By Thomas O'KEEFE
“This
change in hours,” explained Club Captain Wayne Bower.
“SLSC volunteers will be on the beach Saturdays 10am-4pm (instead of 10-2), and Sunday 9am-3pm (instead of 9-5).
“The total hours of local volunteer SLSC duties on the beach have remained the same, but
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Gardens on the first day of the
of Myall Way and Myall Quays Boulevard just after 9am on Saturday,
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q Wild and windy weather would not deter some diehard beachgoers, many appreciating the rollout of the MobiMats again.
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the times have been optimised to suit the needs of the local community, based on statistics from previous seasons.
“We aim to balance demand on the beach, and Sunday mornings for the Nippers groups.”
The TGHN Club proposed the changes to Surf Life Saving NSW and to MidCoast Council, which employs lifeguards inseason on weekdays.
The Bennetts Beach peak usage period is generally from 21 December to 23 February, right over the summer holidays, and our volunteers are out on weekends and Public Holidays, too.”
The first day of September school holidays saw a handful of determined holidaymakers tempt fate, while the local volunteers kept an eye from the shore.
“We have waves between 1.5m and 2m high, and two rips - one either side of the flagged area - and just have to make sure those who do swim stay between the flags,” Lifeguard Jackie Bower said.
The local UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) team was out and attempting to survey the seas, but the high winds, upwards of 40 kph, made it difficult to launch.
The UAVs will be in action every weekend over summer from 9am and every day in the school holidays.
COACH
It’s a subsidised course and another perk of joining.
Several more new and returning club members undertook radio, SRC and Bronze Medallion training nearby.
“Last week, seventeen new members completed their radio operations training, which is the minimum to go out on patrol,” Wayne said.
The MobiMats were rolled out again last weekend by three general maintenance volunteers.
This increases accessibility to the main beach area, and will stay out until the end of the season.
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September.
A Toyota ute had struck a tree before ending up on its side.
Several emergency services units, including Tea Gardens Fire and Rescue 471, Pindimar-Tea Gardens RFS, Raymond Terrace Police, multiple ambulances,
and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, were all called to the area.
The sole occupant of the vehicle, a man aged 53, was treated by NSW Ambulance
A GROUP of community members displeased with the electorate’s political representation are searching for a candidate to run as an independent in the upcoming federal election.
Self-described as a “non-partisan group of local people”, Independent Lyne says the region has been “taken for granted and short changed” as a result of Lyne being a safe Nationals seat.
“Applications are open for passionate and
committed people who may have the right skills and characteristics to represent our community and who will listen and put the interests of voters first,” Independent Lyne said in a media statement on Sunday.
The group formed earlier this year, inspired by the Teal movement at the last federal election.
After a ‘Community Voices' meeting held in Taree in May, Independent Lyne has held a series of small events across the electorate.
“These gatherings have been the cornerstone of the independent movement’s approach to understanding the issues of our community
and we’ll shortly be releasing the results of what we’ve heard,” said Independent Lyne spokesperson Jeremy Miller.
The group say these sessions have allowed them to identify the “essential skills and characteristics” the community is seeking in a political candidate.
“The community is looking for someone who will put the interest of Lyne first, who will listen and be committed to the electorate,” said Jan Ross from Independent Lyne.
Candidates can apply on the Independent Lyne website.
by Cavelle Lindsay
A Notice of Death is required when one of the registered proprietors of a jointly owned property dies – this includes leasehold property.
A Notice of Death notifies NSW Land Registry Services of a joint owner’s death and records the transfer of ownership of the property into the name of the surviving registered proprietor.
Our team at Mullane & Lindsay can assist you in registering a notice of death. The process involves:
• You providing us with the death certificate of the deceased registered proprietor with 100 points of identification (for you).
paramedics but could not be revived and died at the scene.
Being the start of a busy Saturday, there were many witnesses to the crash.
• You signing a Notice of Death we have prepared and we then lodge the Notice with NSW Land Registry Services.
• NSW Land Registry Services notifying us that the Notice of Death has been registered and ownership of the property is now recorded solely in your name.
If you seek advice about anything raised in this article, or want further information, please contact us on (02) 4928 7300 or email willsandestates@ mullanelindsay.com.au.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District established a crime scene established a crime scene and commenced inquiries.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Information is treated in strict confidence.
The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via nsw. crimestoppers.com.au.
By Thomas O’KEEFE
POWER of art to keep the brain active and young has been touted by Dementia Australia and is being witnessed by multiple art groups in the Myall Coast area.
Myall University of the 3rd Age, which is currently gearing up for its annual art show on the October long weekend, held a special workshop during Dementia Action Week, which ran from 16-22 September.
Aiming to raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of life for dementia sufferers, Dementia Australia has strongly suggested that three key lifestyle facets can help brain health: “maintaining good diet and exercise, limiting alcohol and smoking, and keeping mentally stimulated.”
“Dementia can be caused by many things, including poor diet and social isolation, and can have major impacts upon families and communities,” said a Dementia Australia spokesperson.
q Precision and attention to detail, fuelled by passion, keeps the brain healthy and youthful.
Dementia Australia launched a discussion paper at a Federal Parliamentary Friends of Dementia event in Canberra. The paper, called “I believe in the magic of it: creative arts engagement, wellbeing and dementia,” explores how engaging people living with dementia in the creative arts can improve their wellbeing.
q Myall U3A members learn more about canvas painting at a recent teaching event.
Researchers have focused on activities involving painting, listening to and making music, dancing, singing, reminiscing, storytelling, and life review.
“The U3A Art
Group has been buzzing with excitement for weeks now, as every Monday morning members gather together to create beautiful artworks in all mediums from abstract, portraits, landscapes and everything in between,” MU3A Art spokesperson Jeanette Hart told NOTA.
“It is an interactive space where people can learn and share the magic of creating art, and there are some very talented people in our group who are full of ideas and enthusiasm and share their appreciation and creativity.
“For people interested in art, and who may not have had the chance before, it allows you to try different [styles] in a community of people who get along well and support and encourage each other,” explained Sherrie, a relatively new member.
The MU3A Art Group’s labours of love will be on view and sale at their annual October long-weekend show, to be held at the Hawks Nest Community Hall over 5-6 October.
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By Lindsay HALL
DOUGLAS Whiting has lived on his own in Tea Gardens for several years.
His property uses bore water and has a storage tank to capture and use rainwater.
As a pensioner he says he lives sensibly and responsibly, making sure he pays his bills; taking care to save where he can.
His regular quarterly water bills have been consistently close to the same amount of between $40 and $50.
It was more than a shock last July when he opened a quarterly water bill issued by MidCoast Council and found he was being charged nearly $2000 for a three-month period.
“I had actually been away for at least three weeks of that time on a trip overseas,” Doug said, “and came home to this bill, which equals nearly ten years of my usual water use.”
For context, a bill of this size reflects more than 400,000 litres.
When Doug raised the issue with MidCoast Council’s water department, he was told quite simply that since the water passed through his meter, he was required to pay it in full.
“I’ve explained that there must be some kind of problem or mistake somewhere in the whole process, but they haven’t been willing to listen.”
When asked for comment, MidCoast Council responded: “It has been acknowledged that the water usage recorded at his property in the July to September 2023 billing cycle was significantly higher than usual.
“However, it is not inconceivable that the volume of water recorded by Mr Whiting’s meter could have been used over a threemonth period.
“Legislation states that water recorded as passing through a meter is considered to be used and therefore chargeable by Council.”
Concerned that his property may have a catastrophic leak, Doug engaged the services of a professional plumber to test his water system.
“He said everything was fine.
“I [then] asked the council whether there could be any kind of issue with the meter.
“They refused to consider that possibility, and when I asked if it could be checked, I was told that I would have to pay for that service myself.”
Doug has had a good deal of correspondence with MidCoast Council this past year in an effort to resolve the issue.
He feels that since there is no possible way he could have used such an excessive amount of water, he shouldn’t be forced to pay the full bill.
MidCoast Council have refused to waive the bill, although they have offered to apply a relief discount and set up a payment plan.
“As previously stated in MidCoast Council’s correspondence with Mr Whiting, Council’s Concealed Water Leak Allowance Policy provides financial assistance to residents who have a concealed water leak and/or higher than normal water usage, where legislation states that the consumption would otherwise be the property owner’s responsibility,” a spokesperson said.
As a result, a 25 percent rebate has been applied to Mr Whiting’s account under the provisions of the policy.
“The policy was derived to ensure all applications are assessed against a set criterion, with clearly defined outcomes.
“The policy does not intentionally consider individual circumstances to ensure a fair and consistent approach.
“As Council has accurately assessed Mr Whiting’s application against the policy, it is Council business procedure to pursue payment for the outstanding amount.”
Doug believes Council is not interested in finding out what’s going on and doesn’t care that he cannot afford a bill like this.
“I honestly don’t know how I’m going to
q Tea Gardens resident Douglas Whiting says the bill amounts to a decade of his normal water consumption.
manage this, it seems they don’t care at all that it’s not possible that I could have used this much water, or that I’m a single pensioner,” he said.
He has reached out to the office of Kate
TRADITION will be honoured at the Stroud Showground as the town’s annual Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Competition returns on Sunday, 6 October.
The competition has its roots in the 1960s, when brick-making towns from Stroud in the UK and the USA held an inaugural contest, with Australia and Canada joining shortly thereafter.
Over the decades, the competition has expanded to include women’s rolling pin contests and categories for children, fostering a spirit of family fun and lightheartedness that continues to draw attendees year after year.
Kicking off the day at 10am, a street parade showcases a colourful array of floats, motorbikes, cars, bands
and local school children.
“This year’s theme is ‘Anything Goes’, and we anticipate a fantastic turnout as participants compete for the coveted title of best display!” event organisers said.
The much-anticipated brick throwing contest commences at 11am, featuring an official opening and the ceremonial throwing of the first brick by Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie.
Registration for participants begins at 10:30am, with categories available for all ages and abilities.
Prizes and trophies will be awarded to the winners in each category.
Anyone looking to make their mark in the record books will need to throw a brick at
least 90 feet or a rolling pin at least 92 feet.
Other activities include a tug-o-war, log splitting and wood chopping displays, vintage car displays, market stalls and an array of live music.
“Live performances will keep the atmosphere lively, featuring acts like Lucky Starr, Jason Carruthers, the Newcastle RSL Pipe Band and The Marching Koalas,” organisers said.
“Children will have a fantastic time, with free face painting, baby animals at the Sweet Valley Petting Zoo, and the ever-popular Hunter Hero characters ready for photos and fun!”
Tickets are available at the Showground gate (open from 7am) on the event day only.
By Thomas O’KEEFE
HOW do you make it to 60 years of marriage?
“Just have fun, travel a lot, and there is no real secret,” said Col and Carolyn Tull who celebrated their Diamond Anniversary at the Hawks Nest Golf Club on Saturday, 28 September.
Carolyn and Col first met in Bulahdelah, at the tender ages of 15 and 19.
Col was working in the bakery and Carolyn helped her parents run the adjoining café/restaurant.
Col, Bulahdelah-born and bred, is one of eight children; five boys (Bobby, Col, Lawrence, Douglas and Trevor) and three girls (Anne, Cally, Maureen).
Carolyn had one brother, Tony, and spent a good part of her youth out at Bungwahl with her cousin Marie and grandparents Mary and Bert, as her parents were very busy with the business in town.
Barely a year after
becoming engaged, they were married at St John’s in Bulahdelah, and soon took over the restaurant, still quite young by modern standards.
They eventually moved on from Bulahdelah, heading first to Karuah, where Col got stuck into the football, often subbing in for many a team, as well as travelling to Tea Gardens to work for Mineral Deposits, the largest single employer in the area at that time.
Col’s working life was punctuated with many different vocations and ventures, including starting the only concrete plant in town with Tony, taking advantage of the housing boom in the postwar decades, and later becoming the Bulahdelah school bus driver.
Then it was back to the bakery game in Hawks Nest.
Col and Carolyn were blessed with three children, Brad, Darren and Shelley, and after their initial bakery partnership with Tony and
Gloria North, Carolyn and Col worked the bakery with Shelley as equal partners for a decade before retiring.
Colin was also the Hawks Nest Golf Club President, as they were both keen golfers.
Throughout their colourful career changes, they managed many holidays with other families, cruising and tenting it in the Myall Lakes, over in WA, and on more than a few overseas trips.
“Our really memorable times were the holidays we all had in the National Parks, fishing, sitting around the campfire at night, swimming and skiing and horse-riding –we had new babies, toddlers, tweens and teens and grown-
ups, it was a wonderful time that we all shared with you, Col and Carol,” said close friend Vivienne Boyd at the 60th Anniversary celebration.
Back to camping, Carol was always a bit glamorous, even up the lakes, but she'd do the tent sweeping and tidying in her nightie and the hair in pin curls then voila: an hour later, out Carol would come, hair done and her trademark red lipstick on, ready for the day and night.
“She liked to keep up appearances, that's what made Carol our beautiful Carol, she remains that way today.
“Col was very popular with the younger generation who, on a Saturday night heading home from the Golf Club, RSL or pub, would enjoy a late pie or sausage roll and chocolate milk from his bakery - kept open for them often long past midnight.”
By Thomas O’KEEFE
FUNDRAISING has never tasted so good, according to members of the North Arm Cove (NAC) Community Garden group.
Its members have purchased a new mulcher with the proceeds from sales of local artisan Bill Moller’s jams and pickles, which were made from the NAC garden’s very own produce.
Bill, who is also the President of the NAC Rural Fire Brigade, has been involved with the garden for the last ten years. He enjoys making his mother’s famous recipes, which have brightened the day of many
Cove residents and visitors alike.
“The pickles have been a big seller, everyone likes the rosella jams,” Bill told News Of The Area.
“We sell sweet mustard pickles and add some chillies to make a spicy version.
“The money goes to things like the new mulcher, seeds, fertiliser, and, sadly, fixing some of the vandalism that we have suffered lately.”
The NAC Community Garden has been victim of two obvious vandalism attacks in recent months, and had some unauthorised harvesters uprooting vegetables, only to realise they are not yet ripe and
dropping them again.
“Doing that kills the plants, so we need people to be careful of what they do in the garden.
“Maybe come and volunteer to learn more.”
The garden’s latest acquisition, the brand-new Michigan-made “Raptor 950” mulcher, should make light work of the offcuts and other organic material that goes back into nourishing the garden.
The area is carefully tended by local volunteers every Wednesday morning, who enjoy the welcomingly pungent aroma of shallots and oregano, among other produce.
All kinds of fruit and veggies are grown, such as, eggplants, silverbeets, lettuce, bananas, berries, citrus, and herbs, and volunteers are allowed to
of $30 for harvesting rights only.
The garden group is also busy recycling old building materials to build a storage shed for wheelbarrows, and
Situated on Council land, the garden received funding under the 2022 Building Better Communities program, allocated via State MP Kate Washington. It shared in $14,000, which was used to build the seeding shed-cover out the back of the old existing shed.
By Lindsay HALL
UNLESS Australia undergoes a drastic shift in attitude towards industry, development and its impact on our environment, it is projected that koalas will become extinct within 25 years.
That is the focus of the newly released documentary “The Koalas” from director Gregory Miller and producer Georgia Wallace-Crabbe.
On Sunday, 29 September, Scotty’s Cinema at Raymond Terrace hosted a special screening of the film, organised by the Koala Koalition, a branch of the Port Stephens EcoNetwork.
Those in attendance were alerted to the plight facing Australia’s iconic marsupial, whose status in NSW, Queensland and the ACT was officially upgraded to endangered in 2022.
The documentary was filmed over the course of a year and intersperses interviews featuring numerous experts on Australia’s environmental issues, with footage of a number of specific koalas during their veterinary care, recovery and, for some,
release back into their dwindling natural habitat.
It is the continuing loss of habitat due to property development and treeharvesting for timber industries that is highlighted as the chief cause of the declining population along Australia’s east coast.
Some scenes presented in the film portray the confronting and heartbreaking devastation left after developers clear known koala habitat.
The filmmakers argue that legislative protections do not go far enough, and are not being adequately enforced.
As habitat is reduced, koalas are forced into areas where they are placed in danger from cars, predators or starvation.
One particularly upsetting sequence recounts an incident that occurred in 2021, when the harvesting of a plantation area at Cape Bridgewater was conducted without relocating the koalas living there.
At least 70 koalas were killed in this event, and while those responsible faced 250 charges of animal cruelty, the end result was a fine that
amounted to little more than a slap on the wrist.
The experts interviewed agree that without significant changes to legislation and government bodies willing to ardently enforce stricter environmental protections, Australia will lose its most vulnerable and gentle native species.
Following the screening, Caitlin Spiller of the Koala Koalition hosted a panel discussion, inviting newly elected Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson, James Ryan, a lawyer with extensive experience in advocating for the environment, and Sharon Egan, who represented Port Stephens Koala Hospital.
While acknowledging the dire situation faced by koalas and groups dedicated to their protection, the panel emphasised that there is hope, so long as ordinary people grow in awareness and vigilance.
Ms Anderson acknowledged that, historically, Port Stephens Council has perhaps been more focused on development that has not adequately accounted for conservation, but pledged that will not be
the case as she commences her term as Mayor.
“One thing that you can do as residents of Port Stephens is hold your Council members to account,” she said.
James Ryan highlighted the difficulty faced when developers appeal to the Land and Environment Court against a local council decision.
“Often these big corporations with deep
pockets want to bring the matter to court and councils are unwilling to pursue the matter because they might be perceived by residents as wasting council money and resources” Mr Ryan said.
“One of the ways we can help is simply to get behind our councils when they have the opportunity to fight these matters.”
Sharon Egan gave the crowd some encouraging
facts, pointing out that when action is taken it is possible to track the benefits.
“Since the development along Port Stephens Drive (along Taylors Beach) installed fences... and created passages beneath the road… we have not recorded any koala accidents [there].” “We have the chance to make a real difference and turn this around if we are willing to put in the effort.
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
ANYONE who has been on the water over the past couple of months will know that the surface fish are going crackers.
Inside the Port, numerous schools of Bluefin Tuna are turning the calm surface into a washing machine during their feeding frenzy.
Feasting on swarms of whitebait, the tuna take no prisoners as the small fish try desperately to escape the snapping jaws of the predators.
I’m told by local tuna experts that this spring run of fish is the best on record,
with enthusiasts taking time off work to motor out into the bay to toss a lure at the boiling surface.
The strike is immediate, meaning that you are in for a monumental battle for the next half hour.
Young local champ Koby Price, with a little help from father Harley, locked onto a monster.
Sometime later eightyear-old Koby regained the strength to have his photo taken.
Outside the heads it is a similar story with huge schools of salmon swimming north chasing the unfortunate whitebait.
I targeted snapper in front of Fingal Lighthouse through the week only to be stampeded by XL salmon with no intention to leave the water when hooked.
Also present over every reef that I visited were gatherings of slimy mackerel and yellowtail.
If the presence of bait fish is any indicator of the health of the system, then we are sitting on a recreational fishing gold mine.
q Eight-year-old Salamander champion Koby Price with his monster
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
THIS story is part three of a series about the Mitchells, an early Port Stephens fishing family.
COLIN Mitchell, aged 87 years, is currently running a trawler out of Mackay in QLD.
Colin has a great ability to recall past events, and has fond memories of an old canine companion.
“We had a dog [called] Rusty who was a part of our crew.
“[He] never missed a trip, he was a great dog and a true mate.”
Being a fisherman’s dog it wasn’t an easy life but Rusty was made of the toughest stuff.
One one occasion, Rusty lost his tail, or the top half of it, on the side of Colin’s car.
“He used to ride on the mudguard between the bonnet and the guard,” Colin said.
“One day I had water in the carby so on top of the hill I stopped and crossed
the leads to the spark plugs so she would backfire going down the hill and blow the water out.
“I left the side bonnet folded up on top so Rusty could get back on, then I switched on the ignition and rolled down the hill up near my place at Christmas Bush Avenue.
“Not thinking any more of it, when I got to the bottom of the hill Rusty started to howl and bite at his rear end.
“By the time I stopped he was off and going like a rocket through the scrub.
“I looked under the bonnet and there was half his tail tangled around the drive shaft.”
According to Colin, poor Rusty didn’t appear for a couple of days and when he did come home the top half of his tail bone was still sticking out with no fur on it.
Interviewing Colin was an experience not to be missed as the stories he told were part of the growth of the fishing industry.
Everything he said was
news to me.
“Another time I was going to Sydney in our new 1958 Vanguard ute and on the Islington high level bridge in Newcastle it was raining and I lost control of the ute and done a 360 spin,” Colin said.
“Rusty was riding in the back and I had a couple of drums of petrol in the back.
“One of them spilled and got on his feet and he took off down into the scrub.
“I drove around for an hour or so and couldn’t find him, so off I went to Sydney without him.”
While Colin ventured to the state’s capital, Rusty was off on his own adventure.
“While I was away for a couple of days, somehow he (Rusty) found his way to the punt at Newcastle and hopped on the side of Clanker’s car and got as far as the Boatrowers Hotel at Stockton.
“He must have got sick of waiting and jumped up on the back of a 1958 Vanguard ute the same colour as mine and got as far as Fern Bay where the bloke that owned the Vanguard lived.”
Rusty stayed there for a couple of weeks until Colin heard where he was and collected him.
Despite the regular misadventures, Colin’s love of the dog was obvious.
“I had a B.S.A Gold Flash motor bike and Rusty used to ride on the tank and put his two front paws in the middle of the handle bars,” Colin said.
“He would wait for me to start the bike and then leap up on the tank.
“Sometimes his back leg would slip off the tank and land on the spark plug and he would let out a mighty yelp.
“But that never stopped him and away we would go.”
I sat in awe at Colin’s ability to recall even the finest of detail.
I’m sorry I didn’t interview him longer as every story he told and incident he related was pure gold to a historian.
To finish, I will leave you with Colin’s retelling of the day Rusty got knocked overboard.
“We reckon it was when we went out to the prawn ground outside Big Island in 50 fathoms,” Colin said.
“It was when we shot away before daylight that it came to notice, on the first shot, that Rusty wasn’t there.
“We immediately steamed back to the islands to search for him and motored around Big Island, Little Island and Cabbage Tree Island but failed to find any trace.
“We decided that there
was nothing else we could do so we went back out prawning and did a day’s trawling.
“When we got back to port, we couldn’t believe our eyes.
“There was Rusty waiting for us beside the truck on the wharf, wagging his tail, or what was left of it.
“We were amazed – Sid Maxim says he saw something out between the heads and put the binoculars on it and thought it was a skin diver and later he looked and said he saw the little dog come ashore at the Inner Light.”
It must have been tough being a fisherman’s dog but Rusty, apart from all his dramas, lived a long and happy life.
By Lindsay HALL
HOPING to recapture highly volatile lightning in a bottle this week, Warner Bros is releasing “Joker: Foile à Deux”, the sequel to the surprise 2019 hit that launched their “DC Black” label.
The first Joker filmfocusing entirely on the genesis of Batman’s chief antagonist - turned out to be an homage to the cinematic style of Martin Scorsese.
It was a remarkably restrained drama and
character study that took some time to explore social themes such as mental health and poverty.
Whether filmmaker Todd Phillips did that well is a subjective question, but it’s clear that he has no interest in simply retreading old ground.
This sequel is set to be less of a gritty, urban crime drama, and is instead being advertised as a musical.
Joaquin Phoenix returns as Arthur Fleck (AKA The Joker) who has been imprisoned in
Arkham Asylum following his multiple murders.
In Arkham he connects with Lee Quinzel, played by Lady Gaga, whose obsessive fixation on the Joker will entangle her in his web of influence, as those inspired by his apparent stance on social justice form plans to secure his freedom.
Those who complain that comic book films are all the same may find this to be the surprise twist on the format that they have been looking for.
“Noah’s Ark”
If you’re looking for an alternative for the kids however, “Noah’s Ark” is an animated feature coming to cinemas.
A feature developed largely in Brazil, the film is a family comedy telling the Sunday School and scripture class favourite from the perspective of an extra two stowaway mice.
In an effort to maintain peace and tranquillity among animals that would ordinarily prey upon one another, the mice (Tom and Vini) organise a singing contest.
This kind of film is
By Sam MCKEITH, AAP
THE end of an industrial stand-off between the NSW government and the firefighters' union will see thousands of firefighters receive an interim pay rise.
Thousands of NSW firefighters will get a pay rise in an interim deal that will end the immediate prospect of union unrest as the state's industrial umpire is called in to answer calls for a muchlarger wage increase.
The peace agreement for a three percent rise, backdated to February, comes as the parties enter
By Tracey FERRIER, AAP
A GOVERNMENT appointed panel is exploring the idea of ending logging in NSW native forests within four years.
The government is under mounting pressure over the impact of its own logging business on nature.
The historically divisive issue of taking slow-growing hardwoods from native forests has become even trickier as the government works to deliver its promised Great Koala National Park.
That's because logging by the state-owned Forestry Corporation is continuing in forests earmarked for inclusion in the new refuge.
Conservationists are incensed, saying endangered koalas and greater gliders can't afford to keep losing what's being taken.
In August, the government announced the appointment of an independent expert panel to lead consultations
on what the forestry industry should look like in the future.
One of five options being put to stakeholders - including industry players - is an end to native forest logging within four years, with supply to be met through other sources.
That lines up with the end of existing wood supply contracts from northern forests.
Other options include business as usual, reducing native timber harvesting until other sources are found, or putting native forests under indigenous management with extra supply to come from private and public plantations.
Stuart Blanch is WWFAustralia's forests expert and says the inclusion of an exit option is a big deal.
"I think this is the first time that a NSW government process has seriously consulted stakeholders on ending native forest logging," he says.
"I think this is showing there's enough people in government and parliament who think it's safe enough to articulate this as a real issue they need to explore."
Dr Blanch is among those who've been consulted and he's glad the government has created the conditions for an important, overdue and difficult discussion.
"The genie is now out of the bottle regarding completing the transition out of native forest logging to plantations.
"The experience from the shutdown of logging in Western Australia and Victoria is that once a government starts to canvass a full exit, the private sector stops investing, and workers start finding new jobs."
Dr Blanch says that if an exit is on the cards, the government will need to start planning now so the transition is well funded and well executed.
critic-proof, as the primary motivation seems to be to keep children engaged for an hour and a half, in which case it will undoubtedly succeed.
“The Critic”
For something with a little more edge this week, “The Critic” finally has its Australian release.
Not quite intense enough to be called a thriller, and without an actual mystery for the audience to follow, this film is a melodrama set in London of 1934.
Ian McKellen plays the titular critic who writes for a distinguished British
into formal mediation to resolve remaining issues in the dispute.
Some 6800 firefighters would benefit from the deal that followed a 4.5 percent pay rise delivered last year, the state government said on Monday.
The Fire Brigade Employees Union had been seeking a wage rise of 20 percent over three years to help members with cost-ofliving pressures in a dispute that led to hundreds of members protesting outside state parliament in March.
Industrial Relations Minister Sophie Cotsis said the provisional deal was "a good step forward, but we still have work to do".
The NSW government has offered all publicsector workers a blanket 10.5 percent pay rise over
publication, but whose acerbic and arrogant style are at odds with the paper's conservative owner, played by Mark Strong.
When the critic is fired following the revelation that he is homosexual, he plots complicated and manipulative revenge, drawing everyone in his orbit into a web of bitterness and death.
This film is beautifully shot and the actors are all putting in some strong performances, but without any real sense of humour to the script, the experience is little more than watching people being increasingly terrible to one another.
three years, including a mandatory superannuation increase, well short of the figure demanded by several key unions.
The pay dispute has led to mass strikes from nurses and midwives in recent weeks as their union pushes for an immediate 15 percent pay increase.
Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib said the deal for firefighters showed a commitment by government and the union to get "practical outcomes" for emergency workers.
"We continue to work towards an outcome that is fair and sustainable for Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters and the people of NSW," he said.
The interim deal sees the parties move to the Industrial Relations Commission for arbitration.
In a statement, the government said the panel had been tasked with consulting widely on the future of forestry in NSW, with its work to feed into an industry action plan.
"We want input on what forests and a sustainable forestry industry will look like in the next 30 years," it
said.
"Consultation will consider key areas such as the sustainability of forestry operations, the future of all types of forestry (softwood, hardwood, native), environmental concerns, community demand for timber, climate change mitigation and adaptation and more." According to Forestry Corporation’s online plan portal, in the immediate region logging operations are currently planned for or underway in Myall River State Forest (SF), Chichester SF, Bulahdelah SF, in the Barrington Tops and Kiwarrak SF.
44 Point Cct, North Arm Cove
3 bedrooms + study/2 bathrooms/2 garage
AWAKE to the stunning blue water views of Sirius Bay overlooking the Port Stephens harbour.
You can see straight over to Soldiers Point Marina without even leaving the bed, while contemplating a quick boat trip to the marina.
Or plan a lazy day on your balcony, reading a book and enjoying a coffee while taking in the view.
Afterwards walk down to your very own water frontage and cool off with a quick dip in the water.
Or maybe you want to work on your boat that is moored just a few metres away from your garden.
Whatever your preference, the magical Port Stephens Harbour is at your beck and call, lapping at your back lawn and tempting you to get out and enjoy.
This is a meticulously updated home, on a large parcel of land featuring over
29m of water frontage.
The upper-level entry welcomes you into the open plan living and dining space with sublime water views, with sliding doors to a large open-air balcony where you can just soak up the ambience that the natural surroundings provide. This level is where you also find the modern kitchen with a huge island and incredible views, and there are two bedrooms as well as the main bathroom.
Moving to the lower level is the huge master bedroom. The bedroom has a
walk-in closet, and the most amazing view straight across to Soldiers Point on the southern shore of Port Stephens.
Open the doors to walk out onto the second balcony and soak in the morning sun while taking in the view.
There are stairs to connect you to the gardens, with a path that winds down to the waterway with a private slipway.
Also on this lower level is the second bathroom and laundry, as well as a second living area and an artist's studio/ office with access to
88 Clarke Street, Pindimar Price: $795,000
ESCAPE to tranquillity with this idyllic fifteen-acre retreat nestled in the serene coastal enclave of Pindimar.
Perfectly poised for those seeking a sea change or tree
change, this semi-rural parcel of land at 88 Clarke Street offers a rare blend of country charm and coastal bliss, less than five minutes from the crystal-clear waterways of Port Stephens.
Envision your dream residence on this expansive
block, where the only sounds are the rustling trees and sounds of nature.
The property currently features a caravan and shed, providing a quaint weekender escape or a temporary haven as you bring your vision to life.
The ideal site for your home offers enchanting views down the valley and over the undulating tree line.
Savour the simplicity of rural life without sacrificing convenience.
A brief fifteen-minute drive connects you to the local amenities of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest, while the vibrant city of Newcastle is a mere hour away.
Seize this opportunity to create your personal sanctuary.
For further details or to arrange an inspection, contact John Rumble at 0425 289 200.
Let the next chapter of your lifestyle begin at Pindimar.
the deck.
Outside there are terraced landscaped gardens planted out with natives for low maintenance and privacy.
As you follow the path to the water, pass by the viewing pavilion - a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine at the end of the day.
At the water's edge there
is a concrete slipway with an electric winch for the boating enthusiast, and nearly 30m of grassy verge - a great spot to relax by the water's edge.
Every day here would be like holidaying at a coastal resort - but this could be all yours to use anytime.
The deep frontage is tailor-made for those owning
larger vessels, offering a safe mooring right at your backdoor. Power and water connect all the way down to the waterfront.
Renovated and finished to the highest quality; this is an absolute must-see.
Contact Century 21 Coastal Properties.
By Shayne REYNOLDS
WE HAD a perfect day to see our season out and present all of our players with their trophies.
The giant slippery slide, face painting, games, Bush Turkeys’ coffee cart and Super Hubert made the day one to remember.
The George Cassin Tiny Champion Award went to Mitali.
PK Award Midis Champion Player went to James.
Chris Wrigley Quiet Achiever Awards to Tommy
and Anwyn.
Chris Richards Encouragement Trophy was awarded to Jayden.
Our committee would like to thank all of our sponsors for their continued support during the 2024 season. Thank you to our major sponsor Karuah RSL, and our minor sponsors Tea Gardens Country Club, Tea Gardens Hotel and Work’n Play Clothing.
The children in all of our teams, the Aussie Roofing and Guttering Reef Sharks, Myall Lakes Meats
Port Jackson Sharks, Lofty Cranes Shovelnose Sharks, Ray White Bull Sharks, Tea Gardens Automotive and Electrical Hammerhead Sharks, Myall Pharmacy Mako Sharks, Mumms on Myall Grey Nurse Sharks, Hawks Nest Golf Club Wobbegong Sharks had a great season playing every game with passion, honing their skills and having fun along the way.
Thanks to Sudz Laundry for donating the cleaning of our team shirts every week, Hook’n Cook Takeaway for donating our “player of
By Dianne BOWES
The sun was shining on a sea of pink and teal at Hawks Nest Golf Club last Tuesday. It was our annual Charity Day, raising valuable funds for research into breast and ovarian cancer through the HMRI.
65 ladies dressed up in colourful outfits, with extra streamers, sparkles, feathers and frills to brighten the course for the morning. The event was a 4 person drop out Ambrose, where teams were able to ”enhance” their scores by buying a range of cheats. The most popular of these was the metre of ribbon which allowed players to move their ball away from trees, out of the rough or closer to the hole. Also a highlight was to pay Beau Mc Donald from the Pro Shop to drive the 18th, over the dam and all the way to the green. So impressive! Lots of teams
scored an eagle on this hole, thanks Beau.
The party continued after the golf, when the ladies were joined by 19 of our senior and retired veteran players for refreshments in the club house. A delicious light lunch was provided by the team from the café, and our hard working committee members ran entertainments and raffles throughout the afternoon to boost the funds raised.
Results: 4 Person Drop Out Ambrose 24/9/24
1st: Janet Olsen, Sari McDonald, Debbie Andrews and Debbie Booth with a team score of 50.
2nd: Thor-Lou Smith (Bulahdelah GC), Deb Matheson, Robyn Keegan and Roma Bernardin with 50.5
3rd: Ann Morris, Jo Collins, Jeanette Kemp and Cheryl Foster with 52.125
Place Getters: Sue Campton, Dawn Wiggins, Trish Sattler and Maxine
Mitchell with 52.75; Carolyn Affleck, Jan Ziebell, Judy Benson and Dale McClure with 53.375; Sue Kovacs, Sue Brownrigg, Liz Ross and June Biddle with 54.
Longest Drive 14th Hole: Division 1 Carolyn Affleck; Division 2 Tanya Sinclair; Division 3 Debbie Andrews
NTP 5th Hole: Division 1 Carolyn Affleck; Division 2 Liz Ross; Division 3 Judy Gilbert
9 Hole Lady Veterans all received ball prizes in their event today.
Best Dressed Teams: Elsa Jones (always the best dressed!) Tanya Sinclair, Robyn Wade, Jo Scott, Sue Brownrigg, Sue Kovacs, Liz Ross, June Biddle
Best Decorated Cart: Janet Olsen
Guess Who? (Match the baby photo to the committee member) Kathy Jones
Putt For Dough: Pam Gilchrist and Janet Merryweather
Major Raffle Prizes: Sue
the day” vouchers, Mumms on Myall and Tea Gardens Hotel for donating the raffle vouchers.
We couldn’t have played this year without our volunteer referees George and Karen along with parent helpers on and off the field.
Thank you.
Canteen volunteers along with Mick and Wink cooking the BBQ every Saturday and our small
dedicated committee of Pete,
and
who all put in to make our play days friendly and fun for all concerned.
Please consider attending our AGM, date T.B.A as we cannot run without a committee, volunteers and helpers. We bid the 2024 season farewell and look forward to a strong season for our 35th year!
q A sea of pink and teal
(Reflections Holiday Parks accommodation voucher valued at $200); Di Vercoe (Farmer’s daughter Gin Distillery tasting for 4 people)
Other Raffle Prizes: (donated by Mumms on the Myall, Tea Gardens Hotel, Myall Coast Realty, BT’s Fashions, Hawks Nest Golf Club, The Pro Shop, and Di Rumble-Dickson) won by Heather Mc Guinn, Dawn Nealon, Pam Gibbs, Judy Gilbert, Jo Scott, Di Smith, Jo Buttrey, Mihn, Kathy Jones, Sue Nicholson and Emily McCormack.
A huge thank you to our generous local business community who donated raffle prizes and vouchers in support of this event. And of course, thank you to our tireless committee, led by Deb Matheson, for the work that went into organizing a great day for a
worthy cause. We anticipate that Hawks Nest Ladies Golf will be able to donate $1000 to each of our charities this year, so congratulations to everyone who contributed to raising this generous total. Much appreciated!
Saturday 21st September 18 Hole Stableford
A smaller than average field played today, but in perfect spring conditions.
Visitor Katherine Morgan from Killara GC joined the ladies’ event, which saw some fine scores recorded.
Results: 1st Tany Sinclair
40 C/B (best score of the day); 2nd Sue Campton 40; 3rd Chris Simmons 38
Place Getters (36 C/B34 C/B): Sue Kovacs, Judy Sams, Trish Sattler and Di Davis
NTP 10th Hole: Division
1 Maxine Mitchell; Division
2 Tanya Sinclair
Thursday 26/9/24 Lady Veterans Championships Round 2
Only 31 hardy (you might say foolhardy!) ladies teed off today in deteriorating conditions. Strong winds and heavy rain made the going tough, though Lorraine Bragg managed to chip in on the 5th. The clubhouse was a welcome sight for everyone this morning.
Results: 9 Hole Stroke Round
1st Di Smith -6; 2nd Jo Scott -3; 3rd Denise Sainty -2; 4th Rosarie Mullins 0 Congratulations this week also go to Sari McDonald, who played in the Veterans Week of Golf Event in Mudgee recently. Sari scooped the pool, winning the Overall Perpetual Trophy as well as the NSW VGA Shield. Well played!
1. Which club did current Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy play for from 1982–1992?
2. In what year was the NRL Grand Final first held at Accor Stadium?
3. Which player has scored the most points in NRL Grand Finals?
4. Which was the first nonSydney club to win a Grand Final?
5. And in which year did this occur?
6. In which two seasons did the South Sydney Rabbitohs not compete in the NRL?
7. Brad Fittler was coach of which nation’s rugby league team from 2017 to 2020?
8. Which team beat the Melbourne Storm 40-0 in the 2008 NRL Grand Final?
9. Which NRL Women’s club won three consecutive premierships from 2018 to 2020?
10. Which Souths skipper famously kept playing on in the 1970 Grand Final despite a broken jaw?
11. Which club lost four Grand Finals between 1911 and 1922?
12. What is the name of the medal awarded to the player of the match in NRL Women’s Grand Finals?
13. In which recent year did the NRL Grand Final have to be decided in Golden Point extra time?
14. And which team prevailed to win the trophy, its only NRL premiership so far?
15. Which referee officiated his first NRL Grand Final in 2023?
16. True or false: 2024 was the first time the State of Origin Women’s was decided by a threematch series?
17. In which year was the first State of Origin Women’s match played?
18. And for how many consecutive years did Queensland win the Women’s series from its inaugural game?
19. In which two years in the 1970s were there drawn Grand Finals?
20. Which current judge on reality TV program The Voice provided pre-match entertainment and sung the national anthem at the 2021 Grand Final?
21. What are the only four countries to have teams play at a professional level?
22. Brothers Luke, Sam, George and Tom all played for the Rabbitohs in 2013: what is their surname?
23. Which New Zealand-born player has scored the most career NRL points?
24. How many players have won the Clive Churchill Medal twice?
25. Which Knights player scored two tries in the 2001 Grand Final?
26. Which award is named in honour of Herbert Messenger?
27. What is the only country to have rugby league as its national sport?
28. With what club did Ivan Cleary end his playing career and begin his coaching career with?
29. Which NRL player was known by the nickname ‘The Brick With Eyes’
30. Who has won more State of Origin series: New South Wales or Queensland?
By John BLACKBOURN
By John BLACKBOURN
THERE are no new sins in life, the old ones just get more publicity.
We are also told to be careful about reading the fine print because there is no way you are going to like it.
These truisms go some way in trying to understand the increasing debt our nations seem to be generating, but no one seems to want to do anything about it.
The issue with Australia’s debt is that the interest that our country needs to budget for each year has become a major cost.
It is now up there amongst our most expensive costs along with defence, social security and health care areas.
On a per capita basis we Aussies are, or are close to, the most indebted people in the world.
It is only our mining activities which are producing revenue from sale of iron ore, coal, LNG and other minerals that are allowing our nation to keep its head above water.
National debt is the obvious elephant in the room.
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
I OWN a company where the work takes place in an online environment.
For this reason, I let my staff work from home.
Recently, while spending time in a small town where one of my staff members lives, I spotted her in a cafe, at the beach, in the car, in the supermarket and riding a bike.
Despite this, she still achieved all the key performance indicators I'd set for the week.
Do I speak to her about needing to work from her home office?
Holly H.
Dear Holly,
Firstly, may I request a job interview?
I'm not quite sure what your online environment is, but you sound like an
It should be obvious due to its size but because of that, no one is game to handle it.
Politically we run on a three-year cycle so solving the problem is kicked down the slope and left to the next government to try to do something about it.
Our closest friend, the USA, is a much bigger dog, so the size of their debt is of eyewatering dimensions.
A recent report from a respected authority says their debt crisis of US$175 trillion is inevitable and regarded as a financial tsunami.
The report goes on to say the whole
ideal boss.
I think, though, that there is a big difference between putting on the occasional load of washing and doing a few stretches, and what your staff member is doing which is squeezing some work in between a varied and Insta-worthy social life.
While she may be achieving her workload at the moment, it doesn't sound sustainable.
The other issue is safety.
I suggest you look at the fine print of your workers compensation coverage.
I'm confident it will not cover your staff member stacking her bike into a bus-stop when she is supposed to be completing a workplace report.
Ultimately there needs to be an arrangement of mutual trust and support between yourself and your staff members.
While it's admirable that this particular woman seems to be embracing all that life has to offer and looking after her physical and mental health, a workplace injury seems far more likely in the various scenarios you've painted above.
western world is racing towards a sovereign debt crisis.
The important thing for readers to understand is that both Australia and the USA are within months of holding national elections, but is anybody talking about our sovereign debt?
Please don’t mention the “D” word as it might show how incompetent our governments are.
If we don’t talk about it, who knows, the issue might just fade away.
Funny way to run the farm, isn’t it?
DEAR News Of The Area,
IN his letter from 26 September, Ben Abbott asks who is going to come forward and make it clear what misinformation is being spread.
Please allow me.
Let us look at what's been put out there by each side to date.
Statements from the Government and supporters of offshore wind farms
● ‘They will reduce carbon emissions’. The fact is they do.
● ‘There has been Public Consultation regarding the proposal’. Following Public Consultation the minimum distance turbines can be installed is 20 km offshore, increased from the original ten km limit.
● ‘Some parts of the turbines will be visible from the shore under optimal conditions’. I am one of the people who argued that only the tips of the blades would be visible and the government has now clearly identified that this will be possible. The naccels of the turbines will not be easily seen, if at all.
● ‘Floating turbines will benefit biodiversity and create nurseries and reeflike structures’. In 2019 following some initial research the Centre For Research on Marine Ecosystems - University of Perpinan placed a Biodiversity Observation Bouy (BOB) consisting of 16 Biohut® units in the area where a French
floating wind farm was being installed. It was found that there was an increase in biodiversity in and around the BOB. Proof in this case that floating facilities can create better marine environments.
● ‘Offshore wind will generate jobs’. In Europe alone, the number of new wind technicians is expected to increase by around 48,800 jobs per year from 2023 to 2027. Any jobs lost in the Port Stephens tourism/hospitality sector will be offset by significant job growth in the offshore power industry leading to a higher skilled and more technologically advanced workforce for generations to come.
Statements from No Offshore Turbines Port Stephens (NOTPS) and those against offshore wind farms
● ‘There has been inadequate public consultation but other talks between stakeholders’. The impact from the “one public meeting” has seen the minimum distance turbines can be installed being revised to 20 km, up from ten km. It is early days, there is a long way to go before the first turbines will be installed.
● ‘The turbines will be visible from the shore’. The government has admitted as much. NOTPS continues to imply all the turbines will be visible from the beach, which is simply not true.
● ‘High intensity navigation lights will be flashing at night’. I haven’t heard
of anyone complaining about current navigation lights situated offshore including shipping.
● ‘There is no scientific data that supports floating facilities creating nurseries and acting as reefs’. Yet there is such data in the university study above which supports the claim that they do.
● ‘Floating offshore wind farms are untried technology and haven’t been installed anywhere else in the world. This makes the technology inherently dangerous to the environment and the public’. Ben Abbott refers to the 25MWh WindFloat Atlantic project regarding the negative impact of offshore wind farms on the fishing industry and ecosystems. He fails to mention that this project has been providing power to Portugal for around four years and is one of several floating wind farms either commissioned or under construction.
● ‘Fishermen (in Portugal) reported that “the fish simply disappeared” … that 90% of all flathead sold in Sydney comes from the wind turbine zone’. Commercial fishing in the Viana Do Castelo region remains robust and is one of the main industries of the region.
● ‘Migrating birds will be decimated by the wind farms’. There is little data that supports this claim and while they can have a negative impact, studies have shown that bird deaths linked to wind turbines is around 0.3 birds/GWh
of power. The number of deaths from nuclear power is 0.64 birds/GWh and fossil fuel is 5.2/GWh. Feral animals pose a greater threat to migrating birds such as the Gould’s Petrel than offshore wind farms.
● ‘It’s hardly misinformation to question whether Eastern Lows have been considered’.
Storm Ciaran posed unprecedented challenges to the WindFloat Atlantic project, with waves reaching a staggering maximum height of 20 metres and wind gusts of up to 139 kilometres per hour. No damage was recorded.
● ‘One blade, that’s all, one blade failure could potentially shut down beaches from The Entrance to Seal Rocks’. Why?
The truth of the matter is both sides are at fault when it comes to some form of misinformation, be it deliberate or being selective with the information supplied. Every group with some sort of agenda ignores rational points and cherry picks those facts which ultimately support their ‘Truth Telling’.
It’s human nature and the strategy favoured by today’s society, rather than honest open debate.
By Bill DORAN, Tanilba Bay.
By Chris KARAS
PORT Stephens rugby league sensation Lilly-Ann White has experienced grand final heartbreak for the second time this season.
The emerging Newcastle Knights fullback tasted defeat in the Harvey Norman NSW Womens premiership decider last weekend at CommBank Stadium – just five months after experiencing a grand final loss in the Under 19s Tarsha Gale Cup.
Both defeats were at the hands of the powerful Illawarra Steelers club, which still boasts one of the best junior nurseries on the national rugby league scene.
In a cracking contest, eighteen-year-old White produced a sharp performance in the number one jumper but couldn’t stop the
Steelers from registering a maiden title with a 10-6 triumph.
Newcastle led 6-4 after a converted try by hooker Leah Ollerton with fourteen minutes left on the clock, before Illawarra’s rampaging prop Bronte Wilson turned premiership hero by scoring under the posts in the dying moments.
After skippering the Knights in their 24-12 grand final loss to the Steelers in the Tarsha Gale Cup earlier this season, the talented White was blooded in the NRLW ranks where she turned in solid displays on the wing.
The Raymond Terrace Roosters junior product also represented the NSW Under 19s, helping the Sky Blues trounce their Queensland rivals 46-4 in a State of Origin showdown at Leichhardt Oval.
By Thomas O’KEEFE
MARIAH Saunders made history when she represented the Hunter in an inter-regional competition at Homebush on Wednesday, 25 September.
Mariah is a member of the first ever Hunter School Sports Association's Girls Primary Rugby League team, which took on South Coast and Sydney West last week.
In order to make the team, Mariah had to register, apply, then be invited to a trial in early September.
Of the 130 girls who tried out, only 17 were selected.
The news that Mariah was selected for the Hunter representative side came to the family back in June, coincidentally on her father Ryan's birthday - a nice birthday surprise indeed.
Mariah has also recently been accepted into the highly competitive Hunter Sports High School (HSHS) in Gateshead.
“Although 50 girls tried out for HSHS, only
eight were selected after undergoing two trials to show their skills and game, and sitting a major selective test,” explained Mariah’s mum, Leah.
With four children now excelling in representative sides, the Saunders family was feeling the strain, however a local sponsor has come on board to support Mariah’s sporting pursuits.
Businesswoman and realtor Kirsten Adam-Grant gladly answered the call to assist, sponsoring Mariah in both her recent endeavours.
“Kirsten has previously sponsored the Lady Hawks Tag team, and she is very passionate about women and recognising them in sports,” Leah said.
Kirsten told NOTA it was very important to support the local community where possible.
“I want to support girls in sport, especially this beautiful young lady who is doing so well.
“Mariah's mum and dad do so much for the community here, and we need to support our locals in order to keep growing local talent.
“We are all very proud of Mariah!” Mariah, who also topped her grade in NAPLAN writing last year, heads into high school with a solid head start, thanks to the generosity of community-minded people like Kirsten, and the community-oriented efforts of her parents and family.
By Lynda RICHARDS
TUESDAY 24th September: Social bowls played 2 games of 3 bowls Triples and a game of Fours with Dale Winter playing "swinger Lead" all games 18 ends. On the 10th end the score was 8 all Carolyn Fredericks, Leona Clissold and Jean Glover v Lyn Nightingale, Maryanne Cuss and Lynne Green from here on Jean's team
surged ahead winning by 8 shots, 19 v 11. A big win to Dale Winter, Lynda Richards, Dawn May and Robyn Webster 24 v Dale, Lorraine Murphy, Dawn Jones and Sandra Leisemann 11. Precy Swaddling, Judy MacGavock and Bette Saillard were drawn 4 all on the 5th end their opponents Kris MacDonald, Jane Uff and Judi Polak, on the next end Bette's team scored 6 points and from here on never looked back claiming victory 20 v 12. The winners on the day winning with the highest score were Dale, Lynda, Dawn and Robyn. Lynda also won the
raffle, many thanks to The Gardens Eatery for providing the raffle prize.
Thursday 26th September: No bowls played due to rain.
Coming events: Tuesday 1st October Round 1 of the Club Championship Major Singles. A new mixed competition organised by TGMBC will commence on Friday 4th October 1pm start, 2 bowls Mixed Pairs, there will be 4 rounds last game Friday 25th October. Entries close for this competition on Thursday 3rd October.
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By Diane RUSSELL
RESULTS Week Ending 20th September
Monday: N/S 1. C Rands & L Falla, 2. J Glover & N Grehan, 3=. J Whalan & B Treharne, 3=. C Richards & S Matheson, 5. D Hipkins &
By Len GOUGH
24/9/2024.
HN VETS Stableford
Front Nine Nett Scores
1st \Ross Clissold 21
2nd Gregory Blyton 20c/b
B Eyre, 6. J Ryan &A Remment, 7. S Helsen & H White
E/W 1. S Pearson & D O’Brien, 2. L Howarth & E Greenhalgh, 3. J Armstrong & D Dale, 4. P Marr & S Schmeding, 5. C Bywater & J Pye, 6. L Hulme & D Ayers.
Tuesday: N/S 1. E Buckpitt & D Russell, 2. D Dummett & P Lau, 3. A & J Macintosh. E/W 1. B & P Ness, 2. R Albon & S O’Keefe, 3. W Drake & L Baker.
3rd Grahame Brydon 20
4th Grahame Chapman 19
Balls to 15c/b
Back Nine Nett Scores
1st Neil Clifton 23
2nd Oswald Wood 22
3rd John Reynolds 21
Wednesday: 1. D Hipkins & J Pye, 2. S Fuller & K McMurray, 3. A Ryan & E White, 4. P Baily & N Grehan, 5. B Treharne & S Matheson, 6. J Corden & M Churton, 7. J Armstrong & M Rowden, 8. J Ryan & A Remment, 9. D Ayers & D Russell.
Friday: 1. J & T Thatcher, 2. D Hipkins & D O’Brien, 3. J Armstrong & D Dale, 4. S Pearson & M Rowden, 5. B Treharne & S Matheson, 6. H White & S Helsen, 7. E & A Greenhalgh, 8. J Glover & N Grehan, 9. J & A Ryan, 10. P Marr & C Richards, 11. B Taylor & J Fowler, 12.M Churton & J Corden ,13 .C Bywater & J Pye.
4th Gordon Morrison 20 Balls to 16c/b
Nearest To Pin
3rd Brett Webber (Birdie)
3rd Peter Nealon (Birdie)
5th Col Amos
10th Neil Clifton (Birdie)
16th Lyle Hudson
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By Thomas O’KEEFE
FORTY years of family oriented fun were celebrated by the Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club (HNGCSC) members and their guests on their home ground on Sunday, 29 September.
While the weather was capricious outside, inside the Green Room it was warm and light-hearted for the milestone celebration of one of the oldest social groups in town.
“In 40 years a lot has changed,” explained Jim “Morton” McDonald, a Lifetime Member, and past and second-longest serving president.
“When it was started as a fishing club, half the members worked at Mineral
Deposits, which ran a fishing competition on Thursday afternoons in daylight savings time.
“After MDL shut down, the fishing, darts and golf soon came together into the HNGC Social Club, and June and Bunny started up the darts to fill the gap on Thursday nights at the club.”
“Without people taking on the committee roles, we could not have a club, congratulations and thanks to all the members for the past 40 years.”
The HNGC Social Club had up to 141 members in the 2000s, but like many such groups, it took a big hit during COVID.
Things are picking up.
q Forty years of family fun, and to another 40 more.
“We want to make it more family-oriented, get parents and kids involved in the fishing,” current President Phil Jones told NOTA.
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“It all started back in April, after a similar tournament at Dubbo was planned.
“The support from the Tea Gardens Country Club Board of Directors has been very good, with their strong local community focus.
It was a really good feeling weekend, we played between the showers, had lots of bowlers who had never played before, all enjoyed ourselves and even got some converts to the sport - some naturals too."
The winner was decided through three games of three bowl triples, of either twelve or fifteen ends.
The prize was being the first club etched on the new perpetual shield trophy.
The winners were
Toronto, with its many first-timers, who came from behind after a slow start.
They have promised to return to defend their title.
“A lot of good things came together to make this happen, we could not have done it without our ladies working in the background, unseen, but critical,” Terry said.
“RSL Sport and Recreation should be thanked, they encourage and support these sorts of activities.”
“We are aiming to do tenpin bowling and barefoot bowls days later this year, and regular BBQs including on the beach, which will be a welcome return for many.”
Other groups were also invited to the celebration, some local and some from far off, all of which have ongoing relationships and competitions with HNGCSC.
There was the Tea Gardens Country Club Fishing Club, which runs the regular “Gibber to Gibber” competition with HNGCSC and Bulahdelah counterparts, as well as Narrabeen Fisho’s, who started coming to the area back in 2003, somewhat by chance, and now have an annual fishing competition with HNGCSC.
Everyone enjoyed a big BBQ put on by Golf Club catering, and the ever cut throat putting competition, during which the room held their collective breath as some hit the schooner rim, while only a few actually made it in.
Top prices paid by local collector. Call Jim 0400 060 215 e080824
Gold and Silver
Top prices for scrap and coins paid by local dealer. Call Les 0455 660 884
Tea Gardens Country Club Limited
A.B.N. 30 001 038 660
Nominations are now being called for all positions on the Board of Directors of the Tea Gardens Country Club Limited.
Nominations close at 5 pm Thursday 17th October 2024.
Nomination forms and information packs are available at the Club during office hours Mon-Fri.
Nominees must obtain a Director Identification Number prior to being appointed to the Board and be prepared to undertake RSA and Mandatory Director Training if successfully elected to the Board.
Warren Gooley General Manager
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GARDEN Tools spades and forks & other assorted. $5 each Workbench, make an offer. 4982 2335
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2 seat leather sofa
$100. Nelson Bay 0410 492 885
3 new womens leather jackets worth $400 each will sell for $100 each Small - medium. 0493 777 707
A set of men’s cufflinks featuring 74-year-old pre-decimal, Australian copper halfpennies bearing the date of 1950
Photos are available Postage extra. $50 Peter 0419 932 992.
AS new Mobility Scooter Double batteries, basket led lights, comfy seat easy carry in car, strong Lemon Tree, will deliver warranty, 20km + range batteries, charger etc. Ph 0402 427 705 to try.
BABY carrier, BabyBjorn new price is over $300 selling for $90 ono. Ph 0412 783 707
BARREL cactis with 2 new shoots. $60 ono. 0466 880 639
BED, king single GC, no stains, $60 0433 210 187 F040724
BED single, GC, no stains. $60. 0433210187 F160524
BOOKS for sale - 16 x Bryce Courtenay from $1 - $2 each, 3 x Colleen McCullough $1 - $2 each, 2 x Wilbur Smith $2 each. 0404969257
BOXING gloves, size small, Sting brand, $10 49828628 F190924
CAMERA Sony DSCHX400V Cybershot 50x zoom, Wi-Fi, performs like a DSLR but compact with 3 inch viewfinder Great cond. $99. 0493 078 190 F260924
CEILING Fan, Lucci Future Eco 48 inch, T5 with 22 watt lite, bedroom size, have two, $60. 0433 210 187 F040724
CHILDREN’S & baby’s clothes, new, winter & summer, make an offer 0493 777 707
COFFEE/Lamp table Walnut stained good cond. Top has glass inset 60cm x 60cm H 44cm Magazine shelf at bottom $50. 0430 092 825
COFFEE table and wall unit, walnut stain $40 each or both for $50. 0423 545 331
COFFEE Table / TV table, black with glass top, 1200 × 600 x 440 high, $60. 0433 210 187
CURLING iron $10 0493 777 707
DINING table with 1500 x 900 x 10 thick black tinted glass top and crome metal frame $100. 0433 210 187
set Hutschenreuther gold white, 43 pieces formal dinnerware pristine cond. $200. Ph 0447220526
DINNER Set Noritake Vintage Issabella, 40 piece in GC $120. Ph 0458 257 676
DOONAS single x 2, $30 each. Mattress protectors x 2, $10 each. New in packaging. 0408431488
ELEGANT wrought iron table with glass top and 5 chairs
Please call for photos pickup Thornton $100. 0412783707
FAN, for table, black exc cond. $20. 0493777707
FISH fern for ponds or aquariums, from $5 0466 880 639
FRIDGE, great second fridge, GC. $45 or offer 49979313
FRIDGE Hisense
578L 2-door with water dispenser stainless steel 3 year old $500 pick-up only. Ph 0447 220 526. e241024
GOLF cart and new batteries plus golf trailer (TD16HE). $6,750 4997 0435
GOLF club Kallaway bag & buggy. Set of clubs 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 wedge sandwich & putter 4 & 3 wood. Big Bertha Driver $280. 0400 888 577
HEATERS, Delongi oil heater $40. Rinnai convection heater $40 Tambrook radiant heater $40. 0487 015 730
HOMEMAKER mini blender with 4 cups and lids, new. $12. Ph 4982 8628 F031024
HEATERS, electric, from $10, free local delivery 49829225
KAYAK suction roller assist to roof rack . $25 Tea Gardens. 0439 870 665
LAWN roller, $50 ono Raymond Terrace. 0412 585 156
MAKITA hammer drill keyless chuck $35. 49872392
MEN’S joggers, new size 10, worth $40 will sell for $10. 0493 777 707
MICROWAVE, new small $100. 0493777707 F150224
MOBILE phone, new with sim, never been used. $20. 0493777707
MUSIC CD’s, 50s to 90s hard to finds & rarities Large quantity. $100 49665000
NEW ladies wool coat cost $120, will sell for $50. Medium. 0493 777 707
PAIR of new car seat stretch covers, woollen type fabric, dark grey, $30 49817523
PET Door up to 18kg New $50. 0447 146 781
PVC pipes, different lengths and widths. $20 for the lot. 4982 2335
RECORDS, Scottish and Pipe bands, Irish singers and bands & 4 box sets of classics, call for details. 0487 015 730 F020524
RISOTTO and rice maker, 10 cup. $169 on special, brand new. $69.95 0427 307 580
SCAFFOLD - VGC Portable, lockable wheels, work platform approx. 650 x 1900mm adjustable to maximum height 1.9 metres, ladder built-in, easy to adjust configuration with ‘clip type’ fittings, no spanners required. Photos. $800 bargain. 0427 827 487 e241024
SHIMANO fishing reels for sale. Phone for details. 0419985601
SOFA three seat with chase & two cushions, brown fabric easily cleaned, covers removable. $100 0433 210 187
TV hardly used, TCL Smart TV. Unwanted gift. $350. 4982 3521
TWO king single fully adjustable beds with mattresses, near new $100 each of $150 for both. Located in Tea Gardens. 0416 170 378
VW body parts 3 fan housing engines, plus porsche 356B. 0431 751 651
WHITE table & 2 chairs metal garden setting $95 ono. 49970611
WALL mirror, 75cm x 60cm, wood surround $10. 4997 9313
WOMENS winter clothing size 10-12 quality, near new, nothing over $20. Ph 49385923 for address
WORK boots, new, size 10, Blacksmith. $40 0493 777 707
2016 Toyota Camry sedan, 2.5, 21,000 klms 11 months rego, log book, one owner, non smoker HOS811, exc cond. $25,000 ono. Cash only. 0420 564 544
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SATURDAY
SEVEN, 7pm
Travel tales, trips and tips never lose their lustre. After an extended, years-long break, this long-running series comes up for air with a fresh new bunch of enthusiastic presenters and an exciting itinerary for its 19th season. Sunrise presenter James Tobin (pictured), Human Nature’s Phil Burton, former Saturday Disney host Teigan Nash, Creek to Coast’s Chris Parsons, retired cricketer Lee Carseldine and Miss Universe Australia 2007 Kimberley Busteed are the lucky globetrotters. Tonight, USA’s iconic Route 66, the Sunshine Coast and Switzerland’s largest glacier are explored.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.35 Gardening Australia.
8.35 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure: Madagascar. (PG, R) Part 3 of 4.
9.25 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (Final, PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
10.15 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PG, R)
10.50 ABC Late News.
11.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R)
11.55 The Larkins. (PG, R)
12.40 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
WEDNESDAY
ABC TV, 8.30pm
Tired of the news? You’re not alone, but you can count on comedian Wil Anderson (pictured) to entertain as he spears the headlines and the endless cycle of news stories in a hilarious, thought-provoking fashion. Along with co-host Jan Fran, the Gruen veteran strings along a panel of clever, emerging comedians to break down the week’s news headlines, dig beneath them and polish up a fresh and witty perspective. How was the story covered, what went wrong, what was left out and how could it have been covered in a better way? In this everchanging and volatile media landscape, the news is generally not designed to make us giggle, but this panel show does stellar job of it.
THURSDAY
ABC TV, 8pm
There’s a playful mood and an excitable sense of anticipation as season 11 of this much-loved homebuilding series kicks off a new era.
Original host Peter Madison has flown the coop, making way for Anthony Burke (pictured), who is a warm and familiar face after hosting Restoration Australia. In tonight’s premiere, Burke is not alone: legendary series creator Kevin McCloud joins him on a road trip to explore some of Australia’s most gorgeous and inspired designs. With a mint-green Kombi as their chariot, the duo ham it up visiting inspiring abodes: it’s a lively kick-off for this invigorated season, which is rich with creative, luxurious and swoon-worthy builds.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Concerts: Cold Chisel. 8.30 You Can Call Me Bill. (Mav) A portrait of the life of William Shatner. 10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Soldiers. (Malv)
11.40 The Allegation. (Premiere, Mav)
12.20 Kin. (MA15+dlv, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets Ronni Kahn the founder of OzHarvest, who are fighting food waste through food rescue.
8.30 MOVIE: A Few Good Men. (1992, Ml, R) Two lawyers defend a pair of US Marines who have been accused of murdering a fellow serviceman. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore. 11.30 MOVIE: Priest. (2011, Mhl, R) A priest searches for his missing niece. Paul Bettany.
1.15 GetOn Extra.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.
8.30 MOVIE: Joker. (2019, MA15+alv, R) A mentally ill aspiring comedian struggles to find his way in Gotham City’s fractured society. Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro.
11.00 MOVIE: The Disappointments Room. (2016, MA15+alv, R)
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
(31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.50 Speechless. 12.15am Good Game Spawn Point. 1.00 Rage. 2.05 Jade Armor. 2.25 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Hart Of Dixie. 2.00 Young Sheldon. 2.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (Return, PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon.
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6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 1.15 Grantchester. (PG, R) 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PG, R) 2.45 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2022. (PG, R) 4.15 The Assembly. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: Leading Man – Michael Theo. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: South Burnett Rail Trail, Queensland. (R) Presented by Lisa Millar.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Mv) Geordie and the new vicar investigate a murder.
8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Helped by a member of the military police, Vera and Joe investigate a suspicious death in an army barracks.
9.50 Return To Paradise. (PG, R) A radical eco-activist is murdered.
10.50 Miniseries: Better. (Madl, R) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Life In Bloom. (R) 9.35 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.05
Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. 3.00 Following The Flow. (PGal, R) 4.30 Auschwitz: The Inside Man. (PGav, R) 5.35 Trains At War. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (Premiere, PG)
8.25 Frogmore House: Royal Retreat. (PGa, R)
9.40 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PG, R)
10.35 Spain’s Atlantic Train. (PGa, R)
11.30 Something Undone. (Mal)
12.25 Rex In Rome. (PG, R)
1.20 Djaambi. (Ml) 1.30 Going Places. (PGa, R)
4.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. TAB Epsom Day and TAB Turnbull Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. (Return, PG) The team travels USA’s iconic Route 66 and takes to the skies of the Sunshine Coast.
7.30 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001, Mv, R) Two childhood friends grow up to be US Army Air Force pilots stationed at Pearl Harbor. Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale.
11.10 MOVIE: Death Wish. (1974, MA15+alv, R) Charles Bronson. 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
3.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R) Follows a terrier called Larry.
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Speed. (1994, Mlv, R)
An LAPD cop is trapped on a runaway bus. Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock.
9.50 MOVIE: Speed 2: Cruise Control. (1997, Mv, R) A computer genius disables a cruise ship. Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric.
12.15 Cross Court. (R)
12.45 Innovation Nation.
1.59 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A terrier cross is looking for love. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGls, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows staff as it tries to find the right fit for a terrier searching for its perfect match.
9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) A triple zero call for an infant needing CPR tests a first-time call-taker in the Operations Centre. 10.45 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) A man drives the wrong way up a slip road. 12.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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Morning Programs. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. TAB Epsom Day and TAB Turnbull Stakes Day. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (Return)
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9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 Antiques Downunder. 11.30 MOVIE: The Magic Box. (1951) 1.45pm MOVIE: The Sound Barrier. (1952, PG) 4.10 MOVIE: New York, New
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Darby And Joan. (PG, R) 3.10 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 3.40 Amazing Spaces. (Final, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Compass. (Final, PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Return To Paradise. (Mv) A game of lawn bowls ends in murder.
8.30 Unforgotten. (Mal) Sunny and Jess get closer to the truth of what happened on the night Precious was murdered.
9.15 Miniseries: Better. (Malv) Part 4 of 5.
10.15 Fisk. (Ml, R)
10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
12.15 Fires. (Mal, R)
1.10 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mv, R)
2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 MOVIE: Early Man. (2018, PG) 9.40 Officially Amazing. 10.10 Dragon Ball Super. 10.35 Crazy Fun Park. 11.05 The PM’s Daughter. 11.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.15am Rage. 1.45 Jade Armor. 3.10 Miraculous. 3.40 Odd Squad. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Pip And Posy. 4.35 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Shaun The Sheep: The Movie. (2015) 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 In The Room. 11.40 Malory Towers. 12.30am A Kind Of Spark. 12.55 Jade Armor. 1.15 Total Drama Island. 1.35 Summer Memories. 1.50 Horrible Histories. 2.45 Miraculous. 3.30 Odd Squad. 3.40 Ultimate Food Fun. 3.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Fried Green
Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 8.25 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 10.10 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 11.50 Then Came You. (2020, M) 1.35pm Jonsson Gang. (2020, PG, Finnish) 3.55 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 6.10 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 8.30 My Salinger Year. (2020, M) 10.25 Everyone Else. (2009, MA15+, German) 12.45am Coming Through The Rye. (2015, M) 3.30 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. (R) 11.30 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike C’ship. Round 6. 4.00 Etched In Gold. 4.30 Citizen Soldiers: Defenders Of Australia. (PGal, R) 5.35 Trains At War. (Final, PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Last Secrets Of The Great Sphinx Of Giza.
8.30 Tombs Of The Egyptian Priestesses.
9.30 Megastructures: Knights Templar Castles. (PGav, R)
10.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. (PGa, R)
11.25 Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler. (R) 1.15 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 2.10
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Again. 9.30 Music Videos That Defined The 90s. 10.25 Surviving Nova. 11.20 Hudson & Rex. 12.10am Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon Kim’s Convenience. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 5 Pt 2. 5.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.50 Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. (Return) 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 12.15am Cycling. ParisTours. 2.20 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 11.30 The 4WD Adventure Show. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Search4Hurt. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 American Pickers. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 6. Carlton
8 Out Of 10 Cats. (Mals, R) 3.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGad, R) 4.45 Specially For Me. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00
6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm MOVIE: Pokémon: The Power Of One. (1999) 3.05 Surfing Australia TV. 3.35 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.35 MOVIE: Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. (2007) 7.30 MOVIE: Pacific Rim. (2013, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Species II. (1998, MA15+) 12.05am The Originals. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30
6am Sabrina.
Continued. (1995, PG) 7.45 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 10.00 Wonderfully Beautiful. (2022, M, German) 12.25pm The Wife. (2017, M) 2.20 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 4.45 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 6.25 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 8.30 Moonstruck. (1987, PG) 10.25 The Dorm. (2021, MA15+, Russian) 12.40am Do Me Love. (2009, MA15+, French) 2.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Voice. (PG)
8.50 7NEWS Spotlight.
An exclusive special investigation.
9.50 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Night Caller – Eric Edgar Cooke. (MA15+av, R)
11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Autopsy USA. (Ma) 12.30 Lipstick Jungle. (Final, Mds, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News. 6.30 Grand Final Night.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Grand Final. Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers.
9.30 NRL Grand Final Post-Match. From Accor Stadium, Sydney.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 See No Evil: Tapes Don’t Lie. (Mav)
12.00 The First 48. (Ma) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Destination WA. (PG, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
Beach. (1964, PG) 3.10 MOVIE: Hawaii. (1966, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2015, PG) 10.55 Late Programs. BOLD (51)
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.00
MOVIE: Cats & Dogs. (2001, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Dark Knight. (2008, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Those Who Wish Me Dead. (2021, MA15+) 12.30am Gotham. 1.30 Love After Lockup. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Power Players. 4.30 Transformers: Cyberverse. 4.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly. (Mls)
9.15 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mls)
9.55 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals)
10.45 SBS World News Late.
11.15 Suspect. (Malv)
11.45 Of Money And Blood. (MA15+l)
1.55 Between Two Worlds. (Mal, R)
3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, 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 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) The competition returns to Perth. 9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) The team uncovers the truth about the disappearance of two teenagers.
10.00 S.W.A.T. SWAT teams up with Major Crimes.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez.
12.30 Miniseries: The Victim. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 9.00 Miniseries: Bali 2002. (MA15+lv)
To Be Advised.
9News Late.
La Brea. (Final, Mav)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Cybershack. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PG)
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R) 11.30 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+v) 1.20 Illegals. (MA15+al, R)
3.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 8.35 Jonsson Gang. (2020, PG, Finnish) 10.55 Coming Through The Rye. (2015, M) 12.45pm My Salinger Year. (2020, M) 2.35 The Movie Show. 3.10 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 5.30 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 7.30 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, M) 9.30 Black ’47. (2018, MA15+) 11.25 Jiu Jitsu. (2020, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.05 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 8.50 White Lion. (2010, PG) 10.30 Jump, Darling. (2020, M) 12.10pm Hive. (2021, M, Albanian) 1.45 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 3.50 Moonstruck. (1987, PG) 5.45 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 7.30 Benediction. (2021, M) 10.00 The Ballad Of Lefty Brown. (2017, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Bree is impossible to get through.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hannah and Lawrence seek redemption.
9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A Benjamin Franklin aficionado mysteriously disappears during one of his city tours.
10.10 Made In Bondi. The group heads to the Whitsundays.
11.15 Chicago Fire.
12.15 Holey Moley Australia. (PGas, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
2.40 Kickin’ Back. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 10.20 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.15 Breaking The News. 12.25am Late Programs.
By Thora-Lou SMITH
ANOTHER catch-up
Monthly Mug was played on Wednesday 25th September and the winner was Barbie Gordon with 68nett from Colleen Richards with 71nett. Barbie also won the jackpot and the putting while Meg South got the NTP. The Vets Open Day was held on Thursday 26th September and while 64 keen players hit off
hoping for a full 18 holes, unfortunately the weather was not kind and the event was reduced to 9 holes. Nevertheless, those who finished 9 wet holes posted some reasonable scores. The A Grade winner was Jason
Coombes with 19pts from Craig Littlechild with 18pts. B Grade winner was Neil Cox also with 19pts from Garry Willadsen with 18pts on a c/b from Lloyd Smith. C Grade winner was Peter Billinghurst with 21pts from
Joe Farrugia with 20pts on a c/b from Gary Peters. NTPs were Jeff Graham, Neville Mitchell and Steven Davidson. Long drivers were Mick Welsh, Geoff Masters and John Forrest. Thanks to the very generous sponsors of this inaugural event - Food Savers Australia, Smiths Lakes Butchery,
DMC Plumbing, Mid Coast Maritime Services, Panasales, Berrick Investments and Rod Norberry Electrician. Thanks also to all the organisers, cooks and helpershopefully this will become a popular annual event.
The roll up for the September Monthly Mug on Saturday 28th September was very disappointing, but a few golfers managed to play
WEDNESDAY, October 9
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia. (PGal)
8.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. (Mal)
9.20 Four Years Later. (Ml)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Carmen Curlers. (Premiere, Masv)
1.05 Wisting. (Madlv, R)
2.50 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Malv, R)
3.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGa)
8.30 Jimeoin: Result. (Ml) Stand-up performance by comedian Jimeoin discussing the absurdities of everyday life.
9.50 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 4.
10.50 The Latest: Seven News.
11.20 Chicago Fire. (MA15+a)
12.20 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)
1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am White
Lion. (2010, PG) 7.40 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 9.25 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 11.05 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, M) 1.05pm Nordic By Nature. (2021, M, Faroese) 2.20 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 4.15 Topkapi. (1964, PG) 6.25 The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 9.30 A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964, MA15+) 11.25 Black Box. (2021, M, French) 1.50am Late Programs.
THURSDAY, October 10
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6am Morning
Law & Order:
through the light showers and heavy underfoot conditions. Garry Willadsen won the Men's Mug with 77nett and Lou Smith won the Ladies' Mug also with 77nett. While NTPs and Jackpot were illusive, long drivers were Ken Hughes, Garry Willadsen and Lou Smith. We're all hoping that October will bring some sunshine.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Walks. (PG)
8.25 National Parks From Above: Wales. (PG) A look at Snowdonia National Park in Wales.
9.20 Paris Has Fallen. (M)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Freezing Embrace. (Malv)
12.25 Wolf. (Malsv, R)
3.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Hustle. 1.25 The Story Of. 1.55 Unknown Amazon. 2.50 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Hells Angels: Kingdom Come. (Premiere) 10.20 Obsessed With My Muscles. 10.50 Dark Side Of Comedy. 11.45 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Topkapi. Continued. (1964, PG) 7.45 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 10.10 Benediction. (2021, M) 12.40pm Supernova. (2020, M) 2.25 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 4.10 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 5.50 The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 7.30 T-34. (2018, M, Russian) 9.35 For A Few Dollars More. (1965, M) Midnight Tracker. (2010, M) 1.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Leah and Justin are caught red-handed.
8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. Explores life behind bars.
9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Slawomir Tomczyk. (Malv, R) A look at the murder of Slawomir Tomczyk.
10.30 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav, R) 11.30 To Be Advised. 1.10 Magnum P.I. (Mav) 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7MATE (64)
By Brenda EDWARDS
26 SEPTEMBER. Winner: John Edwards. Runner up: Darren Rapley. Ladies highest score: Christine McKenzie-104. Mens highest score: Darby Neville and John Edwards-140. Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm darts start at 7pm.
By Thomas O'KEEFE
The event was open to all RSL Sub-Branches
CAMARADERIE was palpable at the inaugural Tea Gardens RSL SubBranch Bowls Tournament, hosted at Tea Gardens Country Club on the weekend.
within the Central Coast, Newcastle, Greater Hunter and NSW MidCoast districts, and was sponsored by the RSL NSW Sport and Recreation Program.
The social event was conceived as another way to bring together veterans with shared experiences, from all branches of the armed forces.
“We hope to make it
The terrible weather was not a hindrance and first-timers were offered plenty of advice across the greens, solicited or unsolicited, on technique, style, poise, and more.
