Myall Coast News Of The Area 9 March 2023

Carnival feeling as BCS secondary students hit the pool

IN gloriously warm conditions, local students took to the pool for the annual Bulahdelah Central School secondary swimming carnival.

Participation from both staff and students was excellent, with the continuous swim hotly contested and the noodle relay bringing out the competitive streak in all participants and spectators cheering from the poolside.

There were several classic catches made and the belly flop competition provided entertainment for the crowd.

The day ended with mixed relays and the staff again entered a team into

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CASH FOR KOALAS

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to make a difference.”

MidCoast Council has already been working to support the local koala population through its environmental levy.

This new partnership means Council now has the resources to do more as part of their Koala Safe Spaces Program.

The Koala Safe Spaces Program will begin with an effort to learn more about our local koalas, how they’re doing and where they can still be found.

This will include the most extensive koala survey ever conducted on the MidCoast.

The results will help scientists better understand how to protect or restore koala habitats.

“Parts of the MidCoast region provide some of the best opportunities to see koalas in the wild,” said MidCoast Council’s Manager Natural Systems, Gerard Tuckerman.

“An important thing we can all do is report koala sightings.”

Council operates an online koala reporting form which has received over 300 sightings to date.

If you see a koala, go to Council’s website to report your observation at www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Community/Ourenvironment/Environmental-Projects/ MidCoast-Koala-Mapping.

Any sick or injured koalas should be immediately reported to Koalas in Care (0439 406 770) in northern parts of the MidCoast or Wildlife in Need of Care (1300 946 295) in the south.

Council will also be looking to establish “safe spaces” for koalas.

With a significant proportion of local

koala populations on private land, Council will be working with local landholders to improve koala habitats.

“We applaud the work of many locals who are already doing some fantastic work tree planting and protecting the special patches of bush on their blocks.

“We’ll now be able to better support these efforts,” said Mayor Pontin.

“We also hope many other landholders will volunteer to get involved.”

Council would like to hear from landholders willing to host a koala dog survey team on their land.

This will help determine where koala

populations are.

Land owners can also volunteer to help create or protect existing koala habitats or corridors.

If you’d like to help out, visit www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/koalasafespaces or contact Council on (02) 7955 7777.

With koala populations declining in many parts of NSW, the MidCoast is now at the frontline of koala preservation.

This koala conservation program is possible thanks to the NSW Koala Strategy and with contributions from MidCoast Council’s environmental levy.

q The Koala Safe Spaces Program will begin with an effort to learn more about our local koalas, how they’re doing and where they can still be found. Photo: Peter Goonan.

Local teacher excels in state award

By John SAHYOUN

CAREERS teacher at Bulahdelah Central

School and Vice President

Government Schools of the Careers Advisers Association of NSW & ACT Inc, Linda Drenkhahn has recently been in receipt of a prestigious award that recognises her commitment to Careers education.

She was awarded the Outstanding Professional Service Award at the NSW Professional Teachers Association Council Annual Awards at a ceremony in Sydney recently.

The Award recognises her commitment to career development and her longterm support of career

One Nation push back on offshore wind zone

WHEN the Albanese Government announced their intention last week to explore the possibility of a new offshore wind zone in the Pacific Ocean off the Hunter, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen described the world’s climate emergency as “regional Australia’s jobs opportunity”.

Labor believes the proposed offshore wind area, off the coast of Newcastle and Port Stephens, will create thousands of jobs in related industries.

The Australian Government has set a target of net zero emissions by 2050 and is looking to reduce emissions by 43 percent, and by 2030 to have 82 percent of Australia’s electricity generated from renewable sources.

With the Government now seeking community feedback on the project, One Nation’s

candidate for Port Stephens in the coming state election, Mark Watson, has been quick to voice his displeasure.

A media statement released by Watson on Thursday outlined the One Nation position, describing the push towards renewable energy as a ‘pointless transition, given that Australia’s emissions are not large enough to impact on global surface temperatures’.

Mr Watson instead believes the region should instead focus on preserving existing resources and manufacturing jobs.

“NSW should be a global energy superpower with flourishing coal, gas and nuclear and even renewable power, this project off the coast of Port Stephens is the wrong choice for our region,” he said.

“The conversion to a new electricity grid will cost tens

of billions of dollars, now being paid for by taxpayers, households and businesses through their skyrocketing power bills.”

Mr Watson is also concerned about the visual impact of the proposed wind zone.

“The last thing we need off the coasts of Newcastle and Port Stephens are 130 of these unreliable eyesores.

“I would not want to stand at the top of Tomaree Mountain looking at these in the distance.

“So far, many I have spoken to in the community agree,” he said.

The area being considered begins at least 5.4 nautical miles (approximately ten kilometres) from shore.

Offshore wind turbines are the tallest renewable energy option being proposed in the area, with current heights of up to approximately

advisors.

She was a bit taken back initially but expressed her thanks to the Careers

250m above sea level.

According to the Government’s proposal documents, the offshore wind turbines are likely to be visible from the shore.

Their visual effect will depend on their distance to the shore, and the location and number of approved projects and where they are viewed from.

The exact location of projects and number of turbines within the declared area is yet to be determined.

For more information, and for details of upcoming public meetings to discuss the proposal, visit https:// consult.dcceew.gov.au/oeihunter.

Advisers Association of NSW & ACT Inc for the nomination and opportunity to be part of the Executive and how exciting it all was.

It was an interesting journey to become a Careers Teacher for Ms Drenkhahn, having served over time in Trundle, Broken Hill, Forster and currently for seven years at Bulahdelah Central.

“People don't normally just come into the system as careers teachers,” Ms Drenkhahn told News Of The Area.

“My original training was primary and my first year out was 1990.

“I couldn't get a job so I retrained with the department general secondary.

“In my second year there at Trundle the person who was doing the careers

load moved on and the boss nominated me as the careers advisor.

“I went from there to Broken Hill high as a full time careers advisor and then to the Forster Senior campus for three years and I needed a change so I transferred to Bulahdelah Central.”

Ms Drenkhahn’s current role embraces many different tasks and enjoys giving students an opportunity to try things and opens up new possibilities for future employment with new initiatives being planned.

Many local businesses in hospitality and tourism have difficulty in attracting new staff and this presents an opportunity for youth to embark on life long careers in this field and receive valuable training in the school environment.

Agency Part Two: Agent Duties and Obligations

by David Collins

Where you have appointed a person or entity as an ‘agent’ they must act in your best interests and within the delegated power and authority.

Generally, agents must follow instructions, avoid conflicts with the principal, use reasonable care and, skill and keep proper accounts.

If the appointment is written the agent may be entitled to be paid for the work done on your behalf. There are numerous factors to consider about whether an agent is entitled to be paid, including circumstances where an

agent loses that right.

Where an agent acts within the authority, the principal will usually give an indemnity in relation to legitimate expenses and liabilities. Such rights can entitle the agent to hold onto goods and chattels owned by the principal, but careful consideration is required before such rights should be asserted.

Disputes can arise about the duties and obligations of an agent; for further information please contact David Collins or Kristy Nunn from our dispute resolution and litigation team.

q Minister for Education the Hon. Sarah Mitchell, award recipient Linda Drenkhahn and Bulahdelah Central School Principal George Frangos at the award ceremony.

q Linda Drenkhahn proudly displays her award

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Carnival feeling as BCS secondary students hit the pool

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the senior race.

“Unfortunately, we weren’t successful this year, but we will be back again next year to take the crown!” said BCS PDHPE teacher Ashlee Styles.

“Special mention goes to Tatum Hodgson from the Science faculty for her enthusiastic participation in all events on the day.”

The newly inducted Sporting House Captains and Vice-Captains led their teams ably throughout the carnival, with Kenny the winning house of the day.

“Well done to all students who participated in events, both competitive and

novelty, on the day and congratulations to those who represented BCS at the Manning Zone Swimming Carnival,” Ashlee said.

“A massive thank you to all staff and students who assisted on the day – it was an enormous success!”

Girls Age Champions

12 Years: Ayla Matheson

13 Years: Rachel Jenkins

14 Years: Kalli Bates

15 Years: Lilly Carter

16 Years: Charlotte Hopkin

17 Years: Maggie Cunich

Boys Age Champions

12 Years: Kayne Foley-Tennant

13 Years: Logan Bailey

14 Years: Charlie Matheson

15 Years: Andrew Gorton

16 Years: Corey Cunningham

17 Years: Angus Shepherd

Sporting House Leaders

Bradman

Captains: Zane Walker, Ruby Roberts

Vice Captains: Frankie Roberts, Caily Aberhart

Kenny

Captains: Maggie Cunich, Angus Shepherd

Vice Captains: Corey Cunningham, Breanna Foran

Melba

Captains: Reef Mirisch, Christi Scale

Vice Captains: Joey Scale, Abbey VanVeen

Wentworth

Captains: Arthur Whyman, Hannah Baillie-Angeles

Vice Captains: Sebastian Sumner, Sophie-Lee Rankine

q Bradman House students enjoying the carnival.

q Chace Myers (Year 7).

q Kayne Foley-Tennant, 12 Year Champion.

q Reef Mirisch (Year 12).

q Kenny House: Corey Cunningham (VC), Angus Shepherd (C), Maggie Cunich (C), Breanna Foran (VC).

q Wentworth House: Arthur Whyman (C), Sophie-Lee Rankine (VC), Sebastian Sumner (VC), Hannah Baillie-Angeles (C).

q Melba House: Reef Mirisch (C), Abbey Van Veen (VC), Joey Scale (VC). q BCS boys dive into their events.

q Bradman House. Caily Aberhart (VC), Frankie Roberts (VC), Zane Walker (C).

q Izabell Read, Caily Aberhart.

q Tyeisha Cook, Jaymii Ray, Clare Tuffrey.

q The students of Wentworth House.

q Zane Walker (Year 12).

q Scarlet Ray (Year 8).

q Jordan Brown (Year 7).

q Angus Shepherd, 17 Year Champion.

q Lachlan Murray (Year 7). q Blake Matheson (Year 10).

q Ayla Matheson, 12 Year Champion.

q Charlotte Hopkin, 16 Year Champion. q Rachel Jenkins, 13 Year Champion.

Redistribution of electoral districts comes into effect

NEW electoral district boundaries have come into effect for the electoral districts of Upper Hunter, Cessnock, Maitland, Myall Lakes and Port Stephens.

Changes made with the 2021 redistribution of NSW electoral districts will commence with the 2023 NSW State election.

The changes affect approximately 10,000 voters in the Hunter district and more than 770,000 people across NSW.

NSW Electoral Commissioner John Schmidt said where changes to electoral districts have been made, some voters would now be enrolled to vote in a different district even if their address had not changed.

“The NSW State election, on Saturday, 25 March 2023, will be the

first election where the new districts come into effect.

“Some electoral

districts have changed name, changed boundaries, been removed and split

into other districts or been newly created.

“Voters can find out if their district has changed by using the ‘Find my electorate’ tool on our website.

“I encourage voters to go to elections.nsw.gov.au and check, and update if needed, your details on the electoral roll before 6pm on Monday, 6 March.

“The district you are enrolled in at that time is

the district you are enrolled to vote in at the election.” Mr Schmidt said changes to districts were needed as people move in and out of electoral districts and in and out of New South Wales.

“The number of voters within each district should remain about the same across all districts.

“To ensure this, electoral boundaries are reviewed after every

M1 extension gets the go ahead

By Marian SAMPSON

IT’s the bottleneck we all hate to get stuck in and the bane of travellers every school holiday period.

The M1 ends and traffic snakes along an inadequate road beside the Hunter River.

Now one of the Hunter region’s biggest ever infrastructure projects is a step closer to construction with the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace given the official green light by the Australian and NSW governments.

The Australian Government has approved the project under national environment law, meaning works can begin.

The $2.1 billion project is jointly funded, with the

Australian Government contributing $1.68 billion and the NSW Government investing $420 million.

The project will deliver a 15-kilometre extension of the M1 Pacific Motorway from Black Hill to Raymond Terrace, including a 2.6-kilometre-long bridge over the New England Highway and Hunter River.

The surrounding network will also be upgraded, including the Hexham Straight Widening of around six kilometres of the Pacific Highway/Maitland Road to three lanes in each direction between the Newcastle Inner City Bypass at Sandgate and the New England Highway at Hexham Bridge.

Once complete, the

extension will create more efficient and reliable journeys by bypassing five sets of traffic lights, and removing about 25,000 vehicles a day from key congestion and merge points between Newcastle and Maitland.

This road will be a game changer for Port and Myall residents who commute to other areas for work.

The Australian and NSW governments have announced John Holland Gamuda Australia Joint

Venture as the contractors for the southern section of the project, covering a 10-kilometre section extending from Black Hill to Tomago, while Seymour Whyte Constructions will deliver the northern contract, completing the fivekilometre section that will bypass Heatherbrae.

The project is expected to be open to traffic in mid2028, weather permitting.

“This is an exciting step forward in this project, which is the last remaining bottleneck on the Pacific Highway between Sydney and Brisbane – and even better that it’s happened ahead of schedule,” Federal Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson said.

“I know Hunter locals who frequently travel between Maitland and Newcastle are very much looking forward to this extension, making for a safer and faster journey.

“I have been focused on this as a priority project since my election seven years ago, and it’s great to be working alongside the Australian and NSW Governments to make it a reality.”

Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said, “The Australian Government is committed to working with all state and territory governments to deliver a safe and efficient road network across the nation.

second State election and the boundaries changed, if necessary, to keep voter numbers at similar levels across all districts.”

Maps of all electoral districts and information about the 2021 redistribution of electoral districts are available on the NSW Electoral Commission website at https://elections.nsw.gov. au/redistribution/aboutredistribution/overview.

“The M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace will be a key link in this vital piece of the nation’s infrastructure.

“We know that extending the M1 will provide improved traffic flow and increased connectivity.

“Getting the official tick to move forward is exciting news for the community as we continue to build the infrastructure that communities in regional NSW deserve.”

“Demand on the road network in this area is only expected to increase as local populations grow.

q The Port Stephens electorate.

q The Myall Lakes electorate.

Are you towing your caravan safely?

WHETHER you own a caravan or want to buy one, attend a free workshop in March and learn about safe loading and towing.

Overloading a caravan or distributing weight incorrectly can lead to tragic accidents and affect your insurance cover.

MidCoast Council with the support of Transport for NSW will be sponsoring free workshops on safe caravan towing where you can get expert help.

These interactive two-hour workshops will provide information and demonstrations to support the safe loading and towing of caravans and trailers.

“It’s so important to know the rules about loading and weighing your caravan,” said Council’s Road Safety Officer, Chris Dimarco.

“These workshops will help you understand whether your vehicle is suitable for your caravan, the rules for putting bicycles on

the back of the van, and the meaning of unusual terms like ‘GCM’.

“You’ll also be able to talk to the experts and ask questions.”

A free workshop will be held at Hawks Nest on Thursday 23 March at 1pm.

Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.

Register at www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ Services/Roads-andbridges/Road-safetyprograms.

q A free workshop will be held at Hawks Nest on Thursday 23 March at 1pm.

Swan Bay home searched during commercial drug supply investigation

ON 15 DECEMBER 2022, Strike Force Wandarri detectives from NSW Police executed six search warrants at homes in Swan Bay, Terrigal, Gosford, Erina and Wamberal as part of an ongoing investigation into commercial drug supply on the Central Coast.

The Strike Force was

established in May 2022 by detectives from the State Crime Command’s Criminal Groups Squad and Brisbane Water Police District to investigate the alleged supply and manufacture of methylamphetamine in the Central Coast region.

During the course of the investigation, seven people

have been arrested and charged with drug-related offences.

They all remain before the courts.

During the search warrants in December, police seized a number of items including methylamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA, drug

Road Closure on Squires Road at Wootton

A SECTION of road west of 105 Squires Road, including access to Possum Pie Road and Elmar Road, will be closed to all traffic to remove

an asbestos pipe. From 9am - 2pm on Thursday 16 March Council will undertake these important safety works.

There is no alternate route available, so please plan travel accordingly.

For any questions, please contact Evan Vale, Council’s Team Leader Coastal Flooding and Drainage at Evan.Vale@ MidCoast.nsw.gov.au.

Motorfest returns this weekend

paraphernalia, and mobile phones.

All items were seized for further forensic examination.

A 33-year-old man was arrested at a Terrigal home and charged with an unrelated matter.

Following further investigations, including forensic analysis of the

items seized from the Terrigal home, the same man attended Gosford Police Station shortly after 9am on Wednesday 1 March 2023, where he was arrested and charged with four additional offences, including supply commercial and large commercial quantity prohibited drug, and possess

prohibited drug.

Investigations under Strike Force Wandarri are ongoing.

Anyone with information about the supply and manufacture of illicit drugs is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https:// nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

members began the Motor Club in 2002, Motorfest has raised more than $100,000 for local community groups and services.

“Our main goals are to support the local community, allow them to get involved, and provide funds that contribute to community groups, and we will continue our efforts in that area,” Club President Ross Anderson told NOTA.

Beneficiaries have included the Clinic Bus, the Surf Club, and the Rural Fire Brigade.

“Motorfest’s goal is to bring business into the town, and the event usually books out hotels and restaurants in the area,” Club Vice President

Ranald MacKay added.

“We have invited over 160 other NSW Motor Clubs, and we are hoping for a great turnout of vintage, classic and custom cars,” said Mr MacKay.

The Club’s 50 committed members' cars must be over 30 years old, and still be of their original design.

The oldest car in the Club turns 100 this year.

On 11 March, visitors will be treated to a veritable assortment of much-loved and working relics of Australia’s manufacturing past, including several legendary Fords and Holdens, as well as plenty of overseas models.

“It is a great social

connection opportunity, as people can share their common interests, motoring knowledge and experiences,” said Mr Anderson. Motorfest will allow locals and visitors alike to enjoy the glorious late-summer weather at Myall Park, Hawks Nest. Motorfest starts in earnest at 10am, with an official opening from local State MP Kate Washington, and will run until 2pm.

You may see cars entering Myall Park from 8am. Local business owners have donated prizes for the Monster Raffle, and there will be a BBQ, drinks and other refreshments on sale throughout the day.

q Asbestos pipe removal will force the closure of a section of road at Wootton on Thursday 16 March.

q President Ross Anderson (left) and Vice President Ranald MacKay, with some of the vintage cars of the Motor Club.

Pilot program to improve pedestrian safety around childcare centres

MIDCOAST Council has joined forces with the Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation and the University of NSW on an innovative new pilot program which evaluates child pedestrian safety around local childcare centres.

Seven Local Government Areas in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria are taking part, including the MidCoast Local Government Area.

The official launch of the pilot program in the MidCoast took place at Faith Family Early Learning Centre in Taree on Thursday 2 March.

“We’re very supportive of the Foundation’s community education campaigns,” said MidCoast Council Mayor Claire Pontin.

“It’s great news that preschools in our region are taking part in this important initiative.”

Preschools involved in the research program have received books, posters, parent education flyers and signage.

The program encourages teachers to talk to children about road safety, especially the importance of holding their parent or carer’s hand on arriving and departing preschool and everywhere cars are.

The preschools will also provide information to parents through flyers and newsletters and will ask them to complete surveys to support the research.

The Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation is a not-forprofit organisation.

It was established in 2014 following the death of Michelle McLaughlin’s four-year-old son, Tom McLaughlin due to a pedestrian-motor vehicle crash whilst on a family holiday.

“Land transport crashes are the leading cause of death for Australian children aged one to fourteen,” Michelle McLaughlin said.

“Over the last decade from 2013 to January 2023, 590 children aged zero to sixteen years were involved

in a road fatality crash, with 22 percent of these fatalities occurring when the child was a pedestrian or a cyclist.

“On average, one child per week dies in Australia this way, and it’s entirely preventable.

“It is especially important for young children to hold their carer’s hand when around busy roads. “My family knows first-hand the heartbreaking reality of losing a child to road trauma,” Michelle said.

“Over the past nine years, the Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation has partnered with 68 LGAs in four Australian states with its signage and media campaigns.

“This pilot program is very important, and we thank MidCoast Council for being so proactive.”

A key aim of the Foundation is to educate parents about the perceptual limitations of children around roadways.

Those aged one to

ten years are especially vulnerable, and depend on parents to keep them safe from road trauma events.

Michelle encourages parents to be cautious when on holiday or in new environments, particularly around areas of high

Alliance of ocean users calls for end to land clearing

By Andrew VIVIAN

AN alliance of surfers, divers, recreational fishers and conservationists are calling for an end to land clearing in NSW, saying it too heavily impacts our coast and marine environment.

They say land clearing has increased thirteen-fold in NSW since 2016, when land clearing regulations were replaced with selfassessment codes.

The alliance has made a submission into the statutory review of the NSW Native

Vegetation Codes currently underway and demands the review takes into account the impact of clearing on the water quality of our coastal waters and marine life.

James Sherwood is an Australian Marine Conservation Society Marine Parks Campaigner and North Coast-based surfer and diver.

“NSW’s self-assessment codes, which give landholders the power to decide whether they are following the rules, has led to mass land clearing, threatening our freshwater and marine ecosystems, vital

systems that support both the health of humans and vulnerable marine life,” Mr Sherwood said.

“Land clearing often leads to more intensive farming practices that results in increased sediment and chemical runoff, which has a harmful effect on marine life.

“The proposed scope of the review is too narrow, missing an opportunity to explore the serious issue of poor water quality and the impact on our marine ecosystems.

“The review should be

an opportunity to look at the impacts of land clearing on water quality and improve regulation.”

Dane Wilmot, president of the Bateman Bay-based Nature Coast Marine Group and a recreational fisher, said our waterways are important breeding sites for aquatic animals and flush out into our oceans and marine parks, and special refuges for NSW’s vulnerable marine life and habitats.

“The millions of taxpayer funded dollars being spent on riparian revegetation and

pedestrian and vehicular activity.

Road crashes take only a microsecond to happen.

As road users, we all play a role.

Drivers should be on high alert for the safety of young pedestrians, slow

on blue carbon is a waste of money as long as the land clearing laws are so lax that land clearing rates are soaring, rather than going down,” Mr Wilmot said.

Surfrider Foundation’s national campaign manager and North Coast-based surfer, Drew McPherson, said clean, natural, healthy flowing waterways are important for tourism, water security, and recreation, including for surfers, divers and swimmers.

“United, our alliance makes up the bulk of hundreds of thousands of members who are keen to see the government clean up our waters.

“Our group alone represents nine branches spanning the north and south coast of NSW,” Mr McPherson

Subsidised farm planning course on offer

EXPRESSIONS of interest are now open for a subsidised farm planning course in the Manning Great Lakes area.

Hunter Local Land Services has partnered with Tocal College to support landholders with small properties in the Manning

Great Lakes (MidCoast LGA) area to participate in a subsidised farm planning course.

This expression of

interest is for landholders in the Manning Great Lakes region (MidCoast LGA) who have properties between ten-80 hectares, with either

mixed farming or other farming enterprises.

The course will run between late April and July.

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down around busy areas and be extra attentive when parking and crossing driveways.

For more information about the Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation visit www.littlebluedinosaur.org

said.

Richard Nicholls, president of the Dive Industry Association of Australia and owner of Manly Dive Centre, said divers are concerned for the health of marine life.

“We also want to see an end to poor water quality, because runoff is bad for business.

“It muddies the water, creating bad visibility, impacting on our bottom line.”

Mr Nicholls said less people dive when the visibility is poor and it’s time to clean up our oceans for the future of human health and wellbeing, and the survival of vulnerable habitats and species, like seagrass and sea turtles.

April.

For more information and to complete an expression of interest visit https://hunterlls.wufoo. com/forms/small-farmplanning-course-midcoast-2023/

Free holiday break camps for regional kids

THE NSW Office of Sport is offering free Holiday Break camps to kids from regional NSW in the April school holidays.

Regional kids aged twelve to fifteen can enjoy a free overnight camp at four sport and recreation centres. Featuring a range

of activities, including mountain biking and BMX, stand-up paddleboarding and survival skills, camps include all meals and accommodation.

Office of Sport Chief Executive Karen Jones said the Holiday Break camps were a great opportunity for regional kids to challenge

themselves, learn new skills and have fun.

“If your kids love sport, adventure or nature, our free Holiday Break camps provide a fun and challenging experience in a safe and inclusive environment,” Ms Jones said.

“With camps at Berry, Jindabyne, Lake Keepit and

Broken Bay on the Central Coast, we’ve got all corners of the State covered.

“So, register your kids today and give them a once in a lifetime experience they’ll never forget.”

The Holiday Break camps are funded through the Office of Regional Youth’s Children and Young

People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative as part of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Strategy.

Camp dates and locations:

• Berry: 17/4 – 19/4

• Lake Keepit: 17/4 –19/4

• Jindabyne: 12/4 –14/4

• Broken Bay: 17/4 –19-4

All camps are run by fully qualified staff and cater for special diets, medical conditions and allergies.

For further information and to register call 13 13 02 or visit https://www.sport. nsw.gov.au/holiday-breakcamps

q The official launch of the pilot program in the MidCoast took place at Faith Family Early Learning Centre in Taree on Thursday 2 March.

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For more information contact Bryan Stevenson on 0419 384 569 or Ivy Stevenson on 0432 705 766.

Dorin’s Draws By Paul

DORIN

On theCouch

Dear Jasminda,

DEAR News Of The Area,

AS a friend and former workmate of Kevin Carter

I have to endorse his concerns about MidCoast Council’s motion seeking to add parts of Bulga State Forest to Biriwal Bulga National Park.

Kevin and I well remember the exhaustive studies and deliberations of the late 1990’s which led to the signing of the Regional Forest Agreements which now apply to the management of all public forest land in NSW.

The agreements were drawn up to deliver three things; an expanded and permanent forest conservation estate, ecologically sustainable forest management and certainty of resource access and supply to industry.

As part of the agreements extensive areas of State Forest became unavailable for logging and were properly added to the National Park estate.

This of course led to a substantial restructure of the timber industry which had every reason to then expect guaranteed access to the greatly reduced volumes of available timber under the terms of the agreements.

Unfortunately it hasn’t happened that way.

People fiercely opposed to any logging in

native forests have simply refused to accept the legitimacy of the agreements and many newcomers to the issue appear to be completely unaware of their existence at all.

Individuals and communities involved with the industry have every right to feel exasperated by continued calls for governments to now renege on the agreements which took so much detailed professional time and effort to draw up.

Native hardwood logging Questions on offshore wind turbines

DEAR News Of The Area,

I HAVE a few questions to ask about the proposed turbines.

Is this another uncosted blowout disaster like the NBN, NDIS and Snowy Hydro 2?

1) Where will the turbines be manufactured, by whom and at what cost per unit?

2) Where will the materials used be sourced and what do they consist of?

3) Who will build them and do they have expertise in this area of construction?

Minor Pairs!

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Garden Eatery for their support of this voucher.

4 March

The second round of the “open gender” Pennants was held today with the First National sponsored Grade 5 side taking on Karuah at home.

It was, as expected a close contest with Tea Gardens losing two matches and having to rely on the margin of the third to win the Master Bard by just two shots.

The final score, Tea Gardens 57, Karuah 55.

The First National grade 6 side were not so lucky at New Lambton.

My sources tell me that they were out bowled by the opposition, losing the match 37-59.

Grade 7 travelled to Hexham with some trepidation as they had not played on a grass surface for three months and the pace of the green was expected to be slow.

Two teams struggled with their line and length early in the game and the early

4) What foundations are needed and at what depth. Cost of construction?

5) How many turbines are proposed and will their placement disrupt the shipping lanes both along the coast and into Newcastle Harbour.

6) Will they disrupt sea life and the migration of whales?

7) What is the cost of cables from the turbines to shore?

8) What is the cost of maintenance of the total system?

9) What is the expected life of a turbine out

indications were that they were in for a hiding.

It was late in the game that Tea Gardens hit the front with two teams winning and the third team mounting a huge comeback.

Lynda Richards was in that team and played an outstanding game to be voted the Most Valuable Player.

Well done, Lynda!

Grade 7 won the Board 67-61.

All grades have now experienced one win and one loss each.

Next week, Grade 5 play away at Beresfield, Grade 6 play Karuah at home and Grade 7 are also home to East Maitland.

5 March

The final of the Club Championship Minor Pairs was played today with the team of John Moore and Roman Bondaruk playing Tony Butler and Rick Islaub.

Rick and Tony established an early lead but at the halfway mark only one shot separated the two teams.

It was a game dominated by narrow side play and longer than normal ends.

One had the feeling that if the play had been a little more creative and varied the outcome may have been different.

In the second half, John and Roman were playing more consistently and their experience started to show with some nice precision bowling.

They claimed the title with a 9-shot margin

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I BOUGHT a puppy to keep my dog amused so I could work from home more easily, but instead it has created further chaos, with both of them playbrawling at all hours. Help.

Helena P.

Dear Helena,

WHILE reading your desperate cry for help I envisaged you trying to pick up 500 mauled cotton buds and the contents of a disemboweled teddy bear while your puppy ran between your legs before knocking over the side table (breaking a mug filled with cold tea because you haven't had a chance to drink it, let alone do any of your work, simultaneously saturating your warranty-void-due-to-water-damage laptop).

People mistakenly buy pups because they see adorable puppy photos on social media, but the common denominator is that people photograph puppies when they are asleep (which is also the only time they stay still).

at sea?

10) What are you going to do with the turbine when it finally expires?

11) Most importantly, what is the timeline to completion?

12) Will there be a penalty clause if construction passes an agreed completion date?

Have you considered that nuclear energy might be less expensive, more efficient, land based and connect into the existing poles and wires?

Kind regards, David BRUCE, Tea Gardens.

25-16. Congratulations to them, runners-up, Rick, and Tony and indeed all those that participated.

In other news.

Nominations are being called for the Club Championship Minor Singles with the first game scheduled for 29 March.

All new players are encouraged to enter this event as the experience gained will be invaluable.

Puppies have the ability to morph from adorable fluffballs to Mephistopheles in a matter of seconds. They can cause cyclonic levels of destruction with their razor-sharp puppy teeth, ravenous appetites and boundless energy.

Everything is fair game to a puppy, including you, Helena. As for your other dog, it has no doubt become collateral damage as they fight over your attention and battle for the position of top dog in the pack.

Now, Helena, I need to let you in on a secret that the puppy doesn't want you to know. You are the head of the pack, not the five-kilo Tasmanian devil you've let into your home, your heart and probably your bed. You need to set some parameters. Time out is an effective strategy on toddlers and it also works on dogs.

Separate the dogs when they are becoming too chaotic, reward positive behaviour with kind words and treats, wear them out with a long morning walk, and remember that this too shall pass (in about four years).

READING by Lynne Miles: John 9: 11 & 12 (Abridged) "As Jesus passed by He saw a man who was blind from birth. There was discussion as to why he was blind. Jesus simply spat on the dirty ground and made mud which He applied to the blind man's eyes. Jesus told him to go and wash in the pool of Siloam. The man did, and returned home seeing."

Regards, Col NICHOLSON, Hawks Nest.

q 2023 Club Minor Pairs Champions John Moore and Roman Bondaruk with runners-up Tony Butler and Rick Islaub.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

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Hawks Nest Vets

Another successful Myall Masters Carnival

Nett Scores

1st Laurie McClure 22

2nd Denis Casey 19c/b

3rd Keith Harrap 19c/b

10th. A. Watson,

B. Gibson,

4thRichard Booth 19

Balls to 16c/b

NTP

3rd Brian Calverley

5th Ronald Wright

10th Richard Booth (Birdie)

16th Graeme Brydon

Hawks Nest Golf Club Lady Veterans Golf

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

16th S Kovacs

13th S Brownrigg

13th J Kemp

2nd D Rumble Dickson

THE Myall Masters Swimming Carnival, which has become quite a highlight of the NSW Masters Calendar, was held on Saturday 11 February 2023.

The local Masters Club successfully hosted their ninth annual Masters swimming meet, with 23 clubs and 134 competitors.

Myall Masters fielded a team of 25 swimmers who all performed strongly, the club winning the carnival convincingly with 836 points.

Second place went to Port Macquarie with 501 points and Warringah Club came in third with 412 points.

“The event was organised with the support of approximately 30 eager volunteers from our club and 20 volunteer officials from a variety of masters clubs,” said Chris Dunning, Myall Masters.

“The YMCA staff were also extremely supportive and willing to be of assistance, while our local Lions Club supplied the BBQ at the

10th C Hussey

4th J Freeland

17th S Ward

4th D Vercoe

end of the day.

“These combined efforts resulted in a fantastic and outstanding day.

“Although all upgrades to Tea Gardens Pool by MidCoast Council could not be completed by the carnival date, our willing volunteers and pool staff, with their ‘can do’

attitude helped contribute to the success of the day.”

Club members Sharon Taylor, Linda Stubbs, Jo Collins, Luke Rochester and Leon Bobako were outstanding in their swims, all winning their respective age groups.

Steve Bergan’s individual effort in his 50m Breaststroke was loudly cheered home by the whole Myall Masters team which was led by our resident announcer Rhonda Bobako.

“A special mention needs to be made of Jackie Bower.

“Jackie was certainly one of the heroes of the Myall Masters Team.

“She competed in her first Masters Meet, performed her best times and also volunteered to enter one of our top relay teams as a lastminute replacement.

“The team of Cheryl Rose, Linda Stubbs, Jackie Forsyth and Jackie Bower went on to win their event by a nine hundredth of a second!,” Chris said.

With complimentary catering to competitors, officials and spectators alike, Myall Masters high standard of hospitality and support to other clubs was again demonstrated and well received.

“A big thank you to members who supplied slices and cakes and to our friends from the Lions Club who manned the delicious barbeque.

“Myall Masters ethos of fun, fitness and friendship was once again demonstrated in the whole comradery of this special day!”

q Leon and Rhonda Bobako.

q Luke Rochester with an excellent dive. q Steve Bergan.

q Breaststroker Doug Gillespie.

q Jackie Bower.

Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling

By Lynda RICHARDS

MONDAY 27 February: Day 1 of the State Senior Fours Newcastle District.

TGWBC entered two teams in this Competition, unfortunately both our teams were beaten on their first day of play.

On Friday 3 March our Club hosted the Final of both the Senior and Open Fours.

The Seniors event was won by a team from Soldiers Point and the Open was won by a Raymond Terrace side.

Tuesday 28 February: Social bowls plus the Semi Final of the Novice Consistency Competition. Format for social bowls a game of Triples and a game of Fours.

Sheril Johnson, Bette Saillard and Sandra Leisemann on the 12th end were 13 all v Christine Fossey, Deyonne Page and Pat Baker by the 17th end they had increased their score by 2 in comparison Pat’s team had added 7 points to their tally (15 v 20).

The last 4 ends were won by Pat’s ladies ultimately winning by 11 shots 26 v 11.

Deb Gardner, Dawn Jones, Jean Glover and

Dale Winter led all the way defeating Dawn May, Bev Harrington, Judy McGavock and Robyn Beaumont 22 v 15.

The winners on the day winning with the highest score were Christine, Deyonne and Pat.

Great bowling by all the semi Finalists in the novice Consistency, after 14 ends Irene Roberts had a lead of 50 over Lyn Nightingale (95 v 45), they battled on for another 14 ends Lyn fighting back in the end just losing by 24 shots, 152 v 128.

Sheila Rattray started strongly and continued to dominate in her game against Ingrid Luck winning 155 v 115.

Thursday 2 March: The Final of the Novice Consistency, Sheila Rattray v Irene Roberts and what a Final it was, excellent draw bowling by both competitors, as we all know “there can only be one winner”.

By the fourth end Irene held a narrow lead of 4 shots, 27 v 23 she continued to stay in front for the remainder of the game claiming victory after 27 ends of bowling 153 v 117.

Results from social bowls a 14 all draw for

Hawks Nest Ladies Golf Results

Carol Hayden and Ingrid Luck v Jeanette Emmett and Jean Glover.

A win for Judi Polak (swinger Lead), Pam Gilchrist and Dale Cameron 15 v Judi, Loretta Baker and Bette Saillard 7.Chrissy Buddle, Dot Dallas and Deyonne Page 12 defeated Neryl Grehan and Sandra Leisemann 10.

Sue Morris, Lynne Green and Pat Baker 14 v Bev Harrington, Maynie Roberts and Judy McGavock 8.

Following the Presentation/ lunch everyone joined in to wish Loretta Baker a happy “0” birthday.

Good luck to our teams who are competing at TuncurryForster Sports W.B.C.

Ladies Open Fours Carnival from Thursday 9 March – Friday 10 March 2 games of 18 ends each day.

q Sheila Rattray, Runner Up, Novice Consistency with Club President Robyn Webster and Irene Roberts, Winner, Novice Consistency 2023.

Hawks Nest Golf Club Thursday Night Darts

By John EDWARDS

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

Winners: Gene McKenzie and Matthew Pierson.

Runners Up: June West

and Darren Rapley.

Ladies Highest Score: Lyn Pierson - 95.

Mens Highest Score: Darren Rapley with a fantastic score of 180.

Darts are on every Thursday night names in

by 6.45pm, darts start 7pm sharp. Darts are available if needed.

Everyone is welcome to come and play.

THE Ladies played a Stableford on a very warm March 1, and the winner was B.Gordon with 35pts from T-L.Smith with 26pts.

No Jackpot or NTP.

21 Vets played their Monthly Mug on Thursday February 2, and the winner was G.Grainger with a terrific 64nett.

M.Bramble was next with 67nett from M.Gardiner with 70nett.

P.Norman won the putting with only 26putts and NTPs were T.Crowther, M.Bramble and R.Hanson.

Saturday March 4 was a Single Stableford and the A Grade winner was

C.Littlechild with 38pts from D.Schlenert with 36pts.

B.Grade winner was G.Willadsen with 38pts on a c/b from R.Winter and D.Schoonhoven.

Barbie continued her winning streak with 31pts from A.Benson with 27pts.

NTPs were S.McNaughton, G.Willadsen, M.Barrow and B.Gordon while the long drivers were M.Bramble, A.Benson, R.Hanson and T-L.Smith.

A.Reekie won the $36Jackpot.

q Winners Gene McKenzie and Matthew Pierson with runners up

Div 1 medal winner Marcia Smith, Div 2 medal winner Lorraine Bragg and Div 3 medal winner Susan Hair.

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FRIDAY ENDEAVOUR

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Detective Endeavour Morse (Shaun Evans, pictured) still has plenty of loose ends to tie up as this Inspector Morse prequel series comes to a rapid close. In tonight’s penultimate episode of the final season, Endeavour suspects a connection between a woman’s disappearance and her past employer. However, a pressing missing persons case demands his attention as it involves a notable artist, whose work adorns the covers of a series of paperback mysteries. Regular viewers should enjoy some emotional moments as it’s also revealed how Morse came to be estranged from his crime-solving partner Fred Thursday (Roger Allam).

FRIDAY, March 10

6.00 The Drum.

6.55 NSW Election Announcements. An election broadcast by the Labor Party.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson visits a florist at home.

8.30 Endeavour. (Mav) Part 2 of 3. A crime wave of the kind more usually associated with London has taken hold of Oxford.

10.00 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 2 of 3.

11.30 ABC Late News.

11.50 Miniseries: Butterfly. (Ma, R)

12.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

1.15 Traces. (Mal, R)

2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Based on H.E. Bates’s 1958 novel The Darling Buds of May, this cosy series set in a quaint Kent village is the perfect way to ease into a relaxing Saturday evening. Season two sees much-loved Ma and Pop Larkin (Joanna Scanlan and Bradley Walsh) at war with their posh new neighbours Pinkie and Cuthbert Jerebohm (Morgana Robinson and Julian Rhind Tutt, both pictured). Meanwhile, there’s a new romance on the horizon for Primrose (Lydia Page). Fans of the show will notice the Larkins’ eldest daughter Mariette looks very different this season –newcomer Joelle Rae has replaced Sabrina Bartlett in the role after the Bridgerton star abruptly left the series.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World. (PG)

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (PG, R)

9.25 Royal Autopsy.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+sv, R)

12.40 The Ninth Tower. (Ml)

12.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 6. 2.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

3.50 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore 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 catches up with Luke Hodge.

8.30 MOVIE: The Proposal. (2009, PGls, R) After being threatened with deportation, an editor gets engaged to her assistant to get a green card so she can continue working in the US. He agrees to the charade on the condition they meet his quirky family. Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen.

10.50 MOVIE: I Feel Pretty. (2018, Ms, R) An accident improves a woman’s self-image. Amy Schumer, Michelle Williams.

1.00 Home Shopping.

MONDAY THE 95TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS

SEVEN, 11am and 8.45pm

After last year’s infamous faceslap incident –Will Smith struck host Chris Rock, remember? –what will this year’s ceremony inadvertently serve up for viewers’ entertainment? Unsurprisingly, Rock isn’t hosting – and Smith will be absent, thanks to his 10-year ban. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel is taking the stage of Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre to emcee the extravaganza. All eyes will of course be on the actors’ lavish outfits, but Aussie Cate Blanchett (pictured) is up for Best Actress for the psychological thriller Tár, while Everything Everywhere All at Once is set to be the film on everyone’s lips, with 11 nominations.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 2. Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys.

9.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game.

10.40 MOVIE: Point Break. (2015, Mlv, R) An FBI agent infiltrates a team of extreme athletes. Édgar Ramírez.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Take Two. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

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

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Compilation of highlights.

8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Ml, R) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Just For Laughs. (Ml, R) Hosted by Nick Cody.

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, March 11

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30

Endeavour. (Mav, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 3.00 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 3.30 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (Final, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Fightback Farmers. (R)

5.55 NSW Election Announcements.

6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop: 1850s – 1919. (PG, R)

6.55 NSW Election Announcements.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Larkins. (Return, PG)

Pop accepts a lucrative offer.

8.20 Under The Vines. (Premiere, PG)

A Sydney socialite and London lawyer jointly inherit a New Zealand vineyard.

9.05 Grantchester. (PG, R) When the body of Lord Edmund Fitzgerald is found on his family estate, Will and Geordie investigate.

9.55 Traces. (Mads, R) Kathy and Sarah examine the nightclub fire.

10.40 Miniseries: Time. (Madlv, R)

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Life In Bloom. 10.05

Love Your Garden. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bowls. Ultimate Bowls 2022. Event 2. Semi-finals.

3.00 Surf Life Saving. Super Surf Teams League. 3.30 Going Places. 4.00 Rivers Of Australia: The Murray. 5.30 The Abyss: Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PG)

8.25 Britain’s Scenic Railways. (R)

9.20 Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels. (PGa, R)

10.15 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (MA15+als)

11.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 7.

1.05 MOVIE: Amateurs. (2018, MA15+l, R)

3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R)

4.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, March 12

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Praise. (R)

12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 The Larkins. (PG, R) 3.15

Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (R) 4.10 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works.

(Return) 5.30 NSW Election Announcements.

5.35 Nick Cave And Warren Ellis At Hanging Rock. (PG, R)

6.00 NSW Election Announcements.

6.05 Antiques Roadshow.

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PGa)

8.30 Vera. (Ma) Part 4 of 4. Vera is drawn into a mystery that brings her closer to her estranged family than she would like.

10.05 Queerstralia. (Malns, R)

11.05 Finding Alice. (Ml, R)

11.50 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

12.50 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R)

1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.15 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Life In Bloom. 10.05 Love Your Garden. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek.

3.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 1. 4.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 2. 5.00 Cycling. Crocodile Trophy. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania. (PG)

8.30 What Killed The Roman Empire? (PGan, R) 10.00 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends. (PGav, R) 11.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Final stage.

1.05 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

2.55 Why We Hate. (Mav, R)

3.40 The Source. (MA15+a, R)

4.35

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Super Saturday and Chandon Ladies Day.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Patrol. (PGa) Follows New Zealand border officials.

7.30 MOVIE: RED. (2010, Mlv, R) After a retired CIA agent is attacked by a hit squad, he reassembles his old team to uncover his enemy’s identity. Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker.

9.45 MOVIE: The Hangover. (2009, MA15+lns, R) Three friends wake up after a buck’s night and realise the groom is missing. Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Newcastle 500. Day 1. Highlights.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa)

8.30 MOVIE: Sully. (2016, Mal, R)

A pilot is forced to make an emergency landing. Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart.

10.30 MOVIE: The Founder. (2016, Ml, R)

12.35 From Hell: Caught On Camera. (Premiere, Ml)

1.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R)

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

7.30 Blue Bloods. (Ma) Eddie’s captain takes interest in her.

8.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) The CSI team investigate when the bodies of two Regency Romantic Festival attendees are discovered.

9.30 FBI: International. (Mav) The team attempts to hunt down a sniper responsible for killing an American during an attack.

10.30 NCIS. (Mav, R)

11.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R)

12.30 Bull. (Ma, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl)

8.45 Ed Sheeran V Adele. (Md) A head-to-head look at the work of English singer-songwriters Ed Sheeran and Adele.

9.45 Manhunt: Predator Couples. (MA15+av, R) A young married couple go missing.

10.45 Born To Kill? Colin Ireland. (MA15+a)

11.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Newcastle 500. Day 2. Highlights.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG) 6.00

News. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) 8.40 60 Minutes.

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. A Reward Challenge where the winner gets an overnight stay and a feast in the Survivor Spa has everyone salivating.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) After a close call at a meth lab explosion, the NCIS team learns Kai is being targeted by his old friend-turned-criminal and must take him down. Lucy gets her first big case aboard an aircraft carrier.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) The team investigates jewellery store robberies.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, March 13

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Under The Vines. (PG, R) 1.45 Grantchester. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R)

3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

5.55 NSW Election Announcements.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.05 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. 11.05 Being Beethoven. 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cornwall With Simon Reeve. 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 The Architecture The Railways Built. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

World News Late.

10.55 Infiniti. (MA15+av)

11.50 Red Election. (Malv, R)

4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R)

Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)

TUESDAY, March 14

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 11.00 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Father Brown. (Mav, R) 1.45 Gruen. (Ms, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 5.55 NSW Election Announcements.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.05 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. (Premiere, PG) 11.05 Being Beethoven. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cornwall With Simon Reeve. 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 The Architecture The Railways Built. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

The 95th Annual Academy Awards.

Surveillance Oz. (PGans,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Felicity wants commitment. Bree deliberates motherhood without Remi. Eden comes to Remi’s defence.

7.30 Australian Idol. (PGl) As the competition continues, the results of the live performances are revealed.

8.45 The 95th Annual Academy Awards. (PGalv, R) A ceremony honouring achievements in filmmaking over the past year, from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

11.45 How To Look Good Naked. (Malns, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.30 Sunrise.

7.30 Australian Survivor.

8.30 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Mls) Two teams, including Peter Rowsthorn, Tommy Little, Geraldine Hickey and Myf Warhurst, go head-to-head.

9.30 Ghosts. (PGls) Sam and Jay help Thorfinn.

10.00 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (MA15+ls, R)

11.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mdv, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PG) Sketch comedy series.

8.30 The Good Doctor. (Ma) Shaun and Lea worry about what will happen to their relationship when their child is born.

9.30 Quantum Leap. (Mav) Ben lands in 1979 Chicago.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Police Custody USA: Killed In Cold Blood. (Malv)

12.00 MOVIE: Wanted. (1998, Mdlv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) A senior snaggletooth may have found the perfect retirement home with an ex-pat professional.

8.40 NCIS. (MA15+v) In preparation for a role, an actor shadows the NCIS team as they investigate a decapitation case.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, March 15

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.05 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. 11.05 Photos That Changed The World. (Premiere, PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 The Architecture The Railways Built. (R) 5.05

7.30 Wildlife ER: Fly Free. (PG)

8.30 The Swap. (M) Part 2 of 3. After three weeks, it is the ICB students and their families turn to venture over the river.

9.30 Miniseries: Mayflies. (MA15+)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Cargo. (MA15+alv)

11.55 No Man’s Land. (MA15+sv, R)

3.15 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.15 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, March 16

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.05 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. 11.05 Photos That Changed The World.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The Best Of The Russell Gilbert Show. (PGls) Part 2 of 2.

8.45 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.45 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGa, R) Sketch comedy series.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

11.15 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)

12.15

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) Benson heads to the Bronx SVU for answers after becoming the target of a ruthless gang leader.

9.40 Fire Country. (Mv) A box truck crashes into the fire station.

10.40 Bull. (Mad, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

5.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 5.55 NSW Election Announcements.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. (PG)

8.30 London’s Super Tunnel. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2. Explores how the £15 billion railway project called Crossrail spiralled in cost to over £19 billion.

9.40 Vigil. (MA15+) Kirsten uncovers a feud.

10.45 SBS World News Late.

11.15 L’Opera. (Md)

12.10 The Eagle. (Madlv, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival. A celebration of the 40th birthday of Montreal’s Just For Laughs Comedy Festival.

10.30 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Mls, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MYALL COAST

Thursday, 9 March 2023

Minor Pairs!

It was a hot and humid day for bowls at Tea Gardens

Men’s Bowling Club, but 48 players braved the conditions to contest the usual Wednesday gala completion and to celebrate the annual start to the footy season.

The morning game was decided by the “Highest winning margin” and with a margin of 17 Bill Heylbut, Dave Ransome, John Parkinson, and Bruce Murray were the winners.

The afternoon game was decided by the “Highest winning score” and Rob Young, Doug Andrews, Dave Perry, and Peter Gurney were the winners with a score of 26.

The Garden Eatery voucher was won by Merv Mills. Our thanks to the

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q 2023 Club Minor Pairs Champions John Moore and Roman Bondaruk with runners-up Tony Butler and Rick Islaub.