Myall Coast News Of The Area 6 July 2023

Glaze and Gloss - Winter in the Gardens

By Thomas O'KEEFE

WINTER may well be upon us, but those at the Galleries in the Gardens’ ‘Winter in the Gardens’ exhibition opening were warmed by the array of talent and passion on show as of 1 July.

All entries managed to capture the sentiment of ‘Bright and Beautiful’, some spectacularly so, as the winners were announced, as determined by guest judge Leslie Duffin.

Hannah Matilda’s ‘Let There Be Light’ took 3D first prize, with Ms Duffin noting, “a nice contrast in surface treatment between dry glaze and gloss,” and its internal flame lent a soft

hearthlike glow to the glazed ceramic representation of the artist’s favourite subject, the local flannel flowers, which she has been “making and painting for 30 years”.

David Matheson’s ‘We II’, from a series on the evolution of a woman from dependence to true independence, won highly commended, as one of several produced from the same piece of clay, “ . . . but each with its own individuality,” as the artist put it, with the judge saying, “good to see a consistent body of work and the progression of a theme”.

Jade Phoenix Isaac’s ‘Quizzical Gouldian’ was a “strong use of colour and medium, good composition,” according to Ms Duffin, though the avian subject matter represented a much

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JETTY ROUTED BY RED TAPE

By Thomas O’KEEFE

Gardens’ Apex Park jetty has become a thing of the past, as orange danger

It

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q ‘Let There Be Light’ 3D Winner and artist Hannah Matilda.

LAUNCHING a boat at Tea

fencing and a hastily attached “wharf closed” sign now bars passage.

is a physical manifestation of the bureaucratic red tape that

has been wrapped around the jetty for more than two years.

John

Jetty Routed by Red Tape

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MidCoast Council’s website still hosts a page on the ‘Tea Gardens Jetty Consultation POP-UP’, from back in April 2021, with a link to a ‘have your say’ site that no longer exists.

A parallel MCC site says, “funding for the boat ramp consists of $330,000 from NSW Boating Now, and a further $40,000 from Council funds”.

The same webpage says “structural drawings are being completed by the contractor”, although there is no indication how long the project has been mired in this particular phase.

Understandably, several serious boaties in Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest stand flabbergasted that nothing has happened in the last 24 months, and now the literal ‘red tape’ has descended on the jetty.

Members of the Myall River Action Group (MRAG) have told NOTA that, while the current ramp is far from ‘user-friendly’, the jetty is a key council asset that has fallen into disrepair, mainly because it hasn’t been maintained.

“We are particularly concerned that the attained funding will be lost if nothing happens soon,” MRAG’s Gordon Grainger told NOTA.

The delay - according to MCC’s director of liveable communities Paul DeSzell, when queried at June’s community conversations - is a recurring nightmare of design changes, necessitating new environmental reviews, requiring new licences, which also involves Crown Land.

This jetty situation at Apex Park, near the base of the Singing Bridge, heralds yet another stunningly sluggish red tape low-

point that no-one with authority seems willing to touch.

“We just want a relatively simple ramp that is user-friendly, ideally with a floating pontoon,” Mr Grainger said.

The jetty is now little more than a seabird-sunning platform, and the wornout concrete ramp was a severe bottleneck in busy periods.

q Ugly orange tape represents the ugly red tape making this jetty unusable.

q Only seabirds can enjoy use of the pontoon at the end of the cordoned-off jetty.

q Crooked pylons and worn-out planks present real danger unchecked.

q The concrete boat ramp next to the jetty has seen better days, too.

Glaze and Gloss - Winter in the Gardens

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deeper family connection to the bright little bird in acrylic, being based on an image captured by her bother, of a bird once bred by her father.

Diana Dean’s ‘Rockpool Refresh’ was a “nice composition, not overworked, retaining freshness,” depicting a rocky coastal inlet, watching a gathering storm.

Judge’s special mentions went to Bronwyn Bellchambers for ‘Poppies’,

Shirley Beasley for ‘Taking it Easy’, and Melissa Anne for ‘Head Woman’.

Energy and inspiration from the ‘Winter in the Galleries’ exhibition can be experienced all through the month of July, and the lovely people at the Galleries in the Gardens will more than happily assist any visitors in learning about the genesis and stimulus upon which the displayed artworks are based.

FRY BROS

Wills - be careful when cutting children out

by Felicity Wardhaugh

Parents often worry that a child with a drug addiction will squander any money gifted to them preferring to leave the child out of their Will or to reduce the amount the child receives. This may lead to the child making a family provision claim causing expense and emotional trauma to those who inherit the estate (or most of it).

In a recent family provision claim (Kouroutis v Kouroutis [2023] NSWSC 608) Judge Slattery tried to do the best he could for a daughter who suffered from ill-health and a lack of financial stability and who had been through heroin addiction. The father Willmaker had left this daughter $100,000 but had left the bulk of his estate to his son who he felt was more deserving.

Judge Slattery realised there was not enough money in

the estate to make each child comfortable.

The Judge has power to alter the terms of the Will.

The Judge awarded a further $118,000 to the daughter by reducing gifts to great and grandchildren and left the son’s entitlement intact.

He determined the daughter’s history made it likely she could squander the money. He directed that the funds be held on trust for her (ie looked after for her by another adult). He also noted that due to a particular legal rule (Saunders v Vautier) the Will needed careful wording to avoid the daughter being able to call for an end to the trust.

Speak to a solicitor about options.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

MULLANE & LINDSAY TAKING THE LEAD

q A warm gathering on a cold winter’s night to celebrate local art and artists.

q “We II” 3D Highly Commended, and artist David Matheson.

q ‘We II’ close-up (3D Highly Commended).

q Other entries: ‘Ratty’ by Jacquie Bright.

q ‘Quizzical Goudian’ 2D Winner and artist Jade Phoenix Isaac.

q “Rockpool Refresh” 2D Highly Commended by Diana Dean.

q ‘Quizzical Gouldian’ close-up (2D Winner).

q Other entries: ‘Mungo Magic’ by Gillian Fabiszewski and Dallas Murphy.

q Other 3D entries. q ‘Let There Be Light’ close-up (3D Winner).

Looking for young entrepreneurs

By John SAHYOUN

HUNTER Young Business Mind Awards, now in its sixth year, is on the lookout for the Hunter region’s best budding young entrepreneurs.

Do you know a young future entrepreneur who has an idea and wants to showcase it to a wider audience?

The awards recognise young people under the age of 25 who have an innovative business concept, product, service or solution to real-world challenges and there are some great prizes for the lucky finalists.

Hunter entrepreneurship facilitator Cheryl Royle said “the Hunter has some very talented up-and-coming business people.

“We want to empower the Hunter’s next generation of creators and innovators.”

Last year, 14-year-old Jahluvi Mtanda won his category inspired by his mother who encouraged him to explore his art talent with a view toward entrepreneurship.

“I won my award for my ‘off the screens onto the canvas’ project,” said Jahluvi.

“I wanted to encourage young people to take some time off the screens and explore their inner artist and I didn’t expect to win and it came as a real surprise,” he said.

“My advice to anyone thinking about entering the awards is to ‘do it’ and not to be scared and to do what you would like to do.”

Primary students can enter the ‘Innovation in Sustainability’ award as a

classroom project.

Secondary students and under 25s enter as individuals choosing from five different categories: of sustainability, business enterprise, design and technology, and social enterprise and creative industries.

All entrants need to do is submit a short video of their pitch or idea.

There is also an award that recognises educators who have developed and implemented innovative ideas that have

made a significant impact on teaching and learning in the classroom.

Winners take home $1000 and an opportunity for business mentorship and runners up receive $500.

Closing date for entries is 9 October and the awards ceremony is slated for November in Newcastle for the lucky finalists.

For more information go to www.ybma. com.au or phone 0407 991 277.

q An excited crowd awaits the final results.

q Director HYBMA John Purcell presents Jahluvi Mtand with his award.

Tea Gardens and Bulahdelah Schools Celebrate NAIDOC Week

By Thomas O’KEEFE

STUDENTS of Tea Gardens

Public School and Bulahdelah

Central School gathered at TGPS for joint celebrations of NAIDOC Week on Friday 30 June.

The annual activities came before the official NAIDOC Week (2-9 July this year), because of the winter school holidays.

“We celebrate at the end of the term to ensure we can connect with families and the community,” TGPS Principal Mark Clemson told NOTA.

This year’s theme was “For Our Elders”, acknowledging the important role that Elders play in the lives of Indigenous Australians.

“Seeing all our staff pull together to make the event a success was a highlight, and it was great to see our Elders - Aunty Liz, Uncle Dennis

and Aunty Fran – visiting,” Principal Clemson added.

BCS’s Koori Kids Dance Troupe performed, then assisted with NAIDOC activities including Indigenous games, taste testing, art, and weaving, offering native jams and kangaroo stew to invited parents and community.

The BCS contingent

included ex-student Jayden F supporting the event, “I especially liked helping in the kindergarten classroom, giving back and sharing culture with where I went to school,” he said.

Jackson A provided the Acknowledgement of Country, and said, “I loved the dance because it was vibrant and exciting.”

Lucas E said, “my favourite part was doing the dance,” while Amarni R, “loved performing the berrypicking dance because it was very calming”.

Kora C enjoyed dipping the hand-made damper into some native jams, and

Pippa B declared, “it was fun dancing on stage in front of all the kids, family and the Elders within our community”.

Jaiver M proudly received an award for displaying cultural pride during the assembly, while Archie W spoke up for everybody and

shared the importance of the Elders.

Miss Dunford pronounced the event, “a roaring success, it’s lovely to see community members coming into our school,” and support officer Miss Kimmy enjoyed her first NAIDOC event at the school.

q Bulahdelah Central School Koori Kids Dance Troupe.

q Bulahdelah Central School Koori Kids Dance Troupe.

q Bulahdelah CS Koori Kids Dance Troupe.

q Ivy-Pearl and Aunty Liz.

q School dance group.

q Raven C.

q Jaiver and Uncle Dennis.

q Weaving Pippa, Danyelle and Emily.

Stinker’s History: An island wonderland

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

BROUGHTON Island has been a fishing paradise for as long as records have been kept.

Firstly, the Worimi people, followed by local Europeans and the Chinese in

the mid-to-late 1800’s, then the Italians from 1893.

Greeks set up small fishing communities at the turn of the century.

Frenchmen spent time on the island in 1906, introducing rabbits, in a failed attempt to discover a virus

that would free the mainland of the ongoing rabbit plague.

The Frenchmen left the island but the rabbits stayed and continued to grow in healthy numbers grazing on the native vegetation.

Rats invaded the island and became a major concern around the shacks and also to nesting birds, particularly the fairy penguins and the shearwaters.

In 2009 National Parks and Wildlife took up the challenge with a baiting program to rid the island of the feral animals. All reports and my regular visits to the island continue to indicate that the program has been a great success, which I’m sure would be greatly appreciated

Stinker’s Fishin’: Welcome the emperor

I MENTIONED in an earlier article that we are being visited on a more regular basis by a most welcome fish from the north.

The spangled emperor is a beautiful fish, tenacious on the end of a line and multicolored.

The blue stripes on the head and blue spots on the body are distinctive.

More common in warmer northern waters the fish, also known as northwest snapper, ranges from WA (Rottnest Island), through NT, QLD to NSW,

south to Sydney.

Growing to a maximum length of 86 centimetres, the Emperor is arriving in increasing numbers as it adjusts to cooler water conditions, or are our local waters warming?

Whatever the reason the welcome mat has been laid out.

Nearly forgot to mention, the emperor performs magnificently in the kitchen, equally as good as snapper, some say better.

Bright eyed, pearly white, broad-shouldered

bream have been reported bouncing up Stockton Beach through the week. Worms, pipis or strips of fresh mullet will do the trick.

The shallow reefs and close bomboras are alive with salmon.

They drive me crazy as my floating bait, designed for snapper, gets gobbled up before it can sink into snapper territory, which is closer to the bottom.

I did bag a few cracker snapper through the week.

Outer Light, cubed yellowtail for bait tossed into a rich bread berley.

Hang on!

by the native flora and fauna.

Bird life has returned in numbers to the degree where NPWS has the confidence to introduce nesting boxes for the endangered Gould’s petrel.

The plant life has exploded with the only obvious problem being the

infestation of prickly pear. Referred to as Long Island by the commercial fishers, Broughton still has much to offer the fishers, boaties, day trippers, bird watchers, historians, geologists and other scientists.

Take a visit, it is well worth it.

Christmas Shed Sale

By Marian SAMPSON

YOU can bust the cost-ofliving crisis for your family by attending the St Andrews Anglican Church Tea Gardens’ famous Christmas shed sale.

By shopping at the sale you can start getting Christmas sorted and spread the impact it will have on your budget while doing good things in your local community as the proceeds of the sale all go into local community-in-need programs.

The sale is at the OpShop on Witt Street on 7-8 July from 8.30am-12.30pm.

St Andrews Anglican Church Op Shop Manager Gloria Lovell-Simons told News Of The Area, “we have gathered a wonderful array of items for the sale including toys, books, jewellery, handbags and there are even some new-inbox items in the sale.

“Alongside potential gifts there are plenty of Christmasthemed items to ensure that your home is decorated with beautiful table decorations,

ornaments and Christmas trees.

“This is always a much anticipated mid-year event,” said Gloria.

Shoppers can stop in, shop and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with volunteers at the Op-Shop.

Gloria Lovell-Simons St Andrews Tea Gardens Op Shop manager said, “we do recycle everything we can.

“We have an electrician who checks for safety for all electrical products which are sold through the shop,” she said.

q Proud homeowner of a neat shack (with heating) on Broughton Island from yesteryear.

q Fishing huts along Broughton Island’s shores.

q The emperor wears blue spots and stripes.

q Volunteers Susan, Wendy and Chris are ready for the Christmas Shed Sale.

Local Mother-in-Law’s Order of Australia Pride

By Thomas O’KEEFE

LOCAL mother-in-law

Beth Williams has many reasons to be proud of her remarkable relatives, as her third son-in-law was awarded an Order of Australia at the recent King’s Birthday Honours.

Beth’s son-in-law David Hawson, a recentlyretired lawyer, was cited for the Order of Australia specifically for “service to the community through a range of roles”, and was the chairman of Campbell Page, a not-for-profit organisation delivering a range of services in employment, community and commercial sectors.

Prior Orders have been awarded to two more of Beth’s sons-in-law, Kent Heazlett AM, and Gregor Millson OAM, both in 2019, for “significant service to

business and international trade” and “for service to people with disability”, respectively.

Mr Heazlett was heavily involved in the customs broking and international freight industry, and was national chairman of the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia.

Mr Millson has a strong background in the retail construction industry, and is co-chairman of charity ‘The Sargood Foundation’.

“They’re a great credit to their parents, their recognition is certainly appropriate, they have done much for their communities in different ways, and they are three wonderful men whom I am proud to have as part of my family,” Beth told NOTA.

“It’s a bit of a surprise, not many families can say

they have three Order of Australia recipients, and I am proud of all six of my children.”

Beth keeps in touch with all six children, thirteen grandchildren, and, so far, seventeen great-grandchildren, and can even recall all their phone numbers.

Beth, 92, and her husband, David, 94, moved to Tea Gardens back in 1994, and have been active in the community during that time, including helping found the Hawks Nest Bridge Club, and Beth still plays regularly, saying that the game keeps her brain working and her memory fit.

“It gives me great satisfaction to see something like that still going, and you need a good partner – I’ve had the same one for the last 28 years,” Beth proclaimed.

Drivers told: check beach permits

CHECK the renewal date on your beach permit, as last year’s annual permits were changed to expire 12 months from the date of purchase.

This means everyone now has an individual expiry date they need to check, and they will have the option to wait before they renew their permit if they do not plan to drive on the beach anytime soon.

“This change has allowed more flexibility for beach drivers to manage their beach permits,” said MidCoast Council’s manager - major assessment and regulatory services, Adam Matlawski.

The 12-month period for each annual beach permit applies from the date you make your payment. It will expire on the same date the following year.

Beach permits cost $100 for 12 months and $50 for pensioners and senior card holders.

Thirty-day permits are available for $60.

Beach permit fees assist in maintaining access points, dune rehabilitation and weed control.

“Beach permits are important because they allow the community to enjoy

beaches in a responsible manner that respects other beach users,” said Mr Matlawski.

A MidCoast Council beach access vehicle permit allows you to drive on a range of beaches in the local council area.

When applying for a beach permit, you must agree to the rules that outline where and when you can access the

beach.

A valid and current beach vehicle permit must be clearly displayed on the bottom passenger side of the vehicle windscreen. The vehicle registration must be clearly written on the label.

All vehicles must be registered with the Roads and Maritime Services. Drivers must hold a current driver’s licence applicable to the

vehicle they are driving.

A National Parks and Wildlife pass does not allow people to drive on beaches.

For a full list of beach vehicle access points and permit rules, visit https:// www.midcoast.nsw.gov. au/Community/Sport-andrecreation/Beaches-andpublic-pools/Driving-onbeaches

Waukivory Road Reopens after Repairs

By John SAHYOUN

WAUKIVORY Road between Bulahdelah and Gloucester was impacted by several landslips during the March 2021 natural disaster and was rendered impassable.

The worst landslip occurred 25 kilometres south of Gloucester, where an 80-metre section of road crashed down the hillside taking away the road in the process.

“The road was closed to all traffic and there is no

detour around the landslip, so we’re very pleased work has been completed,” said executive manager transport and engineering, MidCoast Council, Peter Gesling.

“Work has now been completed with vegetation clearing and earthworks.”

The restoration took ten months’ work by contractors to complete.

The landslip was of concern to residents, who were forced to travel through Bulahdelah to Nabiac and then across to Gloucester,

which added hours to their journeys.

Local resident Bev Maybury said, “this new section of road will improve our lives greatly as instead of an hour and 15 to get from our place to Gloucester it will now be about 40 minutes, which is great not only for us but many others impacted by the road closure."

Realignment of the road was necessary and agreements had to be negotiated with affected private landowners.

Every effort was made to limit the impact of construction on local roads and residents.

Celebrations for the road’s re-opening fronted by MidCoast Mayor Claire Pontin were witnessed by a happy crowd of locals.

The work to restore this roadwork was funded equally

by the federal government and NSW state government. through their disaster relief programs.

Further work to seal a remaining 15km of gravel road between Bulahdelah to Gloucester is planned for later this year to complete the all-weather road.

q Proud mother-in-law of three Order of Australia recipients, Beth Williams

q MidCoast Mayor Claire Pontin officially reopens the road at Waukivory.

q Results of the landslip in 2021.

q The newly-restored section of road.

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Community Keeps Clinic Bus Running

By Thomas O’KEEFE

TRANSPORT for those in need around Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens has been reinforced, as the Free Clinic Bus has received new donations from community groups at the end of the financial year.

The Tea Gardens Red Cross and the Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club have each donated sums to the Clinic Bus, which, so far this year, has carried 200 people to medical appointments.

“We survive on donations from community groups and some clients,”

Jan Peeters, from the Free Clinic Bus, told News Of The Area.

“We are very grateful to all organisations for the support, as this keeps us running,” she said.

Helen James, from the Tea Gardens Red Cross, which also gives to the public school and the SLSC, recognised the Free Clinic Bus as one of the most important local services,

inarguably earning their support.

“Our local community donates to us, and we like to send it back to where it can help the local area, it’s good to have cooperation between local community groups,” Ms James told NOTA.

Robyn Webster, president of Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club (WBC), related similar sentiments about the Free Clinic Bus service, which is why the WBC donates annually to the Clinic Bus, and has done so for many years.

Painted Poles Celebrate Local Flora and Fauna

By Thomas O’KEEFE

POWER poles around Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens have gone from dull to delightful, as the Myall River Art Walk Group continues its beautification of the area.

Several wooden poles along Marine Drive, Tea Gardens, as well as numerous posts near the river on the Hawks Nest side, have been graced with vivid interpretations of local flora, fauna, and sea life, as per the talent of art group leader Jeanette Hart.

“We got permission from

Essential Energy several years ago to paint some poles, beautify the area a little bit,” Ms Hart told News Of The Area.

“This time we have been allowed to touch up and beautify several more poles, the idea is to celebrate through art what’s special about the local area.”

Many of the painted images are of flannel flowers, which are endemic to the region, as well as local fish, including bream and banjo sharks.

The cormorants now roosting upon the pole at the corner of Kingfisher Ave and Dolphin St are a design created by local Gale Rust, whom Ms Hart assisted in transposing the image to the outdoor feature.

Essential Energy has, says Ms Hart, even sought to include images of the newlypainted poles on their social media sites.

For any who may haphazardly presume an excess cost associated with the Art Walk Group’s endeavours, Ms Hart has advised NOTA that some of the paints were from existing

supplies, while others were donated to the group, or bought with Myall River Art Walk money.

“Any donations of outdoor paints would be greatly appreciated, as the Myall River Art Walk Group is a volunteer organisation,” Ms Hart added.

A soon-to-be begun future project involves transposing a big mural including whales and other sea life onto the big, blank wall on the western side of the former SLSC toilet block at Bennetts Beach.

“It is just a small gesture to help out the Free Clinic Bus, all our participants donate through a monthly ‘spider’ bowl event, which accumulates over the year,” Ms Webster said.

The ‘spider’ is a cutely crocheted arachnid that takes the place of the jack on the green.

The men’s bowling club has also donated to the Westpac Helicopter this year, using the proceeds from their ‘Wrong Bias’ tin, which copies the age-old ‘swear-jar’ concept, for any bowler who goes too wide

q Jan Peeters receives on behalf of the Clinic Bus from the Red Cross Ladies.

q Jan Peeters and Ann Fowler (Tea Gardens Clinic Bus) with TGWBC President Robyn Webster.

q The Women’s Bowling ‘spider’ target.

q Local Artist Jeanette Hart in the artistic act.

q Local endemic flannel flowers grow up the corner of Binda St and Moira Parade.

q Local sea life adorns the pole across from the Moira Pde boat launch.

q Flannel flowers in monochrome decorate another pole along Marine Drive, Tea Gardens.

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All in the timing at Tea Gardens pool

By Thomas O’KEEFE

POOL safety and lap-time performance will be better assured next season, with a successful grant application by the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association for funds to revitalise the Tea Gardens Pool.

The HNTGPA’s submission for the federal government’s ‘Stronger Communities Program - Round 8’ grant has garnered the maximum $2500, to be used for improvements including a new big lap timer, and marker flags in the Myall Masters’ colours of blue, white and grey.

The same grant round was also won last year by HNTGPA, which was used for audiovisual equipment.

“This adds to the total of $130,000 that has been raised this recent financial year by the progress association, 100-percent of which has been spent on community projects,” Sandra Bourke, HNTGPA secretary, told News Of The Area.

“We will carefully remove the old timer, repair and clean it up, thanks to Michael O’Brien, and relocate it on the side of the plant-room hut, enabling access to one at either end of the pool,” said Sandra.

“It’s really good for shortsighted people like me, to have one at the back of the pool, and the new one is

easier to see from afar,” said Myall Masters Swimming Club president Leon Bobako.

“MidCoast Council has also been very supportive of the pool grants, providing the necessary written permission, as well as enabling safe volunteer access for the winter working bees, three of which have already occurred, the next is set for Thursday, 20 July at 10am,” HNTGPA president Bruce Murray told NOTA.

“The improvements offer precise timing, performance measurement, and valuable training advantages, [for everyone] from learn-to-swim

squads, to swimming carnival trainers, and the 45 active members of the Myall Masters,” Mr Murray added.

The improvements will especially assist learn-toswim classes for local children, the HNTG SLSC Nippers and members, the Myall Masters, and the ‘Teabags’ seniors’ group, all of whom regularly swim and race at the pool, which is also popular with visitors in holiday periods.

First NAIDOC Event for Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest

By Thomas O’KEEFE

FIRST Nations celebrations will have another first, with the inaugural NAIDOC Week events occurring at Tea Gardens Public School grounds from 9.45am2pm on Tuesday, 11 July.

During the holidays Tea Gardens Public School will be hosting a very special event for everyone to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2023.

With this year’s theme “For Our Elders”, MidCoast Council wishes to recognise Aboriginal Elders’ important role with communities and families is central, with many NAIDOC events celebrating Elders as cultural knowledge holders, trailblazers, nurturers, advocates, teachers, survivors, leaders, workers and loved ones.

The Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Aboriginal Reference Group, in partnership with Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council/ Murrook Cultural Centre, and Elders Aunty Liz McEntyre, Aunty Fran and Uncle Denis Flaus, invite the community to attend the first NAIDOC celebration in Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.

“Feel free to come along and join in all the fun, including traditional face painting and dance workshops, boomerang throwing, art, beading, and a barbecue lunch,” said Auntie Liz.

“Thanks to MidCoast Council for offering the funding, and TGPS principal Mark Clemson has been fabulous in donating the use of the school’s grounds for the day,”

Auntie Liz told NOTA.

It is set to be a truly community-driven event, with the Lions Club volunteering their barbecue, and also a community artwork funded by the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association, and even some TGPS teachers are coming in during the holiday period.

MidCoast Council has granted four successful NAIDOC committees to help deliver community-led, ‘whole-ofcommunity’ NAIDOC Week

activities this July, including Gloucester Worimi First Peoples Aboriginal Corporation, Purfleet Aboriginal Lands Council, and Forster Local Aboriginal Land Council.

“We are proud to support NAIDOC events and celebrate the history, culture, creativity and diversity of our MidCoast residents,” said Alex Mills, MidCoast Council’s manager libraries and community services.

q HNTG Progress Association President and Secretary Bruce Murray and Sandra Bourke, with Myall Masters Swimming Club President Leon Bobako, in front of the soon-to-be replaced timer.

q Worimi Elders Uncle Denis, Auntie Liz, and Auntie Fran will host the area’s first NAIDOC event.

q The proposed, more easily visible, design for the new pool lap timer.

Locals Deliver Classic Play Under Milk Wood

By Marian SAMPSON

LOCAL performers Brian Jones of Tea Gardens and Anne Frost of Stroud are delivering a unique performance of the play Under Milk Wood.

Under Milk Wood was written as a radio play by Dylan Thomas and was first broadcast by the BBC in 1954.

Anne Frost told News Of The Area, “the play tells of a day in the life of the inhabitants of a mythical Welsh seaside village with its full complement of odd-ball characters.”

Dylan Thomas creates a wonderful word picture of a fictional small town where everyone knows everyone else with dialogue that is variously bawdy, comical and

lyrical.

The story is woven together by the two narrators, who lead the listener via the voices of the characters, from the dreams of the sleeping townsfolk, through the daytime hours and back to evening.

“Brian Jones has presented Under Milk Wood in its entirety, with large casts, many times.

“His adaptation for two voices keeps as close to the original as possible and presents as an irresistible vocal challenge as within the play Anne and Brian each voice at least a dozen characters!”

Anne has enjoyed taking part in this production and developing a deep appreciation for this classic.

As a fourth-generation

daughter of Stroud, Anne recognises similarities of many of the characters living within the pages of Under Milk Wood to local folk of her own town.

Small towns, whether fishing villages in Wales or timber-cutting settlements in NSW, each have their fair share of unique, quirky characters.

This has inspired Anne to write her own version entitled ‘Amongst Cedars’ based on her family’s oral history and her mother Beryl Bowden’s memoir “Growing up In Stroud’.

Locals in Tea Gardens will know Brian’s voice well as he is active on Myall Coast Community Radio.

The performance is on Saturday 22 July at 3pm at The Royal Hotel in Dungog.

Rural Resilience with First Aid Grant

By Thomas O’KEEFE

RESILIENCE in remote bush communities was covered when the Pindimar Bundabah Community Association (PBAC) hosted two comprehensive first aid courses last week.

Covering everything from dealing with snake and spider bites, choking, asthma, CPR, injuries, anaphylaxis, using the recovery position and activating a defibrillator, the course was funded by a National Australia Bank grant secured by the PBAC.

“The NAB grant was to make communities more resilient in times of fire, flood and emergencies, and we received funding to run a

course for 28 local people,” PBCA President Vivien Panhuber told News Of The Area.

“The fact that it takes a while for an ambulance to get out here, and our relative isolation, formed the basis of our submission.”

The first-aid course was on Sunday 25 June, and Friday 30 June, and was led by local veteran firefighter and surf life saver Kelly Pietsch, owner and lead instructor of MidCoast First Aid & Safety Training, a local business that offers a range of related courses

both online and face-to-face, including a public course at the SLSC once a month.

The attendees at the PBCA community centre could not have asked for a more knowledgeable tutor than Kelly.

She has more than 13 years’ experience teaching first aid, was a paid lifeguard for a number of years, still remains an active SLSC volunteer, and is a retained firefighter with Tea Gardens Fire & Rescue.

Kelly’s experience was beyond question in the clearly engaging instructional and anecdotal delivery of the course, as witnessed firsthand by NOTA.

“Kelly is a good presenter, and it is great to have a refresher, especially with the school holidays bringing families with kids into the area,” Kathy Gillespie, who attended the course, told NOTA.

Both groups are now well versed in a very broad range of physical first aid options, including the use of a new automated external defibrillator, which was recently donated to the PBCA by a member.

q Brian Jones and Anne Frost enjoying rehearsals of the production Under Milk Wood.

q The Friday group practice bandaging for venomous bites.

q Practising the recovery position can save lives.

q Highly-experienced trainer Kelly Pietsch shows how to perform CPR compressions. All photos: supplied.

q Clear the airways with a solid thump on the back.

q The new defibrillator, donated by a member.

Dorin’s Draws By

Paul DORIN

On theCouch

Email

DEAR Jasminda,

When I had my first baby and my sister had hers, we agreed to buy gifts for our nieces and nephews at Christmas and for birthdays. Seven years later, I still have one child and she has four and plans more. It's becoming expensive for me.

Helen D.

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

Only game in town

THE Australian share market is the only game in town if you are an investor at this point in the economic cycle. However present signals are the most confusing at any time that I have seen in the last 50 years.

Traditionally the view has always been “sell in May and go away”, but that is not ringing true at present, hence the confusion.

Traditionally the top of the share market cycle occurs within 10 days of the Christmas break.

We enjoy an extended holiday period, meaning little to no market trading is happening and January was the time for most people’s annual holidays, usually on the beach but certainly away from home.

Christmas being the time of goodwill and positive feelings in most places around the globe, and certainly

in the more affluent societies, means that investment markets (traditionally) were in positive mode.

Markets often peak then, being influenced heavily by positive human reaction and festive wellbeing.

This has charted true for the last 150 years and many institutional investors have worked to that theme.

It also showed the bottom of the cycle happened after Easter when those in business for themselves, who invest profits each month in the share market then started thinking about their taxation bill due soon after 30 June, and they usually needed to sell shares that showed a profit in order to fund their tax obligations.

There is a definite direction in the economic cycle that operates around the three main elements of our economy. Those three elements are real estate, cash and the equities market.

When cash deposits build to their peak as interest rates rise, real estate is often at a low point in the cycle with more sellers than buyers so asking prices fall because of increased interest rates making holding big-ticket items not viable financially.

It is then time for investors to withdraw their cash and buy real estate at the lower prices on offer.

When real estate peaks it is equities

Just wait, the turbines might fall over

DEAR News of the Area,

IT will take as long as seven years’ discussion and negotiations plus a further five years to construct these wind turbines by which time we would have learnt from European experience that they are a complete waste of time, effort and money. Just ask Siemens Energy.

Unfortunately we are slow learners in Australia and anything could happen, just look at Snowy Hydro Two.

Can you imagine the kind of blowout we will have here?

No worries, wind and solar are free, it is only the construction and maintenance

costs, which amount to a fortune.

Hopefully by the time a decision is made the current idiots in Canberra and the state would have gone and maybe the next lot will have more sense and go nuclear.

They could always consult The Voice and that will take another 10 years.

The point being 85 percent of our current population won't be around to see the mess anyway.

Regards, David BRUCE, Tea Gardens.

Dear Helen,

AH, the joy of giving. Countless trips to the shop to trawl through potential presents that cost more than a week's worth of groceries, only to watch the recipient get more joy from the packaging.

turn to run from their lows, looking for new highs as often good shares need to be liquidated in order to fund big-ticket items, but become value when oversold and used as an avenue for both capital gain and dividend income all at a lower capital requirement than investing in bigticket items.

This cycle is broadly a seven-year event and in older times was described as “boom-to-bust cycle”.

Market watchers are well aware of this event and profit or fail according to how they interpret where we are at in that cycle.

So where are we now?

Real estate prices are as high as we have ever known them, but this does not seem to have much effect on home buyers although commercial, office and industrial buildings are bought for what rent you can achieve, so your return on investment is predicated upon that element.

Normally when interest rates go up, the share market falls as again it becomes what return can I get from buying shares in the current market.

Inflation is the saviour of many real estate ventures as the values rise unexpectedly, but it is a distinct negative for the other two elements of cash & equities.

So where are we getting this wrong?

In USA, UK & Australia, inflation

It's a thankless gig, and yet we persist. You've really drawn the short straw here, but there's another way of looking at it.

Research shows that it costs between $300,000 and $500,000 to raise a child until they leave home (childcare, education, clothing, healthcare, power costs) from them leaving their light on all day and night and having half-hour showers, the therapy needed after the near-misses accrued from chasing the school bus due to their disorganisation, hefty food bills, sporting commitments including your time off work to nurse broken arms and other injuries, the lounge replacements after the puppy they pleaded for turns into a destructive monster and so on.

If you multiply those costs due to your sister's additional children as well as the sad realisation that today's kids will never leave home because housing is so unaffordable, then you are way out in front.

A few presents each year is nothing compared to your sister's multi-child financial burden.

Carpe diem, Jasminda

is roaring ahead, interest rates are increasing too as people perceive economic danger from holding highpriced assets and move to cash as risk increases but the share market seems to be holding its gains and turning a blind eye to the dark clouds of recession that surely is a strong possibility in these conditions. Dividends from large, safe and ‘leading’ companies never have been better for investors for as long as we care to think back and share value is being retained.

Market watchers are confused, economists are confused, bankers and accountants must be looking at the present economic conditions with suspicion and maybe wonderment, while our political masters must be thinking how lucky they are and probably all covering their ears so they can’t hear any economic or sonic boom if these confused signals deliver a recession.

Clearly, the share market looks like the only investment game in town at present with many nations and a large group of private investors and superannuation company managers are flat out playing it for all that it produces.

The cycle’s timing at this point in our economy is confusing, isn’t it?

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Junior Hawks Defeat Mallabula Panthers

By Thomas O’KEEFE

JUNIOR Myall River Hawks

tasted the sweet tang of victory once again, against the Mallabula Panthers on Saturday, 1 July.

After a lengthy delay because of an absentee referee, the Hawks’ new electronic scoreboard sat idle, and the juniors wore their cool new headgear, but with no game to play.

Thankfully, on behalf of both clubs and the spectators, seniors Referee Wooderspoon was able to fill in, with five minutes taken off

both halves to avoid losing the subsequent seniors’ games to dusky darkness.

Despite the delay, the junior Hawks remained raring to go, as they pelted out of the gates and ploughed through Mallabula’s lines to get Hawks’ first try by #12, with a successful conversion to #7.

Mallabula had an unfortunate early player down, and with precious minutes ticking by on the new countdown clock, the Hawks resumed their impenetrable defence, and equally unstoppable offence.

Hawks’ #7 took a major intercept and ran up the field to score the team’s second try, his placement allowing #6 to make the conversion.

Hawks’ #7 rounded Mallabula’s defenders again, moments later, to ground another try, and the Hawks’ defence was so strong as to deny Mallabula nary a metre past the halfway line throughout the first half.

A quick game, it seems, is a good game, as Hawks’ #13 grounded the team’s fourth try early in the shortened second half.

Mallabula heaved back,

only to be yanked over the sideline by Hawks’ tacklers.

As Hawks’ #12 batted defenders out of the way to bring the ball back to 20 metres out, a fifth Hawks try came for #5, even celebrating

with a little victory dance.

The Hawks’ sixth and final try came for #6, courtesy of solid teamwork and a grounding right between the posts, setting up #8 for a successful conversion.

Tea Gardens Women's Bowling Club

By Lynda RICHARDS

MONDAY 26th June: TGWBC and TGMBC combined Presentation Night was held at Tea Gardens Country Club and Motel, a great night thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended and as they say ”winners are grinners” and this was defiantly evident. Unfortunately a few of our lady prize winners were absent, including Robyn

Beaumont who had a win in the Fours Championship, the Major Pairs and winner of the Major Singles making her the Club Champion for the third consecutive year. Well done to Robyn and to all our bowlers the winners, the runner ups and to all our members who enter these Club Championships.

Tuesday 27th June: Format for play 4 games of 4 bowls Pairs, 2x4x2 18

ends. Lynda Richards and Jean Glover had a narrow lead over Carolyn Fredericks and Dale Winter until the 15th end then Carolyn and Dale scored 8, hit the front by 4 shots (21 v 17) and ultimately won the game 22 v 19. A big win to Jeanette Emmett and Pat Baker 29 v Irene Roberts and Ingrid Luck 11. At one point in this contest I did hear Pat say to Ingrid “you two aren’t

bowling badly, we are just bowling a lot better”. Dawn Jones and Lynne Green also had a convincing win 28 v Chrissy Buddle and Bette Saillard 10. A 9 shot win to Sheila Rattray and Dale Cameron 19 v Judi Polak and Sandra Leisemann 10. The winner was the team with the highest margin as this was a draw (18) it was a count back on most ends won. Jeanette and Pat were

Tea Gardens Soccer Club

By Shayne REYNOLDS

THURSDAY afternoon training was fun, with George and Tash teaching and honing skills for all kids that attended.

Saturday morning saw played from round 9 of our local draw with crisp sunny weather treating us all to a great days sport.

Game 1 in the Minis’ grade, refereed by George Cassan, saw the Aussie Roofing & Guttering Reef Sharks play the Lofty Cranes Shovelnose Sharks ending in a score of 3 to 0.

Karuah RSL Wobbegong Sharks played a very close game against the Myall Lakes Meats Port Jackson Sharks in game 2, also refereed by George, with a score of 2 / 1 at the full-time whistle.

Our popular “Ice Cream Shack Player of the Day” vouchers were awarded to Tommy Howard, Jerome Laver, Emily Coleman and Owen Dennis.

Game 1 in the Midis’ grade we had the Rapley Builders Grey Nurse Sharks draw 5 / 5 with the Tea Gardens Auto Electrics Hammerhead Sharks. Thanks to Jye Laver for offering to ref

announced the winners 14 v 13. Ingrid Luck was the winner of the raffle many thanks to The Garden Eatery for donating the raffle prize.

Thursday 29th June: Ruth Bowden Trophy Day (TGWBC V Karuah) yet again was cancelled due to the weather, hopefully this annual event will be contested September/ October a date yet to be decided. Social bowls

At one minute left, Mallabula made a final, valiant effort to score, but were denied as the Hawks’ defence held fast until the final buzzer, Full-Time Score: 30-0.

played 3 games 3 bowls Triples 12 ends. Results as follows Sheril Johnson, Lynda Richards and Sandra Leisemann 14 v Chrissy Buddle, Dale Cameron and Robyn Webster 7. A win to Irene Roberts, Jean Glover and Dale Winter 12 v Pressy Swaddling, Jan Coomer and Jenny Shephard (visitor from Ballarat) 7. A 9 all draw for Sheila Rattray, Judi Polak and Bette Saillard v Deb Gardner, Ingrid Luck and Lynne Green.

q Volunteer and club treasurer Kara Lackmann looks on while BBQ volunteer Wink serves up one of our popular hot dogs to Lynita, a regular Saturday supporter.

Myall Coast Vets

q Minis referee George giving our 5.6.& 7 year old players some guidance and tips during game 1 this week.

this one.

In game 2 refereed by Saxon Rapley the Boatshed Mako Sharks hit the back of the net 5 times against the Ray White Real Estate Bull Sharks who popped 2 in.

Reef Gibson, Reef Taylor, Elijah Fraser and James Howard were awarded our “Hook N Cook Player of The Day’ vouchers.

The Juniors game was a real tussle, the Sudz Laundry Tiger

Sharks scored 2 goals against the Hawks Nest Golf Club Thresher Sharks 4.

Congratulations to Macca Moore and Lily Fidden who were awarded the “Hook N Cook Player of the Day Vouchers”

Big thanks to Damo White for volunteering and refereeing this game.

The winner of our “Tea Gardens Hotel Half Time Raffle

Voucher” was Kylie and the “Mumms on Myall Midday Raffle Voucher” went to Rob.

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

No games during the school holidays, next training 4pm Thursday 20 July and game day Saturday 22 July.

10th. 16th.

A. Weeks, Gregory A. Shelly, Noel

B. Hutchings, John B. Harvey, Keith

C. Crittenden, Alan C. Docherty, Andrew Balls To. A. 30 B. 28 C. 25 c/b

Collison 40 2. Peter See 39 3. Tony Ward 38

4. Peter Nealon 36

5. Fred Bennett 34 c/b B Grade

1. Robert Hussey 40

2. John Hutchings 38

3. Len Eardley 37 c/b

4. Lloyd Smith 37

5. Lyle Hudson 33 c/b

C Grade

1. Alan Crittenden 37

2. Des Patfield 34 c/b

3. Frank Murphy 34

4. Brian Jones Jnr 32

5. John McKenzie 31 c/b

Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club News

By John SLATER

25 JUNE

The annual general meeting was held today with Noel Jackson being returned as Club President and a highly active Management Committee in place to assure another full Club year.

Congratulations to Noel and all the committee members so elected.

26 June

The change in the bowling calendar saw Presentation Night moved to June this year.

It is a night when the Women’s and Men’s Bowling

Clubs get together to celebrate the achievements of teams and individuals who have won Club Championships and have represented our Club in the Pennant season.

There is not enough space to feature them all here but the achievement of the Division 4 and Division 5 sides in making the State finals was a massive achievement for our small club.

To mark the occasion, each player was presented with a commemorative shirt.

On a personal note, I was honoured to be awarded the

for my role as Publicity Officer over the past 8 years and my activities as a Club Coach for the past 5.

It was nice to be rewarded for something that I really enjoy doing.

28 June

This week’s bowls was sponsored by the Tea Gardens Fishermen’s Co-Op

Forty –two players turned out today for the usual nominated triples games including 2 visitors from Hamilton North.

Both games were decided by the lowest winning score

In the morning Kev Barbie, Barry Goode and Ian baker won with a score of 11.

Noel Shelly, Col Buddle and Greg Smith won the afternoon game with a score of 12.

The Garden Eatery voucher was won by Rod Morrison.

Our thanks to the Garden Eatery for their continued support.

1 July

The Major Singles started today with a small contingent of players.

Maybe they are off hibernating in some warmer climes?

In the results today, Col Buddle defeated Doug 25-6. Bruce Murray accounted for Roman Bondaruk 25-20.

Wayne Duggun had too many guns, defeating Phil Thrift 25-6.

In a close one Anthony Grant defeated Rick Islaub 25-20.

Rob Young had a tough draw, going down to former Club Champion Dennis Ashbridge, 11-25.

Tony Butler gave the reigning Club Champion, Jeff Baker a few headaches but went down 19-25 in a great game.

Chris Ross and John Parkinson also had a cracker of game with John hanging on to win 25-22.

Last year's runner-up, Barry Goode outlasted Merv Mills to win 25-12.

2 July

The windy and chilly

weather continued today for the quarter-final stage of the Club Major Singles Championship.

Bruce Murray accounted for the fast improving, Col Buddle 25-16.

Wayne Duggan was beaten by Anthony Grant 2511.

A clash of the champions saw Jeff Baker see-off Dennis Ashbridge 25-19, and in the remaining game, evergreen, Barry Goode won a tight match against John Parkinson, 25-22.

In the semi-finals next Saturday, Bruce Murray will play Anthony Grant and in a repeat of last year's final, Barry Goode will take on Jeff Baker.

Magic milestones for Karuah centurions Evans and Croese

KARUAH Roos rugby league stalwarts Daniel Evans and Sam Croese are held in high esteem in Newcastle-Hunter Mens Northern Conference circles.

They have both reached important milestones for the competition leaders in recent weeks, after chalking up 100 senior appearances each.

Evans, the Roos’ highlyrated hooker, achieved the feat during the club’s 3822 victory over Raymond Terrace Magpies while goalkicking half Croese notched up his ton in last Saturday’s shock 42-30 loss to Tea Gardens Hawks at Myall Park.

Both players have given the Karuah club a decade of sterling service since the historic Roos were re-formed back in 2013 after a short hiatus.

A proud Evans, who doubles as the Roos’ Club president, told News Of The

Area that “it has been an absolute honour to represent this club and to play 100 matches is most satisfying.

“Sam and I came into the Mens A grade team virtually together and have shared some great moments over the years,” said Daniel.

Both figured prominently in Karuah’s 2016 premiership-winning side along with current team mates in fullback Mitchell O’Bryan, player-coach and forward Dwayne Fleming and experienced utility Mitchell Napier.

That premiership triumph remains a career highlight for the pair.

Daniel was player of the match in the 2016 grand final triumph and has collected some notable trophies for the Roos over the years including player of the year and players’ player and Northern Conference best & fairest last season.

Croese was set to play

By Len GOUGH 27/6/2023

his 100th match against Waratah Mayfield before the Newcastle Hunter Northern Conference round eight competition fixtures were abandoned because of the tragic death of Aberglasslyn Ants prop Brodie Pearson.

Tea Gardens Hawks put a dampener on Croese’s century celebrations when they inflicted the first loss of the season for the rampant Roos.

Both Daniel and Sam are Raymond Terrace Roosters junior products.

Evans played six seasons with the Roosters from the age of eight – winning back-to-back first division premierships in Under 10s and Under 11s, before spending a season in Under 14s with Hawks Nest.

He linked with Nelson Bay Marlins from Under 15s to 17s before starting his senior career with the Northern Blues reserve grade team.

When his local club

q Karuah Roos stalwarts Sam Croese and Daniel Evans have chalked up 100-game milestones for the historic club.

Karuah re-formed for the 2013 season, Daniel was quick to come on board.

Croese served the Roosters for ten seasons from Under 7s – winning a

title before playing up a year for the Raymond Terrace Magpies Under 18s when they joined Group 21.

After a short stint with Waratah Under 18s, Sam

linked with the Roos in 2015 and has since proved a prolific points-scorer and major award winner for the club and one of the best backs in the competition.

q Members of the successful Division 5 side with their commemorative shirts.

q Members of the Division 4 side with their commemorative shirts.

ALF Ziehike Trophy Round 2 (Stableford)

Noel Quince 19

Peter Olsen 18c/b

Nine. Nett Scores

Tony McClure 23

Gehad Serhan 20c/b

John Hutchings

Colin Clinch

By Chris KARAS

Bulahdelah Golf Club News

By Thora-Lou SMITH

THE ladies played the June Monthly Mug stroke round on Wednesday June 28th, and M.South won the mug with 72nett. T-L.Smith won the jackpot.

Twenty-two Vets played a stroke round on Thursday 29th, and 3 players came in

with 69nett! On c/b, K.Martin was 1st, T.Crowther 2nd and D.Harvey 3rd. D.Burns and C.Littlechild got NTPs.

Saturday July 1st was a Stableford event and the course was tough with a cold SW wind and difficult pin placements. The men’s winner was M.Moss with 34pts on a c/b from T.Griffis.

C.Littlechild was the only player to hit the 6th, 8th or 15th and T.Carroll won the $28- Jackpot on the 17th. Long drivers were T.Carroll, Al.Benson, Z.Watt and T-L. Smith. M.South was the ladies’ winner (again) with 35pts from B.Newton with 34 pts on a c/b from A.Benson.

The Club’s AGM is on Saturday July 8th at 9am, followed by a shotgun start, Medley Stableford.

Hawks Nest Golf Club Lady Veterans Golf Competition

By Julie ALDIS

Hawks Nest Ladies Golf Results

By Elsa JONES

SATURDAY 24th June Stableford

37 ladies played Div. 1 1st B. Goh 37

2nd K. Kim 36

Hawks Nest Golf Club Thursday night darts

Chip In H Wilton 15th

S Bolden 17th

J Biddle 9th

R Richardson 6th

Contact: Fran Henderson

Phone: 4997 2297

By Brenda EDWARDS

RESULTS from Hawks Nest Golf Club Thursday night darts on 29th June.

Winners: Phil Jones and

Hawks’ Revenge against Karuah Roos

STORY STARTS on

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grounded, converted again by Croese, the first half exhibiting why Karuah has held top of the ladder all season.

As the first-half ticked away, possession oscillated constantly, but the visiting Roos stood fast.

Both sides pounded away from the second-half kick-off, soon enough with Simms’ try for the Hawks off a well-placed kick.

Woolard grounded a slowbouncer in the far corner for the Hawks, but Karuah’s Crampton responded, finding a gap in Hawks’ line at the extreme right.

Thereafter, Hawks’ dominated, with Robinson’s try after a relentless team push brought out another, to level the score at 30-30.

The final dozen pressurised minutes saw mistakes made, including a clear obstruction of Shaq Saunders between the posts.

Awarded a penalty kick, Shaq clawed back the lead at seven minutes left, then converted the Hawks’ next try.

Hawks’ unbeatable eight-point lead was applauded by the cacophony of lorikeets, as long shadows extended over the field, and over Karuah’s unbeaten run, as an eighth and final converted Hawks’ try secured their win at Full Time: 42-30.

q Victorious Hawks after an amazing game against the Roos.

Matthew Pierson. Runners up, Barry Jones and Michael Russom. Ladies, highest score, Christine McKenzie, 127 men’s high Score Darren Rapley-127. Darts are on

every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm darts start at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to play.

q Winners Phil Jones and Matthew Pierson. Runners up, Barry Jones and Michael Rossum.

q (Above) Karuah’s Daniel Evans scores a try close to the posts.

q Strong defensive lines kept the opposition at bay.

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AIR Fryer - Mistral White 6.5 litre Digital Air Fryer with instruction book. Good condition Ph: 0412 083 543

BBQ, 2 burner, VGC hardly used inc gas bottle, on wheels $110 0427 980 079

BBQ 4 Burner/side burner bottle with safety valve plus cover & accessories Little body rust

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BICYCLES Girls and boys, VGC $20 each Ph: 4982 8628 F200423

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ELECTRIC Saw Black & Decker $50 Ph: 4997 0611 F020323

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ENGEL 60L fridge freezer + 2 zone top (extra 20L fridge) + cover. $1000ono 0448 382 828 e270723

FRUIT trees for sale Mango, avacodo and palms. From $20 0414 226 161

GARDEN tools Rake, Hoe, Mattock & Fork $15 each Ph: 4997 0611

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

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MIRROR Large oval with chain $15. Small oval with frame $20 Ph: 0487 015 730

MOBILE shower chair

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NEAR new motor cycle helmet . Size XL. Aeroblade 3 Kabuto Japan. $99 Peter 0419932992

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RINGS Sapphire Diamond and Gold new $100. Gold with small Diamond $100. Mens ring with Sapphire $100

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SALON hair dryer, new $20. 0457 087 178

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SOFA Bed Floral linen fabric $80 0407 915 768

SOFA Bed. Very good cond, hardly used but older style. $50. 4982 2335

SOLID timber queen sized bed frame with stain glass insert on bed head, VGC, $100 ono Matching freestanding mirror unit, $50 ono 0427 642 075 F290623

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

ST Phillips uniforms boys Blazer size 24 $50. Boys summer shirts sizes 18, 20 & 22 $10 each Ph 0415 353 798

SWAG King single with mattress $70 0419 985 601

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WALKING Machine electric, Proflex Elite near new. $100 Ph: 4997 9313

WHEELCHAIR, small self propelled, older version. $65. 0414 408 803

WELLINGTON boots as new size 10 $25 4997 0611

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Golf balls - around 100? 20 cents each

Golf buggy $25 Clubs and drives $2 each. Ph: 4982 2335

Queen Anne dressing table with mirror $60 Ph 0429 601 039 F070422

IKEA Stornas Bar Table GC. $95. 0493 078 190

NEW 5L water jug with tap. $15.00 Call 0493 078 190

OFFICE chair, adjustable height & arm and reclines. Exc cond. $80 0457 087 178

OVER bed patient table Timber laminate & white $40. Ph: 4982 2335

TENS Machine still in box. $10. 4982 2335

TENT Pegs 5 x Large heavy galvanised metal In unopened package 8mmx300mm $10

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WEDNESDAY QUEEN OF OZ

ABC, 9.35pm

SUNDAY LIMBO

ABC, 8.30pm

Written and directed by Ivan Sen, the talented mind behind the compelling and addictive Mystery Road franchise, this Aussie neo-noir is a bruising and meditative exploration of the realities of racism for Indigenous people in Australia, served up through an other-wordly detective plot. Simon Baker (The Mentalist, above) is the unequivocal star as the thoroughly haunted and broken detective Travis Hurley. Shot entirely in black and white, Sen has evocatively breathed new colour into the noir genre with this atmospheric and tender gem.

FRIDAY, July 7

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 First Weapons: Returning Boomerang. (Premiere, PG)

8.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) A masked man stabs a woman in her home.

9.00 Utopia. (PG, R) Tony is frozen out by the minister.

9.30 Gold Diggers. (Mls, R) In the 1850s, two sisters from Sydney travel to Australia’s gold rush in the hope of landing newly rich husbands.

10.00 ABC Late News.

10.15 The Split. (Ma, R)

11.15 Harrow. (Final, Mav, R)

12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Rambunctious British comedian Catherine Tate (below) is the queen of silly, over-the-top character roles and she’s in fine form in this lavishly exaggerated satire of royal life. As “spare” to the British royal throne, Princess Georgiana (Tate) has dedicated her life to partying.

But, in a wickedly preposterous setup, the royal embarrassment has been shipped off to Australia to become a new head of state.

Directed by Bondi Hipsters’ Christiaan Van Vuuren and filmed in Sydney, Queen of Oz is pure, unadulterated fun.

THURSDAY STANLEY TUCCI: SEARCHING FOR ITALY

Stylishly shot and brimming with humour, actor

(right) lets the food and scenery do most of the talking as the presenter of this chic travelogue. In this six-part series, kicking off tonight, The Devil Wears Prada star is on a mission to devour the country’s delicious regional cuisines. In a lip-smacking jaunt that takes in Rome, Bologna, Milan, Tuscany and Sicily, the gastronomic delights begin in Naples, where it’s all about pizza. In the city’s historic Spanish Quarter, Stanley visits Pizza Fritta da Fernanda, the last authentic fried pizza maker.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: River Dordogne. (R)

8.30 Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) Part 2 of 2. Tracy Borman visits the chaplain of Hampton Court’s Chapel Royal, Father Anthony.

9.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7.

1.50 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Mlv, R)

3.30 Food Safari Water. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Nornie Bero.

8.30 MOVIE: Sister Act. (1992, PGv, R) After witnessing her mobster boyfriend murder his chauffeur, a second-rate lounge singer is placed in witness protection at a convent, where she reluctantly agrees to join the choir. Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy.

10.35 Million Dollar Island. (PGl, R) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

12.05 MOVIE: Frisky. (2015, Mls, R) Claudia Pickering.

2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 19. St George Illawarra Dragons v Canberra Raiders. From WIN Stadium, NSW.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the St George Illawarra Dragons versus Canberra Raiders match, with news and analysis.

10.40 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) A group of people tries to take credit after the park receives some much-needed rain.

6.30 The Project.

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

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Urzila Carlson, Aaron Chen and Celia Pacquola.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGlsv, R) Celebrity guests include Lesley Manville, Hugh Bonneville, Lashana Lynch and Big Zuu.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, July 8

Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Death

The

5.30

Hand. (PGa, R)

6.30 New Leash On Life. (R)

Hosted by Joel Creasey.

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Return, PGa) Sister Boniface investigates a cold case.

8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera and Joe investigate a suspicious death in an army barracks that initially looks like suicide.

9.45 The Messenger. (Final, Mal, R) Ed is failing the most important card but comes to see the real message has been for him.

10.45 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R) Part 1 of 4.

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 7. H’lights. 3.00 Looking For Life On Mars. (R) 4.00 Trail Towns. (R) 4.30 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.35 Blood Money: Inside The Nazi Economy.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (Return) Hosted by Ernie Dingo.

8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Libourne to Limoges. 201km mountain stage. From France.

1.50 Witch Hunt. (MA15+l, R) Ida is advised to bring the case to the police.

3.30 Food Safari Water. (PGa, R)

4.00 Food Safari. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, July 9

Art Works. 5.30 Fake Or Fortune?

6.30 Compass: Jewish Singles In The Snow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 To Be Advised.

7.40 Grand Designs Revisited. Part 4 of 4.

8.30 MOVIE: Limbo. (2023, MA15+d)

A former undercover drug cop writes a case review of an unsolved murder in a small opal-mining town. Simon Baker, Rob Collins.

10.15 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Ma, R)

11.15 Miniseries: Small Axe. (Mal, R)

12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. H’lights. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 4. 4.00 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 4.30 Trampolining. (R) 4.35 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.35 Blood Money: Inside The Nazi Economy. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bettany Hughes Treasures Western Turkey. (PG) Professor Bettany Hughes explores Turkey.

8.30 Pompeii: The Discovery With Dan Snow. (PG) Dan Snow explores how the ruins of Pompeii were rediscovered and retraces the first finds.

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9.

2.50 Exit. (MA15+dl, R)

3.45 Food Safari. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Qualifying and support races. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race. 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A visitor’s phone attracts attention.

7.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. (2015, Mv, R) A secret agent battles a rogue organisation. Tom Cruise.

10.15 MOVIE: The Book Of Eli. (2010, MA15+v, R) A man fights to protect a sacred book. Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman.

12.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Highlights.

1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Morning session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, England. Hosted by Roz Kelly and Louise Ransome, with experts Ian Healy, Callum Ferguson and Mark Taylor.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Afternoon session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, England.

3.30 Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International. England v Australia. Game 3. From Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.

6.00 To Be Advised.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) Kensi and Fatima are kidnapped while searching for a missing US Navy lieutenant.

9.00 Blue Bloods. (Final, Mav) Danny teams up with his old partner. Frank debates how to handle the city’s homeless problem.

10.00 CSI: Vegas. (Final, Mav) A murder hits close to home for Folsom.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl) Celebrities show off their dance skills.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? John Duffy And David Mulcahy. (MA15+av) A look at John Duffy and David Mulcahy.

11.15 Autopsy USA. (MA15+ad)

12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Highlights.

1.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

8.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Beautiful Bayview, Beautiful Babes. (Mal) Part 1 of 4. Looks at the life of Lyn Dawson and what led to her disappearance and murder.

10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants are pitted against each other in pairs for the first elimination round.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) When a wealthy accountant is gunned down for secretly testifying against a notorious drug lord, the FBI’s probe leads Tiffany to ask for help from an ex-cop friend who is related to the suspect.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Pirates seize Jesse’s yacht.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R)

A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, July 10

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

Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Queen Of Oz. (Mals, R)

1.30 Vera. (Mv, R)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.55 Australian Story. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Ma, R) 2.50 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.

TUESDAY, July 11

6.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Animals. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Mav, R) 3.00 Living Black. 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

8.30

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10.

2.00 No Man’s Land. (MA15+av, R)

3.40 Food Safari. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Remi lets Mercedes down gently.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PG) As starvation continues to take a toll on Log camp the hunger games reach a dramatic climax.

9.00

9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The 126 helps Marjan enter the dating world through a series of chaperoned dates.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Ma) Siya learns more about Meera’s past.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rush. (PGl) The adventure of a lifetime continues as three teams of everyday Aussies, who begin each challenge deprived of sight and sound, are dropped at their next location. Hosted by David Genat.

9.05 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants vie for a semifinal spot.

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

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+l) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Madv, R) The team pursues an abusive man.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Bree confronts Remi over his lies.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PG) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mv) Nolan and the team investigate the death of a suspect in police custody.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Garza’s character comes into question.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav) Red offers his help to a cartel leader.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rush. Hosted by David Genat.

8.45 To Be Advised.

9.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9.

2.00 Court Cam. (Mlv, R) A judge helps subdue an unruly defendant.

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Bennelong restaurant’s Peter Gilmore demonstrates how to create an intricate seafood dish.

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

9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) A US Navy reservist is murdered.

10.30 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, July 12

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch.

(PG, R) 1.55 Summer Love. (PG, R) 2.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 2.55 Gardening Aust. (R)

3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.55 Australian Story. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00

Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Insight. (R) 3.05

Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters

And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Movin’ On. (Final, PG) Takes a look at sitcom humour.

8.25 Rainbow Warrior: Murder In The Pacific. (M) Part 2 of 3. A look at how the saboteurs responsible for the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior were caught.

9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11.

2.00 Cheyenne & Lola. (Malv, R)

4.00 Food Safari. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, July 13

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 The Chemical World. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 1.25 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Madls, R) 2.00 Aftertaste. (Mls, R)

2.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.55 Aust Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Sunrise.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Rose wants answers.

7.30 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (PG)

8.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma) Follows the work of an ambulance service.

9.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

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

12.00 The Goldbergs. (PGls, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 3. New South Wales v Queensland.

10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of game three of the State of Origin between New South Wales and Queensland.

11.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10.

3.00 Drive TV. (R) Presented by Trent Nikolic.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.

4.30 Good Chef Hunting. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follow the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it tries to find the right fit for a man with dog-attack trauma.

8.30 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv) Part 3 of 4. Alison learns that the watch Sean was wearing before he vanished is in Michael’s possession.

10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am The Movie

9GO! (83)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Ma, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R)

3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R)

4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport. (PG)

8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Naples And The Amalfi Coast. (Premiere) Actor Stanley Tucci sets out to explore the culture and cuisine of Italy, beginning with Naples.

9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12.

2.05 Dignity. (MA15+v, R)

4.05 Italian Food Safari. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 18. Sydney v Western Bulldogs. From the SCG.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Fantasy Island. (Ma) The island gives a single mum the ability to read minds to impress her boss.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. Under-19s State Of Origin. Queensland v New South Wales. From Dolphins Oval, Brisbane.

10.00 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 11.

3.00 Hello SA. (PG)

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project.

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

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) The team searches for a serial rapist who preys on mothers with young children.

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

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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Hawks’ Revenge against Karuah Roos

By Thomas O'KEEFE

FOOTBALL matches come no hotter than Tea Gardens Hawks clashing with Karuah Roos in the local derby rematch of the season on Saturday, 1 July at Myall Park.

A ‘game of thuds’ invaded the mid-field as both Hawks’ and Roos’ offence and defence were strong and unrelenting, putting to shame the recent State of Origin crew.

Bill’s first conversion soaring true.

Karuah hit back hard, as Crampton shimmied up the wing, into the endzone for a try close to the posts, a feat equalled moments later as Ryan Saunders grounded the ball for the Hawks.

Karuah’s next two tries came in rapid succession, with Captain Croese converting both.

With gauntlets thrown down, both teams reverted to tribal roars whenever advantage was gained, and overzealous actions led to many penalties.

After a penalty scrum 15 metres out, Ryan Saunders ploughed through the Roos to allow Tito to score the first try only four minutes in, CONTINUED Page 16

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q Strong defensive lines kept the opposition at bay.