By Chris KARAS
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Veterans to be honoured
FIVE special commemorative medallions, produced by the Australian Government to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two, will be awarded at a Remembrance Day service in Raymond Terrace on 11 November.
Originally distributed to Second World War veterans from 2020, more medallions were produced than the estimated number of living WWII veterans at the time, so the remaining have been distributed to RSL sub-Branches across Australia to award to veterans who didn't receive one, or to their descendants.
The local recipients are:
• Thomas Riemann: Thomas served as a Private in the 7th Div 2/31 Battalion of the Australian Army from 1939 –1945, undertaking operations in the Middle East, Syria and Palestine, before being shipped out to
PNG to fight on the Kokoda Track and at Balikpapan in Borneo.
The medallion will be received by his son, John Riemann.
Water bill pricing
HUNTER Water has submitted its pricing proposal to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for the
period of 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030.
Hunter Water proposes that the typical bill for a household receiving water,
wastewater and stormwater services (before inflation) will rise, on average, $86 or 5.7 percent each year from 2025 until 2030.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION UPDATE APPLICATIONS LODGED FROM 20/10/2024 TO 27/10/2024
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• William Meredith: William served as a Flight Mechanic in the RAAF in New Guinea, and was a long-term member of the Raymond
The bill increase will be phased in gradually over the next five years.
Hunter Water
Managing Director Darren Cleary said the costs of providing essential water and wastewater services are rising, so the prices
Terrace RSL after the war.
The medallion will be received by his son, John Meredith.
• Harold Cole: Harold served in the Australian Army as a Medic from 1939 – 1945 at the rank of Staff Sergeant and was in Darwin when it was attacked by Japanese forces.
He was heavily involved in the treatment of the injured following these attacks.
The medallion will be received by his son, Doug Cole.
• Edgar Mulley: Edgar served as a Lance Corporal in the Australian Army, including at El Alamein.
During one particular operation with his Rifle Section, Edgar was wounded four times in a 24-hour period but carried on fighting. For his conduct, fortitude, devotion to duty, and inspirational leadership to his men, Edgar was awarded the Military Medal.
customers are charged during the next price period need to increase.
“We know the rising cost of living weighs on our customers, and we don’t take an increase to our customers’ bills lightly, though we do need to ensure we can
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TREAT INFESTATIONS OF AQUATIC WEEDS PERIOD – UP UNTIL 14 DAYS FROM THIS ADVERTISEMENT
Notice is given that Port Stephens Council intends to treat infestations of aquatic weeds on or in water in the Campvale Drain and portions of the following rivers occurring in the Port Stephens Council Local Government Area: Hunter River and tributaries from Raymond Terrace to the confluence of the Paterson River, Paterson River and tributaries from the confluence of the Hunter River upstream to the Port Stephens Council boundary, and Williams River and tributaries upstream from Raymond Terrace to the Port Stephens Council boundary. Herbicides containing active ingredient 600g/kg Metsulfuron
and fencing
The medallion will be received by his son, Tom Mulley.
• Alfred Grimster: Alfred served as a Warrant Officer in the RAAF undertaking operations in the Pacific and New Guinea during the Second World War. He died on 15/7/52 at Iwakuni Air Base in Japan whilst on active service during the Korean Campaign.
The medallion will be received by his daughter, Tess Sagar.
The Raymond Terrace RSL sub-Branch service will be held from 10.3011.15am on Monday 11 November in ANZAC Park, Raymond Terrace.
continue to deliver reliable, high-quality services and secure our region’s water future,” Mr Cleary said.
“Just as we’ve seen in many other sectors of the economy, persistent cost pressures are contributing to rising prices.”
methyl and/or active ingredient 360g/l glyphosate will be used. Residents in the treatment area should not use, drink or swim in the water during the period of treatment. Small scale reapplications may occur within 30 days of the date of the original treatment. Any further enquiries may be directed to Council on 4988 0255 or 4988 0392. FREE CARAVAN SAFETY WORKSHOP 9:30AM MONDAY 18 NOVEMBER
Do you currently own and tow a caravan? Are you looking to purchase a caravan? Do you want to check or discover practical tips to tow safely? Learn about your responsibilities to tow safety at this interactive workshop held at King Park, Raymond Terrace, running for about 2.5 hours. Spaces are limited and bookings are essential: pscouncil.info/caravan-towing-workshop
INDULGE YOUR SENSES AT THE SHOAL BAY FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
A mouthwatering celebration of some of the region’s food, wine, craft beer, and spirits. Enjoy live music and activities for all ages.
Saturday 30 November 2024
q The families of five World War Two veterans will receive commemorative medallions on Remembrance Day at Raymond Terrace. Photo: Stelbel Photography.
Alison Stewart named Rotary NSW Police Officer of the Year
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Hunter Police District is this year’s Rotary NSW Police Officer of the Year.
The NSW Police Officer of the Year awards is a joint initiative by Rotary Clubs of NSW and the NSW Police Force each year, to recognise professional excellence and dedication to service by officers and civilian staff.
The awards were announced at a gala dinner at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney on Friday 1 November.
Judges deemed Snr Cst Stewart worthy of the overall award due to her extensive charity work with Backpack Venture, her long 36-year career as a regional police officer and her work with youth in her local community.
The command’s submission described how Snr Cst Stewart helped set up the Backpack Venture charity, an organisation focused on
providing food and goods to children across the Hunter and Western NSW.
During the 2022 Lismore floods Snr Cst Stewart distributed backpacks full of goods to children impacted by the disaster, helping to bring some relief to the devastated community.
Throughout Snr Cst Stewart’s 36-year career she has made an impact in multiple communities across NSW through her work and engagement with youth, local government and community partners.
NSW Police Force Commissioner Karen Webb APM commended the work of Snr Cst Stewart, which she said embodies the core values of the NSW Police Force.
“Being a police officer is one of the most significant and important jobs anyone can do for their community,” said Commissioner Webb.
“Senior Constable Stewart’s exceptional dedication as a police officer, even beyond her operational duties, has not only exceeded
Seals swimmers bag medal haul at North Coast swim titles in Port Macquarie
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the 15-years category to cap an outstanding meet.
The top prospect set a personal best time in the 50m butterfly final where she shaved 0.03 seconds off her previous best with a powerful finish in the short sprint event.
Lining up in the 23 years section, Tatchell clipped 1.64 sec off his previous best to win the 400m individual medley. He also brought home a bronze.
Hayes collected gold in the 12-years 50 metres butterfly final, lowering his
PB by 0.63 seconds. He also picked up a silver medal.
Georgia McDonald shone in the 14-years age category, snaring a gold and two silver medals from her six events.
She underlined her potential with four personal best swims in the 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle,
200m freestyle and 400m freestyle finals.
Other Stroud Seals swimmers to impress were:
• Sebastian Webster (15-years) with a bronze medal and personal best times in the 100m breaststroke; 50m freestyle and 100m freestyle events;
• Ruby Budden (12-years) who
registered personal best times in the 50m butterfly; 100m freestyle; 50m breaststroke and 50m backstroke;
• Claire Cousins (12-years) with personal best times in the 100m breaststroke and 200m freestyle;
• Lachlan Webster (16-years) who
posted PBs in the 200m butterfly and 200m freestyle finals;
• Harry Cousins (15-years) with top ten finishes and a personal best time in the 100m freestyle and;
• Ashley Cousins (16-years) who set a personal best time in the 200m freestyle.
q Senior Constable Alison Stewart has been named the 2024 Rotary NSW Police Officer of the Year.
q Senior Constable Alison Stewart (right) with NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb.
the high standards of the NSW Police but has also earned her the respect and admiration of her command, colleagues, and the entire organisation.”
Commissioner Webb congratulated Snr Cst Stewart for also being named the Regional NSW Field Operations Officer of the Year.
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EDITOR
Meet your councillors: Ben Niland
By Lindsay HALL
IN the hope of offering readers further insight into the work of Port Stephens Council and to create opportunities for the community to engage with local government, News Of The Area has invited recently-elected councillors to respond to a few questions.
Featured this week is new councillor Ben Niland.
Who are you and where do you come from?
I am from Medowie and have lived here for the better part of 25 years.
Was there a particular impetus for your involvement in local government? Has it been a natural extension of your career and other community involvement?
Yes, mostly a natural extension of my previous community work. I have been involved with sporting groups; helped develop the Medowie Social building; have been involved in the council’s audit committee previously; and was the Port Stephens Citizen of the Year in 2019.
What do you believe is the key to an effective Local Council?
An ability to listen to different perspectives, get the key information and to make a decision. Maintenance of assets and living within your means are key measures of
being effective
What unique qualities and/or perspective do you bring to Port Stephens Council?
I am a civil engineer who has specialised in roads for over 20 years – I have even built some roads in Afghanistan and PNG. I am also a small business owner, so I understand the importance of making careful judgements about finances
Do you feel there have been any particular demographics of the Port Stephens community that have been underrepresented, or issues that have gone unaddressed, to which you would like to draw attention?
With two women on council out of ten, we could improve that. While I deal with people on their character not on their looks, I think there is some merit to the Council reflecting the demographics of the community. In terms of issues - I think our roads are busted. Medowie Road and Lemon Tree Passage Road are quite busy roads now and they ought to be transferred to the state so we can focus on fixing the backlog of damaged local roads.
What feeds your soul, or fuels your passion?
I want younger people to have the same opportunities I had; an opportunity to buy a small house and start to make their own way in life. I want older residents to be able to live safely and securely and to enjoy their retirement. I want families to see Port Stephens as their home forever by bringing in services.
Is there anything you
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would like the wider community to better understand about their Council?
There are many good staff in the organisation who want to deliver the best they can within their means and to balance development with the natural environment.I would like them to know that I am committed to working with others to deliver the best we possibly can for them.
q Port Stephens councillor Ben Niland.
Nelson Bay’s all-ages scavenger hunt
By Jacie WHITFIELD
A SMALL group of local ladies have been trekking around Port Stephens every Sunday, exploring various walks, landmarks, beaches and breakfasts.
Inspired by the opening of the Tomaree Coastal Walk over twelve months ago, the participants have traversed all 27 kms of the hike, brunching their way through the dotted smattering of coastal villages, while taking ‘selfies’ from summit peaks, fire trails, headland hills, wildflower corridors and impossibly steep sand dunes.
The women have experienced face to face encounters with friendly koalas, tawny frogmouth owls, monitor lizards, pat worthy pooches and a diverse range of blue lagoons, termite mounds, flowering natives and flora.
They finish with an ocean plunge or languish in secret landscaped mermaid pools.
Last Sunday, the group indulged in the Nelson Bay Scavenger Hunt - a cultural treasure chest of historical finds around the D’Albora Marina area.
The easy and accessible meander for all ages takes about 40 minutes, unless you linger at key points such as the slippery dip in the playground, or the artistic murals scattered throughout the nearby shopping precinct.
Lucky and eager eyed participants can spot a bottlenose dolphin cruising along Nelson Bay Beach, or a diving cormorant scouting for salty snacks along the
q Kaylene, Suzette, Julianne and Linda enjoy a slide on the foreshore slippery dip during the Nelson Bay scavenger hunt.
rock wall near the fish weigh station and foreshore playground.
This is a permanent, free activity to do with the kids or those with a childlike spirit of adventure.
Digital and hard copy maps are available from the Information Centre and portstephens.nsw.gov.au/ community/events/2024/ scavenger-hunt-nelson-bay.
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q The D’Albora Marina view from Bridle Pathway where a sign explains the early-settler history of the region and the path to Dutchmans Beach.
q The vista of Nelson Bay to Fly Point signposted between two Gymea lilies.
Positive Behaviour for Learning
ANOTHER round of local students have been celebrated through the Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program.
Irrawang Public School Principal Stacy Mathieson said PBL is a “proactive approach tailored to meet the needs of our school”.
“It emphasises the positive behaviours we aim to encourage, helping students understand expectations in every setting.
“This approach fosters student success and boosts engagement.”
Last week’s nominees:
• Irrawang Public School’s Eliza has been nominated for her outstanding contribution to the preschool.
She supports preschool educators and students during her lunch breaks, assisting with conflict resolution.
• Raymond Terrace Public School’s Chayce is a responsible and respectful member of our community.
Chayce picked up lost property off his bus in the afternoon and ensured that it was handed into a teacher the following day so the owner could be found.
• Grahamstown Public School’s Adam has shown consistent effort in all areas of learning and strives to display PBL values at all times.
• Irrawang High School’s Shannon volunteers as a junior firefighter (under 16 y/o) at the Salt Ash/ Williamtown fire station on Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings.
He also volunteers twice weekly in the school canteen.
• Hunter River High School’s Jeannie-Ann has been nominated for consistently participating in the Student
Representative Council (SRC). She has been recognised for dedication to planning and contributing to fundraising events, and outstanding leadership within the SRC.
• Salt Ash Public School’s Zoey was nominated for being
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a respectful school community member.
She is considerate of others and always willing to help people in need.
• Medowie Public School’s Koa is an empathetic and caring student.
She has supported a younger student to settle into school, greeting them at the start of the day and being
a buddy one day a week at lunch and recess time.
During break times she has been an exemplary role model, demonstrating school expectations.
• Seaham Public School’s Kaleiya is nominated for her involvement in many school initiatives.
She is an active member of the school gardening
club and junior AECG, and contributes her time and ideas to making the school a better place.
• Karuah Public School’s Joshua is nominated for his outstanding sportsmanship when seeing and helping an injured teammate during a football match.
Author’s double book launch
By Simon EKINS
NEWS Of The Area columnist and Fingal Bay fisherman John “Stinker” Clarke launched two new publications last week.
A large gathering of 300 pioneering families and friends attended the launch of “Marsh Road” and “Milly the Magnificent Flying Mullet” at Soldiers Point Bowling Club on 30 October.
Written over three years, “Marsh Road” tells the stories of those who lived in the community of Bobs Farm and Port Stephens, and the numerous difficulties they confronted as far back as the late 1800s.
The photographs used in the book were collated by Stinker over a long period and depict life in the community throughout the ages.
“Milly the Magnificent Flying Mullet” follows the story of Milly, who was born in the Myall Lakes with extraordinary talents.
The illustrations by local artist Megan Barrass are described by John as “amazing”.
The event was emceed by ABC Radio’s Scott Bevan and guest speakers included “Milly” illustrator Megan Barrass, Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington
MP and recently appointed Mayor of Port Stephens Leah Anderson.
Students and teaching staff from Bobs Farm Public School, situated on Marsh Road, were in attendance and additionally provided the Welcome to Country acknowledgement.
Officially launching the books were student captains Nash Plant and Ruby Mercer with Mayor Anderson.
The occasion also included displays of artwork and photography from the Nelson Bay Marina Artisan Collective, while the Tomaree Museum Association conducted a raffle for a magnificent glass mural of the headlands donated
by local photographer and entrepreneur Stephen Keating.
Mayor Leah Anderson said, “I don’t know how John finds the time to produce all these books as well as writing his weekly columns in the local paper News Of The Area.
“One day he may retire, but I don’t think we want you to.”
Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said, “John has been a wealth of experience and knowledge for me for some time.
“Through our regular yarns, he has helped me to do my job, and I did not appreciate how much history there was to uncover for ‘Marsh Road’, including the
importance of the history of Bobs Farm and the lovely school there.”
John summed up his thoughts on the fourteen books he has now written, and shared his latest plans with the News Of The Area.
“I’ve been thinking about writing a book on the history of the Nelson Bay Rugby Club,” he said.
“And I’m also thinking about learning to play the bagpipes… or I might just go fishing.”
John’s books are available through Hunter Valley, Newcastle and Port Stephens news agencies and bookstores or through his web site at www.stinker.com.au.
q Stinker entertains the audience as ABC Radio’s Scott Bevan looks on.
q John ‘Stinker’ Clarke signing a copy of ‘Marsh Road’.
q Local photographer Stephen Keating.
q Artist Megan Barrass, Kate Washington MP, Mayor Leah Anderson and John ‘Stinker’ Clarke.
q An audience of 300 pioneering families and friends.
‘Dancing Queens’ take out win
ON Sunday, 27 October a group of senior dancers from Port Stephens took Newcastle by storm.
Aged 67-84, the nine dancers represented Complete Performing Arts and Classical Coaching (Complete PACC) in Taylors Beach on stage at Newcastle Entertainment Centre in the Cheercon Nfinity Champions League.
The dancing group were ably assisted by Complete PACC teacher Mady and student teacher Karli, competing in the Open Dancestars Pom division.
“Their routine to ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ got the
whole audience clapping and cheering along,” said Complete PACC co-owner Heather Perry-Comley.
“Athletes, spectators, and staff alike were astounded and inspired by the ladies’ courage and coolness on the stage, and many jumped to a standing ovation as the final notes sounded.”
After coming down off a performance high, and “picking up their canes”, the ladies were stunned to learn they had won first place.
They also received the highest score for Dancestars Pom, and were thus named
Grand Champions of the event.
“Teacher Mady was brought to tears with pride and shock, and paid tribute to the ladies in her speech for trusting her,” Heather said.
“As prize for taking out the top spot, not only did the team receive jackets and crowns, but they also received a partially paid bid to compete in the Nfinity Finals 2025 at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, USA.
“The team are now discussing their next moves, and looking at planning and fundraising for the potential trip to America, and international competition, for their next bucket list item.”
Queens’ performing their Pom routine at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.
Scouts flock to Tanilba Bay
AROUND 60 Scouts took part in two days of activities at Tanilba Bay from 19-20 October, as part of a statewide
Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet (JOTA-JOTI) event. Scout groups from Anna
Bay, Clarence Town, Medowie, Nelson Bay, Raymond Terrace, Seaham and the Tilligerry Peninsula took part.
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q The ‘Dancing Queens’ backstage at the Cheercon Nfinity Champions League.
Participants learned about operating radios on different bands, using computers/ tablets, communicationrelated activities, and how to
make a LED signal light.
JOTA-JOTI is a World Scouting event in which youth members connect with one another via amateur
radio and the internet, often participating in other STEM-related activities such as electronics and radio foxhunting.
q Scouts participated in a range of radio and internetrelated activities.
q The team receiving their Grand Champion crown to a standing ovation.
q The ‘Dancing
Annual Pink Breakfast a great success
By Simon EKINS
TOMAREE Breast Cancer
Support Group held their annual fundraiser, known as the Pink Breakfast, on 9 October.
All funds raised will be used to assist those in the Port Stephens area who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are receiving treatment.
Group president Kerrie Cottrill said it “was an immensely successful event”.
Held at Soldiers Point Bowling Club, the breakfast was organised by the group’s
committee of local volunteers and catered by Taylor's Bistro.
Dr Stewart Fielder from the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute at Taylors Beach, was the special guest and spoke about the important work being done by his organisation to maintain the local marine habitat.
Guests were treated to a glass of champagne on arrival, followed by a delicious hot breakfast while being entertained by popular local duo Char and Tyler.
Major sponsorship from Lindt meant that there were
gifts of boxes of chocolates for every attendee.
Silent auctions were held for some major donations including a helicopter flight with Aero Logistics, a simulator flight experience at RAAF Williamtown and wines from Peterson House Winery in the Hunter Valley.
Raffles took place with prizes from local businesses, communities and stores such as hampers and vouchers.
A diamond pendant valued at $1300 was donated by the local Matthews Jewellers store.
The prizes were handed out to the winners by a team of local male volunteer ‘runners’ who dressed up as a surfer, a fire chief, a rock star and a builder.
“Even the balloon decorations that were donated to us by local business ‘Every Special Moment’ were recycled and given to staff from Salamander Bay’s Uniting Aged Care Home,” Ms Cottrill said.
The residents in the home, some of whom are breast cancer survivors, were treated to a special Pink Lunch event on 10 October, where the staff all dressed in pink.
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q Angela and Yasmin from United Aged Care collecting the recycled balloons.
q Guest speaker Dr Stewart Fielder.
q Pink Breakfast guests.
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PM spruiks TAFE facility
THE Prime Minister and NSW Premier visited the Hunter last week to spruik the establishment of a Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at TAFE NSW’s Tighes Hill campus.
The State and Federal Governments are jointly investing more than $60 million over five years to establish the facility.
The governments say the centre of excellence will accelerate the development of a ‘Higher Apprenticeship’ model focused on the advanced skills required for net zero manufacturing.
This is hoped will enable access to jobs in the HunterCentral Coast Renewable Energy Zone, and deliver the skilled workforce required to support the renewable energy sector.
q A collection of state and federal politicians were in Tighes Hill last week to celebrate the establishment of a Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.
The centre will also build on partnerships between TAFE NSW, universities and local industry to pilot qualification models that deliver a parity of status between VET and higher education.
Prime Minister Antony Albanese said the Hunter was the perfect location for the
facility, due to its “proud history of industry and manufacturing”.
“This builds on the skills that are already a part of this region’s DNA,” Mr Albanese said.
NSW Premier Chris
Minns said the centre was part of the government’s plan to deliver affordable reliable energy and drive down emissions.
“The Hunter region is a powerhouse for energy and manufacturing and we are proud to partner with the Albanese Government to deliver this training centre so the local community and industry have the skills needed to benefit from the energy transition.”
Coal-port protest could stop ships even if made illegal
By Jack GRAMENZ, AAP
SHIPPING operations at the world's largest coal port could be disrupted by a planned "protestival" even if a planned two-day blockade does not go ahead.
An event scheduled for later in November is due to involve live music and workshops as well as a 50-hour blockade of the Port of Newcastle.
But NSW Police have asked a court to deem it an unlawful assembly, rendering anyone who stops port traffic liable to be arrested.
Organisers Rising Tide said the event from November 22 to 24 would be one of the world's most significant climate protests, with demonstrators in canoes and kayaks blocking the port.
Ahead of a hearing last Friday, protesters gathered outside the NSW Supreme Court, criticising the need to be there.
"We're calling on NSW Police to stop wasting public resources by fighting peaceful protesters and protest movements and taking them to court," NSW Council of Civil Liberties vicepresident Lydia Shelly said.
Lachlan Gyles SC, acting for the NSW police commissioner, told the court the dispute was over methods rather than messages.
"The police are not trying to stop people expressing views about this issue, it's an important part of democracy to be able to do that, the question is how it's done," he said.
Justice Desmond Fagan said there appeared to be clear safety risks from
the planned protest in the water, where small vessels could end up in the passage of difficult-to-manoeuvre bulk carriers.
But planned actions on land appeared less dangerous.
"Listening to the music probably won't hurt them either," Justice Fagan said.
Rising Tide's barrister Neal Funnell said it was unlikely small and large vessels would be in the water together.
"There is no realistic prospect of the port remaining open if the application by the commissioner is refused," he said.
Justice Fagan said protesters were effectively asking the court to authorise shutting the port for two days, a move he described
as a "very ambitious resistance" to the police bid.
Mr Gyles said prohibiting the blockade but allowing nearby landbased events to go ahead would still encourage civil disobedience.
"People would be very likely to enter the water and attempt to block the harbour anyway," he said.
Port of Newcastle harbourmaster Vikas Bangia said the possibility of a shutdown would be enough to leave ships stranded in the harbour or drifting offshore, creating backlogs in supply chains.
"If there is any doubt, then the suspension of shipping will take place," he said.
NSW Police Assistant Commissioner David Waddell said protest action
on land would make it hard to launch vessels into the water, potentially delaying responses to emergency incidents such as rescues.
He managed police operations as similar kayak-based protests took place in 2023, when 109 people were arrested after remaining in the water beyond the advised 30-hour period.
The most severe penalty was a $400 fine and the majority of those arrested were not prosecuted, Mr Waddell noted, but those paddling in the water appeared "extremely inexperienced".
The court was told attendance would be around 5500 people across the event, but a smaller number were expected to participate in the blockade.
q Protesters gathered outside the NSW Supreme Court, criticising the need to be there. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
Red One is the major Hollywood release this week, ushering in this year's round of Christmas movies early enough to make it a family favourite once it hits streaming.
Santa Claus has been kidnapped and it’s up to Dwayne Johnson as the North Pole’s chief of security, Chris Evans as a cynical bounty hunter on “the naughty list” and a talking polar bear to recover him.
Nearly everyone involved in this film has tremendous appeal and goodwill (J.K. Simmons, Lucy Liu), including director Jake Kasdan.
The trouble may be in the way the silly, family film premise is being handled as a bit too much of a film for
“grown-ups”, emphasising the action more than the comedy.
Home grown gem Audrey, is a satirical and darkly comic film from Natalie Bailey.
Ronnie Lipstick (Jackie Van Beek) put her film career on hold when she had children, but was determined that her daughter Audrey would become a star.
When an accident causes Audrey to fall into a coma, “Mother-of-the-year” Ronnie takes her daughter's place in the teen drama program to ensure her legacy.
A horror film from just across the pond, Grafted, is the debut feature from NZ filmmaker Sasha Rainbow.
A gnarly and intense bodyhorror flick that explores the lengths to which someone might go to be accepted, this film carries some genuine
social insight along with visceral effects.
Wei, a uni student of Chinese background, faces rejection and vitriol from people in her life who don’t see her value.
Her obsession, however, is in completing her scientistfather’s work involving skin grafting, but all the bullying is pushing her to extreme lengths.
Not for the faint of heart.
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom comes to select screens this week.
It is a feature film continuation of a Japanese anime series that teenagers in your home may have seen on Netflix.
Honestly, this one’s only worth it for those who already know about it.
Among the most bizarre films released this year is Sasquatch Sunset
From off-beat filmmakers
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda
I SEEM to spend half my life trying to remember my passwords and then having to go through the process of resetting them. How can I save them so they are safe and memorable?
Pauline W.
Dear Rowena, Passwords. Remember the time when there were no passwords, and no computerised filing systems? No, back then, to lock things away, you'd just have to remember where you left the key to your actual filing cabinet, and then you'd have to drag those heavy drawers out on their rusted tracks, and then flick through hundreds of manilla folders in suspension files.
Those were the days.
Now we have to log in to everything and our passwords have to be ridiculous combinations of letters and numbers and special characters and they also have to be
Nathan and David Zellner, this piece of cinema mimics the style of “nature narrative” movies like The Bear, by way of the mockumentary format.
The film follows a family of Sasquatch living in the wilds of California.
With nary a line of dialogue or word of narration, the story follows the quartet as they try to survive in a confusing world.
A documentary of the
different from the passwords we've used in the past, which we couldn't remember when logging in, but which now come to us with crystal clear clarity along with the message 'previously used password - try again'.
But none of this is as depressing as the password backup method where you have to answer previously recorded questions and answers.
These questions include things like 'what street did you live in when you were in highschool?' and 'what job did you want when you were young?'
When I answer these questions, I forget all about logging into a program that records my receipts and reconciles my bank statements, because I am instead on a trip down memory lane, when I lived on a leafy street in the northern beaches and I wanted to be a veterinary surgeon, which would certainly have paid more than my current occupation.
You could perhaps do what my father did, and store all your passwords in a file that is named something so obscure that no one would think to open it.
The problem with this one, as my father discovered, is that he couldn't remember the filename either. It ended up being dementia (the filename that is).
iconic Bondi Icebergs, The Pool, seeks to be a celebration of Aussie spirit and inclusivity.
Something of a personal piece for director Ian Darling, who counts the spot as his favourite place to swim, his hope is that the film will be a beautiful exploration of the ways in which we crave and build communities.
Finally a sequel to a Thai horror film from last year comes to select screens as
Death Whisperer 2. The kind of film that picks up the threads of the previous entry, it is the tale of a family haunted by a vengeful and cruel spirit.
Those of you who might be curious, but feel you should check out the first film before trying this one, just know that by the time you find Death Whisperer you’ll likely have missed your chance to see the sequel.
Clean energy talk cheap, flight upgrades pricey for PM
By Kat WONG and Andrew BROWN, AAP
THE prime minister has ramped up campaign efforts ahead of a looming federal election, but some question his approach.
Anthony Albanese last Tuesday helped open a new TAFE facility in Newcastle, emphasising its role in bolstering the area's renewable energy workforce, before revealing a clean energy project in the Victorian city of Wodonga.
But Tony Barry, director at independent pollster Redbridge Group, says the latest efforts seem like "a bunch of unconnected tactical announcements" that weren't enough to take
the spotlight from reporting over Mr Albanese's free flight upgrades or his recently purchased $4 million property.
"These stories are easy to understand and reinforce an existing prejudice that he's not really in touch with Australians that are struggling with cost-of-living pressures," he told AAP.
"People are hurting, they need relief and it's building grievance in the electorate.
"He needs a signature policy as opposed to an announcement, and he's falling into the trap of governing by press release."
The two Tuesday announcements are part of the federal government's Future Made in Australia
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proposal, a manufacturing package to fund clean energy projects and create jobs in the decarbonisation transition.
It is one of the government's signature policies and has often been used to contrast Labor's clean energy platform with the opposition's nuclear power plan.
"It sort of lacks definition and again, it's not enough just to announce that, you have to communicate it," he said.
"Some stories in policy areas like energy, for example, are incredibly complex... and hard to present because they are gargantuan in size."
Compared to his predecessors Paul Keating and Bob Hawke, Mr Albanese does not have the communication skills to sell these kinds of policies, which makes it hard for him to leverage opportunities like Tuesday's events, Mr Barry said.
Energy will be a key issue at the upcoming federal election, which must be held by May 2025, and the policy battle is expected to
play out in the resource-rich electorate of Hunter.
The opposition has yet to release the costings for its nuclear plan, which aims to establish seven power plants at former coal hubsincluding the Hunter Valleyfrom the mid 2030s.
Meanwhile, Mr Albanese revealed the federal and NSW governments will invest $60 million across five years for the Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at the TAFE in Newcastle to help build skills and support the workforce needed for the renewable energy sector.
Another $17 million will be provided through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency to help build Australia's first commercial concentrated solar thermal heat plant, slated for completion in Wodonga by 2026.
The new build will help generate sufficient heat for manufacturing processes and is expected to create 80 jobs during construction and reduce gas use.
The prime minister said the funding would help secure renewables in years to come.
"Creating jobs, investing in our regions, reducing emissions and bringing down power prices - that's what we're delivering," Mr Albanese said.
"Peter Dutton and the coalition want to deliver the most expensive form of new energy - nuclear - in two decades' time, but refuse to tell Australians what it will
the PM's announcements aren't enough to divert attention from his flight upgrades.
cost them."
Though opinion has turned against Labor since the 2022 vote, election analyst Kevin Bonham says the party has room to bounce back.
"Lots of governments fall well behind during their terms and then recover from that, and this government hasn't even fallen clearly behind," he told AAP. "While (polling) is lacklustre, it's not panic stations."
q One pollster says
Photo: Adrian Black/AAP PHOTOS.
READING by Lynne Miles: Psalm 99: 5
"Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His footstool for He is holy."
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Jazz and gypsy mix comes to Newy
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Mara! Big Band is coming to Newcastle.
The Big Band is an expanded version of the dual ARIA-winning Mara! Quintet, which has been at the forefront of the world/ jazz movement in Australia for the past four decades, with multiple tours across Australia and to 25 countries on 30 international tours.
The Mara! Big Band includes a who’s who of Australia’s jazz and world music musicians, bringing their ground-breaking original world/jazz musical suite ‘Zashto?’ to regional NSW in November.
The hour-long Zashto? was commissioned by vocalist/percussionist Mara Kiek in 2020 with support from Create NSW.
Five current and former Mara! Quintet members composed the music, set to poetry by female Australian migrant and refugee poets, with stories of displacement, hope, longing, despair and resignation in their search for new life in the ‘lucky country’.
“Audiences can expect a hybrid musical experience with the sounds of a jazz big band crossed with a Balkan Gypsy brass band,” Mara Kiek told News Of The Area.
A quartet of sublime singers led by Mara and including Silvia Entcheva, formerly from Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares choir, are accompanied by musical textures which feature a huge variety of brass, reeds, percussion and plucked strings, with double bass and accordion.
“You’ll hear virtuosic
improvisations, memorable melodies and exquisite harmonies.”
The Mara! Big Band will play the Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle Conservatorium of Music (Cnr Laman and Auckland Streets, Newcastle) on Friday, 15 November from 8pm.
The concert follows a day of master class workshops.
Students in Years 9, 10 and 11 who play an instrument or sing and enjoy performing jazz, world and contemporary music styles are invited to a Jazz and Improvisation Day.
The event takes place at the Conservatorium of Music on Friday, 15 November, and is presented by the Conservatorium in association with the Newcastle Improvised Music Association (NIMA).
q Mara! Big Band is coming to Newcastle.
Careers expo opens to community
TOMAREE High School’s (THS) annual careers showcase will be bigger and better than ever in 2024, and the community is invited to participate.
“The school conducts an annual careers expo but this year is different in that we are inviting the public – the entire Port Stephens community –to attend,” THS Workplace
Transition Coordinator Charles Elias told NOTA.
The ‘Local Jobs Connect’
event will be conducted on Monday, 18 November from 1.30-4.30pm undercover in the school’s multi-purpose hall (MPC).
Organisers have decided on a different format this year, with the first hour (1.30-2.30pm) exclusively for Tomaree High students in Years 9, 10 and 11 and their parents, while the final two hours (2.30-4.30pm) will be open to the general public.
During the second
Legend of the Port Stephens wildflowers
By Jacie WHITFIELD
LEGEND has it that a 99-year-old lady living in the incredibly beautiful town of Fingal Bay was widowed over a century ago.
Grief stricken and pining for the love of her life, she took one last, slow and compelling lap around the peninsula they had called home their entire life; wanting only to retrace their tapestry of meaningful moments.
Navigating the neighbourhoods she knew like the back of her crinkly and wrinkled hand, the shiny-eyed woman decided to choose gratitude over
sorrow, for the memories they had created.
As she traversed each landmark seeped into her memory, she sowed seeds of sunshine along the sides of the black bitumen ribbons of road.
She reminisced about the day she yoked her heart to her husband, waltzing in floaty and crisp wedding garb and brimming with ideas about their future.
Sweeping through hugging headland curves, she pondered upon the images of the children they raised, playing on the alabaster tinted, sandy beaches, collecting shells and driftwood with delighted,
giggling faces as the waves tickled and lapped at their feet.
As the woman recalled every sentimental marker along her life’s journey, tears of happiness trickled, inadvertently watering the littering of sunny seeds she’d spread.
Nearing her final resting place, she emanated her last exhale, emitting a vibration of pure love and appreciation.
As she softly drifted through a kaleidoscope of snapshots capturing picnics beneath gymea lilies, the salty spray of whale blow along the coastal horizon, the scent of jasmine infused foreshore walks, the stain of
lavender coloured jacaranda showers at her doorstep, a dolphin’s fluke piercing glassy sheets of calm water and the warmth of her community’s welcoming embrace, she felt happy and at peace.
The legend goes that the wildflowers of that lovely lady’s mind bloom every year, as corridors of herbaceous, tooth tipped petaled, summer sun-loving, coreopsis lanceolata.
Their flowering fields as you drive from place to place, herald upcoming holiday cheer and the opportunity to give thanks for a year of memories.
session, anyone looking for apprenticeships/ traineeships, full/part time work or a career change is welcome to attend.
A wide range of job opportunities, business and industry presenters, in addition to service and training providers, will be on display.
Entry to the event is free.
Visitors can park at the Tomaree Pool car park and walk down to the MPC.
Election ‘Listening Report’ to launch
WITH a Federal Election looming, Independent Lyne members have been out in the community asking voters about the issues important to them and the kind of political representation they hope to see moving forward.
The results of this consultation will be
launched online on Wednesday 14 November at 6pm.
Independent Lyne self describes as a “nonpartisan, communityled group committed to exploring community appetite and support for an independent candidate for the Lyne federal electorate”.
To engage the community, group members have set up stalls at fetes, markets and on local streets, as well as hosting ‘Kitchen Table Conversations' in homes, parks and pubs.
Gordon Sutcliffe from Hawks Nest hosted a number of Kitchen Table
Conversations at his home.
“They've been stimulating, enjoyable, and they've thrown up a few surprises,” he said.
“In every case, we've found new insights into what people in our local area are really thinking.
“It has also been lovely to see strangers with different
views having respectful conversations in a safe environment where there is commitment to listening without interruption.”
Launching next Wednesday, the compiled ‘Listening Report’ will share the key themes and patterns from the consultation.
All are welcome to attend.
Speaking at the event, Clare Doube, Senator David Pocock's 2022 campaign team leader and ProACT co-founder, will share insight on how community listening can foster genuine representation.
Register on the Independent Lyne website, where an online survey is still open for voters to have their say.
q Students with representatives from Oakvale Wildlife Park at a previous careers expo.
q A sea of yellow sun-loving coreopsis lanceolata. Photo: Jacie Whitfield.
Stinker’s History: The Croatians
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
THE threat of communism and growing political unrest in their homeland led many Croatian families to seek freedom overseas.
One young couple from the town of Kali, Zdravko Mislov and his wife Anna, managed to escape to a migrant camp in Trieste, Italy from where they chose to begin life again in Australia.
In 1960, with 10 month old son Elio, the nervous young family sailed into Sydney Harbour full of hope and expectation after spending 42 days at sea aboard the “Toscana”.
A cabinet maker by trade, Zdravko “Jack” Mislov, found work difficult to come by and was forced to leave the city to go fruit picking to cover expenses.
Work again ran out, resulting in a return to Sydney, which was the base for a growing number of Croatian trawlermen, including Anna’s brother Zebic “Sam” Skoljarev and his mate Dinko Lukin.
It was Anna who asked Dinko: “Do you have the opportunity for an extra crewman on your boat?”
“I can take another, but not if he gets seasick,” Dinko replied, “I need him to work, not lay down and moan all day.”
“That is fair,” answered Anna.
Jack was about to commence work as a deckhand on board the trawler “Falcon”.
The year was 1962 and Jack had proven to be an excellent seaman and was quickly learning the skills required to be a successful fisherman.
The crew fished the rich
waters as far north as Seal Rocks and Crowdy Head before returning to Sydney.
At the time Dinko was keen to sell the “Falcon”, an opportunity taken up by Jack in partnership with Anna’s brothers Sam and Ivo “John” Skoljarev.
It was when the “Falcon” was purchased that the father, Srecko “Lucky” Skoljarev, encouraged the family to move to Nelson Bay.
“Why sail from Sydney to Seal Rocks to catch fish when you can work out of Port Stephens?”
All agreed and made arrangements to move north, with the boys to work the trawler, while “Lucky” would work the Hunter River for prawns.
Anna recalls that her first memory of the area was to see a trawler, the “Matador”, being built as they entered the township.
With their broken, excited English the family met the boat builder, Teddy McLeay and his wife Ruth.
The families formed a friendship that lasted through the passage of time.
Anna loved the place immediately and declared that she wanted to “live here”.
The scenery from Nelson Bay to Tea Gardens, across the port, reminded her of the beautiful view she had from her home in Kali, a township on the island of Ugljan, looking back to the Croatian mainland.
Going back a couple of years to 1961, Sime “Sam” Franov, worked as a deckhand on board the “Falcon” with Dinko Lukin, both also from the village of Kali.
When Dinko sold the boat, Sam continued in Sydney as a deckhand on board the “St
Rocco Antonio”, skippered by Slavo Lukin, who owned the boat in partnership with Lolo Gobin.
Sam regularly sailed into Port Stephens to offload fish at the Nelson Bay Co-op accompanied by Sam Sarin skippering “Merimbula”.
In 1964, Sam Franov, along with an increasing number of Croatian fishing families moved permanently to Nelson Bay.
Sam joined with Jack Mislov (Jack was known in his community as Sabaka –“Sharbukka” to his Aussie mates) and built and worked the trawler “Miss Ampol”. The boat, built in Black Wattle Bay by master boat builder Tonci “Tony” Franov, (Sam’s brother) was sponsored by the petrol company.
Ampol financed the building of the boat and the deal was that only their diesel and product would be used.
In 1967 “Sharbukka” and Sam Franov sold “Miss Ampol” and Sam Skoljarev had sold the “Falcon” to Peter Skoljarev and Milan Fran.
By this time all were living in the Nelson Bay community
q The ‘Anna Star’, built by Tony Franov,
was sailed by Sam Skoljarev and Jack Mislov to Port Lincoln.
and the Croatian influence continued to expand. Returning to Sydney for a short period, Sam Franov and his mate John Lordanic bought the “San Pietro” off Italian fisherman Carlo Mussimeci and sailed the boat back to Port Stephens in 1968.
Sam was later to sell his share to John and buy the “Tarana”.
Meanwhile Sam Skoljarev and “Sharbukka” put their money together to move to Port Lincoln, South Australia, to chase tuna in the “Anna Star”, built by Tony Franov in Lavender Bay in Sydney across from Luna Park.
“Sharbukka” soon tired of the faltering tuna industry in SA and sold his share to his partner before having the “Anna E” built in Adelaide again by Tony Franov.
The new trawler sailed back to Nelson Bay, entering the port in 1971 followed soon after by compatriots Sam Mardesi and Drago Zanki on board “Skol”.
Following a short tuna expedition back to Port Lincoln the “Anna E” returned
to Port Stephens decked with the first radar to be used out of Nelson Bay.
Nelson Bay, with its safe harbour, attracted other Croatian families keen to fish the waters north to Crowdy Head.
Slavin Gauta bought the “Skol”, Ante Kero worked on the “Pioneer” while Milan Fran fished in partnership with Peter Skoljarev on board the “Falcon”.
Stinker’s Fishin’: Marine Park review welcomed
By John 'Stinker’ CLARKE
IT wasn’t so long back when I reported that any attempt to review the Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park (PSGLMP) had been shelved.
This inactivity was a disappointment to me as I have always been of the belief that our Marine Park, which is the largest in NSW, could be improved.
If we are to have a Marine Park, give us the opportunity to have a good one that the community has faith in and
that we can benefit from.
It therefore pleases me to inform you that the PSGLMP will be revisited - a positive move by the Fisheries Minister to redesign our Marine Park to achieve the aims and objectives for which it was originally introduced.
It was as early as 2009 that the Marine Park was taking shape.
An advisory body, of which I was a member, was appointed.
Not really knowing what was expected of us we went
about the unenviable task of drawing up a map which encompassed all the coastline from the northernmost Cape Hawke, Forster, to Birubi in the south.
Three nautical miles to sea and all lakes, rivers and feeder streams in between.
This massive assignment included all the offshore islands along with the beaches, Myall system and the Karuah River.
We, as the advisory body, were asked to nominate areas to be classified as Sanctuary Zone.
This is where problems emerged.
Zoning is critical to the effectiveness of the marine park but also directly restricts major stakeholders, particularly commercial and recreational fishers.
As a whole this local community has become far more aware of real threats to our waterways including water quality and the sensitivity of habitat including sea grasses.
It is hoped that future decision making is based on
q Jack Mislov, known by his Aussie mates as ‘Sharbukka’, in the wheelhouse of the ‘Anna E’ in Nelson Bay.
Peter Skoljarev then went on to buy the “Una” in partnership with Leo Lukin.
Interestingly it seems that the first Croatian fisherman to “reside” in Port Stephens was Joe Vitlov in 1958, who chose to moor at Nelson Bay and live aboard his boat “Porpoise” rather than sail back south.
Fewer sons of the original Croatian fishermen are continuing the tradition of their fathers, as their returns from the sea have been reduced and the restrictions on their areas of operation have continued to increase.
Higher educational opportunities and the lure of the outside world have left very few on the water as the trawler industry in Port Stephens struggles to survive.
The Croatian community in Nelson Bay is highly respected as they have always been actively involved and contributed positively to the development of the local area. Although many miles from their homeland, their culture survives.
recognised science and good fisheries management.
A balance needs to be put in place which best satisfies all involved yet achieves the ultimate goal of protecting this magnificent region in which we live.
This is the challenge which lies ahead and it does not mean an increase in the size of Sanctuary Zones.
q Commercial fishers are major stakeholders.
Connick and McCoy steer Nelson Bay to triumph
By Chris KARAS
NELSON Bay cricket warrior Rowan
Connick leads by example with bat and ball.
The lion-hearted all rounder was at his inspirational best last weekend when he guided the Makos to a 70 run victory over Waratah-Mayfield in the Newcastle District Senior Cricket Division Six competition.
Connick opened the batting and clouted a dashing 52 off 67 balls, including seven boundaries and a six, to help Nelson Bay post 7-178 in the one day fixture at Waratah Park.
The teak-tough competitor
shared an opening stand of 90 runs with talented teammate Tom McCoy (39), with Jarrod Munro contributing a handy knock of 22 at number five.
Waratah-Mayfield skipper
Matthew Quinn proved a stand out with the ball, grabbing the remarkable figures of 5-19 in a dominant five over spell.
All rounder McCoy showed his value by snaring 3-38 off seven overs to help skittle the home side for 108 in the twenty-sixth over.
Luke Donovan (3-21 off six) and Lachlan Grayson (2-7) were just as impressive as the Makos posted their second win after four rounds
to move into second spot on the Division Six ladder on eight points – three behind undefeated leaders Adamstown (11 points).
Tom Newman (43), Syed Bokhari (20) and Tinku Malik (10) were the lone Waratah-Mayfield batsmen to reach double figures.
The Gardens Falcons (6-83) triumphed over Nelson Bay (80) in a low scoring Division Two one day clash at Don Waring Oval.
Mirza Jilani (2-7 off three overs), Rajesh Raizada (2-13 off six) and Umar Javaid (2-20 off five) collected wicket doubles before the Falcons reached their target in the twentieth over.
Tailender Harjeet Singh top scored with 34 while number four Moosa Hassan hit a valuable 22 runs before he was bowled by James Alexander, who claimed three wickets for the match.
Warners Bay Maroon (4-164) toppled Nelson Bay (8-160) in their Division Eight one day fixture at Tomaree Sports Complex.
Young gun Hunter Chappell (49 runs) was denied a deserved half century when bowled by paceman Bradley Smith (3-28 off seven) as the Makos racked up a competitive tally.
Simon Fawkner cracked an unbeaten 48 for Nelson Bay with
eight boundaries and was supported by skipper Mick Loxley (21) and Paul Craven (17).
Chappell combined with Loxley for a second wicket union of 55 with Fawkner adding 50 runs for the fifth wicket in partnership with Craven. Andrew Pearson snared 2-31 for Warners Bay in a seven over spell with Mitchell Hogan, David Cranfield and Lachie Gillies also among the wicket takers.
Warners Bay Maroon remain undefeated and top the Division Eight standings on eleven competition points.
Juniors showcase skills at Spring Sevens Rugby
By Chris KARAS
NELSON Bay Junior Rugby Club’s exciting crop of juniors are demonstrating their silky skills in this year’s Hunter Junior Rugby Spring Sevens series.
After three rounds, the young Gropers have posted impressive victories in the Under 13, 15 and 17-years age groups with running rugby the order of the day.
Emerging prospect Preston Scully proved a try scoring machine in the Under 17s ranks – mesmerising opponents with his dynamic attacking skills in the Gropers’ resounding wins over Merewether (36-0) and Maitland (29-5).
Forward young gun Liam Pietraszek has also impressed keen judges with powerful performances,
supported by Sonny Rae, Kye Nichol and Hudson Plympton.
Both Nelson Bay Under 13 girls teams have chalked up victories over Lake Macquarie with Avalon Warrington, Ella Reid, Cleo Kerapa, Rahs Kareem and the multi-talented Cullimore twins Pip and Fern in sharp form.
The Gropers’ Under 13 boys squads have chalked up wins with top displays from Fred Ball, Blaize Borg, Jack Costello, Logan Jarvis and Axl Kelman.
Nelson Bay Under U15 girls were best served by Zoe Smith, Isabella Gamgee, Mayli Campbell and Adrienne Montgomery, while Levi Findlay, Will Hoffman, Isaac Mayer and Will Parker have shone for the Under 15 boys in a 41-5 victory over Wests Wildcats.
New role for Kayla Pennicott
By Chris KARAS
PORT Stephens batting dynamo Luke Thomas has continued his early season run harvest in the Newcastle District Senior Cricket competition.
Lining up for the Pythons in a midweek Gilmour Cup Masters Twenty20 fixture at King Park Medowie, the stylish Thomas top scored with 78 in a fifteen run victory over the Cardiff-Boolaroo White x1.
Thomas combined with Ricky Dent (31) for a productive opening stand as Port Stephens registered 4-150 with support from Leigh Williams (19).
In reply, Cardiff-Boolaroo were restricted to 3-135 from their 20 overs with Gareth Hancock cracking an unbeaten 48 supported by solid contributions from opener Peter Neilson (34) and Richard Green (34).
Tony Lorello was the pick of the Cardiff-Boolaroo bowlers –snaring the fine figures of 3-8 off only eighteen deliveries.
The win was the Pythons’ first in the 2024-25 Masters competition after a rain-marred three rounds.
Three days later the Port Stephens club zoomed to the top of the Senior Division One series following a six wicket triumph
over Glendale Old Boys in a one day clash at King Park.
Run machine Thomas hits 78
Glendale won the toss and elected to bat but were soon reeling at 6-51 before recovering to post a moderate total of 101 with skipper Samuel Parkes compiling a gritty 30 off 70 balls.
Swing king Shawn Davies (3-22 off eight overs), Jeremy Kirk (3-10 off eight), Jarrod Moxey (2-5 off three) and Luke Cooper (1-16) spearheaded the Pythons attack.
Port Stephens (4-102) cruised to victory in the twenty-first over with skipper Josh Moxey smashing five boundaries in an unbeaten knock of 36 and brother Jarrod compiling 17 runs with three boundaries.
Josh and number six Jarryd Johnson (10 not out) steered the undefeated Pythons to the top of the first grade ladder after four rounds.
The Pythons moved into the top four on the Division Six ladder after edging out Wallsend in a close one day tussle at King Park.
Port Stephens posted a total of 122 from 32 overs with Tej Nutalapati (3-22 off six), Venu Pediredla (2-5 off three) and Phaninder Tatineni (2-20 off seven) the pick of the Wallsend bowlers.
The visitors (6-117) fell short in the run chase.
By Chris KARAS
A GYMNASTICS background and penchant for CrossFit training prepared Raymond Terrace mother Kayla Pennicott for a successful transition into Australian Rules football.
The recently elected Port Stephens Power AFL Club president was introduced to the sport back in 2019 and quickly established herself as one of the hardest working ruck rovers in the AFL Hunter Central Coast senior women's ranks.
A strong-willed Kayla caught the competitive bug while growing up in Hobart as a promising young gymnast.
She spent twelve years from the ages of four to sixteen honing her skills on the gymnastic floor where she developed her balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, artistry and endurance.
Kayla represented Tasmania as a high Level 18 gymnast before turning her hand to coaching for eleven years.
The determined mother-of-two later stamped her mark in high intensity CrossFit interval training where she represented Australia in weight-lifting.
When Kayla moved to Newcastle to complete a university degree in nutrition and dietetics, she was introduced to AFL by legendary Port Stephens Power women's skipper Danni McLeod.
“I was placed in the midfield and took to the sport like a duck to
water,” Pennicott told News Of The Area.
Her leadership skills have come to the fore over the past six seasons, prompting club officials to persuade Kayla to take on the new off-field role in 2025.
She takes over from outgoing president Heather Marsh, a tireless servant and driving force behind the Power receiving the AFL Hunter Central Coast Junior Club of the Year award this season.
“I have some big shoes to fill after Heather’s sterling efforts and hopefully I can build on the tremendous spadework from club officials, players and our valued volunteers.”
AFL is a family affair in the Pennicott household with nineyear-old Madeline and elevenyear-old Declan showing plenty of promise in the Power junior squads.
Next season, Kayla will focus more on her off-field duties at the club but could still play the occasional match with the Power women's team as they strive to qualify for a third consecutive finals series.
“We have a very supportive community in Port Stephens and a thriving junior base which augurs well for the future.”
One of Kayla’s immediate goals is to help establish a Port Stephens Power men's team in 2025.
q Nelson Bay try scoring merchant Preston Scully in action.
q Raymond Terrace sporting identity Kayla Pennicott is the new Port Stephens Power AFL Club president.
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Members, please note that access to the meeting and Clubhouse will be closed from 9am. The Club will open at the conclusion of the Meeting.
Members are asked to carry proof of membership and arrive in time to sign the Members’ Attendance Register prior to the commencement of the Meeting.
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2.5 LEATHER recliner sofa. Nick Scali, Beige and the headrest can be removed. $200 for quick sale. Tea Gardens pick up 0499 148 876 e071124
ELEGANT wrought iron table with glass top and 5 chairs Please call for photos pickup Thornton $100. 0412783707 F080824
ELECTRIC tilting recliner in good cond. with cover $1000. 0414 266 511 e141124 HORSE Saddles x 4. Leather halters x 5 Bridles and bits etc. $350 the lot. 0433 237 871
ROBOTIC vacuum cleaner; used once Mobile phone (I don’t have) requ. to set it up correctly. ½ price $260 Medowie. 4982 9942
SHIMANO fishing reels for sale. Phone for details. 0419985601
ANTIQUE bottles and old fishing items. Any items related to the early days of Port Stephens Ph 0401 618 827 e261224 Wanted to Buy
Wanted LAUNDRY service wash dry fold ironing Nelson Bay Kathy 0431 560 030
ANTIQUE Rocking cradle. Wooden attractive, and safe to use. Mattress included 90x70x66cm. $95 Ph: 4938 5923 f241024
Price Reduced! MALTESE Shih Tzu puppies. 2 girls. Available now Located in Port Stephens BIN# B000616552 Call or text 0474 378 452
GUITAR & Bass tuition Theory muscianship Graduate of Aust Institute of Music Course details www.guitarstudio.net.au Salamander Bay 4984 4731 e051224 FREE clean fill, pool excavation in thornton, must be within 5km radius for delivery. Ph 0476 789 721
BED, king single GC, no stains, $60 0433 210 187 F040724
BOXING gloves, size small, Sting brand, $10 49828628 F190924
BRAND New seat Covers - suit Camry / Aurion. 25mm Pile Charcoal Grey. Paid $360 - selling $150. Ph 0409 877 099
CAMERA Sony DSCHX400V Cybershot 50x zoom, Wi-Fi, performs like a DSLR but compact with 3 inch viewfinder Great cond. $99. 0493 078 190
CEILING Fan, Lucci Future Eco 48 inch, T5 with 22 watt lite, bedroom size, have two, $60. 0433 210 187
CHILDREN’S & baby’s clothes, new, winter & summer, make an offer 0493 777 707
COFFEE table and wall unit, walnut stain $40 each or both for $50. 0423 545 331
COFFEE Table / TV table, black with glass top, 1200 × 600 x 440 high, $60. 0433 210 187
2 seat leather sofa $100. Nelson Bay 0410 492 885
3 new womens leather jackets worth $400 each will sell for $100 each Small - medium. 0493 777 707
DINNER Set Noritake Vintage Issabella, 40 piece in GC $120. Ph 0458 257 676 Re191224
FILING Cabinet, 3 drawers, beige
FAN, for table, black exc cond. $20. 0493777707
FISH fern for ponds or aquariums, from $5 0466 880 639
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HEATERS, electric, from $10, free local delivery 49829225 F180724
HOMEMAKER mini blender with 4 cups and lids, new. $12. Ph 4982 8628
TOTAL flow sump pump, brand new
TV hardly used, TCL Smart TV. Unwanted gift. $350. 4982 3521 F220824
WOMENS winter clothing size 10-12 quality, near new, nothing over $20. Ph 49385923 for address
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MUSIC CD’s, 50s to 90s hard to finds & rarities Large quantity. $100 49665000
PET Door up to 18kg New $50. 0447 146 781 F120924
MAZDA BT50, 3.2L 4X4 King Cab 2018 Many extras, Exc service history, DTV79D $32,500. 0448 835 635
WORK boots, new, size 10, Blacksmith. $40 0493 777 707 MEN’S joggers, new size 10, worth $40 will sell for $10. 0493 777 707 F180724
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Geratric Brand new. $300 0414 266 511
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BEST ON THE BOX
FRIDAY
SHETLAND
ABC TV, 8.30pm
Without Douglas Henshall and his signature black peacoat, Shetland viewers may question if they’ve accidentally tuned into the wrong show. For this eighth innings, Agatha Raisin star Ashley Jensen takes the lead as Met detective Ruth Calder. She’s a former Shetland resident who escaped at her first opportunity only to find herself back in the isles on the trail of gangland murder witness Ellen (Maisie Norma Seaton, pictured). Tosh (Alison O’Donnell) puts her own investigation into a series of sheep slayings on hold to help Calder track her down, but their partnership is far from smooth sailing.
FRIDAY, November 8
SUNDAY
THE BLOCK
NBN, 7pm
There’s no question: this season of The Block has been the most dramatic yet – but will the all-important auctions follow suit? In tonight’s finale, we find out, as the five stunning Philip Island homes finally go under the hammer. After hosts Scott Cam (pictured) and Shelley Craft reveal the reserve prices, it’s time for one last squabble as the contestants decide on the crucial auction order. All five asking prices are under $2 million for the first time since 2016, which should merit a decent payday for each team (they take home anything over their house’s reserve), but there’s no guarantee. With the auctions held just one day before the episode goes to air, this is as unfiltered and unpredictable as reality TV gets.
MONDAY FIVE BEDROOMS
TEN, 9.40pm
Five Bedrooms is one of those rare homegrown hits that deftly massage the funny bone while striking a (heartwrenching) nerve with relatable scenarios, refreshing characters and sharp scripts: think The Secret Life of Offspring and Colin From Accounts. If you’re yet to discover this hidden gem about a bunch of grownups navigating life in their gorgeous shared Melbourne home, the good news is there’s three seasons to catch up on before this fourth and likely final instalment. Tonight’s episode, “Two Battlers”, finds Liz (Kat Stewart) stepping up as carer after Manju (Kumud Merani) undergoes surgery. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t go to plan.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (PGalv) 8.30 Castle Secrets. 9.25 Kennedy. (PG) 10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 The Lesson. (Mal)
12.20 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Malv, R)
2.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
3.40 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Dr Harry Cooper looks at Clydesdales.
8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie: The Countdown Begins. (PG) Follows Jamie Durie and his young family as they build their eco-friendly dream home.
9.30 King Con: Life And Crimes Of Hamish McLaren. (Mal, R) Tales a look at how con man Hamish McLaren swindled
$60 million from friends, family and lovers.
11.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl, R)
1.10 Taken. (Mav, R)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Freshwater. (PGa, R)
8.40 MOVIE: Angel Has Fallen. (2019, MA15+lv, R) A secret service agent tries to save the president. Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman.
11.00 Inside Beverly Hills. (Premiere, Ml)
11.50 The First 48. (Ma, R)
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
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) Hosted by Stacey Solomon. 8.45 To Be Advised. 9.45 Shark Tank. (R) The panel is pitched a number of inventions,
6.00
Plum takes his family to Melbourne. 10.40 Countdown To War. (R) Part 3 of 3. 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 3.30 Children’s Programs. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00
SATURDAY, November 9 SUNDAY,
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. Looks at the late queen’s life in Windsor Castle.
8.25 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres: Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. (R) Part 3 of 4. Pam Ayres heads to North Gloucestershire and the village of Toddington.
9.15 Treasures Of India With Bettany Hughes: The North. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2.
10.10 So Long, Marianne. (Mals)
11.05 Paris Paris. (Ml, R)
12.05 Hope. (Ml, R)
2.15 Significant Other. (Mds, R)
3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team travels the Savannah Way.
7.30 MOVIE: Independence Day: Resurgence. (2016, Mv, R) Two decades after they first invaded Earth, an alien race mounts another attack on the planet. Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum.
9.55 MOVIE: I, Robot. (2004, Mv, R) A robot is suspected of murder. Will Smith, Alan Tudyk.
12.10 MOVIE: Trapped Daughter. (2021, MA15+av) Shellie Sterling.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGn, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Sully. (2016, Mal, R)
A pilot is forced to make an emergency landing. Tom Hanks.
9.30 MOVIE: Plane. (2023, MA15+alv)
A pilot is caught in a war zone. Gerard Butler, Mike Colter.
11.40 MOVIE: Judas And The Black Messiah. (2021, MA15+lv, 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 MOVIE: The Lion King. (1994, G, R) A young lion cub leaves his pride for a life in exile. Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) From major news stories to entertainment and
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30
(Mals, R)
11.00 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R)
12.00 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Ma, R)
1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6.05am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants. (2005, PG) 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Speechless. 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.15 Late Programs.
6am The Movie
Show. 6.25 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 8.40 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 10.35 Operation Napoleon. (2023, M) 12.45pm The Guns Of Navarone. (1961, PG) 3.35 Little Women. (1994, PG) 5.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 8.30 Shanghai. (2010, MA15+) 10.30 The Book Of Delights. (2020, MA15+, Portuguese) 12.25am Saving Private Ryan. (1998, MA15+) 3.30 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Pompeii’s Secret Underworld: A City Of Extremes. (Mansv) Part 1 of 2.
9.25 What Killed The Roman Empire? (PGan, R) Experts explore the collapse of the Roman Empire and the role played by climate change and three pandemics.
11.05 Pearl Harbor. (MA15+av, R)
12.55 Royal Autopsy. (Manw, R)
2.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R)
3.35 How To Get Fit Fast. (R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
(32) SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Little Women. Continued. (1994, PG) 7.45 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 10.25 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 12.25pm Hearts And Bones. (2019, M) 2.30 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 4.45 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 6.40 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 8.30 August: Osage County. (2013, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (PG)
9.00 The British Airways Killer. (Mav) Part 1 of 2. A major missing persons investigation is launched when a mother of two goes missing.
11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+adv, R)
12.15 The Starter Wife. (Mas, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Britain’s Speeders. 5.30 MOVIE: Sonic The Hedgehog. (2020, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. (2001, PG) 10.45 MOVIE: Power Rangers. (2017, M) 1.05am
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (Final, PGl) 9.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 See No Evil: The Man In The Cowboy Hat. (Mav) 11.30 The First 48. (Ma) 12.20 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Destination WA.
Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
MONDAY, November 11
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Into South America With Nick Knowles. (PGaw) 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M)
10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 A Criminal Affair. (Mal) 12.55 Pray For Blood. (Mal, R) 2.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (R) 3.35 Food Markets: In The Belly Of The City. (PGaw, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND
Of Basketball. 2.25 Nuts And Bolts. 2.55 Munchies Guide To Washington. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.55 The Fast History Of Toys. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Theatres Of War. 10.05 Late Programs.
6am The Lake
House. (2006, PG) 7.50 Little Women. (1994, PG) 10.00 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) Noon Ali And Ava. (2021, M) 1.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 4.30 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 6.30 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 8.30 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 10.40 Beneath Hill 60. (2010, M) 12.55am Salvation Boulevard. (2011, M) 2.45 Late Programs.
TUESDAY, November 12
(R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG)
8.30 The Zelensky Story. (PG)
9.30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (R)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+asv)
1.05 Son Of. (Madlv, R)
2.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG, R)
3.40 The Autistic Gardener. (R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Maddy The Model. 1.40 Motherboard. 2.05 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 3.00 The Pizza Show. 3.25 Kickin’ Back. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.55 The Fast History Of Toys. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. (Return) 10.05 The Dyatlov Pass Incident. 10.50 Bloodlands. 11.55 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 6.55 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 8.55 When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 10.50 Gloria Bell. (2018, M) 12.45pm Murder By Decree. (1979, M) 3.00 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 4.50 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 6.30 The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 8.30 Klondike. (2022, MA15+, Ukrainian) 10.25 Onoda. (2021, MA15+, Japanese) 1.35am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Eden feels torn.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.10 Twisted Twins? (Malsv) Part 2 of 2. 10.10 S.W.A.T. (Madv)
11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals) 12.10 Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli. (MA15+av)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (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. (PG)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The MPU is on the case when a young hockey player goes missing during a fight with an opponent on the ice. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
Air Crash Investigations. (PG, R)
Your Money & Your Life. (R)
Travel Oz. (PG, R)
Home Shopping.
NBC Today.
Sunrise 5am News.
6.00
WEDNESDAY, November 13
Station 24/7. (PGad, R) 10.50 Our Coast. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 48 Hours To Victory. (PG, R) 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00
6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body. (Premiere, PGa)
8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. (M)
9.35 The Old Man. (MA15+v)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Desperate Measures. (Malv)
12.40 Miniseries: Holding. (Mal, R)
2.30 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
3.15 The Autistic Gardener. (R)
4.10 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
(31) VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. (Premiere) 9.10 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Ipcress
File. (1965, PG) 8.00 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 10.00 Beneath Hill 60. (2010, M) 12.15pm Black Box. (2021, M, French) 2.40 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 4.40 When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.35 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 8.30 Tigerland. (2000, MA15+) 10.30 Police. (2020, M, French) 12.20am Redemption Of A Rogue. (2020, MA15+) 2.10 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, November 14
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. 10.00 Paddington
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Lyrik becomes public enemy number one.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Big Trip. (PG) Hosted by Dave Thornton.
9.45 First Dates UK. (Mls)
10.50 The Latest: Seven News. 11.20 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
12.20 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PGd, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)
8.30 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train. (PG, R)
9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Miniseries: The Typist. (Mav, R)
11.55 Faking Hitler. (Mln, R)
2.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG, R) 3.30 The Autistic Gardener. (R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (PGa, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Greatest Escapes With Morgan Freeman. 10.10 Television Event. 11.50 Late Programs. 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Spitfire. (2018, PG) 7.55 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 9.35 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 11.25 Mass. (2021, M) 1.30pm The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 3.30 The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 5.30 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 8.30 Six Minutes To Midnight. (2020, M) 10.25 The Conference. (2022, M, German) 12.30am I’m Not There. (2007, M) 3.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
8.00 Highway Patrol. (PGadl) 8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av) Explores life behind bars.
9.30 Body In The Bin: Murder Of Louise Kam. (Madv)
10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R)
12.00 Magnum P.I. (Mav)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (Return, PGm) 8.30 Listing Melbourne. 10.40 9News Late.
11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Hello SA. (PG)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
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PORT STEPHENS
SPORT
Seven new records
By Chris KARAS
“We’ve had a strong start to the season and it's fantastic to see this growth with a lot of returning and new members, including the introduction of a social Masters competition for those aged over 35 this year.”
PORT Stephens Athletics Club (PSAC) prides itself on family, fun and fitness and athletes striving to improve their own personal best achievements.
With just under 200 registrations plus the acquisition of a new $18,000 timing gates system, the club has launched the 2024-25 season in a blaze of glory.
Nine of Port Stephens’ talented young athletes have set an incredible seven new club records within the first month of the current inter club competition series.
Brynne Dagwell (girls javelin), Royal TurnerBryans (boys shot put) and Hunter Travers (boys 100m and 200m) broke club records in the 12-years division; Anna Taylor-Anderson (girls 90m hurdles) and Eva Hanrahan (girls javelin) in the 14-years category; Oscar Whitten (boys 90m hurdles) in the 13-years division; Brayden Weine (boys 80m hurdles) in the 11-years division and both Joy Schneider (girls long jump) and Landen Weine (boys 200m) in the 9-years category.
Port Stephens Athletics Club president Michelle Chan, who has served on the executive committee since 2021, told News Of The Area that the increased registration numbers this season and record-breaking feats were a “massive boon” for the established sporting organisation.
“As a devoted official I have witnessed our club numbers continuing to increase annually.
This season the ages of PSAC athletes range from three-year-olds to 70-year-olds which is unique for any sporting club in the area.
“The acquisition of a new timing gates system has given our members and volunteers a much easier, efficient and positive experience to run races.
“This was achieved through strong community support for our major fundraiser in which we are most grateful.
“It is through the generosity of our local community that we are also able to provide new equipment such as competition level discus and javelin sets.”
With a batch of athletes in sound early season form, PSAC can expect tip-top performances at the upcoming Port Hunter Zone Athletics Championships on 16-17 November in Wallsend.
PSAC Little Athletics and Junior athletics (up to 17-years) operates on Mondays at Dick Burwell Oval within Tomaree Sports Complex from 5:30pm, while Masters athletes run Saturdays at 8:30am.
For enquiries email portstephensathletics@gmail.com.
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q Port Stephens Athletics Club has opened the 2024-25 inter club competition series with seven new club records. (L-R) PSAC stalwarts Annette Moxey, club president Michelle Chan, Simone Trojkovic, Steve Denning, Alarna Bristow and Rohan Bristow.