HUNTER Surf Lifesaving volunteers led a morning of education and droneflying familiarisation for the youth of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) at Hawks Nest’s Bennetts Beach on Saturday 24 August. The air around the SLSC shed was abuzz with the whirring of drones in action, as young club members practised their newfound skills with cutting-edge UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) technology, readying for CONTINUED Page 2
q Andrew and Cameron Jeffries, the Surf Life Saving Club’s current drone dream-team.
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Surf life savers train youth in drone operations
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real-life scenarios patrolling the beach in the near-future.
Andrew and Cameron Jeffries, from the local SLSC’s UAV operator team, were also on-hand to help the teen pilots master the hovering marvels.
“Operators need to keep an eye on the UAV drone itself, as well as the controller's screen, which displays the drone's moveable camera footage,” Andrew explained.
Down on the beach, practice patrols allowed participants to simulate the set-up and co-ordination of rescue actions.
“This is one of our northernmost beaches, and the Hunter UAV program is new, the only one in the state that does drones with youth,” Connor Johansen, Hunter SLS Director of Youth Development, told NOTA.
“This is the first UAV program we’ve been able to run at Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest.
“Until now they have been predominantly run in the Newcastle area, so it’s good for kids here to have the same experience.”
Connor said the aim of training such as
this was to “engage and retain” members.
“These are the future lifesavers, we want them to stick around after Nippers, while they await the chance to take on active patrol and IRB duties.
“This is often the first time most youth have worked in groups outside school, or used radios in field scenarios, and a Bronze
“We
Medallion looks really good on a resume for the police or emergency services,” Connor added.
are so happy we can do it here, at the perfect backdrop of Bennetts Beach.”
The program's main sponsors are Orica and Newcastle Permanent.
q A practice course featured a monkey in distress.
q Youth gathered on the beach to go through setup and rescue procedures in situ. Photo: Hunter SLS.
q Eyes in the sky: Participants learnt how to control the drones used on beaches.
CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS
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circular waste solutions.
The HJO is made up of the ten local governments that cover the Hunter region, including Port Stephens and MidCoast councils.
The project aims to help HJO councils reduce the impact of the materials they consume, by working with suppliers and looking at lower impact alternatives.
The member councils intend to reduce the need for new materials and look at innovative ways to reuse and reduce their environmental footprint.
In stage one of the project, the councils worked together to understand what circular procurement is, and the opportunities that exist to reduce material consumption.
The stage two funding received from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will assist councils to implement circular practices in their day-to-day business operations.
The project will run between August 2024 and March 2026.
Chair of the Hunter Joint Organisation and Mayor
of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore said, “The combined value for products and services purchased by the ten Hunter JO member councils is in excess of $500 million per year, much of which has significant potential to be circularised in some way.
“That collective buying power has the potential to be used to create local markets for circular products and lower the environmental impacts of material usage by councils in the region.
“By enabling councils and suppliers to better understand each other’s needs, the project aims to
identify and address the current barriers to better uptake of circular and sustainable alternatives.
“These barriers are sometimes difficult to solve, but by working collaboratively we can attempt to break down those barriers.”
Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said the funding will give councils across the Hunter “more tools and processes to help reduce waste and strengthen our circular economy”.
Round 3 of the LGWS fund is scheduled to open in September 2024.
Hunter Transmission Project seeking local involvement
by Cavelle Lindsay
An executor is the person appointed in a Will to carry out the instructions of that Will and administer the estate in accordance with the terms of the Will in the best interests of the beneficiaries. Unfortunately, some executors take advantage of their position and prefer their own interests over those of the other beneficiaries. If an executor acts for their own gain and receives a benefit from this act, this is commonly known as executor fraud.
An executor has the responsibility to keep detailed records, to keep the estate funds separate to their personal funds, to avoid unreasonably delaying administration of the estate and to seek legal advice about complex matters.
A beneficiary is entitled to request information and regular updates about the estate administration. Beneficiaries often only discover executor fraud because they become suspicious of the executor’s secretive, uncooperative or deceitful behaviour.
Examples of executor fraud may include:
• Hiding or refusing to share estate finances with beneficiaries;
• instances where an executor has paid themselves unreasonable and unexplained advances from the estate; or
• has used the deceased’s bank accounts as if it was theirs; or has sold assets under market value to themselves (or their family or friends).
If executor fraud is established by a beneficiary, an executor may be removed as executor and held personally liable for any losses that arose due to executor fraud.
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of around 700 people will be needed, including opportunities for a variety of trades, services and professionals.
THE Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) is encouraging Hunter region businesses to register their interest in working on the Hunter Transmission Project (HTP).
The HTP involves building a high voltage transmission line that will run for around 100 kilometres as part of the state’s renewable energy transition.
EnergyCo is planning the HTP and expects a workforce
The types of jobs and services needed to build the HTP are listed on EnergyCo’s website, along with details of how to register for an expression of interest (EOI).
EnergyCo Executive Director Planning and Communities Ash Albury said, “The Hunter-first commitment will prioritise local jobs and economic benefit for the people of the Hunter who are the hosts of this critical state significant infrastructure.
"As part of the tender
process to build and operate the HTP, applicants will be expected to address how they will prioritise local employment and engage local services.
“I encourage local businesses and service providers in the Hunterregion to attend an industry briefing and register their interest to work on this once-in-a-generation infrastructure project.”
EnergyCo anticipates appointing the design and construction contracts for the HTP from mid-2025.
For more details, visit energyco.nsw.gov.au/htpindustry
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Executor Fraud – What is it?
q Chair of the Hunter Joint Organisation and Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore.
q The HTP involves building a high-voltage transmission line that will run for around 100 kilometres as part of the state’s renewable energy transition. Photo: EnergyCo.
Author shares insights
By Thomas O’KEEFE
PUBLISHED and aspiring writers gathered for the regular Myall U3A Writers’ Group meeting last Tuesday at Tea Gardens Uniting Church hall, hearing insights from local author Phillip Everett.
Self-published writer Ray Keipert and aptly-named bush poet Bob Bush were among the small but focused group that heard Phillip describe his background, methodology, disciplines, and the genre of ‘magical realism’ featured in his recently published short story: ‘Old Woman Crazy with the Snakes’.
“Magical realism came from working with Aboriginals and the elements from their stories,” Phillip explained.
“Unlike fantasy, which creates a whole new world, magical realism has elements of magic within a real-world story – ’Field of Dreams’ (first published as ‘Shoeless Joe’) and ‘Like Water For Chocolate’ each have elements of magical realism, they allude to dreams of nonnormal happenings.”
Surrounded by books his works were published in, Phillip recounted his
experiences in South Australia among Aboriginal communities, and his decisive shift from poetry to prose, with all the tribulations therein.
“’If I am going to write’, I said to myself, ‘I need to value my work’,” Phillip recalled.
“Editors do not always relate well to the writer and their vision.
“A writer should observe what their editor advises or corrects, but try not to lose what you want to say.”
“The first draft is the most creative element of writing, it’s more conceptual, and I prefer to decide on the precise wording later, to avoid stalling the creative flow.
Phillip is currently crafting his own Western novel, inspired by the cultural influences of his upbringing, but also gleaning what he can by appreciating the works of other writers, learning how they reveal and develop their characters in short stories and novels.
A student of etymology, Phillip has a large dictionary of word origins to help his wordcrafting, as he seeks just the right vocabulary in the later stages of his writing process.
Some writers in the U3A group agreed it was a great idea to sleep with a notebook by their bed, so they can record ideas that come in dreams, often lamenting a good image or scene that did not survive the daily awakening.
q Myall Coast author Phillip Everett, surrounded by books he has been involved in, shows how his drafting process unfolds.
Key funds for community groups
By Thomas O’KEEFE
ALMOST $30,000 has been shared with community groups across the Myall Coast through the Regional Australia Bank’s Community Partnership Program.
Last Tuesday at the Hawks Nest Golf Club a total of $29,414.63 was granted to more than 30 groups from Tea Gardens and surrounding areas, with the aim of supporting the continued operation and growth of organisations providing essential services in health, sports, arts, and education.
Donations were received by the Rural Fire Service, Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), Myall River VIEW, the Free Clinic Bus, Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association, Myall Koala and Environment Group, Myall U3A, Wednesday Craft Group, and local schools.
Bulahdelah Preschool and the local SLSC received some of the largest donations, more than $3000 each.
“This is about celebrating the good you do in your community,” said RAB CEO David Heine.
“In the right hands there is power in money, and today’s event is proof
we can control our own destiny.
“Perhaps the greatest emotion I feel today is admiration for you - good people find the good that money can do.”
Funding recipients are chosen by the members of the Regional Australia Bank, receiving a percentage donation based on each account’s calculated
Jackie Bower from TGHNSLSC said, “Last season had our biggest Nippers group, 150 kids; they and other members will be able to go for
q A
their Bronze Medallions, SRCs, IRB, jet-ski training, and help run the 24/7 emergency callout team.”
full of
Richard and Simone, representing Bulahdelah Preschool, said, “This will give the kids the opportunity to play outside in all weather, greatly enhancing kids' learning experiences, and [fund] extra resources for teaching and learning.”
Regional Australia Bank’s Community Partnership Program (CPP) has now surpassed $2.75 million in donations to over 1,900 community groups in the last financial year, an ongoing commitment to nurturing local initiatives and fostering community spirit.
average balance.
Phil Pomery from the Free Clinic Bus said, “This money will help increase access to the service, installing an electronic step on the bus.”
room
happy recipients, the heart of the local community.
q RAB staff with the Surf Life Saving Club’s Jackie Bower (centre) and RAB CEO David Heine (right).
Ukulele lovers unite
By Thomas O’KEEFE
UKULELE lovers united for a special day of good vibes and learning at a joint jam session held at the Tea Gardens Hotel’s Dolphin Room on Friday 23 August.
As spring sprung and the local weather warmed
up considerably, some easy Pacific Island vibes were shared by two dozen ukuleles strumming in unison, with singing and play-alongs to a host of performance and practice pieces.
The likes of Denver, Dylan and Diamond, along with a few Beatles and Cohen songs, and even some sea shanties, were enjoyed by beginners and veteran strummers alike.
The large, energetic group had players from Karuah and Bulahdelah, and across Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest, including the Grange,
Myall U3A, local soloist Geoff Mason, and harpist Arlene from Karuah, and became an interactive jam session for lovers of all string types.
Leading the musical awesomeness was the Old Bones Garage Band, a Tea Gardens group that has been playing together since 2017.
“This is the first time we have run anything like this, although we have been considering it for a few years,” organiser Wendy Hammond told NOTA.
“I've been playing for thirteen years.
“I first plucked my uke string in that same room, and have since travelled to Norfolk Island, the Blue Mountains, and Sydney for various festivals and
orchestra events.
“I fell in love with the ukulele while attempting to learn piano – it is easy to learn, small and transportable, and you only need to know about three chords to play many songs.”
The singing makes the difference, as everyone in the room could attest, belting out the favourites with verve and vitality.
The Old Bones Garage Band plays at aged-care facilities, the Grange, Galleries in the Gardens, and will soon feature in ‘Play on the Porch’ day on 31 August around Winda Woppa, and across from Tea Gardens’ ANZAC Park on 5 October during the Myall River Fair.
q Karuah’s Arlene added some nice variation with her harp strings.
q Myall U3A headed a journey into the House of the Rising Sun.
q Geoff Mason led the Old Bones Garage Band dancers in a few songs.
q Good vibes were felt by ukulele players from the Grange, U3A and around the Myall Coast.
Big number of candidates in September poll
By Sue STEPHENSON
MIDCOAST voters will have plenty of choice when they go to the polls on 14 September.
A whopping 58 grouped or ungrouped candidates have put their hand up to fill the eleven representative positions on MidCoast Council.
Only one group has exercised the option not to have an “above the line” check box.
The successful councillors will later vote on who among them should be Mayor.
Following is the full list of contenders, based on the position they drew on the ballot paper.
1. GROUP A (Independent): Peter Howard of Forster (group lead), Fabian Clancy of Cundletown, Rebecca Cross of Wallabi Point, Scott Paterson of Old Bar, Roderick Donegan of Forster and Emmerson Hollis of Cundletown.
2. GROUP B (Independent): Thomas O’Keefe of Hawks Nest (group lead), Bruce Murray of Tea Gardens, Jeanette
Hart of Hawks Nest, Malcolm Motum of Tea Gardens, Terry Munright of Tea Gardens and Heather Vaughan of Tea Gardens.
3. GROUP C (Independent): Jeremy Miller of Old Bar (group lead), Donna Ballard of Dollys Flat, Bronwyn Sharpe of Red Head, Alexander Lewers of Red Head, Tanya Brown of Taree and Jake Davey of Taree.
4. GROUP D (Labor): Claire Pontin of Red Head (group lead), Digby Wilson of Taree, Nicolle Green of Hallidays Point, Phillip Costa of Minimbah, Michael Burgess of Taree and Mark Vanstone of Forster.
5. GROUP E (Independent): Alan Tickle of Taree (group lead), Nicole Turnbull of Wootton, Carley Burke of Taree, Philip Walkom of Taree, Michael Kent of Diamond Beach and Kylie Turner of Forster.
6. GROUP F (Independent): Emma Mellows of Booral, Veronica Frost of Stroud, Jennifer Lennox of Booral and John Fisher of Booral. This group has opted not to have the
q Ballot positions are locked in ahead of the MidCoast Council election on 14 September. Photo: supplied by the NSW Electoral Commission.
“above the line” group voting check box.
7. GROUP G (Libertarian Party) Michael Graham of Mooral Creek (group lead), Phillip Beazley of Smiths Lakes, Hugh (Mal) McKenzie of Langley Vale, Mitchell Wilson of Red Head, John Gazecki of Warranulla and Stuart Cameron of Forster.
8. GROUP H
(Independent): Paul Sandilands of Forster (group lead), Mark Stuart Johnson of Rainbow Flat, Jessica Corkill of Coopernook, Sandra Zielke of Bobin, Gilbert Whyte of Black Head and Scott Grant of Taree.
9. GROUP I (The Greens): Dheera Smith of Mondrook (group lead), Janeece Irving of Tinonee, Michael
Townsend of Smiths Lake, Jessica Harris of Bulahdelah, Nathan Wales of Wingham and Megan Cooke of Tallwoods Village.
UNGROUPED: There are six ungrouped candidates. They are Richard Streamer of Hawks Nest, Elizabeth McEntyre of Tea Gardens, Karen Hutchinson of Booral, Stephen Smith of
Bulahdelah,
of
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John Sahyoun
Bulahdelah
Vivien Panhuber of Tea Gardens.
Mining may have 'triggered' quake
By Sam MCKEITH and Alex MITCHELL, AAP
THE biggest earthquake to hit parts of the NSW Hunter region in 50 years could have been triggered by coal mining in the region, a geophysicist says.
The 5.0-magnitude quake shook the town of Denman at 12.02pm on Friday, sparking thousands of reports of tremors in the following hour, including from people in Sydney, about 171km south.
It was the biggest earthquake in the area for 50 years, but smaller than the 5.4 magnitude earthquake that devastated Newcastle, 117 km east, in 1989, killing thirteen people and flattening hundreds of buildings.
Friday's quake caused no major damage to infrastructure or buildings, and there were no reports of injuries, police said.
The NSW State Emergency Service said it had received eleven calls related to minor residential
damage and reports of minor infrastructure damage in nearby towns of Maitland and Muswellbrook.
The SES said dams in the area were unaffected.
Unverified social media posts showed stock knocked on the floor of a Muswellbrook hardware store and cracks in the wall of a house in the town, said to be caused by the quake
UNSW geophysicist
Stuart Clark said the quake was the biggest of six to hit the local area, a coal mining hub, in the past 50 years.
"It's a little smaller than the Newcastle earthquake, and there was another one 5.3 (magnitude) in 1994," associate professor Clark said.
"The cause is compressional forces across the continent but the trigger is potentially coal mining."
He warned of aftershocks in the next two days, saying "there might be a cluster of aftershocks typically a little bit smaller
than this one".
"They don't have to follow major earthquakes but they can."
One resident of Muswellbrook, about 22km south of Denman, described the quake as much bigger than "just a tremor".
"The whole house rattled, and then about half a minute later, it rattled again," the woman said.
Region rocked by second earthquake in two days
By Rachael WARD, AAP
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PARTS of NSW were rattled by a second earthquake on Saturday, one day after thousands of people felt a similar-sized quake.
The earthquake hit Muswellbrook about 4.30 on Saturday according to Geoscience Australia.
More than 600 people reported feeling the tremor in the hours after it struck as far away as Port Macquarie and Wollongong.
NSW Police said local officers were not aware of any injuries.
"Residents are advised to alert their local relevant authorities of any injury or damage," the force said in a statement.
The State Emergency Service received one report of a collapsed chimney from Saturday's quake.
NSW Ambulance has not received any requests for a call out near where it hit.
Energy provider Ausgrid said about 2500 customers in the area were left without power but the majority had it back within an hour.
Geoscience Australia recorded it as a 4.5-magnitude
quake while NSW Police described it as 4.7-magnitude. Muswellbrook Shire Council said part of the area had been left without water following aftershocks, but that had since been resolved.
There is no tsunami threat, the Bureau of Meteorology said on Saturday. It comes a day after thousands of people reported feeling a 5.0-magnitude quake that struck Denman, around three hours north of Sydney, at just after noon on Friday.
Thousands of people reported feeling tremors afterwards, including three hours' drive away in Sydney.
Nuclear questions raised by earthquake
IN the wake of multiple earthquakes originating from the Muswellbrook region, Hunter Jobs Alliance coordinator Justin Page says the Coalition has “serious questions” to answer over its proposal to build a nuclear reactor at the decommissioned Liddell power station.
Coalition leader Peter Dutton announced seven proposed sites across Australia for nuclear reactors in June, including Liddell, which was removed from service as a coal-fired thermal power station last year.
Mr Page, who has campaigned in support of the Labor Government’s plan to bring an offshore wind industry to the Hunter, says Friday and Saturday’s
earthquakes raise issues around “safety, emergency response, radioactive waste and water availability” at the Liddell site.
“The earthquake today demonstrates the risk of a nuclear meltdown is real and the consequences would be very serious for local families and children,” he said.
"The Liberal Nationals need to tell local residents how an emergency at a nuclear reactor would be handled and who would handle it," Page said.
“Even without the added risk of a local nuclear reactor, school children had to be evacuated in Muswellbrook today.
“What would happen with a nuclear reactor nearby?”
In a statement to media
on Friday, Mr Page asked a series of questions of the Coalition in relation to their nuclear plan.
"Would local firefighting volunteers handle the nuclear material?
“What training would local firefighting volunteers receive in handling nuclear radiation?
“How would iodine tablets be distributed to locals to try to reduce cancer risk?
"What would be the fallout zone and where would the local emergency staging area be?
“Where would nuclear refugees be accommodated?” he questioned.
Coalition leader Peter Dutton was contacted for comment.
q The quake that shook parts of the Hunter region caused some minor damage in Muswellbrook. Photo: AP
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MISSILES will be manufactured and serviced at Williamtown through a $850 million partnership between the Federal Government and Kongsberg Defence Australia.
Announced last week, a factory will be constructed in the Newcastle Airport precinct that will manufacture and service naval strike missiles (NSM) and joint strike missiles (JSM) to be used by the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
The deal will make the Williamtown site one of only two facilities in the world
Full list of candidates in September poll Making missiles
By Sue STEPHENSON
THIRTY-SEVEN candidates are hoping to secure a position on Port Stephens Council when voters go to the polls on Saturday, 14 September.
Three councillors will be elected in each of the three wards - Central, East and West.
The Mayoral position will be decided by popular vote while the Deputy Mayor will be elected by councillors at a later date.
All candidates are members of a group, which means electors can vote above the line for that group or below the line for individual councillors.
Some of the candidates are related.
Following is the full list of contenders, based on the position they drew on the
capable of producing the missiles.
The JSM – which can be fitted to F-35A aircraft – and NSM are modern anti-ship cruise missiles designed to defeat enemy warships.
Both can also be deployed against land-based targets.
The NSM will enhance the maritime and land strike capabilities of Hobart-class destroyers and Anzac-class frigates, and will replace the Harpoon anti-ship missile.
HMAS Sydney test-fired a NSM in July 2024.
“This is about investing
in our advanced, high-tech manufacturing industry and developing our sovereign defence industrial base in areas which have been identified as strategic priorities, which in turn means we can accelerate capability delivery to the ADF,” said Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Minister Pat Conroy.
Construction is expected to begin later this year.
Once complete, the factory is expected to employ approximately 100 people.
(Independent): Chris Doohan of Medowie (group lead), Rosanne Colling of Medowie and Jaike Doohan of Medowie.
1. GROUP A (Labor): Jason Wells of Medowie (group
lead),Kelly Hammond of Bobs Farm and Beverly Rabbit of Lemon Tree Passage.
2. GROUP B
3. GROUP C (Independent): Ben Niland of Medowie (group lead), Steve Tucker of Tanilba Bay and Nathan Ashpole of Medowie.
4. GROUP D
Radford hits back after parliamentary mention
By Doug CONNOR
AFTER being singled out in a parliamentary speech by Port Stephens State MP Kate Washington earlier this month, Newcastle and Port Stephens Game Fish Club president Troy Radford is seeking to “set the record straight”.
Mr Radford, the only individual identified in Ms Washington’s 14 August Private Members’ Statement, was described in the speech as an “instigator” of an onwater protest at Lemon Tree Passage regarding offshore wind farms.
“A Labor Party fundraising cruise on the 100-year-old Wangi Queen showboat was circled and harassed by a number of boats emblazoned with anti wind farm signs,” Ms Washington described the
incident in parliament.
Ms Washington also suggested Mr Radford had lied in the media about the breaking of maritime rules during the protest.
Mr Radford said Ms Washington had made “unfounded allegations” about his involvement.
“She further stated that because the skipper of a protest vessel was charged, it made me a liar for claiming the activity was not a risk to the Wangi Queen,” Mr Radford said.
Mr Radford, who is a leading voice in the fight against offshore wind development, said locals have a “legitimate right to protest”.
“We had no intention to cause distress or harm to anyone and we do not believe we did.
“We regret any distress
that may have occurred, however we did not see or hear any sign of passengers in distress.”
In a statement to media last week, Mr Radford reiterated his belief that the Wangi Queen was not at risk.
“The largest protest vessel is much smaller than the Wangi Queen and passed it three times at a legally safe distance and speed.
“We did not circle the Wangi Queen or impede its progress.
“To suggest a vessel in survey the size and weight of the Wangi Queen driven by a highly experienced and licenced captain was at any risk from a wake of a much smaller vessel is not plausible in my opinion.”
Ms Washington’s speech also made direct reference to Mr Radford’s run on council,
on the ticket of former One Nation state election candidate Mark Watson.
Mr Watson is contesting the Mayoral election, going up against Labor candidate Leah Anderson, whose campaign has been endorsed by Ms Washington.
“Council should be free of party politics and be for the people and be free of party influence,” Mr Watson said.
“Labor claims there is no party politics in council, then why is it that they are going to such lengths to attack Independent campaigns through speeches in State Parliament with misleading statements aimed at supporting their party endorsed candidate?
“Are they attempting to influence a local government election?”
Member for Port Stephens
(Independent): Scott Leech of Medowie (group lead), Scott Schultz of Medowie, Neville Sutrin of Medowie and George Trinkler of Karuah.
East Ward
1. GROUP A (Labor): Leah Anderson of Nelson Bay (group lead), Roz Armstrong of Soldiers Point, Mackenzie Goring of Nelson Bay and Sharon Smart of Corlette.
2. GROUP B (Liberal): Nathan Errington of Raymond Terrace (group lead), Katy McHugh of Raymond Terrace and Geoffrey McHugh of Raymond Terrace.
3. GROUP C (The Greens): Kim Scott of Nelson Bay (group lead), Mark Adamski of Salamander Bay and Jane Rich of Nelson Bay.
4. GROUP D (Independent): Mark Watson of Corlette (group lead), Jamie Green of Corlette and Troy Radford of Tanilba Bay.
West Ward
1. GROUP A (Independent): Paul Le Mottee of Butterwick (group lead), Joshua Moxey of Medowie and Huxley Rowe of
Raymond Terrace.
2. GROUP B: (Labor): Giacomo Arnott of Raymond Terrace (group lead), Peter Francis of Raymond Terrace, Sue Sneesby of Raymond Terrace, Lea Harris of Fern Bay and David Jones of Raymond Terrace.
3. GROUP C (Independent): Peter Kafer of Raymond Terrace (group lead), Lea Smith of Raymond Terrace and Nathan Avnell of Raymond Terrace.
A map of the three wards can be found on the Port Stephens Council website. Meantime, only three candidates have put their names forward to replace Mayor Ryan Palmer.
They are Leah Anderson, Mark Watson and Paul Le Mottee.
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q Newcastle and Port Stephens Game Fish Club president Troy Radford is running on the council election ticket of Independent mayoral candidate Mark Watson,
“Our
been
“The fact that those involved want to keep defending their actions confirms everything that I
ballot paper.
Central Ward
q Ballot positions are locked in ahead of the Port Stephens Council election on 14 September. Photo: supplied by the NSW Electoral Commission.
q HMAS Sydney fires Navy's first naval strike missile off the Hawaiian coast during Exercise Rim of the Pacific in July. Photo: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.
formerly a state election candidate for One Nation.
Kate Washington told NOTA on Monday, “I stand by everything I said in Parliament, and I'll be happy to repeat it anywhere, including in court.
said.
community has
rightly appalled by the behaviour that many people on the Wangi Queen witnessed that day, including myself. “It's now in the hands of the court to determine what consequences will flow.”
Stinker’s History: A time before ice
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
DURING the early years of professional fishing, fish caught in Port Stephens had a limited market due to the lack of refrigeration – ice.
As there was no ice used on the fish after their catch and in transport to the market, the time taken to transport them became critical, making the sources of fish supply very limited.
Port Stephens fish were barred from access to the Sydney city markets, except in winter.
During this early period, as reported by the 1880 Royal Commission on Fisheries, “There were several places even in Sydney itself where fish is rarely if ever seen, and where the people have become so entirely unaccustomed to the use of it as an article of food, that they seldom if ever think of purchasing it.”
No doubt there were fish sent to Newcastle and closer markets at this time, but competition from suppliers closer to the outlet made it difficult.
The substantial Port Stephens market seems to have been mostly for the use of the local Chinese.
It is now history that
William Dalton’s father, John Dalton, pioneered the fresh fish trade to Sydney with his boat the S.S Kingsley, which delivered the local catch to the Hunter River Steamship Company’s boats at Newcastle.
This trade commenced about 1881 when the NSW Fish Company had established itself in what is now Apex Park, Nelson Bay, to handle fish and provide ice.
Despite the problems caused by distances from
the markets, poor roads and the difficulty in obtaining a steady supply of ice, the Nelson Bay community and the tiny outposts fringing the Port continued to expand.
The demand for fresh seafood in the bigger centres of Newcastle and Sydney also continued to grow, particularly for fish, oysters and lobsters.
The local fishing industry was on the move, attracting many young men keen to work the waters of Port Stephens and its extensive
lakes, feeder streams and rivers.
The beaches were ideal for netting the travelling fish and the reefs were alive with lobsters, magnificent snapper and other soughtafter species.
Then the prawns were found inside the port and outside the headlands on the sand and muddy expanses in the deeper water.
It seemed that boats were being built on every corner in Nelson Bay.
A hotel, general store
New course charted for forestry industry
By Luke COSTIN, AAP
A NEW path will be drawn for NSW's maligned forestry industry after years of financial losses, environmental crimes and fierce stand-offs with protesters.
Three experts have been tasked to advise the state government on what a future timber industry and the 22,000 jobs dependent on it could look like.
It comes as NSW establishes the Great Koala National Park across an area larger than London while continuing to supply timber for housing and industries.
Calls have been growing to exit native forest logging after Victoria and Western Australia did so this year.
Concern has also been raised for vulnerable
native species including the greater glider.
The native forest logging or hardwood division of Forestry Corporation NSW has made losses for three successive years and was in July fined $360,000 for destroying hollow-bearing trees.
Ending native forest logging would also help Australia's climate goals much more than planting trees due to the time taken to replace old-growth forests' carbon-storage potential, says forest governance expert Dr Kate Dooley.
Environment-focused Forest Alliance last week called on the Minns government to work towards halting native forest logging by mid-2027.
"Our forests simply cannot afford for logging to continue past this term of government," Greens MP Sue Higginson said.
Through public consultation, the Independent Forestry Panel will examine the future of softwood plantations and private native forests.
Farms generate about 30 percent of NSW's high
q Commercial Fishing during the late 1800s and early 1900s was restricted because of the unavailability of ice.
and guest houses quickly appeared.
Interest in Port Stephens for its fish, lobsters, prawns, oysters and tourist potential was growing rapidly.
It was only a matter of time before enterprising tourism promoters organised regular visits to the coastal hamlet of Nelson Bay.
One such visit, over the Christmas period, was documented and reported in the Gloucester Examiner on 6 January 1894.
The following is an extract from that report“The Christmas holidays were taken advantage of by a party of excursionists from the Terrace, to pay a visit to the beautiful harbour of Port Stephens.”
According to the report, the travelling group journeyed on the S.S. Elaine steamer, visited the Sea Breeze Hotel, enjoyed oysters, day tripped to the lighthouse on Fingal Island and more.
q The NSW government has called for expert advice on the future of the state's forestry industry. Photo: Andrew Kaineder/AAP PHOTOS.
quality saw logs, generating about $482 million annually.
"The families, businesses and communities that make up this industry will be considered for the action plan," Regional NSW Minister Tara Moriarty said in a statement.
"Their knowledge
and experience will be essential for understanding the issues and finding the solutions."
Environmental and cultural values of forests, including threatened species as well as the opportunities to support carbon and biodiversity markets will be probed.
"Whether it's hardwood,
softwood or private native forest, our forests and native species... have faced challenges including bushfires, floods and the ongoing risks due to climate change," Environment Minister Penny Sharpe said.
The panel will be chaired by Peter Duncan, formerly a boss of the NSW road authority, commissioner
on the NSW independent planning commission and infrastructure advisor to Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas.
Former NSW chief scientist Mary O'Kane and former Labor MP and forestry industry advocate Mick Veitch are fellow members.
q John Dalton and wife Eliza, early pioneers in Nelson Bay and Bobs Farm. Captain John was instrumental in the early days of the local fish industry.
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN OPINION & LETTERS
Offshore wind ‘simply not an option’
DEAR News Of The Area,
I TAKE exception to the claim of Kate Washington that a small group of “reckless and resentful thugs” are spreading misinformation about offshore wind farms.
The energy needs of the community are not what they were 40 years ago when the majority of the current coal fired power plants were commissioned in the Hunter Valley.
The needs have increased substantially and as such, we need more reliable base load, be that coal or gas, supplemented by other means.
My concerns are these.
Land based wind turbines have a projected life of about fifteen to twenty years. Who then pays for the replacement of this technology?
What happens to the old blades that cannot be broken down?
Offshore wind farms are more susceptible to the elements, therefore require more costly maintenance and have a shorter life span.
What are the replacement costs at ten years or thereabouts?
Our current coal fired power stations are
at the end of their life.
Had investment been made either when the government owned them or shortly afterward going into private hands, we would have new greener coal power generation into the next century.
Offshore is simply not an option.
MidCoast Council Column
By MIDCOAST COUNCIL
COUNCIL has entered into two partnerships recently that will deliver positive outcomes for the community and the environment.
At the July Council meeting Council endorsed entering into a memorandum of understanding with Newcastle Airport.
This agreement will allow Council to capitalise on the new visitor markets that the upgrade to an international airport will bring to the Hunter and will also have positive implications for the economy.
There are opportunities for the regional airport in Taree to be a secondary hub for
Newcastle and this gives the area a platform to potentially attract new businesses.
Council will be working with Newcastle Airport on marketing to tourists and on trade investment delegations.
This is a good strategic partnership that will support economic growth in our region which has been a firm priority of Council.
Council also signed a carbon cutting agreement with LGI Limited (LGI) at two landfill sites to deliver improved and meaningful environmental results.
The agreement involves LGI designing, installing, operating, maintaining and upgrading landfill gas capture systems at
Council’s Tuncurry Waste Management Centre and Taree’s Waste Management Centre.
Phase one of the project will see LGI drill gas wells to assess the quality and quantity of gas at both sites. Once confirmed, LGI will complete the drilling program and connect a network of pipes to a flare unit at each landfill site.
This partnership is at no cost to Council and adds to our other initiatives to reduce harmful emissions.
It aligns with Council’s aim of achieving net-zero emissions and 100 per cent renewable energy by 2040.
Don’t forget about Council’s current
Local representation important
DEAR News Of The Area,
WITH NSW Local Government elections being topical at the moment, we in the area most remote from our council's headquarters in Taree ought to be vigilant about who we vote for.
I was privileged to represent this area from 1995 to 2003 as a councillor on Great Lakes Council, then headquartered in Forster.
I was never called up to, say, Tuncurry, to see a ratepayer/resident about Council's performance.
Rather, residents in Tuncurry would contact councillors based locally.
It made sense.
And so I think we should try to ensure the election of Thomas O'Keefe of Hawks Nest.
Not only because he is one of our own, but also because he is tertiary educated (university degree and TAFE certificates), is a journalist who each week reports in NOTA on a wealth of local happenings, and is keenly motivated to achieve good things for outlying areas.
Regards, Bob STUART, Tea Gardens.
*Editor’s note: NOTA does not endorse the campaign of any individual candidate
for the September 14 election. All groups
events and sponsorship funding round, which is open until 31 August.
Council is seeking applications from those hosting larger events or festivals that will attract visitors to the MidCoast region, encourage overnight stays and provide a significant economic boost to the region.
Grants of up to $10,000 are available for medium to large events and festivals scheduled for between 1 January and 30 June 2025.
Finally, a reminder to tell us about issues you are having with services or facilities.
The MidCoast is a large region and Council relies on the community to share information.
and ungrouped candidates have been offered the opportunity to supply media statements relating to their campaign.
The business case does not stack up. No lies, no reckless statements, that is the fact!
Regards, Doug BELL, Raymond Terrace.
READING by Lynne Miles: Jeremiah 29: 11"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."
Reducing local energy consumption
DEAR News Of The Area,
IN response to Dr Sally Hunter’s letter.
I wonder if Dr Hunter were interested in fronting a group of local residents in tackling zero emissions in our area, would there be
supportive interest?
The idea of this dedicated community becoming a zero emissions area could really be exciting and even innovative perhaps.
Imagine a community helping each other to reduce energy consumption in their homes?!
Rampant Roos push title claims
By Chris KARAS
KARUAH Roos Rugby League Club are on the Newcastle Hunter D Grade Mens Northern premiership trail.
The in-form Roos will take some stopping for the title after edging out minor premiers Paterson River 10-6 in a hard fought Grand Final qualifier last weekend at Lakeside Sporting Complex.
In an absorbing tussle Karuah stalwarts Daniel Evans and Adam Crampton crossed for tries with skipper and five eighth Sam Croese
potting a conversion.
Strong running prop Bevan GardinerPhillips kept Paterson in the hunt with a crucial try that was converted by goalkicking number six Mark Binge.
Both forward packs provided plenty of goforward and defended stoutly with the Roos’ engine room of lock Mitchell Turvey, back rowers Dylon Maher and Rhys Thompson, props Simi Asomua and Daniel Fleming and hooker Evans leading the way.
Paterson got value from forwards Rhyan Winkler, Bronson Scott, Caelin Jawai, Sam
The season that was
By Thomas O’KEEFE
ANOTHER great year was had by the Tea Gardens Hawks, with the Men’s team bowing out in the elimination round of finals, and the Women’s Tackle side farewelling their inaugural season.
Hawks Men’s coach Ryan Saunders, in his first season in the job after coaching several junior teams, sat down with NOTA to reflect on the season that was in 2024.
“We had a turbulent start to the season,” Ryan began.
“Our original coach had to leave, and then we lost some good players to injuries.
“I had started out coaching Women’s Tackle, but the sudden vacancy needed to be filled, and I threw my hat in the ring to coach the Men’s Seniors, while others stepped up to coach our new Women’s and Juniors teams, too.”
Having received a “few wooden spoons” in previous seasons, Ryan said the team did “really well” to make finals again in their first season of C Grade competition.
“The boys have done awesome,” he said.
“Not once did we take a backwards step, no backouts, not once did anyone say ‘no’.”
The Men’s team at one point enjoyed a six-game winning streak, before injuries in subsequent matches brought that to a halt.
Players were also lost to faraway FIFO jobs.
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All her suggestions would be a positive from my position, and possibly many others - so maybe it is worth a try to follow her direction.
Regards, Leigh ALLEN, Hawks Nest.
Tooth, Pedro Tapim and Gardiner-Phillips.
Stroud Raiders line up against Paterson in this weekend’s preliminary final after a 28-20 triumph over Raymond Terrace Under 19s.
In C Grade Women's action, Dungog Warriors advanced to the Grand Final with a 14-6 victory over Shortland Devils at Lakeside Sporting Complex.
The Devils now tackle Raymond Terrace in this Saturday’s preliminary final after the Magpies tipped out Aberglasslyn Ants 14-4.
Skilful lock Jessica Gallen (2) and five eighth Taren Moana-Mason scored tries for the Magpies with half back Tasmyn Fellows landing a goal.
q Coach Ryan Saunders with the Myall River Hawks U13s team at training last week.
The key to the 2024 season’s success, ending near the top of the ladder and gaining entry to the finals, lay in having a core group that believed in each other, according to Ryan.
“Staying small, committed and focused,” he said.
“Our new team culture started building last year.
“Respect is the biggest thing - I need the respect of the players when things aren't going so well, and the players get me back on-task.
“By the end of the season, we stayed level
-headed and kept the core team strong.
“It is a team effort - start to end, we’ve stuck by each other.”
The Women’s Tackle have cut their proverbial teeth on the competition this year, and aim to return stronger in 2025.
Although the Hawks’ Seniors teams may have ended their seasons a little sooner than hoped, the Myall River Hawks Juniors are still going strong as they soar into their own Semi Finals with the onset of spring.
Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club News
By John SLATER
BOWLS this week have been sponsored by Myall Lakes Butchery
20 August
Great weather greeted the 44 players participating in this week’s Gala Day with both greens in play.
The morning winners were decided by the highest winning margin and with a margin of 15 (19-4) Phil Thrift, Wayne Duggan and Mark Nightingale took home the money.
The afternoon winners were decided by
the lowest winning margin and with a margin of 5 (13-8), John Bates, Greg Smith, and Dave Garcia were successful.
The Garden Eatery Voucher was won by Craig Bengston. Our thanks to the Garden Eatery for sponsoring this voucher.
24/25 August
The weekend hosted a visit from Charlestown Bowlers which started off well on Saturday, but the weather played havoc with attempts to play on Sunday.
In other news.
The Club Championship Triples is open for nominations and so far, the response has been disappointing more teams are needed to make this event a success.
Entries close on 30 August and round one is due to commence on Saturday 7 September.
The annual “Kneelers and Grippers” charity day is set down for Saturday, 31st Aug. And a nomination sheet will be posted shortly.
Play will commence at 10.00 am and the cost is $20, which includes lunch.
A dollar coin spider will start the fun and games. The money raised is used to support the education of 3 children, one of whom is at university studying engineering.
This is a very worthwhile cause and has been well supported in past years.
Please help by coming along on the 31st of Aug. Dress for the day is mufti.
Hawks Nest Golf Club
Hawks Nest Caravan Park
Benchmark on Booner
Oceanside Motel
Peter Sinclair Gardens
Jimmy's Beach Caravan Pk
Hawks Nest Motel
BYO Cellars
So Lo Hawks Nest
Alanas Gifts
Hawks Nest Realty
Hawks Nest Sport Store
IGA Hawks Nest
Hawks Nest Newsagency
Hawks Nest First National
Hawks Nest Pharmacy
Hairdinkum
Tea Gardens Council Office
Arts & Crafts Centre
Tea Gardens Library
Tea Gardens Fish Co op
Boathouse Tea Gardens
Tea Gardens Bakery
Estia Health Tea Gardens
SoLo Tea Gardens
Dental Surgery Tea Gardens
Silk Haidressing
Ray White Real Estate
Vitamin Bead
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Tea Gardens Hotel
Tea Gardens Ice Cream Shack
Tea Gardens Boatshed
Tillermans Tea Gardens
Hook n Cook
Century 21 Tea Gardens
Myall River Bakery Cafe
Tea Gardens Country Club
The Grange
Palm Lakes Resort
Autocare Tea Gardens
Woodwards Nursery
Puma Fuel
Home Timber & Hardware
Tea Gardens Medical Centre
Hawks Nest Doctors Surgery
Myall Pharmacy
Tea Gardens Post Office
Myall Meats
Coles Tea Gardens
Purcell & Mount Solicitors
Regional Australia Bank
Vinnies
Karuah RSL
Karuah IGA
Munchies Cafe Karuah
Riverside Motel
Karuah Motor Inn
Tony King Auto
Info Centre Karuah
Russ's Bakery
Karuah Butcher
Karuah Pharmacy
Newsagent Karuah
BP Service Station
Big4 Jetty Village
Cafe Karuah
Barry Bros Butcher
BP Servo
Bulahdelah Bowling Club
Bulahdelah IGA
Information Centre
R&R Property Bulahdelah
Rural Transaction Ctr
Shell Servo Bulahdelah
Lady Jane Motel
Nerong intersection drop point
Nth Arm Cove Community Hall
Pindimah intersection drop point
R&R Property Stroud
Post Office/newsagent Stroud
Tea Gardens Soccer Club Results
By Shayne REYNOLDS
LAST Saturday morning saw games played from round 13 of our local draw.
The early showers didn’t dampen our spirits with all games being played with an enthusiastic fervor we have all witnessed time after time over the season.
This week, the Minis grade (5,6,7yrs), game 1 refereed by the ever-dedicated George Cassin saw the Karuah RSL Wobbegong Sharks play the Aussie Roofing & Guttering Reef Sharks, the Wobbegongs coming up trumps with a 3 to 0 score line at full time.
George also refereed game 2 between the Lofty Cranes Shovel Nose Sharks and the Myall Lakes Butchers
Port Jackson Sharks in a thrilling game resulting in a huge score of 8 to 4 in the Shovel Noses favour.
Our popular “Hook n’ Cook Player of the Day” vouchers were awarded to Luka Newsome, Harper Hickson-Gimbert, Mitali Nolan and Thomas Howard. Enjoy those fish n’ chips kids!. Game 1 in the Midis’ grade (8,9,10 yrs) the Mako Sharks play the Grey Nurse Sharks who just managed to keep the Makos’ out by 2 goals with and end of game score of 6 to 4.
In game 2 the Tea Gardens Auto Electrics Hammerheads Sharks came up against the Ray White Real Estate Bull Sharks in an absolute nailbiter that ended in some very
tired players coming off the large field at games end and an even scoreline of 2 goals apiece.
Our volunteer and referee, Karen Goss once again did a fantastic job in donning the Tea Gardens Auto Electrics and Mechanical referees’ shirt to officiate over our Middies grade games
Lewis O’Malley, Reef Taylor, Elijah Frazer, Alex McShane and Jayden Phillips were the deserving recipients of our “Hook N Cook Player of The Day” vouchers. Thanks Hook ‘n Cook and enjoy spending your vouchers kids.
We would like to acknowledge the Regional Australia Bank for their Community Partnership Program and thank them for their generous $524.38 support of our club. Thank you. Games start at 9am on
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
By Dianne BOWES
AUGUST 22
Our Saturday ladies had another fine day on the golf course today, with 39 players teeing off in a Stableford competition. The field was boosted by country players and visitors from Castlemaine and Tuggerah, and it seems that conditions at Hawks Nest suited our Victorian guest who was our winner today. Scores were very close at the top of the leaderboard, with 10 players within 5 shots of the leader on 36. Then there was an absolute log jam of 16 ladies only another few shots behind. It’s great to see such close competition in our
ladies’ club events at Hawks Nest, and a testament to the skilled playing group we have.
Results Saturday 18Hole Stableford 17th August 2024
A Grade: 1st Rosalie Rajki (Castlemaine GC) on 36 and the best score of the day; 2nd Dale Matthews 35; 3rd Julie Hammond 34.
B Grade: Barb Birmingham 33 C/B; 2nd Robyn Deppi 33 C/B; 3rd Susan Muna 33
Place Getters (32-28): Sue Kovacs, Robyn Keegan, Liz Ross, Ros Gianacas, Roma Bernardin, Deb Matheson, June Biddle, Tanya Sinclair and Marcia Smith. NTP 10th Hole: Deb Matheson
Congratulations to all of our winners today. Tuesday was a splendid spring-like day, hard to believe it was still August. The blue skies and warm temperature brought out a great field of 48 ladies for a really enjoyable 18 hole Stableford event. And once again, only 5 shots separated the top 13 players, so the competition was hot hot hot!
Results Tuesday 18Hole Stableford August 20th 2024
A Grade: 1st Denise Sainty 32; 2nd Jo Buttrey 31; 3rd Trish Collins 30
B Grade: 1st Robyn Keegan 35 (best score of the day); 2nd Carol Maher 33; 3rd Deb Dummett 31
Bulahdelah Golf Club
By Thora-Lou SMITH
THE Vets were happy to get back on the course last Thursday, and played a 2-person Ambrose.
Wayne Pollard & Mark Barrow won the day with 67.25 on a c/b from Marty Bramble & Glenn Grainger. Dave Johnston & Kath Guyer were next with 68.75. NTPs were Rod Norberry and Glenn Grainger.
Visitor John Berry won the 17th jackpot.
Three ladies represented the club last Thursday at Harrington Waters and Meg South did very well with 38pts - 3rd in Div 2 as well as the Long Drive, Accurate Drive and NTP.
Bernie Newton and Lou Smith each got a ball with 36pts and 32 pts (to replace the many that were lost on the day!).
Lou then backed up with a trip to Gloucester on Friday and won Div 1 with 38pts.
Saturday August 24 saw 40+ players on the course for a Stableford event. A Grade winner was R.McSweeney with 37pts from Dave Schlenert 36pts on a c/b from Stewart McNaughton.
B Grade winner was Dave Johnston with 38pts
C Grade: 1st Jo Scott 34 C/B; 2nd Judy Gilbert 34; 3rd Dawn Gough 33 C/B
Place Getters (3328C/B): Viv Ballinger, Fran Henderson, Di Smith, Pauline Barham, Tanya Sinclair, Deborah Gardner, Debbie Andrews, Annie Benton, Sue Kovacs and Sue Pritchard.
NTP 16th Hole: B Grade: Lorraine Bragg; C Grade: Judy Gilbert
Results Tuesday Lady Vets 9Hole Stableford 20/8/24
A very good field of 11 ladies contested the 9 hole comp today, no doubt enjoying the beautiful conditions on the course. This week saw Sue Nicholson running away with a convincing win.
q Tuesday Winners Denise Sainty, Robyn Keegan and Jo Scott.
1st Sue Nicholson 19; 2nd Pat Dodd 16; 3rd Ann Browning 15 C/B; 4th Di Vercoe 15; 5th Sylvia Bolden. Well played to all of our winners today!
Our Thursday Lady
Veterans comp was not played this week due to the Hawks Nest Golf Club Pro Am Event. Saturday and Tuesday ladies’ events will also not be played next week.
from Peter Billinghurst with 36pts.NTPs were Marty Bramble, T.Sharp, Darren Carrall, and T.Hendry. Long drivers were Marty Bramble, Stewart McNaughton and Dave Johnston.
Ladies' winner was Bernie Newton with 38pts from Alison Benson with 35pts.
Bernie also got the NTP and the long drive. Dave
Newman Memorial Day was held on Sunday August 25 and while the weather was not so kind, the cold and damp didn't deter the 23 teams.
The winning team was J Coombs, Barbie Gordon and Al Jobson with 58nett. R/up were J.Sims and M.Turvey
Thanks to Brad Newman for organising the day and to all the members and visitors who played and worked behind the scenes. In excess of $2,200 was raised for the Bulahdelah Volunteer Fire Brigade
Saturdays, with everyone welcome.
NTPs were M.Turvey and B.Bills while Zac Watt and K.Sellers were the long drivers.
q Runners Up J.Sims and R.Turvey with Brad Newman
q Winners J.Coombs, Barbie Gordon, Al Jobson with Brad Newman.
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ABC ENTERTAINS, 8.30pm
Déjà vu, dreams, nightmares and a profound sense of poetic humanity infuse this breathtakingly complex adventure. With a heavyweight cast and stunning visuals, this epic spanning six time periods, from medieval to futuristic, aims for the stars – and might explode your heart. An exploration of the impacts of seemingly small choices and the role of fate and soul connections, it’s one of the most expensive films ever made, nimbly skirting sci-fi, comedy, romance and action. Tom Hanks, Halle Berry (both pictured), Susan Sarandon and Hugh Grant are various characters throughout time, inhabiting wildly disparate roles and even opposite genders that all interlock. Admirably ambitious and unique, it’s an underrated gem destined to be a classic.
FRIDAY, August 30
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. (Return) Tammy Huynh explores lush green walls.
8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mav) Part 1 of 3. Van Der Valk and the team try to bring down the matriarchal head of a criminal empire.
Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R)
Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R)
11.25 ABC Late News.
11.40 Grand Designs. (R)
12.30 We Hunt Together. (Malsv, R)
1.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
SUNDAY
THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE BY TRAIN
SBS, 7.30pm
Thanks to the magic of its lush, expansive camera work, watching this new five-part series gives actually getting on the train itself for the journey a run for its money. From the scenic, colourful vantage shots from above, to the scenes that whizz by from the train window, there’s a medley of enchanting and majestic sights to behold as Professor Alice Roberts (pictured) enjoys an Ottoman adventure. In tonight’s premiere, the Digging for Britain host is in Turkish city Adana. Sporting a fun new pink hairstyle, it’s the perfect palette for her date with the city’s iconic Turkish delight, as she learns about the origins of the rosy confection. Later, a train ride across the epic Taurus Mountains beckons.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Great British Landmark Fixers. 8.30 Ancient Superstructures. (PGa) 9.30 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (PG, R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Agent Hamilton. (MA15+v)
12.45 My Brilliant Friend. (Mal, R)
3.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Hawks fly high
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game, with the Hawks winning 34-0 to secure the Minor Premiership. The Hawks play
Swansea again next week in the Semi Finals at West Wallsend, hoping to reach the Grand Final at Cessnock on 14 September. On Friday night, 23 August, the U9s played
TUESDAY
THE ART OF...
ABC TV, 9.15pm
Guest presenter Matt Preston (pictured) –MasterChef judge known for his bright and zany suits who is probably responsible for bringing the word cravat into the mainstream lexicon – allows the cameras to show off a different side to himself here. As the guest host, it’s not only his wardrobe that tells a different story as he sets out on an expedition to answer the question: “Is food art?” Featuring Indigenous glassblower Jenni Kemarre Martiniello, chocolatier Kirsten Tibballs and acclaimed chef Ben Shewry, this reconnaissance traverses one of the first pieces of art and a 45,000-year-old rock painting. Surprising and intriguing, Preston puts a new spin on “food for thought”.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Yesterday. (2019, Ml, R) After a freak accident, a struggling singer-songwriter realises he is the only person on Earth who remembers The Beatles and uses this to his advantage by performing their music and skyrocketing to fame. Himesh Patel, Lily James, Joel Fry. 11.00 The Voice. (PGl, R)
12.40 GetOn Extra.
1.10 Ant Middleton & Rebel Wilson: Straight Talking. (Mal, R)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 Deal
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs. From BlueBet Stadium, Sydney. 9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Penrith Panthers versus South Sydney Rabbitohs match, with NRL news and analysis. 10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 2: Late night. Events may include: para cycling track finals, men’s 1000m time trial, women’s 3000m individual pursuit. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 2: Post midnight.
Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
their final season game at Mallabula, while the U16s battled West Maitland at Aberglasslyn in what was described as “a tight, heartracing game”.
The Hawks U16s ultimately won 16-12 and are now off to the Semi Finals, having qualified in second
position.
Tea Gardens senior player James Sinclair proved the value of incentive when he promised the U16s boys a full buffet at KFC if they won, and ended up shelling out over $500 to feed the team in their glorious, and hungry, victory.
q Alex Saunders of the Hawks U13s is unopposed as he runs in to score once more.
SATURDAY, August 31
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Ma, R) 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 2.40 And We Danced. (R) 3.45 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. (Final, R) 4.40 The Assembly. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: Dead Funny – Michelle Brasier. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Tarkine, Tasmania. (PG, R) Marta Dusseldorp explores the Tarkine.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG) A pirate radio station DJ is murdered.
8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera investigates after a troubled young man is found dead in a bathtub, surrounded by flowers.
9.50 Fifteen-Love. (Mal, R) Glenn’s relationship with Luca is on a knife-edge. 10.40 The Beast Must Die. (Mal, R) 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.35 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PGa, R) 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 4. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 13. H’lights. 5.30 Frontlines. (PGavw)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Cumbria: The Lakes & The Coast. (Ml)
8.20 Snowdon & Margaret: A Scandalous Affair. (PGa)
9.15 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (R)
10.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R)
11.05 Nordland 99. (Mal)
12.05 Rex In Rome. (Mdl, R) 2.50 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R) 3.45 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Spring Opener and San Domenico Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
7.30 MOVIE: Die Hard: With A Vengeance. (1995, Mlv, R) A cop tries to stop a mad bomber. Bruce Willis. 10.05 MOVIE: The Taking Of Pelham 123. (2009, MA15+lv, R) Train passengers are taken hostage. Denzel Washington.
12.15 Underarm: The Ball That Changed Cricket. (PGl, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 6. Gold Coast Titans v Cronulla Sharks. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 6.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. Cronulla Sharks v New Zealand Warriors. From PointsBet Stadium, Sydney. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage and analysis of the game between Cronulla Sharks and New Zealand Warriors.
10.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 3: Night. Events may include: wheelchair rugby, Australia v Denmark; para cycling track finals.
10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 3: Late night.
12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 3: Post midnight.
6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Two brothers are impressed by a pure husky. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGls, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it tries to find the right fit for a destructive three-month-old puppy and lovebirds who have become smitten with a staffy. Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 9.30 Ambulance UK. (Mlm, R) An advanced paramedic responds to reports of a man found lying facedown in the road. 12.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am Morning
Programs. 8.05 The Kid From The Big Apple. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 10.20 The Salesman. (2016, M, Persian) 12.35pm True Story. (2015, M) 2.30 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 4.40 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 6.35 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PG) 8.30 The Informer. (2019, MA15+, Spanish) 10.35 House Of Pleasures. (2011, MA15+, French) 12.55am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, September 1
6.00 Morning Programs. 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 Darby And Joan. (PGa, R) 3.10 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.45 Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Compass: Alofa.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Vera. (Final, Ma, R) A TV personality’s death is investigated.
9.00 Fifteen-Love. (Final, Malv) Renee steps out onto centre court.
10.00 Unforgotten. (Final, Malv, R)
10.50 Fisk. (Final, Ml, R)
11.20 Annika. (Final, Ma, R)
12.10 Frayed. (Final, MA15+al, R)
12.55 Noughts + Crosses. (Final, Mav, R)
1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
2.55 Australia Remastered. (R)
3.55 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)
4.25 Art Works. (PG, R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
Of The
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. (R) 11.30 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Wrestling. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 4. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 14. H’lights. 5.30 Frontlines. (PGavw)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Ottoman Empire By Train. 8.25 Kiss The Future.
10.20 Putin’s Crisis. (Mav, R) 11.20 Lucille Ball: We Love Lucy. (PGal, R)
1.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)
1.55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)
2.45 Hell On Earth: WWII. (PGav, R) 3.40 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.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 The Voice. (PGl, R) 2.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 3.00 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 3.30 Border Security. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGal)
8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.
9.40 The Latest: Seven News.
10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: John Ernest Cribb – The Devil Inside. (Mav, R)
11.30 Autopsy USA. (Ma)
12.30 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R)
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.
Most Expensivest. 2.10 How To Rob A Bank. 3.00 Queer Sports. 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.45 The Machines That Built America. 6.35 Abandoned Engineering. 7.30 Abandoned Americana. 8.25 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 9.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. 1.50am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 2.00
6am Morning Programs. 6.55 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 8.45 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 10.30 Best Sellers. (2021, M) 12.30pm A Piece Of My Heart. (2019, M, Swedish) 2.35 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 4.40 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 6.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 8.30 Solace. (2015, MA15+) 10.25 The Father. (2020, M) 12.15am Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 The Block. (PGl) There is both praise and disappointment from judges Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer and Marty Fox as they reveal who will take home the $10,000 for the main ensuites. Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 4: Night. Events may include: para athletics; para rowing; para cycling track; wheelchair rugby.
10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 4: Late night. Events may include: wheelchair rugby; para archery; para cycling track finals. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 4: Post midnight.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.00 Hunted. HQ is intensifying the hunt. 8.30 FBI. (Mv) After an employee of the US Army is shot in an industrial park, the team works to track down the killer. 9.30 The Real CSI: Miami: Xxxtentacion. (Mav) Detectives
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6.00
MONDAY, September 2
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Sue
Along the
6.00
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PGl)
8.40 Rise Of The Nazis: The Manhunt. (Mav)
9.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (Final, Ma)
10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Suspect. (Return, Malv)
11.35 House Of Promises. (Ms)
1.25 La Jauria. (MA15+av, R) 3.25 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.40 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 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.00 The Rookie. (Mdv) The team celebrates Nolan and Bailey’s wedding. Chen and Bradford’s relationship is put to the test.
10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav)
11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals, R)
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The expert’s advice rattles Kylie. Alisa and Lysandra share words of wisdom. Discover why Jesse and Paige don’t like Mondays. Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.40 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 5: Night. Events may include: wheelchair rugby; para athletics; para table tennis; wheelchair tennis.
10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 5: Late night. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 5: Post midnight.
5.30 Today.
6am Morning Programs. 7.05 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 8.55 Mosley. (2019, PG) 10.45 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 12.20pm Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 2.10 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PG) 4.05 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 5.55 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 7.50 The Salvation. (2014, M) 9.30 Leave No Traces. (2021,
TUESDAY, September 3
Border. (Mav, R) 11.10 Auction. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point. (R) 2.05 World’s Greatest Hotels. (R) 2.55 Dylan Alcott Interviews. (PGal, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 15. H’lights. 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 The Art Of France. (PGal, R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.10 World’s Greatest Hotels. (R) 3.00 Railway
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys.
8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.
9.30 Dateline: India’s Virginity Test.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R)
11.30 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+ans)
1.20 COBRA. (MA15+v, R)
3.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Back. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.10 Lost For Words. 7.15 Jeopardy! 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 16. 1.50am Fringes. 2.15 Behind Bars: World’s Toughest Prisons. 3.15 Late Programs. 6am Shopping. 6.30 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.30 Medical Rookies. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
9.05 Made In Bondi. (Ml) Bella makes an apology to Lachy before revealing a new desire. Charlie gets a makeover before a date.
10.05 First Dates UK. (Mal)
11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Extended Family. (PGa)
12.45 Holey Moley Australia. (PGs, R)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
Hawks Nest Vets
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hayden gets more than he bargains for when he agrees to chauffeur the girls on a shopping trip.
8.40 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 6: Night. Events may include: para athletics; para archery; wheelchair tennis; boccia; para table tennis; para equestrian. 10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 6: Late night. Events may include: wheelchair tennis; wheelchair basketball; para equestrian. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 6: Post midnight. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Hunted. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 9.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Mal, R) Four mates set out to embarrass each other. 10.10 Ghosts. (PGs) 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
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WEDNESDAY, September 4
SBS World News.
7.35 Secrets Of Our Universe With Tim Peake.
8.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. (PG, R)
9.25 Miniseries: The Sixth Commandment. (Mal)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv)
12.45 Good People. (MA15+v, R)
3.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.20 Bamay. (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. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGal)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Under Fire. (PGa)
10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) A fishing challenge with a prize worth more than $100,000 brings out the competitive spirit in the contestants. Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft, with judges Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer and Marty Fox.
8.40 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 7: Night. Events may include: para archery; para athletics; para cycling road; boccia.
10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 7: Late night. Events may include: para cycling road; wheelchair tennis. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 7: Post midnight.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
6.30 The
6am The Man
Who Knew Too Little. Continued. (1997, PG) 7.15 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 8.50 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 10.20 Foxcatcher. (2014, M) 12.55pm The Salvation. (2014, M) 2.35 The Movie Show. 3.10 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 5.00 Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG)
THURSDAY, September 5
By Brenda EDWARDS
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Walks. (PGa)
8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under. (M)
9.20 Rebus. (Mlv)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av)
12.30 Devils. (MA15+as, R)
2.25 Miniseries: The Dark Heart. (Mal, R)
3.15 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.05 Bamay. (R)
4.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, 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 Football. AFL. Second qualifying final. Port Adelaide v Geelong. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.00 WBBL Season Preview Show. A look at cricketing news. 12.00 Magnum P.I. (Premiere, Mav) A former US Navy SEAL becomes a PI.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Brisbane Broncos versus the Melbourne Storm match.
10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 8: Late night. Events may include: para archery; wheelchair tennis, men’s singles semi-finals; para table tennis. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 8: Post midnight.
10.00 Bandit. (2022, M) 12.20pm Devil’s Knot. (2013, M) 2.25 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 4.10 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 5.40 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 7.30 La La Land. (2016, M) 9.50 On The Basis Of Sex. (2018, M) 12.05am Two Days In
By Thomas
O'KEEFE at home and away. At Myall
MYALL River Hawks
Juniors teams soared into their respective finals seasons with a swag of victories over the weekend
many. The U13s played next, dominating opponents Swansea for both halves of the game.
Swansea still had hope as the first half drew to a close, despite the scoreboard
already reading 24-0, but those hopes were dashed when the Hawks started off the second half with an almost immediate try.
In one highlight moment, several missed catches by Swansea gave possession to
The U13s cross the line for
Alex Saunders near halfway, who ran all the way to score comfortably between the posts, celebrating with a dance for spectators.
Rain set in during the second half, as did a few more serious injuries for Swansea.
try
In testament to the Hawks U13s’ prowess all season, Swansea could not find the try line all game. Further late injuries brought an early end to the
