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Tomaree National Park celebrates 40 years
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you can walk in and look into the park where you are looking at wilderness without any urbanisation,” said Sue Olsson, a coordinator of Friends of Tomaree National Park.
The Park, which sits upon Worimi Country, is home to vital biodiversity and significant cultural heritage.
The new Tomaree Coastal Walk enhances the park, making it a major drawcard for tourism and delivering an economic benefit to the local community.
The climb up Tomaree Headland has become a signature Port Stephens experience, with visitors attracted by the breathtaking
vistas on offer.
The Park is home to an array of shore birds including sooty oystercatchers, eastern curlews and red-necked stints.
Swamp areas of the Park support active populations of wallum froglets.
The migratory bar-tailed godwit can also be spotted at the Park in winter.
This long-beaked bird holds the record for the longest non-stop flight11,000km without a break.
The Park harbours angophora forests and several threatened species, including the spotted-tailed quoll and powerful owl, and you can spot outcrops of the rare volcanic rock rhyodacite.
The endangered koala has also been spotted in the Park and on its fringes.
To celebrate 40 years of the Park, the Port Stephens
Walking Group and the Friends of Tomaree National Park are delivering a variety of activities and events in the coming months.
Community members can get involved through day and night walks, wildflower walks, bush regeneration, a celebratory picnic and more.
A Tomaree National Park forum will be held in November.
To help manage invasive weeds that threaten the park’s ecosystems, Friends of Tomaree National Park hold regular bushcare events.
“We are inviting everyone to join us at our next community bushcare and planting to regenerate coastal forest at One Mile headland on Saturday morning 31 August,” said Ms Olsson.
For detailed information on coming events go to www.ecops.au/tomaree40activities.
Hospital ED to roll out Safe Staffing
all shifts.
hospitals right across the state,” said Health Minister Ryan Park.
RECRUITMENT will shortly get underway for additional nurses in the John Hunter Hospital emergency department.
John Hunter is among the next twelve hospitals across metropolitan and regional NSW to introduce Safe Staffing Levels in emergency departments.
staffing levels on every shift.
The Safe Staffing Levels initiative involves the introduction of minimum
The staffing boost of frontline healthcare workers at John Hunter Hospital should enable a one-to-one nursing care
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and retaining walls
q Friends of Tomaree National Park volunteers Lynn, Hazel and Kathy clearing weeds and regenerating bushland.
EcoNetwork welcomes bird experts at forum
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to hear from experts and researchers on the latest bird monitoring and recovery programs.
First to present was Mick Roderick, a self-confessed “petrel head” who arranges birdwatching trips to the continental shelf on a nearmonthly basis.
“You need to get into deep water at the continental shelf to have any chance of seeing ‘true seabirds’,” Mr Roderick said.
“You won’t see them from land.
"It’s about 46 kilometres (km) from the heads of Port Stephens to the shelf.
“It’s a very long day, but we see amazing seabirds, cetaceans, sometimes sharks and rays and even unusual insects flying out over the ocean.”
Sydney-based researcher
Dr Yuna Kim earned her PhD from Macquarie University, focusing on the conservation of Australia's rarest petrelGould’s petrel - which breeds almost exclusively on Port Stephens’ islands.
Dr Kim specialises in investigating foraging ecology using tracking devices, providing scientific evidence to support conservation actions.
"Despite significant conservation efforts, there is still concern about the population of Gould’s petrels on Cabbage Tree Island, with recent declines in the number of nesting pairs and fluctuating breeding success,” Dr Kim said.
"We believe the causes for these declines are occurring at sea, where the birds spend most of their time and acquire all their food resources," she added.
Dr Kim cited climate
change, light pollution, fisheries, and potential offshore wind farms as threats to the Gould's petrel at sea.
“The siting of any future wind farms needs to be carefully considered with regard to all our coastal bird activity, and detailed research data will be acquired before any decisions can be made,” a spokesperson for EcoNetwork told NOTA.
Also presenting at the forum was Tomaree birdwatcher Neil Fraser, who for many years has been actively monitoring avian species populations in the Mambo-Wanda Wetlands Reserve, Worimi Conservation Lands, and at Swan Bay and Broughton Island.
Neil's presentation highlighted the significance of the migratory shorebirds that visit Port Stephens
each summer, and how this occurrence is linked with communities 8,500 km away.
He also spoke of the importance of promoting awareness of wetlands.
"If we are to protect the many threatened species in and around Port Stephens, being better informed about the role of these wetlands and the plants and animals they protect, is an essential part of raising public awareness," he said. EcoNetwork members are currently campaigning
to have the Mambo-Wanda Wetlands listed under the Ramsar Convention.
Attendees also heard about the potential impacts of the bird flu likely to hit Australian shores this spring or summer.
BirdLife Seabird Project Officer Emily Mowat spoke at the forum, providing data from around the world on the Avian flu H5N1 2.3.4.4.b strain and preparations to deal with the virus.
Finishing on a lighter
bird images.
Mat said he is constantly inspired by nature.
"The more time we spend observing nature, the more we start to appreciate it,” Mat said.
“Wildlife needs our help, especially in protecting their habitats.
"If I can help in any way to spread the message through my photography, then I'll feel like I have played a small part."
Forum coordinator Ewa Meyer said feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
“People tell me they absorbed so much new information, and will now be better equipped to identify more species, and above all, understand and act on the challenges that seabirds and shorebirds face today and in the future," Ewa said.
"Places booked out very quickly, so next year we may have to find a larger venue.
"It's wonderful that so many of our local residents are interested in learning about local birdlife and most are also keen to find out what they can do to help, especially in protecting wildlife habitat and reducing human-induced threats."
note, nature photographer Mat Spillard from Corlette took forum attendees on a wonderful journey with a slideshow of stunning
q Mat Spillard.
q Dr Yuna Kim.
q Red-necked avocet.
Photo: Mat Spillard
q Beach stone-curlews.
Photo: Mat Spillard.
q Forum presenter Mick Roderick.
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Labor fundraiser shaken by wind farm protest
ANTI-WIND FARM protesters have been accused of harassing the Wangi Queen Showboat during a fundraiser for the Mayoral campaign of Labor candidate Leah Anderson.
Supporters of Ms Anderson gathered at Lemon Tree Passage on Sunday morning to board the historic 1922 vessel for the fundraiser, which had been advertised as featuring Labor Senator Deborah O’Neill.
O’Neill has drawn the ire of wind farm protesters in recent weeks after she voted against a Senate Inquiry into offshore wind consultation practices.
Ahead of the fundraiser, key figures in the local anti-wind farm movement took to social media to encourage the community to protest the event.
While dozens of protesters made themselves heard from the land, a large speed boat took things one step further - allegedly repeatedly driving at speed close to the Wangi Queen and creating large wake waves.
One passenger on board told NOTA the protesting vessel “intentionally tried to cause fear”.
In a statement to social media following the incident, Ms Anderson described the boat as having “tried to sink the Wangi Queen”.
“My daughter's life was put at risk yesterday,” she said.
“Along with the lives of 60 other people, all who were on a fundraising cruise to support me.
“This is not OK, and will not be tolerated.
“My family are in fear, and that is not OK.”
Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington - a vocal supporter of Ms Anderson’s campaign - praised the Wangi Queen crew for their “incredible professionalism during a very dangerous situation on the water”.
“But for the swift action of the amazing crew of the beautiful Wangi Queen Showboat and the Marine Area Command - NSW Police
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Force, yesterday could have easily turned out quite different,” Ms Washington said.
“Still struggling to believe that locals could stoop so low as to deliberately endanger the lives of young people and old, friends and supporters of Leah Anderson… together with the crew of a much-loved local small business.
“Their actions do not reflect the caring community of Port Stephens that I know and love.”
“The Wangi Queen has operated on Brisbane Waters, Sydney Harbour, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens, and travelled between these locations via the ocean.
“The Wangi Queen has participated in Sydney Harbour ferry boat races.
“The Wangi Queen has travelled from Sydney to Hobart.
“To make statements that the wake from a smaller vessel put the Wangi Queen in danger is false.”
The incident was reported to police.
In a statement shared to social media, Newcastle Port Stephens Game Fish Club President and anti-wind farm campaigner Troy Radford said “the Wangi Queen and passengers were never at risk”.
q The Wangi Queen Showboat was originally built in 1922.
Terminal upgrade progresses
THE expansion of Newcastle Airport’s terminal is progressing rapidly, on track for completion in mid-2025.
With the concrete terminal structure almost complete, the immediate focus is on the installation of structural steel and a vaulted roof.
Work has previously been completed on key structural items and underground baggage tunnels.
Doors, windows and a glass façade should be installed by the end of the year.
Upcoming work will include wall and partition fit
outs, Border Agency offices and the installation of a glass building façade allowing natural light to flow through the building and enabling impressive views of the runway.
Electrical works are also commencing in the electrical substation which powers the facility and will activate the 1236 new solar panels in the premium car park.
“Our terminal expansion project will transform the region’s aviation landscape, connect Hunter passengers to the world and significantly open global trade and freight opportunities,” said Newcastle Airport CEO Dr
Peter Cock.
The terminal has been designed by Cox Architects, with the managing contract
q The project is on track for completion in mid-2025.
Signs encourage visitation
THE State Government has provided funding for the installation of new tourism signage on the northbound and southbound carriageways of the Pacific Highway near Karuah.
The photo, captured via drone and supplied by Port Stephens Council, shows off the vast Karuah River.
Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said the signs would help boost
tourism in Kaurah.
“These signs will mean more people will visit the terrific town of Karuah, giving a much-needed boost to local businesses,” Ms Washington said.
“Motorists should take regular rest breaks and Karuah is the perfect place to stop, explore and enjoy everything the town has to offer.
“I’m delighted to see
these signs installed to give motorists a little nudge to visit a beautiful part of Port Stephens.”
Bypassed Town signage is a NSW Government initiative which encourages travellers to stop and visit bypassed towns in regional NSW.
Motorists would have already seen signs like these further north in places like Bulahdelah, Port Macquarie and Kempsey.
awarded to Construction Control in April 2023.
The Australian Government committed $55 million in funding for the new terminal and an additional $66m towards strengthening the runway to accommodate long range civilian aircraft.
The project is anticipated to create more than 500 construction jobs
throughout its life.
The terminal and runway upgrade in total will create 4,410 jobs throughout the airport precinct after construction.
Last Thursday, Dr Cock hosted representatives from the Hunter Joint Organisation (HJO) for a tour of the project progress.
"This important piece of infrastructure will not
only make it easier for our local community to travel overseas, but will also bring international tourists into our own backyard from the upper Hunter Valley through to the beautiful coastline… catalysing a wave of economic and social benefits that will uplift the entire region,” HJO Deputy Chair and Cessnock Mayor Jay Suvaal said.
Munro AO and CEO Dr Peter Cock.
q The photo used for the signage shows off the vast Karuah River.
Olympic legend
By Thomas O'KEEFE 1956, he happened to race most of the Olympians later in Sydney and beat them all, a sweet victory in and of itself.
AT 98, Australia’s oldest surviving Olympian still keeps his competitive edge sharp at the Myall Park Croquet Club and Hawks Nest Bridge Club.
Gordon Ingate OAM’s Olympic sport was sailing, and his story is a long and impressive one which features missed opportunities and eventual success.
Gordon originally won the right to represent Australia in the 1948 London Olympics, but his boss would hear nothing of the six-month steamship journey to get there and back again, and the chance was lost.
Four years later, Gordon was selected to attend Helsinki 1952, but was told to “go back to work”, squashing the dream once more.
Despite missing out on qualification for Melbourne
Gordon kept applying through all subsequent Olympiads, right up until 1976, when, to the great surprise of his entire crew, they were granted the right to compete at Munich, sailing in the 'Tempest' Class.
“My crew and I were surprised to gain the right to go, and calculated we were the oldest, tallest and heaviest yacht crew, and had quite a good time,” Gordon told NOTA.
“Qantas also paid the way this time, which was great!”
In 1972, Gordon skippered the yacht ‘Caprice of Huon’ to come second overall in the 1972 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, as well as the ‘Gretel II’ in the 1977 America's Cup, among many
other accomplishments.
Now, at 98 years young, Gordon still resides in the Cammeray house he built 75 years ago, but makes it up to Hawks Nest weekly, where he has a farming property and actively competes in the local croquet and bridge clubs.
q Still swinging and sailing at 98, Gordon enjoys weekly croquet at Myall Park.
"I am 100 in 18 months, and still sailing, and I hope nothing stops me,” Gordon declared.
“Once an Olympian, always an Olympian.”
q Once an Olympian, always an Olympian.
Accessibility advocates urge change
By Marian SAMPSON
NEW South Wales is one of just two states refusing to adopt design standards mandated in the National Construction Code (NCC), with accessibility advocates
calling for urgent change.
“continues to consult with stakeholders about whether NSW will adopt the NCC Silver Standard”.
Two years ago, the NCC established Livable Housing Australia's ‘Silver Level’ Livable Housing Design standards as mandatory. The standards require developers to include basic accessibility requirements in new builds.
To comply with the silver standard, a home must have a level step-free entrance from the street, wider internal doors and corridors, a hobless shower
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recess, reinforced walls around the toilet, shower and bath, and an easyaccess toilet on the entry level.
“The Australian Building Codes Board modelling for these standards shows they would only add about one percent to the cost of a new build.”
Building Better Homes campaign spokesperson and wheelchair user Julie Charlton said the government’s refusal to adopt the basic standards for new housing - which was a key recommendation of the Disability Royal Commission - shows a complete disregard for people with disability, older Australians, and others who require accessible housing.
“It’s disgraceful that the NSW Government is lagging behind other states and refusing to adopt these very basic standards,” Ms Charlton said.
“It’s not difficult or expensive to implement these standards but it would change the lives of people with disability and older Australians.
Ms Charlton said the current standards “force people with disability and older people into specialist disability housing and aged care”, costing the government more.
“Inaccessible housing leaves people isolated, at an increased risk of injury and unable to age at home.
“It also costs the government more to retrofit housing to make it accessible.
“The impacts of this are felt even more deeply in the regions, where resources to make houses accessible are less available.”
Minister for Families and Communities and Minister for Disability Inclusion, Kate Washington, said the NSW Government
“In the meantime, we are leveraging our record investment in new housing to deliver significant and life changing accessibility outcomes,” she said.
“In this year’s budget, the NSW Government invested $5.1 billion to build 8,400 social housing properties across NSW.
“All of these homes will comply with the National Construction Code’s Silver Standard – making it the largest investment in accessible housing in the state’s history.”
While applauding the State Government’s commitment to making new social housing accessible, Ms Charlton described it as “only a drop in the ocean”.
“It’s time the NSW Government stepped up and ended discriminatory housing standards in NSW,” Ms Charlton said.
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Olympian recounts ’56 games
By Thomas O’KEEFE
LOCAL Olympic swimming
talent Frances Brown (nee Hogben) regaled the Hawks Nest Probus Club with the tale of her her time at the Melbourne 1956 Olympics, and how she got there from a small town in Scotland.
Originally from Arbroath, Scotland, Frances swam for the UK team in 1956, and shared her unique perspective on the Olympics then, compared to the present, and the many changes along the way.
“Arbroath had a big pool, the centre of the annual ‘Glasgow fortnight’, where my brothers and I taught each other to swim,” said Frances.
“In 1947, my father was posted by the Royal Navy to Gibraltar, where the water was warm enough to swim all year round, so we got lots more practice compared to back in Scotland.
“The competitive rivalry with my brother, I owe a lot
of my early swimming career to this interaction, which surprised him when I told him so years later.”
In 1952, aged fourteen,
Frances was invited to attend Loughborough College, the UK’s equivalent of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
“[It was] the ambition of all athletes, and the true start of my career,” Frances said. In 1955, she elected to move to Aberdeen to seek
the tutelage from renowned swimming coach Andy Robb, but he worked at a boys’ school, so she would go in after regular school hours to be his pupil.
“I wouldn't have gotten to the stage I did without Andy’s help, and he was perfectly willing to fit me in.”
The following year, at age nineteen, Frances was selected to represent Team Great Britain at the Melbourne Olympics.
After the March of Nations walk-on in 1956, where the zeitgeist demanded she wear a white dress and heels in 30 degree heat, Frances enjoyed her youthful experience.
Highlights included racing alongside Dawn Fraser in her 100m freestyle heat, and the adventure of the threeday ‘Kangaroo Route’ Qantas flight to get here.
“Elite sportspeople in any era are influenced by competition at that time - a medal in Melbourne would not even qualify today, and most UK sports in the 1950s were amateur, [while] Australia was more professional,” observed Frances.
One poignant memory that will always stay with her however, was witnessing the ‘blood in the water’ at the infamous water polo match, Hungary vs USSR, in the wake of the brutally suppressed Hungarian Uprising of the same year, a scenario she likened to the Israeli/ Palestine conflict and their athletes at Paris’ Games this year.
“I started swimming in 1948, I’ve always loved it, and am still swimming today!” she said.
q Frances was a local icon from a young age, pictured with her many trophies at thirteen.
q The March of Nations walk-on at Melbourne 1956. Frances is near the front.
q Frances in a white dress and heels at the Melbourne 1956 opening ceremony.
Positive Behaviour for Learning
By Marian SAMPSON
THE ongoing Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program is creating a
Last week’s award nominees are all well deserving of their recognition by the wider community.
Irrawang Public School nominee Noah was recognised for his outstanding sportsmanship at a boccia tournament. Noah encouraged others, showed respect to opponents and even played on another team so they could participate.
Yalannah of Raymond Terrace Public School was identified for a PBL award by John Hunter Hospital staff, not just for her dance performance but also for her friendly nature and for showing confidence to talk with hospital workers.
q Last week’s PBL award nominees receiving their awards at MarketPlace Raymond Terrace.
Grahamstown Public School’s Braxton was nominated for being a respectful and hardworking student who always strives to do his best in all aspects of his schooling.
He shows compassion towards others by taking them through strategies to help them calm down in stressful situations.
Harry from Irrawang High School was nominated for the way in which he
proudly represents his school in many areas - sport, Drum Corps, StarStruck, Showcase and more.
Gabe from Hunter River High School was nominated for his commitment to the Stage 4 Debate Team, jumping in at the last minute when a teammate was absent.
This was Gabe's first debate, and he did a wonderful job!
Salt Ash Public School’s
Isabelle was nominated for being a responsible role model for peers and for an amazing effort in supporting her school debating team.
Charlie from Medowie Public School was nominated for helping the under 13 girls soccer team with their soccer goals.
Seaham Public School student Sophie was nominated for supporting a younger student on the bus.
The younger student was
upset, having trouble with their seatbelt.
Sophie safely left her seat, assisted the younger student and stayed with her for the journey.
Tyler from Karuah Public School was nominated for demonstrating the school and community PBL values by consistently interacting with others in a positive and respectful manner.
The team at the NOTA congratulates all of this
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week’s PBL award recipients. Raymond Terrace Public School principal Salena Langholz told NOTA the program was an opportunity to “recognise young people from all our public schools”.
“Our young people do wonderful things across our community and it is fantastic we can recognise them at awards like this.
“They help make our community stronger,” said Langholz.
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Increased flying at RAAF Williamtown
By Simon EKINS
THE Royal Australian Air Force is hosting six F-22 Raptor aircraft from the United States Air Force 19th Fighter Squadron over the period of 8-21 August 2024.
The Lockheed Martin/ Boeing F-22 Raptor is an American twin-engine allweather stealth fighter aircraft developed and produced for the United States Air Force (USAF).
As a product of the USAF's Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program, the
aircraft was designed as an air superiority fighter, but also incorporates ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence capabilities.
The Raptor formally entered service in 2005 and remains a cornerstone of the USAF's fighter fleet, notably performing strike and electronic surveillance missions in the Middle East, working alongside coalition forces including Australian military assets, many of which are based at RAAF Williamtown.
“During the next two weeks, there will be periods of increased flying operations out of RAAF Base Williamtown,” a RAAF
spokesperson said.
“Newcastle and Port Stephens residents can expect an increase in flying activity during daylight hours, including integrated training with RAAF aircraft including our own F-35A Joint Strike Fighters.
“We greatly appreciate the ongoing support from the local community while we host and participate in this important training."
Although the Raptors may be observed from the viewing area at RAAF Williamtown’s Fighter World Beans Cafe, two of the six visiting F-22 Raptor aircraft will also participate in the Pacific Airshow from 16-18 August on the Gold Coast.
The Big Screen with Lindsay Hall
By Lindsay HALL
WE’RE heading into the dog days of the “Summer Blockbuster” season, and that leaves just the one big release to come to cinemas this week, along with a possible ‘all time great’ sports documentary from Australia’s own shores.
Alien: Romulus is the first film in this horror franchise to be produced under the new headship of Disney Studios, after their acquisition of Fox Studios in 2019.
Taking a ‘getting back to basics’ approach to the movie that they hope will reinvigorate the franchise, the story follows a group of young (and pretty) opportunists who travel into space to salvage what seems to be a derelict space vessel.
If you’ve seen any film of any kind before, you already know that they discover more than they bargained for.
If you’re a fan of any of the Alien films, then the only real question is ‘will this one live up to previous entries in the saga?’.
Critically speaking, the entire franchise has been very mixed, though when films have been good, they’ve been groundbreaking classics.
I don’t think that particular case can be made for this one, but filmmaker Fede Álvarez was tasked with the 2013 remake
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of Evil Dead, and managed to translate a 30-year-old film into a modern sensibilityretaining the original’s inherent and visceral qualities while utilising his unique cinematic voice.
The result was a solid film that may not have the lasting legacy of the original, but was a worthwhile entry into the film canon, and this fresh effort for sci-fi’s number one space monster is likely to make the same impact.
The Blind Sea is an Australian documentary by filmmaker Daniel Fenech
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who follows four time parasurfing World Champion Matt Formston on his quest to set a new world record at one of the most intimidating ‘big wave’ surf beaches on the planet, at the town of Nazaré, Portugal. Formston has grown up with severely impaired vision since the age of five due to Macular Dystrophy. His disability has clearly
never been something he has perceived as a genuine setback however, being an Olympic silver and gold medal winner in cycling.
Sports documentaries have always had an inherent advantage in cinema as the subject matter always deals with an element of conflict or competition.
Surf documentaries have a fantastic tradition,
given that the ocean in full swell is a breathtaking cinematic visual. This film is shaping up to be a truly stunning and moving depiction of a man striving to overcome all odds, not just for personal glory, but to show the world around him that truly anything is possible. If you’re part of the surfing culture, gather your tribe and find a place to watch this because it will be spoken about for years to come.
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q The RAAF’s F-35A ‘Lightning II’.
Stargazing: Fishing by the moon phases
By Dave RENEKE, Astronomer
EVERY fisherman dreams of a bigger catch!
Is it possible to know ahead of time when to plan a trip to enjoy some fishing, catch more than usual, and come home feeling 100 percent satisfied?
There is, so listen up!
When most people started fishing, the best time for them was whatever time happened to suit them.
They tried different lures, baits, and techniques until they spent a small fortune in a quest to improve their fishing catch.
It's time to introduce our moon as a fishing buddy.
A group of fishing buddies once explored whether there was any truth in the moon’s effect on the best fishing times. They kept a record of every trip made over a period of 18 months.
All information related to the moon’s phases, the weather conditions, and the catches they made were carefully logged.
What they discovered convinced everybody that moon phase fishing really works!
The fact that it wasn't anywhere near as
complicated as many would have us believe was a bonus.
Every fisherman knows that the best fishing times are when the fish are feeding.
This tends to be during dawn and dusk, but what often goes unnoticed are the two periods elsewhere in the day, moonrise and moonset.
Because the moon has an effect on a variety of factors surrounding the fish, including the live fodder they hunt, these periods, combined with the moon’s phase, are what trigger feeding.
The moon has always known this, but you didn’t, right?
So, by choosing times when sunrise or sunset and moonrise or moonset coincide with new or full moon phases, you’ll increase your chance of a good fishing catch.
Assuming there are fish in the area you’re fishing in, of course.
It’s not complicated, it’s just a matter of knowing ahead of time exactly when the sun and moon will rise and set.
Fish are most active during the 90 minute windows surrounding each of these four daily events.
That is 45 minutes before and after these four daily
points.
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Read on.
If you keep in mind what we’ve said, then plan wisely to ensure you’re at the water’s edge on the days of the new or full moon.
You can use these ‘windows’ to reel in a catch like you’ve never done before.
If you have to choose between sunrise/set and moonrise/set, always go with the moon as the moon is the stronger influence.
Keen hunters and fishers have always known that fish and game are most active at dawn and dusk, sunrise and sunset, but their activity surrounding moonrise and moonset is less noticeable because these events usually occur without the changes in light values we’re used to.
There are mobile apps for smartphones that give accurate moon and sun details at a moment’s notice.
You can quickly see the moon rise and set times and its precise position in the sky. Stand by for a bonus!
We have a supermoon this week when a full moon coincides with the moon's closest point to Earth in its orbit.
This alignment makes the
q Does moon phase fishing really work?
moon appear a little larger and 30 percent brighter than when it's at its farthest point.
The term "supermoon" was first introduced by astrologer Richard Nolle
in 1979 to describe this unusually vivid and striking lunar event.
Now that you know that moon phase fishing really works, you can start to
increase your own catch by being ready with your rod during the best fishing times available.
It’s easy, and it works!
Good luck!
Natural environment inspires ceramics
By Marian SAMPSON
NELSON Bay ceramic artist
material into objects and sculptures,” Meryl Miller of PSCAC told News Of The Area.
to clay and hand-building techniques.
Meri Andric will offer a window into her creative practice as she exhibits her work at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC).
Meri’s ceramic work draws inspiration from the resilience of scorched birch trees and their ability to regenerate after fires and provide habitats for various flora and fauna.
“Working with clay offers Meri a meditative experience, allowing her to connect with the earth through the transformation of raw
“She approaches her creative process without preconceived expectations, focusing on the journey rather than the outcome.
“Meri enhances her pieces with additional surface textures, slips, underglazes, and glazes to depict the beauty of nature, metamorphosis, and the interconnectedness of life,” she said.
Meri's formal education in visual arts began with a Diploma of Visual Arts from Nepean Art and Design Centre/TAFE NSW in 2020, where she was introduced
Seeking further challenges and experimentation, she pursued a Diploma of Ceramic at Gymea Ceramic and Design Studio/TAFE NSW, graduating in April 2022.
Meri has since found an artistic community at PSCAC, where she collaborates with fellow creatives.
Her goal is to share her passion for art, inspire wider audiences and encourage others to expand their boundaries.
Meri's ceramic works have been exhibited in several galleries across New South Wales.
q Meri Andric with a selection of her pottery works.
Community band collaboration
By Marian SAMPSON
PORT Harmony founder Kathryn Dries is returning to Port Stephens to perform with the musical group she helped launch.
Kathryn, who served as Musical Director with the Port Harmony vocal ensemble for nine years, will join the group for their upcoming ‘Let Us Entertain You!’ performance.
Booked for Sunday 25 August, Port Harmony will be joined in performance by the Port Stephens Community Band.
It will be the first joint performance since 2014.
“You can expect Port Harmony’s usual sublime harmonies, however audience enjoyment will be enhanced with the inclusion of Kathryn Dries and the Port Stephens
Community Band,” said Irene Haywood of Port Harmony.
“Kathryn was the founder of Port Harmony in 2010 and has been greatly missed since she moved to Sydney.
“She will return as guest conductor and performer and has been injecting her ‘je ne sais quoi’ along the way.”
The Port Stephens Community Band has been in existence since 1993 and is currently led by Michael HallThomson.
“This is an ideal opportunity to showcase the depth of musical talent in the Bay,” Michael said.
“We are delighted to collaborate with Port Harmony on this project.”
Port Harmony President Janice Love is equally enthusiastic.
“I’m so excited about this
concert,” Janice said.
“Our audience is in for a real treat with the
of the
Dries as
and performer and a piano solo from our talented
Calls to recognise industry’s ‘environmental contribution’
THE Resources Energy and Environment Foundation (REEF) has urged the Albanese Labor Government to consider the “environmental contribution to the nation” made by native hardwood timber industry workers in NSW when considering any changes to environmental legislation.
In a media statement released last week, REEF claimed workers in the NSW native timber sector “create managed forests which encourage koalas to live and eat in them and prevent catastrophic bushfires”.
REEF Forestry Awareness Program chair Noel Atkins said retaining a sustainable and environmentally responsible native hardwood timber industry is essential for Australia’s future, its sovereignty and rural NSW communities.
“Native hardwood timber forest workers are proud environmental custodians, sustaining a precious commodity for future generations,” he said.
“Native hardwood timber is sustainably harvested in accordance with strict regulatory codes to protect the regrowth of forests for the benefit of flora and fauna.
“Harvested trees are replaced with new ones through natural seeding, regrowth or plantation, which provides continual carbon storage.
“They are the ultimate renewal which can be continually regrown and harvested, reducing the
high carbon input where steel, plastic and concrete are used.”
Mr Atkins said the local timber industry helps reduce reliance on overseas products, with Australia importing more than $5 billion of timber and wood products, particularly from Southeast Asia.
Long term forest campaigner Paula Flack described the REEF statement as “misleading”.
“For a research company, REEF appears to have completely overlooked the mountain of scientific and research evidence which clearly demonstrates the economic and environmental unsustainability of the native forest logging sector in NSW, logging undertaken by the government-owned Forestry Corporation (FCNSW),” she said.
“Employment figures in the native forest, plantation and private logging sectors are conveniently blended making it impossible to truly appreciate just how few jobs there are in the native forest logging industry.
“The Natural Resources Commission estimates in 2020 there were 922 direct jobs involved in native forests logging in all of NSW, with the number likely to be much less after the Black Summer bushfires.”
Ms Flack said there is “nothing sustainable” about the logging of native forests in NSW.
“Last year Frontier Economics reported that FCNSW received $246.9 million worth of
grants since the 2019/20 financial year, while the hardwood division (which is responsible for native forest logging) made a loss of $28.2 million over the same period.
“Meanwhile the plantation sector is profitable and annually subsides the loss-making hardwood (native forest) division.
“Approximately 85 percent of NSW timber comes from plantations already.
“Plantations can easily meet all our timber needs.”
In NSW, Forestry Corporation manages around two million hectares of native hardwood forest, 35,000 hectares of hardwood plantations, and 225,000 hectares of softwood (pine) plantations.
Of this, around one percent of the forest is subjected to harvesting each year, according to FCNSW.
Last month, FCNSW was fined $360,000 for breaching conditions imposed by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to help the recovery of the Yambulla State Forest, near Eden, after the Black Summer fires.
FCNSW plead guilty to two offences in the Land and Environment Court
after it failed to identify two environmentally significant areas on its operational map, resulting in 53 eucalypt trees being cut down in one of those areas in 2020.
These illegal harvesting activities were in breach of the Coastal Integrated Forestry Operations Approval and the SiteSpecific Operating Conditions issued by the EPA.
EPA Executive Director of Operations Jason Gordon welcomed the Court’s conviction.
“These special conditions were introduced to protect parts of the forest that weren’t as damaged by fire, giving wildlife and biodiversity an opportunity to recover.
“FCNSW contractors cut down a total of 53 eucalypt trees in an ‘unburned’ environmentally significant area that was home to important shelters and food resources for local wildlife or native plants.”
Greens MLC and environment spokesperson Sue Higginson claimed the “crimes committed by the Forestry Corporation on this occasion are not isolated”.
“Their ongoing logging of native forests in NSW is regularly reported by the community as having occurred unlawfully,” she said.
Forestry Corporation chief executive Anshul Chaudhary told AAP that environmental responsibility is taken seriously and significant investments have
been made to improve compliance.
"This was due to human error applying a one-off condition, and we deeply regret the mistake and the environmental damage it has caused," he said in a statement.
An alternative area was protected and the harvested area is regenerating, he said.
Newly appointed Federal Forestry Minister Julie Collins said the government is supportive of “sustainable forestry jobs”.
“That’s why the Government is making
record investments in the forestry sector with funding of over $300 million to expand plantations, drive innovation and modernise our timber manufacturing infrastructure.
“The Government is committed to providing a framework that supports sustainable native forestry to occur.
“Through the Regional Forest Agreements process, we work with states and territories to support Australia’s forest industries to operate under high standards for environmental management and sustainable harvesting.
“The 2024-25 Budget directed $3.4 million to initiatives that will help Australia’s forestry industry plan for the long term.”
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band, Kathryn
conductor
accompanist, Alex Hall.” More details are available on the Port Harmony Facebook page.
q Alex Hall conducting Port Harmony members at a recent event.
q REEF Forestry Awareness Program chair Noel Atkins.
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Everett shortlisted for Furphy Awards
By Thomas O’KEEFE
MYALL Coast author Phillip Everett has once again been shortlisted for the prestigious Furphy Literary Award.
Phillip’s short story, ‘The Bear’, is based upon his experiences teaching a creative writing class at an Aboriginal community college in Adelaide, where he encouraged his students to write stories.
“Even just three sentences - a beginning, a middle and an end - to get the students comfortable standing up to read their work to the class,” Phillip told NOTA.
Despite some disparaging remarks from other staff members, Phillip soon had several non-writers producing up to two pages of work.
“‘The Bear’ was a nickname of one student, and though the short story is based in real experiences, there are plenty of fictional elements in the late 1980s setting,” Phillip explained.
“This story encapsulates how western Anglo-Saxon culture and education systems suppress and deny the fringes of culture
and expression, especially Indigenous aspects.”
The story was first drafted in January 2022, when memories came flooding back to Phillip three decades on, and he decided to commit the scenario to words.
Phillip’s method includes writing initial drafts in longhand, edits,
then transcription to computer, before letting a story 'compost' then 'dry out'.
A story is generally revised usually three times before Phillip is happy to submit it to a prize like the Furphy.
Listening to music helps the creative juices flow for Phillip, usually from
Protection for Shoal Bay foreshore
BEACHES across Port Stephens have been impacted by a week of wild weather which included large swells, high tides and strong winds.
Port Stephens Council Asset Section Manager John Maretich said that while much of the region’s open coast was damaged, Shoal Bay suffered some of the worst impacts.
“The formal pedestrian pathway has been damaged, and the informal sand dune pathway,
which is a favourite of many local residents, has been washed away,” Mr Maretich said.
“The foreshore has been assessed and based on our current weather forecast, it's been determined that Shoal Bay Road and nearby trees are not at immediate risk.
“Despite no pressing danger, the ongoing threat to the road from future erosion remains a serious concern for Council and the community,” added Mr Maretich.
Port Stephens Council
is advocating to State Government agencies to secure funding for repairs.
“While authorities have been responsive, the damage has been classified as ‘natural erosion’ rather than a natural disaster.
“This means immediate repair funding is not available,” added Mr Maretich.
“Our Coastal Management Program, or CMP, which is currently with the Minister of Environment for certification, outlines
great storytellers like Van Morrison or Willy Nelson.
“I prefer to write rather than do domestic work, it is so much easier to just come to the desk,” he said.
Phillip will also soon submit to the University of Nebraska in the United States, keeping up his strong stream of submissions both overseas and domestic.
a long-term solution for managing coastal erosion.
“Once it’s certified, we’ll be able to undertake assessments to determine if permanent coastal protection measures can be delivered, as outlined in the CMP for the Shoal Bay foreshore.
“In the meantime, we’re looking to start sand nourishment to help safeguard Shoal Bay Road until more permanent solutions can be delivered.
“We're really pushing the State Government to fast-track the approval of our Coastal Management Program.”
q While much of the region’s open coast was damaged, Shoal Bay suffered some of the worst impacts.
q Phillip in his “chaotic” writing room.
READING by Lynne Miles: Nehemiah 8: 10b
"Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
No party politics in Council
DEAR News Of The Area,
I WOULD like to thank Kim Scott for the letter in the 8 August paper.
The letter beautifully explains why I will not be voting for any candidate aligned with any political party in the upcoming
Council election.
Regards, Amanda DAVIES, Tanilba Bay.
Councils have significant role to play
DEAR News Of The Area,
SPEAKING with several local friends the other day the subject came up about our local elections and council itself.
It's hard to defend your council at times when you hear comments about the
roads and potholes, about some parks and reserves, and what appears to be topheavy management or staff.
Even the real workers and managers within that you know are doing their best.
It appears, in my view only, that our elected officers have no real say.
In fact, what are they there for?
Then we have what
is to my thinking another government under an extremely high paid GM, and I guess directors or managers as well within.
One must question, is our council overmanaged and focused on what it should be doing?
That to me is the real issue.
I hope you agree.
Councils have a significant role to play…the rubbish we
DEAR Jasminda,
THERE is much discussion in our home about the breakdancing performance of Rachael Gunn at the Paris Olympics. Are you on Team Rachael, or do you think it was an embarrassing performance and not to the standard one would expect from Olympians?
Heidi M.
Dear Heidi,
I should preface this by saying I am no breakdancing expert, but in the space of a day, there are words that have entered my Olympics vernacular that probably wouldn't have, had it not been for Rachael "Raygun" Gunn - popping and locking, burning and rocking, freezing and going off.
I have used some of these terms before, but usually to describe chronic injuries to my chiropractor.
I did, however, have a preconceived image of the level of energy, athleticism and dynamism involved in breaking. That, teamed with the moniker Raygun - a name that conjures the power and brightness of laser beams - led to inevitable expectations.
I think what many people saw when they watched Raygun doing her B-girling was
have, the roads and the neverending potholes, the parks and reserves, local playing fields and community outlets.
One must ask, why are we seeing the political image coming in with political parties or groups, rather than being local non-political people and thinking of the real needs our areas need to
be looked after.
something quite different. Instead of popping and locking and rocking, she was hopping and crawling and sliding, moves many Australians are familiar with, but ones they would not necessarily bring to an Olympic event.
Then how to describe them?
Retrieving the remote control from under the lounge? Recoiling at the sight of a funnel web spider?
I'm not here to criticise though.
I think many of us know how it feels. That manic optimism of getting on the dancefloor after one too many vodkas, swaying and gyrating seductively like David Le'aupepe, then seeing the video footage that shows us doing the awkward footwork of Elaine from Seinfeld.
It's a hard lesson to learn.
Thankfully vision that hasn't been streamed onto the screen for millions of armchair critics.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
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One must ask whether residents should pay our rates to have political groups use our council to move into State or Federal political areas.
I think not.
But if our council was managed by people with the one aim of providing the
services the local council should provide and not play around as it appears, goodness we may see what we once had, a public serviceprovider that understands the needs of that area.
LONG, Lemon Tree Passage.
Author’s ‘Bittersweet Revenge’
By Thomas O’KEEFE
LOCAL author John Boyton is celebrating the release of his first self-published book.
John’s novel, ‘Bittersweet Revenge’, is described as a drama, with a bit of humour and adventure thrown in too.
“I always wanted to write a novel, and had done some ghost-writing when I worked for a large newspaper company in Sydney, but life got in the way and I didn’t find the time to write until I retired to Tea Gardens,” John told
NOTA.
“When I did retire here, my wife and mates kept encouraging me to write, so I finally did it, then printed the book myself and sent out 90 copies to people locally, in Sydney, even Queensland, and am getting really good feedback.
“Some tell me it’s a page-turner, and a few shops, including the Tea Gardens Post Office and newsagents at Hawks Nest, and even Green Hills, have taken it on to sell, but the whole object is to get it out there and get more
feedback.
“The protagonist is a young bloke who grew up through fairly tough times, and found out to his dismay that he was not who he thought he was, nor were his parents who he thought they really were,” John explained.
“He comes to understand why he was treated the way he was growing up, among other harrowing facts of life.”
Like all good writers, the story started out based on the author’s own experiences, but it transmutes from fact to fiction as the characters evolve and age.
John, who read all of
Ian Fleming’s 007 James Bond books by the age of fourteen, added, “The interest is in the read itself, and the imagination, you can paint your own picture of the characters and who they are.
“Films often turn out totally different from what you imagine.”
To any others out there who are harbouring their own humdinger, John’s advice is clear and salient.
“Do it! Life is not a trial run, and if you don’t write it now, you never will.”
q John Boyton with the book he always had in the back of his mind.
Regards, B
Stinker’s Fishin’: Lobster bisque
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
NOW here is a sea food recipe that you won’t find in a cookbook.
It’s called “Stinker’s Lobster Bisque”.
The best part about this recipe is that you will be using ingredients that are generally tossed away.
Firstly, you need to catch
a couple of snapper around the two kg mark.
While you are at it keep all the red rock cod that you can bring into the boat.
“What?!” you may well exclaim.
Red rockies, as you are aware, are not considered quality table fish and they can inflict an incredibly painful spike so it is
necessary to handle them with caution.
Returning home fillet, bone and skin the snapper and set the fillets aside for another meal on another day.
Save the cleaned (gilled and gutted) snapper heads and skeleton for the bisque.
Carefully fillet, skin and bone the red rockie then
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dice the fillets.
Into a boiler toss the snapper heads and bones and cover with water.
Add one large, diced onion and half a handful of parsley plus a generous shake of black pepper and salt.
Bring to the boil for ten minutes.
The next step is to sieve
all the contents into a bowl making a rich and very tasty stock.
This is where it gets exciting.
In a pan, sear the cubed red rockie plus a few green prawns that you have purchased.
You can add scallops, squid or even oysters.
Cook for less than a
minute then sink the seafood mixture into the stock and heat gently for another ten minutes, adding a sprinkle of parsley to serve with a crispy buttered bun. You may wish to add a few dollops of cream. The red rockie looks and tastes very much like lobster with a similar texture and is referred to as a ‘poor man’s lobster’.
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q Snapper and red rock cod make an awesome bisque.
q Don't throw the heads and skeletons away. They make great stock for bisque or chowder.
Stinker’s History: George and the giant snapper (part 2)
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
THERE was no one who could teach George Todd the secrets of the giant snapper inside Port Stephens.
Everything he learned he taught himself.
The big fish would only bite at night.
One or two might be fluked through the day, however it was the cover of darkness that really triggered the bite. Generally speaking the tide was the major determining factor as to when the fish would bite.
Little notice was taken of the moon phase, yet it was noted that bad weather did improve the bite, particularly strong southerlies at the commencement of winter.
The big snapper moved into the harbour at the same time each year, the very same time as the mullet travelling season started - around Anzac Day was always a great time.
Only time spent on the water, trial and error, would determine where and at which stage of the tide the big fish would attack the bait.
The deep water off Dutchies Beach was best on the flood tide while further east closer to Dutchies Head produced the best fish on the ebb.
Both spots were very handy to George as he lived at Dutchies and his wife Dulcie could call him in for tea.
On some nights he reckoned he could hear the snapper.
Halifax Point fished best on the flood tide when snapper between 8-12 lb were common and a good catch was guaranteed.
The really big snapper over 40 lb were caught over the oyster-encrusted coral in the deep water off the entrance to North Arm Cove, Baromee Point, and another spot in the deep water east of
Middle Island, Soldiers Point that George referred to as Bundabah.
It was on the Baromee Point that George recorded his best catch of ten snapper weighing in excess of 460 lb.
These inner harbour coral beds were the favoured feeding grounds for the big fish.
The difficulty was in finding where they were.
The very best indication was when you pulled your line in and found oyster encrusted coral on your hook.
The bite was only short, the huge reds would fiddle with the baits and just play with it for ten minutes.
This odd behaviour heralded the fierce bite which lasted for about an hour.
George could manage to land about a dozen snapper in that time using two set, heavy cord lines.
George would fish in all conditions including howling and bitterly cold winds.
On one occasion he took along a bottle of rum to keep him warm.
He remembers well, waking that morning in his new boat, as the sun rose with the empty bottle under his arm and a 20 kg snapper lying on its side in the water, still hooked.
“No more rum," vowed George.
Big ‘knobbies’ would take just about anything when it came to bait as long as there was plenty of it.
A full fillet of luderick on a 12/0 proved to be not only a great bait for ‘reddies’ but also for the odd jewfish that swam into the holes.
Other bait included a slab of salted salmon or mullet, squid and octopus.
Oddly enough the best bait proved to be breast of mutton that was purchased from the local butcher, Ted Cohen. George caught many
monster snapper well in excess of 15kg which to his surprise were full of mutton bones, chops and other leftovers.
Where did these scraps come from?
George didn’t have to look far to solve his own question.
In fact, the answer was just around Dutchies Headland at the Nelson Bay wharf where three American patrol boats were tied up.
The crews of the patrol boats, “with guns poking out everywhere”, lived on board and dined most evenings on mutton.
The American sailors’ scraps were simply tossed overboard.
Little did they know that circling under the boat there was a gathering of huge snapper that had acquired a taste for mutton chops.
The American boats would start their engines an hour before sunup and through trial and error, George calculated that the school of fish would leave the wharf immediately and swim around Dutchies Headland to the first deep hole inside the Port.
The swim took between 20-30 minutes and being the fantastic fisherman that he was, George was there to meet them, anchored and organised with mutton breast number one on the menu.
Experience had taught the cagey angler other lessons.
One being that the fish would not bite on raw meat, however they would bite like crazy if the mutton was lightly grilled. The huge snapper would not bite on a slack tide, they needed a run movement and they didn’t mind how fast the tide was rolling.
Current snapper fishermen find it difficult to believe that reddies averaging 20 kg could be caught so far inside the Port.
Wherever he fished, George’s rig remained the same.
A heavy seine twine cord was threaded through a cylinder made from a strip of flat lead, rolled to remove all sharp edges, and a 12/0 hook was tied to the cord.
The method was simple, with the lead dropped over the side of the boat metres of
loose line was paid out and the bait would float some ten to fifteen metres from the sinker.
As the current increased, George would increase the weight of the lead.
George wasn’t the only one to catch these incredible fish.
They were targeted regularly by the Dodd family, who had a holiday shack right on the water at what is now known as Halifax Park.
When the Dodds decided it was time for a feed of fish, young Johnny Dodd would fish the last of the run in tide, where the Little Beach boat ramp is built today, and was expected to deliver a six to eight kg reddie to the table.
The last recorded big snapper caught inside the heads was a fifteen kg fish hooked in the deep water just off the Little Beach boat ramp and landed by a Coonabarabran Presbyterian minister in 1978.
It must be true.
A ten kg snapper was caught in the deep water inside the Port around Middle Island, some five kilometres from the open ocean at Soldiers Point, as
recently as June 2009. These days 40 lb snapper do not exist inside Port Stephens.
“Sad,” laments George.
“Every giant snapper was a female in full roe.
“They had come inside to spawn.
“I sometimes wish I hadn’t caught any.”
Big snapper have that mystical attraction.
Why is it that we are attracted to this magnificent fish, particularly the whoppers?
Over the years I have been asked on many occasions: “What is the biggest snapper that you have caught?”
Well, nothing I have caught compares to the fish mentioned in this New South Wales Game Fishing Association report from 1947.
“Bert Rose… of the Sea Breeze Hotel, Nelson Bay, recently bought a snapper from one of the seine net trawlers.
“He paid the fixed price of 1/9 per lb. and his total outlay was £5/10/3.”
Work it out for yourself. The giant snapper weighed 63lb!
q Snapper circle a lamb chop in this sketch by Shane Westernhagen.
Au revoir: Paris Olympics close with star-studded show
By John LEICESTER, AAP
SETTING out to prove that topping Paris isn't mission impossible, Los Angeles rolled out a skydiving Tom Cruise, Grammy winner Billie Eilish and other stars as it took over Olympic hosting duties for 2028 from the French capital, which closed out its 2024 Games just as they startedwith joy and panache.
Sunday's closing ceremony capped two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a boisterous, starstudded show in France's national stadium, mixing unbridled celebration with a sombre call for peace from IOC President Thomas Bach.
Following in Paris' footsteps promises to be a challenge: It made spectacular use of its cityscape for its first Games in 100 years, with the Eiffel
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Tower and other iconic monuments becoming Olympic stars in their own right as they served as backdrops and venues for medal-winning feats.
But the City of Angels showed that it, too, has aces up its sleeves, like the City of Light.
Cruise - in his Ethan Hunt persona - wowed by descending from the top of the stadium to electric guitar Mission Impossible riffs.
Once his feet were back on the ground - and after shaking hands with enthralled athletes - he took the Olympic flag from star gymnast Simone Biles, fixed it to the back of a motorcycle and roared out of the arena.
The appetite-whetting message was clear: Los Angeles 2028 promises to be an eye-opener, too.
Still, this was largely Paris' night - its opportunity
for one final party.
And what a party it was.
"These were sensational Olympic Games from start to finish," Bach said.
Having announced his intention to leave office next year, Bach also struck a more sombre note as he appealed for "a culture of peace" in a war-torn world.
"We know that the Olympic Games cannot create peace, but the Olympic Games can create a culture of peace that inspires the world," he said.
"Let us live this culture of peace every single day."
Then came another change of gear, courtesy of Cruise.
In a pre-recorded segment after being lowered on a rope live from the roof's giddy heights, Cruise drove his bike past the Eiffel Tower, onto a plane and then skydived over the Hollywood Hills.
Three circles were added to the O's of the famed Hollywood sign to create five interlaced Olympic rings.
The thousands of athletes who danced and sang the night away cheered it - and the artistic show that celebrated Olympic themes, complete with firework flourishes.
Multiple time zones away, Eilish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, rapper Snoop Dogg - wearing pants with the Olympic rings after being a popular mainstay at the Paris Games - along with his longtime collaborator Dr. Dre kept the party going with performances on Los Angeles' Venice Beach.
With the 329 medal events finished, the expected 9,000 athletesmany wearing their shiny medals - and team staffers filled the arena, dancing and cheering to thumping beats.
The closing ceremony saw the awarding of the last medals - each embedded with a chunk of the Eiffel Tower. Fittingly for the first Olympics that aimed for gender parity, they all went to women - the gold, silver and bronze medallists from the women's marathon earlier Sunday.
The women's marathon took the spot of the men's race that traditionally closed out previous Games.
The switch was part of efforts in Paris to make the Olympic spotlight shine more brightly on the
Tanilba Bay Tuesday Veteran Golfers 50+
By Ian WILLIAMS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 6th
August '24
TIME, 8.30 Tee Time. 25 players enjoyed a day of wonderful sunny weather.
EVENT: 1st Round of the Patron Trophy sponsored by Noel Cartwright. Individual Stableford.
We wish member Les Deane all the best with his current illness and hospital stay, get well soon mate.
FRONT NINE: NETT WINNER: Lenny Hardes nett 17 pts
RUNNER UP: Adam Cowie nett 16 pts
BALL WINNERS: Garry Payseno nett 15 pts
Kim Miller nett 12 pts
Kevin Hart nett 12 pts
Joe Croci nett 12 pts
John Woolley nett 12 pts
NTP WINNERS: Not won
DRIVE & CHIP WINNERS:
A Grade: Lenny Hardes
B Grade: not won
C Grade: Garry Payseno BACK NINE:
NETT WINNER: Fred Drury nett 18 pts
RUNNER UP: Greg Garvin nett 17 pts
BALL WINNERS: Richard Eaton nett 16 pts
Barry Geraghty nett 16 pts
Steve Robards nett 15 pts
Barry Disch nett 15 pts
NTP WINNERS: Not won
DRIVE & CHIP WINNERS:
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Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Association
By Gary WATT
RESULTS from a Stableford competition played at Pacific Dunes GC on Monday 5th August 2024 with 34 players.
sporting feats of women. Paris was also where women first made their Olympic debut, at the Games of 1900.
The US team again topped the medal table, with 126 in all and 40 of them gold.
Three were courtesy of gymnast Simone Biles, who made a resounding return to the top of the Olympic podium after prioritising her mental health instead of competing in Tokyo in 2021.
Unlike Paris' raindrenched but exuberant opening ceremony that played out along the Seine River in the heart of the city, the closing ceremony's artistic portion took a more sober approach, with spaceage and Olympic themes. A golden-shrouded figure dropped spiderlike from the skies into a darkened world of smoke and swirling stars. Olympic symbols were celebrated, including the flag of Greece, birthplace of the ancient Games, and the five interlaced Olympic rings, lit up in white in the arena where tens of thousands of lights glittered like fireflies.
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Nett Winner : Shayne Mullarvey, 41pts. c/b Nett Runner Up : John Howlett, 41pts.
Div 2 : Kel Dorney. Nearest the Pin, 14th Hole, : Div 1 : Tony Care.
Div 2 : Frank Vandruten.
Bonus Point Winner : Brian Marshall 37pts.
Bonus Point Runner Up : Jim Gill 36pts c/b. Nearest the Pin, 5th Hole : Div 1 : Tony Care.
Drive & Chip, 8th Hole, Div 1 : Shayne Mullarvey.
Div 2 : Brian Marshall. Drive & Chip, 17th Hole,
Div 1 : Tony Care. Div 2 : John Howlett.
Ball Winners : Michael Best 36pts, Lester Lake 36pts, Ron Dodd 36pts, Phil Rogan 35pts, Bruce Arndell 34pts, Frank Vandruten 34pts, Graham Woolley 34pts,
Tony Care 33pts, and Paul Fairweather 32pts. Next weeks game is at Tanilba Bay GC and is a 8:00am start with a BBQ and visit from Shortland Waters Vets.
q Tom Cruise is lowered on the State de France during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony.
Photo: AP PHOTO.
A spectacular show has closed the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Stade de France. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS.
Giant killers: Maitland upset Magpies
By Chris KARAS
THE Maitland Pickers’ giant-killing A Grade rugby league team have stormed into the Newcastle Hunter Rugby League Mens finals series.
The rejuvenated Pickers stunned minor premiers Raymond Terrace Magpies
with an 18-12 victory last weekend to secure fifth spot.
It was the Pickers’ fifth win from their past six matches and gives the club tremendous momentum leading into this Saturday’s elimination final against Cardiff Cobras.
Cardiff posted a 36-24 triumph when the clubs
Rookie stamps her mark in NRLW
q Port Stephens
By Chris KARAS
PORT Stephens rugby league sensation Lilly-Ann White is relishing her education in the National Rugby League Womens (NRLW) competition.
The eighteen-year-old Newcastle Knights rookie has experienced mixed fortunes in two NRLW appearances for the reigning premiers during the past fortnight.
Head Coach Ben Jefferies blooded the Raymond Terrace Roosters junior product on the wing for the club’s recent clashes with Canberra and St George-Illawarra where she showed a maturity that far belied her years.
White scored a try on debut and carried the ball
league product
eight times for over 150 metres during the Knights’ 26-20 victory over the Raiders.
The emerging NSW Under 19s fullback also turned in a solid performance in Newcastle’s shock 18-10 loss to the revved up Dragons last Sunday at McDonald Jones Stadium.
White has gained valuable experience playing alongside superstar Jillaroos fullback Tamika Upton, classy half back Jesse Southwell and dual premiership-winning centre Shanice Parker.
With her turn of speed and tricky step, the former Hunter River High School student looks set to blossom into a top grade regular.
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locked horns three weeks ago at Cardiff Oval, but now face an in-form Maitland side that has sent shock waves through the 2024 competition.
Second ranked WaratahMayfield pipped the Cobras 36-34 last weekend at Waratah Oval to set up a showdown with Dudley
Magpies in a qualifying final this Saturday.
Raymond Terrace coach Riki Tupou told News Of The Area that the Magpies would “make the most of the next fortnight preparing for a Grand Final qualifying semifinal”.
“We’ve been tested by our rivals in recent weeks
but hopefully the boys can produce their best after a freshen up,” quipped Tupou.
“Having wrapped up the minor title several rounds ago the team has turned in some below-par performances but that sharp focus will return for the finals,” he stated.
Maitland’s quicksilver
Power sink Bombers
By Chris KARAS
PORT Stephens Power AFL womens team have claimed another milestone in the Hunter Central Coast Seniors competition.
Josie Johnson’s courageous charges have overcome a crippling injury toll and the unavailability of key players this season to qualify for a second consecutive Black Diamond Plate finals series.
The fourth ranked Power girls tuned up for the 2024 finals with a resounding 5015 victory over the fifth placed Killarney Vale Bombers last weekend at Adelaide Street Oval.
Both clubs will now clash again in an elimination final on Saturday August 24.
Experienced skipper Johnson told News Of The Area that the club had achieved its goal of reaching the competition semi finals for a second successive year.
“Our aim at the start of this year’s campaign was to qualify for the finals and the girls are absolutely chuffed to be running out in the big end-ofseason matches,” beamed the stalwart defender.
“We have faced some tough hurdles with injuries to several of our top players that has tested the squad’s depth but the girls have dug deep,”
revealed a proud Josie.
All conquering Lake Macquarie were crowned minor premiers with 52 points - winning all thirteen matches played.
They will meet the winner of the Power v Bombers clash in a Grand Final qualifier with Newcastle City to face the winner of the elimination final between third ranked Cardiff Hawks and The Entrance Bateau Bay Blues.
Both these semi finals will be staged on Saturday August 31.
Rising forward Ella Toscano, Evie Hol and midfield ace Dimity Roberts turned in superb displays for the Power
winger Tyler Earea-Blacktop notched a try double in last Saturday’s win over the Magpies with centre Elijah Rasiga scoring the match-winner and fullback Lauchlyn Spicer booting three goals in a torrid tussle. Prolific try scoring flankers Bailey Steed and Antwone Ryan crossed for the Magpies with playmaker Kyle Handford potting two goals.
against the Bombers.
Super boot Toscano took some stopping and demonstrated her kicking prowess by potting four of the Port Stephens club’s seven goals.
Kristy Davies, Tara Maguire and Danelle Savuro also booted goals in the team’s 35 point win.
The Power led 7-3 at the end of the first quarter and 19-3 at the half time break before registering another four goals in the second stanza to outclass their rivals.
Killarney Vale were best served by Sophie Mitchell, Hollie Flack, Vanessa McQuillan, Sophie Schwarz, Brooke Gallagher and Emilie Flack.
Magpies women primed for success
By Chris KARAS
THE Raymond Terrace Magpies womens rugby league team are aiming to go one better in this year’s Newcastle Hunter Rugby League A Grade Ladies Tackle finals series.
After a heart-breaking loss to Lakes United in last year’s trophy decider, the talented Magpies line up are bracing themselves for a tough end-ofseason campaign.
The all conquering Central Butchers stand between the second ranked Magpies and a premiership title, with both clubs freely tipped to meet
in the 2024 Grand Final on Saturday September 7.
But the Raymond Terrace ladies must first stave off a fierce challenge from the University Seahorses - a team that rolled the Magpies 22-6 earlier this month at Newcastle University grounds.
Central maintained its unbeaten record with an 18-4 victory over the Seahorses last weekend at St John Oval and remain the team to beat for this year’s title.
The Magpies, spearheaded by fullback Bree Tisdell and centre Alynta McKellar, proved too strong for the Kotara Bears
in a 26-0 rout at Hudson Park.
McKellar and interchange player Addison Donnelly scored try doubles with the fleet-footed Tisdell also notching a four pointer and kicking three goals.
Raymond Terrace will now square off with the third ranked Seahorses in this Saturday’s qualifying final while the Cessnock Goannas face Mallabula Panthers in the elimination final.
Central’s gun prop Molly Daly capped a powerful game for the minor premiers with two tries against the
Soldiers Point Lawn Bowls Championship
By Peter SMITH
THE Final of the Club "Major Fours" Championship was held last week.
Firm favourites for the title were 1st Grade players
Z. Miller, P. Russell, W. Shipley and G. Kelly (Skip).
The underdogs of P. Duffield, M. Jaeger, G. Carter and H.Rann were lower graded players who had some impressive wins
leading to the Final.
The favourites raced to a 22 shots to 6 lead at the halfway mark, seemingly heading for a decisive win!
However, Rann's ream had other ideas and won seven of the next nine ends to narrow the margin to six shots in sight of levelling the score.
Seahorses and looms as one of the key players in Michael Croker’s star studded outfit. Meanwhile the fourth ranked Raymond Terrace Under 19s suffered a 36-28 loss to fifth placed Morpeth Bulls in the final round of the NHRL D Grade Mens Northern competition at Morpeth Oval. Both sides will meet again in this Saturday’s elimination final at Lake Park with the Magpies hoping to replicate their 62-8 victory over the Bulls back in June.
But Kelly's Team won the decisive 20th end to increase their lead and eventually won by five shots. Congratulations go to the winners but Rann's team put in a very creditable performance!
Free lawn bowls coaching is available at the Club.
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rugby
LillyAnn White has burst onto the NRLW scene.
q Zac Miller delivers.
q W. Shipley claims the shot.
Unsung heroes
By Chris KARAS
THEY are resilient, lionhearted, reliable and widely respected and perform each game with little fanfare.
Every team has them, the dedicated bunch with top-class attitudes that fly under the radar and refuse to let their teammates down in a gripping contest.
Meet tireless warriors Ryan Marsall, Liam Keating, Sam Rocher, Dan Arnfield and John Lundiethe unsung heroes of Nelson Bay Gropers Rugby Club.
All five have played key roles this season in the Gropers’ quest for back-to-back premiership titles in the Hunter Suburban Rugby Mens competition.
“They epitomise the core values, team spirit and character of this club,” proud head coach Michael Wiringi told News Of The Area.
Quiet and unassuming off the field, flanker ‘Jimmy’ Marshall is a dynamic runner of the ball and rugged defender with a massive work rate.
He is still learning the art of rugby having cut his teeth in the rugby league ranks with the Raymond Terrace Roosters from Under 7s to Under 18s, playing mostly at fullback where he used his tremendous speed to great effect.
Marshall transitioned to rugby with the Medowie Marauders for three years before linking with the Nelson Bay club in 2022.
He continues to reside at Medowie where he works in the horse racing industry and enjoys motorbike racing in his spare time.
The industrious Keating has thrived as a hooker or flanker since joining the Gropers from Lake Macquarie Rugby Club.
Living at Beresfield he doesn't mind the travel to and from training as he loves the family feel and camaraderie he gets from being a part of the much vaunted Nelson Bay squad.
Small in stature, Liam plays above his weight each game and delights in stopping much bigger opponents with textbook style tackling and using his tricky step and raw speed to weave through the opposition traffic - creating havoc for rival teams.
A pharmacist by trade, the popular Keating enjoys working with people and is a devoted clubman and accomplished singer and current lead vocalist for the Nelson Bay Gropers band the Minor Majors.
Local junior Rocher is a versatile utility forward and the “heart and soul” of Nelson Bay’s premiershipwinning top grade squad.
He can play any position in the forwards but prefers flanker and remains one of the club’s most valuable stalwarts.
Sam played Junior Walla Rugby before joining the Nelson Bay club and transitioned smoothly from juniors to grade and was best
Nelson Bay Golf Club
4 AUGUST – 10 August 2024
Sunday 4 August 2024
Ladies Stableford: Gymea Course
A1 Robyn Butler (20) 34
A2 Jenny Hazer (21) 33 c/b
B1 Elizabeth Pfennigwerth (32)
36
B2 Julie Newsham (21) 33 c/b
Men’s Stableford: Gymea Course
A1 David Warder (9) 37 c/b
A2 Ari Grace (14) 37
B1 Simon Garrett (23) 40
B2 Alan Drake (20) 34
C1 Christopher Dunn (27) 39
C2 Terry Butler (24) 36
Monday 5 August
Vets Results
Div 1
1 Doug McClure 22
2 David Diemer 20
Div 2
1 Terry Gannon 25
2 Peter McBean 24
Tuesday 6 August 2024
Women’s Par Gymea Course
A1 Jenny Frost (11) -1
A2 Sharon Dunn (22) -3
A3 Colleen Beattie (19) -5 c/b
B1 Sharon Stevenson (29) -1
B2 Jeanette McClymont (27) -4
B3 Barbara Clark 9 30) -5 c/b
C1 Suzanne Peters (47) -4
C2 Di Brown (36) -4
C3 Mary Kay (33) -6 c/b
Women’s Stableford
Christmas Course
Overall Winners
1 Marie Garvey (54) 13
2 Helen James (48) 12 c/b
Wednesday 7August 2024
Men’s Stableford: Christmas Course:
A1 Mark Thornber (15) 37
A2 Scott Ferguson (12) 35
A3 Peter Sutton (10) 34
B1 Nev Stanfield (20) 37
forward and captain of the Premier Three team in 2022.
With 95 matches and a top grade premiership under his belt, Rocher is a great clubman who cares about his fellow players and relishes the role of club spokesperson at after game presentations.
The Anna Bay native is also a keen fisherman and one of the heroes of last year’s championshipwinning outfit.
Arnfield has made a huge impact at outside centre this season after starting off as a hooker and flanker.
The local junior product from
B2 Alan Fisher (30) 34
B3 Terry Butler (22) 35
C1 Tony Jongerden (24) 39
C2 Peter Page (30) 34
C3 Peter Lakeman (25) 32
Mens Stableford Gymea Course
A1 Garry Ensor (12) 36
A2 Paul Collard (7) 35 c/b
A3 Shaun O’Malley (1) 35 c/b
B1 Nigel Eves (20) 36 c/b
B2 Todd Workman (17) 36
B3 James Silvestri (16) 35
C1 Flynn O’Malley (27) 37
C2 Philip Osborne (25) 35
C3 Neil Goudge (28) 34 c/b
Mens C2 Christmas
Course Four Ball
1. Tony Jongerden & Tino Rossi
2. Brain Pobje & Darren Handcock
Mens C1 Gymea Course
Four Ball
1. Paul Collard & Nigel Evans
2. Todd Workman & David Affleck
Thursday 8 August 2024
Div 1
1 Bob Jackson 34
Salamander Bay is a trump card for the Gropers.
Dan’s powerful defence shuts down opposition raids and he has a sharp step and speed off the mark to gap rival teams and set up his outside backs.
Charismatic Dan always has a smile on his face and loves helping out where he can.
He started playing for Nelson Bay Juniors from Under 13s before transitioning to grade and forcing his way into the club’s top grade line up.
The teak-tough Lundie shines in
2 Richard Thompson 34.5
3 David Diemar 35
Women’s Stableford: Brushbox Course
A1 Jeanette McClymont (26) 32c/b
A2 Norma Hocking (31) 32c/b
A3 Sharan King (31) 32
B1 Debra Bartlett (45) 32
B2 Leonie Doust (43) 31c/b
B3 Pam Norman (39) 31
Friday 9 August 2024
Ladies Stableford: Christmas Course
Overall Winners
1 Robyn Butler (18) 35c/b
2 Sharon Stevenson (27) 35
3 Robyn Kennett (15) 34Men’s
Stableford: Brush box Course
A1 Peter Mentis (13) 38
A2 Neil Edwards (10) 36c/b
A3 Guy Jennings (12) 36
A4 David Warder (8) 35c/b
B1 Frank Vandruten (27) 38
B2 Craig Dews (21) 37c/b
B3 Laurie Sellers (31) 37
B4 Terry Butler (23) 36c/b
the lock position and is a powerhouse in the air, contesting lineout balls and pilfering opposition lineouts.
He is a rugged defender and strong ball runner and never far from the action.
Lundie played ten seasons of rugby league for the Nelson Bay Marlins until the age of sixteen before transitioning to rugby with the Medowie Marauders.
The hard working number eight joined the Gropers in 2022 and quickly established himself in the top grade squad.
Saturday 10 August
Men’s Stableford:
Christmas Courses
Handiskins 4th round
A1 Craig James (14) 38
A2 Wayne Finney (9) 37
A3 Thomsas Hammond (15) 36C/B
B1 Neil Russell (16) 39
B2 David Rann (18) 36
B3 Darren Stocks (18) 35C/B
C1 Thomas West (29) 40
C2 Ezekiel Nicolas (32) 38
C3 Steve Jones (24) 37C/B
Men’s Stableford:
Brush Courses
Handiskins 4th round
A1 Alan Mundey (15) 42
A2 Rosh Grace (9) 39
A3 Murray Atkins (9) 36C/B
B1 Roy Johnson (19) 38C/B
B2 Warwick Moss (22) 38
B3 Michael Day (19) 37
C1 Alan Fisher (24) 39
C2 John Geoghegan (35) 38C/B
C3 Les Williams (30) 38
Nelson Bay Gropers face do-or-die battle in Hunter
Suburban Rugby finals
XV were the last team to roll the Gropers - registering a 15-10 victory in a second round fixture on April 20 at Rugby Park.
in this Saturday’s preliminary final,” he added.
He was rewarded with a determined try under the posts after peeling off the back of a rolling Nelson Bay maul to give his side a 22-18 advantage.
interval and when the flamboyant Ilisoni Vonomatairatu crossed after the break the premiers were well on top.
in the Red Bulls triumph - posting his team’s second try and booting a conversion and two crucial penalty goals.
Nelson Bay now have a do-or-die preliminary final showdown with Newcastle Griffins this Saturday after they eliminated Cooks Hill Brown Snakes 27-25.
In an ironic twist, the Singleton
Nelson Bay Head Coach Michael Wiringi told News Of The Area that "all is not lost with this year’s campaign”.
“We took our eye off the ball in those final fifteen minutes of play and paid the price,” quipped the premiership-winning Kiwi.
“Now the squad has to reset and focus on beating Newcastle Griffins
Nelson Bay will be rueing that intensity drop against Singleton in the closing stages but have the class and experience to force their way into the Presidents Cup trophy decider.
Stalwart lock forward Adam Edwards produced a best-onground performance for the Gropers and remains a vital cog in the team’s quest for back-to-back premierships.
The evergreen Edwards proved a tower of strength for the premiers with his powerful runs and non-stop defensive work a feature.
Nelson Bay opened the scoring with a try by winger Taj Turner after sixteen minutes before Walsh replied for the Red Bulls with a penalty goal.
Talented forward Ryan Marshall grabbed his team’s second try to give the Gropers a 10-3 lead at the
Singleton forwards Ben Caskey and Tom Kotzur kept their side in the hunt with second half tries and when skipper Walsh landed a second penalty goal the Red Bulls jumped to an 18-15 lead.
Nelson Bay missed the services of injured half back Jake Langsford and several key forwards but received massive value from veteran centre Michael Hotene, who menaced the Red Bulls with his guile and class.
q Nelson Bay Gropers’ unsung rugby heroes: flanker Ryan Marshall, hooker Liam Keating, flanker Sam Rocher, centre Dan Arnfield and lock John Lundie.
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Stephen Charles Lovell of Geevston & Hobart (Tas) & Soldiers Point (NSW) Died 28/07/2024
Dearly beloved husband of Margaret; father of Matthew and Jodi; pop to Jaymi and Elliot, Corey and Emily, Shannan and Jake, Katie and Amy; poppy to Bowie and Frankie; beloved son of Charles and Ivy; beloved brother to Gaylene, Sue, Janice, Scott and families. Donations to Parkinson’s NSW appreciated.
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Mungo Brush Road, Myall Lakes National Park, NSW 2423
Everick Heritage Pty Ltd invites Aboriginal people and Aboriginal groups who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the significance of Aboriginal objects and places for DP 753166, DP 586544, DP 753162, DP 568487, DP 405688, and DP 518106 at Mungo Brush Road, Myall Lakes National Park, New South Wales (NSW) 2423 to register to be consulted. Everick Heritage have been engaged to undertake an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report (ACHAR) on behalf of NPWS for the proposed upgrade two sections of Mungo Brush Road.
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FRIDAY
A MAN CALLED OTTO
SEVEN, 8.30pm
There’s heartwarming moments aplenty in this gentle character study and dark comedy starring Tom Hanks (pictured), but they’re tempered by confronting scenes. As the titular grumpy senior citizen who seems angry at the world, Hanks’ abrasive character is difficult to empathise with until a kind new neighbour moves into his street – played with utter charm and touching poignancy by Mariana Treviño – whose openness and community spirit begins to crack Otto’s bitter veneer. The chemistry between Mariana and Tom is electric as the story of how Otto became so depressed is slowly revealed through flashbacks, with Hanks’ real-life son, Truman Hanks, rousing as his hopeful younger self.
FRIDAY,
August 16
TV (2)
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.10 Ladies In Black. (Final, Ms, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Troppo. (Mal, R) 1.55 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 2.45 Camel Capers. (R) 2.50 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R) 3.50 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (Final, PGd, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
8.20 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) Hosted by Shaun Micallef.
8.55 Troppo. (Mlv) The case heats up for Ted and Amanda.
9.55 Love Your Garden. (R) Hosted by Alan Titchmarsh.
10.45 ABC Late News.
11.00 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 11.45 We Hunt Together. (MA15+l, R)
12.30 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
SUNDAY
THE 64TH TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS
SEVEN, 7.30pm
The glitz and pomp of an awards ceremony is a sure-fire way to liven up a winter’s Sunday evening and tonight it’s the pick of the crop: the Logie Awards honouring our TV talent. After the dazzling dresses of the red carpet, there’s the business end of the ceremony. Beloved actress Asher Keddie has had a career resurgence and after last winning the Gold Logie in 2013, the Fake and Strife is a warm favourite among fellow contenders Andy Lee, Julia Morris, Larry Emdur, Robert Irwin and Tony Armstrong. From Sydney’s The Star, UK singer James Bay will perform one of his heartrending hits, with comedian Sam Pang (pictured) bringing the wisecracks as the evening’s playful host.
WEDNESDAY
SHAUN MICALLEF’S EVE OF DESTRUCTION
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 5. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Inside Balmoral. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Great British Landmark Fixers.
8.30 Ancient Superstructures. (PG)
9.30 The Airport: Back In The Skies. (PG, R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Agent Hamilton. (Return, Mav)
12.40 My Brilliant Friend. (Masv, R)
3.50 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)
4.45 Bamay. (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.
8.30 MOVIE: A Man Called Otto. (2022, Mal) When a young family moves in nearby, a bitter, grumpy man’s solitary life is turned around when he meets his match in the form of a quick-witted, young woman, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around. Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller.
11.10 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl, R) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger.
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
Micallef (pictured)
satisfyingly freewheeling current affairs series Mad in 2022. Since then, his unique brand of madcap humour has been sorely missed on the ABC. While this invigoratingly offbeat series, which premiered last week, is produced by the same crew, it’s a remarkably different affair, save for Micallef’s wacky pizzazz. Here the funnyman becomes interviewer to famous guests to find out what two treasured items they would save in the event of a disaster. Getting to the nitty-gritty of what’s important while keeping an eagle eye on the silly and inane, it’s Micallef at his zany, introspective best.
Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Gifted. (2017, Ml, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. Sydney Roosters v Parramatta Eels.
9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.40 MOVIE: Analyze This. (1999, MA15+al, R) Robert De Niro.
12.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.35 Pointless. (PG, R)
2.30 GolfBarons. (PGl, R)
3.00 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)
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. (Premiere, PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon. 8.45 The Dog Academy. (Premiere, PGl) Expert trainers come to the aid of misbehaving dogs and their owners. 9.45 To Be Advised. 10.45 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.10 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00
SATURDAY, August 17
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 2.40 And We Danced. (PG, R) 3.45 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. (R) 4.35 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds: Perth. (R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)
6.25 I Was Actually There: Beaconsfield Mine Disaster. (Final, PG, R) A look at the Beaconsfield Mine collapse.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG) Felix finds himself in an uncomfortable position as the police advisor on the set of a bawdy film production.
8.20 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 2 of 3. A murder leads Van der Valk and the team deep into the world of colonialism.
9.50 Fifteen-Love. (Mal, R) Mikki gets closer to Glenn.
10.40 The Beast Must Die. (MA15+l, R) 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PGn)
8.25 Malta: The Jewel Of The Mediterranean. (PGa)
9.20 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R)
10.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R)
11.05 Ralph And Katie. (Ml)
12.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)
2.55 Hitler: Countdown To War. (PGav, R)
3.50 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Rosebud Stakes
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.
7.30 MOVIE: Die Hard. (1988, Mlv, R) A police officer takes on a gang of terrorists. Bruce Willis. 10.15 MOVIE: The Man From Toronto. (2022, Malv) Kevin Hart. 12.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 8. Tasmania SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights.
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Country. Noon I Escaped To The Country.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. Wests Tigers v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match.
10.00 MOVIE: American Assassin. (2017, MA15+lv, R)
12.05 MOVIE: Cheech & Chong’s The Corsican Brothers. (1984, Mlsv, R)
1.50 Talking Honey. (PG)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the
6am The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 7.50 Menashe. (2017, PG, Yiddish) 9.25 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 11.05 Up In The Air. (2009, M) 1.05pm Wild Target. (2010, M) 2.55 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 4.45 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 6.35 The Farewell. (2019, PG) 8.30 The Tender Bar. (2021, M) 10.30 Unfaithful. (2002) 12.55am Bee Season. (2005, M) 2.50 Late Programs.
SUNDAY, August 18
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.20 Amazing Spaces. (R) 3.10 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.40 Extraordinary Escapes. (Final, PG, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass: Indira’s Road Trip With The President.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 4.
9.00 Fifteen-Love. (Mal) Justine’s actions damage her reputation.
9.55 Unforgotten. (Mal, R)
10.45 Fisk. (Ml, R)
11.10 Annika. (Ma, R)
12.00 Frayed. (MA15+l, R)
12.45 Noughts + Crosses. (Malv, R)
1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)
4.00 Landline. (R)
4.30 Art Works. (PGa, R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 7. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. UCI ProSeries. Arctic Race of Norway. H’lights. 4.00 Ireland In Music: Sclimpini. 4.30 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. 5.30 The Point. (R) 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 7. H’lights. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX C’ship. Round 8. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 1. H’lights. 4.30 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. 5.30 Such Was Life. (R) 5.40 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Pompeii: The New Dig: The Bodies. (PGa) Part 1 of 3. Follows the most extensive archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation.
10.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 2.
1.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)
2.45 Hell On Earth: WWII. (Mav, R)
3.40 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 9.30 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. 10.40 Late Programs.
Satellite Boy. Continued. (2012, PG) 6.40 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 8.30 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 10.10 The Lawnmower Man. (1992, M) 12.45pm Gold. (2016, M) 3.00 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 4.55 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 6.35 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 8.30 Clean. (2021, MA15+) 10.15 The Predators. (2020, MA15+, Italian) 12.20am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Logies Red Carpet. (PG) From The Star, Sydney. 7.30 The 64th TV WEEK Logie Awards. (Mal) Hosted by Sam Pang. 11.00 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 8. Tasmania SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights.
1.00 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.40 9News Late.
10.10 See No Evil: Mr Big. (Mav) A look at the murder of Dexter Bain. 11.05 The First 48. (Mal)
Transplant. (MA15+m)
The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Ma, R) 2.50 Talking Honey. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
MONDAY, August 19
6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes.
8.40 Rise Of The Nazis: The Manhunt. (Mav)
9.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.10 House Of Promises. (Masv)
12.55 A French Case. (Mav, R) 2.50 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Mals, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Belle And
Sebastian 3. Continued. (2017, PG, French) 6.40
The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 8.35 The Farewell. (2019, PG) 10.30 Bee Season. (2005, M) 12.30pm
The Tender Bar. (2021, M) 2.30 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 4.10 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 5.50
Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 7.30 The Good Lie. (2014, M) 9.30 The Third Murder. (2017, M, Japanese) 11.50 Late Programs.
TUESDAY, August 20
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.
8.30 Insight.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R)
11.25 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+ans)
1.15 Christian. (Malv, R)
4.20 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Who Killed The WCW? (Premiere) 10.20 Travel Man. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 4. 1.50am Trainspotting With Francis Bourgeois. 2.05 Late Programs.
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6am Stolen Kisses. Continued. (1968, PG, French) 6.40 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 8.20 White Lion. (2010, PG) 10.00 Cleo From 5 To 7. (1962, M, French) 11.40
The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 1.35pm Jonsson Gang. (2020, PG, Finnish) 3.55 Redu. (2017, PG, Marathi) 5.55 December Boys. (2007, PG) 7.55
Stand By Me. (1986, M) 9.30 Holy Spider. (2022, MA15+, Farsi) 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The Voice. (Return, PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
9.15 John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (Mal, R) A celebration of one of Australia’s greatest singers, John Farnham, and his journey to success. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+av, R)
12.45 The Event. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 7.30
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Forged In Steel. 9.40 100% Footy. (M) 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 La Brea. (Mav)
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.05 Made In Bondi. (Premiere, Ml) Follows the lives and loves of young socialites in one of Sydney’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, Bondi.
10.05 First Dates UK. (Ml)
11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Extended Family. (PGa) 12.45 Holey Moley Australia. (PGs, R)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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WEDNESDAY, August 21
6.00
6am
Insight. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 4. H’lights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGa)
8.30 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. (PGa) Part 2 of 3. 9.30 DI Ray. (Mal) The team surveils a new suspect.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv)
12.35 Lost Luggage. (MA15+a, R)
3.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Out Of 10 Cats. 8.25 Marty And Doc: The Inside Story. 9.25 Searching For Masculinity. 10.35 The Small Town Drifter. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 5. 1.50am Late Programs.
6am December
Boys. (2007, PG) 7.55 Redu. (2017, PG, Marathi) 10.00 The Good Lie. (2014, M) 12.05pm The Third Murder. (2017, M, Japanese) 2.20 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 4.00 White Lion. (2010, PG) 5.40 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 7.30 Mystic Pizza. (1988, M) 9.30 Gosford Park. (2001, M) Midnight Entrapment. (1999, M) 2.05 Late Programs. 5.50 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG)
THURSDAY, August 22
6.00
Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent.
8.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.
9.20 Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian. (Mls, R) 10.20 ABC Late News.
10.35 The Business. (R)
10.50 The Art Of... (R) 11.25 Grand Designs. (R) 12.10 Parliament. 1.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (Ml, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (Mas, R) 4.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 11.05 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R) 3.05 Festivals. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 5. H’lights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.05 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Walks. (PG)
8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under.
9.20 Rebus. (MA15+lv)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Pray For Blood. (Mal)
12.30 Devils. (MA15+ad, R)
2.30 Miniseries: The Dark Heart. (MA15+as, R)
3.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.15 Bamay. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Planet A. 1.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 9.50 The Man Who Fell From The Sky. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 6. 1.50am Late Programs.
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6am Finding Graceland. Continued. (1998, PG) 7.35 Jonsson Gang. (2020, PG, Finnish) 10.00 Gosford Park. (2001, M) 12.30pm Stand By Me. (1986, M) 2.10 December Boys. (2007, PG) 4.05 My Best Friend’s Wedding. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 5.45 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 7.25 Mermaids. (1990, PG) 9.30 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
9.00 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
10.00 Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure. (Ml, R)
11.10 The Latest: Seven News.
11.40 Talking Footy.
12.40 Miniseries: Midnight Man. (MA15+lv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 Paramedics. (Malm)
9.40 A+E After Dark. (Mam, R) 10.40 9News Late.
11.10 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Pointless. (PG, R)
2.00 Good Chef Hunting. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Truck Night In America. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.00 The Force:
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)
8.30 Tik Tok: Murders Gone Viral: The Killing Of Sania Khan. (Malv) Part 2 of 3. A look at the case of TikTok star Sania Khan, who went viral campaigning for South Asian women’s rights.
9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Terry Floyd. (PGa, R)
10.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PGa)
11.30 Starstruck. (PG)
12.45 Boy To Man. (PGav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Medical Rookies. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Slow Train Through Africa. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Rookies. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Judge John Deed. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’s
(2009, MA15+) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Young Sheldon. Midnight The Platinum Life. 2.00 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Police Interceptors. 1.00 Ordinary Joe. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Sex And The City. (2008, MA15+) 11.30 Seinfeld. 12.30am The Platinum Life. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Late Programs.
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By Chris KARAS
Trailing
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Authorised by Meryl Swanson MP, ALP, 35 Sturgeon Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
q Powerful Nelson Bay forward Ronan O’Connell bursts downfield during the Gropers’ heartbreaking 23-22 loss to Singleton in the Hunter Suburban Rugby Mens Grand Final qualifier at Newcastle’s No 2 Sportsground.
SINGLETON Rugby Club toppled premiers Nelson Bay 23-22 in a Hunter Suburban Grand Final qualifier at Newcastle’s No 2 Sportsground last weekend. With inspirational skipper Jackson Walsh leading the way, the Red Bulls staged a second half revival to edge out the Gropers and book a spot in this year’s premiership decider on August 24.
22-18, the powerhouse prop turned match winner when he crashed through defenders to nab a vital five pointer with only four minutes left on the clock.
In a cracking contest, the Gropers squandered a 15-3 lead midway through the second half to suffer their first defeat in nearly four months. Walsh played a key role