AFTER a one hour walkout strike on 29 August, Tomaree Hospital nursing staff took additional industrial action on Tuesday 10 September.
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) Branch directed a second action after several meetings with NSW Government officials failed to reach an agreement on demands.
Requests by the NSWNMA for a fifteen percent wage increase were knocked back, with the Labor government instead offering a 10.5 percent wage increase to all public-sector workers over a three year period.
NSW Premier Chris Minns has said the union’s requested pay increase is unaffordable.
"I have to tell taxpayers across the state, if we implemented a fifteen percent, one-year increase in salaries, it would cost $6.5 billion, that's more than we spend on the entire police force in one year," he told 2GB radio.
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Tomaree Hospital nurses taking industrial action on Tomaree Mountain last week.
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locations across NSW.
“Several hospitals across NSW have taken multiple industrial action, including Work to Rule and Stop Work events,” said union representative Megan Chippindale.
“Our hospital union staff are staging today’s twelve hour walk-out as there has been a lack of response to our needs from Government.
“We remain Australia’s lowest paid nursing staff in any State or Territory but this is not just about pay,” explained Megan.
“Our hospital is yet to implement the Work to Rule industrial action such as refusing to do non clinical duties like emptying litter skips, cleaning and making beds, issuing cups of tea and serving meals to patients as well as other administrative duties.
“These types of actions were recently effective in Wagga and the staff there were granted a ‘nauseous’ allowance for those additional tasks."
Victoria nursing staff recently went through a similar process of demanding an increase in pay and allowances.
They were awarded a 28.4 percent pay rise by November 2027 and more than 70 improvements to allowances, penalties and
terms and conditions.
“So our staff are well aware they are the lowest paid in the country which is affecting retention and attracting new staff,” concluded Megan.
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Mountain in protest before setting up a rally stall at Nelson Bay Marina, receiving broad support from the local community.
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q ursing staff climbing Tomaree Mountain.
q Nurses rally at Nelson Bay Marina.
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Labor’s Leah Anderson set to become Mayor
While the election is yet to be officially called, at the time of the announcement Ms Anderson had received 48.81 percent of formal votes in the Mayoral race.
Ms Anderson was first elected to Council in 2021 as an East Ward Councillor, and has served as Deputy Mayor since 12 September 2023.
She said she was “humbled by the support” of voters.
“I have spent the past three years working hard to pull Council out of a very poor financial situation, deliver record funding for our local roads, locked in plans for more houses, build better relationships with our community, improve transparency, increase services, and to make sure people know that they can trust me to listen to them,
care about their issues, and to deliver for them.
“These priorities have now been endorsed by the community and will be the Council’s focus going forward.”
Ms Anderson has committed to performing the role of Mayor full time.
“As our first full-time Mayor, locals will see me at events, community meetings, inspecting Council works, meeting with local people, and always ensuring our Council is working for the people of Port Stephens.”
After a turbulent and at times hostile election campaign, Ms Anderson took the opportunity on Monday to call for unity.
“I am hopeful that with the election now over, other candidates and interest groups will get behind the work of our newly elected Council.
"As a community we need to work together to deliver for Port Stephens and I am excited to be leading this work as Mayor.”
A day prior to Ms Anderson’s announcement, Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington was backing the Labor candidate to secure the win after a promising start in the polls.
“It’s looking very likely that we’ll soon have a Mayor who’ll treat everyone with respect, who’ll turn up and always work hard for the people of Port Stephens,” she posted to social media.
“Someone focused on getting stuff done, not on nastiness, negativity and division.
“Someone who’ll make decisions in the best interests of our community, not for herself.
“She’s given her all since she was first elected to Port Stephens Council and will always do so.”
As of Monday, Independent candidates Mark Watson and Paul Le Mottee were trailing with 25.17 percent and 26.02 percent of formal votes respectively.
Push continues for regional museum
THE move to establish a regional museum for Port Stephens continues to gain momentum, with the wellattended AGM of the Tomaree Museum Association (TMA) held earlier this month.
Active Chairman Doug Cross was re-elected, as was Secretary Mary Sillince and Historian Chris Peters.
Jenny Gray remains as Treasurer.
The committee welcomed a new Deputy Chairman, Noel Shang, who brings to the table many areas of expertise in the field of local history and documentation.
The rest of the new-look Port Stephens Council will continue taking shape this week as the ballot count resumes.
Oyster Reef exhibition and the 1924 ANZAC exhibition.
The Lighthouses of Port Stephens exhibition, held last August, was supplemented with well-attended talks on the subject.
More local history presentations, organised to inform the community, will be planned for the future.
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A full list of council results will be included in NOTA when votes have been finalised.
survivor of HMAS Manoora. The organisation looks forward to again working with the Visitor Centre to honour local heroes in 2025.
TMA will continue to vigorously pursue its quest to establish a permanent home for a regional museum for Port Stephens, with the focus on acquiring a building within Tomaree Headland precinct should one become available.
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“We have an excellent committee moving forward with the aim to establish a regional museum,” Mr Cross said.
Speaking at the meeting, Mr Cross outlined the many achievements of the Tomaree Museum over the past two months, including the decision to bring the Port Stephens Historical Society under the umbrella of the TMA and welcomed their members into the Association.
“The museum will be designed to acknowledge the original presence and contribution of the Worimi people along with the achievements of those who followed to pioneer the district including oyster farmers and the fishing industry, to name a few.”
In collaboration with the Australian National Maritime Museum and NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries, TMA was honoured to sponsor the inaugural launching of Bidhiinja, a touring exhibition showcasing the history of oyster reefs in New South Wales and the work currently underway to restore these important ecosystems.
TMA has mounted several successful exhibitions at the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre including the Lighthouses of Port Stephens, the Bidhiinja
TMA followed this important display with a second consecutive ANZAC exhibition featuring the life and service of the late Jack Bartlett, the 100-year-old
“We encourage the community to join with us to establish a museum that we can all be proud of,” concluded the Chairman.
q Leah Anderson, pictured here in the rain during pre-polling last week, is set to become Mayor of Port Stephens.
q The new TMA Committee: Noel Shang, Doug Cross, Chris Peters and Mary Sillince.
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CORLETTE outrigger paddler Tony Compton has secured a gold and silver medal at the IVF Va'a World Sprint Championships in Hilo, Hawaii.
Around 3000 paddlers from 27 countries competed at the Championships, the big three nations represented being Tahiti, Hawaii and New Zealand.
The event consisted of eight days of intense racing over a 500 metre course in V1 (single), V6 (six person), and V12 (twelve
person) canoe categories, with 495 races in total.
Tony won an individual gold medal in the Master 70 V1 category, and a silver medal in the V12 team category.
Tony was also given the honour of being a flag bearer for the Australian team of 350 athletes.
“Clinching V1 gold was incredibly special due to the highly competitive and close nature of the sprint, with the first three canoes only 2.29 seconds apart,” Tony told
q Tony Compton sporting his outrigger World Sprint Championship gold medal.
q Tony Compton competing in the Master 70 V1 category at the World Sprint Championships.
“Similarly, we were only 0.5 seconds off the gold medal position in the team event.
“The Tahitians are the world’s best paddlers by far, taking 40 gold medals, with the Hawaiian and New Zealand teams closely behind, so it was good to get one for Australia.
“We have some seriously promising junior teams coming on, with the under 19 boys taking a bronze in the V6, so the future looks auspicious for Australia.”
Tony currently holds three world titles, having won two gold medals in V1 and V6 categories at the IVF Distance Championships in Samoa last year.
Next year the World Distance Championships are in Brazil, where teams will compete in eight to sixteen kilometre races.
Tony says he will likely take a break from V6 team racing, however is considering defending his individual title in the V1 category.
“As long as my body holds up I will race World Championships into my 80s,” he said.
“In fact, in Hawaii this year the IVF made a new 85+ category and there were three teams in it, so the sky's the limit.”
NOTA.
Medowie veteran honoured for service
By Simon EKINS
A ‘QUILT of Valour’ has been bestowed upon Keith Bailey for his service in the Vietnam war.
The presentation of the quilt was made at the Medowie RSL sub-Branch on Saturday 7 September by Andre and Susanne Stegeman from Quilts of Valour Australia (QOVA).
QOVA was formed in Victoria in 2012 after Helen Comport learned how touched an injured soldier returning from Afghanistan was by the warmth of the quilt he was gifted by American quilters.
Helen was inspired to establish an Australian organisation, and there are now co-ordinators and representatives in every Australian State and Territory for the charity, making and gifting quilts to serving and
former Defence personnel suffering injuries as a result of their service.
Keith Bailey enlisted in the Navy in 1967 as a “boy sailor” and discharged in 2003, totalling an impressive 36-year career.
Initially he trained as an electrical mechanic and was stationed on HMAS Sydney in Vietnam.
Keith also served on the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne, and destroyer escorts HMAS Derwent and HMAS Torrens.
He completed his Officers course in England in 19811982.
He spent three years as Deputy Fleet Weapons
q Keith surrounded by members of Medowie RSL sub-Branch.
Engineer, followed by his final post at HMAS Perth as Commander, Weapons Electrical Engineer, retiring with the rank of Commander in 2003.
Amongst some memorable highlights from his career include as a Lieutenant Commander, being the Guard Commander for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
II’s royal visit to Australia in Sydney in 1992, and a particularly long return trip from Perth to China aboard HMAS Sydney.
Since his retirement, Keith has been an active member of the Toukley RSL sub-Branch as Vice President and also the Medowie RSL sub-Branch as Secretary.
q Keith with Andre and Susanne Stegeman from Quilts of Valour Australia and Bernie Edmonds, President of Medowie RSL sub-Branch.
q Keith wrapped in his quilt alongside his wife Margaret.
Squash bouncing back
By Jacie WHITFIELD
A FORMER squash court manager is lobbying for a revival of the sport on the Tomaree Peninsula.
Jeffrey Lambert of Salamander Bay, who formerly managed indoor squash courts in Sydney, moved to Port Stephens in 1989.
An avid player of the sport, Jeffrey continued to take the court until the closure of Nelson Bay’s squash facilities in 1996.
“Land became expensive for squash court owners due to the rise in real estate prices and the inability of the squash courts to return the value of the land, predominantly due to the facility being designed for a single use,” Jeffrey told News Of The Area.
“[Port Stephens has] critical facility shortfalls, particularly because
children and adults have to commute to Newcastle to access sporting opportunities.”
Hearing that the Shoal Bay land which houses the only remaining local squash courts was for sale, Jeffrey was inspired to volley for a multi-sport solution at the existing Tomaree Sports Precinct in Nelson Bay.
Jeffrey served up his proposal to the Tomaree Sports Council in February 2024, which was accepted and referred to Port Stephens Council (PSC).
“PSC has since given full support for the preparation of a business case for the Tomaree Indoor Multisport Centre (TIMS),” Jeffrey said.
“The proposal will hopefully be ratified on the Tomaree Sports Precinct Master Plan early in 2025.”
He proposes that a flexible space with stackable walls is the key to providing a state-of-the-art
facility where elite athletes would train alongside local community members with a variety of needs.
Four local schools are also within walking distance of the site.
Community members sharing the space with professional level athletes is also a realistic possibility, especially since the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially selected squash for inclusion in the LA28 Olympic Games programme.
A multi-sports complex within the existing Tomaree Sports Precinct would enable major sports like basketball to be played beside sports with a lesser profile such as pickleball, table tennis, volleyball and squash, while also providing a space for small operators to run exercise classes.
This multiple use
approach allows costs to be shared over many sports and activities.
Jeffey said the proposal could possibly include an indoor swimming pool and new building at the Tomaree Aquatic Centre.
Jeffrey is halfway through drafting the business case, compiling evidence of how and why the idea would work based on what’s been done elsewhere and endorsements from many peer organisations.
“It’s a movement in its infancy with a number of exceptional people colluding to present a new way for sport to be provided to our community,” he said.
Jeffrey hopes to create the public awareness that’s needed to campaign to council when the proposal is presented in the latter part of this year.
The Big Screen with Lindsay Hall
By Lindsay HALL
IT seems that the release schedule for Australian cinema is built around the state to our south, as this week's slate of family films arrives perfectly timed for Victoria's school holidays.
A heavy favourite for the next great, enduring animated classic is Dreamworks adaptation of The Wild Robot.
‘Roz’ is a utility robot that is stranded on a remote island after her cargo ship runs aground.
When the island's wildlife accidentally activates her, she must change her own programming to adapt to the natural world for which she is not designed.
Aiming for big emotion with this heartwarming tale, Dreamworks have swung for the fences with this, the final animated film they will produce in house, and it looks as though they will be shutting down their animation department on a winner.
Those wanting a little more action/adventure in their animation can check out Transformers One, the first animated film in this franchise in 40 years.
Serving as a ‘prequel’ to the Transformers characters and stories, this film tells the story of how the first Transformers gained their power and what started the conflict between the Autobots (Goodies) and the Decepticons (Baddies).
Big franchises in general have followed a pattern by which animated films - free
from many of the pressures and expectations of the live-action blockbustersend up being far superior to most other entries.
This looks to continue that trend, with overcomplicated back-stories and continuity all discarded for the primary rule of family films: Have fun!
The voice cast is a bit loaded with stars as well, featuring performances by Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Brian Tyree Henry and Steve Buscemi, amongst others.
Boys will dig it - parents probably won’t be bored.
Looking to join the ranks of beloved Aussie gems like The Dish and The Castle, Runt will premiere this week.
The story focuses on what the best Aussie stories always do: the Little Aussie Battler.
In this case, the small but spirited daughter of an outback farming family, fallen on hard times, seeks to solve her town's problems by entering her rescued mongrel (the titular Runt) in the Krumpets Dog Show in London.
Facing opposition from a local greedy land baron, played by the legendary Jack Thompson, and an obnoxiously pretentious Dog Show Overseer (played by Matt Day) who is appalled by the mixedbreed status of Runt, this film revels in the chance to portray the underdogs standing up defiantly to the people who would treat them unfairly.
Comedian Celeste Barber and Jai Courtney play the down-to-earth parents, with Deborah Mailman putting in a supporting performance.
The star performance, however, truly is a twohander with young Lily LaTorre and Squid playing Annie and her beloved Runt.
Watching the trailer makes the plot of the film blatantly obvious, but as Roger Ebert used to say, it’s not what a movie’s about, it’s how it's about it.
I suspect the charms of this one will not be lost on those who make this a family night out.
For those parents who may want to drop their children off to a screening of one of the above, and then slip into another theatre for more adult fare, The Substance has you covered.
This film is receiving major buzz from international audiences after having played at the Cannes Film Festival and
won the award for Best Screenplay.
Praise has been heaped on the performance of Demi Moore (my gosh, remember her?!?) who plays an ageing celebrity fitness personality desperate to hold on to her fame and position. She turns to a mysterious product that purports to “create a younger, better you” when injected, but which has horrifying sideeffects when mis-used.
A satire and scathing critique of our impossible societal beauty standards, this body horror also sees an impressive turn from Dennis Quaid as a vile Hollywood-type Producer.
The second feature from French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat, audiences can expect some thought provoking examination of unbalanced expectations of men and women alongside some genuinely disturbing imagery
q Jeffrey Lambert hopes to integrate a squash court into a new multi-sport centre for the Tomaree Peninsula.
Readynow! Readynow!
Cash is still king
By Jacie WHITFIELD
GLORIA Jean’s cafes are now trialling cashless payments in some locations, with the business stating the move was due to “customer preferences shifting”.
“We believe that going cashless will not only create a safer environment for our staff but also streamline operations, allowing us to serve our customers more efficiently,” a company spokesperson told 9 News.
According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), businesses do not have to accept cash and should be clear about the types of payments they accept and the total price payable.
To gain local insight, News Of The Area asked Port Stephens community members and business owners their opinions on the trend of moving away from accepting cash.
This is what they said:
Nicki Day: “Cash is Queen.”
Jenny Waters, Boat Harbour: “I think they are silly (going cashless). Cash is still legal tender!”
Margaret Hogan, Nelson Bay: “I think it should be up to each individual as to whether they use cash or card. Using cards costs everyone more money. Convenience or choice? A golf club that I belong to only accepts card. It is a bit embarrassing sometimes when I take friends as not everyone wants to use their card. All venues should gladly accept either, no questions asked.”
Ana Hall, Corlette: “I don’t shop at or visit places that don’t accept cash.”
Melanie Peers, Soldiers Point: “If I had the choice between two businessescard only or cash and/or
card - I would choose the business that accepts cash.”
Christine Jones, Nelson Bay: “We should have the right to choose.”
Kerry Carter, Nelson Bay: “I believe the customer should have the right to choose how they pay. Having owned numerous businesses, I know what it's like when EFTPOS was down. I recently went to buy a coffee and was told they couldn't serve me because the Internet was down. I said I would pay cash, but they said no as the computer wasn't working, they couldn't take the order. I asked if they had ever heard of pen and paper.”
Jodi Denovan, Fenninghams Island: “With businesses putting merchant fees back to customers this is why I have returned to cash. If a business chooses to have card facilities, then that's on the business, not on the customer.”
Lorna Davies, Corlette: “I absolutely detest this idea! I'm just a small operator, I cannot afford to have a card machine in my Zumba classes! A second reason is that I adore paying cash. I would rather leave the few cents I have as tips to the store holder rather than getting charged on my purchase transactions. Sure, some may not be charged to your purchase as an extra, but the storeholder definitely is paying for it. No to cashless society! I urge everyone to keep cash and have your debit cards as backups. Note: start checking your card activities, you might be surprised to see that the charges you were charged for your purchases for the week could have been a bottle of milk for your kitchen. Choose cash.”
Mark Hockey, Anna Bay: “Just back from Europe and a number of countries, especially Germany, are
carrying out a silent protest against the card system because of all the surcharges (sometimes hidden) and returning to using cash more frequently than card. It was so good to see, and it felt rather nostalgic to be using cash more than card again.”
Kate Stephenson, Corlette: “Personally it wouldn't bother me if a business was cashless because I very rarely pay cash for anything; however, I do believe that people should have the right to choose whether they pay by card or cash.”
Diane Anderson, Nelson Bay: “The physical handling of money teaches children the value of things and of saving for them. Imagine every $2 sausage bought at Bunnings being paid by card, which you are then charged card usage by the bank. Use cash often.”
Santina La Spina, Shoal Bay: “We should be allowed to make choices, and we should not be charged for using cards. Cash is my choice always.”
Melissa Preston, Shoal Bay: “Imagine the next breakdown where we can't use ATMs to get cash out or use our cards to pay the billhope their cafe isn't full! Cash is king and legal tender.”
Cherylle Stone, Soldiers Point: “I am a member of a volunteer organisation that sells merchandise. The cashless policy saves a lot of time and effort in stock management and reconciliation of sales. The computer screen is so much easier to operate than a cumbersome till attached to an eftpos machine. On the rare occasions a visitor appears who only has cash, a member of the organisation is usually willing to pay by card and accept the cash from the visitor. I acknowledge customers are paying bank
fees but it's either that or stretching the friendship of our already busy volunteers.”
Stephen Daley, Shoal Bay: “Wait for the EFTPOS terminals to go down and see the madness that it causes! Plus going cashless is a nice way to put a surcharge on your card too - just a thought.”
Marilyn Falappi, Corlette: “Give the customer an option. Unfortunately, many people may walk away from shops that do not accept cash and the end result could be another business closing their doors.”
Karin Coombe, Fingal Bay: “Kids see threedimensional money, yet on the card they don't gain the understanding of what the dollar is worth. I also don't like the control tracking and tracing with cards where companies and banks chase you. There are no scams with cash except occasional counterfeit money, yet everyone has a scam a year on their cards. Cards are just revenue raising for the banks.”
Jean Brown, Salamander Bay: “Many people use cash instead of cards to help with their budgeting - if you don't have it, you can't spend it.”
Dianne Tomlins, Nelson Bay: “I don't believe it would be a fair way to treat customers as we always pay a cost for the use of a debit and credit card, and this is in addition to our meal and drinks costs. I have eaten at a few restaurants that give you a small discount when you pay by cash. It encourages return business, keeps their payment costs lower and leaves you the opportunity to pass on discounted charges to your waitperson. It is a win for all those involved. Keep cash an option please.”
Simon Younger, Beatles Coffee at The Hawker Inn: “We lent out our EFTPOS machines to a local charity who have a monthly meat
Lyn’s lifetime of art
PORT Stephens creative
Lyn Grigor has practised the art of spinning for approximately 28 years.
Spinning is the process of drawing out fibres and twisting them together to form a continuous thread or yarn.
Many different fibres can be spun, such as wool, silk, cotton and synthetics.
About fifteen years ago, Lyn expanded her skillset and took up weaving.
Weaving is the interlacing of two sets of threads or yarns at right angles.
The lengthwise yarns are called the ‘warp’ and the crosswise ones are called the ‘weft’.
Lyn has three weaving
looms, her favourite being a Louet floor model from Holland.
A member of the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre for almost three decades, Lyn’s work is currently being featured at the gallery in Nelson Bay.
Current exhibitions
Aside from Lyn’s featured work, two exciting exhibitions are also on display at the gallery until 1 October.
‘Our Great Outdoors’ showcases stunning works by local painters, capturing the beauty of Port Stephens’ natural environment.
Featuring landscapes, seascapes and wildlife, this exhibition invites viewers
to experience the diverse and breathtaking scenery through the eyes of locallybased artists.
Also on display is ‘Fusion’, featuring an array of creative textiles designed to hang on walls.
Showcasing innovative fabric art, this display highlights the artistic talents of local textile artists, transforming fabric into captivating wall pieces that blend tradition with contemporary creativity.
Admission to the gallery is free.
The Port Stephens Community Arts Centre is on Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay (near Nelson Bay Diggers).
on the trend of moving away from accepting cash.
raffle at the Seabreeze Hotel because when they took cash-only for the tickets, they got $110 in sales. Next month with our card machine, they got over $300 in total; to give you a ratio to go on how many people (mainly younger ones) prefer to just tap and pay for things. The biggest issue for a small business is the location of a bank branch that they can use. For example Nelson Bay only has an NAB branch after both local building societies left town. PayID is very useful, has no fees and instant credit, just not that well promoted by the big four. Funny that!”
Nick Said, Naked Alley: “No to a cashless society. When systems go down, which they have, customers aren’t able to pay, and our business loses money. Customers deserve the choice and that may mean avoiding the 1.5-2.5 percent surcharge added when using your cards.”
Lyle Goodman, Nook Espresso: “I really don't understand why a cafe or restaurant would limit their customers to only one method of payment. So much money gets eaten up in transaction fees that having cash as an option is just courteous if nothing else.”
Andrew, Authentic Thai: “It’s turmoil when the electricity is out which has happened once this year and twice last year. We can’t use the card machine and customers can’t pay. We also had the software interface fail statewide which stopped card transactions and one internet failure - all these failures come at a cost for us.”
Jimmy Shane, Shoal Bay: “Going cashless is fraught with problems including less privacy, increased opportunity for cyberattacks and hacking, dependency on technology which is twice as problematic due to poor internet connectivity especially in rural areas. People with lower income or debt often find cash easier to manage too. The banks are holding cash less as it reduces the costs of transporting it with security companies to their vaults. However, I want to be able to access the money in my bank account, my money, at any given time. Last time I wanted to make a significant purchase with cash, I had to make an appointment to withdraw it because the bank didn’t hold the amount I wanted.”
q News Of The Area asked Port Stephens community members and business owners their opinions
q Lyn Grigor.
Kaye’s 19-year contribution
By Simon EKINS
THE Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group (TBCSG) has paid tribute to Kaye Berkley after nineteen years hosting sewing bees in her home.
TBCSG is a local volunteer group that has been active on the Tomaree peninsula for 20 years.
Its main activity is to drive residents who have been diagnosed with breast cancer to Newcastle and Maitland for their treatments and appointments.
As well as the two main annual fundraising events (the Pink Golf Day and the Pink Breakfast), the group holds a sewing bee three times a year to make drain bags and support cushions
which are donated to local patients and hospitals in other areas.
The sewing bee has been held for almost two decades years in the home of longterm member Kaye Berkley.
The group participate in cutting, sewing and stuffing the bags and cushions as well as enjoying a sumptuous morning tea.
Friday 6 September was the final sewing bee and morning tea at Kaye’s home.
“The group wanted to thank Kaye for her continued hospitality and support and we wish her well,” TBCSG President Kym Farr said.
“The breast cancer group will be continuing with the sewing bees using a local community hall to ensure
that we continue to make the drain bags and cushions.”
TBCSG's second fundraising event of the year, the Pink Breakfast is to be held at the Soldiers Point Bowling Club on Wednesday 9 October.
Anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer driver or receiving more information is most welcome to contact the group at info@tomareebreast cancersupport.com.au
“Most importantly,” continued Kym, “if you live on the Tomaree Peninsula and are diagnosed with breast cancer, please contact Kym Farr, President on 0431 864 778 or Irene Jones, Vice President on 0423 602 243 so that we can assist you.”
Junior orators take to the stage
THE Raymond Terrace Lions Club held their ninth annual Junior Public Speaking event on 21 August.
Twelve students from four local primary schools - Grahamstown Public, Seaham Public, Raymond Terrace Public and St Brigid’s - took part in the informal competition.
“Parents and friends were thoroughly entertained by each child’s topic and speaking style,” said event coordinator Neil Goldthorpe.
“It was a very high standard of speeches from
eight young students in Stage 2 (years 3 and 4) and four students from Stage 3 (years 5 and 6).”
Judges voted Harry Sharman as the Stage 2 winner, while Neve Redman topped the Stage 3 category.
Both took home a small trophy.
“It is such an important skill that develops confidence in speaking to public groups,” said Mr Goldthorpe.
q (Back row) Lions
President Kate Moore, with students Harry, Rosie, Alyssa, event coordinator Neil Goldthorpe, (front) Austen, Frazer, Ariana, Kira-Lee and Max.
q The sewing and stuffing team.
q Cushion sewing.
q Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group President Kym Farr presenting a card and present to Kaye Berkley.
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SPRING WEDDING
An option for every couple
WITH so many beautiful locations, there is a space to suit every wedding couple at the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens.
“Come and view our Rotunda on the Eucalyptus Lawn for a more formal or traditional wedding, our Water Lily pond and Fountain Area or Waterfall Garden for a smaller
ceremony,” a spokesperson for the Gardens told NOTA.
“Our newest area is the Palm Garden and our most popular site is the Bush Chapel but there are lots of other options.
“Receptions can also be arranged in our Pavilion or Banksia /Garden Room.”
Elopement packages are now available for an intimate service of up to twelve people.
Photo sessions only can also be arranged.
“You are welcome to come and look around,” the Gardens team said.
“As a bonus, it will be satisfying for you to know that you have helped contribute to the upkeep of these amazing community-run Gardens.”
For further information contact events@ huntergardens.org.au or phone 4987 1655.
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NSW declares war on red tape to fix housing crisis
By Neve BRISSENDEN and Alex MITCHELL, AAP
IN the 1960s, development applications could be one page long, housing advocates say.
Now, documents that run to reams of pages are spending months collecting dust on NSW bureaucrats' desks, sending waiting times for much-needed homes skyrocketing.
Premier Chris Minns has promised another tranche of planning reforms to help fix the housing crisis, particularly in Sydneythe nation's most expensive property market.
"(The reforms) will be designed to speed up approvals, cut red tape and, at the end of the day, build more homes," he said at a Business Western Sydney Housing Now conference on Wednesday.
The premier acknowledged it was often government agencies that slowed down the approvals process.
"Once you run the gauntlet of planning, you're left waiting for transport for NSW, or Sydney Water or local government ... this can't sit on public-service desks for months on end, waiting for a decision with the cost of construction," he said.
The state has been warned that it is unlikely to meet its nationally agreed, five-year housing target of 377,000 extra homes by 2029.
A NSW Productivity and Equality Commission report, released on Wednesday, made several recommendations to boost housing supply, including zoning well-located areas for higher density and cutting apartment design requirements.
Developers were joined at
the conference by members of the Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) advocacy group, whose representative Justin Simon also blamed red tape for delaying housing builds.
He brandished a one-page document representing the amount of detail he said was needed for a development application in the 1960s.
"When we're looking at what the housing boom was in the 60s and 70s... if we want to get close to that, what are we going to cut?" he said. "Unless we want everyone in the state to become a planner and arborist, a heritage consultant and an engineer...
do we need all these reports?"
One of the government's signature planning policies involves the blanket rezoning of land around metro stations and existing transport hubs for higherdensity housing.
The commission said further gains could be made from expanding that program into Sydney's wellestablished eastern and northern suburbs.
Mr Minns said that would likely be a few years down the line but he was "happy to do it".
Master Builders Australia recently projected NSW would fall the furthest behind meeting its contribution to a national goal of 1.2 million extra homes by mid-2029.
NSW is only on track to produce 303,280 homes73,700 homes short of its target.
Mr Minns said NSW wouldn't back away from the challenge of building the thousands of homes required to stop young people being locked out of the housing market.
"Doing nothing is not an option," he said.
In February, NSW Productivity Commissioner Peter Achterstraat said Sydney was on track to be "the city with no grandchildren" as height restrictions and high housing costs drove young families to the regions and interstate.
q Premier Chris Minns has promised another tranche of reforms to help fix the housing crisis.
Koala film comes to Raymond Terrace
q
A FILM documenting the plight of koalas on Australia’s east coast will be screened at Scotty’s Cinema, Raymond Terrace on 22 September.
‘The Koalas’, created by filmmakers Dr Georgia Wallace-Crabbe and Gregory Miller, discusses the species’ current predicament and predicted extinction by 2050.
The film follows the journey of seven koalas and sheds light on the issues facing the species, in particular habitat loss.
“On the East Coast of Australia, where ancient forests meet the urban fringe, koalas are facing unprecedented challenges,” film promoters told NOTA.
Busy August on the water
MARINE Rescue volunteers completed seventeen search and rescue missions in Port Stephens last month.
Across the state, Marine Rescue units performed 263 search and rescues in August, the service’s second-busiest August since 2022, when volunteers completed 267 missions.
Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell said favourable weather conditions
saw large numbers of boaters hitting the state’s waterways, but far too many were still succumbing to mechanical problems.
“Engine failure and flat batteries are preventable incidents with regular maintenance,” he said.
“Boaters need to be
aware that mechanical failure can lead to a lifethreatening situation.
“Those planning to hit the water this spring need to make sure their equipment is in good working order to avoid becoming a statistic.”
Commissioner Barrell is reminding boaters to
“‘The Koalas’ sheds light on a disturbing truth: the very entities entrusted with safeguarding our natural treasures are contributing to the demise of these emblematic creatures.
“Why is the koala facing extinction when governments are announcing new strategies to protect them?
“Scientists identify the main culprit behind the alarming drop in koala populations is habitat loss.
“How is the destruction of habitat being allowed to escalate at unprecedented rates?”
The screening will be followed by a Q & A panel of koala advocates and carers.
always carry enough fuel, with some in reserve, and to monitor the weather.
“It is also vitally important that boaters have the correct safety equipment on board and always wear a personal flotation device.
“A lifejacket can’t help you if you don’t have one on,” the Commissioner said.
Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS
The film follows seven koalas throughout their survival journey.
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
It’s time to act on beach erosion
DEAR News Of The Area,
ON 25 June 2024 Port Stephens Council adopted their Coastal Management Plan which identified concerns about the impact of beach erosion on Shoal Bay Road.
They mentioned that irrespective of the present day risk given that Shoal Bay road provides the only access to parts of Shoal Bay and Fingal Bay Council is concerned that the level of risk is unacceptably high.
One of the options suggested was to consider relocation of Shoal Bay Road at Shoal Bay.
Since then and on 1 August a major weather event occurred which created significant erosion on Shoal Bay beach, taking it within six metres of Shoal
Bay road, which according to the Coastal Management Plan trigger’s introduction of preventive measures including sandbagging.
Also since the adoption of the Coastal Management Plan a major fire occurred on 2 September in the Tomaree National Park adjacent to Wreck Beach in Shoal Bay which has heightened concerns by residents in the Shoal Bay and Fingal Bay communities.
The consequent potential impact on the ability for access by emergency vehicles and evacuation procedures are of major concern to residents.
In fact early responses from a recent member and letterbox drop survey of Fingal Bay ratepayers and residents conducted by Fingal Bay Community Association
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DEAR Jasminda,
AT my recent wedding, my husband recited very out-of-character wedding vows.
I have since been told he wrote them with the assistance of AI.
Was it all just a sham?
Did he even mean what he said? I feel really angry.
Helen G.
Dear Helen,
There are roughly two camps that people fall into with AI.
(FBCA) indicates that an alternate road into Shoal/ Fingal Bays is a high priority.
Our organisation also strongly regards it as a high priority and therefore the commencement of planning and route identification for an alternate road is urgent and therefore should be given the highest priority.
Extreme weather conditions impacting Shoal Bay beach is not a new phenomenon, but the recent events have again highlighted the vulnerability and concerns of the Shoal Bay and Fingal Bay residents which has a combined population of approximately 3500 and escalates substantially during holiday periods.
Regards, Peter CLOUGH, President, Tomaree Headland Heritage Group.
Beer, petrol and student loans: Nats sharpen poll pitch
By Dominic GIANNINI, AAP
CHEAPER petrol, lower beer prices and discounts on student debt have all been floated as potential Nationals policy as the party sharpens its pitch ahead of a federal election.
Cutting and freezing increases linked to inflation on the fuel excise and slashing taxes on microbreweries and distillers passed the party's federal council meeting on Saturday, although the motions are not binding.
Alcoholic excises should be reviewed across the board, MP Pat Conaghan said.
Student loan discounts and incentives for people to study in the regions were also supported.
The proposal included a 30 percent discount on university and vocational education fees for students older than 25 and those who live in regional and remote Australia.
A broader 20 percent discount for other students as well as 20 percent off lump sum payments was also backed, as was a regional university campus "rejuvenation fund" to incentivise students to study outside major cities.
Leader David Littleproud used his opening address to party faithful to laud the opposition leading the public debate in areas such as the voice referendum, nuclear energy and vaping reform.
"Never before have you seen a party dictate the policy direction of the public
debates in this country over the last two and a half years than what you have seen from the National Party federal team," he said.
The meeting focused heavily on cost-of-living measures and agriculture policy, including mortgage relief, encouraging airline competition to bring down flight prices, boosting rural health support and introducing nuclear energy into the mix.
The party resolved to overturn a legislated ban on live sheep exports, scrap water buybacks and bring back an agricultural visa.
Deputy Nationals Leader Perin Davey and frontbencher Barnaby Joyce were successful in a push calling for Commonwealth compensation for farmers
who regard it as the work of the devil, diminishing the heart and soul of the written word.
People who struggle to write well have embraced the idea of throwing a shamozzle of words into their computer and witnessing (in mere seconds) those words being transformed.
The implications, though, are highlighted in your conundrum.
Suddenly everyone can sound as though a Cyranowannabe is whispering in their ear.
It's a slippery slope though.
Those who see it as a godsend that saves precious time, and those
I've experienced this too, though not on a romantic level. I used to write articles for a local magazine.
I didn't do it for the money
(which was as meagre as a Brazilian bikini), but for the sense of satisfaction.
I had a flick through the magazine recently and the stories were so flowery, so overwritten, that AI's influence was immediately recognisable.
Maybe the publication is saving a bit of money, but what is the ultimate cost?
Your husband may have struggled to find the right words to express his (very real) feelings. But yes, I think you are right to be angry.
Vows need to come from the heart, not from a mashup of Wikipedia, scientific journals and news sources.
AI can also be misleading.
You don't want to have to fact-check your husband's undying love.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Important facts on nuclear
DEAR News Of The Area,
I WOULD like to commend the factual information that Mr Higgs has written into NOTA regarding nuclear power during this year.
His information is relevant and much more than that telegraphed by newspapers and commercial TV stations.
If possible some past and present copies of NOTA could be taken by Meryl Swanson MP and left in the reading areas of Canberra.
Regarding Canberra
whose agricultural land was negatively impacted by federal policy.
Others measures to ease cost of living that received support at the federal council meeting included tax breaks and incentives for new Australian airlines to start up to increase competition and allowing pensioners be taxed less to pick up work.
A push to ban union and public super funds donating to political parties was defeated on the floor, as
and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), if Muswellbrook is a risky area to place a reactor, then why not the ACT?
In fact, why not put in a challenge?
Which system can supply base load power to a regional area or town in the quickest, safest, cheapest, culturally sensitive and environmentally friendly way.
If this can be achieved, then this can be a plan for many regional areas of Australia and develop communities away from the
was a call from the party's youth branch to cap negative gearing at three properties.
The majority of the Nationals parliamentary team supported stripping the term "gender identity" from the Sex Discrimination Act, with speakers rallying against the impacts of transgender people playing women's sport.
expensive lifestyle of capital cities. Our Governments are just two sides of a coin and we toss the coin every few years.
One side looks after the greedy and the other side the needy (including all life forms).
So I am wondering how long before we stop worrying about the cost of living and reflect on the cost of surviving.
Regards, W GIBBS.
Members called upon the Nationals in government to exempt foreign backpackers from superannuation, which they can then claim when leaving the country, in a bid to ease costs for employers. MP Keith Pitt supported money going into backpackers' pockets during their time in regional communities to boost the local economy rather than claim on their way out. But entitlements should not be stripped entirely, allowing visa holders to be paid less than Australian workers, he argued.
q David Littleproud has urged more support for university students in Australia's regions. Photo: Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS.
READING by Lynne Miles: Proverbs 21: 3"To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice."
Probus ladies enjoy spring function
THE Probus Club of Port Stephens held its annual Ladies Spring Function at Zenith, Shoal Bay on September 10.
Tempted by the classy High Tea theme, 48 ladies enjoyed the atmosphere and the fine offering of food.
The club’s publicity officer, Ann Gibson, told NOTA the “well organised function” was filled with “lots of chatting and laughter”.
Activities for the men of the club are also ramping up in 2024, with a ‘Men’s Only Morning Tea’ added to the calendar on a quarterly basis.
Each meeting will feature a guest speaker.
The club has enjoyed a period of growth this year, Ann said.
“The Probus Club of Port Stephens has had a busy 2024 and getting busier as the year progresses.
“The meetings are attracting big numbers who
enjoy the company and fellowship at the extended morning tea break. Another attraction is the quality of the guest speakers, thanks to Ray Howitt’s efforts.”
Looking forward the club has organised events at the recently reopened Nelson Bay cinema, and a caravan trip to South West Rocks next month.
Concerns housing battle delays much-needed supply
By Kat WONG and Adrian BLACK, AAP
A POLITICAL spat is delaying housing relief for thousands of Australians, the government claims, as two key policies face fierce resistance.
The Liberal Party, the Nationals and the Greens are united in their opposition to the Commonwealth's Help to Buy and Build to Rent schemes as they believe the programs will not make housing more affordable.
But Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says they present a prime opportunity to improve housing supply.
"When it comes to
housing, we are building; the coalition and the Greens have been blocking," he told reporters in Canberra on Monday.
Help To Buy - introduced to the Senate on Monday - would reduce deposit requirements for first home buyers via a government loan guarantee.
Similar schemes already operate in jurisdictions like WA, the ACT, NSW and Victoria, and Mr Albanese said the federal version should have "sailed through parliament".
Greens MP Max ChandlerMather claims it will drive up house prices for those who don't get access to the program, while Build to Rent - which offers tax concessions and incentives for the sector -
q Federal government funding is expected to deliver more than 13,700 new social and affordable homes.
will drive up rents and give tax breaks to developers to build unaffordable apartments.
"Neither will give light at the end of the tunnel for the single mum right now choosing between feeding her kids or paying the rent," he told ABC radio.
Opposition finance spokeswoman Jane Hume says the legislation will not improve affordability
"All it will do is allow large corporations, and indeed the government, to own your home," she told reporters in Canberra.
The Greens want a freeze and cap on rent increases and are also calling on the government to phase out tax handouts for developers.
But Housing Minister Clare O'Neil has accused the
minor party of standing in the way of home ownership.
"Delay costs Australians housing opportunities," she told reporters on Monday.
Meanwhile, the first tranche of funds for the governments Housing Australia Future Fund and National Housing Accord
programs are expected to deliver more than 13,700 new social and affordable homes nationwide.
Construction on almost 40 percent of the builds was expected to begin in the current financial year.
Mr Albanese said the programs would deliver
social and affordable housing to those who needed it most.
Round one of the HAFF funding will unlock $9.2 billion of investment in social and affordable housing and will include more than 1200 homes for women and children escaping domestic violence and older women at risk of homelessness.
Ms O'Neil said the first round was supporting more social and affordable housing than the coalition had in nine years in government.
"We're building homes for renters, homes for firsthome buyers, and homes for women and children escaping domestic violence and those at risk from homelessness, because more homes means more affordable housing for everyone," Ms O'Neil said.
Less than 40 percent of the 13,742 builds are expected to be under way this financial year, and applications for round two will open in the next six months.
Community Housing Industry Association chief executive Wendy Hayhurst said the Housing Australia Future Fund must form part of a broader effort if the government wants to "make any appreciable impact on the huge backlog of need".
"When you're tackling a housing crisis that has been decades in the making, the key is to show long-term commitment and to steadily make inroads," she said.
q Ladies of the Probus Club of Port Stephens enjoying high tea at Zenith.
q Club member Brenda tucks in to the feast.
Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS.
q Minister for Housing Clare O’Neil.
Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas.
q Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas.
Stinker’s History: The Eileen Sylvia - Part 1
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
COLIN Mitchell, a farmer, arrived in Port Stephens in1910 and settled at Harris’s Farm, known today as One Mile Beach, where among his farming efforts he attempted to raise draught horses.
The project was a failure and he died shortly after.
Two of Colin’s sons, Alf and Nelson, who married the Goddard sisters from Newcastle, Eileen and Sylvia, remained in the area and contributed significantly to the local fishing industry for many years.
Later the brothers were joined by their sons Colin, Clyde and Barry on board the trawlers ‘Eileen Sylvia’ and ‘Girl Pat’.
When Nelson’s first son was born the family lived in a bark house at Fishermans Bay before moving into a bag house on land owned by ‘Happy’ Jack Blanch at Boat Harbour.
The humpy, which provided shelter for Nelson, mum Sylvia, Nanna Mitchell and young Clyde, was burnt to the ground in a bushfire in 1936.
At Boat Harbour, Nelson worked the ‘IXL’, a sturdy boat nearly as wide as it was long.
Built out of New Zealand kauri, the boat, bought in Nelson Bay, was towed up to Salamander Bay on the first night, where it was moored.
Nelson’s wife Sylvia gathered the dry broad weed that was washed up on the bank and made a bed for the family to sleep on.
Later, when they moved
up to Forster (Elizabeth Beach) to work, they took the boat up the Myall Lakes and moored it at Bungwahl, not far from Smiths Lake.
It was moored in the freshwater of the top lake as there are no borers, known as ‘cobra’, to attack the woodwork. When the lobsters were finished the men brought the boat back to Boat Harbour and pulled her up onto the beach, in front of Billy Richardson’s place, where they installed a Union 2 cylinder petrol kerosene engine.
Years later, in 1943, when Alf and Nelson decided to build the ‘Eileen Sylvia’ at Sandy Point they used the ‘IXL’ to take lobster pots out to Boulder Bay reef.
The lobsters that they caught brought in enough money to keep them going while they continued to build.
Later, the brothers built the ‘Sandy M’.
Nelson’s nickname was Sandy.
The sturdy boat was a 20 footer with a 10 ft beam.
‘Sinker’ Morris , who lived and fished in and around Boat Harbour, ended up with the ‘Sandy M’ and spent some time prawning off Stockton Clyde Mitchell left school at fifteen years of age, allowing him to finally become what was always his calling - a professional fisherman.
The young fisherman worked the beachesparticularly 19 Mile Beach (Stockton or Long Beach) - for salmon, tailor, kingfish and mullet.
At this stage he lived at Sandy Point and travelled over to One Mile Beach and Boat Harbour where he set pots for lobsters and traps for fish, particularly snapper and leatherjacket.
Nelson and Alf were building the ‘Eileen Sylvia’ during this period.
Many of the old fishermen found time to keep neat, accurate diaries of their catches, financial records, balances and unusual events.
Some like Nelson Mitchell’s diary, which goes back to 1935, included a recipe for ginger beer and a list of presents for the family.
Other expenses incurred by Nelson were for benzine, trips on the punt, freight, tobacco, ice, potato sacks, calico, putty, tar, copper nails, a ball race, kerosene and a billy can.
Apart from repairs, parts for his boat and the essentials, meat and vegetables, there was money left at the end of 1936 for a grey frock, overcoat, petticoat, bloomers, brassiers and shoes, plus ten knitting needles.
On the income side the Mitchells depended entirely on what Nelson could return from the sea.
Sometimes the money was good, other times there was no money at all.
The diary tells of catches of leatherjacket, schnapper (all the old fishermen spelt snapper with a ch), mullet, jewfish, kingfish, tailor, blackfish, bream and garfish.
Lobsters contributed significantly, with the 1938 figures telling us that from
the first pull on 27 July to 24 August, 275 dozen lobsters were lifted.
In 1941, 185 dozen lobsters were caught during
the period.
At the time lobsters brought around 18/- a dozen or 1/6d each.
At today's prices, around
Stinker’s Fishin’: We live in snapper central
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
IT is every fishos dream to catch a big snapper - I mean a really big snapper.
That dream came true for a couple of brothers who took advantage of the idyllic sea conditions to motor north of Broughton, where they drifted over the reefs.
Tossing plastics in perfect conditions, Rowan and Daniel Garner noted fish on the sounder shortly before things went crazy.
Rods buckled and reels screamed as the boys came face to face with a school of cracker snapper. It was Rowan who hooked an absolute thumper which
put up a mighty battle until a monster 92cm ‘Big Red’ was brought to the surface. Meanwhile Daniel was kept busy with snapper to an impressive 75cm.
Checking the NSW Fisheries size to length ratio, Rowan's fish would tip the scales at over 13kg.
The most common
question I am asked is - “where can I catch a snapper?”.
This might sound too simple but my answer is as follows.
“Anywhere in the wash or over a reef between Birubi and Seal Rocks.” We live in
snapper central.
A mate and his son, with no plan or previous knowledge of the area, launched their tinny in Kiddies Corner and motored south towards Rocky Point.
With their sounder running the team noticed a
$80/kilo, one month’s wages would equate to approximately $250.000.00a quarter of a million dollars! How times have changed.
small area of rough bottom and chose to “give it a go”.
An hour later the boys headed for home with their bag limit of beautiful snapper. Just to think that this spot was randomly selected, within thousands of hectares of snapper habitat, best explains how lucky we are.
q Building and launching the Eileen Sylvia at Sandy Point (Corlette).
q Medowie champion Rowan Garner with his thumping great 92cm Big Red.
Championship treble for Medowie juniors
By Chris KARAS
MEDOWIE Football Club are celebrating a championship trifecta in the Northern NSW Community Junior Interdistrict competitions.
The Bumblebees showcased their array of junior talent in four Grand Finals - winning titles in the Under 12A, Under 13A and Under 14C Grade Boys divisions and finishing runners up to Maitland Magpies in the Under 12/3 G Grade.
Medowie’s All Age women's team also figured in a trophy decider but crashed to a 4-0 defeat against South Maitland.
Club officials are delighted by the achievements of the Medowie junior sides in 2024, with nine of the Bumblebees’ twelve teams qualifying for the finals.
They can also boast a record 25 Newcastle junior representatives that brought home five Northern NSW Football Community State Youth Championship titles in various age groups.
Medowie FC secretary Luke Radcliffe told News Of The Area that “the future looks rosy” with an abundance of talent in the club’s junior nursery.
“Four of our teams finished minor premiers during the regular season with three of those sides going on to claim the championship,” revealed Radcliffe.
“Our Under 15A Boys squad claimed the minor title but were bundled out after two losses in the finals series,” he added.
The club’s Under 15B side also showed tenacity to reach their first-ever finals series.
Medowie FC clinched the Under 12A Boys championship with a 2-1 victory over Charlestown in extra time at King Park.
They produced impressive team displays in their first season of competitive football and were rewarded with silverware.
Emerging striker Lincoln Prout grabbed a hat trick of
Gropers go back-to-back
By Chris KARAS
NELSON Bay Gropers have stamped themselves as the powerbase of Hunter Suburban Rugby.
While the club’s much vaunted first grade outfit made a heart-breaking exit from this year’s Presidents Cup finals series, the Gropers have ushered in a new crop of rising talent.
Grant Stewart’s emerging Under 18 colts are celebrating a deserved premiership triumph after skittling the top ranked Maitland Blacks 46-36 in Hunter Junior Rugby Grand Finals action last weekend at Newcastle’s No 2 Sportsground.
It is a second successive Under 18s title for the
Nelson Bay club who were also crowned first grade champions in 2023.
The young Gropers produced a stirring second half performance to sink minor premiers Maitland with boom centre Xavier Stewart named best on ground.
Maitland went into the trophy decider brimming with confidence having lost only one match in their 2024 campaign and boasting three wins over Nelson Bay, who finished third at the conclusion of the preliminary rounds.
But the Blacks met their match in a revved up Gropers line up that found their groove in the finals series with victories over Wanderers and Terrigal
Trojans.
In a cracking contest both sides were locked 2424 at the interval before the gifted Stewart engineered a dominant second half performance from the Nelson Bay outfit.
The dynamic centre menaced the Blacks with his sharp running, tricky step and clever passing to earn the official Player of the Grand Final award.
Stewart, the kid brother of Wallaroos wing sensation Maya Stewart, scored a vital try and created others as the Gropers piled on twenty two points after the break to seal the title.
He was one of seven Gropers that also featured
in last year’s Under 18s premiership-winning squad along with fullback Tom Akbal, hooker Hayden Wilson, centre Noah Hill, prop Jacob Affleck, injured flanker Cooper Cashen and elusive back Ethan Langsford.
It was also a second consecutive title for master coach Grant Stewart and his assistant Matt Affleck.
Nelson Bay’s powerful forward pack led by skipper and emerging number eight Oscar Affleck provided the spadework for a memorable victory.
Industrious props Jacob Affleck and Mitchell Irving, hooker Wilson, second rowers Sage Baker and Brayden Phillips, flankers Max Fines and Gus Waters and James Ellis were a
tower of strength - enabling the classy Stewart to make an impact with the likes of Akbal, Hill, halves Nash Campbell and Bastiaan Osborne-Zorbas, Henry Howe and flying wingers Tye George and Kenan McGann.
The strong-running Baker grabbed a second try after the half time break before the Gropers rammed home their advantage with five pointers to Stewart, Akbal and the hard working Fines.
Maitland stayed in the hunt with tries by centres Mitch Balzer and Lachlan Macintyre, flanker Harrison Dunn and Lachlan Mackaway plus four conversions and a penalty goal by fly half Brandon Cox.
Nelson Bay’s Junior Rugby secretary Matthew Findlay said Grant Stewart’s charges had carved out an impressive record since forming back in Under 9s.
“They have figured in end of season finals including a host of Grand Finals for the past nine seasons which speaks volumes for the camaraderie and high skill level among the squad,” quipped the leading official. Several players from the winning 2023 squad forced their way into the senior top grade ranks this season – maybe a new wave of young Gropers will get that opportunity during the club’s 2025 campaign.
goals in Medowie’s thrilling 3-2 extra time win over Nelson Bay FC in the Under 13A Boys competition. It was a superb
performance by the talented marksman who helped the Bumblebees clinch a second successive title. Prout was one of six q Medowie FC juniors celebrate their Under 13A Inter District championship win over Nelson Bay FC.
Medowie juniors that helped the Newcastle representative team claim the Under 13s Community State Youth Cup. Medowie’s Under 14
colts captured the C Grade championship double with a 2-0 triumph over Rutherford Dragons.
q Nelson Bay’s dynamic centre Xavier Stewart (left) was judged Player of the Grand Final in the Gropers’ 46-36 premiership victory over Maitland. He is pictured holding the championship shield with half back Bastiaan Osborne-Zorbas. Photo: Caleb Nettle.
q Jubilant Nelson Bay players celebrate their Hunter Junior Rugby Under 18s premiership triumph over Maitland at Newcastle No 2 Sportsground last weekend. Photo: Caleb Nettle.
Championship success for Tilligerry FC
By Chris KARAS
WHEN Tilligerry United Football Club coach
Spencer Doyle rocked up to preseason training for his Under 12s squad earlier this year he envisaged a rebuilding campaign.
Only two regular players from Doyle’s 2023 lineup were available after several top prospects switched to Newcastle Football’s Junior Development League, forcing the experienced mentor to start from scratch.
Sixteen members of his 2024 squad had never played football before.
In one of his finest coaching achievements, the former Southampton ace guided the club to an Under 12 Boys D Grade championship in the Northern NSW Interdistrict competition.
Winning both the minor premiership and Grand Final trophies was even sweeter when you consider the squad comprised of six ten-yearolds and ten players aged eleven.
Young guns Luka Vuletic and Jacob Bonham were the team mainstays and featured prominently in the Newcastle Under 12 representative side that won this year’s Community State Cup.
A proud Doyle told News Of The Area that the group’s success was “the culmination of team work on field and an intensive training program”.
“When the side gathered for training earlier this year our chances looked bleak,” revealed the winning representative coach.
“Many of the players had never laced on a boot but what they lacked in experience they certainly made up for with sheer enthusiasm,” he added.
Doyle commenced an intensive pre-season training schedule with emphasis on fitness and skills development during five sessions per week.
“As the season unfolded the boys grew in confidence and were in great shape as they carved out an impressive record,” quipped Spencer.
The Tilligerry youngsters won nine and drew two of their twelve fixtures - losing just one match to rivals Lochinvar Rovers to claim the minor title.
During the finals series they demonstrated their supremacy by blitzing the Rovers 4-0 in a major semi final and 3-1 in the Grand Final a fortnight later.
In an encouraging team effort the Tilligerry colts racked up 71 goals while conceding a mere seventeen.
Promising striker Joshua Russell proved a real find - notching 32 goals for the season - while representative stars Vuletic and Bonham each scored sixteen and
fifteen goals respectively.
Doyle also praised the form of eleven year old right winger Dylan Plooy and defender Archie Millgate and tipped a bright future for ten year old utility Laiken George.
Tilligerry FC fielded eleven teams this season with
Gropers recognise top grade talent
By Chris KARAS
INDUSTRIOUS lock forward
Lewis Affleck is Nelson Bay Rugby Club’s Most Outstanding Player for 2024.
The emerging number eight proved a model of consistency in the Hunter Suburban Rugby Men's first grade competition this season, turning in powerhouse displays to help steer the Gropers to a preliminary final.
Affleck capped a memorable campaign by also taking out the Players’ Player trophy.
He received both awards at the club’s recent Presentation Night in the Elizabeth Waring Pavilion at Tomaree Sports Complex.
Tireless official and first grade team manager Greg Spake was named Clubman of the Year while fearless forward Ronan O’Cconnell took out the President's Award.
Rising utility back Jack Ballard was named the club’s Rookie of the Year with Liam Keating the recipient of the Respect Award.
Sam and Rachel Rocher collected the Infamous Deed
of the Year award while medical support officer Amber Barber is this year’s recipient of the Dean Como Perpetual trophy.
Premiership-winning centre Michael Hotene took out the men’s Best Back award with rugged prop Nathan Perry receiving the Best Forward trophy.
Skilful playmaker Sophia Collins was named the club’s Most Outstanding Women's Player.
The mercurial flyhalf turned in superb performances this season to steer the Gropers into the
Hunter Suburban Women's finals and also collected the Best Back trophy.
Sharp centre Tash Harris earned the Players’ Player award; second rower Jade Brown the Coach’s award; powerful lock forward Laura McFawn was named Rookie of the Year while talented flanker Sierra Nowlan received the Best Forward trophy.
Capable winger Alannah Byfield was the recipient of the Marilyn Buchanan Award for going above and beyond for the women's team.
Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Association
By Gary WATT
RESULTS from a Stableford competition played on Monday 9th September 2024 with 34 players at Tanilba Bay GC.
Nett Winner : Graham Woolley, 40pts.
Nett Runner Up : Gary Watt, 37pts.
Bonus Point Winner : Ian Dean, 37pts. Bonus Point Runner Up : Ron McKay, 36pts. Nearest the Pin, 4th Hole :
Div 1 : Michael Moussa.
Div 2 : Bob Sellick. Nearest the Pin, 11th Hole, : Div 1 : Michael Moussa.
Div 2 : Kel Dorney. Drive & Chip, 7th Hole,
Div 1 : Michael Moussa.
Div 2 : Jim Gill. Drive & Chip, 18th Hole,
Div 1 : Shayne Mullarvey.
Div 2 : Steve Robards.
Ball Winners : Steve Robards 35pts, Frank Vandruten 35pts, Michael Moussa 34pts, John McDonald 34pts, Greg Hinton 34pts, Col Kerrison 34pts, Robert Paul 33pts, Barry Leo 32pts,
Greg Garvin 32pts, John Hogan 32pts and Alan Foster 32 pts. Lucky Draw Prize : Brian Marshall. Next weeks game is at Kurri GC. and is a 7:30am start.
Visitors are welcome any Monday, please ring Gary Watt on 49814536 for starting times.
the club’s talented Under 13A Girls squad coached by Kim and Andrew Chamberlain also claiming championship honours and the Under 12 girls side reaching the Grand Final - a fine achievement.
The championshipwinning Under 12 Boys D Grade squad featured Aiden
Morrissey, Theodore Murrell, Dylan Plooy, Joshua Russell, Ayden Towler, Luka Vuletic, Brayce Walsh, Liam Wolter and Ashton Young.
q Tilligerry FC’s talented Under 12 Boys squad celebrate their D Grade Championship win over Lochinvar Rovers.
q Outstanding lock forward Laura McFawn was named Nelson Bay womens rugby team’s Rookie of the Year.
Roosters spoil Devils’ perfect season
By Chris KARAS
RAYMOND Terrace Roosters continue to unearth a wealth of talent in the Hunter Junior Rugby League.
The Roosters are celebrating a premiership double after lifting the Under 15 Division One and Under 14 Division 4 trophies in Grand Finals action last weekend.
Daryn Pirini’s talented Roosters upstaged the previously unbeaten Valentine-Eleebana Devils 24-16 at Kurri Kurri Sports Ground to be crowned Under 15s top division champions.
Trailing 10-6 at the half time interval, the Raymond Terrace colts overpowered their more fancied rivals to claim the silverware.
Rampaging prop Xzavier Charlie bagged a try double for the Roosters with second rower Oliver Lawrence and Riley Rostron also crossing for tries with talented five eighth Charlie Burey booting four conversions.
The Devils went into the match as firm favourites after winning eleven and drawing one of their twelve matches in the preliminary rounds and trouncing South Newcastle 26-4 in a semi final.
Both the Devils and Roosters
Muree Golf Results
By Lee RANKIN
SATURDAY 7th Sept. Monthly Medal Stroke.
Alan Moore 69C/B
Grahame Bremmell 69
Kelvin Daniel 70
Grade
Kyle Single 67
2. Jeff Schofield 69
3. Alan Bland 70C/B
4. Michael Tritton 70 C Grade
1. Chris Bailey 65
2. Robert Jones 66
3. Ray Harding 69 4. Warwick Baker 70 Pro Pin Darren Herbert Wednesday 11th Sept. Medley Stableford.
Nelson Bay Golf Club
8 SEPTEMBER – 14 September
2024
Sunday 8 September 2024
Ladies Stableford Christmas Bush Course
A1 Karen West (19) 42
A2 Kathy Edmunds (25) 39 c/b
B1 Diane McLean (30) 41
B2 Deborah Hall (39) 40
Men’s Stableford Brush
box Course
A1 Justin Shaw (13) 39
A2 Peter Hazer (13) 25 c/b
B1 Christopher Dunn (22) 38
B2 Alan Drake (17) 37
C1 Ian Pfennigwerth (32) 37
C2 Steve Punshon (28) 36
Monday 9 September
Vets Results
Div 1:
1 David Thompson 25
2 Warren Cannon 22
Div 2:
1 Brian Stewart 23
2 Peter Backe-Hansen 21
Tuesday 10 September
Women's Stableford: Gymea Course
A1 R Kennett[16] 42
A2 D Moon[23] 40
A3 A Levonpera[22] 38.
B1 M Conway[30] 43
B2 R Manley[31] 38
B3 A Hutchinson[26] 38.
C1 S Anicich[48] 42
C2 R Buchanan[36] 41
C3 D Sutcliffe[39] 38.
Women’s 9 Hole Stableford
Overall Winners
1. Laraine Frost
2. Amanda Lakeman
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Men’s Stableford 19-9:
Brush Box Course
Nelson Bay Golf Club: Stableford:
Grade A: S O'Malley 38, V Komadina 36, R Castles 35. Grade B: D Monin 39, M Day 37, C Hernandez 36.
Grade C: D Rowse 41, K Williams 40, C Couper 40. PCC: 0.0
Men’s Stableford 1-9
Gymea Lily Course
Nelson Bay Golf Club: Stableford:
Grade A: P Sutton 43, L Stewart 38, H Payne 37.
Grade B: D Petith 41, C Herring 39, T Butler 38. Grade C: D Davis 40, A Milne 39, T Newsham 37. PCC: 0.0
Thursday 12 September 2024
RAIN
Friday 13 September 2024
Ladies Stableford: Brushbox Course
Overall Winners:
1 Maree Cousins (23) 32c/b
2 Diana Johnson (25) 32
3 Heather Atkins (24) 30
Men’s Stableford:
played out a 10-10 draw at Lakeside Sporting Complex back in June.
Raymond Terrace edged out Kurri Kurri 24-18 and toppled South 24-8 in their semi finals to go into the trophy decider with renewed confidence.
Valentine held a four point advantage at the break following tries by powerful second rower Koby Harvey and centre Jake Richardson, who added a conversion.
Impact forwards Charlie and Lawrence kept the Roosters in the hunt with determined second half tries to set the scene for an enthralling finish.
Grade 1. George Vlatko38 2. Christopher Maguire 36C/B 3. Billy Greentree 36 B Garde 1. Paul Foster 38C/B
Craig Evans 38
Timothy Lees 37 C Grade
David Clark 41C/B
Mike Donohue 41 3. John Backes 40 Pro Pin Lancelot Slade
Brushbox Course
A1 Julian Williams (17) 38
A2 Wal Hutchinson (18) 37
A3 Chase Luck (18) 35
A4 Guy Sullivan (13) 34
B1 Neil Edwards (2) (22) 39
B2 John Elsworth (23) 35
B3 Michael J Trinder (28) 34c/b
B4 Glenn Sutton (32) 34c/b
Saturday 14 September 2024
Ladies Stableford:
Gymea Lily Course
Overall Winner:
1. Jeanette McClymont
2. Sharon Dunn
3. Bev Suska
Men’s Stableford:
Xmas Bush Course
A1 A Grace[13] 41
A2 C Fallan[4] 41
A3 R Grace[9] 38
B1 S Rigby[19] 41
B2 J Keating[17] 37
B3 G Flux[22] 37
C1 W Reisch[34] 40
C2 P Osborne[26] 36
C3 L Cooper[24] 36
Men’s Stableford:
Gymea Course
A1 Brett Woolfe (13) 43
A2 Murray Atkins (98) 36
A3 Steven Brown (11) 35
B1 Peter Power (16) 38
B2 Glen Shorter (20) 37 c/b
B3 Danny Marmo (18) 37 c/b
C1 Guy Bonfante (35) 38
C2 Kent Williams (24) 37
C3 Leight Wakeling (24) 35 c/b
Raymond Terrace playmakers
Burey and half back Jonte Burns stamped their class as forwards Charlie, Lawrence, hooker Kayde Handsaker, Latrell Aranas, Darryn Vaggs and lock Jesse Sepos took control with support from talented fullback Rhyder Pirini and centres Joseph Pfeifer and Brock Bailey.
The Roosters downed Cessnock Goannas Gold 16-10 to claim the Under 14 Division Four premiership trophy at St John Oval.
Promising hooker Jobe Hull contributed twelve of his team’s points with two tries and two conversions after interchange Jeremy Dixon had opened the scoring.
There was no joy for the
Roosters in their three other Grand Final appearances last weekend.
South Newcastle defeated Raymond Terrace 34-20 to lift the Under 16 Division one trophy while Central Butcher Boys slammed the Roosters 30-10 to claim the Under 13/5 title.
In a gripping Under 13s Division Two womens tackle decider the South Lakes Roosters pipped Raymond Terrace 18-14 at Lakeside Sporting Complex.
Talented half back Alierah Mariri nabbed three of South Lakes’ four tries with Raymond Terrace prop Lani Latu, fullback Molly May Sasse and winger Indi Saywell crossing for crucial four pointers to set up a thrilling finale.
Tanilba Bay Veteran Golf Club
By Ian WILLIAMS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 10th
September '24
TIME, 8.30 Tee Time.
31 players enjoyed a wonderful warm and sunny spring day, with some good scores recorded and a lovely BBQ lunch provided.
EVENT: Individual Stroke Event. 2nd Round of the TBVGC CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by :
[ ] Tanilba Bay Tyres & Mechanical. Lemontree Passage. [ ] Portside Real Estate. Tanilba Bay
[ ] Oyster Shack. Tanilba Bay.
[ ] BYO Cellars. Tanilba Bay.
[ ] Lemon Tree Funeral Services. Lemontree passage.
Welcome local visitor Geoff Hull to our growing club, we hope you continue the form you produced today, finishing with a nett 26 on the back 9 nine.
FRONT NINE RESULTS:
NETT WINNER: Adam Cowie nett 35 c/b
RUNNER UP: Fred Drury nett 35
BALL WINNERS: Steve Robards nett 36
Les Deane nett 37
Grahame Glover nett 38
Ray Stubbs nett 39
Barry Disch nett 39
NTP WINNERS:
A Grade: Rob McKinney
B & C Grades : not won
DRIVE & CHIP WINNERS:
A Grade: Steve Robards
B Grade: Les Deane
C Grade: not won
BACK NINE RESULTS:
NETT WINNER: David Enderby nett 37
minimal time to train as a unit.
RUNNER UP: Len Hardes nett 38c/b
BALL WINNERS:
Ian Williams nett 38
Kevin Hart nett 38
Steve Enderby nett 39
Jamie Carr nett 40
John Woolley nett 40
NTP WINNERS:
A Grade: Laurie Northy
B Grade: not won
C Grade: Mike Lacey
DRIVE & CHIP WINNERS:
A Grade: Ian Williams
B Grade: Geoff Hull
C Grade: Kevin Hart
Next week, 17th September 8.00
AM START: Individual Stroke event, 3rd Round of the TBVGC Club Championships sponsored by:
[ ] Tanilba Bay Tyres & Mechanical. Lemontree Passage.
[ ] Portside Real Estate. Tanilba Bayl
[ ] Oyster Shack. Tanilba Bay.
[ ] BYO Cellars. Tanilba Bay.
[ ] Lemon Tree Funeral Services. Lemontree passage.
We thank and appreciate all our much valued sponsors.
Tanilba Bay Tyres & Mechanical, Lemon Tree Passage Lemon Tree Passage Funerals, Lemon Tree Passage
The Oyster Shack, Tanilba Bay
Terry White Chemist, Tanilba Bay
Tanilba Bay Automotive, Tanilba Bay.
Bobs Farm athletes qualify for Primary School State Athletics Championships
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Peninsula, the school has been established for 106 years and has only 36 students.
The girls qualified for the State titles by winning the PP5 Mixed Relay with an impressive time of 59.37 sec at the recent Hunter Athletics Schools Championships held at Hunter Sports Centre.
They are also the first students from Bobs Farm school to line up at a regional athletics carnival.
Bobs Farm Public School
principal Megan Elliott told News Of The Area that the entire school was proud of the girls’ athletic deeds.
“Pippi, Fern, Ruby and Emilia are a great group of naturally talented, well deserving and committed students who will go far in their fields,” revealed the school leader.
“They are well rounded pupils who inspire their cohorts and give so much back to the local school community,” Megan said.
Incredibly the girls’ winning time of 59.37 sec at the Hunter Schools Championships was attained with no practice.
The team was cobbled together earlier this year but due to the girls’ other sporting commitments outside of school the group has had
Having qualified for the State Championships on October 24, the girls have pledged to go all out for a medal and will step up their training regime.
Their goal is to shave off a few seconds of that qualifying time to be in the medal mix against the best schoolgirl sprinters in NSW.
Sport is in the family genes of versatile twins Pippi and Fern, who are outstanding twelve-year-old prospects in a variety of sports.
They are the daughters of former elite athlete Francis Cullimore, a five
time multiple sporting professional and rugby union/league dual international.
Pippi’s personal best time for the 100 metres sprint is 13.6 sec while Fern’s is 14.05 sec and the twins will attend Tomaree High School next year in the Targeted Sports Program.
All four girls devoted solo time to train in the lead up to the Hunter Championships with a dedicated Emilia even going through her paces while on a family holiday in Poland during the last school holidays!
19 September
SUDOKU
Kids Boot Camp
Loving Mother to David, Kathy and Anne who, along with their families, sadly miss her.
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Pam’s life on ...
Thursday 26 September 2024 at St. Andrews Church 28 Witt St, Tea Gardens 2324 commencing at 11am.
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A circus certainly isn’t renowned for being the safest workplace around but in Grantchester’s season nine premiere, it’s not the trapeze or lions that pose danger under the big top – but a vicious crossbow murderer. Police detective Geordie and vicar Will (Robson Green and Tom Brittney, both pictured) investigate after a performer is found dead, and must deduce which of the circus’ eccentric cast of characters is the culprit. At the same time, Will weighs up his future after being offered a transfer to a new parish in Newcastle. Now married with children, is Will ready for a new challenge?
FRIDAY, September 20
(2)
MONDAY
THE BLOCK
NBN, 7.30pm
Viewers tuning into The Block this year could be forgiven for thinking Married at First Sight is undergoing renovations – so prominent are the personality clashes and heated chats. As the build hits the halfway mark, the teams struggle with ideas for their guest ensuites amid sizeable fallout from the kitchen judging. Sydney sisters Maddy and Charlotte, (both pictured) who joined the series after Jesse and Paige departed, don’t get a lot of love during the open for inspections but keep their focus on bonding with new builder Dan as they prepare to deliver the first room they’ve realised entirely on their own – can they steer clear of the drama (aka Kylie) all week long?
TUESDAY
SHAUN MICALLEF’S ORIGIN ODYSSEY
SBS, 7.30pm
History, heritage and humour combine in this series that host Shaun Micallef describes as “the pinnacle of my glittering career”. Having delved into his own family Who Do You Think You Are? more than a decade ago, Micallef is joining six comedians on their own journeys of discovery, travelling overseas to trace their roots and better understand their heritage. Tonight’s premiere episode finds Micallef and Fisk star Aaron Chen (pictured, with Micallef) in Shanghai, China, where Chen is keen to learn about his father Peter’s backstory and the sacrifices he made before moving to Australia in the late 1980s. Poignant and personal, it sparkles with Micallef’s signature wit.
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6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
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1.35 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 My Grandparents’ War. (Ml, R)
8.25 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Laos. (PG)
9.15 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (PGas, R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Soldiers. (Malv)
12.30 A Class Apart. (Madlsv, R)
3.50 Make Me A Dealer. (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. Adam Dovile builds a multi-use table.
7.20 Football. AFL. First preliminary final. Sydney v Port Adelaide. From the SCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.
12.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
12.30 Taken. (Mav, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First semi-final. Cronulla Sharks v North Queensland Cowboys.
9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match.
A post-match NRL wrap up.
10.30 MOVIE: Magnum Force. (1973, MA15+lv, R) A detective investigates some mysterious murders. Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook.
1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon. 8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Urzila Carlson, Lloyd Langford, Alex Ward, Ed Kavalee and Sam Pang. 9.45 The Real CSI: Miami: Halliburton Horror. (Mav) Takes a look at
6.00
SATURDAY, September 21
the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Return, Mv) Geordie investigates when a circus performer is found dead after being shot with a crossbow.
Vera. (Mv, R) After a woman is murdered, her son escapes the
only to fall through the ice of a frozen pond. 9.50 Return To Paradise. (PG, R) A famous wellness influencer drops dead. 10.45 Miniseries: Better. (Mal, R) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Cumbria: The Lakes & The Coast. (PG)
8.20 Highgrove: The King’s Country Home.
9.15 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (R) 10.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) 11.05 Something Undone. (Premiere, Mal)
12.05 Rex In Rome. (Ml, R)
3.45 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
8.00 Seven News. 9.00 MOVIE: Armageddon. (1998, Mv, R) NASA turns to a veteran oil driller and his team to save humanity after an asteroid is discovered on a collision course with Earth. However, first they must master their new equipment and overcome old rivalries. Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler. 12.15 Taken. (Mav) Christina tries to reveal a mole in the CIA.
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Greg Grainger explores Tasmania.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) Three siblings move to Ireland.
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Second semifinal. Sydney Roosters v Manly Sea Eagles. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap up.
10.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 2. (2012, MA15+lv, R) A group of mercenaries seeks revenge. Sylvester Stallone. 12.30 Iconic Australia. (Madsv, R)
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, R)
6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A bulldog has lost its spark. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGals, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff as it tries to find the right fit for a woman who wants a pal for her staffy. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mad, R) A
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Red
Obsession. Continued. (2013, PG) 6.25 The World’s
Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 8.45 Queen Bees. (2021, PG) 10.35 The Humbling. (2014, M) 12.35pm Larry Crowne. (2011, M) 2.30 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 4.20 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 6.30 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 8.30 Crossing Over. (2009, MA15+) 10.35 Benedetta. (2021, MA15+, French) 1am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, September 22
6.30 Compass.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Return To Paradise. (PG) A salon owner is murdered.
8.30 Unforgotten. (Mal) The victim’s past comes to light and leads the team in unexpected directions.
7.30 The Ottoman Empire By Train. (PGa) 8.25 Medina Azahara: Lost Pearl Of El-Andalu. Takes a look at the Madinat al-Zahra, the ruins of a palace in Spain.
9.25 Ancient Superstructures. (R)
10.25 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. (PGa, R)
11.20 The Real Peaky Blinders. (R) 1.20 Devon & Cornwall With Michael Portillo. (PGa, R)
3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.00 Peer To Peer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+av, R) 11.25 Autopsy USA. (MA15+adv) 12.25 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R)
Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.30 9News Late.
10.00 See No Evil: A Crash, Not An Accident. (Mav) Documents the murder of Jorge Rodriguez. 11.00 The First 48. (Mal) 11.50 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Crossing. Continued. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 6.40 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 8.50 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 10.30 Baby Done. (2020, M) 12.10pm Look At Me. (2018, M, Arabic) 2.00 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 4.20 Arthur And The Two Worlds War. (2010, PG) 6.15 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 8.30 Pride And Glory. (2008, MA15+) 10.55 Late Programs.
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MONDAY, September 23
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls)
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mlns)
10.15 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.05 SBS World News Late. 11.35 Suspect. (Malv)
12.05 Of Money And Blood. (MA15+dv)
2.00 The Spectacular. (Malv, R)
4.00 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Cash takes a step back.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018, MA15+v, R) A retired CIA black ops operative is forced back into action when his friend is murdered. Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 100% Footy. (M) 9.45
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TUESDAY, September 24
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (Premiere)
8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R)
11.30 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+s)
1.15 Illegals. (Malsv, R)
3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (PGl, R)
4.00 Peer To Peer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Arthur And The Two Worlds War. Continued. (2010, PG) 6.55 Belle And Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 8.45 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 10.45 Three Floors. (2021, M, Italian) 1pm Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 3.10 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 4.50 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 6.45 West Side Story. (1961, PG) 9.30 Mothering Sunday. (2021, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 7.50 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 10.10 Unclenching The Fists. (2021, M, Russian) Noon Dating Amber. (2020, M) 1.40 West Side Story. (1961, PG) 4.25 Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams And Monsters. (2019, PG) 6.00 Every Day. (2018, PG) 7.50 Stage Mother. (2020, M) 9.30 The Duke. (2020, M) 11.20 The Comeback Trail. (2020, MA15+) 1.15am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) When a toddler is found at the scene of a crime, Nolan and Nune must decide what to do with him.
10.05 Made In Bondi. (Mal) A new girl enters the group.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
The Great Killer Smog. (Ma)
Miniseries: The Sixth Commandment. (Mal) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. (MA15+ds)
12.50 Wisting. (MA15+a, R)
2.35 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Mal, R)
3.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.25 Peer To Peer. (PGv, R)
4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.05 Code Blue: One Punch Killers. (Madv) Takes a look at one-punch killings.
10.05 Talking Footy: Grand Final Special.
11.05 The Latest: Seven News.
11.35 Chicago Fire. (Mav)
12.35 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 Human Error. (Mlv)
9.40 Million Dollar Murders. (Mav, R) 10.50 9News Late.
11.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Hello SA. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Phil Tippett:
Mad Dreams And Monsters. Continued. (2019, PG)
6.30 Every Day. (2018, PG) 8.20 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 10.35 Lean On Me. (1989, M) 12.35pm Breathless. (1960, M, French) 2.15 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 4.10 Skating To New York. (2013, PG) 5.50 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 7.50 Stockholm. (2018, M) 9.30 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 11.10 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, September 26
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Walks. (PG)
8.25 National Parks From Above. (Premiere, PGa)
9.20 Paris Has Fallen. (Premiere)
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 Freezing Embrace. (MA15+av)
12.20 Unbroken. (Malv, R)
2.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
3.45 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: The Current War. (2017, M) 10.25 MOVIE: Day Of The Dead. (1985, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch.
6.15 The Engineering That Built The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 United Gangs Of America. 10.20 Epstein Didn’t Kill Himself. 11.55 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie
Show. 6.25 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 8.25 Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams And Monsters. (2019, PG) 10.00 Stage Mother. (2020, M) 11.45 The Duke. (2020, M) 1.30pm Every Day. (2018, PG) 3.20 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 5.40 The Cup. (2011, PG) 7.40 Arctic. (2018, M) 9.30 71. (2014, MA15+) 11.20 Seraphim Falls. (2006, MA15+) 1.30am Mad Max Fans: Beyond The Wasteland. 3.20 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 The Zoo. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
8.30 The Front Bar: Grand Final Edition. (Ml) In the lead-up to the grand final, hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 10.00 Dan Muggleton: White And Wrong. (MA15+dls) Stand-up performance by Daniel Muggleton.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R)
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C’ship.
1.05
1.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young
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SPORT
Chasing gold
By Chris KARAS
CONTINUED
Authorised by Meryl Swanson MP, ALP, 35 Sturgeon Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
q Emerging Bobs Farms Public School athletes Ruby Mercer, Emilia Symons and twins Pippi and Fern Cullimore will create history on October 24 when they compete at the PSSA State Athletics Championships at Homebush.
FOUR budding athletes from one of the smallest schools in the Port Stephens region are on track for a medal at this year’s Primary Schools Sports Association (PSSA) State Athletics Championships at Homebush.
Identical twins Pippi and Fern Cullimore, Ruby Mercer and Emilia Symons will be chasing gold when they represent Bobs Farm Public School at the prestigious athletics meet next month.
gifted Year
students will forgo
Canberra camp to participate at
Championships in
Mixed Relay event. It
Bobs Farm have fielded runners at
State Athletics carnival in the modern eraa huge achievement by the talented quartet. Situated in a semi rural area on the Tomaree
