Myall Coast News Of The Area 23 May 2024

By Thomas O'KEEFE

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Croquet Club raises money for medical research

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home-made sandwiches, cakes and desserts, while donating to the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HRMI) at John Hunter Hospital.

While the event had previously supported solely cancer research, the Croquet Club wanted to share the donations with other medical research causes.

“We have male and female players, and everyone has been touched by cancer's effects directly or indirectly, but there are many other areas of vital medical research that need help, so we want to help out all patients,” Ella told NOTA.

“Our cooks and helpers have spent many hours cooking and baking at home, and we also just sold 84 sausage rolls to local businesses.

“Preparation takes a couple of months, but it is a labour of love.”

The croquet courts were finally getting the water they desperately needed all summer, and, thankfully, no flooding, as this part of Hawks Nest is very sandy beneath the surface.

The troubled watering system was finally fixed not too long ago, although it had suffered another, minor electrical problem in the heavy rain, which has since been addressed.

Everyone waited with bated breath for the concluding raffle, and, afterwards, some gung-ho croquet players armed themselves with mallets to take advantage of the rain’s retreat and jump out onto the lawns to swing a few hoops.

q The four powerhouse ladies that organised the event: Fran Henderson, Marlene Feltis, Ella Sansom and Sharon Barwick.

ZONING CHANGES

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Community Centre on Saturday 18 May, amid a particularly heavy downpour.

Much consternation was afoot regarding Council’s recently announced Local Environmental Plan (LEP), which will have farreaching consequences once eventually ratified by Council’s governing body and all relevant State Government organisations.

Among the biggest concerns were the intricacies surrounding the zone changes from existing ‘RU2’ (Non-Urban) to ‘C4’ (Environmental Living),

as well as similar phrases such as ‘Environmental Conservation’.

Dozens of North Arm Cove (NAC) residents and ratepayers in the room echoed the same concerns about illegal land use and clearing in non-urban zones, and the apparent lack of enforcement by Council and/or State Government bodies, fearing a future of shanties and shacks for the Cove.

Council representatives claimed that their enforcement resources are quite limited, which impacts the ability to patrol and sort out potentially illegal dwellings in the area.

The change of building entitlements in NAC’s paper subdivision, from 40 hectares (ha) down to five ha, was not, necessarily, a concept that many in the room found reassuring.

Most of the paper subdivision blocks that have been bought are only 300-1000 square metres in area, meaning the cost of consolidating enough into five hectares would far outweigh any profit.

“Walker Corporation, which owns the biggest land holdings in the Cove, seems to stand the most to gain,” NACCAI President Bob Reid claimed.

q A full house at the North Arm Cove Community Centre, with many asking the same questions about zones in MidCoast Council’s Local Environmental Plan.

form 26, 18 of which are in sensitive biodiversity areas.”

“Of the 31 five ha lots that current ownerships make possible, Walker can done.

The LEP is an attempt to consolidate the three preCouncil-merger legacy LEPs, each of which had their own zonings and definitions of what could and could not be

“We are happy to be here, hearing what the community has to say, this is still in community consultation, and there will be several drop-ins across the LGA,” Council representatives said.

Power outage frustrates across Myall Coast

By Thomas O’KEEFE

ELECTRICITY supplies across the Myall Coast villages were cut for around two hours by an unplanned outage on Wednesday 15 May. At around 12:20pm, just as many were readying for lunch on a surprisingly fair-weather day amidst the recent rains, power suddenly went dark across the towns of Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens, Pindimar, Bundabah, North Arm Cove, Carrington, Tahlee, and even northern Karuah.

“Just under 5,000 homes and businesses across Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens, Pindimar, Bundabah, North Arm and surrounding areas were affected by an unplanned power outage following

a fault being detected in the Essential Energy Tea Gardens Zone Substation,” a spokesperson for Essential Energy told NOTA.

“Safety equipment was operated, isolating the fault to keep customers safe while crews investigated.

“An initial assessment determined wildlife to be the cause of the fault.

“Power was restored to affected customers by 2pm via an alternative supply, while crews completed the necessary repairs.”

Essential Energy reminds the public to stay at least eight metres away from fallen power lines or damaged electricity equipment and report to Essential Energy immediately on 13 20 80.

Perhaps the most jarring

lesson learnt last during last week’s outage was the close inter-dependence that all modern systems now rely upon to get anything done.

When the mains power went, so too went all NBN internet, as well as the Small Cell mobile towers scattered around Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens.

Ironically, north Karuah’s notoriously poor mobile signal may have been among the best available during that two-hour power outage.

A handful of clubs were able to kick in their backup generators, such as at the Tea Gardens Country Club, however, many other commercial premises, including supermarkets, were forced to close their doors to the public in order to conserve power and turn the lights off to keep the refrigerators running.

Emailing a Statutory Demand to a Company

by David Collins

The recent case of In the matter of Stamford Bridge SW6 Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 486 is a judgment of the Supreme Court of New South Wales involving a Statutory Demand issued by the defendant to the plaintiff company for a debt related to a construction project.

The Court had to decide whether the Statutory Demand was validly served by email to the plaintiff's nominated electronic address, and whether the plaintiff's application to set aside the Demand was filed and served within the 21-day statutory period.

The Court found that the defendant had effectively served the Statutory Demand on 5 September 2023 by sending it to an email address used by one of the plaintiff's directors,

which the Court accepted as the plaintiff's nominated electronic address. The Court also found that the plaintiff had failed to file and serve its application and supporting affidavit within the statutory period, as the earliest date of service was 28 September 2023, which was outside the 21-day period.

The Court concluded that it had no jurisdiction to entertain the plaintiff's application and dismissed the proceedings. The Court also directed the parties to make submissions on costs.

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

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q Essential Energy’s relatively new Tea Gardens substation.

Christine Sefton wins gold at National Championships

By Thomas O’KEEFE

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became National Champion in her age group at the 2024 Masters Swimming Australia National Championships in Darwin on 7 May.

Christine, often featured in NOTA for her swimming prowess at local, regional and state levels, came away with three gold medals and National titles, one each for 50m, 100m, and 200m Breaststroke.

“I'm really pleased with my results,” a characteristically humble Christine told NOTA.

“My goal was just to swim my best, which I think is in the spirit of Masters Swimming.

“I was working hard on improving my

dives, and I think this helped me be more able to swim similar times to those I swam ten years ago.”

Christine has been swimming with the Myall Masters for fourteen years.

“They are such a supportive group of swimmers who welcome anyone wanting to have a go at improving their swim fitness or technique.

“The club has a well-qualified team of coaches and officials and I'm proud to represent them.”

After enjoying a well-earned break up in the Top End, the indefatigable Christine is now back to work, and soon to be back in the pool, despite the weather.

“We are extremely proud of Christine, breaststroke is my favourite stroke, and now Christine Sefton, our top female breaststroker in the club, is not only the best in the state, but in all of Australia,” Myall Masters President Leon Bobako told NOTA.

Free fire safety visits on offer

By Thomas O’KEEFE

SAFETY is the top priority when Fire and Rescue NSW visits to check and install new smoke alarms in private residences, as they have done in a number of residences around Tea Gardens recently.

“Home safety inspections are free for residential homeowners, just leave your details with the station, and we will organise a visit and check based on availability and demand,” said Kelly Pietsch, a Tea Gardens and Rescue firefighter, and local health and safety extraordinaire.

“These days, we install photoelectric smoke alarms, which can detect smoke from smouldering fires much more quickly than the old ‘ionisation’ alarms, and they are less prone to ‘false alarms’, making them better in the kitchen.”

The previously ubiquitous ‘ionisation’ alarms contained minute amounts

of radioactive Americium, which reacted to ions coming off flames, but had to be disposed of properly at the end of the alarm’s functional lifespan.

The presence of the ominous ‘radioactive’ symbol on the back of ‘ionisation’ alarms may have also repelled some households from using them.

The new ‘photoelectric’ smoke alarms have a selfcontained, non-replaceable Lithium-ion battery, and use an internal beam of light and photoelectric sensor to ‘see’ smoke particles, hence they are better for smoulderdetection.

“Photoelectric alarms

appear to provide a faster warning than ionisation alarms in most circumstances, and there is little appreciable difference in performance during flaming fires,” states the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).

NSW legislation stipulates that residents must have at least one working smoke alarm installed on each level of their home, including owner-occupied, rental properties, relocatable homes

or any other residential building where people sleep.

Any notion that a sleeping person can detect smoke from a house fire is plainly and utterly irresponsible, and the extra seconds that a working alarm can provide often mean the difference between life and death for families.

Everyone can benefit from a safety visit, however there are groups within the community who could benefit

significantly, including over 65s, those living alone, people with limited mobility, hearing impairments or vision impairments; residents who are supported by carers, family and friends; and anyone with English as a second language.

More information can be found at https://www. fire.nsw.gov.au/page. php?id=9316.

MYALL Masters swimmer Christine Sefton

q Christine Sefton rules the pool, wearing her three National Championships medals. Photo: supplied.

q The three gold medals Christine won at the National Championships in Darwin. Photo: supplied.

q Resident Denis receiving a visit and new smoke alarm from Alex, Leon and Kelly from Tea Gardens Fire and Rescue 471.

q The new photoelectric smoke alarms are small, sensitive, and should last a number of years.

q Photoelectric smoke alarms do not contain radioactive Americium like ionisation detectors.

NBNCo attempts clarification after recent service problems

By Thomas O’KEEFE

CLARIFICATION of the role of the National Broadband Network (NBN) was the goal at a special NBNCo information session held at Karuah RSL on Wednesday 15 May.

Recent major problems, including the large NBN outage in February, as well as a very popular petition to do something about the perpetually poor telecommunications, had all seemingly led to this special visit.

From the get-go, some local attendees appeared unaware of where their internet may be coming from at any given time – NBN connections, mobile providers, home wifi networks, fixed lines vs fixed wireless.

q The NBNCo ‘Sky Muster’ satellite coverage map (for illustrative purposes only) – denser coverage mirrors denser coastal populations.

q Concerned Karuah residents wanted to know why their internet never seems to work.

An ‘NBN 101’ was attempted, one of the primary messages of which was:

The entire world of internet connectivity has grown infinitely complex, similarly multiplying the frustrations.

“The NBN is available to all Australians, in one form of technology or another.”

In Karuah, several residents claimed they had received optic fibre ‘upgrades’ in the last six months, but their connection had never been worse.

Those living well outside any decent mobile reception

Stinker’s Fishin’: Big flatties landed

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

FOR the past fifteen years or so recreational and many commercial fishers have been releasing big flathead back into the Port Stephens system.

Long before the current law of a maximum size limit of 70cm was imposed by NSW Fisheries, locals took the step of releasing all big flathead.

Recent reports suggest that we are now reaping the rewards of our efforts as more big flatties are being landed.

We have realised that the big flathead are better in the water than the kitchen.

The big fish, all egg laying female flathead, take shelter in the warm shallows from Shoal Bay to the upper reaches of the Myall, Karuah and Tilligerry systems and can be caught right throughout the port.

Corlette champion Leanne Jensen wrestled this thumping

91cm lizard (pictured) around the Salamander wreck.

A few quick snaps then the fish was gently released to fight another day. Off the beach, Stockton champ David ‘Old Schoie’ Schofield continues to bounce cracker winter bream up the beach.

Using pipis for bait,

Schoie tosses just short of the whitewater, sets his rod in a holder and waits for the rod to buckle over.

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q Leanne Jensen struggled with her 91cm flathead before releasing the big fish.

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were interested in Sky Muster, NBNCo’s satellite option, however, no matter the technology used, NBNCo is just the wholesaler.

All residential and business internet services are, in fact, bought from the NBNCo network by retailers, who then on-sell to the enduser customers.

There was much consternation in the room, with many frustrated by the concept that internet retailers can sell different speeds and data plans, and routinely appear to confound the endusers.

“When you turn the shower on, you don’t want

to think about the reservoir the water comes from, all the pipes and plumbing that gets it to your bathroom – you just want to have a shower,” came one analogy.

“We just want to turn on our internet and have the internet flow around the house.”

Another gentleman claimed he was still paying $70 per month for only twelve megabytes per second, a slow speed that should have been replaced by a faster, better connection deal years ago.

Official NBNCo advice was clear enough.

“Please raise your problems with your internet

service retailer, and make sure they give you a case number, which the NBNCo can followup and see what was done.”

Other useful official NBNCo tools, which are, to be fair, often overlooked, include the ‘Check Your Address’ and ‘Home Internet Helper’ features on the official website, which can tell homeowners what sort of technology they should be getting, and some simple, yet useful, tips on things like placement of one’s wifi router within the house.

A further NBNCo seminar, focusing on online scams, is due to be held at the Karuah RSL next week.

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Varroa mite management education

By John SAHYOUN

BULAHDELAH has played host to a session by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) where beekeepers and members of the public could find out more about Varroa mite and efforts to manage it.

The Varroa mite attacks and feeds on honey bees and is one of the most damaging honey bee pests in the world.

A significant mite infestation leads to the death of a honey bee colony.

Australia has been one of the last places on the planet to have suffered this mite due to strong biosecurity measures.

Ther DPI has eight officers spread throughout the state to advise on Varroa mite management.

The Bulahdelah crowd heard from one such officer, a beekeeper with extensive experience from Tocal Agricultural College.

A number of actions were suggested for controlling or managing the mite - regular queening, replacement of old combs, nutrition management, management assistance and regular monitoring.

Other issues of importance included the timing of any treatment, rotation of different treatments, ensuring

good record keeping and avoiding where possible any reinfestation.

“(The event) was well received and all those who attended went away with much valued information,” event organiser and local beekeeper Gary Haynes said.

“The DPI was most supportive of coming to our town and letting all those interested know where the bee industry is now and what the future holds.”

While many hives were euthanised in 2022 the National Management Group has since shifted the focus response from eradication to management.

Many local beekeepers escaped the process as they were not in the red zones,

U3A Photography group take on unique challenge

EACH month a photograph taken by a Myall U3A Photography group member is chosen to feature in News Of The Area.

The challenge set for the U3A Photography group this month was to photograph something starting with ‘X’.

“Most of us took to Google or the dictionary to find things beginning with X,” the group’s Sue Donohue said.

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“If you check it out there are actually many words in that list.

“Not all are suitably photographic but our group gave it a crack and it showed how differently we all approached the idea.

“There were photos of Xanthorrhoea (grass trees), driftwood and ferns that made an X in the image, books from Xenophon (Greek

Philosopher), Xeric watches, Xeric (arid) landscapes and plants, as well as Xmas and X-rays.”

The photo chosen to be showcased this month was from Carolyn Fredericks, who thoroughly enjoyed being creative to capture this unique photo.

“It was taken outside with me holding my hand X-ray up to the afternoon sun,” Carolyn

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“I positioned a hibiscus flower behind the X-ray and the sun between my fingers then took several shots.

“It wasn't necessarily easy to achieve but it worked.”

Carolyn’s camera is a Fujifilm XT 4.

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however the experience has made them think twice about participating in the industry.

q A group of locals in Bulahdelah hear about the impacts of Varroa Mite.

q The photo chosen to be showcased this month was from Carolyn Fredericks.

Laser engraver for Men’s Shed

By Thomas O’KEEFE

THE MEN’S Shed at Tea Gardens has received a cutting-edge technology upgrade, thanks to a sponsorship from Century 21 Real Estate in Tea Gardens, together purchasing a new diode laser engraving tool.

“Ivy Stevenson contacted us from Century 21, asking us to engrave some cheese boards for their housewarming gift sets, but we lacked the precision tools to do the job properly,” Men’s Shed President Jon Adkins told NOTA.

“In the past, we used handheld routers or saws to cut out designs, and decided that a laser would be needed.

“Century 21 agreed to pay half the cost after we located a kit that we could assemble and calibrate ourselves, we wangled a discount out of the supplier, and the Shed paid the rest.”

The new tool opens up more prospects for the Men’s Shed, as it can also handle engraving, embossing, fine cutting of timber, and other precision work.

“It is very precise and accurate, it can handle text at four-point size, and the included software is programmable,” John added.

Century 21’s Ivy Stevenson told News Of The Area, “Bryan and I think the Men’s Shed is amazing; it provides a space for men to get together and do their thing.

“I must say, when visiting I was impressed with the size, the layout and the overall appearance, and the camaraderie – the men get together and they make, repair, create, and have a great time. “The Men‘s Shed is a great part of the fabric of Tea Gardens, such a vital space for men to socialise, and great for general health and wellbeing, mental health in particular.

“The Men’s Shed has made cheese boards for us and we were happy to help them with the cost of the laser engraving machine.”

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Building a better world for women and girls

By Thomas O’KEEFE

INCREDIBLE food and amazing wines flavoured the Zonta Long Lunch charity fundraiser at Tea Gardens on Sunday 19 May, with proceeds going to helping girls and women around the world.

Despite the cold, wet and windy morning, several dozen Zontians and their guests turned out, some coming from as far away as Sydney, Port Macquarie, and even Orange, to give to the cause and sample some of the best wines from the Hunter Valley.

“Zonta says ‘no’ to gendered violence, and ‘yes’ to gender equality, which has been the organisation’s goal by supporting girls’ and women’s education around the world,” hostess and local Zontian Helen Blackbourn said.

“Thank you to everyone who has come, you are helping women stay in education, and some of Zonta’s most important causes, like preventing child brides and promoting girls’ welfare, building a better world for women and girls.”

q The two silver buses, ‘Tastey’ and ‘Lovely’, from the Hunter Valley, prepared most of the food for the day.

and food pairings to last the attendees most of the afternoon.

Club open from 5pm Meals by Heidi & Geoff

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday 7th June

Silk & Steal Duo playing from 7pm

The rain above miraculously acquiesced to blue skies for the afternoon, replaced by a storm of flavours: sweet, savoury, salty, juicy, creamy, nutty, and so much more, all expertly accompanied by an array of wines.

Jac and Jones, from Pokolbin, together with Pete and Gillian of ‘Taste Me’ Creative Catering, engineered an exquisite set of wine

Oysters with semillon, chardonnay with cashew satay, shiraz with roast beef on sourdough – these were but some of the scrumptious samplings that attendees could taste, with declarations of deliciousness resounding throughout the afternoon.

Jac expertly educated the tasters at each round, introducing many to a new and vibrant vocabulary for describing the process and result of wine-making and blending.

Even just watching, and smelling, as it was all prepared by Taste Me’s newly constructed full commercial kitchen within their iconic silver caravan, was mouth-wateringly tantalising.

As an added bonus to last year’s event, this year featured live music by Connor Wink, a visually impaired multi-instrumentalist from Newcastle, who sang angelically and played guitar, strumming out many classic favourites to cap the perfect afternoon in Tea Gardens, as visitors basked in the pre-winter sunlight in the courtyard as they listened under clear blue skies before dusk.

q Century 21’s Ivy Stevenson with Men’s Shed President John Adkins.

q The new tool in action engraving the logo on a cheeseboard handle.

q Jac and Jones educated everyone on a full list of wines to be tasted.

q Cheers to building a better world for women and girls with Zonta.

q A beautiful afternoon with music and clear weather in Tea Gardens.

q Taste Me’s commercial kitchen on wheels was a hit.

q Connor Wink, a visionimpaired musician, provided lovely tunes for the afternoon.

Stinker’s History: The Asquith clan (part one)

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

THE Asquith family were among the earliest pioneers in the district, considered to be the original European fishermen on the northern shore who worked the waters in and around Port Stephens.

The first to arrive was Captain William E. Asquith (1853-1933) with his wife Catherine Kent (nee Duncan), who he had met at Pindimar.

It seems, reading from a life profile of William, that he was quite a character.

Born at Botany Bay, he was a fisherman and sailmaker by profession, extending his fishing interests “slightly north into Port Stephens”.

He would apparently disappear for eighteen months to two years at a time.

No one would know where he had been, however it was considered that he left Australia on long sea voyages - maybe he was in Pindimar.

There is one particular interesting trait which has emerged on this line through Catherine’s father, John Duncan.

John was described as having red hair and freckles and to the present day there

are many family members with this fair complexion.

Being in the sun for long hours, it is a curse for fishermen to have fair skin.

The Asquiths can blame John Duncan for this family trait.

William died in 1933 and was buried at Stockton Cemetery though the grave is no longer evident.

William and Catherine’s family of seven kids included identical twin boys, Thomas ‘Bowler’ Asquith and John ‘Tally’ Asquith, both fishermen who had eleven and fourteen children respectively.

Every boy in both families became a fisherman.

Tally’s lads - Tommy, Arthur, Maurice, Jonno and Neville - all keen fishermen, had nine sisters.

Bowler’s son Bill bought the ‘Eldorado’ off Frank Nicholson and changed the name to ‘Iris A’ before building the 46 foot ‘Farewell’ with cousins Trevor and Danny Asquith.

q Tally and Bowler Asquith are on the extreme right of the line of fishermen sitting outside the

Frederick ‘Ping’ Asquith, another son, built and worked the ‘Ilma Dale’, a 38 foot Cruiser stern driven by a Perkins diesel, out of Nelson Bay.

The other brothers, Charlie and Bobby, fished together for many years.

They were great mates but still managed to have regular ‘blues’, particularly at the bar of the local pub.

Apart from being very

good fishermen they were genuine larrikins and ended up in many sticky situations as you will soon discover.

Bob, the youngest of eleven, was a master boat builder who built and helped to build many 36 foot fishing boats and over 100 dinghies.

The old family home in Magnus Street, Nelson Bay, where the boats were being built, became a meeting place for all the locals and they would gather to discuss anything and everything.

“We boiled the arse out of it!” said Bob.

Ruth, Bob’s wife, supplied the biscuits in the big square Arnott’s tins with the

Boat building was a social event at the Asquiths; the tea pot never left the fire and finally the bottom fell completely out.

on the lid.

rosella

Sea Breeze Hotel in the 1950s.

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Meryl Swanson described last week’s Federal Budget as one which “delivers for every taxpayer” in the electorate, but how have the various business sectors and special interest groups across the country reacted?

Ms Swanson highlighted that all 75,000 taxpayers in Paterson will be better off as the result of a tax cut from July 1, and said the budget delivers strategies to offer cost-of-living support without adding to inflation.

Locally, Ms Swason emphasised the Government’s commitment to the M1 upgrades through $112 million in further funding for the Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace, and an additional $137.5 million for the duplication of Nelson Bay Road.

The Paterson MP, now in her eighth year as the electorate’s Federal representative, spotlighted budget measures to address energy costs through rebates, and housing affordability, with $32 billion allocated for new homes nationwide, including in Paterson.

She also pointed to the wiping of student debt as a win for over three million Australians, a change expected to support 15,190 people with a HELP debt in Paterson.

Meanwhile, a freeze on the maximum cost of a PBS medicine will mean pensioners and concession card holders won’t pay more than $7.70 for their PBS medications for the next five years.

Ms Swanson also celebrated the decision to keep pathology tests bulk-billed by indexing the Medicare rebates for common medical tests.

“I am proud to be part of a government that puts people first,” Ms Swanson said.

The Australian Council of Trade Unions described the budget as good for working people, with wages forecast to rise, commitments to pay increases in the care economy, costof-living support on top of the July 1 tax cuts, and a historic commitment to manufacturing job creation.

The ACTU welcomed the commitment by the government to supporting wage increases in the aged care and early learning sectors, and the payment of superannuation on paid parental leave.

Leigh Shears, Secretary of Hunter Workers, said the wage increases highlighted for the early childhood and aged care sectors will be “welcomed relief and recognition for these highly feminised sectors”.

Hunter Workers Women’s Committee President Teresa Hetherington told NOTA, “Early educators and aged care workers are some of the lowest paid ($21-$30 per hour) and are female dominated sectors.

“The care economy/female dominated industries are historically undervalued.

“Despite the requirements/ demands of the work and

predominantly insecure work, poor bargaining capacity etc, often workers are not able to obtain a living wage.”

The union movement also welcomed the ‘A Future Made in Australia’ plan, aimed at creating secure manufacturing jobs and developing new industries as part of the government’s objective of turning Australia into a clean energy superpower.

“This announcement puts Australia back on the path to a stronger, more resilient, and more diverse economic base, and turbocharges the investment necessary to build the jobs of the future in a clean economy,” ACTU President Michele O’Neil said.

Hunter Workers Secretary Leigh Shears told News Of The Area, “A Future Made in Australia will support significant opportunities in major renewable technologies such as battery cell manufacturing, electric heavy vehicles, onshore and offshore wind power, solar panel manufacturing and domestic production of high voltage cables for renewable energy transmission.

“We'll need thousands of skilled tradespeople over the next decade as we decarbonise our economy and transition to renewable energy powered industries.

“Hunter communities are well placed to capitalise on our region’s strengths as a manufacturing and industrial region, supporting direct and indirect secure, well-paid union jobs well into the future.”

Glen Williams, Secretary of the Newcastle Branch of the Maritime Union of Australia, said the manufacturing plan is critical for the Hunter region.

“Local manufacturing is critical to supporting Australian coastal shipping as if we don’t manufacture anything then we don’t have anything to transport around the country other than commodities.

“This would also mean more work for our stevedoring members given that a lot of the products manufactured will require product to be shipped into the port to assist the manufacturing process and ultimately loaded onto a ship for transport to an Australian or International port.

“The increased shipping in the port also then provides work for many workers across the port and along the supply chain.”

Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie, in an opinion piece released last week, said Jim Chalmers’ budget offered no genuine solutions for the nation’s major issues.

“Home-grown inflation is biting,” he said.

“I know many people are struggling to pay their bills.

“Out of control temporary migration is creating housing shortages and driving inflation and high rents.

“Labor’s renewable-only and green energy ‘greenwash’ policy has seen a double digit increase in the cost of electricity.

“Overbuilt renewables require overbuilt grids costing over $1 trillion to build, in the process, destroying our environment on land and sea, as well as making our grid unstable and expensive.

“16,000 businesses have gone insolvent since 2022 and many others are struggling.

“Yet Labor continues to load up red tape and draconian industrial

relations laws.

“People smugglers are back in business with 33 recent boat arrivals and more on the way, yet Labor plans to cut $436 million in funding from border security.

“Jim Chalmers’ budget on Tuesday did nothing to deal with these issues.

“In fact, under Labor things will only get worse,” Dr Gillespie said.

In the agriculture space, NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said Treasurer Jim Chalmers had failed to incorporate fair funding for farmers within the budget, with the sector facing a range of increasing costs and challenges to production.

“Make no mistake – farmers are all for improving traceability, but for a federal mandate, we need federal funding to ensure farmers aren’t left out of pocket as we progress complying with traceability reforms for our sheep and goats,” Mr Martin said.

“The Federal Government must find better solutions to fund our biosecurity models other than just a double tax on farmers, and we would happily return the $107 million recently announced to shut down Australia’s live sheep export trade by sea if it meant we could keep this industry operating.”

Australian Medical Association (AMA) President Professor Steve Robson said “patients and families around the country” would share a sense of disappointment after hearing the delivery of the budget.

“We've seen significant investment in urgent care centres with really no evaluation of whether they achieve anything.

“We know there are general practices around the country that would benefit from the funding and probably be able to open for longer and offer the sort of services that are available through the so-called urgent care centres.

“We've also had a huge missed opportunity around the MyMedicare system.

“We know that rates of mental health conditions, we know that rates

of chronic disease are skyrocketing around the country and there was the opportunity tonight to breathe some life into the MyMedicare system and deliver funding.

“That hasn't happened.”

Full Stop Australia meanwhile said the budget was a missed opportunity to address the gendered violence crisis.

“There is no new funding for frontline services, particularly for specialist sexual violence services,” said Full Stop Australia CEO Karen Bevan.

“There are huge funding gaps across response and recovery programs, which is where the critical work is done providing support to victim-survivors.”

The budget also failed to address the ongoing health care inequity between rural and urban Australia, according to the National Rural Health Alliance.

“The Budget falls short of our expectations,” said Chairperson Nicole O’Reilly.

“It is disheartening to observe the government's lack of responsiveness to rural voices and its failure to commit to comprehensive reforms that would offer sustainable and longterm benefits for rural communities.”

People with Disability Australia (PWDA) says the budget delivered some cost-of-living relief but missed the mark on the systemic reform needed to support people with disability fully participating in the community.

PWDA President Marayke Jonkers has called the increases to income support payments a step in the right direction but said more was needed.

“PWDA welcomes the ten percent increase to Commonwealth Rent Assistance and the higher rate of JobSeeker,” Ms Jonkers said.

“This demonstrates some recognition of the disproportionate cost-of-living pressures for people with disability.

“However, minimal growth for Disability Support Pension recipients is disappointing.”

Readers, what did you think of the Federal Budget?

Email your letters to media@ newsofthearea.com.au.

q Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Karuah raises vital funds for Got Your Back Sista

By Thomas O’KEEFE

LOCALS gave big at the Karuah RSL’s Charity Day on Saturday 18 May, this year in partnership with ‘Got Your Back Sista’, a group dedicated to helping women escape and survive domestic violence (DV).

“Got Your Back Sista helps so many people, they collect food and personal items, all to help DV sufferers,” Elaine Wilson, a Director at Karuah RSL and one of the organisers of the

day, told NOTA.

“These ladies often leave with nothing, and are taken to a safe home, usually with their children, to escape an abusive situation.”

Mel Histon, who has run Got Your Back Sista for the past nine years, explained how the charity, which does not receive any government funding, has evolved to run an ‘end-to-end’ service for women in need.

“Karuah has been a big supporter, including big donations during COVID in early 2020,” Ms Histon said.

“Got Your Back Sista helps DV victims from Newcastle and the Hunter all the way up to Taree; women reach out to us, needing support.

“We asked: ‘What does a woman need to get out of DV and start a new life?’ – she may have experienced violence her whole life, and not know that it is not normal nor healthy, not

be aware of it happening to her.”

The growing crisis of domestic violence was highlighted by the two State Government ministers present, local member Kate Washington MP, who is also Minister for Families and Communities, and Member for Charlestown Ms Jodie Harrison, currently Minister for Women, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

“It is really good to see the conversation here at Karuah about the national crisis on our hands,” Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said.

“One woman every four days loses her life to an intimate partner across our nation, and domestic violence impacts every single community across the state,” Ms Washington declared.

Both MPs spoke about the recent NSW State Labor Government announcement of a $230 million (over four years) emergency package to support victims, from early intervention through to crises in the system, also introducing justice reforms (still to be debated), and helping to identify the

behaviours of abused women.

“For the first time, an early intervention plan is funded in the package, and a focus on getting women specialist support, because the wrong kind can be more damaging,” Ms Harrison announced.

“$38 million of the $230 million package will be for prevention, as it has not been a focus in NSW, and there will be strengthening of bail laws, use of electronic bracelets if offenders are released.”

Funds were raised through a large assortment of traditional charity events, from raffles to tombolas and 100s clubs, with light music provided by Tarro’s Chris Wilcox, all in support of women getting the help they need.

If you or someone you know needs help with domestic violence, these phone numbers may help:

- 1800-RESPECT - to know more information

- 1800-656-463 is the NSW Domestic Violence line, a direct contact with people who can help

- 000 for immediate danger

q Olivia and Elaine helped bring Got Your Back Sista to the Charity Day at Karuah RSL.

q A busy day selling raffle tickets and prizes, all to help out those suffering from domestic violence.

q All in the room say ‘no’ to domestic violence.

q Member for Charlestown Jodie Harrison, Olivia Hurstfield, Mel Histon from Got Your Back Sista, Karuah RSL’s Elaine Wilson and Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington.

q Chris Wilcox provided light musical accompaniment to the event.

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Historic Debut

STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 24

Playing against West Wallsend Magpies, there were some early lessons to be learnt, especially as many on the Hawks side had never played tackle rugby league before.

West Wallsend presented a strong attack for much of the game, reflected in the half-time score of 0-28 Wallsend’s way.

Despite the score, the

Hawks side pulled together to defend, with one brilliant catch by Clarissa Mitchell on the back line saving another Wallsend try from being grounded.

The Hawks had some good kicking to push the ball in the right direction, but had more than one pass go into the gaps between players, especially after a crowded play.

The second half was just as gruelling for the home side, however there was a reassuring period of nearly 20 minutes where the Hawks

valiantly held off the Magpies, making way for Dallas Jones to ground and convert her own try, finally getting the Hawks on the board.

The final score was a sobering 6-48 in favour of Wallsend, but clearly, through it all, the girls gave it their all, with most having nothing left in the tank, and still playing until the full-time siren, nonetheless stoked to be a part of this day in history.

q Hawks U-15s with Morpeth adversaries after their game in the rain.

Hawks Nest Ladies Golf Report

By Dianne BOWES

AT LAST! A perfect autumn day for the Tuesday Ladies Competition! It seems like a long time since we’ve managed to get a full game played without storm and tempest to deal with, so Tuesday was a welcome ray of sunshine for the 40 ladies who teed off in the May Monthly Medal Round. Our numbers may have been down a little as the extraordinary weeks of heavy rain meant the course was still pretty wet, and unforgiving off the fairways in the velcro. However, it was good to see that the dam has been topped up, with plenty

of birdlife enjoying the high tide (though perhaps a few unhappy golfers who didn’t clear the water this time).

Results for Tuesday May 14th 2024 Stroke Round

A Grade: 1st Maxine Mitchell 73 C/B (best Nett score of the day): 2nd AnneMarie French 73; 3rd Helen Haynes 75

B Grade: 1st Di Bowes 75 C/B; 2nd Sue Campton 75; 3rd Carol Maher 78 C Grade: 1st Debbie Andrews 75; 2nd Karen Serhan 79; 3rd Di Smith 81 C/B

Place Getters (75 -82): Carolyn Affleck, Kathy Griffiths, Ann Syme, Judy

Benson, Annie Benton, Deb Dummett, Shaz Carter, Judy Gilbert, Rosarie Mullins, Deb Matheson and Denise Sainty.

Best Gross Scores:

A Grade: Helen Haynes 84; B Grade: Sue Campton 105; C Grade: Debbie Andrews 116. There was no NTP this week, though plenty of ladies chipped in from off the greens today including Maxine Mitchell on the 14th for a birdie 4; Helen Haynes from the bunker on the 10th; and others by Karen Serhan, Judy Benson, Carol Maher and Donna Gorton. June Biddell was not quite so lucky when her ball was chewed up and spat out by one of the mowers!

Lady Vets 9 Hole Stableford Competition

Myall Coast Vets

By Tony SMITH

1st Di Vercoe 12; 2nd Ann Browning 8 C/B; 3rd Robyn Richardson 8.

Congratulations to our Medal Winners for this month, and to all those who participated in today’s round.

Saturday 11th May’s fixture was washed out.

Thursday 16th May Lady Veterans Competition

Our luck held this week as another beautiful, dry day saw 51 ladies head out for our Thursday Vets 9 Hole event. In addition to our modified nett score leaderboard, this week was the Ladies Vet Trophy Round and the result could not have been closer. Our winner, with a score of 37 on a count back, was Marcia Smith with Annie Benton (37) as runner up. Congratulations Marcia!

Nett Results for today : 1st Jeanette Kemp with 3 C/B; 2nd Pat Marr 3; 3rd Liz

Ross 5; 4th Marlene Stokes 7 C/B; 5th Jan Olsen 7

Chip Ins to Pam Keegan on the 15th and Annie Benton on the 4th.

Well played everyone!

Our Pennants Division 2 Scratch Team will contest

their final match on Monday 27th May at Shortland Waters Golf Course. They finished at the top of the leaderboard in their division, and will give it everything in the Final – good luck Ladies! We’ll have a full report following the event.

Hawks Nest Vets

By Len GOUGH

Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts Tea Gardens Soccer Club Results

By Brenda EDWARDS

16TH MAY.

Winner: Dermot

O'Sullivan who is the current Newcastle premier league champion.

Runner up: John Edwards.

Ladies highest score: Kay Jones - 72.

Men’s highest score: Dermont O’Sullivan - 171.

Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm, darts start at 7pm.

Everyone is welcome to come along and play.

q Winner: Dermot O'Sullivan. Runner up: John Edwards.

By Shayne REYNOLDS

18 MAY 2024

Training on a sunny Thursday afternoon was very well attended with players of all ages running through drills to improve their personal and team skill levels.

Saturday game day saw a water drenched field and another wet day that did its best to put us off our game BUT we decided to play some informal games, between the

sometimes-heavy showers, on makeshift fields that we marked out with flags and marker cones on areas of the oval that were safely playable. We had a great attendance of eager children, volunteers and dedicated parents with a few umbrellas completing the picture. Childrens soccer is alive and well in its’ 34th year in Tea Gardens! The smiling players had no hesitation getting out there and giving it their best in the wet, a timely

mention at this point to our sponsor Sudz Laundry for their services and support again this year.

q Monthly Medal Winners Maxine Mitchell, Di Bowes and Debbie Andrews.

& LETTERS

Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN

READING by Lynne Miles: Mathew 5: 3 & 4 "Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

Budget Bonking

THE climate for compiling the present Federal Budget could best be described as “far too many people spending money they haven’t earned in order to buy things they don’t want, in order to impress people they don’t like”.

So, how do governments handle this issue we call inflation?

Another fact of economic life says “you cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the wealthy out of prosperity”.

The wealthy are obviously those taxpayers that own or are paying off their

homes.

This could be the governing reality why the Budget has given every homeowner a $300 energy bill rebate.

I find it most interesting that every expert espousing a view on the Budget has failed to think back to this time last year.

The government declared at that time that every consumer of electricity should expect their electricity bill to fall by $275 this year, only to experience continuing increases to their quarterly electricity costs.

The opposition and every pundit has continually hit the government over the head during the past year for this failed prediction, so it was imperative that the government solved this issue as quickly as possible.

Of course, a $300 cash handout from this budget should solve the community’s rage over the increased cost of electricity, so the government can now say their prediction was correct.

It is hard to say that none of these handouts are politically motivated, but the additional ten percent rental subsidy was presented as another attempt to provide those struggling with the ever-increasing cost of renting a home - a short reprieve from the reality that as the cost of home

On theCouch

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

DEAR Jasminda,

My husband bought me a bike for my birthday so we can share an activity together.

I'm a bit nervous as I rode bikes when I was young, but I haven't ridden for years. Any tips?

Mandy P.

Dear Mandy,

THERE'S a saying, 'it's like riding a bike' meaning it's a skill that stays with you, but if you haven't ridden since you pretended you were a BMX Bandit back when Nicole Kidman had red hair and freckles, then I'd do a bit of preparation.

Firstly, get used to the seat.

A bike seat is about as comfortable as riding bareback on an emaciated mare.

ownership increases, so must their return from rental income increase in order to stay on top of those increased costs.

Again, in reality, the ten percent increase will do little other than allow rental homeowners to seek a further increase in rents.

Who remembers what happened to the cost of solar panels on the roof when that government decided to heavily subsidise their supply and fitment?

Please don’t take me back to the scandalous pink bats days.

So, what is good about this budget?

Clearly the production of a $9.3 billion surplus/profit for this year is an outstanding result and it follows on from a $22 billion surplus from the year before.

The Labor Party has been criticised for most of my lifetime as the party of big expenditure and no economic success, but these two surpluses must help in reversing that view.

This now poses the question of what happens to those surpluses?

Sometimes you have to call a spade a spade

DEAR News Of The Area,

In response to ‘Stop scaremongering over nuclear power’ by Derek Musgrove, NOTA 09/05/2024.

Scaremongering?

Serious nuclear power plant accidents include the Fukushima nuclear disaster (2011), the Chernobyl disaster (1986), the Three Mile Island accident (1979), and the SL-1 accident (1961).

Nuclear submarine accidents include

the K-19 (1961), K-11 (1965), K-27 (1968), K-140 (1968), K-429 (1970), K-222 (1980), and K-431 (1985)[11][13][14] accidents.

Serious radiation incidents/accidents include the Kyshtym disaster, the Windscale fire, and the radiotherapy accident in Costa Rica, the radiotherapy accident in Zaragoza, the radiation accident in Morocco, the Goiania accident, the radiation accident in Mexico City, the Samut Prakan radiation accident, and the Mayapuri radiological accident in India.

Now factor in the costs associated with nuclear waste disposal for how many thousands of years, and rehabilitation for the ‘occasional whoopsie’.

Get real. https://www.sciencealert.com/ fusion-breakthrough-6-minutes-of-plasmasets-new-reactor-record Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) measured a new record for a fusion device internally clad in tungsten, the element that could be the best fit for the commercial-scale machines required to make fusion a viable energy source for the world.

The device sustained a hot fusion

Nuclear five times the price

DEAR News Of The Area,

IN response to Derek Musgrove opinion regarding small modular nuclear generation. Derek, the reason nuclear sub reactors are not used for domestic generation is because they use a more enriched fuel

unsuitable for domestic SMRs.

If you research your topic for five minutes you will find only five SMRs operating in the world.

There are quite a number in development but they are either abandoned or going to produce power at five times the cost of

other types of generation.

Nuclear power also needs huge amounts of water for cooling so it limits their location options.

Feel free to check these facts.

Not scaremongering but why would we want to pay five times the cost for power.

Few things can make your ride less enjoyable, so if the seat isn't adequate, you should consider swapping it for one with more padding.

Alternatively you can buy bike pants with gel inserts, which have the added advantage of giving you a Brazilian butt lift without the cost.

Secondly, take a water bottle and have your bike fitted with a bottle holder.

Riding is thirsty work, and unlike the Tour de France, where cyclists toss their bottles to the wind, yelling, 'je suis rapide et insouciant,' a bottle holder will ensure you are well hydrated and environmentally responsible.

Thirdly, make sure you are wearing a sturdy helmet.

Not only is this compulsory, but it will help when runaway dogs, joggers wearing headphones, and road rage enthusiasts cross your path.

Start on some easy bike paths and don't attempt any of the tricky moves you mastered as a kid (your question has reminded me that we used to ride down suburban streets with our feet on the seat. Where were our parents?).

Were they used to reduce Australia’s debt from previous borrowings to get us through the tough years of Covid, economic inactivity and the jobs saver schemes?

I certainly hope so, but no clear direction has emerged.

The largest costs for running Australia are defence, social security (especially for our ageing community) and the NDIS, which looks like the real elephant in the economic room.

This is where the money is projected to be spent and this translates into deficits or losses for at least the next five years.

People should be well informed not to expect future handouts and be further unsettled by government expressions that their intention is to have the economy grow faster than future expenditure.

My understanding of economics and budgets suggests to me that a far better policy might be to find out what your income is and then not spend in excess of that amount.

plasma of approximately 50 million degrees Celsius for a record six minutes with 1.15 gigajoules of power injected, fifteen percent more energy and twice the density than before.

In the interim stop polluting the planet more.

Go solar panels, wind turbines, wave power and other technologies beyond the thinking of troglodytes (a person who is regarded as being deliberately ignorant or old-fashioned).

Sometimes you have to call a spade a spade.

Regards, Mervyn MCCONNOCHIE, Karuah.

The reactor in Canada is heavily subsidised by their government.

While you fact check, search how many SMRs would Australia need.

Did you know in 2023 in South Australia 80 percent of their power generation was from renewables.

Regards, Ian HALL, Hawks Nest.

Best of luck, Jasminda.

Port Stephens young gun Lilly-Ann dreams of NRLW debut

By Chris KARAS

PORT Stephens rugby league dynamo Lilly-Ann White is no stranger to high pressure moments on the sporting field.

The emerging seventeenyear-old fullback has figured in many Grand Finals throughout her fledgling career in the women's ranks and tasted the disappointment of defeat.

It is all a learning curve for the Australian Schoolgirls international who has grown up in Tea Gardens and developed her game with the Raymond Terrace Roosters

juniors and senior Magpies teams.

After recently skippering the Newcastle Knights to a Grand Final appearance in the NSWRL Under 19 Tarsha Gale Cup, the versatile White is eyeing off a three-peat with the club’s all-conquering top grade outfit.

Lilly-Ann has secured a two-year NRLW development contract with the champion Knights who are chasing a unique premiership trifecta in 2024.

She hopes to broaden her rugby league education by learning from the likes of mercurial Queensland and

Jillaroos fullback Tamika Upton, the reigning Dally M Player of the Year, as well as international half back Jesse Southwell, second rower and premiership winning skipper Hannah Southwell and centre Shanice Parker.

Club officials identified Lilly-Ann as a shooting star after naming her the Tarsha Gale Cup Player of the Year last season and appointing her team captain for the 2024 campaign.

She flourished in the role and showed her leadership qualities by steering the Knights to an Under 19s title showdown with Illawarra

Tea Garden Women's Bowling Club

By Lynda RICHARDS

TUESDAY 14th May: Social bowls played 4 games 3 bowls Triples 16 ends, Maryanne Cuss playing " Swinger lead" in one game. Danni Smith, Lynda Richards and Dale Cameron started strongly bowling against Vicki McMillan, Dawn May and Jean Glover they held a 7 point lead by the 7th end from here on they lost some momentum the score 10 all on the 10th end, lucky for them their team made a come back winning 19 v 14. A close game from start to finish Maryanne Cuss, Jan Coomer and Lorraine Murphy v Maryanne, Preccy Swaddling

and Dawn Jones the result 17 all. Kay Berczelly, Carolyn Fredericks and Dale Winter proved to be much too strong an opposition v Liv Everingham, Judi Polak and Judy McGavock winning 22 v 7. On the next rink also a big victory to Jane Uff, Ingrid Luck and Bette Saillard 26 v Sheril Johnson, Sheila Rattray and Sandra Leisemann 7. The winners on the day winning with the lowest margin were Danni, Lynda and Dale. Kay Berczelly won the raffle many thanks to The Garden Eatery for donating the raffle prize. Following bowls all joined in to wish Ingrid Luck happy "0' birthday.

Thursday 16th May:

Format for play 3 games of 3 bowls Triples 12 ends and a game of Fours. A win to Danni Smith, Jan Coomer and Bette Saillard 12 v Vicki McMillan, Carol Hayden and Judy McGavock 6. Maryanne Cuss, Christine Fossey and Bev Dunn were "on fire" defeating Preccy Swaddling, Carolyn Fredericks and Jean Glover by 14 shots, 20 v 6. Sue Morris, Ingrid Luck and Sandra Leisemann defeated Dorothy Thompson, Judi Polak and Lynda Richards 14 v 8. The game of Fours ended on the same score Lyn Nightingale, Robyn Webster, Karen Green and Pat Baker 14 v Lorraine Murphy, Lynne Green, Gay Pezet and Deyonne Page 8. The winners were Maryanne, Christine and Bev winning with the highest score.

Steelers last month at CommBank Stadium.

The junior Knights won five and drew one of their eight preliminary round fixtures before toppling Manly (18-16) and the Bulldogs (28-0) in the finals series to advance to the title decider with skipper Lilly-Ann a stand out in the custodian’s role.

A well drilled Illawarra side went on to lift the NSWRL trophy after rolling the Knights 24-12 in an entertaining Grand Final to finish the season undefeated.

Newcastle trailed 1812 at the break with tries

Congratulations to Robyn Beaumont who competed in Bowls NSW Champion of Club Champions Women's Singles which was held on the 13th - 16th May bowled at clubs in Western Sydney. Robyn bowled strongly through the section play-offs at Club Mt Lewis, in her best game defeating last year's Semi Finalist Simone Smith (East Maitland). Robyn advanced to the play-offs ranked 6th, unfortunately she lost her next match in a close contest which lasted 27 ends. A great effort Robyn ranked now in the top 20 out of 90 entrants in this event, TGWBC are lucky to have you as a member.

Finally wishing our Grade 3 White Pennant Team good bowling at the State Pennant Finals to be played at Ballina Bowling Club commencing on Tuesday 21st May - Thursday 23rd May. Our team have a

Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club News

By John SLATER

15 MAY

Palm Lake Resort has sponsored the activities at our Bowling Club this week.

Thirty-four players turned out for Wednesday Nominated Triples today in fine conditions

The morning game was decided by the Lowest winning score and with a score of 13 Scott Fitzalan and Terry Munright were the winners.

The afternoon game was won by Rob Young, Col Amos, and Mark Hair. The Highest winning margin was the decider, and they had a margin of 20.

The Garden Eatery voucher went to Chris Fredericks. Thanks to the Garden Eatery for their support.

18 May

The Sectional finals of

Saturday Open Pennants commenced this weekend with Grade 6 travelling to Soldiers Point and Grade 5 playing undercover at Raymond Terrace.

The forecast was not good, and Grade 6 really battled the elements at Soldiers Point.

They lost their first match to Edgworth and were into their second game against Lowlands when the rain closed the greens.

They waited around until the game could be resumed, eventually continuing under lights.

The side lost this encounter and eventually arrived back in Tea Gardens late at night.

They had to back up again on Sunday morning to play host Club Soldiers Point but were again beaten. Thus ended the Six’s campaign for this competition.

by winger Lilly McNamara, centre Aylah McCulloch and hooker Malaki Poa before power forward Bronte Wilson sealed victory for the Steelers with a crucial four pointer after the interval.

Former Raymond Terrace Magpies coach Russell Grigg told News Of The Area that Lilly-Ann is “a mature young player destined for higher honours”.

“She was half back in our Magpies team that finished runners up to Lakes United in the Newcastle-Hunter Women’s Regional A Grade competition and stepped up to the task,” revealed Grigg, who has taken over the reins of the Maitland Pickers this season.

“Her vision and class and fierce determination shone through in the big end-ofseason matches and lifted the side into premiership calculations,” said Grigg.

“Despite her tender years Lilly-Ann proved to be one of the best players in the competition and made the most of her opportunities against more experienced rivals,” he added.

Newly appointed Newcastle NRLW coach Ben Jeffries is sure to have the former Hunter River High School student in his plans when the season kicks off on July 25.

The Knights host Sydney Roosters at McDonald Jones Stadium with the versatile White tipped to be part of the premiers’ extended squad.

q The Club's Grade 5 side after a very successful Open Gender Pennants Campaign this year.

I can remember a couple of years ago when we had Sectional playoffs at Soldiers Point and the conditions then as now were atrocious due to the weather.

Grade 5 meanwhile under cover at Raymond Terrace, enjoyed two good wins on Saturday and were

through to the semi-final against Beresfield on Sunday morning.

Grade 5 went through all their sectional games undefeated so they must have been confident that their good run would continue.

Alas this was not the case as Beresfield had a few aces stacked up their sleeve and

they put them into play today. Beresfield won the match 61-43 and went through to the final.

Overall, a really good campaign by our Bowling Club.

I never cease to be amazed at the number of players playing bowls in the Newcastle area.

It is an extraordinarily strong bowling community. In other news.

The new honour board is now in place and all entries are up to date.

Thanks to Rod Morrison for the new boards. His generosity is much appreciated.

Bye Tuesday morning and play in the afternoon against St Johns Park. On Wednesday morning their opposition is a team from Penrith, Round

1 of the Finals will be held Wednesday afternoon and the Semi Final and Final on Thursday.

q Robyn Beaumont in action at the State Champion of Club Champions.

SUDOKU

Wanted to Buy Death Notice

BROWN

Clare Jean

Passed away on 11/5/2024 at Peter Sinclair Gardens Nursing Home Aged 97 years

Formerly of Muswellbrook

Dearly loved wife of Cyril (deceased), leaves behind daughters Pamela, Cheryl and Debra, 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

The funeral was held at St Albans Church Muswellbrook.

The family would also like to extend their deepest gratitude and thanks to the staff at Peter Sinclair for their excellent care and loving support to our Mum and Nan.

Public Notices

Proposed Road Disposal Section 152D Roads Act 1993

In accordance with section 152D of the Roads Act 1993 notice is hereby given of the proposed sale of the Crown public roads listed in Schedule 1.

If a sale proceeds, the road(s) will cease to be a public road upon transfer of the road to freehold land in accordance with section 152H of the Act.

Schedule 1: Crown road/s at Bulahdelah, within and adjoining 594 Bombah Point Road. (File Ref: 24/01290, Cluster: 644727)

All interested persons are hereby invited to make submissions concerning the proposal to Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure – Crown Lands, PO Box 2215, DANGAR NSW 2309 within twenty-eight (28) days of the date of this advertisement.

Any person is entitled to make submissions with respect to the sale or disposal of the road. Please note that submissions may be referred to third parties (such as council or the applicant) for consideration in accordance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009

For the Manager, Business Centre Newcastle

For further enquiries please visit the website roads.crownland.nsw.gov.au or contact Kerri Alderton by email at kerri.alderton@crownland.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 4904 2561 quoting file references above.

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LARGE toybox, new 1100mm x 48cm. VGC $50. 4982 8628

LAWN roller, $80 ono Raymond Terrace. 0412 585 156

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HEATERS, Delongi oil heater $40. Rinnai convection heater $40 Tambrook radiant heater $40. 0487 015 730

HELMET, RXT metro small ladies motorbike helmet with shield. $60 0466 880 639

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

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RISOTTO and rice maker, 10 cup. $169 on special, brand new. $69.95 0427 307 580

ROLL Top Desk, with key lock 1200 W x 600 D x 1200 H. 4 drawers each side. $400. 0418 950 995

RYOBI RSCD750 Clean and Dirty Submersible Pump with automatic float switch. As new. $75 Ph 0412 081 979

SHOWER stools x 2 hardly used, white, $10 each. 4982 2335

SLEEPERS, timber x 7 $20 for the lot. 49822335

SLOW cooker, used once, white $15. 4982 8628

SOFA three seat with chase & two cushions, brown fabric easily cleaned, covers removable. $140 0433 210 187 e060624

STORAGE Containers & Lids Most Heavy Duty Assorted Sizes - 40-100L Prices range from $5 -$30 each container & lid 0421 370 521

TABLE extendable up to 2.1m with 6 chairs mahogany colour. $400 0490 214 342

TREADMILL, rarely used. $200 ono Raymond Terrace 0412 585 156

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

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DRESS, New Sleeveless, Pink/Blue Multicolour Mid length Size M $45 Ph: 0427 818 294

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FRIDAY

SILENT WITNESS

ABC, 8.30pm

After working together for more than a decade, the writers of this long-running forensics procedural most likely grew tired of the will-they-or-won’t-they tension between Nikki (Emilia Fox, pictured) and Jack (David Caves) and resolved to be done with it and let them fall in love. It’s a bold move that has irked some, but the general grumpiness about this season should arguably be directed at the flimsy writing. But twentysix seasons in, it’s forgivable if the characters and script don’t hum with the vigour and believability they used to. In “Star Part 1”, the underbelly of social media and influencers is explored after a death at a music festival.

FRIDAY, May 24

SATURDAY

JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL

SEVEN, 7.30pm

This action-packed sequel doubles down on the success of 2017’s

Welcome to the Jungle Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan (pictured), Nick Jonas and the four teen leads are all back, joined by Awkwafina, Danny DeVito and Danny Glover. Two years after their last adventure, Spencer (Alex Wolff ) and the gang have grown up, gone to different colleges and drifted apart. Drawn back into the game, Spencer goes missing in the real world and his friends team up with his grandpa Eddie (DeVito) and his friend Milo (Glover) to rescue him. It’s a tad confusing from there, as only Martha (Morgan Turner) is playing as the same avatar (Gillan), but it’s just as fun, fresh and creative as its predecessor.

TUESDAY SECRET SCIENCE

ABC, 9pm

Whether you’re down in the dumps or on top of the world, one thing remains realm of human emotions is fascinating and complex. In this educational and playful series, much-loved host Myf Warhurst (pictured) is untangling everything we need to know about the six core emotions, how our brains are wired to react a certain way and how we can influence how we feel. Last week’s premiere basked in everything about one of the most coveted emotions: joy. Tonight, the pendulum swings in its opposite direction, to the intensity of anger. Warhurst discovers there’s a thin line separating its destructive power and the constructive anger that sparks change.

(PG, R)

12.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.00 We Hunt Together. (MA15+al, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

Abandoned Railways From Above. (PG) 8.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (Return, PGa) 9.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGal, R) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 World On Fire. (Malv)

11.55 Catch And Release. (Mal, R) 3.15 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (Ms, R)

4.05 Peer To Peer. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 MOVIE: The Ugly Truth. (2009, MA15+s, R) A producer becomes embroiled with the host of a TV program who offers to help her find love. Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, Bree Turner.

10.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa, R) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

12.05 Celebrity Obsessed. (Ma, R)

1.05 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 12. Manly Sea Eagles v Melbourne Storm.

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

10.40 MOVIE: Survivor. (2015, Mlv, R) Milla Jovovich. 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.35 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.30 Explore TV: Portugal & Spain. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV

SATURDAY, May 25

TV (2)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 1.30 Father Brown. (Mv, R) 2.15 Gruen. (R) 3.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.30 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (PG, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Australian Story: Off Menu – Shaun Christie-David. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Port Campbell, Victoria. (PG, R)

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

7.30 Father Brown. (Mav) A murder jeopardises a visit by royalty.

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) Barnaby relives his sporting glory days when he and Winter investigate a death at the local rugby club.

9.50 After The Party. (Mal, R) A new accusation against Phil surfaces.

10.35 Shetland. (Malv, R)

11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Morning programs. 10.05 Tough Trains. (PGav, R) 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cycling. UCI ProSeries. Tour of Hungary. H’lights. 3.00 The Point. (R) 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Sports Woman. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 19. H’lights. 5.30 War Gamers. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jersey And Guernsey. (Premiere)

8.25 Cannes Uncut. (Maln) A behindthe-scenes look at Cannes Film Festival.

10.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces: Buckingham. (PGav, R)

10.50 Paris Paris. (PGas)

12.20 Dear Mama. (Mal, R)

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

3.35 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Doomben Cup Day. Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation Raceday. Sandown Saturday. Morphettville Race Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A biosecurity dog makes a fishy discovery.

7.30 MOVIE: Jumanji: The Next Level. (2019, PGlv, R) A group of friends re-enters a video game. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart. 10.00 MOVIE: Bad Boys II. (2003, MA15+lv, R) Two detectives investigate a drug-smuggling ring. Will Smith, Martin Lawrence. 1.00 Australia’s Amazing Homes. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping.

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

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Jeopardy! Australia.

8.30 MOVIE: John Wick. (2014, MA15+lv, R)

10.30 MOVIE: Mad Max: Fury Road. (2015, MA15+av, R)

12.45 The Lap. (R)

1.35 The Garden Gurus. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

3.00 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 The Dog House. (PG, R) A puppy tries to impress a couple and an ex-breeding spaniel looks for a place to retire.

7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Grand Final. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory. From Industree Group Stadium, NSW. 10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

11.30 Fire Country. (Mv, R) The crews respond to an explosion.

12.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) Margaret represents Chuck, who faces 20 years in prison.

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

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Morning

Programs. 7.30 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 9.35 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 11.15 The Two Faces Of January. (2014, M) 1.05pm Look At Me. (2018, M, Arabic) 2.55 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 5.00 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 6.40 The Defiant Ones. (1958, PG)

SUNDAY, May 26

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 Australia. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s Paradise Garden. (R) 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. 3.55 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma)

8.30 After The Party. (Malns) Penny’s efforts to stop Phil backfire.

9.20 The Luminaries. (Madlv) In 1866, Emery is inexplicably wounded.

10.15 Shetland. (Mal, R) Tosh leads Perez to the island of Fetlar.

11.15 Savage River. (Mals, R)

12.15 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (Ma, R)

1.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.55 Landline. (R)

4.25 Art Works. (PGn, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 China Bitesize. (R) 10.05 Tough Trains. (PG, R) 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Judo. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. ProMX C’ships. Round 4. 4.00 Sports Woman. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20. H’lights. 5.30 War Gamers. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Came From Nowhere. (Ml)

9.10 Pompeii: The Secrets Of Civita Giuliana. (Ms, R)

10.15 Legendary Castles. (R)

11.15 Lance. (Mal, R)

1.20 Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier. (R)

2.25 Saved By A Stranger. (Mal, R)

3.30 The Woman Who Wasn’t There. (Mal, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

Chad. 2.30 Tattoo Age. 3.00 Australia’s War On Feral Cats. 3.30 The Bee Whisperer. 4.30 WorldWatch. 4.55 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.25 Alone Denmark. 6.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.25

SBS MOVIES (32)

8.30 Monster’s Ball. (2001) 10.35 The Wait. (2021, MA15+, Finnish) 12.25am Late Programs. 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 8.10 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 10.15 Jersey Boys. (2014, M) 12.50pm 6 Days. (2017, M) 2.40 The Thief Lord. (2006, PG) 4.30 Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982. (2019, PG, Korean) 6.40 RBG. (2018, PG) 8.30 Ava. (2020, MA15+) 10.20 Games People Play. (2020, MA15+, Swedish) 12.30am Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. (Premiere, PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

8.35 Farmer Wants A Wife. (Final, PGa) The farmers are reunited.

10.05 The Latest: Seven News.

10.35 Code 1: Minute By Minute. (Mav, R)

11.35 Quantum Leap. (Mav)

12.35 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R)

1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

(64) 7MATE (64)

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.30 The Missing Millionairess. (PGal) Part 1 of 2. 10.30 9News Late.

11.00 The First 48. (MA15+a) 11.55 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 12.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Madv, R)

2.35 Destination WA. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Drive TV. (R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges. 8.50 Tulsa King. (Mdlv, R) After spending 25 years

9GO! (83)

9GO! (83)

MONDAY, May 27

6.00

TV

(22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.05 Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America. (Final) 11.05 Would I Lie To You? 12.05am QI. 12.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.20 Preppers. 2.20

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. (Ma)

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

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Christian. (MA15+dv) 12.50 Sisi. (MA15+av, R)

2.50 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R)

3.45 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.40 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. (PGsv)

7.30 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 9.00 9-1-1. (M) Maddie and Athena investigate an abduction.

10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mv) The plane Street is travelling on is hijacked.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R)

12.30 The Event. (Mav, R)

1.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Summit. (PGl) 9.00 Paramedics. (Mm) 10.00 100% Footy. (M) 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 La Brea. (Mav) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00

Have

(Malns) Hosted

Tom Gleisner. 9.40 Lloyd Langford: Current Mood. (MA15+ls) A stand-up performance by Lloyd Langford. 11.05 10’s Late News. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

6am RBG.

TUESDAY, May 28

6.00

(R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Motor Racing. Formula E. Shanghai ePrix. H’lights. 1.00 Mad Rise: The Story Of

5.25 Alva’s World. 5.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Bears Gone Wild.

10.05 SBS World News Late.

10.35 Living Black. (R)

11.05 Lost Luggage. (MA15+a)

1.10 Dark Woods. (Mav, R)

3.50 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

WorldWatch. 10.00 Cyberwar. 11.30 It’s Suppertime! Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 UFOs. 1.00 The World’s Toughest Prisons. 2.00 Hunters. 2.50 Forever Young. 3.20 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Our Guy In Colombia.

Continued. (2018, PG) 6.50 The Defiant Ones. (1958, PG) 8.40 Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982. (2019, PG, Korean) 10.50 The One I Love. (2014, M) 12.30pm The Intruder. (2017, M, Italian) 2.20 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 4.00 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 5.50 Hachi: A Dog’s Tale. (2009, PG) 7.30 Top End Wedding. (2019, M) 9.25 Ali’s Wedding. (2017, M) 11.30 Late Programs. 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Hachi: A Dog’s Tale. (2009, PG) 8.10 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 10.00 Wildhood. (2021, M) Noon The Railway Man. (2013, M) 2.10 RBG. (2018, PG) 4.00 Dr Knock. (2017, PG, French) 6.05 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. (2005, PG) 7.30 Boxing Day. (2021, M) 9.35 A Woman As A Friend. (2014, MA15+, Italian) 11.10 Bee Season. (2005, M) 1.10am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Dream Home. (PG) The six couples are hard at work.

8.35 The Good Doctor. (Return, Ma) Shaun and Lea adjust to parenthood.

9.35 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mav) Follows the work of an ambulance service.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Born To Kill? (MA15+av, R)

12.05 MOVIE: Dying On The Edge. (2001, Msv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

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

9GO! (83)

9GO! (83)

WEDNESDAY, May 29

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Final, Ml) The end of the competition approaches.

9.30 This Town. (Malv) The funeral brings together many different groups.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Don’t Leave Me. (Premiere, MA15+a)

1.10 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+as, R)

3.45 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (R)

4.40 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. (PGav)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl)

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

9.30 Unbelievable Moments

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

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy.

12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Emu

Runner. Continued. (2018, PG) 6.50 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 8.30 Dr Knock. (2017, PG, French) 10.35 Quiet Bliss. (2014, M, Italian) 12.55pm Ali’s Wedding. (2017, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 Hachi: A Dog’s Tale. (2009, PG)

THURSDAY,

May 30

(Mal, R)

Grand Designs. (Ml, R)

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Landline. (R)

Art Works. (PG, R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PGa, R)

Stacey Dooley meets 46-year-old Mel.

8.40 Our Law. (PGal, R) The cells reach capacity in Kalgoorlie.

9.50 The Responder. (Return, MA15+l) Chris is tricked into doing a dodgy car stop.

11.50 Wonders Of Scotland. (R)

12.20 The Spectacular. (Malv, R)

4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.40 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. (PGav)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG)

8.30 Crime Investigation Australia: The Cangai Siege. (MA15+alv, R) A look at the 1993 Cangai siege. 9.55 Border Security: International. (PGdl) A family is suspected of smuggling in cash.

11.00 HMP: Behind Bars. (MA15+a, R)

12.30 Boy To Man. (PGa, R)

1.30 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

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

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Summit. 8.45 Ski Rescue Downunder. (PGd) 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 See No Evil. (MA15+av) 11.15 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.55 Pointless. (PG, R)

1.50 Destination WA. (R)

2.20 Explore. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

Historic Debut

By Thomas O'KEEFE

q The Hawks Women’s Tackle team is cheered onto the field by the junior girls.