Myall Coast News Of The Area 3 August 2023

Searching for Ghosts in Bulahdelah

Turning 100 and still going strong

By John SAHYOUN

MAVIS Everingham of Bulahdelah celebrated her 100th birthday last week.

Born in Coolongolook in 1923, she lived in Dyer’s Crossing and Nabiac for most of her younger years.

After marrying Jim she relocated to Bulahdelah in1948, where she has lived since.

The eldest of five children, she has outlived all her siblings.

Having lived through most significant events in modern history including during her formative years, the depression and many

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RENTS PLEA

By Thomas O'KEEFE

Faltering economy sparks MidCoast Mayor’s appeal to landlords to offer longer leases

of rental properties, asking them to convert their shortterm or holiday-stay leases to long-term, two-year leases. And notes to that effect will be delivered with rates notices this year.

She said the coast’s

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q Mavis Everingham displaying her certificate from King Charles III.

MIDCOAST Mayor Claire Pontin has appealed to owners

John

Turning 100 and still going strong

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wars, Myall Coast NOTA asked what the secret to a long life was?

Mavis said “just clean living”.

“Throughout my life I have never smoked or drank alcohol and have always loved my house, which I kept clean and tidy, and of course my family.”

Mavis also told Myall Coast NOTA that “I’ve lived a long life for my family and have really loved watching extended family grow up.

“I’ve always lived for my family and this was the greatest thing in life,” said Mavis.

With three children, five grandchildren, nine great children and one greatgreat grandchild and still counting, it was a special time when the family gathered round to celebrate Mavis’s latest milestone with lots of laughter, stories and memories.

She is affectionately known to her entire extended family as ‘Nan’.

One of her daughters

Diane said “Mum always had a routine that would be followed daily and we were thankful for that.

“She was always loveable and kind-hearted and lived for her family.”

To celebrate this milestone event certificates were received from His Majesty

King Charles III, Australian Governor General David Hurley, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, NSW Premier Chris Minns, NSW Governor Margaret Beazley, Federal member for Lyne, David Gillespie and NSW MLA Greg Piper.

When asked if she would like to live to 200, Mavis said “I hope so”, with a laugh.

“I’ve still got a few years ahead of me.”

Venues pulling down pokies signs

EXTERNAL gambling-related signage is being stripped from venues across the state in the wake of a state-government ban.

Announced in May, venues have until September 1 to comply with the ban.

Venues must remove, alter or conceal all external gambling-related signs, including fixed unilluminated awning signs and digital video displays.

Names such as ‘VIP Room/VIP Lounge’,

‘Golden Room/Lounge’ and ‘Players’ Room/ Lounge’ are among the names banned, as well as images of dragons, coins or lightning motifs.

The maximum penalty attributable for not removing the signs is $11,000 per offence.

q Mavis celebrating with some of her extended family.

Mayor’s plea to landlords: extend your leases

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economy was slowing and a lack of housing availability was directly contributing to that.

“The lack of housing is slowing growth in the economy, and limiting infrastructure and provision of vital services,” said Mayor Pontin.

She said ratepayers and investors could “contribute to the future of the region by converting short-term or holiday accommodation to long-term, two-year leases”.

“It doesn’t just benefit the rest of the community, but also homeowners that currently have short-term leases as well,” Cr Pontin added.

“This would allow for the building industry to catch up on demand in those two years.”

She said council believed the lack of available housing in the region is causing distress socially and economically.

Nine-month leases are now trending among property owners, keeping three months

clear during the summer to charge inflated prices.

The mayor’s appeal comes in response to local industry and business complaints that a lack of rental accommodation is having an impact on their ability to recruit staff, and that is having a knock-on effect on the local economy. This public appeal

highlights that little else is happening.

Both state and federal governments are grappling with housing crises.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s bid to establish a $10-billion sovereign wealth fund, the ‘Housing Australia Fund’ was shot down by the Greens.

The Greens’ have demanded the Federal Government orchestrate two-

Singing Bridge Golden Jubilee Planning Commences

year rent freezes, followed by rent-increase caps.

At state level Newtown Greens MP Jenny Leong introduced a ‘rent-freeze’ Bill on 29 June, which currently sits in adjournment.

A letter from the mayor will be included with all rates notices distributed this month to the more than 50,000 property owners in the MidCoast area urging them to consider longer leases.

By Thomas O’KEEFE

HISTORY will be made on Saturday, 6 April 2024, when the Singing Bridge turns 50, and local community groups are gearing up to celebrate.

‘Completion of bridge opens area to growth’ read the headline of the NOTA Vol 4 No 4 edition, way back in April 1974, announcing the official opening of the ‘Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge’, as the official naming plaque still declares.

The rather bland geographical name was born from the matter-offact geographical naming conventions of the Public Works Department of the time.

The ‘Singing Bridge’ moniker, some say, is thanks to an audible tone that plays when the wind blows just the right way through the bridge’s railings, and it acts like a giant harmonica, though only some have been lucky enough to hear it.

Before the bridge’s construction the only way to

get across the Myall River to Hawks Nest was by boat, or punt ferry if you wanted to take a vehicle with you.

So at home is our Singing Bridge now that it is utterly impossible to imagine the Hawks Nest-Tea Gardens twin townships without it.

Understandably, the locals of 1974 formed a great parade to mark the occasion, complete

with floats representing clubs and organisations.

The Hawks Nest-Tea Gardens Progress Association has begun recruiting for the 50th anniversary, with several historical images and newspaper clippings already posted on the group’s Facebook page ‘The Singing Bridge Golden Jubilee Party6 April 2024’.

The HNTGPA’s sub committee for the 50th commemoration festival is growing, bubbling with ideas to mark the occasion in a modern way that pays homage to the past as well. Requests for information should be directed towards the HNTG Progress Association Inc.

What is Family Dispute Resolution?

by Rose Laffan

In the context of Family Law

it refers to a range of services designed to assist parties to resolve disputes arising from separation or divorce – principally parenting arrangements and property division. It includes counselling, solicitor led negotiations, mediation, conciliation and arbitration.

The concept is for parties to a dispute to be able to resolve their dispute without the need for the involvement of the Court; or at least, without the need for the Court to fully determine the matter. And hopefully in a manner that will improve the parties ongoing relationship.

‘Family Dispute Resolution’ specifically though is a form of mediation whereby a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) helps the parties to resolve their dispute; focusing on allowing the parties to reach their own decisions about the parenting arrangements or property division and because of that involvement by the parties it improves the chances that the agreement will last and result in long term reduction of conflict.

In parenting matters it is, with

limited exceptions, mandatory for parties to attempt Family Dispute Resolution before they can commence Court proceedings. While it is not compulsory in property matters it is actively encouraged.

This ‘pre-action’ Family Dispute Resolution involves the parties engaging a FDRP – either through a Family Relationship Centre or a private provider. The FDRP conducts an intake session with the parties (separately) to ensure that the matter is suitable for Family Dispute Resolution and then, if suitable, conducts the mediation between the parties to try and resolve the dispute.

Family Dispute Resolution is also a part of the Court process; in that, even after proceedings have been commenced the Court may order parties to participate in Family Dispute Resolution to try a resolve the dispute without the further involvement of the Court – or to at least try and narrow the issues that the Court may need to determine.

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q 1974 NOTA heralding the new Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Bridge (HNTGPA Sub-Committee Facebook page).

q Our Singing Bridge today, lifeline of the entire Hawks Nest-Tea Gardens community.

q The bridge’s plaque preserves its birthdate, 6 April 1974, and its original name.

q The bridge being built in the 1970s.

Rates changes for MidCoast

MIDCOAST Council ratepayers will notice an increase in the total of their rate notices with their annual water and sewer charges now included on their annual rate notice.

The new billing arrangement came into effect on 1 July 2023.

Council’s corporate services director Steve Embry said the new arrangement would deliver benefits for both council and customers.

“It means customers applying for pensioner rebates will only have to apply once, rather than having to apply once for their rate notice and again for their water and sewer account.

Mr Embry said while the system would be better, it was still a big transition that might require people to make some adjustments.

This is particularly true for customers with existing payment arrangements in place.

Letters have been mailed to customers who pay their accounts via centrepay or direct debit, instructing them on the steps they’ll need to take to adjust their payment arrangements.

Customers who pay their rate notice and water and sewer account via BPAY will also need to adjust their payment arrangements

to allow for the new amounts that will now be deducted.

Mr Embry said the change could put pressure on some customers in the short-term, but council was committed to supporting people through the transition and would provide flexibility.

“It’s important to understand that the new arrangement won’t change the amount customers pay for their services, just the accounts they appear on,” he said.

Customers can phone council on (02) 7955 7777 between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Housing industry implores: stop dangerous homes

AN impassioned plea from builders, insurers and planners to stop homes being built on floodplains has landed with state government.

An urgent statewide overhaul of planning laws is needed, representative bodies of each group say, and state government must not allow buildings that put people’s lives at risk.

The Insurance Council of Australia, Master Builders Australia and the Planning Institute of Australia with the Australian Local Government Association this month convened the inaugural ‘National Industry Roundtable: Land Use Planning and Resilience’.

About 60 experts from government, financial services, property, and community organisations called for state and territory governments to urgently rethink planning

rules so no more homes are built in high-risk, flood-prone locations.

A communique from the three sponsoring organisations outlining recommendations for reform has been released and will be sent to planning ministers, who also met last week to discuss this issue.

The roundtable heard all Australians were bearing the costs of worsening extreme weather events, and these costs were increasing because of historic planning decisions.

Attendees said without reform, population pressures and inadequate planning laws would mean further development of floodprone land, putting lives at risk, costing taxpayers billions of dollars in recovery and

remediation, and adding to an already strained insurance sector.

Insurance Council of Australia chief executive Andrew Hall said the flood events of 2022, with almost 300,000 disaster-related claims, had cost about $7 billion, driven up premiums and resulted in affordability constraints for those at highest risk.

“Without insurance, homeowners likely can’t access a mortgage, and that is the wrong direction for our country,” he said.

Better government planning and investment must be taken seriously, he said.

Master Builders Australia chief executive Denita Wawn said technical building regulations would always fail without fit-forpurpose planning laws.

She said government must take an appropriate risk-management approach.

“Governments are encouraged to take a balanced approach to development and resist a default of building out.”

She said there should be “alternative considerations, such as building up, to take the pressure off the housing system and [create] infrastructure that is more resilient and adaptable to extreme weather events”.

Planning Institute of Australia chief executive Matt Collins said Australia needed to act now to limit the impact of extreme weather on communities.

“By adopting new risk-based policies and investing in better mapping and data, we can ensure development avoids or minimises exposure to flood hazards.”

He said town planners supported governments taking clear action to ensure more climate-conscious planning, and last week’s roundtable was an important step towards this goal.

Australia Local Government Association president Linda Scott said “building back better” was supported by councils nationwide.

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El Nino is coming

By Thomas O’KEEFE

WHILE not yet officially declared, El Nino is on the horizon, says the Bureau of Meteorology.

The Rural Fire Service Mid Coast community preparedness team says El Nino can have dramatic effects during a fire season.

“While an El Nino is likely, the weather bureau has not yet confirmed the event,” the RFS told News Of The Area.

“Regardless of El Nino, the prediction is for lower-thanaverage rainfall and higherthan-average temperatures, which will see fuels drying more quickly and an elevation of the Fire Behaviour Index (FBI) on any given day,” said an RFS spokesperson

Simply put, El Nino - a cyclical weather pattern in an area between Australia and South America - creates a periodic reversal of winds

affecting sea temperatures, heavily influencing rainfall on either side of the South Pacific Ocean.

During El Nino, eastern Australia moves towards drought conditions, while La Nina, its opposite, brings heavy rains.

The official MidCoast district ‘bush fire danger period runs 1 September 2023 to 31 March 2024, (notwithstanding extensions) meaning, among other things, that fire permits are required during this period.

The RFS has categorised the coming season as “usual”, unlikely to match the 201920 fire season, which came on the back of a prolonged El Nino-related drought.

The recent La Nina rains have encouraged vegetation growth, which will likely translate into excess fuel for future fire seasons.

RFS is advising residents

in bushfire-prone areas to complete a ‘bushfire survival plan’, familiarising the entire family, including ‘disjointed’ scenarios where family members are not all in the same location.

Residents should monitor conditions and seek information from the usual sources, especially should a fire start.

These sources include the NSW RFS website, Hazards Near Me app, The District Office, ABC radio, Bush Fire Information Line,. Residents should follow advice from these sources or firefighters and police on the ground.

q This simple CSIRO map shows the movement of hot air and currents during El Nino and La Nina events. El Nino tends to drought in Australia, while a La Nina event is much wetter.

Myall Park Sports Complex Preview

By Thomas O’KEEFE

MYALL Park Sports Complex is ready for play, and to serve as ground zero for the ‘Back to the Nest’ end-of-season event on Saturday 12 August.

Hawks Rugby League Football Club calls Myall Park home.

“The club hopes to secure a finals spot for the first time since 2019, and will also celebrate a 20year reunion for players and committee members involved in the 2003 premiership success on Saturday (August 12),” club secretary Neil Reynolds told NOTA.

‘Back to the Nest’ festivities start Friday night at the Tea Gardens Hotel, the Myall Park Complex official opening is on Saturday from noon, featuring representatives from MidCoast Council, Newcastle and Hunter Rugby League, and local state MP Kate Washington.

NOTA was invited this week for a special preview of the new building and its spic-and-span facilities, a far cry from the old, wornout canteen/shed mere metres away.

“We’ve definitely entered the 21st century,” said Aaron Neighbour, Hawks’ vice president.

The Hawks executive said thanks to the decency of “local fellas and favours”, the new building was constructed by local tradies for a mere fraction of the original estimates they had

been given.

Funded by a combination of grants, community fundraising and council assistance, the sturdy, concreted exterior houses a clean and bright interior, featuring a spacious canteen with two remote-controlled, rollerdoor serving areas, storage aplenty, and a referees’ change room with full plumbing.

The canteen’s menu will soon cover all manner of hot and cold food and beverages, with a fridge

q A peek inside the new serving and canteen areas.

and freezer, barbecue, airfryers, and shiny, large sinks.

Demonstrating a futurefocused design, the building is so sturdy that the option exists of adding to the top

of it, perhaps one day a grandstand for a better view of the action on field.

Once everything is fully up and running in stage 1, the stage 2 ideas can begin to go into effect, replacing

the old, dilapidated ‘shed’ canteen with a similarly modern and functionspecific extension.

For more details check out the Hawks’ Facebook Page.

q The new Myall Park building is ready for action.

q The old, worn-out canteen and shed that is being replaced.

q Already operating at the recent Juniors victories double-header.

Searching for Ghosts in Bulahdelah

By John SAHYOUN BULAHDELAH Courthouse

Museum has hosted several ‘ghost tours’, where people can hunt for ghosts and find out what they have to say.

A dozen people recently came from near and far to search for past clues from beyond the living, maybe uncovering something no one else knew.

Society President Kevin Carter said, “the area looked a bit spooky and it’s more about energy rather than spooks and there are machines that can tell you more.

“To my surprise it is extremely popular out there and we’ve had about 30 people attending and they like new venues.”

Mr Carter began the evening with a couple of tales from the history of

Bulahdelah.

Most notable tale was the British aeroplane just after World War Two where a plane crashed into a mountain near Bulahdelah.

A boot with half a leg was presented to the police station which was in what is now the historical museum station, with then-cleaner Ollie Hickey almost passing out at the sight.

Mr Carter also explained a

previous police constable had committed suicide there.

With this potential for finding out more the audience was ready to explore the building and find out if other spirits of long-gone people resided there and what they had to say.

Armed with devices to pick up any spiritual energy, the participants combed the building but unfortunately

Christmas in July thrice at The Garden

By Thomas O’KEEFE

CHRISTMAS has come three times already, with a trio of events coinciding at Tea Gardens Country Club’s The Garden Eatery on 27, 29 and 30 July.

A magical mid-year Christmas was had by many as the punctilious kitchen elves served up a traditional Christmas roast, with prawn cocktails and warm brandy custard pudding to finish off.

The three events came by happy happenstance, as the long-loved tradition of enjoying a more winter-centric Christmas experience brought them all to the Tea Gardens Country Club’s award-winning restaurant.

The first was a special-order occasion held by the Forster Probus Club, members of which drove all the way to Tea Gardens, their

feast enhanced by the magical illusions of magician JD and his world of magic.

The Forster visitors were wowed by JD’s endless ropes, de-materialising doves, and pun-laden banter, all underpinning a professional and enthralling sleight-of-hand – and even some behind-the-scenes insights.

The second Christmas was held for the Karuah Motor Yacht Club, members of which journeyed from down the highway to enjoy a spread fit for a commodore and his many mates.

The third day of Christmas saw not French hens, but towering elves, with the stilt-walking talents of Ashleigh and Eliza from Bizarre Haus, a fresh entertainment group hailing from Stroud.

The Bizarre Haus stilt-elves spread season’s joy beyond the Eatery, throughout the Country

found nothing.

The next exploration in the evening had the participants listening for voices through the static of devices to try to piece together something meaningful.

Unfortunately, other than a couple of random words nothing meaningful was found.

That’s not to say that everything was a waste.

Local Bulahdelah participant Emma Laughton said, “it was a great Saturday night out and I would encourage people to have a go as it’s quite fun and you’ll never know what you will find”.

If you want to get involved in this or other local historical tours, phone the Bulahdelah Historical Society on 0458 021 006.

Club and into the pleasantly unseasonable summery weather outside.

In its third year as an annual event at The Garden, a “chance to do something fun and different” according to owner Jenny, and rightly so – the NSW calendar experiences a dearth of public holidays between June and October, a situation

that deserves some festive brightness cast upon it.

Luckily, several clubs, including Tea Gardens Country Club, VIEW and others have harnessed the Christmas in July concept this year, and the weather even turned to summer to underscore the occasion, at least for the day.

Bulahdelah Historical

q Historical Society hosts Ben Wing and Kevin Carter.

q Listening out for ghosts.

q Christmas in July with towering elves at The Garden Eatery, Tea Gardens Country Club.

q JD the Magician gets the Forster Probus crowd involved in some festive magic.

q And on the third day of Christmas the crowd from Stroud arrived.

q Everyone loved the magic show on the first day of Christmas . . . in July.

q Second day of Christmas (in July) with the Karuah Motor Yacht Club.

Going, going, Myall River mouth filling up with sand, closing

By Thomas O’KEEFE

THE Myall River’s Natural Channel is now almost completely sealed off from Port Stephens, a NOTA investigation can reveal.

Drone images supplied by the Myall River Action Group (MRAG) clearly show the immediate situation, with the channel now half its width of four months ago.

An on-the-ground NOTA investigation, including empirical laser measurements, has revealed that the low-tide gap between Winda Woppa Point and the existing ballast rock wall is only 30m wide.

The gap from navigable depth is less, at about 20 metres, leaving a very narrow margin for error either side of a standard

ferry or boat, not to mention the very real risk of running aground.

“The immediate observation is the sand build up through the main channel and the gap between Corrie and the rock wall,” Gordon Grainger, of MRAG, told NOTA, noting that the entire gap between Corrie Island and the ballast rock wall is now a dead-end

billabong.

“The sand stockpile has been depleted considerably and may not make it to the proposed dredging campaign in 2025,” Mr Grainger added.

According to standing orders from a dense matrix of governmental departments, the only scheduled action for the river-mouth is a 5-yearly

dredge activation, the last being back in 2020.

The stockpile has been eroded by natural forces (rain, wind and tides) with its northern wall appearing to crumble back into the channel whence it came.

Photographic evidence of the Natural Channel’s inevitable closure has now shifted focus to the artificial Corrie Island Channel,

Local 47 Club celebrates life

By Thomas O’KEEFE

LONG life and healthy living are celebrated every year by a growing Tea GardensHawks Nest group calling themselves the ‘47 Club’.

The informal group began back in 2008, when a nucleus of eight ladies suddenly realised that they shared the same birth year, of 1947.

Since then, the group has grown through word of mouth to 36, who now jointly celebrate together for

a reason none other than life itself.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Tea GardensHawks Nest ranked at the top of the list of ‘oldest median ages’, in both the 2016 and 2021 census data, with the local median being 65.5 years in 2021.

Statistically speaking, therefore, it was almost inevitable that a group such as the 47 Club could find such numbers here.

“We get together three or four times a year, an awesome group of ladies,” Robyn Webster, one of the 47-ers, told News Of The Area.

“We usually average 18-20 turning out, which is great.”

These female ‘Boomers’ love and share a wide range of interests, among them aficionados of golf, bowling and crafts to name but a few.

They have all witnessed more than seven decades of change in Australia, considering the cultural and social waves of the 1960s and ‘70s, the heady ‘80s, the economic downturns of the 1990s and early 2000s, into the dark heart of the recent pandemic.

Back in 2017, when they all hit the big sevenoh together, the 47 Club ladies chose to celebrate with a cruise to Lemon Tree Passage.

Lately, they have been enjoying the excellent dining options around the twin towns, with the most recent birthday bash held at Mumm’s on the Myall in Tea Gardens, celebrating their collective 76th birthdays.

which also shows signs of silting up, mainly because of its westerly orientation, said MRAG.

At this rate, Y-Knot ferry skipper Noel Gaunt’s earlier prediction will undoubtedly come true – boating access via the Natural Channel will be precluded before Christmas 2023, making plans to dredge it in 2025 probably a bit late.

q A pelican enjoys ‘new Myall Point’, a 250m sand bar forming off Winda Woppa point, protruding into Port Stephens.

q Winda Woppa sand stockpile in June (one month ago) for contrast reference.

q Winda Woppa sand stockpile in late July, showing severe erosion back into the river side.

q Recent mid-tide drone image from MRAG, the narrowest navigable gap no more than 20m wide, Corrie side of rockballast wall is already sanded in.

q MRAG drone image from March 2023, showing how the gap has narrowed in four months.

q The last gap in the Natural Channel is barely 20m wide.

q The 47 Club’s first luncheon in 2008.

q The joint 70th Birthday of the 47 Club, headed to Lemon Tree Passage, back in 2017.

q Most recent 47-Club lunch at Mumm’s on the Myall.

Westerlies flatten chances of snapper

By John 'STINKER' CLARKE

I DON’T know about you, but the persistent west winds are driving me crackers.

Someone once said - “The fishing is best when the wind’s from the west”.

Whoever said that was obviously did not come from Port Stephens or Myall region.

All my snapper hot spots have been blown out as the sea flattens.

On Broughton Island, practically all of the eastern aspect has been zoned Marine Park - Sanctuary, meaning that there can be no fishing between East Head and the Looking Glass.

That means that nearly half of Broughton Islands’ snapper grounds are out of bounds.

In a westerly wind there are very few safe choices for

q West wind flattens the sea. I need rough water to catch my snapper.

recreational fishers to target snapper.

Much of the Sanctuary Zone on Broughton was put in place to protect the grey nurse shark from recreational fishers.

I am of the belief that recreational fishers are not a threat to the population of grey

nurse.

I received a short note from leading Port Stephens fisher George Trinkler which goes straight to the centre of the issue.

“As a lifetime recreational fisher, I have come to the conclusion that the information passed on to us

from NSW Fisheries relating to the grey nurse shark is misleading and baseless,” wrote George.

“Enough is enough.

“Show us some evidence that recreational fishers are a danger to the future of the sharks or move on.”

Go George.

q

Pindimar City, the dream that . . .

Stinker’s Fishin’ and Stories

By John 'STINKER' CLARKE

BORN a Yorkshireman in 1865, a young Frederick Phillips made the decision to sail to the land of opportunity – Australia.

The fare to Sydney on board the SS Garonne was £15/15/0, 3rd class return dated April 27th 1882.

Two hours after stepping onto the Sydney wharf Fred had a job.

‘Boy wanted to milk and deliver, 15/- a week’. So began the incredible saga of the Phillips family in Australia

In Parramatta Fred worked as a builder, then in a timber mill as well as running a small farm with cattle and bees.

In 1889 Fred married a Maitland-born girl Sarah Page and the couple were to have eight children.

In early 1890 Fred moved the family to Nabiac where he continued with his beekeeping before purchasing a sawmill

and building a two storey home with a shop underneath.

In 1903 Fred purchased the sailing ship ‘Candidate’ to ship timber from Forster to Newcastle and Sydney.

Forever searching, Fred was impressed with the Nerong district in Port Stephens, which finally led him to Pindimar, where he took up 5,000 acres from the

Tea Gardens Road through to the waterfront where he moved into the fledgling oyster industry and grazed cattle.

Fred Phillips became the major mover promoting the ‘City of Pindimar’, which he considered to be a real opportunity to progress all his businesses and he also had many acres of land that certainly would have been of interest to the developers.

Such was the interest, Prime Minister of Australia, Billy Hughes came to stay to look over the proposal.

At the time Stan Phillips, Fredrick’s son, had a chestnut

mare called “Butterfly” which, I’m told, could run 3 furlongs in 39 seconds with a stock saddle and 11 stone on her back. Unwisely Billy decided to go for a ride on “Butterfly”, which bolted up the beach. Built like a jockey the PM was hanging on as best he could.

When the Pindimar venture was killed off by vested interests in Sydney and Newcastle, Fred turned his attention to oyster farming in Port Stephens.

Fred Phillips, followed by his son Stan and family members, built an empire which by the 1940s was considered by some, as the

Community billboard erected at Nerong

By John SAHYOUN

NERONG Progress Association has a new billboard that will better inform villagers and visitors of what is coming up in the local community as well as other relevant community news.

Nerong Progress Association president Glen Nesbet said “basically we had an old sign up to communicate things to people and we thought we could get information out to the community in a more meaningful way, so that everyone who came into

Nerong would know what is going on.

“We were able to raise funds through various activities over the years and put it to good use and we have had a great response from the community to what we have done and what efforts we have done to build up the community fellowship.”

The Bulahdelah and District Men’s Shed was approached to construct the sign.

President of Bulahdelah and District Men’s Shed David Flynn said “Nerong Progress Association asked the Men’s Shed to build a frame for the

sign and we like to help our extended community where we can.

“We thought this would be a great project so we hopped on board,” he said.

Brendan Wilson of Nerong said “many of our community are older and do not have internet access and the sign will assist in targeting all the community.”

The Nerong Progress Association said they wanted to thank Gosford Signs for a generous donation of the sign and construction by the Bulahdelah and District Men’s Shed.

world’s biggest oyster farm.

JOIN ME Weekly, throughout the month of August 8th, 15th and 22nd , I will be giving a presentation on the history of the Inner and Outer Lighthouses at the Visitors Information Centre in Nelson Bay. The free events are being organised by the Tomaree Museum Association. If anyone has any lighthouse memorabilia that they are prepared to share for the occasion, could they please email me stinkerfishing@ yahoo.com

The Tourist Information Centre has more information, 1800 808 900.

q Members gather next to the new sign.

Motoring in 'Stinkpot' through the crack in Looking Glass on Broughton, a known aggregation site for grey nurse sharks.

q Men at work on what was eventually the world’s biggest oyster farm.

q Frederick Phillips was never going to die wondering.

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LAND: 500 square metres

PRICE: On application

POSITIONED between the shopping and medical centres and the Myall River this home has a great floorplan for those looking to “retire” to the area.

This four-bedroom home is designed for low maintenance living in Tea Gardens.

The brick & tile exterior of this “Beechwood – Castle Cove” designed home is constructed to ensure longevity with minimal upkeep.

Upon entering the home, you are greeted by an open-concept living area that seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and further living spaces.

Large bay windows and sliding glass doors allow for ample natural light and provide stunning views of the coastal landscape.

The kitchen is designed with low maintenance in mind, offering plenty of storage space.

The ‘island’ serves as a central gathering point for family and friends, as well as doubling as a breakfast bar.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a cozy, yet functional family room, ideal for relaxing and unwinding after a day spent outdoors and connects seamlessly to the outdoor yard space.

The master bedroom is located at the rear of the home, offering privacy and convenience.

It features a spacious walk-in closet and an

en-suite bathroom with a large shower.

Three additional bedrooms, all with closets and large windows, are there to capture the light.

These bedrooms share a well-appointed bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower.

The home also includes a laundry room with built-in storage and a utility sink.

Additionally, a two-car garage provides ample space for parking and storage.

The outdoor space flows from the kitchen and family areas.

This undercover area would comfortably seat a family of 10.

Enjoy the well-thought-out gardens, including a beautiful sasanqua camelia hedge for privacy

A small lawn area is ideal for children or pets to play and there is direct access through a rear gate to Admiralty Reserve, where the children can play a game of backyard cricket.

This also offers the convenience of rear access.

A paved utility area and a double garage with internal access complete this home. Extras include air conditioning, ceiling fans and solar panels for power.

Overall, this four-bedroom home offers a lowmaintenance lifestyle in a great location.

Its thoughtful layout makes it the perfect retreat for those seeking a relaxed and hasslefree living experience on the coast.

Phone Ivy Stevens at Century 21 Coastal at Tea Gardens on 0432 705 766 or (02) 4997 2554 to arrange an inspection.

NESTLED in tranquility, away from hustle and bustle, North Arm Cove lots have been selling.

Nelson Bay Real Estate agents say people are seeking both serene getaways and investment opportunities along the coast and the market is turning to North Arm Cove.

Recently sold blocks include: Lot 899 Muswellbrook Avenue (sold for $40,000); lot 903 Hamilton Street (sold for $35,000); lot 2829 Gunnedah Street (sold for $43,000); lot

121 Moree Place (sold for $38,000) and; lot 1 Waratah Drive (sold for $51,888).

Agents said now was a time to consider selling if you own a block in the area and haven’t been using it, nor its potential.

There is an existing database of people eager to buy in the area.

There are currently lots on Overseas Way and Deepwater Road under offer. Nelson Bay Real Estate is active and local to the area, phone the office on 02 4981 2655.

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Tea Gardens Soccer Club results

Tea Gardens Soccer Club Results.

THURSDAY afternoon training was well attended with all grades having fun while learning new skills.

A balmy Saturday morning saw games played from round 11 of our local draw.

In the Minis’ grade (5,6,7yrs), game 1 refereed and mentored by George Cassin saw the Myall Butchery Port Jackson Sharks play the Lofty Cranes Shovel Nose Sharks ending in a 11 to 3 result.

George also refereed game 2 between the Karuah RSL

Wobbegong Sharks and the Aussie Roofing & Guttering Reef Sharks

where the Wobbegongs got in front 3 goals to 1.

Our popular “Ice Cream Shack Player of the Day” vouchers were awarded to Harper Hickson -Gimbert, Lily Landwehr, Sailor Ford and Kaimon Tully.

Game 1 in the Midis’ grade (8.9.10yrs) we had the Tea Gardens Auto Electrics Hammerhead Sharks net 4 goals to the Ray White Real Estate Bull Sharks who popped 1 in. Thanks again to Andrew McCormack from Hawks Nest Golf Club Pro Shop for volunteering to referee our game.

In game 2 refereed by Nicole Jacobsen, thank you Nicole, saw the

Rapley Builders Grey Nurse Sharks score 4 goals and the Boatshed Cafe’ Mako Sharks score twice.

Thomas Catt, Oliver Azzopardi, Blaire Ralphs and Banks Ford were the happy recipients of our “Hook N Cook Player of The Day’ vouchers.

The Juniors game (10,11,12 yrs) was again a great one to watch where the Hawks Nest Golf Club Thresher Sharks managed to just keep in front of the Mumms on Myall Tiger Sharks by one goal. 6 / 5 was the end result of the game that was refereed by a regular volunteer Damo White. Thanks again Damo.

Congratulations to Hannah Price and Asher Gimbert who were

awarded the “Hook N Cook Player of the Day Vouchers”

The winner of our “Tea Gardens Hotel Half Time Raffle Voucher” was Chris Hood and the “Mumms on Myall Midday Raffle Voucher” went to Mike Moore.

A big shout out to our parent helpers, senior players for refereeing and volunteers for coming together to make our game days a success.

GAMES START 9am SATURDAYS, EVERYONE WELCOME.

Grab a cuppa, a hot BBQ breaky from our canteen and support your local kids in our 33rd year of town soccer!

Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club News

By John SLATER

JULY 26

Our friends at Ray White Real Estate sponsored the Wednesday Nominated Triples today which saw 44 players participating.

Bowlers enjoyed a beautiful sunny day with no wind.

The morning winners were decided by the highest winning margin with a margin of 10 Col Walton, Ron Moseley, and Garry Porter took the money.

The afternoon game was decided by the highest winning score and the team of Bill Heylbut, John Parkinson, and Bruce Murray managed that with a score of 22.

The Garden Eatery Voucher was won by Brian Newbery. Our thanks

to The Garden Eatery for their support.

29 July

Is it still winter? Warm sunny weather continued today with the first round of the Club Championship Pairs getting underway.

There was one morning game with Col Buddle and Greg Smith taking on Rod Morrison and the newly crowned Club Major Singles champion Anthony Grant.

Rod was substituting for Stephen Mount who was incapacitated from a motor bike accident.

This was a close game with Rod and Anthony prevailing 19-17.

In the afternoon games, many teams drew some tough opponents as is evidenced from the scores.

The results are as follows;

Dennis Ashbridge and Geoffrey Muggleton defeated Graham Uff and Peter Campbell 32-12.

Chriss Ross and Scott Fitzalan had good win over Graham Reynolds and Mark Nightingale 33-12.

Cody Ross and Greg Brown enjoyed walkover.

Jeff Baker and John Parkinson accounted for Col Amos and Mark Hair 30-12.

Vic Garlick and Col Fossey and Doug Andrews and Bruce Murray had byes.

30 July

A sunny and warm day for Sunday Bowls with a good turout of players participating.

The team with the highest winning score won the money.

The second round of the Club Championship Major Pairs was played this afternoon with some great bowls being played.

Scott Fitzalan and Chris Ross enjoyed a 10-shot victory over Geoffrey Muggleton and Dennis Ashbridge 26-16.

Cody Ross and Greg Brown were convincing winners over Colin Fossey and Vic Garlick 34-16.

In a close game Doug Andrews and Bruce Murray scraped home against Jeff Baker and John Parkinson, 22-18, and in an even closer game, decided over two extra ends, Anthony Grant, and new substitute player Roman Bondurack, won a thriller over the two Thrifts, Phil, and Bill 19-18.

Next Saturday will see the semifinal rounds of the Major Pairs competition with the team of Chris Ross and Scott Fitzalan playing Cody Ross and Greg Brown and Doug Andrews and Bruce Murray will take on Roman Bondurack and Anthony Grant.

Karuah Golf Club

Lots happening at the Karuah Golf Club it’s time to check it out.

TUESDAY vets. 22 players 18/7/23.

Winner: Geoff Masters 43pts R/U Rudy Sicha 39 pts. Highest Score Geoff Masters 36pts. NTP: 2/11 Brian Whittaker. 4/13 Rudy Sicha 6 Craig Wallis.

Saturday. 50 players 22/7/23 Last Man Standing.

Winner: Jason Greentree ( birdie on last). R/U G Obryan, T Russell, Geoff Masters, Billy Johnson, Bob Black, John Marlow, Rod Berry. NTP: 2/11 John Marlow, 4/13 T Smith 6th .R Trowbridge.

Tuesday Vets 19 players 25/7/23.

Winner: Steve Cooper 41 pts.

Karuah Golf Club results Bulahdelah

By Thora-Lou SMITH

TWO Monthly Mugs were played last week, and the winner of Wednesday’s MM was M.South with 73nett on a c/b from T-L. Smith. B.Newton won the 8th NTP and putting (32). T-L.Smith won the jackpot.

Thursday Vets saw 26 players enjoying a 3 person drop-out Ambrose. Winners were M.Bramble, J.Crockett & R.Stobbart with 61.5nett. R/ up were A.Berry, F.Berry & D.Schlenert with 65.17nett, and 3rd were H.Pierson, G.Willadsen & J.Stellema with 65.2nett.

R/U Gavin Gartung. 43pts. Highest score: Steve Cooper 41 pts. NTP: 2/11 Garvan Gartung. 4/3 : Geoff Masters. 6th : Brian Whittaker.

Saturday 29/7/23 27 players.

Bisque Par. Winner: D Morgan +7. NTP: DMartin, 4/13 A Prior. Longest Putt: Dylan Russell.

Pennants : Sunday 23/7/23.

Played at Karuah Karuah

J.Graham won the jackpot.

Saturday’s Monthly Mug (and A Grade) was won by K.Hughes with 69nett on a c/b from D.Schoonhoven. B Grade winner was B.Gleeson, also with 69nett from R.Norberry with 70nett. Ladies’ winner was A.Benson with 76nett from T-L.Smith with 78nett.

hosted both B and C grade. The opposing teams had never played at Karuah, many favourable comments of the course. Congrats to C grade Pennants the win against Charlestown. Players: Andrew Prior, Mark Bilks, Terry Barclay, Bob Black, Dylan Russell.

B Grade had a Bye. - Sharon WEDD.

NTPs were A.Crick, R.Norberry and T-L.Smith. Long drivers were G.Harvey, S.Moss, B.Gleeson & T-L.Smith. A.Gardiner won the $32- jackpot. Congratulations to all the winners - some great scores on a beautiful course.

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

Good news

MY article headed ‘Assault & Battery’ as published on 4 May this year created a lot of verbal interest from those who know me, plus emails from those who don’t, all of which were of a positive nature I am happy to report.

In that article I suggested the probable explosion of the price of electricity, saying it felt like I was being assaulted by that price increase and that it could end up as battery.

The article went on to explain my economic calculations that lead me to resolve that the only way I was able to contain the price rise of electricity was to contemplate the purchase of a solarfed battery.

My 9.8 kilowatt (KW) rooftop solar was delivering all the power I was

consuming every day plus providing an additional oversupply of power to the level of another 21KW, which was transferred to the grid for only 5 cents per kilowatt-hour, which my provider probably on-sold for about 40 to 45 cents to other consumers.

So rather than virtually donate those 21KW of additional power, it was to my advantage to use as much as required to fully charge a battery that could be drawn upon each night when the wind didn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine and of course, when the maximum demand for power is at it greatest at the end of each day.

I then undertook to advise readers what the results were when I received my next quarterly bill after fitting the battery.

The battery I had installed was one of 10 KW size and I pointed out that they can be purchased in 5KW size and the cost of upgrading from 5 to 10KW size battery was only about 30 percent more expensive, so all of that made a lot of sense to me.

Now for the good news, that came when I received the latest electricity account this week.

With my new battery being in use for

Facts straight on ‘Voice’, please

DEAR News Of The Area, READING comments made by parliamentarians, both in parliament and the media, I have been dismayed to see so many factually incorrect statements relating to the proposed ‘Voice’.

I would like to correct two main ones:

1) We did not remove restrictions based on race in 1967 and we are not, now, inserting race into the constitution.

The ‘race power’ has existed since 1901 i.e. the ability for parliament to make special laws deemed necessary for people of any race, although it has only included First Nations people since 1967.

2) Every bill passing through parliament will not be sent to the ‘Voice’ for an opinion, slowly down the process of government.

The Voice is an advisory body and, according to the new proposed 129(2)

section of the constitution, will have no veto and does not impose any obligation on parliament to consult with the ‘Voice’ or to follow its advice.

The Uluru Statement from the Heart makes it clear that First Nations people want to be recognised in the constitution and to be listened to on relevant issues, such as the detention of young people and the alienation of children from their families.

The ‘Closing the Gap’ target areas of health, housing, education, and employment will be the priorities.

There is much work to be done to enable future generations to have a better future.

Regards, Dr Sally HUNTER, Tea Gardens.

DEAR Jasminda,

Our new neighbours seem to be lovely people, but they have hideous outdoor decorating taste including colourful gnomes, gaudy fountains and their latest, a full-sized frangipani mural on their garage door. The rest of the neighbourhood is understated. Can I ask them to tone it down a bit since we can see all of this from our deck?

Nadia, Nadia, Nadia

IMAGINE if the whole world was full of beige people with their steel-grey SUVs, their linseed-coloured carpet, their scandi handwoven rugs and minimal objets d’arts such as a single sprig of eucalyptus foliage in a test tube (with even their pets chosen to match their internal paint scheme).

Though not to your taste, perhaps their outdoor decor reflects their exuberant, colourful personalities. Perhaps just pull down your oatmeal-hued Roman blinds, pour yourself a dirty martini, enjoy some chill music on your surround-sound system and recline in your faux-leather sofa until the next on-trend style is released?

Who knows? It may just be a return of the frangipani mural.

two of the three months covered in this bill and the price of electricity having gone up by roughly 30 percent, my bill was only a few dollars greater than the previous quarter when the price of electricity was much lower. So how does all that work out dollar wise?

This time last year I used an average of 11.5 kilowatt hours per day. This bill, with my battery in use for 2 of the 3 months, my daily use averaged only 4 KWH, so my daily cost of electricity was a little less than $3 per day. What an outstanding result that was, and fully justified the $9,500 cost of the new battery.

My retail electricity supplier then said the average two-person household in this area uses 17 KWH per day, so what a wonderful reduction that was.

So that readers don’t think that I might be living in a tiny residence which doesn’t use much electricity, I need to advise that the opposite is the case and not only that, because of this cooler-thannormal winter we are having, we run the air conditioner on heat mode for at least three hours each night, which is newly installed and wasn’t available to be used in the previous quarter.

The small print on my account says my use this quarter saw a decrease of 64.24 percent since the previous account. When I again calculate what a full 3 months’ saving use of the battery might deliver, the whole exercise of buying and installing a 10KW battery looks like an even more impressive decision.

We believe for several reasons that our expectation was that our use this winter with clothes dryer and now air conditioner in use would see an increase in our electricity use, we were overjoyed with the cost savings our new battery has delivered.

This may not work for everyone, but it certainly did the trick for my household.

Again, I would recommend that interested users firstly read the Clean Energy Councils website about battery selection and operation and then talk with others that have gone down the road with battery selection and use.

Just don’t talk to me about that daily availability fee because I’m sure that cost will keep on growing and is the obvious fee that will be continually increased to inflate our power bills.

READING by Lynne Miles: Hebrews 11: 17 & 18"By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered his son Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, even though God had said to him, "It is through Isaac that your offspring will number as many as the stars in the heavens."

Nadia G.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

By Tony SMITH

27/07/2023. 18 Hole Stroke, Monthly Mug.

A Grade

1. Rodney Taylor 67

2. Ross Clissold 70

3. Graham Carter 71 c/b

4. Fred Bennett 71

5. Don McGill 72

B Grade

1. Martin Robinson 73 c/b

2. Robert Hussey 73

3. Kevin McInerney 76

By Len GOUGH

25/7/2023

HN Vets (Stableford)

Front Nine. Nett Scores

1st Ronald Wright 19

2nd John Hutchings 18c/b

3rd Barry Collins 18

17

4th Stephen Macmahon

Balls to 14c/b

Back Nine. Nett Scores

4. Graham Illand 77 c/b

5. Les Davies 77 c/b

C Grade

1. Ross Kirwan 69

2. Ronald Pollack 75 c/b

3. Frank Murphy 75

4. Gordon Morrison 76 c/b

5. Neil Clifton 76 c/b

NTP.

10th.

Hawks Nest Golf Club Lady Veterans Golf Competition

16th.

A. Ross Weightman A. Denis Downie

B. Brian Calverley

C. Chris Lock C. Ross Kirwan Balls To. A. 81 c/b B. 82 c/b C. 87 c/b

Nest Vets

Myall Coast Vets Hawks

1st Ian Raine 19

2nd Raymond Penny 18c/b

3rd. Larry Campton 18c/b

4th Neil Clifton 18c/b

Balls to 15c/b

NTP

3rd John Hutchings

5th Colin Amos

10th Darrell Scott

16th David Candy Results of Ewen Brooking

Trophy – 18/7/2023

1st Place - Ross Clissold 16 & Steve Carruthers

23-Total 39

2nd Place – Richard Kemp 15 & Len Gough 21-Total 36

Jeanette

Barb Birmingham 18th

Dawn Gough 18th

Lynette Blake 8th

Sue Kovacs 1st & 2nd

Contact: Fran Henderson

Phone: 4997 2297

Budding tennis competition forms

By Thomas O’KEEFE

TENNIS is making a comeback in the local psyche, as the timeless sport has been championed

by three clubs across the Myall Coast.

Players from Karuah, Hawks Nest, and Bulahdelah have been meeting regularly, once a

month, since December 2022, in what is becoming the nucleus of a spirited, local competition.

Sixteen passionate players turned out on the

chilly night of 27 July at Hawks Nest, to get into the swing of things and serve up some rowdy rallies and volleys.

“It is currently informal, but there is a certain rivalry forming,” said convenor Damien Walker, of the Riverside and Karuah Gardens Motels in Karuah.

For Damien, tennis has been a lifelong passion, playing since he was a kid back in Victoria, and never letting go of what is clearly a good activity for a healthy lifestyle.

The teams from the three locales meet alternately at each other’s home courts, with the latest happening at Hawks Nest courts, near Myall Park.

Unofficially called the ‘Super-8s’ by Walker, each team currently consists of “eight of the best players from Myall Lakes, Karuah and Bulahdelah Tennis Clubs”.

Teams are mixed, and engage in one-set matches with a competitive vibe, allowing them some deliberately more-serious

play experience than the average social court outing.

The ‘Super-8’ clubs’ ultimate shared goal is to start up some real pennant competition in the region.

“Something that players can be rewarded with a cup or a trophy,” said Karuah’s Lisa Floyd, also from Riverside Motel, and an avid member of the consortium.

The budding competition encompasses all ages, from children to adults, with the youngest player present on the night being 16 years of age.

Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts

By Brenda EDWARDS

JULY 27 th. Ladies Highest Score: Sandra Hagan-140. Mens Highest Score: Darren Rapley-133. Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm,darts start at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and play. Darts are available for use on the night.photo of Winner: Darren Rapley. Runner Up: Graeme Bramley.

q Karuah’s Damien Walker returns serve on the new tennis competition.

q Winner: Darren Rapley and Runner Up: Graeme Bramley.

q Myall River v Karuah in the budding new ‘Super 8s’ tennis comp.

Palm Lakes Interclub Challenge

By Thomas O’KEEFE

FAST greens and steady hands had balls speeding along at the Palm Lake Resort Interclub Lawn Bowls Challenge between Tea Gardens and Foster Lakes villages on Sunday 30 July.

Tea Gardens won the first challenge back in February, and since Forster’s green remains under construction, this return match was a home-game chance for Tea Gardens to retain the shield for the year.

Nearly 100 bowlers and spectators gathered upon the synthetic, all-weather Tea Gardens green, with lighting under its gigantic, hangarlike roof, ready to enjoy an unseasonably warm winter’s Sunday.

The fun began with the ‘spider-bowl’, the crocheted redback targeted on the green, with Shauna Black from Tea Gardens winning in what proved a good omen for the home team.

As the 18-end competition

began, the 64 players from both villages filled all eight lanes, their laser-like focus on the balls and jacks unbroken, not even by the Forster Lakes cheerleaders roaming around the sidelines.

The scoreboard told a compelling story: Tea Gardens grabbed and held an early 21-point lead, although Forster clawed some back by the 12th end.

The day’s biggest

controversy was a disputed jack placement, sorted, thankfully, by the Tea Gardens resident umpire Kathie Rimmer, who, unlike the balls, showed no bias whatsoever.

As the final ends rolled, the visitors were keen to pull the proverbial rug out from under the home team by narrowing the gap to a mere 13 points.

By the 18th and final end, Tea Gardens achieved glory,

with a final score of 167 to Forster’s 106.

Lunch was catered for by resident volunteers headed by Rod and Christine Larkin, then dreams were made and lost in the raffles and 100

By Chris KARAS

THEY’VE been described by rugby league pundits as a team to watch, with skill and power across the park, and according to their mentor are a delight to coach.

Meet the mighty Karuah Rooettes who have clinched the minor premiership in the Newcastle Maitland Regional Community Women’s competition.

The all conquering Rooettes are Grand Final-bound in 2023, after tossing second-placed Cessnock Goannas 14-6 in a top-of-the-table clash last Friday night at Baddeley Park.

Talented lock Dallas Gray, five eighth and vice captain Sophie Anderson and utility Bly Savuro notched tries and ace fullback Ebony Oakley booted a conversion as the Rooettes opened up a 14-0 lead.

A consolation try by Cessnock five eighth Nikki Murnane in the

dying seconds gave the home side something to cheer about.

Enterprising Rooettes clinch minor premiership

Savuro was a stand out for the Rooettes, starting on the wing before shining in the halves to earn the players’ player award with the tireless Gray and elusive Oakley also turning in strong games.

It was a satisfying triumph for the Karuah women as they sealed the number-one ranking in a perfect tune up for the upcoming finals series.

Rookie coach Dylan Foley told News Of The Area that he was “very proud of the team’s achievements this season”.

“They are committed to each other, have a genuine thirst for learning and are a credit to this club,” said Foley.

“Many of the girls are having their first stint in rugby league and continue to improve with each game,” he said.

“I am so proud of them allthey are a delight to coach and deserve the accolades and are gathering momentum for the finals” Dylan added.

The Karuah club is celebrating its Women in League and Indigenous round this weekend with a triple header at home base Lionel Morten Oval.

Curtain raiser will feature the Karuah Joeys Under 10s mixed side against the Windale Eagles at 11.30am before the Rooettes square off with the Dudley Magpies at 12.45pm.

In the main game at 2pm the rampant Roos men’s team are chasing another “big scalp” when they lock horns with rivals Paterson ‘Rivers’.

Karuah bounced back to their skilful best in a 58-0 drubbing of the Aberglasslyn Ants last Friday night at McKeachie’s Sports Ground.

The Roos shook off their recent indifferent form in a ten-try romp with doubles to fullback Mitch O’Bryan and centre Koby Martyn and four pointers to hooker Daniel Evans, back rower Mitch Napier, centre Joshua Page, winger Adam Crompton, prop Joshua White and half back Josh Daniels.

Experienced five eighth Sam Croese landed nine goals.

Karuah will honour their rugby league legends of the past decade at a special presentation dinner on Saturday August 12 at Karuah RSL Club following Old Players Day festivities against Raymond Terrace Magpies at Lionel Morten Oval.

shield, keeping it home at Tea Gardens, at least until next March.

q The catering volunteers from Palm Lake Tea Gardens.

q Forster Lakes official cheerleaders - Caroline, Liz and Leone - hoping to see a Tea Gardens cheer squad next time.

q Shauna Black from Tea Gardens won the Spider-bowl.

q Barbecue maestros Rod Larkin and Ian Duncan with the sliders ready

q Karuah Rooettes skipper Jessica Neilson and vice captain Sophie Anderson model the club’s jumpers for this Saturday’s Women in League round.

Tea Gardens Women's Bowling Club

By Lynda RICHARDS

MONDAY 24th July: Lemon

Tree Passage Fours Invitation Day, 2 teams from TGWBC travelled across the Bay, (of course by road) to compete in this event, unfortunately the rain won the day, no bowls played.

Tuesday 25th July:

TGWBC 68th Annual General Meeting, a good turn up of members attended this meeting, no change to the executive committee. Club President Robyn Webster, Vice President Bette Saillard, Secretary Chrissy Buddle and Treasurer Lynda Richards. Match, Selection and Social Committee positions have also been filled, good to see new members putting up their hand to fill these spots. Our Club can only keep

existing with support from all members on all levels. Big announcements on the day Lyn Humphries was appointed Club Patron, Lyn was TGWBC President from 2002 – 2005, Lyn bowled in the Grade 4 Pennant side that won a flag in the NDWBA 2005 not to mention her personal achievements as a bowler. Dorothy Thompson was granted Life Membership. What can I say about Dorothy, a Legend? Dorothy transferred to TGWBC in 1987, 36 years ago she had represented New Zealand in lawn bowls prior to settling here. The list is too long to submit here her achievements bowling for our Club, then her commitment on the various committees and finally her support, training and encouragement

for new bowlers. Dorothy you are in many ways our “youngest and oldest bowler”. No formal bowls played, just a roll up.

Thursday 27th July: A good turn up of bowlers format for play 4 games of Triples. Deb Gardner, Dorothy Thompson and Jeanette Emmett took the lead on the 5th end (5 v 4), against Vicki McMillan, Jean Glover and Bev Harrington winning this contest 14 v 7. Maryanne Cuss, Bette Saillard and Lynne Green were in front till the 6th end then it became 6 all. From then on Maureen Campbell, Ingrid Luck and Kayelene Pearson powered claiming victory by 7 shots 14 v 7. Great to see past member Kayelene Pearson “visiting”, hopefully she might decide to return here from

WA, Kayelene was a great asset to our Club during her membership here. A close game for Lyn Nightingale, Christine Fossey and Deyonne Page v Jane Uff, Judi Polak and Sandra Leisemann 6 all on

the 8th end. By the 11th end Deyonne’s team had a 2 shot lead then Sandra’s ladies took control scoring 6 points over the next 2 ends, winners 12 v 8. A close contest between Wilma Drake, Bev Dunn and

Dale Winter 13 v Jan Coomer, Chrissy Buddle and Dot Dallas 11.

Coming events: Tuesday 1st August Round 1 Club Minor Singles

Hawks Nest ladies golf results

By Elsa JONES

TUESDAY 18th July 48 ladies

played

First round of 2BBB Stableford

1st F. Henderson/D. Matheson 42

2nd C. Maher/C. Wiggins 40 c/b

3rd D. Smith/P. Dodd 40 c/b

Balls down to 39 c/b

Tuesday 18th July 10

Ladies played

Back 9 holes

1st S. Bolden

2nd J. Olsen

3rd J. Ryan

Junior Hawks double-header wins

STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 24

Green try to slip through, repaying it with a fourth try, to #7, just before the halftime bell.

The U-10s second half flew by, with the Hawks’ fifth try, by #3, only two minutes in, after #10 took five tacklers to halt him.

The Hawks’ defence was nearly impenetrable in the second half, with only one opposition score, paling compared with the sixth and seventh tries by Hawks’ #1 and #4, respectively, the final being on the full-time buzzer.

Successful conversions to U-10s’ #2 and #9, and two successful kicks each to #3 and #7 helped keep the Hawks’ score high and unreachable throughout the match. Full-Time score was 40-24.

The Under-12s subsequently battled East Maitland, a better spread across the field helping make the first try, by #13, only seven minutes in.

The next two Hawks’ tries went to #14 from up the left wing, then #13, in immediate response to an East Maitland score, which could only be duplicated after a tough battle up and down the Hawks’ backline before half-time.

The U-12s second half had good defence on both sides, twenty minutes elapsed before Hawks’ #10 finally got through to score.

Hawks’ fifth and sixth tries came from #7, with East Maitland kept at bay behind halfway by the Hawks’ strong defence and stunning attacks.

Successful conversions to #6 and #9 helped the Full-Time score of 30-10, rounding out the morning’s victories.

4th P. Marr

5th P. Gibbs

Saturday 22nd July 32

ladies played Single Stableford

Div. 1

1st M.Dickson 40

2nd C. Potts 36

3rd A.M. french 35

Div. 2

1st B.Birmingham 35

2nd W. Baker 32 c/b

3rd J. Bizant 32 c/b

Balls down to 30

NTP 10th G. Gillard

Tuesday 25th July 52

ladies played

Second round of 2BBB Stableford

1st C. Maher/C. Wiggins 44

2nd C. Foster/D. O'Brien 41c/b

3rd S. Kovacs/S. Brownrigg 41c/b

Balls down to 38 WINNERS OF TWO WEEK EVENT

1st: C. Marr/C. Wiggins 84

2nd D. Matheson/F. Henderson 82

3rd M. Mitchell/S. Campton 81

Tuesday 25th July 7 ladies played

Front 9 holes

1st P. Marr 12c/b

2nd R. West 12

3rd R. Richardson 11

q Club Patron Lyn Humphries, Club President Robyn Webster and Life Member Dorothy Thompson.

q Carol Marr and Carol Wiggins Winners of 2BBB 2 week event.

q U10s Hawks score their first try, to #7.

q U-10s #4 for the Hawks touched down in the second half.

q U10s #1 broke away to score for Hawks.

q U12s Hawks #7 made it over the line despite half the opposition pushing back.

BIG CROSSWORD

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CURRAN Thomas, “Tommy”

Passed away 27.7.2023

Aged 78 years

Late of Tea Gardens

Formerly of Penrith

Beloved husband of LYNDA. Loving father, father-in-law & stepfather to MELANIE & DEAN, JULIE & ED, SIMON & DANIELLE, KAY & MARK. Much loved grandpa & poppy to WILLOUGHBY & SOPHIE.

Relatives and Friends of TOMMY are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service in the Chapel of Lance Boots Funerals, 3 Johnson Close, Raymond Terrace WEDNESDAY 2.8.2023 at 2:00pm.

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HENDERSON Fran, Mark, David, Todd and families would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to them at the sudden passing of their husband, father, pop and great pop Don. Especially the golfers at Hawks Nest Golf Club. Please accept this as our personal thanks as many addresses are unknown.

Public Notices

Herbicide spraying

MidCoast Council will be carrying out a range of herbicide spraying activities in various waterways, open drains, and retention ponds; on roadsides and reserves; and on sporting fields, parks, pools surrounds, cemeteries and Council building surrounds within the entire MidCoast region during the months August, September and October 2023.

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Public Notices

TELSTRA MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT UPPER MYALL

Telstra plans to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility located at Cabbage Tree Rd, Upper Myall NSW 2423 www.rfnsa.com.au/2423007

1. Telstra are currently upgrading existing mobile network facilities to introduce 5G to its network. As part of this network upgrade, Telstra proposes the installation of LTE700 and NR/WCDMA850 at UPPER MYALL. Proposed works at the above site will involve the Installation of six (6) new panel antennas (each no longer than 2.8m), Removal of seven (7) existing panel antennas, Installation of six (6) new RRUs on new mounts, Installation of associated ancillary equipment at the existing facility and within the equipment shelter.

2. To improve Telstra’s mobile phone network.

3. Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Exempted Development in accordance with the State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021 based on the description above.

4. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information or written submissions should be directed to Ryan Wong, BMM Group via email to: submissions@bmmgroup.com.au or 1300 260 834 by 18th August,2023.

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Maritime Advisory Council

The NSW Government is currently seeking expressions of interest from people with diverse interests in maritime matters across NSW for appointment to the Maritime Advisory Council.

Members of the Council provide advice on maritime legislation, commercial and recreational boating, safety, access, environment and sustainability, as well as the expenditure priorities for maritime infrastructure and research.

The Council is a diverse and inclusive advisory space, so if you’re female, a First Nations person, a young waterway user, a person with a disability or an older boater, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Applications are to be submitted to the Centre for Maritime Safety via email at maritime@transport.nsw.gov.au by 13 August 2023. Please include a resume and cover letter detailing the reasons for your interest in the role and relevant experience.

For more information please visit: transport.nsw.gov.au/ maritime-advisory-council

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 5:00pm. BBQ available. 0415 419 741 mail@kmyc.net.au

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Starts promptly at 2pm, 13th August 2023 with weigh-in, AGM, monthly meeting & eats to follow. All members are encouraged to attend.

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These activities will be targeting general vegetation, grasses, reeds, bindii, broadleaf and annual and perennial environmental weeds and each program is subject to weather conditions. Only qualified operators will be undertaking works.

On the roadsides and reserves, subject to availability and need, registered herbicides Weedmaster Duo, Sixgun 360, Biochoice 360, Glymac 360 (360g/L glyphosate), and/or Metsun 600, Lynx WG, metmac 600, Kenzon and/or Grazon extra will be used as per the requirements of the label and APVMA off label permit 9907 where applicable.

In various waterways and retention ponds Herbicides Weedmaster Duo, Sixgun 360, Biochoice 360 and/or Glymac 360 (360g/L glyphosate) will be used as per the requirements of the label and APVMA off label permit 9907 where applicable and as a precaution residents are advised to refrain from using, drinking or swimming in the water for two weeks following treatments. Registered herbicides, chemicals Spearhead, Kamba M and Broadside will be used as per label directions on sporting fields, parks, pools surrounds, cemeteries, reserves and Council building surrounds.

Scheduled areas will be assessed individually and treated as required. Individual areas will be sign-posted at the times of treatment in commonly accessed areas. A list of areas to be treated is available by calling MidCoast Council on 7955 7777.

Pets

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Motors

1M x 1.2m x 10mm round glass table with black powder coat legs $295. 0439 789 052

2 x Single (can be double) adjust slatted bedframes & 2 latex mattresses VGC $300 both PH: 4997 9797 or 0490 971 996 Res300323

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

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

For Sale

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

NEW Mobility Scooter 50AH batteries delivered and installed Newcastle and surrounding areas. $490 a pair 0418 430 643

PIANOLA with piano stool, old and modern rolls, good cond. $2000 0450 463 638

For Sale

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SWAG King single with mattress $70 0419 985 601

TENS Machine still in box. $10. 4982 2335

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

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

Boats

NISSAN Pathfinder 2011 Ti 550 with huge towing power and all the things the Ti 550 top model offers. Great 7 seater 4WD. V6 turbo diesel. Bit rough around the edge but a great truck. Rego til Feb 24 CZW48H

$17,500

Ph: 0401 308 359

Position Vacant

KARUAH MOTOR YACHT CLUB is currently looking for a self-employed Cook and Kitchen Hand to cook and serve meals on Friday nights from 5.30pm to 9.00pm and at other special events. This would suit a couple or retired cook and partner. For further information please phone Denise on 0415 419 741 by Friday 4th August 2023.

GOLF or Shopping Scooter, 4 wheel drive 2sp Lotus Blake Tycoon AZ36. Can be fully disassembled $2,750 ono. 4997 0435 Re111123

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

KAYAK (Sit on Top) Brand Midway. Size L440 x W65cm, weight 23kg with Rudder inc Exc cond. Seat, Paddle Life Jacket. $800. Pick up from Tea Gardens area. 0423 014 783

MOBILITY Scooter 4 wheel. Good cond. with front basket, rear bag and charger. $1200 Free delivery

Ph: 0418 430 643

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RAIL Corp Wall telephones and desktop push buttom phone 90’s Nokia Mobile 6300 in box, charger and manual 00’s. Samsung mobile and charger 00’s. 2 x Motorola units, chargers with info 90’s. Cheap best offers 4981 7523 F151222

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

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

COLEMAN Canoe 4.5m, Flat aluminium rear to take outboard 2 x padded seats, rod holders, 2 paddles 2 lifejackets. $750 Ph: 0417 291 545

TINNY 3.1m car topper 8HP Merc. Gal. Folding trailer. Good condition No Rego. $2800 ono Ph 0427 224 744 ReS230923

Caravans

AVAN Cruise liner 2010 Exc cond. Always garaged. Rego til June 2024. W40050. Sleeps 3, microwave, awning electric gas hot water service. Many extras $21,500. 0427 907 087

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TUESDAY

THE HUNDRED WITH ANDY LEE

NBN, 8.40pm

SATURDAY WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY

TEN, 8pm

This biographical parody film tells the outrageously untrue story of a “misfit kid” who learned he had the power to twist popular lyrics to become a top-selling artist in his own right. In the titular role, Daniel Radcliffe shows off some impressive comedic chops. It’s wildly silly in parts, but its stellar take on the biopic genre is nothing less than we’d expect from a comic genius like Yankovic, who co-wrote the screenplay. Very weird, but very watchable.

FRIDAY, August 4

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 First Weapons: Long Spear. (PG) Hosted by Phil Breslin.

8.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R)

A young woman is murdered.

9.00 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) New detective Charlie Nelson arrives in Midsomer and is thrown straight into a murder investigation.

10.30 Gold Diggers. (Mdls, R)

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Mdlv, R)

12.15 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Comedian Andy Lee manages to make statistics the stuff of entertainment in this lively comedy panel show. Back for its fifth season, tune in to witness the spectacle of The Hundred’s giant screen, which broadcasts the faces of the diverse crowd of participants as they field the panel’s curious questions via Zoom. Featuring the laugh-out-loud observations and quips of stand-up star Mike Goldstein, everything from toilet habits, to pet names and comfort foods is fertile fodder. Behind the statistics lies a bounty of interesting and off-the-wall stories. Lee, who helped come up with the show’s unique concept, is the epitome of the playful host.

THURSDAY GREAT AUSTRALIAN WALKS WITH JULIA ZEMIRO

SBS, 7.30pm

After strolling into the hearts and homes of notable Australians in the long-running Home Delivery, which finished last year, Julia Zemiro makes her highly anticipated return to presenting in this soothing 10-part series. The Fisk star brings her trademark sincerity and wit as she explores 10 of Australia’s most beautiful and significant bush walks. Featuring guests including Mental as Anything’s Pete O’Doherty, Blue Heelers’ Tasma Walton and world champion surfer Pauline Menczer, as well as surprising and enlightening archival footage, this trek through nature and history is a breath of fresh air.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

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

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (M)

9.30 Iceland (PGl, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Vise Le Coeur. (Premiere, MA15+a)

11.50 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+s, R)

1.40 Beforeigners. (MA15+alv, R)

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 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 and Adam Dovile make the long trek to Ireland. Ed Halmagyi makes an apple, chocolate and hazelnut pie.

8.30 MOVIE: The Greatest Showman. (2017, PGa, R) After meeting a wealthy playwright, entrepreneur PT Barnum sets out to create a wax museum and circus.

Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams.

10.50 The Rookie. (Mv, R) A dangerous prisoner needs surgery.

11.50 Autopsy USA: Florence Ballard. (Mav, R) A look at the death of Florence Ballard.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Penrith Panthers versus Melbourne Storm match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: Criminal. (2016, MA15+lv, R)

A CIA operative’s consciousness is transferred. Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds.

(PG, R)

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

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Marty Sheargold, Hayley Sproull, Ray O’Leary, Alex Ward and Ed Kavalee.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ms, R) Graham Norton chats with George Takai, Jamie Oliver and Claudia Winkleman.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, August 5

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30

Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 3.00 Landline. (R)

3.30 Mad About Maggots. (PG)

3.40 Secrets Of The Museum. (R)

4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R)

5.30 War On Waste. (PG, R)

6.30 New Leash On Life. (R)

Hosted by Joel Creasey.

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

7.30 Grantchester. (Return, PG)

After a fun-filled charity motorcycle race, a young biker is found dead.

8.20 Vera. (Mv, R) After a surgeon is shot dead and his daughters abducted, DCI Stanhope and her team pursue the killer.

9.45 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) A public servant is sent to investigate suspicious government payouts to people in town.

10.45 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R) Alan and Celia have been married for seven years.

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Garma Festival

2023 Day 1. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Trampoline World Cup Series.

3.00 Gymnastics. FIG Trampoline World Cup Series. 4.00 Trail Towns. (R) 4.30 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Unsinkable: Japan’s Lost Battleship. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PGa)

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

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

11.05 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)

12.00 The Family Law. (Mls, R)

3.00 UFOs. (PGa, R) 4.20 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R)

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

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Missile Stakes Day, VRC Season Premiere Race Day and Saturday Raceday.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A shocking X-ray of a package at the mail centre has the wildlife team desperate to get it open before it is too late. Two woman coming from China refuse to unlock their bags. Narrated by Grant Bowler.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 21. GWS Giants v Sydney. From GIANTS Stadium, Sydney.

10.30 MOVIE: Cold Pursuit. (2019, MA15+av, R) An unassuming snowplough driver seeks revenge on a criminal kingpin for his son’s murder. Liam Neeson, Laura Dern, Micheál Richardson.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Cronulla Sharks.

9.30 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game.

9.50 MOVIE: Sicario. (2015, MA15+alv, R) Emily Blunt.

12.05 Western Stars. (PGl)

1.30 It’s All Greek To Me. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

7.00 To Be Advised.

8.00 MOVIE: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. (2022, Madv) The story of Weird Al Yankovic’s life. Daniel Radcliffe, Rainn Wilson.

10.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

11.00 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 11.05 Mad Max Fans: Beyond The Wasteland. 12.55pm Three Summers. (2017, M) 2.50 My Best Friend’s Wedding. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 4.30 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French)

SUNDAY, August 6

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders.

10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 First Weapons. (PG, R) 2.00 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 2.30 Grantchester. (PG, R) 3.20 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R)

4.10 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.00 Art Works.

5.30 Fake Or Fortune? (R)

6.30 Compass. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Restoration Australia: Miner’s Cottage. (PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Madl) Jeremiah helps Stella dispose of a body.

9.25 Miniseries: The Beast Must Die. (Mal) Part 4 of 5. As Frances becomes more embedded in the home, she makes progress with her plan.

10.10 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) Helen and Dale report on a comet.

11.10 Talking Heads. (Ml, R)

11.45 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.05 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Garma Festival 2023 Day 2. 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 7. H’lights.

4.00 Cycling. National Road Series. Tour of the Tropics. H’lights. 4.30 Going Places. (R)

5.30 First To Fight: Pacific War Marines.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Colosseum: The Gladiators. (Premiere)

9.15 Amazon: The Lost World: Lost Jungle Civilisation. (PG) Part 1 of 3.

10.10 Hemingway. (Ma, R)

12.15 Dan Snow: The Tutankhamun Mystery. (PGa, R)

1.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.10 Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 8.30 American Pastoral. (2016, M) 10.30 All Eyes Off Me. (2021, Hebrew) 12.10am Late Programs. 6am Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 8.20 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 10.00 Foxcatcher. (2014, M) 12.35pm

And Bones. (2019, M) 2.40 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952)

Babette’s Feast.

PG, Danish) 6.30 Roxanne. (1987, PG) 8.30

Park. (1999, M) 10.35 Iris. (2001, M)

Shadow. (2018, MA15+, Mandarin) 2.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Round of 16. Replay. 3.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights. 3.30 Border Security. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes. (R)

5.00 Seven News At 5.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (Return, PGl) A group of contestants sets out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

8.55 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.55 The Latest: Seven News.

10.25 Born To Kill? David Carpenter. (MA15+av) Takes a look at rapist and serial killer David Carpenter who preyed on victims in California’s state parks.

11.25 Autopsy USA: Jeffrey Epstein. (Mad) A look at the death of Jeffrey Epstein.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

11.15 The First 48. (MA15+alv)

12.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, R) 1.00 Fishing Australia. (R)

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

7.30 Hunted. (PGal) In a real-life game of cat and mouse, ordinary Aussies go on the run from a team of experts.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) When a deadly truck heist arms the killers with enough ammonium nitrate to construct a massive bomb, the team discovers a link to a terrorist group Maggie is working to infiltrate.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) A US Navy seaman is involved in a murder.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

9GO! (83)

Coextinction. (2021) 10.25 Late Programs.

MONDAY, August 7

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

11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Nolan. (PG, R)

2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.05 Tenable. (R)

4.55 Australian Story. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.20 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

TUESDAY, August 8

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 11.10 Secrets Of The Museum. (R)

12.00 News. 1.00 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mal, R)

2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R)

4.05 Tenable. (R)

4.55 Australian Story. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Garma Festival 2023 Wrap. (R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Voice. (PG) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

8.45 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Owen is conflicted when his brother Robert asks him for help. Judd and Grace face a family crisis.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

11.15 The Blacklist. (MA15+av) Cooper is caught on the defensive when summoned by the attorney general. Red visits dear friends.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00

Early News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Hunted. In a real-life game of cat and mouse, ordinary Aussies go on the run from a team of experts.

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 Tom Gleeson: Lighten Up. (Mls, R) Stand-up comedy by Tom Gleeson.

10.50 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R)

11.40 The Project. (R)

12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

7.30 The Voice. (PGa) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mdv) In the midst of a heatwave and blackout, Nolan and Aaron discover criminals hiding at the station.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Brendon and Antoinette go undercover.

Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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

7.30 Hunted. (Final, PGal) Australians go on the run.

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) NCIS investigates a ring of teenage partygoers.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, August 9

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 A Trans Illustrator’s Life In Indonesia.

3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

Manayek. (MA15+dv, R)

4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

THURSDAY, August

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PGaw, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 Life As A Marriage Migrant. 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R)

4.15 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy.

9.20 Kin. (MA15+)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Max Anger: With One Eye Open.

11.45 Outlander. (MA15+v, R)

4.05 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights. 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) A French party-goer is lying to officers.

8.30 Granny Killer: The Unsolved Murders. (Mav, R) Takes a look at John Wayne Glover.

10.10 The Latest: Seven News.

10.40 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+av, R)

11.40 Autopsy USA: Aaron Hernandez. (MA15+adv, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

Liz returns from her UK studies.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGv)

11.00 FBI. (Mv, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

8.30 What The Killer Did Next: Debbie Starbuck. (Mav) Examines the behaviour of killers after a murder, including the case

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGal) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+av, R) A boy disappears after meeting up with an online gamer, and Benson suspects her son is being bullied.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

By Thomas O'KEEFE