Myall Coast News Of The Area 22 June 2023

ATHLETICS carnivals

are a staple in all NSW schools, with the latest for Tea Gardens Public School being held on Thursday, 8 June.

There was something for every kid, as all present participated in the races, running and otherwise, throughout the mild winter’s day, as the weather, too, behaved itself.

“Everything about the carnival was fantastic,” said student Christine O.

Meanwhile, Emily S reported, “My favourite part was the parachute and tug-o-war,” the two events no doubt presenting some

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q Nixon, Harley, Hudson and Archer take on the 100m.

FINANCIAL AUDIT

By Thomas O’KEEFE ‘UNSURPRISING’ was one way to describe the

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Dr David GILLESPIE MP Federal Member for Lyne

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By Thomas O'KEEFE

findings of the audit report recently carried out by

Students take on athletics carnival

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unintended lessons in physics for the kids.

“I loved the 200m race,” said Gypsy, while Samuel L declared, “High jump was my favourite, I was really proud of myself.”

Leroy R energetically announced, “I practiced so hard for the athletics carnival, and had lots of fun!”

“Our Year 6 kids loved the races, especially the 800m,” Principal Mark Clemson told NOTA.

Other novelty events, besides the

mainstay running, long jump and high jump, included the egg-and-spoon race, and the sack race, both of which are secretly excellent ways to get the kids super-active and focused on achieving an outcome... but don’t tell the kids that, it will just spoil the fun.

Whether breaking world records or not, the kids also got to enjoy a classic Aussie sausage sizzle on-site.

The ever-crucial House Competition ended with the following results: 1st Place was Stephens with 320 points; 2nd place

was Corrie with 305 points; 3rd place was Yacaaba with 303 points; and 4th place was Tomaree with 217 points.

Age Champions were: Junior Girl = IvyPearl Carter Hughes; Junior Boy = Lucas Edwards; 11 Year Girls = Isabelle Yuswak; 11 years Boy = Lachlan Mills; Senior Boy = Kade O’Neill; Senior Girl = Rhani Genner.

All event winners who have met qualifying heights, times and distances will now go on to represent Tea Gardens Public School at the Port Stephens Zone Athletics Carnival in Maitland on Friday 21 July, 2023. Good luck to all the Champions at Zone!

q Reef in the Egg and Spoon Event

q Future Olympians sprint to the finish line.

q Matthew leaps aloft in his sack race.

q The ‘parachute’ is an event for all kids, testing strength, dexterity and teamwork simultaneously.

q Never come closer to flying than diving into the pit.

q Ruby in the sack race.

FINANCIAL AUDIT

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the NSW Audit Office into financial management and governance performance at MidCoast Council.

“Many of the report’s issues reflect the discussions we had with the performance audit team prior to the audit,” Adrian Panuccio, MidCoast Council General Manager said.

Mr Panuccio added that

the audit’s recommendations were “consistent with the improvement path Council had been on since early 2021”, potentially indicating that no further changes may result, after all.

Mr Panuccio sought wins where possible, such as, “The report highlights that our financial governance has progressively improved, which is a positive reflection on the work we have done

to continually review and improve our financial and governance systems and processes.”

Less favourable elements were rationalised as being the result of the audit’s “narrow focus”, and the “missed opportunity for it to provide significant value to the local government sector by taking a wider view”.

“Generally, when a performance audit is undertaken, a number of councils are reviewed, to be

able to draw comparisons and identify common issues and challenges,” Mr Panuccio explained.

“In this case the Audit Office chose to conduct an audit over a single council which doesn’t, in our view, deliver the same benefits of comparing the situation and challenges in different types of councils.”

Mr Panuccio said Council had put their objection to this approach on record.

The report acknowledged

Myall River jetsam boat haul

By Thomas O’KEEFE

ELUSIVE pollution has not escaped the vigilant survey performed by the Paddle Pops and Myall River Action Group (MRAG) upon the Myall River at Tea Gardens, on Friday, 16 June.

In a sequel to their previous diligent inspection, the Paddle Pops kayakers, from Palm Lakes Resort, took to the water re-enforced by a motor-boat supplied by Clarrie from the Boatshed Restaurant, arranged with Gordon Grainger from MRAG, to recover more jetsam discovered on the estuary island earlier in the week.

In a true team effort from

the ‘Paddle Pops’ volunteers, with Doug Webber at the helm, Rod Larkin along with Gordon Hutchins collected the rubbish.

“While very little rubbish was located two weeks ago, when we checked out the single folding chair we located a further five chairs, one wooden table, a BBQ some plastic covers plus some garden pots, so went back today to collect them and dispose of them at the Boat Ramp at Tea Gardens,” Rod Larkin of the Paddle Pops group told NOTA.

The haul may lead some to suggest that someone has been attempting to live on the tidally flooded island, or, perhaps this is leftover

flotsam from the houseboat that capsized back during the pandemic in 2021.

The presence of a lawnmower in the middle of the river, however, appears to be the most perplexing

the significant challenges at MidCoast Council in the wake of the 2016 forced merger, which required transitioning and consolidating four separate financial management systems into one.

Mr Panuccio sought support from the MidCoast Council Audit Risk and Improvement Committee, an independent review and advisory body, and Committee Chair Stephen Coates claimed to be

comforted that Council was “doing things the best way they can for their communities” despite opportunities for improvement.

MidCoast Council’s full response to the audit report, along with the audit report, can be found at https://www.audit.nsw. gov.au/our-work/reports/ financial-management-andgovernance-in-midcoastcouncil.

part of the mystery.

“Tea Gardens residents can now be happy that their waterways are spotless and clean until the next clean-up after Christmas 2023.”

Some refreshing beers

were enjoyed by the workers back at the Boatshed after the clean-up.

“Congratulations to you and the team!” Mr Grainger said, representing the MRAG.

Honouring the Honourable Graham Robert Mullane

On Monday, in the King’s Birthday Honours List, the Honourable Graham Robert Mullane, a member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia was recognised for his significant service to the judiciary, to the law and to the community.

Graham founded our law firm now known as Mullane & Lindsay in 1976. He practised as a solicitor at the firm until 1986 when he was appointed as a Judge in the Newcastle Registry of the Family Court of Australia at age 39. Graham served in this role until 2008.

After retiring from his role as a respected Judge, he then took on many other roles in the law, which included:

• Judicial Member New South Wales Administrative Decisions Tribunal, 20092013.

• Costs Assessor, New South Wales Supreme Court, 2009-2014

• Deputy Chair, Health

Professional Tribunal, 20122013

• Acting District Court Judge, District Court of New South Wales, 2014-2019

• Part-time Principal Member and Appeal Panel Member, 2014-2019

Graham has been involved with the Scout Association of Australia since 1966. He was awarded the Scout Association Medal of Merit in 1994. He has chaired many well-known foundations, boards and associations. He was the chairperson of the Royal Newcastle Hospital from 1981 to 1986.

The above is only a brief summary of his many life achievements. He has accomplished so much during his lifetime with the support of his wife Dawn.

Congratulations Graham. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

MULLANE & LINDSAY TAKING THE LEAD

q Paddle Pops volunteers clearing the junk off the river island. Photos: supplied.

q Six of these large wooden chairs were recovered, too many to be an accident.

q Clarrie’s boat could more than handle the junk haul, including an entire garden set, chairs, tables, and even pots.

Stroud landfill changes from 1 July

By Thomas O’KEEFE

LANDFILL operations are set to change significantly, in accordance with a State Government environmental policy.

MidCoast Council has announced that the Stroud Waste Management Centre has just received $168,457 as part of the NSW Government's ‘Landfill Consolidation and Environmental Improvements’ grant. The intention behind the grant is,

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q Stroud Waste Transfer Facility via drone aerial photography.

according to Council, “to make environmental improvements to landfills, reduce environmental risks, and contribute to the long-term protection of the environment.”

What this means in day-to-day terms is that the Stroud Waste Management facility will be upgraded, and the landfill will close permanently.

“From 1 July we will no longer be operating as a landfill, so cannot accept trucks and large vehicles bringing mixed general waste, which

will have an impact on our commercial and business customers who will have to take this type of waste to our Taree or Gloucester landfill facility,” Council’s Manager of Waste Services, David Rees, told NOTA.

MidCoast Council wishes to advise that this change “will not impact domestic waste customers, with households still able to take excess recycling and problem waste to the facility”.

All domestic waste brought to the Stroud Waste Management Centre will either be recycled and sorted for transport to other facilities, or taken to the recently expanded landfill at Taree.

EPA-approved problem waste like paint, batteries, electronic waste, and scrap metal can still be dropped off for free.

“We will still be able to accept trucks and larger vehicles wanting to dispose of recyclable materials like clean bricks/ concrete, metal and green waste,” Mr Rees added.

One waste type definitely no longer acceptable at the Stroud facility will be asbestos, which will need to be taken to either Gloucester or Taree Waste Management Centres, both of which require an application to be made in advance, with at least 24-hour notice for disposal.

The asbestos waste application can be found on Council’s website, and other further information is available at https://www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Services/Waste-andrecycling.

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Bulahdelah shines in tourism award

By John SAHYOUN

BULAHDELAH has received a judge’s commendation in the small tourist towns category of the 2023 State Top Tourism Town Awards.

This was the first year that Bulahdelah entered the competition and to make the final and then receive a commendation was a massive achievement.

The contest was divided into three sections of tiny, small and large tourist towns, with each category entrant up against some stiff competition.

Each entrant was required to produce a short video highlighting the main features of the area, and an itinerary of what a visitor may do in a short stay.

The votes of the public on various review sites were then tallied, all of which contributed to an entrant’s final score.

In their entry, Bulahdelah emphasised not only the great offerings of their locality, but the town’s role as the centre of the Mid North Coast’s best tourism region.

Bulahdelah used the theme of ‘It’s full of surprises’ as their focus.

“I think it went well,” Event Manager Dale Bradshaw said.

“We had a limited time to respond and there was much talent in our town contributing towards the competition.

“We are very pleased with the result.”

The team behind Bulahdelah’s entry said they

found the process of the award useful as it made them take a hard look and deep dive into what the region has to offer.

The team will now update the information that is available to the general public with the overall aim to improve processes, get new ideas and think critically about how they operate.

The awards were announced at a NSW Tourism Conference in Sydney.

The award was received on behalf of Bulahdelah by MidCoast Mayor Claire Pontin and councillor Peter Howard.

The Bulahdelah Chamber would like to extend a big thank you to the entire team that put together the entry for Bulahdelah and to every person that voted for them.

Beachside mural revived on Bennetts Beach SLSC block

q After: Original artists’ signatures have been preserved from 2008, and the whole, cheerful mural is now protected by varnish.

By Thomas O’KEEFE

OCEANSIDE art at Bennetts Beach, Hawks Nest, has been weathered by the elements, but vigilant volunteers from the Myall River Art Walk Group have intervened to bring life back to the special mural at the top of the hill.

The wall of the Tea

Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Savers building, next to the clubhouse, was first graced with artworks by several schoolchildren and senior citizens back in 2008.

“The artworks were first applied to plaster boards, then erected on the side of the storage shed at the SLSC,” explained Jeanette Hart from

the Myall River Art Walk Group.

“The weather and seaspray has damaged some of these artworks over the years, with rusting screws, faded and missing paint, so the Art Walk Group decided to revamp them and bring them back to life with a fresh coat of paint.”

Ms Hart and her fellow Art Group members John Hart, Bruce Murray and Sandra Bourke repainted the designs over the last two weekends, and sent out a special thanks to Robert, who lent the group the scaffolding necessary to make the restorations possible.

The team were very specific in their application,

maintaining all the designs and colours as closely as possible to the originals used.

“There were many positive comments from passers-by about the refurbishment and the existing art, and about how bright and cheerful the wall now appears,” Ms Hart added.

“A further coat of varnish

Living Through Grief support group at Karuah RSL

By Thomas O’KEEFE

GRIEF comes in many forms, and it is often helpful to have someone to talk to about it.

The new ‘Living Through Grief’ group, set up by Lee Clayton and Helenna Anderson, is one such opportunity, meeting

every second Friday at 10:30am in the Boardroom at Karuah RSL.

With the first meeting back in late May, Lee and Helenna’s initiative was sparked upon learning that others had asked around for such a group to talk to, but turned up nothing regular.

“We started it as we think there is a need for people to have a safe place to talk about their grief and loss,” Lee told News Of The Area.

“People who have come said it’s a really good thing to have a place to share and listen to others’ stories, too.”

Lee’s father, James Clayton, who was recently featured in the NOTA

upon his 100th birthday, recently passed away in Tea Gardens, a loss felt by many.

People can come to the group to talk in a safe and comfortable setting with some general input provided by Helenna and Lee, who both have experience in counselling.

Lee emphasises that it is not intended as a professional counselling session, and there is no

need to commit to any sort of regular appearance.

“Just a place where people can come, share their stories, be listened to, reflect on what’s happening, and have some human interaction.”

People may not wish to burden their closest friends and relatives with their grief, but keeping it inside is not healthy, either.

“Karuah RSL is

has also been applied, to help preserve them longer, so hopefully they last more than fifteen years.”

As the stunning finale of the Myall River Art Walk, the Bennetts Beach mural certainly deserves as much attention, culminating all the other pieces along the recently revamped route.

honoured to be able to support Living Through Grief to help members of our community lessen the burden of grief and loss –supporting great volunteer organisations such as these aligns with the core values that our Club prides itself on,” Chris Fraser, General Manager of Karuah RSL told NOTA.

The next meeting of the Living Through Grief group will be on 23 June, and following fortnightly thereafter.

q MidCoast Mayor Claire Pontin and councillor Peter Howard accept the award.

q Before: Wind and salt-spray erodes art as much as nature.

Tea Gardens Public School Parliament officially opened

By Thomas O’KEEFE

DEMOCRACY prevailed at the 34th Tea Gardens Public School Student Parliament official opening on Wednesday, 14 June.

Since the first functional sitting back in February, and formal elections in late 2022, the student leaders had had several sessions to get familiar with representing the ‘voice of the children’.

Special guests included State Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington, and former Principal Daryl Martin, who served as the first ‘Governor-General’ at the first Student Parliament, way back in 1989.

Mr Martin has, in fact, attended every Parliament opening, despite retirement, this year coinciding with his birthday, celebrated when Ms Washington led everyone in singing ‘Happy Birthday’.

Proceedings were remarkably realistic under the COLA, with the entrance and fanfare for the 5th Governor-General (Principal Mark Clemson), the Year 6 Government Ministers, and the Year 5 Opposition.

“The TGPS Parliament

and focus on the children’s actions,” Mr Martin proudly informed NOTA, one important standout factor

being the arrangement of the Ministers down the middle of the floor, just like in Sydney or Canberra.

All other students automatically assumed roles as ‘Honourable Members’, and could stand and be heard on any motion that was presented, of which there were several, all guided by Parliamentary Advisor and Year 6 teacher Caitlyn Kelly. State and Federal Governments could learn something here, as the students’ ideas and concerns were presented in clear,

meaningful and honest language to the best of their abilities, well beyond the deliberately baffling behaviour of modern adult politicians.

The timeliest concept was the native-language Welcome to Country at the beginning, and the acknowledgement of the Junior Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (JAECG) as the ‘voice’ of students with Indigenous

TGPS Student Parliament Officials 2023:

Prime Minister - Kade O’Neill

Deputy Prime Minister - Talia Sloggett

Opposition Leader - Ebony Hestelow

heritage, lightyears ahead of the current debate that confounds Canberra.

“No-one seemed nervous, and all have done an incredible job respectfully, responsibly, and thoughtfully,” came the praises from Kate Washington MP.

“I’ve been to 34 Parliamentary openings, none better than this,” Mr Martin declared.

Portfolio Minister (Yr 6) Shadow Minister (Yr 5)

Building & Health Isabelle Yuswak Lachlan Mills

Student Wellbeing Rhani Genner Pippa Bradley

Education Amarni Reynolds Kora Constantino

Environment Talia Sloggett Stella Jacobsen

Sport & Recreation Jaiver Murphy Alicia Mitchell

Transport Havana Mobbs Ali Partridge

Special Events Lavida Fenwick Asher Gimbert

Parliament Officials:

Speaker of the House - Noah Mahoney

Deputy Speaker of the House - Kobi Harvey

Hansards - Sienna Peckham-Jones, Layla Wyvill

Serjeant-at-Arms - Cooper Fisher, Jackson Alderton, Shooter Storey

Usher of the Black Rod - Jared Armstrong

Dominant Roos showcase skills in Northern Conference SPORT

By Chris KARAS

KARUAH Roos Rugby League Club are the power base in this year’s Newcastle-Maitland Regional competitions.

The historic Roos dominate the mens and womens ranks at the halfway mark of the 2023 series and are well on track for a unique premiership double.

Celebrating the tenth anniversary of the club re-forming after a short sabbatical, the all conquering Karuah senior teams are proving a force to be reckoned

with in the Northern Conference division.

Both sides have turned in superb performances to date and remain undefeated.

Karuah’s smart hooker and Club President Daniel Evans told the News Of The Area, “Great preparation for both squads had proved the key for success.

“The commitment at training has been top class and there is a good vibe around the club these days with the men and women teams full of zest and purpose,” Daniel said.

“We have been working extremely hard in building our combinations in preparation for the big games down the track,” he added.

The unbeaten Roos have won six and drawn one of their seven fixtures to date which includes victories over the Waratah Mayfield Cheetahs (34-12), Tea Gardens Hawks (22-10), Clarence Town Cobras (2420), Gloucester Magpies (26-12), Aberglasslyn Ants (forfeit) and Raymond Terrace Magpies (38-22).

They recently drew 18-all

with rivals Paterson River.

Leading the way are the Roos’ dynamic fullback and skipper Mitchell O’Bryan, strong running prop Koby Gordon, experienced number nine Evans and playmaker Samuel Croese.

Dylan Foley’s Karuah women's team have also dominated the 2023 Newcastle Maitland Community competition –winning all six matches to date.

The Rooettes have proved too strong for Waratah Mayfield Cheetahs (24-

11), Aberglasslyn Ants and Awabakal-Morisset Eagles Bulls (forfeits), Dora Creek Swampies (50-0), Cessnock Goannas (28-4) and Dudley Magpies (34-0).

Players to shine include

spring-heeled hooker and try-scoring sensation Sophie Lembcke, sprint champion centre Alana Bednar, five eighth Sophie Anderson, ball playing prop Jessica Neilson, fullback Ebony Oakley and half back Haley Dews.

q Prime Minister Kade O’Neill addressing the Student Parliament.

q Leader of the Opposition Ebony Hestelow addressing the Student Parliament.

q Mr Daryl Martin, a former Principal/1st Governor General of Student Parliament, has been in attendance at all 34 official openings.

q Amarni Reynolds, Daryl Martin, Isabelle Yuswak, Rhani Genner, Kate Washington MP, Havana Mobbs, Kade O’Neill, Mark Clemson, Jaiver Murphy, Caitlyn Kelly.

q Crafty hooker Daniel Evans and talented fullback Mitchell O’Bryan have made an impact for the Karuah Roos in the Newcastle Hunter Mens Northern Conference this season.

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This area has no passing traffic, offers a great location even for the youngest of children and a real sense of community.

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

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

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

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The original kitchen has plenty of storage space and a large pantry, as well as a breakfast bar.

The family room flows from the kitchen to the outdoors.

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

The family bathroom offers a separate shower and bathtub, as well as a separate WC.

The laundry opens to the outdoors and the Hills Hoist.

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

Other extras include solar power, two split system air-conditioning, ceiling fans and a large linen press.

With its Easterly aspect you'll find it

perfect for the cooling summer breezes. Opposite Admiral's Green Reserve there's plenty of green space and a lake that attracts local birdlife.

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

A home where you can make happy memories with the family for many many years to come.

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Dorin’s Draws By

Paul DORIN

Dear Jasminda,

WHEN people ask me to events, I genuinely want to go, but as the date draws closer, I realise that I'd much rather stay at home with my dog.

Then I have to attend and be miserable, or come up with a last-minute excuse.

George B.

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

In debt we trust

IN my 40 years in the finance and investment game, the one cause of failure that was a constant throughout Australia and the nine overseas countries that I operated in, was debt.

This month the debt crisis in the USA really hit the headlines.

President Biden openly stated that he had only just averted a major financial catastrophe on a scale never previously anticipated.

That the President of the world's largest economy should admit that, must send shivers through every human who knows how the system should work.

The shape and size of the dog we are discussing is mind blowing.

The USA has a population of some 334 million residents who need feeding, housing and health care expenditure from the Government's budget.

Presently the USA has admitted to

a Government debt of US$31.4 trillion. Because they would have been unable to pay any bills after mid-June, their parliament had been asked to come together on a bipartisan basis to approve of the nation's borrowing power to be increased by an eye watering amount in order to avert a financial meltdown.

Please take a moment to think about what “a trillion” looks like.

It is one thousand billion and is written as US$1,000,000,000,000.

Chew on that number if you can then panic when you realise that this is the size of their debt.

Plus, they want to increase it.

Wow.

Nowhere is anyone saying that they need to reduce debt.

There is no positive thought about how or when they might even bring it down a bit, especially as interest rates are rising world wide.

No one is saying ‘How about living within your means?’ or ‘Only spend what your income will allow’.

What they said was ‘Guys, we have run out of money, I know how we will fix it - we will borrow even more’.

The decision they came to was not to increase their level of borrowing.

It would be interesting to know where they thought that kind of money was coming from and what the interest cost might have been.

Dear George,

YOUR intentions are good and it's human nature to be flattered when an invitation is sent your way.

You get that good-time George buzz. But then, as the date draws nearer you start to think of the negatives associated with the quick game of golf or the 40th birthday celebration or the cattle mustering

They settled on allowing the nation to borrow whatever it needed in order to pay its bills for next two years with no limit, when one could assume that another election would take place and hopefully everyone might then forget about the level of debt.

Talk about kicking the debt further down the hill and leaving it to the next administration to do something about it.

I need to say that I have great affection for the American people.

I have many good friends over there, enjoy their country and have visited many times over the past years.

I have also done business with them for over 30 years.

But boy oh boy they are huge risk takers.

To my way of thinking it looks more like the discredited 'buy now and pay later' scheme that our courts are saying is a recipe for financial failure for whoever gets involved with it .

It begs the question, if the only value of a currency is one's confidence in it, and this ever fails, are we looking at another Argentina or one of those banana republics we read about?

Australia has tied its little canoe to the US sized aircraft carrier in order to secure our future, probably because there is no rational other choice due to our isolated location and what we all think could be unfolding for our security in the world.

weekend with your high-school mates. Let's take the last one. When you get the call, you think, heck yes.

You picture yourself on your trusty stead meandering through bushland, a kelpie called Red at your side, the fresh country air, an invigorating canter through a pristine lake.

But then, as the date draws closer, you remember that you haven't been on a horse since you were 12 (and it bucked you off), you don't own any horse riding attire, you have to sign that waiver that states what a dangerous activity it is, potentially leading to injuries including but not limited to death. And suddenly cattle mustering doesn't seem fun anymore. In fact, is feels more like an accident waiting to happen.

When you receive an invitation in future, draw up an advantages/ disadvantages list and give it due consideration before accepting. It's much better to give people lots of warning. Otherwise, you'll be known as Flaky George and no one will invite you to anything.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

However, this US debt situation is a troubling event.

If the USA can't keep the confidence factor high, then heaven help all those nations tied to it.

The only way I can think of to resolve this issue is for more US currency to be printed in order to get their job done, in the hope that several other countries may well be doing the same.

As these currencies are devalued, we all retain our relative positions to each other. If the big guy goes down then there is no hope for the rest of us.

Just for interest's sake, the world's largest economies from the biggest downwards are USA, China, Japan, Germany, UK, India, France, Italy, Canada and South Korea. Australia runs at thirteen behind Russia and Brazil.

In many of these countries Governments are trying to provide their citizens with facilities they cant really afford to fund from income, so resort to the politically easy remedy of borrowing or printing more currency in the hope that no one really appreciates what the end looks like.

This also provides the short term remedy that all politicians are looking to achieve for their re-election chances in the next two to five years.

A celebration of the kindness of strangers

DEAR News Of The Area,

THIS is a letter of thanks really.

My partner, a 95-year-old, likes to save money and he likes to shop with that in mind.

I have started shopping online because I hate shopping so that leaves one person at a bit of a loss.

Now he goes off on his own for his

shopping “hit”.

So first to buy a RAT test kit.

At a retail outlet he was told the Library supplies them free!

The Library insisted he have several ‘just in case’.

Leaving his walking stick on the roof of the car he headed for the supermarket with an obvious result, but a thoughtful motorcyclist

watched the stick fall and quickly informed the old fella.

Then a kindly lass saw him collecting said stick and offered her assistance to navigate the road safely.

After shopping successfully for ‘specials’ but forgetting his own bags he had to man handle the loose goods into the car bootanother good soul then offered to assist with

the trolley.

He arrived home safely, if a little late, having plenty of socialising and a successful trip.

What lovely people we have in our community!

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READING by Lynne Miles: Proverbs 9: 10"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."

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Alanas Gifts

Hawks Nest Realty

Hawks Nest Sport Store

IGA Hawks Nest

Hawks Nest Newsagency

Hawks Nest First National

Hawks Nest Pharmacy

Hairdinkum

Tea Gardens Council Office

Arts & Crafts Centre

Tea Gardens Library

Tea Gardens Fish Co op

Boathouse Tea Gardens

CTC Tea Gardens

Tea Gardens Bakery

Estia Health Tea Gardens

SoLo Tea Gardens

Dental Surgery Tea Gardens

Silk Haidressing

Ray White Real Estate

Vitamin Bead

Tea Gardens Real Estate

Tea Gardens Hotel

Tea Gardens Ice Cream Shack

Tillermans Tea Gardens

Hook n Cook

Century 21 Tea Gardens

Myall River Bakery Cafe

Tea Gardens Country Club

The Grange

Palm Lakes Resort

Autocare Tea Gardens

Woodwards Nursery

Puma Fuel

Home Timber & Hardware

Tea Gardens Medical Centre

Hawks Nest Doctors Surgery

Myall Pharmacy

Tea Gardens Post Office

Myall Meats

Coles Tea Gardens

Purcell & Mount Solicitors

Regional Australia Bank

Vinnies

Karuah RSL

Karuah IGA

Munchies Cafe Karuah

Riverside Motel

Karuah Motor Inn

Tony King Auto

Info Centre Karuah

Russ's Bakery

Karuah Butcher

Karuah Pharmacy

Newsagent Karuah

BP Service Station

Big4 Jetty Village

Cafe Karuah

Barry Bros Butcher

BP Servo

Bulahdelah Bowling Club

Farm & Produce

Bulahdelah IGA

Information Centre

R&R Property Bulahdelah

Rural Transaction Ctr

Shell Servo Bulahdelah

Lady Jane Motel

Nerong intersection drop point

Nth Arm Cove Community Hall

Pindimah intersection drop point

R&R Property Stroud

Post Office/newsagent Stroud

MidCoast Youth Awards nominations closing

By Thomas O’KEEFE

YOUTH development and community impact will be celebrated once more this year, but the nomination period will soon close, at midnight on Sunday, 25 June.

Opened for nominations LGAwide during MidCoast Council’s Youth Week back in April, the MidCoast Youth Awards are aimed at promoting young people who have “demonstrated personal growth and made a positive impact on their peers and the broader community”.

Covering six categories, including the Arts, Community Service, Leadership, Sports, Wellbeing and Resilience, and Entrepreneurship, the awards recognise valuable contributions made by young people aged 12-24.

Arts include the visual (drawing, filmmaking, painting, photography), literary (fiction, drama, poetry and prose), and performing arts (dance,

music and theatre).

Community Service recognises those who put others’ interests and needs first, to better the community as a whole, while Leadership can range from school captaincy to sporting clubs or community groups.

Wellbeing and Resilience recognises youth who have bounced back from tough times to accomplish positive outcomes, demonstrating inspirational triumph over adversity, or a dramatic increase in self-confidence and ability.

Entrepreneurship acknowledges vision and initiative in getting a new business off the ground, and demonstrating creativity and outside-the-box thinking in overcoming roadblocks.

Every category except ‘Entrepreneurship’ is further split into dual age-groups, a junior 1217 years, and a senior 18-24 years, while the Entrepreneurship is only open to the senior age bracket.

Nominations shall be judged by a panel, and those short-listed will be invited to the awards ceremony in September, where the young winners will be announced, and each awarded an eftpos voucher valued at $250.

Although at the time of printing there will only be one in-person option left to make nominations, at Forster Library, Wednesday 21

Smoked tailor hard to beat

June from 10-12pm, nominations can still be made via an online form at MidCoast Council’s Youth Awards website at https://www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Community/ Community-support-and-statistics/ Youth/MidCoast-Youth-Awards.

Emails may be sent to council@ midcoast.nsw.gov.au or phone calls made to (02) 7955 7777, if you require personalised assistance.

The most popular spots are the headlands at Boat Harbour, One Mile, Fingal and Box Beach.

The best beaches are Stockton and Fingal.

I have always found sunrise the best time to target tailor.

Pilchards on ganged 4/0 hooks or any silver lure will do the trick.

As tailor are surface feeding fish it is not necessary to use any lead at all.

Tailor also swim into the port and gather along the Nelson Bay breakwall where they are accompanied by big predators including mulloway.

Wherever there is a school of tailor there is a big chance you will find a mulloway.

In the kitchen I prefer my tailor smoked.

It is a simple exercise.

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

WE are currently being visited by healthy schools of ravenous tailor keen to attack anything dangled in

front of them.

A much underrated table fish, tailor is one of the few fish that can be caught in every state in Australia. Growing to a thumping

1.2m in length, the fish off our shores average around 1kg and can be found from Stockton Beach north to Tomaree Headland and further north to Little Gibber.

Pickleball takes off in Bulahdelah

By John SAHYOUN

BULAHDELAH Tennis Club has recently started up a Pickleball competition, with many enthusiastic players meeting on Saturdays for a bit of a hit and a laugh.

Bulahdelah Tennis Club Treasurer Brett Lamborn said, “It was mentioned at a committee meeting.

“It is taking off around the world and we thought it would be a fantastic addition to what we are doing.”

Pickleball is an indoor or outdoor racket/paddle sport in which singles or doubles hit a perforated hollow plastic ball over a 0.86 metre net in the middle using solid-faced paddles.

Opponents on either side of the

net hit the ball back and forth until one side commits a rule infraction.

Pickleball was invented in 1965 as a children's backyard game in the United States and named after the founder’s dog.

In Australia there are now more than 5000 members and 15,000 players spread across the States, associations and more than 100 affiliate clubs, community groups and businesses.

It has recently become a favourite sport of locals in this area as it can be literally played by those from five to 85 years old.

It is far less strenuous than tennis with the game being a cross between tennis, ping pong and badminton and played on a court half the size of a normal tennis court.

Besides Bulahdelah, contests are

regularly held in Tea Gardens.

The committee wishes to thank the Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism for their generous donation that will enable them to buy new bats, balls and nets.

It is hoped in time that a

Fillet the fish and rub brown sugar on the flesh side before sitting in the smoker above a metho fire. Fantastic hot or cold. Give it a go.

SPORT

dedicated pickleball court will be established next to the existing tennis courts in Bulahdelah.

If you wish to become involved in this exciting new sport contact the committee on 0422389185 or 0438974110.

q 2022 MidCoast Youth Awards winners.

q It’s a hit with players.

q Smoked tailor, a taste sensation.

q Fingal champion Neil Young found quality tailor in front of the Outer Light.

Bulahdelah Golf Club

By Thora-Lou SMITH

TWO weeks of Bulahdelah Golf Club Results

The ladies played the Mabel McKenzie Medal stroke round on Wednesday June 7th, and M.Reinhard won the day with 74nett on a c/b from B.Gordon. T-L.Smith won the jackpot and B.Gordon got the NTP.

The Vets welcomed 2 visitors and 2 ladies when they played their Monthly Mug on Thursday June 8th. The winner was T.Crowther with 68nett from J.Parnell with 70 nett and P.Stewart with 72nett. J.Parnell and T.Griffis won the putting with 29 putts each, and they also shared the NTP with a dead heat on 2nd/11th. Other NTPs were G.Willadson & T.Crowther.

Saturday June 10th was a

Stroke Medley event and the A Grade winner was A.Gardiner with 70nett from K.Hughes with 72nett on a c/b from 4 other players on 72! B Grade winner was A. Benson with 69 nett from J.Hooper with 71nett. NTPs were A.Gardiner, C.Wheatley, D.Brown. A.Crick and D.Johnston. Long drivers were T.Carroll, P.Cheers, Z.Watt and B.Newton. S.Small won the $29- Jackpot. Great golf with 8 golfers playing under their handicap.

Medal Round 5 was played on Wednesday June 14th, and the winner was T-L.Smith with 76nett from M.South with 77nett. There were no NTPs or Jackpots.

The winner of the Vets Stableford round on Thursday June 15th was R.Norberry with 35pts on a c/b from D.Johnston and M.Bramble. NTPs were

D.Brown, K.Hughes and D.Johnston. Thanks to Chris for organising the BBQ lunch for the 22 players.

Saturday June 17th was a Medley Stableford and Z.Watt was the winner with 38pts from C.Littlechild with 36pts on a c/b from M.Bramble. NTPs were M.Bramble, K.Hughes, M.Barrow and T.Stellema. Long drivers were T.Carroll, K.Hughes, D.Johnston and K.Guyer.

The annual Judy Newman Memorial Day was contested on Sunday June 18th, and 54 players enjoyed a beautiful day on the course (once the frost had melted!). More than half of the players were visitors and a very friendly day was enjoyed by all. Thanks to all the sponsors, cooks, organisers, helpers and particularly Brad Newman who initiated the day. The 2

person Ambrose was hotly contested with 3 pairs coming in with 63.5nett. The winners of the perpetual trophy were

W.Thomson & A.Callaghan on a c/b from A.Morris & M.Weir, and B.Newton & T.Griffis. NTPs were L.Barry and

Tea Gardens Soccer Club Results

By Shayne REYNOLDS

THIS week we had games played from round 7 of our local draw in crisp but fine winter weather.

In the Minis’, game 1 refereed by George Cassan saw the Myall Lakes Meats Port Jackson Sharks net 4 goals to the Aussie Roofing & Guttering Reef Sharks 3 in an enjoyable game for all watching.

George also refereed game 2 that saw the Karuah RSL Wobbegong Sharks pop 4 goals into the back of the net to the Lofty Cranes Shovelnose Sharks 2.

Both games were enjoyed by all spectators, commenting on how much the skills of our youngest age group have improved, thanks to George for guiding and making every game fun for these young kids!

Our popular “Ice Cream Shack Player of the Day” vouchers were awarded to Michael Yuswak, Jerome Laver, Mitali Nolan and Moans Mobbs.

Game 1 in the Midis’ grade saw the Tea Gardens Auto Electrics Hammerhead Sharks pop 6 into the goal with the Boatshed Cafe' Mako Sharks getting 2 well deserved goals.

Thank you to Jaye Laver for refereeing this one.

In game 2, refereed by Cassie O’Malley (thank you Cass), saw the Rapley Builders Grey Nurse Sharks grab a big win of 10 / 1 over the Ray White Real Estate Bull Sharks. Well deserved “Hook N Cook Player of The Day’ vouchers presented to Anwyn Phillips, Jaxon Phillips and Ethan Barwick.

The Juniors game between the Sudz Laundry Tiger Sharks and the Hawks

Karuah Golf Club News

By Sharon WEDD

SATURDAY 17th June 2023

It was a very chilly and sunny Saturday Morning

for the Jack Barclay Shield. Foursomes Championship played over 27 holes Nett Winner

22 players took to the

course in perfect conditions albeit a little frosty on the fingers.

Gross Winner: Father and son due of M Semmens and Z

Semmens

Nett Winner of the Jack Barclay Shield was: L Singlin and M Wilkins NTP

Nest Golf Club Thresher Sharks saw a draw between two determined teams of 4 all, the game was something to watch!

Thanks to Grant Tully for refereeing this one.

Congratulations to Matilda Fidden and Jayden Phillips (big day for the Phillips family) the recipients of our “Hook N Cook Player of the Day Vouchers”

The winner of our “Tea

2/11 L Singline, 4/13 L Singline, 6 Terry Barclay

LPutt: T Russell

Tuesday 13th June 2023

24 Players Winner: Rob Wilson 42

R/U: Dennis Morgan 39

Highest Score: Dennis

B.Newton and long drivers were A.Norris and K.Sellers. Congratulations to all.

Gardens Hotel Half Time Raffle Voucher” was Rob, and the “Mumms on Myall Midday Raffle Voucher” went to Baden.

A big shout out to our parent helpers, senior players for refereeing and volunteers for coming together to make our game days a success. Games start at 9am Saturdays, everyone is welcome.

Grab a cuppa, a hot BBQ breaky from our canteen and support your local kids in our 33rd year of town soccer!

Morgan 36 NTP

2/11 Brad Rostram. 4/13 John Marlow, 6 Bill Stuart. Congratulations to the winners. See you all on the Golf Course.

Hawks Nest Lady Veterans Golf Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club fishing Club

By Sandra HAGEN

outing for the

season with a nice catch off Luderick, Bream, Tailor and Flathead being caught.

Winner of the weekend was Andrew Sharp, Runner up Darby Neville and ladies winner was Christine McKenzie. Tight lines everyone.

Thursday night’s darts

By Sandra HAGEN

Runner Up Gene McKenzie

Ladies highest Score Lyn Peirson 114 Men’s highest score Matthew Peirson 124.

Darts are on every Thursday night at the Golf Club 7pm everyone is welcome.

Myall Coast Vets

By

SMITH

1. Des Pagett 37

2. John Reynolds 35

3. Kenneth Hudson 34

4. Dave Thompson 33 c/b

5. Robert Hussey 33 c/b

C Grade

1. Noel Quince 37 c/b

2. Darrell Scott 37

3. Brian A Johnson 35

4. Brian Jones Jnr 33 c/b

5. Neil Clifton 33 NTP. 10th. 16th.

A. John Bond A. Errol Chivers

B. Ron Stewart Balls To. A. 28 c/b B. 29 c/b

C. 23

WINNER Matthew Peirson

q Brad Newman with winners Adrian and Wayne.

BIG CROSSWORD

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.

SOLUTIONS

so either answer would be right.

ANSWERS: 1. His real identity was Bruce Wayne. 2. There were four and twenty, or 24, blackbirds baked in a

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

TIDES

Public Notices

Aboriginal Cultural Assessment

Input sought from Local Aboriginal Groups or Individuals

East Coast Heritage and Archaeology is proposing to undertake an archaeological and cultural heritage investigation and assessment for 19 Gan Gan Road Anna Bay (potential for neighbouring blocks)

As such, ECHA is required to establish an Aboriginal Stake holder register.

Local Aboriginal groups or individuals who wish to be consulted on the Aboriginal heritage investigation are invited to register their interest in writing, outlining skill and experience in cultural knowledge and ability to communicate results of assessments to the wider Aboriginal community.

Groups and individuals listed on the Register will then be invited to contribute to and comment on the Cultural Heritage Assessment methodology to be undertaken and on the draft final report.

Closing date for registration of interest: 4/7/2023

To register your interest, please contact: Suzanne at info@echa.com.au

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.

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Massage, visit your home or motel

Male or Female very welcome. $150 per hr

Ph: 0434 345 500 e290623

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Massage at Raymond Terrace. Seniors

Discount & Health funds available. Ph Kathy or John 0414 408 635

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

Wanted to Buy

2.W.D Tray back Ute, rego, lower end of market, farm use

Ph Geoff 0418 436 856

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

LOUNGE 3 piece blue includes sofa bed Pick up Hawks Nest Ph 0403 966 907

Daily/Weekly/Monthly 0408 029 735

War Medals

Top prices paid by local collector. Call Jim 0400 060 215

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

Wanted to Rent

CARPORT Nelson Bay Shoal Bay. Long term

Ph 0418 666 659

Birds

PAIR of Grass parrots, male is Opaline, hen is Cinnamon. $100

Ph: 0477 787 016

For Sale

18ct. White gold gents ring with Lapislazuli valued $4500, selling $1500, Ph 02 4006 6745

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BICYCLES Girls and boys, VGC $20 each Ph: 4982 8628 F200423

BLACK Pepper quilted Microfibre Jacket. Winter white Size 18-20 $60 Ph: 0412083543

For Sale

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

For Sale

NEAR new motor cycle helmet . Size XL. Aeroblade 3 Kabuto Japan. $99 Peter 0419932992

For Sale

TENT Pegs 5 x Large heavy galvanised metal In unopened package 8mmx300mm $10 Ph: 4981 7523

2 x Single (can be double) adjust slatted bedframes & 2 latex mattresses VGC $300 both

PH: 4997 9797 or 0490 971 996

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

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

4 x 17”x 6” Steel rims, fitted with 255/65x17 Dunlop AT23 tyres. Suit current Nissan Navara $130ea ono. Ph 0404 094 028 Re250822

32” TV with remote, all working, no damage $99. Ph: 0493 078 190

AIR Fryer - Mistral White 6.5 litre Digital Air Fryer with instruction book. Good condition Ph: 0412 083 543

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

BBQ 4 Burner/side burner bottle with safety valve plus cover & accessories Little body rust Medowie 4982 9942

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

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. F160323

COSMOPOLITAN

Travelling port, half price, $85 used once 4982 6443

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

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

OFFICE chair, adjustable height & arm and reclines. Exc cond. $80 0457 087 178

OVER bed patient table

Timber laminate & white $40. Ph: 4982 2335

PARRAMATTA

TOW hitch clamp SCA brand new $15

Ph: 0493 078 190

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 f010623

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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

CPAP Machine

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

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 F010623

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

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 F020323

ELECTRIC Heaters

1 Electric 700mm x 360mm 2000 watts

1 Oil filled 2400 watts $40 for both. Please ring 0404 724 347 F020622

FRUIT trees for sale Mango, avacodo and palms. From $20 0414 226 161

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

Ph: 4997 0611

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

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

KING Single Bed Frame Wrought iron/wooden frame Slatted base Great condition $95 Phone 02 4987 2250

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

MASSEY Ferguson 35 Petrol tractor, good motor and tyres some attachments. $5,500 ono

Ph: 0431 686 185

MASSAGE Table $100. 0407 267 152

MIRROR Large oval with chain $15. Small oval with frame $20

Ph: 0487 015 730

MOBILE phone ZTE excellent cond. $100 0457 087 178

MOBILITY 4 wheel scooter, 2021 model suits new buyer complete with front basket & rear bag with charger. $2,100. Will deliver. 0418 430 643 e130723

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

ReS040523

NEW Car rim and tire tubeless steel belted radial. Size 205/55R16 $100ono. 4981 7523

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

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

Ph: 4981 7523

PORTABLE clothesline GC, $25. 0413 023 296

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 F151222

RINGS Sapphire Diamond and Gold new $100. Gold with small Diamond $100. Mens ring with Sapphire $100 Ph: 0457 087 178

SALON hair dryer, new $20. 0457 087 178

WALKING Machine electric, Proflex Elite near new. $100 Ph: 4997 9313 f270423

WHEELCHAIR, small self propelled, older version. $65. 0414 408 803

WELLINGTON boots as new size 10 $25 4997 0611F020223

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

WORK

WORK out seated in front of the TV or reading Compact Seated Eliptical pedal exerciser Model JR2 Cost new $175 plus frt sell $80 0412 347 546

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

WOMENS Levi jeans new, size 8 - 10. $50 0457 087 178 F130423

WALKER heavy duty suits big person $100 Ph: 4982 2335 SOFA Bed Floral linen fabric $80 0407 915 768

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

SPARE Wheel for boat trailer, with tyre $100. 0419 985 601

ST Phillips uniforms boys

Blazer size 24 $50. Boys

summer shirts sizes

18, 20 & 22 $10 each

Ph 0415 353 798

SWAG King single with mattress $100 0419 985 601

TENS Machine still in box. $10. 4982 2335

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

WOMENS new coat medium to large, wool worth $120, sell $50 0457 087 178 F130423

Boats

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

Motors

FORD Territory 2014 SUV Auto 147,000K vgc 8/9 100K fuel consumption set up for towing rego expiry Nov CM66DL $15,500 ono 0427 970 848

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TUESDAY THE BLACK HAND

ABC, 8.30pm

SUNDAY MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA

TEN, 7.30pm

For a foodie, cooking is an intoxicating adventure –they’re taking notes while watching MasterChef each night. For others, watching the series is akin to a fantasy – those viewers might also consider scallops with wattle seeds a bit fancy as we dig into a meat-andthree-veg dinner. But tonight, aspiring chefs and casual viewers alike will be inspired to visit their local deli. There’s a caviar taste test in store for the contestants, as well as a challenge to whip up a dish that highlights a particular colour. Tune in to see the reactions from judges Andy Allen (above right), Melissa Leong and Jock Zonfrillo (above centre).

FRIDAY, June 23

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Hannah visits a dreamy design.

8.30 Utopia. (PG, R) The government stalls on an election promise of the NBA moving to independent status.

9.00 Smother. (Mlv) Gabriel confesses to Elaine that he was driving her car the night of the accident.

9.50 Mayfair Witches. (Final, Malsv) Rowan discovers her role in the prophecy.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Split. (Mals, R)

11.50 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Jump into the heady depths of true crime hidden among Queensland’s cane fields in the 1930s. Presented by award-winning actor Anthony LaPaglia, this is a gripping and unsettling three-part doco that unearths a dark part of the Lantana star’s family story, as well as a dangerous chapter in Queensland’s history. LaPaglia explores the violent reign of the Black Hand – an Italian organised crime gang that operated in Australia’s deep north – and the stigma against Italian Australians between the wars. Featuring cases of arson, extortion, kidnapping and murder, it’s nonetheless a story grounded in hope and optimism as Australia’s new migrants tried to break free from the mafia’s grip.

WEDNESDAY RIPTIDE

TEN, 8.40pm

Sun, sand and surf go handin-hand with in this new soapieesque mystery thriller. A British and Australian co-production, this four-part drama from Jason Herbison and director Scott Major (Heartbreak High), who both cut their teeth behind the scenes on Neighbours, is essentially a whodunnit set by the beach. EastEnders’ Jo Joyner (above) and Neighbours’ Peter O’Brien play a newly married middle-aged couple whose seemingly idyllic life is shattered when O’Brien’s Sean disappears after his daily surf. His wife Alison soon suspects something sinister. Filmed in Melbourne, Riptide is a by-the-numbers thriller buoyed by its leads’ performances.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs checks out some funky new accommodation in Bathurst.

For A Killer. (Malv, R)

4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

8.30 MOVIE: Fatherhood. (2021, PGalv) A man is determined to raise his daughter as a single father after the unexpected death of his wife on the day of her birth despite some concerns from his family who are unsure if he is up to the task. Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard, Lil Rel Howery.

10.50 Million Dollar Island. (PGl, R) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 NBC Today.

Women's Bowling Results

By Lynda RICHARDS

TUESDAY 13th June: Social bowls 2 games of 3 bowls Triples and a game of Pairs all 18 ends.

Loretta Baker, Lynda Richards and Deyonne Page proved too strong an opposition for Dawn May,

Lyn Nightingale and Bette Saillard winning by 11 shots 20 v 9. Sheila Rattray and Pat Baker appeared to be the dominant team in their match against Dawn Jones and Dale Winter they held the lead all the way at one point 7 shots in front. Dawn and Dale never gave up going

into the last end Sheila and Pat 18 v Dawn and Dale 17. The two D’s winning the last end by 1, the result 18 all draw. A “big” win to Dot Dallas, Judi Polak and Sandra Leisemann 28 v Precy Swaddling, Jean Glover and Lynne Green 12. The winners winning with the highest

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 17. St George Illawarra Dragons v New Zealand Warriors.

9.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game.

10.40 MOVIE: Collateral. (2004, MA15+lv, R) A taxi driver is taken hostage. Tom Cruise.

1.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Postcards. (PG, R)

Global Shop. (R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (Final, PGan) Bondi hosts 15,000 World Pride Beach Party revellers.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Anne Edmonds, Tim McDonald and Lizzy Hoo.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Hugh Jackman, Michael B. Jordan, Dame Judi Dench, Eugene Levy and P!nk.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

margin were Dot, Judi and Sandra. Loretta Baker won the raffle thanks to The Garden Eatery for donating the raffle prize.

Thursday 15th June: A good turn up of bowlers, 3 games of 3 bowls Triples and a game of Fours 12 ends bowled. A win to Pam Gilchrist, Dorothy Thompson and Bette Saillard 13 v Precy

Swaddling, Judi Polak and Dale Winter 10. Chrissy

Buddle, Lyn Nightingale and Sandra Leisemann came from behind to defeat Jane Uff, Carol Hayden and Deyonne

Page by 7 shots 16 v 9. Deb Gardner, Jan Coomer, Kathie Rimmer and Karen Green gave Vicki McMillan, Lynda Richards, Lynne Green and Robyn Webster a lesson in

how to play bowls winning here by 15 shots, the score 21 v 6. A convincing win also to Ingrid Luck, Neryl Grehan and Dot Dallas 16 v Jean glover, Bev Dunn and Judi McGavock 9. Coming events: Presentation Night Monday 26th June. Ruth Bowden Trophy Day, Karuah v TGWBC Tuesday 27th June.

SATURDAY, June 24

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.25 Smother. (Mlv, R) 1.20 My Name Is Gulpilil. (Madl, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 3.50 Landline. (R) 4.20 Wing Threads. 4.30 Julia

Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R)

5.30 Flyways: The Story Of Migratory Shorebirds. (R)

6.30 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

Hosted by David Wenham.

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

7.30 Classic 100 In Concert With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. The Classic 100 in concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from Hamer Hall, Melbourne.

9.15 Vera. (Mv, R) After a woman is murdered, her son escapes the attack only to fall through the ice of a frozen pond.

10.45 The Messenger. (Mal, R) Ed questions his sanity.

11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Music video clips.

SUNDAY, June 25

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30

Zoo: An Extraordinary Year. (R) 3.15 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PGal, R) 4.05 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Fake Or Fortune?

6.30 Compass: Sacred Space – The Franciscan Of Parramatta. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG) Part 2 of 4.

8.20 Silent Witness. (Mal) The death of an investigative journalist throws the spotlight onto Sam Ryan.

9.20 The Messenger. (Malv) Ed puts his best mates on the ace of hearts.

10.10 In Limbo. (Mal, R)

10.40 Mayfair Witches. (Final, Malsv, R)

11.20 Small Axe. (MA15+l)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Growing A Greener

World. (PG) 10.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG) 12.00

WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. Artistic World Challenge Cup Series. Round 3. H’lights.

4.00 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Auschwitz: The Inside Man.

6.30 SBS World News.

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

8.25 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (Final, PG)

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (R)

10.15 Then And Now: Heathrow Airport. (PG, R)

11.10 MOVIE: Marley. (2012, Mad, R)

1.40 Miniseries: Hungry Ghosts. (Mahlv, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

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

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Tattersall’s Tiara Raceday,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A passenger at Melbourne Airport is concealing a massive illegal import in her luggage.

7.30 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! (2008, PGls, R) A young woman invites three of her mother’s former boyfriends to her upcoming wedding on a Greek island. Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep.

9.50 MOVIE: Air Force One. (1997, Mlv, R) After Russian terrorists manage to hijack Air Force One, it is up to the US president to take it back. Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1.

(2010, Mhv, R) Harry searches for the Horcruxes. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson.

10.20 MOVIE: 300: Rise Of An Empire.

(2014, MA15+lsv, R) Sullivan Stapleton.

12.15 MOVIE: The Dustwalker.

(2019, MA15+hv, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGan, R)

6.30 The Dog House. (Final, PGa)

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Jamie searches for the arsonist responsible for a fire that destroys all Danny’s evidence against a cartel leader.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mav) A wronglyaccused former suspect enters the lab covered in blood, wielding a cleaver and looking for Allie Rajan.

10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

11.30 So Help Me Todd. (PG, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Growing A Greener World. 10.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG) 12.00

WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX C’ship. Round 6. 4.00 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 5.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.35 The Day Hitler Died. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Queens Of Ancient Egypt. Part 1 of 3. Takes a look at the Egyptian Queen Tiye who, more than 3000 years ago, became a goddess on Earth.

10.30 Patagonia: A Year In The Wild. (Final) Narrated by Pedro Pascal.

11.20 Secrets Of Playboy: The Shadow Mansions. (MA15+a, R)

2.40 Exit. (MA15+ads, R)

3.35 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Dancing With The Stars. Celebrities show off their dance skills.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? Sean Vincent Gillis – The Other Baton Rouge Killer. (MA15+av) Takes a look at Sean Gillis.

11.15 Autopsy USA: Gregg Allman. (MA15+ad) Dr Michael Hunter investigates how Gregg Allman’s liver transplant became cancerous.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

10.00 Australian Crime Stories: Mr Cruel. (Mav, R)

11.00 The First 48. (MA15+a)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+v, R) 12.40 Family Law. (Mas, R)

6.30 The Sunday Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) The contestants must cook a dish that highlights a particular colour to impress the judges and avoid elimination.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) The FBI investigates a deadly robbery that garnered a cache of automatic weapons for the killers.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Jane is shocked when she learns a troubling truth and enlists her team and Whistler to prove her findings.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, June 26

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

11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Queen Of Oz. (Ml, R)

1.30 Vera. (Mav, R)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Back Roads. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 22 Kids And Counting. (PGl, R) 10.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.10 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. (PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.10 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Mav, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R)

4.05 Henry VIII And The King’s Men. (R) 5.05

Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

TUESDAY, June 27

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Dream Gardens. (R) 10.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)

11.00 Kumi’s Japan. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Grantchester. (Mv, R) 2.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 2.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.00 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. (PG) 11.30 The Story Of Coffee. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.10 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman.

(Mad, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PG) 5.05

Jeopardy!

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PG) Aiming for the biggest prize pot so far, the wheel winner is faced with the choice of money over friendship.

9.00 9-1-1. (Final, Ma) A series of freeway car accidents leads to a catastrophic overpass collapse.

10.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Marjan is targeted by a killer.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants cook with every ingredient in a box.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Kitty Flanagan, Ray O’Leary and Bron Lewis.

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

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) It is D-Day for players with a single bracelet. Pushed into the limelight one by one they will fall.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mv) Nolan and Celina witness a shooting and realise the victim was already dead.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Simone and Carter uncover a terrorist’s plan.

11.30

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Chef Clare Smyth sets a challenge.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) A research vessel rescues a group of SEALs.

11.30 The Project. (R)

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

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, June 28

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners.

(R) 10.45 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch.

(PG, R) 1.55 Summer Love. (Ml, R) 2.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Back Roads. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 22 Kids And Counting. (PGal, R) 10.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.00 The Story Of Coffee. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Anne Boleyn: Arrest, Trial, Execution. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

Costco: Is It Really Worth It? (PG, R) Explores the retailer Costco.

9.20 Blue Lights. (Final, Malv)

10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 The Congregation. (Final, MA15+v)

11.45 The Promise. (Mal, R)

1.55 La Fortuna. (Mdl, R)

3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, June 29

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.05 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) 1.30

Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (PGl, R) 2.00

Aftertaste. (Mls, R) 2.30 Cook And The Chef.

(R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Incredible Homes. (R) 10.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs.

(PGa, R) 11.05 Travelling In The 1970s. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Ma, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Anne Boleyn: Arrest, Trial, Execution. (PG,

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport. (M)

8.30 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes: Smokescreen. Part 2 of 3.

9.30 Normal People. (MA15+)

11.20 SBS World News Late.

11.50 MOVIE: La Belle Époque. (2019, MA15+ans, R)

1.50 Miniseries: Too Close. (Madls, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (Final, PG) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Accused. (Ma) A teenager attempts to discover the identity of her biological father.

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

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Thrill Kill – The Janine Balding Murder. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. England v Australia. Day 1. Morning session. From Lord’s, London, England.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. England v Australia. Day 1. Afternoon session. From Lord’s, London, England.

3.30 Hello SA. (PG) Tips for a short holiday or day out.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen.

8.40 Riptide. (Premiere, Mdlv) Newlyweds Alison and Sean appear to have an idyllic life, until Sean disappears while surfing.

9.40 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) Margaret and Todd work to bring justice to an Olympic athlete who lost his leg in a plane crash.

10.40 FBI. (Mv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Highway Patrol Special. (PGl, R) Takes a look at some blatant busts.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PGal) The third set of semi-finalists try to impress the judges and earn a place in the grand final.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Fantasy Island. (PGls) Javier and Roarke talk about their relationship.

12.00 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R) Adam faces a difficult decision.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen.

8.40 The First Inventors: A Connected Continent. Part 3 of 4. Takes a look at how First Nations people built an extraordinarily connected society.

9.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MYALL COAST

Hawks slay Cheetahs

By Thomas O'KEEFE

TRIUMPH greeted the Tea Gardens Hawks’ latest away game, hunting down the Waratah-Mayfield Cheetahs at Waratah Oval, Newcastle, in their first encounter of the season on Saturday, 17 June.

A week of rest over the King’s Birthday long weekend did not dull the Hawks’ razorsharp talons, as Aiden Bills chipped and chased the ball to score from 30 metres out.

Passing proved profitable on several occasions, like when Luke Perry sent the ball wide to James Sinclair 20 metres out, who then

grounded it in the corner.

After a wide-out pass from Shaqueil Saunders to Bills, Cheetah’s defenders melted away as Bills touched down under the posts, proceeding to convert his own try – a useful habit Bills has formed lately.

In the reversed redux of the ‘Dad and Son’ dreamplay last home-game, Shaq Saunders passed to his father, Ryan, who scored between the uprights, setting up Bills’ successful conversion.

Perry and Bills’ combination landed another chipped kick into the tryzone, from 40 metres out this time, and Bills converted his

own try... again.

Luke Perry soon took matters into his own hands, acquiring the ball 10 metres from his own backline, sprinting the other 90 to the other end, and beating five defenders to score in the corner.

Finally, to confirm that his debut effort last game was no fluke, Shaq Saunders exchanged return passes with Aiden Bills, then took the ball to score under the posts, giving Bills an easy kick to seal the deal.

In a commanding performance to match their raptor moniker, the Hawks landed a grand total of seven

tries, with five successful conversions by kicker Aiden Bills.

The latest stats see Bills secured as the top try-scorer

in the league, with 10, and a close third upon the ‘Top Points’ (conversion kicks) list, with 62.

The Hawks are holding

their position at fourth on the ladder, and as the new cycle starts next week, they will soon gain the opportunity to claw their way to the top.

q Aiden Bills makes conversion kicking look easy.