By Thomas O'KEEFE
MONTHS of planning came to fruition with the triumphant return of the Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival on Saturday, 19 October.
Even a last-minute change of venue from Longworth Park to Lionel Morton Oval, due to overly wet conditions, could not dissuade the crowds of visitors and oyster connoisseurs. This was the first Karuah Festival to be orchestrated by the new organising committee, which News Of The Area has been following since their establishment six months ago.
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A rainstorm the night before may have raised pre-show anxieties, but the morning was bright and sunny, and the southerly brought with it cool breezes.
The rain held off over the afternoon despite the dark and menacing clouds.
The ever-popular duck races still went ahead on the river, as did the Karuah Motor Yacht Club’s kids' fishing competition.
More than 30 kids participated, making both events resounding successes.
At the oval, the grandstand was put to good use for the woodchop competition and the ball throw.
Behind it were the Tea Gardens Lions’ BBQ and market stalls, spruiking the eponymous oysters and prawns, which all sold-out.
Medowie and Karuah RFS brigades were present, spreading the word to join up and defend against the coming bushfire season.
“Stall holders, patrons, and woodchoppers alike were all flexible and understanding of the change, happy that the festival could continue,” Festival President Kelly Johnson told NOTA.
“People came from far and wide to attend and the new venue proved to have some hidden advantages, especially when it came to viewing the incredible axemen.
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q The move to the oval made the woodchopping events more accessible.
“None of it could have been possible without our many sponsors and the tireless work of the committee, with secretary Veronica Howarth shouldering a majority of the load.
“The inclusion of the oyster growers group, organised by Stephen and Dean Cole, was a roaring success.
“So many oysters were sold, the town ran out!”
The prawns and oysters were run by a collective of farmers who are raising money to
fund their new Quality Assurance Program.
“We couldn't plan or hold the day without a team of volunteers, and in order for the festival to grow we need [even] more people involved,” Ms Johnson said.
The only downside was Karuah's notoriously poor mobile reception, soon to be obliterated entirely with the 28 October 3G shutdown, which caused some problems with EFTPOS payment devices on the day.
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Dr David Gillespie has announced he will retire from Parliament at the next federal election.
The National Party MP, who was first elected in 2013, cited a desire to spend more time with his wife Charlotte, and their family.
"For over eleven years, my wife Charlotte and our family have supported me in this wonderful job, and I thank them for their love and support," Dr Gillespie said in his announcement.
Dr Gillespie, a gastroenterologist before entering politics, had a distinguished career in medicine, including serving as Director of Physician Training at Port Macquarie Base Hospital.
His medical expertise proved valuable in Parliament, where he spent three years in the government ministry, including as Minister for Regional Health.
Dr Gillespie’s political career began with a loss in the 2010 federal election, but he was successful in 2013, reclaiming the historically
safe Nationals seat from retiring Independent Rob Oakeshott.
Dr Gillespie went on to secure re-election in 2016, 2019, and 2022, despite several boundary changes to the electorate.
Each time, he maintained a comfortable margin, solidifying the Nationals' hold on the seat.
During his tenure, Dr Gillespie championed numerous projects across the
Lyne electorate, advocating for essential infrastructure and securing federal funding for local council initiatives.
His leadership helped drive regional investment, earning him praise from Nationals Leader David Littleproud, who said Dr Gillespie will leave a “significant legacy”.
He highlighted Dr Gillespie's "important role" in shaping the party’s approach to regional health and
By Thomas O’KEEFE
LIFESAVERS from the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest SLSC launched a daring, afterhours rescue at Bennetts
Beach on Sunday, 6 October. They combined to save a woman who was being blown out to sea.
Though the weather was fine, strong winds and choppy
seas were highly problematic for one female visitor who had chosen to head out on an inflatable stand-up paddle board (SUP) board with a male companion.
infrastructure.
Reflecting on his retirement, Dr Gillespie expressed concerns for the future, stating, "Australia is at a crossroads, and there is a need for more people in Parliament with real-life experience."
He committed to working diligently until the next election and collaborating with the next Nationals candidate to ensure the region continues to receive strong representation and remains a focal point for regional development.
The National Party has already commenced the
Another man had run down the beach from the Deadman’s Dunes area, to alert lifeguards.
“Despite having packed up for the day, we had noticed the woman head out from near Deadman’s and realised we were going to have to go get them,” Patrol Captain Kris Macklin told News Of The Area.
“She was past Yacaaba by the time the guys got to her; we did not expect her to float out that far.
preselection process for the Lyne seat, with nominations set to close in three weeks.
The preselection meeting is scheduled for 7 December, where party members will choose their candidate to contest the seat in the next federal election, expected by May 2025.
Lyne voters will look to the upcoming election to address key concerns, particularly the rising cost of living that has impacted many on the Mid North Coast and in the Hunter.
While the electorate has benefitted from federal funding under Dr Gillespie’s
“The Inflatable Rescue Boat was taken down on the SSV trailer and launched from near their setup.”
Fellow Patrol Captain and skipper of the IRB Dan Rodgers said the pair were lucky lifeguards were still on the beach.
“If we had gone home, it could have been a Coast Guard or police call; she would have ended up at Cabbage Tree Island with the seals,” he said.
“We realise that people
leadership, the next representative will face the challenge of continuing to deliver crucial infrastructure projects while addressing economic pressures on local households.
As Dr Gillespie prepares to step away from politics, he expressed gratitude to the people of Lyne, the National Party, and his staff.
His departure marks the end of an era for the seat and the start of a new chapter as the Nationals look to secure the seat once again and continue their legacy in the region.
just want to get away from the crowds, which is why they end up so far away from the flags down the beach.
“However, if you enter the water as a swimmer, please stay between the flags, and on any kind of board, stay nearby, within view of the Surf Club.”
While the rescue was performed by SLSC personnel, paramedics were called to the scene, although no hospital transport was necessary.
by David Collins
The case of Trusted Building Group Pty Ltd v Everitt is a summary judgment from the Supreme Court of NSW regarding a construction contract dispute. Trusted Building Group Pty Ltd (the Builder) and Raymond and Christine Everitt (the Owners) entered into a contract on 5 February 2022 to construct a duplex in Bombo, valued at over $2 million. The project was to be completed by 27 March 2023, but the relationship broke down, leading to the Owners terminating the contract on 8 March 2023. The partially constructed property was subsequently sold.
On 9 August 2023, the Builder sought $563,075.84 in damages in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, but the case was transferred to the Supreme Court due to the Owners anticipated Cross-Claim. The Builder
failed to serve evidence by the court-ordered deadline and faced issues with legal representation. Despite extensions, the Builder did not appear at key hearings.
The Court struck out the Builder's claim and ruled in favour of the Owners on their Cross-Claim, with damages to be assessed later. The Builder was ordered to pay the Owners' legal costs.
This case highlights the importance of competent legal representation, adhering to Court deadlines, and attending hearings, especially when facing potential summary judgment.
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WORK will begin this week on a major upgrade to the Hawks Nest Sewage Treatment Plant.
MidCoast Council says the $50 million overhaul will enable the plant to “accommodate the large increases in population that are forecast to occur in the area over the coming decades”.
MidCoast Council’s Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, Rob Scott, said the upgrade would also resolve a number of current challenges.
“At the moment, the sewage treatment plant is operating at close to capacity during summer when visitors flock to the popular holiday destination,” said Mr Scott.
“As a result, we’re struggling to meet the requirements of our effluent discharge licence with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
“This project will increase the capacity of the plant considerably and help address both current and future demands.”
Scheduled to be completed over a twoand-a-half year period, the project will be completed by Gongues Constructions and will begin with the decommissioning of the existing Pasveer channels at the site.
A host of infrastructure will then be constructed, including new sludge lagoons, a new switch room, a new chemical dosing system and two new clarification tanks.
The existing aeration tanks will also be extensively modified to process larger volumes of sewage.
Mr Scott said the upgrade would increase both the storage and treatment capacity of the plant.
Importantly, the plant will continue to operate as normal throughout construction and minimal disruption to the community
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is expected.
“Residents can expect to experience increased traffic in the area and some localised noise at times, but aside from that, the project should progress largely unnoticed,” said Mr Scott.
Construction will take place between
7am-6pm weekdays and 8am-1pm on Saturdays.
Council will notify residents if these hours change.
The project is expected to be completed in 2027.
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By Thomas O’KEEFE
BULAHDELAH’S
War Memorial Hall is attracting renewed interest from locals and visiting groups ahead of its 80th anniversary.
Originally built between 1944-1945 by the community, the War Memorial Hall on Crawford Street was intended as a tribute to the sacrifice and service of the young men and women from Bulahdelah and the surrounding district in World War One and World War Two.
The Hall’s flat façade and perfunctory design is a hallmark of postwar architecture.
It was a time when communities were rapidly
rebuilding and growing, and multi-purpose community buildings were erected.
“The Hall has hosted many social events, many art shows, themed dinners and musical events, and the Committee strives to keep it going for general use by the community,” Bulahdelah Memorial Hall Chairperson Jeff Carryer told News Of The Area.
“This year, we are inaugurating a new event, ‘Gizmos’, over the weekend
of 26-27 October, with an exhibition both days and a market on Sunday the 27th as an initiative of the memorial’s land managers.
“Gizmos are not just artworks, but also useful and eye-catching.
“They do something, even if it is just to spark an emotion.
“We want to do something different. With lots of artistic and creative people in the community, [we want to] give them an avenue to express themselves and share their
hidden talents.”
Hall Committee
Treasurer Lou Young said, “The number one reason for the event is to provide people who make stuff but don't see themselves as artists, to have a space to show what they can do.
“And to have another event in Bulahdelah.”
Bulahdelah’s Men’s Shed is on the same land, while the recently upgraded public garden was established in 2011, in anticipation of the Anzac Day Centenary in 2015.
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By Thomas O’KEEFE
A PELICAN was caught in a fishing line at Winda Woppa, Hawks Nest, on the evening of Wednesday 16 October, sparking a wide call-out via social media for assistance.
One local resident cited what appeared to be a sinker and hook swinging from the line wrapped around the sea bird's foot.
It was causing the pelican to have great trouble settling
down to roost for the night.
Having parked itself atop a 6-metre-high light pole, as local pelicans habitually do, the situation was too dangerous for any humanattempted rescue.
Given the darkness, height of the pole, and high risk of danger in not knowing what the fishing line was wrapped around, volunteers at WINC (Wildlife In Need of Care), said the best option was to let the bird rest and reassess the
situation in the morning.
An icon of the area, pelicans are a common and welcome sight, so witnessing one in distress is upsetting.
The following morning, it appeared another pelican had come to its aid and helped with the disentanglement.
While not witnessed, both were seen sitting side-byside with the first pelican’s foot free, and a fishing line with sinker attached on the ground below.
“This should serve as a cautionary tale that humans fishing really need to clean up after themselves,” Nat from WINC told News Of The Area.
“As we are coming into the migratory season, we can
prevent loss of life.
“The Central Coast has a 'Take 3 policy', prompting visitors to our waterways to take three pieces of garbage with them - pick it up and don't ignore it.”
q Another pelican came to assist with the entanglement the next morning.
When last sighted, the
was sitting and standing properly, but may still have a piece of fishing line wrapped around a feather or wing. Locals around Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and surrounds are asked to keep an eye out.
By Simon EKINS
NEWS Of The Area columnist and Fingal Bay fisherman
John ‘Stinker’ Clarke, will be holding a book launch next week with not one but two new publications on offer.
A large gathering of pioneering families and friends are expected to attend the launch of “Marsh Road” at Soldiers Point Bowling Club on 30 October.
Written over three years, John said the book “tells the stories of those who lived in the community of Bobs Farm, Port Stephens, and the numerous difficulties they confronted as far back as the late 1800s.”
John has developed a unique style of presentation since writing his first history book “Broughton Islanders” back in 2009. It was followed by “Old Salt”, “Oysterman’” and “The Outer Light”.
By conducting interviews in the homes of the descendants of those depicted, and collecting old photographs and documents
of the period, John has been able to capture Port Stephens’ fascinating past.
All of his books are held by the NSW State Library.
Continuing his interest in writing books for younger readers, John will also be launching “Milly the Magnificent Flying Mullet”.
Following the recent success of “Clarabelle the Cow” and “Banjo the Bream”, Milly is the story of a Myall Lakes mullet with extraordinary talents and exciting adventures.
The illustrations by local artist Megan Barrass are described by John as “amazing”.
The launching of both books, emceed by ABC Radio’s Scott Bevan, will be held on Wednesday 30 October 2.30pm at Soldiers Point Bowling Club, with members of the public invited to attend.
The occasion will include displays of artwork and photography from the Nelson Bay Marina Artisans Collective, while the Tomaree Museum
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
YEAR after year, for as long as I can remember, October is the month when we fishers prepare ourselves for the summer invasion.
Here they come!
Thumping great summer whiting, marching along Stockton Beach on their annual northern pilgrimage.
One of our very best kitchen fish, a crumbed fillet of snowy white whiting is
hard to beat.
Indications are that the whiting will reach Fingal Beach right on Christmas and continue to pour along the coast and into the port throughout the summer months.
The best bait to catch a whiting is without doubt a wriggling, savage sea worm.
Sit the worm comfortably on a No 4 long shank hook and toss it out just behind the shore break, then prepare yourself for a battle as whiting do not give in easily.
Inside the heads, cracker dusky flathead are waiting in ambush in the warm shallows that fringe the port. Pilchards, soft plastics and hard bodied
lures are deadly and will be eagerly attacked particularly early morning on a rising tide.
Best spots include Shoal Bay, Little Beach, Bagnalls Beach and Wanda.
Snapper are out of control over the shallow reefs, from Fishermen’s Bay to Broughton Island.
Soft plastics are being preferred to top baits of fresh squid and bonito fillet.
Try Fingal in front of the Outer Light just on sunrise or sundown.
You will probably see me out there.
Say g’day.
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By Thomas O’KEEFE
ARTISTIC creativity and curiosity flowed freely at the Myall Art and Craft Centre’s Open Night on Thursday 17 October, as three major craft-form groups united to welcome new and budding members.
Tucked behind the MidCoast Council customer service point on Myall Street, the Art and Craft Centre proves to be a wellspring of ideas, fostered by the very wellappointed facilities, and the equally welcoming crafty members.
Last week’s Open Night
included ceramics, crochet and leatherwork.
Several people who came interested in one group found they were interested in the others, too.
Michele Winn, Secretary of the Centre, told News Of The Area that the evening gives people who work or are busy during the day, a chance to use the facilities.
“It is a wonderful facility and we want to maximise its use,” she said.
“So, we may extend to other craft forms and are open to suggestions, people just need to come talk to us.”
“Ceramics is the ultimate recycling,” ceramicist Rebecca Jacobs said as she recycled fragments of local history into new artworks.
From old light fittings
to microwave plates, avid artisans shared their skills, turning them into beautiful expressions of crafting.
digital dexterity, inspired by local nature, floral motifs, or something a crafter recalls from extensive travels.
fee, and even smaller cost of consumables,” Rudy Jacobs said.
“Tools and materials are all here, for a small joining
“People can come and learn or indulge in something new.”
By Thomas O’KEEFE
LIONS Club of Tea Gardens has joined in supporting a local driver in the latest Cancer Council Shitbox Rally, raising funds in a crosscountry drive starting on 18 October.
Local RFS volunteer Patrick Hurkett has taken off on his second ever Shitbox Rally, carrying on from the enormous success of last year’s drive.
This year, he is joined by friend Tony Gilmour.
As the team “Every Which Way”, they will navigate the wide open expanses of outback NSW and Queensland in a 2005 Ford Territory worth less than $1500.
Starting from Bendigo and ending up
at Townsville a week later, they will track through some of the outback’s hottest spots, including Pooncarie, Milparinka, Innamincka, Bettota, Isisford and Belyando Crossing.
“The car is held together in key places by strategically placed duct tape, like the back window that keeps falling down,” Patrick told News Of The Area.
“It originally came from the ACT, and is already a veteran of a few rallies, recently having done another Shitbox Rally from Port Douglas to Adelaide.
“It has over 340,000km on the odometer.”
Tea Gardens Lions Club joins a long list of local donors, including Boomerang Bags, PC Brunton Electrical, RN Baker Switchboards, and many individuals, and interstate sponsorship from Team Plus ACT and Rollform WA.
While driving across the desert in a car worth less than a modern smartphone may seem ill-advised, “Every Which Way” will be accompanied by dozens of other qualified “shitboxes”, support vehicles, and mobile workshops for the inevitable event of a breakdown.
“You get to experience the country with like-minded people, it’s all for a good cause,”
Passion projects and labours of love are tests of Patrick said.
“My mum was a cancer survivor, and we have lost friends to cancer along the way.”
At last count, “Every Which Way” had raised just shy of $6000, edging closer to their target of $7500, and still welcoming assistance to reach the overall rally target of $2 million.
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By John BLACKBOURN
NOW that the LGA elections have been determined our area has a local councillor once more; a good result for the residents of the Myall Coast area who were previously without this benefit.
Our MidCoast LGA has a population of 94,000 and has elected five from the previous Council plus six first-time new
representatives.
As expected, the major areas of population, being Taree and Forster/ Tuncurry, have provided nine of the eleven available positions.
Tea Gardens has a population of 3200 and Hawks Nest 1400, so we were indeed fortunate to achieve representation.
There are reasons for that, with one being the selection of a good and capable candidate who was supported by a team of respected residents in his Independents group.
Secondly the area has apparently decided to work together in order to deliver this result, so that alone suggests that we have a working relationship that bodes well for our future when dealing with MidCoast Council.
We can probably say that the adjoining areas of Pindimar and North Arm Cove have also responded in a productive way
By Lindsay HALL
THOSE of us who are largely fed up with comic-book movies can breathe a sigh of relief following this week's slate of films, as Venom: The Last Dance marks the final four-colour release for 2024.
Promised to be the last instalment of the series starring Tom Hardy and Michelle Williams, this version sees Eddie Brock and the living costume – Venom – on the run from a military unit led by Chiwetel Ejiofor, and apparently another alien creature.
The original Venom was shockingly successful (as was the sequel) in the way that only modern B-movies can be.
Everything on the screen is utter nonsense,
but the filmmakers are all perfectly aware of this and the actors are having genuine fun making a “bad movie”.
In contrast is a film that is clearly geared for prestige, Lee, a biopic of 20th Century cultural icon Lee Miller.
Miller is known for her work as a photographer for Vogue magazine close to the front lines of WWII, though the images she captured were not published at the time.
Kate Winslet holds this film together as the feisty and determined Miller, though the story makes a lot of demands as it attempts to focus both on gender inequality and the grim realities of war.
The film also looks incredible, thanks largely to director Ellen Kuras, who is well-served by
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DEAR Jasminda,
My husband ruins every morning by sitting next to me in bed doom scrolling and reading the headlines out loud. How can I stop this behaviour?
Helen F
now I'm surrounded by devastation, and those pesky online analytics are going crazy trying to give me more of what they think I want, which is anything with a whiff of devastation, destruction and apocalyptic intent.
So now, just as you blamed your husband, I'm blaming you, Helen.
My day could have gone in one of two directions. I could have been mesmerised by the sonorous calls of magpies and the uplifting laughter of kookaburras.
I could have been quietly sipping a strong cup of tea with my dog leaning against my leg.
I could have observed the swaying gum tree branches against a pale grey sky.
I could have eased into a bit of brain work getting Wordle in three lines.
Dear Helen,
I just had a quick glance at the headlines to familiarise myself with your conundrum.
I'm not sure what you are rabbiting on about.
I mean, sure there are wars raging on multiple fronts, and a once spectacular lake drowning in toxic waste.
Hang on, maybe I've just gone with the wrong media group.
I'll try again.
Okay, so over in the US, Trump is still not admitting to losing the 2020 election.
Holy Moses.
But that's in America.
How about local news?
Okay, there has been a family tragedy closer to home.
An airport security issue.
Ok, Helen.
This is not a great way to start a day.
In fact, I was happily watching my chooks fossicking around the garden, and
in order to produce this result.
The purpose of having councillors is to provide the LGA with direction for the management of the area and the expenditure of funds for basic maintenance of facilities, plus funding new ones.
Council is run by its General Manager, with council staff in various departments
her many years as a cinematographer.
The darkly comic A Different Man is also in cinemas this week.
Starring Sebastian Stan as Edward Lemuel, an aspiring actor who suffers from neurofibromatosis (facial tumours), the film questions the extent to which our attitudes towards disability, or disfigurement, may be little more than a state of mind.
After being offered an experimental treatment to cure his condition, Edward discovers that his life’s problems may be way more than skin deep when he meets Oscar.
Oscar is played by Adam Pearson, an actor who actually lives with neurofibromatosis and who steals the film completely from the star player.
Pearson’s performance is sweet, charming, funny and charismatic, and challenges many assumptions about those
I WOULD like to thank Dr Gillespie for his years of service in Federal Parliament on behalf of the electors of Lyne, and wish him and his family a long and happy retirement.
We voters in very safe electorates like Lyne often feel taken for granted by the two major parties and seem to go to the bottom of the pork barrel when government funds are distributed.
This is the right time to think outside the
square and decide how we would like our next member of Federal Parliament to perform.
I believe Lyne is ready to consider someone who is not restricted by their allegiance to the major parties and therefore always able to put the interests of their electors first.
The recent local government elections showed that in MidCoast Council, which includes a large segment of Lyne, ratepayers were prepared to elect new independent and Libertarian candidates.
Independent members, inspired by Cathy
McGowan in Indi, Zali Steggall in Warringah and the other “Teals” are expanding into a vibrant cross bench which has changed the atmosphere in the House of Representatives during the last parliament.
Voters in Lyne should move with the times and take this opportunity to choose a candidate who will serve us, and not accept a “business as usual” party hack.
Regards, M SUTCLIFFE, Hawks Nest.
But no, now I'm stuck in a state of existential dread.
There is a simple answer, though.
Take control, Helen.
You don't have to be a mere vessel for your husband's daily catastrophising.
You could instead listen to a podcast of your choosing (headphones have saved many marriages, I'm sure of it), or read a few pages of a book you enjoy.
If you have a dog, you could go for a brisk walk and take in life's simple pleasures.
Or you could just grab a pillow, place it over your husband's face, and… no, no, don't do that one, Helen, or else you will be in the news and we'll all be saying, 'What on earth possessed her? She seemed like such a gentle and caring woman. You just never know, do you? Just yesterday she was saying hello over the fence, and now she's in the headlines.'
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
managing projects and initiatives, however they need the elected representatives’ (councillors) consent in order for those plans to become operative.
It’s a numbers game which is hard to achieve when you are one of eleven.
with disabilities.
To be clear, this is not a sweet, feel-good family film, as the focus is most definitely on the dark turn Edward takes as he faces his own flawed character.
For those looking for a family experience on the weekend you can take the opportunity to check out Australian/Irish production My Freaky Family
A sort of fairy tale/coming of age story, young Betty Flood is about to turn thirteen and wants nothing more than to be magical like the rest of her family.
As she learns the truth about where they come from, she discovers that there may be just as much power in the music she makes.
Featuring a mostly Irish cast led by Evanna Lynch (of Harry Potter fame) this quirky tale looks like a fun, if forgettable, family adventure.
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By Diane RUSSELL
RESULTS Week Ending 11th October
Monday: N/S 1. A Ryan & S Bowen, 2. J Whalan & B Treharne, 3. E Buckpitt & J Corden, 4. J Ryan & A Remment, 5. S Helsen & P Conroy. E/W 1. E Digby & J Pye, 2. D Hipkins & B Eyre, 3. J Armstrong & D Dale, 4. P Marr & S Schmeding, 5. J Patfield & C Brooking.
Tuesday: N/S 1. P & B Ness, 2. W Drake & L Baker, 3. S O’Keefe & R Albon. E/W 1. E Buckpitt & D Russell, 2. J & A Macintosh, 3. P Lau & D Dummett.
Wednesday: 1.B Treharne & S Matheson, 2. J Pye & J Brandis, 3. L Falla & D Russell, 4. A Ryan & E White, 5. E Digby & D Hipkins, 6. J Corden & M Churton, 7. J Ryan & A Remment.
Friday: N/S 1. C Rands & L Falla, 2. B
Treharne & S Matheson, 3. J Whalan & C Richards, 4. D Hipkins & B Eyre, 5. J & T Thatcher, 6. L & G Conroy, 7. J & A Ryan. E/W 1. E Digby & S Donahue, 2. K Mc Murray & J Pye, 3. S Aldrich & M Rowden, 4. H White & S Helsen, 5. L Hulme & J Gray, 6. J Armstrong & D Dale, 7. P Marr & S Schmeding. Results week ending 18th October
Monday: N/S 1. J Whelan & B Treharne, 2 =. C Richards & S Matheson, 2=. C Rands & L Falla, 4. L & G Conroy, 5. P Baily & T Thatcher, 6. S Helsen & H White, 7. E Digby & J Pye, 8. J Ryan & A Remment. E/W 1. S Pearson & D O’Brien, 2. E Buckpitt & J Corden, 3. J Armstrong & D Dale, 4. K Mc Murray & G Muggleton, 5. J Glover & L Hulme, 6. S Bowen & A Ryan, 7. P Marr & S Schmeding, 8. C Bywater & D Hipkins
Wednesday: 1=. C Bywater & D Russell, 1=. P Baily & B Treharne, 3. M Churton & J Corden, 4. E Digby & D Hipkins, 5. A Ryan & E White, 6. J Armstrong & M Rowden, 7. K McMurray & J Dixon, 8. J Ryan & A Remment, 9. J Brandis & J Pye.
Friday: N/S 1. L & G Conroy, 2. J & T Thatcher, 3. G Smith & L Wood, 4. B Treharne & S Matheson, 6. L Hulme & B Taylor, 7=. B & P Gibbs, 7=. P Baily & G Morrison, 9. J & A Ryan E/W 1. L Howarth & D O’Brien, 2. D Hipkins & B Eyre, 3. K Mc Murray & J Pye, 4. E Digby & S Aldrich, 5. J Armstrong & D Dale, 6. C Bywater & J Gray, 7. M Churton & J Corden, 8. S Bowen & S Schmeding, 9. S Pearson & S Helsen.
By John SLATER
TODAYS bowls were sponsored by Myall Lakes Butchery.
The forecast rain stayed away, and 34 players participated in the Gala Nominated Triples competition
The morning winners were decided by the highest winning score and with a score of 17 Garry Porter, Bill Jones, and Richard Wiles were successful.
The afternoon winners were decided by the lowest winning margin and with a margin of just 4
Kev Barbie, Barry Goode, and Bruce Murray won the money.
A special prize of eggs was donated and the team with the lowest total shots scored were the lucky winners.
They were Peter Gurney, Col Amos, and
By Dianne BOWES
POOR weather disrupted the ladies’ events this week. Saturday’s Monthly Medal round has been pushed back until next week due to a lack of numbers, though those 13 ladies who turned up played a Stableford event. Visitors today included Jane Sedgwick from The Australian GC, Gwenny Kalaf from Manly GC, Janet Wonders from Concord GC and Sharon Bevan from Noosa Springs Country Club.
Results !8 Hole Stableford 15/10/24
Overall Winners: 1st Jane Sedgwick on 34 (best score of the day); 2nd Gwenny Kalaf 33; 3rd Angela Clipperton 31 C/B
Place Getters: Margaret Pratten 31C/B and Janet Wonders 31 NTP 10th Hole: Jo Scott
Tuesday’s event should have been Round 1 of the Hawks Nest Ladies Championship, but persistent rain saw the round
Mark Hair.
The Garden Eatery Voucher was won by Rob Jones. Thanks to the Garden Eatery for sponsoring this voucher.
20 Oct
The final of the Club Minor Pairs competition was played today in less than favourable conditions.
The forecast rain gave way to a brisk south-easterly virtually taking the narrow hand out of play.
However, the teams of Terry Munright and Phil Thrift and Chris Golledge and Rod Morrison gave it their best shot and the game developed into one of ‘nip and tuck’
With the match evenly poised Chris and Rod held a hard fought three with one end to play which
q June Biddle, Championship Putter 2024.
postponed until next week. The championship is always hotly contested, so let’s hope the conditions are more favourable then.
Thursday Lady Veterans 9 Hole Event
The fog burned off to reveal a splendid day for golfers, and
By Tony SMITH
17/10/2024. 18 HOLE Stableford. A Grade.
1. George Matheson 39
2. Gregory Blyton 38
3. John Lashwood 37
4. Bill Kerr 36 c/b
5. Tony Clarke 36 B Grade.
1. Les Miller 37 c/b
2. Keith Glanville 37 c/b
3. Lyle Hudson 37 c/b 4. Colin Bell 37 c/b 5. Keith Harrap 37 C Grade.
1. Brian Jones 40
2. Dave Thompson 39 3. Des Patfield 37 c/b 4. Neil Clifton 37 5. Keith Harvey 35 c/b NTP. A
q Winners of the Club Minor Pairs competition, Chris Golledge and Rod Morrison with the runners-up, Phil Thrift and Terry Munright.
was very neatly dispatched with a Terry Munright drive killing the end.
Chris and Rod held their nerve however and hung on for a 21-18 win.
It was a tough game, given the conditions going right down to the wire.
Both teams are to be congratulated on a great game of bowls.
Nominations are being called for the Club Championship Fours and hopefully this will attract a good field and as a guide to the form of many players contemplating the Pennant season next year.
The first round is scheduled for Saturday 16 Nov.
q Gene Prigg and Pat Dodd, Division 3 honours for 2024.
50 of our ladies took advantage of the perfect conditions. There were some great shots out there, Denise Sainty scoring a birdie 3 on the 7th, and chip ins from Rosarie Mullins (1st), June Biddle for par (9th), Elsa Jones and Marie Pegram (10th), and a beauty from Marcia Smith on the 14th for par from 10 metres off the green. Well played ladies!
Results Thursday 9 Holes 17/10/24
1st Dawn Nealon -4; 2nd Rosarie Mullins -3; 3rd Dawn Gough -2; 4th Elsa Jones -1; 5th Di Lindstrom 3
NTP Hole 3: Division 1 Liz Ross; Division 2 Robyn Keegan; Division 3 Sue Hair
NTP Hole 16: Division 1 Ann Morris; Division 2 Marie Pegram; Division 3 Carol Wiggins
Barrett, Chris 5th Matheson, George Glanville, Keith Jones, Brian 10th Williams, Bob Hudson, Lyle Pagett, Desmond 16th Matheson, George Glanville, Keith Thompson, Dave Balls To. A. 31 c/b B. 31 c/b
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By Chris KARAS
RISING Stroud Seals
Swimming Club prospects
Nelly Flannery and Lachlan Webster collected bronze medals at the recent NSW Long Course Qualifying meet at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.
Fourteen-year-old Nelly claimed a podium spot in her only event, the 200m backstroke, after clipping 1.35 seconds off her personal best time, while sixteen-yearold Webster finished third in the 100m butterfly final.
Webster showed his all round swimming credentials by also posting a top ten finish in the 100m freestyle event.
The talented duo are part of leading swim coach Michael Abel’s impressive Seals squad based at Lakeview Aquatic Centre in Raymond Terrace.
Other Seals swimmers to impress at the SOPAC meet were sixteen-year-old Maddy Flannery who finished fifth after shaving 0.30 seconds off her personal best in the 100m butterfly final, and experienced campaigner Dan
q Luke Rochester taking the last leg for Myall Masters in the 50 metre men’s relay, with the
teams waiting behind, at the branch meet hosted at Tea Gardens Pool last year.
Tatchell.
The 23-year-old Tatchell competed in two events, finishing fourth in the 100m freestyle and sixth in the 100m butterfly finals.
Emerging Seals squad members Saxon Hayes and Alexander Ford did not start.
A delighted Abel told News Of The Area that his squad continues to put in the hard yards at early morning training sessions at Lakeview Aquatic Centre.
“They are working extremely hard and the proof is in their improved times
and overall performances in the pool at various meets,” he said.
Tatchell also snared gold and bronze medals at the recent North Coast Swimming Championships at Port Macquarie, registering a personal best time in the 400m individual medley.
At the same meet, twelveyear-old Hayes captured gold and silver plus a personal best time in the 50m butterfly final, while the versatile Webster recorded two top ten finishes and a personal best time in the 200m butterfly.
q
By Thomas O’KEEFE
SWIMMING at Tea Gardens
Pool was celebrated with the return of the Myall Masters to the lanes in anticipation of the season’s meets and competitions.
Just in time for the long weekend and school holidays, the Tea Gardens Pool was reopened by its new managers, Hughes Swimming, after an extensive community consultation on the fate of the facility last year.
The long-awaited first session of the Myall Masters
By Thomas O’KEEFE
PLAYERS, partners and family flocked to the Tea Gardens Hotel on Saturday 19 October for the Tea Gardens Hawks’ annual presentation night.
The night's purpose, to recognise the achievements and performances of the 2024 season, was augmented by the joy many players exhibited in sitting down and catching up with their teammates again.
The Senior Men's team made it into the finals again in 2024, while the women’s side grew steadily throughout the season, their first in the tackle competition.
“This is more than just a sport, it's a community,” Club President Aaron Neighbour said on the night.
“Thanks to the major
sponsors, the volunteers, members and their families.
“Coaches and support staff give hours of dedication, it does not go unnoticed.”
Presentations began with the symbolic handing over of the jerseys that each player wore throughout the season.
Next came men’s and women’s teams awards:
Best in Attack: Dallas Jones and Shaq Saunders
Best in Defence: Chantelle Gallagher and Ethan Tito
Referees' Choice Best and Fairest: Dallas Jones and Shaq Saunders
Supporters' Awards: Jenaya Nagy and James Sinclair/Shaq Saunders (tied).
The infamous Iron Person awards, presented to those who “can take a lot of hits and keep getting up for more”, were awarded to Dallas Jones and Shaq Saunders.
The coaches of both teams, Ryan Saunders and Dallas Jones, celebrated their inaugural respective roles by handing out Coach's Awards to Jyson Wolfram and Amani Langdon.
2024/25 season commenced on Monday, 8 October, with an enthusiastic group of 17 swimmers.
“Many Masters members have been travelling further afield and we look forward to them joining us soon,” Masters spokeswoman Christine Dunning told NOTA.
“The new pool manager, Cathy Haynes, has been very obliging to Myall Masters and is certainly doing her best to make our swimming experience extremely pleasant.
“Under the auspices of our qualified Head Coach
Sharon Taylor, we again look forward to her training sessions that are streamlined to cater to all fitness and skill levels, and combine creative, interesting and enjoyable workouts.”
Beyond the Masters’ meets, the revamped pool offers a raft of swimming lessons, classes, seasonal tickets and casual options. Concerns over the fate of the pool should be laid to rest, at least for a while, as the new contract lasts the next three years, with an option for two additional one-year extensions.
q Presentation night attendees dressed to the nines.
Players' Player awards went to Telika Willis-Monk/ Chantelle Gallagher (tied), and James Sinclair and Shaq Saunders (tied).
Life Memberships were given out to Carl Williams and
John Schultz (for reaching 100 games) and Clarissa Mitchell, who has been with the Lady Hawks since 2016.
Clarissa is now the first female Life Member of the Club.
Rookie of the Year went to Bonnie Briggs.
The Hawks’ major sponsor, Tea Gardens Hotel publican Ben Hanson, was awarded a specially framed jersey.
“Mental health is an important issue these days, so we have established, through Tea Gardens Hotel members’ draws, the Riley Barrie Memorial Award to recognise someone who goes above and beyond to
help others out within the Club,” Ben announced, before awarding the inaugural prize to Alicia Willis.
Another new award was the Tea Gardens Hotel’s 'Player of the Year', which went to Shaq Saunders.
President’s awards went to Sharlene Tisdell and Kye Cotterill.
“These players are the true nature and inspiration of the Club, and they played great and consistently,” said President Aaron Neighbour.
‘Player of the Year’ went to Dallas Jones and Shaq Saunders, and the 'Jack's Choice' (Peter James Nolan Esq Memorial Award) went to Ethan Tito.
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Jamie Durie (pictured) certainly has his hands full: not only is he researching, designing and building the most environmentally friendly home possible and filming the process, but he’s also running his own business, planning a wedding to his partner, singer-songwriter Ameka Jane, while the couple await the birth of their second child. The former Backyard Blitz presenter returns to Aussie TV with this informative and innovative project that also gives viewers a behind-thescenes peek at his home life. Durie’s lifelong passion for sustainability informs every aspect of his dream home, from geothermal heating and cooling to protecting his block’s native gum trees. Growing Home is a breath of fresh air.
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Love it or loathe it, this steamy Aussie dating show is back for a sixth season of make-ups, breakups and shake-ups in the sun. Host Sophie Monk (pictured) welcomes 10 new Love Island villa, introducing them with a twist taken out of fellow reality series I Kissed a Boy’s handbook – before they couple up, the girls will be smooching the boys to put their chemistry to the test. Talk about a first impression! Irish star Eoghan McDermott is again in the narrator’s booth to commentate the contestants’ comings and goings – if you’re not drawn in by the series’ romance, eye candy or conflict, rest assured that his sassy asides will have you in stitches.
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12.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)
3.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
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7.30 MOVIE: The Woman King. (2022, Mav) An all-female unit fights to protect their kingdom. Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu.
10.20 MOVIE: Flatliners. (2017, Malsv, R) Elliot Page.
12.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Highlights.
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. (R) 11.30 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 6. 5.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (PGa, R) 5.30 Clash Of Titans. 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Cox Plate Day and Spring Champion Stakes Day. 5.30 Border Security:
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Choice 2024: Harris Vs Trump.
9.45 The VP Choice: Vance Vs Walz. 10.50 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes. (MA15+avw, R)
11.50 Geoff Dixon: Portraits Of Us. (Ml, R)
1.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)
2.20 Babies: Their Wonderful World. (PGa, R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Cross Court. 12.30 Saltimbanco To Luzia: 25 Years Of Cirque Du Soleil In Australia. (R) 1.00 Great Australian
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Week 2. Fiji v Cook Islands.
9.00 MOVIE: Edge Of Tomorrow. (2014, Mlv, R) After being sent on a suicide mission to battle an alien menace, a man finds himself reliving the same day. Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt.
11.15 MOVIE: Stargate. (1994, PGv, R)
1.30 Cross Court. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) An 85-year-old is trying to decide who would make a better match: a stubborn beagle or shy Jack Russell. 7.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mav, R) Leroy Jethro Gibbs starts his career as part of the Naval Investigative Service operating out of Camp Pendleton. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mad, R)
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Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 WWE Rivals. 12.10am Late Programs.
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Countdown. Continued. (1980, PG) 7.35 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 10.00 Moonfall. (2022, M) 12.25pm Transcendence. (2014, M) 2.35 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 4.50 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 6.40 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 8.30 The Son. (2022, M) 10.45 Concussion. (2013, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs. 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 8.20 Ride On. (2023, PG, Mandarin) 10.35 Bliss. (2021, M) 12.30pm The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 2.25 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 4.45 Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 6.35 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 8.30 Looking Glass. (2017, MA15+) 10.25 Tori And Lokita. (2022, M, French) Midnight Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30
6am Morning Programs. 1pm
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6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Adele: A New Chapter. 3.45 MOVIE: Hating Alison Ashley. (2005, PG) 5.50 MOVIE: The Addams Family. (2019, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Addams Family 2. (2021, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Hot Pursuit. (2015, M) 11.05 The O.C. 12.05am The Originals.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (Final) 9.05 7NEWS Spotlight.
10.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+adv, R) 11.30 Ant Middleton And Liam Payne: Straight Talking. (Mal) 12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Highlights.
1.30 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.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.40 9News Late.
10.10 See No Evil: Night Caller. (Mal) A look at the murder of Jonathan Cherol. 11.10 The First 48. (Mav)
12.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 1.00 Fishing Australia. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Destination WA.
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6am Children’s Programs. 1.45pm MOVIE: Pokémon: Giratina And The Sky Warrior. (2008) 3.45 MOVIE: Penguins Of Madagascar. (2014) 5.30 MOVIE: Monster Family 2. (2021, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Great Wall. (2016, M) 9.30 MOVIE:
By Brenda EDWARDS
17 OCTOBER.
Winner: John Edwards. Runner Up: Geoff Smith. Ladies Highest Score: Lyn Pierson-120. Mens Highest Score: John Edwards -137. Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm, darts start at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to play.
q Winner: John Edwards. Runner Up: Geoff Smith.
6.00
6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Into The Amazon With Robson Green. (PGa)
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls)
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mdls)
10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals)
10.55 SBS News. 11.25 Exterior Night. (Mav)
1.30 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 3.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 4.10 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.30
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6am Leap Year. (2010, PG) 7.55 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 9.45 Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 11.30 The Son. (2022, M) 1.50pm Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 3.40 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 5.30 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 7.30 War
12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.10 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.30 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 2.15 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Rage Closer. (R) 3.35 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PG)
8.30 Stopping The Steal. (Mal)
10.05 SBS World News Late.
10.35 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+av)
12.25 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a, R)
2.30 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. (PGa, R)
3.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PGa, R)
4.25 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.55 Destination Flavour China 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. (PG)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) It is round three of the competition.
9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Aaron, Lopez, Celina, Tim and Smitty discover a surprising connection in their case.
10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav)
11.10 The Latest: Seven News.
11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals)
12.40 Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli. (MA15+av)
2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. It is the second Ultimate Instant Restaurant. 9.05 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A neighbourhood watch captain is kidnapped.
Behind Behani. (R)
Chicago Fire. (MA15+v)
Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia. (Ml)
8.25 History’s Greatest Mysteries. (Premiere, Maw)
9.20 The Old Man. (Premiere, MA15+v)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Carmen Curlers. (Malsv)
1.15 Romulus. (Masv, R)
3.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R)
4.05 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Puppy! A Hotel Transylvania Short Film. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6am The Ideal Palace. Continued. (2018, PG, French) 7.00 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 9.10 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 11.00 War Hunt. (1962, M) 12.30pm Decision To Leave. (2022, M, Chinese) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 Sissi. (1955, German) 5.30 Basmati Blues. (2017, PG) 7.30 Blow Dry. (2001, M) 9.10 I Want You Back. (2022, M) 11.20 Viva. (2007, MA15+) 1.35am Strangerland. (2015, MA15+) 3.40 Late Programs.
THURSDAY,
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R)
8.30 Lawrence Mooney: Embracing Your Limitations. (MA15+as) A performance by Lawrence Mooney. 10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Madln, R) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 12.30 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Monster Pets: A Hotel Transylvania Short Film. 7.35 Little Lunch Specials. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.15 BTN Newsbreak. 8.20 The Wonderful
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (Return, PG)
8.30 National Parks From Above. (PG)
9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Fallen. (MA15+ls)
12.35 Germinal. (Masv, R)
3.35 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R)
4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.55 China 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. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (Return)
8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av) Explores life behind bars.
9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Jane Thurgood-Dove. (Mav, R) A look at the murder of Jane Thurgood-Dove.
10.35 The Latest: Seven News. 11.05 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R) 12.05 Magnum P.I. (Mav) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 America’s New Female Right. 9.40 The Amityville Horror. 10.25 Late Programs.
Basmati Blues. (2017, PG) 8.00 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 10.25 Rabbit Hole. (2010, M) 12.10pm The Father. (2020, M) 1.55 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 4.05 Wide Open Sky. (2015) 5.40 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 7.30 The Lawnmower Man. (1992, M) 10.10 Midsommar. (2019) 12.50am Hereditary. (2018, MA15+) 3.10 I Want You Back. (2022, M) 5.15 Wide Open Sky. (2015)
Thursday, 24 October 2024
By Chris KARAS
REGULAR pick-up soccer
matches in the schoolyard have inspired a momentous sporting achievement for a batch of pupils at Booral Public School.
Established in 1865, the family-orientated community school has created history by winning its first-ever NSW Primary Schools Sports Association Small Schools Football Knockout tournament.
Competing in the Division Three category for schools with 61-100 students, Booral defeated Ulmarra Public School 4-3 in an epic final to bring home the silverware.
In a massive accomplishment the fourteen player squad of Toby, Seth, Oliver, Lily, Logan, Alex, Zac, Bailey, Ashton, Mac, Cruz, Koby, Charlie and Jaxon
produced superb team efforts to claim the title.
School principal Anthony Pearson told News Of The Area that the team was a tight-knit group with “a real passion for soccer.”
“We have 90 students enrolled at the school and they are like one big sporting family,” Mr Pearson said.
“The soccer team were outstanding ambassadors for our school and worked so hard together to win the trophy.”
Booral’s winning squad comprised nine Year Six pupils, two students each from Years Four and Five plus one Year Three player.
“Every recess and lunch break you’ll find the students kicking a football around in a pick-up match on the school field.
“A competition like this brings the young kids
together and it's encouraging to see the senior pupils mixing with the juniors and building strong friendship bonds.”
Booral’s championshipwinning squad features several promising Maitland juniors and Port Stephens
Zone representatives. The camaraderie developed by the players during the pick-up games on home turf was evident throughout the tournament.
After posting a 3-1 first round victory over Gresford Public School the Booral
team slammed Stroud Public School 9-2 in the round of sixteen and Hinton Public School 17-1 in a quarter final.
In the semi-final they showed their class and spirit to roll O’Connell Public School 4-1.
They stepped up again in the trophy decider to sink a well-drilled Ulmarra side in a thrilling contest.
“All the squad deserve special praise and the entire community is proud of their incredible achievement,” Mr Pearson added.
