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here for the last 25 years or so, seen the Club go from virtually nothing – just eskies on the side of the field – to what it is today.”
The Hawks Club had received a State Government grant that helped kick off the first stage of the Complex project, including the new canteen and referees’ room, but the funds fell short of making the rest happen.
“The old shipping containers were a bit ‘third world’, and after watching the Club for 25 years, I'd like to see them move into the new era for players and supporters to enjoy,” Bruce explained.
“The football club brings the community together, and helps keep everyone, especially juniors, out of trouble.
“This is an opportunity to give back to the community.
“If I can do that for a sports club that's done so much, helped support the juniors coming up and the seniors playing now, I thought that would be a nice gesture.
“I would like to see others get behind the club, too, and it would be very nice to see the Complex finished off entirely.”
Bruce was also a big sponsor for the former Hawks Ladies Tag team, which still holds great interest around town.
“Dakka and Cycs are tireless in their efforts, I don't know what the Club would be without them,” Bruce added, as he stood with Dakka’s symbolic fundraising thermometer, which has proudly recorded the donation, although there is still a long way to go.
Donors, big and small, are all welcomed at the Myall Park Complex - from as little as sponsoring a block for $20 each, or larger options at the new Stage 1 building.
q The old storage sheds, once the only such facility available at Myall Park, next to the new clearing works.
q Stage 2A of the Myall Park Sports Complex being cleared, made possible by the recent donation.
PROJECT PROGRESS
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taking up around 40 percent of the total declared zone.
“Other applications were for overlapping areas and found to be of lower merit,” the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water stated on Friday.
The Equinor and Oceanex project is proposed for the southern end of the declared zone, around 20 kilometres off the coast, predominantly off Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and the southern end of Port Stephens.
The project, if it proceeds, is expected to employ around 3,000 workers during construction and create around 200–300 permanent local jobs.
The Department claims the project will “inject development expenditure worth hundreds of millions of dollars” into the Hunter region and leverage existing heavy industry.
Proponents say the offshore wind farm has the potential to generate over two gigawatts (GW) of electricity, equivalent to powering 1.2 million homes or two Tomago smelters.
“The Hunter has been an industrial and economic powerhouse for generations, and my decision today is a big step towards providing that powerhouse with reliable renewables,” Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said.
“The project I’ve shortlisted offers the biggest rewards for the Hunter and Australia – supporting our workforce and energy
security, protecting our environment and sharing our marine space with the people and industries who rely on it today.”
A spokesperson for Oceanex Energy told News Of The Area the announcement was the beginning of a seven-year research and consultation period.
“We will work with our partner Equinor and government through this preliminary award process and be prepared to continue with the early-stage development of the project.
“This includes working with community, First Nations groups, industry and universities to ensure we get the foundations right for a world-class project.
“The community will be involved in this process through detailed consultation and information sessions, and a chance to shape what we think will be an incredible new industry for the region.”
Oceanex says the southern end of the declared zone was chosen for the project due to its close proximity to the Port of Newcastle.
“[That is] where the majority of work will take place, the majority of jobs will be based, and it is closer to the transmission point for electricity.
“This will assist cheaper electricity being provided than if the project was further away.”
Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon said no other region is as well placed to take advantage of the opportunities presented by
the offshore wind industry.
“Newcastle’s world class infrastructure, our deepwater port, skilled workforce, abundant resources and energy smarts means our region is poised to lead this transformation,” Ms Claydon said.
“A new offshore wind industry in Newcastle means new jobs in local manufacturing, construction, maritime, transport and logistics industries, as well as growing our vocational education and training pathways – at TAFE and university.”
Mr Bowen has indicated further consultation with First Nations groups, communities, unions and marine users will continue throughout the feasibility licence process, while environmental studies and a detailed management plan is prepared.
The Department has also highlighted requirements for offshore wind developers to consult with fishers and “avoid, mitigate and offset any impacts on fishing”.
According to the Minister, recreational fishers may be able to travel and fish within the offshore wind zone with exclusion zones in place, citing examples where this occurs in Europe.
Local fishers however, will believe it when they see it.
“Mr Bowen is now spruiking that there will only be a 50 metre exclusion zone,” said Troy Radford, President of the Newcastle and Port Stephens Game Fish Club (NPSGFC).
“The fact is that
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“We are not going to be allowed to fish in there.
“Even if we were…if it [offshore wind cabling) doesn’t stop the bait fish from congregating there, we still won't be able to fish in there because the fish will tangle around the cables and ropes.”
Mr Radford said the area proposed for the offshore wind farm is home to one of the region’s iconic offshore fishing sites, known as the ‘car park’.
“In twenty years, nearly 20,000 fish have been tagged in that area,” Mr Radford said.
“That is huge.
“He [Chris Bowen] has taken no consideration into
q The Equinor and Oceanex project is proposed for the southern end of the declared zone, around 20 kilometres off the coast, predominantly off Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and the southern end of Port Stephens.
that at all, and again just hasn’t listened.”
Mr Radford also expressed disappointment over a lack of consultation between the Novocastrian Wind proponents and the fishing club.
“It’s very disappointing that no Equinor or Oceanex representatives have made contact with the NPSGFC to discuss any aspects of their planned project within the Hunter offshore wind zone.
“Not even a brief introduction to start the consultation process.
“The NPSGFC is a key stakeholder, recognised by the Australian Government, and they can’t even pick up the phone?
“How’s that for consultation!”
On the issue of fishing, offshore wind developers Oceanex Energy say detailed consultation will be undertaken over the seven-year feasibility licence period to “ensure we understand what impact there is, if any, and how it can be minimised”.
“In many areas around the world, offshore wind farms have been found to stimulate increased fishing opportunities,” an Oceanex spokesperson told NOTA. Lyne Nationals MP David Gillespie has slammed the announcement of the feasibility licence being awarded, labelling it a “slap in the face to the Port Stephens and Myall Coast
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Hunter offshore wind project takes next steps
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communities”.
“This is not a community opposed to renewables, just opposed to renewables that threaten their livelihoods and the environment they treasure,” Dr Gillespie said.
“The Minister continues to try and sell this project as providing reliable renewable energy.
“There is nothing reliable about wind energy.
“While the Minister likes to quote nameplate capacity, we know that the average actual capacity for a wind farm is 35 percent.”
The region’s union bodies, however, have welcomed the announcement.
“The Hunter Jobs Alliance is excited to continue engagement with Oceanex and Equinor to work on maximising local jobs, supply chains, manufacturing, best practice environmental mitigation strategies, and community benefits for our region,” said Justin Page, coordinator of the Hunter Jobs Alliance.
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“We have had good engagement with this wind proponent leading up to this point and can now work on ensuring there is good community consultation throughout the environmental assessment stage to have genuine environmental concerns heard and addressed.”
Mr Page said the Department was consulting locally on regulations impacting the burgeoning offshore wind industry.
“There has been consultation on licence conditions including local content, local jobs and supply chains, transmission, safety zones, work health and safety, financial securities, and management plans to underpin community and key
stakeholder consultation requirements.”
Jo Lynch of the Hunter Community Environment Centre said, “The commencement of environmental sites studies is a crucial phase in the development process for offshore wind and we look forward to working with successful proponents to ensure the Hunter's offshore wind industry is ecologically sustainable.”
Mark Watson, an independent Port Stephens Mayoral candidate, described the licence announcement as “a huge insult to the residents of Port Stephens”.
“It is quite clear that a large portion of residents oppose the offshore wind farm which will heavily impact the fabric of the community, the environment and livelihoods of many,” he said.
“There is no social licence granted by the community; the Minister should not be able to just walk in and destroy what the locals hold dearest to them, which is the natural beauty that Port Stephens has to offer.
“The so-called ‘3000 jobs created’ does not take into account the long term ramifications of a region that relies heavily on environmental tourism, hospitality, commercial and recreational fishing.
“The Minister by his own admission does not even think fishing takes place ‘that far out’ in the declared zone,” Mr Watson said.
Local environmental group EcoNetwork, which believes “offshore wind can be an
important part of the renewable energy mix”, is waiting until more is known about environmental impacts before taking a position.
“Greenpeace says whales are not impacted, but we need to see the details in the environmental assessments, including any possible impacts on migratory and other bird species, and how they can be mitigated,” said Sue Olsson, the group’s vice president.
“In the meantime, climate change remains the primary threat to life on the planet, and that needs to be addressed urgently, including transitioning to renewable energy as soon as possible.”
If the Novocastrian Wind project is proven to be feasible, Oceanex and Equinor can then apply for a commercial licence to build an offshore wind project to generate electricity commercially.
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q The Hywind Tampen wind farm in Norway, the largest in the world of its kind, is owned by Equinor Energy. Photo: Jan Arne Wold/Woldcam.
NSW Governor visits Port Stephens
By Simon EKINS
HER Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC, KC, Governor of New South Wales, and Mr Dennis Wilson will be visiting Maitland, Raymond Terrace, Port Stephens and Tea Gardens from Wednesday, 26 June to Friday, 28 June 2024.
Community leadership, health, sustainability, industry, education, volunteering and art will be on the agenda during the visit.
“We are delighted to be visiting the Hunter, Australia’s leading regional economy, with its wonderful community spirit, precious heritage assets and stunning natural landscapes,” Mrs Beazley said.
“Dennis and I look forward to engaging with local people, businesses and organisations in the days ahead.”
Beginning in Maitland, the Governor and Mr
Wilson will engage with a presentation by Maitland City Council, afterwards visiting Carrie’s Place, which has provided domestic and family violence and homelessness services to the community since 1979.
Later, as Patrons, they will meet with members of Maitland and Port Stephens Parkinson’s Support Groups.
The Governor and Mr Wilson will participate in an industry breakfast with Hunter Defence, before returning to Maitland Showground to learn more about Slow Food Hunter Valley, a volunteer organisation supporting biodiversity, sustainability, advocacy and education.
They will also discover the story ‘Behind the ‘Ugg’ at the Mortels Sheepskin Factory.
In Raymond Terrace, the Governor and Mr Wilson will meet with Port Stephens Council for breakfast, before joining Seaham Public School students to learn
about the School Parliament program. Later, they will meet volunteers and staff of Marine Rescue Port Stephens, before visiting the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute and learning about the work of staff and volunteers at Port Stephens Koala Hospital.
In the evening, the Governor and Mr Wilson will host a Vice Regal reception at Maitland Town Hall to thank community leaders and representatives.
On the final day of their program, the Governor and Mr Wilson will meet with community artists from the Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and Myall River areas at Galleries in the Gardens, before joining volunteers of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest branch of the Red Cross for lunch
Margaret Joan Beazley, AC, KC, is an Australian jurist who is the 39th and current Governor of New South Wales, serving since 2 May 2019.
She was previously the President of the New South Wales Court of Appeal, the first woman to hold the office, from 2013 until February 2019.
Baptist Church encouraging global prayer
A PRAYER afternoon for countries in need will be held at the Tea Gardens Baptist Church on Sunday 30 June.
“The Baptist Church will be open for prayer from 12 noon until 4.00 pm and all those wishing to pray for any country in need are welcome to drop in to pray, then leave at any time,” said Ray Keipert,
Church Administrator.
All churches in Tea Gardens are invited to participate.
“There are countries facing many challenges,” Ray said.
“Examples are: war or severe insurrection, living under a dictatorship, Christian persecution,
poverty, climate change, drought and prolonged famine.
“You are encouraged to check the needs of a particular nation important to you, come along and pray.
“As an option, there will be handouts available as ‘prayer starters,’ with a host from the church present throughout to welcome you for the time you have available.
“You will be free to offer your individual prayer at any convenient time.”
For enquiries, please contact either Pastor Len Roberts on 0403 071 922 or Ray Keipert on 4997 2356.
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q NSW Governor Margaret Beazley and Mr Dennis Wilson.
Refuge island goes ahead
By Thomas O’KEEFE
RECENT contentious roadworks at the foot of the Singing Bridge have caused several community groups to lament the often slow and impenetrable bureaucracy that gives painful birth to such projects.
Community concerns centre on issues such as the impregnable nature of inter-governmental agencies
and their perceived lack of communication with the public.
Paul Bendy, a senior member of several community groups, shared his concerns with NOTA.
“Can you imagine some poor soul on their mobility scooter who has gotten as far as the refuge island, with vehicles shooting past in front and behind, waiting for a break in the traffic?” Paul
asked rhetorically.
“The new refuge islands, which went up remarkably quickly, represent an attempt to avoid trying to deal with other bureaucracies, ending up with an unworkable and dangerous solution.
“More importantly, this situation does not address the real issue of government departments being agile and able to work together to serve the people as they are meant
q The islands are in, along with a host of ‘keep left’ signs to alert motorists coming on and off the bridge.
q Contractors forming up the new islands mere days after the vocal ‘Community Conversations’.
Crown Lands and NSW Maritime were cited as two of the chief agencies that have a potential stake in the Singing Bridge crossing situation, but they are not alone, as locals have called out a host of other government bureaucracies they claim routinely fail to get the job done.
Recent telecommunications network problems in and around the Myall Coast have also brought
Marine Drive parking lines
By Thomas O’KEEFE
SAFER parking should be on its way for residents and visitors to Tea Gardens, with a recent win by the Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens Progress Association in getting parking lines organised along Marine Drive.
“This has been an ongoing issue for many years with the Progress Association,
and we have been making more submissions for the last four years especially,” a spokesperson from the Progress Association told NOTA.
“The goal was always to maximise spaces, increase safety, reduce congestion along the road in holiday times, and just bring the place up to Australian standards.”
Five distinct areas along
the main riverside road, from near the corner of Ogden Street to ANZAC Park, have been assigned by MidCoast Council to be properly and clearly marked for car parking spots.
These include near the public wharves across from Tillermans Restaurant, in front of the Boatshed Restaurant, in front of the Slipway, in front of ANZAC
to light the strong dependence such government offices have upon smartphone apps and other online tools in delivering essential services, but are rendered useless when the internet or mobile phone networks are down.
Several senior citizens have expressed that they find such apps difficult to use at the best of times, echoing Mr Bendy’s sentiments that the bureaucracies need to eliminate inefficiencies all
round, and focus on doing their job for the government and the people.
“If the real problem is addressed through better working consultation between government departments, I am confident that the Tea Gardens crossing will be fixed, and one day we will see an elevated boardwalk passing under the bridge approach, similar in concept to what already exists on the Hawks Nest end,” Mr Bendy said.
q This area in the middle of Marine Drive has no lines, leaving parking spacing up to drivers’ guesswork.
and near Tea Gardens Pool.
Since the last resurfacing of all or part of Marine Drive, only the 45-degree parking lines outside the Tea Gardens Hotel were laid down, and even they are starting to fade.
As can be expected, many drivers prefer to make their own spaces, often taking up more than necessary, thereby limiting the chances for others
to park, get out, and spend money in the local economy, not to mention safety issues, for kids especially.
“This is progress,” was the victorious call, and the Progress Association has pledged to continue advocating for proper road markings, citing the lack of a centre-line down Marine Drive, as well as down Tuloa Avenue in Hawks Nest, which
was very recently resurfaced. The Progress Association has many other items in the pipeline, including the upgrading of the old Hawks Nest Community Hall building to be on par with the new section (when it is complete and becomes useable), and a Tea Gardens Pool winter working bee set for July.
Park,
q Various sections along Marine Drive need lines, including out front of the slipway and ANZAC Park.
Council finalist in North Coast Tourism Awards
MIDCOAST Council has been named a finalist in the 2024 North Coast Tourism Awards in the category ‘Excellence in Tourism Services’ for its Barrington Coast destination brand.
achievement that again demonstrates Destination Barrington Coast is on the right path,” he said.
This award recognises the innovative practices of the Barrington Coast Visitor Information Centres as it showcases the region, as well as offering an exceptional visitor experience.
The North Coast Tourism Awards are conducted by the peak regional tourism body Destination North Coast.
The Awards have eighteen categories that celebrate tourism business success and recognise growth and entrepreneurship across the North Coast.
Local tourism operator Myall River Camp at Hawks
Nest is also a finalist in the 2024 Awards in three categories: Excellence in Camping, Glamping and/ or Caravanning; Excellence in Specialised Tourism; and Outstanding Tourism Employee for the camp manager Maree Milne.
Myall River Camp is hoping to follow their success at last year’s
Entrance eyesore repaired
By Thomas O’KEEFE
DAMAGE and vandalism have blighted Tea Gardens’ Elouera Park for months, but recent improvements have seen the former eyesore become a pleasant place to picnic once again.
Among the worst of the damage was that done to the structural integrity of the Lions Lookout, a popular and beautiful stopping place for the public, which was hit by an unidentified large vehicle back in January.
For many months there was no certainty as to when the damage would be repaired, as a bright orange safety warning net was wrapped around the structure, sagging in place for months to come.
In May, after protracted Council attempts to secure a contractor, and several applications seeking remedy by the Hawks Nest/ Tea Gardens Progress
Association, the affected structure was repaired with new timber, and a new lease on life.
“The Progress Association had offered to help fix the
damage, but that offer was declined by Council,” a Progress Association spokesperson told NOTA.
“In the meantime, the park has suffered further
awards where they took home Gold for Excellence in Camping, Glamping and/or Caravanning.
MidCoast Council’s Director of Liveable Communities, Paul De Szell, was excited at being named a finalist for the first time in the North Coast Tourism Awards.
“This is an outstanding
vandalism, namely the theft of a new solar light from the toilet block, which, upon inspection, would have required a considerable effort - they had to get onto the roof to tear it out so completely.”
“Tourism is such a massive part of our local economy and becoming a finalist in more tourism awards really shows we are continuing to do many things right.”
Winners are announced Thursday 1 August at the awards ceremony being held at Port Macquarie.
“We are glad the structure has been repaired by Council’s contractors, and are continuing with looking at some substantive improvements to the park as a whole, including concepts like a totem bush walk, similar to Bulahdelah's Mountain Park, and more family-friendly facilities.”
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q For many months the Lions Lookout structure was unsound and ugly.
q Structural damage has been repaired, and the public may use the space again.
Motor Club visits Heritage Gardens
By Thomas O’KEEFE
A GRAND day out was had by the members of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club, who assembled their fleet of beloved vehicles to journey to Heritage Gardens, near Maitland, on Thursday 20 June.
“The Motor Club generally holds a monthly lunch outing to venues within about an hour or so drive from Tea Gardens,” President Ross Anderson told NOTA.
“It is a great opportunity for members to meet in a relaxed venue outside of our monthly Club meetings.”
This month’s road trip was to Heritage Gardens Café at East Maitland, which is part of the nursery
complex just off the New England highway.
Close to two dozen motoring members took part, driving their cherished chariots up the New England Highway for the first time at the Gardens.
A great selection of members’ classic vehicles took part, including makes such as Austin Healey, MG, Holden, Ford, Chrysler, BMW and Mercedes Benz.
“The café presented a good a la carte menu to
choose from and members and partners had a very enjoyable lunch with great service from the staff,” Ross added.
“Being part of the nursery complex, many took the time to explore and purchase plants and other nursery items.”
While the weather granted the Club a rare respite from the rain, the winter chill was omnipresent, forcing those in convertibles to seriously rug up or freeze.
Other recent trips by the Motor Club have included a visit to Williamtown’s Fighter World, and the Hinton Hotel, each of which proved to be a strong social outing for the members, and not just about the cars, either.
“We discussed many things, including how the Club will continue to support local shows and community aid groups beyond the next AGM,” Ross explained.
“Next Sunday, many members who keep European models will be zooming off to Eurofest, on
Newcastle foreshore, but I drive a Ford, so I'm not allowed to go,” Ross joked.
“They will catch up with some of the great sponsors from Motorfest, and later look forward to participating in the upcoming Myall River Festival return.
“The Motor Club is not just about cars, it’s also about getting together with like-minded people, and we'd like to let people know that we are here and want to welcome as many members as we can, and want to continue to support the local community.”
q Beautiful weather blessed the social day out.
Pindimar dances the night away
By Thomas O’KEEFE
LIVE music and plenty of dancing kept the attendees at the Pindimar Bush Dance warm on a cold winter’s night on Saturday 22 June, inside the Pindimar Fire Station Hall.
The Pindimar/Bundabah Community Association’s annual ‘winter warmer’ this year was a fun-filled dance party, complete with western attire, and a mix of country and classical rock provided by Maitland’s ‘Hillbilly Rock’ duo.
As waves of rain crashed into the roof of the big
station shed, the 60 or so revellers were kept warm and toasty inside by the songs, the wood and gas heaters, and the food.
“The Pindimar/ Bundabah Community Association (PBCA) runs an annual event to bring the community together, usually around the solstice,” PBCA President Vivien Panhuber told NOTA.
Apparently it took six cooks to make the gravy, but the lamb and gravy rolls ended up a delicious meal for the combined efforts, which certainly was no gravy train.
q Elaine did her best to train them in the
Vivien’s own mulled wine recipe, prepared by PBCA Treasurer Andrew, did its own fair share of warming people up, while the ever-
popular coin toss was also hotly contested, the prize being a bottle of locallyprepared butterscotch schnapps, and ultimately going to Bundabah’s Philip
The relentless rain drowned out the mic sometimes, other times resembling a stadium's thunderous applause for the band and dancers alike, especially after the 'Heel'n'Toe', which took some training, then became an endurance race as the tempo kept increasing.
“We can do that,” was the optimistic call from a few barn-dancers, as they learnt the steps to the likes of Boot Scootin’ Boogie, while the instructor, Elaine, did her best to show them the
moves.
One attendee noted that the Pindimar Fire Station needs a pole to assist dancers at future events
The dancing proved a great way to warm up, with some even having to head outside just to cool down. Others clocked up their cardio for the week, and the enthusiasm of the night was summed up in many ways, such as Andrew’s admission, “I got all the right moves, just not in the right order.”
‘Boot Scootin’ Boogie’.
q Much dancing and merriment was seen on the dancefloor.
q A record number of cooks in the kitchen.
q Coin toss winner Philip Pomery, with the spoils of victory.
Check your tyres
By Thomas O’KEEFE
MOTORISTS’ tyres may be suffering from a common affliction, brought on primarily by the geography of our roads themselves.
‘Roundabout Syndrome’, a term coined by Karuah’s own Tony King, refers to the process by which taking the same turns, at speed, over and over again, causes car and truck tyres to wear unevenly.
“The outside edge of leftside tyres, and the inside edge of right-side tyres, generally wear away more than the rest of the tread on either tyre,” Tony, who has been in the mechanic business for more than 40 years, told NOTA.
“How many roundabouts do you go through regularly?
“Think about how fast people usually take them.”
When a vehicle enters a roundabout, the initial left turn is immediately followed by a wide right turn into the circular roadway.
Physics dictates that when a right turn is made, the left side’s tyres take the weight and the right-side tyre lifts slightly, with only its inner edge touching the ground.
Uneven wear on tyres often means that the visible outer edge tread may appear fine, hiding the inner edge’s extensive balding.
“It has as much to do with people not checking their pressure – if it gets too low, the tyres flex a tremendous amount under load on roundabouts,” Tony explained.
“Roundabouts also have a slope for drainage, meaning they’re not flat,
and that’s not helping tyres, either.
“Around 70 percent of braking action is exerted upon the front wheels, and most vehicles are frontwheel-drive now.
“Heavier vehicles, like 4WDs with big tool boxes at the back, actually take weight off the front wheels, which lose grip, straining tyres even more, so load balance and positioning are also very important, especially for 4WDs and utes.”
‘Roundabout Syndrome’ is even more dangerous considering that few people really pay attention to their tyres, other than their annual vehicle service.
Motorists are best advised to regularly check their tyre pressure, and slow down at all roundabouts.
NOTA seeking community writers
in our region.
TELLING the incredible stories of the Myall Coast is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about.
Amid widespread newspaper closures, the independently-owned and family-run NOTA remains passionate about keeping locals up to date with all the latest news,
sport, current affairs and more.
Now, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic locals to join the team.
“I would love to hear from you,” said NOTA Group Editor Douglas Connor.
“As the paper continues to grow, we are always looking for enthusiastic wordsmiths to help cover the region’s news, sport, events, music etc.”
Writing for NOTA is flexible, with contributor reporters able to submit as many or as few stories per week to fit in with their present lifestyle and commitments.
Writing for NOTA can be an amazing way to connect with your local community, to meet some of the awe-inspiring locals creating change in the area, and to learn and experience the unique elements of life
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Stargazing: Don’t be a luna-tic
By Dave RENEKE, Astronomer
THE Moon's influence on human behaviour and physiology has been a subject of fascination and debate for centuries.
While many beliefs about lunar effects remain rooted in folklore, recent scientific research has provided some insights into the Moon's potential impact on various aspects of human life.
Sleep patterns appear to be one area where the Moon may exert some influence.
A 2021 study found that sleep patterns in rural communities without electricity, Indigenous populations, and urban settings were affected by the lunar cycle.
Sleep onset was later and duration shorter on nights preceding the full moon.
This could be due to the increased brightness of the full moon, which may cause people to feel more alert at night.
Perhaps this explains why werewolves are always so grumpy – they're just sleep-deprived!
However, the Moon's effects on mental health and mood remain largely unsubstantiated by scientific evidence.
A 1985 meta-analysis found no correlation between mental health hospital admissions and moon phases, and a 2019 study of 17,966 individuals seeking mental health care in an inpatient setting uncovered no connection between admissions, discharges, and lunar phases.
So, if you're feeling a bit loony, you can't blame it on the Moon!
Regarding the menstrual cycle, research has yielded mixed or weak results.
A 2021 analysis of a previous study involving over 300 females reported some correlation between the full moon and the onset of menstruation. Messy stuff I know, but it proves the Moon isn't as in sync with women's cycles as old wives' tales would have us believe.
Some studies suggest that the lunar cycle may have a small impact on childbirth as well.
A 2021 study of 38.7 million births in France revealed slight but significant variations in birth patterns related to moon phases, with births increasing during the full moon.
Perhaps babies are just eager to get a good look at that big, shiny orb in the sky!
between lunar cycles and human life.
The Moon's influence on human physiology may be mediated through its effects on the Earth's magnetic field.
The gravitational pull of the Moon causes subtle fluctuations in the Earth's magnetic field, to which some people might be sensitive.
However, the effect is tiny, and it's unclear if it's strong enough to induce biological changes.
So, if you're feeling
particularly magnetic during a full moon, it's probably just your sparkling personality!
While some studies have found correlations between lunar phases and various phenomena such as traffic accidents and outdoor crime rates, these effects are often small and may be explained by factors such as increased illumination during full moons rather than direct lunar influence. It's disappointing to know
that if you get a parking ticket on a full moon night, you can't use the "the Moon made me do it" excuse!
In conclusion, while the Moon's impact on Earth's environment and ecosystems is undeniable, its effects on human behaviour and physiology remain a subject of ongoing research.
Some studies suggest small influences on sleep patterns and possibly childbirth, but many
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traditional beliefs about lunar effects on human behaviour lack strong scientific support.
Further research is needed to fully understand the complex relationship between lunar cycles and human life.
In the meantime, feel free to howl at the Moon –just don't expect it to howl back!
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Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
The Write Direction
By John BLACKBOURN
On the move
DEMOGRAPHERS have presented a report showing that people are on the move again, leaving regional areas to return to the capital cities due to a “decline in liveability”.
Moving out bush was a decision I made in 1959 and have never regretted.
I left the leafy waterfront domain of Sydney’s Middle Harbour, jumped onto a Butler Airline DC3 aircraft and flew to
From the Mayor’s desk
By CLAIRE PONTIN Mayor, Midcoast Council
WE recently decided to transition out of ageing and disability services and have agreed to Ability Options and Kirinari Community Services taking on these services.
We are currently in negotiations with these providers to ensure a seamless transition of the services for staff, clients and the providers.
There was a strong response to recent requests for proposals from interested parties, following a decision in February by Council to transition out of the services.
MidCoast Assist was established by Council at a time when this service didn’t exist, so Council stepped in to fill that void.
There are now many providers who specialise in these services and we believe it was the right decision for
Burren Junction on a two year jackarooing contract.
I was elated to be out of the insincerity of the top end of city life.
The bush at that time was still echoing from the wool boom days and provided great opportunities for this skinny kid from the city.
In recent years, the cost and availability of housing in the capital cities has soured the ability of young aspirants to own their own homes.
Increasing costs have meant renting has also become a challenge for many young people.
These costs then further dent their hopes of ever owning their own home.
There is always a solution to every problem however.
The obvious one here traditionally was to move to the bush, or at least a
everyone involved to hand the reins over to the experts at the same time allowing Council to focus on its core business goals.
Supporting local economy
I am pleased to announce our recent decision to partner with Paul Bennet Airshow to bring the inaugural Barrington Coast Airshow to the region.
Attracting regionally significant events is an important part of our approach to economic and destination development.
More than 6000 visitors are expected to attend the world-class event on Saturday 9 November at the Taree Regional Airport.
We expect an economic impact of over $2 million for local businesses as well as being a great way for our local community to connect and have a great day.
As a signature regional event, MidCoast Council has provided a sponsorship package for the airshow and has worked with organisers closely to deliver an unforgettable experience for aviation enthusiasts and families alike.
Community funding
We have also recently invested thousands of dollars back into the community through different funding opportunities.
At our May Council meeting we endorsed funding allocations through
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
I've started going to soccer matches with a good friend and our sons, who are both in the same class at school. We thought this was a great way to save fuel and catch up.
The problem is, I've now discovered my friend is highly competitive when it comes to sport.
She yells at the other team and the referee and she sulked last week when my son got player of the match.
It's becoming unbearable.
Dear Fiona,
THERE are many different parenting styles and the disparities between them come to full realisation during weekend sports matches.
There's the working parent who spends
regional location where everything is less expensive.
Young families in the city with their own homes and a substantial mortgage could sell their homes for good money and buy again in the regions for cheaper.
Sydneysiders wanted to move to the coast, both north and south.
Those who lived in Brisbane and Melbourne were doing the same thing too.
Now, demographers are reporting increased outflows of migrants from coastal towns.
The popularity of coastal towns means
our event and festival sponsorship, our Arts Support program and community donation program
Across these programs we have provided $135,000 support to a large number of community groups, individuals and events organisers.
Important to have your say
I encourage everyone to take the opportunity to have their say on a number of important documents that will help shape the future of the MidCoast.
These include the draft Community Strategic Plan which closes on June 30, and the Local Environment Plan which ends on 14 July.
Community Conversations
With our Community Conversations program wrapped up I want to take the opportunity to thank those that attended for taking time out of your schedules to share your thoughts and concerns.
We heard from a broad range of the community and spoke about the issues important to you.
These sessions are a great opportunity for us to validate what we hear more broadly from the community.
I look forward to seeing you again at the next round of talks.
the entire match on her phone extolling the virtues of a four-bedder reno dream and organising open house inspections while her kid is bending it like Beckham.
There's the parent there purely for his social life who talks through the entire match so you miss the game.
There's the organiser who always remembers the frozen oranges, brings extra jumpers and drink bottles, has up-to-date first aid training, and sorts out the end-ofseason present for the coach.
Then there's your friend who will make the soccer season a living hell for you, your son, and anyone within earshot.
You'll be tarred with the same brush through association.
You can try a number of tactics - ignore the bad and praise the good; come up with feeble excuses not to travel together anymore, have a word in the coach's ear and get them to address what's expected of parents, or confront the issue like the goalie - head on.
Explain that you value the friendship and that you love the way your sons get on, but you see the game as a fun way for them to learn new skills and nothing more.
The way your friend reacts will sort the issue out, one way or another.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
they are now impacted by the same problems people left the capital cities to avoid - overcrowding, traffic issues and the development of antisocial behavior.
The Regional Movers Index follows what internal migrants are up to, highlighting a small new wave of people returning to the cities.
We in the Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, North Arm Cove and Bulahdelah areas need to try our best to defend our way of life in order to protect it from overdevelopment and the impacts of a quickly increasing population.
Road safety issues
DEAR News Of The Area,
AS a mobility scooter advocate I must comment on that new community acquisition - a supposed safety thing in the middle of the road at the base of the Singing Bridge on the Tea Gardens side.
My concern is not only for all who navigate this questionable addition but for when we will be able to use it with all its risks.
In desperation, and in ignorance, I sped over the bridge to go to the library only to discover, after all this time, it was still roped off.
Having no alternative rather than back up - which would have been both a sight and an impossibility considering my backing skills and the narrow footpath - I ducked under the rope, got tangled but battled on.
After knocking nearly everything down and breaking the cord I dashed to the centre of the road, caught my breath and waited for a traffic break.
I lived this time.
My point being:
1. What silly positioning; 2. Why has it taken so long to actually prepare the whole disaster for public use?
Regards, Leigh ALLEN, Hawks Nest.
Fiona S.
READING by Lynne Miles: Matthew 24: 35"The skies and the earth will pass away but My words will NOT pass away," says the Lord.
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
By Dianne BOWES
HAWKS Nest Ladies Match Play Winners 2024
The top of the table clash between Fran Henderson (25) and Denise Sainty (12) had everything! The Hawks Nest Ladies Golf Match Play Final was as close as you could get, despite the inhospitable conditions last week.
It was blowing a gale as the ladies teed off, and the play was neck and neck throughout. Denise felt she missed a few opportunities today, but Fran was only one up at the turn, despite some waywardness off the tees. She put her head down and carried on, playing into horizontal rain and sleet by the time they were down to the decider on the 18th.
And it was Fran who prevailed. “I got the biggest surprise of my life,” she said after the match. “Thank goodness for my trusty #4 rescue club. It got me out of trouble so often, it’s the best club in my bag!”
Both ladies enjoyed this friendly match, with lots of laughs throughout as well as a few tears at the end. It was especially poignant for Fran, playing in a high stakes game for the first time without her beloved Don behind her. But now she can claim the honours with her 2nd consecutive Match Play Championship win. Congratulations Fran!
The 2nd tier match play event was also decided last week. Players who were knocked out in round 1 of the championship compete for what is known as The Plate. This year’s final was between Sue Campton (30) and Liz Edmunds (38), and it also went down to the wire with the outcome not sealed until the 18th hole. Congratulations to Liz Edmunds, who took the win in her first year of match play.
Ladies Foursomes Championship 2024
The second leg of this event was played on Tuesday in very cold, windy conditions. 50 ladies fought it out, with the competition very tight at the top of the leaderboard for both the daily prize and the championship itself.
Results for Round 2 Foursomes
Championship Tuesday 18th June 1st Kathy Griffiths & Marguerite Miller 72; 2nd Maxine Mitchell & Sue Campton 73; 3rd Sue Kovacs & Carol Maher 73.5
Place Getters (7579.5): Helen Haynes & Kay Kim; Cheryl Foster & Ann Morris; Jo Buttrey & Jan Olsen; Marg Bonney & Sue Brownrigg; Trish Collins & Helena Wilton; and Deb Matheson & Gaye Gillard.
Final Results: Ladies Foursomes Champions (Gross) 2024: Helen Haynes & Kay Kim on 181; R/U Denise Sainty & Annie Benton on 182
Ladies Foursomes
Champions (Nett) 2024: Maxine Mitchell & Sue Campton on 141; R/U Kathy Griffiths & Marguerite Miller on 145
Congratulations to all of our winners in this 2 round event, and well done to everyone who took part!
q Match Play Championships: r/u Denise Sainty, winner Fran Henderson, Plate winner Liz Edmunds and r/u Sue Campton.
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Tuesday Lady Vets 9 Hole Event
Another good field rugged up and braved the elements today, with 11 ladies teeing off including Karen Brennan in her first competition at Hawks Nest. Welcome!
Results: 1st Di Vercoe on 18; 2nd Jeanette Kemp 15 C/B; 3rd Sylvia Bolden 15
Place Getters: Karen Brennan 14, Robyn West 13 & Pat Marr 12.
Thursday Lady Veterans Golf Competition
The temperature was only 5 degrees when our first ladies teed off on Thursday morning, so well done to the 58 players who turned out
Hawks Nest Vets
By Len GOUGH
18/6/2024.
HN VETS– Alf Ziehike Trophy Round 1 – Stableford.
Front Nine. Nett Scores 1st Glenn Byrnes 20 pts.
2nd Paul McLean 19c/b
3rd Tony Ward 19c/b 4th Oswald Wood 19c/b
Balls down to 16c/b Back Nine. Nett Scores
1st Colin Clinch 19c/b pts. 2nd Richard Kemp 19
Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts
By John EDWARDS
20th JUNE.
q Winners: Barry Jones and John Edwards. Runners up: Christine McKenzie and Matty Wielgasz.
Winners: Barry Jones and John Edwards. Runners up: Christine Mckenzie and Magic Matty Wielgasz. Ladies highest score: Christine McKenzie 133. Men’s highest score: Graeme Bramley -165. Darts are on every Thursday night, everyone is welcome to come along and play.
Myall Coast Vets
By Tony SMITH
Jeffrey
Lloyd
q Foursomes Gross Champions Kay Kim and Helen Haynes, with Nett Champions Sue Campton and Maxine Mitchell.
for competition in such cold conditions. There were a few who wished they’d stayed in bed judging by the comments on their scores, but most stayed on for the great coffee and friendly company in the green room afterwards.
Results for Thursday Lady Veterans 9 Holes June 20th 2024
1st: Marie Pegram on 1; 2nd Karen Serhan 2 C/B; 3rd Pauline Barham 2 C/B; 4th Jean Prigg 2; 5th Ann Browning 3. Chip ins by Deb Dummett on the 2nd, Ann Morris on the 4th, Sue Fordy and Robyn Richardson on the 7th. Well played everyone!
3rd Allan Morgan 17 4th Len Gough 16c/b Balls down to 14c/b Nearest to Pin
3rd Neil Clifton 5th Sean Mullins 10th Paul Young 16th Sean Mullins
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training was fun, with Karen and Tash teaching goalkeeping and ball skills for all kids that attended.
Saturday morning saw games played from round 7 of our local draw with a sunny crisp start slowly developing into a cold wet morning but nothing dampened our players fun, and their onlooker’s enthusiasm.
Game 1 in the Minis’ grade, refereed by Tasha, saw the Lofty Cranes Shovelnose Sharks net 3 goals to the Myall Lakes Meats Port Jackson Sharks 2. The viewing gallery was very animated and loud, it sounded like a thrilling watch.
Karuah RSL Wobbegong Sharks played a very close game against the Aussie Roofing & Guttering Reef Sharks in game 2, also refereed by Tash, with a score of 6 / 0 at full-time. The supporters donned the raincoats and put up their brollies to remain on the sideline giving their young players full support.
Our popular “Ice Cream Shack Player of the Day” vouchers were awarded to Ami Johnstone, Kaleyce Carter - Hughes, Mason Keenan, and Baeu Johnstone.
Game 1 in the Midis’ grade we had the Rapley Builders Grey Nurse Sharks come up against the Boatshed Mako Sharks. Our referee Karen had her hands full with a very fast
game on a damp track.
The end result of Makos 2, Grey Nurses 0 was a result of all players showing fabulous skills, resilience and sportsmanship in adverse conditions.
Game 2 between the Ray White Real Estate Bull Sharks and the Tea Gardens Automotive and Electrical Hammerhead Sharks was played in conditions that could only be explained away as “winter sport”. The players gave it their all, showing how its’ done! It made our parents and onlookers proud to see the amount of skills, determination, and again sportsmanship, these young players exhibited towards each other. The end result of 6 to 2 the Hammerheads way was a hard-fought win
for them on a wet paddock.
Flynn Barker, Brooklyn Mobbs, Kiamon Tully and Thomas Catt were awarded our “Hook N Cook Player of The Day’ vouchers.
Thank you to the midis players who helped out by playing a second game! Well done all of you.
The Juniors were integrated into our midis grade games due to low attendance numbers. Blame the rain.
A big shout out to our parent helpers and volunteers for coming together to make our game days a success.
Come along, grab a cuppa, a hot BBQ breaky from our canteen and support your local kids in our 34rd year of in-town soccer!
Tea Gardens Men's Bowling Club News
By John SLATER
THIS week’s bowls was sponsored by Cellarbrations Cellars
19 June
Some lovely winter weather for a game of bowls and 46 starters were not disappointed.
Both games were decided by the Highest winning margin as drawn by the bar staff.
The morning game was won by Geoff Muggleton, Mick Sheridan, and Dennis Ashbridge by a margin of 22.
With a margin of 15 Noel Jackson, Ron Green and Dave Garcia were the winners in the afternoon.
The Garden Eatery voucher was won by Barry Goode. Our thanks to the Garden Eatery for sponsoring
this voucher.
22 June
Presentation Night was held today with a wonderful attendance of bowlers from both the Men’s and Woman’s Clubs.
The highlight of the night was the acknowledgement of the wonderful achievement of the Women’s Club in winning the Grade 3 NSW State title.
is the new Club
For a Club of our size, this was no mean feat.
All the winners of the various Club Championships held during the past year were acknowledged and players presented with their commemorative shirts.
Club Champion, Anthony Grant, was presented with the Noel Colver Trophy by Sandra Hagen and Paul Colver, son,
and daughter of the late Noel Colver, a champion bowler at our Club.
Another highlight was the announcement of the coveted “Clubman of the Year” award determined by the Club President to the member who has made a significant contribution to the Club during the year.
Tony Butler has put in many hours in raising money to replace the ageing shade cloth screens quite apart from physically performing this task with other members
It has been a mammoth job and will be of great benefit for all our members.
Congratulations Tony, well
The Annual General Meeting of the Club was held
today with some changes to the Management Committee.
Noel Jackson has retired as Club President after 6 years in the job.
Noel has done a mighty job in that time maintaining stability and purpose for the benefit of all members and presiding over the considerable achievements attained last year in seeing two sides competing at State level.
The popular Rob Young was elected for the position of President.
Rob will head a team comprising:Vice Presidents, Frank Dunn, and Mark Nightingale.
Treasurer, Graham Uff.
Secretary, Rick Islaub, replacing the very competent Doug Andrews.
Tea Gardens Women's Bowling Club
By Lynda RICHARDS
TUESDAY 18th June: Social bowls played 2 games of 3 bowls Triples and 2 games of Four bowls Pairs (2 x 4 x 2) all games 18 ends. On the 7th end the score was 4 all Danni Smith, Dawn Jones and Judi Polak v Vicki McMillan, Kay Berczelly and Irene Roberts, Irene's team, won the next end and hit the lead, 5 v 4. Unbelievably they lost the next 6 ends, scored 1 point on the 15th end, resulting in a
big loss for them, Judi's ladies winning 18 v 6. Dawn May and Jean Glover started strongly, on the 2nd end they were 7 v Lyn Nightingale and Lynda Richards 0, they continued to bowl well winning 16 v 10. A similar tale on the next rink Precy Swaddling, Jan Coomer and Gay Pezet ahead by 8 shots on the 5th end 9 v Sue Thomsen, Sheril Johnson and Bette Saillard 1. Bette's team "soldiered on" but lost by 7 shots 19 v 12. The score on the 10th end Leona Clissold and
Karen Green 8 v Maryanne Cuss and Ingrid Luck 8, yet again "unbelievably" Leon and Karen lost the next 6 ends, Maryanne and Ingrid added 14 points to their tally, claiming victory 21 v 10. The winners on the day winning with the lowest score were Dawn and Jean. Deyonne Page won the raffle thanks to The Garden Eatery for donating the raffle prize.
Thursday 20th June: The annual TGWBC v Lemon Tree Passage Bowling Club this
was the 14th year that this event has been held, format for play 4 teams from each Club, 2 bowls Fours 18 ends, the scores from each game are tallied the winner is the Club with the highest score. TGWBC had a draw, a win and 2 losses hence losing on the day 67 v 64. Well done LTP on winning the trophy our ladies are looking forward to reclaiming it next year. Result from social bowls played a win to Jane Uff and Kris MacDonald 19 v Kay Berczelly and Sue Morris 12.
Hylton Newman will take on the Games Secretary position, assisted by Geoffrey Muggleton.
Committee members will comprise Graeme Reynolds, John Parkinson, and Dave Perry.
The all-important Selectors will be in the hands of Peter Gurney, John Parkinson, and Chris Ross. John Slater will continue as Publicity Officer In other news
The Major Singles nominations close on the 28th of June @ 10am.
The Major Pairs are the next championship game on our calendar and a nomination sheet will be on the board by next Wednesday.
q
News Of The
game”.
26-18 victory over City last month in the annual Under 19s clash at Leichhardt Oval.
The emerging custodian cut a swathe through the City defence with her elusive running and tricky step and capped an impressive display with a customary try.
NSW Under 19s coach Kate Mullaly told
“has a bright in the STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 24
“She was one of thirteen players in our Sky Blues squad that featured in the Tarsha Gale Cup premiership decider and has proved an inspiration with her
leadership qualities and exceptional attacking skills in pressure moments,” quipped the former World Cup-winning Australian Jillaroos assistant.
“Coming into the NSW
camp the girls worked hard to mix and it paid off with a huge team effort in the Origin showdown with the Maroons,” she added.
q Raymond Terrace Roosters junior Lilly Ann White helped NSW secure the Under 19s Womens Origin trophy with a strong debut performance in the record breaking 46-4 win over Queensland at Leichhardt Oval.
q Midis grade action.
q Minis grade friends enjoying enjoying their football.
q Rob Young
President.
q Tony Butler, Clubman of the Year.
Annette Davis, President of Lemon Tree Passage Women's Bowling Club with Robyn Webster, President, TGWBC.
SUDOKU
Maxwell William Sanson (Max)
Aged 67 years of Tea Gardens
Adored husband of Donna, much loved father and father in law of Morgan, Ricky and Odette, best Pop ever of Hugo and Matilda.
Family and friends are invited to say goodbye to Max at Mumm’s on the Myall on Tuesday 2nd July, 2024 from 1pm until 4.30pm.
Donations to Calvary Mater Newcastle Auxiliary may be left at Mumm’s to support patients of the Calvary Mercy Hospice.
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SUNDAY
MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA
TEN, 7.30pm
Fresh from their adventures in the flourishing foodie paradise of Hong Kong, the top seven contestants are back in Melbourne, brimming with inspiration for their next dishes. But as judges Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin (pictured with Allen) and Jean-Christophe Novelli reveal, it’s not necessarily a warm welcome that awaits – rather, it’s the time-auction elimination. As we all know, the most valuable thing in the MasterChef kitchen isn’t truffles, lobster or caviar, it’s time. Starting with 120 minutes and the usual under-bench staples (minus eggs – those cost extra), the contestants bid using their time for more ingredients.
FRIDAY, June 28
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis visits an ornamental garden.
Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
Austin. (PG, R)
ABC Late News.
Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)
Love Your Garden. (R)
Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Movement And The Madman. (Ma) 8.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (Final, PGa) 9.20 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGa, R)
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 World On Fire. (Final, Mav) 11.50 Cargo. (Mal, R) 3.30 Peer To Peer. (PGv, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
MONDAY
TENNIS: WIMBLEDON
GEM, 8pm
Break out the white slacks, a bowl of strawberries and cream and even a Pimm’s cup – it’s that time of year again. The world’s tennis elite converge on SW19 for two weeks to catch some rare London sunshine and hopefully etch their name into the Grand Slam’s history books (the record £50 million prize pot also wouldn’t hurt). Though the time difference isn’t too friendly to us Aussies, avid sports fans can begin building their late-night viewing stamina here ahead of the Paris Olympics, with host Roz Kelly, and expert commentators Jelena Dokic (pictured) and Brenton Speed ready to take us through every point.
TUESDAY TIPPING POINT
AUSTRALIA
OLYMPIC SPECIALS
NBN, 7.30pm
Surely there’s no stronger competitive spirit than that of an Olympian –but will the famously difficult Tipping Point machine reward their efforts? In this edition of Todd Woodbridge’s (pictured) game show – the first of two specials featuring Australia’s sporting stars –three of our nation’s swimming legends dive headfirst into a general knowledge quiz to raise money for their chosen charities. Libby Trickett, Blake Cochrane and Emily Seebohm compete against each other to see who can make the biggest splash.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Julie Goodwin.
8.30 MOVIE: Under The Tuscan Sun. (2003, Ml, R) A recently divorced woman holidaying in Tuscany buys a villa on a whim and encounters unexpected romance. Diane Lane, Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan. 10.50 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav, R) 11.50 Criminal Confessions. (Malv)
12.50 Boy To Man. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 17. Canterbury Bulldogs v Cronulla Sharks.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Canterbury Bulldogs versus Cronulla Sharks with NRL news and analysis.
10.40 MOVIE: The Little Things. (2021, Malnv) Denzel Washington.
1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted
Karuah Rooettes
By Brian MORAN
THE defending champions the Karuah Rooettes made it three from three in Aberglasslyn last Saturday after torrential rain turned their home ground Lionel Morton Oval into a swimming pool.
The Rooettes took out a 48-0 win over the Ants in their round 6 clash.
After a rusty start, more likely due to this being their third game this season, the Rooettes forwards led upfront, strong runs through the middle of the ruck with Helena Bills leading the way punishing the ants defence time and time again, combined with skipper Jess Neilson who busted open the
left side at every touch to find support in speedster Tash Harris to score 5 tries in all, one a very special individual effort showing skill and speed to evade several defenders to run 50 metres to score.
Overall another great team effort by the Rooettes to keep the opposition from crossing their line.
Our thoughts with Tory Blanch, who suffered a severe knee injury during the game.
Thanks to Aberglasslyn for hosting the game at very short notice.
3 points Tash Harris
2 points Jess Neilson
1 point Helena Bills
Sponsors Sophie Rose Coach Gemma Clarke
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SATURDAY, June 29
TV (2)
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Ladies In Black. (Ml, R) 1.20 Father Brown. (Final, Mv, R) 2.05 Gruen. (R) 2.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.10 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.40 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? (PG, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (Final, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Stuff The British Stole: Australia’s Egyptian Mystery. (PG, R) Marc Fennell investigates a mummy.
6.30 Back Roads: Hebel, Queensland. (R) Heather Ewart travels to Hebel.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Classic 100 Concert 2024. Coverage of the Classic 100 in concert. 9.00 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and Winter investigate an attack on a beekeeper and the death of a villager.
10.35 Ladies In Black. (Ml, R) Angela scams her way into Goodes.
11.25 Shetland. (Mal, R)
12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 All-Round Champion. 9.35 MOVIE: Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 11.00 Good Game Spawn Point. 11.45 BTN High. 11.50 Rage. 1.25am TMNT. 2.10 The Legend Of Korra. 2.30 Shasha And Milo. 2.55 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 3.05 The Next Step. 3.25 Odd Squad. 3.55 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Life In Bloom. (R) 10.00 Lancefield Dreaming. (PG, R) 10.35 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG, R) 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup Series. H’lights. 4.00 Sailing. SailGP. Round 12. H’lights. 5.00 Sports Woman. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Jersey And Guernsey. On Jersey, a sailing duo are set to take part in the historic Gorey Regatta and are hoping to regain their title.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 1. Florence to Rimini. 206km hilly stage. From Italy.
2.20 Blinded. (MA15+a, R)
4.10 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Years And Counting. 12.05am Better Things. 1.35 Monica And Sex. 3.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Steel
Magnolias. Continued. (1989, PG) 7.55 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 10.00 All You Need Is Crime. (2019, M, Italian) 11.55 Mindscape. (2013, M) 1.45pm Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 4.00 When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 5.55 2001: A Space Odyssey. (1968) 8.30 Bull. (2021, MA15+) 10.10 Ricordi? (2018, MA15+, Italian) 12.15am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, June 30
TV (2)
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 The Secret History Of The British Garden. (R) 3.30 Simply Nigella. (R) 4.20 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 5.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R)
6.00 Antiques Roadshow.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Austin. (PG)
8.30 Ladies In Black. (PG) A catalogue photoshoot creates tension.
9.20 The Split. (Ma, R)
10.20 Shetland. (Mal, R)
11.20 Annika. (Ma, R)
12.10 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (Final, Mv, R)
1.00 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)
4.00 Landline. (R)
4.30 Art Works. (PGa, R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Open Season 2. (2008, PG) 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Miraculous World: Paris, Tales Of Shadybug And Claw Noir. 12.05am BTN High. 12.10 And We Danced. 1.10 Critters TV. 1.20 Operation Ouch! 1.50 Holly Hobbie. 2.10 Hank Zipzer. 2.35 The Next Step. 3.20 Odd Squad. 3.55 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 11.00 Ireland In Music. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 1. H’lights. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG, R) 4.30 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Arc De Triomphe: The Passion Of A Nation. (PG)
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2. Cesenatico to Bologne. 199km hilly stage. From Italy.
1.50 Battle Of Britain: 3 Days To Save The UK. (PG, R)
2.40 Hitler: Countdown To War. (PGav, R)
3.35 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
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Morning Programs. 11.55 Hudson & Rex. 1.35pm The Swiping Game. 1.55 Turban Legend: Untold Australia. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 Blaktrax. 4.30 WorldWatch. 5.00 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.25 Alone Denmark. 6.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 MH370: The Lost Flight. 9.30 WWE Legends. 11.05 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am When Mum Is Away… With The Family. Continued. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.55 Fill The Void. (2012, PG, Hebrew) 8.35 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 10.15 Speed Kills. (2018, M) 12.10pm Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 2.15 Steel Magnolias. (1989, PG) 4.25 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 6.40 Every Day. (2018, PG) 8.30 The Assistant. (2019, M) 10.10 Quo Vadis, Aida? (2020, MA15+, Bosnian) 12.05am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Officers uncover a surprising secret.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 16. Adelaide v GWS Giants.
10.30 MOVIE: xXx. (2002, Mlv, R) An athlete becomes a secret agent. Vin Diesel, Samuel L. Jackson.
1.00 Criminal Confessions: Chris Watts – Confession Untold. (MA15+av, R) A look at the case of Chris Watts.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
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6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Country. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Medical Emergency. 1.30 Horse Racing. Tattersall’s Tiara Raceday, McKell Cup Day and Caulfield Winter Series Day. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country.
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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. H’lights. 4.00 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. 5.00 Counting Cars.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Tattersall’s Tiara Raceday, McKell Cup Day and Caulfield Winter Series Day. 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 16. Sydney v Fremantle. 4.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. (PG, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) 1.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. (PGv, R) 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.05 Motorbike Cops. (PGa, R) 3.30 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. (PGl)
8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.
9.45 The Latest: Seven News.
10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Bedside Murders. (Mav, R)
11.15 Born To Kill? David Carpenter. (MA15+av, R)
12.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Twister. (1996, PGvla, R) Helen Hunt.
9.45 MOVIE: Volcano. (1997, Mv, R) A volcano threatens Los Angeles. Tommy Lee Jones.
11.45 MOVIE: Song To Song. (2017, Madlns)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. Australians share bright ideas and tips.
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.
7.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A Yorkshire terrier pair show size does not matter.
8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal) It is a holiday weekend and the ambulance service receive a spike in the number of mental health related calls.
11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Monterey. H’lights. 2.35 Rich House, Poor House. 4.35 Travel Guides. 5.40 MOVIE: Bridge To Terabithia. (2007, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Jupiter Ascending. (2015, M) 10.05 MOVIE: Kane. (2023, MA15+) 11.45 Court Cam. 12.15am Angel Of Vengeance. 2.15 Rich House, Poor House. 3.15 Transformers: Cyberverse. 3.30 Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl)
8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Unlikely Heroes. (Mal, R) Part 3 of 4. 10.00 9News Late.
10.30 The First 48. (Malv) 11.25 Transplant. (MA15+m) 1.05 The Lap. (R)
2.05 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Contestants bid against one another,
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6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Travel Guides. 5.30 MOVIE: Goosebumps. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Divergent Series: Insurgent. (2015, M) 9.45 MOVIE: RoboCop. (1987, MA15+) 11.45 Court Cam. 12.15am Love Island USA. 1.10 Life After Lockup. 2.35 Rich House, Poor House. 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.30 Transformers Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures. 4.50 Lego Dreamzzz. 5.10 Late Programs.
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MONDAY, July 1
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Malaysia. (PGa, R) Nick Knowles heads to Malaysia.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France.
Stage 3. Plaisance to Turin. 230.5km flat stage. From Italy.
1.45 Sisi. (MA15+asv, R)
3.45 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore 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. (PGav)
7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.
9.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The team investigates a kidnapping.
10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mdv)
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 Evil By Design: The Man Behind The Curtain. (Mav, R)
7.30 Do You Want To Live Forever? (PGam) Part 3 of 4. Participants bravely confront their deepest medical fears as they take on challenging tests.
8.40 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth: Fasting. (PGa) Chris finds out how changing his eating habits can help his quest for longevity. 9.45 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1 Late.
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6am Monsieur
Verdoux. Continued. (1947, PG) 8.05 When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 10.00 Breathless. (1960, M, French) 11.40 On Chesil Beach. (2017, M) 1.45pm A Friendly Tale. (2020, PG, French) 3.40 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 5.30 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 7.30 A Most Wanted Man. (2014, M) 9.45 The Year Of Fury. (2020, MA15+, Spanish) 11.40 Late Programs.
TUESDAY, July 2
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Denham To Swindon. Presented by Michael Portillo.
8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores how cheating death can change your relationship to life and loved ones.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4.
1.50 Unseen. (Mals, R)
3.35 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Underground Worlds. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30
6am Whisky Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.50 A Friendly Tale. (2020, PG, French) 8.45 Every Day. (2018, PG) 10.35 The Assistant. (2019, M) 12.10pm Annie Hall. (1977, M) 1.50 The Eagle Huntress. (2016, PG, Kazakh) 3.25 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 5.15 Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG) 7.40 Infinite Storm. (2022, M) 9.30 Beyond The Summit. (2022, M, Spanish) 11.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.
9.10 The Good Doctor. (Ma) The team deals with a mass casualty event that forces them to put aside their emotions following a recent tragedy.
10.10 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mav) Two men are injured in an explosion. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News.
7.30 Tipping Point Australia Olympic Specials. (PG) Three Australian swimming legends, including Libby Trickett, Blake Cochrane and Emily Seebohm, dive into the game to raise money for their chosen charities. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 9.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2 Late.
5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather. 5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 9.40 Ghosts. (Return, PGls) The gang needs to relocate an owl. 10.05 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+s, R) 10.35 10’s Late News. 11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30
Bulahdelah Golf Club News
By Thora-Lou SMITH
THE Ladies managed another catch-up Medal round on Wednesday June 19th, and Terry Stellema was the winner with 76nett from Bernie Newton with 77nett. Lou Smith won the 17th jackpot, and Barbie Gordon got the 8th NTP. The course remained playable for the Vets on Thursday June 20th, and 26 players (including 11 visitors from The Newcastle
Senior Golfers Society) enjoyed a sunny but cold day. Rick Winter won the stableford event with 34pts on a c/b from Dave Johnston. Wayne Pollard was next with 33pts on a c/b from John Stellema
and Terry noon was next with 32pts. NTPs were Geoff Harvey, Trevor Oakey, Dennis Marr and Dave Johnston. Rod Norberry got the 17th jackpot. Lots of raffles were donated and good time of friendship
was had by all after the game over a drink or two and lunch. Thanks to staff, volunteers and golfers who made this day a success.
Saturday June 22nd was the Club's AGM, and afterwards, 30 hopeful golfers set out from a shotgun start about 10am. Unfortunately, the rain came
down again and continued relentlessly for the rest of the day. Most players didn't even make 9 holes, but there was a delicous BBQ and sweets ready at the club for the wet, cold golfers to enjoy and spirits were soon revived! We live in hope of a dry Saturday.
WEDNESDAY, July 3
6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Mosley: The Doctor Who Changed Britain. (PG) A look back at the late Michael Mosley’s career.
8.10 The Truth About Sleep. (R) Takes a look at the nature of sleep.
9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 5.
1.55 Trom. (Mv, R)
3.35 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.
10.30 The Latest: Seven News.
11.00 Talking Footy.
12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: On The Move. (PG) Taronga’s African savannah exhibit welcomes some giraffes as its first residents, followed by five South American capybara by way of a zoo in New Zealand.
8.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3 Late.
5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather.
5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.45 NCIS: Sydney. (Final, Mav) JD’s son is kidnapped by an assassin in exchange for a wanted criminal in NCIS custody. 9.45 FBI: International. (Mav) The fly team heads to Bulgaria. 10.35 10’s Late News. 11.00
6.00
THURSDAY,
July 4
Streets. (Ml, R) 1.05 Parliament. 2.05 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PGa, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. (PG) Part 3 of 5.
8.30 Martin Clunes Secret World Of Guide Dogs. Follows actor Martin Clunes as he rehomes fitness guru Jaina Mistry’s retired guide dog Laura.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 6.
2.00 The Congregation. (Mas, R)
3.40 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. (Premiere) 10.10 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Medical Emergency. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00
6am Brideshead Revisited. Continued. (2008, PG) 7.25 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 9.25 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 11.15 A Most Wanted Man. (2014, M) 1.30pm Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 3.35 The Kid From The Big Apple. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 5.50 Walk With Me. (2017, PG) 7.35 28 Days. (2000, M) 9.30 You Were Never Really Here. (2017, MA15+) 11.10 Hemel. (2012, MA15+, Dutch) 12.45am Late Programs. 6am The Kid From The Big Apple. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 8.15 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 10.05 Infinite Storm. (2022, M) 11.55 Beyond The Summit. (2022, M, Spanish) 1.30pm Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG) 3.55 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 5.40 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 7.30 The Power Of One. (1992, M) 9.50 Joe. (2013, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Irene’s generosity inspires Leah.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PGa) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.
10.45 Air Crash Investigations: Deadly Exchange. (PGa, R) Explores the crash of Flight 5966.
12.45 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)
1.15 Criminal Confessions. (Mav, R)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 18. Parramatta Eels v South Sydney Rabbitohs. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Parramatta Eels versus South Sydney Rabbitohs clash. 10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4 Late. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
Origin glory
By Chris KARAS
TEN months ago Port
Stephens rugby league sensation Lilly-Ann White was calling the shots as a schoolgirl half back with the Raymond Terrace Magpies in the Newcastle Hunter Womens A Grade Rugby League competition.
Last Thursday at a chilly Leichhardt Oval the Tea Gardens native underlined her enormous potential by helping NSW lift the Women's State of Origin Under 19s trophy with a recordbreaking 46-4 triumph over Queensland as a dashing fullback.
The former Australian Schoolgirls ace produced a strong debut performance in the number one jumper as the ‘Baby Blues’ turned on the style with a nine-try rout.
Eighteen-year-old LillyAnn was joined in the Sky
Blues team by Newcastle club mates Evah McEwen and utility half Evie Jones, who was also part of the NSW squad in 2023.
Rising Illawarra playmaker and Sky Blues skipper Kasey Reh was best on ground – mesmerising the Maroons with her tactical kicking and creating four tries plus scoring one herself in a masterclass display.
Talented centres Lindsay Tui and Indie Bostock, hooker Chelsea Savill, prop Bronte Wilson, winger Maria Paseka, five eighth Evie McGrath, lock forward RyvrrLee Aloa and powerful back rower McEwen also notched tries with Savill (three) and second rower Charlotte Basham (two) landing five conversions as the Sky Blues posted the biggest winning margin since the Women's Origin Under 19s conception back in 2021.
It has been a meteoric rise for Lilly-Ann since being named the Knights’ Tarsha Gale Cup Player of the Year last season.
The Raymond Terrace Roosters junior product has established herself as one of the brightest fullback prospects in womens rugby league and was rewarded with a two year Development contract with reigning NRLW champions Newcastle.
She hopes to play a role in the 2024 campaign as Ben Jeffries’ Knights chase a premiership trifecta.
Earlier this year the gifted White skippered Newcastle to a Tarsha Gale Cup Grand Final appearance where they were beaten 24-12 by Kasey Reh’s all conquering Steelers.
Lilly-Ann earned her NSW jumper with a dynamic performance at fullback in Country’s thrilling extra time
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q Raymond Terrace Roosters junior Lilly Ann White helped NSW secure the Under 19s Womens Origin trophy with a strong debut performance in the record breaking 46-4 win over Queensland at Leichhardt Oval.
