Myall Coast News Of The Area 5 October 2023

Piggies run for firies

Thomas O'KEEFE

THE heat ignited at the Tea Gardens Country Club this long weekend, with the annual Rural Fire Service (RFS) fundraiser Pig Races held on Saturday, 30 September.

Hundreds herded to the Country Club to witness porcine glory through six races, with proceeds going to the Pindimar-Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service, who have a very busy fire season ahead.

‘Sty Racing’ piped the action from the racing pen into the big screen inside the Club, while each pig was energetically ‘auctioned’ before each race, and firies sold raffle

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q Pindimar-Tea Gardens RFS volunteers, for whom the piggies raced this long weekend.

Piggies run for firies

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tickets around the grounds for each round.

Jeff Bakon (yes, really), who runs the piggies for Noah’s Thoroughbred Racing Pigs, out of Sandy Creek Pub, said that all the racers were well-weaned and veterans of the track, at the ripe old age of seven-weeks.

The Baconator led the first straight charge, but was pork-rolled by Sir Oinksalot at the corner, then The Surloin Ranger overtook both, with the rest piggy-backing right behind.

Hock-It-To-Me scrambled from behind, and vied with Spare Rib to lead the last leg, but the winner was Sunday Roast, who partook of the milky goal-plate first.

“It’s not the fastest pig, but the smartest that wins!” Mr Bakon announced.

Pork-minded punters were generous in

the family-friendly atmosphere, with several auction winners bidding hundreds of dollars backing a porcine racer.

With a little push from the Club, the local Firies were able to reach their $5000 goal, which will fund essential equipment and proposed facilities extension to the Tea Gardens station.

The family-oriented crowd was entertained by some seriously dazzling facepainting and professional balloon artistry, as well as a madman upon a too-high unicycle and a bucking mechanical bull, for those with no shame.

Conveniently kosher sushi and dim sims were also catered by The Garden Eatery, which is up for yet another award at the end of October.

“The Club is a great supporter of the RFS, and we thank them and everyone for their donations today,” Brigade Captain David Bright told NOTA.

q Huge crowds of porker punters watched the races outside and on the big screen indoors.

q The main event – five of the piggies round the corner in the first race.

q Jamie Zhang of The Garden Eatery catered with his trademark fresh sushi and dim sims.

q RFS Training and Equipment Officer Maurie Leembruggen took the plunge with face-painting.

q The star porkers rested their bacon between bouts.

Providence Park exercise equipment opens early

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Designed and

manufactured in Australia, the UrbanFit equipment sits in three distinct stations, just down the hill from the new Naidoc Mullet Run mural.

One’s need for speed can be satisfied with the spincycle, working up a cardioenhancing sweat, while the cross-trainer negates the joint-jolting impact of jogging, granting the user a lower-impact way to stride to better fitness.

The leg-press and legraise station offer the facility to build key leg muscle groups like the quadriceps and hamstrings, while putting the gluteus

to the maximus on core stabilisation, balance, and abdominal and inner-thigh groups.

The sit-up bench offers opportunities for the abs, flexors and lower back, while also potentially aiding digestion and improving posture over time, when used correctly.

The Roman Rings offer some real room for creativity, with some serious fat-burning and muscleendurance building in the offing, when appropriately employed.

“The Elwood bars are combination of straight bars, and are the smallest unit upon which a full body workout can be accomplished, the exercise possibilities

are endless, including; variations of pull up and chin ups (arms, shoulders and back), inverted rows (arms and back), hanging leg or knee raises (core), human flag (core) and pole squats (legs),” says official UrbanFit manufacturer’s advice.

“The project acknowledges the support of Regional NSW for funding, as well as Moduplay, the supplier, and MidCoast Council, who helped with everything,” said a Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association (HNTGPA) spokesperson.

“Next grant ideas include upgrading the Skate Park, an off-leash dog park, upgraded amenities, and multipurpose courts.”

Binding Death Benefit Nominations …. Get it Right!

by Cavelle Lindsay

A High Court decision in Hill v Zuda Pty Ltd as Trustee for The Holly Superannuation Fund given on 15 June 2022 clarified the position in relation to Binding Death Benefit Nominations and self-managed superannuation funds. In the decision, the Court decided that Regulation 6.17A of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations does not apply to Binding Death Benefit Nominations in self-managed superannuation funds. As a result, the decision provides that the rules for making Binding Death Benefit Nominations are imposed by the Trust Deed for the superannuation fund and not the Regulation.

Therefore, unless the Trust Deed for the fund provides for it, Binding Death Benefit Nominations shall not lapse after three years. Likewise, there need not be two independent witnesses

unless the Trust Deed provides for it. It follows that it is very important to read and follow the Trust Deed when making a Binding Death Benefit Nomination in respect of self-managed superannuation funds. For those people with a self-managed superannuation fund, now is a good time to review the requirements for Binding Death Benefit Nominations under the terms of the Deed.

It is important to get it right. Mullane & Lindsay can provide assistance with the interpretation of the Trust Deed for the fund and the drafting of Binding Death Benefit Nomination forms.

To book an appointment please contact Jann Murray on 4928 7300 or by email to: jann.murray@mullanelindsay.com.au

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q Spin-cycle and Cross-trainer offer cardio and lower-impact running options.

q Leg-raise and Legpress allow users to utilise their own body weight for maximum crunch.

q Elwood Bars and Roman Rings, along with a sit-up bench offer a wide variety of options for an advanced, full-body workout.

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MAJOR MidCoast Council strategies are on public display, ready for your input on some significant long-term strategic planning, open until 2 November.

Two Strategies, Playspaces and Skate Parks, are currently on display at Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ website, and will outline the region’s playgrounds and skateparks over the next twelve years.

“They will be used as a tool to attract funding for upgrades and replacements,” explained Amanda Hatton, Council’s Manager of Strategy and Projects.

Much funding has come from grants

from higher levels of government, the successful applications for which have been the focus of ceaseless efforts by the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association

HNTGPA grant-associated projects have recently included the installation of outdoor exercise equipment at Providence Bay Park, new vandal-proof lights at the Skate Park and Lions Park, and several beautifications around HNTG, to name a few.

The Playspace Strategy focuses on the future of the 79 playgrounds in the MidCoast region, and the Skate Park Strategy looks at the fifteen skate parks across the MidCoast, with Council’s central aim being to improve accessibility, assessment of the locations, size and type, and maintenance of the parks

“The strategy outlines our plans to construct two new skate parks, upgrade a number and remove several that are not delivering value for the community,” added

“The vision for our skateparks is that all our youth have access to skate facilities that meet their needs and enhance their active lifestyles.”

“We want our skateparks to be contemporary, innovative, imaginative, inclusive, socially engaging, appropriately located, equitably distributed and able to be sustainably managed.”

“The draft Skatepark Strategy includes a brand new one- regional level - for us at Providence Park, planned local upgrades to where our kids, grandkids, and big kids play, please show positive ‘squeaky wheel’ support by 2 November,” a HNTGPA spokesperson said.

To share your feedback on the draft strategies, head to https://haveyoursay. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/projects before 2 November.

q Tea Gardens Skate Park is ready for upgrades, and needs your voice.

q The recently updated sandstone retaining wall at the park overlooking Bennetts Beach at Hawks Nest.

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Galleries tradition stays strong

By Thomas O’KEEFE

HOT weather could not stop the artistically-minded Galleries in the Gardens artists from staging their traditional Long Weekend show all around the Garden on Sunday, 1 October.

While much of the twin towns sweltered in a 36 degree early dash of summer, the Gallery’s garden canopy provided sweet relief and shade, and a beautiful riverside setting for the annual show, dubbed the ‘ArtMart’ this year.

All kinds of creative

expression, including exquisite sculptures, fantastic photography, delicately crafted pottery and paintings infused with passion and joy were on display and sale, as well as a few new things.

The highlight for younger patrons was the rock painting table, where the Garden’s new painted rock trail feature was born of the relaxed and playful efforts of kids and adults alike, and will continue on around the grounds in perpetuity.

“It’s been lovely, a big

success and a great way of bringing the community and visitors together,” resident artist Hannah Matilda told NOTA.

Seven stalls around the shady garden exhibited all art forms, with motifs ranging from flowers to music, found art and hidden tree leaf designs, with some art cheekily hanging out in the trees themselves.

“All stalls sold at least one artwork, with some as many as six, it has exceeded our expectations with over thirty sales in the one day,” Ian Morphett beamed.

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“We have a good vibe going, and we want to keep that energy up, so we are thinking about doing something similar again, in the lead-up to Christmas,” sculptor-suprema Chez Rands added.

q Many came throughout the hot October day to appreciate the works, and the shade.

the community’s interest and support, and everyone very much appreciates the NOTA’s support, too,”

Galleries President Emilie Tseronis added.

Anyone interested in getting better acquainted

expression is welcome to gather with the Galleries’ members and pick up some tidbits that may turn their dabbling into objets d’art at the ‘Art Speak’, which meets in the Art Shed behind the Gallery every Wednesday,

q Galleries artists (L-R) Shirley, Gillian, Emilie, Annie, Claire, Di (hat), Chez, Jacqui, Jan, Lisa, Lee.

q Visitors from Sydney enjoyed the rockpainting table: Paul, Olivia, Theodora, Charlie.

q From little things, big things grow – the Galleries’ rock trail has started in the Gardens.

q Claire Payne’s ‘Emerald Vibes on Hawks Nest Beach’.

q Art, art everywhere – even in the trees!

Consultation conundrum: Dutton calls for offshore wind projects to be halted

By Doug CONNOR

IN town to discuss the impacts of offshore wind developments, Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor fronted the media last Wednesday morning outside the Newcastle and Port Stephens Game Fish Club.

While in Shoal Bay the senior Liberal politicians also met with key tourism and fishing industry representatives, and a selection of locals campaigning against the Albanese Government’s plan to approve offshore wind farms 20 kilometres (km) off the Hunter coast.

Mr Dutton said the passion of the meeting’s attendees was clear to see.

“The anger is obvious as well, and, rightly so, because the consultation process just hasn't been up to scratch, and I think this is another project where Chris Bowen has misread the community.”

The Opposition Leader then took the opportunity to call for offshore wind projects to be put on hold until a “proper consultation process can be undertaken”, highlighting the reliance of Port Stephens and the Hunter on tourism and fishing.

“The residents here this morning are just desperate to make sure that they can save Port Stephens.

“There is an enormous reliance in this local community on tourism, on fishing, and on a continuation of the pristine environment as we know it.

“There's been inadequate environmental considerations taken into account.

“The locals here just haven't been consulted in a way that is respectful.

“There's no social licence for this project.”

Mr Dutton then implored Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to visit Port Stephens in person to hear local perspectives on the matter.

“I think it's incumbent on the Prime Minister to visit the region, to sit down – as we've done this morning – to hear the local concerns, and to stop this project until the consultation can be properly conducted and people can be treated with the respect that they deserve.”

Local angler Brent Hancock, the long-term owner of Tackle World Port Stephens, was also on hand to field questions from the press on the issue of consultation.

“If you have the community outcry, there hasn't been adequate consultation whatsoever, and that's what we're asking for.

“Obviously where it's being moved to, it just affects so many businesses, the community, and obviously tourism here in Port Stephens, so we're simply asking to save Port Stephens and open up that community consultation.”

Mr Hancock was asked whether the project would be more palatable to locals if it was moved even further out to sea, or if he thought the project should be “scrapped entirely”.

“To be honest with you, it just needs to be scrapped.

“And it needs to go back to the drawing board and it needs to be consulted with the community, because to be honest with you, where it is, it doesn't suit Port Stephens at all.

“You can see how beautiful Port Stephens is, it just doesn't sit right.

“It just needs to be scrapped entirely, go back to the drawing board, and start again.”

Mr Dutton said a lot of questions remained unanswered on how offshore wind projects will proceed, if approved.

“We need to understand where all these cables will be onshore.

“Which beaches will they come up through?

“What's the environmental impact to go through traditional lands?

“Have the Indigenous

owners been consulted in relation to that aspect?

“I think this is a real disaster that's unfolding, and I think the community here is rightly very upset.”

A Federal project, Mr Dutton did concede that the Coalition may not have the political support to halt the progress of offshore wind farm development.

“We don't have the numbers in the lower house, as you know, and in the Senate, if the Government's got the support of Mr Pocock and the Greens etc, they can force through or ram through

including the breeding and foraging ground of the endangered Gould’s Petrel around Cabbage Tree Island.

The changes are also designed to ensure space for the safe management of shipping, address concerns regarding visual impacts and ensure aviation safety, with offshore wind infrastructure limited to a height of 260 metres.

“This offshore wind zone will create 3,000 jobs in the construction phase and 1,500 ongoing for a region undergoing massive change,” the spokesperson said.

whatever they want,” he said.

“But that shouldn't be what the Government is doing on a project like this – it's too environmentally sensitive, and the impact too great on local tourism and other businesses who operate in the region.”

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s consultation period on the Hunter offshore wind zone ran for 65 days, from 23 February to 28 April 2023.

“The final declared zone was reduced from 2800 sq km to 1800 sq km and is 20 km from the shorethis is despite a push from some in the Hunter to make the zone larger - but the Government carefully balanced community wishes,” a Department spokesperson told News Of The Area.

The Government said in July these changes were made to protect the environment,

“It'll also generate enough power for over four million homes.

“But that's not at any cost - the government will only be licensing projects that work well with existing industry and the environment, and deliver meaningful, long lasting community benefits.”

The Department did not provide comment on the possibility of the consultation period being reopened, however reminded the community that proponents must seek and receive approval for feasibility licences and comply with strict environmental regulations before a project can commence.

“These processes will give the community three further opportunities to have their say on individual projects.

“This is after a comprehensive consultation on the zone involving over 40,000 letterbox drops, seven

community drop-in sessions along the coast and over 1,900 public submissions,” the spokesperson said.

Joining Peter Dutton in Shoal Bay was Angus Taylor, the current Shadow Treasurer and former Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction under Scott Morrison.

In September 2021, Taylor was celebrating the introduction of the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Bill 2021 to establish a framework for the construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of offshore electricity projects.

“An offshore electricity industry in Australia will further strengthen our economy, create jobs and opportunities for Australians, and enhance the delivery of affordable and reliable power,” Minister Taylor said at the time.

“A new offshore industry, enabled by this Bill, represents an important new opportunity for Australia.

“Offshore generation and transmission can deliver significant benefits to all Australians through a more secure and reliable electricity system, and create thousands of new jobs and business opportunities in regional Australia.”

Just months later, in March 2022, the Morrison Government doubled down on its support for offshore renewables with the release for public consultation of draft regulations for the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure (OEI) framework.

“Today’s release of the supporting regulations for the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure legislative framework marks an important next step in supporting a new offshore industry in Australia,” Minister Taylor said last March.

“This will create a range of important new opportunities, particularly in our regions, by enhancing the delivery of affordable reliable power and creating thousands of new jobs.”

Fast forward eighteen months and Mr Taylor appears firmly on board with the halting of offshore wind projects off the Hunter coast.

“As someone who lives in a regional electorate, I've seen many energy projects over the course of my career, and I've got to say, what I'm seeing here is a completely botched consultation process which is treating the citizens here and the community here like second-class citizens.

“This is a government that claims that it listens to local voices – well here's an opportunity, here's an opportunity.

“Because the local voices here are making their views very clear, which is they want to be heard, they want a proper consultation process –and they thoroughly deserve it.

“I don't think there's anyone here who is against good energy projects.

“We all need to see good energy projects right across Australia, but local communities need to be heard,” he said.

The period for developers to submit feasibility licence applications for proposed offshore wind projects in the Hunter area opened on 8 August and will close on 14 November 2023.

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

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

q Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton addresses the media in Shoal Bay.

q Peter Dutton called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to visit Port Stephens in person.

q Key members of the community’s pushback against offshore wind projects met with Angus Taylor and Peter Dutton last week.

q Imagine Cruises founder Frank Future shares his thoughts with the Federal Opposition Leader.

Myall U3A Art Show success

By Thomas O’KEEFE

CREATIVITY was on display and sale at the Myall U3A (MU3A) annual October Long Weekend Art Show across

Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October.

Local artists shared their passions with the community and holiday-makers at the Hawks Nest Community

Hall, with Tea Gardens Lions Club supporting with their patented BBQ setup outside.

The Hall’s longanticipated expansion, begun only a fortnight prior, did not

Amenities enlightened

By Thomas O’KEEFE

INDESTRUCTIBLE

illumination has been installed in two major public amenities across Tea Gardens, thanks to the volunteers working with the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association (HNTGPA).

Specially-designed vandal-proof, solar-powered light boxes now brighten even the darkest corners of town, where no dependable nighttime lighting has ever shone before, namely at the toilet blocks at the Tea Gardens Skate Park and Lions Park.

“These projects were 100 percent funded by Regional NSW via the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association, and 100 percent organised by our volunteers,” a spokesperson for the HNTGPA told NOTA.

The company that manufactures the lights, Green Frog Systems, began in a garage in Adelaide in 2011, and, according to its Director, David Wilson, “is now renowned as the manufacturer and supplier of the most ultra-reliable solar lighting systems in the world, with ongoing global research

dissuade art enthusiasts from finding the pop-up gallery on Booner Street.

“It’s been a great success, we had lots of sales and so many people come in to look,” Jeanette Hart, from the MU3A art group, told NOTA.

Local author Ray Keipert, from the U3A Writers’ Group, launched his latest compendium “A Hand of Aces”, alongside previous literary works, all finding their geneses in U3A Writers’ Group creative activities and collaborations.

“I gave up on writing many years ago, but after a career in teaching and communications, the U3A gave me the space to

reactivate my desire to write,” Ray told NOTA.

Other writers present, including Norm Hawkes, sang the praises of Ray’s and the Group’s work, a welcome beacon in the encroaching dark age for literacy.

Gallery-goers perused and purchased some very reasonably-priced art works, as well as some delicious home-made cakes and biscuits made by MU3A volunteers.

Over 30 artists’ works were on display, featuring over 340 works, including mosaic guitars, shovels, boots and bird-bowls were eclectically arranged with oils and acrylics depicting

flora, fauna and human live models, as well as landscapes echoing the beach and bay.

The coveted ‘People’s Choice’ award was a wellearnt tie between Bev Struit and Jan Nesbitt, voted on by all who passed through the door.

“Thanks to the organisers, it was well-organised and thanks to the community for visiting and purchasing our art, we look forward to next year’s exhibition,” Ms Hart said.

Proceeds go to funding art supplies, models, and keeping the U3A running locally, which meets every Monday 9am-12:30pm at Tea Gardens Baptist Church Hall.

and development for some of the most advanced solar lighting technology in the world”.

The solar-powered aspect of the systems prompted their selection, negating the need for the HNTGPA to seek power company connections to the two sites; the lighting is ecologically sustainable, footage of a hoody-wearing vandal really laying into the light-box and solar panel.

a metal bar, followed by various street projectiles are launched at the underceiling light box and the topside solar panel, with nary a scratch to show for it.

In case anyone was wondering what “vandalproof” really means, the Green Frog Systems website also shows a comprehensive demonstration of that concept, complete with

Not to be dissuaded, the vandal then ignites an arson attack, complete with obligatory self-incriminating selfie, but nothing breaks, and the CREE XP-G, 15Watt LEDs

remain utterly unaffected.

This is one of several recent town upgrades initiated by the HNTGPA, with many more working their way down the approvals pipeline, thanks to some peerless grant applications going in all through the year.

q The GFS-50-MSL modular, solar powered LED lighting system in-situ at the Skate Park.

q The indestructible solar panels are slimline and unobtrusive on top of the toilet block structure.

q Fellow artists enjoying the large display.

q Mosaics, flora and fauna were popular motifs.

q Myall U3A members Gaye and Christina kept inside art-lovers fed with cakes and biscuits.

q Norm Hawkes spoke on behalf of author Ray Keipert at the latter’s book launch.

q Myall U3A volunteers were our guide into the unknown: Rosalyn, Karen, Viv, Mandy and Mike.

q Lions’ BBQ volunteers Jo, Robert and Peter.

q Pot art, to keep things lively and colourful in.

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Importance of berleying

Stinker’s Fishin’ and Stories

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

MY rough calculations over the years suggest that the correct use of berley will increase your chances of catching a fish by up to eighty percent, 80 percent - a staggering statistic.

“Wow!" you say, “How long has this been going on?”

The whole idea of berleying is to attract fish to where you are fishing by offering them food in small servings and to put a scent in the water which will grab their attention.

Too little berley and the fish may well lose interest, too much and they will swim away with a belly full before you get your bait in the water.

So the first step is to

regulate the amount used and this boils down to common sense.

A steady, light stream which follows a reasonably regular pattern of distribution is what is required.

Generally speaking for anglers like you and me the best berley is bread.

Yep, common, everyday, household bread - wholemeal, Sunday Bake or milk loaf, it

doesn’t matter - fish love the stuff.

Just drop a handful of crumbs into the water off any jetty and you will see what I mean. Little fish immediately appear out of nowhere followed by larger scavengers.

Count the different species if you are quick enough.

Practically every fish in

the Port will be tempted by the delights of bread so it is a good idea to befriend your local baker and ask him to put aside a few of the leftovers.

Don’t worry if the bread has all been sold, I have used donuts, scones, croissants,

even lamingtons as berley with startling results.

Stay well clear of cream buns as you will end up with oily hands and your berley will bob around on the surface attracting a flock of highly excited sea gulls.

I always insist that all the prawn, crab and lobster shells are kept after a seafood meal as the leftovers, mixed with the bread and a couple of crushed up pilchards, make sensational berley.

Stinker’s History: Worimi vital for the industry

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

WITH the Port Stephens oyster industry struggling to survive it must not be forgotten the contribution of the Worimi people to the industry from its very beginnings.

Many stories have been told – this is but one.

It was a hot westerly wind that fanned a raging bushfire that swept towards the houses on the waterfront at Swan Bay in 1965.

The residents of the small community battled the extreme heat as best they could, however, with limited supplies of tank water, it was feared that all would be lost.

Exhausted and out of water it seemed that the battle to save their homes was over.

Just when it appeared that the fire would claim the community, a launch motored around the point and into the bay.

The work boat was crowded with a full crew of Aboriginal workers from Phillips’ oyster sheds. Carrying buckets, the men

leapt into the mud at low tide and waded ashore.

They proceeded to fill their buckets with water and race to the back of the

houses.

Time and time again the buckets were filled and finally the fire was under control and the houses were

saved.

Expecting no praise for their efforts the crew clambered back onto the launch and returned to their oyster shed.

This incident simply highlighted the value of the Aboriginal people to the oyster industry, particularly

to the harbour west of Soldiers Point.

It is well acknowledged that without their participation the industry would not have expanded and developed in the way that it did.

Highly respected by all, the Aboriginal involvement

and contribution must never be underestimated. Their total contribution, work skills and their very nature led many in the oyster business to conclude that the industry would have struggled, some say floundered, but for the efforts of these proud Aboriginal families.

q Champion Paul Lennon with a cracker bream.

q Bream are attracted to berley.

q The Ridgeway family worked on the oysters from the late 1800s.

q Neville Lilley was considered the best oyster opener in the Port.

q Worimi oyster cullers at work.

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The master bedroom also opens to a private balcony on the rear of the home, while the other two bedrooms open to the front – all enjoying the coastal breeze.

The home offers plenty of storage, quality fixtures and fittings, ceiling fans, air conditioning, quality Berber upstairs and a garage that has a tiled floor!

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Myall River Bakery Cafe

Tea Gardens Country Club

The Grange

Palm Lakes Resort

Autocare Tea Gardens

Woodwards Nursery

Puma Fuel

Home Timber & Hardware

Tea Gardens Medical Centre

Hawks Nest Doctors Surgery

Myall Pharmacy

Tea Gardens Post Office

Myall Meats

Coles Tea Gardens

Purcell & Mount Solicitors

Regional Australia Bank

Vinnies

Karuah RSL

Karuah IGA

Munchies Cafe Karuah

Riverside Motel

Karuah Motor Inn

Tony King Auto

Info Centre Karuah

Russ's Bakery

Karuah Butcher

Karuah Pharmacy

Newsagent Karuah

BP Service Station

Big4 Jetty Village

Cafe Karuah

Barry Bros Butcher

BP Servo

Bulahdelah Bowling Club

Farm & Produce

Bulahdelah IGA

Information Centre

R&R Property Bulahdelah

Rural Transaction Ctr

Shell Servo Bulahdelah

Lady Jane Motel

Nerong intersection drop point

Nth Arm Cove Community Hall

Pindimah intersection drop point

R&R Property Stroud

Post Office/newsagent Stroud

DEAR News Of The Area,

RECENT editions have included a number of articles decrying the Federal Government's recent declaration that an area suitable for the development of offshore wind farms exists in the area off the NSW coast around Port Stephens, and that a process is due to commence to ascertain if such developments

hilltops.

Offshore wind electricity generation

are both economically and environmentally appropriate.

Whilst this announcement was just the start of an extensive investigative, assessment and approval process, the voices of those who oppose even the idea even being considered have already been raised in anger. Without there being any sort of a real proposal to consider the naysayers are shouting from the

NIMBY (not in my back yard) is well and truly alive and well. Any kind of development has both positive and negative impacts and these must be thoroughly and carefully determined and assessed before any development is approved and construction commenced. That is the process which the current Federal Government has just commenced and it will be many years before that process is concluded and anything is actually built.

Local restaurants finalists in statewide awards

By Thomas O’KEEFE

THREE local restaurants in the Myall Coast have become Finalists in the Restaurant and Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence this year.

The Garden Eatery at Tea Gardens Country Club, Mumm’s on the Myall at Tea Gardens, and The Bridgeview Restaurant at Karuah and District RSL Club have each scored finalist positions in multiple awards categories, demonstrating the true culinary delights available to residents and visitors in our region.

The Garden Eatery and Bridgeview have a friendly faceoff in two categories: ‘Family Dining’ and ‘Restaurant in a Pub/ Club’, while The Bridgeview has a third category: ‘Asian Restaurant’.

Mumm’s on the Myall has two categories: ‘Breakfast Restaurant’ and ‘Seafood Restaurant’.

The local restaurateurs are not strangers to such Finalist lists, and they are all very happy, and hopeful that they may take out the ultimate prizes in each, to be announced on 30 October at Lilyfield’s La Montage in Sydney.

“We entered the Excellence Awards back in February, then got mystery-shopped sometime in June/July, when The Garden was transitioning to Jamie and his team,” Jenny Po, then-manager of The Garden Eatery told NOTA.

“We won the ‘Consumer Vote’

award for NSW last year, after a really strong community support from everyone that voted.”

Tracey Ou, who has run The Bridgeview with her husband, Jayson, since 2011, was stoked by the Finalist listings, having made the grade for the last several years.

“We are proud of our family restaurant atmosphere, and

consider ours the best Chinese food in the region,” Tracey told NOTA.

“We have a unique menu that tastes very different after first glance.”

Jenna Menzie, whose family has run Mumm’s on the Myall since opening in 2003, is also buoyant about a repeat of their 2010 success, when they took out

q Some of the succulent seafood and Asian dishes at The Bridgeview in Karuah.

Yet, we already have an increasing number of voices simply saying “NO WAY!”

I came to this country sixty years ago to work on the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme to find a wonderful country with a distinct “CAN DO” attitude.

Oh how things have changed!

Definitely not for the better!

We need well informed and mature respectful discussion on all issues which affect us and the future of this country.

Regards, Colin GRATWICK, Tea Gardens.

the ‘Seafood’ category.

“Our kitchen team is amazing, a well-oiled machine, and our Front-of-House team, too, all are doing an amazing job.”

Doubtless, holiday-makers and locals alike can enjoy the epicurean ecstasy dished up by our remarkable regional restaurants.

q The Mumm’s on The Myall Team: (L-R) Monica, Aldin, Kasey, Nathanial, Marki, Udaya.

q Jenny and Ly, recentlyformer owners of The Garden Eatery, with their ‘Consumer Vote’ Award from 2022.

Dorin’s Draws By

Paul DORIN

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

What is important?

I ATTENDED a delightful dinner party this week with guests from northern hemisphere countries and the conversation led to what people consider to be really important in life.

This led me to think on my priorities for an answer, especially after receiving an email from one of my USA fishing friends, a university professor, expressing his frustration when listening to a list of complaints from unhappy people.

His response was so good that I need to detail it here for readers’ interest.

“The next time you dislike your life, remember it’s all about perspective,” he said.

“I have a friend who reads two to three books each week, works out twice each day, has no financial worries and has people who want to have sex with him all the time.

“And yet he constantly complains about how much he hates being in prison.”

Well, that explains it all to me.

After listening to the various views expressed by people from different countries and regions in the world, one common answer emerged.

It was generally agreed that the singularly most important requirement of life is to have genuine friends.

Yes, we all want great health outcomes, we all need great working experiences, we all want long-lasting marriages and that our children are successful in their chosen paths in life.

Many also seek satisfying hobbies and sporting opportunities for our leisure

Dear Jasminda,

MY son is 14 and wants a Smartphone. Apparently all his mates have one.

I just don’t feel it is necessary at that age.

What do you think?

Dear Mrs PK,

Mrs PK

KIDS love a bit of independence don’t they.

They like to have all the gadgets so they can Snapchat and TikTok and whatever else they have to do.

I can assure you it is not so they can keep in contact with you, and it definitely isn’t so you can reach them.

I’m thinking back to when I was 14 and we had two absolutely brilliant options.

The first was the phone plugged into the wall with a cord that only stretched about a metre.

I’m pretty sure it was designed by helicopter parents so they could eavesdrop whenever you called your friends.

pursuits.

But the overall greatest need in life is to have quality friends who are there and available for us in our time of need.

That time can be as simple as someone to go to the pub with, to the football with, to help you with getting your computer issues sorted, discussing similar issues that your vehicle might be experiencing and to share the down times with you after losing a loved one.

No matter how I think about that issue, no matter how I take on board other people’s views and experiences, the answer is always

Our phone was in the kitchen (yep, just one phone for the entire family) so when my parents wanted the conversation to end, they just started unpacking the dish rack (note, no dishwasher) until I gave up and went and wrote a letter to them instead.

‘What on earth happened when you went out?’ my kids often ask me. Well then you had the pleasure of a pay phone (there are still some of these relics standing).

If you wanted to be picked up or chat to a friend you had to stand in the phone booth and if someone else wanted to use the phone, you had to speak quickly.

These phone booths were often vandalised and you couldn’t put your coin in the slot because it was full of chewing gum. Now I’m not saying there were no advantages to this system; the main one was our parents could never reach us. Until we got home, there was absolutely no way of knowing where we were or if we were okay.

This system also didn’t have that annoying little tracker app that parents have now, so you could feasibly say you were in Salamander Bay, when you were actually in Darby Street, Newcastle and they’d be none the wiser.

That was until they said they’d be there in 10 minutes to pick you up and you had to do some quick thinking, which is why our generation is so quick thinking and devious.

the same.

Having one or more quality friends is the most powerful and necessary element in everyone’s life.

You can get even luckier than that if the friend is your life partner, your trusted business or professional partner.

It might even be one or all of your children, but that person, those people or close group of people you recognize as true friends, is the key priority in achieving your best possible outcome for a perfect, safe and satisfying life.

False claims on National Indigenous Australians Agency

DEAR News Of The Area,

IN NOTA of September 28, your correspondent makes the claim that Aboriginal people have no need of the proposed Voice because they already have one in the form of the NIAA (National Indigenous Australians Agency).

Your readers may like to know that this claim originated from a Sky News Australia commentator (Rowan Dean)

on March 12 of this year, but that it was thoroughly discredited as being false on March 28 by the highly reputable RMIT Fact Lab.

A summary of RMIT's verdict on the claim appears below, but one has to ask, are proponents of the “No” case so bereft of valid argument that they have to resort to falsehoods?

“The verdict

False. There are several differences

between the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) and the proposed Voice to Parliament, according to constitutional and legal experts.

Firstly, the NIAA is an internal agency accountable to the executive government.

The proposed Voice, on the other hand, is an independent body that sits outside of both the executive and parliament.

Secondly, the NIAA can only advise the executive government, while in contrast the proposed Voice can advise both the executive and parliament.

We do not have enough information on Voice

DEAR News Of The Area,

I AM grateful for the explanation by Shayne Fuller of the NIAA.

I had no idea as to its function.

I am a republican at heart but I voted NO in the last referendum and am voting NO in this one too for basically the same reasons.

In the republic referendum we were not given information as to how the republic

would work and how the president was to be nominated by the parliament.

Warwick Nichols is happy to let the final details of how the Voice would function to be spelled out by Parliament should a yes vote succeed.

That detail is the responsibility of Parliament.

Having read all the pages of the Uluru statement, obtained information from both SBS TV and online, watched Sky

Thirdly, the NIAA is not an entirely News and read The Australian. I would rather believe Jacinta Price and Warren Mundine than urban dwellers like Zali Steggall and Julian Leeser.

I want to know the full details of the Voice and its implications before I can agree to it and I certainly would not trust the mob we have in parliament to decide for me.

Kind regards, David BRUCE, Tea Gardens.

Indigenous organisation, whereas the proposed Voice would be composed entirely of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Lastly, the NIAA can be abolished by an executive order, while the proposed Voice would have its existence guaranteed by being enshrined in the Constitution.”

Regards, Peter OUTHWAITE, Hawks Nest.

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READING by Lynne Miles: Proverbs 11:20"The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse, but the blameless, in their walk, are His delight."

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Eco Burn education

By Thomas O’KEEFE

SERIOUS bushfire education ensued for landowners from Pindimar and surrounds at the Eco Burn Workshop at the Pindimar Bundabah Community Association Hall on Saturday, 30 September.

Led by Olivia Eglin, Fire Ecology Education Officer from Mid Coast 2 Tops Landcare Connection, this initiative was hosted by the PBCA in prelude to a potentially catastrophic fire season this summer.

With clear evidence of the recent Minderoo Muster all around, landowners from Pindimar, Bundabah, Tanilba Bay, Stroud, The Branch, and Barrington River (near Gloucester) joined the initiative to learn how they can manage their land.

Most present proclaimed their love for the bush and

the area itself, many being escapees from Sydney’s concrete jungle, or still anchored there but wanting to move on.

Ms Eglin highlighted that “people need to know the ‘fire history’ of their property, especially as many are new to the bushland environment”.

“Fire has been shaping the landscape of the Mid Coast region for millions of years, and the environment needs it, but 70 percent of NSW is privately owned, and it is up to landowners regarding land management.”

The overwhelming presence of sclerophyll and other fire-desirous vegetation was emphasised via graphical representations, with a practical assessment of the area behind the Hall that utilised the RFS Pocketbook app and its fire risk calculator.

By inputting factors

such as wind, temperature, humidity, and ‘drought factor’ (time since last significant rainfall), attendees could easily imagine the predominantly eucalyptus and pine forest as both a planned hazard reduction burn, or an unplanned towering inferno under ‘catastrophic’ conditions.

Other clarified realities included ‘fire spotting’, when out-of-control bush and grass fires send embers up in the hot winds to start new spotfires up to 20 metres away.

“In the 2019-20 fires, spotting was up to 12 km ahead of main blazes,” Ms Eglin said.

Attendees were also given large maps of their properties, upon which fire mitigation and hazard reduction options were explained, which they could return home with and use to minimise risks ahead.

Water treatment plant tour offer

By Thomas O’KEEFE

ESSENTIAL to all life, MidCoast residents have a unique opportunity to discover where their water comes from, and where it ends up, in a Water Treatment Plant tour on Saturday, 7 October.

Starting at 10am at Tea Gardens Public School Hall, residents will gain insight on the hidden processes that keep our taps flowing and

toilets flushing via MidCoast Council's Manager of Water Management and Treatment, Chenxi Zeng.

A three-hour tour will take participants to the end of the line at the Hawks Nest Sewage Treatment Plant, then off to the Tea Gardens Water Treatment Plant, whence comes our drinking water.

The time-honoured science behind treating our waste-water will no longer be a murky mystery, nor will

the modern magic of how groundwater from the Viney Creek Aquifer is treated and distributed to more than 3000 homes and businesses across Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens.

“Most people don’t give a lot of thought to how water gets to and from their homes, but once they’ve seen the inner workings of our plants and heard from our operators, they have a much better understanding

can provide deep perspective.

of just how intricate and involved the whole process is,” said Council’s Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, Rob Scott.

“This is one of the first times we’ve opened their doors to the public, so we’re really excited to invite the community along.”

While many just assume

that all our unmentionables simply vanish with the press of a half-button, it all has to go somewhere, just as clean drinking water must be sourced from nature like everything else humans consume.

This is a truly unique opportunity to gain perspective on the civil engineering that makes our

society tick, and Mr Scott says, “People always walked away with a greater appreciation for these services after taking a tour.”

Bookings are essential, as transport to and from the facilities will be provided and a complementary lunch will be served, made all the tastier by knowing its ultimate fate.

q A Water Treatment Plant Tour

q Landowners came from all over the region to learn about better land and fire management.

q Olivia Eglin teaches the group, using maps of their own properties.

q Outside, Ms Eglin helps landowners visualise how fire can affect bushland on their properties.

q Sample property map, showing land management and bushfire-specific plots with useful information.

Photo: Mid Coast 2 Tops Landcare Connection.

q Tea Gardens Pool users can get to know where the water they swim in comes from.

Call for feedback on Destination Management Plan

MIDCOAST Council continues to build on its tourism brand by releasing a new draft Destination Management Plan and inviting feedback on the document while on public exhibition.

It comes off the back of its highly successful predecessor which was completed in 2017 and included the Destination Barrington Coast brand and its award-winning campaign.

Over the years, and despite the challenges brought on by COVID-19 and significant natural events like bushfires and floods, the awareness and appeal of the Barrington Coast as a short break and holiday destination has continued to strengthen.

This is mostly thanks to focused marketing efforts that have profiled the natural

beauty and nature-based offerings of the region and events.

The new draft Destination Management Plan sets the direction and prioritises the sustainable growth of the visitor economy of the MidCoast to 2030 and beyond.

To put the draft together an industry-based team was established late in 2022 to contribute to the planning process and assist in identifying and documenting opportunities.

Consultation with a variety of stakeholders was conducted over an eightmonth period in preparation for the draft.

With the draft now on public exhibition, Council is seeking input and feedback

from the wider community.

Council’s Director of Liveable Communities, Paul DeSzell, said the draft was a crucial document in shaping the economic future of the MidCoast.

“There is little doubt that a clear strength of the region relates specifically to its nature-based setting, including a myriad of waterways, its spectacular coastline and beautiful hinterland and valleys.

“The region is blessed with national parks of international significance due to their conservation values,” he said.

“A significant challenge identified for Destination Barrington Coast is the lack of paid visitor experiences, such as guided tours and activities

Myall Coast Vets

By Peter SEE

28/09/2023. 18 Hole Stroke.

Monthly Medal.

A Grade

1. Peter Olsen 67

2. Bob Peters 68

3. Bob Williams 71

4. Bob Williams 36 c/b

5. Glenn Conroy 72 c/b

B Grade

1. Martin Robinson 70 c/b

2. Damien Ward 70

3. Ross Kirwan 72 c/b

4. Laurie McClure 72 c/b

5. Paul Fordy 72

C Grade

1. Gordon Morrison 70

2. John McKenzie 71

3. Michael Talty 72

4. Larry Campton 73 c/b

5. Frank Murphy73

NTP. A. B. C.

3rd. Williams, Kevvy McClure, Laurie Campton, Larry

5th. Williams, Bob Sykes, Roger

10th. Williams, Bob Johnson, Brian

16th. Williams, Bob Eardley, Len Young, Paul Balls To. A. 76 B. 77 c/b C. 80 c/b

Hawks Nest Vets

By

Len

GOUGH

26/9/2023.

HN Vets (Stableford)

Front Nine. Nett Scores

1st Ron Stewart 24

2nd Darrell Scott 22

3rd Allan Morgan 21c/b

4th Kevin Durham 21

Balls to 17c/b

BACK NINE. Nett Scores

1st Graham Chapman 24

2nd Colin Amos 22

3rd David Rimmer 21

as well as culinary and agritourism experiences that take advantage of the region’s spectacular natural and rural setting.

“A broader experience offering that appeals to a range of target markets

q The appeal of the Barrington Coast as a short break and holiday destination has continued to strengthen.

would enable the MidCoast to realise an even greater potential from its visitor economy.

strengths to continue to sustainably grow the region’s visitor economy.” Feedback is welcome at https://www.midcoast. nsw.gov.au/destinationmanagement-plan

Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts

By Brenda EDWARDS

28TH SEPTEMBER.

Winners: Kay Jones and Graeme Bramley, not only is Graeme a top dart player,

he also won Wednesday's golf tournament. Runners up: Christine McKenzie and Matt Johnson. Ladies Highest Score: Kay Jones122. Men’s Highest Score:

Michael Russom-125. Darts are on every Thursday night,names in by 6.45pm darts start 7pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and play.

4th Arthur King 20c/b

Balls to 16c/b

NTP

3rd Allan Morgan

5th Chris Barrett

10th Colin Amos (Birdie)

16th Colin Clinch

Hawks Nest Bridge Club News

5. Esther Digby & Beverley Richardson

Sunday 24/9/23 1. Bea Treharne & Sue Matheson

By Shayne FULLER

THE Club’s Sunday lunch was held on 24th September with several dozen players attending for a scrumptious lunch with wine and some friendly Bridge play.

Congratulations to all …

Monday 18/9/23 1. Sue Donohue & Peter Baily

2. Carol Richards & Sue

Matheson

3. Shirley Pearson & Beth Williams 4. Linda & Glenn Conroy

E/W 1. Liz Howarth & Elke Greenhalgh 2. Lyn Butler & Shayne Fuller

3. David Hipkins & Bruce Eyre 4. Carolyn Bywater & Jeanette Patfield

Wednesday 20/9/23

(Howell)

1. Beverley Richardson & Peter Baily

2. Carol Richards & Susan Helsen = Adrian Ryan & Eric White

4. Esther Digby & David Hipkins

Friday 22/9/23 1. Chez Rands & Leslie Falla 2. Bea

Treharne & Sue Matheson

3. Elke & Alan Greenhalgh 4. Jean Glover & Neryl Grehan = Trish & Jim Thatcher

E/W 1. Shirley Pearson & Brian West 2. Pat Marr & Sylvia Schmeding

3. Sally Aldrich & Margaret Rowden 4. Carolyn Bywater & Bill Taylor

2. Carol Richards & Susan Helsen 3. Peter Baily & Gordon Morrison

E/W 1. Shirley Pearson & Beth Williams 2. Kerry McMurray & Lyn Butler 3. Jan Armstrong & David Hipkins

Monday 25/9/23 1. Peter Baily & Gordon Morrison 2. Sue Donohue & Neryl Grehan

3. Linda & Glenn Conroy

E/W 1. Liz Howarth & Elke Greehalgh 2. Shirley Pearson & Beth Williams 3. Carolyn Bywater & Sue Bowen

Wednesday 27/9/23

1. Sue Donohue & Neryl

Grehan 2. Beverley Richardson & Peter Baily

E/W 1. Shayne Fuller & Julia

Friday 29/9/23 1. Bea

q Winners: Kay Jones and Graeme Bramley. Runners up: Christine McKenzie and Matt Johnson.

Dixon

2. Esther Digby & David Hipkins

Treharne & Sue Matheson

2. Chez Rands & Leslie Falla

3. Trish & Jim Thatcher

4. Leigh Wood & Geoff Smith

E/W 1. Helen Blackbourn &

James Slater 2. David Hipkins & Bruce Eyre 3. Jennifer Fowler & Bill Taylor

4. Shirley Pearson & Beth Williams

Tea Gardens Women's Bowling Club

By Lynda RICHARDS

TUESDAY 26TH September:

Social bowls played 3 games of 3 bowls Triples 18 ends with Sheila Rattray playing “swinger Lead”. Irene Roberts, Lyn Nightingale and Robyn Beaumont were down by 6 shots (9 v 3), on the 8th end bowling against Kris MacDonald, Dawn Jones and Sandra Leisemann but from here on the “tables turned” and Robyn’s team ended up

winning, coincidently by the same margin 18 v 12. Sheila Rattray, Maureen Campbell and Karen Green held a narrow lead, for the first 8 ends over their opponents Sheila, Dawn May and Lynne Green. Over 3 ends Lynne’s team gained 9 points winning this game 24 v 15. A similar tale on the next rink on the 9th end Chrissy Buddle, Lynda Richards and Pat Baker were 13 v Carolyn Fredericks and Bev Harrington 10,

Pat’s ladies won the next 6 ends amassed 11 points and ultimately claimed victory 26 v 15. The winners on the day winning with the highest margin were Chrissy, Lynda and Pat. Kris MacDonald was the winner of the raffle many thanks to The Garden Eatery for donating the raffle prize.

Wednesday 27th

September: Six teams from TGWBC travelled to Buladelah Bowling Club to compete in their annual Queen of the

Mountain Classic Triples Competition. Well done to Dawn May, Judi Polak and Jeanette Emmett who came in third unfortunately they drew with 2 other teams and lost out on the prize money as the place winner was awarded on winning margins. First place went to a team from Soldiers Point, Harrington came in second and third went to a team from Buladelah.

Thursday 28th

September: Round 1

of the Club Major Pairs Championship and social bowls. Chrissy Buddle and Maureen Campbell were ahead by 1 shot on the 11 end (9 v 8) v Jeanette Emmett and Dale Winter. This contest remained close till the last 3 ends which were won by Crissy and Maureen gaining 5 valuable points and claiming victory 18 v 10. With just 4 ends left to bowl, there was just 1 shot difference in the score (10

v 9) Robyn Beaumont and Bev Harrington v Sandra Leisemann and Pat Baker, then on the 15th end Robyn and Bev scored 7 shots eventually winning by this exact number 19 v 12. Great bowling by all competitors. Social bowls played 2 games of 3 bowls Triples 12 ends, results are as follows Loretta Baker, Dorothy Thompson and Lyn Nightingale 11 v Deb Gardner, Sheila Rattray and Ingrid Luck 8. Lynne Green, Sue Morris and Bette Saillard 9 v Precy Swaddling, Carol Hayden and Robyn Webster7.

WEDNESDAY Ladies monthly mug Winner T Stellema net

73.

Bulahdelah Golf Club Results Hawks Nest Golf Club Lady Veterans Golf Competition

Thursday Vets - started a bit wet but cleared and ended good day .

Win- D Brown 38. r/u J Stellema cb 35. NTP 6th/15th D Brown 3rd shot 2nd/11th R Stobbart. Jackpot D Brown.

Footy fundraiser

STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 24

The Hawks were proud to be able to facilitate this situation for the kids and their families, and this early start on the 2024 season’s fundraising will assist in keeping costs at a minimum, especially as we all feel the crunch from the current cost-of-living crisis.

“Rather than see parents start pulling their kids, we want to help the kids stay active when the season begins next year, and keep the costs as low as possible, down to zero again, if we can,” Ms Saunders added.

Many of the Myall River Hawks kids and their families come into Tea Gardens from Bulahdelah and Karuah, and the team has driven as far as

Mullabula, Salamander Bay, and even Dora Creek, to play in competition matches this past season.

“We had a very successful BBQ day, with lots of locals from Tea Gardens driving in to just get a snag, showing a real community spirit,” Ms Saunders added.

Next year, the Myall River Hawks Club aims to have four teams, including mixed Under9s and Under-11s, as well as Under-13s and Under-16s in the junior competitions.

After their stellar performance this year, the Tea Gardens Hawks Men’s team will be back in full force, and the newer Ladies Tag team will also be returning, with an expression of interest put in by the Club to run a ladies’ tackle competition team, too.

Saturday Men Golf Visitor winner from Darwin J Silva net 67. r/u and monthly mug winner R Norberry 68. Jackpot T Carroll.

Saturday 7/10/2023 Stableford

q The kids did well, and will continue to do so with fundraising like this.

q Hawks kids powered through this season, thanks to strong sponsorship and support.

21 SEPTEMBER 2023

June Biddle 1 2nd Betty Clinch 3 3rd Judy Gilbert 5 4th Jackie Collins 6 5th Annette Benton 7

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TEN, 9pm

TUESDAY TAKE 5 WITH ZAN ROWE

ABC, 8pm

ABC Radio star Zan Rowe struck a chord with her debut season, which affectionately delved into five special songs that made an indelible impact on the lives of her guests. It was a raw and illuminating insight into the inner lives of creatives including American indie singer Tori Amos and beloved Australian actor Guy Pearce. Tonight, Rowe returns with a captivating new season, jump-starting with a guest who arguably outshines them all: Noel Gallagher. Next week, it’s Natalie Imbruglia’s unpredictable soundtrack.

FRIDAY, October 6

6.00 The Drum.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis does some paving.

8.30 Sherwood. (MA15+l) Ian and Kevin are called to the scene of a second murder. Scott remains at large.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)

The body of a wealthy landowner goes missing on the night of his death, exposing a web of secrets.

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.20 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)

12.15 Harrow. (Final, Mav, R)

1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

Premiering last week, this four-part character-driven thriller eagerly throws subtlety out the door. From Neighbours producer Jason Herbison and director and former star Kate Kendall, this British and Aussie co-production boasts a great cast and an intense premise. Following two families on their annual holiday catchup in the Victorian countryside, the suffocating tensions inside the stylish holiday home almost overshadow the anxiety of the bushfire surrounding them. Despite the fire growing, Brad (Darren McMullen) isn’t stirred into action as the couples’ dark secrets are revealed. Also stars Pia Miranda, Danny Dyer (EastEnders) and Jane Allsop (House Husbands

THURSDAY GREAT AUSTRALIAN WALKS WITH JULIA ZEMIRO

SBS, 7.30pm

Host Julia Zemiro is a purveyor of fine conversation, amiably chatting to her diverse guests who have ventured onto this nature-loving travel series. But, as the final episode lands tonight, if there’s anything that viewers can take away from this refreshing amble it’s an appreciation for the natural beauty of our great outdoors and indulging in some fresh air and exercise. Tonight, Zemiro concludes her tour of 10 of Australia’s most idyllic walks at her old stomping ground in Sydney’s Bondi Beach. She meets a local with disarming images from thousands of years ago and catches up with a chess master.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets wild food forager Diego Bonetto. Karen Martini bakes a breakfast loaf. Dr Harry Cooper gets a tour of The Giving Farm during spring-time.

8.30 MOVIE: The Accountant. (2016, MA15+v, R) A maths genius who works as an accountant for high-rolling criminals is pursued by both agents of the Treasury Department and hit men in the employ of one of his paranoid clients who is determined to silence him. Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons.

11.05 To Be Advised.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Beach House Hunters. (Premiere)

8.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 3. (2014, Mlv, R) A team of mercenaries battles an arms trader. Sylvester Stallone.

11.00 MOVIE: Creed II. (2018, Mv, R)

1.20 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)

2.15 It’s All Greek To Me. (R) 2.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R)

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

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (R) Guests include Kylie Minogue.

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

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Michelle Williams. 10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival.

11.00 The Project. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

12.30 Home Shopping.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, October 7

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News.

12.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)

2.00 Sherwood. (Mal, R)

3.00 Last Night Of The Proms.

5.00 Landline. (R)

5.30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG, R)

6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (Final, R)

Annabel Crabb meets Anika Wells.

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

7.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG)

An American PI is arrested for murder.

8.15 Vera. (Mv, R) DCI Vera Stanhope and her team investigate the mysterious death of a John Doe.

9.50 The Newsreader. (Mdl, R)

As Australia’s 1988 Bicentennial approaches, Helen is determined to interview a fiery Aboriginal activist.

10.40 Shetland. (Malv, R)

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Curious

Traveller. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00

Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup series. Round 6. H’lights. 4.00 Ballroom Fit. (R) 4.05 Wheelchair Sports. (R) 4.10 Swan Football. 4.15 Para-Badminton. (PG) 4.20

Gone Fishing. (PG, R) 5.30 Children Of Chaos: What Became Of WW2 Orphans.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Norfolk Island With Ray Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Scotland’s Riverwoods. (PG, R)

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

10.25 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)

11.30 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)

1.20 MOVIE: The Front Runner. (2018, Mls, R)

3.20 Italian Food Safari. (R)

3.50 Going Places. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R)

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

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.50 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session and support races. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PGd, R) Officers patrol the Kimberley coast.

7.30 MOVIE: Aquaman. (2018, Mv, R) A half-human, half-Atlantean goes on a quest. Jason Momoa, Amber Heard.

10.15 MOVIE: Underwater. (2020, Mlv) Disaster strikes an underwater facility. Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel.

12.15 12 Monkeys. (MA15+v, R) Cole gets buried in an air strike.

1.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout. Replay.

3.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Riverdance 25th

Anniversary Special.

8.00 MOVIE: Dirty Dancing. (1987, Mas, R)

10.00 MOVIE: Music & Lyrics. (2007, PGls, R)

12.05 Adele: Live In London. (PG, R)

1.20 Great Australian Detour. (R)

1.50 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)

3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00

TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Luxury Escapes. Cameron Daddo and Heather Mitchell experience a luxury getaway to the Maldives.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) At the height of the pandemic, the state police minister arrives to bar people from the beach.

7.00 Soccer. Australia Cup. Final. Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar.

10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

11.30 So Help Me Todd. (PG, R) Margaret helps a client whose mother passed.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG) Religious program.

5.00 Hour Of Power.

SBS MOVIES (32)

(1975, PG) 4.55 A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 6.10 The China Syndrome. (1979, PG) 8.30 Six Minutes

Midnight. (2020, M) 10.20 Leaving. (2009, MA15+, French) Midnight Happy Ending. (2018, M, Danish) 1.55 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, October 8

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30

Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30

Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 3.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.05 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 5.00 You Can’t Ask That. (PG, R)

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Voices Of Australia.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) Neville must solve a mystery from the past.

8.30 The Newsreader. (Mal) The News

At Six team is approached by Geoff and Evelyn’s daughter Kay Walters.

9.30 Mother And Son. (PG, R) Maggie fears she is becoming “invisible”.

10.00 Annika. (Mal, R) A Glasgow businessman is murdered.

10.50 Total Control. (MA15+al, R)

11.40 Talking Heads. (PG, R)

12.20 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.00 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 9. H’lights.

3.55 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 10. H’lights. 4.50 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 4.55 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Children Of Chaos: What Became Of WW2 Orphans.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (Premiere, PGal)

9.10 Rebel With A Cause: Neville Bonner. (PG)

10.10 Empires Of New York. (Madv)

11.00 Bruce Lee: Be Water. (Mav, R)

12.45 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

2.35 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R)

3.25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

7MATE (64)

NITV (34)

6.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather. 7.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Support races and warm up. 10.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Race 30.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (Final, PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

9.00 7NEWS Spotlight: The Voice Final Pitch.

10.00 Born To Kill? Trevor Hardy. (Mav) Takes an in-depth look at serial killer Trevor Hardy who was convicted of killing three teenage girls.

11.00 Autopsy: USA: Alan Thicke. (Ma) A look at the death of Alan Thicke.

12.00 The InBetween. (Mav, R) Cassie is drawn to a young mother.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the ICC World Cup match between India and Australia.

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v Australia. First innings. From MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India.

11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break. Takes a look at the play so far.

11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v Australia. Second innings.

3.30 Cross Court. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Fishing Australia. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Catherine Tate.

8.30 FBI. (Mav) When an off-duty diplomatic security agent is shot while trying to apprehend someone, the team investigates if there is a connection to his time working in Croatia and soon uncovers a global threat.

9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The NCIS team recruits a familiar face to help lead them to a ruthless international killer.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am The Movie Show. 6.10 The China Syndrome. (1979, PG) 8.20 Ramen Shop. (2018, PG) 10.00 Decision To Leave. (2022, M, Chinese) 12.35pm The Father. (2020,

A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 4.40 Corpo Celeste. (2011, PG, Italian) 6.35 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 8.30 The Trust. (2016, MA15+)

Margin Call. (2011, MA15+) 12.10am Chocolat. (1988, M, French) 2.10 Late Programs.

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NITV (34)

MONDAY, October 9

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) Fourteen celebrity recruits are dropped into the harsh and unforgiving Jordanian desert.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mv) Tim’s ex-wife returns and asks the team to help her save someone from her undercover past.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) The Feds battle a cult.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Mam) Kylie clashes with some of the firefighters. 1.00 Home Shopping.

TUESDAY, October

SAS Australia. (Mal) Celebrities undertake SAS training.

9.15 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Long Lartin. (MA15+a) Part 1 of 4. Takes a look inside the prison that convicts dread being sent to, holding some of Britain’s most brutal men. 10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Shark Tank. A panel is pitched inventions.

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

9.40 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team investigates an attempted murder.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) A naval officer is murdered.

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, October 11

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) The 10 remaining recruits are tested with tasks requiring pinpoint accuracy and precision.

9.15 The Amazing Race. (PG)

The teams of two continue their race around the world for a $1 million prize. Hosted by Phil Keoghan.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

11.15 Autopsy: USA: Roger Moore. (Ma) A look at the death of Roger Moore.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

THURSDAY, October

7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (Final, PG)

8.30 Luke Nguyen’s India.

9.30 Crime. (MA15+adv)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Devils. (MA15+av)

11.50 An Ordinary Woman. (Malv, R)

3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (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 Highway Patrol. (PGl, R) An officer encounters a strange situation.

8.30 MOVIE: Hidden Figures. (2016, PGal, R) Based on a true story. Three African American women working as mathematicians for NASA play a big role in one of the world’s greatest achievements by helping send an astronaut into space. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe.

11.05 The Latest: Seven News.

11.35 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGal) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 To Be Advised.

10.50 Nine News Late.

11.20 The Equalizer. (MA15+v)

12.10 The Gulf. (Madls, R)

1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.00 Outdoors Indoors.

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30

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

7.30 The Amazing Race

Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan.

9.00 Miniseries: Heat. (Mls) Part 2 of 4. Despite the bush fire edging closer, Brad fails to take action.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGav) The firm is held hostage by a stranger.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

News Early Edition.

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

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan.

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

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

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

By Thomas O'KEEFE

EARLY Hawks got the fundraising started with a classic Bunnings BBQ held at Heatherbrae on Saturday, 23 September.

“After a very successful year for the Myall River Hawks Junior Rugby League teams, Ryan and I decided to start fundraising now for next year,” Leah Saunders told News Of The Area.

After the COVID-19 pandemic shut everything down, there were enough sponsors’ funds backed up to allow all the kids to play this past season without having to pay a single cent for their jumper, bag, registration and essential headgear.

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q Future footy stars of the Myall River Hawks this season.