Myall Coast News Of The Area 6 June 2024

By Thomas O'KEEFE

THE opening of the 35th Student Parliament was made official at Tea Gardens Public School on Thursday 30 May.

In the presence of several special guests, including the former NSW Governor, Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair, the Year 6 students who make up the Government, and the Year 5 students who make up the Opposition, were all formally confirmed in their roles heading the democratic student body.

“This is a remarkable milestone in our school's history, as for the 35th time we come together, give students a voice, and

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q (Back row L-R) Parliamentary Advisor Krista Barrie, Sue Estens, Councillor Paul Sandilands, Daryl Martin, Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair, Bulahdelah Central School Principal George Frangos, Tea Gardens Public School Principal Mark Clemson, (Front row L-R) Ivy-Pearl Carter-Hughes, Danyelle Fitzgerald, Ebony Hestelow, Kora Constantino, Stella Jacobsen, Hannah Price, and Ali Partridge.

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Student parliament opens

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they can enact real change,” Principal Mark Clemson announced in his Parliamentary role as Governor-General.

"Student Ministers are elected by their peers, and this sets the foundation for a collaborative school environment.”

New Parliamentary Advisor Ms Barrie and the dedicated 'Senators' (staff members) were also thanked for their hard work, as were the parent volunteers.

Once the formalities were over, the true calling of the Student Parliament was underway, as, although this was the official opening, it has been running for over a term already, and some motions have already been tabled.

The students have recognised the need to promote P&C volunteering in the community, as well as work around the multiple delays in the cross-country as suffered by recent rainy weather.

Other motions discussed were the use of rewards to encourage student attendance, cleaning up the nearby forest for use in science and outdoor lessons, and allowing the participation of Stage 2 students in the coming tennis gala, all of which were carried, some even with cheers.

Many of the Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet were well-spoken, as were the several Honourable Members participating in Question Time.

Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair was impressed with the Parliament, saying it was “good for students to learn how to run a dignified Parliament”.

“You are being prepared to be citizens of this great country of ours,” he said.

“I like to think that someone here, in this school gathering, will one day be asked to

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be Governor, like I was on the farm at Tea Gardens.”

Other special guests included former Tea Gardens Public School Principals Daryl Martin and Sue Estens (first and fourth ‘GovernorGenerals’, respectively), Principal George Frangos from Bulahdelah Central School, and MidCoast Councillor Paul Sandilands.

TGPS 2024 Student Government: Kora Constantino (Prime Minister), Ebony Hestelow (Deputy PM and Minister for Special Events), Ivy-Pearl Carter-Hughes (Minister for Sport and Recreation), Danyelle Fitzgerald (Minister for Education), Stella Jacobsen (Minister for the Environment), Hannah Price (Minister for Building and Health), Ali Partridge (Minister for Student Wellbeing), and Asher Gimbert (Minister for Transport).

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q The full Parliament, including Cabinet (Yr6) Shadow Cabinet (Yr5), Senators (staff) and audience.

q Rear Admiral and former NSW Governor Peter Sinclair spoke to the value of the Student Parliament.

q Opposition Leader Grace Charbel.

Flood types explained

By Thomas O’KEEFE

FLOODING has been

prevalent all around the Myall Coast with the recent heavy and relentless rains, and floodwater experts at Stroud State Emergency Service (SES) hope to help residents understand the differences between flash flooding and its riverine counterpart.

“Flash flooding occurs with very high rainfall over

a short period of time,” explained SES Deputy Commander Greg Snape.

“It is usually very localised and not widespread.

“Depending on the state of the area where it’s falling - thickly forested, grassland, or already saturated - runoff travels overland, downhill, following contours into gullies, as it seeks a path to rivers and the sea.

“Flash flooding comes

with very little warning, can happen in a matter of hours (not days or weeks) and is usually the product of thunderstorms and supercells.

“While not necessarily deep, flash flooding can be very fast-flowing, collecting lots of debris, impacting roads, and quickly becoming extreme hazards to persons unprepared for it.

“Waters 200mm deep and

q Flash flooding along Mungo Brush Road will clear up sooner than most people think.

moving with force will take a 4WD off the road, and modern vehicles’ electronics are badly affected,” Greg added.

Flash flood-prone areas include Pindimar Rd, Myall Way, Booral Rd, M1 north of Viney Creek, Viney Creek Road East, The Branch Lane, and The Bucketts Way in some areas, such as near Wards River.

The best flash flood advice the SES can give is to simply delay your trip and to listen to advice given on the road.

In just a matter of hours, flash flooding can clear out, especially after rainfall ceases.

“Riverine flooding occurs when natural watercourses begin to back up, not handling the sheer volume of water coming down in prolonged rainfall,” Greg continued.

“Much like a bathtub filling up, water can actually go uphill and move back upstream as it hits choke points.

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the plaintiff over $4 million, plus interest and costs.

The key takeaways are that it is important to have a professionally drafted partnership agreement and to rely on it when resolving partnership disputes.

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Further down, where rivers become estuaries around Tea Gardens/ Hawks Nest and Pindimar/ Bundabah, riverine flooding is less of an issue, but flash flooding is the biggest concern.

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“The 2015 East Coast Low event saw rivers breach their banks at Mill Creek and Saggers Creek near Stroud, and in 2021/22 Bulahdelah was affected by riverine flooding in the Upper Myall River, which actually flowed on to raise the level of the Myall Lakes, hence affecting Nerong, Bombah Point and the National Park.”

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q Flash flooding along Winda Woppa is largely the result of the heavily terraformed landscape; water has no escape.

q Some flash flooding takes a little longer, with no drainage it has to seep into the ground.

Ten years for local MP

By John SAHYOUN

DR DAVID Gillespie celebrated his tenth anniversary as Federal Member for Lyne with a dinner featuring many distinguished luminaries from the political field.

Attendees included former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, former National Party leader Ian Sinclair, former Member for Lyne Mark Vaile, Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell and Member for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson.

Having had a successful career as a gastroenterologist and educator in Port Macquarie, Dr Gillespie decided to throw his hat into the ring and be considered for a position in the uncertain world of politics.

Although he was unsuccessful on his first try to secure the seat he persisted and won preselection on the second attempt, joining parliament in 2013.

“I’m often asked why I went from the top

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of my profession to the bottom of another,” Dr Gillespie said.

“It's really important in everyone's life with so many issues and it frustrated me so I decided to do something about it.

“I have been privileged to represent people on many issues.”

Presentations at the recent celebration began with testimonies from community members about Dr Gillespie’s advocacy for the electorate.

Guest speaker for the event was former PM Tony Abbott.

Dr Gillespie attended primary school with Mr Abbott, and the pair have maintained their friendship 57 years later.

Dr Gillespie and Mr Abbott then participated in a question and answer session moderated by the former Member for Lyne Mark Vaile, where they reflected on their time in politics.

At the end of the evening Dr Gillespie’s wife Charlotte thanked everyone for celebrating this important milestone in his career.

“I thought he was completely mad [to join politics] but he took to it like a duck to water and there hasn’t been a day when he hasn't been up and excited to represent everyone in parliament,” said Mrs Gillespie.

q Member for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson, former Member for Lyne Mark Vaile, Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie, former National Party leader Ian Sinclair AC, former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, and Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell.

q Attendees hear a question and answer session with Gillespie, Vaile and Abbott.

q Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott addresses the audience.

BRIDGE WORKS

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preserve the structural integrity and reduce future maintenance costs of the Karuah River crossing at Karuah.

Work will be carried out from 6am to 5pm on weekdays, tide and weather permitting.

For the safety of the workers, a large component of this work is being completed during low tides.

On occasion, single lane closures with a 40km/h speed limit will be in place.

Some channel closures will be in place.

Member for Port

Stephens Kate Washington said it is essential to keep Old Karuah Bridge well maintained to ensure it continues to serve the local community now and into the future.

“This beautiful old bridge is a much-loved landmark that’s been serving our community, visitors and travellers for almost 70 years.

“By investing in this important maintenance work, we are ensuring the Old Karuah Bridge will keep standing strong for many more decades to come.”

Minister for Regional Roads and Transport Jenny

Aitchison said work is scheduled to start from this week and will be completed in up to twelve months, weather permitting.

“Transport for NSW will be carrying out a number of activities including concrete repair and protection,” Minister Aitchison said.

“Once complete this important maintenance work will ensure motorists travelling to, from and around the Mid North Coast will experience safer, smoother and more reliable journeys.

“This project will also bring a welcome boost to the local economy by supporting up to ten jobs while it’s underway.”

Stinker’s Fishin’: Weather poor but fishing fine

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

ONE word for the weather over the past month –unpredictable. Rain, wind, rolling ocean swell and sporadic sunshine.

Of the few opportunities available for those of us who try to catch a fish, the news is all good.

Inside the harbour, bream have taken up their regular winter residence along the

Nelson Bay Breakwall with excellent catches reported recently.

Cooked prawns remain the preferred bait and the trick is to let your bait wash as close to the rocks as possible.

Elsewhere inside the port I have heard that blue swimmer crabs are tap dancing from Soldiers Point west.

A few mud crabs to report in Tilligerry and the Karuah

River.

On the beaches at this time of the year we would be expecting huge schools of mullet to be moving north.

Disappointingly, for the local commercial fishers and those who enjoy a feast of fresh sea mullet, the season has been poor to date with catches down on recent years.

The fishermen I have spoken to suggest that is all

weather related.

On the brighter side, Corlette champion Andrew Cox returned from Stockton Beach with a thumping 2.75 tailor (pictured).

Tailor around the 3kg mark are few and far between.

Such was not always the case as tailor to 7kg were regularly landed off the rocks on the northern end of Samurai Beach using big sea garfish for bait.

Unfortunately, it seems that those days are gone.

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q The six-span Pratt Truss style bridge was built in 1957 to replace an earlier punt ferry crossing, which formed part of the original route of the Pacific Highway

q Andrew Cox with his better than average Stockton Beach tailor.

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Native flying fox caught in barbed-wire fence

By Thomas O’KEEFE

ARTIFICIAL hazards continue to prove dangerous for our native fauna, as discovered by Lily the grey-headed flying fox, who became entangled in a barbed-wire fence near Myall Quays estate last month.

So-named for the lily pond nearby her rescue, the furry flyer had evidently not seen the low, thin-wired fence that separates the Council-owned nature strip from the estate’s community space.

One Myall Quays resident heard the bat’s screeches of pain early in the morning, which led to a timely call to volunteer group WINC (Wildlife In Need of Care).

According to Steve, president

of the local community group, Lily was in distress for some time, and attempts to untangle the flying fox proved fruitless.

WINC’s nearest bat expert, Emma, drove all the way in from Dungog, at her own expense, to help disentangle Lily from the fence and take her into care.

“Emma from WINC was very good and knew exactly what she was doing,” Steve told NOTA.

The injuries included bad tearing of Lily’s wing membrane, as well as some exposed and damaged bones.

“Flying foxes like to swoop down for a drink before heading back to camp, and, contrary to popular opinion, flying foxes have good

q Lily, the flying fox, in the caring hands of her rescuers.

vision, but at that time of day, she just couldn’t see the barbed wire fence,” Emma told NOTA.

Bundabah burn plans

By Thomas O’KEEFE

BUNDABAH properties played host to some informative field-study of controlled fire management, with a group of local landowners hiking out on Sunday 2 June.

Doug, from Controlled Burning Contractors (CBC) in Salamander Bay, explained how proactive burns of hazard reduction and asset protection are planned and carried out, using some very exhaustive pathways for prescribed burns.

“Our biggest prescribed fire worry is 'How do we maintain control?’, taking account of the amount of fuel present, vegetation formation, identifying assets (including plants and animals), making control lines, using the right ignition methods, having communications plans, and understanding hazards."

“Barbed wire is our worst nightmare, so removing it is ideal, otherwise putting up some whitecoloured tape, tassels, or a pool noodle to enhance the fence’s visibility for bats,” Emma explained.

“Sugar gliders can get caught the same way.”

While some people may have an automatically negative prejudice towards bats and flying foxes, their critical role as frontline pollinators has been explored in NOTA, and, up close, these creatures have their own kind of beauty, not to mention, a clear intelligence, according to several carers.

Lily the flying fox is now in a care facility with other flying foxes in Cessnock, and is reportedly doing very well.

q Doug from Controlled Burning Contractors shows an easy way to tell how the hazard reduction burn will go, lighting a leaf on-site.

Prescribed burns go through a military-like mission briefing, using a standard SMEACS template: Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration, Command and Communications, and Safety Hazards.

“Hazard Reduction Certificates come from the Rural Fire Service (RFS) for specific protection of assets.

“Use them, because they are free and cover you on a range of unwieldy legislation, which can otherwise get costly and complicated,” Doug explained.

The role of Council Local Environmental Plans (LEP) was also discussed.

“Upcoming MidCoast Council LEP changes will update the MidCoast Council LGA to be consistent throughout the State.

risks.

“When you actually get to the burning, always burn into the wind, and have a hard containment nearby, such as a water vehicle, mineral earth lines two metres wide.”

After lunch, catered by Hawks Nest’s Café Providence, attendees began to undertake their own prescribed burn plans, using maps of their properties given to them, and a ‘mosaic’ approach that avoids wiping out entire ecosystems on their land.

q Lily’s wing membrane was torn by the barbed wire, and some tiny bones mangled.

q The section of barbed wire fence Lily was caught in.

q This area, right outside the community hall, was handcleared last year, but present flooding belies the

q Leslie and Bruce Lane update their property’s ‘mosaic burn’ plan.

Backyard biodiversity supports native species

By Marian SAMPSON

BACKYARDS play an important role in local biodiversity and the ecosystem.

This means that everyone that has so much as a pot plant on their verandah can make choices that work for local wildlife.

Choosing endemic species of plants for our green spaces is a great start.

In aid of this, Port Stephens Council has been working on community education around species habitats, particularly koalas.

“Port Stephens provides habitat for a number of significant flora and species, including one of the state’s most iconic koala populations,” said Brock Lamont, Council’s Section Manager, Strategy and Environment.

“Council is committed to identifying and managing these native landscapes with our community through community education on how they can improve habitats on private lands and help protect the local koala population.

“Council has a quarterly newsletter, ‘Our Environment’, which provides seasonal updates on Council’s environmental projects and programs, and also has a dedicated web page which provides information about koalas and what the community can do to help this iconic species.

“The webpage includes factsheets on how to improve koala habitats, help protect wildlife in the heat and some frequently asked questions.”

Council has also launched its ‘Koala Landholder Partnerships Program’, which allows landholders to register

their interest in collaborating with Council on projects such as mapping, surveys, tree planting and habitat restoration works to enhance koala habitats in the LGA.

Across the Bay, MidCoast Council also plays an important role in helping save native wildlife by working with other agencies to educate the community about protecting the natural environment.

This includes promoting the role of backyards.

Midcoast Council’s Backyards for Biodiversity program aims to alert the community about the little things that everyone can do in their own backyard to provide much-needed habitat for local fauna.

“You can help make your backyard more wildlife friendly by planting native species, including a mixture of ground cover, shrubs and larger trees,” said MidCoast Council’s Senior Ecologist,

“If you can, it’s also great to include a water source for native animals to have a drink or a splash by including a birdbath or pond.

“It is also important to be a responsible pet owner by keeping your dogs and cats in their yard as they are a big threat to native animals,” said Mr Bell.

Have your say on Council’s 2024-25 budget and projects

MIDCOAST Council’s Draft Delivery Program 20222026 and Operational Plan 2024-25 are on exhibition until 7 June.

“Each year, we ask the community to view our four-year Delivery Program, as well as our annual Operational Plan and budget,” said Mayor Claire Pontin.

“These documents show, at a high level, what we intend to achieve and how we will fund our activities.

“We’d love to have your feedback before Council finalises these important documents.”

One of the focus areas in Council’s Delivery Program is long-term financial

sustainability.

“We are determined to stretch our small budget as far as we can to deliver the best possible service and invest more into future asset renewal.

“This means we are decreasing some of our discretionary expenditure to better deliver our core services.”

Eco Burn workshop held for Pindimar landholders

By Thomas O’KEEFE

AMIDST the weekend’s rainfall was the perfect opportunity for landowners of Pindimar and Bundabah to brush up on their fire management strategies, with a Midcoast2Tops Landcare Connection Eco Burn workshop held at the community hall on Sunday 2 June.

Landowners hailing from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the local area converged

to hear from Olivia Eglin and Jess, who began with a recap of the ‘fire triangle’, reviewing fuel and behaviour of bush fires.

This particular Midcoast2Tops Landcare program started in the wake of the 2019-20 fires, as governments of the time recognised a need for better preparation.

Around 70 percent of NSW is privately owned land, and as cultural burns can be expensive and the Rural

Fire Service (RFS) lacks the resources to burn everyone's property regularly, the goal of the program has been to make landowners themselves more aware of what they can do to mitigate the worst.

“Fire is not an evil presence, it is a required land management tool in our landscape,” Olivia explained.

“Australia’s fire history begins with First Nations peoples using fire for several thousand years, and in doing so the trees and flora

Community members are encouraged to view the draft plan to see how Council aims to deliver its services, including all seven high priority areas – improving customer service, development assessment, economic development, cultural

Community members can register for the Koala Landholder Partnerships Program at https://forms. portstephens.nsw.gov.au/ RunForm.aspx?formId=3069

activities, local and regional roads, climate change actions, and financial sustainability.

You can view the Draft Delivery Program 20222026 and Operational Plan 2024-25 which includes the annual budget and fees and charges at https:// www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ DPOP-2024.

Have your say by Friday 7 June 2024.

adapted to the point they now need regular fire to stay

“Colonial land management tried to impose European practices, including suppression of all fires, but it ended up just accumulating more fuel for bigger fires later

“Despite recent rains and floods, we still encourage people to consider how the new growth will become more fuel one day.

“The Canberra fires of 2003 saw bigger than usual

fires because the vegetation that had built up over many years finally dried out.”

Temperature, humidity and wind speed and direction are critical factors, as is the ‘availability’ of fuel – its readiness to burn under any particular set of conditions.

There are many types of vegetation growing in any given area of bushland, or acreage property, and each has its own relationship with fire, such as the vegetation found on the north-west side of hills being more adapted to

the dry, and that on the southeast side being wetter.

“People can use maps, or the TreesNearMe app to discover what kinds of vegetation they are living with,” Jess explained.

However, this and many similar government-grantfunded programs are about to expire, and such proactive information sessions will become few and far between as we eventually move into dryer weather, when the information is needed most.

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q A black cockatoo in a Nelson Bay backyard. Photo: Marian Sampson.

q Concerned locals and landowners came in to prepare for the next fire season.

q Olivia Eglin from Midcoast2Tops Landcare Connection educates the room on fuel loads.

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Council thanks volunteers

By Thomas O’KEEFE

VOLUNTEERS were celebrated by MidCoast Council at a special luncheon held at the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Clubhouse on Monday 27 May, for all their contributions to the local government area (LGA).

"Council is grateful for the contributions all these groups make to the community, we can't provide the services that MidCoast Council needs without volunteers' assistance,” said MidCoast Council General Manager Adrian Panuccio.

"Every year, volunteers put in over 83,000 volunteer hours, with 1600 volunteers registered.

“Volunteers are doing great work across the LGA, helping with parks, reserves, green spaces, galleries, and dune care, to name a few.”

The groups represented by attendees on the day included the Myall Koala Environment Group, and their special subsidiary the

‘Bitou Busters’, who do work around the bushland and beaches, protecting native flora from invasive species, as well as many other outdoor groups.

The numerous North Arm Cove volunteers, who look after Casuarina and Yallarwah Parks, and Heros Beach, were joined by the ‘Diggers’ who take care of the park and surrounds of the Hawks Nest Community Hall, not to mention the ‘Coffee in the Cove’ volunteers.

Boomerang Bags, who recycle clothing into useful bags, the Local History and Family Research Group, who keep the records alive for our local past were also represented, as well as Pindimar/Bundabah outdoor volunteers and even some from Karuah.

“This sort of get-together is also important socially, the groups can all get to interact and learn what the others are doing in their areas,” Mr Panuccio added.

This event followed on as part of Council’s recognition

volunteer groups to socialise on a rare sunny day.

of National Volunteer Week, with similar events held at Forster, Taree, and Gloucester, and now at Hawks Nest, in honour of the Myall Coast

Women tackle the rain

By Thomas O’KEEFE

WEATHER was a harsh mistress during the Tea Gardens Hawks Women’s Tackle match against the Hinton Hornets on Saturday 1 June, carrying on from the Men’s game before it.

Despite the soulfreezing rain and wind, the women strode out for what was only their third actual game of the season,

determined not to lose another opportunity to the elements.

As for the Men’s preceding it, constant rain meant a wet ball and a game riddled with fumbles and knock-ons by both sides, and some inordinate injuries that may make organisers rethink rainy matches in the near future.

The Hawks’ Dallas’ first attempt at a try was stymied

at the last second, only to have Hinton’s fullback grab the ball and sprint all the way down the field for a try before the attack-focused Hawks could mount a proper defence.

More scrums were endured, the leagues’ only way to continue play, and although Hinton's defence was apparently stronger, there was plenty of support and instruction

communities.

MidCoast Council’s Mayor and General Manager were both present to relay the messages of gratitude.

“We are always really happy to see volunteers, we value their input, they are important for the community and the MidCoast,” said Mayor

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Chantelle Gallagher spearheaded the Hawks' defence in front of the posts, singlehandedly managing to push possession back by 30 metres, but Hinton’s second try came in the far left corner, ten minutes out

Deteriorating weather caused the field lights to be switched on earlier than

usual for the second half, and the Hawks started it out looking strong, getting the ball to 20 metres out.

Further momentum was frustrated by more injuries for Hinton, but several times throughout the game Hawks’ Jenaya Nagy was able to take the ball for a run, often taking two or three to tackle her.

Taylah Cooke also did well consistently getting the ball back into play in

the right direction, and a late Hinton knock-on gave a glimmer of a chance for the Hawks, but it could not quite be seized. After yet another long period of no scoring, and a few injuries, Hinton's try was disallowed, giving the Hawks one last chance to make the board, but with only two and a half minutes to go, Hinton scored an unconverted try.

Pontin, as the attendees enjoyed delicious catering of pies, quiches, sandwiches and desserts from Tea Gardens’ 2 Fat Bakers.

q The stunning backdrop of Bennetts Beach was perfect for Council’s expression of thanks to volunteers.

q MidCoast Council’s Mayor and General Manager were in town for the event.

q A great chance for the many

Halfback

q One of many scrums, as the lights went on an hour early for the poor weather.

q Dallas attempts to break through, but Hinton’s defenders were ready.

SPORT

Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN OPINION & LETTERS

Stargazing with Dave Reneke

By Dave RENEKE

HOW many indeed?

This is the number one question I always get asked when giving a lecture. In the vastness of space, there's a place called the Milky Way, and it's not just a chocolate bar!

It's actually a huge collection of stars, like a giant city in the sky.

Imagine looking up at night and seeing not just a few stars, but billions and billions of them, stretching out as far as you can see.

That's the Milky Way - a cosmic wonderland filled with twinkling lights.

But here's the thing: astronomers haven't counted every single star in the Milky Way because, well, there are just so many!

It's like trying to count all the grains of sand on a beach - it's practically impossible.

Instead, they use super-smart methods to figure out how many stars there are.

One way they do this is by looking at how much starlight there is in different parts of the sky.

It's kind of like trying to guess how many people are in a crowd by looking at how bright the lights are in different areas.

By studying the brightness of the stars, astronomers can make a pretty good guess about how many there are in total.

Another way they estimate the number of stars is by zooming in on specific areas of the Milky Way and counting the stars there.

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Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

DEAR Jasminda,

Do you ever worry if you'll be replaced by Artificial Intelligence? Bob

Dear Bob,

I doubt artificial intelligence could provide an appropriate response, but why ask me, let's ask Chat GPT.

Q: I am being replaced as a columnist by Chat GPT. What should I do?

A: It can be tough to accept being replaced, but it's important to try to stay positive and move forward in a constructive way. Consider reaching out to your editor to discuss the reasons for the change and see if there are any other opportunities within the company.

You could also explore opportunities with other publications or platforms to

Then, they use maths to figure out how many stars there might be in the entire galaxy, like our Milky Way.

It's like taking a small grain of sand from a full jar and then guessing how many more grains of sand are in the whole jar based on that sample.

But space isn't always as clear as a night without clouds.

Sometimes, there are things like dust clouds and gas that get in the way and make it hard to see the stars. But astronomers are like detectives - they use special tools and techniques to see through the cosmic fog and get a clearer picture of the stars hiding behind it.

And what they've found is truly mindblowing: the Milky Way is home to an absolutely astonishing number of starssomewhere between 100 billion and 400 billion!

There are more stars in the Universe

D.

continue writing and sharing your voice.

Remember that being replaced doesn't diminish your talent or value as a writer, and it's important to keep that in mind as you navigate this transition.

Oh, that was good.

And alarming.

But it didn't sound anything like this column.

Let's try again.

Q: I'm being replaced as a columnist by AI. Give me a funny response.

A: Well I guess I'll have to start my own newspaper with blackjack and hookers. Oh dear. Okay. Closer.

Q: I am being replaced as a columnist by AI. Give me a sarcastic response.

A: Oh great, because clearly a robot has much more insight and wit than I do. I guess I'll just go polish my typewriter and cry into my ancient newspaper collection.

Bob, I wasn't worried about being replaced by AI, but now I'm not so sure.

Thank you for ruining my day, and possibly my year.

I'm off to find some typewriter cleaner.

Maybe a tear-soaked newspaper would do the trick.

Carpe diem, Jasminda (with assistance, just this once, from ChatGPT).

q Dave Reneke is an astronomer, writer, lecturer and space historian heard on over 50 radio stations each week across Australia. Visit Dave’s website: www.davidreneke.com.

than heartbeats for every human being who ever lived - it's just too huge to even imagine!

But knowing that there are so many stars out there makes you realise just how vast and incredible our universe really is.

Will we ever reach the stars?

The prospect is tantalising, but the challenges are immense.

Technological advancements may one day make it possible, but currently, it's a distant dream.

If we do manage to journey to other star systems, the likelihood of encountering other intelligent life remains uncertain.

However, the vastness of the universe suggests the possibility of such encounters, sparking both excitement and speculation among scientists and dreamers alike.

So, when you stargaze again, remember that each one of those stars is a Sun, just like ours in the darkness of space, burning

Nuclear: Cheaper than renewables?

DEAR News Of The Area,

IN Letters to the Editor, 30 May 2024, Kenneth Higgs, Raymond Terrace, quoted the CSIRO GENCOST Report to discredit the Federal Opposition’s strong support for nuclear energy.

GENCOST is inaccurate.

It has been widely criticised for claiming that renewables are cheaper than nuclear as a source of reliable energy. GENCOST uses data plate capacity to attribute capital costs to generation technology.

Data plate capacity is a measure of the amount of electricity generated under perfect wind and solar conditions 24/7. On average, wind and solar rarely achieve more than one third of that capacity.

Therefore, the GENCOST figures for wind turbines and grid solar must be multiplied by three to convert the data plate capital cost to a realistic generation capital cost.

Additionally, turbines and grid solar only last for 20 years whereas nuclear plants can be safely operated beyond 70 years.

So, renewable infrastructure costs must be multiplied again by at least three to put any price comparison on an ‘apples for apples’ basis with nuclear.

What does this mean for Australia’s energy future?

The turbines, grid solar and batteries currently in use, or under construction, will all need to be replaced by 2050. Australian taxpayers will need to find the hundreds of

billions of dollars again by 2050, and then again by 2070.

If we start building large scale nuclear concurrently, we can avoid these massive replacement costs and achieve cheap 24/7 energy.

Australia needs to legalise nuclear power (the norm in developed nations) and start building large-scale nuclear power plants.

This will provide us with cheap and clean electricity for what we demand now and into the future, without the vast environmental destruction and obscene costs.

Now is the time to start building largescale nuclear power stations for 2050.

Regards, Bruce MURRAY, Tea Gardens.

brightly and filling the cosmos with wonder.

And who knows what other secrets are waiting to be discovered among the billions of stars that make up our galactic home?

It's a mystery that's just waiting to be explored.

Hey, I just ducked outside to check on an event winding up right now.

A rare planetary alignment on display in our pre-dawn skies.

Just imagine six planets all in a row in one part of the sky, and you can spot them from your backyard this week! Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune, and Saturn are in a rare celestial parade for your enjoyment.

To catch this spectacle, rise early, at least an hour before sunrise, preferably in an area free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the eastern horizon.

Binoculars will enhance the experience.

Don't miss this magical event!

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q How many stars are there in the universe?

READING by Lynne Miles: Matthew 5: 7 & 8"Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

Tea Gardens Women's Bowling Club

By Lynda RICHARDS

TUESDAY 28th May: A good turn up of members for bowls today, all keen for a game of bowls and more importantly to celebrate our Grade 3 Pennant team's winning of TGWBC first State Pennant Team Flag. A" surprise" morning tea for our history making bowlers followed by a march through a guard of honour on the green. Many thanks to our invited guests Lyn Humprhies (TGWBC Patron) and Dorothy Thompson (TGWBC Life Member) for attending. Following the festivities all enjoyed a game of bowls,

format for play 4 games of 3 bowls Triples 18 ends, results as follows. A big win to Vicki McMillan, Preccy Swaddling and Gay Pezet 22 v Danni Smith, Kris MacDonald and Dot Dallas 10. Sheila Rattray (Swinger Lead), Maryanne Cuss and Sandra Leisemann had a close contest until the second last end v Sheila, Dawn May and Lynda Richards here Lynda's team scored a 5, now heading into the last end with a 8 shot lead and ultimately winning the game 19 v 12. Irene Roberts, Judi Polak and Judy McGavock by the 14th end were in front by 11 points (17 v 6) bowling against Jean

Glover, Ingrid Luck and Karen Green. Karen's ladies won the next 4 ends adding 10 points to their tally and just losing by 1 point, 17 v 16, a great comeback story. Lyn Nightingale, Dawn Jones and Dale Winter led all the way defeating Bev Harrington, Jan Coomer and Lorraine Murphy 22 v 14. The winners on the day winning with the lowest score were Irene, Judi and Judy. Vicki McMillan won the raffle many thanks to The Garden Eatery for donating the raffle prize.

Thursday 30th May: Six members enjoyed a "roll up" numbers down as TGWBC

had 3 teams of Fours bowling at a Ladies Fours carnival at Tuncurry unfortunately no story to report of wins from

Tea Gardens Soccer Club

By Shayne REYNOLDS

1/6/24

THURSDAY afternoon training was beyond anything we could have expected. A lovely day, freshly mowed fields (thanks to MCC Craig) newly marked playing fields and heaps of sunshine saw a huge number of extremely keen energetic players from

all grades turn up to develop more individual and team skills while having a lot of exercise and lots of laughs. Thanks to Tasha, Karen and our parent helpers for their support and dedication, the afternoon was a huge success.

Saturday morning was another story, with 19mm in our rain gauge by 7am Saturday morning and the

strong likelihood of plenty more to come the prospects of games this week looked a little doubtful to say the least. Pete and I were at the field at 7am, Pete had walked over the playing surfaces prior to my arrival and the decision was made to cancel play due to a water-soaked ground, combined with a dim weather forecast for the remainder of the morning.

Hawks Nest Ladies Golf

By Dianne BOWES

CHAMPAGNE Flows for Winners

The corks were popping at the club this week as our Ladies Division 2 team celebrated winning the NHDLGA Pennants Final for 2024. This is the first pennants win by Hawks Nest Ladies in Division 2 for many years, so the club and its members are enormously proud of the achievement of this dedicated team of lady golfers.

After finishing the five competition rounds at the top of the leaderboard, Hawks Nest played the final against Waratah last Monday, 27th May. There was little sleep the night before, and a few nerves to settle before the round got under way at a soggy Shortland Waters Golf Course. Our Ladies Club Captain, Jo Buttrey was on hand to provide the girls with lots of support and goodie bags before the start of play. The support crew also included the team super subs as well as husbands and friends who caddied for our players.

The game was very competitive, with each hole

hotly contested. It came right down to the wire with the scores level at 3 all, which meant the result rested on the last player to finish. Hawks Nest finally won the match 4/3. The team was presented with the pennant, and the silver salver trophy which reflects the rich tradition of pennants competition in ladies’ golf.

Our ladies commented on how much they enjoyed the spirit in which this final was played, and were full of praise for their opponents from Waratah. But they are very happy to have taken the honours, having come so close last year. At Tuesday’s presentation, a very proud Ladies Captain Jo Buttrey thanked the whole team, which comprised 7 players, 3 super subs and 3 standby players for their dedication and commitment throughout the entire pennants competition. HNGC Captain Terry Freeland offered the congratulations of the whole club for this prestigious win, which he said bound the membership together in a really positive way, before presenting the ladies with bottles of wine to celebrate their outstanding

achievement. All of the Tuesday ladies then sang a rousing chorus of ‘For They Are Jolly Good Fellows’. And so say all of us!

Saturday’s competition was well attended, with 35 ladies teeing off under sunny skies at last. We had a number of country members playing in today’s stroke round and Monthly Medal, as well as visitors from Longyard Golf Club Tamworth, and from Northbridge in Sydney.

Results for Saturday May 25th 2024

A Grade: 1st Karen Green on 69 (best score of the day); 2nd Linda Bayliss 70; 3rd Denise Sainty 74.

B Grade: 1st Susan Muna 71; 2nd Robyn Wade 74; 3rd Marcia Smith 75.

Place Getters (76-80): Joanne Scott, Maxine Mitchell, Samantha Leggatt, Trish Sattler, Janet Moore, Angela Clipperton, Sue Campton and Sue Kovacs.

Best Gross Scores: A Grade: Denise Sainty 87 B

Grade: Marcia Smith 101

NTP Hole 10: Carolyn Affleck

Monthly Medal Winners: A Grade; Denise Sainty B Grade: Susan Muna

Tuesday’s event was

Hawks Nest Vets

By Len GOUGH

there.

Coming events: Tuesday 4th June Round 1 (Semi Final) of the Club Minor Pairs

Competition with the Final of this event to be held on Thursday 6th June, followed by the Presentation and lunch.

q Winning Pennants Team (l to r) Helen Haynes, Mandy Dickson, Denise Sainty, Carolyn Affleck, Annie Benton, Deb Matheson and Gaye Gillard. q Last week’s Midis grade game with our new volunteer Karen refereeing.

the Keno Ladies 2 Person Ambrose, a club round in the lead up to a statewide final later in December. The large Hawks Nest turnout of 56 players allowed us to select our top 2 teams to compete in the district qualifying round later in the year. Winners at this level compete at beautiful Bonville Golf Resort, with great prizes including Play and Stay Packages at Bonville. Today’s competition was very close, with only .25 of a point between first and second places.

Results Keno 2 Person Ambrose

1st Judy Gilbert and Denise Sainty on 69.75; 2nd Carolyn Affleck and Jo Buttrey on 70; 3rd Cheryl Foster and Jo Collins on70.5 C/B

Place Getters: Helen Haynes & Anne-Marie French; Annie Benton & Kathy Griffiths; Sari McDonald & Di Davis; Donna Clemens & Karen Serhan; Trish Sattler & Deb Matheson; Ann Morris & Jeanette Kemp.

Congratulations also to Denise Sainty who has taken on the committee role of Ladies Vice Captain.

Results for Tuesday 9 Hole Lady Vets Stableford

1st Pamela Kelly 13 C/B; 2nd Robyn West 13 C/B; 3rd Betty Clinch 13

Thursday’s 9 Hole Lady Veterans round was played in glorious conditions with the course looking magnificent.

48 players hit off from the Grey Tees today, and despite some mixed fortunes on the score card, it was hard to find anyone without a smile at the finish. The bunkers wreaked havoc for a few who scored in the double figures, including someone who put 3 consecutive balls (with penalty strokes) into the sand on the 2nd hole, and 2

teammates on the 16th who out did each other for the most shots out of the bunker. Perhaps they were helping dig out the new look bunkers? But everyone had fun in the sun at golf this morning.

Results Lady Veterans 9 Hole Competition 1st Marlene Stokes on 0 C/B; 2nd Dawn Nealon 0; 3rd Marg Bonney 1; 4th Ann Browning 3; 5th Heather McGuinn 5.

Birdies today from Sylvia Bolden with a chip in on the 4th hole, and Maureen Ward birdied the 3rd.

Chip ins from Barb Birmingham 12th, June Biddle 6th, Lyn Blake 3rd and Donna Clemens 5th. NTP 3rd Hole: Dawn Gough, Betty Clinch and June Martin 16th Hole: Lorraine Bragg, Marg Bonney and Joanne Scott. It’s been a fantastic week in the world of Ladies Golf at Hawks Nest – well played everyone!

SUDOKU

Celebration of Life

COOKSON

Colin Joseph

Passed away 2nd June at home surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Sandra. Much loved father of Michael, Glenn and Kim. Father-in-law of Sharon, Lyn and Sean. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to join us at the celebration of Col’s life at Tea Gardens Country Club on Tuesday 11th June at 2:30pm.

PEARSE

Norma Alice

Passed away peacefully on 22.05.2024

Aged 95 years

Late of Tea Gardens

A beloved wife of KEITH. Loving mother to JACQUI and GREG. Much loved grandmother to THOMAS and CHRISTINA. A dear sister to RONNIE (dec’d), LENNY, SHIRLEY (dec’d) and ARNOLD. Much loved by all her family.

Family and friends of NORMA are respectfully advised her Funeral Service took place at Lance Boots Funerals on THURSDAY 30.05.2024 in accordance with her wishes.

LANCE BOOTS FUNERALS 4987 2101

www.lancebootsfunerals.com.au

Tea Gardens Country Club

Men’s Bowling Club

Annual General Meeting Of all Full Bowling Members SUNDAY 23rd JUNE 2024

Resolution 1 - to vote on REVISING our CONSTITUTION Meeting Commencing at 10:00am TEA GARDENS COUNTRY CLUB e190624

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COLLECTABLES, 3 Wall mount telephones cream coloured from 1990s, $10 each. 4981 7523

COLLECTION of assorted windsurfing gear. Extensions, bases vest, fins etc. $99. Ring 0419 932 992

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Travelling port, half price, $85 used once 4982 6443

CURLING iron $10 0493 777 707

DINING table with 1500 x 900 x 10 thick black tinted glass top and crome metal frame $150. 0433 210 187

DOONAS single x 2, $30 each. Mattress protectors x 2, $10 each. New in packaging. 0408431488

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EXTENSION Cord 25 metres 10 Amps $25 4919 8277 Tea Gardens

FRIDGE, great second fridge, GC. $45 or offer 49979313

FRIDGE/FREEZER in good working cond Hisense, 350L $150 Photos available. Hawks Nest. 0419 444 119

FULL length Driza-Bone wet weather coat. $90 0419 985 601

GO Fit Vibration Platform $100 ono. Must sell 0417 664 032

GOLF cart and new batteries plus golf trailer (TD16HE). $6,750 4997 0435

GOLF set leather bag, Slazenger cart woods steels extras. $95 Ph 0476 789 721 Re081222

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HELMET, RXT metro small ladies motorbike helmet with shield. $60 0466 880 639

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

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LAWN roller, $80 ono Raymond Terrace. 0412 585 156 F020524

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OUTDOOR setting, 5 pieces, black and white $400 ono. 0438565841

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Kelvinator 230, small goes well, new fan motor $140. 0433 210 187

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RISOTTO and rice maker, 10 cup. $169 on special, brand new. $69.95 0427 307 580

WALL mirror, 75cm x 60cm, wood surround $10. 4997 9313

WHEELCHAIR, red gum brand, alum 20”, brand new never used. New price is $1,000, will sell for $250 0438 230 750

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SHARK navigator upright vacuum cleaner. Exc cond. $50 0438 230 750

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TABLE extendable up to 2.1m with 6 chairs mahogany colour. $400 0490 214 342

TREADMILL, rarely used. $200 ono Raymond Terrace 0412 585 156

ROCK specimens, inc volcanic from Antartica Easter Island, Iceland Price nego. 4938 5923 Wanted

BABY carrier, BabyBjorn new price is over $300 selling for $90 ono. Ph 0412 783 707 Boats

HOME Office, Solid wood Lockable Computer shelving

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BEST ON THE BOX

SUNDAY

AUSTIN

ABC, 8pm

Filmed in Canberra and starring Love on the Spectrum’s Michael Theo (pictured) in his first acting gig, this warm tale of acceptance was created and written by British comedy stalwart Ben Miller (Death in Paradise) with a crew of top-notch writers including Aussie Adam Zwar (Wilfred). In this zany, awkward tale about family, Miller plays a beloved children’s author married to an illustrator (Sally Phillips) when two incidents torpedo his idyllic life: a social media storm and the discovery of a grown-up son (Theo).

FRIDAY, June 7

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

(R)

TUESDAY

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?

SBS, 7.30pm

This dig into genealogy and the pivotal, surprising and stirring little nuggets that are dug up offers a compelling trip into the past. With Castle’s Stephen Curry and Back Roads’ Heather Ewart’s unique family trees still waiting to be (metaphorically) climbed – tonight it’s Melissa Doyle’s (pictured) luck to examine her family’s past.

The journalist and former Sunrise co-host delves into both sides of her family in an oceanic voyage that lands in New Zealand and Australia.

Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PGa)

Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGal, R) 10.05 SBS World News Late. 10.35 Wonders Of Scotland. (PG) 11.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 6. 1.25 Shadow Lines. (Malv, R) 4.00 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY

GRAND DESIGNS

ABC, 9pm

If this latest episode of this 24-season home-building affair, fronted by the affable but quietly critical and ever-patient

Kevin McCloud (pictured), proves anything, it’s that often life and building has no regard for meticulously organised plans. In this case, it’s a roller-coaster experience for Graeme and Melanie in a scenario likely to give anyone who’s renovating or building full-blown shudders. With plans for a strikingly bold, red-coloured abode on a tiny carpark-sized Hackney plot, there’s optimism from the couple who are excited to create a home for their blended family.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs, Dr Harry Cooper and Charlie Albone explore the Hawkesbury Show. 8.30 MOVIE: As Good As It Gets. (1997, Mal, R) A misanthropic writer reluctantly becomes involved in the lives of a neighbour and a waitress. Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear. 11.20 Dream Home. (PG, R) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 1.05 Australia’s Amazing Homes. (PG, 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 14. St George Illawarra Dragons v Wests Tigers. 9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.

10.40 MOVIE: Get Shorty. (1995, MA15+l, R) John Travolta. 12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.45 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.35 Great Australian Detour. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

SATURDAY, June 8

TV (2)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (Final, Ma, R) 1.30 Father Brown. (PGav, R) 2.15 Gruen. (R) 2.50 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.15 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (PG, R) 4.15 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.15 Landline. (R) 5.45 Australian Story. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Longford, Tasmania. (R) Presented by Heather Ewart.

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

7.30 Father Brown. (PGav) A dislikable heir is murdered.

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mals, R)

Things take a troubling turn when the circus comes to town, bringing with it a chain of clown sightings.

9.50 After The Party. (Final, MA15+av, R) Penny tries to make amends.

10.40 Shetland. (Final, Madl, R) Perez closes in on the killer.

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (Premiere) 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 All-Round Champion. 9.35 Style It Out. 10.05 The PM’s Daughter. 10.30 Phoenix Rise. 11.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.20am BTN High. 12.25 Rage. 1.50 TMNT. 2.35 The Legend Of Korra. 3.00 Shasha And Milo. 3.30 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 3.35 Andy And The Band. 4.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 The Secret History Of The British Garden. 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. (Final, R) 3.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.45 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Return, PG)

8.00 Austin. (Premiere, PG) A man is approached by a 20-something claiming to be his son.

8.30 ABBA: Against The Odds. (Mal) The inside story of ABBA’s struggle.

10.05 MOVIE: Whitney. (2018, Madl, R)

12.00 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R)

12.50 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.55 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)

3.55 Landline. (R)

4.25 Art Works. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Pokémon Detective Pikachu. (2019, PG) 9.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.00 Merlin. 11.45 BTN High. 11.55 Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! 1.15am Critters TV. 1.30 Operation Ouch! 2.05 Holly Hobbie. 2.20 Malory Towers. 2.55 Odd Squad. 3.15 Andy And The Band. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Teletubbies. 4.35 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.10 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup series. Round 4. H’lights. 4.00 Sailing. SailGP. Round 11. H’lights. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PGa, R) 5.35 D-Day: The Soldiers’ Story.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jersey And Guernsey.

8.25 Portillo In The Pyrenees. (R)

9.20 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PG, R)

10.15 Greenland: Survival At The Edge. (R)

11.10 Paris Paris. (Ms)

12.10 Jimmy Carter: Rock And Roll President. (PGad, R)

1.55 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 2.45 Youth On Strike! (Ml, R) 3.40 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Oaks Day, VRC Community Race Day and Bob Charley AO Stakes Day. 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 13. Hawthorn v GWS Giants. 4.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A man’s dark history is revealed. 7.30 MOVIE: Jurassic Park. (1993, PGv, R) Dinosaurs run amok in a theme park. Sam Neill, Laura Dern. 10.00 MOVIE: Monster Hunter. (2020, Mav, R) An army officer is transported to a new world. Milla Jovovich. 12.05 Australia’s Amazing Homes. (PG, R) 1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Tales Of Aluna.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

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Charley AO Stakes Day. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30am Escape To The Country. 2.30

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Inside Out. (2015, PGa, R) Amy Poehler. 9.30 MOVIE: Four Weddings And A Funeral. (1994, Mls, R) A bachelor meets his ideal partner at a wedding. Hugh Grant.

11.45 MOVIE: Life, Itself. (2018, MA15+alv)

1.35 Business Drive. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

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6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. Australians share bright ideas and tips.

6.30 Ready Steady Cook. Hosted by Miguel Maestre.

7.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions.

8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal) Multiple resources are dispatched to a patient who has fallen from a tree and has an open wrist fracture.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 12.00 Fire Country. (PGadv, R) A mudslide tears through Edgewater. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6am The Lunchbox. Continued. (2013, PG, Hindi) 7.15 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 8.55 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 10.50 Emily. (2022, M) 1.15pm And So It Goes. (2014, M) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.25 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 5.05 FairyTale: A True Story. (1997, PG) 6.55 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 8.30 The Secrets We Keep. (2020, MA15+) 10.20 Shame. (2011, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.10 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Nippers. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sports Woman. 3.30 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.25 Mauthausen: Camp Of No Return. (PGaw, R) 5.25 Rommel: The Soldier, The Son And Hitler. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Lost City Of Melbourne. (Md, R)

9.05 Royal Autopsy. (Man) 10.05 South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. (PGasw, R)

10.55 Geoff Dixon: Portraits Of Us. (Ml) 12.25 American Presidency With Bill Clinton. (MA15+av, R)

2.55 How To Get Fit Fast. (R)

3.50 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

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Bee Whisperer. 4.00 Monsters Of Many Worlds. 4.05 WorldWatch. 4.35 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.00 Alone Denmark. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.35 Travel Man. 9.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. 11.05 Late Programs.

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6am FairyTale: A True Story. Continued. (1997, PG) 7.45 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 9.20 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 11.10 While We’re Young. (2014, M) 1pm Next Door. (2021, M, German) 2.50 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 4.30 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 6.30 To Sir, With Love. (1967, PG) 8.30 Maigret. (2022, M, French) 10.10 The Third Murder. (2017, M, Japanese) 12.25am Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Drag Racing. NDRC Top Fuel Championship. Round 5. Highlights. 4.00 Hustle

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. (PG)

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Kerang Train Crash. (Mav, R) A look at the 2007 Kerang train crash. 11.15 Quantum Leap. (Final, Mav) 12.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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Bulahdelah Golf Club

SMITH

FINALLY some golf!

The course was closed for most of May due to crazy and continual wet weather.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Beyond The Dream.

8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.00 The Missing Millionairess. (Ma) Part 2 of 2. 10.00 9News Late.

10.30 The First 48. (Mav) 11.25 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 12.15 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mmv, R)

2.10 The Lap. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Drive TV. (R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Detroit Grand Prix. H’lights. 3.40 A1: Highway Patrol. 4.40 Sunnyside. 5.40 MOVIE: The Croods: A New Age. (2020, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985, M) 9.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989, M) 11.30 Court Cam. Midnight Love After Lockup. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 1.40pm MOVIE: Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back – Evolution. (2019, PG) 3.40 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Secrets Of The Jungle. (2020, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: Finding Dory. (2016) 7.30 MOVIE:

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. The contestants must create a meat dish using only plant-based

Thief. (2020, M) 10.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Late Programs.

The ladies managed a Stableford round on a very heavy course on Wednesday May 29, and Terry Stellema was the winner with 27pts from Bernie Newton with 26pts. Bernie also got the Jackpot. 17 vets were happy to play on Thursday May 30th, and the heavy course didn't worry Glen Leahy who won with 41pts from John Stellema with 37pts and Andrew Barry with 34pts (c/b). Jeff Graham won both NTPs and Rod Norberry got the Jackpot. Unfortunately that was the last opportunity for a game as the rain returned on Friday 31st and it is unlikely that there will be any golf this week.

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MONDAY, June 10

6.00

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (R)

8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R)

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Of Money And Blood. (Premiere, MA15+dl)

12.45 Sisi. (MA15+av, R)

2.45 9/11 Kids. (Ma, R)

4.15 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

4.45 Destination Flavour. (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 Dream Home. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 9.10 9-1-1. (M) The 118 and Tommy are presented with the Medal of Valor for their work on the cruise ship rescue.

10.10 AFL: Big Freeze. (PG)

11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R)

12.40 The Event. (Mav, R) 1.40 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 2.30 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 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 1. Finals.

100% Footy. (M)

9News Late. 11.00 La Brea. (Mav) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG)

Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

A Current Affair. (R)

6am

TUESDAY, June 11

6.00

Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 In The Room. (Ml, R) 1.05 Grand

(PG, R) 1.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Canada’s Fentanyl Warning. (R)

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.00 Unbroken. (Premiere, Malv)

12.40 A Class Apart. (MA15+l, R)

4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under 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. (PGs)

7.30 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 9.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma) Shaun continues to be tested by Charlie when their newest case prompts an incessant stream of questions.

Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

By Diane RUSSELL

M, Italian) 9.25 Lonesome. (2022) 11.15 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, June 12

THURSDAY,

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

Hunt For Truth: Tasmanian Tiger. (Ml) 8.30 Fly With Me. Part 1 of 2. 9.30 This Town. (Madlv)

SBS World News Late. 11.10 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a) 1.10 UFOs. (PGa, R) 3.55 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under 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 The 1% Club UK. (PGl)

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

9.30 Unbelievable Moments

Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Talking Footy.

12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, 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 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 3. Finals. 9.45 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl)

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 See No Evil. (Mv)

12.10 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R)

1.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.00 Getaway. (PG, R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 Today Early News.

6am The Ipcress

File. Continued. (1965, PG) 7.00 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 8.40 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 10.40 The Young Lovers. (2021, M, French) 12.45pm No Filter. (2018, M, Spanish) 2.20 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 4.05 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 5.40 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 7.30 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, M) 9.30 Adoration. (2013, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

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6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PGa, R)

8.40 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma)

9.50 The Responder. (MA15+dl)

10.55 SBS World News Late.

11.25 Son Of. (MA15+av)

1.05 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R)

2.55 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)

3.50 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Mackenzie battles trust issues.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (Return, PGal) Auditions begin as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell. Hosted by Ant and Dec.

11.15 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Frankland. (MA15+a, R)

12.45 The Goldbergs. (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.

Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. Cronulla Sharks v Dolphins. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime.

6am Magnetic Fields. Continued. (2021, PG, Greek) 7.00 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 8.50 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 10.35 Indivisible. (2016, M, Italian) 12.30pm Fair Play. (2014, M, Czech) 2.20 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 4.00 Sirocco. (1951, PG) 5.50 The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 7.30 The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 10.00 Son Of A Gun. (2014, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

State Carnival a smash

By John SAHYOUN

BULAHDELAH Bowling Club recently hosted a three day bowls contest as a sectional venue of the annual Women's State Carnival.

This state carnival featured 232 teams of four players, with more than 900 players taking part across NSW. Bulahdelah hosted nine clubs for three days, with the statewide field whittled down to the last 32 teams for the finals which took place at Forster Bowling Club.

56 players and fourteen teams played in Bulahdelah, with local clubs Forster, Tuncurry, Pacific Palms and Taree featuring alongside the hosts.

On the Monday, due to rain, the number of ends were reduced, however skies cleared on Tuesday and Wednesday to near perfect conditions.

The final two days of the contest were played at

Forster Bowling Club. In the finals Soldiers Point defeated Forster 18 to 13 after 14 ends with enthusiastic participants watching on.

Bulahdelah Bowling Club would like to thank the ladies for the luncheons and NSW Bowls for supporting this event.

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News Of The Area

Game of scrums

By Thomas O'KEEFE

RETURNING rain did not deter the Tea Gardens Hawks Men’s Seniors from grasping the home-ground advantage against the Raymond Terrace Magpies at Myall Park on Saturday 1 June.

Though morning downpours had cancelled the junior games, as well as many other matches around the zone, Myall Park’s resilience proved itself again, allowing the Men’s team to lead-in for the later Women’s Tackle match.

Water falling in from all directions made the ball slippery and hard to handle, with much of the game’s attempts at continuity succumbing to a series of knock-ons, making it a true

‘game of scrums’ only a few minutes in, and throughout the match’s entirety.

While Raymond Terrace failed to capitalise on an early gap in the Hawks’ defence, the father-son dynamic duo of Ryan and Shaq Saunders led the Hawks attack, nearly crossing the line on two early heart-stopping occasions, and were finally rewarded with Ryan’s sliding first try eleven minutes in.

The Hawks’ second try came amidst much confusion for the Magpies, believing their defender had held the ball up in-goal, but the referee was not uncertain at all, awarding the timely forward momentum and grounding from Hawks’ Luke Worth as the second try of the match, converted by Shaq.

The scrums and fumbles continued for both sides as the rain came down,

sometimes horizontally, on the bone-chilling southerly winds, the conditions causing some rookie-level mistakes, like over-throwing passes.

Just before halftime, the Magpies finally scored their first, pushing up and down, back and forth the soggy field

to get there.

The second half saw much less scoring, with long stretches as both teams battled it out against the weather and each other –not less than two Magpies were carried off the field with ankle injuries, and

momentum was constantly lost to more scrums caused by ball-drops.

The Hawks’ Luke Perry finally scored their third try in the 54th minute, in the far right corner, but conversions were hard to come by in the rain.

With the merciless weather severely hampering play, the ‘game of scrums’ ended at a 14-6 victory for the Hawks, doubtless that all players were happy to get out of their soaked uniforms, and settle in to watch the women’s match next.

q Hawks player Luke Perry passing off to help make another successful play.