ceremony last Thursday, 3 October, the last steel roof beam was placed on Newcastle Airport’s new International Terminal, marking the completion of major construction.
Finishing works continue on the terminal, which is scheduled to open by mid-2025.
The Australian Government committed $55 million to the international terminal project, which will provide enhanced international passenger and border processing facilities.
“With the last steel piece now in place,
this project has completely replaced the old terminal with a new, fit-for-purpose international terminal,” said Transport Minister Catherine King.
“This will pave the path for potentially an additional 850,000 visitors and around $12.7 billion in economic activity for the Hunter region over the next 20 years.”
Federal Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson, who attended the airport for the ceremony last Thursday, said the CONTINUED Page 3
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NSW One Nation leader
Tania Mihailuk has taken Environment Minister Penny Sharpe to task in parliament over perceived inadequacies of legislation governing the development of solar farms in rural areas.
Ms Mihailuk addressed the NSW Legislative Council on 26 September, questioning Ms Sharpe on the government’s planning framework for renewable energy projects and making specific reference to a solar farm slated for Gresford Road, Mitchells Flat.
“In 2023 the Minister publicly committed to fast-tracking renewables, and introduced and passed net zero targets for New South Wales to support those stringent targets,” Ms Mihailuk said.
“Given that foreignowned energy developers are taking advantage of an unregulated solar panel planning system in New South Wales, and are arm-twisting vulnerable individuals and rural residential communities to accept the industrialisation of their precious land for solar panel factories, such as Mitchells Flat in Singleton, why has the Minister not also
ensured that the Government fast-track an appropriate and transparent legislative framework for solar panels, incorporating appropriate oversight measures to ensure a thorough contractual planning legal regulatory framework to stop unscrupulous cowboy behaviour by those energy developers?”
In response to the question, Ms Sharpe said “a range of things are considered, and all of them are stringent” in planning for renewable energy projects.
“The issues relating to solar farms are worked through under the planning system,” she said.
“Infrastructure development is subject to the same process, whether it is a building, wind farm, solar farm or feedlot.”
Depending on the size of a project, renewable energy proposals are considered under various parts of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Under State Environmental Planning Policy (Planning Systems) 2021, renewable energy proposals such as solar farms with a capital cost of more than $30 million
(or $10 million in an environmentally sensitive area) are considered to be State Significant Development.
Ms Sharpe said landholders being approached for discussions around renewable energy development on their properties was standard practice.
“There is community consultation as well as input from a range of government departments,” she said.
“That is standard; there is nothing new or different.
“People are talking to landholders about options for putting solar panels on their farms or hosting wind towers if they wish to.
“Private landholders have the right to do what they want to with their land.”
Speaking in parliament later that day, Ms Mihailuk again accused energy developers of attempting to “arm-twist vulnerable farmers and landholders to lease their land for very small amounts of money”.
“There are examples of five-by-five-year agreements at $40,000 a year for something like 500 hectares of land, which is outrageous, yet people sign up to those
q Tania Mihailuk has been a vocal opponent to renewable energy projects in recent years, including offshore wind development off the Hunter coast. She is pictured speaking at a protest event in Nelson Bay
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contracts,” she said.
“The energy developers know that they can do it because there is no framework in place to stop them.”
Ms Mihailuk expressed sympathy for residents in Mitchells Flat, where a 90 megawatt (MW) capacity solar farm has been proposed.
According to the project proponent, Elgin Energy, approval is currently being sought for the development which would include the installation of around 177,000 ground mounted solar panels.
The project website lists “relatively flat and clear land with few environmental constraints” as a reason for
If approved, Elgin says the solar farm can create enough clean electricity to power around 37,500 NSW homes, while creating around 200 jobs during construction and between one and three during the proposed 40-year operational life.
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Major construction complete on international terminal
q Topping out ceremony attendees look on as the final beam rises into place.
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construction project has supported hundreds of jobs and would create thousands more.
“The new terminal was designed by Cox Architects to reflect the natural beauty of the Hunter region, which it does spectacularly,” she said.
“It’s expected to support over 4,400 ongoing jobs throughout the airport precinct after construction and I look forward to seeing it connect our region to the world.”
Newcastle Airport
CEO Dr Peter Cock said the expansion will “allow our airport to soar”, increasing domestic flight opportunities and improving international capacity.
“It will boost tourism, strengthen industry, enhance trade, create diverse job opportunities and connect our region to the global stage, ushering in a new era of growth and prosperity,” Dr Cock said.
“At the same time, the expanded freight capacity
will drive the development of new and innovative industries, guaranteeing long-term economic growth and transformation for our region.”
Dr Cock said Newcastle Airport was determined
to grow the airline market in the Hunter and further strengthen NSW as an international gateway to Australia.
“We want to achieve full domestic capacity and secure those key
international routes for our region, paving the way for a more connected future,” Dr Cock said.
“Currently Newcastle Airport connects to eleven direct destinations and can connect you to over 65 destinations worldwide.
“Once we have international capability, we can’t wait to offer a better travel experience with more options for people to skip the M1 and fly out directly from Newcastle.”
New and returning councillors to be sworn in on October 22
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beginning their four year term.
Incoming Mayor Leah Anderson said she is delighted to welcome the new Councillors and lead a team that understands the community's values and priorities.
“I know how hard everyone’s worked over the
past few months to secure their place on Council, and I look forward to working closely with both our new and returning councillors to set the foundations for this term,” said Mayor Anderson.
“Just like our community, our new Council is made up of a diverse group of individuals with unique opinions and ideas, and while we might not always agree,
it’s important we find ways to work together and focus on delivering meaningful outcomes for the people of Port Stephens.
“The heart of our job is to serve our community, so we need to focus our energy on making decisions that we know are important to them.
“Improvements to our roads, housing affordability, community input into
decision making, and protection of our natural environment remain key priorities for our newly elected Councillors and our community.
“With a few new faces in the chamber, I encourage our community to find out who their local Councillors are –they’ve put their hand up to represent you and are here to help wherever they can,”
Mayor Anderson added.
The newly elected Council will be officially
sworn in at the first Council meeting on Tuesday 22 October.
The elected Port Stephens councillors are:
Mayor
• Leah Anderson Central Ward
• Councillor Ben Niland
• Councillor Chris Doohan
• Councillor Jason Wells East Ward
• Councillor Mark Watson
• Councillor Nathan Errington
• Councillor Roz Armstrong West Ward
• Councillor Giacomo Arnott
• Councillor Paul Le Mottee
• Councillor Peter Francis
You can learn about the Mayor and Councillors at portstephens.nsw.gov.au/ mayor-and-councillors
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CEO Dr Peter Cock (right) thanking Worimi Elder
Uncle John Ridgeway at the topping out ceremony.
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Dance to the classics at Nelson Bay
By Chris KARAS
TAP to the beat of your old time favourite songs when Nelson Bay Rock & Roll Club hosts its 24th annual Rock ‘n Roll Festival this month.
Hundreds of rock’n roll enthusiasts from far and wide will gather at Wests Diggers in Nelson Bay from Friday 18 October to Sunday 20 October for this fun and free event.
“We will have three full days of dancing on three dance floors in the club auditorium where you can swivel your hips to the old time classics,” an excited Nelson Bay Rock & Roll club president Keith Barnard told News Of The Area.
“As well as your customary rock ‘n roll dances there’ll be line dancing, cha cha and
swing for patrons to enjoy.”
Mr James Band will perform on the Friday and Jake Rattle & Roll on the Saturday, with doors open from 6pm and the show from 7pm.
Matchbox are featured on the Sunday afternoon show, which kicks off at 1pm.
“Rock and roll dancing is a great way to stay young and vital – as you use both brain and body,” Mr Barnard said.
Nelson Bay Rock & Roll Club was formed in 2000 by original members Keith and Diana Barnard, Michael and Anne McKenna and Cliff Morgan and Sue Hughes.
Foreshore arrest
A WOMAN faced Raymond Terrace Local Court on Friday, 4 October, charged over alleged domestic violence offences and with threatening police during her arrest.
About 2.10am that morning police from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were patrolling the Tanilba Bay foreshore area, when they located and attempted to speak with a woman wanted over alleged domestic violence offences.
As police approached, the 27-year-old woman entered the water and allegedly attempted to swim away.
A short time later, the woman returned to shore before running to Tanilba Park, where she allegedly threatened police with a syringe.
Following police negotiations, the woman was arrested and taken to
Maitland Police Station, where she was charged with three counts of destroy or damage property (domestic violence), stalk/intimidate intend fear physical harm (domestic), and use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention. Appearing before court on Friday, the accused was granted conditional bail and ordered to return on 8 May.
q Nelson Bay Rock & Roll Club original members Keith and Diana Barnard.
THE Raymond Terrace Lions Club has raised $10,000 through its recent Biggest High Tea for the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF), smashing previous records.
The ALCCRF was officially established in 2009 with an aim to increase survival rates of childhood cancer, in particular brain cancer, by supporting cancer research efforts.
“This is the third year that the Raymond Terrace Lions Club has held a Biggest High Tea with all funds going to ALCCRF,” said club member Annette Clark.
“The first year we were able to send through $3500.
“This year, due to an enormous amount of work by some dedicated people, we have managed to raise $10,000.”
Guest speaker at the event was Dr Ryan Dutchetel, who spoke powerfully and emotionally about the plight of children facing a cancer diagnosis.
Local businesses and community groups got on board with the fundraiser, providing donations, support and products.
“This year, a group of ladies created a ‘Quilt For A Cure’ with raffle tickets being sold for the past three months,” Annette said.
“This venture accounted for $4000 of the grand total.
“MarketPlace Raymond Terrace [also] continues to be a valued supporter of this cause at all levels.”
Terrace Showcase Jewellers, Terry White Chemmart, Blooms The Chemist, Capital Chemist, Empress Esthetic and Suzette’s Flair also provided significant support.
Annette thanked local residents for getting involved in this year’s event.
“Without the continued support of the people who attend the event every year, this result would not be possible.
“We are so privileged to be able to make this donation on behalf of this wonderful community we work in.”
Big numbers flock to headland
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THE Tomaree Headland Heritage Group has been conducting a ‘Help Desk’ at Tomaree Headland during the school holiday period, supporting visitors to the region with key tourism tips and hints.
Group president Peter Clough said visitor numbers
to the iconic headland have been “exceptional”.
“In fact up to 300 [people] per hour have been walking to the summit over the long weekend,” he said.
“Almost all of the visitors are from Sydney with a sprinkling of international visitors - mostly families and
young people.”
Tomaree Headland remains the most-visited tourism location in Port Stephens, attracting over 200,000 people per annum.
Mr Clough said the walk to the mountain’s summit was the major appeal of the headland site, however the Tomaree Coastal Walk is also generating significant interest with visitors.
q Raymond Terrace Lions Club members at the Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser.
q Tomaree Headland Heritage Group members providing local advice to visitors.
q Visitors have flocked to Tomaree Headland during the school holidays.
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
AN intriguing slate of films are being released this week to Aussie cinemas, though you may need to hunt around for the chance to view the best of them.
The Apprentice
Testing the limits of Australia’s tolerance for US political figures is the biopic “The Apprentice” which purportedly recounts the formative years in business of Donald Trump.
Starring Sebastian Stan in
the title role, the film centres on Trump’s relationship with Roy Cohn (played by Jeremy Strong), a lawyer notorious for his involvement with the Communist witch-hunts of the 50’s who became a mentor to the future President.
Possibly the most interesting aspect of this film is that financing for the production was helped by a sizable donation from a friend of Trump who expected a positive and inspiring portrayal of the man.
Instead the controversial depictions of dishonest business dealings and abusive behaviour caused multiple efforts to block the release of
the film.
Hellboy: The Crooked Man
Another comic franchise is rebooted with “Hellboy: The Crooked Man”.
Following the exploits of a demon summoned by Nazis in WWII but raised by a kind and noble British paranormal expert, this will be the third iteration of the character on the big screen.
This time Hellboy (Jack Kesy) investigates a supernatural entity in a remote, mountain community full of folklore and witchcraft.
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.
Receiving a surprise
theatrical release is the documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story”.
From filmmakers Ian Bonhôte & Peter Ettedgui - who have previously made documentaries about fashion designer Alexander McQueen and the journeys of paralympic athletes in Rising Phoenix - this film combines archival footage with interviews to explore the legacy of the actor who “made us believe that a man could fly.”
Obviously the film explores his life and career as well as the horse-riding accident that left him permanently unable to walk, but the true heart of this film examines the work he engaged in as an advocate for medical research to help
improve the lives of those who have experienced similar tragedies.
What truly makes this a special experience is that the interviews conducted for the film are chiefly with his three surviving childrenAlexandra, Matthew and Will.
Terrifier 3
The most extreme of the hardcore horror hounds will be thrilled this week to know that “Terrifier 3” is coming to select screens.
Most of us can remain very content in our complete lack of awareness about this franchise.
Filmmaker Damien Leone has enjoyed unbelievable success with this series of micro-budget films, which are largely endurance tests to see just how much gore the
'Line in the sand': premier urges social media ban ASAP
By Andrew BROWN, AAP
ANY ban on young people using social media needs to be implemented as soon as possible, the NSW premier says.
Ahead of a two-day summit between the NSW and South Australian
governments on addressing social media issues, Chris Minns said age restrictions for the tech platforms were more than needed. "I'd like to see (an age ban) done as soon as possible ... ultimately, we have to draw a line in the sand," he told Sky News on Sunday.
"This is a big change for Australia, but I think it's warranted, given this is, in my view, a global, unregulated experiment on young people and the prevalent use of social media."
It comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote to state and territory leaders
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asking for input on how an age ban on social media could be implemented.
The federal government has indicated it will look to introduce legislation restricting social media use for young people, but an exact age limit has not been determined.
The prime minister asked premiers and chief ministers their preference for an age limit, and how parental consent could be factored in.
The leaders were also asked to consider whether young people with existing social media accounts would be exempt from any future ban.
Mr Minns said he would want to see a social media ban start at age 16, but there
audience can stomach.
This one is definitely not suitable for the kids or for date night.
Ghostlight
Finally, the indie drama Ghostlight receives a limited release this week.
A beautiful but agonising exploration of grief and loss, this is a film that will probably require you to bring a box of tissues.
Following the death of his son, a construction worker struggles to contain his own anger, while dealing with a similar attitude in his teenage daughter.
An unexpected invitation to join a local theatre production of “Romeo and Juliet" is the catalyst for extraordinary change within the family.
needed to be a uniform approach across states and territories.
"Wherever we end up is a world away from where we currently are, which is widespread use, which is obviously negative for a lot of people," he said.
"The obligations would be on social media companies to make sure that they've got restrictions in place."
Age verification trials are underway to help determine how a possible ban could be enforced.
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, and at the time of the offence you were suffering from a mental health or cognitive impairment, you can make what is called a “Section 14” application to the Court. Section 14 of the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 allows the Court to dismiss a charge and discharge the defendant into the care of a “responsible person”, usually their psychologist or psychiatrist, either unconditionally or subject to conditions.
This is a complex area of the law which requires an experienced solicitor. Contact us today for representation in your criminal matter.
Navigating the uncharted waters of retirement life
“I wish I’d done it sooner.”
This often-repeated line sums up the feelings of so many seniors who made the move to a carefree retirement life.
So why do so many seniors put off moving out of the family home? A smaller home leads to a bigger life without endless maintenance getting in the way of living, travelling, hobbies, or just relaxing. Yet, it can be hard to take that first step.
Too many retirement options
Since Covid, there has been an explosion of baby boomers moving to the Hunter Valley
and Port Stephens. This has led to a plethora of new retirement options, which is great news for retirees looking for the perfect lifestyle. However, it can also be confusing if all the pros and cons aren’t explained. Will I move to a strata apartment or granny flat? What does retirement village life look like? How is a land lease community different? Can I get extra support if I need it? How can I get home care?
An upcoming seminar has all the answers
A host of leading retirement
experts are coming to the Hunter/Port Stephens district in October for a very special, oneoff seminar called ‘Navigating Retirement Living’. This exclusive event will empower seniors with all the knowledge, full of facts and handy tips they need to embrace their future confidently.
Rachel Lane will make the journey simple
Heading the panel is renowned retirement lifestyle guru Rachel Lane, co-author of Downsizing Made Simple.’ And simplicity is exactly what Rachel’s wealth of knowledge brings to the retirement journey.
Has your home become a headache?
It’s not downsizing, it’s rightsizing, and that means finding the right balance between home size and lifestyle size. The easier a home is to maintain, the more freedom seniors will have to live as they please. Rachel will offer reassuring advice on how to make that happen. As she says, “It’s about what you gain in return for your investment. Understanding what you’re receiving is what truly matters. Before crunching the numbers, ask yourself what value this brings to your life?”
Legal pitfalls
Guy Vinden, a specialist in retirement legalities, will give attendees all the tools they need to turn potential legal hazards into opportunities. Guy’s wealth of experience in commercial and property law means he can provide invaluable advice on everything from estate planning to retirement legal affairs.
Home care options
For seniors planning to stay at home as their care needs increase with age, Andrew Mann, former CEO of myHomecare Group, will cover all the home care packages available for independent-living retirees; everything from domestic assistance, home and garden maintenance, and personal care with clinical support.
Sample the Blueheath lifestyle
Attendees will be treated to a complimentary buffet lunch in the village clubhouse, a great chance to chat to residents firsthand. After lunch, there will be tours of the resort facilities and display homes.
Principle Living, a locally owned retirement living operator, is hosting the event at their new village, Blueheath at the Bower. Operations manager David Kelly says, “There will be a question and answer session exploring the pros and cons of all the retirement
living options. In the past, our seminars have drawn significant interest and early booking is recommended. Whether you want advice on how to stay in your family home or you’re actively contemplating a move, come along. This seminar offers tangible advice you can use to make your retirement journey easy.”
Book your place now October 30, from 11am-2pm at Blueheath at the Bower, 34 Western Road, Medowie. book at www.blueheathcom.au. Or contact Adam on 0421 888 115.
Navigating Retirement Living A seminar for seniors on the move
It’s a common problem facing retirement: your family home has become too big to manage, while the time, effort and maintenance costs are stopping you from enjoying your retirement. There are now more retirement options than ever, yet they can be confusing.
What if you could easily become an expert on your future? To help understand all the options, Rachael Lane, Australia’s top retirement guru, is coming to Port Stephens. Along with a panel of specialists, you will learn all the lifestyle, legal and financial aspects of retirement living, including strata apartments, granny flats, land lease communities, retirement villages, and home care.
After a complimentary lunch, you can tour the resort facilities and display homes. Navigate your retirement with confidence. Don’t miss this free lifechanging event.
Book now at www.blueheath.com.au or call us on 0421 888 115.
Rachel Lane is coming to Port Stephens. Retirement industry expert and co-author of two best-selling books, “Downsizing Made Simple” and “Aged Care, Who Cares”, Rachael is a respected adviser in the retirement sector, as well as a newspaper columnist, financial planner, and keynote speaker.
Guy Vinden is a recognised leader in retirement law. Guy provides practical legal advice on all your retirement options.
Andrew Mann is the former CEO of myHomecare Group, will share insights into accessing home care packages to assist you when you need it.
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Tour of Blueheath facilities and homes are on offer at Blueheath on October 30
Environment ministers summoned over bird flu threat
By Tracey FERRIER, AAP
ENVIRONMENT ministers have been summoned to a special meeting on the looming bird flu threat as Australia asks the US and New Zealand for advice on vaccinating wildlife.
Federal minister Tanya Plibersek has called the meeting for October 18, correspondence shows, after pressure from conservation groups and the ACT government.
ACT Environment Minister Rebecca Vassarotti recently wrote to her federal counterpart, appealing for leadership as Australia awaits the arrival of H5 High pathogenicity avian influenza.
Ms Vassarotti requested an urgent gathering of environment ministers to ensure they were ready to respond to the virus, which has caused mass wildlife deaths overseas.
The federal minister has since written back saying the meeting would go ahead in line with Ms Vassarotti's suggestion and would involve all environment ministers and their agriculture counterparts.
To date, the federal agriculture department has led a whole-of-government response to the threat, with the involvement of Ms Plibersek's department.
However, the approach has raised concerns from the Invasive Species Council that wildlife impacts have taken a back seat to poultry industry threats.
Campaigner Jack Gough, who has long been calling for nature-focused plans to limit wildlife losses, said the meeting was good news.
He said environment authorities were going to have to "pick winners" and choose which species to help when the virus hit Australiasomething that could happen any day with the arrival of migratory birds.
He was heartened to learn from Ms Plibersek's letter that her department was working on ways to determine how susceptible particular species were to the virus to prioritise action that might help.
He was also happy to hear authorities were reviewing arrangements for the use of vaccines in Australia, including their potential use in threatened species.
"We have been participating in trilateral
Ms Plibersek wrote.
"Vaccination of domestic, captive or threatened wild animals may not be feasible in many circumstances.
"This is why my department is also exploring the potential for other actions to help maximise the resilience of wildlife populations."
The Invasive Species Council has been highly critical of the $7 million package allocated so far to the bird flu threat and wants more cash put on the table.
"For comparison, $66 million was allocated to preparation for African Swine Fever in 2019," Mr Gough said.
"I'd think a similar investment is what should occur here."
AAP sought comment from Ms Plibersek's office.
wildlife vaccination 'lessons learned' discussions with the United States and New Zealand, hosted by Wildlife Health Australia,"
q Advocates fear bird flu's impact on wildlife has taken a back seat to its threat to poultry. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS.
Experts debunk daylight saving health risks
By Nyk CARNSEW, AAP
DAYLIGHT saving has no negative impact on people's health, a world-first study has found.
The effect of daylight saving on health has long been the subject of speculation, amid concerns over loss of sleep as well as the increased risk of strokes and heart attacks.
Sleep experts from Flinders University in Adelaide have carried out the world's first comprehensive study into the practice's long-term impact and found no significant evidence it results in a loss of sleep.
Researcher Reece Kemp says people living in daylight saving states get comparable sleep to those who don't, aside from a small tendency to go to bed and wake up later.
"We got the opportunity to study a lot of downstream effects in sleep health and daytime functioning... once
again we found really no difference," Mr Kemp told AAP.
The researchers focused on the later months of daylight savings time, as prior studies only focused on the impact during the first few weeks.
"If you're going to be removing daylight savings time you want to know what the exact cost of it is," Mr Kemp said.
"The interesting opportunity about Australia is that you have basically a half-split of states that observe daylight saving
time and those who are on standard time."
The researchers compared the sleep patterns of people in states that observe daylight saving against those that don't, using data from two nationwide questionnaires.
While the evidence does suggest people could lose sleep in the first few weeks, the impact was no worse than jet lag, Mr Kemp said.
The tendency of Australians in states that observe daylight saving to go to bed and wake up later also likely offsets any long-term
risk.
"Is that potentially people in daylight savings time are adapting? Possibly," he said.
However, people concerned about adjusting to the transition can avoid losing sleep by sticking to a strict sleep schedule over the weekend and avoiding staying up late or sleeping in.
"Because of the clock change, you might be waking up quite late by body clock time and thus you might not be feeling super sleepy on that Sunday night," Mr Kemp said.
Theatre stars go under the sea
TWO young Port Stephens actors have won roles in the Young People’s Theatre (YPT) Newcastle production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr, hitting the stage for shows in Hamilton until 2 November.
Year 6 Wirreanda Public School student Xavier Vaughan plays a chef/ jellyfish/seagull, while Year 7 Catherine McAuley Catholic School student Isla Bailey plays Jetsam, one of Ursula's evil eels.
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, and adapted from Disney's Broadway production and the iconic motion picture, The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.
With music by eighttime Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including family favourite numbers, ‘Under the Sea’, ‘Kiss the Girl’ and ‘Part of Your World’.
In a magical underwater kingdom, a beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home (and her fins) behind and live in the world above.
But first, she'll have to defy her father, make a deal with an evil sea witch, and convince a handsome prince that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking.
Thrilled to be part of the team, Xavier Vaughan said preparation for the production had been a “fantastic journey”.
“We have worked really
hard for a long period to make this show possible,” he said.
“I’ve made new friends and learned a lot!
“It’s a lot of hard work to do such a big show, but I’ve loved every second of it!
“You need to come and see it for yourself. You'll love it!”
For Isla Bailey, joining the YPT team for the production is a childhood dream come true.
“I have loved getting to know new people and sharing experiences throughout our rehearsals and performances,” she said.
“I just love everything in general, this was one of my favourite childhood movies and I have loved performing it on stage.
“The Little Mermaid Jr is filled with incredible young, talented actors, actresses and crew.
“Collectively, we have put together an amazing show that brings the Disney
magic to life.”
Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. runs from 1 October - 2 November at YPT Theatre in Hamilton.
Production Director Maddie Watts has captured the beauty of the underwater world perfectly, blending material, lighting and projection effects to bring audiences on an incredible journey under the sea.
“This show is an incredibly special one for me - I consider The Little Mermaid movie to be the start of my theatre journey,” Ms Watts said.
“I was obsessed with the movie and wanted to sing just like Ariel!
“This is why I’m taking particular care to make sure that my direction of this production will bring all the beauty, wonder and magic that I always associate with the story by pulling the iconic moments of the story and re-imagining them through a whimsical set of drapery, light and shadow to
create an environment that feels like the performers are fully immersed in the underwater world.”
YPT is the premier theatrical training institution for youth in the Hunter, operating for 75 years.
“One thing about
working on this production that makes my heart warm every time, is getting to watch my incredible team do their thing!” Ms Watts said.
“Not only is it a team of strong, talented and resilient young women (just like Ariel) - it is a
"That's where a lot of this idea that daylight savings time was harmful came from.
"Come Monday morning, you might be feeling really tired and that would compound throughout the work week and result in an even bigger sleep the next weekend."
Daylight saving time began on Sunday at 2am AEST, when clocks moved forward one hour to 3am AEDT in all states and territories except Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
team made up entirely of students and past students that I have had the privilege of tutoring and mentoring through their own creative journeys.
“Getting to see the way they step up to the plate and conquer every challenge fills me with incredible pride and I’m so excited that I get to be a part of this chapter of their very bright theatrical ventures.”
q Year 6 Wirreanda Public School student Xavier Vaughan and Year 7 Catherine McAuley Catholic School student Isla Bailey are taking the stage in Hamilton for a remake of The Little Mermaid.
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Talent on show at grand finals
By Chris KARAS
NELSON Bay
Netball Association is flourishing with young talent.
With a view to the future, selectors have identified their emerging prospects and named strong squads for their 2025 junior representative program.
Some of the finest young netballers in the Port Stephens region are featured in Nelson Bay Netball’s 11-years and 13-14 years development squads to compete in local carnivals next season.
There is also an abundance of talent in the Nelson Bay 12-15 years lineups, which will represent the association at next year’s Netball NSW State Junior Age Championships.
Keen netball judges would have been impressed with the tremendous skills on show at the recent Nelson Bay Netball Association Grand Finals at Tomaree Sports Complex courts.
Lava Girls clinched the Cadets division after a thrilling 31-30 victory over Bluebelles, with top junior Molly Pickette named Player of the Grand Final.
Nelson Bay 14 years representative Sophie Bless earned the Player of the Grand Final award after Supernova edged out Poison Ivy 25-24 to claim the Intermediate championship trophy.
Evie Burns spearheaded All Stars to a resounding 38-16 win over Vipers in the Juniors category, turning in a best on-court performance while Mia Tilney made an impact as the Wave Riders toppled Stingrays 24-12 to snare the Sub Juniors title.
Nelson Bay Netball’s 2025 Junior Representative squads are: 15 years: Georgia Burgess, Kiola Cheviott,
Tilligerry Social Golf Club
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OUTRIGHT winner. Matt Baldwin. 39 Runner up.
Ron McKay. 33 Bonus points winner. Bob West. 34 Runner up.
14 years: Liberty Phillips, Talia Sloan, Kaitlin Burgess, Alyssa Schein, April Eggins, Millah Brown, Sophie Bless, Ciara Cullen, Emma Tibbs and Kobie Clarke. Head Coach: Linda Jones. Assistant Coach: Ella Jones. Manager: Nicole Brady.
13 years: Charlotte Clark, Mia Gambrill, Harlow Earnshaw, Maebel Colley,
Brian Riddell. 32 c/b
Ball winners.
Adam Cowie. 32
Kel Dorney. 32
Bryan Porter. 32
Colin Marsden. 32
Grahame Glover. 29 Sean Brennan. 28 Bradman Award. Chris Cody
Development: Lilly Holliday, Chelsea Grace, Sophie Edwards, Alexis Scott, Samantha Skinner, Lucy De
Ntp4th.
A. B. Kel Dorney D&C7th.
A. Matt Baldwin. B. Grahame Glover D&C18th.
A. John Clayton. B. Sean Brennan Money hole.
Souza, Nivarna Goyne, Molly Pickette, Eva Hanrahan, Evie Burns and Chelsea Spencer. Coach: Ashleigh Martin. 11 years Development: Faith Karas, Sailor Jenkins, Kayla Hladky, Skylah Grieve, Cassia Stallard, Sophie Campbell, Isla Trayling, Emily Noble, Bonnie Preston, Gemma Edwards, Ashlee Dark, Bella Edwards, Willoughby Weber, Jacinta Scott, Willow Earnshaw, Grace Warran, Amarli Buckton, Stella Schein, Lundi Asimus and Willow McTaggart. Assistant Coaches: Ashlee Hall and Suzanne Shelley.
A. John McDonald. B. Bryan Porter Lucky number 20. Ed Martin There were 17 starters. Congratulations to all the winners. Next game 11/10/24 single Stableford. 7.30 AM. START.
q Lava Girls were crowned Cadets Division champions after sinking Bluebelles 31-30.
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
Shame a barrier as many delay help for mental health
By Jack GRAMENZ, AAP
MORE than one in five Australians feel too ashamed to seek professional support for mental health issues, with the cost of living and accessibility of care contributing to some waiting up to a decade before they get help.
A recent survey has revealed 22 percent of people said they were not seeking support because
they felt ashamed.
The figure was up from 13 percent when the same survey was conducted in 2022.
The mental health and wellbeing check, conducted for mental health support service
Beyond Blue by Australian National University's Social Research Centre, took in responses from more than 5000 people around the country.
Almost half waited until
they were very or extremely distressed before they sought professional mental health support, with 30 percent seeking support when in moderate distress.
Some waited up to 10 years before seeking support.
Beyond Blue chief executive Georgie Harman said people should not delay seeking help.
"Mental health issues or experiences of situational distress are easier to manage when we get onto them early before they
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR
Jasminda,
I HAVE been part of a book club for two years.
One of the members recently confessed that they don't read any of the books (they listen to the audiobook or sometimes just read the first 50 pages and the final page).
Am I wrong to think this isn't 'real' reading? Are they cheating somehow?
My understanding is that books need to be read, in full, to embrace their effect.
Hermione D.
Dear Hermione,
Your name conjures up a particular image for me.
I can see you and your fellow book club members ranged around a coffee table, a platter with cashews,
snowball," she said.
"You don't need to be struggling for years before your problems are worth addressing - you don't have to be at crisis point to benefit from support."
But barriers remained, including waitlists to access treatment, struggles to afford it amid the rising cost of living, and people thinking their concerns
sliced pear, homemade hummus dip, perhaps some black seedless grapes strategically draped over its bamboo edge.
You with your notebook full of carefully observed points of discussion.
And, when it's your turn to host, carefully selected wines based on literature, pouring glasses of Chianti or full-bodied Port in honour of Sherlock Holmes.
Casually dropping Virginia Woolf's line about language being 'wine upon the lips', a reference completely lost by fellow book clubber Susan, whose wild gesticulations mean she somehow manages to get more wine on her lap than in her mouth.
And you would never dare to resort to book club trickery (perhaps reading a review or two, Googling a synopsis, removing any hope of an original thought by resorting to SparkNotes).
Nor would you listen to
were not serious enough, the survey revealed.
Financial pressure was a key contributor to the distress of 46 percent of the respondents with another 34 percent nominating housing affordability and challenges in their relationships as stress factors.
"People are dealing with compounding and
an audiobook, because that is somehow less authentic.
It's taking the work out of it. If language is wine upon the lips, what is it when someone else's lips are involved?
I'd say it's literary infidelity.
Stick to your moral code, Hermione.
Don't cheapen the experience with Bose earplugs.
Suffer through your blurred vision and your pulled neck muscle from trying to finish the last chapter before book club night, just as the author has suffered through years of drafts, imposter syndrome, a below-minimum wage, a divorce, and a bad Goodreads review by a faceless person named LitChickxox (which felt like a knife to the heart).
You are correct in stating that the most important rule of a book club is to read the goddamn book.
mounting pressures," Ms Harman said.
"They're strung out but muddling through.
"The pressures people face can often snowball to have a real and negative impact on our mental health and wellbeing."
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Lucas pushes claims for NSW Country cap SPORT
By Chris KARAS
EMERGING Port Stephens
cricketer Lucas Vincent has taken a giant step towards selection in the NSW Country Under 17s representative squad.
The Tomaree High schoolboy smashed his highest-ever score of 172 for Newcastle at last week’s Under 19 Country Colts Carnival staged on the Central Coast.
Seventeen year old Vincent cracked thirteen boundaries and eight sixes during his epic 127ball knock in Newcastle’s resounding win over Southern Districts at Tuggerah Regional Sporting Complex.
It was a batting
masterclass from the stylish batsman, who shared a record opening stand of 289 with century-maker Austen Hiskens (116).
The pair were in superb touch as they pummelled the Southern Districts attack to all parts of the ground, scoring the bulk of Newcastle’s massive total of 346.
Hiskens faced 113 deliveries and clouted four sixes and six boundaries to finish Newcastle’s leading run scorer for the tournament with 259 – five runs more than the talented Vincent.
Corlette all rounder Tyler McInnes also impressed with his leg spin bowling and bagged eight wickets for the series
including a haul of 4-60 against runners up North Coastal.
He capped a big match by contributing 35 runs off 26 balls in Newcastle’s 36 run loss.
Lucas also registered an unbeaten 67 off 56 balls with six boundaries and two sixes in a five wicket victory over Central Coast.
His magnificent 172 was a timely statement to selectors that he is well equipped to don the NSW Country cap at the National Under 17 Cricket Championships in Hobart in the New Year.
Newcastle Colts won three of their five fixtures to finish third behind carnival winners Greater Illawarra and North Coastal.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
q Salamander Bay’s Lucas Vincent smashed 172 for Newcastle Colts at the Under 19 Country Colts Carnival.
READING by Lynne Miles: Psalm 33: 18
"The eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His unfailing love."
Nelson Bay Netball celebrates excellence
By Chris KARAS
INSPIRATIONAL netball
mentor Ashleigh Martin is this year’s recipient of Nelson Bay Netball Association’s prestigious Coach of the Year Award.
The senior representative ace enjoyed a successful introduction to coaching this season –guiding the Vipers club to a Grand Final appearance in the Juniors category and the Comets to a finals berth in the Cadets division.
As a just reward, Ashleigh was appointed Head Coach of the Nelson Bay 13-14 years Development Squad for the 2025 season.
Martin showed her oncourt value earlier this year when she helped the Nelson Bay Open women's team finish eighth at the Senior State Netball Championships in Camden.
She also played a key role for the undefeated Nelson Bay line-up that dominated the 2024 Newcastle Netball Association Winter competition.
Ashleigh demonstrated her skill and tenacity as the experienced Nelson Bay side capped a memorable series with an emphatic 2314 Grand Final victory over minor premiers Wanderers Blue Steel at National Park
courts to lift the Seniors Division Six trophy.
Other major award recipients include the tireless Michelle Weber (Senior Recognition Award); Abby Noble (Junior Recognition Award); Amy Mahony (Volunteer of the Year Award); Taylar Wilks (President’s Award); Lucy SolomanJames (Intermediate Sportsmanship Award); Alexis Scott (Junior Umpiring Award); Suzanne Shelley (Senior Umpiring Award) and Breakers (Team of the Year).
Nelson Bay Netball President Rebecca Keating told News Of The Area that the NBNA Awards “are more than just recognition.”
“They highlight the dedication, talent and commitment that make our club truly special.
“From players to coaches, umpires, and volunteers, these awards celebrate the individuals who go above and beyond to uphold the values and spirit of netball and NBNA.
“At NBNA we believe that every contribution counts, whether it's the incredible sportsmanship shown during a match, the leadership guiding our teams or the behindthe-scenes efforts that keep everything running
smoothly.
“These awards are a symbol of appreciation for those who inspire,
lead and enrich our netball community.
“Congratulations to all our award recipients for your
outstanding achievements and the positive impact you’ve made on our club.
“Your hard work,
Stinker’s Fishin’: Quality seafood on offer
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By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
I WELL recall when Port Stephens had a commercial fishing fleet of trawlers that formed one of the major industries that contributed to the growth and prosperity of the region.
In 1983 there were around 23 trawlers working to full capacity returning to port, day after day, with excellent catches of fish and prawns.
Today the local fleet numbers two boats with a return far reduced from earlier years.
So, what has changed?
The introduction of the Marine Park reduced the area which could be fished.
The cost of diesel increased along with the wages of crewmen.
passion and dedication help drive NBNA forward year after year.”
One of the biggest changes has been the introduction of farmed seafood and the importation of overseas products.
The remaining trawlermen continue to work hard in difficult conditions.
Still the quality of local seafood that is available to us through the outlets on Teramby Road is second to none.
Take a stroll along the waterfront and check out what is on display.
The wild, locally caught seafood, lobsters, prawns, fish and shellfish trade is second to none.
Overall the local commercial fishing industry is sustainable and the fishermen should be supported, particularly in these tough times.
The trawler fleet in earlier times.
q Supernova clinched the Intermediate championship trophy after edging out Poison Ivy 25-24 at the recent Nelson Bay Netball Association Grand Finals.
Stinker’s History: The Eileen Sylvia - Part 4
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
THIS story is part four of a series about the Mitchells, an early Port Stephens fishing family.
FOR me, writing the history of the commercial fishing industry in Port Stephens was a challenge that took over three years to complete.
During those three years I was to meet some of the most interesting people I have ever met.
Every fishing family had a story to tell.
None more fascinating than the Mitchells.
Picking up from last week, Colin Mitchell continues to recall his experiences.
“Back to work, this time set-lining for shark liver,” he said.
“There was a ban on cod liver oil coming into the country at the time so there was good money to be made –three dime per pound for the liver delivered to Sydney.
“One big tiger shark we caught was 25 feet long and his liver filled a 44 gallon drum.
“When we cut the shark open it had an entire porpoise inside.”
Trawling in ‘Girl Pat’ with his dad, Colin said the only fish with any value were flathead, gummy shark, snapper and jew.
“It was quite common for us to get a shot of John Dory and undo the cod end string and let them all go, maybe 50 – 60 boxes, all dead,” Colin
said.
“They would be all full of air and the sharks would have a picnic on them.”
In the Stockton Bight in the 1950s, Colin said prawns were “as thick as fleas on a dog's back”.
“We could trawl 25, 80lb boxes almost every day for about four months in the summer.”
The prawns were packed in kerosene cases lined with newspaper to stop them from falling through the cracks, iced and then sent to Sydney.
“For our efforts we were paid 3d/lb, which was very good,” Colin said.
“Dad and uncle reckoned they could make more if the prawns were cooked, so they got a diesel-fed boiler made out at Gonninan’s workshops, two tonnes weight all lined with fire bricks.
“You can imagine that the boiler was very heavy; we had to get a Brambles crane down to lift it on board the ‘Eileen Sylvia’ and set it right in the middle of the boat.”
A 12 gallon drum of diesel was set up on the wheel house roof to fuel the boiler.
Colin Tarrant showed the Mitchells how to cook the prawns, as he had experience doing so in the Myall Lakes.
The Mitchells would now tow a 16-foot dinghy behind ‘Girl Pat’.
As they would pass the ‘Eileen Sylvia’, Colin would row over with five or six baskets of prawns for the crew to cook. “This would go on until 1-2pm in the day ‘til all our prawns, on both boats,
were cooked.
“Then we would go into Newcastle Harbour and tie up.
“The first of the big buyers to show interest in our cooked prawns was ‘Red Funnel Fisheries’ and he took 25 boxes for a sample at the fantastic price of 1/- per pound.”
The next day Red Funnel raised the price to 1/3/lb.
“What a scramble after that,” Colin said.
“Everyone [was] making cookers out of everything and anything.”
Later, the Eileen Sylvia and Girl Pat left Port Stephens and were steaming towards Stockton when they came on a sailing boat that was beached on the Fingal Spit, a finger of sand that connects the island to the mainland.
The yacht had attempted to sail through the spit on its way to the entrance to the port.
Brian Hall, who was out for a day on the water with the Mitchells, swam ashore from Eileen Sylvia with a rope and helped them bail out.
Alf and Colin, on board Girl Pat, were called in to assist and both trawlers were able to pull the sailboat off the beach. The lone sailor continued his travels and entered the port and went over to Tea Gardens to repair any damage.
Once repaired he came back to Nelson Bay where he tossed out the anchor.
When the Mitchells were short of a deckhand or one of the brothers were unable
to go to sea, the sailor was picked up to work on the trawlers.
The Mitchells went to Queensland at this stage, and in their absence the sailor, Sam, bought an old trawler and began living on it at Salamander Bay.
While in Queensland the Mitchells were told that a policeman was crossing the Hunter River on the punt at Stockton when he shot himself in the backside with his own gun.
The story goes that the policeman was on his way to Nelson Bay to arrest the sailor, Sam Luxford, an alias, for bank robbery.
The alleged bank robber was finally arrested and returned to Melbourne where he ended up in jail.
He never did forget the assistance given to him by the Nelson Bay fishermen and regularly wrote to them during the early 1960s from his cell in ‘B’ Division, HM Pentridge, Coburg.
“When you are sailing past the lighthouse will you kindly think of me,” Luxford wrote.
Another of Colin’s
incredible stories relates to the beaching of Girl Pat on Stockton Beach.
“We had trawled all day for no prawns at all, up to Nelson Bay and back to Newcastle,” Colin said.
“I was buggered.
“After I cleared Morna Point I decided to pull up a fish box and have a rest heading for the BHP glow in the sky.”
Colin went to sleep and woke up with the boat stuck up on a sandbank on Stockton Beach, right at the old Uralla wreck.
“Amazingly it was very calm, the main problem was that Girl Pat had no reverse gear.
“So that I could keep her stern onto the waves I kept her going ahead, still having steerage in the stern.”
Being close to 3:30am with no help in sight, Colin sent up flares to attract the attention of the prawners in Stockton Bight.
Eventually he was towed off the beach.
One by one the Mitchells left Port Stephens to work in the prawn rich waters of Queensland.
Nelson and son Clyde left in the early ‘60s as the returns from seine fishing off Port Stephens had diminished and the northern waters were looking far more attractive.
Colin found Queensland appealing and followed years later when the northern state offered good finance on fishing vessels.
Queensland was a big export dollar maker and a much more lucrative fishery. They also had a management plan in place for their fishery which was not the case in NSW.
The ‘Girl Pat’ was sailed north and finally sold before going down off Keppel Island.
The ‘Eileen Sylvia’ had a name change to ‘Harvest Moon’ before being taken over by a Vietnamese crew. Unfortunately she was run down by a passing ship in Princess Charlotte Bay, ending a very significant chapter in the history of commercial fishing.
The Mitchell family’s legacy remains as they were one of the true fishing pioneering families in Port Stephens and all agree they were champion folk.
q ‘Eileen Sylvia’ hard at work.
q Nelson Mitchell, ‘Tushy’ Mclean and Alf Mitchell on Boat Harbour Beach.
q The ‘Girl Pat’.
Nelson Bay Golf Club
29 SEPTEMBER – 05 October 2024
Sunday 29 September 2024
Ladies Stableford:
Xmas Bush Course
Overall Winners:
1 Jaki Stewart (24) 34
2 Zoe Stewart (38) 33
3 Debra Bartlett (45) 31
4 Susan Hume (43) 30c/b
Men’s Stableford:
Xmas Bush Course
Overall Winners:
1 Philipp Bourquin (18) 37
2 David Joseph (21) 35
3 Lochlan Stewart (11) 32
4 Peter Bowles (24) 31c/b
5 Glen Shorter (17) 31
Tuesday 01 October 2024
Stableford
Grade A: R Fitzgerald 35, C Beattie 35, S Dunn 34
Grade B: R Buchanan 35, D Johnson 35, C Wright 33.
Grade C: R Birss 34, P Norman 33, K Murchie 32.
PCC: 0.0
Stableford:
Grade A:
S Anderson 14.
Grade B: M Harding 14, J Maher 13, V Seisums 13.
PCC: 0.0
Wednesday 02 October 2024
Men’s Stableford:
Gymea Lily course
A1 Craig Mackenzie (10) 39
A2 Clifford Fallan (3) 36c/b
A3 Peter Hazer (15) 36
B1 Simon Law (19) 44
B2 Nathan Lilly (17) 39
B3 David Affleck (21) 37c/b
C1 John Fletcher (33) 38
C2 Les Williams (28) 37
C3 James Saunders (26) 36c/b
Men’s Stableford:
Xmas Bush Course
A1 Peter Kent (9) 39
A2 Peter Power (14) 38/b
A3 Peter Beatty (15) 38
B1 Peter Fagan (20) 42
B2 Graeme Brown (22) 38
B3 Ian Sandy (21) 36
C1 Kevin Sanders (24) 36
C2 Dudley Herbert (24) 34c/b
C3 Ray Baunach (7) 34c/b
Thursday 03 October 2024
Women's Stableford Thursday
GYMEA:
Grade A:
W Latta[21] 38, D Moon[23] 37, R Buchanan[33] 37, C Beattie[20] 37, M Reisch[24] 36, M Conway[27] 36.
Grade B:
J McTaggart[42] 40, P Phipps[44] 39, M Van Dam[44] 37, D Woodruff[40] 33, J Taylor[39] 32,
C Townsend[52] 32.
MEN STABLEFORD TUES /THURS
GYMEA LILY:
Overall Winners:
1 P Campbell [18] 31
Friday 04 October 2024
Ladies Stableford: Gymea Lily Course
Overall Winners:
1 Robyn Kennett (15) 41
2 Nicola Bethwaite (24) 35
Men’s Stableford:
Gymea Lily Course
A1 Terry Butler (19) 40 c/b
A2 Robert Paul (20) 40 c/b
A3 Stephen Morris (14) 40
A4 Robert Beverley (18) 39
B1 Douglas Curtis (42) 39
B2 Ken Scamell (30) 37
B3 Zbigniew Wasilewicz (27) 36
B4 Michael Davidson (24) 35
Saturday 05 October 2024
Womens Stableford:
Xmas Bush Course
1 Glenda McCaw (31) 29
2 Sandra McCaw (21) 27
Men’s Monthly Medal Stroke: Gymea Lily Course
Overall Winners:
1 Christopher Dunn (23) 67
2 Lochlan Stewart (14) 68 C/B
3 Peter Gibson (9) 68
A1 Lochlan Stewart (14) 68 C/B
A2 Peter Gibson (9) 68
A3 Rodney Barker (6) 69
A4 Wayne Cleaver (15) 70
B1 Christopher Dunn (23) 67
B2 Stephen Spillane (16) 69C/B
B3 Peter Beatty (18) 69
B4 Neil Lembcke (19) 70C/B
C1 Robert Connor (25) 69 c/b
Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Association
By Gary WATT
RESULTS from a Stableford competition played on Monday 30th September at Tanilba Bay
GC with 22players.
Nett Winner : Col Kerrison, 34pts, on c/b Nett Runner Up : Michael Best, 34pts. Bonus Point Winner : Wayne Smith, 36pts. Bonus Point Runner Up : Ross Dobson, 35pts.
Nearest the Pin, 4th Hole : Div 1 : Jamie Carr. Div 2 : No Winner. Nearest the Pin, 11th Hole, : Div 1 : Ralph Brown. Div 2 : Wayne Smith. Drive & Chip, 7th Hole, Div 1 : Gary Watt.
C2 Philip Osborne (28) 69
C3 Brett Gainsford (29) 70C/B
C4 John Skeoch (28) 70 Men’s Stableford:
Xmas Bush Course
A1 Leroy Gordon (14) 40
A2 John Rowland (12) 36C/B
Div 2 : Michael Best
Drive & Chip, 18th Hole, Div 1 : Phil Rogan.
Div 2 : Ross Dobson.
Ball Winners : Lester Lake 35pts, Ralph Brown 34pts, Gary Chapman 33pts, Jamie Carr 32pts, John Jefferson 31pts, Graham Woolley 31pts, and Gary Watt 31pts. Lucky Draw Prize : Lester Lake.
Next weeks game is at Tanilba Bay GC. and is a 7:30am start. (Daylight Savings starts this coming Sunday)
Visitors are welcome any Monday, please ring Gary Watt on 49814536 for starting times.
A3 Matthew Clifton (9) 36
B1 Nev Stanfield (19) 40
B2 Colin Couper (23) 39
B3 Robert Skinner (16) 37C/B
C1 Will Strong (24) 41
C2 Dudley Herbert (24) 36C/B
C3 Peter Grace (25) 36C/B
Rugby journeyman Hugh Thompson finds home with Nelson Bay Gropers
STORY STARTS on BACK
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and Three grades.”
When the Gropers were looking for a third grade coach, Hugh put his hand up for the job with the tireless Greg Spake taking over as team manager.
In quick time, the 78-year-old stalwart has become a revered character in the Gropers’ rugby community.
Thompson has a sharp eye for talent and the ability to spot a technique deficiency in a player or move and can offer up suggested improvements.
In 2023, the Nelson Bay club was unable to field enough players
to remain in Hunter Premier Rugby so dropped back to the suburban division where Hugh was the team strapper.
They ultimately won the premiership undefeated.
Somewhat of a “rugby whisperer", Thompson would pass on his years of knowledge while strapping or massaging.
Hugh played rugby league in the South Sydney Juniors with Malabar before stints with City of Sydney Police Boys, Double Bay Catholic Club and Marist Brothers Darlinghurst in the Eastern Suburbs A Grade competition and later in the Manly-Warringah Junior League.
A fearless forward, he also
participated in the inaugural Manly touch football competition, organised by dual international and Sea Eagles legend Rex Mossop, at Curl Park.
Thompson played alongside the likes of Mossop, iron man Noel Kelly and John “Chow” Hayes, developing his ball skills in a tough environment.
He later linked with the Manly Marlins Rugby Club where he played 90 matches and coached several grades – lining up in a first grade fixture at the age of 42.
Hugh’s wife Ros also managed the licensed Manly Rugby Union Club that stood over the northern end of Manly Oval.
One of his prized possessions is
Tanilba Bay Veteran Golf Club
By Ian WILLIAMS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY
1st October '24
TIME, 8.30 Tee Time. 31 players enjoyed a warm and sunny spring day, with some good scores recorded. Best wishes from all members to Noel Cartwright, he's expected home from hospital tomorrow and is continuing to recover from recent surgery.
NOVELTY EVENT: Stableford 2 person team event in 3 x 3x 3
format
(3 × 2BBB.... 3 X MULTIPLIER.....
3 X AGGREGATE)
FRONT NINE RESULTS:
NETT WINNERS:
Steve Enderby and David Enderby 34 pts
RUNNERS UP:
Fred Drury and Jamie Carr 25 pts
BALL WINNERS: Peter Martyn and John Woolly 24 pts
Kim Miller and Gary Payseno 22 pts
Lenny Hardes and Ian Williams 19 pts
Mike Lacey and Phil Germon 16 pts
NTP WINNERS 4th hole
A Grade: Lenny Hardes
B Grade: Steve Enderby
C Grade: not won
D & C WINNERS 7th Hole
A Grade: Kim Miller
B Grade: David Enderby
C Grade: Tony Hodskiss
BACK NINE RESULTS:
NETT WINNERS:
Greg Garvin and Steve Robards 39 ptsc/b
RUNNERS UP:
Steve Robards and Ray Stubbs 39 pts
BALL WINNERS:
Grahame Glover and Richard Chislett 32 pts
Barry Disch and Barry Sampson 29 pts
Rob McKinney and Richard Eaton 29 pts
Adam Cowie and
a framed and autographed Manly jumper of former Wallaby flanker Willie Ofahengaue, given to him by the World Cup-winning hero back in 1992.
Hugh is a father figure off the field to the Nelson Bay players guiding them with sage advice on being a model citizen, if they stray off the path.
Both Hugh and Ros were involved in welfare support when living in Sydney.
The Gropers have a highly qualified medical support team but if there’s an injury out of left field, Hugh will know how to treat it.
He has a myriad of ointments, muscle relieving gadgets and techniques to get the players back
Joe Croci 27 pts
NTP WINNERS 11th hole:
A Steve Robards
B Grade: not won
C Grade: not won
DRIVE & CHIP WINNERS 18th hole:
A Grade: Rob McKinney
B Grade: not won
C Grade: not won
Next week, 8th October 8.00 AM
START: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME.
Individual Stableford Event
Bill has proposed and its been accepted by the full committee to change Rule 2 of our TBVGC playing rules. From the 1st October, playing members of the TBVGC of 80 years or older have the option of teeing off from the yellow tees during our weekly Tuesday competition games.
onto the field.
Thompson’s commitment is first class and he never misses training or game day and can always be found in "Hughy’s corner" of the dressing sheds where he has a room setup with massage table and medical bags.
He had a recurring leg injury which meant he missed the two nights training leading up to this year’s preliminary final loss.
He was admitted to hospital and underwent two operations prior to the game.
Typically, he contacted team manager Greg Spake from John Hunter Hospital to ensure all the medical bags and equipment was packed for the bus trip to the Newcastle No 2 Sportsground.
He then made another call before kick off to wish the team the best.
This will be known as Rule 2.1. SUMMER TEE TIME 8.00am STARTS TUESDAY 8TH OCTOBER. We thank and appreciate all our much valued sponsors.
Tanilba Bay Tyres & Mechanical, Lemon Tree Passage
Lemon Tree Passage Funerals, Lemon Tree Passage
The Oyster Shack, Tanilba Bay
Terry White Chemist, Tanilba Bay
Tanilba Bay Automotive, Tanilba Bay.
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Public Notices
Tea Gardens Country Club Limited
A.B.N. 30 001 038 660
Nominations are now being called for all positions on the Board of Directors of the Tea Gardens Country Club Limited. Nominations close at 5 pm Thursday 17th October 2024.
Nomination forms and information packs are available at the Club during office hours Mon-Fri.
Nominees must obtain a Director Identification Number prior to being appointed to the Board and be prepared to undertake RSA and Mandatory Director Training if successfully elected to the Board.
Warren Gooley General Manager
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Garage Sale
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A set of men’s cufflinks featuring 74-year-old pre-decimal, Australian copper halfpennies bearing the date of 1950
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BARREL cactis with 2 new shoots. $60 ono. 0466 880 639
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DINING table with 1500 x 900 x 10 thick black tinted glass top and crome metal frame $100. 0433 210 187 F200624
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FRIDAY
THE BATMAN
NBN, 8.40pm
Not so much a superhero blockbuster as it is a gritty crime saga, filmmaker Matt Reeves’ (Cloverfield, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) three-hour epic crafts a grim, noirish narrative world for a faithful iteration of the DC Comics vigilante. The Batman finds Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson, pictured) just two years into his crime-fighting journey – a younger man than we’ve seen him before, he’s still set on vengeance, but in a brooding, hot-headed kind-of way. The villain of the piece is the Riddler (Paul Dano), a deranged serial killer targeting Gotham City’s elite. The Batman is as close as it gets to a definitive adaptation for the caped crusader.
1.30 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
MONDAY
DESSERT MASTERS
TEN, 7.30pm
Hungry for another instalment of gorgeous, gravity-defying desserts that would look at home in a modern-art museum? This creative culinary competition will hit the sweet spot. MasterChef winner Emelia Jackson, The Great Australian Bake Off judge Darren Purchese and colourful cake queen Katherine Sabbath are among the professionals putting their imagination and baking skills to the ultimate test in Masters’ second season. In tonight’s premiere, judges Melissa Leong (pictured) and Amaury Guichon are looking for each chef’s dessert masterpiece – with a secret season-long advantage at stake. Word to the wise: a sugary snack won’t go astray when indulging in this mouthwatering delight.
Soccer. 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifier. Chile v Brazil. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Secrets To Civilisation. (PGav, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Zoo Mum. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (Return, Mns)
8.30 Castle Secrets. (Premiere, Mav) Takes a look at castles.
9.25 Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall. (Mav, R)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 The Allegation. (Mav)
12.20 Kin. (MA15+d, R)
4.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Practice session. 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Practice session and support races. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
8.30 MOVIE: Ford V Ferrari. (2019, Ml, R) During the ’60s, American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford so they can defeat rivals Ferrari. Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal.
11.40 MOVIE: Hollow Man. (2000, MA15+hlv, R) Kevin Bacon.
1.55 GetOn Extra.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
TUESDAY RED FLAG: MUSIC’S FAILED REVOLUTION
SBS, 8.35pm
Intrepid investigator Marc Fennell (pictured), host of Framed, The Kingdom and The Mission, will stop at nothing to unravel a stranger-thanfiction mystery.
In this intriguing docuseries, Fennell and musician Ben Lee hark back to the turn of the millennium to delve into the rise and fall of Guvera, a music service that promised to revolutionise a multi-billion dollar recording industry, then under threat from piracy. A major player that once rivalled Spotify, the Gold Coast start-up seemed like the next big thing, until it wasn’t – vanishing with $180 million. Candid interviews with former staff, investors and industry experts make this compelling two-parter a must-watch.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Coasts. (PG, R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: The Batman. (2022, Mlv) Batman pursues a sadistic serial killer who is murdering political figures in Gotham. Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano.
12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Destination WA.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Surfing Australia TV. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa) Presented by Stacey Solomon.
8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.45 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Guests include Julia Roberts. 10.45 10’s Late News. 11.10 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6am The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 7.40 The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 10.50 Black Box. (2021, M, French) 1.15pm Topkapi. (1964, PG) 3.25 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 5.50 Footy Legends. (2006, PG) 7.30 Silverado. (1985, M) 9.55 The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. (1966, M) 1.10am The Untamed. (2016, MA15+, Spanish) 3.00 For A Few Dollars More. (1965, M) 5.25 Footy Legends. (2006, PG)
Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 1.15 Grantchester. (Mv, R) 2.05 Question Everything. (R) 2.35 The Australian Ballet Don Quixote.
6.25 Back Roads: Ongerup, Western Australia. (PG, R) Heather Ewart visits Ongerup.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Mv) Alphy is invited to a party at a country manor.
8.20 Vera. (Mv, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the case
Better. (Malv, R) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (Return) 8.00 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Crazy Fun Park. 11.10 The PM’s Daughter. 11.35 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.25am Rage. 1.55 Slugterra. 2.15 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud. 2.25 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Windsor Castle.
8.25 Jackie And Lee: A Tale Of Two Sisters. (Ma, R)
9.20 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (R)
10.15 Arthur: A Life With The Royal Family. (PGals, R)
11.15 Something Undone. (Mal)
12.15 Rex In Rome. (Mlv, R)
3.55 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R)
4.45 Destination Flavour. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Footy
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session and support races. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters. (1984, PGhl, R) Scientists become ghost hunters. Bill Murray. 9.40 MOVIE: Venom. (2018, Malv, R) A journalist is merged with a symbiotic alien. Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams. 11.40 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (R)
12.40 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (R)
6am
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Mrs Doubtfire. (1993, PGal, R) A man poses as a female housekeeper. Robin Williams. 10.00 MOVIE: The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert. (1994, Mls, R) Guy Pearce. 12.00 MOVIE: Ascendant. (2021, MA15+av, 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)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions.
7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (als, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.40 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follow the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it matches dogs to their new families.
9.40 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) A motorbike rider falls
9.15 Miniseries: Better. (Final, Malv) Part 5 of 5.
10.15 Fisk. (Final, PG, R)
10.45 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. (MA15+l, R)
12.45 Fires. (Mal, R)
1.40 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mav, R)
2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon. (2019) 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.45 Spookiz. 12.05am Malory Towers. 12.55 A Kind Of Spark. 1.20 Slugterra. 1.40 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud. 1.50 Summer Memories. 2.00 Horrible Histories. 3.00 Miraculous. 3.55 Late Programs.
9.00 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. (R) 11.30 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 Surf Life Saving. Coolangatta Gold. 1.30 Speedweek. (R) 2.00 Volleyball. Australian Super League. Finals. Gold medal match. 5.00 PBS Washington Week. 5.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.30 Apocalypse D-Day. (PGaw)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Temple Of Hatshepsut.
8.30 The Lost City Of Ramses. (PGa, R)
10.20 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes. (Mavw, R)
11.25 Face Down: Killing Of Thomas Niedermayer. (Mal)
12.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)
2.10 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)
3.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
3.50 Great Canal Journeys. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
Washington Week With The Atlantic. 4.55 Scandinavian Star. 6.05 In The Box. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. (Premiere) 9.25 WWE Rivals. (Premiere) 10.20 Late Programs.
MOVIES (32)
Legends. Continued. (2006, PG) 7.05 The Last Wave. (1977, PG) 9.00 Darling Companion. (2012, PG) 11.00 T-34. (2018, M, Russian) 1.05pm Tracker. (2010, M) 3.00 The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 4.40 Soft Skin. (1964, PG, French) 6.50 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 8.30 Saturday Night Fever. (1977, MA15+) 10.40 Eager Bodies. (2003, French) 12.30am Late Programs. 6am Darling Companion. Continued. (2012, PG) 6.55 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 8.35 Soft Skin. (1964, PG, French) 10.45 Silverado. (1985, M) 1.10pm From The Vine. (2019, M) 2.55 Footy Legends. (2006, PG) 4.35 The Last Wave. (1977, PG) 6.35 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 8.30 Vampire’s Kiss. (1988, MA15+) 10.25 Helene. (2020, PG, Finnish) 12.40am The Flood. (2020, MA15+) 2.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather. 7.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Support races and warm up. 10.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Race 20.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) 8.55 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.
9.55 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Moorhouse Horrors. (Mav, R) A look at David and Catherine Birnie. 11.10 Autopsy USA. (MA15+a)
12.10 The Starter Wife. (Mas, R) 1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise 5am News.
Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late.
10.10 See No Evil: The Hand-Off. (Mal) 11.10 The First 48. (Malv) 12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.45 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 1.35 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Destination WA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 MOVIE: LOL Surprise: The Skate Dance Movie. (2024) 9.00 Children’s Programs. 2pm MOVIE: Pokémon: The Spell Of Unown. (2001, PG) 3.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.30 MOVIE: How To Train Your Dragon 2. (2014, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Meg. (2018, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Godzilla. (2014, M) 12.10am The Originals. 2.00 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs.
MONDAY, October 14
TUESDAY, October 15 6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Into The Amazon With Robson Green. (PGa)
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals)
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mls)
10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals)
10.55 SBS World News Late.
11.25 Suspect. (Malv)
11.55 Exterior Night. (Premiere, MA15+v)
2.05 Between Two Worlds. (Mals, R) 3.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Hypothetical. 2.00 Insight. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.15 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Rob & Romesh Vs. 10.25 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.55 Great Australian Walks. 11.55 Late Programs.
6am The Last Wave. Continued. (1977, PG) 7.00 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 8.50 Lola. (1961, PG, French) 10.30 Mahana. (2016, M) 12.25pm The Exchange. (2021, M) 2.10 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 3.50 Helene. (2020, PG, Finnish) 6.00 When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 7.55 Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 9.30 First Cow. (2019, PG) 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Bavarian cuisine is on display.
9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) In the wake of a mafia-related mass casualty event, the team is tasked with keeping the peace at a hospital.
10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav)
11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals)
4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey: Sri Lanka. (PGa)
8.35 Red Flag: Music’s Failed Revolution: F*** Pirates. Part 1 of 2.
9.50 SBS World News Late.
10.20 The Point: Road Trip. (R)
11.15 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+v)
1.10 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a, R)
3.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
3.55 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Outsider: World’s Weirdest Films. 1.00 Gaycation. 1.55 Motherboard. 2.20 Bamay. 2.40 Kickin’ Back. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 10.20 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.15 Bloodlands. 12.20am Late Programs.
12.40 Miniseries: The Victim. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. A young pregnant woman goes missing the day before her emergency C-section.
6.00 Deal Or
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Made In Bondi. (Mal) Charlie receives a tempting offer from Bee.
The Latest: Seven News.
Chicago Fire. (Mav)
Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R)
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am When Mum Is Away… With The Family. Continued. (2020, PG, Italian) 7.45 Helene. (2020, PG, Finnish) 9.55 Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 11.35 Keep Going. (2018, M, French) 1.10pm First Cow. (2019, PG) 3.25 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 5.20 Goal! (2005, PG) 7.30 Into The White. (2012, M, Norwegian) 9.30 Chino. (1973, M) 11.20 Speed Kills. (2018, M) 1.15am Cleo From 5 To 7. (1962, M, French) 2.55 Late Programs.
WEDNESDAY, October 16
6.00
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia. (PG)
8.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar: Freedom. (Mal) Part 3 of 3.
9.20 Four Years Later. (Mls) Yash throws himself in to work and study.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Carmen Curlers. (Mas)
12.55 Romulus. (MA15+av, R)
3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Investigates. 1.35 One Armed Chef. 2.30 The
Lesbian Bars. 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 The Casketeers. 6.00 Abandoned Places. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Unlocked. (2017, MA15+) 10.20 MOVIE: Hereditary. (2018, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.
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6am Bran Nue
Dae. Continued. (2009, PG) 6.10 Goal! (2005, PG) 8.20 First Cow. (2019, PG) 10.35 The Legend Of Ben Hall. (2017, M) 1.10pm Chino. (1973, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 5.30 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 7.30 Defiance. (2008, M) 10.00 The Quick And The Dead. (1995, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.
THURSDAY, October 17
6.00
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 Akmal: Open For Renovations. (MA15+l) A stand-up performance by Akmal.
9.45 Australia: Now And Then. (Ma, R) Presented by Shane Jacobson.
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley
Morning Programs. 9.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 Human Error. (Final, Mlv) 9.40 Million Dollar Murders. (Mv, R)
10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Great Australian Walks. (PG)
8.30 National Parks From Above: Turkey. (PG) A look at Göreme Historical National Park.
9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Fallen. (Premiere, Malv)
12.30 Wolf. (Malsv, R)
3.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Hustle. 1.20 The Story Of. 1.50 Leigh-Anne Pinnock: Race, Pop And Power. 3.00 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.25 The Casketeers. 5.55 Abandoned Places. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hells Angels: Kingdom Come. 10.20 Red Flag: Music’s Failed Revolution. 11.35 Late Programs.
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6am The Emperor’s Club. Continued. (2002, PG) 7.50 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 10.05 Into The White. (2012, M, Norwegian) 12.05pm Speed Kills. (2018, M) 2.00 Goal! (2005, PG) 4.10 The Producers. (1967, PG) 5.50 Eat Wheaties! (2020, PG) 7.30 True Confessions. (1981, M) 9.30 The Hateful Eight. (2015, MA15+) 12.35am Good Time. (2017, MA15+) 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. Explores life behind bars is like for prisoners Adrian Bayley, Katherine Knight and Simon Gittany.
9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Maria James. (MA15+av, R) Revisits the murder of Maria James.
10.30 The Latest: Seven News.
11.00 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav, R)
12.00 Magnum P.I.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00
NOTA seeking community writers
in our region.
TELLING the incredible stories of the Myall Coast is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about.
Amid widespread newspaper closures, the independently-owned and family-run NOTA remains passionate about keeping locals up to date with all the latest news,
sport, current affairs and more.
Now, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic locals to join the team.
“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 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.
Writing for NOTA can be an amazing way to connect with your local community, to meet some of the awe-inspiring locals creating change in the area, and to learn and experience the unique elements of life
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.com.au.
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9GO! (83)
By Chris KARAS
WHEN rugby union journeyman Hugh Thompson ventured to Bill Strong Oval two summers ago he didn’t envisage a life-changing scenario.
The former top grade prop gave Manly Rugby Club 32 years of sterling service before moving from Sydney’s northern beaches to Nelson Bay in 2022.
After arriving in Port Stephens, an inquisitive Thompson visited the “Groperdome” to watch the Nelson Bay rugby squad go through their paces at preseason training.
“I bumped into first grade lock Sam Rocher who asked if I was interested in rugby and so began my association with the Gropers,” Hugh recalled.
“Initially I volunteered to work as a strapper for the club’s Premier One, Two CONTINUED Page 16
q Nelson Bay Gropers rugby strapper Hugh Thompson.
