Myall Coast News Of The Area 2 May 2024

By Thomas O'KEEFE

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VETERAN HONOURED

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Rodney Brayne receiving a rare honour in recognition of his service.

Tea Gardens RSL sub-Branch’s Terry Munright took a few special moments to share a recap of Mr Brayne’s story that led him to join the war effort as soon as he legally could.

“Rodney’s father, Cyril Brayne, enlisted in the AIF at eighteen years of age, and served as a signaller using basic radios and Semaphore, serving at Gallipoli and the Western Front, however, he was gassed and wounded, and returned home bearing the physical and mental scars of war, later marrying and having four children, two sons and two daughters.”

Those two sons, Allan and Rodney, both followed in their father’s footsteps by enlisting as soon as they were old enough, both joining the RAAF.

Allan served as a radar and radio operator in Darwin and New Guinea, and was sent behind enemy lines as a coast watcher, while Rodney joined a couple of weeks after his eighteenth birthday, on Christmas Day, 1944.

“He arrived at the recruitment office in his Scouts uniform, and when the recruitment officer noticed the First Aid proficiency badges on his sleeve, he said that as a young Rod had qualifications in first aid, he would make a good Medical Orderly, and was enlisted as such,” Terry explained.

“Following his training, he was deployed to serve in military hospitals in Victoria, Cootamundra and Goulburn, caring for the

badly wounded soldiers returning from the front.

“He spent much time in the psychiatric wards, caring for those returned men suffering from 'battle fatigue', or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, as we now know it, and the terrors and horrors of war experienced by the men under his care, their eternal suffering, impacted this young man, and those experiences were to remain with him for the rest of his life.”

A young man then, on ANZAC Day 2024 Mr Rodney Brayne was 97 years young, and is now among the few WWII veterans still going strong – he even led the 10:30 am march down Marine Drive, in what was apparently his first ever time doing so.

The Medallion was announced by Mr Munright, and formally presented by Tea Gardens RSL sub-Branch President Mal Motum, and is the same honour bestowed upon fellow WWII veteran and valued member of the sub-Branch, Roy Day, last week, for his service as an Instrument Fitter with the RAAF.

q WWII veteran Rodney Brayne led the march in his mobility chair.

q Tea Gardens RSL sub-Branch President Mal Motum presenting Rodney Brayne with his special WWII Veteran’s Medallion at the 11am Service.

Strong support for ANZAC commemoration

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Sinclair and Rodney Brayne, followed by the Motor Club, Fire & Rescue 471, PindimarTea Gardens RFS, Tea Gardens Country Club Ladies and Men’s Bowling Club, Tea Gardens Lions Club, the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club, and a massive contingent from the Hawks RLFC men’s and ladies’ teams, and their several junior teams, too.

The even bigger crowd gathered at ANZAC Park also saw a record number of wreaths brought for laying at the Memorial, as more rain menaced from the south again.

Special guests included WWII veteran Rodney Brayne, who was presented with a special Veteran’s Medallion at the start of proceedings, as

well as the Catafalque Party, from RAAF 77 Squadron at Williamtown, home of the ‘Grumpy Monkeys’, led by Catafalque Party Commander Flight Sgt Jason Cox.

RAAF Flight Sgt Brendan Boatswain recounted the first ANZAC landings and outbreak of WWI.

“In war, we often see people at their best, and one day galvanised our country as one, 25 April, and the concepts of mateship, courage, determination and selflessness defined the ANZAC tradition.”

Similar sentiments were echoed by Tea Gardens RSL sub-Branch President Mal Motum on the importance of the ANZACs’ legacy to our identity as a country.

“The ANZAC spirit is reflected in times of crisis or hardship, to ease suffering,

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provide food and shelter, and we should pause to thank previous generations and consider what they would expect of us today.”

The sub-Branch’s padre, Reverend Richard Goscombe, spoke eloquently.

“Remember that 7000 Australians died in Gallipoli, and the Melbourne Shrine’s placement of its Biblical reference to ‘greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his friends’, as our soldiers laid down their lives for us to live in the country we enjoy now.

“Now, the fashion is entitlement, competition of self-interest, and I pray that we may be a society that again lauds these (ANZAC) values.”

The record number of wreaths were laid in turn, all around the Memorial,

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Tea Gardens Public School Prime Minister Cora Constance led a prayer, as the Myall Melodians led everyone in singing The Recessional.

As the Last Post bugler began, so too did the rain, as though the heavens themselves were crying at that infamously mournful

tune, and the Melodians persevered through the

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before most headed back to the Country Club or home to enjoy the public holiday.

q Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club hot rods in the ANZAC Day parade.

q The Tea Gardens Country Club Ladies and Men’s Bowling Club.

q Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club members, along with Nippers, in the ANZAC march.

q Tea Gardens Public School Prime Minister Cora Constance led the ceremony in another prayer.

q The Catafalque Party, from the Grumpy Monkeys of 77 Squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown.

q The Myall Melodians choir led several songs and hymns.

q Rodney Brayne and Peter Sinclair (behind drummer) led the march.

Rental affordability crashing to new lows

ANGLICARE’S 2024 Rental Affordability Snapshot has revealed that Australians are facing a rental market that has never been less affordable.

The research surveyed rental listings across Australia and found that affordability has crashed to record lows.

Out of 45,115 rental listings, it was found that zero rentals were affordable for a person on Youth Allowance.

“We then assess whether each property is affordable and suitable for fourteen types of households on low incomes.”

To test whether a listing is affordable, Newcastle Anglican calculates the income for the household types using government data. These figures are used to calculate the maximum affordable rent for each household type, and are compared against listed properties that are suitable for each household type.

On the weekend of 16 March 2024, 1,749 private rentals were advertised for rent across the Newcastle, Hunter, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast and Mid Coast regions.

Results found that twelve (0.7 percent) individual properties were suitable for at least one household type living on income support payments without placing them in housing stress.

Treasurer to urgently invest in social and affordable housing.

“The findings of this year’s snapshot are unacceptable,” said CHIA CEO Mark Degotardi.

“The fact that young people on Youth Allowance can't find a single affordable property is an indictment of just how bad this housing crisis has become.”

With nearly 58,000 families and individuals on the state's social housing waitlist, Mr Degotardi said the time for halfmeasures has passed.

"Affordability in the rental housing market has hit rock bottom.

“The NSW Government must respond by investing significant sums in social and affordable housing.

“NSW families and the NSW economy will suffer for decades to come if we do not begin to address the rental affordability problem.

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The internationally accepted benchmark is that rent needs to be no more than 30 percent of a household budget to be affordable for people on low incomes.

A total of 289 rentals (0.6 percent) were affordable for a person earning a full-time minimum wage, while 89 rentals (0.2 percent) were affordable for a person on the Age Pension.

Just 31 rentals (0.1 percent) were affordable for a person on the Disability Support Pension, and three rentals (all share houses), were affordable for a person on JobSeeker.

The report also shed a light on the rental realities in the Hunter region.

Every year Newcastle Anglican tests if it is possible for people on low incomes to rent a home in the private market.

“We do this by taking a snapshot of the properties listed for rent on realestate.com.au on one weekend in March,” the report states.

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A total of 179 (10.2 percent) individual properties were suitable for at least one household type living on minimum wage without placing them in housing stress.

Following the release of the results, the Community Housing Industry Association NSW (CHIA NSW) is calling on the NSW

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Bulahdelah pays tribute

q The well-attended march was led by members of the Bulahdelah RSL sub-Branch.

By John SAHYOUN

ON ANZAC Day the community of Bulahdelah came together to pay tribute to those who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.

Both the Dawn and 11 am services were well attended with record crowds.

“We had a big crowd there with it being well supported by not only the veterans and their families but also many members of the wider community,” Bulahdelah RSL sub-Branch President Dennis Coulter said.

“We can’t thank people in Bulahdelah enough for their support,” said Mr Coulter.

At the Dawn Service, Belinda MyersMoore shared a poem written by her mother who had served in World War Two.

“Think of the mud, trenches and rain, some of you comrades lay there today,” the poem read.

“Taken from homes and land and their play, defending our country, youth stripped away.

“March country boy, hold your head high, see the flag flying, hear the bugle cry, sing voices loud, clear and strong.

“Remember your mates, their love lingers on, blending with flowers’ perfume so strong.

“As was their love, play that note bugler, hold long, choir voices on, blending with those from the crowd.

“Mist goes on sweeping, swirling around, face to the East then turn to the West, remember them all they gave their best.

“Gallant country boy thank you, Lest We Forget.”

Stephen Rae, in his address to the crowd, said it was important to remember that ANZAC Day did not glorify war, and instead was commemorated in the “hope that those times are not repeated”.

“In remembering we can stand in solidarity with others who suffer still.

“ANZAC Day is an opportunity to remind ourselves of our mutual obligation to each other,” said Mr Rae.

After the Dawn Service a community breakfast was held, sponsored by the Men’s Shed and the Bulahdelah Fishing Club, with a veterans' lunch and a friendly game of two-up following.

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q Bulahdelah RSL sub-Branch members pay their respects.

q Bulahdelah RSL sub-Branch President Dennis Coulter addresses the crowd.

q Lest we forget.

Karuah community commemorates ANZAC Day

OVER 600 locals from Karuah and the greater region came together on ANZAC Day to commemorate and acknowledge the meaning of this national occasion.

The Karuah RSL subBranch members, being returned servicemen and women from campaigns in Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, East Timor and a wide range of peacekeeping activities, led the march.

They were supported by flag bearers from the Military Brotherhood and Air Force cadets from 335 Squadron Williamtown.

The march, stretching down the main street, included relatives of veterans, representatives from Karuah Public School, the Rural Fire Brigades of Karuah, North Arm Cove and Limeburners Creek, and members from the Karuah Bowling Club, Rugby League Club, Karuah Motor Yacht Club and staff of the Karuah RSL Club.

Once assembled in Memorial Park, the youth of the community played an important role in the Dawn Service with senior pupils from Karuah Public School opening the service

and Air Force cadets from 335 Squadron forming the Catafalque Party.

The key address commemorating Australia's role in the Korean War was presented by Bob McMaster.

At the completion of the service, attendees crossed the road to the RSL Club to partake in the traditional Anzac breakfast.

“At 9.30am in front of the Wall of Remembrance at the front of the Karuah RSL Club the sub-Branch then led a community service of remembrance,” said Scott Beaumont, Karuah RSL subBranch.

q The poignant early morning march was well attended. campaigns.

“This service highlighted the sacrifices that all servicemen and women make in their lives everyday while carrying out their duties and honoured the ultimate sacrifice made by those who did not return from overseas

“Generations of many local families then had the opportunity to come together with veterans of the RSL sub-

Branch for their own personal moments of reflection while laying wreaths, poppies and rosemary to remember family members.”

q Students from Karuah Public School.

q Karuah RSL sub-Branch members observe the commemorations.

q Karuah locals pay respects at the Wall of Remembrance.

Poignant Dawn Service well attended at ANZAC Park

By Thomas O’KEEFE

COMMEMORATIONS of

ANZAC Day 2024 were held by the Tea Gardens RSL subBranch at ANZAC Park in Tea Gardens, beginning with a moving Dawn Service on Thursday, 25 April.

An unprecedentedly large turnout gathered on the dewy lawn along the Myall, while the morning sounds of birds, bats and amphibians filled the air in anticipation.

After an impromptu opening herald from a flock of rainbow lorikeets, the RSL sub-Branch’s Terry Munright began the service introducing ABC Radio’s vaunted audio of the Gallipoli landing.

This year a visible

augmentation was given by the Jimmys Beach Aquatic Club (JBAC), which had three row-boats land upon the sandy shore of ANZAC Park in unison with the Gallipoli audio description.

After some magical singing by the Myall Melodians, the sky slowly lightened as local padre Reverend Richard Goscombe spoke, leading the large assembly in prayers.

“In Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance, there is an inscription, ‘Greater love hath no man’, and at 11am every day the sunlight shines through the building to illuminate that one word, ‘love’,” Rev. Goscombe said.

“The Biblical phrase,

‘Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his friends’, reminds us, in this day and age of entitlement and fierce commitment to self-interest, how important it is to serve others, especially the ones who made the sacrifice so we can live in a country that we still call free.”

Terry Munright orated on the origins of the ANZAC shrine concept.

“It was borne of an ancient custom of placing a rock before heading off to battle, and taking it back again if one returned... if not, the rock stayed where it was.”

RSL sub-Branch President Mal Motum recounted the first landings at Gallipoli in 1915, focusing on the widely-

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held perspective that “the Great War played a definitive role in the formation of Australia's identity”.

The dark clouds to the south portended rain, which finally fell as the last songs were being sung by the Melodians, including the

two national anthems of the countries that make up the ANZAC acronym, saluted by those veterans present, and by the JBAC oarsmen with their oars held high.

Many headed down to the Tea Gardens Country Club to take up Terry’s offer of a free

bacon and egg breakfast, put on by the Club and manned by the

Most in attendance had only a few hours to return for the even larger 11am service and march.

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Pindimar-Tea Gardens RFS volunteers.

q Jimmys Beach Aquatic Club rowers stand at ease on the shores of ANZAC Park in Tea Gardens.

q The Dawn Service this year at Tea Gardens was particularly well-attended.

q Tea Gardens RSL sub-Branch President Mal Motum recaps the Gallipoli landings in 1915.

Red Cross gets ready for winter

By Thomas O’KEEFE

TEA Gardens Red Cross members reflected upon the magical 50th Anniversary of the Singing Bridge, and look forward to the great work the local chapter does for those in need in the local and wider Hunter area.

“Just this last week, the local Red Cross had a very informative visit to ‘We Care Connect’, a group of volunteers that started on the Central Coast,” Janet Baker told NOTA.

Started in 2016, We Care Connect has grown into helping over 6000 kids on the Central Coast, and the official website cites that over 10,000 live below the povertyline within the region, a number that doubles in the Hunter region, where We

Care Connect has expanded already, with further plans to expand northwards.

“They work with case workers to know the kids’ likes and age-range, and supply children up till the age of eighteen,” Janet explained.

“All that the charity collects will be used to help about 400 children per month, and they helped over 6,900 children in the past twelve months alone.

“They are asking for winter jumpers, track pants, flannelette pyjamas, and flannelette sheets and doonas – everything will be appreciated and can be left at the pick-up point at Oak and Edge Shop 2/82 Port Stephens Street, Raymond Terrace, or alternate locations on the website at www.weconnect.

q Tea Gardens Red Cross members visited We Care Connect. (L-R)

org.au.”

As winter is coming, the local Tea Gardens Red Cross is also asking for cold-weather gear, including beanies, scarves, gloves, socks and single blankets so that people who are living rough can wrap themselves in them.

“These are supplied to the homeless, and for people living in their cars, often whole families, because, sadly, when living week-byweek and something goes wrong, it’s so easy to become homeless,” another Red Cross spokeswoman added.

Photography group delves into ‘Waterfalls’ topic

EACH month the Myall U3A Photography Group selects one photo to be published in News Of The Area.

This month’s photo topic was ‘Waterfalls’ and the photo was taken by photographer Richard Crombie.

This tranquil scene was taken at Halls Falls after a walk through the beautiful forest near Pyengana, east of St Helens, in the north east of Tasmania.

upstream from the waterfall.

The weir remains from a time when Chinese miners worked the region's rich mineral veins for tin.

Halls Falls lies on the Groom River and drops from a hand-made nineteenth century weir, located

During the 1880s tin was widely used for household utensils, including pots, pans, candleholders, oil lamps and lanterns.

Richard took the photo using a Canon 6D MkII, tripod mounted.

Settings: 6 seconds, f/8 ISO 320 with a 24mm lens.

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

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Featuring more than one million blooms, this flower festival is also renowned for its marketplace, food stalls, live music, and workshops. We will also enjoy Lake Burley GrifÞn Cruise, Mt Ainslie Lookout, Old Parliament House Tour, Banquet at Waters Edge Fine Dining French Restaurant, National Arboretum Canberra and more.

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Donations of muchappreciated cold weather clothing can be left at the door of 6 Settlers Way, Tea Gardens.

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q This month’s photo topic was ‘Waterfalls’ and the photo was taken by photographer Richard Crombie.

Community invited to have say on telecommunications issues

COMMUNITIES across Port Stephens and the Myall Coast can now have their say on telecommunications issues as public submissions open on the Federal Government’s Regional Telecommunications Review.

The Government says the input of local communities will form an essential part of the Review – held once every three years – which will see the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee deliver recommendations on telecommunications issues.

“The Review is closely examining the experiences of people in regional, rural, and remote parts of Australia with telecommunications delivery, as well as considering the unique needs of First Nations communities,” the Federal Government stated last week.

Residents, businesses and community organisations can make a submission, with the Terms of Reference –announced by Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP –outlining key issues for the Committee to examine.

An issues paper has been

released to help frame ideas.

“We are focused on how the universal service arrangements could be modernised to meet today’s needs, the potential of emerging technologies, the effectiveness of existing Government investment programs, and the improvement of telecommunications in emergencies.

“Feedback from the public has been essential in previous reviews to ensure the Committee’s recommendations are well-targeted and based on

evidence,” the Government said.

For this Review there are three options available to have your say: attending a face-to-face consultation, providing a formal submission or completing a survey.

The survey will be published in May 2024.

Since March 2024, the Committee has visited Western Australia and Tasmania for face-toface consultations with local issues also forming an important part of the Committee’s considerations.

More locations for face-toface consultations will be announced shortly.

The 2024 Review is being led by the Hon Alannah MacTiernan, former Western Australian Minister for Regional Development as Chair of the Review Committee.

She is supported by the Hon Fiona Nash, Ms Kristy Sparrow, Dr Jessa Rogers and Mr Ian Kelly.

“Access to telecommunications services is critical for regional residents and businesses across so many aspects of everyday life – and we want to understand the lived experience of these services

so that future policy actions are well-targeted and backed up by evidence,” said Ms MacTiernan.

“With technology changing rapidly we also want your ideas about how things can be improved and what would make the most difference for you and your community.

“We really encourage Australians in the bush to have their say via a submission or completing the survey in coming months, while we continue our face to-face consultations across the country."

To have your say visit www.infrastructure. gov.au/have-yoursay/2024-regionaltelecommunications-review

Community groups honour ANZAC spirit

By Thomas O’KEEFE

AFTER the main commemoration events of the Dawn and 11am Services, it was the community gathering and spirit that many relished on Thursday, 25 April.

More than 100 years since the first Gallipoli landings, nonetheless, the uniquely Trans-Tasman commemoration showed its strongest signs yet as one for all to join and remember, and be amongst others.

After the Dawn Service at Tea Gardens, much of the large crowd relocated to the Tea Gardens Country Club

to enjoy a free bacon and egg breakfast, a mainstay of the ANZAC morning, and manned, for almost a decade now, by the valiant volunteers of the Pindimar-Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service.

“We may burn bush, but we don’t burn bacon and eggs!” declared Brigade Captain David Bright, as his team, a well-oiled machine, served hundreds of hungry commemorators coming in from the damp Dawn Service.

A total of 28 loaves of bread, more than 20kg of bacon, over 200 eggs and a 5:30am start is what it took to feed more than 100 people who turned up after the larger-than-usual Dawn Service on ANZAC Day.

Joanne Penton and her

mother, Jenny Ross-Henry, both observed, “Much more talking happens at the Club after the Service, the more relaxed atmosphere allows the camaraderie of the day to

settle in.

“The social camaraderie is the lifeblood of the RSL, and the reason why we come back here afterwards.” Similar scenes were

q

witnessed after the 11am Service, when the Tea Gardens Country Club

Ladies Bowlers served BBQ sandwiches, funded by the RSL sub-Branch and a gold-

coin donation.

From 1:30pm, of course, was the all-important TwoUp announcement, and the inevitable crowd formed out the back, overlooking Port Stephens, for the novelty of the historic game that kept many Diggers entertained in the trenches.

Kevin McInerney led the calls for bets and spinners on the green felt mat, using the collector’s pieces that are the Australian pennies, as bets ran hot.

“Taileys and headers!" was the frequent call, those tapping their heads on the toss for the three pennies, while others watched on, scratching theirs as to how it all works – the game is only legal in most of NSW on three dates in the year – ANZAC Day, VP Day (15 August), and Remembrance Day.

The air of camaraderie was, indeed, palpable and relaxed, as the public holiday was a welcome respite for most.

Brad, David and Steve from the Rural Fire Service helped prepare breakfast for the masses after the Dawn Service.

q David, Ralph, Steve and Brendan kept a close eye not to burn the food.

q WWII veteran Roy Day (centre) speaking with locals after the Dawn Service.

q Reverend Richard Goscombe and wife Tracy, speaking with veteran Glen Walker.

q Kevin McInerney getting something to eat before leading Two-Up later in the day.

q The seldom-seen novelty of Two-Up attracted a large crowd, as Kelly took the paddle.

q RSL Women’s Auxiliary Secretary Jenny Ross-Henry and daughter Joanne Penton.

q Tea Gardens Country Club Ladies Bowlers served up a comprehensive lunch after the 11am Service.

q Vietnam veteran Jim Scott.

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Australian Bass and Estuary Perch closure commences 1 May

RECREATIONAL fishers are reminded that the annual fishing closure for Australian Bass and Estuary Perch in all coastal rivers and estuaries in NSW will commence on Wednesday 1 May 2024.

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) acting Program Leader Fish Stocking & Enhancement Operations Matthew McLellan said during the winter months, these popular native sportfish species form large groups and migrate to parts of estuaries with the right salinity to trigger spawning.

“The zero-bag limit over this four-month period helps protect these native sportfish while they spawn over winter,” Mr McLellan said.

“This will ensure they can remain a popular catch with recreational fishers for many generations to come.

“It is important that fishers respect this closure from 1 May through to 31 August, as the spawning period is key to protecting breeding adults and supporting successful recruitment of these iconic species.

“Any Australian Bass or Estuary Perch caught in estuaries and in rivers below dams during the closure must be returned to the water immediately with care.”

Australian Bass and Estuary Perch are both commercially protected species and as such commercial fishers are prohibited

from retaining or selling Australian Bass and Estuary Perch.

Mr McLellan said that the zero-bag limit does not apply to Australian Bass and Estuary Perch caught in freshwater dams or in rivers above impoundments, as the fish do not breed in these areas.

“All fish in freshwater impoundments, like Glenbawn Dam and Glennies Creek Dam in the Hunter Valley, Tallowa and Brogo Dams in the southeast near Bega and Clarrie Hall and Toonumbar Dams in the northeast, are stocked fisheries,” Mr McLellan said.

“This means we physically replace fish stocks annually, with fingerlings bred in our hatcheries, therefore anglers may continue to

fish for these species in these waters all year round.

“The zero-bag limit for these species does not close any waters to fishing and does not affect anglers fishing for other estuarine species, such as bream or flathead during the colder months.

“Our DPI Fisheries Officers will be out in full force during this time to ensure that these rules are being followed."

If any suspected illegal activity is witnessed, the public are urged to contact the Fishers Watch Phoneline on 1800 043 536 or via the online report form at http://www.dpi.nsw. gov.au/fishing/compliance/reportillegal-activity.

Stinker’s Fishin’: Snapper Season

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

WHAT is it about snapper that makes all anglers that I know want to catch one?

Is it their fighting qualities, which I must say are formidable, or could it be their excellent performance in the kitchen?

We all agree that a fresh crumbed fillet of snapper on a bed of fried rice covered with a drizzle of sweet and sour sauce is very hard to beat.

The extensive reef system stretching from Birubi to Seal Rocks is recognized as being an unequalled habitat for snapper.

For as long as records have been kept and stories told, this area of coastline has been producing quality snapper.

The good news is that we in Port Stephens live in the middle of the snapper capital.

The habitat that surrounds us is perfect snapper country.

The reefs from Birubi in the south to Seal Rocks up north could all be considered home for snapper.

Port Stephens holds a great attraction for those who desire to catch snapper in that you do not need to travel far to catch these beautiful fish.

Launching at Little Beach or Shoal Bay you need only motor to Tomaree headland to be in snapper country, a distance of about 2km.

Then you can head north to Broughton or south to Rocky Point.

Beach launching at Fingal and Boat Harbour opens up huge rocky reefs that are rarely fished.

In a lumpy sea snapper can be caught off the rocks and inside the port.

How lucky are we!

History goes that coastal traders, back as far as the 1930s, would drift off Broughton Island until their anchor would grip on rock which was the signal that a reef had been found and for the crew to crowd to the side of the boat and drop their lines straight down and hang on.

Big snapper swarmed over all the reefs and it was only a matter of discovering the rocky outcrops in the underwater sandy expanse.

Watching with great interest were the old pioneering fishermen on Broughton Island including

Archie Thompson, Jack Hunter, Vic Whitney and George Todd, who would note the activity and mark the location by lining up mountains and headlands on the mainland.

On other occasions the fishermen themselves would drift over sand between Broughton and Seal Rocks for days at a time until their lead line hit rock. Excellent reefs including Mungo and the Inner and Outer Gibber were discovered by this method.

So simple these days with technology doing all the work.

As you can imagine the fishing was sensational.

A string of eight hooks would be dropped resulting in the same number of snapper being hauled into the boat at any one time.

So thick were the snapper that the line went slack, indicating fish hookup, long before reaching the bottom.

If, on the rare occasion, the bait did reach the bottom, there was a big chance that a lobster would grab it.

The ocean floor, I was told, was crawling with lobsters.

Some called spider lobsters, which I was fortunate enough to see, grew in excess of 10kg.

Where else along our coastline can an 11 foot tinny with a 9hp motor be launched off the beach before motoring less than 800 metres onto snapper reefs.

It is true that snapper can be caught all year round in Port Stephens however my preferred months are February through to May as the water is warm, the bait fish are jumping and a south wind is not far away.

In my opinion Port Stephens is the best snapper fishery on the east coast and there is a reason for that.

Inside the Port tiny little cockney bream thrive, particularly west of Soldiers Point where there is an abundance of sea grasses and mangrove forests, ideal habitat for the growth and development of all fish.

Cockney bream grow into small squire which swim outside the Port onto the magnificent reef system that stretches from Birubi north to Seal Rocks.

It is in this ideal habitat that the

squire finally matures into snapper. The message is clear – protecting the habitat will improve the fishing. OUT OF ‘STINKPOT’

There are many methods and techniques that can be used to target snapper out of a small boat outside the heads.

The simplest, tried and true way is to anchor over a reef and send your bait to the bottom on a twohook paternoster rig.

The same rig can be used if you choose to drift. Tossing plastics attract snapper as the lure sinks with more wriggles than a bucket of grubs.

This method has revolutionised snapper fishing and has proven to be incredibly effective.

Although I am a great believer in the effectiveness of plastics and have caught a few thumpers, I still return to my basic method that has been good to me in the past.

I anchor ‘Stinkpot’ in deep water (50 – 60 ft) as close to a breaking bombora as is safe.

Berley heavily with a mixture of bread, prawn and lobster leftovers and any diced fish scraps.

My aim is to let my unweighted bait of king prawn, fresh squid or slimy mackerel fillet slowly sink down the rocky wall of the shallow reef.

Whammo!

All hell cuts loose.

There is something very special about big snapper that really fires up every fisherman I know.

Once hooked a snapper will take off like the last bus to Bobs Farm –flat out!

Zzzeeee!

It seems that your reel will melt as the big fish rips tens of metres of line in a flash.

As the big fish continues to fight, you wonder if it will ever slow down.

After about three strong runs the mighty fish will tire and can slowly be brought to the side of the boat. The battle isn’t over yet as the snapper nears the surface there is yet another one or two dashes for freedom.

Then you see the fish and the excitement, which is bubbling, boils over.

As big red rolls on one side it’s time to reach for the landing net before you scoop the fish, head first. Once securely onboard it is time to celebrate – not before.

Unbelievably snapper performs even better in the kitchen.

Filleted, skinned and boned, the fish is ready to be dusted with flour, dipped in beaten egg and rolled in panko crumbs.

Into a pan of hot peanut oil until golden brown. Fantastic.

q Local champion Brent Hancock.

Myall River VIEW enjoying busy 2024

By Thomas O’KEEFE

THE Myall River VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Club began the new year with its AGM in February, presenting its new committee to get 2024 rolling.

The regular monthly March meeting invited well-known local and ex-pharmacist Trish Thatcher as guest speaker.

“As a tribute to International Women’s Day, Trish spoke about some women who had inspired her, in particular her mother, who urged all her children to demand respect and abhor violence,” VIEW Publicity Officer Lois McShane told NOTA.

“Trish described her upbringing with eight siblings, her education, and her journey to retirement in Hawks Nest/ Tea Gardens – her talk was often funny, sometimes poignant, but always interesting.”

The VIEW Club also began

its social outings, traditionally on the third Friday of the month, with the an enjoyable evening get-together by the river in ANZAC Park, Tea Gardens, where, despite the day having been unpleasantly hot, those brave members and partners who attended had an enjoyable evening cooled by a breeze off the river.

The March outing saw members have an hilarious morning at the Raymond Terrace ten-pin bowling alley, followed by lunch at the Lakeside Tavern.

“Some members saw their bowling balls knock only a few pins, some ended up in the gutters, some missed

q (Back row) Angie Carroll, incoming National Councillor for the Hunter/Central Coast region; Assistant Program Officer Lucy, Sunshine Girl Sue, Program Officer Sheril, Treasurer Sharon, Lunch Coordinator Sue, Assistant Secretary/Coordinator Barbara, Research/Publicity Assistant Bev, Assistant Treasurer Irena, Secretary Lynee, (front row) Vice President Lori and President Hilary. Absent: Lois McShane.

altogether, but some had great strikes,” Lois related, reflecting on the wildly different outcomes that, in and of themselves, were secondary to the social value of the outing.

The local VIEW Club has also reaffirmed its close connection with The Smith Family’s charitable works.

“Last year, The Smith Family reached more than 57,000 children under fiveyears-old participating in early-years programs, more than 47,000 primary school students, almost 56,000 secondary students and over 1,500 tertiary students across every Australian state and

territory, and of the sponsored students, 23.9 percent (or over 15,000) in 2022-23 identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people,” Myall River VIEW President Hilary Gall told NOTA.

“We have all been hit by the rising cost of living, whether it’s power prices, food, rent or petrol, but these rises have had an even greater impact on those already doing it tough, which is why it is so important that we endeavour to help children experiencing disadvantage with their education.

“Myall River VIEW Club has been sponsoring students for 26 years and last year,

supported the education of eight students through the Learning for Life program, ensuring they have what they need for their schooling.

“As of December 31, 2023, this local club has contributed more than $6,300 to The Smith Family, and this year the club will support nine students, having just added a little sixyear-old girl called Phoebe from Tasmania.

“Our other students come from Western Australia (two), NSW (three), South Australia (one), and Victoria (two).”

In addition to its ongoing support of The Smith Family, Myall River VIEW Club invites guest speakers to the monthly

The speaker at the May luncheon will be Margie Abbott, a New Zealand businesswoman best known as the wife of Tony Abbott, the 28th Prime Minister of

Social events are also organised for the luncheons with the 27th Birthday Luncheon in July hosting a fashion parade which will be the major fundraiser for the

Social events are also organised for the luncheons with the 27th Birthday Luncheon in July hosting a fashion parade which will be the major fundraiser for the

q March guest speaker Trish Thatcher.

q Program Officer Sheril presenting Trish Thatcher with a Certificate of Appreciation.

q Sue Patrick, Ros Bridger, Bev Dunn and Shirley Croxon enjoying the ten-pin bowling. q Ros makes another strike!

q Donna’s bowl goes into the gutter, Shirley can’t believe she made a strike, Ros prepares for another bowl.

q Members enjoying lunch on the river: Anne, Gene, Sue, Donna and Deyonne.

Sublime Entertainer

you will be surprised once you enter through a wide front entrance into an entry foyer – to the right there is a large open plan living and dining space, for all family get-togethers.

The master suite is spacious offering privacy and a large walk-in His and Hers robe and ensuite. The ensuite has just been renovated and includes rain – showerhead, Kolkata vanity top and vessel sink.

A home office offers plenty of light as well as built in cabinetry.

Perfect for those working from home, alternatively it could be used as a fifth bedroom.

For

The contemporary kitchen is streamlined and highly functional, featuring a huge kitchen island with Kolkata bench tops, a large pantry and sea-breeze blue glass splashbacks.

Quality appliances including an induction cooktop, plumbed fridge and inverter

microwave. There is another double pantry for additional storage.

A lovely dining area off the kitchen to enjoy family dinners.

A sitting room featuring an 1800mm fireplace with custom cabinetry and a builtin TV.

A further sitting/media room at the rear of the home is large enough to accommodate the entire family.

A separate wing includes three further king size bedrooms.

All have built-in wardrobes and are tastefully decorated.

The family bathroom is exquisite.

Recently renovated, it features floor to ceiling tiles, a striking vintage-style soaking tub as well as a large shower, with a rainshower head.

The space features a much sought after double vanity with vessels sinks and again, allowing for consistency - Kolkata stone tops.

A separate WC allows for privacy.

Both bathrooms include IXL tactics 3-in-1.

The laundry deserves its own special mention, with sea-breeze glass splashbacks and loads of storage with custom built in cabinetry.

Thoughtfully configured to connect the indoors with the outdoors, the huge screened in paradise room, approximately 11 x 3 m, offers tinted windows for additional privacy and insulation.

Two separate seating areas, with dining and relaxing this area would accommodate the largest family for Christmas.

To ensure comfort all year round this room is insulated and is perfectly positioned to enjoy north easterly sea breezes.

There is a double garage with some shelving and offers internal/undercover access to the house.

The backyard offers privacy from all sides.

There is plenty of room for the children and the dogs.

The garden shed is approximately 6 x 3m and there is room if you were looking to install a pool.

Numerous extras in this house: Video intercom security doorbell, skylights

Nationals need to answer questions about nuclear

DEAR News Of The Area,

I AM very disappointed that Nationals leader David Littleproud came to Port Stephens to push dangerous nuclear reactors.

Yet he failed to spell out important details of his nuclear policy.

Where will the nuclear reactors be

located?

What towns and cities?

What type and size of reactors?

How much will they cost?

What will happen to the tonnes of hazardous, high level radioactive waste generated every year by every nuclear reactor?

Will the nuclear plants become de

facto radioactive waste dumps, as is often the case overseas?

What is the risk of radioactive leakages into nearby air, waterways and farmlands?

What is the risk of reactor failures and accidents?

Will any insurance companies insure our homes and communities against the exorbitant cost of nuclear accidents?

Does Mr Littleproud realise that the Hunter region is prone to earthquakes

Senator Perin Davey discusses life in politics

By John SAHYOUN

SENATOR Perin Davey, on a tour through the Lyne electorate, dropped in for a short chat on Myall Coast Radio at the studio in Bulahdelah.

Senator Davey is a NSW Senator and the deputy leader of the National Party at the Federal level.

Ms Davey lives in a small town about thirty minutes from Deniliquin, where her electoral office is located.

As the only Federal Senator located in rural NSW, Ms Davey said she feels a direct affinity with regional and remote areas.

“It’s lovely living in the bush and understanding all the issues that regional people face but also having that freedom, the space, the fresh air and the friendly faces so you wouldn’t live anywhere else,” she said.

Ms Davey started her career as a cadet journalist with the Mudgee Guardian, covering life in the rural NSW town for three years.

“I think that sent me on the pathway,” she said.

“It was a really interesting time in a

small regional community to be working in journalism, you talk to everyone, and you cover everything from sports to law courts.”

Having spent her schooling in Canberra, after taking on positions internationally and serving on the staff of various politicians, she was ready to take the next step.

“At the end of the day it was time for me to step up and take responsibility and hopefully make a big difference,” said Senator Davey, who now has two adolescent daughters.

She was asked what advice she would offer should they show an interest in entering politics.

“Besides having my full support I would just caution them that you really do need a thick skin in politics.

“You’ve got to be prepared for everything and you’ve got to understand that people don’t like politicians, so do not go into politics to be popular.

“Going to politics is about delivering on your values and what you believe,” said Senator Davey.

and other natural disasters?

What are the Nationals' emergency evacuation plans in the event of serious incidents, fires or core meltdown?

How many thousands of residents would be affected?

It's time the Liberals and Nationals gave us some answers.

Sailor retires from daring circumnavigation attempt

By Marian SAMPSON

ATTEMPTING a solo circumnavigation of the globe, Port Stephens sailor Kevin Le Poidevin has been forced to retire from his valiant voyage.

Kevin had been competing in the Global Solo Challenge, a daring journey in which sailors attempt to sail single-handed and non-stop around the world via ‘the three great capes’.

The Port Stephens Yacht Club member was forced to stop his circumnavigation attempt when he failed to meet a deadline to depart from Hobart on the next leg of the journey.

Kevin and his yacht ‘Roaring 40’ quietly slipped back into the Bay last week after the Sail Port Stephens fleet departed.

For Kevin, returning to the Bay was a bittersweet moment.

He and the boat are in good shape while two of his competitors lost their vessels and required rescuing by merchant vessels.

Kevin’s journey saw him depart Spain late after a back injury.

He and Roaring 40 were then beset by wild conditions in the Bay of Biscay before the official race start, with two large headsails lost in rough weather.

While Kevin and Roaring 40 were faring well in the conditions, some fellow sailors were not so lucky.

One boat was dismasted and sailed on with a makeshift jury rig.

Others were plagued by technical

issues, with loss of power and auto helms topping the list of equipment failures.

American entrant Ronnie Simpson was in third place when his vessel was struck by a rogue wave, causing a dismast and an at sea rescue after the vessel was scuttled.

Just two days later another American entrant, William MacBrien, activated his EPIRB around 3000 nautical miles from New Zealand.

A full 46 hours later the sailor was rescued from a semi-submerged vessel in seven degree temperatures.

After all power failed, he was without

communications and was reduced to bailing the vessel by bucket before being rescued by a nearby merchant vessel.

William’s yacht had been holed by a floating object.

It was at this time that Kevin decided to stop his bid in Hobart as the deadline to depart had passed.

The race was won by French entrant Philippe Delamere and second place went to the youngest and only female entrant, Cole Brauer.

Philippe finished the race with a broken boom after being knocked down by a storm

two days prior to finishing the race.

The NOTA was there when Kevin arrived home to Soldiers Point Marina.

“I intend to finish my circumnavigation, however I have other races to compete in first,” he said.

Kevin has his sights set on a double handed crew participating in the upcoming 2024 Sydney to Hobart race.

In another unique moment on the journey, while he was at sea Kevin and his wife celebrated a very separate 40th wedding anniversary.

SPORT

Regards, Kenneth HIGGS, Raymond Terrace.

q John Sahyoun interviews Nationals Senator Perin Davey at Myall Coast Radio.

q A jubilant and defiant Kevin Le Poidevin is already planning to complete his circumnavigation. Photo: Marian Sampson.

q ‘Roaring 40’ coming back into Soldiers Point. Photo: Marian Sampson.

Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

Hey big spenders

POLITICS is attracting serious money these days.

The current situation in the USA must be interesting to Australians because history says that practically everything that happens in the USA happens here in Australia - usually about five years down the track.

Because artificial intelligence (AI) has been adopted so heavily when it comes to politics, we need to take most things with a grain of salt before we accept it as real.

However, the present reports in

relation to Donald Trump's fundraising to support his tilt at the November presidential election is throwing up some serious numbers.

The recent dinner held in Florida at the home of hedge fund manager John Paulson is said to have raised over US$50 million, which in our money is A$75 million.

It is reported that 100 invited guests from the finance industry plus a casino mogul and some other heavy hitters were addressed by Trump for 45 minutes, and that some of the money raised will be used for Trump’s recent legal fees.

Of interest to many is the fact that the host John Paulson has been suggested by Trump as a potential Treasury Secretary.

Opinion polls now show Biden with 52 percent and Trump with 48 percent of the expected vote.

The polls’ rate of error at just over three percent says it is clearly a very close contest, particularly as voting is not compulsory in the USA.

Recent US elections have struggled to achieve more than 50 percent of potential voters bothering to participate.

Both current candidates and parties

are distinctly unpopular, so this could be the case again.

Trump sees benefit in people thinking he is not the favourite to win the election and compares his last month’s donations of $US20.3 million as being far less than Biden’s intake of some US$53 million.

It is still early days however and now that both men are their party’s official candidates, the rush is on to secure as much electoral funding money as possible, as quickly as possible.

The eye-watering sums of money needed by each candidate must surely have people asking why such large amounts are required and what could all that money possibly be used for?

I doubt that the cost of media advertising could be anything like the sums being raised.

I know from experience in Australia that most elections are publicised as being very close and anyone’s game to

win.

This then leads to more extravagant spending in the media as a last-minute effort to change voters’ preferences.

This has led to Trump's 47 Committee, a new fundraising tie-up with the Republican National Committee seeking its senior donors to contribute up to US$814,600 “per person”.

The first US$6600 would be allocated to Trump's Presidential campaign.

The amount of US$5000 would then be allocated to the Save America Leadership group and the balance spread amongst a raft of Republican state parties for their campaigns.

I’m wondering how many of these willing donors just regard their generosity as a gamble, because if their candidate loses the battle, then surely their expenditure of such large sums will simply be lost.

Littleproud advocating for mining and resources industry

DEAR News Of The Area,

LAST week the Nationals Leader, David Littleproud, snuck into Nelson Bay to lobby for his constituency - the mining and resources industry.

He put the case for nuclear energy.

Littleproud and the Liberals leader, Peter Dutton, have been advocating for nuclear energy because they know it will take 15 -20 years to develop and will also require a change in the law thus further delaying its implementation.

Nuclear energy has been banned in Australia since 1998.

Note that this was never a proposal of the previous government when the Liberal/Nationals were in power.

Dutton and Littleproud have both been challenged to show where in the world their proposals for small modular nuclear reactors (SMNR) have been successfully used.

There are none, and many projects have been abandoned in the USA and the UK because of cost blowouts.

The most recent CSIRO report into Australian energy costs estimated that even if the SMNR technology existed it would provide the most expensive form of energy.

Despite Littleproud’s opinion that Australia is falling behind in comparison to other G20 countries, nuclear makes up only ten percent of world energy production.

He and the Coalition had almost ten years in government to secure a sustainable energy future for Australia. They failed.

The coalition has never supported the move to renewable energy, indeed denied the existence of climate change, and are now proposing nuclear to delay, yet again, the phase out of fossil fuels.

Matt Kean, former NSW state Liberal

Minister commented, “I was state energy minister for five years.

“If nuclear power was a viable pathway to net zero, I would have done it.

“But it did not stack up – economically, environmentally or engineering-wise.”

Kean believes that advocacy for nuclear power is “an attempt to delay and defer responsible and decisive action on climate change in a way that seems to drive up power prices in NSW by delaying renewables”.

Backing up Matt Kean is Professor Lesley Hughes, a director of the Climate Council and a former lead author with the UN’s chief scientific advisory panel, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change who now sits on the federal government’s Climate Change Authority advising on its emissions reduction targets.

“In my opinion, given the lack of any economic rationale for nuclear, one can only conclude that it’s a distraction to allow the fossil fuel industry to keep operating with business as usual,” she says (The Monthly, May 2024).

David Littleproud does not come to Port Stephens to advocate for better protections for our waterways, marine or bird life, the major arguments against wind farms.

He comes to prolong the profits of the resource companies that fill his party’s coffers.

Regards,

Kathy BROWN, Secretary, Port Stephens Greens.

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READING by Lynne Miles: Proverbs 16: 18"Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before stumbling."

Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club News

By John SLATER

24 APRIL

This week’s bowling activities were sponsored by Tea Gardens Auto Electrical.

Forty players attended today for one game of turnaround Triples.

The best performing team on the day was Len Baker, Glenn Reinhard, and Mark Nightingale.

They had a score of 30 with a margin of 17.

The random draw of the other winning teams resulted in Geoff Muggleton, Denis Ashbridge and Mick Sheridan taking the money.

The Garden Eatery voucher was won by Alan Greenhalgh. Our thanks to the Garden Eatery for their support.

25 April

Anzac Day was commemorated today with only a light shower during both the Dawn Service and the 11am service.

It was nice to see the Club represented by the Men’s and Women’s Bowling Clubs.

27 April

Pennants were played on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend to make up for the washed-out games last

Saturday.

In Grade 7 they lost their Round 8 game to Lambton 50-68 and won their Round 9 game against New Lambton 59-49.

A valiant Effort from Grade 7 but they will bow out of the competition after Round 10 next week when they play away at Bayway Village.

Grade 6 are still in second

Hawks Nest Ladies Golf

By Dianne Bowes

ANOTHER weekend deluge last week saw Saturday’s competition washed out.

Social players on Sunday reported plenty of puddles and soft edges to make the going a little heavy.

By Tuesday the course was almost back to normal for the Ladies Individual Stableford event, with 49 players teeing off on a

perfect autumn day. The bunkers were out of play, but that didn’t upset anyone!

Results for Tuesday April 23rd 2024

A Grade: 1st Cheryl Foster on 35 points; 2nd Trish Collins 34; 3rd Sue Kovacs 33 C/B

B Grade: Tanya Sinclair 40 (best score of the day); 2nd Fran Henderson 36; 3rd Julie Williams 34

C Grade: 1st Pauline

Barham 35; 2nd Debbie

Andrews 33; 3rd Karen Serhan 32

Place Getters (33-29): Sue Pritchard, Maxine Mitchell, Annie Benton, Dawn Wiggins, Ann Morris, Carolyn Affleck, Marguerite Miller, Sue Campton, Jan Olsen, Heather McGuinn, Jan Ziebell and Helena Wilton. NTP 10th Hole: Cheryl Foster

There were quite a few

players who chipped in from off the green in today’s round. Play of the Day went to Karen Serhan on the par 5, 14th hole. She chipped straight in from 70 metres out for an excellent birdie 4, scoring 5 points. She also chipped in on the 17th - well played Karen! Fran Henderson also had 2 chip ins in her great round today. Marg Bonney, Di Bowes, June Martin, Liz Edmunds, Elsa

place on the ladder with two good wins in Round 8 and Round 9 against Mayfield West 58-49 and Beresfield 57-53.

Next week they take on the leaders, East Maitland, who they trail by 10 points.

Grade 6 is quite capable of causing an upset, but it is a big ask.

Grade 5 have an unblemished record thus far

Jones and Julie Williams all had chip ins as well.

Lady Vets 9 Hole

Stableford

1st Robyn Richardson 12; 2nd Di Vercoe 10 C/B; 3rd Pat Marr 10

Congratulations to all of our winners today.

Match Play: 22 ladies signed up for match play this year. The draw was conducted on April 9th at Tuesday presentation, and most ladies have completed their first round games with several going down to the

with 9 wins after 9 rounds. The weekend saw them account for Hexham, 65-51, and Hamiliton North 61-46. Grade 5 seem certain to go through to the Sectional playoffs irrespective of their result in their last game against Water Board at home.

Grade 5 is an exceptional side and should do well in the Sectional rounds. We wish them well.

wire. We’ll update the results at the end of round 2, and wish all competitors the best of luck.

The Hawks Nest Ladies playing group is also preparing for upcoming social games and Open Days at Buledelah on May 8th, Forster/Tuncurry on May 31st, and Dungog on June 24th. The Myall Classic Event is being held at Hawks Nest from May 6th-10th with our members and visitors from many clubs participating during the week.

Karuah Golf Club News Hawks Nest Vets

By Sharon WEDD

WE are back with Karuah Golf Club. The Annual Mixed Open was held yesterday under clear skies, the course looked amazing, Unfortunately

reports of the day were unavailable for the deadline. Will be posted next week.

Tuesday Vets 23/4/24

Winner: Rudy Sicha 43pts, R/U John Marks 38pts NTP: 2/11 Brian Whittaker : 4/13 Phill Fallen : 6th Brian Whittaker Friday Floggers : Not available

Saturday RTBC Stableford 17 players

Winner: Jason Greentree 36pts NTP: 2/11 L Singline, 4/13 J Emanuel, 6th J Swingfield

Longest Putt: M Dyke

Congratulations to the winners. See you on the course

By Len GOUGH

23/4/2024. HN VETS Stableford Front Nine. Nett Scores 1st Graham Benson 21c/b 2nd John Reynolds 21 3rd Tony Ward 19c/b

4th Neil Clifton 19 Balls down to 16c/b Back Nine. Nett Scores 1st Mike Forte 19 2nd Raymond Penny 18c/b

3rd Paul Young 18c/b 4th Laurie McClure 18

Balls down to 15c/b

Nearest to Pin

3rd Errol Chivers

5th Tony Ward

10th Richard Booth

Bulahdelah Golf Club Hawks Nest Golf Club Lady Veterans Golf Competition

2nd Jeanette Kemp 5 3rd Viv Ballinger 6

4th Sylvia Bolden 7

Chip In

Marlene Stokes 9th

Jeanette Kemp 6th

Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club Dart Results

By Michelle COLE

- Lyn Peirson with 127 and Men’s highest point score was Michael Russom with 124.

q Winners Kirsty Hewitt and her partner Matt Weilsgaz and runners up Phil Jones and his partner Christine McKenzie.

By Thora-Lou SMITH

THE ladies played their April Monthly Mug on Wednesday 24th, and Bernadette Newton was the winner with 77nett on a c/b from Lou Smith. Bernie also grabbed the jackpot. 15 Vets, including 2 visitors from Nelson Bay, also played on Wednesday,

and the winner was John Stellema with 35pts from Mick Gardiner with 32pts on a c/b from Dave Brown. Dave also got the NTP, and no one hit the jackpot green.

The overnight rain and heavy course didn't deter the Saturday players and Mick Gardiner was the April Monthly Mug and B

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breaststroke,” Leon told NOTA.

“Myall Masters are very proud of her achievement.” Christine will next advance to the Nationals in Darwin in May, and the entire town joins the rest of the Masters team in wishing her the best at such a high level of competition.

q Digging deep and winning big, Christine Sefton brought home several State titles from Cessnock and Homebush.

16th John Hutchings grade winner with 72nett from Garry Willadson with 76nett. A Grade winner was Geoff Harvey with 73nett on a c/b from Alan Benson. Meg South was the ladies' Mug winner with 75nett from Bernadette Newton with 76nett. Dave Brown got the Jackpot.

LADIES highest point score

SUDOKU

Kids Boot Camp

TEA GARDENS RSL SUB-BRANCH & AUXILIARY

ANZAC DAY RAFFLE RESULTS

1st Prize - Black F64 - Tracey 2nd prize - Orange F30 - Trish/Paul

3rd Prize - Purple E23 - Annie

4th Prize - Blue B37 - Ken

5th Prize - Red F76 - Jen

6th Prize - Black F23 - Ron

All prize winners were either present at the draw or notified by phone.

LIGHTHOUSE WEEK FINGAL BAY

Join Stinker in the first week in May for ‘Lighthouse Week” when the residents of Fingal Bay celebrate 162 years since the Outer Light at Point Stephens on Fingal Island first shone.

The week commences on Wednesday 1st May when he will be conducting a historical tour across the island and up into the lighthouse where the views along the coastline from Broughton Island to Newcastle are stunning.

Those interested need contact Moonshadow Cruises.

On Thursday 2nd, a free picture presentation will be given on the ‘History of Fingal Bay and the Outer Light’ at the Cellars Café on Market Street. The presentation will commence at 4pm followed by an open discussion Q & A session from 5pm.

Sunday 5th May Fingal local, friends and visitors gather in Market Street from 2pm for music and dance.

‘Lighthouse Week’ is in its third year and is organised by the Fingal community to share the fascinating history of this unique coastal hamlet. All welcome.

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FRIDAY

PAUL O’GRADY’S GREAT ELEPHANT ADVENTURE

SBS, 7.35pm

Filmed just before his sudden death, this two-part doco fronted by comedian and animal lover Paul O’Grady is bittersweet. The FortheLoveofDogs host is joyous and in his element in this travelogue through Thailand and Laos visiting elephant conservation centres and getting up close to the majestic creatures. Kicking off tonight, O’Grady is in Chiang Mai, which is home to more than half the country’s domesticated elephants. Sprinkled in mud, O’Grady’s delight is unmistakable as he coos “You’re incredible” to one of the mammoth mammals and utters what only a special few could: “What an absolute treat to get in the middle of a herd of elephants”

FRIDAY, May 3

Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis tackles an autumn checklist.

Silent Witness. (Malv) Nikki becomes more involved with the Ndrangheta Mafia.

Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R)

White Fever. (Mls, R)

ABC Late News.

Grand Designs. (R)

Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

Traces. (Madl, R)

1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

TUESDAY

CREATIVE TYPES WITH VIRGINIA TRIOLI

ABC, 9pm

Tune in for comedian Tom Gleeson as you’ve never seen him. The Hard Quiz host is known for his deadpan, caustic humour and take-no-prisoners wit which saw him memorably nab a Gold Logie with his tongue-incheek campaign. Frank and generous, he chats with Virginia Trioli from the Adelaide Fringe festival about the moment he realised that saying what he was really would be the key to his success. A devotee of using long bike rides through his semi-rural community to dream up new jokes and routines, it’s a fascinating insight into the work ethic of a man whose life-long job has been making people laugh.

WEDNESDAY

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST SEMI-FINAL

SBS, 5am

Just as sporting matches inspire millions to set their alarms at ungodly hours to catch the action, this beloved, over-thetop singing competition sees half the world make a song and a dance about witnessing live the creative musical performances – no matter what time it may be in their corner of the globe. Around 162 million tuned in last year to marvel at the contestants’ glitzy, glamorous and often outrageous acts; in this 68th edition, Myf Warhurst and comedian Joel Creasey again offer freewheeling commentary on the action from Sweden, with Courtney Act going behind the scenes. In this first semi-final, Aussie duo Electric Fields will be raring to wow with their upbeat, multilingual tune.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Paul O’Grady’s Great Elephant Adventure. (PGa) 9.25 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PG, R) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.50 A French Case. (Final, Ma) 11.50 L’Opera. (Mdl, R) 2.35 Employable Me (USA) (Mal, R) 3.35 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets with Dom Wilton.

8.30 MOVIE: Last Vegas. (2013, Mls, R) Four friends throw a Vegas bachelor party for the last single one among them. Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas. 10.40 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) Hosted by Lee Mack. 11.40 Autopsy USA: Tom Petty. (Mad, R) 12.40 Celebrity Obsessed: Jodie Foster. (MA15+av, 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 9. Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters.

9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.

10.40 MOVIE: No Escape. (2015, MA15+alv, R) Owen Wilson.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.35 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.30 Destination WA.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project.

SATURDAY, May 4

TV (2)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 1.30 Father Brown. (Mv, R)

3.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.00 This Is Going To Be Big. (PG, R) 4.55 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Ml, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Cradle Mountain, Tasmania. (PG, R) Guest presented by Joe O’Brien.

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

7.30 Father Brown. (PGv) A famous florist returns to Kembleford.

8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate when a body is found dead in a vat in a brewery.

9.50 After The Party. (Malns, R) A woman’s ex-husband returns to town.

10.35 Shetland. (Mal, R) A controversial local is murdered. 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.05 MythBusters. 10.55 Portlandia.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Ageless Gardens. (R) 10.05 Vintage Voltage. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup Series. H’lights. 4.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 4.30 Roman Megastructures. (PGav, R) 5.30 Untold Arctic Wars. (PGanw)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Charles III: The Coronation Year.

9.15 Miniseries: The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family. (Mas, R)

10.25 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R)

11.15 Everything You Love. (Mal) 12.15 While The Men Are Away. (MA15+s, R)

1.20 Erotic Stories. (MA15+s, R)

3.25 No Distinguishing Features. (PGa, R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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3.25

SUNDAY, May 5

TV (2)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 4.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Not In My Name. (PGa)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) The maternity home is thrown into chaos.

8.30 After The Party. (MA15+l) Penny tries to put the past behind her.

9.20 The Luminaries. (Ma) Lydia and Carver hatch a plan to free Carver from his convict past.

10.10 Shetland. (Mal, R)

11.10 Savage River. (Madl, R)

12.05 The Messenger. (Mal, R)

1.00 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Landline. (R)

4.30 Art Works. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

7.40

d’Italia.

6.00

9.40

1.

6am A Hard

Day’s Night. Continued. (1964, PG) 7.00 The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. (1964, PG, French) 8.40 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 10.35 Jersey Boys. (2014, M) 1.10pm Nowhere Boy. (2009, M) 3.00 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 4.45 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 6.35 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 8.30 Kill Bill: Vol. 2. (2004, MA15+) 11.05 Fabian: Going To The Dogs. (2021, MA15+, German) 2.25am Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Ballroom Fit. (R) 1.00 Cycling. National Road Series. Grafton to Inverell. H’lights. 1.30 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX Australian C’ship. Round 3. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 1. H’lights. 5.30 Untold Arctic Wars. (Final, PGavw)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Invasion: The Normans. (Mav) 9.30 King Tut: Allies And Enemies. (PGa, R) 10.30 Yorkshire Ripper: The Secret Murders. (Mav, R)

11.25 Citizen Jane Fonda. (MA15+a, R)

12.30 Secrets Of Playboy. (MA15+av, R)

3.00 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)

3.55 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

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WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon Raw Comedy. 1.40 Most Expensivest. 2.10 Queer Sports. (Final) 3.05 The Bee Whisperer. 4.05 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.00 Shortland St. 5.30 Abandoned Engineering. 6.25 MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 8.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 2. 1.35am Late Programs.

6am Fill The Void. Continued. (2012, PG, Hebrew) 6.30 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 8.20 Vanity Fair. (2004, PG) 10.55 This Is Spinal Tap. (1984, M) 12.30pm Les Misérables. (1998, M) 2.55 The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. (1964, PG, French) 4.35 Dr Strangelove. (1964, PG) 6.25 Charade. (1963, PG) 8.30 Lawless. (2012, MA15+) 10.40 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 12.30am Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Hawkesbury Cup Day, Caulfield Members’ Day, Guineas Day and SA Derby Day. 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 8. Sydney v GWS Giants. 4.30 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Biosecurity officers make an unusual discovery.

7.30 MOVIE: 2012. (2009, Mlv, R) A man tries to protect his family when a global cataclysm threatens to destroy the world. John Cusack, Amanda Peet. 10.40 MOVIE: Dante’s Peak. (1997, PGlsv, R) A volcanologist investigates seismic activity. Pierce Brosnan. 12.55 Celebrity Obsessed: Madonna. (MA15+a, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Mystic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

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6am

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 The Salvation Army: Red Shield Appeal. (PG) 1.30 To Be Advised. 4.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Getaway. (PG,

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Essendon Plane Crash. (Ma, R)

11.15 Quantum Leap. (PGav)

12.15 Emerald City. (MA15+hv)

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 Jeopardy! Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer. (2014, MA15+lv, R) A man battles Russian gangsters. Denzel Washington.

11.10 MOVIE: City Of Lies. (2018, MA15+lv)

1.05 Cybershack. (PG, R)

1.35 The Garden Gurus. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions.

8.00 Ambulance UK. (Madl) An urgent call from someone threatening to use a nerve agent against the emergency services leads to major incident standby being declared. Paramedics help a 75-year-old male who has been kicked in the head. 10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Fire Country. (PGav, R) Jake is suspected of being an arsonist. 12.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) Margaret helps a client whose mother passed.

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

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 LEGO Masters Australia Vs Rest Of The World. (PG)

8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48. (Ma) 11.10 Transplant. (MA15+m, R)

12.00 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. (R) 1.00 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (PG, R) 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGal, R)

3.00 TV Shop. (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. (PGal) Judge Andy Allen’s mum, Maree, is in the kitchen to set an elimination challenge. 9.00 FBI. (Mv) When the director of a Brooklyn migrant centre is abducted and held hostage along with his wife, the team must work quickly to meet the kidnapper’s demands. Maggie picks Jessica’s brain about motherhood. 12.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the

Chicago Med. 11.30 Late Programs.

MONDAY, May 6

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines.

8.25 Secrets Of The Tower Of London.

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Christian. (MA15+v)

11.50 My Brilliant Friend. (Mal, R)

3.05 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. (PGa, R)

4.10 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PGa, R)

4.45 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 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.10 9-1-1. (Mav) Athena’s son finds himself in trouble with the law. Buck grows envious as Eddie forms a close bond with someone else.

10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav)

11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R) 12.40 Emerald City. (MA15+hv) 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 LEGO Masters Australia Vs Rest Of The World. (PG) 8.45 Paramedics. (Mm) 9.45 100% Footy. (M)

9News Late.

La Brea. (Mav) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

TUESDAY, May 7

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Lara.

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (Return, PG)

8.30 Insight.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.00 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (Mas, R)

11.50 Faking Hitler. (Final, Mal) 12.45 Reyka. (MA15+av, R)

2.45 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. (R)

3.50 Railway Vietnam. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final.

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Continued. (2019, PG, German) 6.50 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 8.40 Dr Strangelove. (1964, PG) 10.30 A Translator. (2018, M, Spanish) 12.30pm Run Lola Run. (1998, M, German) 2.00 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 3.40 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 5.35 When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 7.30 Tralala. (2021, M, French) 9.45 Tuesday Club. (2022, M, Swedish) 11.40 Late Programs. 6am When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 7.55 Charade. (1963, PG) 10.00 Tralala. (2021, M, French) 12.15pm In My Country. (2004, M) 2.10 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 3.50 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 5.40 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 7.50 The Cover. (2021, M, Spanish) 9.30 Comedy Queen. (2022, MA15+, Swedish) 11.20 It’s The Law. (2017, M, Italian) 1am Mr Jones. (2019, MA15+) 3.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGln) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.00 Miniseries: The Marlow Murder Club. (Mav) Part 2 of 4.

10.00 Code Blue: The Killing Of June Fox-Roberts. (MA15+av) Part 2 of 2. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Bridie Skehan. (Mav, R) 12.30 Gold Digger. (Mals, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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WEDNESDAY, May 8

SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml)

8.30 Swift Street. (Mlv) 9.30 Concorde: The Race For Supersonic. (PGa, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 You Shall Not Lie. (MA15+als)

11.50 Hidden Assets. (MA15+a, R)

2.45 World’s Most Luxurious Holidays. (R)

3.40 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) 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) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy.

12.00 Parenthood. (Ma, R)

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 RBT. (Mdl)

8.30 Spacey Unmasked. A look at Kevin Spacey’s fall from grace.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 See No Evil. (Ma)

12.00 The Equalizer. (Mav, R)

12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30

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6am Morning

Programs. 10.05 Put Nonna In The Freezer. (2018, M, Italian) Noon Tuesday Club. (2022, M, Swedish) 1.55 When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 3.50 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 5.35 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 7.30 Man Of The Year. (2006, M) 9.35 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window And Disappeared. (2013, M, Swedish) 11.40 Late Programs.

THURSDAY,

May 9

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 ABBA And The Secrets Of Swedish Pop.

8.50 Our Law. (Mal, R)

10.05 Blue Lights. (Malv)

11.10 SBS World News Late.

11.40 Illegals. (Madlv)

12.30 The Responder. (Madl, R) 2.25 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

3.20 World’s Most Luxurious Holidays. (R) 4.15 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Emu Runner. Continued. (2018, PG) 6.50 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 8.35 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 10.50 The Cover. (2021, M, Spanish) 12.30pm It’s The Law. (2017, M, Italian) 2.10 The Movie Show. 2.40 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 5.05 Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG) 7.35 Resistance. (2020, M) 9.45 A Piece Of My Heart. (2019, M, Swedish) 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (Return, PGal) Hosted by Ant and Dec.

9.55 Border Security: International. (Return, PG) Follows the work of customs officers.

10.25 The Latest: Seven News. 10.55 The Amazing Race. (PGl, R) 12.25 Fortitude. (MA15+a, R)

1.25 Medical Emergency. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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By Thomas O'KEEFE

LOCAL champion swimmers from the Myall Masters Swimming Club have recently proved their worth in the water, with showings at two major swim meets in the past month.

The annual Cessnock Swim Meet, held on 23 March, saw four Myall Masters members compete against clubs from all over the state of NSW.

“We felt the difference in the pool lengths, we usually practise in the 25 metre Tea Gardens Pool, but each Masters member did their best,” said Leon Bobako, Myall Masters President.

Nor were they strangers to the event, this being the

20th Cessnock Swim Meet attended by Myall Masters swimmers.

The results for the Myall Masters swimmers were, nonetheless, quite extraordinary, and clearly indicative of the talent that the Masters Club has been fostering.

Christine Sefton took out three events in the 50-54 years age-group, winning first in the 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke.

Jacqueline King won her 60-64 years 50m breaststroke, and came second in her 100m and 200m freestyle events.

Steve Rees, in his 65-69 years group, took out third in the 200m, fourth in the 100m, and seventh in his 50m freestyle.

Club President Leon Bobako won his 50m, 100m

and 200m breaststroke events.

The four swimmersChristine, Jacqueline, Steve and Leon - all backed up to swim in the 4 x 50m Mixed Freestyle relay, placing third overall.

The cumulative points won by all swimmers for the Myall Masters placed the team fourteenth out of 27 clubs that attended the event.

Christine Sefton has since also competed in the NSW Masters Long Course championships, held at the Homebush Aquatic Centre on 13 April.

“Christine swam with her usual determination coming away with two State Titles winning the 50m and 100m 50-54 years women’s

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A study in composure, Christine is ready to dive in and grab aquatic glory at the National level next month.