Jetty upgrade nears completion
THE new and improved Tea Gardens jetty is expected to be ready for use from this weekend.
The upgrade - which began with community consultation in 2021included widening and lengthening the existing boat ramp and the installation of a floating centre pontoon.
The boat rigging area has also been extended to align with the new boat ramp width.
Transport for NSW provided $506,974, the Federal Government pitched in $130,000 and MidCoast Council contributed $200,000.
“We are pleased to deliver a project that accommodates as best as possible the requirements of the Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest boating
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MidCoast Council's Scott Trotter, community members Rick Wraight and Gordon Grainger, Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie and residents David Bruce and Helen White.
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community,” said Amanda Hatton, MidCoast Council’s Manager Strategy and Projects.
“It was important that we heard from a range of users of the facility to inform the final design and had adequate funding to realise the upgrade for the community.”
Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said the upgrade was a “a real
game changer for Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest”.
“The brand new pontoon will improve access and safety for boat users, just in time for the upcoming boating season.”
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said the improved and expanded jetty would provide additional capacity and better facilities for boaties.
“There are many locals and visitors who
Aunty Liz makes council run
WORIMI Gringai Elder Dr Elizabeth
McEntyre will contest the 14 September MidCoast local government elections as an ungrouped Independent.
Dr McEntyre, who lives in Tea Gardens, says she has been connected to the area from birth.
As a founding Elder of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Aboriginal Reference Group, she has led and collaborated on numerous community projects with MidCoast Council, Tea Gardens Public School, Myall River Art Walk Group, Myall Koala and Environment Group, and the Department of Primary Industries Fisheries.
A doctor of social work and criminology, Aunty Liz also volunteers her expertise to the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park.
“It's now time for me to serve the MidCoast area as a councillor, and to utilise
utilise the jetty for boating and fishing, and this upgrade will make this popular facility even more user-friendly,” Dr Gillespie said.
The contract to upgrade the Tea Gardens jetty and boat ramp at Apex Park was awarded to Hunter Wharf and Barge in January 2024.
The jetty, boat ramp and part of the carpark in Apex Park will be closed until the works are complete.
Alternate boat ramps, including the ramps on Marine Drive in Tea Gardens, and Moira Parade in Hawks Nest, are available for use.
q Dr Elizabeth McEntyre.
my collective knowledge, experience, skills and qualities to share with the community I belong to and respect genuinely.
“Communities connecting and belonging can improve the wellbeing of all.”
Dr McEntyre said that as an elected councillor she would “ensure the vision of the community is realised”.
“I think that councils and communities need to be having that yarn.
“Two-way learning, respect, collaboration and adapting with the community are critical for shaping the
future of our area.”
Dr McEntyre currently represents boards including Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council/Murrook Culture Centre, NSW Reconstruction Authority, NSW Coastal Council, Hunter Local Land Services, and Life Without Barriers.
She is an advisor to governments, national peak bodies, and professional associations, including the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, and Greening Australia.
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A fire permit is required for burning activities during the ‘Bush Fire Danger Period’ in RFS districts, and at all times in Fire and Rescue districts around the state.
“Fire permits help ensure fire is used safely and minimise the danger to you, your property, and the community,” a spokesperson for Pindimar/ Tea Gardens RFS told NOTA.
“If you’re planning to burn on your property, you need to let us know before you light up – it is easy enough, using the form available on the RFS website.
“Unfortunately, there are some property owners who are simply immune to good advice and forethought, and think stupidly they can start fires, consequence-free.
“The last time that happened, significant resources had to be diverted,
including volunteers’ time and exposure to an unnecessary and hazardous situation, which took many days to finally extinguish.”
Fires in Pindimar in March resulted in multiple brigades and a helicopter being called up to hold back a pile-burn that blew out of control, leaving residents of North Pindimar cut off.
Pindimar and Bundabah are still among the highest-
q Firefighters from multiple brigades had to be activated to suppress the Pindimar fires in March.
rated danger zones in the state.
The RFS literature spells out four simple steps:
1. Confirm environmental approval
2. Seek a fire permit
3. Notify local RFS and/ or Fire & Rescue NSW
4. Check if it is a ‘Total Fire Ban Day’
During the Fire Danger Period, all fires require a permit, and Total Fire
Host of locals seeking to represent Myall Coast community
THE need for community representation is being keenly felt across the Myall Coast and its rural surrounds, with a host of local candidates in the mix for the 14 September council election.
The MidCoast Independents, a group of independent candidates from Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest, told NOTA they aim to “unite the voters” of the
southern portion of the local government area (LGA).
Led by Thomas O’Keefe of Hawks Nest, the MidCoast Independents (Group B) are a group of six locals seeking to “provide the people of the southern MidCoast LGA with a representative from their local area”.
“We have not had a proper representative for a while, and all the towns and villages in our area feel neglected or
taken advantage of by the larger population centres up north,” Mr O’Keefe said.
The MidCoast Independents team also includes Bruce Murray, Jeanette Hart, Mal Motum, Terry Munright and Heather Vaughan.
The local candidates don’t stop there however, with Group F on the ballot consisting of four independent candidates from
Promises that Bind - Court of Appeal Affirms that Promises Created an Interest in Property
by David Collins
The NSW Court of Appeal recently upheld the initial decision in Slade v Brose, involving disputed ownership of farming properties in Quandialla, NSW. The Court dismissed the appeal by the Slades, who challenged the primary judge's findings. The Court found that the representations made by the Slades created a proprietary estoppel, that the Broses reasonably relied on the representations and suffered detriment as a result. The Court also granted leave to crossappeal regarding the costs order, deciding that the Slades should pay 75% of the Broses' costs.
The dispute centred around the ownership of several farming properties between Bruce and Donna Slade and their daughter Kellie Brose and her husband Garreth Brose. The Slades made representations to the Broses, including promises of receiving an interest in certain parcels of the farming land if they relocated to Quandialla and worked for the family
partnership. The Broses argued that they reasonably relied on these representations and suffered detriment by giving up lucrative careers and investing their lives in the farm.
The primary judge found that the representations led to the Broses relocating and working on the farm, applying the equitable principles of proprietary estoppel by encouragement. The Court of Appeal upheld the primary judge's decision that the representations were clear enough in a family context and that the Broses reasonably relied on them. In dismissing the appeal, the Court agreed the Broses suffered detriment by relying on the representations and granted the cross-appeal regarding costs.
For more information about commercial litigation disputes, contact David Collins in the Mullane & Lindsay litigation team.
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Booral and Stroud - Emma Mellows, Veronica Frost, Jennifer Lennox and John Fisher. Representing the
Greens on September 14 is Jessica Harris of Bulahdelah, while the six ‘ungrouped’ candidates seeking election are all from the southern part of the LGA.
Ban Days are frequent, especially towards the hotter months.
The Mid Coast Bushfire Danger Period runs from 1 September to 31 March, unless advised differently by the NSW RFS.
Fire and Rescue NSW's first Hazard Reduction Burns are scheduled to take place this week along Toonang Drive, Shearwater.
They are Richard Streamer of Hawks Nest, Elizabeth McEntyre of Tea Gardens, Karen Hutchinson of Booral, Stephen Smith of Bulahdelah, John Sahyoun of Bulahdelah and Vivien Panhuber of Tea Gardens.
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q This raging inferno at Pindimar in March was started by an illegal and unreported fire.
Where and how to vote early
By Sue STEPHENSON
PRE-POLL voting in the MidCoast Council election opens on Saturday, 7 September. There are six locations at which residents can cast an early vote.
These are:
• Tea Gardens District Office at 245 Myall Street, Tea Gardens. It is fully wheelchair accessible.
• Forster Civic Centre at 4 Lake Street, Forster. It is fully wheelchair accessible.
• Tuncurry Memorial Hall at 7 Point Road, Tuncurry. There is no designated accessible parking spot and the path of travel may require assistance.
• Manning Uniting Church at 29 Albert Street, Taree. It is fully wheelchair accessible.
• Mid-Coast Council, Gloucester Council Chambers, at 89 King Street, Gloucester. Assisted access may be required as there is no designated disabled parking spot.
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• Wingham Memorial Town Hall at 52 Farquhar Street, Wingham. Assisted access is required as there is no designated accessible parking spot and the building has lips and/or steps.
With the exception of Sunday, all centres will be open Monday to Wednesday, 8:30am - 5:30pm; Thursday: 8:30am - 8:00pm; and Friday: 8:30am - 6:00pm.
Telephone voting may be available to those unable to visit a polling centre, while
q The MidCoast Council area. Image: NSW Electoral Commission.
electoral officers can visit nursing and aged care homes if they are considered “Declared Facilities”.
There is no absentee voting in local government elections.
Anyone living away from their registered council area has until Monday, 9 September, to apply for a postal vote.
Completed ballot papers and postal vote certificates must then be received by
the NSW Electoral Commission no later than 6pm, on 27 September. Eleven councillors are to be chosen to sit on MidCoast Council.
They will then choose a Mayor. A full list of election day polling stations will appear in next week’s paper.
In the meantime, further details can be found on the NSW Electoral Commission website at elections.nsw.gov.au/elections.
Howard seeks another term
BORN and raised in the Manning, MidCoast councillor Peter Howard is running for another term on 14 September.
Mr Howard, who resides in Forster, leads a group of six independent candidates (Group A) into the local government election.
“I have been fortunate to serve on MidCoast Council for the past two years and eight months and am proud of the substantial work completed by the current council, and the cohesive and collegial way councillors have simply gotten on with the job of addressing the many issues the MidCoast has to deal with.
“As such, alongside my fellow Group A Independents I am seeking re-election to continue the work of the council.”
According to Mr Howard, Group A’s major focus is financial sustainability.
“Being financially sound allows the councillors to continue to allocate funding to such key areas as road maintenance.
“In the 2023-2024 financial year, councillors allocated a further $7.5 million from reserves over and above initial budget to add additional funds into the road maintenance and rehabilitation budget, in an effort to catch up on some of the works that are outstanding.”
If elected, Mr Howard says he will push for this roads budget to be boosted annually.
“We will also make sure that MidCoast Council
continues to harangue the four state Members [of parliament] who’s electorates overlap the MidCoast LGA for more grant funding to go towards our backlog of outstanding works.”
In a media statement to NOTA, Mr Howard also highlighted the importance of striking a balance between development and the environment.
“As conservative-leaning independents, we believe that whilst development is important, it should not be at the expense of our natural beauty and what we all love about the Barrington Coast.”
Mr Howard is joined on his ticket by Fabian Clancy, Rebecca Cross, Scott Paterson, Roderick Donegan and Emmerson Hollis.
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q MidCoast councillor Peter Howard.
Bulahdelah stalwart to contest council poll
A BULAHDELAH resident of 38 years, John Sahyoun will contest MidCoast Council elections on 14 September.
The long-serving President of the Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, Mr Sahyoun is a member of the NSW National Party and a presenter with Myall Coast Radio.
He will contest next Saturday’s poll as an ungrouped candidate.
“This election is important to give the best possible voice to all people,” Mr Sahyoun told NOTA.
Panhuber vying to represent region
WELL aware of the unique issues facing the Myall Coast region, Pindimar/Bundabah Community Association president Vivien Panhuber will run as an independent candidate in the MidCoast Council election on 14 September.
During her working life, Ms Panhuber served in various scientific and
management positions within the NSW Department of Health and the CSIRO.
Since retirement, Ms Panhuber told NOTA she is “ready to devote energy to community matters” as a council representative.
Her role in the local community association has afforded Ms Panhuber a strong understanding of the
workings of local, state and federal governments.
She said she is “disappointed by the lack of local spending” at the council level.
An issue of particular interest for Ms Panhuber is appropriate development.
“Building of new dwellings will occur but must be in keeping with
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“I am committed and have the necessary previous experience and will carry this into my representation of the local government area (LGA).
“The whole of the LGA is important and needs a fair, transparent and at times reactive voice for the community.”
Mr Sahyoun said the MidCoast LGA needs leaders who are "reasonable and rational”.
“I am honest, open and ethical and will take these qualities into council, ensuring transparency in all decisions.”
A former educator, Mr Sahyoun has also served as the President of the Bulahdelah Preschool and a director of the Bulahdelah Bowling Club.
In a statement to media last week, Mr Sahyoun said his key focuses were respect, collaboration and wellbeing.
“I will benefit the community through my extensive experience in professional governance, recognised by roles held on several boards, committees and local organisations.
“I will engage with the community, building each individual community and being mindful of each particular community's needs.
“I will work collaboratively to co-create a better future for the communities we respectfully serve.”
*Editor’s note: John Sahyoun is a freelance editorial contributor to News Of The Area, as is MidCoast Independents lead candidate Thomas O’Keefe. NOTA does not endorse the campaign of any election candidate.
q Vivien Panhuber will seek election to local government on 14 September.
the surrounds,” she said, indicating the importance of council working to “address anomalies in building approvals”.
“[I would] examine lowcost housing options to provide for essential workers, for example medical staff and hospitality staff to drive tourism for local businesses.
“One suggestion is to use some of council’s land and build modular housing which could be removed later.”
Ms Panhuber is also advocating for urgent dredging of the Myall River, and management of erosion impacts on Jimmy’s Beach and Winda Woppa.
“Clearly sand transfer is not working,” she said.
“Other states have used different solutions, for example giant sandbags, with success.
“It’s time to explore other options rather than a quick fix.”
Ms Panhuber also stands against the development of an offshore wind industry off the Hunter coast.
“[We] must preserve the environment as this is what attracts people to move here and tourists to visit.
“We have two Marine Parks that need to be protected from proposed offshore wind farms.
“Yes to renewables, but not at the cost of the environment.”
Disability services transition
MIDCOAST Council has now formally transitioned the disability services delivered by MidCoast Assist to Ability Options.
In February the decision was made for MidCoast Assist to cease delivering ageing and disability services.
Council’s Director of Liveable Communities, Paul De Szell, said participants who wished to transfer to
Ability Options had now done so.
“We are very pleased with the outcome for both participants and staff, as it has always been our aim to ensure continuity of services to our clients and participants,” Mr De Szell said.
“Ability Options have a long history of delivering disability services and I am
pleased that we are able to transition our participants to such a high-quality service.”
Mr De Szell said the complete transition of aged care services to Kirinari Community Services was expected by early October.
“As was the case for the transfer of disability services, there will be no change to ageing services until clients are directly notified by MidCoast Assist of how the transition will work.”
q Bulahdelah’s John Sayhoun.
Pontin seeks re-election
INCUMBENT Mayor Claire Pontin will look to secure re-election to MidCoast Council later this month, leading a team of six into the 14 September election.
Elected to council in 2017, Ms Pontin served as deputy mayor from 2019-21 before taking the top job in 2022.
With 25 years of experience in government, Ms Pontin has tertiary qualifications in science, economics and financial analysis and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
The Labor-backed Pontin is joined on her Group D ticket by Digby Wilson, Nicole Green, Phillip Costa, Michael Burgess and Mark Vanstone.
In a media statement to NOTA, Ms Pontin highlighted some of the achievements of council under her leadership.
“To improve accountability, I drove improvements to council’s customer service system, consultations and engagement.
“I initiated sensible climate actions, including greater use of renewable energy, which also saves money.
“I consistently work to improve financial management and planning.
“As Mayor, I called for a detailed report on the status and funding of our local roads to assist in future planning.
“I have successfully kept up the pressure
for reduced DA processing times and better economic development outcomes.
“I met with and lobbied State/Federal Ministers and Members for improved hospital funding, housing support, more road funding, new cycle and pathways and a better funding deal for regional councils.”
A representative of the Labor party in the election, Ms Pontin said party politics “have no place in local government”.
“I do not bring political issues to Council,” she said.
“I honour my oath to achieve the best outcomes for the MidCoast and will continue to work hard and make decisions for the community.”
Based in Red Head, Ms Pontin said she takes “every opportunity” possible to meet with and listen to the people of Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, Bulahdelah and surrounds.
“I take my responsibility to work for the
needs of everyone in MidCoast very seriously.
“Councillors do not make day-to-day decisions on operational spending; rather, we set strategic directions and high-level budgets.
“I always work to make sure our regional areas are not neglected.”
Smith to focus on the basics
BULAHDELAH grazier and retired policeman Stephen Smith has thrown his hat in the ring for the 14 September council elections.
Mr Smith, who will run as an independent, has lived in Bulahdelah for 47 years and currently runs a beef cattle farm.
“During that time my wife and I have raised four children, worked in the local community and contributed to sporting and social groups,” he said.
“I have business experience as well as many other practical skills to offer as a candidate in this election.”
Noting he would not
make any “wild promises” about what he hopes to achieve on council, Mr Smith said it was “extremely important to have a voice that can and will speak for the outlying towns and villages of our LGA”.
“To that end I will always be available to listen to any concerns that ratepayers have and raise them with the appropriate council staff,” he said.
Mr Smith indicated his key focus was on the “basics for any local council” - roads, rates and rubbish.
“I would like to see the roads in our area receive more realistic funding for upgrading, particularly in the outlying areas of the council area.
“The issue of rates is a complex one, but unfortunately we need to pay rates if we are to achieve the improvements we all desire and deserve.
“I would be seeking an even application of rate-generated income across the whole area.
“As for rubbish, I would be seeking to lower costs to tip rubbish at council waste management sites in an effort to reduce the amount of rubbish illegally dumped at roadsides throughout the MidCoast LGA.”
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HAVE your say on the strategy for managing public toilets in Myall Coast parks.
The draft MidCoast Public Toilets in Parks Strategy 2024 – 2035 is on public exhibition from Wednesday 28 August to Wednesday 2 October 2024.
All but two of Council’s public 100 toilets are in parks.
The strategy aims to ensure that Council’s public toilets in parks are designed to be safe, clean, space-efficient, environmentally sustainable, accessible, and built to last.
MidCoast Council has completed an audit of public toilets in parks to assess
each facility’s condition, location and usage.
A draft action plan has been developed with recommendations to maintain, upgrade, replace, remove, refurbish or convert toilets to meet the needs of people using the space.
“We want to make sure all toilets include soap dispensers, paper towels, toilet seats, and easy-to-use door latches,” said MidCoast Council’s Manager of Strategy and Projects, Amanda Hatton.
“We are also looking at including bicycle racks and water bubblers in key locations.
“New and upgraded facilities in highly
visited locations will provide wheelchair, unisex and parenting access,” said Ms Hatton.
The draft plan proposes 55 facilities that will be maintained in the future.
Another 46 facilities are proposed to be replaced, upgraded, refurbished or converted.
Six new facilities are proposed to be built in busy places with no current public toilets in the nearby surrounding area.
Five facilities that are not well located or have low usage are identified for removal.
Have your say at https://haveyoursay. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/draft-public-toiletsparks-strategy before Wednesday 2 October 2024.
q Labor candidate and incumbent Mayor, Claire Pontin.
q Retired policeman Stephen Smith.
Charities ring in spring
By Thomas O’KEEFE
SPRING has sprung in Tea Gardens, with a charity double-header held outside Coles on Saturday 31 August.
There was no sign of winter’s discontent out the front of Tea Gardens Coles on the last day of the cold season, as local contingents from two major Australian charities set up to ring in spring.
The last day of ‘Pawgust’ for Guide Dogs Australia, and the annual VIEW Father’s Day raffle, were held in the shaded, balmy entrance as the seasons flicked over.
Team members from Tea Gardens Coles, led by Seleana, raised money with ‘BarkB-Q’ sausages, a guessing competition, and a bake sale, the contents of which were lovingly made by the local Coles staff, including many a cake and slice, and Jodie’s adorable puppy-cupcakes.
“Guide Dogs Australia encourages people to walk or run a set target of 60 kilometres (km), 100km or 125km, raising money and awareness via sponsors, and feeling ‘pawsome’ while they are ‘suppawting’ Guide Dogs,” Seleana told NOTA.
The puns were unashamedly omnipresent, as they sought to end winter
with a bang, not a whimper.
The local Myall River VIEW ladies hosted their annual Father’s Day raffle right alongside, tempted by the Bark-B-Q aromas, presenting three massive hampers for some lucky dads and their ticket-wielding loved ones.
“The prizes include everything a man needs to get the job done... and some things for his partner, too,” explained VIEW President Hilary Gall.
“We’d like to thank
Bunnings for the buckets, the Hawks Nest Golf Club for donating some nice golf trips, and so many of the VIEW members for donating, as well as setting up to volunteer here on the day.”
There was even a pedicure voucher for the discerning dad.
The raffles were drawn by local Fire & Rescue and Coles team member Derryn, the winnings going to Gavin Scott (1st), Denis Whitely (2nd), and Katie Tanswell (3rd).
Key conversations around dying and death
‘DYING to Know’ events were held across Tea Gardens, Bulahdelah, Gloucester and Taree last month, facilitating important conversations about death and grief.
In Tea Gardens, Winter Legal director Emma Rowles spoke about wills and probate.
Voluntary assisted dying was also discussed, with a special guest sharing their personal story.
In Bulahdelah, a screening was held of the film ‘Preparing for Death’.
In Taree, Hunter New England District Bereavement Coordinator Kate Lupton spoke about grief and how to navigate it.
Clinical Nurse Consultant Jo Simpson spoke about palliative care and people with a life-limiting illness being cared for at home.
Sam Clowes, the General Manager of Tender Funerals Mid North Coast, spoke about funerals, death care and how “one size does not fit all”.
At Gloucester, the monthly ‘Death Café’ was held, a
chance for locals to talk about death and dying.
The theme for ‘Dying to Know Day’ this year, held August 8, was personalising final arrangements and building community.
The mission of the annual day is to “break down the stigma and sense of awkwardness associated with conversations about death, dying and grief”.
Ongoing local monthly events include the Death Café; informal gatherings where individuals come together to discuss death openly.
A Death Café is held on the first Monday of the month at Tea Gardens Library.
q Volunteers Ryan and Kumar manned the ‘Bark-B-Q’.
q Winter Legal director Emma Rowles.
q Jodie’s puppy-cakes were im-paws-ibly delicious.
q Suki, Seleana and Karen from Tea Gardens Coles.
q Hilary, Lucy, Thurza, Lynne and Sheril from Myall River VIEW Club with the massive prize hampers.
q Derryn had the honour of drawing the Father’s Day raffle winners.
Kay and Barry Jones celebrate 50 years
By Thomas O’KEEFE
GOLDEN anniversaries are a major accomplishment, and Tea Gardens locals Kay and Barry Jones celebrated
theirs with family and friends in style on Friday 24 August.
“We’ve done a lot of living, it’s just gone by so quickly,” said Kay of the
couple’s long story of love and friendship.
When asked how they made it to 50 years together, Barry began by stating: “You’ve just got to live together, and share together.”
The extended Jones family gathered at Mumm's on the Myall the following day for a celebratory breakfast and to share their story.
Barry and Kay first met on a blind date organised by mutual friends.
Although, if Barry is to be believed, Kay “wasn’t all that interested” in him at the time.
Persistence pays, as the old saying goes, and over the next few years they stayed in touch and grew to know and love each other.
Their nuptials were postponed somewhat when Barry was called up for National Service towards the end of the Vietnam War, and Kay was busy excelling through her teaching course.
By 24 August 1974 however, they were ready to tie the knot at St Thomas' in Cardiff, with a special ring bearing a white opalKay’s birthstone and lucky charm.
The couple and their
kids, Doug and Melanie, lived in four locales all within the Hunter region - Holmesville, a farm at Quorrobolong in the Hunter Valley, an acreage near Thornton, and, finally, a sea-change to Tea Gardens.
“Barry has always loved his fishing, but he was always an hour’s drive away from saltwater,” Kay explained.
“When we decided to move nearer the water, we came looking in Tea Gardens among other places, and found a nice house,” Barry recounted.
“When we returned a few years later, finally ready to sell our old place, the seller
was ready to buy elsewhere and it was like the house was still just waiting for us.”
Kay and Barry share a love of camping and caravanning, and have travelled around Australia three times, with plenty of stories to tell of favourite destinations and good campsites under the stars.
Both Joneses joined the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association for community involvement, with Kay taking on the Treasurer role.
Both remain very active through fishing, mahjong, darts, and arts and crafts.
Counting the dolphin population
By Thomas O’KEEFE
VOLUNTEERS around Port Stephens Bay stood vigilant to count the local and active dolphin population on Sunday 18 August.
Under the auspices of ORRCA, the Organisation
for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia, the volunteer army of spotters were stationed at 62 registered sites on beaches, bridges and boats.
Vessels from Marine Rescue, Imagine Cruises and Moonshadow Cruises
also took part.
“With the help of community volunteers, we are able to observe the dolphins around the Bay and collect valuable information for conservation and research, and this helps shape our understanding
and all around the shorelines, Yacaaba to Tanilba. Photo: ORRCA.
of the local dolphin population,” said ORRCA’s Dolphin Census organiser, Sherelyn Overson.
“We are currently analysing the data to check the number of dolphins, to ensure we don't double count.
“We are looking at the number of dolphins observed, start and end times, locations, directions of travel and sighting notes.
“The community volunteers’ participation in this event is much
appreciated and we hope you will join us again when we conduct the next census.”
Of the preliminary results available, the largest group sighted had 20 individuals.
Forty percent of dolphins were travelling, 20 percent were feeding, and 40 percent were involved in multiple activities.
ORRCA, now in its 35th year, is an entirely volunteer-run, not-forprofit organisation with
a primary focus on the protection of whales, dolphins, seals and dugongs in Australian waters
The organisation aims to protect and educate about the cetaceans of the sea, often working handin-flipper with the NSW Parks and Wildlife services, but funded mostly through donations and grants.
The Dolphin Census is the longest-running community dolphin count in Australia, operating for over 20 years.
q The dolphin census sites around Port Stephens Bay, from the mouth of the Myall River to Anna Bay,
q Family members gathered to celebrate the milestone: Ed and Melanie, Barry and Kay, Lucius, and Nell and Doug. Logan was absent from the photo.
q Barry and Kay on their wedding day, 24 August 1974.
q Annie Post and Sherelyn Overson from ORRCA with Paul Radford, Andy Wilson and Brad Polak from Marine Rescue at Nelson Bay Marina. Photo: ORRCA.
Paintings reunited
By Thomas O’KEEFE
TWO paintings by a Tea Gardens artist have been reunited years after being separated to opposite ends of the planet.
Gillian Fabiszewski is the artist behind ‘Tidal A and B’, a diptych (a pair of paintings created to be hung side-byside) depicting an abstract scene of the tidal flats of the Myall River.
The paintings went on display six years ago at Galleries in the Gardens (GiG) on Marine Drive, Tea Gardens.
The paintings are in Gillian’s preferred abstract, contemporary style, and clearly indicate her method.
“I tend to sit in nature, watch and absorb the movement of the water, and put my own interpretation onto the canvas,” Gillian told NOTA.
When Stephen Wyatt and his wife, Diane Beaupre, saw the paintings at the gallery, they could choose only one to take with them all the way back to New Brunswick, Canada.
The painting, Tidal A, was duly separated from its twin, and rolled up so that it could go back with them on the plane.
“My parents, Ken and Margaret Wyatt of Tea
Gardens, snuck back to the Gallery several days later and bought the second painting,” Stephen told NOTA.
The next time that Stephen visited his parents, he saw the second painting hanging on the wall in his parents’ house.
“They explained: ‘When we go, you can take this one back to Canada to reunite them’.”
Ken passed in 2018, and Margaret now lives at Peter
Sinclair Gardens in Hawks Nest, so Stephen spirited away Tidal B to Canada earlier this year.
It has now found a new yet familiar home, hanging once again alongside its sister.
“The paintings of the Myall River are looking out onto a landscape covered by snow for four months of the year,” Stephen explained.
“It is clear that the two paintings should be together, and the story also reflects the
Spotlight on threatened species
By Marian SAMPSON
THREATENED Species Day will be observed around the country on September 7, raising awareness of plants and animals at risk of extinction.
According to the NSW Department of Environment, Australia is home to more than 500,000 animal and plant species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world.
Over the last 200 years, more than 100 of our animal and plant species have become extinct.
In New South Wales alone there are close to 1,000 animal and plant species at risk of extinction.
While Port Stephens is famous for its endangered koalas, a host of other flora and fauna are also considered to be at risk.
The Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park is home to important areas for the critically endangered Grey Nurse Shark, with critical habitats at The Pinnacle, Big/Little Seal Rocks and Little Broughton Island.
The Black Rockcod, which belongs to the cod and Grouper family, can be found hiding along rocky reef crevices.
Black Rockcod populations have been significantly reduced over time due to a number of factors including: overharvesting by line, net and spearfishers; hooking and handling injuries;
and loss or degradation of estuarine and intertidal nursery habitats.
The park is also home to green, loggerhead and hawksbill turtles, with juvenile green turtles the most abundant within Port Stephens estuary. Occasionally, leatherback turtles are spotted offshore.
Australia’s rarest endemic seabird - the vulnerable Gould's petrelbreeds only on Cabbage Tree and Boondelbah Islands, immediately off the heads of Port Stephens.
The species feeds surface fish, small squid and krill in oceanic waters over a wide area. Back on the mainland,
back-and-forth movement of sand and water along the Myall.”
The artist, Gillian, has expressed a sense of wonderment at the story, meeting with Stephen and Margaret at the Tea Gardens gallery last weekend.
“There’s definitely a strong connection between the two works, and it’s very rare and nice to hear feedback on where your paintings end up six years on,” Gillian said.
work has been underway to protect the threatened Villous Mintbush, which is susceptible to extinction because of development pressures, its small population size and restricted distribution.
In June, a collaboration between conservation groups sought to protect the species locally.
“The collaboration between the NSW Government’s Saving Our Species program (SOS), the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and the Friends of Tomaree National Park came together this year on World Environment Day (5 June) to boost the population of the threatened Villous Mintbush - Prostanthera densa - in
“The Villous Mintbush was once widespread in the broader Nelson Bay area, but prior to the SOS program, very few plants remained in only two locations too close to urban development,” she said.
q Tidal A and B, the twin paintings by Gillian Fabiszewski, have been reunited at last.
Tomaree National Park,” Sue Olsen of EcoNetwork Port Stephens told News Of The Area.
q A Green Sea Turtle.
Photo: Marian Sampson.
q A Black Cockatoo. Photo: Marian Sampson.
q Stephen, Gillian and Margaret at Galleries in the Gardens last week.
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Community called on to support koalas
By Marian SAMPSON
KOALAS are more active and mobile during the warmer months, prompting a call for Port Stephens and Myall Coast motorists to be extra careful on the road.
Koalas are considered an endangered species in NSW, with road strikes a considerable threat to their safety.
Port Stephens is home to one of the last surviving colonies of wild koalas in New South Wales.
WWF Australia estimated in 2021 that there are “no more than 250 koalas left in the Port Stephens colony”.
“Koala breeding season is usually from August to February, but mating started as early as July this year,” said MidCoast Council’s Acting Manager Natural Systems, Prue Tucker.
“Koalas are more likely to cross roads and other open areas as they search for a mate or new territory.
“Please slow down on tree-lined roads, especially in low-light conditions, including dusk, dawn and at night.”
Community members are also encouraged to report all koala sightings.
For residents in the MidCoast LGA, visit www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ koalasafespaces.
Port Stephens sightings can be recorded at https:// psk.net.au/sighting/.
This data helps ecologists know more about koala locations and movements.
If your vehicle hits and injures a koala, or if you see a road-injured koala, please call your local koala rescue organisation immediately.
With koalas more often
on the ground, dog attacks and livestock trampling also escalate during koala breeding season.
“We can all help by reporting stray dogs and keeping pet dogs secured at night and under effective control,” explained Ms Tucker.
“Those with livestock can also consider planting more koala feed trees in paddocks.
“Trees not only provide shade and wind breaks, but can also serve as refuge sites for koalas.”
How you can support local koalas
For the second year running, Port Stephens Koala Hospital (PSKH) is holding a ‘Cooking For Koalas’ fundraiser throughout the month of September.
PSKH responds to koala rescue calls 24/7, and provides veterinary treatment and year-round
care at the purpose-built hospital at One Mile.
PSKH aims to raise awareness of the plight of koalas, and key funds to give koalas in their care the best opportunity to be returned to the wild.
Participating food and
drink venues displaying the Cooking for Koalas poster have pledged to make a oneoff donation to PSKH.
"To help generate interest, venues might dedicate the sale, or percentage of a menu item, or create a koalainspired item or drink – or even hold an event," said Christine Johnson, PSKH’s promotions volunteer.
“PSKH is incredibly grateful to the food and drink venues that have already come on board to support the campaign,” she said.
Stargazing: Is space worth the money OPINION
By Dave RENEKE, Astronomer
AH, the age-old question: is the space program a colossal waste of money?
Do you think the money could be better spent here on planet Earth?
You may not be aware of it, but the space program has developed over a thousand spinoffs that directly, or indirectly, benefit humanity.
In fact, you probably used a dozen of them today!
Take Teflon, for example.
While not directly a result of space research, Teflon became a household name thanks to its use in spacecraft.
The same goes for memory foam - the stuff that makes your TempurPedic mattress so irresistibly comfortable was originally designed to cushion astronauts during launch.
So, next time you sink into your bed, thank a rocket
scientist.
Let’s not forget about the tiny gadgets we can’t live without - our smartphones.
The satellites orbiting Earth, ensuring we can send selfies across the globe in an instant, wouldn’t be there without space exploration.
GPS? A gift from space technology.
Satellite TV? Yup, that too. Basically, every time you use your phone to navigate to the nearest coffee shop or stream cat videos, you’re reaping the benefits of decades of space research.
And what about the internet itself?
While Al Gore may not have actually invented it, the global network we depend on owes a lot to space-based communication advancements.
Without NASA's early work in satellite technology, we’d be stuck with dial-up or, even worse, having actual
face-to-face conversations. Terrifying, right?
But space exploration isn’t just about convenience and comfort.
It’s about saving lives.
Many of the medical technologies we rely on today have their roots in space research.
Take the heart pump, for instance.
NASA engineers developed a device based on space shuttle fuel pumps that has since saved countless lives.
And let’s not forget about advanced imaging technologies like MRI and CAT scans, which have their origins in space-related research.
Then there’s the little matter of climate change.
Ever heard of Landsat?
It’s the longest-running enterprise for acquiring satellite images of Earth.
Launched by NASA in
1972, this program has been crucial in monitoring deforestation, urban sprawl, and the effects of natural disasters.
If you care about the future of our planet (and you should), then you’ve got to give a nod to the space program for helping us keep an eye on things down here.
And let’s not forget about solar power.
NASA’s research into harnessing the sun’s energy for space missions has paved the way for the solar panels now adorning rooftops across the world.
So, while you’re feeling all eco-friendly, charging your devices with solar power, remember that it’s space exploration that made it possible.
Want a better weather forecast? Thank a satellite.
Want to order a pizza with your phone? Thank you, satellite.
Want to use GPS to find that elusive parking spot?
You guessed it, thank a satellite!
Remember that scratchresistant watch you wear? Yep, space tech. The tiny cameras in your phone?
Thank NASA, spacederived technology, all the way.
Finally, on the Space Station, NASA has developed technology that converts human urine and grey washing water into safe drinking water.
True! The spinoffs for developing countries with polluted streams and rivers are enormous!
So, is space a waste of money?
Sure, if you consider modern medicine, global communication, environmental monitoring, and technological innovation to be frivolous expenditures.
The Big Screen with Lindsay Hall
By Lindsay HALL
NOSTALGIA calls the GenXers to the movies again this week, with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice commencing in early September in the hopes of driving costume sales for Halloween.
A “legacy sequel” to Tim Burton’s 1988 film Beetlejuice, this film sees the return of Michael Keaton to the role that launched his career - the titular, chaos causing ‘bio-exorcist’ and “ghost with the most” - along with Winona Ryder as Lydia,
now a mother herself who must help her own angsty teenage daughter contend with haunted houses, pesky poltergeists and the afterlife.
While he has roped in a number of big stars, the appeal of this film will depend entirely on one’s affection for the original, and how much you can tolerate Burton’s visual aesthetic.
A revenge movie that the whole family can get behind, Thelma premieres this week and scammers should start locking their doors.
When a kindly
grandmother (June Squibb) falls victim to phone scammers posing as her grandson (Fred Hechinger), she recruits the aid of a nursing home companion (Richard Roundtree), intent on recovering her lost money.
A comedy with heart, Thelma explores not just the challenges of ageing, but the frustrations faced by senior citizens whose families assume they are far less capable in life than they may actually be.
This week's homegrown
offering is another sports documentary, A Horse Named Winx.
Purporting to be the ‘behind-the-scenes’ telling of the real life fairytale of “The People’s Horse”, television footage and interviews are woven into the narrative of possibly the greatest Australian racehorse of all time (sorry Phar Lap).
Charting the few lows and constant highs of her career, as well as health challenges along the way, this is gearing up to be an inspiring tale that won’t
have a tragic end, since the horse is still alive and well in retirement.
Hopping across the pond once more - only this time heading up to South KoreaLand of Happiness makes its debut in Australian theatres.
But if you’re like most people - who enjoy living longer, being more connected, and sleeping on a comfy mattress - then maybe, just maybe, the space program is worth every penny.
In fact, this might just be one of the best investments we’ve ever made.
Because while the stars may be out of reach for most of us, the benefits of exploring them are right here in our hands. So, let’s keep looking up - who knows what wonders we’ll discover next and what earthly delights they’ll bring.
Are you a NASA convert now?
Remember, for every one dollar spent on the space program, $7 to $14 is returned back into the economy.
That’s not a bad investment.
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A courtroom drama inspired by the true-to-life assassination of President Park Chung Hee in 1979, the film focuses on the efforts of defence attorney Jung In-hoo to bring the truth to light and save his client, a high ranking Intelligence official who has been made a scapegoat.
The real history of the case is a fascinating onePark Chung Hee had been a popular leader who later became a dictator, and his assassination arguably led to the democratisation of South Korea.
The motivation behind his death, however, was not likely so noble, as many government agencies vied for control of the nation.
Those hoping for a true history lesson may find themselves a little embarrassed later, as the filmmakers have taken significant liberties with the story.
q A beautiful Port Stephens koala. Photo: Marian Sampson.
venue to be decided.
Stinker’s History: Any old photos?
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
AS you would know, I am particularly fascinated by the history of recreational and commercial fishing, boat building and the oyster industry in Port Stephens - from the Worimi people through to the mid-1800s and on to modern day methods.
Over the years I have collected hundreds of old black and white photographs that give an insight into the wonderful local history.
With your help I hope to expand on my collection which will eventually become a valued part of the Tomaree Museum to be constructed on the Tomaree Peninsula at a
My vote goes to Tomaree Headland.
I would appreciate a copy of any old photos that you are willing to share, documents or artefacts which tell the story of this wonderful place in which we live. The museum will focus on the Worimi folk, pioneering families, timber, tourism and the war years.
Please forward any item of interest to stinkerfishing@ yahoo.com.
Stinker’s Fishin’: Time to catch a bream
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
THE most common fish in our waterways - inside and outside the harbour, around all the islands and on all the beaches - is the bream.
They are relatively easy to catch and they can be targeted all year round.
The best spots to catch a bream would be the Grit Hole on Fingal Island, the breakwall in Nelson Bay and Tomaree Headland.
It would be difficult for
Paddler to embark on Murray adventure
By Jacie WHITFIELD
IN support of a close friend recently diagnosed with brain cancer, Port Stephens local David Wright has decided to take on the Massive Murray Paddlea five day, 415 kilometre (km) paddling adventure race down the Murray River.
Described by Dave as the “hardest physical thing” he’s ever attempted, the paddler says committing to months of “next level” training and mental preparation was one small way he could emulate the “daily challenge” being experienced by his mate.
Dave’s longest paddle to date was 30km (four hours), so it is sobering to envision traversing the Murray
through Victoria from Yarrawonga to Koondrook, particularly considering the unpredictability of the river.
Since commencing his training, Dave has lost 35 kilograms, all his hair and any chance of backing out.
Now two kayaks deep, Dave is “all in” in the pursuit of charity fundraising.
His endurance paddle will raise funds for the Peace Of Mind Foundation (POMF), a nationwide notfor-profit organisation providing support to brain cancer patients and their families.
Aiming to raise $20,000, Dave hopes his journey will increase awareness of brain cancer in Port Stephens.
“Every dollar makes a difference, especially
behind closed doors where POMF makes its most crucial and important
me to tell you where you can’t catch a bream.
Targeting bream around the old oyster racks behind Soldiers Point takes a skill that not all of us possess.
Casting and retrieving with specialist gear requires that talent and there is no better than Lemon Tree champion Wayne ‘Colesy’ Coles.
Colesy takes bream fishing to a higher level as he calculates where the biggest bream will gather at a certain
impact,” he said.
To learn more or to donate, visit https://celebration. peaceofmindfoundation. org.au/page/
time of day and tidal cycle. Karuah and Tilligerry Creek hold cracker bream at this time of year as does North Arm Cove and Jimmys Beach.
On a recent outing off Bull Island Colesy tossed a soft prawn lure which attracted a 42cm bream.
The best beaches are Stockton and Fingal.
Find a deep hole, toss out a worm, pipi or fresh mullet cubed bait and hang on!
DavidsMassiveMurray
Paddle
Follow Dave’s journey at www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=584377587.
q A priceless photo of 144 dozen lobsters on board the 'Iris A' with the Chalkley and Asquith families.
q Lemon Tree Passage champ Wayne Coles with a cracker 42cm bream.
q Dave Wright training locally for the Massive Murray Paddle.
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Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
The Write Direction
By John BLACKBOURN
Short on facts
AS the US election battle intensifies towards selecting a new President on 5 November, I can’t help thinking the result could be similar to what happened in Australia when Labor’s Bill Shorten lost the “unlosable” Federal election to Liberal outsider Scott Morrison.
In July, ageing President Joe Biden, with failing health issues, was tapped on the shoulder by Democratic Party heavyweights to withdraw his nomination for election.
He was replaced in the election race by his deputy, Kamala Harris, and Governor Tim Walz was confirmed as her running mate.
American election campaigns often become about personalities rather than policies.
Personal attacks are seen to be a quick and effective means of creating doubt about the other candidate.
This proved to be highly effective when the 2016 Trump campaign was focused on the “dishonest” Hillary Clinton.
Mr Trump’s form in these contests is to become an attack dog, doing everything he can to degrade the personality and performance of his opposition.
Despite this approach from Trump, Kamala Harris has pulled ahead in the national polls.
The last one I saw had her with a four percent gain over Trump's previously held lead.
A recent Trump approach is to attack Kamala Harris’ ethnicity.
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
CLOSE friends have recently put in an offer on a house that we told them about.
They've said it's strictly a business decision and nothing to do with our friendship.
We are now considering putting in a higher offer.
What do you think?
Dear Fiona,
Fiona W.
REAL estate decisions are brutal. It's not a game for the faint of heart, or, in this market, for the light of wallet.
I can see this situation regressing into a War of the Roses saga with both couples pitted against each other until the bitter end, one of you falling from the chandelier in the foyer, the other planting prawn shells in the curtain
Harris has an Indian mother and a Jamaican father.
Despite this fact, Trump has made claims that Harris is merely claiming to be black.
The reason for that attack could be that Trump's campaign has attracted record support from African American and Hispanic voters.
Harris may well attract much of that vote back to the Democrats.
Traditionally there are so-called ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ states in the USA, where red states vote for Trump's Republican Party and blue states vote for Democratic Party candidates.
rods for revenge.
The only winners will be the current owners and the real estate agent. Is it your dream home? The one you've spent your entire life looking for?
If so, push ahead with your best offer. If it's just one of many possibilities, still put in your best offer to jack the price up.
When your so-called "close friends" gloat that they've secured the property, you could, (if you're feeling particularly unforgiving, and let's face it, who wouldn't) mutter something about the building defects, the westerly sun that makes the kitchen feel like a sauna, the inevitable downward trend in property prices, the strange axe-wielding neighbour named Norman.
Have some fun with it, at their expense, since it's clear, from their actions, that the friendship is expendable.
In future, you have to go about property purchases as though you are a secret squirrel.
Say nothing to anyone until the sale has been secured.
This leaves a group of seven or so states which don’t respond in the traditional way.
It is these states that receive most political attention and whose polls are used to determine a likely winner.
This brings me back to the time in Australian politics when the Bill Shortenled Labor Party was seen to attack superannuation funds and franking credits.
I’m left wondering if this same thought pattern might play out in the USA by their voters electing anyone who isn’t Donald Trump.
Local representation is vital! A poem for Fay Clarke
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE falsehoods, misrepresentation, and dishonest storytelling from certain media outlets and other candidates have resulted in the absence of local representation for the southern part of our shire.
This cannot persist any longer.
We have sixteen candidates from our area who are aspiring to regain local representation.
However, in order to succeed, we must act strategically to avoid splitting the vote and missing out once again.
The shire has approximately 70,000 voters, with around 3,500 residing in the Myall Coast.
Including Bulahdelah and Stroud Valley, the population grows to about 5,500.
Since we need to elect eleven councillors, a candidate requires roughly 6,000 votes to be elected.
This means that if everyone in the southern end votes for a single candidate, we have a chance at obtaining representation.
We are aware that there are devoted party voters who will support a party rather than the individual, thereby reducing the potential local vote by at least a third.
Unfortunately, the majority of candidates from the south are listed under the line and cannot be preferenced by those voting above the line.
We do have one group running above the line, but it is unlikely to receive preferences from other groups or from those below the line, making its chances of success quite slim.
Therefore, we need to think strategically and deliberately and vote below the line for our preferred local candidates.
Ideally, we would prefer to preference all sixteen candidates, but realistically, only seven have a significant voter base to remain competitive.
In my opinion, based on the potential voter support they possess, the seven candidates are (using their last names as they appear on the ballot): Hutchinson, Sayhoun, McEntyre, O’Keefe, Panhuber, Smith, and Hart.
I urge you to seriously consider voting for these seven candidates below the line, in the order of your choice, to give us the best opportunity to elect a local representative.
Voting strategically in this manner may even result in two successful candidates.
Kind regards, Len ROBERTS, Former MidCoast councillor, Tea Gardens.
I LOST a good friend the other day, Not sure my heart will mend, whatever others may say. She often made me smile, with stories bold and wild. Always going that extra mile, nothing with Fay was mild. We shared a love of doing skits, with Fay I had to keep my wits.
A fun lady I know I will miss, let's hope up there you are running amiss, keeping the Angels on their toes. With Fay about there'll be no time for woes. You left us suddenly, no time for goodbyes.
So I will have my silent cries… and then remember the fun as I sit in the sun, and how you made me smile.
Elsa JONES
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q RIP Fay Clarke, a very active member of the Hawks Nest Golf Club over the years.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
READING by Lynne Miles: Psalm 103: 13"As a Father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him."
Tea Gardens Soccer Club Results
By Shayne REYNOLDS
THIS week we had games from round 14 of our local draw in perfect conditions.
In the Minis’, game1 refereed by George saw the Aussie Roofing & Guttering Reef Sharks come up against the Lofty Cranes Shovelnose Sharks. The game was high spirited with both teams playing great soccer to the delight of all the onlookers with a result of 2/1 the Reef Sharks way.
In game 2 refereed by George the Myall
Hawks
By Brenda EDWARDS
Lakes Meats Port Jackson Sharks played the Karuah RSL Wobbegong Sharks in yet another great game with a close score Port Jacksons 5 goals to the Wobbegongs’ 4. Game 1 In the Midis’ grade where the Grey Nurse Sharks and Tea Gardens Auto Electrics Hammerhead Sharks gave the crowd a great game with many highlights. Karen refereed
and mentored this one that ended in 4 / 1 score line in favour of the Hammer Heads.
In game 2 refereed by Karen the Mako Sharks couldn’t catch the Ray White Real Estate Bull Sharks by games end trailing by two goals with a final score of 3 / 1.
Well deserved “Hook N Cook Player of The Day” vouchers presented to Flynn Barker, Roy Azzopardi, Aria Jacobsen ,Anwyn Phillips, Ivy Pearl and Carter Hughes.
Talking about Hook ‘n Cook, we would like to thank Nev and Sabina and their team for their long-term generous support of our club and congratulate them on the sale of their business. We thank and look forward to working with the new owners, Peter and Kay, who are more than happy to continue the Hook ‘n Cook support.
A big shout out to our parent helpers and volunteers for coming together to make our game days a success.
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Edwards. Ladies Highest Score: Christine McKenzie-95. Mens Highest Score:Michael Russom-132. Darts are on every Thursday night. Everyone is welcome to play.
q Winners: Barry Jones and Darren Rapley. Runners up: Michael Russom and John Edwards.
Nest Thursday Night Darts Myall Coast Vets
By Tony SMITH
3rd, Steve Scott & Brian Jones & Graeme
Bramley & Philip Catlin 59.125
4th, Tony Baker & James Slater & Breton
Gibbs & Damien Ward 60.125
5th, Chris Barrett & Colin Amos & Don McGill & Gerard Keegan 61.625 Balls to 64.625
Hawks Nest Bridge Club
By Diane RUSSELL
RESULTS week ending 30th August.
Monday: N/S 1. D Hipkins & B Eyre, 2. C Richards & S Matheson, 3. C Rands & L Falla, 4. G Smith & L Wood, 5. J Ryan & A Remment, 6. J Whalen & B Treharne, 7. P Baily & G Morrison, 8. J Glover & N Grehan, 9. M Churton & J Corden.
E/W 1. L Howarth & E Greenhalgh, 2. J Armstrong & D Dale,3. A Ryan & L Hulme, 4. L Butler & K Mc Murray, 5. C Bywater & J Pye, 6. J Slater & H Blackbourn, 7. J Patfield & S Bowen, 8. H White & S Helsen.
Tuesday: N/S 1. J & D Merryweather, 2. D Dummett & P Lau, 3. B & P Ness, 4. H Blackbourn & E Buckpitt.
E/W 1.S O’Keefe & L Hulme, 2. W Drake & D Russell, 3. S Ryder & J Fowler, 4. L Baker & R Albon.
Wednesday: 1. L Wood & G Smith, 2=. D Hipkins & D Russell, 2=. A Ryan & E White, 4. P Baily & J Gray, 5. C Bywater & J Pye, .6. J Armstrong & M Rowden, 7. J Ryan & A Remment, 8. L Butler & C Low, 9. K Mc Murray & S Low.
Friday: N/S 1. B & P Gibbs, 2. M Churton & D Hipkins, 3. E & A Greenhalgh, 4. B Treharne & S Matheson, 5. J Whelan & C Richards, 6. C Rands & L Falla,7. J & A Ryan
E/W 1. S Pearson & M Rowden,2. J Armstrong & B West, 3. L Howarth & D O’Brien, 4. H White & S Helsen, 5. C Bywater & J Gray, 6. J Glover & J Pye, 7. B Taylor & J Fowler, 8. J Slater & H Blackbourn.
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Pindimah intersection drop point
R&R Property Stroud
Post Office/newsagent Stroud
q Minis grade game 1 with Referee George.
q Minis grade game 2.
q Midis grade game with Otto leading the chase.
29th AUGUST. Winners who were undefeated all night: Barry Jones and Darren Rapley. Runners Up: Michael Russom and John
Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club News
By John SLATER
BOWLS this week have been sponsored by Myall Lakes Butchery 20 August
Great weather greeted the 44 players participating in this week’s Gala Day with both greens in play.
The morning winners were decided by the highest
winning margin and with a margin of 15 (19-4) Phil Thrift, Wayne Duggan and Mark Nightingale took home the money.
The afternoon winners were decided by the lowest winning margin and with a margin of 5 (13-8), John Bates, Greg Smith, and Dave Garcia were successful.
The Garden Eatery
Voucher was won by Craig Bengston. Our thanks to the Garden Eatery for sponsoring this voucher.
24/25 August
The weekend hosted a visit from Charlestown Bowlers which started off well on Saturday, but the weather played havoc with attempts to play on Sunday. In other news.
Bulahdelah Golf Club News
By Thora-Lou SMITH
THE ladies played a catch-up Monthly Mug on Wednesday August 28, and the winner was Bernie Newton with 73nett from Colleen Richards with 74nett. Bernie also won the putting with 28putts.
Terry Stellema got the NTP 8th, and Lou Smith won the jackpot.
23 Vets enjoyed a lovely almost Spring day on Thursday August 29 and Peter Billinghurst was the winner with 35pts on a c/b
from S.Davison. Andrew Berry was 3rd with 34pts. Andrew also won the NTP and Geoff Harvey won the 3rd shot on, while Wayne Green got the jackpot.
A large field enjoyed a beautiful, sunny last day of winter on Saturday 31, and the course even offered some run! A Grade winner was Glenn Leahy with 69nett from R.McSweeny with 73nett.
Terry Griffis was the B Grade and Monthly Mug winner with 66nett from Mick Gardiner with 71nett. Bernie
Top competition
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competing for over $3000 worth of prizes as well as the major trophies on offer.
This event is a prestigious event in the ladies’ golfing calendar, and will continue to grow in popularity in the years to come if the quality of golf on display is anything to go by.
Congratulations to Jill Blenkey from Newcastle GC who took home the major prize, The Newcastle Cup, as the 36 Hole Open Scratch Champion.
Jill is a familiar face at Hawks Nest, having won our Ladies Classic this year.
Congratulations also to our own Hawks Nest winners, Helen Haynes, Anne-Marie French and Jo Collins who took home a raft of prizes over the two days.
In the daily results over 18 holes, Day 1 was particularly successful for Hawks Nest ladies: Jo was the winner in Division 3
The Club Championship Triples is open for nominations and so far, the response has been disappointing more teams are needed to make this event a success.
Entries close on 30 August and round one is due to commence on Saturday 7 September.
The annual “Kneelers
and Grippers” charity day is set down for Saturday, 31st Aug. And a nomination sheet will be posted shortly.
Play will commence at 10.00 am and the cost is $20, which includes lunch.
A dollar coin spider will start the fun and games. The money raised is used to support the education of 3 children, one of whom
is at university studying engineering.
This is a very worthwhile cause and has been well supported in past years. Please help by coming along on the 31st of Aug. Dress for the day is mufti.
Newton was the ladies' Mug winner with 72nett from Meg South with 73nett. NTPs were Jim Parnell, R.McSweeny,
Bernie Newton and Meg South. Long drivers were Max Tatum, R.McSweeny, Brad Gleeson and Bernie Newton
while Geoff Harvey grabbed the jackpot. The biggest news of the day was a hole-in-one on the 6th by Arrin Gardiner -
Hawks swoop semis
By Thomas O’KEEFE
Nett with 78.; Anne-Marie was runner up in Division 2 Nett with 78; and Helen was 3rd in Division 1 Nett with 76. Day 2 saw Helen win the 18 Hole Division 1 Scratch event with 82. She also bagged the NTP on both Holes 3 and 10.
Helen Haynes was the 36 Hole Nett Winner (149), taking home the Vera De’l Rankin Trophy. Helen and Anne- Marie also took home the Dorothy McCook Salver for the best aggregate nett score (Div 1 and/or 2) on day 1 with 154. This team trophy has been contested since 1989, though never won by Hawks Nest until now, so well done ladies for this inaugural win.
Congratulations to everyone involved in running this great ladies’ golf event, whether at district or club level. Hawks Nest has earned another feather in its cap for hosting, and participating with distinction in this tournament.
Thursday Lady Veterans 9 Hole Competition August 29th 2024
On another perfect spring day, 47 players teed off from the grey markers. Those who played the front 9 started the day with a glimpse of 14 fluffy little ducklings beside the path, and there were more birdies to follow from the ladies. Debbie Booth scored her first ever birdie on the 10th , with a 6 metre putt from the back of the green. Annie Benton birdied the 3rd hole, and Maxine Mitchell scored a birdie with her last putt of the day on the 9th. While Maureen Ward scored a “miracle” 10 metre chip in on the 7th, it was Marcia Smith who took the honours today with a very nice 20 metre chip in for a birdie 3 on the 8th hole. Well played ladies!
Results: 1st Pauline Barham on -8; 2nd Di Smith -5; 3rd June London -3; 4th Lorraine Bragg -2; 5th Sue Brownrigg -1.
NTP 3rd Hole: Division 1 Annie Benton; Division 2 Sue Brownrigg; Division 3 Di Vercoe.
NTP 16th Hole: Division 1 Karen Serhan; Division 2 Donna Clemens; Division 3 Di Russell.
THE Myall River Hawks enjoyed another successful weekend, this time in the early spring sunshine, with three big away games played on Saturday 30 August.
The Hawks U-13s travelled to West Wallsend to play Swansea for the second time in as many weeks.
Last week’s home game was a heavy hitter, leaving Swansea with several gamestopping injuries in a big Hawks victory.
Despite Swansea's best attempts, nothing could stop the Hawks from running away with another ‘mercy rule’ win, this time 60-0.
Kyzaiah performed particularly well, scoring five tries.
This victory takes the U13s directly into the Grand Final of their competition, which will be played on Saturday 14 September, giving the Hawks a week off while their opponents battle it out to play them.
The U15s Girls Tackle and U16s Boys Tackle teams travelled together to Singleton.
The U16s had lost some key players to illness, leaving their on-field numbers depleted, a fact reflected in their loss on the day by a single try.
Despite the loss, the U16s will play once more for a Grand Final berth this weekend.
The U15s girls, who have performed brilliantly all
season, went up against an undefeated Muswellbrook team.
The Hawks girls broke the Rams’ undefeated record, beating them 28-14 and
booking a direct ride into the Grand Final.
The U15s tries were scored by Alinka, Claire and Jaydah, with Claire converting all tries.
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that's definitely the best NTP of the day!
q Arrin Gardiner gets a Hole-in-One!
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q Helen Haynes wins the Vera De'l Rankin Trophy.
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VAN DER VALK
ABC TV, 8.35pm
Glinting with dry wit, the colour and culture of Amsterdam and Marc Warren’s (pictured) hypnotic turn as the wide-eyed detective, this darkly engrossing crime thriller returns with its fourth season of three movie-length episodes. Following the titular, vintage boat-dwelling lawman as he almost single-handedly disrupts the Dutch capital’s criminal underworld, tonight’s compelling stand-alone instalment goes down a winding path, with perhaps the only assurance being the detective’s trademark black get-up.
FRIDAY, September 6
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.35 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh meets a foliage fashionista. 8.35 Van Der Valk. (Mv) Part 2 of 3. A suspect in a murder case appears to be a famous missing, presumed dead, singer.
Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R)
Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R)
11.30 ABC Late News.
11.45 Grand Designs. (R) 12.35 We Hunt Together. (Final, Malv, R) 1.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
SUNDAY
RETURN TO PARADISE
ABC TV, 7.30pm
We’ve got some of world’s most beautiful beaches, but it’s still a thrilling surprise that the British-French crime comedy in Paradise has set sail with this Aussie spin-off. After 13 seasons, the delightful whodunit following a fish-out-of-water detective begrudgingly taking up a new post in a sunny Caribbean town has a sparkling new cast and setting for this six-parter. Set in the fictional Dolphin Cove, it’s a starring role for Home and Away’s Anna Samson (pictured) as intriguingly awkward London detective Mackenzie Clarke, who is forced home after being framed.
WEDNESDAY HUMAN ERROR
NBN, 8.40pm
Set in Melbourne and inspired by real events, this fast-paced crime series will inevitably draw comparisons to , which is a compliment, really a showcase for a compelling female detective and star turn from Wentworth’s Leeanna Walsman (pictured). From an ensemble writing crew responsible for Underbelly Love My Way and Bump, and with crime reporter John Sylvester as consultant, this six-part series feels fresh and satisfyingly gritty. Dogged detective Holly Rourke (Walsman) is pushed to her limit trying to solve the gangland-style murder of a suburban mother.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great British Landmark Fixers. (Final) 8.30 Ancient Superstructures. (Final) 9.30 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (R) 10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Agent Hamilton. (MA15+v)
12.35 My Brilliant Friend. (Mls, R)
3.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.20 Bamay. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs visits Lang House.
7.20 Football. AFL. Second elimination final. Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL. 12.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
12.30 Taken. (Mav, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters. From Accor Stadium, Sydney. 9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the South Sydney Rabbitohs versus Sydney Roosters match, with news and analysis.
10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 9: Late night. Events may include: wheelchair tennis; wheelchair basketball; para equestrian.
12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 9: Post midnight. Events may include: wheelchair tennis; para powerlifting; para swimming finals, para athletics.
Boat. 11.55 Speechless. 12.15am Good Game Spawn Point. 12.55 Rage. 1.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 9.00 Tennis. US Open. 3pm The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon. 8.45 MOVIE: The Lost City. (2022, Masv, R) A reclusive
SATURDAY, September 7
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Malv, R) 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 2.40 Becoming Frida Kahlo. (PGan, R) 3.55 Micro Monsters. (R) 4.45 The Assembly. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: This Is How It Goes – Missy Higgins. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Kurri Kurri, NSW. (PG, R) Lisa Millar travels to Kurri Kurri.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Mv) A performer dies on stage.
8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Almost a decade after a killer was convicted, locals are shocked to learn new evidence has surfaced.
9.50 Fifteen-Love. (Final, Malv, R) Renee steps out onto centre court.
10.50 The Beast Must Die. (Final, Mals, R)
11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 Robot Wars. 9.15 MOVIE: Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 10.40 Officially Amazing. 11.10 Dragon Ball Super. 11.35 Supernatural Academy. 11.55 The PM’s Daughter. 12.20am Good Game Spawn Point. 1.00 Rage. 2.30 The Legend Of Korra. 3.15 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 3.25 Odd Squad. 3.55 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 UCI Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 19. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Great Irish Interiors. 10.30 Such Was Life. 10.50 Soccer. 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifier. Brazil v Ecuador. 1.10 WorldWatch. 3.05 Greatest Railway Journeys. 4.00 Wonders Of Scotland. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 19. 5.30 Frontlines. (PGavw)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Cumbria: The Lakes & The Coast.
8.25 Secrets Of A Royal Estate: Clarence House. (PGs)
9.20 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (R)
10.15 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Mal, R)
11.10 Nordland 99. (Mal)
12.05 Rex In Rome. (PGv, R)
3.30 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Moir Stakes Day and City Tattersalls Club Cup Day. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. First qualifying final. Sydney v GWS Giants.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. First elimination final. Brisbane Lions v Carlton. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.00 The Voice. (PGl, R) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 12.35 Taken. (Mav, R) Bryan gets his first chance in the field.
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) Three siblings move to Ireland.
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 6.30 Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 11.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Penrith Panthers v Gold Coast Titans. From BlueBet Stadium, NSW. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage and analysis of the game between Penrith Panthers and Gold Coast Titans.
10.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Night. 10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Late night. Events may include: para cycling road; wheelchair tennis; wheelchair basketball; para equestrian.
12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Post midnight.
6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Proud parents are hoping that a lurcher will help their introverted son lose his fear of people.
7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGdls, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola.
8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it tries to find the right fit for a nervous rottweiler.
9.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) It is a holiday weekend and the ambulance service receives a spike in the number of mental health-related calls.
12.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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6am The Movie
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SUNDAY, September 8
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 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) 2.25 Darby And Joan. (PG, R) 3.10 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.40 Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)
6.30 Compass.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Return To Paradise. (Premiere, Mv)
8.30 Unforgotten. (Return, Madl) Human remains are discovered in a newly renovated period property in west London.
9.20 The Queen And Us. (PG, R) A look at the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
10.20 Fisk. (PG, R)
10.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
12.25 Endeavour. (Mav, R)
1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.00 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)
4.30 Art Works. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (2022) 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Knowing The Score. 11.40 BTN High. 11.45 Malory Towers. 12.35am Still So Awkward. 1.35 The Legend Of Korra. 2.20 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 2.30 The Next Step. 3.15 Miraculous. 3.40 Odd Squad. 3.55 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 UCI Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 20. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Great Irish Interiors. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Ascot Kayaking. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike C’ship. 4.00 Etched In Gold. 4.30 UCI Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 20. 5.30 Frontlines. (PGavw)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Ottoman Empire By Train.
8.30 9/11: Four Flights. (PGa, R)
The stories of four flights on 9/11. 10.05 America After 9/11. (Mav, R)
12.10 Thatcher & Reagan. (PGav, R)
2.10 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)
3.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)
3.55 Hell On Earth: WWII. (Mav, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
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6am Dan In Real Life. Continued. (2007, PG) 7.30 Clue. (1985, PG) 9.20 The Kid. (1921, PG) 10.25 The Report. (2019, M) 12.35pm American Pastoral. (2016, M) 2.35 Charade. (1963, PG) 4.40 The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 6.40 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.30 The Way Back. (2010, M) 10.55 Playground. (2021, M, French) 12.20am 13 Assassins. (2010, MA15+, Japanese) 2.40 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 The Voice. (PGl, R) 2.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 3.00 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 3.30 Border Security. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) 8.35 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.
9.35 The Latest: Seven News. 10.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Kimberley Killer. (Mav, R)
11.10 Autopsy USA. (Ma)
12.10 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R)
1.10 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 The Block. (PGl) Keith is back. Grant enjoys his birthday. Jesse and Paige are not happy.
8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.15 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 11: Late night. Events may include: wheelchair basketball, women’s gold medal match.
12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 11: Post midnight.
4.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Pre-Show.
4.30 Paralympics Paris 2024: Closing Ceremony.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.00 Hunted. (Final) The winners are revealed. 8.15 FBI. (Mv) The team
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Suspect. (Mal) 11.30 House Of Promises. (Msv) 1.15 La Jauria. (MA15+dv, R) 3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (PG, R) 4.00 Grayson Perry: Divided Britain. (Ml, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (Return, PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.15 The Rookie. (Mv) Nolan and Bailey’s honeymoon is more of a nightmare than dream when it turns into an active crime scene.
10.15 S.W.A.T. (Mav) 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals)
12.45 The Event. (Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am The Ipcress File. Continued. (1965, PG) 7.00 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.50 Jean De Florette. (1986, PG, French) 11.10 There Will Be Blood. (2007) 2.05pm The Kid. (1921, PG) 3.05 Clue. (1985, PG) 4.55 The Scarlet And The Black. (1983, PG) 7.35 The Last Emperor. (1987, M) 10.35 A Walk In The Woods.
TUESDAY, September 10
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys.
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R) 11.30 Babylon Berlin. (Mav)
1.20 Illegals. (Malv, R)
3.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.05 Made In Bondi. (Ml) Charlie organises a romantic country sojourn without revealing who else is invited.
10.10 First Dates UK. (Ma) Singles experience the thrills of dating. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Extended Family. (Final, PGa) 12.10 Holey Moley Australia. (PGl, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (Mal) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.45 Paralympics Paris 2024: Closing Ceremony. (R) Coverage of the Closing Ceremony.
11.45 La Brea. (Mav)
12.40 Transplant. (MA15+m) 1.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl)
WEDNESDAY, September 11
6.00
THURSDAY,
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Secrets Of Our Universe With Tim Peake. 8.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. (R) 9.25 Miniseries: The Sixth Commandment. (Mal) 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. (Premiere, MA15+av)
1.05 Good People. (Mal, R) 3.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 10.10 Air Crash Investigations: Lost Star Footballer. (PGa) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Talking Footy. 12.40 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (Premiere, MA15+av) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Human Error. (Premiere, Mlv) 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 9News Late.
Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGa)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
Today Early News.
6am The 400
Blows. Continued. (1959, PG, French) 6.30 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 8.20 Eat Wheaties! (2020, PG) 10.00 Salvation Boulevard. (2011,
September 12
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Walks. (PG)
8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under. (M)
9.20 Rebus. (MA15+lv) 10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av)
12.20 Devils. (MA15+a, R)
2.20 Miniseries: The Dark Heart. (Mals, R) 3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.05 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, 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) 8.30 Abused By Mum: The Ruby Franke Scandal. (M) Charts the rise and fall of Ruby Franke, a “momfluencer” who amassed millions of followers for her parenting tips.
10.00 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Michelle Buckingham. (Malsv, R) Ron Iddles revisits notable cases.
11.05 Air Crash Investigations. (PGa, R)
12.05 Magnum P.I. (Mav)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
Does Countdown. 8.30 United Gangs Of America. (Premiere) 10.20 Stormy. 12.25am Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out. 1.30 Late Programs.
9GO!
By Dianne BOWES
THE Newcastle Hunter District Ladies Golf
Association held the Valor Private Wealth 36 Hole Amateur Women’s Championship 2024 at Hawks Nest Golf Club on August 18 and 19.
50 ladies from the Newcastle and Hunter District played for a number of trophies and prizes awarded for individual and team play over the two-day event.
The Hawks Nest course was in fine condition for the competition, and as always, our own ladies’ committee provided generous hospitality for the players, which was delicious and very well received.
Entrants came from as far as Port Macquarie, ForsterTuncurry, Cromer, Cypress Lakes, Murree, Newcastle and Belmont to name just a few clubs. And Hawks Nest players also contested the event,
