Auxiliary held a regal, fun and stylish fashion parade and high tea recently to fundraise for hospital services.
Deborah Schofield of the Tomaree
THE Tomaree Community Hospital
Reckless Driver Charged A TWENTY-year-old man has been charged for four years in relation to more than 30 charges across New
SouthScottWales.Williams pleaded guilty to 31 charges relating to seven different incidents which have happened across NSW since March this year, which came to an end when he was arrested in Batemans Bay on CONTINUED Page 2 Man sentenced to four years imprisonment following Heatherbrae Police Pursuit q Attendees at the Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary fundraiser.
The Auxiliary assists in purchasing additional equipment for the hospital that otherwise would not be available for patients and staff.
The event was full of fun with attendees dressing up and enjoying pastries, cakes, and of course cucumber sandwiches.
The high tea was served on fine china and was a pretty and elegant affair.
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After police vehicles blocked any potential exits, Williams mounted the gutter in an attempt to flee the scene, colliding with two police cars, and crashing into fencing.
The hospital’s auxiliary extends their thanks to the ladies of Port Stephens for
August 17.
Williams was sentenced to four-years imprisonment with a non-parole period of two years.
Auxiliary meets monthly.
On the afternoon of Wednesday 22 June, following numerous offences already committed, Williams engaged in a police pursuit in Heatherbrae where the stolen Porsche he was driving mounted the kerb and accelerated off at 140 kilometres per hour in the 70 kilometre speed zone to evade police.
He was arrested by police who found cannabis in the console of the car and later admitted to the police he was smoking cannabis through a bong during the police pursuit.
After traffic blocked his path, he turned into the Bunnings Heatherbrae car park where he drove in a reckless manner attempting to outrun police.
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Community Hospital Auxiliary told News Of The Area, “105 ladies attended and the guest speaker was our local member Kate Washington.“Itwasa fun day out for those who attended.“New friendships were made and glamour was viewed with a gorgeous fashion parade of all new season styles from“ConversationDonna-Lou. was light and happy, it was a fun chatty day whilst being a successful fundraiser for our local Community Hospital,” she said.
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The court heard that Williams has never owned a licence in NSW.
For more information contact Jayne on 0409 362 245. The fashion parade was a hit with those that attended the fundraiser.
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A total of $3,200.00 was raised and the profits of the day will help fund the hospital's wish list, composed of items that are not funded by the government which can increase quality of care and patient amenity.This includes comforts for relatives of patients in the palliative care unit and
upgrading the furniture, heating and cooling in the hospital's Queensland room.
Mr Williams was convicted of six counts of larceny, eight counts of intentionally destroying or damaging property, two counts of receiving property stolen outside NSW, two counts of not stopping during a police pursuit, possessing a prohibited drug, two counts of driving while having never owned a licence, three counts of entering a building with the intent to commit a crime, two counts of unlawfully entering enclosed lands, negligent driving,
stealing and driving a car, and three counts of using stolen credit cards.
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"We have little confidence it would do any real good in the short term," Davis said.
The Stockton Bight Sand Dunes are the largest moving sand mass in the Southern
is to increase the resilience of coastal communities and implement actions that improve the health of NSW estuaries.Funding is provided at a 2:1 ratio, with $2 contributed from the State Government for every $1 provided by Council.The program provides technical and financial support to local governments to assist them in managing their coastal zone.
“These CMPs are partnerships between the Government and Councils, and provide long-term strategies in the management of this“Portestuary.Stephens is not only a major tourist hot-spot, but is also ecologically significant for the Stageregion.”three and four of the Port Stephens CMP will enable Council to identify hazards and risks to the estuary and the appropriate next steps to manage these, and is funded through the NSW Government Coastal and Estuary Grants Program.
q Damage to a boat ramp west of Bagnalls Beach. This hole was around 80cm deep and a metre wide when Sampson.Photo:photographed.Marian
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Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman said this critical funding from the Government was needed to support councils essential work, securing the future of the coastal areas and builds on works already undertaken.
Coulston had not seen Ramsay for a few months before he knocked on her door and was let Immediatelyinside.he allegedly pulled out a knife 20cm long.
She told News Of The
on a Council shelf gathering dust!“They should have defended this existing plan to be part of the Coastal Management Plan now being requested of all Councils in NSW.“No wonder we despair at the waste of public money.
The aim of the program
“That iconic corner at Shoal Bay Road/Beach Road and the view of the heads will slip into the ocean in one of these storms and the main link road between Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay/Fingal Bay will be gone!“They have also toyed around with an elevated pathway which is also critical there and are not listening to the issues a wrong construction at an extremely sensitive spot could present in causing more erosion of that fragile bank,” she said.
needs doing is for a new road to go in behind Harbourside Haven and link back out onto Government Road past Shoal Bay – even if it means resuming a house or two.
q The walking track around Corlette Point, a key link for walkers making their way around the estuary, has been washed out since the March 2021 storms. Photo: Marian Sampson.
q Community members are seeking immediate action on the Anna Bay "eyesore".
Real estate agent accused of stabbing to be held in Swan Bay Rehab
PORT Stephens Council has been successful in attaining grant funding to the tune of $200,000 from the NSW Government to commence the two final stages of the Port Stephens Coastal Management Program (CMP).
Margaret Wilkinson of Corlette said, “It just saddens me that the Sandy Point/ Conroy Management Plan took years to be funded – just for the plan – and now it sits
Anna Bay local Kelly Hammond is one of the community members that has been fighting to see a better outcome at the site.
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Area, “Thank you Jason Wells, Port Stephens Council Central Ward Councillor, for
Unfinished ten years later, numerous attempts have been made to screen the derelict construction site withCourtvegetation.orders and community angst have failed to make a permanent or satisfactory change to the state of the site which has been inundated by the moving sand dunes of Stockton Beach.
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THE failed development at the gateway to the Stockton sand dunes on Gan Gan Road remains an eyesore, with community members demanding action to remedy the Thesituation.charge is being led by Central Ward Councillor Jason Wells, who has raised a notice of motion to see Council address the issues of failed compliance at the site.
Hemisphere.Manyofthe structures on the site are partially buried, however locals are not prepared to wait for the sand to completely obliterate the structures.Thesite at 74-84 Gan Gan Road at Anna Bay is situated within viewing distance of the new Tourism Interchange that is being developed as part of a new showcase entrance for the Worimi Conservation Lands.
wetlands and littoral rainforests.Soldiers Point local and Landcare member Cherylle Stone welcomed the funding, but said it was time to “to implement strategies, not continue to assess and plan”.
"They are just reinventing the “Thatwheel. Shoal Bay Road issue has been on my sights for many years and mentioned in many of my comments about the Strategic Asset Management Plan just about every year!
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"Hi Helen, I'm really sorry," magistrate Ross Hudson said Ramsay told her, before causing a 4cm puncture wound near her heart.
He then swung the knife again but missed before a violent struggle ensued.
Coulston managed to throw the knife onto the front lawn and a number of witnesses came to her aid.
“Council and State Government should be buying back land subject to inundation and coastal erosion,” she “Essentialsaid.action is to stop further development on coastal foreshore land like 109 Foreshore Drive.”
NSW Government to support Council with this funding,” Mrs Tuckerman said.
q The coastal environment is being damaged by extreme weather events, with forests in wetlands losing trees. Photo: Marian Sampson.
The development, featuring pod style accommodation with a reception area, was seen as a chance to enhance the region.
“I’m really excited to see this significant milestone for Port Stephens Council come about, and for the
“I have also highlighted in my comments about the options for the Fingal Bay bypass that the first thing that
Body-worn camera footage captured Ramsay telling police after his arrest, "I didn't mean to hurt her, I just meant to scareProsecutorher.”
Chris Davis opposed bail saying his release could endanger
Defence lawyer Ben Clark said it was not uncommon for the court to see cases such as his client's, with long-standing drug and alcohol misuse, to have unsuccessfully tried to undergo rehabilitation.
to alcoholism and underlying depression.Themagistrate granted bail saying he believed the tight restrictions could mitigate any risk to the community or alleged victim.
Mr Ramsay will be held in the Swan Bay Rehab Centre in Port Stephens, will not be allowed to enter the Eastern Suburbs unless attending court, and is not to contact Helen or her husband Walt.
The 46-year-old had ingested approximately 120mg of Valium before attending Helen Coulston’s house.
the community, the alleged victim, and that multiple failed attempts at rehab showed further treatment was to no avail.
The program's objectives are to support local government in managing the risks from coastal hazards such as coastal erosion, restoring degraded coastal habitats, and improving the health of NSW estuaries,
not burying your head in the sand and addressing the issue through compliance.”
A FORMER real estate agent who apologised to his victim before allegedly stabbing her has been granted bail and ordered to stay at the Swan Bay Rehab Centre in Port Stephens.Mr Matthew Brian Ramsay is accused of stabbing his former friend’s wife in the doorway of her Sydney Eastern Suburbs home on Monday 8 August.
Council Scores Coastal Erosion Grant
Port Stephens Council is funding the Tourism Interchange through a $5.4 million grant from the Growing Local Economies Fund.
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He proposed the secure facility Ramsay would be placed into was even more restrictive than jail given he could not make any phone calls unaccompanied by a counsellor."This is effectively swapping one custodial environment for another," ClarkHesaid.said the unpredictability of the behaviour remained a concern, but the inexplicability of the incident was connected
Port Stephens has a rich military history associated withForWWII.those interested in seeing some of the remnants all that it takes is a walk to
state of electrified mining operations.“When businesses think ‘I need energy' to perform certain functions, the first instinct is often to acquire more“Ourenergy. expertise at Ampcontrol is to help businesses use the materials they already have available, in a different way,” said Mr Henderson.Ampcontrol recognises the importance of partnerships and collaboration in developing technology solutions to enable a competitive advantage in a net-zero carbon environment.
This is not the first time ordnance has been found.
Controlled Explosion On Stockton Beach
When the vehicles were uncovered in June 2020, Milsearch was engaged to remediate a 6,150m2 of undulating sand dunes within
The group of 22 companies are mobilising over 40 equipment trials in fifteen different locations around the world.The premise is that electrification will provide economic, health and environmental benefits to the mining industry.
As well as pioneering
Driven by collective demand for electric equipment across the EMC’s operating sites, spread over six continents, the consortium is looking to form synergies between mining and nonmining industries to accelerate decarbonisation solutions across the industry – the mining industry currently contributes eight percent of the globe’s Ampcontrolemissions.joins over 20 miners and suppliers to the sector that includes Newcrest, South32, Barminco and Epiroc to create the Electric Mine Consortium, with the ambition to accelerate progress towards the fully electrified zero CO2 and zero particulates mine.
IF the earth moved for you on Saturday it is highly likely that you were feeling the shock of ordnance being exploded in the Stockton Sand Dunes.
The Electric Mine Consortium (EMC) has
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the area, which is now used for four-wheel driving and camel tours.
In 1941 the area was proclaimed an air gunnery and bombing range and was used up until the early 1970s.
Some locals, including Sandy Roche, were fortunate enough to be camera ready when the bomb was exploded by the RAAF.
EMC Founder and Director Graeme Stanway said, “The way we generate, store and harness energy around the globe is undergoing a period of major change.
products in the renewable energy space, Ampcontrol has already been using its engineering expertise to assist with the transitioning mining industry.Alongside Tritium, Ampcontrol was a winner in the global ‘Charge On Innovation Challenge’ in May 2022.The joint submission was an end-to-end mining haul truck battery swap solution that is fully automated, relocatable, scalable, and cell agnostic.In a drive-in/driveout recharging station, an autonomous transfer robot swaps batteries in 90 seconds, significantly reducing safety risks and increasing productivity by excluding personnel from the swaps process.“One of the areas Ampcontrol identified as a need of the industry was assisting businesses with the next steps to get to the future
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natural progression of our commitment to supporting our customers and industry through the national energy transition.“Ampcontrol is at the forefront of renewable energy manufacturing.“Weengineer and supply advanced technology, products, and services to enable a competitive advantage in a netzero carbon environment,” said Rod Henderson, Ampcontrol's Managing Director and CEO.
q Stockton Dunes are the largest moving sand mass in the Southern Hemisphere. Photo printed with permission by Sandy Roche.
This is not the first time that live ammunition has been found on the dunes and exploded.
tanks were found in June 2020 at Anna Bay, along with ordnance that has been disposed of in a controlled manner.
land and air, resulting in what has been identified as considerable contamination of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and explosive ordnance wasteWrecked(EOW).
Birubi Beach has historically been used by both the Royal Australian Air Force and the Australian Army.
“It is important to demonstrate we work alongside other businesses to contribute to the low carbon economy transition and to the responsible sourcing of prime materials to enable a competitive advantage in a net-zero carbon environment,” said Mr Henderson.
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Ampcontrol and the Electric Mine Consortium (EMC), which it has joined, aims to drive efforts towards electrifying and decarbonising the mining industry.
WHILE many of us will grapple with the transition away from petrol and diesel to vehicles, Tomago based business Ampcontrol is taking electric vehicles and energy transition to the next Ampcontrollevel. has joined a growing group of leading mining and service companies to electrify the mining industry.
For around 30 years targets were fired upon from
Tomaree Headland where you can see the “torpedo tubes” and gun Thereemplacements.isalsoCamp Gan Gan (located around 4km from Nelson Bay), Fort Tomaree, HMAS Assault on St Nazaire's Road, also known as the Joint Overseas Operational Training School (JOOTS), which later became the Nelson Bay Migrant Hostel in the post-war period.
Tomago’s Ampcontrol Driving Change In Mining Emissions
q Old tanks were once used for bombing training runs by the military on the Stockton Sand Dunes. Photo: Marian Sampson.
The EMC is a growing group of highly regarded mining and service companies, driven by the imperative to produce zero-emission products for their customers and meet mounting investor expectations and industry challenges.Ampcontrol is strengthening its strategic focus on decarbonisation through the innovation and development of electrical solutions, adapting to the changing“Joiningtimes. the Electric Mine Consortium is a
q A graphic representation of a future-state 100 percent electrified mine site driven by Ampcontrol solutions through the Electric Mine Consortium.
The shifting sands of Stockton move north at a rate of around 4m annually, and recently have uncovered dangerous and interesting pieces of our history.
Recently a man removed ordnance which was later exploded in Anna Bay, and a dog retrieved a mortar and presented it to its owners in 2017.The beach potentially has much more hidden ordnance, some of which will
launched a call out to companies in the tech, renewable and manufacturing industries that can provide ground-breaking solutions to long haul EV trucks and associated charging infrastructure for mine sites and global supply chains.
undoubtedly continue to be exposed by severe weather events.Tank traps are evident on Stockton Beach as well as having been repurposed at the northern end of the dunes as a barricade for a carpark.
“A global ecosystem has begun to emerge to underpin the innovation and scaling of electrification technologies.”
The high-visibility operation involved officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, supported by general duties officers from local commands.
More than 3,100 traffic infringements were issued and 223 people detected
"We need deep emissions reductions in this, the decisive decade, to protect our farming families and our food supply."
Operation Fume
"The McKell Institute confirms what we knew: Climate change is driving up the cost of living," Dr Davis said."The McKell Institute report finds each Australian family has paid $525 in the increased cost of food and other farm products because
IfClub.you are a Retired Police Officer and would like to register your interest, please contact Raymond Terrace Police Station on 4983 7599 and ask to speak to the Administration Office.
During the operation, police conducted 11,890 roadside drug tests, resulting in 223 positive drug detections.Police also conducted 30,744 random breath tests, which resulted in 115 people being charged with PCA offences.Further, more than 3,100 traffic infringements were issued to drivers, including 640 for speeding, 56 for mobile phone usage, 62 for seatbelt offences and more than 2,340 for other driving offences.
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Farmers are being encouraged to participate in the NSW Government’s largest ever pest management campaign to minimise the risk of Foot and Mouth Disease spreading through feral animal populations if an incursion was to occur.
GHD Australian Water
Local Land Services provides specialist advice on pest control techniques and can assist land managers with training, supply of poisoned baits and implementation
The EPA developed the Draft Climate Change Policy
Market Leader Lindsay Brown noted climate damage to the agriculture sector was not limited to on-farm damage, but also to "ability to transport and equipment losses, and all the things that actually make that part of our economy viable".DrDavis said Farmers for Climate Action's Fork in the Road report had identified exactly the same thing and showed consumers were already paying more for food because of climate damage.
This cost of living hike is only part of the picture with fuel cost, electricity and gas prices and rents all up.
Farmers for Climate Action CEO Dr Fiona Davis said neither working families nor Australian farmers could afford increases in cost of living due to climate damage.
Cost of Living Hit by Climate Damage to Farming Industry
CO2 considered as a pollutant in NSW Climate Change Policy
“While this plan is welcome, as we look to future-proof our home for the next generation, it is also vital we protect industries that support our economy and our power supply right now.”Mr Bromhead says this is a nuanced discussion that continues to require much consideration for all parties as stakeholders look to move forward together and tackle the ever-growing threat of climate change.
The cost of living for Australian families is being driven up by climate damage as the Australian Insurance Council reveals households across Australia paid a higher cost of living because of flooding in NSW and
$888 at "Australian$1532. families can't afford the huge hit to their hip pocket climate damage is causing."Insurance Council of Australia figures reveal losses from the floods were $5.28 billion, while losses in the Black Summer fires were $2.32“Thisbillion.does not take into account the massive health impacts from these climate events."Dr Davis said farmers were worried about the cost
strategies. Port Stephens SES at Luxembourg Members from the Port Stephens SES competed at Luxembourg, representing
the region in the World Rescue Challenge 2022.
The team competed in the World Rescue Organisation Trauma and Rescue Challenges where they completed complex extrication and complex trauma rescues, competing against the world’s best teams.Although not placing in the competition, the crew proudly represented the region internationally.
Port Stephens-Hunter Police District is holding a Retired Police Officer Day at 1pm on Tuesday 27 September 2022 at Muree Golf
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q Nature Conservation Council CEO Jacqui Mumford is thankful climate action is being taken seriously. Photo: supplied.
Farmers for Climate Action is a movement of 7000 farmers who are calling for changes in emissions now.
Queensland earlier this year.
The Plan aims to support licensees to prepare, implement and report on climate change mitigation and adaptation plans, establish cost-effective emission reduction targets for key industry sectors, provide industry best-practice guidelines to support them stakeholders reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and phase in the introduction of greenhouse gas emission limits
“As surprising as it may seem, this will be the first time an environmental watchdog in Australia has regulated CO2 as a pollutant.“Thisis an important step towards eliminating climate pollution across our whole economy,” Ms Mumford said.
IF you feel like the cost of living crisis is hitting your family hard - you aren’t imagining it.
THE NSW Environment Protection Authority’s Draft Climate Change Policy and Action Plan has been released for public comment.
Public submissions on the policy close at 5pm on 3 November 2022 at action-planclimate-change-policy-and-yoursay.epa.nsw.gov.au/https://
of the huge floods in NSW and Queensland earlier this year - floods made far worse by climate change.
“Those floods came just two years after the deadly Black Summer Fires and extreme weather events driven by climate change are becoming more and more frequent."Thereport says the hit to Australian households from floods, fires, drought and other climate-driven events this financial year was almost double the decade average of
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Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders is asking landholders to get in touch with Local Land Services about what control programs they can take part in to make the campaign as effective as possible.“Ifyou’re not already part of a local biosecurity group, Local Land Services can provide advice and also connect you with neighbours to talk about pest management operations that can be done together.
climate change are becoming for our communities,” Mr Bromhead said.
land managers including NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services, Forestry Corporation and Crown Lands to deliver control programs.”
drug-driving during a statewide traffic operation on the weekend.Operation Fume ran on Friday 9 September and 10 September 2022, targeting drug and alcohol driving offences and general road compliance across the state.
Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead has welcomed the announcement of the“ThePlan.Draft Climate Change Policy and Action plan announcement is vital after we have seen first-hand just how destructive the impacts of
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Foot and Mouth Disease
“Local Land Services will also work with public
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and Action Plan after the Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action took legal action arguing the EPA had a duty to regulate CO2 to protect the people and the environment from climate change.The court agreed and in September 2021 directed the EPA to develop policies, procedures and programs to fulfil that duty.
q Port Stephens SES members competing at the World Rescue Challenge 2022. Photo: supplied.
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of insurance premiums, which are rising steeply because of climateHugedamage.hikes in insurance premiums following climate damage are coming as farmers continue to count the cost of floods six months ago.
on environment protection licences for key industry sectors.Nature Conservation Council CEO Jacqui Mumford told News Of The Area that when the policy is implemented, NSW will lead the nation in tackling dangerous climate change.
Retired Police Officer Day
Ms Gorringe said Murdoch's company, News Corp, saturates the market, controlling so much of what the public see and hear as their news.
Ms Daniel’s motion was seconded by fellow independent MP Monique Ryan and is set to be discussed in Parliament following the fifteen-day suspension of Parliament as a result of Queen Elizabeth’s death.
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WEATHER over recent months has proved a challenge for the members of Fingal Bay Probus Club; with storms, showers, puddles and potholes a big part of the conversation at Club events.
Calls for a Royal Commission into Media Concentration
“One company has a 59 percent share of the metropolitan and national print media market by readership, and the second, 23 percent.”MsDaniel is calling for the government to investigate this concentration, whilst seeking expert advice and myAustralia.regionalparticularlybroadenrecommendationsmakingtomediadiversity,inrural,andsuburban“Additionally,motioncallson
community.Formore information on the Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group call 0431 864778 or 0423 602243, email tomareebreastcancersupport.com.au.automareebreastcancersupport.com.info@orvisittheirwebsiteatwww.
home,” she said.
Probus Clubs are designed to provide social connectivity for the retired and semi retired and are a perfect way to stay connected with the community.TheFingal Bay Probus Club meets
q Rex Sneyd and Trevor Gray.
Australia,” Ms Daniel said.
q Thelie Wynn, Verlaine Griffiths.
lunches.Julia
q MPs Monique Ryan and Zoe Daniel want a Royal Commission into Media Concentration in Australia. Photo: supplied.
“No wonder there seemed to be a reluctance to eventually head for
q A previous In The Pink Breakfast event.
Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group Fundraiser
Members of this Club welcome friendly get-togethers, whether informal barbecues or restaurant
“Another meeting was at Nelson Bay Golf Club where the menu choice
q Maureen and Eric Platzer, Norman and Rosamund Martin.
“Raffle tickets are available on the day with lots of prizes on offer, there will also be our big raffle prize of ‘Shop the Bay’ - $500 worth of vouchers for various shops in Nelson Bay,” she said.
“Actual barbecuing was in the safe hands of Rex Sneyd and Trevor Gray.
Conversation was lively at this event as members reminisced over good times and great friendships.
at 9.30am on the second Monday of each month at the Fingal Bay Sports Club, 100 Rocky Point Road, Fingal Bay.
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receive a free glass of champagne on arrival.“The cost of the ticket is $30.00 per person, tickets are available from the Nelson Bay Bowling Club.
THE Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group offers assistance to residents of the Tomaree Peninsula who have breastVolunteerscancer. from the group provide transport to and from cancer-related medical appointments in Newcastle and Maitland, telephone support and face-to-face support including house cleaning, lawn mowing and child minding at the committee’s discretion.Long time member Christine Walton told News Of The Area, “We also assist ladies with wigs, scarves and hand-knitted, lightweight cotton prosthesis.“Underarm cushion packs are also handcrafted by members of the group making recovery more comfortable post-surgery.”Thegroup holds monthly morning teas to network with other breast cancer patients and offer any other
“In order for the group to continue to deliver this important service we rely on donations and fundraising, due to covid the group has not been able to hold our incredibly popular ‘In the Pink Breakfast’ for two years.”
q Gloria Russell, Ilona and Ross Ferrier.
Probus Club enjoying life despite wet weather
AUSTRALIA’s media market is the most concentrated out of every democracy in the world.
“Truths that are inconvenient to the Murdoch agenda are silenced.
heir-apparent son Lachlan.”
“For decades, Murdoch has taught politicians that if they stand up against his media monopoly, they will be punished. But if we work together, we think we can create the kind of national public pressure that our political leaders can’t ignore any longer,” Ms Gorringe said.
The whole community is invited to come along and support this group of ladies who do a fabulous job in our
assistance where possible.
Kirsti Gorringe of the Australians for a Murdoch Royal Commission strongly supports Zoe Daniel’s motion, discussing the importance of independent and truthful news organisations.“Strong,independent and diverse news media made up of journalists who investigate fearlessly, and report truthfully are essential to any functioning democracy and fair society.“But here in Australia, huge swathes of our news media have been bought-up by American billionaire Rupert Murdoch and his
Redlich told News Of The Area, “It was an enjoyable do-it-yourself barbecue held at Conroy Park recently involving inspections of the ‘what did you bring?’ variety.
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the government to establish an independent and permanent trust to assist news ventures, especially in regional areas, including the funding of journalism traineeships,” she said.
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q A previous winner of the Shop the Bay raffle, Wendy Inkster, with Roslyn Slaughter.
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A former ABC journalist turned Independent politician, MP Zoe Daniel is taking matters into her own hands, calling for a Judicial Inquiry with the powers of a Royal Commission to investigate the concentration of media ownership in “AccordingAustralia.tothe Public Interest Journalism Initiative, 255 media outlets across the country closed down between the beginning of 2019 and March 2022, with nearly 70 percent of these in regional
The breakfast is the group’s major fundraiser for the year and greatly assists the group to continue their good“Itwork.is a great pleasure to be able to announce that the “In the Pink Breakfast” event will be held on Wednesday, 19 October“Doors2022.open at 7am and the venue is the Nelson Bay BowlingThereClub.”will be a special guest speaker and attendees will
“Phone 4981 1272 to make a booking or you can purchase a ticket at their reception.
New members and visitors are welcome to learn about Probus and the club’s activities such as barbecues, movies, day trips, morning teas and walks for pleasure.
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was, as usual, fantastic as was the exchange of news and views.”
Port Stephens Probus Club BBQ
Public School’s nominee was Grace Bhullar, who is always a helpful student in class and in the playground.
Jazymn Moran was nominated for always demonstrating PBL values, by supporting her peers and helping others in the classroom and beyond, especially younger students in the playground.
A perfect example of ‘big looks after Grahamstownlittle’.
53 members and visitors attended and enjoyed the ensuing fun, friendship and fellowship as is the Probus way.
bowls and walks, the next scheduled activity for this Probus Club is the Ladies Spring Garden Party, which is being held at the stunningly beautiful Heavens Gardens on Lemon Tree Passage Road on Thursday, 22 September.Clubmembers are looking forward to the Spring Garden Party with anticipation as the one held last
“Being a member of the Raymond Terrace Community PBL initiative provides our students with an incredible opportunity to be recognised for all the positive contributions they make to our local and wider communities,” she said.
year was deemed a real winner. You can find out more about this active club and its members at www. probusclubofportstephens.org.
Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated half a million Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.6 million people involved in their care.
Honorary Medical Advisor Associate Professor Michael Woodward AM and Dementia Australia Ambassador Takaya Honda, informational slides, conversation starters and more.
The National Dementia Helpline is funded by the visitinformationGovernment.AustralianPeoplelookingforcanalsodementia.org.au
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q Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington with this week’s PBL award winners.
offers a great starting place for those unsure of their obligations in relation to discrimination and dementia and how it can impact their events and activities.Dementia
Ann Gibson told News Of The Area, “It was a bit disappointing really, as it was a lovely sunny day but the
Irrawang Public School’s nominee was Savannah Green for volunteering to pick up rubbish at a rugby league finals weekend.Shepicked up six bags of rubbishRaymond Terrace Public School student Jasmine Blackie was nominated for looking after kindergarten students in bus lines and on the school bus.
Sarah Foister is the PBL coordinator at Karuah Public School, she told News Of The Area, “Karuah Public School is a proud member of the Raymond Terrace Community PBL Program.“Our staff, students and community promote our school values of ‘Respect, Responsibility and Pride’ and each week our fortnightly PBL lessons are explicitly taught to our students and shared with our “Wecommunity.thoroughly enjoy acknowledging, rewarding and celebrating the positive contributions our students make to our school and the wider Port Stephens community.
Community Hall suits us very well as a wet weather alternative.”
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Bridie performed at the Cultural Spectacular and represented her mob and community with great pride.
q Back in the Bay and happy to catch up with the club were past members Mike and Robyn Pierpoint.
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Support for people living with dementia
THIS week's well deserving nominees for Positive Behaviour for Learning Awards (PBL) were another group of outstanding local students.
DEMENTIA Australia is providing a new free events toolkit to enable community groups, workplaces and individuals to show their support for people living with dementia during Dementia Action Week.
Telia Dolstra of Hunter River High School has been recognised with a
nomination from a member of the community for constantly assisting primary school aged children on the bus.Salt Ash Public School student
If you are living with dementia and require some support, you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100
“Whether in a workplace, at a bowls or footy club, or just with friends and family, we want everyone to get together to learn more about
Karuah Public School’s Bridie King was nominated for being 'loud and proud of her culture' during Reconciliation Week.
“Our resident ‘barrel girls’ Christine and Penny did their usual fine job with the Lucky Attendance Draw, handing out lots of prizes,” she said.Apart from the regular snooker,
q Christine Graham and Penny Wilson were happy to run the raffle.
The theme of Dementia Action Week 2022, which runs from Monday 19 September to Sunday 25 September, is ‘A little support makes a bigTodifference’.helppeople and groups provide this support and make a difference in the lives of people living with dementia in their community, Dementia Australia has produced an easy-to-download events and activities toolkit.
Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe AM said the toolkit is a valuable resource for anyone who wanted to support people living with dementia in their community.“We know discrimination has a significant impact on people living with dementia, their families and carers, and a little support from the community and McCabeaprofessionalshealthcarecanmakebigdifference,”Mssaid.“Weareencouraging
Events can be hosted in-person or online using the toolkit resources depending on the COVID-19 guidelines in place.
Billie Drew was recognised with a nomination for assisting a kindergarten student after school
The toolkit includes resources to help you host an event or gettogether, including videos from Dementia Australia Patron Ita Buttrose AC OBE, Dementia Australia
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In particular, Grace regularly gives up her break times to volunteer for sports shed Irrawangduty.High School’s Summah Skaines was nominated by a fellow student for demonstrating compassion and support to a young student from another school who was having difficulty on a school bus.
“There were a number of new and ‘soon to be’ members present and former members Mike and Robyn Pierpoint, who now live in Sydney, joined us to catch up with old friends.
dementia and how a little support can make a big difference.”
“The master chefs were busy outside cooking Hodges Butchery steaks and sausages to perfection.
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This toolkit can be used by sporting clubs, social groups and it
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Medowie Public School’s Brady Hurrell has been nominated for being an ‘upstander’.Uponhearing discriminatory words from a peer he intervened to ensure PBL expectations were being upheld.Seaham Public School student
q Organisations like Probus Clubs can help to provide quality of life for those living with dementia. Pictured are members of the Fingal Bay Probus Club.
The students have all excelled in demonstrating positive citizenship in their schools and the community.
communities to download the toolkit and come together to learn more about how they can support people living with dementia.
who had fallen and injured her knee.
q Enjoying the indoor BBQ were Cheryl, Janell, Inez, Paul, Roly, Myrna, Christine and Ken.
The awards were presented by Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington, who has been a long term supporter of the PBL program in our community.
THE members of the Probus Club of Port Stephens once again reverted to an indoor August BBQ as the usual Reserve car park was deemed dangerous with big puddles disguising probable potholes.
“Tirrel and his team do a marvellous job every time.
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LOCAL pre-school students are set to receive vital education on the importance of safety in an online environment, thanks to a new book and app funded by a $90,000 grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
lunch at Negroni’s restaurant where the President praised the old committee for helping him during a difficult year of COVID, rain and other problems.“Healso congratulated the committee for their great efforts in producing terrific trips, activities, events and most of all, friendship.
Alsoonline.being launched is the SeeMore Safety App, which integrates the virtual SeeMore model into the real world, includes a photo gallery screen, and a ‘page’ feature to make sharing photos simple and easy.
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“In 2022, staying safe online is a critical life skill to teach our children, which means we need to ensure parents and educators know how to speak to children about the best ways to interact in an online environment, and the red flags they should be aware of.
Permanent Charitable Foundation has a proud association with KIDS Foundation dating back to 2009, during which time grants totalling over $500,000 have been made to assist with their important work.
Carly Bush of the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation said, “This book will ensure parents and educators know how to speak to children about the best ways to interact in an online environment and the red flags that they should be aware
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“I also love that the book talks about the importance of putting the screens down and getting outside to enjoy a bit of fresh air and sunshine.”
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“The new committee is looking forward to producing a great program for the coming year with exciting visits, activities and events all to produce what the Group stands for such as lots of chatter, laughter, getting together and fun,” he said.
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Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chair, Jennifer Leslie, said the book and app would prove
Arriving in your activewear, somehow assuming that an X-back sports bra, Techfit tights and cross-train runners will be enough to get you to the finish line in fine form is admirably spontaneous, but mind-numbingly stupid.
It’s a sentiment with which Dr O’Neill wholeheartedly agrees.“We need to encourage children to speak up if they feel something is not right or they experience something out of the ordinary while online,” Dr O’Neill
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by KIDS Foundation CEO and founder Dr Susie O'Neill, the books will be distributed to 26,000 children at 650 pre-schools across the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast, Central West, New England and the Northern Rivers“SeeMoreregions. eSafety is a welcome addition to the series in our library and regularly reinforced to our young ones.”
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Add to that those endorphins that create a 'runner's high' and you would have been too busy gazing at the sce nery and chatting about how you think you could have missed your calling as a long-distance elite athlete, to notice your knees were developing Iliotibial Band Syndrome, your feet were jogging their way to plantar fasciitis and your hip la brum was tearing.
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“We love that Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation has given KIDS the opportunity to put our eSafety program out to 26,000 preschool children, aged four to six, to navigate and use the internet safely, reducing the threats and risks like Sophie experienced.”Thebook itself stars KIDS Foundation mascot ‘SeeMore Safety’, who takes children to visit his friend ‘Netys’ (AKA Safety Net) to learn all about the importance of eSafety and the three eSafety rules: being safe;
a wonderful educational resource for children, parents and “Theeducators.internet is a wonderful tool, but like any tool, unfortunately it can be dangerous if not used in the proper manner,” said Ms Leslie.
participating in a fun run to raise money for a good local cause, I somehow managed to injure myself.
51 members accepted the nominations and the new committee was set.
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“Last week to celebrate the new committee the Friendship Group held a change-over
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suspicious – and potentially dangerous – was happening.
“Hacking is scary and cyber safety is very important,” Sophie said.
To complete the luncheon, members wished Shirley Parrott a happy 90th birthday.
“Thesesaid.new tools share the importance of teaching children to use devices in shared zones around the home, setting time limits for online use and making sure adults maintain a dialogue around online safety.
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THE Port Stephens Friendship Group is an active social club operating on the Tomaree Peninsula.Thegroup enjoys social outings and they also travel as a group.Keith Hobbs of the Port Stephens Friendship Group told News Of The Area, “Last week the Port Stephens Friendship Group held our Annual General Meeting to appoint a new Committee.”
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Dr O’Neill’s passion for education around eSafety was further reinforced while at a KIDS Foundation Camp, where six-year-old Sophie shared her experience of being hacked while playing a popular online game.The hacker appeared in the game’s chat function, Sophie thinking it was one of her friends using a different name, before realising something
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BLACK glass-top electric stove 60cm 4 burners $45 Ph: 0476 241 165
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War Medals Top prices paid by local collector. Call Jim 0400 060 215 e291022 CUB camper 2013 $12,000 ono
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BABY and childrens clothes, new, worth sell $100. 0457 087 178
BEDSIDE Chest 3 drawer $20. 4982 2335 F140722
As a mark of respect our Op Shops will be closed until after the memorial service and will reopen on Friday 23rd September.
WOMENS Levi jeans new with tag size 8/10 $50. Medium ladies coats new with tag worth $119 sell for $50 Ph: 0457 087 178
MICROWAVE or TV cupboard $20 Ph: 4982 2335
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BRAND new, unused porcelain toilet bowl and seat. $95. Nerong 0419932992.
HALL glass table wrought iron legs, 3ft long, 16 inch wide $15. 4982 2335
BONANZA Box Trailer 7x5 single axle 12m rego TA68FH full cage VG condition Klampit wheel lock $2000 ono Ph: 0427 021 208
SWEDISH road skis stocks and boots , size 7 as used in the offseason by professional, cross country skiers. SwedSki brand. $99. Phone Tea Gardens 0419 932 992
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WOK new arcosteel non stick with glass lid $30 Ph: 0457 087 178
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SUNBEAM food saver VAC420 with bags, half price $55. 49826443
DUMBELLS 55KG $20 Ph: 0457 087 178
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Any person is entitled to make submissions with respect to the sale or disposal of the road. Please note that submissions may be referred to third parties (such as council or the applicant) for consideration in accordance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 For the Manager, Business Centre Newcastle
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25 CD Ph:classicsNewcastlecompilationsTop4050s-70s.$900249665000 11 CDs various British 60’s classic collections Included 2x3 disk and 1x2 disk. $60 Ph: 02 4966 5000 DVD movies incl. drama and westerns, mainly last 5-20 years. Incl 1 TV series 10x10 disks $60 Ph: 02 4966 5000 F180822 Items 1x Queen bed mattress 1x Single bed mattress Both excellent cond Pickup from Tanilba Bay Ph: 0431 925 843 F250822 SIMPSON 6kg simple washing machine works well $180 ono. Wine rack holds 2 dozen+ bottles. Best offer Ph: 0407 267 152 e150922
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SWEDISH, Salomon road skis & stocks. $99 Call 0419 932 992. long, made in Germany. $20 49817523
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As new. Needs polishing Accept $90. 4987 4065
WORK bench 136cm L $100 Ph: 4938 5923
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PORTABLE clothesline GC, $25. 0413 023 296 F091221
Nominations are now being called for all positions on the Board of Directors of the Tea Gardens Country Club Limited.
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Used once, still in box $40 Cash. Phil at Tea Gardens 0439 870 665
WASHING machine Fisher Paykell, limited use, VGC. $250. 4982 9942
SUNBEAM Cafe series conical coffee grinder Rarely used in excellent condition $55 (Retail Price $199) 4919 8277F090622
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The Silver Brooch is singles play for AC handicaps 7 to 10 with 26hoop games but a 2 ½ hour time limit for each game.
NELSON Bay Croquet Club member Peter Gordon won his fourth State Title of 2022 at the NSW Association Croquet Silver Brooch competition held at Croquet NSW headquarters in Tempe.The 2022 competition was played Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 September 2022 as a double roundrobin as there were only 4 entries.
Each player played 3 games per day and in only 2 of the 12 games played did a player ‘peg out’ (score 26 hoops) before time,
For further information about the Club, visit nelsonbaycroquet. org.au or e-mail nelsonbaycroquet@ gmail.com
q Peter Gordon receives the Silver Brooch from Tournament Manager David Stanton.
Peter won 5 of his 6 games, losing only to Rob Wright (Mosman), the top seed as the player with the lowest AC handicap.
By David WILSON
Peter finished with +43 net hoops with the next best being Joanne Brown (Cammeray) with +30.
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The competition started in chilly conditions making the courts slightly slower early but increasing in pace throughout the day as they driedMondayout. afternoon was overcast with a cold wind; however, Tuesday was cool but sunny, providing great conditions to play croquet on Tempe’s flat, hard and fast courts.
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