finish the whole project, but the new toilet and meeting room (Stage 2A) requires only $180,000,” Dacca, Hawks VicePresident and manager of the project told NOTA.

“Stage 2A is due to start soon.

“We want to make it happen and use every tradie in town, and Hunter Readymixed Concrete has given us a great deal.

“The old canteen should be gone within the week, and where the old stuff is we are going to grass it and

leave a roof for spectators.”

Ongoing raffles throughout town, such as those run weekly at the Tea Gardens Hotel, are helping out, and the team wishes to maintain its tradition of providing uniforms and safety equipment free to its players.

“We get a lot of support from the locals who go to the raffles, all of which goes first into buying sporting gear for players.

“The Juniors and Seniors, Men’s and Ladies teams don't have to pay a cent, we pay all insurances and clothing.

“We do that because the club likes to treat people like a family in town,” Dacca explained.

“We have approached MidCoast Council for money, they have not got anything to allocate to what we are trying to do at the moment, not this year anyway,” Dacca explained.

“Council has, however, given us the go-ahead to continue building according to the already-approved plans.

“We’ve also met with Dr David Gillespie and Kate Washington onsite, who have steered us towards

Airbike donated for youth fitness

By Thomas O’KEEFE

YOUTH physical and mental fitness has been augmented by Tea Gardens Lions’ significant donation of an ‘airbike’ to the local Boxing Club on Wednesday, 6 March.

“We originally approached the Tea Gardens Lions to ask them for help funding the airbike’s purchase,” Rob Wylie from the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Boxing Club told NOTA.

“At their next meeting, the Lions voted unanimously to pay for it entirely.

“The kids, Steve Pietsch, Phil Wallis and I are very appreciative of the Lions and Lionesses, who have been

big contributors from when the Club started, having also funded our rowing machine and rubber floor mats.”

Rob equates the airbike’s workout to boxing fitness, involving all parts of the body in strenuous movement.

“It is a particularly gruelling piece of equipment, good for building up cardiovascular endurance.

“It will become a part of our nightly training program with all the boxers being able to use it, amping up the training circuit inside the gym at the Hawks Nest Scout Hall,” Rob explained Amanda Sykes from Tea Gardens Lions spoke to the benefits the Boxing Club

offers the community.

“The Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Boxing Club has been running for eight years, with volunteer leadership from Phil Wallis, Steve Pietsch and Rob Wylie, who are passionate about connecting with the youth in our community.”

The club is totally dependent on donations, receiving no government funding, and the price for a youth to train is only $3 per session.

A generous recent contribution from the Police Charity Golf day enabled the club to pay its rent and insurance, therefore keeping the cost of participation low.

The Club runs two

sessions per week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5pm, with recent attendance hitting record higWhile the program is aimed at local young people aged thirteen to eighteen, several have returned as they have grown older, taking on leadership roles around training.

“The Boxing Club is very grateful, having record numbers, and a big focus this year on youth mental health.

“The club is about building strong character, confidence, fitness and encouraging healthy lifestyles through boxing, which is a great tool for resilience,” Rob added.

grants, both state and national.”

On top of a few grant applications in the pipeline, and with a Men’s Seniors team, Ladies Tackle, and several Myall River Junior Hawks to cover this upcoming season, the Club has gotten creative.

“Donors can get recognition within the walls of the complex, on the building blocks themselves,” Dacca explained.

A big ‘thermometer’ now resides on the new complex, and is up around $10,000 already.

Tea Gardens Women's Bowling Club

By Lynder RICHARDS

TUESDAY 12th March:

Round 1/Semi Final Club Championship Fours (as only 4 teams entered this Championship) plus social bowls. Social bowls played a game of 4 bowls Pairs 12 ends Dawn May and Jeanette Emmett v Kris Macdonald and Sandra Leisemann the result a 10 all draw a count back on ends won was 6 all hence the winner was determined by drawing a card the winners were Kris and Sandra. Results of the Club Championship a convincing win to Lynda Richards, Deyonne Page, Gay Pezet and Robyn Beaumont 30 v Bev Harrington, Robyn Webster, Karen Green and Pat Baker 6. A very close contest for Carolyn Fredericks, Jean Glover, Bette

Saillard and Dale Winter, on the 15th end the score 11 all v Lyn Nightingale, Dot Dallas, Judi Polak and Irene Roberts. Dale's team took the lead from here on claiming victory 20 v15. Carolyn Fredericks was the winner of the raffle many thanks to The Garden Eatery for donating the raffle prize.

Thursday 14th March: The Final of the Fours Championship and social bowls, following bowls a lunch was held to celebrate both the Championship and Post Pennant. The Fours Champioship, Lynda Richards, Deyonne Page, Gay Pezet and Robyn Beaumont v Carolyn Fredericks, Jean Glover, Bette Saillard and Dale Winter was a 'nail biter" from start to finish. Bette's team started strongly on the 3rd end the score was 4 to

nil, by the 10th end Robyn's team held the lead 10 v 6 from here on things remained very tight, with just 2 ends left to bowl the score was 17 all. The 20th end resulted in 3 points

for Robyn's team, 1 end to play this match was still anyone's. Dale's team won the end, scoring 2 just losing the Championship by 1 shot 20 v 19. What a final, great

q The old canteen structure is due to be removed from Myall Park soon.

q Kiara, one of the avid boxers, using the new airbike.

q Winners of the Fours Championship Gay Pezet, Lynda Richards, Deyonne Page and Robyn Beaumont.

q Runners Up Dale Winter, Bette Saillard, Jean Glover and Carolyn Fredericks.

bowling by all competitors. Results of social bowls a 10 all draw for Precy Swaddling, Jane Uff and Bev Dunn v Sheril Johnson, Kay Berczelly and Lyn Nightingale. A win

to Maryanne Cuss (swinger lead), Loretta Baker, Maynie Roberts and Judy McGavock 14 v Maryanne, Sue Morris, Judi Polak and Sandra Leisemann 11.

Dorin’s Draws By

Paul

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

Hello

Hydrogen

AN exciting decarbonisation development is said to be coming to Newcastle in the near future.

The Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub will be a major breakthrough in providing clean energy for this area's industrial and manufacturing base.

Newcastle was always known as the dirty, smelly and smoky city which survived on the back of BHP

steel, railway infrastructure, its port and shipping enterprises.

When we think about Newcastle’s future one must wonder what will happen when the anti-coal, pro-environment supporters achieve their objective of eliminating coal use from the production of electricity.

We too must think about the jobs that will be eliminated not only in the production of electricity, but in the railways that deliver coal from the mines to the seaboard.

One of the future concepts believed to be suitable to replace coal and deliver clean and green results is the provision of hydrogen to eventually take over from solar and wind production, particularly in the power industry for manufacturing electricity.

The industrial area of Kooragang Island was the chosen location for the hub due to its close proximity to the high

On theCouch

DEAR Jasminda,

My husband insists on having his window down in the car, regardless of the weather.

He says he feels stifled with the windows up and the air-conditioner on.

I prefer to regulate the temperature.

How do we compromise?

Belinda W.

Dear Belinda,

I WONDER if it's a short-haired thing. People with short hair (or no hair) can enjoy having the windows down without worrying about the side-effects. It must feel invigorating to feel the wind on your face without the accompanying hair-whip.

My husband sounds like yours.

If we are going out, I leave with hair like Katy Perry and by the time we arrive I look like Dee Snider.

energy users, its existing skilled workforce and its excellent deep-water port, plus the availability of suitable waterfront land.

Hydrogen is produced by electrolysis using recycled water and grid-connected electricity plus the surrender of largescale renewable generation certificates, very similar to what we all did when purchasing our rooftop solar systems or our solar battery.

My one form of doubt exists with the massive requirement for water use in the production of hydrogen by electrolysis and its availability in Newcastle.

The use of treated and recycled water is great but somewhere down the line it is assumed that a water desalination plant

Thanks for your service

DEAR News Of The Area,

THANKS to the volunteer Rural Fire Service and all who helped fight the North Pindimar fire. They were still checking it out on Sunday.

My family and I wish to thank all those wonderful people who helped in this emergency.

At the peak time there were Brigades from many other areas all helping to

control the fire and stopping it from crossing Warri Street.

At a couple of times it appeared under control but a strong wind came up and ignited it.

Another time it was thought safe but it seemed to re-ignite itself.

These volunteer firefighters give up their time to train and then work in dangerous situations for long hours to keep everyone else safe.

Hawks Nest Golf Club Lady Veterans Golf Competition

Then there were two neighbours, Jack and Paul, who used their equipment to support the firefighters and clear tracks and were there to do as requested by the firemen.

Next were the friends and neighbours, Cathy and Warwick Jones and their apprentice Braithe, and Jo Burns and

We've all become accustomed to modern living, but there was a time in the not-too-distant past when cars with air-conditioners were a luxury extra.

In winter, getting into the car was like stepping into the deep-freeze, and in summer, you could almost smell your skin sizzling as it stuck to the seat.

Clutching the steering wheel or attempting to put on a seatbelt was a test in resilience similar to walking on hot coals.

There are times when having the window down is appealing, though.

A few spring to mind:

1. You are driving along a scenic coastal route and enjoying the salty breeze.

2. You are pretending you are Bette Midler and singing Wind Beneath My Wings.

3. You are a Golden Retriever.

Apart from those examples, it's nice to regulate the airflow and temperature.

Also, spare a thought for people in convertibles (or in Mini Mokes or on Motorcycles) who not only have to find their glasses and keys before a drive, but also their berets (or helmets), gloves, scarves, and knitted knee warmers, and in summer, lashings of SPF 50.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

will need to be provided in order to supply the Hydrogen Hub.

Readers will remember that the State Government's action in preventing the Tillegra Dam’s construction is one of my prime targets.

The dam would have provided more water for the Newcastle area and eliminated the need for a new desalination plant.

We all know that the cost of fresh water from the sea by desalination is horrifically expensive, which could have been prevented by the dam’s construction and add to the safety of fresh water supply for NSW’s second largest city.

Jack Jowett who helped to move our cows to safety.

Words seem empty but we are very grateful to all these people.

It is what community is and it is a privilege to live here.

These volunteer Fire Brigades always need more members.

Thanking you all, Betty ECONOMOS.

Hawks Nest Ladies Golf

By Dianne BOWES

IT WAS a case of the early bird catching the worm in Saturday’s Stroke round.

Even though 34 ladies teed off during the day, only the 11 players off early tee times were able to finish due to an afternoon

thunder storm. When the siren cleared the course, 23 players had to abandon play and head for the clubhouse. This was no doubt disappointing, but it’s always safety first when there’s lightning about.

Results for Saturday 2nd March

Overall Winners: 1st

Pauline Barham on 76; 2nd

Dawn Wiggins 78 C/B; 3rd

Susan Muna 78

Place Getters: Cheryl Rose 79; Julie Williams 80 C/B; Donna O’Brien 80.

Gross Winner: Julie Hammond on 105 Well done ladies!

Netball mentor Pearl an inspiration to the sporting folk of Port Stephens

By Chris KARAS

SHE may live with multiple sclerosis but educator Pearl Manton is a true inspiration to budding netballers in the Port Stephens region.

For more than two decades the lady dubbed ‘Aunty Pearl’ by the local netball fraternity has devoted countless hours to the sport as a player, coach and administrator.

Despite battling the disabling neurological disease, the 35-year-old Manton can be found tutoring juniors at the Karuah Pearls Netball Club on the finer points of the game and completing her off-court duties.

She enjoys her role of Club President and team coach and gets massive fulfilment from helping foster the club’s precocious young talent.

When tireless official and brains trust Renae Lamb

Bulahdelah Golf Club

By Thora-Lou SMITH

WEDNESDAY March 13

was Medal Round 2 for the ladies and Lou Smith was the winner with 71nett from visitor Rhoda from Maclean.

No one hit the 17th, so the jackpot is carried over again.

The Vets played a Stableford on Thursday 14th, and Jim Parnell won with 42pts from Glen Leahy with 37pts from John Stellema with 36pts.

NTPs were Rod Norberry and Dave Brown.

Jim also won the jackpot.

Saturday March 16th was

a big day at the Club with the final round of the Men's Championship being played.

Daily winners were as follows: A Grade was Arrin Gardiner with 69nett from Dave Schlenert with 73nett on a c/b from Marty Bramble.

B Grade winner was John Stellema with 75nett from Sam Moss with 76nett on a c/b from Allan Benson.

C.Grade winner was Heta Pierson with 69nett from Steve Sharp with 72nett.

The ladies played a Stableford and the winner was Lou Smith with 35pts from Barbie Gordon with 33pts.

Results for Saturday 9th

March 2024

A fine but humid day saw another strong field in today’s Stableford competition. 44 ladies teed off, eager to get back out onto the golf course after the Ladies Classic. Our players today included

visitors Sandra, from Belmont Golf Club and Barbara, from Waratah Golf Club.

Results for Saturday 9th

March

A Grade Winners: 1st

Mandy Dickson on 35; 2nd

Jackie Rees 34; 3rd Antje

Basson 33 C/B

B Grade Winners: 1st

Deb Gardner 38 (best score of the day); 2nd Trish

Collins 35; 3rd Robyn Wade

33 Place Getters (3330): Deb Matheson, Liz Edmonds, Jo Buttrey, Sue Kovacs, Kathy Griffiths, Roma Bernardin, Shaz Carter, Sandra Wilcher, Sue Brownrigg, Maxine Mitchell

NTP 10th hole: Mandy Dickson Congratulations to all our winners today.

Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club Darts

By Michelle COLE

4th MARCH

Our winning champion of the last four Weeks Matt Weilsgaz was beaten in a close match by Phil Jones.

To cement his win Phil also beat Matt to have the highest men’s score of the night 133. Ladies highest score was Kay Jones with 79.

Darts on every Thursday night starting at 7.00pm

Everyone is welcome .

founded the club back in 2021 it was the visionary Manton who assisted in getting the Pearls established.

Last season she guided the undefeated Pearls to an Under 12s premiership in the Port Stephens Netball Association and earlier this year was appointed manager of the NSW Indigenous Schoolgirls team that competed at the National Carnival on the Gold Coast.

Pearl’s emphasis on teamwork, honing skills

NTPs were Arrin Gardiner (x2), Heta Pierson, Alison Benson, Steve Sharp & Lou Smith. Long drivers were Brad Schlenert, David

q Our winning champion of the last four weeks, Matt Weilsgaz was beaten in a close match by Phil Jones.

and having fun on court has resonated with the club’s player list.

“I want the girls to be free spirits on court but play as a unit and enjoy the camaraderie,” a devoted Manton told News Of The Area.

“Thanks to the spadework done by Renae the club is growing and we hope to enter four teams in the Association competitions this season,” she quipped.

A talented goal attack/

shooter in her youth, Pearl developed her game while playing for Medowie and in the Wyong-Gosford Association in her heyday.

During the week you’ll find Pearl pouring her energies into her role as an Aboriginal Education Officer at Karuah Public School.

Her passion as an educator and netball mentor has no bounds and she continues to juggle her work and sporting commitments with a minimum of fuss.

q B Grade Champions David, John and Jim.

Shultz, Rod Norberry and Bernie Newton. Toby grabbed the Jackpot. The 2024 Champions are: Club Champion: Arrin Gardiner (307gr). A Grade R/Up: Toby Carroll (317gr).

C

The nett winners were: A Grade: Brad Schlenert (296) from Matt Host (298). B Grade: John Stellema (311) from David Shultz (314). C Grade: Rod Norberry (296) from Steve Sharp (300).

The overall Nett Winner (Rick Moore Trophy) was won by Al Jobson with a very consistent 290nett over the 4 rounds.

Thanks to the sponsors Toby Carroll and Terry Griffis, as well as to all those who helped with organisation, record keeping, “the board”, BBQ and baking.

Congratulations to all the winners – it was a great event.

q Inspirational netball mentor and educator Pearl Manton with Australian Diamonds vice captain Paige Hadley.

B Grade Champion: Kevin Martin (355gr) from Jim Parnell (379gr).

Grade Champion: Al Jobson (366gr) from Zac Watt (367gr).

q A Grade Champions Matt, David (for Brad) Toby and Arrin.

q C Grade Champions Zac and Al.

q Captain Allan with Rick Moore Trophy winner Al.

q C Grade Nett winners Rod and Steve with Treasurer Terry.

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FRIDAY

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

SEVEN, 7pm

After 30 years, we all know this veteran family lifestyle show is about more than just complicated DIY projects. Sometimes food is the hero and what better time than Easter to pander to your tastebuds. As much concerned with nourishing the soul as simplifying DIY, the friendly, inspirational content magically makes us feel like we could build or whip up anything – perhaps even an awardwinning garden? Outdoor inspiration blooms tonight with Charlie Albone, Melissa King and Graham Ross like kids in a candy store at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Colin Fassnidge also has the ultimate seasonal treat – a hot cross bun and butter pudding.

11.00

(PG, R) 12.00

SUNDAY

I’M A CELEBRITY… GET ME OUT OF HERE!

TEN, 7.30pm

Fun-loving but chock-full of disgusting and terrifying challenges, this reality TV staple returns for its 10th season, along with its sparky and knowledgeable new co-host: wildlife warrior Robert Irwin. Now that Dr Chris Brown has flown the coop, Julia Morris has a fresh jungle comrade in the young and enthusiastic son of Steve Irwin, who has inherited his father’s showman-like style. Filming in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, the cast of celebrities competing can arguably rest assured knowing there’s someone who isn’t afraid of snakes or cheetahs in their midst. Tonight’s premiere reveals who’s gutsy enough to forgo creature comforts to compete for charity.

WEDNESDAY ALONE AUSTRALIA

SBS, 7.30pm

Armed with only 10 permitted items, such as a sleeping bag, a water bottle and perhaps a toothbrush, there’s no bluffing in this extraordinary survival series.

Returning with its keenly anticipated second season after hooking audiences with its Tasmanian-set debut last year, the stakes are high for the 10 competing survivalists after no doubt taking feverish notes from reigning champion Gina Chick’s audacious feat winning the 250,000 cash prize. This time they’re in New Zealand’s South Island, where being cold takes on a painful new meaning. Featuring NSW tradesman and wild game hunter Jack and Victorian wilderness adventure guide Suzan, there’s no shortage of skill and chutzpah.

6.00

In The Belly Of

2.00

Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

7.00

The Chase Australia.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

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

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

10.45 MOVIE: The Infiltrator. (2016, MA15+adlv, R) A US agent tries to bring down a drug kingpin. Bryan Cranston.

2.05 Pointless. (PG, 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)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 Ready Steady Cook.

Hosted by Miguel Maestre.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Final, Mal) Irish comedian Graham Norton presents the second of two compilations of highlights from the recent series.

10.50 Albert Park All Access. (R) Commentary and analysis ahead of the race.

11.50 The Project. (R)

12.50 Fire Country. (Mmv, R)

1.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 9.30 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 The Kenny Report. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Erin. 6.00 Steve Price. 7.00 Prime Time. 8.00 The US Report. 9.00 The Media Show. 9.30 NewsNight. 10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs. SKY NEWS (53) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 VICE. 1.05 The Tailings. 1.30 Hustle. 2.20 Over The Black Dot. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 5.50 Alone: The Beast. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.25 Sex Tape Finland. 11.10 Alone Australia. 1.20am Future Man. 1.55 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Our Town. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 The Real Seachange. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Imagine Holidays Iconic Rail Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Ready Steady Cook. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm In The Dark. 1.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Round 3. Australian Grand Prix. Day 1. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.15 Bull. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Great St Trinian’s Train Robbery. (1966) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Dynasties II. 8.40 MOVIE: The Hitman’s Bodyguard. (2017, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs. BOLD (51) 9GEM (82) 7TWO (62) VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. (2012, M) 11.25 MOVIE: Pan’s Labyrinth. (2006, MA15+) 1.20am Would I Lie To You? 1.55 QI. 2.25 Killing Eve. 3.10 Back. (Final) 3.35 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 4.20 ABC News Update. 4.25 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Scorpion. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 Raymond. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 MOVIE: Hop. (2011) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug. (2013, M) 11.10 Medium. 12.10am Made In Chelsea. 2.00 Below Deck Mediterranean. 3.00 Full House. 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Transformers: Prime. 4.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Counting Cars. 2.00 Secrets Of The Supercars. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.20 Football. AFL. Round 2. Adelaide v Geelong. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.15 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Yarning Culture Through Film. 2.00 The Barber. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Volcanic Odysseys. 7.30 Eddie’s Lil’ Homies. 7.50 MOVIE: Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 9.25 MOVIE: Barbershop: The Next Cut. (2016, M) 11.25 Late Programs. 9GO! (83) 6am Spread Your Wings. Continued. (2019, PG) 7.45 Jean De Florette. (1986, PG, French) 10.00 Manon Des Sources. (1986, M, French) 12.05pm Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (2000, M, Mandarin) 2.20 Flight Of The Navigator. (1986, PG) 4.00 Bye Bye Birdie. (1963, PG) 6.05 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 8.30 The Color Purple. (1985, PG) 11.20 The Pianist. (2002, MA15+) 2am Late Programs. NITV (34) 7MATE (64) SBS MOVIES (32) ON THE Box NEWS OF THE AREA MYALL COAST Advertise Your Business Contact us TODAY - Myall Coast News Of The Area (02) 4981 8882 ads@newsofthearea.com.au

SATURDAY, March 23

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 1.30 Miniseries: Life

After Life. (Mav, R) 2.35 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.05 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 3.55 Universe With Brian Cox. (R) 4.55

Better Date Than Never. (R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Gunbower And Torrumbarry, Victoria. (R) Presented by Heather Ewart.

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

7.30 Miniseries: Life After Life. (Masv) Part 3 of 4.

8.30 Endeavour. (Mav, R) Part 2 of 3. A crime wave of the kind more usually associated with London has taken hold of Oxford.

10.00 House Of Gods. (Ml, R) Sheikh Mohammad’s plans struggle.

11.00 Happy Valley. (Mal, R) Faisal comes under increasing pressure.

12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Love Your Home

And Garden. (PG, R) 10.10 Vintage Voltage.

11.00 Urban Conversion. (R) 12.00

WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. Trampoline

World Cup. H’lights. 3.10 Portillo’s Greatest

Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.00 Grand

Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG, R) 5.35 The American Fuhrer.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Britain’s Most Beautiful Road. (PGa)

8.30 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication.

9.30 From Paris To Rome. (PG, R)

10.25 Those Who Stayed. (PGa)

11.05 Between Two Worlds. (Mal)

12.00 Suspect. (MA15+av, R)

3.30 Face To Face. (Mals, R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Golden Slipper Day and William Reid Stakes Day.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 2. Sydney v Essendon.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 Lockerbie. (PGav, R) Part 1 of 4. Documents the investigation into the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.

1.20 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 2. Melbourne SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Clever. (R) The wonders of science are explored.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00

Today Extra:

Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV.

12.30 My Way. 1.00 Ageless. (Premiere)

1.30 Living On The Coast. (Return) 2.00

Great Australian Detour. (R) 2.30 David

Attenborough’s Dynasties II. (PGa) 3.30

Renovate Or Rebuild. 4.30 Garden Gurus.

5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 6.30 Leading The Way. 7.00 Camper Deals. (R)

7.30 Escape Fishing With ET. (R)

8.00 Ready Steady Cook. (R)

9.00 Albert Park All Access. (R)

10.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Round 3. Australian Grand Prix. Day 2. 5.30 10 News First.

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

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

8.40 The Dog House. (PGa) A family considers an energetic cockapoo pup who their seven-year-old immediately falls in love with.

9.40 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) NSW Ambulance delivers a baby and saves a four-year-old with a critical heart condition.

10.40 Ambulance UK. (Mlm, R)

11.55 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R)

12.50 FBI: International. (Mav, R)

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

6am Fried Green Tomatoes. Continued. (1991, PG) 7.25 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 9.05 Bye Bye Birdie. (1963, PG) 11.10 Undine. (2020, M, German) 12.50pm The Hole In The Ground. (2019,

SUNDAY, March 24

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 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (PG, R) 4.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.30 The ABC

Of... (Final, PG, R)

6.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Final, PG, R)

6.30 Compass. (PGa)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv) A water taxi driver is murdered.

8.30 House Of Gods. (Ma) Seyyed Modhaffer devises a new and risky way for Isa’s payments to be transported to Iraq.

9.30 Happy Valley. (Mal, R) Faisal comes under increasing pressure.

10.30 MOVIE: Suffragette. (2015, Malv, R)

12.15 Significant Others. (MA15+s, R)

1.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Catalyst. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 PBS

Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55

Swan Football. (R) 1.00 Motorcycle Racing.

Australian Superbike C’ship. Round 2. H’lights. 4.00 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid C’ship. Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. H’lights. 5.00

Wonders Of Scotland. (PG, R) 5.30 Harbour

From The Holocaust. (PGavw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Unlocking The Secrets Of The Nazca Lines. (PGa)

8.20 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Cyprus. (PGas, R)

9.15 A Year From Space. (PGavw, R)

10.35 Latest Secrets Of The Hieroglyphs. (R)

11.35 Beyond The Cut.

11.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Gent-Wevelgem. Men’s race.

2.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Gent-Wevelgem. Women’s race.

4.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. (PGahv, R) 1.30 MOVIE: Storm Boy. (2019, PGal, R) 3.30 Border Security. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes. (R)

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl)

8.30 Lockerbie. (PGav) Part 3 of 4. The FBI case against the two suspects is strong but circumstantial.

10.50 Quantum Leap. (Mav)

11.50 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 2. Melbourne SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights.

12.50 MOVIE: Jesse Stone: Sea Change. (2007, Msv, R) 3.00

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6.00 Fishing Aust. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG)

1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30 Drive TV.

2.00 Space Invaders. (PGl, R)

3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 3. Parramatta Eels v Manly Sea Eagles.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Key Of David. (PGa) 7.00 Joseph Prince.

7.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R)

8.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R)

8.30 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Round 3. Australian Grand Prix. Day 3.

5.00 10 News First.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (Return, PGals) A group of Aussie celebrities competes in a test of survival in the wilds of Africa.

9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) When a US Navy seaman is involved in a murder, the NCIS team is called to work the case on their day off. Lucy is surprised to find out Whistler turned down a promotion in Washington, DC, to stay in Hawaii.

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

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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MONDAY, March 25

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

11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Australia Remastered. (R)

2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R)

3.25 Tenable. (R)

4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.10 Grand Designs. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.20 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (Final) 11.10 Food Markets: In The Belly Of The City. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Druids: The Mystery Of Celtic Priests. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Australian Idol. (Final, PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

9.00 The Irrational. (Mav) Alec takes a case involving a young

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am A Monster

Paris. Continued. (2011, French) 6.40 To Sir, With Love. (1967, PG) 8.40 Belle And Sebastian 2. (2015, PG, French) 10.30 Room. (2015, M) 12.40pm

Wear White. (2017, M, Mandarin) 2.40 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 4.55 Modern Times. (1936,

TUESDAY, March 26

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 One Plus One. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. (R)

3.25 Tenable. (Final, R)

4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.10 Grand Designs. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG,

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

10.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (R)

11.05 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Final, Mlnsv) 12.00 Miniseries: Bonnie And Clyde. (MA15+lsv, R) 12.30 Vise Le Coeur. (MA15+a, R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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Nippers Celebrated

Encouragement Award for recognition of someone who just loved being involved and doing their best went to U13s’ Charlotte Stephenson.

The Rex Sargeant Award, for a junior that went over and above

what would normally be expected of a Nipper, went to U-10s’ Allie Bailey.

The Dr Ian Everett Award for overall highest championship point-score in all age groups was a tie, between U11s’ Laura Bagnall, and U12s’ Poppi

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin.

9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team is called to Vermont after a couple growing illegal marijuana massacre their employees.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin.

9.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) The team investigates the case of a US Navy reservist whose body was found in a car at a gun range.

10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) An ATF agent goes missing.

11.00 The Project. (R)

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

Tyler. “It’s not just fun and water, it's also quite serious – the kids learn to identify risks, get out OK, and use all aspects of the beach, which is a serious place,” SLSC President Rebecca Curtis said.

“All our Age Group Leaders have seen you guys thrive, and we want more parents to be part of the Club and volunteer for roles like Age Group Managers.

“Next year their training will be at the same time as Nippers, to make it more convenient.”

“Thanks to all the Age

WEDNESDAY, March 27

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 10.55 Q+A. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Prince Charles: Inside The Duchy Of Cornwall. (PG, R)

4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.15 Grand Designs. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG, R) 10.55 Mountain Vets. (Ma) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Return, Ml)

8.30 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (Mals)

9.25 Miniseries: Litvinenko. (Ma)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Blinded. (MA15+s)

11.45 The Wall: The Orchard. (Return, Mals)

3.05 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00

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6am Welcome

Home, Roxy Carmichael. Continued. (1990, PG) 7.50 The Color Purple. (1985, PG) 10.35 Salvation Boulevard. (2011, M) 12.25pm

THURSDAY, March 28

TV (2)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Big Deal. (Ml, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Prince Charles: Inside The Duchy Of Cornwall. (R)

4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.15 Grand Designs. (R)

8.00

8.30

9.20

1.10

2.10

4.30

5.30

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PGa, R) 10.50 Mountain Vets. (Ma) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Bettany Hughes: Treasures of Bulgaria. (PGa)

8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy.

9.20 The Vanishing Triangle. (Malsv)

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 Illegals. (Malsv)

11.40 La Jauria. (MA15+sv, R)

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

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8.30

9.30

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Miss Marx. (2020, M) Noon Quiet Bliss. (2014, M, Italian) 2.20 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 4.15 Coco Avant Chanel. (2009, PG, French) 6.20 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 8.30 The Wife. (2017, M) 10.25 Ammonite. (2020, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.

Managers, and Lisa and Ryan.”

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities face the ultimate test of the jungle, all in the hope of winning money for their chosen charity.

9.00 FBI: International. (Mav) The team delves into a case involving an American who killed an elderly German man in Berlin.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me

Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin.

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

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mv, R) Rollins struggles on her return to work.

10.30 Blue Bloods. (Ma, R)

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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q Logan Hartmann received the Vince McLean Encouragement Award, with Mick Rumble and Ryan Russell.

q Charlotte Stephenson received the Chris Richards Encouragement Award. q Age Group Managers for 2023-24.

q Allie Bailey, winner of Rex Sargeant Award, with cousin Oliver Brayley, a second place age champion.

By Thomas O'KEEFE

as the 2023-24 season winds down.

The young, bright, and ever-energetic future of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club (TGHNSLSC) were presented with awards and prizes, including new sunnies, hats, goggles, and special trophies for the highest point-scorers throughout the season’s competitions, across eight age-groups, from U-6s to U-13s.

“With 143, it’s the

biggest Nippers turnout in years,” declared Junior Activities Co-Ordinator Ryan Russell.

“The kids have had fun, definitely learnt a lot, and are now more confident in the water.”

Amanda Osmond voiced the sentiments of all the SLSC’s Age Managers when she congratulated the

gathered Nippers on their outstanding achievements.

“We are proud of all your learning, how brave

you have been this year,” she said.

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