Port Stephens News Of The Area 16 March 2023

Four inspiring locals recognised on International Women’s Day

By Marian SAMPSON

Bay’s IWD lunch was a sellout.

138 members of the community turned out to celebrate and support the causes that impact women, with over $7500 raised to assist women in need at a grassroots level.

“The Rotary Club of Salamander Bay hosted our annual IWD fundraiser luncheon, with funds raised to go towards helping the cause of homelessness in Port Stephens,” said Rotarian and Port Stephens Councillor Leah Anderson.

Harry Parker, a representative of the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay, told News Of The Area, “Our guest speaker Anne McDowell, a career and life coach, spoke on positivity and redesigning ones thinking to transform

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COASTAL CONSULTS

q Port Stephens Councillor Leah Anderson with scholarship recipients Tara Kirby-Campbell, Simone Jolly and Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer. Photo: Henk Tobbe.

Community consults on Hunter offshore electricity area

create an offshore electrical area off the Hunter coast.

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen has proposed an area in the Commonwealth waters off the Hunter region of NSW for offshore renewable energy projects, such as offshore wind.

The Australian Government says it is looking to harness renewable energy resources to help decarbonise the economy with year-round clean energy generation; hoping this will reduce emissions and boost the share of renewables in the electricity grid.

The Hunter region has been deemed well suited for offshore wind projects due to the presence of strong, consistent wind, and its proximity to areas of high electricity demand and existing connections to the grid.

Industry has expressed high levels of interest in developing projects in the area, and coal-fired power stations in the Hunter including Lidell, Eraring and Bayswater are planning to shut down in future years.

The area also sits within the New South Wales (NSW) Government’s proposed Hunter-Central Coast

Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).

Last week, seven community information sessions were held across the region, attended by staff from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s Offshore Renewable Energy Team and the NSW Government's EnergyCo.

“The sessions are conducted to talk through the commonwealth process, how it fits into the broader offshore renewable energy framework, answer any questions about the area proposed for offshore renewable energy activities, and encourage the community to put in a submission about their views on the proposal,” a spokesperson for the Department told News Of The Area.

“Points raised by the community included environmental, recreational and visual amenity and onshore transmission, the need for more affordable energy and what benefits will there be for the community and region with any future projects.”

Have your say on the Federal Government’s proposal by Aprl 28 at https://consult.dcceew.gov. au/oei-hunter/have-your-

say.

What happens next?

If the Minister declares the area, and feasibility licences are granted, developers will be allowed to investigate an area and begin planning their project.

During the feasibility licence period, which is up to seven years, developers must prepare a management plan.

As part of the preparation of these plans, developers will need to consult with the local community and demonstrate how they will share the area with other users.

Licence holders (developers) will also need to have a plan for gathering and responding to ongoing feedback from stakeholders throughout the life of the project.

The management plan must be approved by the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator before an application for a commercial licence can be granted.

Before deciding whether to grant a commercial licence, the Minister may require the developer to conduct specific kinds of consultation.

Developers must also ensure they have received all other relevant approvals, and undertake any other consultation processes,

before they can apply for a commercial licence.

This includes environmental approvals.

It is not until a commercial licence is granted, which is for a period of 40 years, that construction of the offshore renewable energy infrastructure can commence. Greens show cautious support

With the proposal announced and community consultation underway, political candidates have been quick to voice their opinions, with the issue set to be a key talking point in the lead up to the state election.

Jordan Jensen, who will contest the seat of Port Stephens for the Greens on March 25, cautiously welcomed the proposal.

“Appropriately researched and developed wind farms off our coast provide a very real opportunity for Australia to escape the stranglehold of oil and gas dependency and springboard us into being world leaders in renewable energy development,” Mr Jensen said.

“Unlike drilling for more oil and gas, harnessing the wind for renewable energy is essential for us to deal with the climate emergency.”

Mr Jensen was positive about the proposal’s potential to create new jobs in the region, but stressed that the environmental impacts need to be carefully managed.

“There are a range of important issues to be addressed, including the effect on whale movements and other aspects of the marine environment, the visual impact particularly from the Tomaree National Park, and other implications and opportunities for the many small businesses in our tourism industry.”

Projects in motion

Just days after Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen’s original announcement of the consultation period for the offshore wind zone, BlueFloat Energy, a Spanish offshore wind developer, announced plans for a Hunter-based project, known as the ‘Eastern Rise Offshore Wind Project’.

Nick Sankey, BlueFloat Energy’s Country Manager, stated that the decision to develop a new project in the region was based on a combination of factors, including the Hunter’s history of industrial development and power generation, the quality of the wind resource, the advantageous positioning near emerging energy

infrastructure and BlueFloat Energy’s positive stakeholder and community engagement to date.

“BlueFloat Energy is extremely excited about the latest addition to our growing list of offshore wind projects in Australia. Minister Bowen’s announcement is positive for the whole state and Australia’s energy transition,” Mr Sankey said.

“We know local communities support regional economic opportunities and are receptive to sustainable innovation.

“We will be working closely with the local communities to ensure this project delivers economic and environmental benefits to the area and builds on the region’s long history as a leader in energy, manufacturing and maritime industries.“

The Eastern Rise Offshore Wind Project is set to be delivered over a development and construction period of seven years and will have an installed capacity of 1.725 gigawatts.

BlueFloat Energy was previously working on the very early stages of a separate project in the region, the Hunter Coast Offshore Wind Project, which is now being developed independently by Energy Estate.

Four inspiring locals recognised on International Women’s Day

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your life.

“The Rotary Club of Salamander Bay are long term supporters of women’s support organisations in the region.

“The net proceeds from the event will be shared between The Yacaaba Centre, Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre and other not-forprofit organisations to combat homelessness in the Port Stephens region.”

Announced on the day were four Port Stephens Council International Women’s Day Scholarships.

Council funds three $1000 scholarships annually, however this year the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay supported an additional scholarship.

Mayor Ryan Palmer said Council is proud to recognise the 2023 scholarship recipients as part of the

International Women’s Day celebrations in Port Stephens.

“Women make a valuable contribution to our community across a range of different fields, including the arts, culture, environment, business, community, health and sport – as demonstrated by these award recipients today,” he said.

“It’s been wonderful to see how the recipients of our International Women’s Day Scholarships have worked collectively to impact positive change since the program was first introduced six years ago.

“We’re proud to continue to offer this support and look forward to seeing how this year’s winners use their scholarships to achieve their goals.”

The 2023 International Women’s Day Scholarship recipients are:

Tara Kirby-Campbell |

Raymond Terrace

Former News Of The Area reporter Tara is a 21-yearold who owns a music education company for students in Newcastle and Port Stephens with the goal of making music accessible to all, regardless of monetary or other barriers.

After struggling with a disability herself as a young person, Tara devotes her heart and soul to ensuring that barriers of chronic health, disability, sexuality and finance are seen as learning opportunities, rather than a struggle.

Tara currently offers three scholarships to students who show great potential, but are restricted by disability or finances.

With her International Women’s Day scholarship, Tara will award an additional three scholarships to encourage young women, particularly those who have

autism and ADHD to pursue music lessons, not only as a lifelong skill, but also for therapeutic measures.

Menindee Simon | Karuah

Menindee is a 34-yearold who plans on using her scholarship to start the first women’s Aboriginal basketball team in Karuah.

She hopes that the women who play will be role models for their kids, showing them it’s ok to have a go.

There’s already a team of eight ready to play and with this scholarship, they’ll be able to subsidise the cost of registration, game fees and uniforms and access transport to get to and from the training facilities. It’ll also be great for their health, connection and community and their confidence as they get out into the community and play in competition.

Now, instead of just watching the men’s team

play, they’ll be participating and inspiring future generations of girls.

Morgan Martin | Brandy Hill

Morgan is a 23-year-old who wants to support young women to find their first job through a program called Resume Recuperation.

Using this scholarship, Morgan will launch the program, and run low cost workshops to assist young women find their first job and navigate their career pathway.

From resume writing to career planning, how to search for a job and interview skills training, Morgan will hire a venue, advertise and prepare the materials for the workshops and will also offer each participant a follow-up service with one free fifteen minute individual coaching session post-interview.

Simone Jolly | Tanilba Bay – sponsored by the

Rotary Club of Salamander Bay

Simone, a 54-year-old audiologist, started her business, Jolly Good Hearing, providing mobile hearing testing service for children in Port Stephens and the Hunter Regions to try and help reduce the long waiting lists for hearing tests for children.

With this scholarship, Simone will expand her services to offer a mobile earwax removal service to the ageing population in both nursing homes and private residences.

The aim is to reduce GPs workloads, provide faster results, and allow the opportunity for ear pathologies to be detected quicker.

For more information on Council’s International Women’s Day Scholarships, including past winners visit portstephens.nsw.gov.au/ international-womens-dayscholarship

Labor’s Kate Washington to keep pushing for Port Stephens

By Marian SAMPSON

IN politics there are never certainties.

At the last State Election the seat of Port Stephens was hotly contested, with the Liberals declaring the seat an important one for the Government to win.

However, Labor's Kate Washington secured the seat, and is once again seeking re-election on March 25.

“I’ve been honoured to represent our beautiful community for eight years now,” Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington told News Of The Area.

“And working together, we’ve achieved a lot.

“But there’s so much more to be done.

“And it couldn’t be clearer that only a Labor government will deliver what our community

desperately needs.”

Ms Washington has campaigned strongly throughout her term for the environment and making changes to secure the future of our wild koala population in Port Stephens.

She has also passionately pushed for the creation of a public high school in Medowie.

“After years of the Liberal government’s broken promises, Labor has committed $53 million to build Medowie’s public high school in its first four year term of government.”

In the aftermath of La Nina and several severe weather events, Ms Washington said she has been listening to residents' concerns about roads.

“Everywhere I go, residents raise the dangerous state of our local roads with me.

“Another broken promise from the Liberals and Nationals has left our Council unable to cope with the cost of fixing our roads.

“So a Labor government will deliver $11.8 million to Port Stephens Council to fix our local roads.”

During her tenure as Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington has also served as a Member of the NSW Assembly, Shadow Minister for Disability Inclusion and Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services.

“If re-elected, I’ll be focused on rebuilding the foundations of a fair society that have been eroded over twelve long years of a coalition government.

“A Labor government will work hard to revive our public health system, support our public schools and tackle the housing crisis

head on.

“We will back our overworked and underresourced nurses, paramedics and teachers.

“A Labor government will establish a TAFE Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in the Hunter and create apprenticeships.

“And we will put an end to the Liberal’s off-shoring of local jobs, by backing local manufacturing and building trains in NSW again.”

Washington is adamant that she won’t stop fighting to protect the environment of Port Stephens.

“You can choose another four years of Liberal privatisation, pork barrelling and broken promises.

“Or back me, so I can continue to do what I dofight for Port Stephens every single day,” she said.

The NSW State Election polling day is 25 Marcheveryone over the age of eighteen years is required to vote.

q Kate Washington with one of the koalas at the Port Stephens Koala Hospital for which she secured funding during her term in the seat of Port Stephens.

Nathan Errington announced as Liberals candidate

NATHAN Errington, the former president of the Hamilton Business Chamber, has been announced as the last-minute NSW Liberals candidate for the seat of Port Stephens in the March 25 state election.

Having grown up in Raymond Terrace and Medowie, attending Grahamstown Public School, Mr Errington said he is “passionate about fighting to be the voice for this area”.

“As part of Dominic Perrottet’s Liberal team, I will be a strong voice for Port Stephens, while ensuring the people of Port Stephens have the schools, hospitals, and important amenities we need to continue to be a growing, thriving and pristine region,” Mr Errington said.

High on his list of agendas is tackling the cost of living crisis gripping families across the region.

“As a father of five, I understand the pressures facing young families in Port Stephens, and know that only the Perrottet Government has the experience and the vision to tackle cost of living pressures facing everyday families and keep

NSW moving forward,” Mr Errington said.

Currently working in retail as an assistant manager, Mr Errington has previously held positions as a sales manager and store manager, and as a business operator across a number of different industries.

Mr Errington was the President of the Hamilton

Business Chamber from 2014 until 2019, and has been involved in local sport committees; including as Secretary of the Lower Hunter Rugby League Association. News Of The Area asked the NSW Liberal Party as to why the candidacy announcement was made so late, however they declined to comment.

Have Your Say

q Nathan Errington will contest the state election for the seat of Port Stephens on March 25 as Liberal Party candidate.

Authorised by Meryl Swanson MP, 35 Sturgeon St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324

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Jensen calls for greater small business support

JORDAN Jensen, the Port Stephens Greens candidate for the upcoming State Election, is calling for greater government support for small business.

Mr Jensen, 29, is a local entrepreneur who has lived in Port Stephens and Morpeth most of his life, and runs both a cafe and an eco-adventure sport tourism business.

“Small business is the backbone of a healthy local economy and an important part of developing a local culture you’re proud of,” Mr Jensen said.

The Greens candidate said the current State Government and local councils could be doing more to back Port Stephens small businesses, including “preference for local businesses in government contracts, and more training and incentives to meet local skills shortages by investing in local small businesses”.

“Government at all levels should have a commitment to supporting local businesses and prioritise the development of

Australia as an autonomous and self-sufficient nation,” Mr Jensen said.

“Many people unfairly paint the Greens as against business just because they value environmental conservation, but I want to show how Greens policies are in fact far more supportive of local small businesses than the major parties, which are too heavily influenced by large corporate donors and vested interests,” he said.

Mr Jensen is also campaigning on the issue of affordable housing.

“The lack of affordable housing is also a major constraint on young people in particular being able to live and work in Port Stephens.

“We don’t have a property shortage in this region.

“Anyone who actually lives here can see that for nine months of the year an enormous proportion of the residences are vacant.

“I support the Greens’ policy to apply a five percent empty homes levy with some exemptions, for

homes left empty for over six months with the funds going towards creating more public, social and affordable homes.”

Mr Jensen believes that we need innovative approaches to increasing the range of genuinely affordable housing in

existing built up areas.

“There is no need for land clearing for major new greenfield developments, for building on flood prone

land or for more highpriced high-rise apartments that will forever change the character of our coastal towns,” he said.

q Jordan Jensen will contest the State Election for the Greens in Port Stephens.

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Labor pledge over $10 million for road repairs, upgrades

By Marian SAMPSON

IF elected on March 25, NSW Labor have pledged to contribute over $10 million for urgent road upgrades and emergency road repairs across Port Stephens

Labor’s $10 million road upgrade package is to start detailed planning and early works on a number of roads projects across Port Stephens including Fairlands Rd, Medowie, Italia Rd, East Seaham, Tomaree Road, Shoal Bay and Rookes Rd, Salt Ash.

Labor will also provide $1.8 million through Labor’s new Emergency Road Repairs Fund to address the road maintenance backlog.

Labor has also promised to provide more than $1.8 million in additional road funding to Port Stephens Council (and $8.9 million to MidCoast Council that covers the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest area) from the Emergency Road Repairs Fund, in addition to the funding included in the Government’s pothole funding announcement from earlier this year.

“Labor’s commitment of over $10 million towards roads in Port Stephens will be welcome news for our community and Council,” Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said.

“Residents are fed up with the state of our local roads and sick of damaging their cars.”

Road funding has been a hot issue in the lead up to the election with the NSW Government contributing funds to the region in early February 2023.

“Port Stephens Council is receiving $1,333,225 from the NSW Government's $500 million Regional and Local Roads Repair Program,” Port Stephens Council’s Greg Kable

said.

“Despite this grant, more funding is always needed to maintain our roads to the standard we’d like.

“We’re always applying for grants from the State and Federal Governments to replace and rehabilitate roads that really need it.

“To fix a pothole properly, we need to rehabilitate the road,” Mr Kable said.

With many local roads in poor condition, Slater and Gordon Roads Associate Emma Bussoletti said reporting an unsafe road to the council or State Government department could potentially

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help prove the local or State Government was at fault following an accident, especially if the hazard was known to authorities but no action was taken.

“Many of the injured road users we hear from seeking legal support have been involved in accidents involving poorly maintained road surfaces such as potholes,” Ms Bussoletti said.

“A lack of road maintenance can create significant hazards for motorists and can result in avoidable crashes involving injuries and event fatalities.

“Motorists should report any road maintenance

hazards to the appropriate authority, depending on who manages the road, at the earliest opportunity.

“Heavy rain has resulted in billions of dollars’ worth of damage and it’s likely we will see the tragic consequences of this with a potential rise in avoidable accidents on our roads.

“In some regional and rural areas, roads have just about been washed away.

“In speaking out about our local road issues, we can hopefully get damaged roads assessed and re-surfacing can take place as quickly as possible,” Ms Bussoletti said.

Raymond Terrace Lions Youth Of The Year

By Marian SAMPSON

COMMUNICATION is a highly valued skill in the job market.

In fact, the AAGE Employer Survey 2022 rated communication skills the most

sought after skill by employers recruiting new staff.

This February, the Raymond Terrace Lions held their Youth of the Year Quest.

The quest is a public speaking event where students deliver speeches as well as responding to two impromptu questions in a competition to find the best public speaker.

The speeches can be rehearsed, however the ability to communicate effectively while thinking on one’s feet can be a much harder task.

Lions Chairman Neil Goldthorpe told News Of The Area, “Two talented students, Jeanne-Ann Dendle and Braiven Megallon, from Raymond Terrace based high Schools took part.”

30 Lions, along with the students' parents and family members and school representatives were entertained by the participants' speeches and responses to the impromptu questions.

“The Judges had a very close decision however they determined that the most deserving of the Youth Of The Year Public Speaking Award was Braiven Megallon of Hunter River High School who was presented with the award.”

Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchison MP, Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington MP and Shadow Minister for Roads, the Hon John Graham MLC at Rookes Road, Salt Ash.

STEM opportunities for young women

By Marian SAMPSON

STRENGTHENING its commitment to providing a diverse workforce and the next generation of innovators, Ampcontrol has announced its sponsorship of Hunter-based industry schools outreach program HunterWiSE.

HunterWiSE is an initiative for women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) aimed to positively impact perceptions of STEM careers amongst schoolaged girls to increase overall participation by women.

According to the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources, women only made up 27 percent of the workforce across all STEM industries in 2022.

In the past twelve months, Ampcontrol has seen a 24.1 percent increase in female employees within its global workforce.

“Ampcontrol is serious about creating diverse teams with women an important and integral part of the

vibrant engineering and technology world,” said Mikhaila Halford, Ampcontrol Capability Development Manager.

“We recognise the need to engage students at an early stage in their learning before they reach their final years in school.

“There are a number of career pathways we offer at Ampcontrol, and we have strong ties with local schools and the University of Newcastle to get young people excited by a career in STEM.

“We believe it's vitally important for industry and education to work together.

"Our involvement in the HunterWiSE Program will allow Ampcontrol to partner with students from a local school, where we can provide mentoring and support to inspire young women to pursue a career in engineering."

Professor Anna Giacomini is a co-founder of HunterWiSE and the Director of the University of Newcastle's Priority Research Centre for Geotechnical Science and

Engineering.

She recognises that the success of HunterWiSE initiatives is due in part to the contributions of industry partners, who provide opportunities for students to learn about and explore a wide range of STEM careers.

Announcing the sponsorship at an International Women's Day breakfast attended by over 100 Ampcontrol employees in Newcastle, special guest Professor Anna Giamcomini said, “If you don't show that these options are available career paths early enough to allow them to choose relevant subjects, it will be too late.

“It's why our HunterWiSE Schools Outreach ten-week program targets female students in Year 8.”

HunterWiSE features two interlinked actions to increase the number of girls and women participating in STEM: a ten-week targeted school outreach program, and a series of networking events across the Hunter for STEM professionals.

This approach is designed to steer women toward STEM, and encourage their retention

in the STEM pipeline.

HunterWiSE students will work in small groups to identify an issue in their local community and then develop a STEM-based solution to the problem.

As an industry partner, Ampcontrol will invite students to tour facilities and see STEM careers in action, with the opportunity to engage directly with students

in their classroom to share STEM expertise and insights.

“As a sponsor, we will have the opportunity to offer site visits and open days to the students where they will have the opportunity to get hands on and work shoulder to shoulder with our women in STEM careers.

HunterWiSE is an investment in the future of STEM careers in the Hunter

region, and we look forward to seeing these students continue their STEM learning journey throughout school and beyond," said Mikhaila.

Since the pilot program, HunterWiSE has grown and will this year reach students from eleven schools within the Hunter region.

It was first launched in 2017 by a team of passionate female academics from STEM disciplines at the University of Newcastle.

q Some of the women in STEM roles at Ampcontrol.

Valuer General reports cause rate hike fears

By Marian SAMPSON

MANY residents and landowners in Port Stephens have already received their new Valuer General (VG) reports on their properties.

With valuations made in June 2022, at the peak of the market, the increase in value is sharp.

The Valuer General oversees the valuation system, where over 2.6 million parcels of land are valued as of 1 July each year.

“We just received our Notice of Valuation for our property in Salamander Bay,” Barry Elliott of Corlette told

“It increased by exactly 100 percent from the previous valuation which in turn increased by 67 percent from its previous valuation.

“So four years ago our Council rates increased; taking into account that 67 percent increase.

“As of July this year our council rates will take into account the 100 percent increase in valuation.

“I notice neither councillor Arnott nor Anderson allowed for their revised property valuations just mailed to householders (in a previous NOTA article).

“I submitted comments to IPART arguing that all councils have in-built automatic rate increases thanks to the Valuer General.

“Over the 45 years never has our VG not increased.

“So the Council has no need to request increases in rates.

“As an 80-plus year old on the pension I will have to contemplate selling,” he said.

The Valuer General checks the accuracy and consistency of land values before they are issued.

Under the Valuation of Land Act 1916, land value is the value of your land only.

It does not include the value of your home or other structures and improvements,

but does include land improvements like draining, excavating, filling, clearing and retaining walls.

Land values are used by councils for calculating and distributing rates.

Council will calculate rates based on the Valuer General's assessment of your properties value either alone or combined with a fixed amount.

Port Stephens Councillor Giacomo Arnott told News Of The Area, “It's important to note that Council doesn't get any more money in rates income out of land valuations.

“We have a rate cap, which is a maximum amount of money that we can gather from rates, and each year IPART provides us with a percentage

that we can increase that total cap by, and we then apply that total cap equally to all residents."

"When land revaluations occur, all it does is shift where Council collects its rate revenue from.

“So if revaluations occur in Medowie for example, and the area as a whole increases land values by 30 percent, then proportionally, this might be more in the overall rate base and Council might reduce the amount it collects from Raymond Terrace and Nelson Bay to reflect the proportionally higher land values in Medowie.

"It's a bit complex, but the important thing to note is that your revaluation won't

lead to an absolute increase in your payable rates, it's all proportional to the land values in other areas.

“Keep an eye on your next rates notice - it should reflect your new land value, but the amount you're paying shouldn't increase in absolute terms along with the value increase - so if you have a 100 percent increase in land value, it will not lead to a 100 percent increase in rates payable.

"Council's rates calculator can show you whether you will pay more or less as a result of your latest land valuation,” he said.

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North Arm Cove celebrates International Women’s Day

By Marian SAMPSON

INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day is celebrated around the world on March 8 and the celebrations at North Arm Cove are getting bigger and better every year.

This year the local event celebrated 25 years of supporting women while creating awareness around issues which are vitally important to women around the globe.

Jan Peeters is one of the wonderful volunteers who organises the annual International Women's Day event at North Arm Cove.

This year 85 attendees got behind the event and the food was all prepared and donated by volunteers.

“We raised $3515 for UN Women Australia,” Jan Peeters told News Of The Area.

At the event, Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington spoke about her passion to inspire young people.

Two passionate local women also shared their stories.

Paula Lau spoke with conviction only someone who has walked in her and her family's shoes can.

She feels that she has never done anything special, telling the crowd, “I have never rescued anyone from a burning building or been held hostage by the Taliban.”

However Paula shared an important story; the story

of her life.

Arriving from Liverpool in England as a ten pound pom, Paula has three children, all who now live in Sydney.

Of her four grandchildren, one was tragically lost to pediatric cancer.

Statistically brain cancer kills more children in Australia than any other disease, and claims the lives of more people under 40 than any other cancer.

Paula bluntly put that into perspective; stating the odds of someone winning the Oz Lotto jackpot as one in 45 million.

The odds of a child getting cancer is much lower – in 2022, 1000 were diagnosed, making the odds a shocking one in 285.

Also speaking at the event was the lively Annie Rutter, whose humorous

and inspiring delivery of her life story was not only memorable but inspiring.

Annie is definitely a glass half full woman.

Her talk started on the positive note of, “I woke up this morning, so that was a win right there!”

In a talk that was full of energy, Annie challenged everyone to be their best and have fun everyday.

“Trust me, in 20 years you will be more disappointed by what you didn’t do than by what you did do – well said Mark Twain,” Annie quoted.

Among the one liners were, “Remember ladies, if you think you are too small to make a difference…try sleeping in a room with a mosquito!” and “You only die once, but you live every day… make it count.”.

You can read Paula and

q International Women’s Day was celebrated in style at North Arm Cove.

Annie’s stories in a future issue of the NOTA.

Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said, “It’s so impressive that this small community has hosted its International Women’s Day event for 25 years now.

“I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve attended, but every year it’s been very special - and this year was no exception.

“The guest speakers, Paula Lau and Annie Rutter, were exceptional, leaving us all inspired and uplifted.

“Putting on an event of this size in a small community is an impressive achievement.

“For it to be going strong for 25 years is a testament to this close-knit community’s dedication to celebrating women’s achievements and progressing equality.

“I thank the small and dedicated organising committee, headed up by Jan Peeters, for giving us all an opportunity to come together, hear from impressive local women and have a heap of fun,” she said.

Support for people living with Parkinson’s disease

By Marian SAMPSON

ONE in every 308 people live with Parkinson’s Disease and most are diagnosed at age 60.

Probably the most globally recognised case of Parkinson’s Disease is Micheal J Fox, who as an actor starred in the sitcom series Family Ties and movies including the iconic Back to the Future franchise.

Michael’s case has seen increased awareness of the disease.

Locally, the Port Stephens Parkinson’s Support Group provides active support for those living with the disease.

The group enjoys an exercise program on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week from 12.30pm to 1.30pm at Active Fitness, 58 Ferodale Road, Medowie.

The program is not free but it does offer one of

the best defences against disease progressionexercise.

The cost to participate is $9.95 per week which includes membership to Active Fitness.

The group also holds a social cuppa afterwards in the onsite café.

Exercises include lots of cognitive functioning as well as aerobic exercise.

On the first Tuesday of the month, a carers’ morning tea is held at Kin Café in Stockton Street, Nelson Bay

from 10.00am.

There is also a monthly meeting on the third Friday of each month.

“The meetings may be lunch at a local café or club,” Bob Crompton told News Of The Area.

“We will also have some meetings with guest speakers at the Salamander Bay Community Centre,” he said.

Details of the lunches and meetings will be advised to members prior to the event.

To find out more or to attend one of the group's meetings, contact Laurelle Gordon-Smith on 0412 889 071.

Parkinson’s NSW offers excellent support to people living with the brain disorder.

You can contact the Parkinson’s NSW hotline on 1800 644 189 for information and counselling services with nurses and counsellors.

Visit www. parkinsonsnsw.org.au.

Independent Candidate for the Legislative Council

Independent Candidate for the Legislative Counc

Independent Candidate for the Legislative Counc

The Upper House

The Upper House

The Upper House

If we are to tackle the housing crisis, we must change the mindset around housing and homes. Like schools, hospitals and public transport, public housing must be a priority for government and must be funded appropriately.

If we are to tackle the housing crisis, we must change the mindset around housing and homes. Like schools, hospitals and public transport, public housing must be a priority for government and must be funded appropriately.

If we are to tackle the housing crisis, we must change the mindset around housing and homes. Like schools, hospitals and public transport, public housing must be a priority for government and must be funded appropriately.

Commit to building a minimum of 5,000 additional social housing homes each year until we reach the long-term target of 15% of total housing stock

Mandate a minimum number of social, affordable and First Nations housing in all new developments of 15%

Commit to building a minimum of 5,000 additional social housing homes each year until we reach the long-term target of 15% of total housing stock

Introduce minimum 12-months leases

Commit to building a minimum of 5,000 additional social housing homes each year until we reach the long-term target of 15% of total housing stock

Cap rent increases to maximum 10% per annum

Immediately invest $500 million for an expanded repair and maintenance program for existing social housing stock, including efficiency upgrades for water, heating and cooling

Mandate a minimum number of social, affordable and First Nations housing in all new developments of 15%

Mandate a minimum number of social, affordable and First Nations housing in all new developments of 15%

Introduce minimum 12-months leases

Introduce minimum 12-months leases

Cap rent increases to maximum 10% per annum

Lower the priority age from 80 years to 55 years

Cap rent increases to maximum 10% per annum

Immediately invest $500 million for an expanded repair and maintenance program for existing social housing stock, including efficiency upgrades for water, heating and cooling

Immediately invest $500 million for an expanded repair and maintenance program for existing social housing stock, including efficiency upgrades for water, heating and cooling

Lower the priority age from 80 years to 55 years

Lower the priority age from 80 years to 55 years

Independent Candidate for the Legislative Council

Authorised by Lee Howe for Lee Howe Independent Candidate. 22 Moorgate Street, Chippendale NSW 2008

By Marian SAMPSON

ON 7 March just before 8pm, SES Port Stephens responded to a two car accident with persons trapped on Lemon Tree Passage Road at Salt Ash.

“Upon arrival, crews found two vehicles, one of which was on its side in a storm drain with significant damage and the driver trapped inside,” Alysha Springett of the SES told News Of The Area, The team of NSW SES

q The vehicle after the driver was extricated.

Rescue Operators stabilised the vehicle and worked to release the trapped driver.

Also on site were NSW Ambulance Paramedics who worked to treat the injured casualties on scene, including the driver.

The response was a true collaboration across emergency services with NSW Police Officers managing the scene, local traffic and bystanders while the NSW RFS Firefighters managed a fuel leak and provided fire

protection.

SES and emergency services collaborate to save driver

“With the vehicle on its side and the driver trapped by both injury and confinement, rescue operators cut along the roof of the vehicle and folded it down, known as a ‘roof fold’,” she said.

This was so as to create sufficient access to the casualty to get them out as carefully as possible.

Once extricated from the vehicle, the driver was then taken to hospital for further treatment.

Missing plaques reunited to rightful owners

By Geoff WALKER

TO the great delight of the Tilligerry community, two plaques thought to be lost forever have suddenly been found.

The owners of historic Tanilba House, Glenn Short and Deirdre Hall, were shocked to find that on their open flower garden day that a direction finder plaque was missing from its setting near the front of the circular driveway.

Despite offering a reward and 'no questions asked' the plaque failed to be returned.

Tanilba resident Margaret Brewer and two friends were

on their regular walk recently when they happened upon the plaque propped up against the corner of the local hall.

“It was obviously put there to be found,” Margaret said.

“It certainly wasn't there the last time we passed by.

“We took it back to Tanilba House and the owner, Glenn Short, was very excited to get the treasured relic returned.”

The other good news is that the stainless steel plaque naming the Tilligerry pool after the late great Doreen Bradley has been found.

Despite the current staff searching the store rooms and office, the plaque (which had become loose and removed) could not be found.

It was quite by chance that a former lifeguard when visiting was asked if he knew where it was.

He did and it is now being restored ready to be set back in the concrete surround of the pool deck.

q Deirdre Hall (centre) at the moment she discovered that the plaque was missing.

q The plaque before it was stolen.

Sporting groups get funding injection

MEMBER for Port Stephens

Kate Washington announced last Friday that eleven sporting clubs across Port Stephens have secured a share in $50,000 from the NSW Local Sporting Grant program.

This funding will enable local sporting groups to purchase new equipment, run events, or upgrade facilities.

Rugby league, baseball, soccer, rugby union, cricket, rowing, bowls, athletics and equestrian groups will share in the $50,000 of funding.

“Sport is at the heart of our community, so I’m delighted to be able to support local clubs to deliver the sports we love,” Ms Washington said.

“New equipment, programs and facilities will help clubs to continue their important work in our communities.

“A number of groups will use this funding for Come and Try days, giving newcomers a chance to try a new sport, make new connections, and build confidence.”

Nelson Bay Junior Rugby League Football will receive $5000 for coach and team staff education.

The Seaham Storm

Baseball Club will receive $2470 for training aids and safety equipment.

The Salt Ash Pony Club will receive $2400 for a Pony Club Mini Camp. Nelson Bay Football Club will receive $2050 to host a come and try day for junior players.

Fingal Bay Rugby League Club will receive $5000 for a goal post upgrade.

The Port Stephens Outrigger Canoe Club will receive $5000 for equipment.

Nelson Bay Junior Rugby Union will receive $5000 for their Get Into Rugby program.

The Port Stephens Cricket

Mayoral Scholarship Recipient - Sophie Bennett

By Marian SAMPSON

SOPHIE Bennett attended

Irrawang High School where she took out either first or second in course in each of the subjects she studied.

Sophie also received a number of citizenship awards during her time school.

She is community focused, having volunteered at the school breakfast club, and is passionate about social

justice.

Sophie will be studying a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at the University of Newcastle.

She hopes to make a real difference in people’s lives and hopes to work with youth and adolescents in the future.

Sophie chose this field of work as she has personally experienced the positive impact of social workers in her life.

Club will receive $2490 for five sets of cricket covers.

Raymond Terrace Bowling Club will receive $4860 for the replacement of sand and pegs on their synthetic greens.

Medowie Football Club will receive $7200 for a come and try day for women and

girls.

Port Stephens Athletic Club will receive $6665 for equipment including hurdles, mats and timers.

“I congratulate all these clubs on their successful applications, and thank the thousands of local volunteers who bring sport to life in Port

Stephens,” Ms Washington said.

“My office coordinates a monthly list of available grants.

“If you would like to be added to my grants email list, please contact my office on 02 4987 4455 or portstephens@ parliament.nsw.gov.au.”

“I will be using the funds to pay for her text books and will put the balance towards paying some of my HEX fees,” said Sophie Bennett.

Sophie’s scholarship is sponsored by the Raymond Terrace Bowling Club.

The Club has been famous for offering contemporary country courtesy since 1932.

The Club is also renowned for its generosity, supporting a large number of local charities and organisations with donations and in-kind support.

q Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington presents members of the Port Stephens Outrigger Canoe Club with their share of the funding.

q Mayor Ryan Palmer with Mayoral Scholarship recipient Sophie Bennett and Tara Ball of the Raymond Terrace Bowling Club. Photo: Marian Sampson.

Mayoral Scholarship Recipient - Georgia Sloane

By Marian SAMPSON

THIS week News Of The Area continues to highlight the incredible recent recipients of the Mayoral Academic Scholarships.

Amongst them was Georgia Sloane from Irrawang High School, where she has consistently ranked in the top ten students of her cohort.

Georgia has been actively involved in sport at the

school, representing the school as Sports Captain.

Georgia also dances, and is involved in both netball and soccer.

A love of biology has led Georgia to study a Bachelor of Science at the University of Newcastle which she hopes will lead to future studies in either medical or veterinary fields.

“I’ve always been interested in science and I

was always going to stay in that field,” Georgia Sloane told News Of The Area.

As well as being a keen sportsperson, Georgia has interest in reading and puzzles.

Georgie’s scholarship was sponsored by Weathertex, a locally based business that manufactures sustainable materials from natural timber.

Mayoral Scholarship Recipient - Lilliana Seehausen

By Marian SAMPSON

WITH a passion for making a difference in people’s lives, Lilliana Seehausen is another recent recipient of the 2023 Mayoral Academic Scholarship.

Lilliana studied at Tomaree High School and recevied the High Achiever Award for her outstanding

results in English, Community and Family Studies, Society and Culture, Visual Arts and Legal Studies.

She has chosen to study the Creative Arts within her Bachelor of Education (Primary Degree).

“The scholarship will assist with the cost of travel and text books,” Lillianna Seehausen told News Of The

Area.

“I currently work part time at Nelson Bay Cinema and will be travelling from the Bay to Newcastle for university.

“I have always looked up to my teachers and over the past couple of years I had an amazing art teacher that inspired me to follow her path and become a primary school teacher,” she said. She hopes to inspire her students to achieve and follow their passions.

Lilliana’s scholarship has been funded by Mojo Homes.

Mayoral Scholarship Recipient - Mabel Bradbury

By Marian SAMPSON

AS school captain at Irrawang High School, Mabel Bradbury learned to be a leader who listens to her student cohort and advocates for those without a voice.

Loving the school environment so much, Mabel decided to study a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at the University of Newcastle. Mabel will be trailblazing

and breaking stereotypes with her specialty of Industrial Technology timber and metal.

Her career will help shape the next generation of woodworkers.

“I am going to use my scholarship funds to pay for some of my university textbooks, which are very expensive,” Mabel Bradbury told News Of The Area.

Mabel is also a keen reader and enjoys the

fantasy genre.

For future students, Mabel recommends preparing summary sheets and starting studying earlier.

Mabel’s scholarship is being funded by Salamander Bay Recycling, an organisation that helps the community repurpose, recycle and reuse waste.

Salamander Bay Recycling sponsored two scholarships in 2023.

Nelson Bay Golf Club Results

SUNDAY 5 MARCH 2023

Mens Stableford ––

Brushbox Course

A1 Patrick Slattery (14) 35

B1 Dan Wilson (22) 40

C3 Rodney Worthington (29) 38

Women Stableford:

Brushbox Course

A1 Jenny Cowell (17) 39

A2 Charmaine Elliott (21) 38

B2 Pat Harrold (33) 36

B2 Carolyn Colley (34) 34

MONDAY 6 MARCH 2023

Vets Division 1

1 Brian Stamper 23

2 Alan Bentley 22

Division 2

1 Alan Stewart 26

2 Gavin Thom 21

TUESDAY 7 MARCH 2023

Women’s Tomaree Breast

Cancer Teams Event

1st Joan Frost, Barbara Frost,

SPORT

Michelle Brown & Amy Squires 58.375

2nd Cara Frires, Sue Lewis, Charmaine Elliott & Bel Hill 63.5

3rd Meg Flack, Karen Steinicke, Alana McGee & Julie Walker 64.125

WEDNESDAY 8 MARCH 2023

Mens Ind + 4bbb Stableford: Gymea Lily Course

A1 Mark Barden (12) 38

A2 Peter Fulton (10) 35 c/b

B1 Barry Bissett (21) 39

B2 Col Buchanan (21) 37 c/b

C1 Peter Johnston (28) 39

C2 Craig Burnett (27) 38 c/b

oriH Mens Ind + 4bbb Stableford: Brushbox Course

A1 Phillip CavanaghDowns (11) 41

A2 Thomas Ainsworth (6) 40

B1 Mike Davison (21) 37

B2 Terry Butler (18) 35

C1 Mark Baker (26) 40

C2 John Elsworth (25) 36 oriH

Mens 4bbb Stableford, Four Ball 1st Tee –Gymea Lily Course

1 Barry Bissett & Peter Kent 48

2 Peter Metham & Peter Johnston 46

3 Neil Lembke & Peter Fulton 45

Mens 4bbb Stableford, Four Ball 19th TeeBrushbox Course

1 Alan Mundey & Mark Baker 45 c/b

2 Phillip CavanaghDowns & Nigel Eves 45 c/b

THURSDAY 9 MARCH 2023

Women’s Stableford 4BBB

Four Ball: Brushbox Course

Over-all Winners

1 Sharan King & Chris Ledingham: Score 45

2 Joan Frost & Barbara Frost: Score 42

Men Stableford: Gymea Course

Over-all Winners

1 Gregory Lynch (6) 33c/b

2 Linsday Freeman (17) 33

Vets Stablefor Division 1

1 Thom Gavin 25

2 Brian Hodges 21

3 Jim Keevill 20 Nearest to Pin: Tony Curtayne, Hole 14 - 178cm

FRIDAY 10 MARCH 2023

Mens Stableford: Gymea Lily Course

A1 Steven Wilson (12) 35c/b

A2 Ray Wright (11) 35

A3 Steven Brown (11) 35

B1 Bob Fulton (22) 38c/b

B2 Barry Leo (18) 38

B3 Mike Coghlan (20) 37

C1 Roger Ball (28) 39c/b

oriH

C2 Frank Vanderuten (28) 39

C3 Keith Woodley (25) 38

Womens Stableford: Gymea Lily Course –

Over-all Winners

1 Susie Anderson (21) 36

2 Louise Samuelson (31) 34c/b

3 Anita Hutchinson (30) 34

SATURDAY 11 MARCH 2023

Mens Stableford:

Gymea Course

A1 Graeme Luke (10) 38 A2 Thomas Hammond (14) 36C/B

B1 Neil Russell (18) 40

B2 Mark Twomey (20) 38

C1 Rodney Worthington (30)

38 C2 Wal Reisch (35) 35

Mens Stableford: Xmas Bush Course

A1 Guy Jennings (11) 39

A2 Rodney Barker (3) 38

B1 Allan Bailey (17) 40

B2 Rod Cox (17) 39

C1 Mark Faragher (35) 37

C2 Colin Stone (28) 34

WOMENS Stableford: Gymea Course

1 Rita Fitzgerald (19) 32 C/B

2 Barbara Frost (16) 32 C/B

3 Jeanette McClymont(23) 32

q Mayor Ryan Palmer with Mayoral Scholarship recipient Georgia Sloane and Jason Zantiotis of Weathertex.

q Mayor Ryan Palmer with Mayoral Scholarship recipient Lilliana Seehusen and Kate Griffith of Mojo Homes. Photo: Marian Sampson.

q Mayor Ryan Palmer with Mayoral Scholarship recipient Mabel Bradbury and Paul Jakes of Salamander Bay Recycling. Photo: Marian Sampson.

The numbers don’t stack up on need for public high school in Medowie

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE data does not support the need for a public high school in Medowie, I asked for the factual evidence as to why it’s needed but only get the public narrative.

“Currently more than 1000 children travel out of Medowie each day to attend high school.”

One would assume by this statement “travel out of” they must be from there, Medowie only had 855 high school age students (ABS 2021)

The last big push was in 2015, according to Medowie ABS data 2011-16, high school students numbers, public -10 percent, catholic +41 percent, other +16 percent and growth +151 persons, the lowest growth over a 20 year period. ABS data 2011-21 for high school student numbers, public +9 percent, catholic +113 percent, other +33 percent.

Declining public school enrolments and increases in others have been publicised by numerous newspapers.

The new Catholic high school in Medowie will have a capacity of 1190 by 2025, therefore freeing up 1190 places elsewhere and catering to the trend away from public.

Port Stephens Council Medowie Planning 2016 predicts population maximum est to be 17500 by 2036 and dwelling increase of 2580, ABS 2016-21 indicates 735 of the homes built and population increase 1885 which = 2.56 pp dwelling (some areas over 50’s).

There is limited land available for housing an ageing population and declining birth rate, approx 1.6 per woman.

Dwelling and population numbers can’t guarantee bums on seats in classrooms.

We don’t need another $55 million of debt, families are already struggling with the cost of living.

Regards, Pauline PIETSCH, Salt Ash.

Dorin’s Draws

By Paul DORIN

DEAR Jasminda,

MY husband has decided to learn another language through an app. Every time he gets something correct, the app makes an annoying ding.

The sound is driving me insane.

Rachel B.

IWD event raises funds for National Breast Cancer Foundation

By Thomas O’KEEFE

INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day was celebrated on 8 March this year, with a special ‘Buy My Wardrobe’ pop-up charity sale run by local ladies’ group the Pearls of Port Stephens, and an entertaining luncheon hosted by the Tea Gardens Hotel.

All proceeds from ‘Buy My Wardrobe’ and $10 from each meal at the Luncheon went to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

“The pop-up sale was busy throughout the day, with people coming from all around, and more than 30 women attending the luncheon,” Ms Kathy Gillespie, group founder and ‘Mother of Pearls’ told the NOTA.

“Today’s ‘Buy My Wardrobe’ pop-up is a win for charity and for recycling, as all items have been donated by locals,” added Pearls Treasurer Kerry Patterson, AKA ‘Pedal Pearl’, one of several alliterative nicknames in the group that reflect the ladies’ interests.

“Since the Pearls began in 2013, we’ve raised $40,000 for various charities and causes, including the Rural Fire Service,

domestic violence organisations, individual kids with illnesses, the Country Women’s Association, and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI),” Ms Gillespie declared.

“We have also sponsored water wells in a village in Africa, which the village kids all benefit from,” said Ms Patterson.

Ben Hanson, publican at the Tea Gardens Hotel, was thrilled to have the Pearls set up their fundraiser in the Dolphin Room at the Hotel.

“We are a great supporter of gender equality, and have had many female managers and supervisors at the Hotel,” Mr Hanson told NOTA.

Mr Hanson, who hosted the luncheon, got into the spirit by donning a silk kaftan from local producer Silk Island.

The luncheon included a dance-off, raffles, games and a charity auction of Mr Hanson’s starring kaftan.

The Tea Gardens Hotel also donated several bottles as prizes at the auction.

The ‘Buy My Wardrobe’ event and the Hotel Luncheon combined raised $3800 for the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Dear

Rachel,

Before we delve into your husband's annoying antics, let's pause to congratulate him on learning a new language.

There are many cognitive and social benefits to learning a new language.

Studies show that people who are bi- or multi-lingual have improved memories, enhanced problem-solving skills and superior listening skills (all the better to hear those annoying dings you mention).

If his phone is frequently dinging, it's a sign that he is getting a lot of correct responses, so that's a plus.

The dinging sound no doubt also gives your husband a little buzz of pleasure, which is probably just the positive reinforcement he needs after your constant loud sighs every time he makes some progress.

If, despite these benefits, you are unable to cope with the noise any longer, may I suggest that you either move to a separate room, wear some noise cancelling headphones, or alternatively disable the motivational messages, haptic feedback and sound effects on his phone thereby taking away one of his few pleasures in life.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

READING by Lynne Miles: John 11: 1-46 (Abridged) "In Bethany, Mary & Martha's brother was very ill so they went to find Jesus and asked him for help. He knew that Lazarus had died (fallen asleep) but He declared He would awaken him. When He arrived back in Bethany, Lazarus had been in the tomb four days. Mary & Martha were distraught and told Jesus that if He had come earlier their brother would not have died. Jesus comforted Mary and Martha." To be concluded next week.

q The Pearls of Port Stephens (centre group) with Publican Ben Hanson at the International Women’s Day Luncheon at the Tea Gardens Hotel.

q Pearls of Port Stephens founder Kathy Gillespie (right) and Pearls

Treasurer Kerry Patterson (left) at the Buy My Wardrobe fundraiser sale.

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Boundary frontage to the freshwater Karuah River - perfect for stock watering, camping, fishing etc.

WIth a bullnose wraparound verandah, the federation style farmhouse

combines homely features with modern conveniences throughout.

Solid timber floorboards, high ceilings and open plan spaces make up the living areas.

The kitchen includes a 6.5m Caesarstone top island breakfast bar, a 900mm stainless steel Falcon gas cooktop and electric oven, dishwasher, butler's pantry, and glass splash backs. Opening to an undercover outdoor entertainment area with built in TV cabinet and

ceiling fan; the lounge offers a wood fire, zoned ducted air conditioning.

The master bedroom features a private balcony, built-in robes, ensuite and a linen press.

The three further rooms have built-in robes and fans.

The bathroom is spacious and has a bath and shower, vanity, water closet and linen press.

The land is productive and picturesque, with pastures of

kikuyu, clover and rye.

The property has three stock dams, stock yards, a liquid amber lined laneway system, six paddocks and Karuah River frontage.

A pump system is set on the largest dam and irrigates the house gardens and stock yards.

The property also has two 22,000L poly rainwater tanks and one 5000L poly tank.

An added bonus is the three bay colorbond,

powered machinery shed with approximately 2.7m high roller doors extra wide.

High carport across the front – all with concrete flooring.

Twelve solar panels feed back to the grid.

The acreage is currently running approximately 47 cows and calves.

For further information please contact Denise on 0414 725 482

Autumn Doubles at Nelson Bay Croquet Club

By David WILSON

NELSON Bay Croquet Club’s first intra-club competition of 2023, the Autumn Doubles, was played on Sunday 5 March 2023.

24 members entered and were paired on handicap into evenly matched teams that were then randomly selected into three blocks of four doubles each.

Each doubles team would play three round-robin games leading to a semi-final and final.

The competition comprised 13-point games with a time limit of 50 minutes.

In Block A, Marion Graff and Marty Quirke won all three games with Frank Orton and Rae Uptin second with two wins.

Lyn Baker and Jane Scorer and Rob Batho and Kath Orton also played in this block.

In Block B, Beryl Chalkley and Allen Lees finished on top with two wins but a better hoop difference (+6) than Peter Gordon and Jan Marshall (-2).

Col Chalkley and Karen Lilly and Sherry Gordon and Jeff Pettifer also played in this block.

In Block C, Les Guzowski and Greg Long won all three

games with Gary Allan and Liz Friend second with two wins.

Faby Batho and Barry Elliott and Bruce Chapman and David Smith also played in this block.

The semi-finals were tightly contested and both were finished at the expiration of the time limit.

Les Guzowski and Greg Long beat Marion Graff and Marty Quirke 5-3 while Gary Allan and Liz Friend (best second place team) beat Beryl

Chalkley and Allen Lees 5-4.

The final was also a close game, with Les and Greg triumphing 5-3 over Gary and Liz.

A great day for the club with the competition played in brilliant sunshine but with the heat tempered by a strong breeze.

For further information about the Club, visit nelsonbaycroquet.org.au or email nelsonbaycroquet@ gmail.com.

Roosters women leading the way

By Chris KARAS

MEET the pride of Raymond Terrace Roosters Junior Rugby League Club – the Under 15 Girls tackle team that lifted the premiership last season in the Newcastle Hunter Northern competition.

The girls were the only Roosters outfit to win a title in 2022 with the nucleus of the squad back on deck this year and primed for more success in the higher grades.

They are part of a Roosters boom in the women’s ranks that augurs well for the future.

Roosters Head Coach James Ross told News Of The Area, “Our girls were unmatched for skill and tenacity and are an ornament to the club.

“They played an entertaining brand of rugby league under the coaching of Hilary Imber and unearthed some outstanding female talent,” Ross said.

The Roosters had plenty to celebrate when they toppled the Valentine Eleebana Devils

in the Under 15s Girls Tackle Grand Final at Cahill Oval.

It capped another fruitful campaign for the side who have been a permanent fixture in the big end of season finals in recent years.

With talented halves Charlise Thompson and Alizae Kuru calling the shots, the skills of fullback Chelsea Bartolo, centres Clair Dyson and Samantha White and wingers Allyra Hill and Demi Portlock were a feature during the premiership charge.

Paving the way for success were the team’s hard-working and mobile forward pack led by hooker Ava Imber, lock Kyra Picton, back rowers Evelynn Adams, Hayley Bridge, props Ella Jarman and Nikki Truman and interchange players Evie Purukamu, Mya Bolte, Lenita White, Chelsea GalpernFetterplace and Liliearna

Ping.

Team captain Charlise is an exciting prospect and has signed to play with the Bulldogs in the NSW Womens Tarsha Gale Cup U/19 series along with Kyana Patten.

Bree Chester, a powerful second rower, will line up for the Knights in the Women's Premiership along with rising U/19 juniors Jalice Brown, Lacey Mitchell, Lilley-Ann White, Jasmine Irwin, Angel Hodson, Leelah Marks, Lucy Green and Sienna Limpic.

White, a gun fullback, participated at the recent NSW Sky Blue Camp.

Established in 1968, the Roosters have appointed a new president in club stalwart Craig Langdon and will have former Bulldogs and Penrith prop Tim Browne on board to assist with the club’s Mod League development.

“Our fine crop of junior girls are products of the club’s Advanced Player Development Program,” beamed Langdon.

“The Women’s Program is run by John Wooderson and Nye White who have done a tremendous job in nurturing the talent over the years,” he said.

“Two of our top juniors

Beau Hill and Brendan Beetson also came through the APD Program and have signed with NRL clubs,” Langdon added.

Hill, a promising forward, has linked with the Knights and is currently participating in the NSWRL Harold Matthews Cup Under 16s competition.

Promising lock Beetson – a nephew of rugby league Immortal Arthur Beetson –will line up for the Sydney Roosters in the Junior Cup.

Roosters juniors Xanthiah Roach, Lydia Mulherin, Montana McDougall, Allana Johnson, Reiannah Saunders and Rhiannon Slater will compete at the Country Under 17 Championships with Chloe Zebanski to line up at the Country Open titles.

The Roosters finished runners up in the Under 13 Boys, Under 15 Div 3, Under 16 Div 2 and Under 17 Girls competitions last season and according to Langdon will field a host of teams from Under 6s to 12s plus Boys grades from Under 13 to Under 16s and Girls teams in the Under 13, 15 and 17s ranks.

Further enquiries to Craig Langdon on 0408 071 679.

q Winners Greg Long and Les Guzowski

q Play in the final.

q Finalists (l to r) Greg Long, Les Guzowski, Liz Friend and Gary Allan.

q Jubilant Raymond Terrace Roosters women's players celebrate their Hunter Junior League Under 15 premiership triumph last season.

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Sudoku is an 81 square number grid with nine blocks each containing nine cells. To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.

SOLUTIONS

NEWS OF THE AREA

YOU'RE JOKIN'

What do turkeys and teddy bears have in common? They both have stuffing.

What key won't open any door? A turkey.

Why did the turkey cross the road?

It was the chicken's day off.

Why did the chewing gum cross the road?

It was stuck on the turkey's foot.

Why did the turkey cross the road twice?

To show he wasn't a chicken.

What do you get when a turkey lays an egg on top of a barn? An eggroll.

Why was the turkey the drummer in the band? Because he had drumsticks.

What’s the best thing to put into pumpkin pie? Your teeth.

1 2 3 8 7 6 5 4 9 11 10 12

What’s the best dance to do on Thanksgiving? The turkey trot.

Why did the Pilgrims sail from England to America?

Because they missed their plane.

When the Pilgrims landed, where did they stand? On their feet.

Why did the police arrest the turkey?

They suspected it of fowl play.

axis. 2. The octopus is protecting itself.

3. Three quarters of known animal species are insects.

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TUESDAY

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? UK SBS,

7.30pm

SUNDAY MINISERIES: IN OUR BLOOD

ABC, 8.30pm

The poignant music of the ’80s is the entrancing extra character in this musical drama based on the play by Adriano Cappelletta. Starring Matt Day (Rake), Tim Draxl (A Place to Call Home, above), and Jada Alberts (Mystery Road), it’s a moving and at times surreal fourpart drama exploring a pivotal moment in Australia’s history when the AIDS crisis hit. Embracing hope and the power of the individual, it chronicles how this country became a world leader in AIDS prevention. Tonight’s premiere kicks off on election night, 1983: in a crucial turn of events, for gay man David (Draxl) it means a job as the senior adviser to the Health Minister.

FRIDAY, March 17

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

6.55 NSW Election Announcements. An election broadcast by the Greens.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson plants unusual herbs.

8.30 Endeavour. (Mav) Part 3 of 3. A series of death notices in the Oxford Mail provides clues to Endeavour’s final investigation.

10.05 Van Der Valk. (Madv, R) Part 3 of 3.

11.35 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

11.50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

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

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

When a series has confidently pedalled through a whopping 18 seasons like this one has, it’s something of a cultural phenomenon. The older generations are traditionally WDYTYA fans, but this season there’s perhaps a shift to nab a younger audience – a new generation of ancestry buffs. A younger cast of participants, including comedian Joe Lycett and soccer player Alex Scott, have traced their family tree and the trend continues tonight with Pixie Lott. The singer-songwriter is keen to confirm the family story that she has Italian ancestry from Verona, but instead she discovers ancestors battling poverty and hardship in London.

THURSDAY THE DEPARTED

7MATE, 11pm

an electrifying intensity. Set in Boston “some time ago”, it’s about two ace cops – the undercover Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) and the high-ranking Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon, above) – whose contrasting moral fibre has set them on a collision course. Jack Nicholson plays the Irish gang boss Frank Costello, while Mark Wahlberg, Ray Winstone and Martin Sheen are the impressive peripheral players in this water-tight, Oscar-winning thriller.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World. (PG)

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R)

9.25 Nazis, Treasures And The Quest For Celts. (PGa, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

1.40 Romulus. (MA15+v, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 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. Johanna Griggs goes on a tour of Summerland farm. Karen Martini makes a Banh Mi burger.

8.30 MOVIE: Little Women. (2019, G, R) During the 19th century, four young sisters, each determined to live life on their own terms, find themselves facing personal trials and tribulations that draw them together as a family. Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh.

11.15 MOVIE: Payback. (1999, MA15+lv, R) A small-time crook seeks revenge. Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry.

1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 3. Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Sydney Roosters versus South Sydney Rabbitohs match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: The Nice Guys.

(2016, MA15+lnsv, R) A thug-for-hire joins forces with an inept PI. Russell Crowe.

1.00 My Way. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. Special guests include Simone Kessell.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Compilation of highlights.

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

9.30 To Be Advised.

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

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (Mal, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, March 18

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Bowls. Ultimate Bowls 2022. Event 2. Final. H’lights. 3.00 Surf Life Saving. Super Surf Teams League. H’lights. 3.30 Gymnastics. Trampoline World Cup Series. H’lights. 4.30 Still Running. (PG) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG)

6.00 Leigh Sales With Lin-Manuel Miranda.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Larkins. (PG) The Larkins throw a barbecue.

8.20 Under The Vines. (PG) Daisy gets her hands dirty with Tippy and Gus, while Louis gets more insight from Hilary.

9.05 Grantchester. (Mv, R) One half of the husband-and-wife team who own the Carmichael’s cleaning goods brand is found dead.

9.55 Traces. (Mal, R) DI McKinven’s enquiries ruffle feathers.

10.40 Miniseries: Time. (Malv, R)

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

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

8.30 Britain’s Scenic Railways. (R)

9.25 Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels. (R)

10.20 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Mals)

11.10 Outlander. (Return, MA15+)

12.20 MOVIE: Working Girls. (2020, MA15+adsv, R)

2.00 MOVIE: Near Dark. (1987, MA15+av, R)

3.40 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, March

Streets. (R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.25 NSW Election Announcements.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass. (Return, PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma) A woman is found strangled.

8.30 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mals) Part 1 of 4.

9.20 Rampant: How A City Stopped A Plague. (Mans, R) The story of AIDS in Australia.

10.20 Queerstralia. (Mals, R)

11.20 Finding Alice. (Ml, R)

12.05 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.15 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

SBS MOVIES (32)

Polish) 12.15pm Spotlight. (2015,

The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PG) 4.30 Polina. (2016, PG, French)

The King Of Comedy. (1983, PG) 8.30 Raging

(1980, MA15+) 10.50 Nymphomaniac: Vol 1. (2013) 1am Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Expeditions. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX C’ship. Round 2. H’lights. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. H’lights. 5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Jordan.

8.30 Lost City Of Gaul: Unearthing Bibracte.

9.30 Edward VIII: Britain’s Traitor King. (PGa, R)

10.25 The Dagger In The Cathedral Of Florence. (Mav, R)

11.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

1.15 How Mad Are You? (Mal, R)

3.15 The Source. (Malv, R)

4.05 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) When officers stop two newlyweds at the border, they notice an unusually large amount of luggage. What they uncover could turn out to be one of the biggest busts ever seen.

8.00 Football. AFL. Round 1. Gold Coast Suns v Sydney. From Metricon Stadium, Queensland.

11.00 MOVIE: Hitman: Agent 47. (2015, MA15+v, R) A genetically engineered assassin tries to stop a corporation from unleashing a killer army. Rupert Friend, Zachary Quinto, Hannah Ware.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa)

8.30 MOVIE: Bridesmaids. (2011, MA15+ls, R)

10.55 MOVIE: The House. (2017, MA15+lsv, R)

12.35 From Hell: Caught On Camera. (Ml)

1.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGa, R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

7.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Erin hires an image consultant.

8.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) A social media influencer party ends with the murder of a popular guest.

9.30 FBI: International. (Md) The son of an American billionaire is found unresponsive in his Berlin apartment.

10.30 NCIS. (MA15+v, R)

11.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

12.30 Bull. (Mad, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

7MATE (64)

PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Major Payne. (1995, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: White Chicks. (2004, M)

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am The Emperor’s Club. Continued. (2002, PG) 7.00 Belle

Sebastian 2. (2015, PG, French) 8.50 Polina. (2016, PG, French) 10.50 Chappaquiddick. (2017,

12.50pm Carol. (2015, M) 3.00 Five Flights

(2014, PG) 4.40 Sissi. (1955, German) 6.40 Midnight In Paris. (2011, PG) 8.30 Another Round. (2020, M, Danish) 10.40 Manhattan Nocturne. (2016, MA15+) 12.45am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl) As the competition continues, the top six take to the stage for a live performance.

8.45 An Audience With Adele. (PGl, R) Adele performs at the London Palladium in front of an audience of family, friends, fans and celebrities.

10.15 Manhunt: The Stoccos. (Mlv, R) Takes a look at the lengths the authorities will go to capture Australia’s worst criminals.

11.15 Born To Kill? Charles Manson. (MA15+va) Takes a look at Charles Manson.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Married

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

7MATE (64)

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Hollywood Medium. 3.00 I Can See Your Voice. 5.00 MOVIE: Funny Farm. (1988, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Johnny English Reborn. (2011,

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. Returning players and new faces battle it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor.

8.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) A navy captain and his wife are murdered in what appears to be a robbery gone wrong.

9.40 FBI. (Mv, R) After a university co-ed is kidnapped, Jubal becomes intent on obtaining a lead from a previous victim’s father.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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MONDAY, March 20

Morning Programs. 10.15 Travelling In The 1970s. (PG) 11.10 Photos That Changed The World. (PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Incredible Journeys. (PGal, R)

The

Mastermind Aust. (PG,

Architecture

Britain By Beach: Cornwall. (PG)

South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. (PG) Part 3 of 3.

Chef Antonio’s Recipes For Revolution. The story of an Italian restaurant.

12.00 Red Election. (MA15+av, R)

TUESDAY, March 21

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paddington Station

(PGad, R) 10.00 Tough Trains. (Premiere)

That Changed The World. (PG)

Incredible Journeys.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Dangerous Matrimony. (2018, Mv, R) 2.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

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

8.45 Starstruck. (PG) Another batch of superfans compete for a chance to win the £50,000 prize.

10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Madln, R) Part 4 of 4.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 How To Look Good Naked. (Mans, R) Presented by Gok Wan. 12.30 Home Shopping.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.40 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Mls) Two teams, including Courtney Act, Peter Helliar, Nath Valvo and Steph Tisdell, go head-to-head.

9.40 Ghosts. (PGs) Sam struggles to keep Isaac’s spirits up.

10.10 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Tommy Little.

11.10 The Project. (R)

12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

12.00 La Unidad. (MA15+av, R)

1.55 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+s, R)

4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

7.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGa)

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

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

8.40 NCIS. (Mdv) NCIS agent Alden Parker grapples with his emotions when a con man from his past turns up as a prime suspect in the murder of a US Navy officer transporting millions of dollars’ worth of opioids.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

FROM Page 1

Tilligerry United FC to host six-a-side World Cup tournament

FROM Page 24 participants.

Tilligerry United FC Female Participation Officer Eustacia Moores told News Of The Area, “The event is part of the club’s determined drive to

working tirelessly behind the scenes in preparation for the Tilligerry United FC event.

“We have teams of all ages representing a country of their choice in a real celebration of the region’s cultural heritage,” said

Eustacia.

Tilligerry United FC will field Mixed Under 7, Under 9 and Under 11 junior categories for its inaugural World Cup as well as Under 13, Under 15s and All Age 2 divisions on the day.

In an important step towards their long-term goal of increasing female player participation and improving female player retention, the club will provide free childcare services to parents on the day.

“We will have staff operating our child minding service throughout the day which is a huge boost to parents – especially the mums that are keen to play,” Eustacia added.

Action commences at

9am and there’ll be raffles, face painting, sausage sizzle and food trucks available for families and supporters in attendance.

For further details on the tournament contact Eustacia on 0413 361 772.

WEDNESDAY, March 22

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.00 Tough Trains. 11.00 Photos That Changed The World. (Final, PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 World’s Greatest Bridges. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Inside Cyprus. (PGav) Ben Fogle heads to Cyprus.

(MA15+) Part 2 of 2.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Cargo. (Final, Malv)

12.00 No Man’s Land. (MA15+av, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, March 23

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.00 Tough Trains. 11.00 Lost World Of Joseph Banks. 12.00 WorldWatch.

Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

2.05 Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve. (PGa, R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 World’s Greatest Bridges. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. (PG)

8.30 London’s Super Tunnel. (R) Part 2 of 2.

9.40 Vigil. (MA15+av) Amy wonders who she can trust.

10.45 SBS World News Late.

11.15 Exit. (Premiere, MA15+ads)

12.15 The Eagle. (Malsv, R)

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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

10.00 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGa, R) Sketch comedy series that parodies some of Australia’s favourite TV shows.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

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

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Pitch Black. (PGa) Takes a look at the crash of Air Illinois Flight 710 that killed all 10 people on board.

9.30 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (Mlv) Explores dangerous situations.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 The Front Bar. (M, R) 12.30

Tilligerry Social Golf Club

TILLIGERRY Social Golf Club

results for 10/3/23

Outright winners:

Ed Martin & Bryan Porter 73

Runners up:

Jack Johnstone. &.

Grahame Glover 69

Ball winners.

Steve Walker & Colin Marsden 68

Matt Baldwin & Ron Dews 67

John McDonald & Ron McKay 67

Hugh Potts & Jack Johnstone 67

Bradman Award: John Clayton & Adam Cowie D&C4th.

A. Ron McKay.

B. Peter Couvaras D&C7th.

A. Steve Walker.

B. Colin Marsden NTP18th.

A. Matt Baldwin.

B. Colin Marsden Money hole.

A. Hugh Potts Lucky number.

21. Wendy Couvaras

There were 15 starters today.

Congratulations to all the

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

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

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) Benson tries to help the young BX9 gang member who attacked her.

9.40 Fire Country. (Mmv) A former inmate firefighter harbouring a grudge against Sharon returns to carry out his revenge.

10.40 Bull. (Mv, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

winners. Welcome back to John McDonald playing well after major surgery. Next game

Friday 17/3/23, 2 man agg Stableford, second round of the Lemon Tree Pharmacy Trophy.

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

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGal) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

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

9.30 Guy Montgomery By Name. (Mals) Stand-up by Guy Montgomery.

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

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

World Cup!

increase female player participation in 2023.

By Chris KARAS

ALL roads lead to the Mallabula Sports Complex this Saturday when Tilligerry United Football Club hosts its inaugural World Cup six-a-side tournament.

Female teams of all ages will represent a country of their choice at the Gala sporting event that has already attracted more than 200

“There has already been an unprecedented wave of interest shown from girls and women in the region to join the game and this tournament provides an opportunity for players of all abilities,” she revealed.

As Australia and New Zealand prepare to co-host the ninth FIFA Women’s World Cup later this year, industrious Eustacia, along with club registrar Bec Bews, have been

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q Tilligerry United FC World Cup organisers Bec Bews (left) and Eustacia Moores are excited to host this Saturday’s sixa-side tournament at Mallabula Sports Complex.