Myall Coast News Of The Area 31 August 2023

Free Clinic Bus Receives New Vehicle

By Thomas O'KEEFE

TURBINE TENSION

By Doug CONNOR

Dr David GILLESPIE MP Federal

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q Jan Peeters (right) with some of the drivers on Sunday morning.

Free Clinic Bus Receives New Vehicle

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signage is applied by local signwriter Glen Henry.

Under a summery clear-weather morning sky, a dozen of the Free Clinic Bus’ 25 volunteer drivers turned out to welcome the latest addition to the much-needed and loved local service.

The volunteer force of drivers come from all walks of life, including several ex-truckies and former bus drivers, who are applying their careers-worth of experience to safely deliver medical patients from all around town.

“Our passengers always pour accolades on the drivers, say how lovely they are – which is really needed when you may be on your way to a concerning medical appointment,” Jan Peeters, a Co-Ordinator of the Free Clinic Bus for the last seven years, told NOTA.

A day for the drivers, they closely inspected their new elegantly spacious 8-seater Staria, its latest safety and nextgeneration technology, not to mention a futuristic design.

“To date this year, we have carried close to 270 people to appointments in Raymond Terrace, Maitland and Newcastle,” fellow CoOrdinator Anne Fowler, who has been with the

Bus for 20 years, told NOTA.

The Free Clinic Bus picks up medical welfare patients from Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens, North Arm Cove, Bundabah, Pindimar and Karuah, who mainly have restricted licenses, or are not well enough to drive long distances outside of town, taking

q A dozen volunteer drivers came to welcome the new vehicle to the Free Clinic Bus service.

them to X-rays and other scans and procedures that are not available locally.

The Free Clinic Bus is a charity service that has been operating since 1985, and survives on donations from local clubs and organisations, being run and operated by

q The drivers see how much room there is for medical welfare passengers to use the free service.

q Volunteer drivers get acquainted with the new Staria.

TURBINE TENSION

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“Given that her Federal counterpart Chris Bowen has declared that the pristine waters off the coast of Port Stephens are suitable for an 1,800-square kilometre wind farm, despite widespread community backlash, what role does the Minister anticipate the New South Wales Government will have with the project or any of its associated infrastructure?” Ms Mihailuk asked.

“Does she intend to

engage in any community consultation on the matter, including attending a rally that has been planned for 7 October, to hear directly from concerned residents?”

Ms Sharpe responded by saying the State Government “looks forward to working closely with the Federal Government” on the project.

“Offshore wind presents an exciting potential opportunity for New South Wales' clean energy future,” Ms Sharpe said.

“The Commonwealth has declared an offshore

wind development off the Hunter, and another one is also being planned to be created for the Illawarra.

“That process allows project proponents to apply for licences to undertake feasibility studies about the potential offshore wind projects in the area.

“These types of projects are some years away, but it is important that all developers engage in rigorous community consultation as they explore the potential for offshore wind to power our State.

“That is what is happening right now.”

Ms Sharpe also spoke to the project’s capacity to help power the state with clean energy.

“It has the potential to generate up to five gigawatts of renewable wind energy,” she said.

“That is enough to power an estimated 4.2 million homes.

“To put that in perspective for people, our energy target in New South Wales for 2030 is 12 gigawatts.

“This one project could potentially provide five gigawatts of renewable energy.

“There are also

obviously jobs and other benefits.”

Ms Sharpe also indicated that the State Government’s involvement would develop over time, with greater involvement in the process of linking offshore wind projects to the existing network.

“If those projects go ahead, how we then link them and get them into the grid on shore is something that will be very carefully worked through with the State.

“It will obviously require aspects of our own planning policies.

“We are a fair way away

from that.”

A public rally against the wind farm development is currently being organised for October 7, by One Nation and the Newcastle Port Stephens Game Fishing Club, however Ms Sharpe stated during Question Time that she would not be attending.

“In relation to attending a meeting - or protest or rally - no, I will not be doing that.

“But I meet with a range of people all the time, and if people wish to come and talk to me about that, my door is always open.”

AEC offers clarification on Referendum voting instructions

By Doug CONNOR

LAST week, during an appearance on Sky News, Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) Commissioner Tom Rogers triggered confusion after suggesting that ticks will be counted as Yes votes but crosses will not be counted as Nos in the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum.

Intense commentary online and in mainstream media followed regarding what will and will not be considered a formal vote in the 2023 referendum; specifically around whether or not a ‘tick’ or a ‘cross’ will

be able to be counted.

According to the AEC, much of that commentary is factually incorrect and ignores the law surrounding ‘savings provisions’, the longstanding legal advice regarding the use of ticks and crosses, and the decadeslong and multi-referendum history of the application of that law and advice.

“The AEC completely and utterly rejects the suggestions by some that by transparently following the established, public and known legislative requirements we are undermining the impartiality and fairness of the referendum,” read an AEC

statement to media on Friday.

”As has been the case at every electoral event, the AEC remains totally focused on electoral integrity.

“Indeed, electoral integrity is a central part of the AEC’s published values; underpinned by, and supported through, complete adherence to all relevant laws and regulations.”

The law

Like an election, the Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984 includes ‘savings provisions’ - the ability to count a vote where the instructions have not been followed but the voter’s intention is clear.

“The law regarding formality in a referendum is long-standing and unchanged through many governments,

Will Disputes

by Felicity Wardhaugh

Disputes between siblings about their inheritance are commonplace. As a parent and a senior citizen you may be keen to reduce the likelihood of a dispute as best you can.

A recent case of Wehbe v Giotopoulos [2023] NSWSC 827 shows how easily disputes can give rise to expensive litigation.

A widow lived with her 3 sons and she relied heavily on one of those sons to make legal arrangements for her. He obtained a Will kit, wrote out the Will for her and organised for witnesses to witness her signature. The Will did not treat the mother’s children equally. In fact, the mother made no provision in the Will for her 2 daughters. The daughters argued that their mother was frail and vulnerable and suffering from poor health and was

not able to read English and asked the Court to find that their mother did not know or approve of the contents of the Will. The daughters were successful.

A key issue for the Court was the part the son played in organising the Will. This gave rise to suspicion about whether the mother understood what she had signed. The dispute could have been easily avoided by ensuring that the mother received independent legal advice before signing her Will and for a solicitor to have drafted the Will on her instructions.

Our lawyers are available to assist you with advice about estate planning or in relation to disputes about Wills.

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Parliaments, and multiple referendums,” the AEC suggested.

“Legal advice from the Australian Government Solicitor, provided on multiple occasions during the previous three decades, regarding the application of savings provisions to ‘ticks’ and ’crosses’ has been consistent – for decades.

“This is not new, nor a new AEC determination

of any kind for the 2023 referendum.

“The law regarding savings provisions and the principle around a voter’s intent has been in place for at least 30 years and six referendum questions.”

The longstanding legal advice provides that a cross can be open to interpretation as to whether it denotes approval or disapproval.

For example, many people use a cross to indicate approval in checkboxes on forms.

The legal advice provides that for a single referendum question, a clear ‘tick’ should be counted as formal and a ‘cross’ should not.

How to cast a formal vote

The formal voting instructions for the referendum are to clearly write either ‘yes’ or ‘no’, in full, in English.

”It is that easy,” the AEC said.

“Given the simplicity, the AEC expects the vast, vast majority of Australian voters to follow those instructions and cast a formal vote.”

Previous levels of formality

More than 99 percent of votes cast at the 1999 federal referendum were formal.

Even of the 0.86 percent of informal votes, many would have had no relevance to the use of ticks or crosses.

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Interactive Roadmap for MidCoast Council

By Thomas O’KEEFE

MIDCOAST Council seeks to provide the community with regularly updated information via a new interactive map on its website.

Council’s Director of Engineering and Infrastructure Services, Robert Scott, explained that the map function on the website provides the community with a snapshot of what they can expect to see delivered.

“The map is updated on a monthly basis, so the information is current and reflects the stage in each particular area, and is programmed on a needs-basis, reflecting relative risk, also dependent on weather impacts,” Mr Scott explained.

However, the map only accounts for ‘major

renewals’ and ‘new works’, excluding planned and unplanned ‘maintenance’ that may be scheduled for an area.

The infamously potholed Myall Way made the list of 104 projects, prescribed “heavy patching” for the countless craters lining the arterial road into Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest, Pindimar and Bundabah.

The equally infamous Bucketts Way has seven separate mentions, all classed “reconstructions”.

“Over $16 million will be spent on the road maintenance program in addition to the $60 million being invested in larger-scale works,” Council said.

HNTG residents, and thousands of tourists soon to descend in spring/summer, are worried about Tuloa Avenue’s multiple

deformation, ragged holes and potholed mosaic of short-term solutions.

The busiest road in Hawks Nest, Tuloa Ave daily endures heavy coaches, school buses and delivery trucks braking and turning, deforming its surface like a bedsheet.

A 240m stretch of Tuloa Ave, near the Anchorage turnoff, was an experimental use of crushed glass in road resurfacing, however, Council claims that the glass was only about four percent of the aggregate used and only on 120m, the other half being the test control.

“Follow up testing conducted by both Council and Transport for NSW has not identified any performance differences between the glass section and the control section of asphalt,” Council’s message informed the community.

According to the new interactive map, Tuloa Avenue will receive “mill, heavy patch and replace asphalt”.

The interactive Council map can be found at www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ majorroadprojects.

q The zebra crossing and roundabout have been ravaged by cracks in the road.

q Council’s new interactive map of roadworks, two main categories: Green = Council’s $6.6m roads project; Purple = Council’s capital works program.

Fishing industry body concerned over offshore wind impacts

By Doug CONNOR

WITH an offshore wind zone officially declared off the Hunter coast in July, the Australian Trade Fishing Association (AFTA) is forecasting dark days ahead for Port Stephens’ commercial and recreational fishing sectors.

When operational, the zone, which covers 1,854 square kilometres of the Pacific Ocean between Norah Head and Port Stephens, is expected to generate up to 5GW of wind energy, enough to power an estimated 4.2 million homes.

Despite the potential clean energy upside, the Association fears the impact on the region’s fishing industry will outweigh the benefits.

“Whether it is the commercial or recreational fishing sector, all will be impacted by the introduction of offshore wind farms,” an Association spokesperson told News Of The Area.

“The sheer scale and resultant exclusion zones of wind farms across key fishing areas will severely impact the viability of both sectors.”

AFTA has expressed concerns that installation and operation of offshore wind turbines would impact on the movement of marine species.

“The construction and installation of offshore wind turbines will cause a significant underwater disturbance, affecting marine species’ behaviour and migration patterns.

“Besides taking away prime fishing grounds through exclusion zones, the wind turbine structures will become large-scale, fulltime floating artificial reef structures, each creating a whole new marine ecosystem system based around each wind turbine underwater structure.

“The number of structures

planned will naturally draw baitfish and, as a result, draw target species away from permissible fishing areas.

“These will also compete with and overtake the benefits of any seasonal Fish Attraction Devices (FADs); they will alter the migration pattern of schooling baitfish, which in turn will alter the pattern of the pelagic species that follow.”

Australia’s first offshore wind zone was declared in Gippsland, Victoria in December 2022, with the Hunter named as the second.

Earlier this month, consultation opened to the community regarding the development of an offshore wind zone in the Illawarra.

AFTA believes fishers in all regions pursuing offshore wind will be affected, but stress the importance of Port Stephens as a game fishing mecca.

“Whilst this is a national issue, the proposed area for the Hunter-Central Coast offshore wind farm, for example, covers the prime regions for pelagic sportfishing; predominantly marlin, tuna, dolphin fish and sharks.

“Renowned locations such as ‘The Carpark’, ‘Allmark’, ‘Newcastle Canyons’, ‘Norah Head Canyons’ and other prime areas will all be affected through exclusion zones,” the spokesperson said.

According to AFTA, these impacts will have a detrimental effect on the region’s tourism industry.

“There is no doubt that the tourism-reliant economy of Port Stephens will be directly impacted.

“Port Stephens is the original home of game fishing.

“It is where it all began in Australia.

“The exclusion zones will jeopardise the game fishing participation rate and, as a result, this will directly impact the viability of the

Billfish Shoot-Out, the NSW Interclub Championship, and other smaller tournaments, all contributing heavily to the local tourism-based economy.”

Following months of community consultation, a process which attracted almost 2000 submissions, the declared offshore wind zone was reduced from its original size to 1,854 square kilometres.

The zone now sits 20 kilometres from the coast at its closest point, with turbine height capped at 260 metres for aviation purposes.

For comparison, the Gippsland zone is 15,000 square kilometres in size.

Commercial fishing concerns were raised in 25 percent of all submissions received during the public consultation.

Recreational fishing concerns were also raised in 25 percent of the total submissions made.

Preserving the fishing rights and access of traditional owners was also noted as important among submissions.

A spokesperson for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water told News Of The Area, “The Australian Government is committed to genuine consultation with all communities and local groups and seeks to balance the views of local communities and industries while supporting the development of a new offshore wind industry with the potential to support thousands of regional jobs.

“The Minister (Chris Bowen) considers concerns raised in community submissions before making a decision to declare an area as suitable for offshore wind.”

The period for developers to submit feasibility licence applications for proposed offshore wind projects in the Hunter area opened on

8 August and closes on 14 November 2023.

During the feasibility stage, licence holders must undertake detailed environmental assessments and further stakeholder consultation to advance their specific project proposals.

Construction cannot begin until the feasibility stage is complete, and environmental and other approvals are in place.

Proposed offshore wind projects need to undertake rigorous environmental studies and are subject to requirements for environmental approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

This includes assessments of any environmental impacts, including the impact to whales, birds, fish and other marine life.

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Developers will have to demonstrate that they have implemented measures to avoid and mitigate any potential environmental impacts that their specific project may have.

The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, and Minister for the Environment Tanya Plibersek were contacted for comment.

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q The zone, which covers 1,854 square kilometres of the Pacific Ocean between Norah Head and Port Stephens, is expected to generate up to 5GW of wind energy.

Independent fact checkers combat misinformation on the Voice

By Doug CONNOR

THE team of researchers at RMIT FactLab have been working overtime to ‘debunk’ misinformation and conspiracy theories circulating on social media regarding the Voice to Parliament referendum.

In the lead up to the referendum, slated for October 14, numerous Facebook groups have been created with the intent to foster discussion on the Voice, with many possessing thousands of members.

Unfortunately, many of these groups have become hotbeds for the spreading of conspiracy theories and misinformation regarding the Voice.

RMIT FactLab is a fact-checking, research and training hub based at RMIT University “committed to fighting the viral spread of misinformation that can harm people and undermine democratic processes”.

FactLab monitors social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Reddit.

Dr Anne Kruger is the Associate Director of RMIT FactLab and Director of the CrossCheck division.

“RMIT FactLab was established in January 2022 and is accredited by, and abides by, the principles of the International Fact Checking Network,” Dr Kruger said.

“The teams make up their own mind on what they fact check, monitor and verify.

“We have been established on the principles of independence and accountability - seeking to provide information consumers with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions.”

The organisation describes itself as

apolitical, providing services in a strictly bipartisan manner.

“For example in the Voice Referendum - we take a neutral stance and are not telling people how to vote,” Dr Kruger said.

Claims recently debunked by the FactLab team include that the Federal Government will rig the referendum for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament to ensure a successful Yes vote.

After an investigation, FactLab found there was “no evidence” to suggest this was true.

Another claim recently circulated on social media came from Indigenous woman Mebbingarri Cindy Roberts, who suggested in a viral video that failure to vote in the Voice referendum would count as a Yes vote.

Again, FactLab found this claim to be untrue, as people who do not vote, or cast an informal vote, will simply not be counted.

One of the most widely circulated pieces of misinformation surrounding the Voice relates to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, a 440 word document which calls for the establishment of a First Nations Voice and a Makarrata Commission.

In an early August op-ed for the Daily Telegraph, and again on Sky News, Peta Credlin referred to “secret documents” that supposedly revealed the Uluru Statement from the Heart is not one, but 26 pages long.

This claim spread like wildfire on social media, however FactLab found that Ms Credlin was not telling the whole truth.

Released by the National Indigenous Australians Agency in March, the documents to which Ms Credlin refers contain background information only, compiled from regional discussions undertaken during the

development of the Uluru Statement - they were not ‘secret’ pages of the Uluru Statement.

Even Credlin’s Sky News colleague Chris Kenny took issue with her misrepresentation of the documents.

“I really focus on the furphys being put around by the no case,” Kenny said on Sky News.

“One of them is this claim, that the Uluru Statement from the Heart is 26 pages long.

“That Labor has signed up to all 26 pages, secretly, and that there is a conspiracy to hide all this from voters.

“This is simply untrue.

“The documents that she (Credlin) has been brandishing, are the one page Uluru Statement, and attached to it, all sorts of background papers, discussion summaries and roadmaps and even diagrams.

“These are not part of the Uluru Statement,” he said.

Other recent Voice-related theories debunked by FactLab include that the Albanese Government is funding the ‘Yes’ campaign, that an additional question will appear on the ballot about Australia becoming a republic, that the Voice referendum is illegal, and that the Voice referendum will end private land ownership in Australia if passed.

The Australian Electoral Commision has also been overrun with claims of disinformation, leading to the creation of a list of “prominent pieces of disinformation the AEC has discovered regarding the announced referendum on the Voice to Parliament”.

Such claims include that the AEC is campaigning for a Yes or No vote, that the Constitution has been invalid since 1973 and that the AEC will be throwing out No votes.

A full list can be found at www.aec.gov.au/ media/disinformation-register-ref.htm.

Dr Kruger told News Of The Area that the spreading of misinformation on social media had been a growing issue in Australia in recent years.

“By the lead up to the election in 2019 I could see a growing sense of urgency where certain vulnerable groups were repeatedly targeted - usually over race or religion.

“It was really the events of 2019 and 2020 that were a watershed moment where ordinary Australians gained a heightened awareness of mis- and disinformation circulating online - be it via their mobile phones to laptops, and even letterbox drop brochures.

“This included higher exposure to and engagement with various forms of mis- and disinformation during the summer of bushfires, the 2019 federal election and ultimately the ‘infodemic’ of the coronavirus pandemic,” she said.

Dr Kruger said a variety of factors can make someone susceptible to believing and then sharing misinformation.

“Often it's out of fear and even good intentions,” she said.

“Sometimes people don't realise what they're sharing is wrong, and sometimes even satire or parody gets shared as if it were real.

“Also, we play out our identities online, so sometimes people join a group or persuasion because they feel they can ‘belong’ to something, not realising that the ideology may not be best for society - or them as individuals for that matter.”

While Dr Kruger understands much misinformation is shared without malice, she believes there are those who share misleading content with far more negative intentions.

“At the other end of the spectrum there are some who see it as an opportunity to make money, and push division in society because they are scared they may lose some power in future, or do not understand the harm from racism and hate speech to our overall society.”

Given their standing in the community, Dr Kruger also stressed the responsibility on public figures to disperse factual, fair and balanced information.

“Politicians and public figures including influencers and celebrities must be aware of the weight of their words, simply because they are in the public sphere and have a larger platform, prominence and eminence,” she said.

“This means that they also need to be aware that they can be targeted or ‘used’ by those who hope to capitalise on this potential to amplify a message that spreads misinformation or disinformation.

“On the other hand there are fringe candidates that use misinformation to gain outsized online influence, or a reach they wouldn’t otherwise have.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has provided fringe candidates additional space, attention and audience.

“They are able to tap into the concerns and anti-establishment sentiment - this is unfortunate because often it can drown out or make it look like they have the support of citizens who simply at first wanted to use their democratic right to protest and ask questions.

“But often this is seen as an opportunity by others to take advantage of, and push an agenda.

“There is more attention focused during campaigns; elections are the perfect opportunity for agents of disinformation to target, and can also be rife with misinformation and bias.

“This is no less so with regards the Voice Referendum, when emotional issues and racism can be used as a scare campaign and to create a sense of overwhelm or confusion.”

For more information from RMIT FactLab’s work ‘debunking’ misinformation about the Voice to Parliament, visit https://www.rmit.edu.au/news/ crosscheck/common-confusions-about-voiceto-parliament or https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/ schools-colleges/media-and-communication/ industry/factlab/debunking-misinformation.

Getting Started on Your Family History

By Thomas O’KEEFE

GROWING your family tree is about knowing yourself and where you come from, as the Tea Gardens Family Research and Local History (TGFRLH) group showed many on Monday, 21 August.

A large gathering at the Tea Gardens Library watched as TGFRLH member Judith Glover unpacked the seemingly daunting task of just getting started on the family history.

“Begin with yourself,” Ms Glover suggested, “work backwards from the known, to your forebears and then deeper back in time.”

Using a ‘Pedigree Sheet’, available from the Family Research group, building a family history can be as fascinating as it is personal.

“Everyone likes photos, so you should collect them and entice later generations

to keep it up,” Ms Glover explained.

“Even if you aren’t into it yourself, write down your own history and memories, so descendants have that resource,” Lesley Turner added.

Attention to detail could also potentially unearth some vital medical information, such as propensities for ‘genetic time-bombs’.

There is already a massive range of resources available, from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, to the Police Gazettes, downloadable genealogy programs and send-away DNA tests.

“DNA test services can give you correlations to geographical regions, but beware of the difference between mitochondrial and

‘y-chromosome’ DNA,” said Garry Worth, noting how one follows the mother, the other the father.

Trove (National Library of Australia), carries a vast and varied array of published and uploaded documents, photographs, books, news articles.

Trove also contains decades’ worth of NOTA articles, which the Family

Research & Local History group painstakingly uploaded back in 2019.

Pitfalls in the process often include historically varying attitudes towards convict lineage, immigration/ emigration patterns, suppressed ‘black sheep’, and the inevitable changing of diocese and government bureaucratic borders over time.

q Inside one work, showing just how inventive you can

Names on old documents can be misleading, often caused by re-marriages (especially of younger widows), burials under maiden or other names, illegitimate progeny or secret adoptions.

“Not all the information is online, a huge amount is only available from books,” Shirley Cox stressed.

q The array of resources on offer through the

Jomeca Sings at World Cup, Voice

By Thomas O’KEEFE

SINGER and local celebrity

Jomeca had a massive week, appearing both at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final on 20 August, and on The Voice reality TV show on 22 August.

Rounding out her tenure as Official DJ for FIFA’s Women’s World Cup, Jomeca exuded pure happiness as she recounted the Grand Final experience.

She was even asked to sing, somewhat impromptu,

on the big screen at Stadium Australia, in front of an 80,000-strong crowd, the last thing she had presumed.

“It was quite unexpected, and incredible to be a part of, completely mind-blowing!”

Jomeca told NOTA.

Jomeca intoned Pharrell Williams’ quintessentially appropriate ‘Happy’, alongside such other Aussie superstars as Tones and I, in what turned into a string of live segments accompanying the grand final.

Jomeca’s appearance on TV in Channel 7’s ‘The Voice’ on Tuesday night was a long time coming for the local star.

Her ‘Voice journey’ started back in 2022, with an audition video sent in, and a contractual swearing to secrecy ever since.

The unseen reality of ‘Reality TV’ meant Jomeca had actually passed multiple culling rounds, outlasting and outclassing untold thousands of initial contestants offscreen, just to make it to

the televised program seen on 22 August.

3:30am wake-up calls didn’t stop her making it to the top 100 who actually appeared on-screen.

“The best part of it all was the chance to meet all the wonderful artists along the way, they have the same ambition and passion, and share that love of music with you,” Jomeca focused on the positives of a mixed experience.

“The behind-the-scenes

crew were beautiful, and I was so glad to have my family support me there.”

Despite her rendition of ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ not turning any judges, Jomeca’s recent FIFA success, which actually postdates her pre-recorded Voice

experience, just proves what we already know about reality TV.

Beyond any doubt, Jomeca is one robustly capable, multi-talented artist, for whom, truly, no mountain is high enough.

q Judith Glover helped everyone get started on recording their genealogies.

q Audience members at the Family History presentation.

Family History group.

q Jenny Little’s excellent example of a family history album.

get.

q Jomeca starring on The Voice in August.

q Live on the big screen at Stadium Australia during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Grand Final.

q Jomeca owned the big screen at Stadium Australia.

Vietnam veteran walks to ‘Honour Our Fallen’

By Marian SAMPSON

AUSTRALIA’S Vietnam War

Veterans received a poor welcome home 50 years ago when they returned from conflict, waiting decades for the recognition they deserved for their sacrifice and service.

During August and September, Vietnam veteran Mr Rick McCarthy OAM will be undertaking a 1,000 km walk from Brisbane to Bowral in support of a charity called

Honour Our Fallen (HOF).

The aim of the charity is to mark the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of Australian troops from Vietnam, and to raise awareness of the service of veterans by encouraging local communities and schools to become involved in putting national flags on the graves of known veterans on ANZAC Days and/or Remembrance Days each year.

Rick was inspired to

undertake the walk after visiting the United States where he saw first hand how honoured veterans are there.

Rick’s walk is to raise awareness of Honour Our Fallen by passing through towns on the route and briefing locals on the charity’s

purpose.

On the walk, Rick will visit war memorials, supported by a team of three people and two vehicles (a small motorhome and a ute).

Rick is due to pass through the Coolongolook Ampol Service Station to

Lyne MP shares insights on current affairs

By John SAHYOUN

FEDERAL Member for Lyne, the Hon. Dr David Gillespie, dropped into the new Myall Coast Radio studio recently, sharing with the community his views on what is happening in the “big house” in Canberra and his take on current issues.

The initial question dealt with the separation of powers between state and federal legislature.

“I get many requests from people that are really state or

local government issues,” said Dr Gillespie.

“While I pass these on to the appropriate authorities, the federal government is concerned with big picture issues such as national security, the economy and how we respond nationally to what’s going on around us." Other issues raised concerned the Voice, energy issues and the affordable housing crisis.

Dr Gillespie also stressed that funding is available to community groups for

projects.

“There are funds available for community projects and these are available on his website by using the grant finder which you can access through my website,” said Dr Gillespie.

Dr Gillespie is happy to answer any questions on Federal matters or pass your concerns on to the responsible minister.

Buladelah on September 10, and on 11 September he will pass through Buladelah to Station Creek Rest Area.

He will then travel on to Raymond Terrace, first arriving on 12 September at the Station Creek Rest Area.

Vic Jones of the Raymond Terrace RSL sub-Branch told News Of The Area, “Rick is planning on passing through Raymond Terrace on Tuesday

12 September/Wednesday

13 September and has sought the Raymond Terrace RSL’s support for some aspects of his venture.

“He plans on arriving at the town’s war memorial around 14:30 – 15:00 pm

on Tuesday 12 September, where he will deliver a short presentation to any assembled crowd.

“He will remain in Raymond Terrace overnight, including having dinner locally with some RSL subBranch members, and he will be departing the town on Wednesday morning.”

RSL sub-Branch members, school students and staff will assemble in ANZAC Park to welcome Rick to the town and hear his presentation.

From Raymond Terrace Rick will continue on to Mayfield before eventually arriving in Bowral.

Unanimous support from Councillors as long-term water strategy adopted

MIDCOAST Council is setting its sights on building new off-stream storage dams and recycling larger volumes of wastewater following the adoption of Our Water Our Future 2050.

Councillors at the August council meeting unanimously supported the adoption of the long-term water strategy, which outlines how Council will provide sustainable and affordable water and sewerage services to the community over the next 30 years.

Director of Infrastructure

and Engineering Services, Rob Scott, said he was proud of the vision the strategy set for the future of water in the region.

“The adoption of Our Water Our Future 2050 marks the culmination of more than two years of planning, consultation and development,” said Mr Scott.

“The strategy outlines the key actions we’ll undertake to deal with the impacts of climate change and population growth going forward, such as building new off-stream storage

dams to increase our water security and reusing more of our wastewater to irrigate recreational and agricultural areas.”

Some of the key features of Our Water Our Future 2050 include:

• Building off-stream storage dams to increase the water security of the Manning, Gloucester, Bulahdelah and Stroud water supply schemes, including delivering Peg Leg Creek Dam within the next ten years

• Exploring opportunities to increase

the amount of wastewater Council recycles annually from 25 percent to 40 percent, with a focus of increasing agricultural reuse and building additional schemes to irrigate recreational areas and open spaces

• Improving water efficiency through a range of initiatives, including leakage reduction, community education and behavioural change programs

• An updated drought management plan to guide Council’s response if the region encounters another

drought before the off-stream storage dams have been delivered

• An adaptive plan that allows for alternative solutions to be explored if necessary, including the construction of a desalination plant and the potential use of purified recycled water

• A sustainable price pathway for the next 30 years.

Mr Scott said the strategy reflected a lot of what Council had heard from the community and he thanked everyone who had provided input.

“We engaged with more than 1,100 people throughout the development of the strategy and the conversations we had and the input we received strongly influenced the path we’ve taken,” he said.

“We’re now looking forward to delivering on the actions within the strategy so we can continue to provide safe and sustainable water and sewerage services to our community over the next three decades, no matter what the future throws at us.”

To check out Our Water Our Future 2050, visit https:// haveyoursay.midcoast.nsw. gov.au/our-water-our-future

q Rick will arrive in the Hunter on September 10.

q The map of Rick’s Honour Our Fallen walk through our region.

q Rick is travelling from memorial to memorial, raising awareness of Honour Our Fallen.

q Dr Gillespie sharing his thoughts with Myall Coast Radio presenter ‘Rockin’ John’ Sahyoun.

Salmon - Great fishcakes

Stinker’s Fishin’ and Stories

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

A WEEK or so ago I wrote an article entitled ‘Lobsters are not Lobsters’.

Well, this week I have another local mystery to untangle: ‘Salmon are not Salmon’.

You may have noticed huge schools of ‘salmon’ swimming north along our coastline and into the port.

What we call Eastern Australian Salmon, or just plain salmon and New

Zealanders call Kahawai, are in fact not related to the true salmon family but rather to the perch family. Let us just stick to –salmon.

For the last couple of weeks, the waters from Birubi to Fingal and throughout the port have erupted with a feeding frenzy of salmon feasting on small bait fish.

The explosion of activity is accompanied by seagulls and terns, frantically diving into the school in an attempt to pick up any scraps that remain.

Salmon can be easily caught trolling or casting a silver lure or most fish baits.

Although considered

by some as fun to catch, the salmon performs very poorly in the kitchen unless you turn them into fishcakes!

Salmon make sensational

fishcakes with little effort.

Fillet, skin and bone two fillets of a salmon before dicing and placing in the microwave for about 3

minutes.

Mash three medium sized potatoes with the fish. Include one egg, a splat of mayonnaise, diced shallots and parsley. Mix it all together and roll into handful sized fish cakes.

Amazing finds on Broughton Island

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

RECENTLY I was privileged to be invited by NPWS, the Worimi and archaeologists from Sydney University on a trip to Broughton Island where an archaeological dig was being conducted to establish the time and extent of Aboriginal activity on the island.

The results were amazing with the collection of shell, stone and animal bone to be analysed as part of the next stage of the project.

The field work was conducted as part of the Broughton Island Cultural Heritage Research Project led by PhD student Laura Dafter from the University of Sydney.

I reflected on my time on Broughton Island, since my first visit some 50 years ago, which had been spent fishing and having a beer or two as the sun went down.

Back then I felt that there was far more to the island, which drove me to write the book ‘Broughton Islanders’

in 2009. In the book I wrote about the Chinese, European, Greek, Italian and French who spent periods on the island, since the mid to late 1800s.

I have always been aware and respectful of Worimi on the island and I made reference to their presence in the book, but I had no idea that their time on the island was so significant until my latest trip.

Under the guidance of Principal Archaeologist, Dr Johan Kamminga from National Heritage

Consultants, sites were chosen around shell middens to examine the involvement of aboriginal people.

The amount of evidence collected made me think far more deeply than I previously had.

On the boat trip back to Nelson Bay I realised that I had learned so much in such a short time.

I believe that the surface has just been scratched.

There is so much more to discover and so many more secrets to unfold.

Roll with breadcrumbs and let settle in the fridge for an hour or two. Cook in shallow oil until golden brown. I guarantee you will be out chasing salmon the following day.

q Far more than fishing on the island.

Providence Bay Park to receive Grant-funded Exercise Equipment

By Thomas O’KEEFE

OUTDOOR exercise will

become even easier and more accessible with the soon-tobegin installation of exercise equipment at Providence Bay Park, off Booner Street, Hawks Nest.

An initiative of the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association (HNTGPA) that dates back to 2021, the new equipment was voted most popular in an online poll last year.

“We are so excited that we can deliver this project to our community,” Sandra Bourke, Secretary of the HNTGPA told NOTA.

“Others include improving the Tea Gardens skate park, upgrading the pool precinct, running more events like

Seniors Week, and building a fenced dog park,” Ms Bourke added, noting the bureaucratic tribulations of writing grant submissions, even with probono project management expertise.

Support for the bid was also provided by the Myall Masters Swim Club, Tea Gardens Lions Club, TGHN Surf Life Saving Club, the MidCoast Council and local Aboriginal Reference Group.

The funding of the Providence Bay Park equipment comes wholly via the Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF) Round 5, a NSW Government grants program that delivers $160million in funding for community projects that “increase the wellbeing of regional NSW communities,

including up to $50 million for projects delivered by community organisations”.

The HNTGPA has successfully received $117,464 of the total grant round, which completely covers the cost of the equipment.

The ‘UrbanFit’ exercise equipment is produced and installed by Moduplay, an Australian company that has proudly managed to retain its manufacturing within Australia for more than 30 years, through the adoption of ‘smart manufacturing’ methods.

UrbanFit is featured in several parks around suburban Sydney and NSW for its durability, quality, size efficiency and versatility to purpose.

Soon, the exercise equipment will sit adjacent to existing outdoor play equipment at Providence Bay Park, featuring three stations with functions including a legpress and leg-raise, spin-cycle and cross-trainer, sit-up bench, Elwood bars and ‘Roman rings’.

The equipment is due to begin installation this week, and should take six weeks to complete, just in time for midspring activities.

q Eastern Australian Salmon are real battlers on the line. Photo: Andrew Thomas.

q An in-situ example of final installation from Moduplay.

q Concept image of Station 1 – leg press and leg raise.

q Station 2 concept – spin cycle and cross-trainer.

q Station 3 concept – sit-up bench, Elwood bars, Roman rings.

q Spectacular shot of feasting salmon off the Nelson Bay Breakwall. Photo: Andrew Thomas.

Land size: 669 sqm

Price: $355,000

BUILDING blocks in North Arm Cove are rare these days with most lots having already been built on, and the non-urban zoning does not allow building entitlement.

This parcel represents a great opportunity to buy and own your own piece of land, offering views to the waters of North Arm Cove on the Port Stephens waterway.

This unique block sits in the non-urban zoning but has an existing rights privilege allowing the owner to build a residential dwelling.

The lot sits directly behind the homes that front Eastslope Way, and from the ground level you get nice water vistas - but a second level would provide sensational views.

It is an unsealed road access, but The Ridgeway is maintained as a firebreak buffer, making it an easy road to travel along.

The block is vegetated so would need some clearing.

Power is available right at the front of the lot.

So, if the idea of no close neighbours on either side appeals then this could be one for you.

There is no time limit to build and it is approx 450m level walk to the tennis court, Community Centre, gardens and coffee shop at North Arm Cove.

There are a number of access points to the water close by where you can swim, fish, kayak or launch a tinny.

The closest is ‘Casuarina Park’ just 200m away.

This coastal village sits on the north shore of Port Stephens and provides opportunities to fish, kayak, swim and sail.

Less than 30 mins to the RAAF and Newcastle Airport, and under two hours from Sydney at the M1 (Wahroonga).

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We make better decisions when we listen

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament is based on the simple principle that listening to people about matters in their lives can drive better policy, deliver practical solutions, and ultimately improve lives.

Some people say to me “well aren’t you listening already?” –the simple truth is not always, and sometimes not at all.

I had reason to reflect on this when I visited the town of Yuendumu shortly after the election as the new Minister for Infrastructure.

I was there to talk about an election commitment to fix their, and other communities, local football ovals.

Footy is important in the Territory – it keeps young people active, builds bush community and provides opportunities for young people to come together.

I have travelled a lot in the Territory and know its beauty and its challenges, but I had not been to Yuendumu before.

Members of the community proudly took me to their oval, which in a desert community is not the green grass of most home towns but hard packed

earth.

It is part surrounded by a broken fence, no toilet amenities, no change rooms, no stand for fans to watch and certainly no shade.

I was also taken aback by the sheer volume of used plastic water and soft-drink bottles. Why were they there?

As community members discussed what they intended to do to improve the oval and why AFL was such a big part of their community, one community member very gently said to me: “We are very grateful for your contribution to our oval”.

Then following a pause he said: “But we don’t have clean drinking water.”

Yuendumu struggles to access bore water and even when it does it is contaminated with uranium from the surrounding soil at levels too unsafe to drink.

Now the empty water bottles made sense.

Here I was all new and shiny as a Minister excited about a football oval upgrade and there is no clean drinking water.

This wasn’t a new problem.

The last few Infrastructure Australia reports have consistently told us that First

Nations communities’ access to clean drinking water across the NT and WA is inadequate at best.

On hearing this, direct from the community, the government acted.

In July, the Northern Territory and Commonwealth Governments came together to invest $15 million in water security in Yuendumu.

I cannot help but think how much better it would have been if that community had been listened to earlier.

This is just one example, because despite the best intentions of politicians, progress on closing the gap is too slow –just four out of 19 closing the gap targets are on track.

Indigenous Australians have an eight-year life expectancy gap compared to non-Indigenous Australians.

They have poorer education, health and social outcomes.

We can’t accept more of the same – it is just not good enough. It’s clear to me politicians don’t know best – we need to listen to local communities about what they need to close the gap.

A Voice to Parliament is about advice.

It would be a committee of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from across the country who would give advice to the government of the day

Hazard reduction burns to continue in Myall Lakes National Park

THE NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking further hazard reduction burning in Myall Lakes National Park, near Mayers Flat on The Lakes Way, starting Tuesday 29 August.

Weather permitting, the planned 440-hectare burn is the second stage of a hazard reduction operation to be conducted

9-kilometres west of the township of Bungwahl.

The burn aims to protect the park and nearby private properties by creating a mosaic of fuelreduced zones within the national park, which will reduce the spread and intensity of future bushfires.

The northern side of Myall Lake will be closed for the duration of the burn.

The area will be reopened once it is deemed safe.

Smoke may be visible to residents in Bulahdelah, Seal Rocks and Smiths Lake.

People vulnerable to smoke are encouraged to stay indoors and keep doors and windows closed to reduce exposure.

Hazard reduction burns are essential to reduce bushfire fuel

Wet-wipes Strangle Sewers With Fatbergs

By Thomas O’KEEFE

HOUSEHOLD habits are a major contributing factor to sewer system distress, and MidCoast Council is asking residents to reconsider what they flush.

While many ‘wet-wipe’ products will declare ‘flushable’, made from ‘water-soluble fibres’, consumers must penetrate the misleading marketing rhetoric.

Unfortunately, in October 2016, the Federal Court ruled to protect large corporations’ right to use the term “flushable” on their products, so consumers are on their own.

In 2019, The Guardian Australia posted an excellent, concise video (https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=O4ECz4NPPf8), featuring process workers at Sydney Water’s largest treatment plant at Malabar,

who have to deal with it manually on the ‘other end’, giving direct testimony of the destruction wrought by wet-wipes upon our sewers.

“Wet-wipes combine with fat,

about what really works in their communities.

Practical solutions that will mean better, more targeted spending and lead to outcomes which often cost less.

Putting the Voice in the Constitution gives it stability and independence, now and into the future.

This means the Voice can give frank advice, without getting caught up in short-term politics.

In my 22 years as an MP in regional Victoria, I know that listening to my community makes me a better local member.

I regularly meet with local councils, head out in my mobile caravan to towns and suburbs across my electorate and visit community groups big and small because the decisions I make are better when they are informed by local voices.

I can see how a Voice would inform better decisions across government.

I believe that Australia wants to take the next step in closing the gap towards reconciliation.

A yes vote for constitutional recognition through a Voice gives us all a chance to be part of a better future.

Regards, The Hon Catherine KING MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

loads to help protect parks, neighbours and communities from future bushfires.

This burn is one of many hazard reduction operations undertaken by NPWS each year, many with assistance from the Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW.

All burns around the state are coordinated with the NSW Rural Fire Service to ensure the impact on the community is assessed at a regional level.

oil and grease builds up in the pipes over time, which solidifies into ‘fatbergs’, a rock-hard substance that blocks the pipes,” Sydney Water’s Peter Hadfield states in the video. Not just a ‘big city’ problem, MidCoast Council has confirmed that wet-wipes have also been behind two recent sewer surcharges in our region, one causing sewage seepage into Black Head Lagoon, another closing a park and children’s playground in Taree.

spin.

Even liquid waste transporters from rural properties carry the problem.

Marnie Coates, MidCoast Council’s Executive Manager of Water and Systems, said, “While no one ever intends to cause these issues, it ultimately originates in the home, when people flush wet-wipes down the toilet.

“The best advice is: if you use wet wipes in or around your bathroom, put a bin in there so you can safely dispose of them,” Ms Coates advises.

q Wet-wipes, combined with fat, oil and grease, build up in the pipes over time.

Raw sewerage smothering your kids’ outdoor play areas is a tough problem to

“It’s an issue that’s costing us hundreds of thousands of ratepayer dollars every year, but if everyone followed this simple tip, the problem would quickly disappear.”

Ms Coates said it was always best to follow the 3Ps rule – the only things that should be flushed down the toilet are pee, poo and toilet paper.

Dorin’s Draws By

Paul DORIN

Don Quixote and the wind turbines

DEAR News Of The Area,

ACCORDING to the Secretary General of the UN, Antonio Guterres, the world is no longer warming, but it’s boiling.

To put this comment in some perspective, failure to mitigate climate change is considered the top global risk factor in the coming decade (Global Economic Forum).

The earth has not been this warm since the end of the last ice age 20,000 years ago.

It took around 10,000 years to warm by 3oC after the last ice age.

For the following 10,000 years temperatures remained relatively stable apart from the Little Ice Age between 1645 – 1715, caused by lower solar activity (fewer sunspots) coinciding with increased volcanic activity.

However, in the past 200 years global warming has surpassed the rate of warming in the first 10,000 years and is warming at a rate 50 times higher than the natural warming rate during that period.

Furthermore, the world has not been this warm since before the previous ice age when global temperatures were 1oC warmer, and sea levels were 10m higher than today.

Current studies show that a 2 m rise in sea level will lead to 200,000 people being displaced – a predictable catastrophe.

This past history is a dire warning for the future with temperatures predicted to be 2.7oC warmer by 2100, only 77 years away, well within the lifetime of today’s children and grandchildren, who have little to say about how short sighted policies will impact on their long term future

And NASA has been clear that there is no Little Ice Age pending – in fact their predictions are stark.

Whatever the rhetoric, climate change is real.

We are seeing the effects of it all around us, floods, fires, coastal erosion, species extinction!

Enough?

Climate change is the primary existential threat to life as we know it, well beyond that of war with China or Ukraine, although wars will likely speed up the process.

So, when we consider renewable energy transition from known climate harming technologies such as coal and

gas, we need to keep the impacts of climate change front and centre, and not forget it at the first hurdle.

Closer to home, concerns about the impact of wind farms offshore from Port Stephens are indeed a worry – but they pale into insignificance when considering the alternative.

Yes, wind turbines might impact on whales and seabirds, but only marginally.

We underestimate the intelligence of these animals by comparing them with ourselves.

It has been documented that whales and seabirds will generally swim or fly around a wind farm, within a range of about 2-6 km of the installation.

While this might impinge on the distance travelled or range of foraging grounds, they cannot swim round or avoid the impacts of climate change.

However, there are clearly environmental issues that will have to be addressed and the Government must ensure that all developers are compliant with environmental requirements.

Noise is one such concern.

But research indicates that the primary impact from noise is during installation from pile driving and seismic testing. Semisubmersible floating units, as proposed for local installation will not require pile driving, and research indicates that the day to day running of offshore turbines does not cause excessive underwater noise.

Certainly, less than the large bulkers and container ships currently utilising these waters.

The ice in the Antarctic has catastrophically failed to form this year and has been declining in extent and thickness over the past decade due to higher seawater temperatures in the Southern Ocean where, driven by climate change, some of the fastest warming seawater temperatures are found.

This is devastating for the krill that feed and fatten up on the algae that forms under the sea ice during the winter. Krill delivers a summer feed fest for the whales, seals, and seabirds such as albatross along with the growing demand for krill for pet and aquaculture feed, and to provide the popular Omega 3 oil for creaky old bones, despite there being no supporting evidence for this whatsoever.

Without the krill all these animals are

DEAR Jasminda,

What should you do when you are watching what you thought was a suitable movie with your family and then realise it has some rather inappropriate scenes in it?

Byron D.

Dear Byron,

WHAT a whimsical, sun-kissed name you have.

The type of name that conjures some shoreline frolicking that is perhaps one example of the type of thing you wouldn't want to watch with your grandmother.

I think it is quite natural to feel

at extreme risk of starvation and the wider implications on the global marine food web and beyond are far from clear.

Warming seawater is already affecting the foraging habits and ranges of whales, seabirds and seals and may also be a pathway for new marine pathogens that could have wide ranging implications.

So, with no real change, we can expect to see some hungry whales and seabirds in the coming years and soon enough none because they will have starved to death waiting for us to be reasonable about our approach to climate change.

Predicting the future is difficult.

It is not possible to know by how much emissions will be reduced in the coming years or what the earth’s feedback systems to the warming temperatures will be, but we are at a critical point in planetary history.

Of course, it might already be too late, we may have already passed that inconceivable tipping point, but assuming we haven’t yet, then we have some hard and serious questions to ask about how we move forward in the current climate.

1. Can we reduce our electricity consumption sufficiently to meet the internationally agreed commitment to avoid exceeding the predicted 1.5oC tipping point.

To do so, we would need to turn off our air conditioners, fridges, freezers, TVs, games, and find an alternative for the hospitals and our EVs.

This proposition is unlikely to succeed.

We are addicted to 24/7 electricity, and besides somebody else should do that first, such as China or Somalia – because as many claim “it’s not our responsibility when others are being so irresponsible”.

2. Do we want to redevelop a manufacturing base that employs people and creates a bit of a circular economy, or would we rather stick to the current model (while we can) of digging up the dirt, shipping it out and having other countries do the manufacturing.

The easiest solution generally is to vote for no change, usually driven by fear and apathy, even if it leads to catastrophe.

3. But if we don’t want renewable energy, but we do want a manufacturing capacity and we don’t want to reduce our energy consumption then we had better decide how to produce the necessary energy if not with renewable systems.

There are a few options:

uncomfortable watching explicit scenes with members of your own family.

Particularly when there is no advance warning and suddenly you're stuck on the lounge with your motherin-law while on the 98-inch screen with surround sound and 4K Gen 6 advanced picture quality, there is a scene that would make Stormy Daniels blush.

You can either sit there clenching your teeth waiting for it to be over, or you can opt out of the room altogether (does anyone else smell something burning?) or you can do what my dad used to always do in amorous kissing scenes which was to yell out 'argh, he's trying to eat her face off' which just made everyone even more unsettled.

The best thing to do is to thoroughly review the synopsis of the movie, its rating, and any classification warnings in advance.

Otherwise it could be an excruciating couple of hours, as you have discovered the hard way.

a. Essentially, do nothing, continue with coal and gas.

That has worked for the past 200 years, not without consequences, but why change now, it still seems to work?

b. Or we could go with small modular nuclear units (SNMU).

They sound so cute they must be safe.

But there are a few problems.

These units are not the same type used on nuclear submarines or aircraft carriers – which would struggle to power a small town.

For SMNUs to meet our energy needs it will require a proliferation of these cute wee units across the country.

This would generate vast quantities of nuclear waste and there is still no solution to cracking that nut some 80 years after production of the first nuclear waste, other than burying it – out of sight out of mind.

And critically these units don’t yet exist, are astronomically expensive and are not expected to be online until 2030 – 35.

c. Another option is of course to develop land-based wind farms – inland away from the coast.

But we can be sure most land will be claimed by someone, vacant land close to population hubs is a rare commodity. Land based wind farms would likely require long and expensive transmission lines to link with the population hubs (which bring their own problems).

Presumably, this option is considered uneconomic, and that the consumer would not be willing to pay the additional costs.

However, there are several proposed sites for land-based projects, currently struggling for approval largely due to community pressure – perhaps in the end it is all simply a case of “not in my back yard”.

This is all very depressing, but we know what the problem is, and we know exactly what the solution is, we just need to get serious about addressing it.

Check the facts for yourself and take responsibility for your own decisions based on your own understanding rather than accepting the rhetoric of others that often appears to be aimed at polarising communities.

Regards,

Iain WATT, President, EcoNetwork Port Stephens.

READING by Lynne Miles: John 10: 14&15"Jesus said, "I am the Good Shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me - just as the Father knows me and I know the Father - I lay down my life for the sheep.""

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Probus Swings at Social Croquet

By Thomas O’KEEFE

PROBUS members from the Hawks Nest and District Club swung away at the Myall Park Croquet Club on Monday, 21 August.

In a ‘Funday Monday’ gathering, the two clubs joined forces for a great social morning out, hammering around the court on a summery August morning.

“Croquet is a tactical sport, but physically gentle, and it is entirely accessible to people on walkers and wheelchairs,” Sue Dodds, from the Myall Park Croquet Club, told NOTA.

“COVID stopped everything, but we always welcome new members who want to try a sport that lets you socialise outdoors and get some exercise in a less

The rolling lockdowns were long-past, as almost 30 Probus members crowded the Myall Park Croquet courts, which had been sub-divided from the standard two into four to accommodate them.

The burgeoning and bustling Myall Park area, which recently saw the first stage of a new Sports Complex building, now has facilities to host a multitude of sports, from boxing and tennis, to less vigorous pickleball and croquet, not to mention the full-size football field.

Croquet, in its own way, engenders a level of mental focus as the player must consider the position and trajectory of their balls, the location of other players’, and the physics involved as you aim your course through the

At the Probus gathering, the pressure multiplied exponentially as mallets swung pendulously and purposefully, sending most balls across the court, and some off towards the beach, some blocking and stymying it for others’ passage.

The target pegs were passed by the narrowest of margins, as homebrew strategies saw ricochets and hoop-traps, morphing the once-casual stroll around the green into a desperate and determined bid for glory on the court.

While no players are asked to make hard and fast commitments, Ms Dodds added, “The Myall Park Croquet Club usually runs matches on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 8:45 for 9am start.”

Hawks Nest Ladies Golf Short Course Championship

ON Saturday 19 August 33

ladies played the third and final round of the 3 week Short Course Championship 2023.

As the ladies finished and came into the Club there were several tales of woe about getting into sand bunkers and taking several shots to get out and those missed putts… if only?

When everyone was in

when there was a playoff between Denise Sainty and Mandy Dickson who had tied for first place division one.

Off they went to play the first, ninth and tenth holes respectively.

The first hole was also a tie then on the 9th green with most of the ladies watching from the clubhouse, Denise won by a lovely putt.

So congratulations to

Denise, our 2023 Short Course Champion and of course to Mandy who was so close.

Champagne was on for all 8 winners gross and nett and all congratulations go to these ladies also.

Club Championship Short Course 54 Hole Scratch Div. 1 winner: Denise Sainty 249

Runner Up: Mandy Dickson 249

Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club

By John SLATER

AUGUST 23: The great bowling weather continues, and we are thankful that today’s Nominated Triples have been sponsored by Celebrations Cellars

We have had some bowlers coming out of their northern hibernation with 46

players participating today.

The morning game was decided by the lowest winning margin of Bill Heylbut , John Payne, and Bruce Murray managed this with a margin of 1.

In contrast, the afternoon game was decided by the highest winning margin.

Scratch Div. 2 winner:

Donna O'Brien 277

Runner up: Elsa Jones

291 Nett Div. 1 winner Di Davis 222

Runner up Evelyn Potts

225 Nett Div. 2 winner Trish Sattler 220

Runner up Judy Gilbert 226

round 19th August

Div. 1

1st A. Bassant 71 2nd J. Buttrey 76 3rd S. Kovaks

Div.2

1st M. Pratten 70 2nd D. O'Brien 73 3rd K. Green 75

Balls went down to 78c/b

Gross Div. 1 M. Dickson 82 Div. 2 D. O'Brien 93 NTP 10th G. Gillard & J. Moore

Tuesday 22 August 58 ladies played 2BBB Stableford

Winners Over the Field Karen Serhan & Heather McGuinn 46 c/b

Second place Elsa Jones & Anne Marie French 46T

Third place Judy Gilbert & Maxine Mitchell 43 Balls went down to 40

Ladies please note that your next Tuesday game will be 5 September Single Stableford as previous week course will be closed for green scoring.

Dennis Wilberforce, Graham Uff and Peter Campbell had a margin of 9.

The Garden Eatery voucher was won by Col Fossey.

Thank you to the Garden Eatery for their continued support.

26 August

It has been sometime since we had a Saturday

bowls day but today the Men's and Women’s Clubs combined to enjoy some social bowls.

It always amuses me that when you have some 36 players on the green, their competitive instincts take over and some serious bowls were played. There were two categories of winners.

Kevin Noland, Gareth Cuss and Wayne Duggan

won the major prize with their game determined by the lowest margin whilst Maryanne Cuss, Graham Uff and Karen Green took out the minor prize winning 9 out of the 14 ends.

27 August

Sunday bowls were played today with a modest field enjoying the wonderful weather.

The lucky winners on the lowest winning

margin were Rick Islaub, Phil Thrift, and John Slater.

In other news.

The Newcastle and District Bowling Association mid-week Pennant competition commences next Wednesday with Tea Gardens entering one side in the elimination format.

Sides will have three teams of three players

playing three bowls over 21 ends.

Any side experiencing two losses will be eliminated.

Tea Gardens will play Raymond Terrace in Grade 3 Division 1.

Nominations are open for the next Club competition will be the Minor Pairs Championship which hopefully will attract a good field.

q Myall Park Croquet Club members welcome new members at all times.

q The Probus Club covered the croquet courts well.

q Mallets-away, Probus members hammered across the courts, under instruction.

q Denise Sainty, Gross Winner Div. 1 and runner up Mandy Dickson.

q Donna O'Brien, Gross winner Div. 2 and Elsa Jones, runner up.

q Di Davis, Nett winner Div. 1 and Evelyn Potts, runner up.

q Tricia Sattler, Nett winner Div. 2 and Judy Gilbert, runner up.

Records met and set at Hawks Nest PGA Pro-Am

By Thomas O’KEEFE

PROFESSIONAL and amateur golfers thronged Hawks Nest Golf Course (HNGC) on 25 and 26 August, clocking some very low scores, and a few records, in the biggest event on HNGC’s calendar.

Originally a one-day event, over the years the Pro-Am has grown significantly, with over 220 golfers, including 62 professionals, playing a two-round PGA Stableford, vying for a total prize purse of $50,000.

“This is one of the biggest prize purses in NSW, so it brings out the best players in the country,” HNGC Golf Pro Andrew McCormack told

NOTA.

“The Pro-Am is great exposure for the amateurs with the professionals, but it also brings a massive number of people into town,” Mr

McCormack added.

Hawks Nest is a championship-rated 18-hole course, with a rating of 72, and is one of the best wet-weather courses in Australia, but the

weather could not have been better on Friday, as ‘pros’ and ‘ams’ alike putted with

Hawks Outclass Gloucester

By Thomas O’KEEFE

MAD dogs and footballers went out in the midday sun at Lakeside Sporting Complex for the Tea Gardens Hawks vs Gloucester Magpies do-or-die elimination final on Sunday, 27 August.

The Hawks hammered Gloucester hard, exhibiting a show of strength and pace that was interrupted by several dodgy calls and subsequent scrums, with the first score being a two-point penalty kick to Gloucester –not the best way to score in a final.

Gloucester’s offence proved piecemeal at best, while the Hawks just seemed to want it more.

The Hawks’ first try came

after Bills zoomed in from 30 metres out, passed to Schultz, who barged over the line for the first ‘real’ score of the game, cemented by Shaqueil Saunders’ easy first conversion.

Gloucester wasted

possession-time, raking the Hawks’ backline left and right, finding no cracks, losing the ball and giving the Hawks a 30 metre gain.

After a sustained Hawks’ push and solid passing, Tito leapt through the strained

purpose upon the practice green, eagerly anticipating their midday ‘shotgun’ tee-off, as the early morning round finished up.

Andrew Campbell, the eventual overall winner, augured his victory on Day 1 by equalling the course record of 10 under par, originally set a decade ago by Richie Gallichan.

“Richie’s my best mate, always telling me when I come down here that he’s got the course record,” Campbell said.

A long, hard day of swinging and ball-chasing was rewarded with a gala

dinner and live entertainment at the Club Friday night, ready to swing again on Saturday.

Campbell’s form remained indomitable, birdying his final four holes, and swinging a total of 16 under par for the two days’ rounds, setting a new record for the Club.

“I didn’t think it was going to happen but I just put the foot down, I really wanted to push myself to see what I was capable of doing today,” remarked Campbell.

“This is a nice feather in the cap for the Hawks Nest local community and sponsors,” Mr McCormack proudly stated.

Gloucester defence to score, setting up another easy Saunders conversion.

Merely three minutes into second half,

a serrated attack by Bills and Shaq sawed through the left wing, then passed it in to Robinson who grounded it between the posts.

A fourth Hawks’ try by Ryan Saunders came immediately from the kick-off, to the screams of zealous Hawks’ supporters at the end zone, and son Shaquiel’s next conversion.

Atkins took it to score in the left corner after Simon ploughed through four Magpies, whose arm across the line from a pile of Maggies delivered a sixth try, then a seventh Hawks’ try by Bills in the corner.

Gloucester finally scored for real with ten minutes left, but Perry rolled over three defenders to return the favour with an eighth Hawks try, and Shaq’s’ sixth successful conversion.

A consolation Gloucester try didn’t soften the blow of elimination, with the final score of 44-10 to the Hawks boding well for next week, when they face Karuah on neutral ground in the semi-final, not to be missed!

q Hawks Nest driving range saw similar fervent prologue practice.

q Hawks Nest Golf Pro Andrew McCormack with the 2023 PGA Pro-Am winner Andrew Campbell.

q The putting green teemed with eager golfers refining their game before the shotgun tee-off.

q The Pro-Am gala dinner on Friday night at Hawks Nest Golf Club.

q John Schultz charges through to make the first Hawks try.

q Shaquiel Saunders about to tap one of his six successful conversions.

q Brendan Robinson re-acquaints himself with the endzone once more.

q The Tea Gardens Hawks thanked the crowd at Lakeside as they marched on to the semi-finals.

Tea Gardens Soccer Club

By Shane REYNOLDS

LAST Saturday morning saw games played from the final round, round 14, of our local draw.

Next week we play the Semi Finals followed the week after by the Grand Finals and then the 2023 Presentation to be held at the soccer grounds Saturday 17 September, including a giant slide, face painting, balloon twisting, lolly scramble, giveaways and much more.

This week, the Minis

grade (5,6,7yrs), game 1 refereed and mentored by the dedicated George Cassin saw the Karuah RSL Wobbegong Sharks play the Myall Lakes Butchers Port Jackson Sharks in a thrilling game resulting in a 4 / 4 draw.

George also refereed and game 2 between the Lofty Cranes Shovel Nose Sharks and the Aussie Roofing & Guttering Reef Sharks with a resounding win to the Reef Sharks of 6 to 0.

Our popular “Ice Cream Shack Player of the Day” vouchers were awarded to Jackson Brookhouse, Alexander McShane, Blake

Bulahdelah Golf Club

By Thora-Lou SMITH

Phillips and Moana Mobbs.

Enjoy your ice creams kids.

Game 1 in the Midis’ grade (8,9,10 yrs) the Ray White Real Estate Bull Sharks played well and hard against the Boatshed Café Mako Sharks but they were just held out with a final score of 5/7.

Thanks to Cassie O’Malley for donning the referees’ shirt and officiating this game, well done Cass.

In game 2 the Tea Gardens Auto Electrics Hammerheads Sharks came up against the Rapley Building Grey Nurse Sharks.

The Pride of Karuah

STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 24

Dylan Foley and his immensely talented squad in 2023.

“Right from the time I was appointed coach the girls made a pact to win the competition and collect the silverware,” a jubilant Foley told News Of The Area.

“They are a delight to coach, quick learners with a passion for the game that have produced some exceptional team displays this season,” he said.

“Each player has made a significant contribution towards our success and I am so proud of them all – they are an outstanding rugby league combination,” Foley added.

The Rooettes were the dominant team in this year’s competition

– claiming the minor title and championship trophy and losing only one match against the Swampies six weeks ago.

Led by inspirational representative prop Jessica Neilson, the Rooettes entertained crowds with their bustling defence and sweeping backline movements that produced many a try.

Spring heeled hooker Sophie Lembcke was a stand out in the number nine jumper and showed her wares in the Grand Final with a crafty two try effort. Her try double after fifteen minutes gave Karuah a 12-4 lead before the Rooettes registered a ‘special’ length of the field four pointer by five eighth Sophie Anderson that rocked the Swampies.

Clever half back Haley

THE ladies played their 27 hole Foursomes Championship last Tuesday and the 2023 Champions are B.Gordon and T.Stellema with 140gross.

The nett winners were T-L.Smith and B.Newton by ½ stroke from M.Reinhard and H.Aitken with 116.5.

The Vets played a Stableford on Thursday and D.Harvey was the winner with 38pts from C.Nebauer with 37pts and R.Hanson with 36pts on a c/b. NTPs were S.Moss and D.Harvey while C.Littlechild won the $19- jackpot.

Saturday 26th was the Monthly Mug and some great scores were posted by the 39 players who enjoyed a beautiful day on the course.

The August Mug and A Grade winner was D.Harvey with 62nett from M.Bramble with 66nett. B Grade winner was P.Norman with 68nett from S.Sharp with 69nett. C Grade winner was

Our referee, Lily Fidden, had to use all her experience and knowledge resulting in both teams showing their best with proud parents and grandparents watching the 5 / 5 draw. Well done everybody.

Oliver McCormack, Oliver Azzopardi, Aria Jacobsen and Ethan Barwick were the deserved recipients of our “Hook N Cook Player of The Day” vouchers.

Thanks Hook ‘n Cook and enjoy spending your vouchers kids.

The Juniors grade (10,11,12 yrs) game refereed by Ross Fidden, a regular

M.Sakalis with 65nett from T.Griffis with 71nett on a c/b from G.Willadsen.

The ladies' Mug winner was T.Stellema with 66nett from A.Benson with 70nett.

NTPs were J.Graham,

C.Littlechild, S.McNaughton and B.Newton (x2).

Long drivers were D.Harvey, M.Sakalis, M.Tatam and T-L.Smith. D.Harvey topped off a great week with the jackpot.

Dews instigated the movement with a darting run before off-loading to front rower Neilson who showed amazing speed on a 70 metre dash before positioning an ever alert Anderson backing up to score.

Tricky winger Christine Higginbottom sealed the trophy win with a late try to bury the Swampies – despite

half back Reighan Peckham’s consolation four pointer.

Karuah’s championshipwinning Women's squad included Ebony Oakley, Christine Higginbottom, Chantelle Gallagher, Alana Bednar, Danelle Savuro, Sophie Anderson, Haley Dews, Dallas Gray, Laura Mahoney, Sarsha Venables, Jessica Neilson (captain),

parent helper, was another great game and a testament to the learned skills and sportsmanship of our older players.

This one between Hawks Nest Golf Club Thresher Sharks and the Mumms on Myall Tiger Sharks saw the Threshers just in front at the full-time whistle 3 goals to the Tigers 2.

Thanks Ross.

Congratulations to Hunter Ridgeway and Asher Gimbert who were awarded the “Hook N Cook Player of the Day” vouchers with proud and smiling parents looking on.

Thank you to Louise for

Sophie Lembcke, Taquiah Lukaszewicz, Danielle Mahoney, Chloe Taylor, Torey Blanch, Kelly Johnson and Amani Langdon.

Coach Foley was assisted by team manager Hannah Portus and trainers Emma Thompson, Damien Smith and Kathleen Foley.

In other news, Clarence Town Cobras advanced to the

your kind donations to the club, we will use them well.

The winners of our “Tea Gardens Hotel Half Time Raffle” voucher and or our “Mumms on Myall Midday Raffle” voucher were Tom Franks and John (no surname but you have been contacted).

Enjoy your meals!

The Tea Gardens Soccer Club / Tea Gardens Hotel cash jackpot, held every Friday evening at the pub was $800 was not won this week.

Next week it jackpots to $900 plus a chance to win one or more of 17 meat trays. My thanks to Shannon for your help.

Grand Final of the Men's Northern Conference after toppling Karuah Roos 3022 at Lakeside Sporting Complex.

The Roos will now face Tea Gardens in a preliminary final this Saturday at Lakeside from 1pm after the Hawks skittled Gloucester Magpies 44-10.

q Terry and Barbie - Foursomes Champions.

q Saxon ready for Maggie’s strike. q Minis game in full flight.

q Ethan getting ready to save another goal attempt.

q Jubilant Karuah Rooettes players and coaching staff celebrate their Newcastle Maitland Community Womens premiership triumph over Dora Creek.

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Funeral Notice

RADCLIFFE

Clifford David “Cliff”

Passed away peacefully 25.08.2023

Aged 94 Years

Late of Tea Gardens

Formerly of Forster and Terrey Hills

Beloved husband of Ruth. Loving father and father-in-law to Carla and Ian, Melissa and Clive. Much loved grandfather to Kai, Amber, Bronte and Luca.

Family and friends of Cliff are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service in The Uniting Church, Myall St., Tea Gardens this Thursday, 31.08.2023 at 10:00am.

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Public Notices

Karuah Motor Yacht Club is a sports club that is family orientated located on the Karuah River Waterfront. We are a licensed premises open every Friday night from 5pm. Danna's back as cook for KMYC from Friday 18th August!!!!!

Come and enjoy. Bookings would be appreciated. 0415 419 741 mail@kmyc.net.au

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To Karlene & Shaun please contact Gabrielle on 02 4957 8073

Pets

MALTESE Shih

Tzu puppy. 1 boy available.

For Sale

ADJUSTABLE king single bed, wireless remote, independent head and foot elevation zero G setting. Exc cond inc as new mattress Pick up Tea Gardens $2,500. 0418 681 947

ELECTRIC Powerchair

12 months old in exc cond. Hardly used & well cared for. Ideal for indoor & outdoor use

Compact size great for narrow spaces. 8kph max speed. Pick up in Tea Gardens. $3,500 0418 681 947

NEAR new motor cycle helmet . Size XL. Aeroblade 3 Kabuto Japan. $99 Peter 0419932992

NEW 5L water jug with tap. $15.00 Call 0493 078 190

For Sale

TWO Large standard English desk dictionaries Hard covers. 2 x vols Beautiful cond. $15 for both ono. 4981 7523 F290623

WALKER heavy duty suits big person $100 Ph: 4982 2335

BIN# B000616552 Call or text 0474 378 452

Advertise here 4981 8882

2 x Single (can be double) adjust slatted bedframes & 2 latex mattresses

VGC $200 both

PH: 4997 9797 or 0490 971 996

2 cream leather two seater lounges. $500 each or both for $900 exc cond. 0400 955 778

3 OROTON evening purses, collectables from the 1970s, converts from should strap to clutch beautiful cond. Like new Best offers. 49817523 F160223

32” TV with remote, all working, no damage $60. Ph: 0493 078 190

4 x 17”x 6” Steel rims, fitted with 255/65x17 Dunlop AT23 tyres. Suit current Nissan Navara $130 ea ono. Ph 0404 094 028 Re250822

AIR Fryer Mistral White 6.5 Litre Instructions incl Good Condition $40 Ph 0412 083 543

BBQ, 2 burner, VGC hardly used inc gas bottle, on wheels $110 0427 980 079

BBQ 4 Burner/side burner bottle with safety valve plus cover & accessories Little body rust Medowie 4982 9942

BEAM hanging racks pair, powder coated steel grey and rubber Suits use with bicycles or ladders. Never used $50. 0408 431 488

BLACK pepper quilted Microfibre short coat Winter White Size 20 $45 Ph 0412 083 543

CACTI - Plenty of varieties 0466 880 639

COCA Cola sign in wooden and glass frame 40cmx30cm $25

Coca Cola mens red shirt with signage size XL $10

3 tow balls, 2 large heavy metal shackles. Best offer. Ph 4981 7523. F160323

COSMOPOLITAN

Travelling port, half price, $85 used once 4982 6443

DOLLS. Franklin

Heirloom Coca Cola Box type x 2 $50. Collectable Plates from $10 Cut Glass and Silver Plate items also for sale 0409 884 496

DRESS, New, Short Sleeve, Golden Blue Marble print Size M / Maxi Length Light weight & lined $ 50. 0427 818 294

DRESS, New Sleeveless, Pink/Blue

Multicolour Mid length Size M $45 Ph: 0427 818 294

DVD movies incl. drama and westerns, mainly last 5-20 years. Incl 1 TV series 10x10 disks $60 Ph: 02 4966 5000

ELECTRIC Heaters

1 Electric 700mm x 360mm 2000 watts

1 Oil filled 2400 watts $40 for both. Please ring 0404 724 347

GET Fit While Seated Compact Elliptical Pedal Exercisor, Gubai model JR2 activity tracking LCD display, variable resistance, low joint impact. $80 ono. Pick up Tea Gardens. Phone 0412 347 546

GOLFING accessories

Golf balls - around 100? 20 cents each

Golf buggy $25 Clubs and drives $2 each. Ph: 4982 2335

GOLF or Shopping Scooter, 4 wheel drive 2sp Lotus Blake Tycoon AZ36. Can be fully disassembled $2,750 ono. 4997 0435

GOLF set leather bag, Slazenger cart woods steels extras. $250. Ph 0476 789 721

GOOD antique Queen Anne dressing table with mirror $60 Ph 0429 601 039 F070422

HEDGE trimmer, ozito 450w, 360mm blades GC $50. 49820778

HOME Office, Solid wood Lockable Computer shelving $60.00 Phone Sam 0437 878 155

IKEA Stornas Bar Table GC. $95. 0493 078 190

JASON La-Z-Boy rocker reliner. Light grey, 4 years old, good cond. $200 0488 662 877

KING Single Bed Frame Wrought iron/wooden frame Slatted base Great condition $95 Phone 02 4987 2250

KING single tubular bed Free. 0419 985 601

LOUNGE 3 piece $50. Other items too 0425 254 612

MASSAGE Table $100. 0407 267 152

MOBILE phone ZTE excellent cond. $100 0493 777 707

MOBILITY Scooter 4 wheel. Good cond. with front basket, rear bag and charger. $1200 Free delivery Ph: 0418 430 643

MUSIC 50’s - 90’s CDs and vinyl 45’s various compilations plus single artists. 02 4966 5000

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NEW Car rim and tire tubeless steel belted radial. Size 205/55R16 $100ono. 4981 7523

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OVER bed patient table Timber laminate & white $40. Ph: 4982 2335 F300323

PARALLEL garment rack 102x172cmH x 44.5cmWx 82cm L still in box. $12. 4982 8628

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WINDSURFER and fin 85 litres, Freerace 2.6m long. In a bag. No dings Some accessories available. $80. Peter 0419 932 992. Tea Gardens.

WOMENS Levi jeans new, size 8 - 10. $50 0493 777 707

WOMENS new black leather jacket, small to medium, worth $400, asking $100 0493 777 707

PORTABLE clothesline GC, $25. 0413 023 296

PRYDE Windsufing mast suits 7 metre sail. Little used. $99 Tea Gardens. Peter 0419 932 992 F260123

PUFFER Jacket with hood Pale blue grey trim Size 20 Near new $60 Ph 0412 083 543

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RINGS Sapphire Diamond and Gold new $100. Gold with small Diamond $100. Mens ring with Sapphire $100 Ph: 0493 777 707

SALON hair dryer, new $20. 0493 777 707

SNOW chains brand new, unused adjustable, suits 16 inch wheels or others $95 Tea Gardens. Peter 0419 932 992

SOFA Bed. Very good cond, hardly used but older style. $50. 4982 2335 F010623

SPARE Wheel for boat trailer, with tyre $50. 0419 985 601

ST Phillips uniforms boys Blazer size 24 $50. Boys summer shirts sizes 18, 20 & 22 $10 each Ph 0415 353 798 F260123

SWAG King single with mattress $70 0419 985 601

TENS Machine still in box. $10. 4982 2335

WOMENS new coat medium to large, wool worth $120, sell $50 0493 777 707 F130423

WORK bench 136cm L $100 Ph: 4938 5923 F050522

WORK out seated in front of the TV or reading Compact Seated Eliptical pedal exerciser Model JR2 Cost new $175 plus frt sell $80 0412 347 546

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STACER 3.4m tinny with Mariner 15HP outboard UN497N on registered trailer CL6484. VGC ideal Bay runabout Many extras $1,500 Ph: 0414 568 563 e210923

TINNY 3.1m car topper 8HP Merc. Gal. Folding trailer. Good condition No Rego. $2800 ono Ph 0427 224 744

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SATURDAY GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE

SEVEN, 7.30pm

It’s a family affair in more ways than one in this fun, unapologetically nostalgic addition to the much-loved ’80s franchise. In a fitting twist, it’s directed by Jason Reitman, the son of original director Ivan. This new instalment is set 31 years after Ghostbusters II. Single mother Callie (Carrie Coon) and her teenage children Trevor (Finn Wolfhard, Stranger Things) and Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) relocate to the scary Oklahoma farm they inherited from their grandfather Egon Spengler (late Ghostbusters star Harold Ramis), uncovering a new ghostly threat. Featuring cameos from original stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Sigourney Weaver, it’s a very amusing nod to the original, with many Easter eggs to boot.

FRIDAY, September 1

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Sophie explains how flowers fruit.

8.30 Miniseries: The Control Room. (Mal) Part 1 of 3. An emergency call handler receives a desperate call from a woman who appears to know him.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) Barnaby and Nelson join forces with two Danish detectives to investigate a murder.

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 Miniseries: Innocent. (Mals, R)

12.05 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

TUESDAY

MATT OKINE IS GOING TO DIE

ABC, 8.30pm

It’s something of a relief and a delight to have comedian Matt Okine bravely delve into the sombre subject of death in this illuminating and cathartic Catalyst special. The newly minted Mother and Son star is on an admirable pursuit to uncloak the taboo of dying; after losing his mother at 12 to breast cancer and now a father himself, Okine tackles the painful subject to show how facing our own demise can be a gift. From planning for death, to exploring legacy we leave, he travels Australia discovering how medical science is blurring the line between life and death and even how some people are donating their brains to science. Tune in for his life-affirming journey.

WEDNESDAY LUXE LISTINGS

SYDNEY

NBN, 8.40pm

For some, it’s the jawdropping properties that draw them into this fast-paced show. For others, it’s the fiercely driven real estate agents who will do just about anything to secure a sale. In any case, there’s no denying the scintillating appeal of ogling this homegrown real estate spectacle. From champagne-filled soirees to the persuasive, elite agents, it’s a study in hard-nosed determination and oodles of money, with drama generously icing the whole caper. Tonight, in “Business Before Everything”, buyer’s agent Simon Cohen checks out an impressive renovation for a new client from overseas. Meanwhile, hearton-her-sleeve agent D’Leanne Lewis pitches for a difficult new listing.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

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

8.30 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (Premiere, PGav)

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

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Vise Le Coeur. (MA15+a)

11.50 Reunions. (Ma, R)

1.45 Box 21. (MA15+av, R)

3.35 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Phil Burton. Dr Harry Cooper meets a couple of clingy cavaliers.

8.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters. (2016, PGhlv, R) Following a ghostly invasion of Manhattan, two paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer, and a subway worker band together to save New York from an otherworldly threat. Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon.

10.55 The Voice. (PG, R) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

1.00 Home Shopping.

Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club

By Lynda RICHARDS

TUESDAY 22nd August:

Round 1 Open Consistency

Competition, this is a tough Singles Competition focused on draw bowling the winner is the first to reach 150 points, there is a possibility to score 10

points each end. The bowl closest to the Jack scores 4, the next 3, then 2 and the next 1. New bowler Deb Gardener did well in her first her attempt in this competition although not winning she battled with Dale Cameron for 27 ends going down 118

v 151. Bette Saillard and Judy McGavock had a close game, with Bette taking control on the 21st end and ultimately winning on the 29th end by 18 shots 154 v 136. The final score on the next rink was exactly same plus the ends played, here Lynda Richards defeated

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters.

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

10.40 MOVIE: Magnum Force. (1973, MA15+lv, R) A detective investigates some mysterious murders. Clint Eastwood.

1.05 MOVIE: Collateral Beauty. (2016, Ml, R) Will Smith.

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)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. (Final) Property experts search for homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Tony Martin, Kitty Flanagan, Alex Ward, Ed Kavalee and Sam Pang.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlv, R) Guests include Jamie Lee Curtis, Eric Idle, David Tennant, Lydia West and Robbie Williams.

The Project. (R)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Home Shopping. (R)

Jean Glover, I have to mention the scores here were tied on the 18th, 20th and 24th end a very tight contest. Dale Winter took control of her match on the 5th end defeating Sheril Johnson 151 v 99 after 24 ends. Dawn May v Karen Green, by the 11th end Dawn was just losing by 6 shots (58 v 52) from here on Karen powered on winning on the 25th end 155 v 95. Social bowls played

a game of Pairs and a game of Triples. Kay Bereczelly and Dot Dallas proved to be strong v Precy Swaddling and Robyn Webster winning 24 v 10. A closer contest

Liv Everingham, Bev Harrington and Pam Gilchrist 18 v Jane Uff, Chrissy Buddle and Maryanne Cuss 14. The winners on the day winning with the highest margin were Kay and Dot.

Thursday 24th August:

Round 2 Open Consistency, Kay Bereczelly winning on the 28th end v Precy Swaddling 155 v 125. A great effort by Chrissy Buddle, 27 ends bowled before Karen claimed victory 152 v 128. Lynda Richards and Dale Winter 30 ends fought, score on the 23rd end 120 all, score on the 29th end Lynda 147, Dale 143 still a chance for both bowlers, Lynda winning 154 v 146. A

SATURDAY, September 2

3.00 Landline. (R)

6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) Annabel Crabb meets Linda Burney.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events.

7.30 Grantchester. (PGa) Geordie is on desk duty as Elliot contrives to force him to resign. The next murder case is handed to Larry.

8.20 Vera. (PG, R) Vera and Joe investigate the murder of the son of a prominent family whose body was found on the beach.

9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) The hit men arrive in pursuit of Stella.

10.45 Diana. (PG, R)

12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 7. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PGa, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 How To Build A Nuclear Power Station. (R)

4.10 Trail Towns. (PG) 4.40 Cycling. UCI World

La Vuelta. Stage 7. H’lights. 5.40 Secret

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob. (M)

9.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)

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

11.05 Rex In Rome. (Malv, R)

12.55 MOVIE: Sorry We Missed

You. (2019, MA15+l, R)

2.45 UFOs. (PGa, R) 3.55 Mastermind Aust. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, September 3

6.30 Compass: The AweHunters With Julia Baird.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) A TV news presenter is found strangled.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Final, MA15+v) After several failed attempts, Johann and his hit men arrive in town determined to kill Stella.

9.30 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) Maggie tries to inspire a visit from her grandkids.

10.00 The Newsreader. (Final, Ml, R)

10.55 Total Control. (Mlv, R)

11.45 Talking Heads. (PG, R)

12.20 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.00 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

very close game Sheila Rattray v Bev Harrington, 30 ends bowled on the 29th end the score was Sheila 148 and Bev 142. Bev had “won the mat” hence when she bowled her last bowl she was holding 10 points, which meant she could be the winner. Sheila has one crucial bowl to deliver and does the job gets in for second shot 3 points to her, winning 151 v 149, what a game! Dale Cameron and Dot Dallas were “even

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Australian Border Force join with Victoria Police to bust an unsuspecting criminal syndicate.

7.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters: Afterlife. (2021, PGhl) Two kids discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon.

10.05 MOVIE: Old. (2021, Malv) A family on a tropical holiday become trapped on a secluded beach that displays some strange properties. Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 Morning Programs. 11.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 7. Canberra Raiders v Newcastle Knights. 12.50 Morning Programs.

2.30

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. St George Illawarra Dragons v Newcastle Knights.

9.30 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match.

10.00

6.00 Luxury Escapes. (Return)

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) A husband and wife are washed off rocks.

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

8.00 To Be Advised.

9.00 MOVIE: xXx: Return Of Xander Cage. (2017, Mlsv, R) Xander Cage is recruited to lead a team of death-defying adrenaline junkies on a mission. Vin Diesel, Ruby Rose.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Building The Vatican. (PGa)

8.30 Rise And Fall: The World Trade Center. (PGa)

10.00 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (PGal, R)

11.10 Iznik: The Sunken Basilica. (PG)

12.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

2.05 9/11: The Pentagon. (Mav, R)

2.55 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R)

3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.15 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

Steven” till about the 15th end then Dale took over winning on the 28th end 155 v 125. Bette Saillard held the lead all the way v Irene Roberts but it took 29 ends of bowling before she was announced the winner 154 v 136. Results from social bowls a win to Maryanne Cuss, Jan Coomer and Deyonne Page 12 v Jane Uff, Carol Hayden and Bev Dunn 11. The Final of the Open Consistency Competition will be

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (PG) The contestants continue their efforts to prove they have what it takes to become a singing sensation.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? Robert Napper. (MA15+av) Takes a look at British serial killer Robert Napper who claimed the lives of three victims.

11.15 Autopsy USA: John Ritter. (Ma) A look at the 2003 death of John Ritter.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

played on Tuesday 5th September, spectators welcome it will definitely be a great display of the skill of draw bowling.

Saturday 26th August: Members from TGMBC and TGWBC enjoyed an afternoon of Mixed Bowls random draw of teams. I think after today all are looking forward to this becoming a monthly event depending on players availability and Club Championships.

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

7.30 The Traitors. (PGl) The Traitors’ powers are growing, but this could lead to their eventual downfall.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) The team jumps into action when JOC analyst Kelly Moran is taken hostage.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates the discovery of a marine staff sergeant’s body in a junkyard.

11.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mal, R) Liz is wooed by a host of law firms.

12.00 The Sunday Project. (R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, September 4

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R)

Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

ON THE Box

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 9. 8.00 WorldWatch.

Great Asian Railway

Mastermind Aust. (PG,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Eden and Remi are lost for inspiration.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (Return, PGl) The competition kicks off in Perth, Western Australia with friends Tommy and Rach.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mv) The team must stop a militia from detonating a highly combustible truck in their possession.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) The FBI pursues a shady Casanova.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Ma)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

TUESDAY, September 5

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Felicity runs from her problems.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (Ml) South Australian mother-and-son team, Sonia and Marcus, are hoping to impress the judges.

9.15 RFDS. (Mam) Eliza is tasked with leading the review into the White Cliffs incident.

10.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R) A motorcyclist is thrown from his bike.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Talking Finals. (Premiere)

Hawks Nest Vets

By Len GOUGH

2 PERSON Aggregate-HN Vets (Stableford) 22/8/2023.

Front Nine. Nett Scores

1st Ross Kirwin & Des Padget 36c/b

2nd Ross Clissold & Richard Kemp 36

3rd Des Patfield & Des Padget 35

Balls to 29

BACK NINE. Nett Scores

1st Gordon Morrison & Lyle Hudson 39

2nd Peter Campbell & Graham Benson 37

3rd Frank Murphy & Keith Glanville 35c/b Balls to 33

NTP

3rd Laurie McClure

5th Denis Casey

10th Colin Clinch (Birdie)

Hawks Nest Thursday Darts

By Brenda EDWARDS

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

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

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

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team chases an oligarch.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

7.30 Shark Tank. A panel’s pitched inventions and ideas.

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

9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) A dad from McGee’s children’s school is linked to a break-in at a storage bunker.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

AUGUST 25th . Winner: Darren Rapley. Runners Up: Aaron Oltersdorf. Ladies Highest Score: Christine McKenzie-90. Mens Highest Score: John Edwards-140. The player of the night was Michael Russom who finished two games in

a row on bull’s-eye, which is the smallest target on the dartboard, Mick also just missed finishing his third game on a bull’s-eye. Darts are on every Thursday night names in by 6:45 pm. Darts start 7 pm Darts are available for use on the night. Everyone is welcome to come along and play.

16th James Slater q Darren Rapley and Aaron Oltersdorf.

WEDNESDAY, September 6

7.00

THURSDAY, September 7

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Kirby is conflicted.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

9.15 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.15 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Terry Floyd. (Ma, R) A look at the case of Terry Floyd.

11.20 The Latest: Seven News.

11.50 Sun, Sea And Surgery. (MA15+a, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Karuah Golf Club

By Sharon WEDD

TUESDAY Vets 15th August 15 Players

Winner: Gary Ellison : 48pts

R/U: Peter Stevenson :44 pts

Highest Score: Garry Ellison: 40pts

NTP: 2nd/11th: Gavan Gartung. 4th/13th:

Ted Russell. 6th(2nd shot) Rudy Sicha.

Saturday 19th August Stableford

sponsored by: Russ Fresh Bake and Club

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGadv) Cash chases a lead.

7.30 Border Patrol. (PGa) Follows New Zealand border officials.

8.30 MOVIE: A Knight’s Tale. (2001, Mav, R) A squire takes the identity of his master after the knight suffers an untimely demise. Heath Ledger, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Autopsy USA: James Gandolfini. (Mad, R) 1.00

5.00

Vouchers 25 players

Winner: C Murdoch : 36pts

NTP

2/11 J Mitchell. 4th/13th J

Simms. 6th B Bills.

longest putt: J Mitchell

Tuesday Vets 22nd August 15

Players Winner: Gavan Gartung 42pts

R/U: Rudi Sicha 39pts

HIghest Score: Kel Thomson

37pts

NTP: 2/11 Micheal Wilkins,

4/13 Kel Thomson. 6th (2nd shot)

Micheal Wilkins

Saturday 26th August

Stableford Raymond Terrace

Bowling Club Stableford

Winner: Tony Smith: 36pts

NTP: 2/11 Geoff Masters. 4/13

Geoff Masters. 6th Geoff Masters

Hat trick to Geoff Well done.

longest Putt: D Cant

Pennants News.

B Grade Team: 20th August

Tim Arthur, Mitch Obryan,

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGdls) Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Ma) Four Aussie mates set out to embarrass each other in a public setting as first aid instructors.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Ml) Ainsley is thrilled after she gets into a committed relationship for the first time.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) Veronica asks Todd for a favour.

11.00 FBI. (Mv, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Josh Simms, Mitch Turvey, Dean Hodges, Sam Croese

Our B Grade got up in a close match against Pacific Dunes, winning in a play off after being all square at the end. Congratulations to the boys.

C Grade Team; 20th August

Mark Bills, Bob Black, Dylan Russell, Aiden Bills, Andrew Prior, Ron Trowbridge came second in the last round finishing equal second.

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

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (Final, PGa) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

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

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

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Benson investigates a popular radio host.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Congratulations to the boys not bad for a new team in C Grade.

B Grade Team 27th August Tim Arthur, Jason Greentree, Jayden Russell, John Marlow, Geoff Masters, Adam Knott

Lost in a close match against Club Horizons played at Pacific Dunes

Congratulations to winners see you all on the course, Spring has almost sprung great time to be out playing

The Pride of Karuah

By Chris KARAS

A SIX month pact to bring home the Newcastle Maitland Womens Community premiership trophy has come to fruition for the Karuah Rooettes rugby league team.

The enterprising Rooettes stamped themselves one of the finest womens lineups in the Hunter region after trouncing Dora Creek Swampies 22-4 in last Saturday’s Grand Final at Cessnock Sports Ground.

Karuah’s outstanding fullback prospect Ebony Oakley was judged best player on ground with the points-scoring sensation turning in a customary superb performance in her side’s four try rout.

The Grand Final victory capped a monumental campaign for rookie coach

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q Jubilant Karuah Rooettes players and coaching staff celebrate their Newcastle Maitland Community Womens premiership triumph over Dora Creek.