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Lions Lookout along the Myall Way towards the Pacific Highway, Winda Woppa, and all in between.
“We’ve seen some evidence of car accidents and/or popular dump sites along lonely stretches of road,” Tea Gardens organiser Ken Paton told News Of The Area.
“Our volunteers' local knowledge was invaluable, they knew the problem spots from past years, and a lot of these people come back each year to volunteer.”
Big concerns were raised regarding remote beach access roads further up Mungo Brush Road, where it is believed beach visitors stop to deflate/inflate their tyres, have a smoke, and dump butts and rubbish accumulated on their day out.
Rotting bait was also found near the beach, as well as cans, bottles, fast-food wrappers, waste oil in buckets, styrofoam, bike parts, rusty metal, old tyres and lots of tennis balls.
While old tyres may be particularly costly to dispose of properly, they are easily repurposed as planters or other creative options, and scrap metal can be left at the tip for free.
An alarming number of road reflectors had been ripped out of the ground and left in ditches or the river - many near the Singing Bridge approaches.
“We spent two hours just in the area between Ibis Ave and the Bridge, pulling things out of the ditch and gullies along the road into Hawks Nest,” Amanda Sykes told NOTA.
The average age of volunteers was up around 70, leading to concerns that future Clean Up days may not be so well attended, especially as volunteer numbers were also down from last year.
In Pindimar/Bundabah, there were fewer
but
by visitors.
“It was good to see some new faces… but a lot of ours were in their 80s and 90s,” Bob Dowling, Pindimar Clean Up organiser for the past 15 years told NOTA.
“It is wonderful to see the pride and care our locals have of this magnificent area, and thanks to the MidCoast Council for slashing
the main roads during the week, this is an enormous help.”
“Thanks to the volunteers who turned up this morning to help clean up our little piece of Paradise for CUA Day, even some visitors of members got stuck in,” added Pindimar Bundabah Community Association Secretary Kathy Jones.
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potentially fast-tracking its delivery.
The Hawks Nest development was one of 18 housing proposals across NSW the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces declared an SSD last week, following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).
The proposal includes three residential flat buildings, with an estimated 103 dwellings.
The HDA was established in December 2024 by the State Government to “speed up the assessment of welllocated major residential projects”.
It gives project proponents access to a “new streamlined concurrent assessment and rezoning pathway”, bypassing council approvals.
The HDA is now accepting expressions of interest for major residential developments above $60 million in metropolitan areas and $30 million in regional NSW.
“The authority is prioritising high-quality housing projects with detailed plans that can be submitted within nine months and can begin construction within 12 months of approval,” the State Government said in a statement last week.
“All proposals declared as an SSD will have their development applications assessed by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
“Without needing to be approved by councils, this can cut approval times and speed up the delivery of new
homes.”
Core Property Developments Pty Ltd and Leric Group Pty Ltd are the proponents of the development.
They are being assisted in their application by Tattersall Lander Pty Ltd, a development consultancy based at Raymond Terrace.
Tattersall Lander coowner Bob Lander told NOTA the SSD declaration was a “proactive move by the NSW Government and the Minister for Planning”.
“I think it is a really good outcome,” he said.
Mr Lander confirmed the developers are currently working towards a DA lodgement, and said the HDA had indicated a processing turnaround on applications of 276 days.
Despite the change in approval pipeline, Mr Lander said the process would be transparent.
“This isn't an application that just gets hidden away inside the Department of Planning, it is actually quite transparent.
“It is exactly the same sort of process that it goes through with Council and the Regional Planning Panel, however in this case there is a time limit on approval times.”
In terms of consultation, MidCoast Council said it is provided the “same opportunity to comment on the proposal as any other member of the community”, however noted that “assessment of the application will be undertaken by the NSW Minister for Planning or the Independent Planning Commission if required”.
The Department of
Planning website indicates all applications for SSDs will be publicly exhibited for a minimum of 28 days (longer if the exhibition overlaps with the Christmas/New Year period).
Surrounding residents will be notified in writing, however the notification area varies depending on the scope of the proposal.
For exhibitions commencing on or after 1 April 2024, all submissions for SSD applications must be made online through the NSW Planning Portal during the exhibition period.
To make a submission, visit https://www. planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ major-projects.
Sanderling Avenue gained national attention in 2021 when ABC program Four Corners featured the proposal in a story suggesting disgraced former Labor Minister and convicted felon Eddie Obeid was involved in a string of developments along
by David Collins
In the case of Cui v SalasPhotiadis the Supreme Court of NSW recently looked into the validity of a caveat and found that the first defendant’s interest, described as a “charge”, was clear enough to establish a valid equitable mortgage. Although Section 7D of the Home Building Act applied, it only affected the part of the Loan Agreement related to payments for residential building work, leaving the other security interests valid.
The Court highlighted the need to accurately describe the nature of the equitable estate or interest in a caveat. In this case, calling the defendant’s interest a charge” was good enough to explain an equitable mortgage.
The Court discussed Section 7D of the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW), which prevents contractors from claiming an interest in land under certain conditions.
While this section did apply, it only invalidated the part of the Loan Agreement securing payments for residential building work.
The Court decided that it made sense to keep the caveat in place until everyone’s rights could be fully addressed. The Court did not order the caveat’s withdrawal under Section 74MA of the Real Property Act 1900 (NSW) just yet and decided to schedule it for further directions.
Overall, the case underlines the importance of clearly specifying interests in a caveat and understanding the implications of the Home Building Act
For more information about equity and real property litigation disputes, contact David Collins in the Mullane & Lindsay litigation team.
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The land in question was sold to developers by the Karuah Aboriginal Land Council in 2018.
In April 2021, MidCoast Council voted to change the zoning from RE1 Public Recreation to R3 Medium Density Residential, increasing the maximum permissible height of building on the subject land from 8.5m to 12m, amongst other changes.
In June of that year, MidCoast Council entered into a planning agreement with Core Property director Luke Goodwin and Leric Group director Merwin Ibrahim.
The developers, who were seeking an amendment to the Great Lakes Local Environment Plan 2014 (LEP) for their project to proceed, offered a contribution of $127,800 to Council.
The funds, which would have been due prior to a construction certificate being granted, were to be paid towards the recovery and long-term management of the Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens koala population; improvements to Providence Park and works to the Micheal Rowe Walk; and improvements to the Hawks Nest Surf Club building and/ or the provision of surf
lifesaving equipment.
Fast forward four years and prospective buyers are being invited to register their interest online for the “Hawks Nest Beachside Apartments”.
“Nestled in the pristine beach side town of Hawks Nest, this architecturally designed development of residential and holiday apartments offers a rare opportunity to secure your nest by the sea,” the development website states.
“This stunning beach side location will capture the magical and soothing sounds of waves breaking on pure white sand.”
THE Federal Government is pushing forwards with its plan to develop an offshore wind industry in the Hunter region, with a feasibility licence officially offered to the Novocastrian Offshore Wind Farm project.
The project, by Equinor and Oceanex Energy, was offered a preliminary feasibility licence in June 2024.
The Equinor and Oceanex project is proposed for the southern end of the declared zone, around 20 kilometres off the coast, predominantly off Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and the southern end of Port Stephens.
The project is expected to employ around 3,000 workers during construction and create around 200–300 permanent local jobs.
Proponents say the offshore wind farm has the potential to generate over two gigawatts (GW) of electricity, equivalent to powering 1.2 million homes or two Tomago smelters.
Feasibility licences are issued for seven years, with proponents required to consult with communities, undertake environmental assessments and seek approvals under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Proponents can then
apply for commercial licences to build their offshore wind projects.
Feasibility licence holders must develop a management plan to cover the entire proposed project.
This plan must address a range of issues including consultation with existing marine users, fishers, local communities, First Nations groups and relevant government entities.
The Government is establishing industry committees for the Hunter zone to “secure lasting economic and social benefits for local communities”.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the offshore wind industry will secure Australia’s energy future.
“We’re fixing the broken offshore wind plan left behind by the Coalition to ensure communities reap the full social and economic benefits of this burgeoning industry,” he said.
“Offshore wind has huge potential for jobs, new industry, and clean, reliable renewable energy in the regions which have powered Australia for generations.
“But establishing an industry will take time.”
In a joint statement, retiring Lyne MP Dr David Gillespie and Nationals
candidate for Lyne Alison Penfold, said the decision to offer the feasibility licence shows “contempt” for the communities of Port Stephens and the Myall Coast.
The pair described the project as “utter madness”.
“Offshore wind farms harm marine wildlife, wreck commercial fishing waters and will not make a reliable and affordable contribution to the future energy needs of the nation,” they said.
“It’s simply bad for local communities, bad for tourism, commercial and recreational fishers, bad for the environment and bad for energy security.”
Representatives of the local fishing community have called the granting of the licence a “kick in the guts”.
“Chris Bowen's choice to issue this licence on a Friday afternoon, just days or weeks before an election is called, is an act of cowardice from a Minister obviously wanting to avoid criticism of his actions,” said Troy Radford, President of the Newcastle and Port Stephens Game Fish Club.
“Energy Minister Chris Bowen has pushed ahead with this project despite widespread opposition and a complete lack of genuine consultation with the people and businesses that will be
most affected.
“From the beginning, the people of Port Stephens and Myall Coast have made their concerns clear-environmental risks, threats to our local fishing and tourism industries, and the lack of transparency in the process.”
The fishing group has demanded that the process be halted until “genuine, meaningful consultation takes place”.
The Hunter Jobs Alliance (HJA) meanwhile has welcomed the announcement.
“We are excited to continue our collaboration with Equinor to maximise local job opportunities, support regional supply chains, encourage manufacturing, implement
best-practice environmental mitigation strategies, and deliver substantial community benefits for our region,” said Justin Page, HJA Coordinator.
“The establishment of a Hunter Wind Industry Committee comprising Novocastrian Wind, NSW and local governments, First Nations groups, local industry and workers’ representatives is a fantastic step forward.
“It will ensure that we fully capitalise on local content opportunities, create jobs, and unlock further economic benefits for the Hunter.”
Mr Page said he strongly supports the “responsible development” of offshore wind in the Hunter.
“It’s unfortunate that the issue has been politicised,
but voters now have a clear choice: a clean energy future or a nuclear future that will never materialise.”
He also remains optimistic about the project’s timeframes and potential for job creation.
“With the issuance of the feasibility license, this offshore wind project will begin creating local jobs during the five to seven year feasibility phase,” Mr Page said.
“Hundreds more will be generated during the construction phase and ongoing operations and maintenance.
“We could see offshore wind generation in place within the next five to seven years.”
HOW MidCoast Council communicates and consults with the community is the focus of a revised Community Engagement Strategy, currently on public exhibition.
The community is invited to review and provide comment on the strategy until 6 April.
“This strategy is our commitment to the community on how we will communicate and engage with them,” General Manager
Adrian Panuccio explained.
“It outlines what the community can expect from us, the principles guiding our engagement, our key objectives, how we interact with different stakeholder groups, how we identify engagement opportunities and the tools we use.”
The strategy provides a framework to ensure Council communicates and engages with the community in a consistent way.
This framework is based
on the scale and importance of the issue or project, its potential impact on the community and how much influence the community can have on Council decision making.
The strategy also sets out timeframes for public exhibition periods so the community has a clear expectation of how long they have to provide Council with feedback on a wide range of matters.
To review the strategy and provide feedback please go to www.midcoast.nsw.gov. au/CES
MIDCOAST Council is finalising logistics and contractor arrangements for dredging to take place in the Lower Myall River.
Council is managing this major project which is fully funded by Transport for NSW through the NSW Boating Now Program.
Works will see the removal of approximately
100,000m3 of sediment from the identified channels in the Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens area including the Lower Myall, Corrie and Eastern Channels.
That sand will then be stockpiled at Winda Woppa on the end of the peninsula and used for future sand renourishment of Jimmys Beach which occurs as required following coastal erosion events.
Please note the Moira
Street boat ramp at Hawks Nest will be closed to the public on Tuesday 4 March between 7am and 3pm to launch the barge for the dredging project.
Dredging Solutions is the successful contractor for the work which should begin in early March, and pending favourable weather conditions, finish in late October.
By Joshua GILBERT
OVER a hundred descendants of James and Charlotte Bugg are set to gather in Gloucester to celebrate their connection to Country.
The Goori (Aboriginal) Bugg family gathering will be held at the Gloucester Showground between 28-30 March.
According to the event organisers, this year is the Bicentenary of the arrest in Greater Horkesley, Essex, UK, of 23-year-old James Bugg for stealing, then his gaoling and transportation to the colony of New South Wales as an English convict.
“He arrived in Sydney in March 1826 and was assigned to the AACo which had just commenced its operations on Worimi Country at Tahlee, Port Stephens,” the event’s website states.
Uncle John Heath told News Of The Area, “The three-day gathering will be a celebration of a remarkable dynasty that commenced amongst frontier hostilities on unceded Worimi and
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q Organising committee members Paula Mailing, Uncle John Heath, Tanya Morgan, Aunty Lynda Holden and Aunty Donna Kemp. Photo: supplied.
Birrpai country and survived colonialism and the challenges of mixed race families in Australia, with many members making significant contributions in a number of fields, to help build a better Australia.
“It will provide an opportunity to share our stories and learn from the experiences of other family members that may be quite
Notice of exhibition of a proposed school development
Proposal:
different from our own.”
Activities for gathering attendees will include basket and eel trap weaving, possum and kangaroo skin cloak making, men’s and women’s yarning circles, family tree mapping and tours of important local cultural and community sites.
More information can be found on the Goori Bugg Gathering website.
NSW Department of Education
Construction and operation of a new government school, including buildings and structures, landscaping, sport and play spaces, and associated supporting infrastructure as described in the Review of Environmental Factors (REF).
Applicant:
Department of Education
Location:
6 Abundance Road, Medowie NSW 2318
Exhibition details:
The proposal will be on public exhibition from Monday 3 March to Sunday 30 March 2025. During this period, community members are invited to review the REF which describes the proposed development, potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures, and provide feedback via the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Division 5.1 planning portal. A link to the Planning Portal is included on the department’s project webpage available at the weblink or QR code below
Information and feedback
For further information contact School Infrastructure on:
Website: edu.nsw.link/NewHSMedowie
Phone: 1300 482 651
Email: schoolinfrastructure@det.nsw.edu.au
KARUAH’S Pearl Manton has been named the Port Stephens Local Woman of the Year 2025 for her outstanding contributions to local sport and community engagement.
The Local Women of the Year Awards celebrate women who make a difference through leadership, advocacy, and service.
Through her commitment to her community, Pearl exemplifies each of these attributes.
This year, 93 women have been nominated by their local MPs to be acknowledged during NSW Women’s Week (2-8 March); an annual weeklong celebration of women in NSW through a program of activities that empower women and promote gender equality.
Pearl was nominated for the award by Port Stephens MP Kate Washington in recognition of her dedication to strengthening local sporting opportunities and fostering community spirit.
Despite living with multiple sclerosis (MS), Pearl continues to be a passionate and active leader, demonstrating resilience and determination in all that she does.
Earlier this year, she was named the 2025 Port Stephens Council
Sportsperson of the Year.
As the founder and a leader of the Karuah Pearls Netball Club, Pearl has worked tirelessly to create opportunities for young athletes, promoting teamwork, resilience, and connection.
She has mentored and supported countless players, ensuring they develop both their sporting skills and their confidence.
Pearl also works closely with families and local organisations to break down barriers to participation, making sport accessible and welcoming for all children.
She said she was humbled by the recognition.
“I want to use this as a way to highlight the importance of sports and community in a small town like Karuah,” Pearl said.
“I have MS, my way of thinking is I never know what is going to happen tomorrow, you don’t know what tomorrow is going to bring, you have to take all opportunities that come your way.
“My coaching style is to create opportunities to see our players grow.
“It’s about teamwork, participation, and inclusion of all abilities.”
Ms Washington said
Pearl’s impact on the community is impressive.
“I’ve loved watching the Karuah Pearls Netball Club grow, build and become a beautiful community.
“Through Pearl’s caring and inclusive approach, there are children and families enjoying sport, improving their health and wellbeing and building a stronger Karuah.
“Pearl is not just helping kids play netball—she’s creating connections, building confidence and brighter futures.
“This award is about recognising those women who go about their work quietly, creating lasting change – Pearl Manton fits this bill perfectly.”
Each Local Woman of the Year award recipient will receive their certificates at the 2025 NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony at the International Convention Centre in Sydney on Thursday 6 March.
Recipients who volunteer and live in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW will also be added to the 2024 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll; a public tribute to recognise the vast number of women who volunteer their time and energy to help others.
I’ve known Alison Penfold a long time and I’m supporting her because I know she will listen, care and deliver like I have.
Alison will stand up for you when others won’t. She will fight for policies to get Australia back on track and bring down the cost of living.
Dr DAVID GILLESPIE MP Member for Lyne
q Port Stephens MP Kate
Washington and
THE draft MidCoast Local Environmental Plan (LEP) was endorsed by councillors on Wednesday, 26 February. It will now be submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for the final
stages of approval.
The LEP outlines plans for local development and land use and has been the subject of extensive community consultation over several years.
More than 51,000 letters were sent to landholders as part of the consultation process which also included
conversations with over 1700 people, along with 429 phone appointments and email enquiries.
More than 500 submissions were received during the consultation period, along with two petitions.
This feedback has been considered and various changes made to the draft LEP as a result.
By Thomas O’KEEFE
PLENTY of locals and visitors
flocked to the Tea Gardens Men’s Shed for its Open Day, held at the Wanya Street site on Thursday 27 February
Hot off their 10th anniversary celebrations, current Men’s Shed members, including three of the originals, welcomed newcomers and visitors from other Sheds around the region.
All admired the setup inside, assembled by Shed members over the last decade.
The newest addition, which caught many an eye, was the laser engraver.
It ran hot cutting out several computer-designed wooden signs.
Many came to understand
the benefits of the Men’s Shed, which is a place to meet new people and develop new interests and skills.
“The majority of our visitors seem to be impressed with our setup, the goods we can make and sell - and lots of ladies have come,” Men’s Shed President Ken Hill told News Of The Area.
“Everyone has enjoyed the free sausage sizzle, and we’ve even had a few bites on the line for membership."
Members were joined by Terry Munright, President of the Tea Gardens Country Club, which sponsors the Shed’s rental costs via an annual grant.
“Thanks to the Country
Club for sponsorship,” Mr Hill said. “And the members who came for setup, leading tours and answering enquiries.”
One such gentleman, original member Des Pagett, led a tour around the woodworking and metalworking areas.
“Many members are former blacksmiths, machinists, fitters, joiners, but new members do not need to be experts in anything, just have the interest, appreciate safety rules, listen during
induction, and learn the danger points,” he said.
“We have had tricky projects come in, but we sit down and figure it out, get it done - we try to help, for sure, and we will try to do what noone else will.” The inside of the Men’s Shed showcases the problems solved inhouse - like an overhead highway of pneumatic tubes, which collects the sawdust from the various tools and workstations.
It can then be used for chook sheds, gardening, and more.
The Tea Gardens Men’s Shed is open Monday to Thursday mornings, 8am12pm, and welcomes new members.
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LIFESAVERS from the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest SLSC
received a major national honour at their Bennetts Beach clubhouse on the last day of summer, Friday 28 February.
Four lifesavers, Stuart Daniel, Phillip Daniel, Craig Young and John Estens, received the National Medal for their long and diligent service and for risking their lives or safety to protect or assist the community in times of emergency or natural disaster.
“The National Medal recognises those who have consistently dedicated their time to keeping our coastlines
safe and each of our ‘Fabulous Four’ recipients should be very proud,” TGHN SLSC’s Debbie Booth said.
“They are volunteers with 30 patrolling hours over a minimum period of 15 seasons. They have 79 years of patrol seasons between them and combined patrol hours of 5235 hours - not counting other roles and responsibilities around the Club.”
The National Medal, first established in 1975 as a military recognition, has since branched into government and voluntary organisations, and is awarded to individuals on behalf of the GovernorGeneral of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable
Ms Sam Mostyn AC.
“I've been on the same patrol with the twins (Phillip and Stuart) for 11 years; it's
an honour to be working with them. We have the most mature patrol, in many ways more than one,” fellow
volunteer lifesaver, Julia, told News Of The Area.
President of Hunter
Surf Life Saving (HSLS)
Henry Scruton, who is also a member of the TGHN SLSC and Nobbys Beach SLSC, was present to hand the medals to their proud recipients.
“These are just a few of the amazing members who make the TGHN SLSC so successful,” Mr Scruton said.
Club Captain Wayne Bower was also proud to announce that the TGHN Club had been awarded the sought-after “Rescue of the Month” for December 2024, for saving a dozen people after hours on Bennetts Beach.
“Our volunteers rescued
12 people under very difficult conditions, it was a 'textbook rescue', and of the Flipper’s Fab patrol group that was involved, I want to especially mention Phillip Daniel, Luke Rochester, Max Fortunaso, Jack Alterator, Gingerlily, and Emily Klocker,” Mr Bower said.
“All the training, fundraising and Nippers goes into producing people who are able to do these kinds of amazing rescues.
“Last year we were nominated for Club of the Year, we saw 30 percent growth, and have had 62 rescues so far this season.”
The Bennetts Beach patrol season will continue until the Easter holidays.
IT has been a busy period of campaigning for Lyne’s Federal election hopefuls.
Nationals leader David Littleproud joined Lyne candidate Alison Penfold for the opening of her Taree campaign office last Tuesday.
Mr Littleproud said Ms Penfold had hit the ground running ahead of the election, which will be held before 17 May.
“It’s crucial that Lyne has a fierce and experienced advocate on their side because locals desperately need help when it comes to their grocery bills, their power bills, their insurance bills and almost every single other expense,” Mr Littleproud said.
“Alison also knows the electorate and the issues that matter, having worked for former Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile, as a senior adviser for The Nationals and for retiring MP Dr David Gillespie.”
Ms Penfold said she is ready to be a strong voice for Lyne and follow the legacy of Dr Gillespie, who retires after serving the electorate since 2013.
“My local campaign is centred around delivering on the issues that really matter to the families, businesses and industries of this electorate,"
she said.
“People want safer roads, better and affordable access to health and aged care services, better telecommunications and getting the economy back on track so our businesses and industries can succeed.”
On the other side of politics, Greens candidate for Lyne Tom Ferrier is attempting to bring environmental action to the centre of the election debate.
Mr Ferrier believes his party is the only political force “genuinely focused on tackling the causes and effects of the warming climate”.
In a statement last week, Mr Ferrier slammed
the Federal Government’s “backpedalling” on reforming Australia’s environment laws.
“It’s smarter financially to save our native forests for ecotourism and future generations,” said Mr Ferrier, a resident of Lorne.
“The native forest logging industry is losing millions of dollars each year.
“The Greens are the only party that has costed a just transition for timber workers and the creation of 100 percent sustainable plantations.”
Mr Ferrier claims Australia can become 100 percent powered by renewables using “technology
that already exists”.
“The $11 billion Australia spends on annual subsidies to oil, gas and coal could be spent fast-tracking our renewable energy transition.
“Climate scientists have warned us that if we keep opening new coal and gas mines, we will keep experiencing record temperatures, droughts, fires and floods.
“We all want future generations to experience healthy forests and thriving wildlife.
“To do this, we have to switch to clean energy.”
Independent candidate Jeremy Miller, in a statement to media and supporters, raised youth mental health as a key election focus.
“Our recent survey showed young people in the electorate of Lyne feel they are not supported when it comes to mental health,” he said.
“Nearly half of you said you could not access facilities, it was costly or it was not available to you.
“From the rise of social media and technology to increased mental health challenges, anxiety and depression are becoming more prevalent, affecting young Australians’ ability to focus on their education and
career goals.
"That’s why mental health strategies and emotional support systems for our youth are so important.
“We need to ensure that young people have the emotional resilience to cope with the pressures they face."
Local supporters of Mr Miller manned an information stall in Hawks Nest last Saturday.
“Based on the feedback received, more accessible health care, affordable housing, and better infrastructure (roads, internet) are clearly issues that people would like to see action on,” said volunteer Gordon Sutcliffe.
“Another theme that ran through our conversations was unease about the health of our democracy, and a sense that our political leaders, and the two-party political system, have failed us over the last 20 years.”
Labor candidate Digby Wilson has been on the campaign circuit too, joining Labor Senator Deborah O'Neill at the opening of the new Ocean Drive pathway in Bonny Hills, and the awarding of a $964,583 grant to the Wallamba Netball Club in Nabiac.
Senator O’Neill also backed Mr Wilson in a speech
to Federal Parliament.
“Elected to the MidCoast Council in 2024, Digby served to advocate for local issues that are important to the community, including healthcare, infrastructure and economic development,” she said.
“He is determined to give the region the leadership the National Party has failed to provide for many years.
“Digby Wilson stands for working people, families and small businesses.”
Taking to social media last week, Libertarian candidate Mark Hornshaw rallied against Australia’s business tax system, which he says is overly complex and “stacked in favour of big corporations that can shuffle earnings and shift operations offshore”.
“Small businesses suffer, unable to reinvest profits to grow and compete with the giants,” he posted.
“‘Closing loopholes’ is a fantasy, and taxing revenue instead of income would tank high-turnover firms instantly.
“The Libertarian Party's plan: Zero percent tax on reinvested profits.
“Tax it as income when distributed.
“Simple, fair, and built to unburden Australian businesses and keep their operations at home.”
By Thomas O’KEEFE
A CAVALRY of civilian horse riders descended upon the tranquil bushland environs of North Arm Cove on Saturday 1 March, to explore and appreciate its natural beauty
The visitors were from the Morpeth Horse Riders Club, which includes expert equestrians from Morpeth, Stroud, Singleton, Jerrys Plains, Gresford, the Central Coast, and more.
“We have been to North
Arm Cove before, and love the trails and friendly environment, and we are always welcomed by the community centre people here,” Amanda Freund told News Of The Area.
“The group often comes
By Thomas O’KEEFE
THE expected East Coast drenching is the result of a “perfect storm” of circumstances”.
The Bureau of Meteorology put out a Flood Watch on Sunday 2 March, alerting the upper Mid North Coast region to the aftereffects of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, moving in from the South Pacific.
“Rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred has the potential to cause major flooding along NSW coastal rivers from the Queensland Border to Port Macquarie, with the locations and severity of flooding dependent on the track of the Tropical Cyclone, and flooding may develop from late Wednesday, and continue until at least the weekend,” the BOM alert stated.
“Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to move southwards parallel to the coast before tracking westward, bringing heavy and locally intense rainfall from late Wednesday over the South East of Queensland, and the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast of New South Wales, and continuing on Thursday, Friday and into the weekend.”
to Hawks Nest, Stroud, Clarence Town, and Tahlee to enjoy these beautiful areas from horseback - the best way to do it.”
The Club runs a handful of trail rides per year.
Their charges include pintos, Australian stock horses, quarter horses, standard-breds and retired trotters.
With names like Thunder, Blossom and Tommy, each one is a cherished part of the rider's family.
The group was undeterred by the hot start to March and enjoyed the refreshments provided by the volunteers of the NAC Community Centre.
As the ghost gums haunted the dense bush
behind The Ridgeway, the poetry of Banjo Paterson came to mind:
There was movement at the Centre, for word had passed around that the Club from old Morpeth had come this way.
The many riders' horses, their saddles worth a thousand pounds, to the trails they had gathered for the day.
The resultant outlook further south, around Port Stephens and Newcastle, is grey and wet, with 80 percent to 90 percent chance of rain every day, all week.
TC Alfred is one of three cyclone systems that have been tracked across the South Pacific, with TC Seru and TC Rae stringing further west of Alfred.
The wet weather does not bode well for a quartet of major events, starting with the long-time favourite of Motorfest on Saturday 8
March, the next Myall River Festival on 9 March, the Hot Rod event over the following weekend, and the Hawks Nest Senior’s Concert on Saturday 15 March (although the concert is the only one set indoors).
Hopes recently expressed by the NSW Rural Fire Service may also be dashed.
The previously forecast ‘fine weather’ was supposed to provide opportunities for hazard reduction burns.
“As we approach the end of this fire season, we must
take advantage of these conditions to address the backlog of hazard reduction burns and ensure our communities are as prepared as possible for the next fire season,” Commissioner Rogers said on Friday 28 February, before the BOM’s major rain forecast.
Several of the regions, from Tweed Heads to the Hunter, may have to wait another weather cycle before they are dry enough for burning.
THE Reflections
Rod Run is set to bring dozens of custom cars to the Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest area later this month.
From 14 to 16 March, more than 70 hot rods and vintage cars will call the area
home for a weekend-long event.
Entrants will stay at Reflections Holidays Hawks Nest and Jimmys Beach, as well as a variety of local motels and holiday rentals throughout the Myall Coast.
The community is invited to a Show and Shine event on Saturday, 15 March from 9am-1pm along the Tea Gardens waterfront.
This free, family-friendly event will feature a unique
THE no-line fishing prohibition on the Eastern Blue Groper, implemented 12 months ago, will continue for a further three years from 1 March 2025 to enable further research and monitoring on the species.
The NSW Government decision combines with the long-term existing prohibition on spearfishing and commercial fishing of the Eastern Blue Groper to continue the temporary prohibition of line fishing.
“This decision has been taken after the Government considered a range of important factors including recently published scientific
information that raised concerns about the potential impacts of climate change and that caution should be taken in managing the species due to their unique biological traits,” the government said in a statement.
“The protection afforded by a prohibition on fishing was required following a community outcry on the behaviour of persons found illegally spearing the fish along the NSW coast and a concern for the sustainability of the species.”
During the 12-month period of the ban, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional
Development undertook community engagement, research and stock assessment of the Blue Groper.
The stock assessment concluded that the Eastern Blue Groper is in a sustainable position, however there is a risk the species is being impacted by climate change and warming waters.
“There is a strong community interest in the State’s iconic Eastern Blue Groper, and there is a community expectation that we take every step possible to understand any potential impacts that climate change may be having on the species,”
NSW Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty said.
“Three further years of scientific monitoring will deliver a deeper level of understanding of how this wonderful fish is coping with warming conditions and what impact those conditions are having on the population, particularly in our inshore waters where people interact with the Eastern Blue Groper.
“I know some fishers will be disappointed, but I also know there are many in the NSW community, including fishers, who want this State Fish protected and that is what the Government is doing.”
display of hot rods and custom vehicles, along with market stalls.
A fundraising raffle will support the community's Free Clinic Bus service.
“We invite the entire community to come out and enjoy the day, support a great cause, and marvel at the incredible collection of hot rods and custom vehicles on display,” said Jenny Bevan, Reflections Rod Run.
“We’re proud to showcase these stunning cars and hope to make this event an annual highlight for the area.”
q The Eastern Blue Groper is in a sustainable position, however there is a risk the species is being impacted by climate change and warming waters.
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
Port Stephens was built on fishing and oyster farming.
Today both of those industries are under increasing pressure.
As far back as November 1913 the port was reported to be a “Seafood Goldmine” in the Daily Telegraph.
The article featured a photograph of Mr J Lund of Nelson Bay loading part of his 60 dozen lobster catch onto the steamer “Karuah”.
Port Stephens was being promoted as the seafood bowl that would continue to supply growing markets in Newcastle and Sydney.
Over time the traditional industries have steadied in the wake of tourism and the associated businesses.
A wander along Teramby Street on the waterfront in Nelson Bay will reveal a very different scene with tourist
and charter boats along with luxury craft taking up the majority of space inside the marina.
What is noticeable is the lack of fishing trawlers which dominated the moorings not so long ago.
In 1983 there were 23 working trawlers based in the port.
Today there are two.
What has brought about the demise of the trawler fleet?
I can only report on anecdotal evidence as I have not researched the returns through the Newcastle and Sydney Fish markets.
The costs to run a trawler have skyrocketed in recent times with the price of diesel being a major factor
The return for effort has decreased with fish and prawn catches continuing to drop alarmingly.
I was told some years ago, by an experienced trawlerman, that the fish caught today, mainly flathead and sharks, were considered as ‘bycatch’ and washed overboard in the days when fish of higher quality and numbers were
q In 1983 there were 23 trawlers working out of Port Stephens.
returned to the Co-op. The introduction of the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park, around 20 years ago, restricted the areas in which the local trawlers could work,
however, in my opinion this is not a major reason for the collapse of the trawling industry.
I do not believe that trawling could have survived even if the marine park was not declared.
What disappoints me is how the local trawlermen, who have contributed so significantly to the development of our community, have been treated.
Some years back I supported the efforts of these men in their attempt to leave the industry with dignity by applying for a “buy out”.
This request was disrespectfully denied, forcing the fishermen to continue to work against their wishes.
Other fishing endorsements, lobster and beach hauling continue to supply quality local product to the shelves of our outlets.
The mullet season around Easter remains
sustainable with fresh local mullet eagerly purchased.
Crabbing and fishing inside the harbour remain productive and sustainable and it is my hope that it continues to be as not everyone can catch their own fish and local seafood is far preferable to farmed and imported.
I support sustainable commercial fishing.
Back in 2013 following four years of research and interviews I published a book titled ”Oysterman” which told of the highs and lows of the local Port Stephens oyster industry.
The introduction of the Pacific oyster in the mid1980s all but destroyed the industry, which had been written about in the 1940s as “The Biggest Oyster Farm in the World”.
Today it is a struggle for those oyster families who have chosen to remain on the water.
Oyster farmers are the most resilient people I have
ever met.
There are so many hurdles to overcome before the magnificent oysters, for which we are famous, arrive on the shelves.
Water quality, salinity, temperature and theft are but a few of the obstacles along the three years of oyster growth.
If that is not enough, the growers need to contend with viruses and parasites which can devastate a crop overnight.
The latest is QX (Queensland unknown) a parasite which attacks the Sydney Rock oyster.
It must be realised that the parasite is not harmful to human consumption and that the local oysters for sale remain of the highest quality.
I would encourage visitors and locals alike to get behind our oyster growers as they, like the fishermen, have been the backbone of this community since its very beginnings
HAVING worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years, personal travel manager Karryn Bartlett says she still treats the planning of all her clients’ holidays as if they were her own.
Working with TravelManagers, Karryn serves the Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens and Bulahdelah areas, using her expertise and knowledge to plan holiday and cruise adventures.
“You may need a flight here, want to experience a cruise for the first time or the 10th time, or you love travel but don't like organising it,” Karryn said.
“I take a lot of enjoyment out of seeing my clients happy with their holiday plans.
“If you love travelling, going on holidays and don't want to worry and stress about organising it all, I am the person to talk to.”
After growing up in an Air Force family and joining the Australian Navy as an 18 year old, Karryn travelled the globe.
“When it came to what I wanted to do after my time in the Navy, the obvious answer was to use my love of travel to inspire others. My first job after the Navy was in a travel agency and I haven't looked back.”
As a personal travel manager, Karryn visits most of her clients in the comfort of their own home.
“I sit down with them and help plan their bucket list trips or their small trips within Australia.
“I am a Cruise Lines International Australasia Masters Accredited Cruise Consultant, I have been a finalist in the CLIA HomeBased Mobile Agent of the Year for three years running, and I am ranked in the top 25 Cruise Consultants in Australia.
“No trip is too small or too large for me to help plan.
“Cruising is my passion but as a travel professional I look after my clients with whatever travel plans they would like to do.”
q Karryn’s keen eye for detail and decades of experience can prove invaluable when embarking on an adventure.
“I use my expertise and experience to guide them to what would suit them so they have a holiday to remember,” she said.
“I ensure my clients
Karryn’s keen eye for detail and decades of experience can prove invaluable.
have the correct visas, travel insurance and hints and tips for their holidays.
“If they are overseas and require assistance I am there 24/7 via WhatsApp so they can contact me.”
Karryn is able to access the majority of travel promotions on offer, and is keen to share those with the community.
A Travel & Cruise Expo will be held at the Hawks Nest Golf Club on Saturday 5 April from 10.30am2.30pm, with over 30 tour operators and cruise set to attend.
“There will be some amazing Expo travel specials and lucky door prizes on offer for those who attend,” Karryn said.
The modern kitchen is a culinary haven with its dishwasher, ample storage and bench space, perfect for preparing delectable holiday feasts.
Upstairs, the bedrooms beckon, each opening onto a balcony with soothing views of the adjacent bushy reserve.
open-plan living space that seamlessly integrates with not one, but two alfresco areas. Whether you prefer dining indoors or in the embrace of nature, this home caters to your every whim.
The rear balcony is an idyllic suntrap, while the main bathroom, complemented by an additional toilet in the laundry, ensures convenience for all.
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the two expansive
private courtyards, front and rear, each spanning over 30 m², providing the ideal setting for relaxation or entertainment.
The property further boasts a carport, lock-up storage area, and access to a communal garden with an outdoor shower and sink, not
to mention additional visitor parking.
To discover this hidden jewel, contact John Rumble (0425 289 200) to arrange a private inspection by appointment only and seize the chance to invest in a slice of Hawks Nest paradise.
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Perfectly suited for families and enthusiasts of space-demanding hobbies,
this home is a sanctuary of spacious living and thoughtful design.
Step inside to discover four generously proportioned bedrooms, each designed to provide a haven of rest and relaxation.
The master suite, a true retreat, overlooks the landscaped gardens and features a walk-through closet leading to a private ensuite.
The three additional guest bedrooms come complete with built-in wardrobes and ceiling fans, ensuring every member of the household enjoys comfort and practicality.
The formal lounge and dining space exude elegance, ideal for hosting dinners and gatherings.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a sizable eat-in area, perfect for casual family meals.
The spacious family room provides a comfortable space for relaxation and entertainment, making it a versatile hub for daily living.
At the heart of the home lies the kitchen.
Featuring stone benchtops and ample storage cabinets, this kitchen is as functional whether you're preparing a simple meal or a gourmet dinner.
For those who love to entertain, the outdoor north-facing undercover alfresco area is an absolute delight.
This inviting space is perfect for gatherings with family and friends, offering a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living.
Surrounded by mature, low-maintenance gardens, it provides a picturesque backdrop for BBQ's and socialising.
The double garage provides secure parking for vehicles, while the massive steel-framed shed with an awning offers ample
room to safely store boats, caravans, motorhomes, or even car collections.
Additionally, the gated side driveway provides extra parking security and convenience, ensuring that all your storage and parking needs are met with ease.
The internal laundry is both practical and convenient, while the air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout ensure year-round comfort.
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READING by Lynne Miles: 1 John 1: 9
FAITHFUL FORGIVER - "If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
By John BLACKBOURN
I HAVE only been out of the country a few short weeks, but I have returned to a list of political promises being flung about before the upcoming federal election, to be held before 17 May.
Every major issue that is perceived could have an effect on the election
vote is being met by political promises worth many billions of dollars.
Some $2.4 billion for the Whyalla steelworks that was in financial trouble some 15 years ago, before being rescued by a British-Indian entrepreneur, and rumored to be still in that parlous state.
Politically there are 22,000 people living in the Whyalla area, so this raises some eyebrows when it comes to counting votes nationally.
Then we have an $8.5 billion promised handout to subsidise GP practices starting next November and projected to a 2030 timeline.
With Federal elections held every three years, we are “promise funding” for this needed area after the next election and the next two terms, when the Government could well change in the interim.
I wonder how the winner of future elections will be able to fund these
DEAR News Of The Area,
IT is heartening to read an article acknowledging the role of the Tea Gardens ferry service (NOTA 27/2/2025).
I served as a deckhand and then as a fully certified coxswain on the ferries from 1999 to 2004.
The service was initiated by Harry Littler, a retired Manly ferry skipper, in 1985.
With expert help from Steve Lovell (an experienced captain) the ferry run was perfected.
DIVORCE rates are at their lowest level since the mid-1970s, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), drawing on data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
In 2023 there were 2.3 divorces per 1,000 residents aged 16 and over, which continues the downward trend since the start of the millennium, when divorce rates were at 3.4 per 1,000 adult residents.
A second AIFS report shows that the trend of men and women marrying at a later age has continued.
Women now marry at 30 years and men at 31 (median) – around eight years older than their counterparts were marrying in 1975.
DEAR Jasminda,
LAST week my phone rang during the meditation part of a yoga class.
I quickly attended to it and switched it to silent (which I thought I'd already done).
One of the other yoga attendees made a big deal about it, but he falls asleep in every session and snores which I find extremely disruptive to my meditative state.
I want to have it out with him.
Should I?
Dear Wendy,
Senior Research Fellow at AIFS, Dr Lixia Qu, said a gradual drop in the marriage rate, people marrying at a later age, and more couples living together before marriage, is all contributing to the decline in divorce.
“These days most couples live together before getting married – if they marry at all – which was unusual 50 years ago.
“Being able to ‘try before you buy’ was less of an option for young couples in the 1970s and earlier, due to stigma and societal expectations,” Dr Qu said.
Dr Qu said the decline in divorce does not necessarily indicate longer lasting relationships than used to be the case.
“In 2023, 83 percent of couples had been living together before marriage, compared to
knee and pass your right arm underneath, then hook your right knee on your right shoulder while keeping your palms on either side of your hips then raise your left leg and cross your left ankle over your right, bending your elbows at a right angle, and keeping your chest raised.
It's like Twister for sadomasochists.
After all the physical and mental gymnastics, the final meditation is something to look forward to, so I can understand your fellow yogi's annoyance when he's mentally floating down a forest stream, breathing in fresh air that smells of damp moss and pine needles, alert to the sounds of birds chirping, the stream burbling, and then he's brought back to reality by Maria in da Club belting out from your phone, followed by you stepping across his body, tripping over a yoga bolster, your grippy socks making an annoying sucking noise on the floor boards until you reach your phone that is stored in the cubes at the entrance.
Wendy M.
HAVING it out with a fellow yogi doesn't feel right.
Yoga is all about improving your state of mind (and body), not getting your knickers in a knot (though getting your body in a knot seems to be a crucial part of the process).
The poses are often as tricky to pronounce as they are to perform such as ashtavakrasana where you bend your right
promises, noted as recurrent expenditure for future budgets.
I am sure that there are many other examples of multi-billion extravagances out there that I have not yet caught up with, but reality says these are political promises that won’t happen or will simply be forgotten after the next election. People will vote in the expectation that these promises will happen, but of course something more important and urgent will come along, so the next set of issues will get more promised funding.
My experience in life says that debt
The original ferry was the “Dolphin”, a former Sydney customs boat.
Harry summoned his son Steve, his son-in-law Tim, and daughter Jenny to run the ferry (and what a formidable combination this was).
“Jesse” made its first run on 12/5/1999 direct from Lakes Entrance.
“Dolphin” was trucked to Manly for the “Quarantine” run in November 2000.
just 16% in 1975.
“Many couples separate without entering into marriage, which is not captured in the divorce statistics,” Dr Qu said.
The age at divorce has also risen for both men and women.
In 2023 the median age at divorce was 47 years for men and 44 years for women – up from early 30s across both genders in 1980.
Other key data on marriages and divorces in Australia, from AIFS’ latest reports:
• While in 1970, 88 percent of marriages were performed by ministers of religion, in 2023 that flipped to 83 percent of marriages being performed by civil celebrants.
• Almost four percent of all marriages are same-gender couples – with female same-gender marriages outnumbering male same-gender marriages (two percent and 1.5 percent of all marriages).
In future, leave your phone in the car.
As for his snoring, those bolsters and cushions have multiple uses.
Perhaps one could be gently placed over his face.
A bit of light pressure is sure to stop the snoring, though you'll probably be banned from the class when your yoga teacher catches you in the mid suffocation-pose.
Namaste, Jasminda.
is the major issue that brings down people and companies.
It can do the same for Governments which makes these political promises highly dangerous if fully implemented. Somewhere in the political system, we the gullible voters need a form of protection that says, “If politicians make promises that are not fulfilled by their government, then there must be a heavy financial penalty to be levied against the Ministers or Members or Party that makes those promises.”
In December 2021 Harry purchased the “Tea Gardens” (formerly on the Brooklyn-Wobby run) and sailed it to “the Bay”.
The rest is history.
P.S. “Les” ran the “Viking” irregularly in the 1950s as a “ferry”.
Sincerely, Bob ADAMS, Hawks Nest
• Couples that divorce are doing so later; those married for 20 or more years made up more than one-quarter of divorces in 2021 – whereas in the 1980s they only made up one in five divorces.
• The median duration of marriage for divorcing couples over the last decade (2020-21) was around 12 years, and the median duration of marriage to separation was around 8.5 years – meaning it took around 3-4 years from separation for couples to finalise their divorce.
More in the full reports: (available on request)
• Marriages in Australia – Facts and Figures 2024
• Divorces in Australia – Facts and Figures 2024
AIFS conducts original research to increase understanding of Australian families and the issues that affect them; see aifs.gov. au
• People who marry at a younger age are more likely to divorce. For men the highest divorce rate is between 25-29 years, and for women it is 24 years and under, and 25-29 years.
By John SLATER
26 FEBRUARY
Today’s bowls is sponsored by Hawks Nest Golf Club.
Summer is fast ending, and many would say “good riddance” as the hot humid
weather continues. Nonetheless 44 players enjoying the start of the Footy Season and Pie Day. The overall winners with a total of 34 were Kev Barbie, Barry Goode, and Merv Mills.
The morning winners
were decided by the highest winning margin and with a margin of 11
John Moore, Brian Newbery and Rick Islaub won the money.
The afternoon winners were decided by the lowest winning margin and with a
margin of just 2 Rob Young, Bruce Murray and Dave Perry claimed the prize.
Garden Eatery Voucher was won by Terry Munright. Thanks to the Garden Eatery for sponsoring this voucher.
News:
1 Mar
This week in the Greater Newcastle District Pennants, the Grade 5 and Grade 6 teams are playing away at Raymond Terrace.
Over the years in
Pennant play there has been some intense rivalry between the two Clubs with the honours shared at about even.
It rivalry continued as shown by the results today with the Dolphins Grade 5 side recording a comfortable win 77-62, just dropping one game.
Grade 6 were unlucky losing by 5 shots overall going down 56-61. The highlight being the great win by the Graham
By Lynda RICHARDS
TUESDAY 25 February:
Round 1 of the Club
Championship Major Pairs was played Judy McGavock and Jean Glover led all the way in the match against Lynda Richards and Bette Saillatd with just 2 ends left to bowl they were ahead by 7 shots, 18 v 11. The next end resulted in Lynda and Bette adding 5 points to their tally, just a 2 shot difference now still
anyone's game, Judy and Jean scored 2 winning here 19 v 16. Dot Dallas and Judi Polak were holding their own on the 12th end the score 9 all, their opponents Colleen Ross and Robyn Beaumont from here on things didn't go their way, losing 26 v 13. A very close game for Bev Harrington and Gay Pezet defeating Deb Gardner and Maureen Campbell 25 v 23. Social bowls played 2 games 3 bowls Triples 18 ends with
Sheril Johnson playing "swinger lead". Results as follows Precy Swaddling, Ingrid Luck and Dawn Jones 26 v Vicki McMillan, Leona Clissold and Jeanette Emmett 16. Sheril Johnson, Dawn May and Sandra Leisemann 20 v Sheril, Jan Coomer and Jo Plummer 10. The winners on the day winning with the lowest score were Sheril, Dawn and Sandra.
Thursday 27th February: Round 2 of the
By Thora-Lou SMITH
THE ladies played the first Wednesday Monthly Mug on February 26th, and Lou Smith was the winner with 73nett from Meg South with 77nett. Alison Benson won the 17th jackpot while Meryl Reinhard won the putting with 30putts.
Steve Clifford was the Vets Stableford winner on Thursday 27th with 40pts from Fern Berry with 37pts and Wayne Pollard with 36pts. Toby Carroll & Don Schoonhoven got the NTPs while Steve Brooks won the 17th Jackpot.
The ladies played a
Stableford on Saturday 1st and Bernie Newton was the winner with 30pts on a c/c from Colleen Richards. Bernie also won the 8th NTP, the long drive and the $44 Jackpot!
The men played the first 2 rounds of the 2025 championship on the weekend. Some great scores
Major Pairs Championship, Karen Green and Jane Uff were "even Steven" on the 9th end bowling against Dawn May and Dawn Jones the score 7 all, from here on the 2 Dawns shot ahead gaining 9 points over the next 3 ends but Jane and Karen didn't give up, they won the next 3 ends and gained the lead by the 19th end, claiming victory 24 v 21. Sandra Leisemann (sub) and Bev Harrington led all the way defeating
were posted and the Saturday daily winners were: A Grade - Brad Schlenert with 73nett from Toby Carroll with 74nett. B Grade - Ken Hughes with 71nett from Sam Moss with 72nett. C Grade - Emmet Doyle with 62nett from Stephen Fitzgerald with 70nett. Sunday daily winners were: A Grade - Brad Schlenert with 73nett from Max Schlenert with 75nett. B
Judy McGavock and jean Glover 27 v 15. Jan Coomer and Jeanette Emmett bowled well against a very strong opposition Colleen Ross and Robyn Beaumont just losing here by 4 shots 19 v 15 and finally Maynie Roberts and Deyonne Page proved to be too strong a team for Lyn Nightingale and Ingrid Luck they won on the 19th end 31 v 11. Winners here will proceed to the Semi Final to be played on Tuesday 4th
Grade - Stewart McNaughton with 66nett from Rodney Richards with 70nett. C Grade - Graeme Buck with 66nett on a c/b from John Stellema. Brad Gleeson won the 17th, $33 Jackpot and Marty Bramble got an eagle on the 9th!
At the half way point, Geoff Harvey is leading the Championship with 161only 1 stroke ahead of Toby
Reynolds combination 2414. Thursday Bowls. I had the pleasure to play with the Ladies Club last Thursday morning and although the temperature was extremely warm so was the welcome Daryl Martin and I received by the Ladies Club.
It is a good opportunity for bowlers to just play 12 ends. Registration is at 0930 with play commencing at 10.00 am.
March, the Final will be Thursday 6th March of course weather permitting. Results from social bowls a win to Precy Swaddling, Christine Fossey and Robyn Webster 14 v Vicki McMillan, Deb Gardner and Sue Morris 8. Winners also were Sheila Rattray (swinger lead), John Slater and Maureen Campbell 14 v Sheil Daryl Martin and Bette Saillard 11. Winners on the day were Precy, Christine and Robyn winning with the highest margin.
Carroll who is 1 stroke ahead of Arrin Gardiner. B Grade leader is Stewart McNaughton with 175, only 1 stroke ahead of Marty Bramble and Allan Benson. C Grade leader is Emmet Doyle with 177, 3 strokes ahead of John Stellema. But as we golfers know, anything can happen. The battle continues next Saturday.
By Diane RUSSELL
RESULTS for Week ending 28th February.
Monday: N/S 1. C Rands & L Falla, 2. L & G Conroy, 3.P Baily & C Bywater. E/W 1. D Hipkins & S Fuller, 2. L Howarth & E Greenhalgh, 3. S Bowen & A Ryan.
Tuesday: N/S 1. J Freeland & M Thomson. 2. H Blackborn & J Fowler, 3. D Dummett & P Lau. E/W 1. J Norris & J Brandis, 2. J & A
Macintosh, 3. D Russell & S O’Keefe.
Wednesday: N/S 1. P Baily & J Gray, 2. B Treharne & S Matheson, 3. A Ryan & E White. E/W 1. S Aldrich & M Rowden, 2. E Digby & D Hipkins, 3. L Hulme & M Churton.
Friday: N/S 1. C Rands & L Falla, 2. B Eyre & D Hipkins, 3. J Fowler & B Taylor.
E/W 1. B Treharne & S Matheson, 2. L Howarth & D O’Brien, 3. A Ryan & M Forte.
By Tony SMITH
27/02/2025. 18 HOLE
Stableford. Monthly Mug.
A Grade.
1. Patrick Garland 36 c/b
2. Allan Morgan 36 c/b
3. Bill Kerr 36
4. Don McGill 34 c/b
5. Fergus Hay 34
B Grade.
1. Mike Forte 34 c/b
2. Robert Murdoch 34
3. Robert Dorman 33
4. Keith Hewish 32 c/b
5. Ron Stewart 32 C Grade.
1. Kevin Durham 38
2. Robert Coleman 36
3. Steven Carruthers 33
4. Keith Hudson 32 c/b
5. Noel Quince 32 NTP. A B C
3rd. Taylor, Christopher Ibbetson, Paul 5th Booth, Richard Bell, Colin McKenzie, John 10th Shelly, Noel Miller, Les Campbell, Peter 16th Chivers, Errol Hudson, Kenneth Quince, Noel Balls to. A 31 B 29 c/b C 26
By Len GOUGH
25/02/2025. HN Vets Stableford
Front Nine Nett Scores
1st Noel Shelly 19c/b 2nd Ross Clissold 19
3rd Ross Hutchinson 18c/b
4th Ian Richardson
18c/b
Balls down to 15c/b
Back Nine Nett Scores
1st Ross Kirwan
18c/b
2nd Noel Quince
18c/b
3rd Keith Hudson 18
By John EDWARDS
27th FEBRUARY. Winners: Darren Rapley and Clinton Harris, who won for the third week in a row.
Runners up: Damian Ellis and Matthew Peirson.
Ladies highest score: Christine Mckenzie-121.
Men’s highest score: Levi Peters-165.
q Ladies highest score:
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 24
Results: Saturday 22/2/25
Ladies 18 Hole
Stableford
A Grade Winners: 1st
Helen Haynes on 38; 2nd
Sari McDonald 34 C/B; 3rd Deb Matheson 34
B Grade Winners: 1st Angela Clipperton on 42 (best score of the day); 2nd Roma Bernardin 36 C/B; 3rd Dawn Wiggins 36 Place Getters (33C/B – 30): Tracey Browne, Marcia Smith, Cheryl Foster, Liz Ross, Diane Elley (Kurri GC), Robyn Deppi, Julie Williams, Trish Sattler
NTP Hole 10: B Grade
Jo Scott
Tuesday’s 2 Person Ambrose attracted a great field of 60 ladies, who endured very hot and humid conditions which tested everybody. But the game was played in good spirit, with some excellent individual plays boosting the fortunes of some of our pairs.
Visitor Thora-Lou Smith from Bulahdelah had a great game, which included 2 birdies, on
Darts are on every Thursday night. Everyone is welcome to come along and play.
1. Gary Bennett 47
2. Ella Sansom 40
3. Barry Abnett / Stefan Apostol 25
By Andrew SILLAR
her way to 3rd place with partner, Elsa Jones. Carolyn Affleck chipped in for birdie on the 2nd on her way to 1st place with her partner, Rhona Smallcombe.
Also chipping in on the 2nd hole was Pauline Barham, from 20 metres out to the delight of her partner, Maxine Mitchell. Marg Miller chipped in on the 9th, and Judy Gilbert scored her first ever chip in on the 8th hole.
Well played!
Results: Tuesday 25/2/25
Ladies 2 Person Ambrose 1st: Rhona Smallcombe & Carolyn Affleck on 71.5; 2nd Kathy Griffiths & Kathy Jones 72 C/B; 3rd Elsa Jones & Thora-Lou Smith 72 Place Getters (72.5 –74.5): Fulvia Franceschi & Sonia Buraschi (Merewether GC); Dianne Bott & Annie Benton; Maxine Mitchell & Pauline Barham; Dale McClure & Janet Olsen; Liz Edmonds & Jo Buttrey; Evelyn Potts & Sari McDonald; Deb Matheson & Angela Clipperton
Lady Vets 9 Hole Competition
A small field of 6 players teed off today, perhaps because the conditions were uncomfortably hot and humid.
Results: 1st Jeanette Kemp 15; 2nd Sally McDougal 13; 3rd Kate Brown 7
Thursday was again hot and humid until the sea breeze kicked in later in the morning. There were 45 ladies competing in today’s Lady Vets 9 hole event, with some great scores carded. Jo Scott (32) and Karen Serhan (34) each had 3 pars in their rounds, and it was lovely to see Di Russell in the winner’s circle with her round of 34. Dawn Gough scored a great birdie on the 10th hole, and chipins were scored by Karen Serhan (2nd hole from 40 metres out!), Julie Freeland (4th) and Marie Pegram (8th).
It was wonderful to welcome back Jacqui Collins and Julie Freeland after extended health leave. Also welcome to Michelle Larkin, whose nan was a life member of our club, in her first lady vets game.
Results: Thursday 27 /2/25
Lady Veterans 9 Hole Event
1st: Trish Sattler on 2; 2nd Pat Dodd 3; 3rd Rhonda
Dorman 4 C/B; 4th Di Russell 4; 5th Ann O’Brien 5 NTP 3rd Hole: Division 2 Marie Pegram; Division 3
Wednesdays: 1. Penny Garrett 40
2. Pat Rowe 37
3. Mahlah Murphy / Gordon Ingate 23
Di Vercoe NTP 16th Hole: Division 2 Marlene Stokes Hawks Nest ladies
continued their summer of golf in great style this week – well played, ladies!
Saturday's winner
Monica Therese
Born 17.06.1925
Died 01.03.2025
Late of Tea Gardens
Formerly of Parramatta
Beloved wife of Norman (dec’d). Loving mother to Robert, Peter & John (both dec’d). A much loved grandmother to Jennifer, Kate, Belinda & Brendan and a loving great grandmother to Jye, Ollie & Scarlett. A dear sister and aunt to her beloved family.
Family and Friends of MONICA are respectfully advised her Funeral Service took place in the Chapel of Lance Boots Funerals, Raymond Terrace and interred with Norman & Peter in Macquarie Park Cemetery.
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SATURDAY
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
SBS, 8.30pm
Queen Camilla (above) has had more headlines written about her than most of us have had hot dinners – but tabloids and clickbait creators can be curiously shy about spotlighting the hard work she puts in to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Airing on International Women’s Day, this documentary aims to spread awareness of how and why perpetrators abuse, how we can stop the cycle and what the Queen has been doing about it for more than a decade.
SUNDAY
ABC TV, 8.30pm
The bigger they are, the harder they fall – in The Newsreader version of 1989 there’s no one bigger than the “King of News” Dale Jennings (Sam Reid). And he is going downhill, fast. After three seasons set against some of the biggest stories of the 20th century, the final-ever episode of this newsroom-based drama documents Gold Logie winner Dale’s alcohol-fuelled tumble from grace alongside the fall of the Berlin Wall. While Dale is racing towards rock bottom, former lover and closest friend Helen Norville (Anna Torv, pictured) hits a glass ceiling as her ability to produce her own show is questioned. As history breaks in Berlin, Dale and Helen turn to each other for support.
Optics. (Final, Ml, R) A clown
Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R)
ABC Late News.
Grand Designs. (R)
Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. (M)
8.30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. (R)
9.25 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead. (PG)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Bonn. (Masv)
11.45 Sisi. (Mav, R)
2.35 Elizabeth. (PG, R)
4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs finds out all there is to love about living in the Hunter Valley. 7.30 Football. AFL. Opening Round. Sydney v Hawthorn. From the SCG.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.30 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
12.00 Suits L.A. (Ma, R) A former prosecutor opens an LA law firm.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
MORAN
Australian chef Matt Moran
our screens
personal look at the role food plays in our lives, and the memories of family, friends and special times that a meal can evoke. Moran hosts famous Australian faces, using food to transport them back to pivotal moments in their lives through heart-warming recipes and quality conversation. Tonight’s premiere sees Moran and Invisible Boys star Pia Miranda (pictured, with Moran) honour her nonna Angelina by recreating Miranda’s childhood favourites, before sharing a soup that’s sacred to her family.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Dolphins v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Dolphins versus South Sydney Rabbitohs match, with news and analysis.
10.45 Rise Of The Dolphins. (PG) A look at the NRL Dolphins.
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Let’s Eat With George. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. The hosts
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Wang Gungwu Lecture 2025. (R) 1.30 Optics. (Final, Ml, R) 2.00 Under The Vines. (PG, R) 2.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PGl, R) 3.35 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG, R) 4.25 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Hilltops Region, NSW. (PG, R) Lisa Millar heads to the Hilltops region of New South Wales for the Running of the Sheep.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) Catherine finds herself entangled in a case when an old friend becomes a murder suspect.
8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) After a young police officer is found dead floating in a park lake, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates.
10.05 The Newsreader. (Madl, R) Helen is blindsided by a front-page story.
11.00 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Love Your Home And Garden With Alan Titchmarsh. (PGa, R) 10.00 The World From Above. (R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU European C’ships. H’lights. 4.30 Dylan Alcott Interviews. (PG) 5.00 Big Sky Girls. (R) 5.20 Superbots. 5.30 Hitler: Decoding A Dictator.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Wonders Of Europe.
8.30 Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors. Explores Queen Camilla’s domestic violence awareness work.
9.50 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. (Ml, R)
10.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Strade Bianche Women.
12.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Strade Bianche Men.
3.00 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R)
4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Randwick Guineas Day And The All-Star Mile. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A couple have a prohibited item.
7.30 MOVIE: Jason Bourne. (2016, Mav, R) An assassin is forced out of hiding. Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones. 10.10 MOVIE: American Made. (2017, MA15+l, R) A pilot is recruited by the CIA. Tom Cruise.
12.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGal, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6am Shopping.
6.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa)
8.30 MOVIE: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde. (2003, PGl, R)
10.30 MOVIE: Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past. (2009, Ms, R)
12.25 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R)
1.20 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R)
1.50 Talking Honey. (PG, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) A high-energy kelpie could be the perfect training companion for an eight-year-old girl. The staff is hoping that a big goofy dog will be a match for a tai chi instructor. Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.
7.30 Motor Racing. Race of Champions. Day 2. From Accor Stadium, Sydney. 10.30 Elsbeth. (Ma, R) Elsbeth suspects foul play after a posh country club wedding ends in the golf cart death of the hapless groom. 11.30 FBI. (Mv, R) Jubal’s long-time confidential informant brings intel of an impending large-scale terror attack to the team. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am What Do
We See When We Look At The Sky? Continued. (2021, Georgian) 8.40 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 10.40 Dangerous Liaisons. (1988, M) 12.50pm Everybody Hates Johan. (2022, M, Norwegian) 2.40 The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 5.10 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 6.50 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 8.30 Thelma & Louise. (1991, M) 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 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 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. (R) 3.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure. (PGn, R) 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.05 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (R)
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (Final, PG) The dogs face their final challenge.
8.30 The Newsreader. (Final, Ml) Dale and Helen turn to each other for support.
9.30 Love Me. (Final, MA15+s)
10.20 MOVIE: Death In Brunswick. (1991, Mlsv, R)
12.10 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R)
12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.20 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Starblasters Cricket. (R) 1.00 Cycling. ProVelo Super League. Round 4. 4.00 Heroines. 4.30 Australian Superbike C’ship. Round 1. Replay. 5.30 Hitler: Decoding A Dictator.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Ancient Greece By Train.
8.25 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. (M)
9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Ma, R) 10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers. (R) 11.15 The Weedy One. (PGa, R) 11.25 The Fade. (Ma, R)
11.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 1. 1.35 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PGa, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Impossible Engineering. 7.30 MOVIE: The 355. (2022) 9.45 MOVIE: Sheryl. (2022, M) 11.30 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 12.25am The X-Files. 3.45 Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.10pm Figure Skating. 1.45 Fringes. 2.15 Rites Of Passage. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 Domino Masters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. (Return) 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.10 WWE Legends. 11.45 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Kids Are Alright. Continued. (2021, PG, Spanish) 6.35 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 8.20 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 10.10 Studs. (2006, M) 11.55 Language Lessons. (2021, M) 1.45pm Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 3.25 What Do We See When We Look At The Sky? (2021, Georgian) 6.10 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 8.30 Goodfellas. (1990) 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Australian Idol. (PGl, R) 1.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Motorway Patrol. (PGad, R) 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. Opening Round. GWS Giants v Collingwood. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 8.40 The Hunters: Murder Highway. (M) Former detective Steve van Aperen and crime journalist Adam Shand drive the Flinders Highway.
10.10 Ivan Milat: Buried Secrets. (MA15+av, R) Takes a look at the crimes of Ivan Milat.
12.10 The Bay. (Mav, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6am Children’s Programs. 1pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of St Petersburg. H’lights. 2.10 Inside The Superbrands. 3.10 Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 4.10 Young Sheldon. 5.35 MOVIE: Alvin And The Chipmunks. (2007) 7.30 MOVIE: Night At The Museum. (2006, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: There’s Something About Mary. (1998, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9.40 9News Late.
10.10 See No Evil: Body Heat. (MA15+av) A woman’s body is found in her home.
11.10 The First 48. (Mav)
12.00 World’s Greatest Transportation Marvels. (R) 1.00 Destination WA. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6am Children’s Programs. 1pm Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 2.00 Young Sheldon. 3.00 Basketball. WNBL Playoffs. Grand Final Series. Townsville Fire v Bendigo Spirit. 5.00 Mr Mayor. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. (2019, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Shazam! (2019, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Fast & Furious. (2009, M) 12.15am Gotham. 1.10 Arrow. 3.00 Beyblade X. 4.00 Bakugan. 4.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Cool Cars & Bikes. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC
6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Sicily With Michael Portillo.
8.25 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries.
9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Return)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Syndrome E. (Premiere, Malv)
11.55 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R)
12.20 My Life In Clay. (R)
12.35 Primitive Medium. (R)
12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 2. 2.45 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND (31)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie.
9.10 Suits L.A. (M) 10.10 The Agenda Setters. (Premiere) An expert panel tackle the biggest AFL topics. 11.10 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGas) Chance puts pressure on Mayan and Quinten. 12.10 Miniseries: Hatton Garden. (Ml, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) 9.00 100% Footy. (Return, M)
10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The Life And Murder Of Nicole Brown Simpson. (Malv) 11.30 First On Scene. (MA15+a, R) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30
6.00
by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Australian Survivor. (PGl) Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia. 8.40 NCIS: Sydney. (Mav, R) JD’s
6am The World’s
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG, R)
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Guillaume’s Paris. (R)
11.00 Prisoner. (MA15+av)
12.05 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R)
12.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 3. 2.45 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
(64) SBS MOVIES (32) SBS MOVIES (32)
Fastest Indian. Continued. (2005, PG) 7.20 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 9.00 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 10.50 Thelma & Louise. (1991, M) 1.20pm The Orphanage. (2019, M, Dari) 3.00 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 4.40 Clue. (1985, PG) 6.25 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 8.30 Misery. (1990, MA15+) 10.30 Men. (2022, MA15+) 12.25am Jiu Jitsu. (2020, MA15+) 2.25 Late Programs. 6am Clue. Continued. (1985, PG) 6.50 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 8.50 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 10.30 I Was A Dreamer. (2016, M) 12.25pm Spanish Affair. (2014, M, Basque) 2.15 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 4.35 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 6.20 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 8.30 The Talented Mr Ripley. (1999, M) 11.10 The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 1.05am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 8.40 The Hunting Party. (M) 9.40 The Irrational. (Mav) Alec and Marisa investigate a mysterious ghost ship that has washed up on the shores of his home town.
10.40 The Agenda Setters.
11.40 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Long Lartin. (MA15+a, R)
1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.30
THURSDAY,
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Australia: An Unofficial History. (al) 8.35 The Jury: Murder Trial UK. (Ma) 9.30 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+) 10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Blackwater. (MA15+ansv)
12.15 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R)
12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 4. 2.45 My Brilliant Friend. (Mlsv, R) 3.50 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour 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. (PG, R)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (Premiere, Ma) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Live At The Chapel: Amy Shark. (Ma) Amy Shark performs her hits. 11.00 Autopsy USA. (Ma)
12.00 Covert Affairs. (Mv, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls)
9.00 Big Miracles. (Final, Mam)
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Freddy And The Eighth. (Premiere, Ml)
11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
My Way. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s
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6am The Importance Of Being Earnest. Continued. (1952) 7.15 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 9.20 Clue. (1985, PG) 11.10 The Exchange. (2021, M) 12.50pm I Love My Dad. (2022, M) 2.40 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 4.40 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 6.20 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PG) 8.30 Monster’s Ball. (2001, MA15+) 10.35 All The King’s Men. (2006, M) 1.05am Late Programs.
ABC Late News.
The Business. (R)
Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian. (Ml, R) 12.25 Grand Designs. (R) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Finding Your Roots. (PG)
8.30 Earth: A Year In Orbit. (PGa)
9.30 Boiling Point. (Mal)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Golden Boy. (Mal)
11.55 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R)
12.25 Wet By Fire. (R)
12.35 Dirty Bird. (R)
12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 5. 2.45 Babies: Their Wonderful World. (R) 3.50 Bamay. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Hosted by Graeme Hall.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (Return, PGal) Auditions begin as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.
10.00 The Amazing Race. (Return, PG)
11.30 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. (Mav, R) 12.50 Damnation. (MA15+asv)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
Travel Man. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 James Brown: Say It Loud. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 11.55 Late Programs.
MOVIES (32)
6am Binti. Continued. (2019, PG, Dutch) 6.40 Skating To New York. (2013, PG) 8.20 Poms. (2019, PG) 10.00 The Talented Mr Ripley. (1999, M) 12.35pm The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 2.30 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 4.35 Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 6.30 On The Waterfront. (1954, PG) 8.30 Saving Private Ryan. (1998, MA15+) 11.40 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 1.50am Late Programs.
By Dianne BOWES
Clipperton obviously found the conditions to her liking, blitzing the field with 42 points. She
clear of Helen Haynes, who was 2 shots ahead of Roma Bernardin.
