Myall Coast News Of The Area 4 May 2023

luncheon and Two-Up in Tea Gardens

By Thomas O'KEEFE

COMMUNITY groups across Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens and Pindimar/ Bundabah participated in the 10:30am ANZAC Day march down Marine Drive to the Memorial on 25 April.

Led by the engines of the Tea Gardens Fire and Rescue service, RSL subBranch members, veterans and their families were followed by the Motor Club, and the ladies of the Australian Red Cross. Stretching over two blocks, next came the vehicles and volunteers of the Pindimar/Tea Gardens

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Karuah ANZAC services unite community

By Thomas O’KEEFE

TRADITIONS were heartily observed by hundreds at the ANZAC Dawn and Morning services at Karuah on Tuesday, 25 April.

Into the foggy sunrise there emerged a large crowd of more than 500 people, a larger crowd than usual, uniting to observe one of the most time-honoured and reverent events on the Australian calendar.

As the morning cleared into a great day, commemorators joined the march from Tony King Automotive down to the ANZAC War Memorial, overlooking the Karuah River.

The marchers, which included a contingent from local Royal Australian Air Force veterans, were treated to ceremonial songs upon the bagpipes, specially chartered for this year’s services.

“Despite the holiday, the Karuah Primary School was well represented,” local resident Marion Brown informed NOTA.

The Service featured the traditional Hymns, National Anthem, prayers and wreathlaying, with bugle soundings of the Last Post and The Rouse.

“The Karuah Dawn Service holds a special place in my heart, and every year, more people come – it looked like the entire town turned out this year,” special guest Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington told NOTA.

"I was humbled to have the opportunity this year to share

my reflections on ANZAC Day, and the unimaginable sacrifice paid by too many.”

Chris Fraser, President of the Karuah RSL, told News Of The Area, “The RSL served breakfast from 7am, free for all who attended, and put on by the Directors of the RSL, as a way to give back to the community.

“It was a fantastic day had by all, and we were proud to host everyone at the RSL afterwards,” Mr Fraser added.

The RSL successfully held TwoUp on the premises, which would have come as somewhat of a relief for many in town, given the controversy of last year’s cancellation.

With the brakes applied by the COVID pandemic before that, this was the first time in three years that the Karuah RSL had hosted Two-Up on ANZAC Day.

q The large crowd gathered to march into the mist pre-dawn.

q A foggy morning at Memorial Park, Karuah for the ANZAC Day Service.

q Flags in front of Karuah RSL.

Nominate a young person for a Youth Award

NOMINATIONS for the 2023 Youth Awards are open, with MidCoast residents encouraged to nominate a young person before Sunday 25 June.

“There are many young people making a positive contribution to the MidCoast community,” said Manager Libraries and Community Services, Alex Mills.

“MidCoast Youth Awards give us an opportunity to recognise these young people and acknowledge the contribution of our young leaders in the community.”

The award includes a certificate, $250 prize, and recognition that can help underpin future career ambitions.

Open to anyone aged 12-24 living, working or studying in the MidCoast local government area, the awards recognise achievements in the arts, community service, leadership, sports, wellbeing and resilience, and entrepreneurship.

POWER OUTAGES

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planned outages, most of which will last an entire working day (or two, depending on exact address), from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

As a precaution, all affected businesses and individuals should be aware and prepared for having no electricity during this timeframe.

“The major works see more than 90 tasks completed across the area over six consecutive days,” Mat Reedy, Operations Manager Mid North Coast, told News Of The Area.

“Crews will be working on and replacing numerous power poles and sections of power lines, upgrading supporting equipment, along with general maintenance on the overhead electricity network,” Mr Reedy added.

With plans to bring in crews from Port Macquarie, Dungog, Stroud and Gloucester, Essential Energy appears quite keen to have the work done well within the weeklong timeframe.

The company builds, operates and maintains one of the country’s largest electricity distribution networks, with more than 880,000 regional, rural and remote customers in NSW and southern Queensland.

“Significant planning has been undertaken to complete the large program of works as quickly and safely as possible, with a significant amount of work being completed in a relatively short time across the area, to reduce the overall inconvenience on affected communities,” Mr Reedy told NOTA.

“We appreciate that planned power outages may cause inconvenience for some customers, but they are vital to

ensure a safe and reliable power network for these communities.”

More detailed information, including a map of the outages, can be found on the

Essential Energy website at https://www. essentialenergy.com.au/outages-andfaults/power-outages.

The entrepreneurship award is open to young people aged 18-24.

The MidCoast Youth Awards is a partnership between Taree PCYC and MidCoast Council, LJ Hooker Taree, and Grow A Star.

“The support of the PCYC, LJ Hooker Taree and Grow A Star makes these awards possible, along with the sponsorship of several local businesses,” added Mr Mills.

Each category is sponsored by a local service, group or organisation, including: MidCoast Council (Sports); LJ Hooker Taree (entrepreneurship); Grow A Star (Wellbeing and Resilience); Rotary (Leadership); Friends of the Manning Regional Art Gallery (the arts).

Anyone can nominate a young person for a youth award. Nominations are assessed by a panel with a short list of nominees invited to the awards ceremony in September where the winners will be announced.

For more information, go to www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/youthawards.

Caring for an Elderly parent

by Cavelle Lindsay

We are seeing more children caring for their elderly parent(s) in the home of the elderly parent(s).

There are several aged care fees that may be relevant in these circumstances. Some of the most common fees are as follows:

• Home care package fees: If your elderly parent is eligible for a Home care package, they will be given a certain amount of funding to cover the cost of services and support provided in their own home. Care recipients are not income and assets tested.

This means Centrelink will pay the following:

• the maximum basic daily fee;

• the maximum (means tested) care fee; and

• accommodation costs subject to annual and lifetime caps.

If your elderly parent receives an income support payment, they do not have to complete an assessment.

Carer Allowance: As a child carer of your elderly parent, you may be eligible

for a Carer’s allowance. This allowance is income tested, and the amount you receive will depend on your income and other circumstances.

• Home modifications: your elderly parent may benefit from making modifications to their home to make it safer and more accessible. The costs associated with these modifications, may be covered by government funding, grants, or loans.

If your elderly parent requires more intensive care and support than a child carer can provide in their own home, the parent may need to move into a residential aged care facility.

Overall, the fees associated with caring for elderly parents may be complex. It is important to seek advice and support from aged care professionals to ensure informed decisions are made

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Essential Energy workers ready to upgrade local infrastructure.

q One of several old poles that need to go, years of UV have taken their toll.

q New power poles can be seen strategically located around Hawks Nest.

All categories except entrepreneurship are split into two age groups, 12-17 years and 18-24 years.

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Dawn Service at Tea Gardens

By Thomas O’KEEFE

HUNDREDS of people awoke early on 25 April to congregate at ANZAC Park in Tea Gardens for the traditional ANZAC Day Dawn Service.

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A ring of flags encircled the memorial, including state, national and historically important banners, as the mild autumn weather promised a beautiful day ahead.

With the main flag at half mast, nature began proceedings as dawn broke over the Singing Bridge, and local pelicans and bats performed fly-bys over the Service as the flag was raised.

The dawn crowd stood silent and reverent, encompassing the Memorial, as the program with the welcome from Tea Gardens RSL subBranch President Mal Motum, followed by an audio interpretation of the original ANZAC landing craft on approach at Gallipoli, as the waves at Bennetts Beach crashed audibly in the background.

Beautiful renditions of ‘The Recessional’ and hymn ‘O Valiant Heart’ by local choir group the Myall Melodians, was followed by an oration from the sub-Branch’s Mr Motum.

The Last Post was performed by live bugler as the flag was lowered to half mast, to honour the fallen in all our wars.

The sub-Branch’s Terry Munright recited ‘The Ode of Remembrance’, followed by

Reveille and flag raising to full mast again, and another beautiful singing of ‘Abide With Me’ by the Melodians.

“It is important that we give thanks that we can watch and play games on sports fields today, rather than fight on battlefields,” said local Anglican Reverend Richard Goscombe, who cited the current struggle being fought out by the brave men and women in Ukraine for their own country.

Reverend Goscombe then led the gathering in a prayer, followed by a hearty singing of the National Anthem, as only a Dawn Service crowd can muster.

Following the Service, crowds bussed or walked to the Tea Gardens Country Club for a free bacon and egg BBQ breakfast, paid for by the club, and run by the Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS volunteers.

Young rower heading for tall ship adventure

By Thomas O’KEEFE

ADVENTURE on the high seas awaits one young man from Tea Gardens, soon to set to sail on a tall ship from Sydney to Brisbane on 7 May.

Fourteen-year-old Kassian Sikora, a member of the Karuah Rowing & Aquatic Club, which operates around North Arm Cove, was nominated by his rowing coach, John Baskett, for the opportunity of a lifetime.

Accepted as a mentor participant in the 2023 Youth Leadership Challenge, Kassian will sail aboard the STV Windeward Bound, a Tasmanian tall ship, from 7-15 May.

The program’s admirable goals, stated by Windeward Bound’s Captain Sarah Parry, are “to expose young Australians to issues of the broader world, a self-learning leadership experience”.

“It is a life-altering experience for everyone onboard, and Kassian will certainly return more mature,” Ms Parry told NOTA.

Kassian started rowing thanks to his mother, Renae, looking for a way to keep her son fit, but moving away from usual team sports.

Word-of-mouth told her of the Rowing Club, and finally they met Mr Baskett and asked him to give Kassian a go.

“Straight away, he took to rowing, because

he listens and asks questions, which I encourage,” Mr Baskett told NOTA.

“After coaching him for just over six months, I believe Kassian can be excellent at rowing, and I wanted to give him every chance in life to succeed in all his goals,” Mr Baskett said.

Kassian’s parents have strong praise for the

work done by Mr Baskett, saying, “He always goes out of his way to find opportunities for the youth he coaches.”

Kassian told News Of The Area his fitness has improved and he feels more flexible since starting rowing.

“John is a good coach, he is committed to

helping me improve,” Kassian stated.

Kassian is busy for a teenager, with a full week including rowing practice three days, a three-bus expedition to school in east Maitland every weekday, and 4am wake-ups on Saturdays to work at the Hunter Valley Providores in Tea Gardens.

q Reverend Goscombe addressed the Dawn Service at ANZAC Park, Tea Gardens.

q Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS volunteers cooking the free BBQ breakfast at the Tea Gardens Country Club.

q Live singing provided by the Myall Melodians choir.

q Kassian is happy to be on the water. Pictured here with mum Renae and dad David.

q The STV Windeward Bound in action, the tall ship Kassian will be sailing.

ANZAC Day commemorated with march, luncheon and Two-Up in Tea Gardens

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RFS, the Tea Gardens Ladies and Mens Bowling Club, TGHN Surf Life Savers, and the Tea Gardens Lions Club.

Finally, the kids and parents of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Preschool, Tea Gardens Primary School, and the Hawks Juniors RLFC brought up the rear of the march.

As the marchers circled onto the park and around the memorial, the onlookers, numbering at least 1000, awaited the promised jet flyover from Williamtown and around the Bay.

The fighter could be heard as it zig-zagged between the various services around Port Stephens, before it was spotted off to the north, then

arced in from the Ridge, and zoomed over Tea Gardens with a thunderous roar, to everyone’s delight and amazement.

The 11am service followed, its program similar

to dawn, with the distinct inclusion of special guest speaker local resident and former Governor of NSW, Read Admiral The Hon. Peter Sinclair.

“ANZAC Day is not a

celebration of victory, as the eight-month Gallipoli campaign was a tragic defeat,” Mr Sinclair told the gathering, “It is a reminder of the obscenity of war.”

“This day is to remember courage, loyalty, sacrifice

and mateship – qualities that help to shape the nation’s character.”

Following the program, several luncheon activities were enjoyed by all at the Tea Gardens Country Club, catered by The Garden Eatery.

The traditional rounds of Two-Up began after 12noon at the Country Club and the Tea Gardens Hotel, both locations gathering large crowds of punters for one of the few days of the year the game may be legally played.

q The 11am Service crowd at ANZAC Park, Tea Gardens.

q Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Pre-School in the march.

q TGPS and Hawks Juniors RLFC in the march.

q Special guest speaker Rear Adm. Peter Sinclair addressing the gathering at ANZAC Park.

q The jet flyover came in from the river to ANZAC Park, Tea Gardens.

q Two-Up crowds were huge at the Tea Gardens Hotel.

q Tea Gardens Lions Club in the march.

q The crowd encircled the Memorial at ANZAC Park, Tea Gardens.

q Australian Red Cross in the march down Marine Drive.

q Tea Gardens Fire and Rescue emergency workers in the march.

q Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington was the ‘Spinner’ for a round of Two-Up at the Country Club.

q Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS volunteers in the march. q Country Club Ladies and Mens Bowling Club in the march.

q Surf Life Saver volunteers in the march.

Bulahdelah ANZAC Day records record turnout

By John SAHYOUN

ANZAC Day

commemorations in Bulahdelah were a major success, with school children turning out in numbers for the 11am march and the dawn service extremely well attended by the public.

But what does ANZAC Day mean to those who have participated in various conflicts of war?

Bulahdelah RSL subBranch Vice President Greg Hayes told News Of The Area, “There’s more of an awareness with younger people now than when I was young and that’s a great thing.

“My father and grandfather were veterans and didn’t talk much about it,” said Mr Hayes.

Bulahdelah RSL subBranch president Dennis Coulter said, “It’s only now that people are starting to talk about it.

“ANZAC Day is not about glorifying war but rather celebrating those who have served to preserve freedom and remembering their gallantry,” said Mr Coulter.

Sub-Branch Secretary/ Treasurer Steven Newman said, “Our fathers and grandfathers served and we follow in their footsteps.

“Many of our fallen comrades have gone before

us and we like to remember them.

“We would like to thank the general public for the support we got.

“Being a small sub-

Myall friends support Cambodian Village

By Thomas O’KEEFE

A VILLAGE in Cambodia, some 30km outside Angkor Wat, has established a strong and special connection with the people of Tea Gardens and surrounding areas, thanks in no small part to the selfless efforts of Jan and Owen Holbert.

The Holberts presented the Tea Gardens Family Research Group (TGFRG) a slide show of their time in Romdoul village, where they have been helping to raise the kids out of poverty through donations from friends and incredible projects like the building of the local school.

After a diagnosis of an incurable disease in 1993, Mr Holbert was encouraged by his wife to travel, “One place every year until he couldn’t do it anymore.”

They visited China and many South-East Asian nations, but when they finally set sights on Cambodia, they did their homework.

Through a local foundation called ‘Trailblazer’, they were introduced to the rural village of Romdoul in 2013, where there was no electricity, no working toilets, and the ‘school’ was a class of 57 kids crammed beneath an old building.

“The standard that you walk by is the standard that you accept,” Mr Holbert told the gathering at the TGFRG.

“Villagers were drinking dirty water from ponds, with no toilets to speak of.”

When they asked the village chief what was needed, a school (with toilets) was at the top of the list.

Subsequent trips have installed sand-filters for drinking-water, and the first working septic toilets.

The school’s purposedesigned three rooms have also been augmented with a new structure, and a kitchen that ensures that village kids

Branch we are really thankful,” said Mr Newman.

Mr Coulter told News Of The Area the sub-Branch is seeking to expand its member base.

“We are looking for more members and you don’t have to be an ex-service person.

“You may just have a past family member who has served in some capacity.

“Become part of our celebration of those who have served for our country in the armed forces,” Mr Coulter said. Lest we forget.

get fed at least once per day.

“Other friends have gone to Cambodia on trips, and said ‘What can we do?’” Mrs Holbert told NOTA.

The Holberts’ Facebook

group, ‘Australia for Cambodia’, has over 700 followers, many having donated clothing, learning supplies, and even play and hygiene equipment, giving

future that they otherwise could not have imagined.

For more information visit https://www.facebook. com/AustraliaforCambodia.

q The 11 am service at Bulahdelah.

q Lest we forget.

q Bulahdelah RSL sub-Branch members (L-R) Dennis Coulter, Steven Newman, Greg Hayes, Eric Saville, Bruce Johnson.

the kids a chance at a

q Jan and Owen with supplies to be donated to the school.

q Jan and Em formed a special friendship that transcends language barriers.

q Kids received clean uniforms for their new school.

q First septic toilets went into the village thanks to Australia For Cambodia assistance.

Walker takes on Melbourne to Brisbane trek

By Thomas O’KEEFE

YOU may have seen a man walking along the Myall Way on Monday, 24 April, the latest leg in his epic journey from Melbourne to Brisbane.

Leon Sappl, from Perth via Melbourne, had travelled Europe, but in hindsight, “I travelled with my eyes closed until I got to Cambodia.”

A student of economics, Leon told NOTA, “In my early 20s naivety, I wanted to help, which is why I went to Cambodia as an ESL teacher.

“I soon began to see South East Asia as a ‘last frontier’ of sorts, realising the trauma left over from the Khmer Rouge regime, but also the heavy

influences from Vietnam, Thailand and the USA.”

In Cambodia, Leon said he had witnessed such a different way of life and culture, that “the cognitive dissonance of the modern lifestyle became unbearable for me”.

“I wanted to undertake some kind of pursuit to appreciate how much we take for granted.”

The original plan was to trek from Cambodia to Europe, but after a series of personal and family issues, he found himself back in Australia, and was soon stuck in Melbourne’s rolling lockdowns.

“I quit my job and packed

up my life in February, 2020, but couldn’t truly begin until September 2022,” Leon said.

“The idea is to see Australia’s east coast as though I am the first person to discover it,” Leon said, explaining why he chose to walk, rather than drive.

With his entire life compacted into a custom walking trailer, accompanied by his faithful Cambodian canine companion, Qualia, Leon had already faced massive trials and challenges before reaching the Myall Coast.

“Bellbird Hill, just outside Eden, really made me think about what I truly need to survive.

“I now have a ‘serendipity’ philosophy, I will talk to the locals rather than use a map,

Travelling rocks bring smiles to the Myall

By Thomas O’KEEFE

PAINTED rocks are prompting smiles along the Myall Coast, part of a movement that has already gone international.

Port Stephens local Sarah Mischin, of Mischin Cleaning Co., first encountered the ‘travelling rocks’ phenomenon

while recently travelling interstate.

“I found a rock someone had painted two people, and the words ‘Big Hug’, which had come from halfway across the country,” Sarah Mischin told News Of The Area.

“I got hooked while on holidays, painted a few and

left them in SA,” Ms Mischin continued.

The quiet concept already has a strong internet presence, with Facebook pages for all

accept help if offered, and use back roads and pedestrian trails where I can.

“The best experiences were the ones not planned,” Leon happily admitted.

Facebook keyword on the back, then are left out for people to discover.

A discovered rock can be whisked far away, and a photo shared online, to spread the

journey one of her rocks has taken.

“I recently went to Sydney and dropped one off in Darling Harbour and posted a photo,” Kaye Simpson, of Hawks Nest First National Real Estate, told NOTA.

“Sarah then found a post of the rock in Lennox Head –how cool is that!”

“We here at the office are having so much fun, and getting so much joy, out of this as she leaves us rocks to put out the front of our office on the flower bed, we wait excitedly to see who will pick them up.”

Karuah Motor Yacht Club hosts return of annual fishing competition in 2023

Planning for 2024 will take great

q Sarah Mischin (L) shows some painted rocks, with Kerrie Bailey from Hawks Nest First National Real Estate.

q Painted rock left outside Hawks Nest Real Estate.

q On the back, how you know where they came from.

q Best Individual Junior Estuary Miles Hood for his 0.3kg flathead.

q Estuary ‘Best Boat’ won by The Hornet.

q Biggest Beach fish Junior Riley Harris for his 0.72 kg flathead.

The catches of the day will likely share the same fate – becoming many

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a main course for the evening’s dinner.

“Everyone returned safely, and we are definitely looking forward to

next year,” Commodore Timony said. “We’re lucky to have an amazing diversity of marine areas here, with the bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers,

salt and freshwater, so much in this area, I am still discovering bays and coves after 45 years.”

care regarding not only weather, but the tides and cycles of the Moon, to ensure optimum fishing conditions.

q A sample of the painted rocks’ images and messages.

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New welcome sign for Tea Gardens –Hawks Nest volunteer organisations

NEWS

‘THE Service Clubs of the Myall Coast Welcome You’ reads the striking new entry sign into Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest, designed and made by local artist and photographer Glen Henry.

The new sign displays nine key local volunteer organisations who all play an important role in our community and who are always happy to welcome new volunteers and/or visitors:

• Lions Club of Tea Gardensteagardens.nsw@lions.org.au

• Galleries in the Gardens Incgigmyall@gmail.com

• Myall Koala and Environment Group – myallkoala.org

• Myall River View Clubmyallriver.viewclub@gmail.com

• Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association – HNTGProgress@ gmail.com

• Myall University of the Third Aage (U3A) - myallu3a.org.au

• Australian Red Crossjenny297@outlook.com

• Meals on Wheels – 4997 0701 or 4997 0800

• TGHN Men’s Shed – 7228 9876

The new sign and soon to be planted native garden were all installed by volunteers from the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association Incorporated and the Men’s Shed, with expert oversight and hands-on assistance from Glen Henry.

Both sides of the new sign feature a stunning coastal image taken from Jimmy's Beach out across Port Stephens by the artist.

The new sign was installed because the old sign had been badly vandalised and torn down.

Sandra Bourke, from the Progress Association told NOTA, “We are experiencing ongoing challenges around vandalism, often very inappropriate in content, recurring in our public places, such as the Tea Gardens Skate Park, Lions

Park Lookout, water towers, and under the Singing Bridge.

“Vandalism can often create anxiety in people as it can undermine our sense of community safety and give the impression that our public spaces and private property are not cared for or respected.

“This is not the case.

“The Progress Association and other volunteer groups are committed to working together and with relevant government organisations to restore and improve our public places, but we always need community help.”

Reporting, removing, and preventing vandalism helps.

Photograph and report at:

• MidCoast Council at https://www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au or call 02 7955 7777.

• Graffiti Hotline call 1800 707 125.

• NSW Police Force online Community Portal.

The Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association can also be contacted via HNTGProgress@gmail. com or 0432 764 333.

q Artist and photographer Glen Henry and Progress Association president Bruce Murray installing the new sign.

By Paul DORIN

More information on seagrass debate

DEAR News Of The Area,

SINCE my contribution to the dredging debate (NOTA 27/4) interested readers have requested more information.

The decline in seagrass density has been apparent since circa 1980.

At that time, anyone venturing onto the meadows would sink up to their knees in mud, such was the effectiveness of the Zostera in catching muddy turbulence.

The plight of the seagrass was not proven until 2011 when most of it had disappeared leaving bare sand.

The Scanes Report focused on water discharge and sedimentation acknowledging its disinterest in seagrass (p38).

The “squeaky wheel” of the politics of dredging took precedence, the loss of seagrass has extended throughout Port Stephens and obviously has nothing to do with “salinity”.

It may be linked to the oyster collapse.

The wonderful cleansing action of the flood tide can be compared to a giant broom cleaning up the mess left by the “elephant in the room”... until the ebb tide.

My thesis is the “missing link” squaringup inconsistencies in a long and tedious debate between Col, Len and others.

Regards, Robert ADAMS, Hawks Nest.

Sophie dances to help sick kids NEWS

By John SAHYOUN

SOPHIE Grills of Bulahdelah is dancing to make a difference for sick kids.

Having suffered from multiple health issues over her life she wishes to help others and their families who are under strain to meet their everyday needs and ongoing medical treatment.

Sophie is joining Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney to Dance for Sick Kids this year.

When a child is injured, or diagnosed with a serious illness, it affects the whole family.

Lives can be turned upside down, and it puts families under enormous pressure.

For many families, it can feel like it’s impossible to hold it together.

“I’ll be making a move every day for seven days to raise money that will help families stay in a home-away-from-home and access emotional and financial support,” said Sophie.

“From day one in the hospital and for as long as it takes, your help ensures that families don’t have to navigate the challenges of illness or injury alone.”

Sophie’s parents told News Of The Area, “Our daughter Sophie wants to give back by dancing for sick kids.

“They need us all to help keep their families together in what can be such a devastating time.

“With family close it helps tremendously, so if you can help us spread the word and get people to donate.”

The generosity of the community will make sure that Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney can support even more families with a seriously ill or injured child when they need it most.

“We as a family just wanted to spread the word that Ronald McDonald House is having a fund-raising event called Dance for Sick Kids.

“As a family that has used them, they have done so much for us to keep us close to our daughter over the years for various treatments,” said Sophie’s parents.

You can support Sophie by making a donation at https://www.danceforsickkids. com/fundraisers/sophieg15049

DEAR Jasminda,

MY husband Roger has offered to be the model for a local life art class so he'll have to strip off and have his dad bod on display for members of the local community. What if someone we know is in the class? Why would he do this?

Genevieve F.

Dear Genevieve, BEING a life model is an important role where artists create representations of the human form in all its glory - in this case the glory of Roger, his belly as ripe and malleable as a persimmon.

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN Assault and

battery

EVERY time I receive my quarterly bill for the supply and usage of electricity it feels like I am being “assaulted” by the provider.

One reaction might be to consider “battery” as a means of defence.

The provision of power in our daily lives is one necessity that we can't survive without and electricity is clearly the preferred form, but it comes at an ever increasing cost, as does its partner, gas.

So what can we do in order to modify this cost to an acceptable level?

Using less of it defeats its purpose so we try to obtain it at the lowest possible cost.

Solar panels on the roof are the best way to lower the cost and governments have been very good in encouraging us to install by providing hefty subsidies initially for this purpose, but of course now need to reduce this benefit over coming months.

When I first started to look at the mathematics of installing solar, the industry was in its infancy and the selected supplier said if I could get another four nearby users then further discounts would become available.

So I held free coffee mornings at home in order to explain my research with costs and production possibilities in order to gauge local interest.

Very soon I had over 30 interested neighbours very keen to be involved and do so at discounted prices with the same supplier.

It proved to be hugely successful for both homeowners and supplier installers.

In those days the 3 KW size package was the most cost effective way with direct to mains generating 60 cents per KWH then buying back from the grid at 40 cents per

Herein lies the beauty of life drawing.

The life drawing scene embraces diversity.

Scars and birthmarks and voluptuous bodies are revered; they add interest and variety to an artist's repertoire.

As long as your husband has stamina, patience and confidence (and it appears he does since he has signed up to be a life model), he will no doubt make a great muse for the local community.

I wouldn't worry about someone recognising him.

People who take life drawing classes are interested in art, not the cheap thrill of seeing your Roger reclining on a bi-fold trestle.

KWH for home use. What a great deal that was for us all by getting in during the early stages of availability.

Subsequently subsidies were reduced as uptake spiralled.

It then became necessary to increase the panels and inverter to the 6.6 KW size in order to cover the rising cost of electricity.

Today the family residence needs the 10 KW sized array in order to obtain the best cost efficiency.

My just under 10 KW system (9.8 KW) now produces some 21 KWH of daily power, greater than we consume and going back into the grid at only 5 cents per KWH - so hardly worth the exercise.

The answer now is to consider buying a solar battery that will store much of the daily overproduction so it can be used freely in the evening when the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow.

The Government's Clean Energy Council provides good information online in relation to battery size and brand reliability but of course it is up to the individual homeowner to select brand and obtain installer costs.

My mathematics quickly showed that the cost of battery purchase didn’t make economic sense for my use from say 6 pm until bedtime.

But that calculation was at today’s prices.

Electricity producers are saying that the wholesale price will increase by 60 percent in two years time so the Government responded by saying they won't tolerate that increase so intend to cap the increase at 40 percent.

So I then redid my sums on the 40 percent increase figure which led me to believe that my investment could be returned in a little over three years.

So batteries can be purchased in 5 KW lots and added together in those multiples so it became obvious that starting with a 10 KW battery plus a 5 KW inverter was my most cost effective size.

So, I jumped in and had that system fitted mid-month with the ability to watch its progress via an app on the phone.

The proof of my decision will be in the pudding “as they say” but I’m one of those guys that would just hate to miss out on my free pudding.

q Sophie aims to help others by dancing her heart out.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

READING by Lynne Miles: John 14: 1-3 Jesus speaking. "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in Me. In My Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. I will come back and take you to be with Me, that where I am you may be also."

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A-10 Shun hosts ANZAC Day commemorations

FOR the fourth consecutive year, the locally based A-10 Shun Veterans Support Group held a commemorative ANZAC Day service at its private memorial garden.

“It was an early start this year as dawn was at 0554 hours,” group organiser Shane Griffis told News Of The Area.

“Stand-to was at 0540 hrs and a solemn but moving ceremony was the order of the day.”

Mr Griffis delivered a stirring opening address and recited two poems whilst the sounds of the battlefield played eerily in the

background.

Karen Lambourne then read the prayers and wreaths were laid, before the ode was read and The Last Post was sounded at dawn.

The National Anthem followed before Mr Griffis read his closing statements, with guests invited to attend a gunfire breakfast

“New friendships were forged and old ones reacquainted,” Mr Griffis said.

The A10-Shun Veterans Support Group offered thanks to Barry Brothers Butchers, Guardian Soaps and veteran Glen Cribbs for their

support of the day.

“A very special thanks also to Karen Lambourne for her readings

of the prayers,” Mr Griffis said. “We hope to see you all again next year.”

Bulahdelah a finalist in state tourism award

BULAHDELAH has been announced as a finalist in the NSW Tourism Awards in the top small towns category.

This awards program allows

tiny, small and large tourism towns to highlight the many features that visitors to their areas may consider on their next domestic holiday.

The awards provide communities, business chambers, visitor centres and local governments the opportunity to showcase how their town encourages tourism development, increases visitation and drives the visitor economy for our state.

Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism President John Sahyoun told News Of The Area, “I was blown away by this as I thought it was almost impossible to get it over the line given the relatively short time frame but we have a team of extremely capable and enthusiastic people who made it possible.

“We are up against some stiff competition in our category but we think we are the best there is - so fingers crossed,” said Mr Sahyoun.

Entrants were required to produce a short video, an itinerary and a website to allow the judges to gauge each area.

Bulahdelah is now seeking the

Karuah overcome Hawks in local derby battle

By Thomas O’KEEFE

A TOP-OF-THE-TABLE grudge match ensued last Sunday as the Karuah Roos faced off against the Tea Gardens Hawks at Lionel Morten Oval for the second game of the season on 30 April.

“This is definitely the local derby,” Aaron Neighbour, Vice President of Hawks RLFC, told

News Of The Area.

Neither side managed to pierce the other’s strong defences for the first quarter, with more than a few errors at both ends.

The first successful try was in the 26th minute for the Roos’, by Simi Asomua, successfully converted by Samuel Croese.

The Hawks soon responded with Aiden Bills’ first try, although

the conversion was wide.

As the clock wound down to half time, the Roos lost nearly 20 metres to a bad pass, and the Hawks suffered a send-off three minutes before the buzzer.

Karuah’s second attempt to score looked amazing, but was ruled as a drop before the line, leaving the half-time score at a nail-biting 6-4, Karuah’s lead.

The Hawks vaulted out of the gates for the second half, with a 45-metre run straight from the

assistance of the public in helping to win the award.

For final judging the public have the chance to choose their favourite destination in each category, writing a short review on why a particular area is a worthy destination to visit for a short stay.

An explanatory video on how to vote is on the Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism facebook page.

To vote visit https://www. businessnsw.com/events/toptourism-town-awards-2022-nsw or use the QR code.

Voting closes in a week so Bulahdelah needs your support now.

“We would encourage as many people as possible to vote for us as it allows everyone to give their thumbs up to what we believe is the best area in the state and lets the wider community know what we are about,” said Mr Sahyoun.

The eventual winner of each category will be announced at the NSW tourism conference in May with the winner of each category going on to represent the state in the national finals in November.

SPORT

kick-off, but, sadly, to no avail.

An unfortunate fumble by the Hawks, right on the try-line, was capitalised upon, with Roos’ Koby Martyn intercepting, running 30 metres, then handing off to Adam Crampton, who took it in for a try between the uprights, which was easily converted.

Emotions ran exponentially higher into the second half, reflected in the harder hits on the field, with a few players on both sides left prone or even carried off.

Karuah’s third (converted) try came via Daniel Evans, with the Hawks’ second try via Aiden Bills, successfully, and redemptively, converted by Jacob Palm-Wicks.

The Hawks’ final surge lost momentum with an off-side ruling, followed by Karuah’s fourth try by Adam Crampton again, said to be the league’s leading try-scorer so far.

The full-time score of 22-10, Karuah the victors, sets up the Hawks for revenge in the next ‘local derby’ match.

q A-10 Shun Veterans Support Group’s Shane Griffis and Glen Cribbs of Pindimar.

q Community members can vote using this QR code.

q The Hawks about to break Karuah’s defence.

q Karuah’s Simi Asomua (#8) scoring Karuah’s first try.

Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club News

By John SLATER

Vale

Robert (Bob) Skews

BOWLERS learned last Wednesday of the sudden passing of great friend Bob Skews.

Bob had a long association with the Men’s Bowling Club covering many years and with his lovely wife Pam, previously deceased, were formidable players for Tea Gardens.

Both represented the Club in Pennant competitions with Bob in

high demand as a specialist lead player.

Bob at one time was also a Director on the Board of the Country Club.

I think that just about everyone in Tea Gardens knew Bob and he will be remembered with great affection.

RIP.

26 April

Today’s bowls was sponsored by our good friends at Woody’s Garden Centre.

It was also a special day

with 50 players attending Patron’s Day hosted by our Club Patron, Daryl Martin.

An anonymous supporter approached our bowls coordinator with a donation to go towards prize money for the day and this ensured that every bowler participating received a prize.

Many thanks to the kind person for supporting the day along with our patron Daryl Martin, the men’s bowling club and the people who prepared lunch, Graham Reynolds, and Hylton Newman to name a couple.

Thanks also to Tony Butler, Rick Islaub, and Peter Campbell who assisted with the draw and the running of the day.

The scoring for the day was based on total shots won combined over the two games.

1st place with a score of 40 were Graeme Watkins, Geoff Muggleton and Mark Hair.

2nd place went to Col Buddle, Chris May, and Neil Kibble with a score of 38.

3rd place were Geoff Page, Paul Carter, and Roman Bondaruk with a score of 36.

4th place with a score of

Legendary 1975 Roos are the pride of Karuah

By Chris KARAS

HISTORIC Karuah Roos Rugby League Football Club is celebrating a ten year milestone since re-forming after a short hiatus in the Newcastle Hunter Rugby League competition.

Back at their spiritual home base at Lionel Morten Oval, the proud Roos have opened the 2023 season with impressive performances in the Newcastle Hunter Mens Northern Conference.

Steeped in tradition, the Roos have produced an array of talent over the years and have fielded some powerful combinations throughout the mens senior ranks.

One of the club’s greatest ever outfits was the premiership-winning 1975 Karuah side that defeated Gateshead 23-12 in a hardfought Grand Final to clinch the Newcastle Second Division premiership.

Club President Daniel Evans told News Of The Area, “The 1975 Roos have a special place in the Karuah club’s annals and are widely regarded as one of the region’s best ever teams.

“They etched their names in Roos’ folklore for their skill and tenacity and never-say-die spirit that was the cornerstone of many club victories,” reflected Evans.

Under inspirational captain-coach Russell Elkin, the mighty Roos finished minor and major premiers to bring home the John Dunn Cup trophy.

Other team members included Kevin Smith, Terry Dew, Neil Gardiner, Barry Peacock, Eric Lambourne, Russell Sellers, Bruce Mathews, Phil Fraser, Doug Bowden, Allan Robards, Ian Chapman, John Martin, Mick Sackley, Ken Maytom, Rodney Gough, Kelvin Woodward, Danny Manton,

Harold Evans and Darrell Johnson.

The team’s manager was Harry Chapman and ball boys were Timothy Greentree and Darrin Ray.

Karuah’s womens representative prop and skipper Jess Neilson is the niece of Kelvin Woodward

and the granddaughter of former Roos legend Lionel Morten while Harold Evans is the great uncle of current mens hooker and Club President Daniel Evans.

The Roos have opened their Mens A Grade campaign with rousing victories over Waratah Mayfield (34-12)

30 were Greg Smith, Graham Reynolds, and John Slater.

The Garden Eatery voucher was won by Lon Richards. Our thanks to the Garden Eatery for their support.

29 April

Round 9 of the open-gender Pennants competition was played today with the First National Grade 5 Dolphins recording a great away win against Raymond Terrace.

They made it a clean sweep winning the Master Board 73-61

Grade 5 surge into first place on the ladder with one match remaining.

Grade 6 have started to hit their straps recording a

20-shot win at home against Mayfield West 64-47. They remain in 4th place on the ladder.

Grade 7 had one of everything, one win, one draw and one loss against Stockton at Stockton.

They lost overall by 7 shots 53-60 and now drop a place to 5th on the ladder.

In other news.

Entries in the Mixed Pairs competition will close on 5 May.

The Club will be having our annual Versatility Day on Wednesday 10 May. Teams will be single entry 4’s and we will need to be in multiples of 4, e.g., 48,52 or 56 to allow a draw with no byes.

Myall Coast Vets

By Tony SMITH

27/04/2023.

2BBB Stableford.

1. Robert Hussey & Geoff Crockett 46 c/b

2. Noel Quince & Kenneth Hudson 46

3. Damien Ward & Breton Gibbs 45

4. Brian A Johnson & Brian Calverley 44 c/b

5. Ross Kirwan & Des Patfield 44 NTP. 10th. 16th.

A. Wright, Ronald A. Bennett, Fred B. Hudson, Keith B. Smith, Lloyd

C. Barnes, Alan Balls To. 38

Karuah Golf Club

By Sharon WEDD

TUESDAY Vets was cancelled due to Anzac day

Saturday 29/4/23

28 played this Saturday was a great field

Stableford

Winner: D Cant 39pts NTP

2/11: Dylan Russell

4/13: John Marlow

6 :T Aurther

Longest Putt Jason Greentree Balls: G OBryan, Jayden Russell, Nicole Whale, Jason Greentree, G Masters Congratulations to the winners. See you all Tuesday.

at Waratah Oval and Tea Gardens Hawks (22-10) at Lionel Morten Oval.

Flying winger Adam Crampton bagged four of Karuah’s seven tries against Waratah before notching a double in last Sunday’s big clash against the powerful Hawks.

Hawks Nest Golf Club Lady Veterans Golf

Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts

By John EDWARDS

RESULTS from Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts on 27

April.

Winners: Marion Smith and Darren Rapley.

Runners up: Sandra

Hagan and John Edwards.

Ladies Highest Score: Lisa Beatty-121.

Mens Highest Score: Michael Russom - 138. Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm darts start 7pm. Darts are available for use if needed, everyone is welcome to come and play.

q Winners Marion Smith and Darren Rapley with runners up Sandra Hagan and John Edwards.

HAWKS Nest Golf Club Lady Veterans Golf Competition

Hussey

q The Karuah Roos’ champion 1975 A Grade rugby league squad that defeated Gateshead 23-12 in the Newcastle Second Division Grand Final.

BIG CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

Sudoku is an 81 square number grid with nine blocks each containing nine cells. To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.

NEWS OF THE AREA

THE RIGHT TABLE SHOW TIDAL VARIATIONS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS

The time variation should be added to the corresponding Fort Denison time.

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated.

THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED

TIDES

1. The hieroglyphic snake is facing the other way. 2. The circle above the bird is a square. 3. The button on the man’s pocket is missing.

4. The knob on the lamp is in a different place 5.The tail is missing off the hieroglyphic lion. MAZE: Caveman 1 - A. Caveman 2 - B. Caveman 3 - C.

Skewes, Robert John “Bob”

81 years of age from Tea Gardens formerly from Rankin Park. Much loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many. Family and friends are warmly invited to the celebration of Bob’s life in the North Chapel, Newcastle Memorial Park, Anderson Drive Beresfield on Friday 5th May 2023 at 10.00am. Followed by a gathering at Tea Gardens Country Club from 12.30pm. Also at the Tea Gardens Hotel, from 4.00pm to celebrate Bobs life and share his life stories.

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

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

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

In various waterways and retention ponds Herbicides Weedmaster Duo, Sixgun 360, Biochoice 360 and/or Glymac 360 (360g/L glyphosate) will be used as per the requirements of the label and APVMA off label permit 9907 where applicable and as a precaution residents are advised to refrain from using, drinking or swimming in the water for two weeks following treatments.

Registered herbicides, chemicals Spearhead, Kamba M and Broadside will be used as per label directions on sporting fields, parks, pools surrounds, cemeteries, reserves and Council building surrounds.

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

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SBS, 5am

With Perth’s fearless Voyager (above) representing Australia in Eurovision’s second semi-final, this is the chance for Aussie viewers to get their votes in. Voyager will perform their track Promise on the Eurovision stage – where anything is possible. SBS’s exclusive coverage will once again be in the capable hands of Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey who will bring witty banter and insights as they guide Australia through the glitz and madness direct from Liverpool.

FRIDAY, May 5

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Traces. (MA15+a) Two suspects derail the investigation.

9.15 Mayfair Witches. (Premiere, Mals) A neurosurgeon makes a shocking discovery.

10.10 Interview With The Vampire. (Premiere, MA15+s)

11.15 ABC Late News.

11.30 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (MA15+l, R)

12.00 Close To Me. (Final, Mals, R)

12.50 Smother. (Mal, R)

1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

In this series, charming journalist and documentarian Louis Theroux (pictured) turns his unique probing style to the UK’s biggest celebrities. With exclusive access to poke about their lives, he gets up close and personal in the way only he can. In this penultimate episode of the series, Theroux spends time with Canadian comedian, actor and writer Katherine Ryan, whose career has taken off since arriving in the UK 15 years ago. Theroux is invited to Ryan’s home for a frank, no-holds-barred conversation about her life, family and comedy. He sees her perform in London and spends a day off with Katherine, her teenage daughter and husband, Bobby.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Supertunnels.

8.30 Robson Green’s British Adventure.

9.25 Exploring Northern Ireland. (PGl, R)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+av)

11.45 Reunions. (PGal, R)

1.40 Romulus. (Masv)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs visits an eco village, where the homes are energy efficient.

8.30 MOVIE: Inferno. (2016, Malv, R) After a professor awakens in an Italian hospital with no memory of the past few days, he joins forces with one of his doctors to uncover the truth about what happened to him and why someone wants him dead. Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan.

11.05 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl, R) The farmers’ families come to lunch and discover they must choose one lady to send on a crucial 24-hour date.

12.30 Home Shopping.

Bulahdelah Golf Club News

By Thora-Lou SMITH

THE ladies played their Wednesday and Saturday Monthly Mugs this week, and B.Gordon won both mugs (78 and 76netts) while T.Stellema was the r/up both times (79 and 77nett).

Barbie also won the putting (29 putts) and T-L. Smith got the jackpot.

The Vets played a 2 person Ambrose on Thursday April 27, and the winners were J.Crockett and R.Hanson with 67.25 from D.Schoonhoven and

S.Clifford with 69.25. NTPs were M.Barrow and D.Schoonhoven.

The men played their Monthly Mug on Saturday April 29, and the winner was A.Crick with 66nett from T.Griffis with 69nett. Most of the men played well above

TEN, 8.40pm

Filmed in Sydney last year, this six-part drama sees Australian team up with their British counterparts to solve the murder of a UK politician’s daughter. Along the way, they uncover an international conspiracy. Driven by complex characters, North Shore explores themes of greed and ambition. The series builds to a shocking reveal as the unmasking of the killer brings to light a complex web of lies and deceit which threaten to bring the elite North Shore crashing down. Stars familiar faces such as John Bradley, Joanne Froggatt (above), Kirsty Sturgess, Dan Spielman (above), Rob Carlton and Matt Passmore.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. Manly Sea Eagles v Brisbane Broncos.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Manly Sea Eagles versus Brisbane Broncos match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: American Assassin. (2017, MA15+lv, R) A man investigates terrorist attacks. Dylan O’Brien.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. Special guest is Jason Derulo.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) New Year’s Day arrives.

8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) Follows dispatchers and paramedics working for NSW Ambulance’s Sydney operations.

9.30 Territory Cops. (Mv, R) Detectives are at the scene of a serious crash that has one woman critically injured.

10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

their handicaps on a tough course.

M.Tatam and S.Sharp got NTPs, and the long drivers were S.McNaughton (who also won the $30- jackpot), S.Moss, D.Shultz and B.Newton.

SATURDAY, May 6

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Traces.

(Mal, R) 1.15 Miniseries: Capital. (Ml, R) 2.05

Grand Designs. (R) 2.50 Great Australian Stuff.

(PG, R) 3.50 Bluey. (R)

4.00 To Be Advised.

5.00 The Coronation Of King Charles III: Preview.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG) 10.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (PG, R) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup series. Round 2. 4.00 The Lost Season. (PG, R) 5.05 Going Places. (R) 5.35 Walking Wartime England.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Outlander. (Final, MA15+) Claire is arrested for murder.

12.40 Germinal. (Final, Masv) Most of the miners agree to return to work.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Sangster Day,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Coronation Of King Charles III. Coverage of Charles III and Camilla being crowned King and Queen from Westminster Abbey, London.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. Melbourne Storm v South Sydney Rabbitohs.

of King Charles III.

10.00 The Coronation Of King Charles III: Procession From Westminster Abbey. King Charles III travels back to Buckingham Palace.

10.30 The Coronation Of King Charles III: Buckingham Palace Balcony.

11.00 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mav, R)

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

1.45 The Pact. (Ma, R) The Simpkins family are rocked by a health scare.

4.45 Bamay: Larrakia And Wulwulam Country. (R) Showcase of Larrakia and Wulwulam Country.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, May 7

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders.

10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass.

(PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30

Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30

Prince Charles: Inside The Duchy Of Cornwall.

(R) 3.25 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.00 Art Works.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs: Chess Valley. (PG) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Ma) Part 4 of 4.

9.50 Midsomer Murders: 25 Years Of Mayhem. (Mv, R)

A 25th anniversary special.

10.35 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+s, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (Mals, R)

12.35 MotherFatherSon. (Mlv, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00

Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX C’ship. Round 4. 4.00 Cycling. National Road Series. Grafton to Inverell. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 1. H’lights. 5.30 Walking Wartime England. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Deadly T-Rex. (PG)

8.30 Pompeii: The Secrets Of Civita Giuliana.

9.30 Acropolis: The Ancient Builders. (PGan, R)

10.30 No Body Recovered. (Ma, R)

11.25 The Queen’s Guard: A Year In Service. (Ml, R)

2.10 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R)

3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

11.30 The 1% Club. (PGls, R) Game show featuring contestants facing an increasingly obscure quiz, hoping to make it to the end and answer a question only 1% of the country would get right to win $100,000. Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

12.30 Home Shopping.

9.35 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match.

10.05 MOVIE: The Infiltrator. (2016, MA15+adlv, R)

12.30 The Countess And The Russian Billionaire. (Mv, R)

1.50 Talking Honey. (PG)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 The Coronation. Coverage of His Majesty King Charles III being crowned alongside The Queen Consort in a historic Coronation at Westminster Abbey, London, the first to take place in nearly 70-years.

11.30 Fire Country. (PGav, R) An internal investigator suspects Jake of being the serial arsonist who has been setting recent fires, an accusation that threatens to end his career, so Bode and the crew take it upon themselves to investigate.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

6.00 Seven News.

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

8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.30 The Latest: Seven News.

10.00 Born To Kill? BTK – Dennis Rader. (MA15+av) Takes a look at the case of Dennis Rader, an American serial killer known as BTK – “blind, torture, kill”.

11.00 Quantum Leap. (Mav)

12.00 The Rookie. (Mav, R) John’s trust is tested.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

10.10 Australian Crime Stories. (Mav, R)

11.20 The First 48. (Mal)

12.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R)

1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 To Be Advised.

9.15 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav) When NCIS Special Agent Jane Tennant interrogates a suspect during his helicopter transfer and the chopper crashes, she must utilise her skills to save herself and the other passengers.

10.05 FBI. (M, R) When a morning show host is murdered, the team realises a killer is targeting powerful women.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, May 8

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

11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 The China Century. (Ma, R)

3.00 Escape From The City. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Final, PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch.

10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (R) 11.00 Britain’s Biggest Dig. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Secrets To Civilisation. (PGav, R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 2. H’lights.

TUESDAY, May 9

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (Final, R) 10.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 11.00 Monty Don’s Japanese Gardens. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Coronation Concert. (PG) From Windsor Castle, England.

9.00 9-1-1. (Ma) As Buck’s life hangs in the balance, he dreams of a world where he never became a firefighter, for better and worse.

10.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Owen is questioned by the FBI.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PGa, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

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

9.00 The Good Doctor. (M) Shaun and Lea head to the

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s

7.30 To Be Advised.

9.00 Ghosts. (PGs) Sam, Jay and the ghosts go into detective mode when Sam is given one last podcast episode to wrap up Alberta’s murder. Trevor, Flower and Pete discover an email from a Nigerian prince asking for help.

9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) After a star triathlete is murdered, Remy teams up with an old flame who wants to film the case.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

(Premiere, Mv)

12.55 Tell Me Who I Am. (Mv, R)

3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R)

5.00 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final.

Hawks Nest Bridge Club

By Shayne FULLER

HNBC’s Beth Williams is folding up her cards after nearly three decades of great playing and service to the club.

All the best, Beth.

HNBC offers beginner

lessons every Tuesday afternoon from 2-4pm (start any Tuesday). Please contact Shayne Fuller for more information on 0468 621 428 (leave a message please if not answered) or shaynefuller@hotmail.com

BRIDGE RESULTS

Monday 17/4/23 1. Sue Donohue & Bruce Eyre 2. Jean Glover & Neryl Grehan 3. Bea Treharne & Sam Kebby E/W 1. Jan Armstrong & Dawn Dale 2. Liz Howarth & Peter Baily

Shayne Fuller &

Kerry McMurray

Wednesday 19/4/23 (Howell) 1. Adrian Ryan & Eric White 2. Bea Treharne & Sue Matheson 3. Margaret Churton & Di Ayers 4. Lyn Butler & Lauralle Baker

Friday 21/4/23 1. Bea

& Sue Matheson

Trish & Jim Thatcher

Peter Baily & Gordon

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

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Return, Mal) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mv) Agent Knight goes viral for saving a mother and child from a potentially fatal car accident.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Morrison E/W 1. Carol Richards & Sam Kebby

2. Carolyn Bywater & David Hipkins 3. Bill Taylor & Jennifer Fowler

Monday 24/4/23 1. Chez Rands & Leslie Falla 2. Bea Treharne & Jeannette Whalan 3. Carol Richards & Sue Matheson E/W 1. Shayne Fuller &

Lyn Butler

2. Jan Armstrong & Dawn Dale

3. Shirley Pearson & Elizabeth Buckpitt

Wednesday 26/4/23 1. Sam Kebby & John Gray 2. Peter Baily & Beverley Richardson

Sue Donohue & Adrian Ryan E/W 1. Shayne Fuller & David Hipkins

2. Davina O’Brien & Susan Helsen 3. Lyn Butler & Kerry

WEDNESDAY, May 10

WorldWatch.

Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.50

House Of Arts And Crafts. (PGl, R)

Citizens At War.

at Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

9.30 Rogue Heroes. (Final, Malv) Stirling attends a cocktail party.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Furia. (MA15+av)

11.55 Unit One. (Mlv, R)

4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, May

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Cash gets perspective on Eden’s decision.

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.35 Accused. (Masv) When drag performer falls for a closeted guy, their whirlwind affair leads to devastating consequences.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Killing Fields Of Truro. (MA15+av, R) A look at the Truro murders.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.40 North Shore. (Premiere, Madl) Detectives investigate when the UK Trade Minister’s daughter is found dead in Sydney Harbour.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mad) A tycoon interferes with an investigation.

10.40 Fire Country. (Mv)

11.30 Bull. (Masv, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

McMurray

Friday 28/4/23 1. Trish & Jim

Thatcher 2. Beverley Richardson & Jean Ryan 3. Margaret Churton & John

Gray E/W 1. Jan Armstrong &

Dawn Dale 2. Helen Blackbourn & James

Slater 3. Adrian Ryan & Elizabeth Buckpitt

6.00

8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG, R) 10.50

Victorian House Of Arts And Crafts. (PGl, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Every Family Has A Secret. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R)

3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 5. H’lights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence: Hack Job. (M)

8.30 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Mal) Part 1 of 4. A woman makes a terrible mistake in her new job at a family violence legal service.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Catch And Release. (MA15+l)

11.45 Black Sands. (Malnv, R)

2.50 Unsaid.

3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)

5.00 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Rose plays cat and mouse to avoid Mali. Hurricane Mackenzie returns to Salt. Justin and Leah uncover horrific truths.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.

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

10.55 The Latest: Seven News.

11.25 Fantasy Island. (Ma)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30

Tea Gardens Soccer Club

By Shayne REYNOLDS

TEA Gardens Soccer Club

Season 2023 Weekly Results.

This week we had the official opening of our 2023 season.

In the Mini’s we saw

the The Wobbegong Sharks defeat the Lofty Cranes Shovel Nose Sharks 4/3.

Game 2 saw the Myall Lakes Meats Port Jackson Sharks defeat the Myall Lakes Meats Port Jackson Sharks 6/4.

“Hook and Cook player

of the day vouchers” awarded to: Thomas Howard, Jerome Laver, Mitali Nolan and Jasper Delaney.

In the Midi’s the Boatshed Mako Sharks defeat the Tea Gardens Auto Electrics Hammerhead

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M, R) Velasco becomes embroiled in what appears to be a plot to take down the creator of a dating app.

11.30 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

Sharks 7/4.

In game 2 the Bull Sharks defeat the Grey Nurse Sharks 15/1.

“Hook N Cook player of the day vouchers” award to Oscar McCormack, Hudson Costantino, Jaxon Phillips and Archie Wall. The Juniors game resulted in the Hawks Nest

Golf Club Thresher Sharks defeat the Tiger Sharks 6/4.

“Hook N Cook player of the day vouchers” awarded to: Saxon Rapley and Lily Fidden.

Games start at 9am on Saturdays, everyone is welcome.

Grab a cuppa, and a hot breaky from our canteen and support our local kids!

MYALL COAST

By Thomas O'KEEFE

ANGLERS were on the waters around Karuah all weekend, with the successful return of the Karuah Motor Yacht Club’s (KMYC) annual fishing competition from Friday 28 April to Sunday 30 April.

With 30 entrants in the three categories, Estuary, Offshore and the new ‘Beach’ Fishing, Commodore Jim Timony of the KYMC seemed very happy with the outcome.

“It was pretty successful, the ocean fishing did well, as were the catches in the estuary, despite some trouble with the boats early on,” Commodore Timony told News Of The Area.

Judged by the famous ‘unofficial Mayor of Broughton Island’, Bob Dyer, the winners were stoked to see their

time on the water yield such voluminous returns.

“The average weights for each category were 0.7kg for both Beach and Offshore fishing, the biggest offshore catch was Ron Thomas’ 1.06kg snapper, and 0.5kg for the Estuary,” Kylie Ghys, the event’s organiser at KYMC, told NOTA.

Three juniors entered this year, with two taking home the trophies, Myels Hood won ‘Best Estuary’ with a 0.3kg flathead, and Riley Harris took ‘Best Beach’ with a 0.76kg bream, Harris also took the overall Juniors’ catch award.

In following tradition, the ‘Horse’s Arse’ award, recognising poor planning/ judgement, went reluctantly to the crew of ‘Karma’, for using dirty fuel.

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q Offshore ‘Best Boat’ Lorna J captain Milton Burrows with Commodore Jim Timony and judge Bob Dyer.