Myall Coast News Of The Area 9 February 2023

Lions unveil revamped bus stop

By John SAHYOUN

FOR over 150 years, Lions Clubs have assisted communities all over the world, including 75 years working in Australia.

The local Lions Club in Bulahdelah has been very proactive over the last few years, completing more than fourteen projects to benefit the local community.

Lions Club President Judy Dixon told News

Of The Area described the group as “quiet achievers”.

“Our motto is we serve, we don't say much about what we do, we CONTINUED Page 2

Expo, proudly sponsored by the NSW

Bulahdelah Lions Club unveil revamped bus stop

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just go ahead and do it.”

Their latest project has been the restoration of a bus stop just off the Bulahdelah main street.

Many tourist buses use this stop and it is the first impression of Bulahdelah for the travellers.

“We saw this bus shelter as the ugliest thing in Bulahdelah.

“It was all rundown and it's not a nice thing if you're coming as a tourist,” said Mrs Dixon.

With a fresh coat of paint, new tourist information and the surroundings being made more inviting, the shelter now shows off the town in its best light.

Lions Clubs also contribute to the wider community by funding initiatives such as medical research into childhood cancer, assistance dogs for the hearing impaired, diabetes awareness and youth programs just to name a few.

Recently they were able to assist farmers that needed bales of hay during the floods in rural areas with the provision of a free breakfast for weary truck drivers.

They have many up and coming projects in our local community, so watch this space.

Interested in joining this community organisation? Contact Bulahdelah Lions Club

President Judy Dixon on 0427477334 or contact your local Lions Club branch.

q The finished work.

q The shelter before restoration.

Countdown on to Hawks Nest’s second Seniors Expo

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Progress Association Incorporated.

The NSW Seniors Festival is on now across the state (1-12 February) and the local festival, coming to Hawks Nest on Saturday 11 February, is part of the largest celebration of seniors in the southern hemisphere.

It is important to note that the festival is in a new location this year.

“We have revamped the

old Scout Hall, off Yamba Street in the Myall Sports Park behind the Tennis Club and next to the Croquet Club in Hawks Nest,” said Bruce Murray, President, Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association.

“Thank you to the local Boxing Club and Scouts NSW for supporting us at this venue.

“I would also like to thank the Tea Gardens Lions Club in advance for their support with the marquees, the stage and their legendary

BBQ service – a free sausage sandwich for everyone!”

This year’s Senior's Expo will feature over 45 stalls representing a great range of local service groups, senior support agencies, sporting and social clubs, local businesses, and arts and craft.

“Our beach and riverside community is amazing so come along and enjoy,” said Bruce.

A Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony performed by Uncle Justin

Ridgeway from the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council and Murrook Cultural Centre at Williamtown will open the event.

Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington and Mr Murray will also be there to welcome the community and acknowledge a few local achievers.

“We then have great live music with local band SAGE playing as well as the Tea Gardens School and

Community Band, and local musicians, David Peart and Ewald Jordaan,” said Bruce.

“There will be lots of shady seats for everyone to enjoy the entertainment.

“Remember to bring along your free Lucky Door Prize Ticket and buy a raffle ticket as there are great prizes thanks to the generosity of Tea Gardens Coles, Karryn Bartlett –Your Local Travel Manager, Bohemian Spirit, the Golf Club, Hawks Nest IGA, Mungo Surf Shop, Tea Gardens County Club, Tea Gardens Hotel, Krystal’s Massage Therapy, The Garden Eatery,

Building Community Resilience and Disaster Recovery

LOCALS have a voice on the new MidCoast Council Community Resilience and Disaster Recovery Reference Group which had its second meeting on Tuesday 7 February, following an induction meeting late last year.

Multiple disasters (drought, fire, flood, COVID) have impacted the MidCoast community in recent years.

In response, Council identified the need to develop a broad reference group to work with the community to improve Resilience and Disaster Recovery across the entire local government area.

The purpose of the Group is to provide strategic advice and feedback to assist Council and communities in building resilience to potential disasters.

Sandra Bourke, a member of the Hawks Nest Tea

Gardens Progress Association and other local volunteer organisations, was appointed to the Group following a publicly advertised process which included an assessment of relevant knowledge, experience, skills and responses to the criteria.

Over the next few months, Group members will be reaching out to local leaders and stakeholders to connect, identify issues and gaps, and support improving local resilience.

The Group will be focusing on the following areas:

• Advocacy for specific issues and communities relating to resilience and disaster recovery

• Providing comment on priorities and resources, and acting as an information conduit between Council and affected communities

to ensure that information is distributed to those in need

• Contributing to the evaluation and review of Council’s plans, strategies and policies regarding resilience to natural disasters and recovery

• Contributing to a MidCoast Council Recovery Action Plan.

• Supporting the gathering and sharing of agreed disaster recovery related information following an emergency event in the MidCoast LGA, including the sharing of arising community recovery needs.

• Assisting in informing the wider community of recovery operations and engaging the communities in the recovery process

• Providing advice for consideration by the LEMO on emergency recovery and resilience issues within the MidCoast LGA

Salt Ash Air Weapons Range Training Program

January to June 2023

RAAF Base Williamtown fighter jet squadron programmed training on Salt Ash Air Weapons Range for January to July 2023 includes:

• 30 January to 3 February – Multiple Hawk aircraft

• 31 January to 2 February – Night flying up 10.30pm PC-21 aircraft

• 6 to 10 February – Multiple Hawk aircraft

• 13 to 17 February – Multiple Hawk aircraft

• 20 to 24 February – Multiple Hawk aircraft

PC-21 aircraft operate intermittently on the range in support of Number Four Squadron combat control and joint terminal attack training programs.

Every effort is made to minimise inconvenience to residents during SAAWR training. Residents are advised the range schedule can change at short notice due to weather or operational considerations.

For further information please call 1800 033 200, or refer to https://www.airforce.gov.au/ operations/flying-operations

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• Supporting the Regional/Local Recovery Committee (if established) to enhance recovery activities and information sharing within the MidCoast LGA following an emergency event

• Supporting State/Local Government agencies and community organisations to provide social and economic recovery activities within the MidCoast LGA

Art and Craft Group, Two Fat Bakers, Myall River Bakery, and Hawks Nest Pharmacy.

“There is also a fun old fashioned chocolate wheel, side show alley, ice cream van, coffee van, Red Cross cake store... lots to see and do.

“Finally, to all the hardworking volunteers your service makes positive things happen – thank you.

“See you on Saturday 11 February from 10am-3pm for a fun day,” Bruce said. For more information contact HNTGProgress@ gmail.com.

• Promoting community inclusion and wellbeing initiatives within the MidCoast community.

For further information go to www.midcoast.nsw. gov.au/Home or contact the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association at HNTGProgress@gmail.com.

Reform of the family law system

by Rose Laffan

You might have seen in the news recently that the Family Law system is in for an overhaul.

On 30 January 2023 the Federal Attorney General released draft legislation to reform the Family Law Act. The proposed amendments relate to how parenting matters are determined by the Court.

For many years there have been calls to reform the Family Law Act due to the confusing and potentially misused concept of “presumption of equal shared parental responsibility”. The proposed legislation seeks to remove that language from the Act.

The proposed legislation also seeks to ‘simplify’ the process for how a Court determines what is in a child’s best interest; that is, how the Court determines the parenting arrangements. At present there are two primary considerations (the benefit to a child to have a meaningful relationship with both parents, and the

need to be protect them from family violence) and fourteen secondary considerations.

It is proposed to replace these with six considerations that largely encompass the existing considerations – but does move the ‘benefit of a meaningful relationship’ down the list and makes it conditional on safety.

Other proposed amendments include:

1) the requirement for Independent Children’s Lawyers to meet directly with the children;

2) provides a definition of ‘member of the family’ that is inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander concepts of family and kinship; and

3) simplification of the contravention provisions of the Act.

The Government has called for submissions on the draft legislation by 27 February 2023.

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q COVID lockdowns impacted on local communities and it is now time to learn how to respond better, and build resilience and connections.

Off to school for new starters

By John SAHYOUN

WITH beaming smiles and bright new uniforms, St Joseph’s Bulahdelah welcomed sixteen new students into kindergarten recently.

There were a few tears as parents sent their babies off to big school with most of the tears coming from the parents!

This enrollment was by far the school’s largest new intake in many years, since well before COVID.

Gone are the days where school was about “chalk and talk”, with schools now focusing on meeting their students' learning needs at their level and working from there.

St Joseph’s Principal Amanda Pomplun told News Of The Area, “Last year we began for the first time Successful Foundations, which is based on this project based approach so it's sort of a transition between early learning early childhood education and school.

“It's a play based learning process so do you work in conjunction with the preschool.

“It's just creating that link between what they've been doing and our curriculum and how that kind of meshes together.

“They do that for them in the morning session for two hours for about sevens weeks at the start of school and then after they do that in the morning session they do what's

called a play reflection so they'll actually all come together and draw about what they did in their play for example,” said Mrs Pomplun.

There was lots of engaged activity all around as these new students embark on

potentially another thirteen years of formal schooling.

With a new playground and new funding opportunities coming up it’s full steam ahead for another exciting year at St Joseph’s.

q New students listening to a story.

q K/1 teachers Sarah Olling, Jane Mosman and Principal Amanda Pomplun.

q A buzz of activity.

q Engaging in learning.

Local road upgrades continue across MidCoast

MIDCOAST Council’s additional $7.5 million local road upgrade program is in full swing, with work to begin at several new locations this month.

“The $7.5 million road upgrade program is helping accelerate improvements to our local road network,” said Executive Manager Transport and Engineering, Peter Gesling.

“This additional funding has allowed us to focus on sections of road we’ve typically needed to repair again and again.

“We want to use these funds strategically by reducing the need for repeat maintenance in the future,” said Mr Gesling.

From Monday 6 February sections of the following stretches of road will be improved:

• Booral Road, Bulahdelah, starting approximately one kilometre from Booral Link Road and finishing near the Lowreys Road intersection.

• Myall Street, Tea Gardens, between Yalinbah Street and Engel Street.

• A stretch of Willina Road, Coolongolook, 1.5km – 2.5km from the Pacific Highway.

These heavy patching works will include stabilisation and bitumen sealing.

Each project will take approximately one week to complete, weather permitting.

Minor delays may occur, with stop/go traffic control in place.

Roadworks on Warwiba Road, Old Bar are programmed to begin Monday 13 February.

Work will include

stabilisation, improvement to drainage, bitumen sealing and line marking. Work will take approximately two weeks to complete, weather permitting.

Work on Red Head Road,

Red Head has also begun, with select kerb and gutter repairs taking place. Reconstruction of the eastern end of Red Head Road will start at a later date.

Road upgrades which

Varroa mite eradication zone expanded north of Karuah

FOLLOWING four new Varroa mite detections in the Hunter and the Central Coast, the eradication zone has expanded north of Karuah.

These cases bring the total number of infected premises to 112 since Varroa mite was first identified at the Port of Newcastle in June 2022.

Chief Plant Protection Officer Satendra Kumar said the new detections at

Vacy and Tumbi Umbi fall within the eradication zone, while another was located in the surveillance zone at Allworth.

“In the Hunter area we will see an expansion of the eradication zone north and west of Vacy and a larger extension to the north of Karuah,” Dr Kumar said.

“There will also be a very slight expansion on the Central Coast, south of Tumbi Umbi, with a new emergency

order now in place.”

“These new detections are not unexpected with the level of surveillance work being carried out by response teams who have tested close to 12,000 hives in the surveillance zone and more than 32,000 hives state-wide.”

Destruction of hives has begun at the infected properties and trace investigations are underway.

“We remain committed

to eradicating Varroa mite from NSW after National agreement earlier this month to declare proof of freedom in the Blue Zone,” Dr Kumar said.

“While this is a positive step forward for the response, now more than ever we need beekeepers to ensure they are doing the right thing so we continue to move in the right direction.

“The data collected through hive movement

are now complete include: Lansdowne Road, Lansdowne, Hannam Vale Road, Hannam Vale and Mermaid Avenue, Hawks Nest.

Another thirteen road projects are scheduled to

declarations and mandatory alcohol washes is vital to maintaining confidence in the containment of this devastating pest.”

As part of the response, it is mandatory for all beekeepers to carry out alcohol washes at least every 16 weeks and to report these results to DPI by filling out the online form at dpi.nsw. gov.au or calling 1800 084 881.

Beekeepers in the General Emergency Zone or Blue Zone can only move bees or hives if they complete the hive movement declaration form online, which must be completed within 72 hours of the movement taking

take place this financial year under this program.

To view full project details, head to https:// haveyoursay.midcoast.nsw. gov.au/7-5-million-roadsprogram

place.

DPI reminds all beekeepers across the State to ensure they are aware of the requirements for each zone and stresses that non-compliance with these requirements can result in significant penalties and fines.

“Achieving the goal of eradication is a shared responsibility between NSW DPI, industry and the community and I would like thank all those who have done their part through what we know is a difficult time,” Dr Kumar said.

For more information visit: https://www.dpi.nsw. gov.au/varroa

Security and solar energy improvements for Surf Lifesaving Club

THE Tea Gardens Hawks

Nest Surf Lifesaving Club will benefit from $92,088 to improve the storage and security of Surf Club equipment and implement a solar energy system which will produce energy and financial savings.

The funding comes through the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program.

Minister for Sport Alister

Henskens said 26 surf clubs would receive funding through the program to create more modern, accessible facilities and to ensure lifesavers have what they need to keep the community safe on our beaches.

“Surf clubs are at the heart of coastal communities and the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government is investing in them to ensure

they remain an integral part of towns across the State,” Mr Henskens said.

“This program will deliver a range of gamechanging projects for surf clubs that will result in improved facilities, increased participation in sport and recreation activities and general uplifts in usage to ensure overall community benefit.”

The program provides

grants of between $50,000 and $650,000 to develop facilities that will boost participation, increase usage and improve safety.

Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience

Steph Cooke said the surf club upgrades build on the NSW Government’s investment in equipment and training to support volunteer lifesavers.

“Our 75,000 volunteer

lifesavers patrol 129 every weekend and public holiday between October and April, so it’s vital that they have modern and fit-for-purpose facilities,” Ms Cooke said.

“Their work is quite literally life saving and I’m very grateful for the thousands of rescues they’ve undertaken this summer to protect locals and visitors to our coastline.”

Surf Life Saving NSW President George Shales

OAM said ensuring surf clubs across NSW were

Celebrating our MidCoast seniors

A JAM-PACKED program of fun and excitement will celebrate MidCoast seniors over Seniors Festival 2023.

‘Celebrate together’ is this year’s theme and you are invited to attend one of the events taking place across the region until 12 February.

Council is hosting a diverse range of free activities and events that offer something for everyone, to bring our seniors together to celebrate.

You will enjoy activities from comedy, painting and yoga, to bush tucker, tech

classes, movie screenings and more.

Come along to try something new, meet new people, and celebrate you!

“I encourage everyone to celebrate the important seniors in their lives at all times, but especially during this Seniors Festival,” said

MidCoast Council Mayor Claire Pontin.

“If you are over 65, you make up almost one third of our population.

“I want to pay tribute to you for the countless ways you benefit our community, because of your extensive experience and skills, and

the way you share this with family and with the community through your generous volunteering.

“Our community is enriched and our economy benefits through the important roles you play.”

NSW Seniors Festival is the largest celebration

maintained and upgraded is vitally important.

“Our volunteers deserve safe, accessible and secure facilities in order to train new lifesavers and support the community,” Mr Shales said.

“Many Surf Life Saving Clubs have been on the frontline in the last year, responding to incidents and emergencies including the recent flood disaster, and they need to be able to safely store and access vital rescue equipment at short notice.”

for seniors in the southern hemisphere.

MidCoast Council is committed to enhancing the lifestyles of our ageing population as set out in our MidCoast Ageing Strategy 2022-2026.

To check out local events and to book your spot, visit www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ Seniors-Festival-2023 or call 7955 7777.

NSW Farmers warn of mass bushfire threat

NSW FARMERS says time is running out to prevent mass bushfires at the end of the year.

Former Fire and Rescue commissioner Greg Mullins told The Daily Telegraph “the summer after a triple La Nina

you get major bushfires in NSW” and major bushfires would ravage the state by the end of the year.

But the lessons of Black Summer had not been learned, according to NSW Farmers Head of Policy and

Advocacy Annabel Johnson, who called for a swift crackdown on public land managers letting weeds grow out of control.

“During Black Summer we saw horrific fires as a result of the disastrous

‘lock it up’ approach to land management,” Ms Johnson said.

“We’ve seen huge parts of the state converted into National Parks and just locked up in the name of conservation, and this is where the next fire risk will come from!

“The decision makers need to come to their senses and listen to the people who experience these natural disasters firsthand, and make

sure there is an embedded strategy that will effect change in the short and long term.”

Australia had a long history of wet years followed by fires, Ms Johnson said, which would race from town to town consuming everything in their path.

“You hear the stories of fires outrunning vehicles, and you just hope it never happens to you,” Ms Johnson said.

“I’ve heard of whole farms being incinerated and the people only barely making it out alive, and that was before we had these huge National Park tinderboxes everywhere.

“For the most part farmers and private landholders are actively managing their properties, but there simply are not enough resources to do the same on public lands and this will surely lead to catastrophe.”

Mark Watson announced as One Nation candidate for Port Stephens

PORT Stephens has a new NSW One Nation candidate in Corlette resident Mark Watson, who will stand in just under seven weeks at the NSW State Election.

Mr Watson works in the hospitality sector of the Port Stephens community and dedicates his spare time to the community as a volunteer firefighter.

Mark Watson is married to his wife Kayla and they have a young daughter together.

Mr Watson's candidacy was announced by NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham at a candidate launch event at PPK Mining Equipment at Tomago on Saturday.

“Mark Watson is a candidate who will fight for jobs, education and a viable economic future,” NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham told News Of The Area.

“Mark Watson won’t roll over with the Liberals, Nationals, Labor and the Greens under the delusional belief that destroying coal and other resource industries in the Hunter will somehow save the planet,” Mr Latham said.

Mark Watson has stepped into the political ring in opposition to the current member for Port Stephens’ plans for the region.

“Money needs to be responsibly spent, so I will

be opposing Labor’s Kate Washington's pet project of the past 25 years.

“To build a new high school in Medowie is ludicrous, as it simply does not have the numbers to support it,” Mark Watson told News Of The Area.

“The last census showed that Medowie has only grown by 1316, while pupil enrolment has maintained steady.

“Instead we will upgrade our existing school and double the amount of transport services in order to get our children to the already established network of schools in Port Stephens,” Mr Watson continued.

“This is a realistic approach that can be delivered quickly in order to provide impact and relief in the short term.”

Mr Watson told News

Of The Area it was beyond belief that locals had to travel an hour for specialist health needs and then have to wait a few more hours before they are seen.

“Tomaree Hospital is in urgent need of resourcing, focusing on staffing and equipment,” he said.

While in Tomago, Mr Latham launched his

campaign team for the Upper House seats at the March 25 NSW State Election.

The candidates announced as the One Nation Upper House team include Mark Latham, Tania Mihailuk, Amit Batish, Colin Grigg and Roger Smith.

“No part of NSW faces a more uncertain future than the Hunter and Port Stephens

regions, with sustained attacks on its employment, industrial and resource base from the Matt Kean, Labor, Greens alliance,” Mr Latham said.

Mr Latham stated that coal alone sustains 75,000 jobs in the region and finds it incomprehensible that NSW would lose its coal industry without it completely gutting the Hunter area.

He firmly believes that there are no viable replacement industries for the number of jobs that will be lost.

“The best the Greenies have proposed is floating windmills and turning disused mining pits into water theme parks, which is an absolute insult to the workers of this region,” Mr Latham said.

“The One Nation policy is based on job security and better services for the region.”

Mr Latham believes that the upcoming election is the most important one yet for NSW, stating that One Nation holding the balance of power in the Upper House can prevent the two major parties from making the state of NSW “woke and broke”.

q The One Nation NSW team stands with their new Port Stephens candidate. (L-R) Hon. Rod Roberts MLC, Mark Watson, Hon Mark Latham MLC and Tania Mihailuk MP.

q One Nations candidate for Port Stephens, Mark Watson with NSW One Nation leader, Mark Latham at the candidate launch event on Saturday.

q The party faithful gathered for a campaign fundraiser for the upcoming election at the Raymond Terrace Bowling Club.

Live like you’re on holiday

all year

- $1,100,000

HERE is a stylish property with an open plan design that allows for easy flow and a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor.

Together with the beautiful water views over North Arm Cove and out to the greater Port Stephens harbour, this home offers a lifestyle many yearn for.

With an easterly aspect the views over the water are available from the many different living spaces within this home.

The open plan living is accentuated with high vaulted ceilings and plenty of glass to capture all the views on offer.

The aspect has the benefits of plenty of morning sun together with the advantage of the cooling north easterly sea breezes in the afternoons.

The chef's kitchen features stone benchtops, an island with breakfast bar, ample cupboards and drawer space as well as a walk-in pantry, quality appliances including dishwasher, and a servery through to the expansive outdoor deck. The whole home has been designed around comfort and low maintenance living.

There are four generous bedrooms in all.

The master offers a large ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe, while two of the others have built-ins.

The fourth is large enough for a queen size bedroom, has sliding door access to the rear yard and can also be utilised as a media room.

The home offers many quality extras including aluminium plantation shutters throughout, impressive flooring, fans, air conditioning, and the walls, floors and ceiling are fully insulated.

Parking is via a generous double garage

with drive through to the level landscaped backyard.

Beyond the yard boundary is non-urban bushland so there are no neighbours at the rear.

North Arm Cove is a beautiful village surrounded by Port Stephens Cove, where you can jump in your boat and have lunch at Nelson Bay, cast a line to catch your own, or go kayaking before breakfast.

This property offers a lifestyle change that will see you shed the stresses of city living immediately.

Within the village is a tennis court, community centre (that offers barista coffee three times per week), community gardens, bush walking trails, reserves and beaches, easy water access points, and all within 5.5kms of the Pacific Highway. Supermarkets, restaurants, medical facilities are all within a fifteen minute drive at Tea Gardens.

The patrolled beaches of Hawks Nest and the championship golf course are just a further three-minute drive over the river.

This home and area offers almost everything that you could desire and more.

Please make contact to arrange a personal viewing.

Contact Ivy Stevenson on 0432705766.

The Perfect Set Up!

Lot 2339-2340 Ulmarra Crescent, North

Arm Cove

Price: $65,000

EASILY accessible and out of the way is the perfectly set up family getaway camp-ground.

The land is cleared, large and level and is a rare opportunity to purchase two lots side by side.

Enjoy the serenity of being surrounded by natural bush land and waterways with your own 1130sqm (approximately) parcel of land.

Currently zoned RU2 Rural and known locally as non-urban, which means that although you are unable to build on it, the block is a perfect piece of land for your private holidaying in the years to come.

Contact us today to arrange a private inspection.

Inspections are by appointment only.

Call John Rumble on 0425 289 200.

Airbnb, holiday investment or permanent coastal lifestyle!

40 Riverside Drive, Karuah

3 bed 3 bath 385sqm

Offers Invit

THIS renovated three-bedroom, threebathroom home is situated along the Karuah River. Whether you're looking to invest in a holiday home or an Airbnb, perhaps take the opportunity to live permanently close to the water, this unique home on 385sqm is not one to look past.

All the hard work has been done for you with recent renovations.

The double-storey home has an open plan kitchen, dining and living area upstairs with floor to ceiling windows looking out to the beautiful Karuah River, new carpet, and hybrid floorboards, with the spacious kitchen having a gas cooktop, oven, and ample cupboard space.

Another super unique feature in this gorgeous home is the corner spa bath within the living area allowing you to relax and still enjoy the river views!

The upper storey of the home features the main bedroom with a lovely floor to ceiling window letting in an abundance of natural light plus those river views, new carpet, reverse-cycle air-conditioning, walk in robe and a fully renovated bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles, shower, vanity, and toilet with Miele fixtures and fittings throughout!

The lower level of the home features a great second living space with new reversecycle air-conditioning unit, fully renovated

bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles, shower, claw foot bath, toilet, and vanity again with Miele fixtures and fittings giving it a quality finish!

The remaining two bedrooms each have built in robes and carpet.

There is an additional powder room/ bathroom with toilet, shower and sink and the laundry has external access to the back area of the home.

Externally, the back area is the perfect spot to entertain and spend your summer days!

The large pool/entertaining area features a 7ft deep saltwater chlorinated pool area, an undercover area with ceiling fan and a concrete slab to the rear of the property with the option to build a shed or a pool cabana!

The potential is endless!

The home has a lovely street appeal with the land in front being a reserve which guarantees your views will never be interrupted and to the rear is State Forest!

Plenty of spots along the water's edge to put a kayak or small boat in and is located only a few minutes' drive to the Karuah Boat Ramp for those with bigger boats.

The property is on town services, has solar hot water, and is on bottled gas.

So, what are you waiting for?

The owner is putting this place on the market as a Property Preview campaign so get in and register your interest now and book an inspection of this unique home!

There really isn't anything like it!

Live the coastal lifestyle you have always wanted to.

Airbnb holiday rental return is approximately $190-$250 per night in off-

peak and this could increase by 30 percent during peak season. For permanent long-term rental, the property could achieve between $530 - $550 per week. Council rates are $282 per quarter.

Located under 5 minutes drive to Karuah's shops, RSL and Boat Ramp, under ten minutes to the Pacific Highway, 30 minutes to Newcastle Airport, 45 minutes to Nelson Bay and Newcastle and just over two hours to Sydney.

For further information please contact Emily Abela on 0476 551 276.

The NOTA needs you!

TELLING the incredible stories of the Myall Coast is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about.

The independentlyowned NOTA has had a presence in the region for decades and is proud to keep locals up to date with the happenings of the area.

Now, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic locals

with a background in writing to join the team in Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, Karuah or surrounds, with a Council reporter sought in particular.

“If you have a background in writing, and a passion for your local community, I would love to hear from you,” said NOTA Group Editor Douglas Connor.

“As the paper continues to

grow, we are always looking for enthusiastic wordsmiths to help cover the region’s news, sport, events, music etc.”

Writing for NOTA can be an amazing way to connect with your local community, to meet some of the aweinspiring locals creating change in the area, and to learn and experience the unique elements of life in our

region.

Writing for NOTA is flexible, with contributor reporters able to submit as many or as few stories per week to fit in with their present lifestyle and commitments.

Veteran NOTA reporter Marian Sampson, who has reported on local issues on the Myall Coast and Port Stephens for five years, said the role allowed her freedom, and new opportunities.

“Writing for News Of The

Fingal Bay SLSC hosts Masters Surf Carnival

By Marian SAMPSON

FINGAL Bay Surf Life Saving Club recently hosted the 16th Annual Fingal Masters Surf Carnival.

The Carnival saw approximately 100 Masters Surf Lifesavers from fourteen different Surf Lifesaving Clubs vie for the top three places and the prestige of having their Club’s name embellished on the coveted perpetual trophy.

Steve Westcott, Events Coordinator of Fingal Beach SLSC told News Of The Area, “A Surf Lifesaving masters athlete is a proficient Bronze Medallion patrolling member, from the age of 30 to 100 years old.”

Over the course of

the Carnival there were approximately 120 events contested, these included the water events of an ocean swim, board races and relays, ski races and relays, the Taplin relay, iron person and the Fingal iron person, consisting of a swim and board leg only.

On the beach competitors contested the beach sprints and relays, the highly competitive and entertaining flags event, with the day concluding with a 1.5 km beach run.

“The Fingal Masters Carnival is a crucial lead up event where Lifesavers can prove their training against each other in preparation for their respective Branch, State

and Australian titles that are conducted between February and April each year.”

Perth will host the 2023 Surf Lifesaving Australian Titles.

“After a hiatus in 2021, owing to the restrictions of Covid-19, the Fingal Masters Carnival is once again gaining momentum and popularity attracting teams from across the state,” Steve said.

Area has been a wonderful opportunity for me.

“I have become further connected to my community and importantly those who care passionately about their causes.

“I have had the privilege to meet some amazing people who are doing amazing things locally and internationally.

“I am valued and respected by my community as is the publication.

“As a NOTA reporter I write

when I like and choose the stories that are of interest to me and my community.

“I choose my own hours and I can work from anywhere,” Marian said.

If you want to be a part of helping the community get its weekly local news hit, then let's start the conversation.

Send us an email telling us a bit about yourself to media@newsofthearea.

q Competitors on the beach during the event.

“These included some regular visitors such as the all-female team from Clovelly in Sydney, and teams from Terrigal, North Avoca and Soldiers Beach from the Central Coast and Nobbys, Cooks Hill and Merewether in the Hunter Branch.

“This year also saw some teams like Hawks Nest–Tea Gardens and Newcastle return to the Carnival and the surprise debut team of

Shelly Beach from the Central Coast,” he said.

The results from the 2023 edition of the Fingal Masters Carnival were first place Shelly Beach, second place Terrigal and a youthful Newcastle Beach took out third place.

Fingal Bay managed a fourth place with Hawks Nest–Tea Gardens gaining a creditable seventh place.

Bulahdelah Golf Club News Hawks Nest Golf Club Thursday Night Darts

By Thora-Lou SMITH

THE ladies’ first game for the year was played on Wednesday February 1, and the winner of the Stableford event was M South with 35pts from B Newton with 29pts.

No Jackpot or NTP.

The Vets played their first Monthly Mug for the year on a very hot Thursday February 2, and the winner was R Winter with 69nett on a c/b from J Crockett.

A Jobson was 3rd with 73nett.

NTPs were A Jobson and C Littlechild who also won the putting with 27 putts.

Saturday February 4 was the Men’s Foursomes

Championships (2022) and the A Grade Champions were J Graham and D Schlenert with 128gr.

A Grade Nett winners are K Hughes and W Pollard with 112.75.

B Grade Champions are D

Johnston and R Winter with 143gr, and the B Grade Nett winners are G Willadsen and J Crockett with 112.75.

NTPs were T-L Smith, M Bramble, M Styles and D Johnston, while the long drivers were M Bramble, K Hughes, G Grainger and B Gordon.

The Ladies played a stroke event and the winner was T-L Smith with 65nett from A Benson with 71nett.

Sixteen players fronted for the Mixed Foursomes Championships (2022) on Sunday February 5, and the Champions are G Harvey and B Gordon with 127gr.

Nett winners were D Johnston and K Guyer with 106nett.

A great weekend of golf; congratulations to all the winners.

By John EDWARDS

RESULTS from Hawks Nest Golf Club Thursday Night Darts on 2 February.

Winners: Sandra Hagan and John Edwards.

Runners Up: Geoff Smith and Michael Russom.

Ladies Highest Score: Lyn Pierson - 92.

Mens Highest Score: Matt Pierson - 121.

Darts are on every Thursday night, names in

Hawks Nest Golf Club Lady Veterans

HAWKS Nest Golf Club Lady Veterans Golf Competition for 2 February 2023

Place

q A swim leg of the 16th Annual Masters Surf Carnival.

q Mixed Foursomes winners Geoff, Barbie, Kath and Dave.

q A grade champions Dave Schlenert and Jeff Graham.

q B grade champions Rick Winter and Dave Johnston.

q Winners Sandra Hagan and John Edwards with Runners Up Geoff Smith and Michael Russom.

OUTLETS

Where you can pick up

paper

Hawks Nest Golf Club

Hawks Nest Caravan Park

Benchmark on Booner

Oceanside Motel

Peter Sinclair Gardens

Jimmy's Beach Caravan Pk

Hawks Nest Motel

Celebrations

So Lo Hawks Nest

Alanas Gifts

Hawks Nest Realty

Hawks Nest Sport Store

IGA Hawks Nest

Hawks Nest Newsagency

Hawks Nest First National

Hawks Nest Pharmacy

Hairdinkum

Tea Gardens Council Office

Information Centre

Arts & Crafts Centre

Tea Gardens Library

Tea Gardens Fish Co op

Boathouse Tea Gardens

CTC Tea Gardens

Tea Gardens Bakery

Dental Surgery Tea Gardens

Black Possum

Ellas Boutique

Silk Haidressing

Ray White Real Estate

Vitamin Bead

Tea Gardens Real Estate

Tea Gardens Hotel

Tea Gardens Ice Cream Shack

Tillermans Tea Gardens

Hook n Cook

Century 21 Tea Gardens

Oyster Hut

Tea Gardens Country Club

The Grange

Palm Lakes Resort

Autocare Tea Gardens

Woodwards Nursery

Puma Fuel

Home Timber & Hardware

Tea Gardens Medical Centre

Hawks Nest Doctors Surgery

Myall Pharmacy

Tea Gardens Post Office

Myall Meats

Coles Tea Gardens

$2 Shop

Purcell & Mount Solicitors

BTS fashion

Regional Australia Bank

Vinnies

Karuah RSL

Karuah IGA

Munchies Cafe Karuah

Riverside Motel

Karuah Motor Inn

Tony King Auto

Info Centre Karuah

Russ's Bakery

Karuah Butcher

Karuah Pharmacy

Newsagent Karuah

BP Service Station

Big4 Jetty Village

Cafe Karuah

Barry Bros Butcher

BP Servo

Bulahdelah Bowling Club

Farm & Produce

Bulahdelah Fruit & Veg

Bulahdelah IGA

Information Centre

Newsagency

R&R Property Bulahdelah

Rural Transaction Ctr

Shell Servo Bulahdelah

Nerong intersection drop point

Nth Arm Cove Community Hall

Pindimah intersection drop point

R&R Property Stroud

Post Office/newsagent Stroud

&

Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN

On theCouch

Dear Jasminda,

I RECENTLY had my oven professionally cleaned and when I showed it off to my husband he said he might get a lawn maintenance man since we can clearly splash around money for hired help.

I’ve never done it before and it looks amazing. I don’t see the issue.

Roxanne D.

Dear Roxanne,

I'M with you on this one.

There are some jobs that are worth contracting out and the oven clean is right up there.

Council ill-advised on Yacaaba access

DEAR News Of The Area,

LAST week's letter that appeared in the NOTA was sent to the General Manager of MidCoast Council on 12/1/23.

A representative from Council replied on Friday 20/1/2023 by phone.

He was sympathetic and apologised, explaining that they were simply restoring the regulations that were determined many decades ago and that nothing could be done to make it easier for the incapacitated and disabled to access the area.

When sand was required to replenish Jimmys Beach, there was no hesitation to extract it from the huge sandhill at Deadmans which took millions of years to form and fifteen years for Great Lakes Council (GLC) to demolish.

This sand now lies in the river and bay causing never ending problems.

As regards the cultural significance, it was here at the base of the sandhill that Aboriginal artefacts and middens existed.

Furthermore, a few decades ago, GLC had no issue in allowing an Army DUKW to roar up and down the sand flats along Jimmys Beach, entertaining tourists from the bay, ripping up the weed beds and interfering with the ecology.

When the commercial fishermen

frequent the area, I can assure you that very little care and responsibility is demonstrated in accessing and netting of fish.

Access to Yacaaba was formally via Deadmans until the brains on GLC thought it best to have three permanent tracks via Jimmys Beach.

The one track at Deadmans was eliminated every six hours with the change of tide. Now the tracks along Jimmys Beach are there 24/7.

Mind you, the National Parks were responsible for restricting access along Bennetts Beach.

They had it in their heads that the less access points resulted in less driving on the beach.

DUMB!

It resulted in more driving on the beach and emergency vehicles not having quick access.

It appears that my four generations, currently three, enjoying access to Yacaaba Headland is not as important as the Indigenous or commercial fishers.

I also believe that the Council has been ill-advised on these restrictions.

Regards, John ALTERATOR, Hawks Nest.

Incorrect data on Teach For Australia retention rates

DEAR News Of The Area,

I WRITE in response to ‘Teachers Federation slams Perrottet’s plans for teacher recruitment’, Myall Coast NOTA, p6, Thursday 2 February Edition.

Now, more than ever, students and schools across New South Wales need more great people to enter the teaching profession.

There are no silver bullets to the issues facing school workforces, but supported work-study pathways are one way to unlock doors for more aspiring teachers to enter the profession.

Teach For Australia has fourteen years’

experience recruiting talented career changers and graduates, and supporting them to become high-quality teachers in schools where workforce needs are highest.

Leaving an established career to return to full-time tertiary study isn’t possible for some, so alternate pathways help them achieve a career switch that might otherwise be out of reach.

Around Australia, TFA’s 300-plus partner schools value our program as a wellestablished “tried and tested” pathway that brings high-performing, enthusiastic and dedicated people to their classrooms.

TFA has used our proven experience to develop a bespoke model for NSW schools and is excited that, from 2024, we can offer places in NSW public schools to successful applicants to this two-year Master of

Nothing compares to the combination of caustic fumes, baked on grease, grimy sludge dripping onto the floor and the sheer time it takes to get the oven looking remotely clean.

I’m sure there are many other jobs you do that you don’t want or need to farm out so your husband’s dig is childish bordering on sexist. Does he get his car serviced? His mower repaired? His suit professionally cleaned?

I personally find cleaning the oven so tedious that I’ve made a rule that any messy meals, like a roast, must be cooked on the outdoor barbecue. The oven is for reheating or cake baking. Maybe suggest to your husband that if he doesn’t want you to get an oven cleaner, you just won’t cook anymore. Problem solved.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Teaching program.

Since 2009, TFA has brought more than 1200 additional teachers to the classroom.

We know 72 percent of TFA Alumni are still teaching and leading classrooms and another twelve percent are in educationrelated roles.

In our 2022 national cohort, nearly 50 percent are qualified to teach in-demand STEM subjects and 68 percent are career changers who bring additional professional perspectives and skills to their teaching.

We also know our program is succeeding in bringing quality people to the profession because 91 percent of partner school principals tell us they would hire another TFA teacher.

TFA looks forward to working with teachers, principals, the Department of Education and others to deliver a pilot program that is evidence-based, stakeholder-informed and deeply connected to NSW schools.

Recruitment for 2024 places opens on February 13.

More information, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, can be found at www. teachforaustralia.org

Sincerely,

Melodie POTTS ROSEVEAR, Founder

and

CEO, Teach For

Australia.

READING by Lynne Miles: John 2: 1-9 (Abridged) "Jesus and His mother Mary and the disciples were at a wedding in Cana. The host ran out of wine. Jesus instructed the servants to fill the stone water pots with water, which they did. When the head waiter tasted the contents, it had become wine, finer than what had so far been served." This was Jesus' first miracle.

To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.

Auspac Media

CHART - 7 DAYS

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for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated.

BIG CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

Sudoku is an 81 square number grid with nine blocks each containing nine cells. To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.

NEWS OF THE AREA

YOU'RE JOKIN'

Why do fish live in salt water? Because pepper makes them sneeze.

What do you get from a pampered cow?

Spoiled milk.

Where do polar bears vote?

The North Poll

What sound do porcupines make when they kiss? Ouch!

What did the ocean say to the pirate? Nothing, it just waved.

How did the pirate get his flag so cheaply? He bought it on sail.

Why did the snake cross the road?

To get to the other ssside.

Why are fish so smart? Because they live in schools.

Why don’t pirates shower before they walk the plank? Because they’ll just wash up on shore later.

1 2 3 8 7 6 5 4 9 11 10 12

What happened when Bluebeard fell overboard in the Red Sea? He got marooned.

What has 8 legs, 8 arms, and 8 eyes?

8 pirates.

How much does it cost a pirate to get his ears pierced? About a buck an ear.

ANSWERS: SPOT THE

1. The boy is missing some freckles. 2. There is no orange juice in the cup. 3. Part of one lolly wrapper is missing.

4. There are only three bread crumbs on the sandwich plate. 5. One candle has gone out.

Death Notice

Brett Lawrence Mitchell 21/05/1977 - 4/02/2023

Loving Father of Nathan and Isaac. Son to Tony and Louise. Uncle to Brock ,Tiah and Cody. You will always be in our Hearts. Always Remembered. A Memorial will be held at a later date.

Parsons, Alan

Late of Tea Gardens and Newcastle.

A life celebration will be held in Tea Gardens 24th February 2023. Please call 0417 495 889 for details.

Public Notices

Karuah Motor Yacht Club is a sports club that is family orientated located on the Karuah River Waterfront. We are a licensed premises open every Friday night from 5:00pm for delicious meals and desserts.

0415 419 741 mail@kmyc.net.au

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Funeral Notice

TURNBULL

Brenda Ann

Late of Newcastle

Formerly of Bulahdelah

Aged 81 Years

Dearly beloved wife of Allan. Mother of Andrew, Mary-Anne and Patrick, Nan to their families. She will be sadly missed by her extended family and many friends.

Relatives and friends of BRENDA are warmly invited to attend her Requiem Mass to be held at St Mary & Catholic Church, 2 Bayview St, Warners Bay on FRIDAY 10th February 2023 commencing at 9.30am. Following for Burial at Bulahdelah Cemetery. The service will be live streamed at https://www.jamesmurray.com.au/ live-streaming/

JAMES MURRAY FUNERALS 02 4961 1435

Public Notices

War Medals

Top prices paid by local collector. Call Jim 0400 060 215

Position Vacant

Painter/brush hand wanted for local work

Must be presentable ph Phil 0416 096 738

Pets

SCHMOODLE (Maltese

Shih tzu/Poodle) puppies

1 male, 1 female $3000

M991003001766524

M991003001766523

Ph: 0432 426 080 e090223

For Sale

2.6HP PARSON outboard 4 stroke. Never used! $750, brand new was $987. 0466 880 639

25 CD compilations

Newcastle Top 40 classics 50s-70s. $90

Ph: 02 4966 5000

4 x 17”x 6” Steel rims, fitted with 255/65x17 Dunlop AT23 tyres. Suit current Nissan Navara $130ea ono. Ph 0404 094 028

4WD EQUIPMENT Drag chain $30. 3x 20ltr Fuel Canisters $50. High lift $60. Snatch-um strap $45. incl. 2 bow shackles Mob. 0490 168 582

What’s Happening for Seniors Week

WEDNESDAY 8th FEB

Seniors Art Class

Where: Riverside Park, Raymond Terrace

When: 8:30am - 10:30am

Cost: Free

Aqua Aerobics

Where: Lakeside Leisure Centre

When: 8am and 5:45pm

Cost: $14.60 (accepts membership)

Decluttering with ‘A Good Sort’

Where: Raymond Terrace Library

When: 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Bookings: 4988 0111

THURSDAY 9th FEB

Hume Community Housing Seniors Event

Where: 46 William St, Raymond Terrace

Tai Chi: 9am - 10am Cost $5.

Free morning tea: 10am - 10:20am.

Free activities: 10:20am - 11am.

Exercise: 11am - 12pm. Cost $5.

Tech Connect

Where: Raymond Terrace Library

When: 10:30 - 11:30am

Assistance with your smarphone or tablet

FRIDAY 10th FEB

Aqua Aerobics

Where: Lakeside Leisure Centre,

When: 8am and 5:45pm

Cost: $14.60 (accepts membership)

Nature Journaling and Bushfood workshop

Where: Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life

Saving Club

When: 9am - 12pm

Macrame Wall Hanging

Where: Tea Gardens Library

When: 1pm - 4pm

Cost: Free.

Booking essential SATURDAY 11th FEB

Seniors Let’s Celebrate Mini Expo

Where: Hawks Nest Scout Hall

When: 10am - 3pm

Cost: Free.

Seniors Expo - Hawks Nest Beachside

Where: Hawks Nest Scout Hall

When: 10am - 3pm

Cost: Free.

For Sale

AIRCONDITIONER

Portable Olimpia Splendid. As new, bargain $500. 4988 6302 E230223

AS new single bed with base and extra length. Asking $200 0457 674 986

BABIES and Childrens clothes new, worth $1,500. Will sell $200 Ph: 0457 087 178

BOOK Case 4 shelves attractive good cond 190cm H 105cm W. $60 Ph: 4938 5923

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

BOXED board games

Rum rebellion John Sands 1980’s. Top Gear game unopened 1990’s. Scrabble game collectable 1955. All good cond. Best offers Ph: 4981 7523

BICYCLES 1 x mens 1 x womens $50 each

Ph: 0427 879 025 f061022

BUNNYKINS Collection

Royal Doulton Crockery

6 piece Unmarked $65 Ph 0429 410 590 f011222

COSMOPOLITAN

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

DARK timber four draw desk with optional upper hood three shelves also slide out laptop desk shelf. $40. Desk chair. $30 Swivel large adjustable comfortable chair. Good used Ph: 0401 546 848 Sandy, Tanilba Bay

DESK 3 drawers very long 230cm. Excellent for studio or hobby. $60 Ph: 4938 5923

DINING room table extendable + 8 wicker chairs + 4 coffee tables $200 the lot. 0429485169

DVD movies incl. drama and westerns, mainly last 5-20 years. Incl 1 TV series 10x10 disks $60 Ph: 02 4966 5000

DRILL Hitachi, with battery charger. $55 0457 087 178

ELECTRIC treadmill adjusts to incline Foldable. Tracks distances, times and calories. Has emergency stop function. $50 Ph: 4919 8117

For Sale

ELECTRIC jigsaw Black & Decker $40. Electric planer Black & Decker $60. Ph: 4997 0611

ELECTRIC Heaters

1 Electric 700mm x 360mm 2000 watts

1 Oil filled 2400 watts $40 for both. Please ring 0404 724 347

EUROPEAN Single adjust slatted bedframes & 2 latex mattresses VGC $500 each

PH: 49979797

EXERCISE Machine

Total gym shaper plus instructions, folds up $100. Nelson Bay area Ph Ron 0478 608 379

GARDEN tools set

Incl hoe, rake, mattock fork, spade, broom & crowbar. $60. 4997 0611 f020223

GE Steam and dry iron from 60’s. Original box, exc cond. $40ono Ph: 4981 7523 f120123

GOLF set leather bag, Slazenger cart woods steels extras. $250. Ph 0476 789 721

GOLFING accessories

Golf balls - around 100? 20 cents each Golf buggy $25 Clubs and drives $2 each. Ph: 4982 2335

GOLF or Shopping

Scooter, 2sp Lotus Blake Tycoon AZ36. Can be fully disassembled $3700ono Ph: 49970435

GOOD antique Queen Anne dressing table with mirror $60

Ph 0429 601 039

GUITAR left-handed Redding as new never played with soft case $230 Ph: 4981 9939

GYM Form Ab Booster Plus. Brand new. $30 Ph: 4982 8628 f020223

HOME Office, Solid wood Lockable Computer shelving $60.00 Phone Sam 0437 878 155

KAYAK ‘Glide Explore’ adult single, VGC inc paddle, carry strap, pole slots, net. $300! Ph 0407 414 016

LADIES E-Bike trike New, assembled, large rear basket. $850 Ph: 0450 531 894

LIKE new 4 wheel mobility scooter, front basket, rear carry bag with charger. Will deliver $2,200. 0418 430 643

For Sale

MOBILITY Frame with hand rails and legs, toilet seat and new bowl. Fits over existing toilet. As new $60. 4981 7523 f260123

LOUNGE 3 piece $50. Other items too 0425 254 612

MOBILITY Scooter 4 wheel. Good cond. with front basket, rear bag and charger. $1400

Free delivery

Ph: 0418 430 643

MUST sell! Fishing reels, lines and many others. Price - best offers!

Ph: 4997 0611 f020223

PIANO, white, good for student. $500

Ph:0466 880 639

PORTABLE clothesline GC, $25. 0413 023 296

PRYDE Windsufing mast suits 7 metre sail. Little used. $99 Tea Gardens. Peter 0419 932 992

RAIL Corp Wall telephones and desktop push buttom phone 90’s Nokia Mobile 6300 in box, charger and manual 00’s. Samsung mobile and charger 00’s. 2 x Motorola units, chargers with info 90’s. Cheap best offers 4981 7523 f151222

ROYAL Doulton

Bone China 40 Pc 8 setting dinner set Ideal

Christmas Gift $95

Ph 0416 229 166

RYOBI 4 Stroke mower near new $220

Ph: 4997 0495

SKI boots, size 7 Good condition. $90 Tea Gardens. Peter 0419 932 992 f260123

SNOW chains brand new, unused adjustable, suits 16 inch wheels or others $95 Tea Gardens. Peter 0419 932 992 f260123

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

SUNBEAM food saver VAC420 with bags, half price $55. 49826443

TV 40”, brand new unwanted gift still in box Thomson brand. $200 0412 182 493

TV Corner cabinet Shelving underneath

2 door unit, on wheels

100cm W x 60cm H 65cm L. $50. 4981 7523

For Sale

TWO x shop riders pull apart mobility wheel chairs. New batteries with chargers. $600 each. 0418 430 643

TYRES 4 x Golf rims and tires

195-65R15

$50 all 2 FWD tires 24565R17 50% tread $10 all Ph: 4984 3710 or 0407461 454

UNWANTED prize Roomba iRobot vac worth $500, sell $350 0402 797 896

WASHING machine Fisher and Paykel, top loader, 7kg bowl, 3 years old, VGC. $310 ono 4997 0331. Pickup Tea Gardens

WASHING machine Fisher Paykell, limited use, VGC. $250. 4982 9942 Re050123

WELLINGTON boots as new $25. 4997 0611

WINDSURFER and fin 85 litres, Freerace 2.6m long. In a bag. No dings Some accessories available. $80. Peter 0419 932 992. Tea Gardens.

WINDSURFER boom Chinook. Good condition $90. Peter 0419932992 Tea Gardens. f260123

Boats

BROOKER Tinny, 4m 4stroke, 15HP Suzuki motor. Boat and trailer registered. Plus extras $3500 0466 880 639

Motors

2001 SAAB, 9/3 hatch auto, 275,000klms cruise control, power steer, drives well. $2,490 ono. 0466 880 639

HONDA Accord 2007 Auto, V6, Excellent cond. Reg BBD55K Ph: 0411 114 614

2006 OLYMPIC Javelin

SP 19’6’ dual axle queen bed, shower/toilet combo, gas/electric fridge with freezer, microwave stove with griller 12mths rego, excellent condition $29,500 ono Ph: 0438 563 329

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Small to Medium Residential Building, Construction & Home Maintenance Projects

Servicing Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens, Karuah, and the North Port Stephens area. Small to Medium Residential Building, Construction & Home Maintenance Projects.

Contact David Lyne 0418 166 912 davidjlyne@gmail.com www.homepropertymaintenance.com.au

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Quality Built Homes Extensions & Renovations Deal Direct with a Local Builder

Ph: 4997 2077

Mob: 0408 689 779

Email: pjworth@bigpond.net.au

BEST ON THE BOX

FRIDAY GARDENING AUSTRALIA

ABC, 7.30pm

FRIDAY PENGUIN BLOOM

NBN, 8.30pm

Award-winning actress Naomi Watts gives a predictably moving and poignant performance in this tear-jerker, but a mischievous magpie almost steals her thunder. Surf-lover Samantha Bloom (Watts) is holidaying in Thailand with her husband (Andrew Lincoln, The Walking Dead) and their three sons when she falls from a balcony, becoming paraplegic. Returning home, she is consumed by grief for a year, until her sons bring an injured bird home. The scenes involving the inquisitive magpie are utterly charming and beautifully shot.

FRIDAY, February 10

6.00 The Drum. Presented by Ellen Fanning.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Gardening Australia. (Return)

Sophie Thomson visits a designer’s home.

8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mdsv, R) Part 2 of 3. Van der Valk investigates the death of a young woman.

10.00 The Larkins. (PG, R) Ma books a weekend in Margate.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Larkins. (Ms, R)

11.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

12.35 Unforgotten. (Mal, R)

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

You don’t need to be a green thumb to adore this long-running gardening series. Featuring a tribe of passionate and interesting presenters, they are the secret to its success. Returning with its 24th season (or 34th year of episodes) tonight, effervescent host Costa Georgiadis (right) a and his crew – including new team members Tammy Huynh and Hannah Moloney – are in Melbourne’s lush Royal Botanic Gardens. The episode is flush with many varied segments, but highlights include Hannah chatting with a First Nations educator at the Botanic Gardens about the gardens’ history and Sophie visiting the plot of an acclaimed landscaper.

SUNDAY MATERNAL

SEVEN, 8.45pm

It’s generally the hard truths that make for the most gripping TV and this incisive new British medical drama shoots for the heart – and the head. The second episode fires up tonight: it’s not too late to become absorbed in the lives of doctors Maryam Afridi (Parminder Nagra), Catherine MacDiarmid (Lara Pulver, Sherlock, above) and Helen Cavendish (Lisa McGrillis). Set postpandemic, the three women are returning to work after maternity leave at the troubled NHS. Pulling no punches, and with a snappy script, it’s filled with relatable situations, with the drama turned up a few notches. Tonight, Maryam struggles to control her anxiety and keep working as a surgeon.

6.00 NBN News.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Scotland: A Wild Year. (PG)

8.30 Megabridges: Spanning The Void. An insight into three bridges.

9.30 Lighthouses: Building The Impossible: The Smalls. (PGa, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (Malv, R)

1.30 Das Boot. (Malv, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs checks out a business that recycles plastic milk bottles into cutting boards.

8.30 MOVIE: The Martian. (2015, Mal, R) An astronaut believed to be dead after his crew were forced to abandon their expedition to Mars prematurely, has to rely on his ingenuity to survive in the planet’s hostile conditions while awaiting rescue. Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels.

11.30 Maternal. (Mals, R) Three doctors return to work.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PGm)

8.30 MOVIE: Penguin Bloom. (2020, PGal) Based on a true story.

A mother’s world is shattered after a near-fatal accident leaves her paralysed.

Naomi Watts, Andrew Lincoln.

10.20 MOVIE: The Glass Castle. (2017, Ma, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Take Two. (R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ma) Chat show with celebrity guests.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Guests include Dame Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Salma Hayek, Bruce Springsteen, Barack Obama and Tinie Tempah.

10.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mls, R)

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Myall Coast Vets Golf Hawks Nest Ladies

3.

SATURDAY, February 11

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage Goes Retro. (PG) 10.30 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 The Larkins. (PG, R) 2.00 Midsomer Murders. (Final, PG, R) 3.35 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (PG, R) 4.30 The Human Revolution. (PG, R)

5.25 Further Back In Time For Dinner. (PG, R)

6.25 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R) Dianne visits one of her biggest supporters.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Mad) Shelagh faces a challenging delivery.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Final, Mav, R) After a body is found surrounded by ritual symbols, DCI John Barnaby and DS Winter investigate.

10.00 Unforgotten. (Final, Malv, R)

The team narrows down the suspects.

10.50 Miniseries: Come

Home. (Madlsv, R)

11.50 Rage Goes Retro. (MA15+adlhnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Blue Water Safari.

(PG) 10.10 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.05

Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: What Happened Next. (Premiere, PG) 12.00

WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. European

C’ships. H’lights. 3.30 Cycling. The Saudi Tour.

H’lights. 4.40 Secret Scotland. (PGa, R) 5.30

WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (Premiere)

8.30 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Physical Challenge. (PG)

9.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (PGa, R)

10.25 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Mav, R)

11.15 Atlanta. (Final, Madls, R)

11.55 Mister 8. (Premiere, Mls)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, February 12

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.05

Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: What Happened Next. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

Odyssey. (R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Return, Mv)

A kidnapping ends in murder.

8.30 Vera. (Final, PG, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates after the body of a woman is washed up on the banks of the River Tyne.

10.00 Farewell Doc Martin. (Ma, R)

10.50 Operation Buffalo. (Final, Malv, R)

11.50 Just Between Us. (Malns, R)

12.50 Les Misérables. (Mv, R)

1.50 Victoria. (PG, R)

2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. European C’ships. H’lights. 4.40 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ancient Egypt By Train: Alexandria.

8.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. Part 1 of 3.

9.30 Expedition Bermuda Triangle. (PGalv, R) A look at the Bermuda Triangle.

11.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

12.50 Pandemic 2020. (Ma, R)

4.00 The Source. (Mal, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Family Race Day and Inglis Millennium Day.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Patrol. (PG) Customs deal with a Lithuanian man who has questionable holiday plans. A risky item lands at the mail centre.

7.30 MOVIE: Black Panther. (2018, Mv, R) The Black Panther, a superhero and newly crowned ruler of the African kingdom of Wakanda, must defend his claim to the throne against a claimant whose plans would threaten his people’s future. Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o, Michael B. Jordan.

10.25 Australian Idol. (PGl, R) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa)

8.30 MOVIE: Godzilla Vs. Kong. (2021, Mav)

10.45 MOVIE: Species. (1995, MA15+hlsv, R)

12.45 Living On The Coast. (R)

1.10 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGs, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) A husband and wife are washed off rocks.

6.30 To Be Advised.

7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mav) A US Marine falls ill during a training mission after an attack by a genetic weapon.

9.30 FBI: International. (Mav) The Fly Team questions an NYPD officer who is under arrest for assault in the breakaway Moldovan state of Transnistria, amid claims that a sex trafficking ring is being concealed by those in power.

11.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) A US Navy officer is murdered.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

Golf Results

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Dog Patrol. (PGa, R) 12.30 MOVIE: Storks. (2016, PGa, R) 2.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. H’lights. 3.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

8.45 Maternal. (Mal) As Maryam fights to control her anxiety, Catherine weighs up what it will take to progress as a female surgeon.

9.45 What The Killer Did Next: Nadine Aburas. (Mav) Hosted by Philip Glenister.

10.45 Born To Kill? Dale Hausner And Samuel Dieteman. (MA15+av)

11.45 Autopsy USA. (Mads, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

10.10

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. A tribe faces what could be one of the most catastrophic Tribal Councils ever witnessed.

9.10 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) After Tennant and the team are tasked with finding a globetrotting social media star who has been kidnapped, they find out that she is not the person her husband, or her followers, think she is.

10.10 FBI. (Msv, R) The team tracks down a shooter.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Hawks Nest Vets

3 M. Stokes Ladies please note that after the week of golf, ladies golf will resume on Tuesday 14 February with Monthly Medal.

MONDAY, February 13

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 World’s Most Secret Homes. (PG) 10.10 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. (Man, R) 11.05 The Story Of Sugar. (PG) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 Lost Worlds And Hidden Treasures. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? UK. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

TUESDAY, February 14

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. (Ma, R) 11.05 The Story Of Tea. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Lost Worlds And Hidden Treasures. (PGa, R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R)

4.15 Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PGa, R) 5.30

Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 NFL. Super Bowl LVII. Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles. 3.00 The Chase. Hosted by Bradley Walsh.

Seven News At 4.

The Chase Australia. Contestants race to answer quiz questions correctly to avoid being caught by The Chaser.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) John and Alf dive into the tech world.

7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

9.15 Starstruck. (PG) The next four teams go head-to-head for a place in the final and a chance to win the £50,000 prize.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Busted In Bangkok. (MA15+as, R)

12.00 MOVIE: Secrets In Suburbia. (2017, MA15+a, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

1.55

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00

Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club

By Lynda RICHARDS

TUESDAY 31 January: Social bowls played 2 games 3 bowls Triples 18 ends and a game of Fours 18 ends Jeanette Emmett playing ‘swinger lead”.

On the 4th end Liv Everingham, Lyn Nightingale and Robyn Beaumont were on 7 points, Chrissy Buddle, Lynda Richards and Ingrid Luck’s score 0.

Thankfully Ingrid’s team decided to join the game

although never being in front they evened the score on the 11th end (9 all) and 15th end (11 all).

The next 3 ends were won by their opposition, Robyn’s team winning by 5 shots 16 v 11.

Precy Swadling, Judi Polak and Robyn Webster took control of this game from the start defeating Carolyn Fredericks, Sheril Johnson and Dale Winter 20 v 12.

Now to the Fours contest, Jeanette Emmett, Dawn Jones,

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.40 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Return, Ml) Two teams, including Rebecca Gibney, Luke McGregor, Harley Breen and Concetta Caristo, go head-to-head.

9.40 Ghosts. (PGds) Sam gives relationship advice to Freddie.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team goes after the vigilante.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 Australian Survivor. A survivor favourite brings a shocking twist that will flip the game on its head.

9.10 NCIS. (M, R) The team is immersed in the world of food trucks after a man is found frozen to death in the back of one.

11.00 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Dot Dallas and Deyonne Page v Jeanette, Jan Coomer, Bette Saillard and Sandra Leisemann, I will be brief, Sandra’s team claimed victory 28 v 6.

The winners on the day winning with the highest

score were Jeanette, Jan, Bette and Sandra. Lynda Richards won the raffle many thanks to The Garden Eatery for donating the raffle prize.

Thursday 2 February: Good to see the hot, humid weather conditions haven't deterred all our members from bowling.

Three games of 2 bowls turn around Triples, a learning curb for

WEDNESDAY, February 15

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 World’s Most Secret Homes. (PG) 9.55 Confucius Was A Foodie. 11.00 The Story Of Coffee. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Lost Worlds And Hidden Treasures. (PGavw, R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.15 Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

Cargo. (Mal)

12.00 Thin Blue Line. (MA15+alv, R)

2.15 Face To Face. (Premiere, Ma)

Mastermind Australia. (R)

Bamay. (R)

THURSDAY, February 16

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Code 1: The Lismore Floods. (M)

8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (Ml) A lighter look at the world of sport.

9.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (Mlv, R)

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.40 Fire Country. (Mv) After a hiker trying to take a selfie falls off a cliff, Bode and Jake put aside their differences to make a rescue.

9.40 Bull. (PGa, R) Izzy puts the brakes on her wedding to Bull after he jeopardises Benny’s election campaign.

11.30 The Project. (R)

our new bowlers giving them the opportunity to play as a Second and a Skip, no pressure pure fun.

Deyonne Page, Irene Roberts and Lyn Nightingale were 6 shots ahead (16 v 10) of Lorraine Murphy, Ingrid Luck and Jane Uff going into their last end their opposition scored 5 shots hence just going down by 1 shot, 16 v 15.

A win for Judy McGavock, Lynda

NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

12.05 Filthy Rich. (Mas, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Seven Early News.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 World’s Most Secret Homes. (Final, PG) 9.55 Confucius Was A Foodie. 11.00 The Story Of Cheese. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bamay. (R) 2.20 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads. (PGa, R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.15 Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

7.35 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes. (PG)

8.30 American Presidency With Bill Clinton. (PG)

9.20 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (MA15+)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 L’Opera. (Ml, R)

11.40 World On Fire. (MA15+v, R)

3.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (Mls) Ronny Chieng takes to the Just For Laughs Montreal stage for his very own comedy gala.

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+adv) The team investigates a sexual assault by a man wearing a crow mask at an underground party.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Richards and Jan Coomer 13 v Bette Saillard, Sheila Rattray and Deb Gardner 9. Dale Winter, Jean Glover and Neryl Grehan 17 v Robyn Beaumont, Carol Hayden and Chrissy Buddle 6. Club Minor Pairs Competition, commences Tuesday 7 February.

Good luck to all the TGWBC teams who are competing in the Lemon Tree Passage Invitation Triples Day on Monday 6 February. Hopefully I will be reporting some good news from this event in the next issue.

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MYALL COAST

Thursday, 9 February 2023

Bowls Challenge

By John SLATER

1 FEBRUARY

ONE month of summer to go and the weather was ideal for good bowling.

Today 54 players agreed with me and participated in two games of Fours.

The morning game was decided by the “Lowest winning score” and with a score of 11, Tony Butler, Daryl Martin, Col Amos and Mark Hair prevailed.

In the afternoon, the same card was drawn by the bar staff.

With a “Lowest winning score” of 11, Rick Islaub, Neil Kibble, John Moore, and Roman Bondaruk were the winners.

The Garden Eatery voucher went to Doug Naylor.

Our thanks to the Garden Eatery for their support with this voucher.

4/5 February

The annual bowls challenge between Northmead Travelling Bowlers Club and Tea Gardens was played over the weekend.

Tea Gardens managed a big win on Saturday and consolidated this result on Sunday to retain the challenge trophy.

To be fair to Northmead, they took on several of the players who contested the State Pennant final at Warila late last year.

However, it was not about trophies and ‘winning”, it was about goodwill, friendships, and the joy of playing a game we all love.

In other news, the charity “Dolphins for Dolphins Day” has been arranged for Saturday 11 February.

Organiser Rick Islaub is hoping for a field of 80 players so there are still plenty of open spots for

players.

Non-bowlers are also welcome.

With plenty of prizes and raffles there are plenty of opportunities for participants to have a wonderful time.

The draw for the Club Championship Minor Pairs has been made and it is pleasing to see some inexperienced bowlers have entered.

There is no better way to improve your bowling than

to compete in as many Club events as possible.

The first game is on the Sunday, 12 February commencing at 12.30pm for a 1pm start.

On a sad note, it has been reported that long-time Club

member, Barry Drayton has had a fall and is in hospital.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Barry.

The selectors have announced the first teams to contest the Grade 5, 6 and 7 Pennants commencing later this month.

There appears to be a good balance of players and it will be a new experience playing in the open gender games.

q The competing teams in the Tea Gardens/Northmead challenge.

q Northmeade President Matthew Hope presenting the annual challenge trophy to Tea Gardens President Noel Jackson.