Port Stephens News Of The Area 1 June 2023

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NELSON Bay Women’s Bowling Club (NBWBC) members proudly supported the Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group on Tuesday 23 May, with over 40 ladies attending a tremendously fun-filled day featuring a scrumptious morning tea and a friendly game of bowls.

More importantly, the lady bowlers successfully raised $885.00 towards a very worthy cause.

“The Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group is a local, grassroots, self funded group that provides assistance to residents on the Tomaree Peninsula who are

Port Stephens Council to address youth delinquency in Raymond Terrace

Fire crews respond to Mallabula blaze

By Geoff WALKER

TILLIGERRY RFS was first to respond to a fire in Essendene Gardens, Mallabula, when

a blaze engulfed the front section of the old squash court complex.

The two storeyed rear structure incurred smoke

damage and the fire was prevented from spreading to adjoining properties.

Back-up units from Raymond Terrace Fire and Rescue, Raymond Terrace RFS, Salt Ash RFS and Medowie RFS were also on hand to rotate with those at the fire face.

About 30 minutes in such a situation is the limit of what is recommended as an OH&S measure.

Fire and Rescue is currently investigating the probable cause of the fire and will be issuing a report of their findings.

q The property the day following the blaze. Photo: Glenys Key.

By Lindsay HALL

THE Seaham Park and Wetlands Committee held their Annual General Meeting on Monday 22 May, and top of their agenda was a discussion centred on the critical membership concerns they are facing.

Committee President

Robert Adams had hoped that a promotional effort to raise awareness of the difficulty in maintaining a healthy active membership might be a lifeline in sustaining the Committee’s work in Port Stephens.

“Unfortunately no one new came to join our

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membership,” said Robert of Monday night's meeting.

“We did, however, have two representatives from Port Stephens Council turn up.” Councillors Giacomo Arnott and Peter Francis were both in attendance at the AGM.

Mr Adams reported that the Councillors discussed

the concerns of the committee, acknowledging the detrimental impact of dwindling membership. “Of course they weren’t able to solve the problem,” said Mr Adams, “but they said that the Council has valued the work that the committee has done, which was nice to hear.”

Cr Arnott and Cr Francis urged the committee to continue their regular meetings and current projects for the next few months, and suggested that Port Stephens Council could review what support they could offer to assist in overcoming their present condition.

Information is correct at time of printing. For up-to-date information visit Council’s DA Tracker at datracker.portstephens.nsw.gov.au or contact us on 4988 0255.

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Mr Adams said that their presence at the meeting renewed hopes that the committee could continue to have a future.

“It’s not a silver bullet for our problem, but at least it was a reminder that we’re not on our own, and that was encouraging.”

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q The fire scene at Essendene Gardens. Photo: Glenys Key.

q Crews respond to the blaze.

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Pretty in Pink: Nelson Bay bowlers support breast cancer support group

breast cancer patients,” said Bernie Carroll, Nelson Bay Women’s Bowling Club.

“All funds raised or donated to the group stay in the Tomaree area.

“Thank you to all the ladies who generously donated the wonderful raffle prizes,” Bernie said.

“A fabulous effort once again from everyone involved.”

Pam Pulbrook, President of NBWBC, acknowledged the outstanding efforts of Committee members in making the day such a success.

Council to facilitate a meeting to discuss anti-social behaviours by youth in Terrace

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discuss mounting community unrest over the consistent loitering of young people in Raymond Terrace taking place after school hours on weekdays.

Identified as a growing problem that was first noted almost one year ago, groups of children and adolescents have

been congregating close to the shopping centres in Raymond Terrace and “undertaking continuous anti-social behaviours”, according to the motion.

Councillor Peter Kafer addressed the Council with regard to the issue and conveyed some of his own observations of how the youth in question were interacting with one another, with police and with members of the public.

While acknowledging that seeking

solutions to deal with the poor behaviour of young people was “a nationwide” concern, Cr Kafer called on the council to maintain urgency about addressing this situation “in our backyard”.

Cr Kafer pointed out some of the particular behaviours that have caused conflicts with shop owners, pedestrians and police.

“Stealing, malicious damage, assault.

“You name it, they do it,” said Cr Kafer.

The motion calls for Port Stephens

Council to facilitate a meeting between State Member Kate Washington, representatives from Raymond Terrace Police, schools and business operators who are being impacted and the Port Stephens West Ward Councillors.

Such a meeting would seek to identify positive outcomes for all parties, including the children and adolescents in question.

The motion was passed with unanimous support.

Homelessness NSW endorses expansion of shared housing scheme

HOMELESSNESS NSW has strongly endorsed the NSW government’s plan to expand the Shared Equity Home Buyer Helper program to include access for victim survivors of domestic and family violence.

A new government taskforce will be established, which will include Domestic Violence NSW (DVNSW), Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Jodie Harrison and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, to explore ways to improve housing outcomes for domestic violence victim-survivors.

Homelessness NSW CEO Trina Jones said, “Family and domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women and children.

“Supporting victim-survivors to have a safe home will be a significant step towards reducing homelessness.

“For those who can afford to access it, this scheme will help people live in a safe home and contribute to safer and stronger communities.

“We endorse the government’s commitment to tackling homelessness and look forward to the taskforce’s recommendations.”

Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Jodie Harrison said, “Domestic and family violence has become endemic across NSW and the NSW Government is committed to helping victimsurvivors experience the safety and security of owning their own home.

“Providing safer housing and greater financial security is an important way the

NSW Government can support domestic violence victim-survivors achieve better long-term outcomes.

“This taskforce will explore options to achieve the best outcome for domestic violence victim-survivors when it comes to housing.

“This is one step the NSW Government is taking, in what will be an ongoing path towards making New South Wales a safer place for victim survivors.”

Domestic and family violence is a leading

cause of homelessness amongst women.

Last year, there were 33,410 reports of domestic violence related assault incidents recorded by the NSW Police Force.

2022 BOCSAR data also reported that domestic violence rates across NSW have increased at a rate of three percent annually over the past five years.

More information on Shared Equity Home Buyer Helper is available at nsw.gov.au/ shared-equity

NELSON BAY CANCER PATIENT TRANSPORT GROUP

Recommendations from the taskforce will be considered as part of the process for the 2023-24 NSW Budget, which is due to be handed down on Tuesday, 19 September 2023.

Under the current Shared Equity Home Buyer Helper, the NSW Government contributes up to 40 percent for a new home or up to 30 percent for an existing home bought by eligible home buyers with a minimum deposit of two percent.

Is a volunteer group providing the following services to our local community Volunteer drivers who transport patients to the Newcastle Metropolitan area for cancer treatment and related Doctors’ appointments. It is an ancillary service for when cancer patients cannot access any other reliable form of personal transport for treatments and appointments. Our services are subject to available resources.

This service is provided free of charge to patients and continues due to the generosity of our volunteer drivers, financial grants and donations received from the local community.

Phone: 0407 252 566 Email:secretary@nbcptg.com.au www.nbcptg.com.au

q The Nelson Bay Women’s Bowling Club raised key funds for the Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group.

The taskforce will also determine eligibility criteria for the expansion of this program, to be finalised in the coming weeks.

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ETU Newcastle organiser Brad McDougall said inflation

“Workers did not create the inflation crisis but they are definitely the victims of it.

“Rents have soared, mortgage interest rates have almost tripled and most days of the week, you struggle to fill up the car for less than $2

“Workers can’t keep

"Our members need and deserve a proper pay rise."

News Of The Area has reached out to Tomago Aluminium management for

Council approves

Council meeting on 11 April, with the result being that the motion to approve the application was deferred so that further talks could take place between the developers, the building’s designer and the action group responsible for

The project planner, Jason Harmon, and the building architect, Kelly O’Connell, addressed Council during the time allotted for Public Access in order to explain the purpose behind the building's design and the need for a variation of the development

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

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Expanding regional touring circuits for musicians

By Andrea FERRARI

IN a bid to empower and connect the music industry across regional NSW, MusicNSW has appointed five regional-based team members, with Ali Buckley’s territory including the Hunter.

The team’s remit is to deliver development opportunities and work to expand touring circuits across regional NSW, thanks to a four-year funding commitment by Create NSW.

Ali, who has managed her

own regional arts consultancy for 20 years, is widely experienced in developing and producing projects across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors.

The program supports original live music and musicians seeking to develop their performance scope; a cohort of local musicians who can benefit hugely from trusted industry advice to take them to their next level.

“We will be delivering a host of professional development workshops focused on touring,” Ali told News Of The Area.

“A lot of artists tend to play in their hometown.

“Getting out of their locality and going to another region, developing their audience, can be pretty daunting.

NSW using regional artists.

“We’re hoping that each of these tours will have at least three regional artists,” Ali said.

Also on offer through the program are one-on-one mentoring sessions where artists can book in a half-hour consult to talk about such things as how to release their music and grant application support.

“Focusing on live, original music we support and connect artists with venues, promoters, media, anyone in the music industry that can help develop music touring.”

MusicNSW will support five regional tours across

Ali shared the capabilities of a web tool on the MusicNSW website which facilitates connections for artists keen to expand their performance territory.

“The Regional Touring Network invites artists to tap in what their performance preferences are, such as ‘I want to play in cafes to a capacity of 120’,” Ali said.

“All the cafes across NSW that meet that criteria come up; the artist can then search each venue and see what is offering, such as whether an engineer is available, if there’s a PA system, where’s the best place to eat or stay nearby and how many kilometres away it is so they can calculate their fuel for the journey.”

The Regional Touring Network categorises venues to help artists select the right performance place for them: including cafes, pubs and hotels, performance arts centres and theatres, community halls, festivals and outdoor spaces.

“Artists can sort through

their chosen type of venue and their preferred performance capacity.

“It’s a really amazing tool,” she said.

“So what it means for musicians and artists is that they’ve got me to talk to on any music industry related topics, especially supporting touring, which can include releasing their music, talking about having their music on Spotify, social media, how to approach a venue, and extensive resources online,” she said.

Visit the ‘MusicNSW Mid North Coast, Upper Hunter and Orana’ Facebook group.

This is a group for artists, venues, promoters, managers and other music industry workers in the specified areas to connect, share local knowledge, and keep up-to-date with MusicNSW programs and other events.

Council approves Astra Aerolab parking

Astra Aerolab, a site within the Williamtown Special Activation Precinct, is being referred to as a “defence and aerospace precinct” and will host corporations and businesses involved in multiple aspects of

research and development in the field of aeronautical engineering.

The motion before Council sought the approval of additional car park spaces for the business park by converting 756 spaces from Newcastle

Airport’s long term parking site, and creating a further 314 adjacent to the development.

This car park development has been approved in anticipation of further development approval in the precinct.

An unspecified “industrial development” and an application for an eight storey commercial building that would be serviced by these further parking spaces are currently lodged with Council and are under consideration.

“They don’t know the venues, they don’t know how to market themselves, they’re not known in that town… these are the things we will support them with.”

q Ali Buckley, Regional Music Officer at MusicNSW, who will be supporting original music makers across the region.

q The Music NSW Regional Touring Network tool helps musicians plot a performance route, find venues, create tours, find festivals and more. It can be found on https://rtn.musicnsw.com/.

By Lindsay HALL

PORT Stephens Council has approved the expansion

of a car park for the Astra Aerolab Business Park currently being developed in Williamtown.

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Relief for Recluse Place residents

By Lindsay HALL

THE residents of Recluse Place in Salt Ash are breathing a little easier following the withdrawal of a contentious Development Application (DA) for one of the homes in their neighbourhood.

The property, owned by Atwea College, had been marked as a proposed new site for the secondary education provider Alesco Senior College to plant a brand new campus for up to 60 students.

The application received significant pushback from the local community due to concerns that the residential site would require significant alteration to function as a school, and the potential environmental impacts on neighbouring properties would be severe.

Alesco College Executive Director Rowan Cox confirmed that “the site itself faced a number of challenges that would be difficult to overcome in the timeframe we were aiming

for”.

“In addition to this, the considerable community concern indicated that at this site the goals of ‘safe, supportive, positive’ would be difficult to achieve.

“As a result and with great disappointment, we have decided to withdraw the DA to Port Stephens Council.”

Community member Matthew Clarke, who had found himself at the forefront of the response to the DA on behalf of his neighbours, said there is a tangible sense of relief in the street.

“This is not about any one of us, it’s about this little community of Recluse Place.”

Matthew had submitted a comprehensive objection

to the DA upon which his neighbours had the opportunity to contribute their own responses.

“A number of the people may have had concerns, but felt as though they did not have the means to voice them, or else did not know who to approach,” said Matthew.

“I’d like to say ‘thank you’ to all the people who actually stood up and used their voices.

“I’d also like to thank Port Stephens Council, who were really receptive when I first began my own enquiries, and were very engaged with us as a community during this process.”

As far as Alesco Secondary College is concerned, Matthew

hopes that they will be able to carry on their fine work in a more appropriate venue.

“I’d like to say ‘good luck’ to Alesco in their endeavours.

“I hope they find good lodgings.”

Speaking to the plans for the future, Rowan Cox said, “Atwea has turned its attention to other communities who have been waiting for assistance, however we continue to hope that we will be well placed to return to the Salt Ash area and achieve those goals for our young people and their families when the right location is found.

“Atwea has not yet determined what it will do with the asset.”

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Boaters urged to exercise caution during whale migration

By Marian SAMPSON

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Raymond Terrace Lions make a difference on Mother’s Day

By Marian SAMPSON

MEMBERS of the Raymond Terrace Lions Club got into the spirit of Mother’s Day by selling flowers to fund some of their community projects.

Raymond Terrace Lions Club member Annette Clark told News Of The Area, “We held our inaugural ‘Mother’s Day Flowers' project last weekend, selling flowers on the roadside, at Bunnings and in MarketPlace Shopping Centre.

“It was a breath of fresh air, so to speak, to

BOATERS on the Port Stephens coast are being advised not to get too close to whales as they make their annual trip north to warmer waters.

Multiple pods of humpbacks have been spotted off the coast from Sydney’s Royal National Park to Seal Rocks in recent days.

Photo opportunities have also been good from local shore based vantage points.

Migrating whales have been known to enter Port Stephens and have been sighted as far inland as Soldiers Point.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell said boaters need to be aware of the marine mammals.

“As we are starting to see the whale migration along the NSW Coast, Marine Rescue is reminding boaters that there are rules and restrictions in place for the wellbeing of the animal but also the safety of boaters.

“Boaters are not to come within 100 metres of a whale or 300 metres of a whale and a calf.

“If a whale does surface near your vessel it

is important that you cut your motors and slow down to a safe speed,” he said.

Commissioner Barrell is also reminding skippers not to approach whales from behind or to wait in front of their path.

The Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner said no more than three vessels at a time should approach whales and skippers should wait their turn.

“There will be plenty of time to enjoy these magnificent creatures during

the migration season.

“As always if you are heading out on the water to view the whales please make sure that you Log On and Log Off with your local Marine Rescue base either via the Marine Rescue app or over VHF marine radio Channel 16,” Commissioner Barrell said.

Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based notfor-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local

q Raymond Terrace Lions Club members selling flowers for Mother's Day.

communities.

Travis Winks of Marine Rescue NSW told News Of The Area, “If a boater notices an entangled animal they should not approach or enter the water and attempt to disentangle it; instead they should call National Parks and Wildlife on 1300 072 757.

“The person making the report should also have details of the location and the direction that the entangled animal is travelling,” he said. The same applies to entangled dolphins and seals.

undertake a different kind of project - a ‘feel good’ project.

“It was lovely to see the grandson’s buying flowers for grandma, children taking an extraordinary amount of time to select just the right coloured flowers for mum and dad’s adding a lovely bunch of flowers to the chocolates,” Annette said.

MarketPlace set up a beautiful display area where the flowers were sold, parcels were wrapped and children could create handmade cards for mum.

“We did have a few bunches of flowers left over which were then distributed to the residents at Magnolia Gardens and Raymond Terrace Gardens.

“As the Lions year comes to an end, we are about to make the traditional funds disbursement and it is the local charities, schools, and welfare organisations that again will be the recipients,” she said.

q A whale breaching off Port Stephens. Photo: Lisa Skeltons.

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Reflections wins prestigious tourism award

REFLECTIONS Holiday Parks

has been named the Employer of the Year at the inaugural Hospitality and Tourism Awards in Newcastle.

The social enterprise organisation, headquartered in Newcastle, is the State’s largest holiday park group, operating 36 holiday parks and welcoming two million visitors across regional NSW each year.

All profit is reinvested in public land, such as nature reserves.

More than 200 people from the tourism and hospitality sector attended the gala event, presented by the Newcastle Tourism Industry Group at Earp Distillery on May 22.

The Employer of the Year award category cited

the past three difficult years in tourism and hospitality, highlighting the “flexible and resilient, forward-thinking and at times slightly stoic” employers who had risen to the challenge while still ensuring a fantastic guest experience.

Reflections Chief Executive Officer Nick Baker said the award meant an enormous amount to the entire Reflections team in its Newcastle “base camp”, as well as its park managers and operations staff throughout NSW.

“Amid so much uncertainty in our industry in recent years, Reflections continued to adapt and introduce a range of measures to enhance the work environment and

careers of our staff,” Mr Baker said.

“Measures included increasing diversity and inclusivity with the development of our first Reconciliation Action Plan, beginning our journey towards B-Corp certification and providing additional leave for employees to foster their wellbeing and resilience.”

Reflections is a Crown Land Manager and Australia’s only social enterprise holiday park group, reinvesting all profits into Crown land sites in NSW for social and environmental good.

It cares for 23,000 acres of public land on behalf of the people of NSW.

43 community reserves form 96 percent of its

footprint, and the remainder is where its 36 holiday parks are located.

In its winning submission, Reflections noted it had increased the size of its reservation team in Newcastle to support the local economy and increased the availability of reservations staff for bookings within NSW.

Other measures it introduced included:

• Contributing significantly to local events, including as a major sponsor of Surfest,

• Offering hybrid working arrangements for staff,

• Developing cultural safety training and offering training to boost mental health/resilience.

Friendship Group takes to the Tablelands

By Marian SAMPSON

THE Port Stephens

Friendship Group has just completed a fantastic eight day stay in the NSW Tablelands, where they visited some great locations and enjoyed special eating options.

President Keith Hobbs told News Of The Area, “Highlights included visits to the radio telescope in Narrabri where we were shown how radio research provides huge opportunities for our daily lives.

“There was also an enlightening tour of the biggest Australian pecan farm at Trawalla/Moree where we learnt how the farm started, took ten years to develop and now is a prosperous Australian entity.”

The group also enjoyed a tour of the restored 70-yearold Roxy Theatre at Bingara, where they saw the intricate original construction and the newly opened milk bar.

For those with Celtic

heritage, visiting the Australian Standing Stones at Glen Innes was a wonderful experience.

However, Keith lamented that none of the group managed to pull out the Excalibur sword.

For the ‘revheads’ there was a visit to the Glen Innes Museum where there are some great old cars on display.

There was also an educational visit to a goat farm where the group

enjoyed feeding the goats; seeing how the farm produces special milk for the farmer to make cheese and skincare products.

“In Armidale we revelled in the autumn colours and fallen leaves,” Keith said.

There was so much packed into the trip, including visits to the Sawn Rocks at Mount Kaputar, the Artesian Waters in Moree and an olive farm in Beaulieu.

The ladies particularly enjoyed the gem inspections

in the sapphire city of Inverell.

“There was wood turning and sculptures, the Wing Hing Long store in Tinga and enjoyable morning teas, lunches and dinners, prizes and chocolates in the coach followed by lots of talk and great fun.”

If you would like to enjoy some social activity or are new to the area, join the Port Stephens Friendship Group for a laugh or two during their monthly activities.

To find out more contact Keith Hobbs, President, on 0417 439 632.

q Reflections Chief Executive Officer Nick Baker.

q Port Stephens Friendship Group President Keith Hobbs with the Excalibur sword at Glen Innes.

q Rob Day from New England Woodturning at Inverell playing a three metre didgeridoo.

Jalopies rally for Cancer Council

By Thomas O’KEEFE

OLD bombs and jalopies dragged along the most circuitous route possible between Newcastle and Townsville as the ‘Shitbox Rally’ for Cancer Council funds ran between 12-20 May.

Local volunteer RFS fireman Patrick Hurkett joined old friend and cancer survivor Paul ‘Dutchy’ Kuster in ‘Dutchy’s Mob’, one of several local teams in this year’s Autumn Rally.

Their steed upon this quest was a stereotypical white Holden Commodore station-wagon with a ‘dingo fence’ decal, adhering to the Rally’s primary rule of “a

shitbox worth <$1500”.

Their route covered over 3500km, 1500km of which was outback dirt roads, crosscountry to Townsville, via Betoota and several other locales.

“It was a great adventure,” Patrick told NOTA, “camping in showgrounds and building a close-quarters team dynamic.

“Support vehicles had trailers, although of the 230 vehicles that started, only two didn’t make it,” Patrick explained..

“A lot of bush-mechanic action went on – one Commodore lost its sump, but, miraculously, they salvaged the same part off a nearby abandoned heap.

q The Rally began at Newcastle.

“One tiny Suzuki Swift, with barely inches of clearance underneath, suffered oil leaks and suspension blowouts as it literally dragged its belly across hundreds of kilometres of rough terrain, and was trailered off three times.”

The Rotary Club of Goulburn sponsored ‘Dutchy’s Mob’, with several individual and organisational donors from Tea Gardens pitching in - Lions Club, Ray White Tea Gardens, Woody’s Nursery, PC Brunton Electrical, and RN Baker switchboards - raising an impressive total of $6,195.

The ‘Shitbox Rally’ (real

name, so no complaints, please), is a massive fundraiser for the Cancer Council, started thirteen years ago, by James Freeman, after he lost both his parents to cancer twelve months apart.

To date, the Rally has raised an ongoing total of over $38million, with the Autumn 2023 Rally alone amassing more than $2 million so far.

Several recent local fundraisers for the Cancer Council and related charities remind us that everyone has been affected in some way by cancer, and events like Shitbox Rally help people to talk about it.

q Outback campouts were a frequent part of the experience.

q Some days were wilder than others, with themes and dress-ups.

q Dutchy’s Mob’s Commodore bomb. q Patrick and Dutchy with their steed.

q The little Suzuki Swift, with minimal ground clearance, ended up on the trailer three times.

q The Autumn 2023 Shitbox Rally route.

More jobs than people in regions

REGIONAL job advertisements grew three times faster than in metropolitan Australia at the end of 2022, with demand for doctors and nurses skyrocketing, according to new research by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI).

Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra last week, RAI CEO Liz Ritchie launched the Institute’s latest report, ‘Regional Jobs 2022: The Big Skills Challenge’, identifying the biggest gaps in critical roles.

“This report shines a light on the unprecedented challenge playing out in regional Australia, as labour supply struggles to keep up with demand – despite population movement continuing,” Liz Ritchie said.

Demand for workers in regions hit record levels in 2022, with December recording a ten percent annual increase in the number of roles advertised, outpacing growth in capital cities of three percent.

In October 2022, according to the Internet Vacancy Index (IVI), which is a monthly count of online jobs advertised by Jobs and Skills Australia, regional job vacancies grew to 94,100, which was more than double the pre-pandemic levels.

“Medical Practitioner and Nurse vacancies in regions represented almost half the total national vacancies for this occupation grouping, despite regional Australia representing only one third of the population,” Ms Ritchie said.

“The RAI’s decadal snapshot shows some regions have recorded fiveyear vacancy growth rates for Medical Practitioners and Nurses of more than 500 percent, with the North Coast NSW IVI region looking to fill more than 400 roles,” Ms Ritchie said.

“Job vacancy growth year on year shows that the regions are falling further and further behind in trying to secure staff. Without intervention, the gap potentially will widen,” Liz Ritchie said.

Regional Jobs 2022: The Big Skills Challenge, identifies the top four most in-demand online advertised roles across regional Australia for December.

These include:

· Medical Practitioners and Nurses – 6,166

· General Inquiry Clerks, Call Centre Workers and Receptionists – 5,941

· Carers and Aides – 5,416

· Sales Assistants and Salespersons – 4,527

While professional roles (which includes Medical Practitioners and Nurses) account for the largest

number of roles advertised in regional Australia (26.7 percent), and require a skill level commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher, the remaining three occupation groupings in the top four are occupations that require a minimum Certificate III.

“To strengthen educational pathways in regions to meet the demand for workers, understanding the most in-demand roles, on a regional level, is critical.

“The Dubbo and Western NSW IVI area posted a fiveyear growth rate of 248 percent for General-Inquiry Clerks, Call Centre Workers

and Receptionists.

"The Riverina and Murray IVI area saw Carers and Aides (health, education and childcare) advertisements increase by 323 percent in the same timeframe.

“Each region has its own story to tell and the people they need to ensure it can accommodate the demand in vacancies – which in most areas are seeing three figure percentage increases on five years,” Liz Ritchie said.

Preliminary economic modelling undertaken by the RAI indicates that filling these positions would have significant economic impact

on both the regional and national economies.

“These roles represent a total of $1.76bn in direct wages paid to residents of regional Australia. Filling them would create an immediate $1.24bn in economic activity.

“The estimated 1,670 advertised child carer roles in regional Australia can potentially enable 11,690 parents/guardians to participate in the workforce,” Liz Ritchie said.

While much of the national attention is focused on ‘filling and skilling’ in metropolitan Australia, Regional Jobs 2022: The Big Skill Challenge calls for

a greater focus on regions.

“Tight housing markets and childcare access constraints are impacting regions’ ability to fill roles with people from outside the area.

“In 2022, more than 3.7 million regional Australians lived in a ‘childcare desert’ –equating to one position available for three children,” Liz Ritchie said.

“This report highlights the growth opportunity currently being presented to regional Australia, and the importance of accelerating support to enable regional Australia to play a bigger role in national prosperity,” Liz Ritchie said.

Free online kidney health test could save lives

KIDNEY Health Australia is urging adults to take a simple two-minute online test to determine if they are at risk of developing kidney disease.

Of the two million (or one in ten) Australian adults affected by kidney disease, 1.8 million are completely unaware of it, likely due to the lack of symptoms.

However, an easy online test developed by Kidney Health Australia can be

taken anywhere, any time, and includes nine questions that help identify the risk of kidney disease.

The test can determine whether a follow-up appointment with a GP for a kidney health check is recommended.

Kidney Health Australia says that three in four Australians are at risk of kidney disease with the highest contributing factors

being diabetes and high blood pressure.

Kidney disease has no symptoms and 90 percent of kidney function can be lost without warning, meaning diagnosis is often too late and little can be done at that late stage to avoid kidney failure.

However, early detection can slow or even stop the progression of this insidious, incurable, and deadly disease.

Dr Karen Dwyer,

Nephrologist and Clinical Director at Kidney Health Australia said, "For the first time in 20 years, there are new treatments for kidney disease that can slow down the progression to kidney failure.

“Early detection has never been more important - we have a unique opportunity to change the future for so many Australians.”

Kidney Health Australia’s

recently released Deloitte Access Economics report highlighted that, as well as being catastrophic for individuals and families, kidney disease is both a health issue and an economic issue for Australia.

The report outlines the need for investment into timely diagnosis and best practice management of chronic kidney disease.

Chronic kidney disease

costs the Australian taxpayer $9.9 billion annually, $5.1 billion of which is attributed to lost productivity (reduced employment, absenteeism and presenteeism), with the total cost to the health care system estimated to be $2.3 billion.

To find out if you are one of the three in four Australians at risk of kidney disease and need to get a kidney health check with your GP, visit www.kidney. org.au to take the test.

DV study shows offenders fitted with ankle devices are significantly less likely to reoffend

program is the first electronic monitoring program in NSW to specifically target domestic

violence offenders. Introduced by NSW Corrective Services in 2016, individuals on the program have a GPS-enabled monitoring device fitted to

their ankle and have their location tracked 24 hours a day.

A new evaluation by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has found that people on the program have lower rates of reoffending and breaches of Apprehended Domestic

Violence Orders (ADVO). The study compared 226 DVEM participants with 768 people released from prison who met the eligibility criteria for the program but who did not participate.

According to Jackie Fitzgerald, Executive

Director of BOCSAR, “The study found that over twelve months, DVEM participants were 9.6 percent less likely to commit a new offence of any type, 32.9 percent less likely to commit a new domestic violence offence, 19.4 percent less likely to breach their ADVO and 11.4

percent less likely to return to custody.

“These results clearly show that electronic monitoring can be used to effectively manage serious domestic violence offenders in the community without compromising the safety of victim/survivors.”

Positive Behaviour for Learning award recipients

By Marian SAMPSON

THE school initiative that recognises students for positive acts and excellence in citizenship, the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program, is an embedded part of the Central and West Wards of Port Stephens.

The community and school joint initiative promotes a consistent system that helps define, teach and support appropriate behaviour which in turn creates a positive environment for student growth.

The program was launched in the region over eight years ago and News Of The Area is proudly once again supporting the initiative.

Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington told News Of The Area, “The PBL program offers an important opportunity to recognise students acting responsibly in our community.

“It brings our schools and community together, to help raise thoughtful young people,” she said.

Nominees from each participating school receive their awards at program sponsor MarketPlace in Raymond Terrace. Recent PBL Award nominees:

• Irrawang Public School’s (IPS) Mia Darcy demonstrates outstanding leadership in all areas.

Mia respectfully represented IPS at ANZAC ceremonies, shows pride in her Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and assists with younger students.

• Leilani Latu of Raymond Terrace Public School was recognised in the PBL program for the respect she shows fellow players, opponents, referees and coaching staff at rugby league while always striving for her best performance.

• Grahamstown Public School’s Poppy Horton was recognised for always working to show her personal best in all aspects of her school.

She is an enthusiastic participant in Children’s University, working

respectfully with peers to succeed at a shared goal.

• Nominated for his commitment and participation in ANZAC Day services was Irrawang High School’s Jerrome Teasdale, where he represented the school as a Support Ambassador.

• Madeline Lilley of Hunter River High School was nominated for her respectful

representation of her school at a number of events including the Raymond Terrace ANZAC Day service, International Women’s Day Breakfast and the Executive Director Conference. At these events Madeline has delivered the Acknowledgement of Country and/or sung the National Anthem in Gathang.

• Salt Ash Public School’s

Braxton Keen was nominated for supporting others to complete the school cross country run.

Being a previous zone cross country representative, he chose to encourage other students competing at the back of the race.

• Julian Pham-Vaughan of Medowie Public School was recognised in the PBL program for his citizenship

skills and honesty.

• Seaham Public School’s Nash Elbourne was recognised for being a caring citizen, supporting a younger student who was having difficulties catching the bus.

• Karuah Public School student Harrison White was nominated for being safe, conscientious and courteous whilst riding his bike around the community.

q The Positive Behaviour for Learning Award nominees at MarketPlace where they received their awards.

Attitudes towards violence against women improving

THE ‘2021 National Community Attitudes Survey (NCAS) States and Territories report’, released last week by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety Limited (ANROWS), found that every state and territory has improved in their attitudes towards violence against women over the last decade, despite a plateau for NSW, Queensland and Victoria since 2017.

Following on from the release of the 2021 NCAS main report on Australia as a whole, which surveyed 19,100 Australians, this sub-report breaks down the findings for each state and territory, to consider how each jurisdiction is tracking in comparison to the Australian population.

The 2021 NCAS States and Territories report found that rejection of violence against women had reached a comparable level in all jurisdictions in 2021, except for the ACT.

The ACT had a significantly higher rejection of domestic and sexual violence, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, and a significantly higher trust in women’s reports of violence, compared to the rest of Australia.

The report found that since 2009 Australia has significantly improved in its understanding and rejection of violence against women.

Although improvement has occurred across all states and territories, less than half the respondents in each jurisdiction had “advanced” rejection of violence against women in 2021.

Padma Raman PSM, CEO of ANROWS, said that the 2021 NCAS States and Territories report is the first of many sub-reports which will unpack the findings of the 2021 NCAS.

“The states and territories sub-report has shown that while positive change is occurring across Australia, there is significant room to improve understanding and attitudes towards violence against women in every state and territory,” Ms Raman said.

“The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 provides the blueprint, and each jurisdiction should take stock of their policies, frameworks, and systems, in light of the 2021 NCAS, to consider solutions to end violence against women.

“Changing attitudes is a slow process. Significant work still needs to be done in each state and territory to change the culture that underpins violence against women.

“All jurisdictions should consider how they can continue to do so.”

Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Justine Elliot said the NCAS gave critical insights that would help to achieve a future free from violence.

“The National Plan recognises that ending violence against women and children is everybody’s responsibility and business, and the NCAS highlights that more needs to be done to build community awareness and understanding,” Assistant Minister Elliot said.

“This is a national priority, and our government is proud to have just announced a further $589.3 million for women’s safety and implementation of the National Plan, building on the record investment of $1.7 billion through the October 2022 Budget.”

Patty Kinnersly, CEO of Our Watch, said the NCAS shows the harmful attitudes that need to be addressed.

“The NCAS findings highlight where continued effort is needed to improve people’s understanding of violence against women, and to challenge the harmful attitudes that drive genderbased violence,” Ms Kinnersly said

“For women to be safe

they must be equal, and to stop violence against women before it starts, we need to address harmful attitudes and help Australians understand that violence against women and gender equality are closely connected.”

Some notable findings from the 2021 NCAS States and Territories report:

• All jurisdictions increased in their rejection of violence against women over the longer term, despite a plateau between 2017 and 2021 for some jurisdictions (NSW, Queensland and Victoria).

• All jurisdictions improved in their understanding of violence against women and rejection of sexual assault and sexual

harassment, and most jurisdictions improved in their rejection of gender inequality since 2017.

• In 2021 most states and territories had a comparable level of understanding of violence against women, and rejection of violence against women and gender inequality

• In 2021, most respondents in Australia agreed that violence against women is a problem in Australia, but significantly more NT respondents (70 percent) than other Australian respondents (38-54 percent) agreed that violence against women is a problem in the suburb or town where they live.

• More ACT respondents than Australian respondents demonstrated “advanced” rejection of domestic violence (51 percent versus 40 percent) and “advanced” rejection of sexual violence (51 percent versus 40 percent).

• People in the ACT, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia improved in their rejection of all aspects of gender inequality, including rejection of attitudes that undermine women’s leadership and decisionmaking in the workplace and in public life, which plateaued in Australia as a whole.

q The 2021 NCAS findings for Australians states and territories.

Irrawang High local and live!

IRRAWANG High students are coming to Raymond Terrace every Wednesday until 21 June.

Make sure to wander down to King Street or William Street to catch the action, and support a local High School!

There'll be musical and dance performances, street theatre, free face painting, and more!

Wednesday 31 May

Performance Art at the Raymond Terrace Community Crossing – William Street

Time: 12pm to 1.30pm

Wednesday 7 June

Street Theatre at the Raymond Terrace Community Crossing – William Street

Time: 12pm to 1.30pm

Wednesday 14 June

Clay workshop at the Raymond Terrace Community Crossing – William Street

Time: 12pm to 2pm

Wednesday 21 June

Music at the Raymond Terrace Community Crossing –William Street

Time: 12pm to 1pm

Reading programs at local libraries

PORT Stephens Libraries have a range of opportunities on offer for those with a passion for the written word.

A free weekly program providing an introduction to books, music and rhymes for carers and their babies ages zero to two is on until 28 June 2023.

‘Read and Rhyme at Your Library’ runs from 10:30am to 11:00 am every Wednesday during school term at Tomaree and Raymond Terrace Libraries.

For the older kids, ‘BaRK’ is a free weekly program that allows primary school aged children to practice reading aloud on a one-to-one basis to a trained therapy dog.

BaRK runs from 3:30 to 4:40pm, every Tuesday and Wednesday during school term at Tomaree Library.

Again, the program runs until 28 June.

For the older reader, free monthly book discussions are also held at Tomaree Library.

The book discussions take place at 10:15am, 11:30am and 2:30pm on the first Friday of every month until 4 August.

Similar discussions also take place at the Raymond Terrace Library at 10:30am to 11:30am on the first Friday of each month.

Market magic in Port Stephens

Fingal Twilight Markets

Date: June 10 (Long Weekend)

Location: Fingal Bay Foreshore, Fingal Bay.

Time: 3 - 8pm

Medowie Markets

Date: Second Saturday of every month

Location: The markets are held at the Bush n Bull Motel, Ferodale Road, Medowie.

Time: 8am - 12.30pm

Nelson Bay Legacy Markets

Date: First, third and fifth Sunday of every month.

Location: The markets are held at Neil Carroll Park, Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay (Fly Point).

Time: 9am - 3pm

Garuwa Community Markets

Date: Third Sunday of every month

Location: Karuah Public School, 18 Bundabah Street, Karuah.

Time: 8am - 12 noon

Tanilba Bay Markets

Date: Third Saturday every month

Location: Kooindah Plaza, President Wilson Walk, Tanilba Bay.

Time: 9am - 12noon

Tomaree Markets

Date: Second and fourth Sunday every month

Location: The markets are held at Neil Carroll Park, Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay (Fly Point).

Time: 8am - 2pm

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Pickleball medals for Port Stephens at Barrington Coast event

By Chris KARAS

PORT Stephens Pickleball players

Tony Mayers, John McDonald, Kevin Bell, Christine Johnson and Cheryl Sanderson have continued their on court success.

The Nelson Bay-based group brought home another swag of medals recently after competing in the inaugural Barrington Coast Pickleball Doubles Regional Tournament at Taree.

The tournament was organised by Halliday's Point Pickleball Club - one of the most progressive clubs in NSW – and played as an outdoor event on the nine dedicated Pickleball courts (previously tennis courts) that the club acquired with the support of local Council.

Port Stephens Pickleball Club

stalwart Mayers told News Of The Area, “Tournament officials led by Sheila Capperauld, Paul Boniface and their many volunteers welcomed almost 150 players from Sydney to Ballina.

“Our club members overcame blustery conditions on the Sunday to turn in medal winning performances,” he revealed.

Despite a tough draw, talented

Tony teamed up with John McDonald to win gold in the Men's Doubles 50+ under 3.49 category. A determined Bell and partner Steve Tindall (Caringbah South) toppled strong opponents in the 50+ 3.50 above division to earn a silver medal.

Cheryl Sanderson teamed with Oatley’s Hamish Robertson and performed strongly in the 50+ Mixed Doubles.

Mayers combined with Maria Hawes (Northern Beaches) to reach the quarter finals in the 60+ 3.49 under while McDonald and Lorraine

Barr of Halliday's Point teamed up to collect bronze in the same category. It capped a fine tournament for debutant McDonald who returned home with gold and bronze medals. Bell and Johnson joined forces to snare a silver medal in the Mixed category.

Rookie fullback Lily-Ann named Knights’ Under 18 Player of Year

By Chris KARAS

EMERGING schoolgirl rugby league

ace Lily-Ann White has capped a memorable representative season by reaching two major milestones.

The versatile seventeen-yearold from Tea Gardens was recently named the Newcastle Knights’ Tarsha Gale Cup Under 18s Player of the Year and last week earned another State jumper when selected in the women's NSW Combined High Schools team.

It has been a season to savour for the talented rookie who has shone at half back, fullback and five eighth across different competition formats.

A modest Lily-Ann told News Of The Area, “Taking out the Tarsha Gale Cup Player of the Year award for the Knights was a huge thrill.

“It was a pleasant surprise after reaching the finals and then to gain selection in the NSW Schoolgirls side was a real bonus,” Lily-Ann revealed.

The boom teenager received her prestigious trophy during the Knights’ Junior Representative Awards Night at the M.ex Club in Mayfield.

After joining the Knights system as a development player last season in the Tarsha Gale Cup, the promising White proved a sensation at fullback – helping Newcastle reach the 2023 semi finals where they were eliminated by eventual premiers the Indigenous Academy Roosters at Leichhardt Oval.

She was a stand out for the

Northern schoolgirls representative team at the State Championships in Wollongong – guiding her side to two victories from four matches with skilful performances at five eighth and fullback.

Lily-Ann, a student at Hunter River High School, will line up in the number six jumper for NSW CHS at the National Schoolgirls Championships to be staged from June 27 to July 7 at Redcliffe.

The outstanding utility is sure to be in the mix when selectors name an Australian Schoolgirls team after the Carnival for a tour of Papua New Guinea.

She will be joined in the NSW squad by Hunter Sports High School lock Ryver Lee Arlo and forward Sophie Smith.

Lily-Ann started her rugby league career as a ten-year-old winger and hooker with the Myall River Hawks mixed Under 11s side in the Newcastle-Hunter Junior competition.

At the age of twelve she spent a season with the Thornton-Beresfield Bears as a halfback before linking with the Raymond Terrace Roosters.

Wearing the number seven, Lily-Ann figured in four successive Grand Final defeats from Under 14s before joining the Raymond Terrace Magpies this season.

The classy White is gaining invaluable experience as a half back in the Magpies A Grade women's team where she can mix it with former Jillaroos and more seasoned opponents.

It won’t be the first time Lily-

Ann pulls on a NSW jumper.

Last year she represented the NSW Maoris as a fullback in the Harmony Cup and helped the Under 18 Blues clinch the tournament with victories over the Cook Islands, Tonga and Indigenous at Wollongong.

She was also blooded on the wing for the NSW Maori Open women's team that defeated Fiji in Sydney.

A sharp running back with natural ball skills, Lily-Ann was also

selected in the NSW All Schools Rugby Sevens team last season but withdrew due to her commitments with the Newcastle-Maitland Under 17s side at the Country Rugby League championships. The gifted schoolgirl dreams of one day running out for the Knights in the NRLW competition and hopefully for NSW and the world champion Jillaroos.

“That would give me a huge buzz,” said the Newcastle sensation with the world at her feet.

q Port Stephens Pickleball Club representatives John McDonald, Kevin Bell, Christine Johnson and Tony Mayers earned medals at the Barrington Coast tournament at Taree.

q Lily-Ann White receives her Newcastle Knights Tarsha Gale Cup Player of the Year Award Trophy. She is pictured with her Knights coach Andrew Johnson.

By RYAN PALMER Mayor, Port Stephens Council

Dorin’s Draws By

Paul DORIN

On theCouch with Jasminda

HERE in Port Stephens, we all know our coast is one of our greatest assets.

We’re blessed with some of the world’s most beautiful sandy beaches and bays, rocky headlands, mangroves, saltmarshes and seagrass beds.

Over the years, we’ve seen our coast constantly change.

The ongoing changes to our coastlines are hard to ignore and as a community we need to make sure we’re working together to reduce the impacts of climate change.

Over the past few years, we’ve been developing a Coastal Management Program (CMP) – a very detailed plan that has identified the biggest risks to our coastline and outlines how we can prepare for these now and into the future.

In 2020 we spoke with our community to understand how you use and value our coast.

We used this information to identify the key risks or hazards for our coastline and found them to be coastal erosion, coastal inundation, tidal inundation and dune transgression.

We’ve now finalised the hazard mapping and it shows that if we do nothing, our coast will be impacted by these hazards now, in 20 years, 50 years and 100 years.

You can view these on our website.

From here, we need to work out how we can reduce the impacts of these hazards and which ones we need to focus on first.

We’re holding a series of workshops where the community can provide their feedback and advice on these issues.

By working together, we can do so much more and we need you, our local experts, to come along and share your ideas and knowledge.

We know this is a complex topic but we also know it’s a really important one for all residents of Port Stephens.

We encourage you to have your say and join in our engagement to help protect the incredible Port Stephens coastline for generations to come.

To learn more or to register your interest to get involved and have your say visit pscouncil.info/cmp

Keep up to date as the project progresses visit portstephens@nsw.gov. au or follow us on social media, Facebook - @PortStephensCouncil or Instagram@pscouncil.

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Dear Jasminda,

I'M feeling quite unnerved about turning 50 when I don't feel anywhere near that age.

It just sounds so old. How should I approach this?

Mrs YL.

Dear Mrs YL,

YOU know this problem isn't really a problem when you think about all the people in this world who will never make it to 50.

That you are reaching this amazing milestone is actually fantastic. It's evidence that you haven't succumbed to a lifethreatening illness.

You haven't suffered an accidental death due to circumstances beyond your control. You haven't been swept into the ocean while trying to get a selfie in front of the pounding swell, because you are too mature for that nonsense. You are winning the game of life, Mrs YL.

milestone earlier this year.

Record breaking feats for junior golf champ Harry

SINKING birdies on a golf course, stopping a goal in an elite football fixture or serving an ace on the tennis court is a way of life for Tea Gardens sporting whiz Harry Leggatt.

Fourteen-year-old Harry has a passion for sport and already can boast an impressive list of achievements that would make any seasoned athlete proud.

He had a tennis racquet and golf club in his hand as soon as he could walk and was always kicking a ball around.

Most weekends you’ll find the promising golfer competing in local competitions or in the Jack Newton Junior Foundation events throughout NSW.

The gifted Medowie Christian School student is a two time Junior Club Champion at Hawks Nest Golf Club and the current A Grade Nett champion.

Versatile Harry told News Of The Area, “Golf is my favourite sport that gives me plenty of enjoyment.

“I like to be active on the football field but the strategy and shot selections around a golf course get my adrenaline and competitive spirit going,” he said.

A six marker, Harry will be chasing a third consecutive Junior Club Championship title in October after reaching an historic personal

The talented teenager etched his name in the record books when chosen to represent Hawks Nest Golf Club in the 2023 A Grade Pennants team.

Harry and his father Ian Leggatt created history as the first son and father to represent Hawks Nest Golf Club in the same A Grade side since the club was formed back in 1963.

Back in 2019, Harry played his first Pennants game for Hawks Nest at the age of eleven in C Grade and finished first in C Grade Nett and second overall in Nett at the Hawks Nest Beachside Pro Am tournament.

Harry is also a member of Newcastle District Golf Club and last year represented Newcastle District Golf Association in the PR West Shield and Lower North Coast District.

When he is not teeing off on the golf course, you’ll find the young gun shining as a centre back or defender with the Newcastle Olympic Under 15s in the Northern NSW Football Youth League competition.

He began his football career as a five year old with Tea Gardens Soccer Club and played with Medowie FC Under 8s and Under 9s before he was accepted into the Northern NSW Skills Acquisition Phase (SAP) 10s, 11s and 12s teams.

During the 2019 season, Harry represented Newcastle SAP Under 12s at the Northern NSW State SAP Championships –clinching the 11 Years Boys title.

At the age of eleven, Harry was selected in a Junior Development team that travelled

q Harry second left with touring team mates at the prestigious Liverpool Football Academy in England.

You are a winner. I know it is a cliche, but it really is just a number. I mean Iggy Pop is still swivelling around on the stage in his 70s, Grace Jones is still cavorting down the catwalk in a skimpy bodysuit. The whole notion of what you can and can't do at certain ages has passed. We do, of course, live in a youth-obsessed society, and that doesn't help. People are told by marketers that they need to look younger with smoother skin, fatter lips, firmer thighs, flatter tummies, and on it goes. You can either succumb to this or you can embrace your age and just be the best you can be. Fifty is fantastic when you think about the alternative, Mrs YL. PS: You can always lie about your age.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

to the United Kingdom to train with major clubs and play matches against teams of similar or better standard.

The group trained at centres for famous clubs Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Brighton, Derby, Blackburn Rovers and St George’s Park National Football and played matches against the Red Devils, Seagulls, Rovers, Rams, Cheltenham Town, Chester and Crewe Alexandra.

Harry played Under 13s and Under 14s with Lake Macquarie City Football Club and last year won the Coaches Player of the Year Award.

The budding golfer is interested in becoming a Club professional one day and if his latest deeds count for anything Harry is well on the way to realising that goal.

q Tea Gardens schoolboy Harry Leggatt displays his amazing golf swing.

By Chris KARAS

Stinker’s History: Fingal Lighthouse shone from 1862

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

Action Aplenty

RIGHT now the water is boiling with fish.

From Birubi in the south to Broughton up north, the action is fierce.

It’s great to see big schools of surface fish; slimy

mackerel, bonito, yellowtail, kingfish, salmon, a few tailor and of course the mullet. With so much activity it is only natural to be visited by a few sharks.

In the southern corner of Fingal Bay, Grey Nurse sharks have been feasting on lazy mullet.

Mulloway are also showing an interest and I have been receiving reports of thumpers up to 20kg

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

AS early as 1857 the need for a lighthouse on the rocky coastline off Port Stephens was identified, due to the increasing reliance on shipping.

As the Australian colony continued to grow, shipwrecks along the coastline became far more common.

Once agreed that a warning light was essential, a site in Point Stephens was chosen that would be of greatest effectiveness for the offshore mariners to get their bearings.

The sandstone material chosen for the construction of the lighthouse was brought up from the Hawkesbury by ships

landed along the beaches from Stockton to Fingal and over at Hawks Nest.

Out in front of the Fingal Lighthouse in ‘Stinkpot’ through the week, I used strips of fresh mullet pinned at one end with a 6/0 Octopus style hook.

Tossed behind a rich berley trail the unweighted bait slowly sank until whammo!

Half a dozen cracker

which were moored to a huge anchor off Box Beach.

The stone was unloaded onto a punt, brought ashore and transported to the site with a team of bullocks.

The 21 metre tower, which came to be known as The Outer Light, was completed by March 1862 and commenced operating soon after on 1 May.

The magnificent light keepers’ residence, constructed of the same sandstone used for the lighthouse, was completed in 1865.

snapper from 3kg to 5kg came to the party along with kingfish, bonito, silver trevally and a lonely, somersaulting salmon.

The salmon was immediately consigned to the kitchen for a feed of fishcakes.

I am not a salmon fan, however in fishcakes they are hard to beat. Give it a go.

Nelson Bay Golf Results

NELSON Bay Golf Club Results

21 May 2023 to 27 May 2023

SUNDAY 21 May 2023

Mens Stableford: Gymea Lily Course

A1 Rory Pearson (10) 36c/b

A2 Peter Gibson (7) 36

B1 Sean Gardner (16) 37c/b

B2 Callan Alderson (17) 37

C1 Ray Johnson (36) 33c/b

C2 Peter Lakeman (27) 37

Women’s Stableford: Gymea Lily Course

Over-all Winners

1 Fran Giudes (16) 38

2 Linda Drake (22) 35

3 Sue Conrades (32) 34c/b

MONDAY 22 MAY 2023

VETS Stableford:

DIV 1:

1 Brian Stamper Score 32.50

2 Manny Misfud Score 36.00

DIV 2:

1 David Thompson Score 33.00

2 Rob Hutton Score 36.50

Nearest to Pin: David Diemar –Hole 5 @ 389cm

Nearest to Pin:

Manny Misfud –Hole 25 @ 590cm

TUESDAY 23 MAY 2023

Ladies Stableford: Brush box Course

A1 Jenny Frost (9) 35

A2 Colleen Beattie (19) 34

B1 Marg Reimer (28) 34c/b

B2 Diane McLean (28) 34

C1 Ruth Buchanan (35) 31c/b

C2 Anne Morely (34) 31

Ladies Stableford 9 Holes: Gymea Course

Overall, Winners

1 Carmen Rigon (47) 12c/b

2 Meg Flack (39) 12

WEDNESDAY 24 MAY 2023

Mens Stableford:

Xmas Bush Course:

A1 Paul Woodruff (12) 38

A2 Steve Conrades (14) 37c/b

B1 Nathan Lilly (16) 42

B2 Greg Bezuidenhout (16) 37

C1 Jeffrey Melrose (24) 40

C2 Peter Parry (33) 39

THURSDAY 25 MAY 2023

Mens Stableford –Brushbox Course

1 Robert Skinner (19) 29 c/b

2 Bill Shepard (16) 29

3 Peter campbell (15) 28

Ladies Stableford

Stroke Round- Max Double

Par 19-9: Brushbox Course

A1 Jenny Frost (9) 74 c/b

A2 Nicola Bethwaite (24) 74

A3 Janette Oechsle (26) 76

B1 Annette Rumble (33) 75

B2 Jean Riley (36) 778 c/b

B3 Vicki Melrose (38) 78

VETS STABLEFORD

1 Neil Edwards 19

2 Brian Single 19

3 Warren Parkinson 19

Nearest to Pin: Richard Thompson, Hole 14 @ 1100cm

FRIDAY 26 MAY 2023

Women Stableford: Gymea Lily Course

A1 Sue Skinner (32) 29

A2 Gail Holdforth (47) 28c/b

Mens Stableford: Gymea Lily Course

A1 Harvey Mason (13) 37c/b

A2 Jamie Carr (14) 37

A3 Guy Jennings (12) 35

B1 Don Thornton (23) 36c/b

B2 Craig Dew (20) 36

B3 Damien Johnstone (22) 35

C1 Allan Milne (37) 46

oriHC2 Paul Finlay (34) 36

C3 Bruce Scott (24) 34

SATURDAY 27 MAY 2023

Mens Stableford: Brush Box Courses

A1 Peter Carter (15) 38c/b

A2 San McGrath (13) 38

B1 Jackson Monin (22) 45

B2 Simon Read (19) 39c/b

C1 John Fletcher (32) 38

C2 Ian Sandy (24) 36

Mens Stableford:

Christmas Courses

A1 Steve Conrades (14 ) 39c/b

A2 Gary Watt (11 ) 39

B1 Niel Bowling ( 17 ) 39

B2 Robert Lord (19 ) 37

C1 Doug Rowse (31 ) 36c/b

C2 Steve Punshon (29 ) 36

Mens Four Ball: Christmas Courses

Overall Winners

1 Steve Conrades & Mervyn Livingstone 46

2 Robert Lord & Jamie Carr 44c/b

Women Stableford: Brush Course 19-9

1 Rita Fitzgerald (17) 33c/b

2 Sharon Dunn(19) 33

3 Barbara Frost ( 16 ) 28

q Tyler Eggleston from Nelson Bay with a Skipjack Tuna from North Rock.

q Photo (c) 1893. Light keeper George Chapman Priest.

Stinker’s Fishin’ and Stories

Medowie FC hold charity games during Female Football Week

By Steve WITHEY

AS part of Northern NSW Football's Female Football Week, Medowie FC hosted a series of charity matches on Sunday 21 May.

The U12 girls team played a competition match against Mayfield Jnr FC, which was followed by the O35 Men taking on the O30 Women's team.

The Club’s All Age Men's team then faced off against the All Age Women.

The Women's teams were a make up of both women and some of the club’s male players.

The Women's chosen charity was Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services in Raymond Terrace, which provides support for after school groups, legal support, counselling, case work and many other services.

The Men's teams played for Invictus Australia, a charity supporting veterans and their families.

From 4-9 June, Invictus runs the ZERO600 Challenge, which encourages participants to rise at 06:00 and start their day active, funding sporting programmes that transform lives.

State Pennants Championship Qualifiers

By Peter SMITH

ENTHUSIASTIC bowlers and spectators crowded the three greens and surrounds at Nelson Bay Bowling Club last week.

Despite the cold weather, there were many Soldiers Point Bowling Club members supporting their team.

Teams were competing for a place in the NSW State Pennant Championships.

On a round robin basis the

winner of each group of four teams is successful.

In windy conditions, the Soldiers Point Second Grade team had an impressive win over Warners Bay but narrowly went down to longstanding rivals Raymond Terrace - the Jets - who went on to win their group.

At Valentine, the Soldiers Point Seventh Grade team were unlucky not to qualify as they won two games out of three only losing to Valentine.

Although they beat Teralba

they went down overall on a count back of winning ends with Teralba proceeding to the Finals

The end result is that only the Soldiers Point First grade team will proceed to the State Finals to be held at Forster. Bowls Director Mark Watt thanked all the players who competed in the six Pennants Teams and said he had high hopes for more success next year!

New bowlers are welcome at Soldiers Point Bowling Club where they can receive free coaching.

Tilligerry Social Golf Club results

TILLIGERRY

Social Golf Club results for 26/5/23

Outright winners.

John Clayton & Peter Koli. 62 1/2 Runner ups.

Matt Baldwin & Ron Dews. 64 1/2 Ball winners.

Kim Miller & Grahame Glover. 66

John McDonald & Ron McKay. 67 Bradman Award. Bob West & Rod Taylor D&C4th.

A. John Clayton. B. Bob West D&C7th.

A. Bill McMaster & Greg Hinton NTP18th.

q Chris Ramage delivers in a Soldiers Point win.

number 28. Kim Miller

There were 14 starters. Congratulations to all the winners.

Next game 2/6/23 Single Stableford Eclectic.

By Amanda GILL

q The O35's Men.

q The O30's Women's team, including members of the O35's Men.

q All Age Women with members of O35's men.

q All Age Men with members of O35's Men.

A. Matt Baldwin Money hole. A. Ron Dews &. Matt Baldwin Lucky

SEAHAM Storm V Mayfield Boomerangs

$629,000

COUNTRY COTTAGE BY THE SEA

• This country style cottage is located in the highly sought after beachside suburb of Anna Bay and is just a short walk away from the beach.

• The home is full of charisma and exudes warmth and character with quality Italian tile floors in the living areas and a wood-burning fireplace.

• The design of the home flows well with three bedrooms, a family bathroom, an additional shower and toilet off the laundry, spacious and open planned living and dining room, and large kitchen.

• The semi-covered deck accessed via timber doors from the lounge invites the outside in, and the fully fenced private rear yard is perfect for outdoor living.

• Offering easy access to restaurants, cafes, convenience store, local tavern, medical facilities, public transport, and Anna Bay Public School.

• The home is well presented, charming, and ready to welcome new owners.

GET TO THE POINT

• Neat and tidy unit is perfect as a holiday unit or permanent home, situated just across the road from the waterfront in Port Stephens.

• Enjoy great views from the air-conditioned living room and balcony.

• Featuring two bedrooms with built-ins, an updated bathroom and kitchen, and an internal laundry.

• Secure complex featuring a swimming pool, lock-up garaging for one car, and an additional allocated car space.

• A short walk from the property are local beaches, cafés, restaurants, tennis courts, boat ramp, and parks.

• Currently tenanted to a great long-term tenant, this unit offers a great investment opportunity or a wonderful place to call home.

CONVENIENT AND BEAUTIFUL

• BIG 3 bedroom Torrens title duplex with bushland reserve at the rear.

• Fenced and landscaped yard.

• With easy access to our picturesque beaches, bushland walking tracks, schools, medical services, shops, dining and transport- Corlette is both convenient and beautiful.

GUIDE $799,000

• Great Investment Opportunity: With modern build and no strata fees, this property is a great investment option. Lower expenses and a spacious, clean home will attract tenants and generate rental income.

• This home is packed with luxurious features, including builtin robes in bedrooms 2 and 3, a walk-in robe and ensuite in the master suite, a generous main bathroom with bath and separate shower, and a heated outdoor spa in the terraced backyard.

• Don’t miss out on this perfect opportunity to own a spacious modern home without a million dollar price tag.

JONES STEPHEN COSTELLO HUGH MCINNES STEVEN BOOTH JACK JONES

Discover tranquillity at North Arm Cove

ESCAPE the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of North Arm Cove. Nelson Bay Real Estate are thrilled to announce the availability of six new blocks, adding to their existing collection of eight blocks in this picturesque coastal area.

Whether you're seeking a cheap investment opportunity or a peaceful weekend getaway, North Arm Cove offers the perfect retreat for those longing for a slice of tranquillity.

Cheap Investment: With affordable price tags attached to each block, this is a rare opportunity to make a sound investment without breaking the bank.

Secure your piece of North Arm Cove and witness the value of your investment grow as this area continues to flourish.

Don't miss out on the chance to acquire a valuable asset at an affordable price.

Weekend Getaway: Imagine escaping to your very own oasis whenever you desire.

These non-urban blocks provide the ideal setting for a weekend retreat, allowing you to recharge and rejuvenate in a setting of pure tranquillity. Leave behind the stress of everyday life and embrace the simplicity and beauty

of North Arm Cove as you unwind and create lasting memories.

Prime Locations and Prices: We present a selection of blocks that cater to diverse preferences and budgets. Take advantage of the incredible offerings, including:

• Lot 2740 Burren Street - $45,000

• Lot 2829 Gunnedah Street - $45,000

• Lot 1 Waratah Drive - $40,000

• Lot 899 Muswellbrook Avenue - $45,000

• Lot 903 Hamilton Street - $40,000

• Lot 265 Deepwater Drive - $20,000

• Lot 2135 Manila Crescent - Expressions of Interest

• Lot 3044 Ballina Crescent - $55,000

Each block presents a unique opportunity to purchase your dream retreat amidst the natural splendour of North Arm Cove. Secure your preferred lot now before they're snapped up!

Don't miss out on your chance to own a piece of paradise in North Arm Cove.

Contact Nelson Bay Real Estate on 02 4981 2655 to seize this extraordinary opportunity for a cheap investment or a blissful weekend getaway!

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SPREAD

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

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1. The large bird has no eyebrows. 2. One row of feathers is missing from the large bird’s tummy. 3. The tree at the bottom has more leaves. 4. One bird is flying in the opposite direction. 5. There is one less twig in the bird’s beak. SUM SOLVER: 1.

NEWS OF THE AREA

THE RIGHT TABLE SHOW TIDAL VARIATIONS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS

The time variation should be added to the corresponding Fort Denison time.

ANSWERS: SPOT THE

TIDES

and NEWS OF THE AREA PORT STEPHENS

Graph PORT STEPHENS (high) (low) Nelson Bay 30min 15min Salamander Bay 45min 30min Soldiers Point 1hr 45min Karuah (Karuah River) 1hr 15min 45min Pindimar 45min 45min Tea Gardens 1hr 45min BROUGHTON IS. nil nil CAPE HAWKE Forster 0 to 15min NIL Wollomba River (mouth) 1hr 50min 2hrs 10min MANNING RIVER Based on bar at Harrington Harrington NIL 15 to 30min Taree 2hrs 2hrs 45min Wingham 3hrs 5min 3hrs 45min HUNTER RIVER Newcastle NIL NIL Hexham 1hr 10min 1hr Raymond Terrace 1hr 50min 1hr 55min Morpeth 3hrs 10min 3hrs 30min

are for Sydney Fort Denison TIDE CHART - 7 DAYS

Funeral Notice

Personals

LADY seeks healthy energtic gentleman for life long wonderful friendship age 67-72. 0415981605

e020623

MURPHY

Sam Bradley Troy

Passed away 21.05.2023

Late of Fennell Bay

Aged 23 Years

Much loved son of Deanne and Brad. Loved brother of Cheyenne. Adored grandson and nephew. Cherished friend to many.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Sam’s life this Thursday 1st June 2023 in the Chapel of Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, Cessnock Road Ryhope commencing 3pm.

TORONTO 02 4959 3665

Public Notices

Karuah Motor Yacht Club is a sports club that is family orientated located on the Karuah River Waterfront. We are a licensed premises open every Friday night from 5:00pm for delicious meals and desserts.

0415 419 741

mail@kmyc.net.au

TEA GARDENS COUNTRY CLUB

MEN’S BOWLING CLUB

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Of All Full Bowling Members

SUNDAY 25TH JUNE 2023

COMMENCING 10AM at

TEA GARDENS COUNTRY CLUB

Wanted to Buy

Antique China & Figurines, English Silver, Fountain Pens, Old Jewellery & Watches. Please phone:

Annie 0419 219 634 or Ron 0408 967 747

War Medals

Top prices paid by local collector. Call Jim 0400 060 215e130723

Wanted to Rent

CARPORT Nelson Bay Shoal Bay. Long term Ph 0418 666 659

Free

BIKE helmet with visor, mens size, older style, metal casing white exterior, fully padded. 49817523 F010623

BUILDING materials for free. Approx 100 terracotta roof tiles VGC Reinforced timber gate 4ft6” square. Some hardwood timber. Pickup 21 Hunter Street Raymond Terrace

TWO 2 seater fabric lounges plum colour good condition. Tea Gardens. P/up only 0425 234 324

Found

FOUND mobile phone Apple, near cnr Parks + Dowling, noon Wed 17/05, Phone Dennis 0416 750 729

2 cream leather two seater lounges. $500 each or both for $900 exc cond. 0400 955 778

3 OROTON evening purses, collectables from the 1970s, converts from should strap to clutch beautiful cond. Like new Best offers. 49817523 F160223

rims,

4 BURNER/side burner bottle with safety valve plus cover & accessories Little body rust. $50 (for breast cancer research) MEDOWIE 4982 9942

BBQ, 2 burner, VGC hardly used inc gas bottle, on wheels $110 0427 980 079

BEAM hanging racks pair, powder coated steel grey and rubber Suits use with bicycles or ladders. Never used $50. 0408 431 488 F250523

BICYCLES Girls and boys, VGC $20 each Ph: 4982 8628

COCA Cola sign in wooden and glass frame 40cmx30cm $25 Coca Cola mens red shirt with signage size XL $10 3 tow balls, 2 large heavy metal shackles. Best offer. Ph 4981 7523.

COSMOPOLITAN Travelling port, half price, $85 used once 4982 6443

CPAP Machine ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet with integrated Humidifier. Serviced regularly by Ansteys $400 0418 950 995

DARK timber four draw desk with optional upper hood three shelves also slide out laptop desk shelf. $40. Desk chair. $30 Swivel large adjustable comfortable chair. Good used Ph: 0401 546 848 Sandy, Tanilba Bay

CURLING wands x 3

Near new. Big curl small curl, and crimper Separately $10 each

Ph: 0457 087 178

DOLPHINS ornamental from 60cm to 4cm. Ph 0466 880 639

For Sale

F2 Wave 8.4 windsurfer & fin, Mennem brand 8.5 litres VGC. $99. 0419 932 992. Tea Gardens

GARDEN tools Rake, Hoe, Mattock & Fork $15 each Ph: 4997 0611F020323

GASTRA Nitros

Windsurfer 9 meter sail & bag. Used only 4 times. $99. Mast 4.9 Luff 514cm Base 24cm Boom 249cm. IMCS 29. 0419 932 992 Tea Gardens.

GOLF or Shopping Scooter, 4 wheel drive 2sp Lotus Blake Tycoon AZ36. Can be fully disassembled $2,750 ono. 4997 0435

GOLF set leather bag, Slazenger cart woods steels extras. $250. Ph 0476 789 721

GOLFING accessories

Golf balls - around 100? 20 cents each

Golf buggy $25 Clubs and drives $2 each. Ph: 4982 2335 F260123

GOOD antique Queen Anne dressing table with mirror $60 Ph 0429 601 039 F070422

GUITAR left-handed Redding as new never played with soft case

For Sale

MOBILITY AIDS - All in excellent condition

Meal Tray Walker $100

3 Wheel Walker $90

Shower Stool $70

Squatty Potty Foot Rest $20. Lge support Cushion $30. Can Deliver. Ph: 0404202499 e010623

MOBILE phone ZTE excellent cond. $100 0457 087 178 F090323

MOBILITY Scooter 4 wheel. Good cond. with front basket, rear bag and charger. $1200 Free delivery

Ph: 0418 430 643

NEW Mobility Scooter 50AH batteries delivered and installed Newcastle and surrounding areas. $490 a pair 0418 430 643

NEW 5L water jug with tap. $15.00 Call 0493 078 190

OVER bed patient table Timber laminate & white $40. Ph: 4982 2335

PARRAMATTA

Eels large framed autographed club jersey 2001, 90cmW x 105cmL personally custom made Beautiful piece $875ono Ph: 4981 7523 ReS160223

For Sale

“SHOPRIDER”

Motorised Portable Chair Brand new Unused Battery, charger & manual. Can deliver New Price $3390. Sell for $2250 Ph: 0404 202 499

SINGER 522 sewing machine $45. 0487 015 730 F180523

SOFA Bed Floral linen fabric $80 0407 915 768

SOFA Bed. Very good cond, hardly used but older style. $50. 4982 2335 f010623

SPIRIT level aluminum surround 120cm L $20

Ph: 4981 7523

SNOW chains brand new, unused adjustable, suits 16 inch wheels or others $95 Tea Gardens. Peter 0419 932 992 F260123

ST Phillips uniforms boys Blazer size 24 $50. Boys summer shirts sizes 18, 20 & 22 $10 each Ph 0415 353 798

TEAK Bookcase $200ono 0407 267 152

TENS Machine still in box. $10. 4982 2335

WELLINGTON boots as new size 10 $25 4997 0611F020223

WINDSURFER and fin 85 litres, Freerace 2.6m long. In a bag. No dings Some accessories available. $80. Peter 0419 932 992. Tea Gardens.

WALKER heavy duty suits big person $100 Ph: 4982 2335 F300323

WOMENS Levi jeans new, size 8 - 10. $50 0457 087 178

WOMENS new black leather jacket, small to medium, worth $400, asking $100 0457 087 178

WOMENS new coat medium to large, wool worth $120, sell $50 0457 087 178 F130423

Boats

QUINTREX 3.85

Eclipse Explorer 20 H.P 2 stroke Yamaha pull start, canopy, seats, floor boat & trailer registered Rego R7851 $4,800 Ph: 0415 678 687 e010623

TINNY 3.1m car topper

8HP Merc. Gal. Folding trailer. Good condition No Rego. $2800 ono Ph 0427 224 744

DRESS, New, Short Sleeve, Golden Blue Marble print Size M / Maxi Length Light weight & lined $ 50. 0427 818 294 F230223

DRESS, New Sleeveless, Pink/Blue

Multicolour Mid length Size M $45

Ph: 0427 818 294

DVD movies incl. drama and westerns, mainly last 5-20 years. Incl 1 TV series 10x10 disks $60 Ph: 02 4966 5000

ELECTRIC Saw Black & Decker $50

Ph: 4997 0611

ELECTRIC Heaters

1 Electric 700mm x 360mm 2000 watts

1 Oil filled 2400 watts $40 for both. Please ring 0404 724 347

For Sale EUROPEAN 2 x Single (can be double) adjust slatted bedframes & 2 latex mattresses

VGC $400 both

PH: 4997 9797 Res300323

HANGING coloured print wooden frame, picture of large outdoor sign for indoor bowling. New in packaging 50cmL x 40cmW $15. 4981 7523

HOME Office, Solid wood Lockable Computer shelving $60.00 Phone Sam 0437 878 155

HOOVER upright vac $45. 0487 015 730 F180523

IKEA Stornas Bar Table GC. $95. 0493 078 190

LOG splitter 64 tonne heavy duty, $1,600 Concrete trowel machine $500. 0490 339 624

LOUNGE 3 piece $50. Other items too 0425 254 612

MASSAGE Table $100. 0407 267 152

MIRROR Large oval with chain $15. Small oval with frame $20 Ph: 0487 015 730 f010623

PRYDE Windsufing mast suits 7 metre sail. Little used. $99 Tea Gardens. Peter 0419 932 992 F260123

RAIL Corp Wall telephones and desktop push buttom phone 90’s Nokia Mobile 6300 in box, charger and manual 00’s. Samsung mobile and charger 00’s. 2 x Motorola units, chargers with info 90’s. Cheap best offers 4981 7523

RINGS Sapphire Diamond and Gold new $100. Gold with small Diamond $100. Mens ring with Sapphire $100 Ph: 0457 087 178

SALON hair dryer, new $20. 0457 087 178

SEKA Shoprider mobility scooter as new hardly used. Immaculate Front basket and rear bag. Blue in colour $2300. Can deliver Ph: 0418 430 643

TENT Pegs 5 x Large heavy galvanised metal In unopened package 8mmx300mm $10

Ph: 4981 7523

TOW hitch clamp SCA brand new $15

Ph: 0493 078 190 F020323

TREADMILL

In good cond. $350 0418 166 227

TV Corner cabinet Shelving underneath 2 door unit, on wheels 100cm W x 60cm H 65cm L. $50. 4981 7523

WALKER as new cond

Only used 3 times. $100 Ph: 4982 0778 f010623

WALKING Machine electric, Proflex Elite near new. $100

Ph: 4997 9313

WHEELCHAIR, small self propelled, older version. $80. 0414 408 803

SUPREME Spirit 2006 twin axle van in GC. Inc shower & toilet, diesel heater, aircon, full as new annex, solar panel and many extras. Reg Sept 2023. S58658 $19,500. 0414 462 790 e010623

Motors

For Sale PLACE

2017 Silver Holden Captiva LTZ, under 69,000kms. One owner excellent condition and manufacturer’s service history. $25,000

Rego CN94JW Ph: 0403 094 397

BEST ON THE BOX

WEDNESDAY UTOPIA

ABC, 8pm

SUNDAY DESIGNING A LEGACY

ABC, 7.30pm

As the saying goes, “home is where the heart is”, and in this inspiring, contemplative billet-doux to design, there’s a whole lot to love. Architecture aficionado Tim Ross returns with a lively second season to explore innovative, beautiful and refreshing abodes around Australia. The playful host travels our diverse landscape to unpack our homes’ innate influence on our lives, analysing how great design connects us to a place and to each other. In tonight’s premiere, Tim explores the influence of European heritage and our understanding of place.

FRIDAY, June 2

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis meets flower show designers.

8.30 Smother. (Mal) Anna confronts her new stepfather Paul about their own one night stand and invites him to the hotel.

9.25 Mayfair Witches. (Mav) Rowan grapples with an inconceivable offer.

10.05 Interview With The Vampire. (Mahlv) Louis and Lestat live through the Depression.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Split. (Ml, R)

12.05 Harrow. (Madnsv, R)

1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

After almost five years, this much-loved political satire returns with fresh shenanigans at the Nation Building Authority, a government organisation run by a comical band of diligent pen-pushers. Season five delivers eight exciting new episodes about the minutiae and relationships of federal bureaucracy and office life, with the all the crew, including star and director Rob Sitch (right), Celia Pacquola, Dave Lawson, Dilruk Jayasinha, Kitty Flanagan and Anthony Lehmann returning for the hijinks. With its trademark hilarious characters and dry one-liners, this season features an embarrassing UNESCO report and a road project held up by an errant stature.

THURSDAY RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL

SBS FOOD, 8.30pm

Chef Rick Stein is a foodie, but old-fashioned gentleman who loves striking up a conversation with fellow gourmands. Known to quote works of literature and freely wax lyrical, Stein’s series are intimate and educational delights. In this third season of exploring his beloved Cornwall, the slow pace and attention to detail is tantalising and, of course, the food is a wholesome treat. Tonight, the self-effacing Brit visits the fishing port of Boscastle, where an unusual seafood restaurant is calling. After a jaunt to Cornwall’s only organic mushroom farm, he whips up a stir fry with lion’s mane mushrooms and broccoli. It’s brain food at its best.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+av)

11.50 Vienna Blood. (Ma, R)

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Kate Flood, who teaches about the benefits of composting.

8.30 MOVIE: Hidden Figures. (2016, PGal, R) Based on a true story. Three African-American women working as mathematicians for NASA play a big role in one of the world’s greatest achievements by helping send an astronaut into space. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 MOVIE: Slam. (2018, MA15+alv) Adam Bakri.

2.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 14. Wests Tigers v Canberra Raiders.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Wests Tigers versus Canberra Raiders match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: The Foreigner. (2017, MA15+alv, R) A businessman seeks justice. Jackie Chan, Katie Leung.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. Special guest is Jake Shears.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) Lifeguards honour their former colleague Terry with a traditional paddle out.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Graham is joined by Michelle Williams, Helena Bonham Carter, Brendan Fraser, Russell T Davies and Oti Mabuse.

11.30 The Project. (R) Special guest is Jake Shears.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Special guest is Kieran Culkin.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, June 3

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Growing A Greener World. 10.00 Urban Conversion. (PG) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Challenge Cup. H’lights.

4.30 Journey Through Albania. (R) 5.40 Weeks Of War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

6.50 Bluey. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Mav) Sister Reg’s brother is implicated in a murder.

8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. (Malv) Part 4 of 5. Drax has a daring opportunity to escape but must convince Cavendish to help him.

9.15 Ragdoll. (MA15+v) Rose and Baxter try to outwit the killer with an unorthodox plan to save the life of the next potential victim.

10.00 The Messenger. (Mal, R) Another ace appears.

11.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

7.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG)

8.25 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG)

9.15 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGa, R)

10.10 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl, R)

11.05 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. (MA15+v, R)

2.05 Life Drawing UK. (Mln, R) 4.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00

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

SUNDAY, June 4

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Designing A Legacy. (PG)

8.30 The Messenger. (Malsv) Completing the ace builds Ed’s confidence.

9.25 Silent Witness. (Malv) Nikki is forced to face her past.

10.25 In Limbo. (Mls, R)

10.55 Interview With The Vampire. (Mahlv, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (Mav, R)

12.25 Will Australia Ever Have A Black Prime Minister? (R)

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Growing A Greener World. 10.00 Urban Conversion. (PG) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 3. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. 2022 Critérium

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Shackleton’s Endurance: The Lost Ice Ship Found.

8.40 Pompeii: The Secrets Of Civita Giuliana.

9.40 Patagonia.

10.30 Searching For Cleopatra. (Ma, R)

12.05 Biden V Trump: The Choice 2020. (Mav, R)

2.15 Revealed: The Hunt For Bin Laden. (Mav, R)

3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.15 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A man from Amsterdam raises suspicions.

7.30 MOVIE: Spies In Disguise. (2019, PGav) When the world’s best spy is turned into a pigeon, he must rely on an awkward scientist to save the world. Will Smith, Tom Holland.

9.40 MOVIE: Con Air. (1997, MA15+lv, R) A newly paroled criminal becomes caught in a siege after the prison transport aircraft he is on is hijacked. Nicolas Cage, John Cusack.

12.00 MOVIE: The Favourite. (2018, MA15+l, R) Olivia Colman.

2.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 15. NSW Waratahs v Moana Pasifika.

9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match.

9.45 MOVIE: Clash Of The Titans. (2010, Mv, R)

11.40 Robin’s Wish. (Mad, R)

1.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGl, R)

1.50 9Honey Hacks. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30

Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 The Dog House. (PGa) Dogs are matched with companions. A basset hound is on the prowl for a new owner. Second chances are in store for a Jack Russell puppy. A couple have to see past a pooch’s size to find a place for it.

7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Grand final. Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

8.30 Secrets Of Prince Andrew. (PGas) Part 2 of 2. The inside story of Prince Andrew continues by relating how Jeffery Epstein’s death prompted the Prince to take part in a BBC interview so disastrous he was stripped of his Royal titles.

10.30 Born To Kill? Cleophus Prince Jr. (MA15+av)

11.30 Autopsy USA: Bill Bixby. (Mad, R)

12.30 The Rookie. (Madv, R)

1.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 The Summit. (Final, PGl)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.30 Australian Crime Stories: Billy The Texan. (Mlv, R) A look at Billy “The Texan” Longley.

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 The First 48. (Mal)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+v, R)

12.40 Family Law. (Ma, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The contestants embark on a trip down memory lane with a ’70s-themed dinner party.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Final, Mv) When a figure from Tennant’s CIA past re-emerges, the NCIS team seeks help from the most unlikely place.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) NCIS crosses paths with Whistler’s team.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, June 5

WorldWatch. 9.05 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.25 Confucius

TUESDAY, June 6

1.30 Cargo. (MA15+v, R) 3.25

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGl) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.35 9-1-1. (Ma) A fire breaks out in an accountant’s office and a car crashes into a “living funeral”.

9.35 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The team responds to a bomb threat.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 The Blacklist. (Mav)

12.05 The Rookie. (Mav, R) John and Nyla escort four juvenile offenders.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Lizzy Hoo, Luke McGregor and Urzila Carlson.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+s) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) Two land management agents go missing.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 The Family Stallone. (Ml) A candid look inside the Stallone family.

10.10 NCIS. (Mv, R) A US Navy reservist is murdered.

11.00 North Shore. (Ml, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, June 7

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Just Friends. (M) A look at “hanging out with friends” sitcoms.

8.30 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. (M) Part 1 of 3.

9.35 Blue Lights. (MA15+a) Gordy pulls away from Angela.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Congregation. (MA15+s)

12.00 Unit One. (MA15+al, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, June 8

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Lightning Strike. (M)

8.30 Putin And The West: Back With A Vengeance. Part 2 of 3.

9.35 Normal People. (MA15+) Connell finds university life lonely.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Catch And Release. (Mal)

11.50 Red Light. (Mals, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (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 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 1. Morning session.

9.30 ICC World Test Championship: The Lunch Break.

10.10 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 1. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Shopping. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The cooks take part in a relay.

8.40 North Shore. (Mlv) Abigail makes a shock announcement as the detectives get closer to learning the truth.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Final) In the search for a revenge-for-hire crime ring, Benson and Stabler join forces on a case that has global reach.

10.40 Fire Country. (Mav)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 2. Morning session.

9.30 ICC World Test Championship: The Lunch Break.

10.10 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Shopping.

News.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Three cooks face the chopping block.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) When the only evidence in a rape case is a church confession, Carisi must find another way to prove his suspect guilty.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R)

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Nelson Bay Croquet Club - State Pennants Division 3 Runners-up

FROM

The Division 3 qualifying competition was closely contested with Nelson Bay and Pelican Croquet Club

finishing equal on top with six contests won with one lost and sixteen matches won with five lost. However, Nelson Bay were placed first on the

basis of 36 games won and fourteen lost versus Pelican's 35 games won and sixteen lost.

The final was also closely contested with three of the five teams finishing level at the top, winning

three contests and losing one – Marrickville, Nelson Bay Birubi and Wollongong.

They were placed first, second and third on the basis of matches won - Wollongong first with nine matches won, Birubi

second with eight wins and Marrickville third with seven wins.

A great result for the Birubi team to finish runners-up.

The team comprised Barry Elliott, Les Guzowski,

Ralph Harrison, Allen Lees and Marty Quirke, with Tony Knife filling-in for one qualifying contest.

By David WILSON

NELSON Bay Croquet Club entered two teams in the 2023 State Pennants Division 3 competition. The Club’s Fingal team finished fourth in the Hunter region qualifying competition and the Birubi team finished first to qualify for the finals held at Toronto Croquet Club between Monday 22 May and Thursday 25 May.

State Pennants contests involve four players playing two singles matches and one doubles match, each of which is best-of-three games.

State Pennants

L u n c h s p e c i a l s m o n d a y t o f r i d a y

W e e k n i g h t s p e c i a l s m o n d a y R o a s t D i n n e r t u e s d a y p a s t a n i g h t w e d n e s d a y s c h n i t z e l n i g h t t h u r s d a y p i z z a n i g h t

q Team Birubi (l to r) Allen Lees, Marty Quirke, Les Guzowski, Barry Elliott and Ralph Harrison.