Myall Coast News Of The Area 24 August 2023

Vietnam Veterans Remembered

By Thomas O'KEEFE

REMEMBRANCE for veterans of the Vietnam War was conducted in a solemn and poignant ceremony at ANZAC Park, Tea Gardens, on Friday, 18 August.

While the Vietnam War’s end-date may be debated, 18 August was chosen as it commemorates the Battle of Long Tan, “a significant moment in Australia’s war in Vietnam,” said Terry Munright, Treasurer and Trustee of the RSL SubBranch of Tea Gardens.

“For three and a half hours, the 108 soldiers of Delta Company, 6th Battalion, RAR, bravely

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BEACH UPGRADES

Dr David GILLESPIE MP

q Vietnam veterans and partners at the Tea Gardens Country Club after the service. (L-R) Rhonda and Leon Bobako, Carol and Bill Heylbut, Ron Green, Terry Munright.

Vietnam Veterans Remembered

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engaged an enemy force of 2000.”

Mr Munright detailed the battle’s major actions, including the ‘ANZAC spirit’ of the 161 Field Battery of the Royal New Zealand Artillery, “without whom the Australians would have been overrun and no-doubt wiped out.”

Mr Munright’s oration featured Gordon Sharpe, a conscripted national service soldier from Tamworth, whose life story tragically ended on that day in the Long Tan rubber-tree plantation, while he was redirecting the vital artillery fire.

“On this day, we commemorate all the battles fought by Australians in Vietnam,” Mr Munright continued.

Reverend Richard Goscombe spoke about the very real, and admittedly uncomfortable, need to acknowledge and heal the disrespect and indignity meted out to returned veterans after the war.

“The 50th anniversary of a decade-long war is significant, not just for those whose lives were lost, but those who bear the scars years, decades later,” he said.

Reverend Goscombe remarked that, in biblical terms, “the 50th anniversary is the ‘Jubilee’, a time when things that were taken away are given back, and now is a timely moment to give respect and dignity to these people who served our country so sacrificially.”

The service was accompanied by Redgum’s ‘I Was Only 19’, and Terry Kelly’s ‘A Pittance of Time’, both powerful reminders that most of the troops sent over to Vietnam were, in fact, just 19-21 years old, a fact that is lost on a saddeningly large proportion of today’s society, those, ironically, spared the enforced horrors of conscription into a war.

q Reverend Goscombe spoke about the timely need to heal from the sad mistreatment of veterans in the past.

q Veterans and family gathered at Tea Gardens ANZAC Park for the Vietnam Veterans Day service.

BEACH UPGRADES

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Beach.

MidCoast Council has kicked off work to improve accessibility to Bennetts Beach, with the project including a host of fundamental and essential improvements to the site.

A new, reinforced concrete pathway is being laid to improve beach access, and eliminate poor drainage

erosion, hopefully limiting the previous leap that was required to get down to the main access from the SLSC.

Other features to be included in the upgrade will be two additional showers, some sandstone block seating, and the replacement of a small retaining wall, turfing and beach fencing –much of which has clearly reached the end of its usable life.

q Accessibility should soon be assured with some further level-matching earthen work.

“With increased usage of the beach and the facilities over the years at Hawks Nest, Council is glad to be able to perform this project to improve access and usability of the area, just in time for summer,” Amanda Hatton, MidCoast Council’s Manager Strategy and Projects, told News Of The Area.

Sustained community pressure to focus on these kinds of needs has also contributed to the activation

Cryptocurrency In Family Law

by Alexander Gee

There is no doubt that over the last few years cryptocurrency has surged in popularity with brands such as Bitcoin becoming a household name. As these digital assets continue to become more prevalent in everyday life, they have also made their way into the family law sphere. Given the nature of such assets, it can pose particular difficulties in property disputes.

Identifying the existence and extent of cryptocurrency holdings is often the first issue. Whilst parties have an obligation to provide ‘full and frank’ financial disclosure about all assets, undisclosed cryptocurrency can be difficult to identify. Unlike traditional bank accounts, cryptocurrencies can be stored in “digital wallets”, registered to a number, rather than a person’s name. They are also often lacking formal regulations and oversight, although this is still a developing area.

Another significant challenge is determining the value of cryptocurrencies

of this project, with Bruce Murray, President of the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association telling NOTA, “It is great to see this project underway.”

Council has also cited statistics that have been provided by lifeguards, suggesting that beach access needed improving.

“The concreting is looking amazing, and really shows how it will enable more accessibility around the Club as well as to the new showers,” Rebecca Curtis, President of the TGHN Surf Life Saving Club, told NOTA.

The new showers are yet to be installed, and, presumably, further landscaping will bring the earthen surfaces flush with the new concrete edges.

The beach access

upgrade project is being funded by MidCoast Council through the 4WD beach permit program, and is expected to take three weeks, weather permitting.

CORRECTION

AS reported last week, Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club is running a volunteer registration

Open Day on Sunday, 3 September for any and all interested in helping patrol

the ‘best beach in the world’ at Hawks Nest.

As that date falls on Fathers Day, the club will also be open for registration assistance on Friday, 1 September.

for the purpose of property division. Whilst a current value may be relatively easy to determine if you know how much cryptocurrency you or your partner are currently holding, cryptocurrency is known for its volatility, often with sharp increases or decreases in its value over relatively short periods of time. There is also the potential for unexpected tax consequences associated with cryptocurrency and in particular the triggering of significant Capital Gains Tax liability when disposing of such assets.

Both practitioners and the Courts are constantly developing strategies to manage such assets in the family law context and to accommodate the unique complexities they present. If you require assistance dealing with cryptocurrency after the breakdown of a relationship, contact Mullane & Lindsay to speak with a member of our Team.

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q The freshly-laid concrete shifts the new showers up to the wooden fence

q Two new showers will drain directly into the bush, avoiding the previous erosion issues.

Myall Emergency Planning Begins

By Thomas O’KEEFE

EMERGENCY response groups from around the Myall Coast congregated at Hawks Nest Community Hall to begin consolidating a regional emergency plan on Friday, 18 August.

Representatives included the Pindimar/ Tea Gardens Rural Fires Service, Stroud SES, Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage, MidCoast Council, NSW Government Reconstruction Authority and Disaster Welfare departments, Pindimar-Bundabah Community Association and the Tea Gardens Red Cross met at the invitation of the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association (HNTGPA).

“The primary purpose is to discuss, with the guidance and support of our emergency service organisations, the progress of the

emergency plan to date, identify community concerns, and initiate priority actions and events before the onset of disaster season,” stated Joanne Pearce, from the HNTGPA's Myall Way Community Emergency Planning Group.

The gathering marked a long-awaited comprehensive attempt to crystalise communications between the emergency services and community groups, given that the most recent disaster management plan is many years out of date.

Among the greatest hazards identified were bushfires, storm events and eastcoast lows, telecommunications and the bureaucratic realities of cross-boundary communities.

As bushfires, floods and wild storms are an unavoidable part of living in Australia, volunteer organisations like the RFS, SES and Marine Rescue are all well-trained and prepared, however, more keen members are

always needed.

Less obvious, but equally hazardous, issues like telecommunications require serious attention on what can be done when, not if, regular mobile phone networks are obliterated by fires, floods or storms, and people need to get in contact and be accounted for.

Cross-boundaries concerns stem from the Federal, State and Local Governmental jurisdictional boundaries in our relatively broad region overlap each other excessively, which can confound planning and execution of emergency assistance.

Residents’ clarity and education on where to go for evacuation from different disaster types is also a top concern.

The recent, beautiful summery days in the middle of ‘winter’ notwithstanding, the wisest among us know that while we can hope for the best, we should be planning for the worst.

Your local voice in NSW Parliament

q Emergency services groups, their volunteers, and State and Local Government representatives met at Hawks Nest Community Hall to discuss future planning for emergency situations in the region.

Boxer Hits for Charity

By Thomas O’KEEFE

BOXING mentor and former local policeman Rob Wylie will float like a butterfly, sting like a bee at the NSW Police Boxing Competition, held at CanterburyHurlstone Park RSL on Friday, 13 October.

The Police Boxing competition is a one-two punch for charity, with funds raised going to Police

Legacy, and the PCYC, with which Rob has had a long and close connection, mentoring kids in the area into better physical fitness.

"I've always been involved with boxing, and the kids lately, and competed in many kickboxing bouts before, but this is my first boxing event," Mr Wylie told NOTA.

The Hawks Nest-Tea Gardens Boxing Club, which

meets regularly on Monday and Wednesday nights, is closely associated with Rob’s work at the Taree PCYC, which he does entirely for the kids.

“Rob jumped at the idea of starting boxing here, and, as a coach, I’m proud of the effort he’s putting in,” Phil Wallis, one of the local Club coaches, told NOTA.

“It’s about getting and staying fit, channelling

their energies, and setting goals,” Mr Wylie explained, and sometimes the goal is simply a reason to get fit.

Rob has been overwhelmed by the community support he has already received for his Sydney charity match.

“Within three days of posting on Facebook, we’d raised $1300 – the local people and businesses in this town are just great,” Mr Wylie expressed his gratitude.

“Not many people are aware that the PCYC is a charity, it relies heavily on this sort of fundraising.”

The Sydney event has already sold over 700 tickets.

This ‘Friday the Thirteenth’ may be a badluck day for his competitor, Dave Roptell,

be able to live out everyone’s fantasy of legally hitting a superior.

“Fitness is the thing right now, I still have eight weeks to prepare,” Rob said, and anyone wishing to help achieve his goal of raising $2000 can do so at https:// portal.policelegacynsw.org. au/my-fundraising/617/ rob-wylie?fbclid=IwAR1HHk vMzVhyg2x59DnUqxItuluT2 f7vhp4YXupKwHWAyQwsTc eaCmATJnk.

q Rob Wylie, read to rumble.

q Rob mentoring local youth in proper boxing technique and stamina.

q The business end of one of Rob’s left jabs.

q Fists of steel as Rob trains for next month’s match.

Superintendent Commander at Tweed-Byron, since Senior Constable Wylie will

Local History Comes to Life

By Thomas O’KEEFE

NOSTALGIA reigned as the Tea Gardens

Family Research and Family History Group hosted local photographer Christian Patteson at the Tea Gardens Library for a special historical presentation on Saturday, 19 August.

Themed ‘Growing Up In the ‘80s in TGHN’, Christian Patteson, who first arrived in the area as a schoolkid in 1977, shared snippets of his own story, then led a virtual video-tour through the decade via painstakingly preserved recordings from the Michael Rowe collection.

“Coupland Avenue was the edge of the

world, and it was a much less complicated, carefree time,” Mr Patteson reminisced.

Horses and cattle were regular sights, the Singing Bridge was still new, kids could surf down Deadmans Dunes, and houses and a racetrack sat on the moors behind Tea Gardens school.

Only two TV channels and a blessed absence of internet and smartphones sounded like an impossible fiction for some today, but it was reality back in the 1980s.

“People could even boat out to the islands, which is illegal today,” Mr Patteson continued, detailing how his endless childhood explorations introduced him to every inch of Yacaaba headland

(sometimes an island), despite a few hairy misadventures.

Nostalgia intensified with Michael Rowe’s assorted home-video collection giving the more than 40 onlookers a visceral visual reminder of how the Myall River had rich seagrass, the Hawks Nest shops had tiny gum trees, and the phone booths were “critical pieces of public infrastructure”.

Engrossing and informative, Mr Patteson granted some requests to once more lay eyes on long-lost locations, like the river’s drogher and ferry wrecks, or the once-loved Barrington House.

All the footage had been rescued from an ignoble fate at the tip by local vigilant historian Janis Winn.

After transferring as much as possible to digital MP4 format, Mr Patteson has delivered everything to the Family History and Local Research Group, indicating it desperately needs some further, ideally professional attention.

Those present roundly applauded Mr Patteson’s work, hopefully inspiring a drive to properly preserve other such relics.

Karuah Motor Yacht Club

q Christian Patteson prepared several nostalgic videos from the Rowe collection.

q The room was riveted by Christian’s presentation at Tea Gardens Library.

q The collection of artefacts, rescued from destruction by local historian Janis Winn.

YOUR LOCAL HOME CARE PROVIDER

New amenities block opens at Bulahdelah

By John SAHYOUN

ANOTHER asset designed to improve the visitor experience has been completed in Bulahdelah with the construction of a new amenities block at Lions Park.

Bulahdelah Lions Club

President Judy Dixon said the idea for the amenities block came about as there were many people staying in Lions Park and had to come across the bridge for toilet access.

“We received many requests from people that used the park so we put in for a grant which was successful and we had Council construct the facilities,” said Mrs Dixon.

Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie congratulated MidCoast

Council on the completed construction of a new amenities block for Bulahdelah’s Lions Park, made possible through $300,000 from the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program.

“I’ve been working with Council to address local community priorities through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program and I’m delighted that, through the assistance I was able to secure in the previous government, we have been able to improve these facilities here in Bulahdelah,” Dr Gillespie said.

“Investing in local community infrastructure such as this will ensure our community has access to

modern, safe, and inclusive amenities.”

Dr Gillespie said the program had now become a critical program for regional councils in local infrastructure delivery.

“I am pleased that the government is going to retain the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program as this program will go some way towards getting more community and road projects on the agenda,” said Dr Gillespie.

Many other improvements have been completed including new pathways and barbeque facilities.

It is expected that Lions Park will reopen to the traveling public in the near future.

Myall River Camp Takes Gold

By Marian SAMPSON

THE 2023 North Coast

Tourism Awards have seen the Myall River Camp at Hawks Nest win gold for Excellence in Camping, Glamping and Caravanning.

The off-grid camp was recognised for ‘Excellence in Glamping’ for its custommade Safari Tents on the Myall River, recycled, rustic tiny homes and off-grid

campground by the river.

Myall River Camp management proudly received the Gold Award at the Destination North Coast and Business NSW Gala event held in the Tweed. Managers Maree and Mac told News Of The Area, “We are over the moon!

“It was a great honour to achieve this award and to showcase our local area.

“Our Glamping Tents and

Tiny Homes allow guests to immerse themselves in nature whilst also indulging in home comforts, like hot showers and beautiful beds, the camping is all off grid also with guests sitting around the fire of a night enjoying nature to the fullest.

“Being off-grid, it’s really important to us that when people holiday with us they can give the planet a break too,” they said.

q Myall River Camp Managers Maree and Mac receive their award.

Sunday Sushi in A Taste of Japan

By Thomas O’KEEFE

TASTY morsels gave a hint of future culinary delights as the new management of Tea Gardens Country Club’s The Garden Eatery hosted a ‘Taste of Japan’ on Sunday, 20 August.

The latest in a series of ‘Taste of Asia’ outings at the Country Club, previously featuring fare from Malaysia and Vietnam, patrons enjoyed Japanese specialties including maki-sushi, yaki-gyoza and takoyaki, as prepared by the new manager Jamie Zhang and his expert sushi chefs.

The sushi came in many varieties, with most diners enjoying a sampling of each, from smoked salmon to crispy chicken katsu, and delicately battered tempura prawns or vegetables.

Gyoza, better known as ‘dumplings’ by some, was best served with just the right mix of soy sauce and vinegar, to give the pan-fried pork filling its chance to shine.

Takoyaki, meaning ‘cooked octopus’, transported others to the brightly-lit avenues of Doutonbori, Osaka, where the local Japanese and visitors alike indulge in the hot street food surrounded by the illumination and sounds of the famous tourist district.

For many Club patrons, it was the first chance to enjoy expertly crafted Japanese cuisine, the likes of which would normally be scarce outside the big cities, under the clear, azure sky of the Club’s Pavilion, overlooking Port Stephens in the distance.

Jamie has stepped into some pretty big shoes, with the recent, sad

departure of Jenny Po and Ly Do, who have come to be embraced by the locals for their array of Asian dishes at The Garden Eatery.

“Jamie and his team have a strong culinary background in authentic Malaysian cuisines, as well as a passion for Japanese food,” Jenny told NOTA.

“I learnt all I know through family business,” explained Jamie, who comes to us from a long line of exotic gastronomy providers, as well as owning Chinese and Italian gelato restaurants in Maitland and Hamilton, and a specialty Japanese joint in Sydney.

q Bulahdelah Lions Club members Glen and Helen Daphner and Member for Lyne David Gillespie check out the new amenities block.

q Takoyaki, a favourite of the Kansai region in Japan.

q Assorted sushi with Japanese mayonnaise and sauce.

q Jamie Zhang, new manager at The Garden Eatery, brings a wealth of culinary experience for the palates of Tea Gardens.

Myall U3A Photography Group’s Photo of the Month

EACH month the Myall U3A Photography Group selects one photo taken by a group member to be printed in News Of The Area.

This month’s photo topic was ‘Quarters’ and the photo selected was taken by local photographer and club member Sue Donohue.

“With the subject open to interpretation, we had photos including shearers’ quarters, military quarters, fruit quarters etc,” Sue said.

This photo was taken of the first quarter moon phase on 26 July using a 150600mm lens.

The next first quarter moon phase will occur on 24

August. August has been a particularly exciting month for stargazers and astronomers alike, with five astrological events taking place.

The Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn occurred on 3 August and the Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter on 8 August.

From August 12 to 14, the Perseid meteor shower peaked above Sydney.

Lauded as the ‘best meteor shower of the year’ by NASA, the Perseid shower whizzes past Earth every August, and has a 133 year orbit.

Island legend

Stinker’s Fishin’ and Stories

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

IT would be fair to say that one man in the history of Broughton Island reached legendary status - the Greek fisherman Dimitrios Georgis Karageorgis.

Known to all as ‘Kerosine Tin Jim’, the gentle giant lived on the island for 49 years where he trapped lobsters, cared for the island’s goat population, imported chooks, tended a vegetable garden, set his kerosene lamp up as a light for returning fishermen after dark and welcomed all

visitors to the island.

Jimmy did have a home in Nelson Bay, however he preferred to remain on the island with his friends - the fairy penguins, sting rays, goats, sea eagles and skinks. Official records of the man are unable to inform us as to when he arrived in Australia and where he was born.

Unfortunately, he did not leave a family on his passing in the 1970s.

Big Jim will be remembered by those who were fortunate to have met him as a kind and generous man of amazing strength.

A true character.

Stargazers across the world were able to witness over 100 meteors per hour.

Hopefully, with a clear sky on August 27, we’ll have good visibility of Saturn in opposition.

Around its August 26 - 27 opposition, Saturn is rising in the east at sunset and will be visible all night.

Afterward, for the rest of 2023, Saturn will remain visible in the evening sky.

It’ll finally disappear in the sunset glare by midFebruary 2024.

Date and time of opposition: 18:00 AEST on August 27, 2023

At opposition, the ringed

Just a stone’s throw

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

IT was early last week when I had run out of things to do. The wind had been blowing

from the west or northwest for close to a month and the sea was as flat as a flounder. The worst possible conditions for me to catch a snapper.

I need a southerly gust

planet shines at its brightest for 2023 as it will be fully illuminated by the sun and at its closest approach to Earth,

Finally, August 31 is the full Blue Super Moon with the Moon’s closest approach to earth.

Because it’s the second full moon in the month, it’s called a Blue Moon.

Make sure you look skyward.

For information about the Myall U3A Photography Group please email the Group’s Convenor Paul at mulvaney@bigpond.com.

on a 2 metre sea to whip up waves that crash over the shallow reef in front of the Fingal Outer Light.

This creates the ideal conditions for big snapper to

gather in the white water.

As if sent by some mystical fishing God, the wind started blowing from the south and a bumpy sea slowly built. Here we go. I’m off!

With ‘Stinkpot’ hitched up I headed for Kiddies Corner on Fingal Beach.

It was about 2.30pm when I dropped anchor just north of the two white poles that signify the Sanctuary Zone.

The wind blew me

to within 20 metres of the bombie. Perfect!

With no berley trail, I tossed the first bait of a fat prawn on a 6/0 hook, no lead, just short of the white water.

Set my rod in the holder and started organising my second rod.

As I baited the second rod, with a cube of fresh yellowtail, rod number one went off with a bang!

The reel screamed, the line was tight as a violin string and the rod had buckled over, with

the tip just out of the water.

The squeal of the reel was fantastic.

The pressure was so great I had real trouble pulling the rod out of the rod holder.

After a fair battle I hauled a cracking 8kg snapper over the side and into the esky.

As I was recovering, rod number two buckled and buck jumped.

Another awesome snapper.

I caught a couple more and ended up leaving the fish biting, upped the anchor and headed home.

I remember driving back up the driveway at 4.45pm.

In a bit over two hours, I had launched the tinny, motored out to the lighthouse, caught a bag of fish and returned home.

Where else, apart from Port Stephens, can you catch cracker snapper out of an 11foot tinny with a 9hp motor, less than 2km from home?

Nowhere I know.

q This month’s photo topic was ‘Quarters’ and the photo selected was taken by local photographer and club member Sue Donohue.

q Jimmy Karageorgis loved a feed of octopus.

q My first history book featured Kerosine Tin Jim.

q Thumper snapper swallowed a fat prawn.

q A few more for the neighbours.

Retirement in grandeur

ADDRESS: 8 Boston St, Tea Gardens

CATEGORY: Four bedroom house, 2 bathrooms, 2-car garage

LAND: 500 square metres

PRICE: On application

POSITIONED between the shopping and medical centres and the Myall River this home has a great floorplan for those looking to “retire” to the area.

This four-bedroom home is designed for low maintenance living in Tea Gardens.

The brick & tile exterior of this “Beechwood – Castle Cove” designed home is constructed to ensure longevity with minimal upkeep.

Upon entering the home, you are greeted by an open-concept living area that seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and further living spaces.

grandeur

A small lawn area is ideal for children or pets to play and there is direct access through a rear gate to Admiralty Reserve, where the children can play a game of backyard cricket.

This also offers the convenience of rear access.

A paved utility area and a double garage with internal access complete this home. Extras include air conditioning, ceiling fans and solar panels for power.

Overall, this four-bedroom home offers a low-maintenance lifestyle in a great location.

Its thoughtful layout makes it the perfect retreat for those seeking a relaxed and hassle-free living experience on the coast.

Phone Ivy Stevens at Century 21 Coastal at Tea Gardens on 0432 705 766 or (02) 4997 2554 to arrange an inspection.

Large bay windows and sliding glass doors allow for ample natural light and provide stunning views of the coastal landscape.

The kitchen is designed with low maintenance in mind, offering plenty of storage space.

The ‘island’ serves as a central gathering point for family and friends, as well as doubling as a breakfast bar.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a cozy, yet functional family room, ideal for relaxing and unwinding after a day spent outdoors and connects seamlessly to the outdoor yard space.

The master bedroom is located at the rear of the home, offering privacy and convenience.

It features a spacious walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with a large shower.

Three additional bedrooms, all with closets and large windows, are there to

capture the light.

These bedrooms share a well-appointed bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower.

The home also includes a laundry room with built-in storage and a utility sink.

Additionally, a two-car garage provides ample space for parking and storage.

The outdoor space flows from the kitchen and family areas.

This undercover area would comfortably seat a family of 10.

Enjoy the well-thought-out gardens, including a beautiful

AVAILABLE RENTALS

sasanqua camelia hedge for privacy

Where you can pick up

Hawks Nest Golf Club

Hawks Nest Caravan Park

Benchmark on Booner

Oceanside Motel

Peter Sinclair Gardens

Jimmy's Beach Caravan Pk

Hawks Nest Motel

BYO Cellars

So Lo Hawks Nest

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

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

Sack the coach

AS much as I enjoy watching most sports being played at the highest level, it continues to disappoint me when I hear demands from supporters of a losing team to “sack the coach”.

It is the players on the field who provide a win or are defeated by a better team on the day, despite the attempts of their coach to motivate them to provide their best efforts on the field.

Maybe they didn’t deliver the coach’s plan.

Maybe it was just bad luck, or the run of the game that decided the result.

So why do we see this irrational “sack the coach” response from some people?

Presently the rugby league teams experiencing this are St George Dragons and the Gold Coast Titans, with recent changes in coaches for the Wests Tigers and Canterbury Bulldogs.

These are all so-called professional football teams and play the game for money, as do their players.

To my way of thinking (and of course I might have this wrong), it is clearly a lack of loyalty from supporters who really need to ”support” their players and staff, not

unfairly criticise them for not winning every week.

When you have a 16-club competition in any sport, some teams are in the top eight positions and the rest are in the bottom half of the table.

This is the simple fact of life, no matter how good the players or managers/coaches happen to be.

When we look at our nation’s economy, we see and hear similar and often unjustified demands to sack a particular ‘coach’, be he or she a cabinet minister, particularly in the Treasury area.

The one that offends me the most is the top economic decision maker within the Reserve Bank.

The Governor's duty is to manage the economy to the best of his ability.

He has a team of Government appointees representing the community with special qualifications to act as a committee to make decisions based upon the best available economic data when applied to their plan to manage the economy.

The Reserve Bank’s task, amongst many, is to contain the rate of inflation to between 2 and 3 percent.

It is currently running at just below 6 percent, so they must pull the levers controlling the economy in order to achieve that outcome.

This creates a situation where interest rates are used to rein in people’s expenditure on goods and services in order to bring the economy back under control.

This is done until they reach their goal of creating a much lower rate of inflation, with the desired result of keeping the cost of living within people’s ability to manage comfortably on their present incomes.

The Governor’s position is a contracted

one for a period of time.

Unlike that of the sporting coach, the role is supposed to be independent of outside or political influence.

The Governor’s position is said to deliver a salary of $1 million per year.

Many coaches of professional sporting teams generate salaries of $500K and $750K annually - some might even earn more.

However, when they are sacked, they usually receive their remaining contracts paid out as part of their removal.

The Reserve Bank Governor completes his present contract in September this year.

It will be interesting to see if the newly appointed female Governor, being a longtime employee of Treasury and the past deputy Governor, an important part of the decision-making committee that raised interest rates so many times, decides to change the process in order to deliver a different result.

So much for no political interference if that happens to emerge.

Sacking the coach whose team failed to deliver the important requirement of keeping the voters happy would prove to be a poor result for the Banks’ perception of independence in the field of economic decision making.

I guess it all comes down to who gets the blame for roaring inflation in our economy.

Who do you think might be the fall guy for the course of our economy?

Is it the Governor of the Reserve Bank, the associated committee, the federal Treasurer or just the desire of the federal Government to pass the buck to someone else in order to declare that it is just not their fault for the tightening direction of our faltering economy.

Pindimar Minderoo Muster

By Thomas O’KEEFE

VOLUNTEERS from the Australian Resilience Corps will muster at Pindimar North and South for three days, 19-21 September, aiming to mitigate future bushfire disasters in the area.

The ‘Muster’ is a specifically organised, on-site project under the Minderoo Foundation’s Fire and Flood Resilience mission, and includes local community members and corporate volunteers to “build proactive, confident, and resilient communities”.

Minderoo approached MidCoast Council, an LGA home to many high-risk areas, seeking to provide Resilience Corps’ volunteer assistance in tackling.

Mid Coast District’s Bush Fire Risk assessment of the Pindimar, Bundabah and North Arm Cove areas is officially “likely” and “extreme”, the consequences rated

“catastrophic”.

MidCoast Council is also putting the call out for local

volunteers to bolster the ranks; those who live in and around these areas should already realise the benefit the added mitigation will provide.

“We are looking for community members who would also like to contribute to the bushfire preparedness of their community, and the Tea Gardens Men’s Shed is ready to assist as well,” Steve Carmichael, MidCoast Council’s Bushfire Officer, told NOTA.

Registration is essential to join and volunteer with the ‘Pindimar Minderoo Muster’, mainly for insurance purposes, and can be done in three simple steps online at https://www.resiliencecorps.org. au/muster/mid-coast-pindimarmuster-day-1/.

From the Resilience Corps, across each of the three days of

the Muster, up to 30 volunteers will roll into Pindimar, including university students and corporate members, many coming up from Newcastle.

“Fire trails up Nardoo and Wyree Street in North Pindimar, and Corbie and Challis Avenue in South Pindimar are the target areas,” Mr Carmichael detailed.

Owing to the ‘papersubdivision’ reality of Pindimar’s maps, some target ‘roads’ will resemble bush paths with plenty of vegetation to be cleared, and trimming tree branches.

Volunteers should carefully note the clothing and tool requirements, laid out on the Resilience Corps’ website, such as sturdy, close boots and long pants and sleeves, as well as ample weather and sun protection.

q The Pindimar North Muster target area, down Wyree Street from the RFS Station, then up and down Nardoo Street.

q Pindimar South target area, both directions down Challis Avenue from the corner with Corbie Street, then down Corbie to the corner of Cambage St.

OPINION & LETTERS

Draws By Paul

July and August Progress Association Update OPINION

By Bruce MURRAY, President, Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association

SPRING is around the corner, and we are progressing lots of great things in and around our villages, starting with the arrival of our exercise equipment at Providence Bay Park, plus the upgrades to Hawks Nest beach foreshore, plus the pending improvements to all nine amenity blocks!

The installation of the three exercise stations in Providence Bay Park will take up to six weeks, all managed by a joint project team comprising the supplier, Moduplay, and MidCoast Council (MCC), and Progress members.

Of note, this project did not require $19,000 for solar lighting and following an application by our Grants Officer, the NSW Government and MCC approved a variation to install new solar sensor lighting at both the Tea Gardens Skate Park and the Lions Lookout (amenities and dump point).

The new robust Green Frog Systems lighting will be professionally installed and be managed as a MCC asset, improving immediate and long-term safety and amenity.

Onto other local projects now progressing:

• Bennetts Beach landscaping and shower upgrade: Well underway (refer photos) to be completed before summer.

• Apex Park Repair plus Jetty replacement: MCC advised that Crown Lands have approved the extension and a contract award process is underway.

• HN Fishing Platform upgrade: Underway to be completed before summer.

• Cemetery Wall and Garden: Following several work requests to the MCC, the retaining wall at the cemetery has been upgraded from rotting timber to a concrete block wall.

We will be holding a working bee to improve the gardens and plant native flowers.

• Toilet Upgrade Win: Following a spate of serious graffiti and vandalism plus the ongoing neglect and cleanliness issues, we provided an assessment report to MCC with photos of nine blocks.

As a result, the MCC $100k of capital funding to improve all blocks this FY.

This is a great outcome and please help by being vigilant and reporting any issues to MCC (7955 7777) and/or the Police Assistance Line (131 444).

• Myall River Dredging: We strongly support the Myall River Action Group (MRAG) and have sent letters to the relevant state and federal Ministers.

We share MRAG’s concerns about the silting of the Myall River and the collective need to ensure it remains open to navigation.

• Tea Gardens Pool: With our second successful grant ($2500), we purchased a new lap timer, new clock, and flags.

The old lap timer has been removed, cleaned and parts replaced, and will be reinstalled, plus the Honour Board has also

DEAR Jasminda,

Since the final game with the Matildas, I'm feeling a bit blah.

The game was something to look forward to and now life has gone back to its dreary everyday slog.

What now?

Dear Narelle,

Narelle G.

IT would have been impossible to predict that the World Cup would unify Australians when we are so intent on being argumentative and disconnected about everything (Climate Change, windfarms, YES vote, foreign policy, freedom of speech, and any issue on any 'You Know Your From ...' Facebook page where even a simple query about free cat sitting can turn into an aggressive argument about declining

bird species, responsible pet ownership, security cameras, and minimum wage requirements).

The excitement of the Matildas was palpable.

Suddenly people who had never played soccer, and who had certainly never watched women play soccer, were on a first name basis with the players and their merits.

My daughter who has never played team sport was shouting out tactical advice.

My husband wanted to watch Bend it Like Beckham between games.

There was talk of a public holiday and political euphoria not experienced since Hawke said: "Any boss who sacks someone for not working today is a bum."

So, it is no wonder that many people are experiencing a bit of a post-Matildas slump.

Perhaps one way to get around it is to encourage more young girls to move off the sidelines and onto the field, and to support them with the same fervour as we have in the last few weeks when they do.

been renewed – by the Men’s Shed and members (thank you!).

The remaining funds enabled the shower floors to be repaired, additional safety handrails to be installed, plus rustproof replacement hardware.

The Winter Working Bees have continued to clean the pool deck, garden, and maintain the facilities.

Separately, we have requested the MCC to provide a copy of the LGA-wide pool review which will, in part, inform the future operations. We retain serious concerns about the pool’s future, and strong united community support will be vital to its future and any upgrades following the pending 2023-24 season.

Singing Bridge Golden Jubilee 6 April 2023: The Sub Committee had its first planning meeting on 11 August (thank you!) and developed a draft event management plan.

We will be applying for event grants to fund this historic and important festival.

The event (like our Bridge) will span both villages and we hope to engage closely with MCC and our community groups and local businesses to ensure a great party.

For our members (we need more!), please note:

• Volunteer Support: We won another minor Stronger Communities grant that was required to be used on volunteer expenses (PPE) and we purchased BBQ aprons, sun caps, and UV shirts.

• Heatherbrae Bunnings Fundraising BBQ: To date we have had two BBQs raising over $2500 with the next one scheduled Sunday 17 December (all day) with a Xmas raffle.

Finally, this August is our Membership Drive Month, and we need you!

As you can see around our twin villages – projects are now progressing but only due to your continued strong community support and a strong membership so we can lobby local, state and federal government action, apply for grants, and apply volunteer power.

Please contact to renew or join at HNTGProgress@gmail.com, costing only $15 per annum.

Enjoy the local improvements as the weather warms for the beach season.

q Volunteer power! Kay and Barry Jones with Bruce Murray at our last Bunnings BBQs wearing our new PPE aprons with our Singing Bridge logo – raising funds for local projects (and the upcoming Bridge Party 2024!).

q Aerial mapped location of the three new outdoor exercise stations at Providence Bay Park –watch this space!

q Bennetts Beach foreshore improvements underway - including new footpaths, showers, landscaping, and gardens.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

READING by Lynne Miles: John 6: 35"Then Jesus declared, "I am the Bread of Life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.""

New studio for the local radio station

WITH a new home, Myall Coast Radio has recently recommenced broadcasting.

The studios have transferred from the industrial estate in Tea Gardens to the Bulahdelah Rural Transaction Centre.

Being off air for seven weeks was a bit of a worry but a dedicated team of volunteers and technical people made a seamless transition between the sites.

“We were approached a few months back with the possibility of establishing the studio in Bulahdelah and we thought it was a great idea as it will become a valuable community asset,” said Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism President John Sahyoun.

“We are truly focused on making this a regional voice for the Myall Coast area and stream our love of this area and music to the world.”

The new studio was funded by the State Government through the Community Building Partnership program and

Tennis and Pickleball Are In Season

By Thomas O’KEEFE

RACQUET sports are reigniting into spring, as the winter footy season ends and Myall Coast residents seek more ways to get active into summer.

The Myall Park Tennis Club hosted many social tennis groups, with some big events planned for the end of the year.

Those seeking to stay active, but weary of the court-wide dashing, have taken to the world-wide phenomenon of ‘pickleball’.

While its name was derived from its inventor’s canine companion, Pickles, one visit to the courts will convince you it is onomatopoeic, as the lightweight whiffle balls are rapidly whacked by players’ square paddles.

Now the fastest-growing sport in the United States, pickleball is also gaining significant traction in Australia, mainly for its lower-impact and smaller court area, while being great

for the reflexes.

Think of it as a cross between regular tennis and table tennis, with elements of badminton thrown in.

While no formal pickleball club has yet formed in Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens, avid players who don’t necessarily have a background in tennis gather on Thursday and Sunday mornings, 8:30-10:30am.

“Pickleball attracts everyone, it’s an all-age sport like tennis, but it’s easier to pick up,” Samantha Leggatt, Tennis Coach at Myall Park Tennis Club, told NOTA.

“It would be a great option for juniors to try in the footy off-season, and a nascent competition is forming.”

Ms Leggatt also indicated the possibility of a twilight family pickleball evening, to be organised soon.

Those in the Myall Coast who prefer a more serious competition on the full courts are also in luck, with the Tennis

Seniors Tournament, open to players aged 30 and up, due to hit Myall Park Courts from 5-9 November, featuring mixed teams.

Players wishing to join the Seniors competition will have to become a member of Tennis Seniors NSW.

Tennis players interested in something more than a casual match meet at the courts on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7pm, and Saturdays from 1pm.

Myall Coast Vets

By Peter SEE

RESULTS of our Stableford competition played today. 17/08/2023. 18 Hole Stableford.

A Grade

1. Graeme Bramley 42

2. Ian Blamey 35 c/b

3. Noel Shelly 35 c/b

5.

B Grade

1. David Candy 37 c/b

2. Robert Simmons 37

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coordinated by the Myall Coast Radio Committee.

Over time programs will be expanded to include items of relevance to the local public and build upon the great work that has been accomplished over the past three years.

The programs are available to stream on www. myallcoastradio.com.au and there’s something for all tastes.

If you would like to become an on-air presenter or have an idea for a show or interest spot the committee would love to hear from you.

Email your request to admin@myallcoastradio.com. au or phone 0419439151.

Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts

By Brenda EDWARDS

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Bulahdelah Golf Club News

By Thora-Lou SMITH

THE ladies played a Stableford round on Wednesday August 16, and the winner was B.Newton with a terrific 42pts from T.Stellema with 34pts. T-L.Smith got NTP – no jackpot.

29 Vets played a Stableford round on Thursday, and the winner was M.Bramble with 42pts on a c/b from D.Harvey.

J.Crockett was 3rd with 39pts. NTPs were T.Carroll and S.Burns while D.Harvey won the jackpot.

Only 20 golfers played on Saturday August 19th, and the winner was W.Thomson with 67nett on a c/b from A.Gardiner.

Ladies' winner was A.Benson with 75nett. NTPs were B.Gordon and M.Schlenert, while the long

drivers were M.Bramble (who also won the $20 jackpot), W.Thomson, R.Hanson and B.Gordon.

Sunday August 20th was a fundraiser to support the Durant family, and 19 teams of 3 enjoyed an Ambrose event. Team Sepos were the winners with 55.5nett from The Winos with 56.5nett.

Team Griffis were next with 57.2 and Barbs Brats

were 4th with 58.5. NTPs were B.Newton (who also won the jackpot), T.Shultz, Dale B. and B.Gordon.

Congratulations to all the winners - some great scores!

It was a very successful day and grateful thanks goes to all those who donated, played and contributed in any way.

AUGUST 17 th . Winner:

John Edwards. Runner Up:

Clint Harris. Ladies Highest Score: Jackie Wall- 95.

Men’s Highest Score: Darren Rapley-140. The game of

the night was between two arch rivals , Michael Russom and Darren Rapley, Michael showed his class by beating Darren very easy. Darts are on every Thursday night. Everyone is welcome to come along and play.

4. George Matheson 35

Glenn Conroy 34 c/b

Lyle Hudson

Terry Hulme

Paul Ibbetson

C Grade

1. Ross Kirwan 39

2. Craig Brooking 35

3. Brian Johnson 33 c/b

4. Arthur King 33

5. Noel Quince 32 c/b NTP. A. B. C. 10th. Pat Garland David Candy Brian Johnson 16th. Terry Freeland Paul Fordy Brian Johnson Balls To. A. 30 B. 29 c/b C. 27 c/b

q Yellow lines (added) indicate the smaller pickleball court, with a slightly lowered net, too.

q Pickleballers paddle and play hard at the Myall Park Courts in Hawks Nest.

q Winner: John Edwards. Runner Up: Clint Harris.

q Presenters Country Cath and Mungo Jack check out the new studio.

By

JONES

2nd D. Davis 75c/b

3rd S. Leggatt 75

Div. 2 1st T. Sattler 67

2nd K. Green 70

3rd S. Brownrigg 73

Balls down to 80 c/b

NTP 10th Div. 1 S. Leggatt Div 2 T. Sattler

Note: Tuesday 15 Ladies golf cancelled due to rain.

Roos beat Hawks in Qualifying Final

By Thomas O’KEEFE

GAMES don’t come much closer than when the Karuah Roos battled with the Tea Gardens Hawks in the first Qualifying Final at Lionel Morten Oval, Karuah, on Saturday, 19 August.

After being charged $8 apiece by the League to enter, spectators from all over witnessed round three of the ‘local derby’ grudge match that started and ran all the way through with some heavy hitting tackles and scores that were hailed as heroic at every turn.

Rough saw Karuah pound away at the Hawks’ well-guarded backline, relentlessly striking the righthand corner, until a switch to the far-left granted first try to Karuah’s Mitchell Baker, followed by a successful sideline conversion by Samuel Croese.

Karuah dominated possession in the first half, but Hawks defenders dragged several Roos over the sidelines in a bitter defence.

The Roos’ Koby Martyn

found the crack in the Hawks’ line for a try in the extreme right corner, and Croese performed another sideline kick.

The second half started with a strong Karuah offensive, matched immediately by a revitalised Hawks counter-surge, which

got John Schultz rammed through the Roos’ line like a Sherman tank to score directly between the uprights, successfully converted by Shaqueil Saunders.

Karuah’s third try, to Koby Gordon, came amid a fog of contentious calls that had seen play stop and start

innumerable times, as well as increasingly rough play that resulted in one Karuah player limping off.

The concrete steps erupted repeatedly as each side swept back and forth to each try-line, and finally John Schultz, in his 101st game, tank-rammed through and grounded beneath the posts again, for Saunders’ second easy conversion.

Full time score: Karuah won 18-12.

q Karuah takes a victory lap for the home-field crowd.

q Karuah’s Samuel Croese converts successfully from the sideline.

q Tea Gardens’ John Schultz blasts through for his first try.

q Desperate and strong defences on both sides held many tries high.

q Hawks’ John Schultz broke through for a second try, around and up the middle.

Tea Gardens Soccer Club

By Shayne REYNOLDS

THURSDAY afternoon

training was well attended with our volunteer trainers passing on their knowledge.

Saturday morning saw

games played from round 14 of our local draw, with a near perfect day for our players and spectators.

In the Minis grade (5,6,7yrs), game 1 refereed by George Cassin was

between the Myall Lakes Butchers Port Jackson Sharks and the Lofty Cranes Shovel Nose Sharks ending with the Port Jacksons in front 4-0.

George refereed game 2 as well that resulted in a large

Roos Legends Honoured

STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 24

Mitch Napier, Dwayne Fleming, Josh White, Koby Gordon and Josh Page.

Two other Roos inductees – centre Ryan Saunders and winger Luke Perry - now play lock and fullback respectively for rival club Tea Gardens Hawks.

Evans, the Roos’ hard working President and Team of the Decade inductee, told News Of The Area that he was “proud to be named alongside so many club legends”.

“The players named have been great stalwarts and warriors for this club and top ambassadors for Newcastle-Hunter rugby league,” Daniel revealed.

Elusive custodian O’Bryan was the logical choice at fullback – a fearless competitor and

attacking weapon that has led the club to premiership honours.

Perry and Crampton were named on the wing for their try-scoring prowess and finishing ability with the dashing Page and Saunders considered a crack centre combination.

Evergreen five eighth and points-scoring ace Sam Croese was a popular choice for the number six jumper –a talented playmaker with a wealth of experience.

He may have turned in electrifying performances in the number nine hooker’s jumper in recent seasons but the crafty Evans was honoured as a half back.

Demon defender Aden Callaghan is rated one of the club’s finest lock forwards and earned the number thirteen jumper while tireless second rowers Napier and Matt Croese justified their selection with “high work

rate” tags.

The late Ben Langdon was posthumously recognised as the Roos’ number one prop forward along with the powerful Ben Bradley while long serving player-coach and experienced campaigner Fleming secured the hooker’s jumper.

Interchange players include Tyson Peters, Simi Asomua, Josh White, Koby Gordon, Jack Croese and Tim Johnson.

In finals action last weekend, the Karuah Rooettes advanced to the Grand Final of the Newcastle Maitland Regional Community Women's competition after a 28-0 win over Awabakal Morisset.

They will meet Dora Creek who tipped out Cessnock Goannas 20-18.

The Roos set up a Grand Final qualifier with minor premiers Clarence Town Cobras in the Men's Northern

margin between the Karuah RSL Wobbegong Sharks scoring 10 goals while the Aussie Roofing & Guttering Reef Sharks got close often but didn’t pop one in.

Our popular “Ice Cream Shack Player of the Day”vouchers were awarded to Miles Hood, Jerome Laver, Dylan O’Malley and CJ Williams.

Spend your vouchers and enjoy an ice cream kids.

Game 1 in the Midis’ grade (8,9,10 yrs) the Ray White Real Estate Bull Sharks stay in front of the Tea Gardens Auto Electrics Hammerheads Sharks with the Final score of 6-2 when regular volunteer Andrew McCormack from Hawks Nest Pro Shop blew the fulltime whistle.

Game 2 was a close match between the Rapley Builders Grey Nurse Sharks and the Boatshed Cafe’ Mako Sharks that ebbed and flowed back and forth until the very end.

The Makos had their

noses in front 5 goals to 4 at the full-time whistle.

One of our experienced players Lily Fidden refereed this exciting game, thanks Lily.

The proud recipients of our “Hook N Cook Player of The Day” vouchers were Oscar McCormack, Archie Wall, Elijah Fraser and Lucy Laver. Go grab some fish’n chips kids, enjoy those vouchers.

The Juniors grade (10,11,12 yrs) game was an arm wrestle between the Hawks Nest Golf Club Thresher Sharks and the Mumms on Myall Tiger Sharks.

Volunteer referee Ross Fidden had his hands full all game with both teams showing fantastic skills, determination and grit with one goal being awarded to each team.

A hard fought 1-1 draw was the result.

Congratulations to Saxon Rapley and Beaunon

Lawrence were awarded the “Hook N Cook Player of the Day Vouchers”.

Fish’n chips for lunch after soccer?

The winners of our “Tea Gardens Hotel Half Time Raffle Voucher” and the “Mumms on Myall Midday Raffle Voucher” were Maiko Tully and Andrew O’Malley. Enjoy your meals folks.

Thanks to volunteer Nadine for running the raffle every Saturday.

Our Friday night meat tray raffle at the Tea Gardens Hotel was run well by Kirsten and Sonya, thanks ladies!

Anyone out there who is looking to enrich their life by volunteering in your local community, please come along and have a chat.

Thanks to our volunteers Colleen, Wink, Brownie and “the two grannies” Anne and Donna for keeping everyone happy by helping to run our popular canteen this week. Cheers!

q A few local lads enjoying a run around after their game.

q Popular with the players and friends, net practice.

q A recent Midi grade game.

Conference after sinking Tea Gardens Hawks 18-12 at Lionel Morten Oval.

Karuah led 12-0 at the break after converted tries by centres Mitchell Baker and Koby Martyn before the

Hawks struck back with a try to prop John Schultz.

Roos’ front rower Koby Gordon sealed victory when he crashed over to score before Schultz grabbed a consolation second try in the

dying moments. Gloucester Magpies downed Paterson Rivers 18-10 and square off with the Hawks in an elimination final this weekend

q Karuah Roos’ Team of the Decade inductees were honoured at the club’s recent Presentation Dinner at Karuah RSL.

PUZZLES

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

THE RIGHT TABLE SHOW TIDAL VARIATIONS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS

The time variation should be added to the corresponding Fort Denison time.

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

4. The man’s trouser leg is longer. 5. The man’s tie is straight. PICTURE WORD: A hedgehog.

Puzzle Play 181

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 5pm.

Danna's back as cook for KMYC from Friday 18th August!!!!!

Come and enjoy.

Bookings would be appreciated.

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BEST ON THE BOX

TUESDAY RFDS

SEVEN, 9.15pm

WEDNESDAY WTFAQ

ABC, 9pm

MONDAY FINDING YOUR ROOTS

SBS, 7.30pm

This US genealogy series hosted by Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. is bursting with personality. A little more brash, fun and moving than its cohorts such as Who Do You Think You Are?, emotions are heightened in this enthralling mix of DNA and history. Featuring a bunch of stars, its guests all have an entertaining knack for wearing their hearts on their sleeves and playing up the drama. Season seven premieres tonight, with acclaimed actress Glenn Close and director John Waters discovering stories of goldrush Yukon and an enclave in Quaker Pennsylvania.

FRIDAY, August 25

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R) After a blind actor witnesses her husband’s murder, the evidence casts doubt on her account of the events.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After the owner of a local airfield falls to his death, Barnaby and Nelson investigate.

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.20 Gold Diggers. (Final, Malsv, R)

11.45 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Final, Mls, R) Part 4 of 4.

12.45 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

The world of TV dramas can be staunchly far-fetched, but there’s nothing forced about this excellent Aussie series. Its heart-wrenching, authentic quality is partly attributed to the fine cast, including Stephen Peacocke (The Newsreader), Emma Harvie ( from Accounts) and Justine Clarke (Tangle), and also the fact that all the extraordinary storylines are based on real incidents from the Royal Flying Doctors Service. Punctuated with close-ups of the characters, the intimate camera work pushes all the emotional buttons. Tonight, Pete (Peacocke) must work with the suddenly returned Eliza (Emma Hamilton) on a mysterious case of a sick fouryear-old boy.

wondering, it’s pronounced “what the FAQ”.

tonight, this rambunctious and inquisitive new eight-part series is a little like Google as a live entertainment show, complete with musical sequences and comical asides. It’s presented by a team of wisecrackers – Chas Licciardello (The ), Kirsten Drysdale (The Checkout), Lawrence Leung, Lou Wall, Cameron James and Alex Lee (The ) – who will do whatever it takes to answer viewers’ burning questions. In each episode around six questions are dealt with, such as, “Why is yawning contagious?”. This boisterous shebang includes expert interviews, experiments and demonstrations.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

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

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Final, Ma)

9.30 New York: The City That Never Sleeps. (R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Vise Le Coeur. (MA15+a)

11.50 Reunions. (PGal, R)

1.45 Box 21. (MA15+asv, R)

3.35 Mastermind Australia. (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 Better Homes And Gardens. Host Johanna Griggs and the team demonstrate some terrific ideas for the house, garden and the kitchen, as well as effective and appealing ways to renovate, cook and decorate.

8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018, MA15+v, R) A retired CIA black ops operative is forced back into action when his friend is killed while investigating a murdersuicide and he sets out to use his resources to find the culprit and get revenge. Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders.

11.00 To Be Advised.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. Dolphins v North Queensland Cowboys.

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

10.40 MOVIE: Dirty Harry. (1971, MA15+av, R) A police inspector tracks down a sniper. Clint Eastwood.

12.45 MOVIE: June Again. (2020, Ml, R)

2.35 Great Australian Detour. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch by actors Jamie Dornan and James Norton. 11.30 The Project. (R)

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

SATURDAY, August 26

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30

Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R) 3.00 Landline. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Peer To Peer. (Return)

9.35 Growing A Greener World. (Final, PGa)

10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PGal, R) 11.00

Travel Quest. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG)

6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (PG, R) Annabel Crabb meets Peter Dutton.

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

7.30 Grantchester. (PGa) One of the residents at Leonard’s halfway house is found dead in what appears to be a suicide.

8.20 Vera. (PGav, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the mysterious death of a pensioner on a busy peak-hour train.

9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Mal, R) As Frankie continues to lose support, Stella and Jeremiah team up to sabotage her.

10.50 Last Tango In Halifax. (Final, Ml, R) Ted and Harrison go on an adventure.

11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 Nyarrpararla Malaju? 3.40 Secrets Of The Museum. (PG, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 The Soundtrack of Australia. (Final, R) 6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00

Athletics. World C’ships. Day 7. H’lights. 3.00

Cycling. UCI ProSeries. Arctic Race of Norway.

H’lights. 4.00 Trail Towns. (PG) 4.40 Going

Places. (R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob: Four Sisters. (M) Part 1 of 4.

9.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Devon And Cornwall. (R) A journey through Devon and Cornwall.

10.15 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain. (PGa, R)

11.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)

1.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

1.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)

2.55 Athletics. World Championships. Day 8. Evening session.

SUNDAY, August 27

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek.

2.30 Athletics. World C’ships. Day 8. H’lights.

3.30 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup series. Round 5. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 1. H’lights.

12.00 Horse Racing. San Domenico Stakes Day, Saturday at The Valley and Saturday Raceday.

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 passenger’s suitcase has unusual lining.

7.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters II. (1989, PGh, R) After a river of ectoplasm is discovered beneath New York City, the Ghostbusters investigate.

Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd.

9.45 MOVIE: I, Robot. (2004, Mv, R) In the year 2035, a technophobic detective investigates a murder in which the prime suspect is a robot. Will Smith, Alan Tudyk.

12.00 Reverie. (Mav, R) The team helps a wrongly imprisoned boy.

1.00 Home Shopping.

Women’s Premiership. Round 6. Sydney Roosters

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. Canberra Raiders v Brisbane Broncos.

9.30 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match.

10.00 MOVIE: Miami Vice. (2006, MA15+lsv, R)

12.20 The Killing Of Breonna Taylor. (Malv, R)

1.30 It’s

6.00 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Property experts search for homes.

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

8.00 To Be Advised.

9.00 MOVIE: Baywatch. (2017, MA15+ln, R) A devoted lifeguard and a new recruit must put aside their differences after uncovering a criminal plot. Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Restoration Australia: St Martins. (Final, PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Malv) Frankie is determined to find out who is responsible for sabotaging her Bay of Fires operation.

9.30 Mother And Son. (Mdl, R) A man moves back in with his mother.

10.00 The Newsreader. (Mal, R)

10.55 Total Control. (MA15+l, R)

11.50 Talking Heads. (Ma, R)

12.20 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.05 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

5.30 Two Sands. (PG, R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Colosseum. (M)

9.15 Philae The Last Temples Of Ancient Egypt.

10.15 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (R)

11.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

1.15 Surviving The Virus: My Brother And Me. (Mal, R)

2.25 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R)

3.15 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.15 Bamay. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Surveillance Oz. (PGn,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (PG) As the blind auditions conclude, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? Bill Suff. (MA15+av) A look at the serial killer Bill Suff.

11.15 Autopsy USA: Audrey Hepburn. (Ma) Forensic pathologist Dr Michael Hunter takes a look at the 1993 death of Audrey Hepburn.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

7.30 The Traitors. (PGl) Hosted by Rodger Corser.

8.40 FBI. (Mav) A young woman’s abduction leads the FBI back to a cold case from 18 years ago.

9.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Tennant’s team, along with NCIS agents Nick Torres and Jessica Knight, uncover plans for an attack in Oahu.

10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGadv, R) The governor seeks Margaret’s help.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, August 28

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Tane feels iced out of his marriage.

7.30 The Voice. (PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mdv) Lopez puts everything on the line to help Elijah take down a gang leader in exchange for her safety.

10.15

TUESDAY, August 29

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

7.30 The Traitors. Hosted by Rodger Corser.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R) A wealthy couple are killed by a con artist.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

7.30 Shark Tank. (Return, PG) A panel are pitched inventions.

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

9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) With Parker still on the run, the team enlists the help of Special Agent Jane Tennant from the Hawaii office.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (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.

WEDNESDAY, August 30

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 4. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch.

Employable Me (UK) (Mal, R) 11.10

12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Finding Home. (R) 3.35

THURSDAY, August 31

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Samuel re-enters Rose’s orbit.

7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) Officers uncover a surprising secret.

8.30 Miniseries: Without Sin. (Madlv) Part 3 of 4. Stella dives headfirst into finding out who really killed her daughter.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Monster Mansion: Evil Behind Bars. (MA15+av, R)

12.10 The Enemy Within. (Mav, R)

1.00 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 Thank God You’re Here. (PGdls)

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (PGls) Four mates set out to embarrass each other.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mal) Following her UK success, Liz is wooed by the crème de la crème of law firms.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGv)

11.00 FBI. (Mav, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Kin. (MA15+v)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (Malv)

11.35 Atlantic Crossing. (PGa, R)

3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (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)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGas) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

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

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

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Legends Honoured

By Chris KARAS

IT proved a major talking point throughout the region and raised much debate but keen rugby league pundits would agree that the Karuah Roos’ Team of the Decade boasts a stout hearted line up rich in talent and wisdom.

Scenes of euphoria enveloped the Karuah RSL Club when the historic nineteen man squad was officially anointed at the Roos’ recent Team of the Decade Dinner presentation on the eve of the Newcastle Hunter Mens Northern Conference finals.

Some of the biggest names to have ever pulled on a Karuah jumper were honoured on the night –including current stars Mitch O’Bryan, Adam Crampton, Sam Croese, Daniel Evans, CONTINUED Page 16

q Karuah Roos’ Team of the Decade inductees were honoured at the club’s recent Presentation Dinner at Karuah RSL.