Port Stephens News Of The Area 23 March 2023

Students making movies

Celebrating the ‘Women who Changed Country Australia’

Country Australia’, was published in July 2022 and is now ready to be borrowed from the Tomaree Library.

By Marian SAMPSON

THE Country Women’s Association (CWA) is a stalwart community organisation that does far more than baking great cakes.

On Thursday 24 March, the Nelson Bay Evening Branch of the CWA will be hosting a free community event to celebrate the launch of a book celebrating the 100 year history of the organisation.

The historic tome, ‘Women who Changed

Members are invited to celebrate at the group’s cheekily named ‘Sconversation’ event, held from 10.30-11.30am on 24 March.

The book outlines the past century of the CWA’s work in the community across NSW.

Dianne McKenzie, President of the Nelson Bay CWA Evening Branch, sat down with News Of The Area to explain what being a part of the CWA means to local women.

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BRAZEN BREAK-IN

By Lindsay HALL

RESIDENTS of Port Stephens are being encouraged to remain vigilant following a series of attempts to break into homes in Nelson Bay and

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q Katie Barham, Acting Branch Librarian of Tomaree Library with Dianne McKenzie, President of the Nelson Bay Evening Branch of the CWA.

Nelson Bay resident shares footage of brazen home invaders

the surrounding area.

On Saturday 11 March police responded to a report of an attempted break-in at the home of Paul Kampoyras.

Mr Kampoyras and his wife relocated from Sydney to Nelson Bay in 2020 because, as Mr Kampoyras stated, “You never expect Nelson Bay to be a dangerous place.”

At 11:55pm Mr and Mrs Kampoyras received alerts on their smart watches informing them that the external security cameras had registered people approaching the front door of the house.

Mr Kampoyras saw two young men, both wearing hoodies with the strings drawn to conceal their faces, and one brandishing a knife, walking past the cars parked in the driveway and testing the doorknob.

Mrs Kampoyras, who was with her parents downstairs, rushed to ensure that the doors were locked.

Mr Kampoyras stated that he was astounded at how brazen the young men were behaving.

“The lights were on out front and they could see the cameras,” he said.

Mr Kampoyras contacted the police, and then made efforts to warn his neighbours when the perpetrators crossed over to the next property.

Chief Inspector Skelly of Port Stephens/Hunter Police lauded the quick response of the officers from the Home Invasion Task Force, who responded to Mr Kampoyras’ call within ten minutes.

CI Skelly confirmed that a number of individuals have been arrested and charged within the past week in relation to similar occurrences.

Mr Kampoyras shared the security footage on social media so that local residents would be aware of this sort of crime.

While he would remind residents not to confront these intruders, he is concerned for the community because as these bold young men have demonstrated, “You being at home is not a deterrent.”

Man charged following Raymond Terrace house fire

A MAN has been charged following a house fire at Raymond Terrace.

About 9.20am on Friday 17 March 2023, police were called to a home on Moreton

Street, Raymond Terrace, following reports a man had threatened to set the home alight.

On arrival, police from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District found the property

well alight.

Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the fire; however, the home sustained significant damage.

A 63-year-old male was arrested at the scene and

taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station where he was charged with malicious damage by fire.

He was refused bail to appear before Raymond Terrace Local Court on Friday 17 March 2023.

“They could also see that the lights were on inside the house, so they must have known we were home.”

q Security cameras at Mr Kampoyras’ home recorded two hooded intruders attempting to enter through his front door.

Hunter Mayors call

State

THE ten Mayors of the Hunter Joint Association have called for the next elected State Government to provide the region greater support as its economy evolves beyond coal.

Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer and MidCoast Mayor Claire Pontin co-signed a joint statement from the region’s local Council leaders last week asking the NSW Government to “step up and work with us for the future of our communities”.

q The ten Mayors of Hunter region Council’s co-signed a joint statement to the NSW Government seeking greater support. the region’s Councils, through the Hunter JO, to jointly approach the Commonwealth Government to explore a city-region partnership, including the establishment of a place-based entity to lead this economic evolution.

“The Hunter is a region on the precipice of change,” the joint statement said.

“It is a powerhouse whose future will shape the NSW and National economies and radical intervention is required to maintain the liveability and economic prosperity of the Hunter as we approach one million people by 2040.”

The Hunter has the largest regional economy in Australia and drives around 28 percent of regional NSW’s total annual economic output - $23 billion of which can be attributed to coal exports.

“We need to work together, with all levels of government, to build our region’s resilience to changing global energy demands and maintain its significant contribution to Australia’s economies.

“The economic opportunity and value contributed by every individual needs to be maintained and improved as the region diversifies away from coal.

“Urgent support and investment from all levels of government is imperative to address these changing needs and the growing population of the Hunter.”

While there are many issues Councils are collectively advocating for (set out in the Hunter JO Advocacy Priorities), the joint statement calls on the next NSW Government to work with Councils on five key commitments.

1. The region needs a clear and placebased policy and planning approach to drive the region’s economic evolution that is integrated across all levels of government.

This includes a commitment that the next NSW Government will partner with

2. We are asking for a commitment to the establishment of a clear and properly resourced process to provide recommendations on policy and legislative change to provide a clear planning pathway to encourage the adaptation and reuse of mining and industrial lands.

3. The development of an Integrated Transport Plan is integral to supporting and unlocking housing and employment outcomes for the region and a commitment needs to be made to fund, resource, and complete a study to establish a clear vision for this.

4. While we need to plan for future connectivity, we also need to deal with current connectivity issues.

We are seeking clarification from the Minister for Transport around the disparity of funds from the Regional and Local Roads Repair Program between rural and regional and Greater Sydney and Outer Metropolitan Councils.

The distribution of these funds has seen Greater Sydney and Outer Metropolitan areas receive 540 percent more funding per kilometre of road than rural and regional areas.

We are also seeking a commitment that the

next NSW Government will provide fair and equitable roads funding for rural and regional areas.

5. Similarly, significant funding and investment is needed to implement circular economy and waste management initiatives as a key driver for new jobs, economic growth and sustainability for the Hunter region.

Currently, the Waste Levy is collected for the State Government, with only a very small

percentage returned directly to Councils for improvements to waste services.

This leaves our region missing out on millions of dollars that could be driving investment in our region. Council’s need the ability to determine where this funding is best placed and used for the benefit of their communities.

We need the next NSW Government to commit to a process to return 100 percent of the Waste Levy fund to Local Government for reinvestment in Local and Regional communities.

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Nelson Bay CWA celebrate book launch

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The CWA was formed in 1922 when country women were fighting isolation and a lack of health facilities.

Within the first year, the Association was a unified, resourceful group that was going from strength to strength.

The members worked tirelessly to set up baby health care centres, fund bush nurses, build and staff maternity wards, hospitals, schools, rest homes, seaside and mountain holiday cottages - and much more.

Dianne is proud of the fact that the women of the CWA have been initiators, fighters and lobbyists. They have made localities into communities by providing social activities and educational, recreational and medical facilities.

The CWA offers a range of practical activities that includes cooking and handicrafts.

“They are also an advocacy group with clout,” Dianne said.

“The best thing about the CWA is that there is

something for everyone’s skill set and interest, and it is an opportunity for continual learning and forming friendships.

“We also do a lot of work in the local community supporting smaller local charities who have limited funding options.”

Dianne believes the CWA is for every one who would like to form new friendships and contribute to their own community - whether it is a coastal town, a larger city or a country area.

“The CWA is about helping women and families

across NSW and beyond in all types of locations.

fundraising to establish the first Ambulance services and part of the lobby group to have Tomaree Polyclinic established.

“The CWA is the largest women's organisation in Australia and aims to improve conditions for women and children.

be a part of the movement.

“Cooking is a small part of what the CWA does and has done, there are many opportunities to learn new skills including cooking.

“In the Port Stephens area, the CWA was instrumental in starting up and funding the first preschool in Nelson Bay in the 70s, and funding the first baby health centre in Nelson Bay in the 1950s.

“They were part of the

Uni students making movies in Port Stephens

By Lindsay HALL

WHILE most residents of the Tomaree Peninsula spent the weekend basking in the glorious, beach friendly weather, five students from the University of Newcastle worked overtime to complete their group project – making a short film.

“Most of us study media of some sort, though we’re not all doing the same degree,” said Isabella Bascan, who provided the location for the shoot at her home in Corlette.

“I’m actually in I.T.,” said the shoot’s sound technician, Chris Wares.

Lucy Youman became the group's production designer.

Sam Harris, studying a double degree in Law and Communications, has taken on the role of producer for the project. It was his idea to advertise on the website StarNow to find an actor for the main part, which led to Newcastle resident Reece Pooley becoming involved.

“I’m not actually

studying anything at the moment,” said Reece.

“I’m interested in exploring all kinds of opportunities in film production.”

Jack Khoo, the director of this assignment, says that none of the group had met one another prior to commencing this particular unit – Short Film Production.

“Finding a time when we could all get together to actually do this was a challenge, since we all have different classes and jobs outside of uni,” Sam shared.

Sam roped in his housemate, Amber, and an urgent Facebook post to a

Port Stephens community group resulted in the Head of Creative Arts at St Philip's Christian College, Emily Johnston, agreeing to lend

a hand.

“Short Film projects are something that I have introduced to my students," Emily said.

“We reach that aim in various ways including lobbying for change, helping the local community, creating a network of support and meeting together in towns and cities.”

Dianne also debunked the myth that you have to be able to make great scones to

“Scones, cakes, jams and relishes are a means to an end with regards to fundraising as they are always in high demand by the community, but if you don't cook there are other ways to be creative and support the community.

“The CWA is more than scones,” she said.

The community is invited to attend the library for the launch of the book.

“So it’s something I’m quite passionate about.”

This assignment was for the group to mount a production of a few scenes

from a screenplay provided by their lecturer.

Later this year the group will reconvene to embark on a bigger project.

"There is always something happening that needs support.

This made it all the more difficult when the supporting performers cancelled on the group at the last minute.

q Newcastle University students Chris Wares, Isabella Bascan, Sam Harris, Jack Khoo and Lucy Youman with Emily Johnston, St Phillip’s Head of Creative Arts and performer Reece Pooley.

Country Club supports hospital and Sea Shelter

By Marian SAMPSON

THERE are plenty of groups doing positive work in Port Stephens.

From sports and social clubs pursuing a better life to environmental and animal rescuers determined to make the planet a better place for all creatures great and small.

Members of the Shoal Bay Country Club (SBCC) have been able to help in a small way to support some great causes, with 100 percent of membership fees donated to local charities this year.

“It’s incredibly important to us to give back to the local community as we recognise pubs like SBCC are an integral pillar of our community,” said Beau Wilson, General Manager, Shoal Bay Country Club.

“In 2022, with the help of

our members, we raised $16,000 from our membership fees.

Community services funded

By Lindsay HALL

KATE Washington, the Member for Port Stephens, has committed to providing funding of up to $300,000 for several of the key providers of community support services in the region.

This funding is part of a broader commitment of the NSW Labor party to extend community service deeds so more time and energy can be spent serving the needs of the community.

The sum of $100,000 has been pledged to Nelson Bay’s Yacaaba Centre, the

Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre and the Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Centre.

These organisations are responsible for providing assistance to vulnerable individuals and families facing issues such as homelessness, domestic

violence and financial hardship.

They also provide access to counselling services for people of all ages who may otherwise struggle to find support with mental health issues or difficult circumstances.

“These Port Stephens

support services look after the most vulnerable in our community – people who are homeless, who can’t afford to put food on the table, and those escaping domestic and family violence,” said Ms Washington.

“I’m grateful to the hardworking teams at each

The 2022 membership fee donation will be distributed between the chosen two local charities; Tomaree Community Hospital and Sea Shelter.

“The Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary is run entirely by volunteers who fundraise for equipment and supplies for the local community hospital, and they have told us that this donation will make a huge difference to the comfort of palliative patients.

“Sea Shelter are dedicated to ocean conservation in Port Stephens and we are so proud that we can play a part in protecting our beautiful local region,” Wilson said.

Lia Pereira, co-founder of Sea Shelter, told News Of The Area, “On behalf of all the volunteers at Sea Shelter, thank you so very much for this timely donation!

“We were desperately trying to raise funds to afford the tracker for our longest resident turtle Beryl’s release and your phone call out of the blue was wonderful,” said Lia.

of these services, for all they do to help people when they need it most, and strengthening our community.

“With the rising cost of living hitting many local families hard, I’m relieved to have secured this funding for these services.

“Now they can do more of what they do best – give people who are struggling some help and hope for the future.”

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q Ryan Piereira of Sea Shelter (blue T-shirt) with three volunteers carrying Beryl the turtle to the beach for her release, made possible through the Country Club’s donation. Photo: Marian Sampson.

q Beryl wearing the $5000 tracker funded by the donation at her release. Photo: Marian Sampson.

“This is the greatest amount we have ever raised in a single year and we are incredibly proud to inject it back into helping local charities,” Mr Wilson said.

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$2 million commitment for Port Stephens Koala Hospital

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KOALAS and their iconic status in the Port Stephens area will be better cared for, should they become sick or injured, as NSW Labor representatives announced a $2 million commitment on 15 March.

Labor MLC and Shadow Minister for the Environment, Penny Sharpe, along with Labor MP for Port Stephens, Kate Washington, announced the commitment to provide essential care and rehabilitation in the Port Stephens area.

“The people of Port Stephens are proud of our koala hospital, which is powered by hundreds of volunteers,” said Ms Washington, who recalled the first sketches of the Hospital laid across her desk and subsequent securing of seed funding.

The aim of the commitment is to assist the Port Stephens Koala Hospital in its ability to care for injured wildlife, making sure that no sick or injured koala is ever turned away from the Hospital, with funding to cover veterinary and nursing services and more surgical procedures.

“The Port Stephens Koala Hospital is helping to secure the Port Stephens koala population by caring for and rehabilitating sick and injured koalas to give them the best chance of returning to the wild.

“This funding will help them continue their important work,” stated Ms Sharpe.

“This is a wonderful commitment of sorely needed funds to prevent the extinction of koalas in Port Stephens,” Ron Land, President of the Port Stephens Koala Hospital told NOTA.

“Koalas in NSW are in trouble, and on track to be extinct in the wild by 2050, unless urgent action is taken,” Ms Sharpe noted.

“Saving Port Stephens’ koala population is important for the continued survival of koalas in NSW.”

The Labor commitment forms part of a strategic refocus of the NSW Koala Strategy, and long-term plans for the establishment of specific Great Koala National Park on the Mid North Coast, and species recovery plans into the future.

Tomaree Ladies Probus celebrates 30 years

q Members of the Tomaree Ladies Probus Club celebrating the club's milestone.

By Marian SAMPSON

THE Tomaree Ladies Probus Club reached a significant milestone this month, celebrating 30 years of fun, fellowship and friendship.

Celebrations took place at Soldiers Point

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Bowling Club, with members of all the local Probus Clubs in attendance.

Julie McAllister of the Tomaree Ladies Probus Club told News Of The Area, “Tomaree Ladies Probus Club followed their Annual Changeover Meeting with a celebratory luncheon to commemorate our 30th anniversary.

“Newly installed President Mary Judge welcomed the guests

from visiting clubs and a background slideshow of former club trips and events was screened throughout.”

Trips and outings planner Heather Wilson made a commemorative fruit cake which was cut by inaugural member Pamela Smith surrounded by ten past presidents of the Club.

Special mention went to Marilyn Jennings for her tireless organisation of Club wine and dine events over

many years.

The outgoing President, Daphne Smith, who oversaw the club during two years of Covid interruptions, warmly thanked her Committee for their commitment and support.

If you are interested in learning more or joining the club, please ring Secretary Nanette Justice on 4981 5380 or Publicity Officer Julie McAllister on 4984 6508.

Koalas face numerous threats to their existence these days, including habitat loss, chlamydia infection, dog attacks and road strikes.

q A $2 million commitment has been announced for the Port Stephens Koala Hospital.

Ampcontrol win Best WHS Improvement Award

By Marian SAMPSON

WORKPLACE health and safety has come a long way but it can still get better. Ampcontrol, one of the region's bigger employers, has been working hard to improve standards in the space.

'Live Work Better', an employee safety and wellbeing program developed by Ampcontrol, was awarded Best WHS Improvement Award at the 2023 Hunter Safety Awards on Friday 17 March.

Designed in conjunction with EY Psychologists, the Live Work Better Program proactively addresses risk through attitudes and behaviours to build a better and safer workplace for its people.

Tailored uniquely to suit its diverse workforce of over 1000 employees in different geographical locations and operations across Australia, the psychology-based program is provided to all employees.

It aims to shift towards a culture of shared responsibility, ownership, and positive health, safety,

environment, and quality (HSEQ) outcomes.

Accepting the award at the gala presentation night, Simon Coleman, Ampcontrol General Manager for HSEQ said, "we are thrilled to see our Live Work Better Program receive industry recognition for the significant improvement it is making to our workplace and the wellbeing of our people.

“The program challenges everyone at Ampcontrol, including me, regarding how we think, act, lead, and foster a culture of shared responsibility.

“Live Work Better is all about living and working better together, and it's working."

Since being launched in November 2020, 95 percent of the workforce has completed the program, consisting of online modules and face-to-face sessions varying between four and eight hours.

In just two years following the implementation of Live Work Better, Ampcontrol has seen a cultural shift in how HSEQ is managed throughout the business.

From 35 employees accessing and using the HSEQ management platform annually, to over 750 employees.

From under 2100 HSEQ conversations conducted and recorded, to now more than 5000; from under 1000 inspections completed to over 9000.

“Working with Ampcontrol has been fantastic, it's a diverse range of people from engineers to tradespeople, and we've seen a high level of engagement all the way from the executive to the people on the ground,” says Roberto Garcia, EY Facilitator.

"At Ampcontrol, our people are at the heart of everything we do and our success.

“We understand our people don't live to come to work, they work to live, to spend time with family and friends, to enjoy hobbies, weekends and holidays.

“The change of attitudes and behaviours it has encouraged is seen every day across the business.

“The investment and commitment we have made

to the program has generated significant positive impacts and outcomes will be felt for years to come," says Rod Henderson, Ampcontrol Managing Director and CEO.

Ampcontrol employee Liam Hutchinson was also nominated as 'Student of the Year'.

Liam is a HSEQ Coordinator at Ampcontrol’s Capital Projects and Overhauls Business Unit in Tomago, NSW.

The Hunter Safety Awards

were launched in 2016 to highlight and acknowledge companies and individuals within the Hunter region who demonstrate best-practice and innovative approaches when it comes to workplace health and safety.

The awards, which were presented across 13 categories, were held at Newcastle Exhibition and Conference Centre (NEX) on Friday 17 March 2023.

q Live Work Better was awarded Best WHS Improvement Award at 2023 Hunter Safety Awards. Designed by Amcpontrol in conjunction with EY Psychologists, Live Work Better is provided to all 1000 Ampcontrol employees.

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VOTERS of New South Wales will head to the polls for the state election on Saturday 25 March, with candidates for Port Stephens busily engaging in their final days of campaigning.

Contesting the seat of Port Stephens are Michelle Buckmaster (Animal Justice Party), Jordan Jensen (Greens), Angela Ketas (Informed Medical Options Party), Kate Washington (Labor), Nathan Errington (Liberals), Mark Watson (One Nation) and Beverley Jelfs (Sustainable Australia Party).

News Of The Area reached out to each candidate with questions on a range of key issues.

Here are their responses.

1. If elected, how would you address the healthcare challenges facing Port Stephens?

MICHELLE BUCKMASTER: The Animal Justice Party (AJP) supports increased investment in accessible and affordable medical, dental and mental health care services, including general and emergency care, health promotion and preventative healthcare initiatives.

The AJP supports an increase in nurse and midwife-to-patient ratios in hospitals to ensure adequate staffing, improve patient safety and outcomes and reduce workplace fatigue.

The AJP believes it is vital to develop and implement a strategy to respond to the increasing health impacts of climate change and related environmental crises such as bushfires and floods.

We support an increase in investment in community health workers to assist people from diverse backgrounds in accessing the health, social and other supports they need.

JORDAN JENSEN: The Greens will press for mandated nurse and midwife to patient ratios, and for realistic wage rises for health and agedcare workers to reward their dedication and attract more workers into this vital sector.

We will fight for free access to the full range of health and allied services in all regional areas, including Port Stephens.

ANGELA KETAS: All Australians deserve to have full autonomy over their health, and access to resources that promote vitality and good health. The Informed Medical Options Party will assist this by:

• Supporting lifestyle choices that build and maintain a strong immune system; for example, increasing consumption of organic food.

• Increasing educational programs that promote the benefits of healthy living, life skills, eating nutrient-dense food and participating in small-scale food production.

• Guiding allied health practitioners towards holistic and natural treatment alternatives.

• Inspiring mental health practitioners to include complementary and natural medicines in their treatment regimes at all stages of mental health care, including in hospitals and extended care facilities.

• Providing a healthy water supply without the addition of fluoride or any toxic substances.

KATE WASHINGTON: Our healthcare system is failing local residents.

I regularly hear from locals about their awful experiences in emergency departments or with ambulance delays.

Our local nurses, paramedics and healthcare workers do amazing work, but they are overstretched and under-resourced.

After twelve long years of Liberal neglect, a NSW Labor government will rebuild our healthcare system.

We will start by delivering safe staffing levels in hospitals.

This means we will ensure there is one nurse to every three patients in hospital emergency departments, and one nurse to every four patients on wards.

We must take pressure off our hard working nurses and ensure patients get the health care they deserve.

Shockingly, Tomaree Community Hospital sits outside the ‘hospital’ system, being run by 'community health' instead. This arrangement was once okay, but our community outgrew it a long time ago.

So a Labor government will review the classification of Tomaree Community Hospital and its staffing arrangements.

NSW Labor has also committed to hire an additional 500 paramedics in regional NSW, hire additional breast cancer nurses, and increase resources for Kids Helpline.

A Labor government will also inject $100,000 into local youth mental health service Jupiter, to support their important work.

NATHAN ERRINGTON: The Premier has pledged to hire more than 10,000 new hospital staff over the next four years.

The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government is also investing $835m to redevelop the John Hunter and John Hunter Children’s Hospital.

The project is underway and due for completion in 2026.

It will create around 1,500 direct jobs and support many more indirect jobs over the life of the project.

MARK WATSON: One Nation will introduce special financial incentives to put doctors back into the bush, including our Federal policy of wiping the HECS payments of medical graduates in country areas.

There needs to be incentives to bring doctors, nurses and health workers back into our region.

2. If

what

about the housing availability/ homelessness crisis impacting the Port Stephens electorate?

MICHELLE BUCKMASTER: Everyone has the right to safe and secure housing.

The Animal Justice Party supports setting targets to increase the supply of social and affordable housing in Port Stephens, in consultation with housing and homelessness experts.

We support amendments to tenancy laws to increase legal protections for people who rent by prohibiting ‘no grounds’ evictions and limiting rent increases.

The AJP believes that tax laws and policy must be amended to increase the availability and affordability of housing.

We recognise that particular groups of people face barriers to accessing housing, including First Nations people, young people, older women, LGBTIQ+, people with disability, people with mental health issues, people experiencing domestic and family violence, people on low incomes and people with pets.

We support an increase in funding for specialist homelessness, social and legal services that support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

JORDAN JENSEN: I will fight for greater investment in social housing and innovative approaches to increasing the range of genuinely affordable housing in existing built up areas.

The Greens will immediately introduce a rent freeze and get rents back under control and move to ban unfair no grounds evictions.

ANGELA KETAS: If managed correctly, Australia has all the ingredients for a thriving economy.

I believe that the key to greater prosperity in Australia, and therefore the availability of housing, is the reduction of laws, regulations, excessive

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q Michelle Buckmaster (Animal Justice Party).

q Angela Ketas (Informed Medical Options Party).

elected,

do you plan to do

your vote?

taxes and so-called safety practices that are strangling the life out of our economy and have plunged us into excessive debt.

The Informed Medical Options Party will assist in boosting the Australian economy by:

• Inspiring manufacturing to return to Australian shores.

• Calling for less regulation, red tape, fees and laws that are stifling growth and the welfare of small businesses.

• Sparking investment in Australia by dismantling the onerous amount of government restrictions, red tape, fees, taxes and levees that have created a hostile environment for business in Australia.

• Protecting community banks and cash, and the right for all Australians to make anonymous financial transactions.

• Supporting Australian farmers in regenerative farming, holistic grazing, permaculture and other restorative methods to limit environmental damage and produce a better food source.

• Calling for a reduction of the huge and cumbersome public service that has become a drain on taxpayers and business.

• Working together with other parties and members of parliament who promote smaller government, less regulation and lower taxes.

KATE WASHINGTON: For more than a decade, the NSW Liberal National government failed to build new social housing in Port Stephens.

Worse still, some of our social housing properties have fallen into disrepair and become uninhabitable.

Meanwhile, our population has grown, cost of living is skyrocketing and families are struggling to find a place they can afford to call home.

Consequently, too many local people are experiencing homelessness – a Labor government will act. But the reality is, there’s no quick fix.

In the short term, a Labor government will inject $300,000 into homelessness support services in Port Stephens to assist them to meet the rising need.

To start the structural change needed, we will create Homes NSW - a single, one-stop housing agency to manage the delivery of social housing.

NSW Labor will also abolish stamp duty for first home buyers on homes valued up to $800,000.

Under Labor’s plan, an estimated 95 percent of all first home buyers in NSW will pay no stamp duty or a reduced rate, saving tens of thousands of dollars.

A Labor government will also make renting fairer by ending ‘no grounds’ evictions, introducing portable bonds and making it easier for renters to have pets.

NATHAN ERRINGTON: The NSW Government invested $1.2 billion at the 2022-23 Budget in the Stronger Communities Cluster to support vulnerable people experiencing homelessness and improve services for social housing tenants. Since 2012, the Government has overseen an increase of more than 12,400 total social and affordable dwellings, or an increase of 8.5 percent.

MARK WATSON: We will cut housing construction costs by removing red and green tape that is constantly imposed, which adds a huge sum to the final bill.

We will release more land to increase residential land supply and place a twelve month deadline on land release and development approvals.

We will also give all homebuyers the option of avoiding upfront stamp duty.

3. How would you address the challenges currently facing the state's education system?

MICHELLE BUCKMASTER: Education is a fundamental aspect of any society, as it provides equal opportunities for all children, regardless of their social or economic background.

We advocate for decreasing funding for private education and increasing funding for public education in Port Stephens.

This can help ensure that all students have equal access to quality education and that public schools have the resources they need to provide a supportive and enriched learning environment. In addition, funding for vocational training programs to help young people and adults acquire the skills they need

to succeed in the workforce.

JORDAN JENSEN: The Greens have a plan to deliver what is needed to respect, recruit, resource, and retain teachers in public education, and to grow the greatest wealth we have – free and secular access to public education.

With more Greens in the NSW Parliament, schools and universities will get the resourcing needed to meet all students’ needs, teachers will get the pay and conditions they deserve, and teachers and students will take their rightful place at the heart of all policy decisions.

We will restore TAFE, and ensure universal access to free pre-school by 2030.

ANGELA KETAS: I am passionate about the rights of independent schools to operate as they see fit.

Education is not a one size fits all, and parents have a right to choose alternative forms of education for their children. When it comes to helping to find solutions to some of the challenges faced by our youth, I have a wealth of knowledge to bring to the table.

I have almost 20 years experience facilitating weekend programs for disadvantaged youth.

My honours thesis covered the topic of sentencing juveniles.

I wrote a program for PCYC to support young people at risk of crime.

As a barrister I represented children and young adults in court.

I have ten years experience working in the independent education sector and I am trained as a child protection investigator.

This is the Informed Medical Options Party’s Policy regarding education:

- Recognising the rights of Independent Schools to operate as they see fit, because parents have a right to choose alternative forms of education for their children.

- Providing support to alternative school initiatives and parents who choose to homeschool their children.

KATE WASHINGTON: Labor understands the life-changing importance of quality public education.

Both of my parents were public school teachers and I’ve been campaigning for a public high school in Medowie for more than a decade.

My youngest child is now in her final year of school, so my kids have missed out.

But the fight continues for the next

generation to get them off the buses, schooling locally and connected to their community.

Despite promising to make the project ‘shovel ready’ in 2011, the Liberals have failed to act.

It couldn’t be clearer - only a Labor government will build Medowie’s public high school.

In our schools, many students are sitting in merged or ‘collapsed’ classes as a consequence of the teacher shortage. Because teachers have been leaving the profession in droves due to their conditions and workload.

It’s time teachers were valued for the important work they do.

So a Labor government will convert 10,000 ‘temporary’ teachers to permanent roles, reduce red tape and remove the unfair wages cap.

A Minns Labor Government will also restrict the use of mobile phones in NSW public high schools and make free tutoring available across all public schools.

NATHAN ERRINGTON:

1.)Make 15,000 temporary teachers and support staff permanent

2.) Giving our students the best educational foundation with a full year of free preschool for all students in the year before school by 2030.

Over the next four years, we will be building 500 new preschools on public school sites across the State, creating 50,000 new places.

3.) Reducing the two-year Masters for secondary school teachers to a one-year qualification from 2024 to encourage more of our best and brightest to become teachers.

4. What specific issues or projects in the Port Stephens electorate do you see as needing immediate attention?

q Kate Washington (Labor).

q Mark Watson (One Nation).

q Nathan Errington (Liberals). q Jordan Jensen (Greens).

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MICHELLE BUCKMASTER: We need to take urgent action to save Port Stephens Koalas from extinction.

This would include, but not limited to:

• No approvals or extensions to development and/or land-clearing in areas where koala colonies are present.

• Funding for Port Stephens Council to appoint qualified ecologists to carry out population studies and map koala populations.

• Funding to reforest strategic koala corridors, reconnecting fragmented habitat.

• Fund and implement solutions for wildlifefriendly roads.

JORDAN JENSEN: Port Stephens needs greater State Government assistance to tackle the infrastructure maintenance backlog –our roads, drainage and foreshores all need urgent upgrades.

Better planning controls are needed to deal with the ‘growing pains’ of development in Medowie, Raymond Terrace, Fullerton Cove - Medowie in particular.

There is significant potential for employment growth at Tomago and around Williamtown airport, but it must respect the environment and help to address the continuing problem of PFAS contamination.

We can have good development without major land clearing and habitat loss, and without trashing the character of local communities.

The future community use of Tomaree Lodge needs to be secured, well planned with community input, and adequately funded.

ANGELA KETAS: The most challenging issue facing Port Stephens is that the State Government is rolling out a ‘6 Mega City Plan’ which includes Port Stephens.

I see this as a stepping stone to globalisation, and globalisation is the standardisation of all systems including land, water, law enforcement and energy.

We are talking total control from a central unit.

I would like to know how the needs of our community will be balanced against big corporations in this plan.

How will the 'Smart Cities' plan affect our local Council and their role?

What are the implications for our local Council’s ability to truly represent the people?

If elected, I will be raising these questions on behalf of the people of Port Stephens.

This is the Informed Medical Options Party’s Policy regarding “Smart Cities”. • Calling for laws to protect Australians from the threat of a social credit system, ensuring ‘Smart Cities’ (technologically modern urban areas that use different types of electronic methods and sensors to collect specific data) are not used for surveillance, manipulation or other breaches of human rights.

KATE WASHINGTON: Roads, roads, roads and more roads.

This is the most frequent topic people have raised with me over recent months.

Massive potholes caused by massive weather events, combined with a decade of under-investment in our roads, has made our roads unsafe across the state.

So a Minns Labor government will invest almost $12 million in Port Stephens’ roads.

This investment will begin to turn around the shocking, unsafe condition of our local roads.

In 2019, the Liberals and Nationals promised to transfer up to 15,000 km of Council-owned regional roads to the state government, removing this financial burden

on local Councils.

But after four years, the Liberal government has failed to transfer a single kilometre of regional roads.

In Port Stephens, this broken promise has left roads like Medowie Road, Lemon Tree Passage Road, Seaham Road, and Myall Way in the hands of our cash-strapped local councils.

Only a Labor government will invest in the roads our communities rely on.

NATHAN ERRINGTON: Cost of living needs immediate attention, that’s why the Perrottet Liberal team has more than 70 initiatives available right now on the Service NSW website, such as Back To School, First Lap, Active Kids and Creative Kids.

MARK WATSON: We need to increase the amount of school buses to ensure our children are making it to our already established network of schools across Port Stephens.

We also need to invest in our healthcare system and get the staff we need here immediately.

We also need to support small business by reducing their operational costs.

This state is $182 billion in debt, households are having to tighten their belt, so should the government.

We should only be investing in sensible projects that are important to the whole of Port Stephens.

5. Can you summarise your key policy platforms?

MICHELLE BUCKMASTER: Save our wildlife - urgent action to save koalas.

End the commercial kangaroo killing industry.

Ban shark nets and protect our marine parks.

End land clearing and protect our native forests.

Ban 1080 poisoning.

Wildlife friendly roads. Protect our beloved Pets. Shut down puppy farms. Protect the renters' right to have pets. Allow pets on public transport.

The introduction of Veticare will help lowincome earners care for their pets and help wildlife carers afford vet fees.

Declare a climate emergency - no new coal, gas or oil.

Renewable energy target of 100 percent. Support our farmers to transition to sustainable agriculture.

End factory farming - end the horror of factory farming and rapidly phase out battery hens and sow stalls.

End live-export.

JORDAN JENSEN: My priorities for Port Stephens are:

• Tackling housing and homelessness

• Support for small businesses

• Seriously addressing climate change

I have expanded on these in my answers to other questions

ANGELA KETAS: Because you deserve to be heard!

I am your voice for choice!

Your peace of mind to choose or refuse any health product or procedure without coercion, discrimination, harassment or penalty is your right.

You deserve accountability and transparency in all areas of Government, including but not limited to health,

environmental and economic policies.

Imagine that!

I will fight for your democratic right to work, open your business and travel without the interference of bureaucrats.

I will fight to eliminate censorship; bringing back truth and transparency.

I will shine a spotlight in places where accountability is lacking.

I am truly committed to providing all Australians with the power to make informed decisions about their own health and way of life.

Together we will enhance the potential of all Australians to live the life they choose.

KATE WASHINGTON: A NSW Labor government will:

• Build a $53 million public high school in Medowie

• Invest $11.8 million to fix Port Stephens’ roads

• Inject $2 million into Port Stephens Koala Hospital

• Review the classification of Tomaree Community Hospital and install safe staffing in our tertiary hospitals

• Deliver $300,000 to support local homelessness services - Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre, the Yacaaba Centre and Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Service

• Provide a $100,000 boost to local lifesaving youth mental health service, Jupiter

• End the privatisation of NSW’s public assets

• Restore local manufacturing, by making government trains, buses and ferries in NSW again

• Establish a TAFE manufacturing centre of excellence in the Hunter

• Recruit 500 extra regional paramedics

• Hire 600 extra firefighters

• Create the NSW Energy Security Corporation to partner with industry on projects that provide affordable and reliable energy, including large scale batteries and other renewable storage.

• End the rorting of government grants

NATHAN ERRINGTON: Only the Perrottet Liberal team will there be a Kids Future Fund for children to have when they turn eighteen to put toward education or housing.

Making sure we have the best teachers in our classrooms by supporting our students with a guaranteed six percent pay rise for teachers over the next two years, and a $100 million commitment to pay excellent teachers salaries of up to $152,000.

MARK WATSON: We have strong common sense approach policies around:

Law and Order – employ more magistrates and reform of the sentencing system to be in line with community expectations

Education – Lift the results of the education by returning to evidence based teaching and the basics

Energy – Abolishing the rush to Net Zero, returning the billions projected to be spent back to the consumer, having a strong mix of coal, gas, nuclear and renewables

Parental Rights - A legal right for parents to take their children out of classes that are not in accordance with their family’s moral and ethical beliefs.

An obligation for schools to constantly brief parents on the content of future classes and courses – a ‘no surprises’ policy, so that parents know exactly what is being taught to their children.

We also have policies tackling, health, farming, shooting/hunting/fishing, religious freedoms and Aboriginal affairs.

6. Why do you wish to represent Port Stephens as state MP?

MICHELLE BUCKMASTER: As a proud resident of Port Stephens, I am passionate about serving our community, which I consider our non-human animals to be a big part of.

I will bring a unique and fresh perspective to the community and will drive more initiatives to address the current environmental issues.

I am passionate about protecting our local bushland, both for our wildlife and for our future generations to enjoy.

I strongly believe the most effective way to drive a positive change for animals and the environment is through the political platform.

JORDAN JENSEN: I am a young local entrepreneur who has lived in Port Stephens or Morpeth for most of my life and now run both a cafe and an eco-adventure sport tourism business – kitesurfing and skitouring.

I am passionate about ensuring more opportunities for young people in Port Stephens, both in education and in small business.

I will fight for urgent solutions to the housing and homelessness crisis – there are a range of obvious actions that should be taken, including rent freezes, incentives for more dwellings to be made available for long term rental, and greater investment in social and genuinely affordable housing.

I am also committed to greater environmental protection.

Port Stephens is lucky to have such a wide range of natural treasures, much of it in our National Parks, other reserves and Marine Park.

This protection is not guaranteed however, and I will be vigilant to ensure that environmental constraints on development are recognised and respected.

ANGELA KETAS: My mission is to stop the poisoning of the people and the planet in order to achieve healthy people and a healthy planet.

I have been a Registered Nurse and a barrister, with experience defending human, environmental and animal rights.

I am both passionate and experienced when it comes to issues of human rights, health choices and savoury alternatives to education for our children.

I am concerned by the introduction, too early in a child’s life, of topics such as sexuality and gender.

I have spent much of my life standing up for those among us who do not always have a voice.

I am a truth seeker and like many of us, I have personally felt the devastating results of harsh and draconian measures thrown upon society in recent times.

It is time for our Government to lead with truth and transparency in all aspects of its operation.

Be it infrastructure, health or environment, their actions should no longer be so heavily weighted towards global and corporate agendas.

The focus should always be ‘what is in the best interests of ordinary Australians’, and not an elite minority.

Project fear is over; fear will no longer cast the final vote on how we govern our lives.

Port Stephens reaches final week

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KATE WASHINGTON: It’s been my genuine honour to represent the people of Port Stephens in the Parliament of NSW for the past eight years.

When I first put up my hand for the role, I said I’d work hard to earn their trust.

Because actions speak louder than words.

Every day since, I’ve done what I say I’ll do.

And I’ve worked hard to make our community stronger.

I’ve supported our community through floods and fires, pollution events and a pandemic.

I’ve backed our frontline, essential workers and supported our impressive army of local volunteers.

I’ve supported our school students at every opportunity – because they are our future.

And my amazing team and I have assisted countless locals with their state government issues and concerns.

Treating everyone with respect, I’ve built strong relationships with organisations across all of Port Stephens – from Duns Creek to Hawks Nest.

I remain very grateful to everyone who’s engaged with me over the years, who’s shared their concerns with me, because they’ve all helped me be a better representative.

If I’m re-elected, I will continue to fight for the people of Port Stephens – every single day.

NATHAN ERRINGTON: As a father of five, I understand the pressures facing young families in Port Stephens, and know that only the Perrottet government has the experience and the vision to tackle cost of living pressures facing everyday families.

MARK WATSON: I want the best opportunity for my daughter's future.

As it stands every single man, woman and child in this state has a tag of $17,000 debt hanging over their head.

This certainly needs addressing along with the fact that NSW has some of the fastest

falling academic school results in the world.

There are a lot of issues that are not correctly being attended to.

Empty promises are being made and prospects of lavishly spending money, money which is borrowed!

We can't be handing further debt to our children’s future.

The major parties have forgotten about the worker and small business.

We are doing it tough, we are struggling, but at the core of it, they don’t care.

I want to represent Port Stephens and fight for workers and businesses, fight for the families and fight for the average Australian battler, fight for religious freedoms and parental rights.

I am not a benchwarmer career politician, I will actually get out there and get the job done!

7. What is your approach to tackling environmental challenges facing Port Stephens?

MICHELLE BUCKMASTER: The key policy platforms detail the approach to tackling the environmental challenges facing Port Stephens - protecting our biodiversity and unique wildlife and addressing the climate emergency.

We live in a beautiful tourist area but need sustainable development practices to preserve our natural environment.

JORDAN JENSEN: We need a genuine commitment to ecologically sustainable development.

We can have good development without major land clearing and habitat loss, and without trashing the character of local communities.

Coastal management will be a major

challenge for Port Stephens with its lengthy ocean and harbour frontages, particularly as sea level rises and storms become more frequent and more destructive due to climate change.

An overall strategy is needed for managing sand mining and quarrying throughout Port Stephens, where the noise, traffic and environmental impacts of new and expanding sand mines and hard rock quarries has not been given sufficient consideration. Our precious marine park must be safeguarded, and any offshore wind farms should only go ahead if and when significant environmental concerns have been addressed, and public benefit locked in rather than private profit.

ANGELA KETAS: Together, we will create a safe place for all, by:

• Supporting sound environmental positions that are based upon independent, balanced and objective scientific findings.

• Encouraging investment in clean, economical, efficient and environmentallysound energy production in Australia.

• Calling for transparent information regarding the possible environmental effects of current and future renewable energy sources, and the impact of mining and fracking on the environment.

• Offering information on regenerative farming practices, such as permaculture and biodynamic farming.

• Calling for an independent environmental impact review of commercial farming practices.

• Phasing out hazardous substances and practices that are negatively impacting upon the health of our environment and people, including, residual contamination and runoff into creeks, rivers and oceans.

• Calling for the consideration of all academic perspectives when evaluating the definition, causes and solutions to the subject of ‘climate change’.

KATE WASHINGTON: Like everyone who’s lucky enough to live here – I absolutely love Port Stephens. Without a doubt, we live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.

And we must treat it with the respect it deserves, as the Worimi people have done for many hundreds of thousands of years before us.

It’s not only a moral obligation, but an economic imperative - because our local economy depends on it.

With visitors flocking to our area to enjoy our marine wonderland, beautiful beaches and pristine bush, they sustain local jobs and keep our community strong.

One of our many local attractions are our koalas.

I’m pleased to have secured the seed funding for the Port Stephens Koala Hospital in 2016, and another $2 million will go to the world-class facility if Labor forms government.

In contrast, no-one will ever forget the Liberal government’s callous sale of core koala habitat, the Mambo Wetlands. This precious site is only in public hands because of our community’s long campaign to have it bought back.

If re-elected, I will continue working alongside our incredible community to see our environment protected for future generations.

NATHAN ERRINGTON: The Perrottet Liberal Team is invested $3m in 2021 from the Regional Growth Fund, for the Koala Sanctuary in Port Stephens, in partnership with the Port Stephens Council and Port Stephens Koalas.

The grant facilitated the provision of research, care for sick and injured koalas and education of visitors on these iconic Australian creatures.

In addition to the Port Stephens Sanctuary, in 2022 the Liberals and Nationals delivered more than $190 million dollars for the NSW Koala Strategy, the single largest investment in any species by any government in Australia.

Since 2019, the Government has also secured over one million hectares for addition to the national park estate, protecting not just koalas, but hundreds of other threatened species.

Howkey is the seat of Upper Hunter?

WITH the state election just days away, odds offered by Australia’s major betting companies suggest a comfortable Labor victory.

As of Friday 17 March, Bet365 were offering slim returns of $1.16 for a Labor triumph, paying $4.50 for an outright Coalition win and $101 for any other party.

Market research insiders however believe the race to be much closer.

The latest Newspoll conducted over the period of February 2023 sampled 1,014 people, giving Labor a 52-48 lead - a two-

point gain for the Coalition since September.

The betting companies have been wrong before however, with Sportsbet famously paying out on a Bill Shorten victory two days before the 2019 Federal Election.

With the Liberals holding slim margins in East Hills (0.1 percent), Penrith (0.6 percent) and Parramatta (6.8 percent), election analysts believe the election will be decided in Western Sydney.

Also in the spotlight is the seat of Upper Hunter, currently held by the National Party’s Dave Layzell.

Upper Hunter is one of three NSW electorates to have never been held by the Labor party, but has become more marginal in recent years.

Mr Layzell won the seat via by-election in 2021 after Michael Johnsen was forced to resign from parliament.

The Nationals hold a slim margin of 0.5 percent in the seat, however that figure is based on the last state election and not the 2021 by-election.

David Briggs, the former CEO of Galaxy Research, one of the

nation’s leading market research agencies, has experienced more than 60 state and federal elections.

Winning Upper Hunter will still be a hard task for Labor, despite the slim margin, according to Mr Briggs.

“Technically Upper Hunter is only on a small margin, but after Labor went backwards in the byelection, it is considered a long shot for Labor.”

Mr Briggs is also tipping an “interesting electoral contest” in Port Macquarie, but says the majority of Nationals seats in the

Mid North Coast are safe from any serious Labor challenge.

“There (Port Macquarie), the sitting National MP defected to the Liberals and the Nationals are challenging in a three-way contest to try and win ‘their’ seat back.

“There are no serious challenges to any Hunter region seats and it would be a huge, though pleasant, surprise to Labor if they won anything between Port Stephens and Port Macquarie from the Nats.”

Free caravan towing workshops in Raymond Terrace

IF you have a caravan, you'll know that towing isn’t always as easy as it looks.

That’s why, Port Stephens Council, supported by Transport for NSW is hosting two workshops where you can learn directly from the experts at Tow-Ed The interactive two hour workshop will be

held at King Park Sports Complex, Raymond Terrace covering information, tips and demonstrations on towing.

Port Stephens Council Assets Section Manager, John Maretich said the Tow Ed team will take participants through every aspect of towing from hooking up a trailer, manoeuvring it on the

road, parking and of course –reversing.

"It’s important that our residents feel road confident and follow the best advice possible when towing a caravan," Mr Maretich said.

“The Tow-Ed team are experts in Gross Combination Mass, the towing capacity of your vehicle, and how best to

support and tow.

“They’ll explain the rules around storing bikes on the back of a caravan and how to load a caravan safely.

“So, if you've just purchased a new caravan, are thinking of getting a new trailer or you've been towing for some time and just need a refresher – we encourage you

to come along.

"We want to make sure our residents have the inside track on towing techniques and are safe and ready to hit the road for their next adventure,” he added.

The free workshops will be held at Raymond Terrace on Friday 24 March 2023, with morning and afternoon

sessions available. Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.

For more information on Council’s Caravan towing workshops, visit pscouncil. info/caravan-towingworkshop and register to secure your spot or contact the Road Safety Officer at Council on 4988 0255.

Upcoming events near you:

Friday 24th March

9am and 1pm

Caravan Towing Workshop – Port Stephens

King Park Sports Complex Function Room

Cost: Free

Registrations: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ Hunter_NewEngland_TowingWorkshopRegistration

Saturday 25th March

8am – 12pm

Monthly Markets

Clarence Town Bowling Sport and Recreation Club Ltd

Locally built 52’ catamaran ‘Emotion’ launches in Tea

Saturday 25th March

8am – 5pm

Fundraising Event – Upcycling & Recycling

Mega Op Shop Paterson Hall, Paterson

Saturday 25th March

11am - 6pm

2023 Hunter Valley Airshow

Cessnock Airport

Tickets: ausair.sales.ticketsearch.com

Be seen in What's Vibin, contact Tracey 0484 263 558.

Gardens

By Thomas O'KEEFE

EMOTIONS ran high on 14 March, as the 52’ catamaran ‘Emotion’ launched at Tea Gardens boat ramp.

The excitement could not be dimmed by the grey, wet morning, as fascinated locals witnessed the gorgeous, truck-mounted craft weaving around traffic dividers down Myall Way, police escorts keeping curious motorists safe.

Ninety minutes and a few tree branches later, Emotion was ready for launch.

Owners Anna and Rob Cave, originally from Melbourne, came to Tea Gardens seeking a Schionning GF520 design for their dreamboat.

“At Rob’s 50th birthday, we decided we needed another adventure – to sail around the world!” Ms Cave told the NOTA.

The Caves, a former chartered accountant and a former nurse, are no strangers to epic adventures, having previously ridden a motorbike from London to Melbourne, but they were not sailors when this dream

was declared. “We’ve spent the last decade learning to sail, with Rob racing 48ft catamarans from Melbourne to Devonport, and myself in the AWKR, plus charters around Australia, New Caledonia, Malaysia and Thailand,” continued Ms Cave. “Emotion is a world first, with fully retractable motors that allow efficient sailing and safe beaching,” Rob Cave added. The gleaming, sleek, and exquisite craft was named for the tumult of emotions that characterised its conception, design and construction.

The couple has lived on-site since 2019, with boat-builder Nigel Holt, from Australian Composite Catamarans, and local carpenter Graham Winn helping to fully realise their ambitious dream,

with custom-made interiors, fittings and finishes.

Anxiety surrendered to relief as Emotion was safely craned into the water at 2:30pm, with the crowd of enthusiastic onlookers cheering as she floated perfectly and glided silently to the jetty. With electric engines, 400 litres of freshwater, a Starlink hook-up and bedding for eight, the ecstatic couple began their new lives on Emotion.

Emotion will remain moored on the Myall River for several weeks, performing sea trials around the bay, stepping a 21.5m mast, eventually departing for a Melbourne homecoming, then the rest of the world.

Updates on Emotion and its crew to follow.

q The Emotion crew (L-R): Vinney, Evie, Rob, Anna, Nigel, Ian, ‘Winnie’ and Alan.

q Emotion slowly rolled down Myall Way.

q Emotion is freed from its slings, like a duck to water.

Dorin’s Draws

Paul DORIN

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

CONTACT JOHN: johnblackbourn41@gmail.com

IF you seek an opinion from an economist, expect a two-handed reply.

On the one hand he thinks this will happen but on the other hand this might happen.

The most common belief in the community today is that interest rates are to blame for most of the world’s ills, but is that a correct concept?

I think not and will tell you why.

When I was a younger person, you could borrow finance from your local bank at or below ten percent.

In those days a 21-year housing loan was operated as if the first seven years of loan repayments paid the interest on the loan.

The next seven years the same repayments covered principal and interest equally, but the third seven-year period saw that same repayment schedule going to completely reduce the capital of the loan to nil.

Simple deal, so it is best not to sell the house until at least the first seven years of repayments are completed, if you want to come out clear with repayments.

At the same time, unsecured borrowings, best understood today as credit card interest rates, were at the level of 20 percent compounding, because unsecured money has a much higher risk profile for the lender.

We all survived at those levels when we managed our affairs correctly, so we ended up in front.

So why is all that noise coming from the community today with banks getting their money at 3.5 percent and relending it to housing borrowers at six to seven percent.

Looks like a good deal to me in comparative terms.

The problem as I see it is that in my day a big loan was under $50K but today everyone borrows at least half a million dollars for their home loan and many borrow a million or more.

Clearly the issue being faced today is the size of the capital being borrowed, not the rate of interest that accompanies that loan.

Of course there are other factors like the cost of living, cost of going out for dinner and drinks, replacing the vehicle, fuel, insurance premiums, educational expenses for the family and so on.

But all those costs were there in past years too.

My argument is that the size of the capital being borrowed is the devil in the deal.

When interest rates got to 17 percent plus for housing finance we saw similar reactions in the community that we are again experiencing today. The way that issue was solved politically at that time was to welcome and allow inflation.

Suddenly having an $80,000 debt on a home valued at $100,000 was quickly engineered in a few years due to rampant inflation by having an $80,000 debt on your home that was now valued at $300,000.

Hey guys, that now doesn’t seem to be too much of an issue as now we are well in front financially.

The government is now off the hook as the bad guy.

Of course no government will ever admit to letting inflation do their heavy lifting because we are all against any inflation, aren’t we ?

The other frustrating concept is that we are being told that private housing is the biggest investment you will ever have.

Investment, did I hear you say?

You pay agents fees, stamp duty, council rates, electricity, gas, water and sewage rates, not to mention repairs and necessary maintenance to keep it in good shape.

Unless this is your second or third home and used to generate rental income, then your place of principal residence is not really an investment.

It looks much more like an expense soaking up all your spare cash. Investments are not supposed to work that way, so forget your home being an investment.

Clearly the cost of housing and the lack of affordable housing is a huge issue.

That similar issue was solved over 30 years ago by letting inflation run, which is why I’m wondering if maybe the present attack on inflation is going to produce a negative result for all young people suffering from mortgage stress.

Raymond Terrace Writers launch their fourth book

By Marian SAMPSON

THE Raymond Terrace Writers, a group of local scribes who meet regularly to improve their skills and hone their craft, are about to release their fourth book.

Twelve writers have compiled 57 stories for this new publication, entitled ‘And so write all of us’.

The book will be launched on Saturday 1 April at 10:30am in the Raymond Terrace Library.

“Some of the contributing writers will be invited to read out one of their stories at the book launch,” group member Ted Ardarneson told News Of The Area.

Ted has proudly contributed to all four books that the group has published.

Members of the public are invited to attend and a morning tea will be served.

Copies of the book will be available to purchase for $10.

q The group’s fourth publication ‘And so write all of us’.

Dear Jasminda,

IN the upcoming State elections we all need to make a choice.

Last week, after listening to the views of the many local candidates on the subject of Climate Change and what they were prepared to offer this community, I am in a quandary.

Do I vote for the one who reads the script and follows the party line, or the candidate that says the right thing, but doesn’t really commit, or the one who has a fire in the belly and is passionate about making a difference?

Possibly knowing that my vote won’t change anything.

Eliza W

Dear Eliza,

GOOD on you for giving your vote so much consideration.

We are in the fortunate position of being able to democratically elect eligible representatives in a relatively civil process.

It's great you've taken the time to listen to the candidates' views and where they stand on something you are passionate about.

Now, I'm not in any position to tell you how to vote, but let's use the good old democracy sausage to guide us. Eliza, if you were to purchase a democracy sausage, would you want one with a name that doesn't match the ingredients?

Would you like your sausage parachuted in at the last minute?

Would you prefer a better-the-devilyou-know sausage or one you haven't tried before?

Do you want a sausage that considers animal sentience?

Do you throw your sausage away without giving it much thought?

Only you can know what your core values are and which party best represents them. By looking up the policies of each party in your electorate, you'll be able to make an informed decision.

Thankfully we live in a country where every vote counts. We should all make the most of that opportunity.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Have Your Say

READING by Lynne Miles: John 11: 1-46 (Cont'd) (Abridged) "Jesus gave instruction for the stone on Lazarus's tomb to be removed, then He cried out in a loud voice, "Lazarus come forth!" In his graveclothes, Lazarus came out of the tomb and Jesus told the people to unbind him and let him go. Many people believed in Jesus when they saw what He had done."

Convenient and Beautiful

For sale: $799,000

49a Bagnall Beach Road, Corlette Torrens Title home

REPRESENTING a perfect opportunity for anyone looking for a spacious modern home without a million dollar price tag.

This trendy duplex is Torrens

Title which means there are no strata fees, the same as a regular freestanding house.

With an impressive list of inclusions, a well-appointed kitchen, two separate living areas, a large fenced yard, and double garage, there is plenty of room for everyone.

Not ready to move in yet?

Invest instead.

The modern build and no strata fees mean lower expenses, and tenants will love this clean, spacious home.

Features include:

• Built-in robes to bedrooms 2 and 3

• Walk-in-robe and ensuite to the master suite.

• Generous main bathroom with bath and separate shower.

• Third toilet downstairs

• Heated outdoor spa in the terraced backyard.

Relax and look out at the trees and bird-life in the bushland behind the property.

Impressive proportions with large living areas on both levels, both opening out onto different covered outdoor entertaining spaces.

The kitchen has stone counters (waterfall edge), dishwasher, ceramic cooktop and breakfast bar.

The home has a double garage with an automatic door and internal access to the residence.

Corlette is paradise found!

Possibly Port Stephens' most prestigious suburb.

With a median price of $1,090,000 (source: realestate. com - for the twelve months prior to February 2023), this is an in demand location for home buyers

and tenants, and for a host of reasons. With easy access to our picturesque beaches, bushland walking tracks, schools, medical services, shops, dining and transport

Bulldogs beat Medowie FC in Australia Cup

By Chris KARAS

BARNSLEY United Football

Club have overcome sweltering conditions and a tenacious Medowie FC to advance to the next phase of the prestigious Australia Cup knockout competition.

The Bulldogs registered a gripping 2-1 victory over the Bumblebees last Sunday at Yulong Oval, Medowie to set up a third round showdown with Lambton Jaffas FC.

First half goals by Brody Wetters and Jacob Avellis proved pivotal for Barnsley as both Newcastle Football Zone League 2 clubs endured the heat and humidity in a scoreless second stanza.

Medowie FC Secretary Luke Radcliffe praised the efforts of all players post match for producing an entertaining tussle despite the difficult conditions.

“All credit to the players – they matched skills and never stopped probing in an even contest between two proud clubs,” Radcliffe told News Of The Area.

“It was energy sapping for both teams and a pity our club were eliminated from the competition after giving their all,” he said.

Medowie FC opened the scoring after eight minutes when left winger Bryn Fairman blasted the ball into the back of the net for a 1-0 lead.

But three minutes later the Bumblebees suffered a setback when the talented Fairman limped off the field after tearing his hamstring.

The agile Wetters pounced on a loose ball to level the scores with a 23rd minute goal before Medowie keeper Aaron Bray pulled off the first of many saves to keep the Bulldogs

at bay.

Medowie were dealt another blow when key winger Jed Russell left the field with cramp before Barnsley ace Avellis gave his side the edge with a brilliant goal after a long range strike just before the half time interval.

Striker Campbell Reynolds

muffed a chance to equalise after the break but the Bulldogs prevailed with scrambling defence in a hard fought second session.

Medowie FC have appointed club stalwart and life member Matt Morris as its Zone 2 Head Coach for the 2023 season.

A former NPL player, Morris

Karuah Roos have spring in their step

By Chris KARAS

LIONEL Morten Oval is situated in Karuah, a quiet holiday destination beside the Karuah River and gateway to the northern arm of Port Stephens.

For many years it has proved a “fortress” for the historic Karuah Roos Rugby League Football Club and “graveyard” for visiting teams during the winter months.

COVID-19 and NSW’s big wet has played havoc with Newcastle Hunter Rugby League competition fixtures in recent seasons with the Roos teams being forced to travel to either the Mallabula and Tomaree Sports Complexes for home matches due to the closure of grounds.

But with their home base back in operation the Roos have a spring in their step in anticipation of a successful 2023 campaign.

“Being back at our spiritual home in front of our loyal supporters is a huge fillip for the Roos,” Club President Daniel Evans told News Of The Area.

“Playing at Lionel Morten Oval has proved a huge factor in our success over the years and traditionally gives our teams a decisive competitive edge,” Daniel revealed.

“We look forward to hosting matches there again this season and

making full use of the ground,” he said.

The Roos will field both Open Men’s and Women's teams in 2023 in the Newcastle Northern Conference competitions and for the first time

in 30 years have registered an Under 10s side in the Hunter Junior League.

This season also marks the 10th anniversary of the Karuah club reforming after a short hiatus in the early 2000s with the Roos planning

a host of events to celebrate the milestone.

In an interesting move the Roos have named Dwayne Fleming and Hayden Thompson as co-player coaches of the Open Men's squad for

Newcastle Zone Bowls Finals

FROM Page 24

Semi-final the Soldiers Point team of George and Tony Pearson, Pete Smith and Graeme Rainey played a strong Nelson Bay team with Peter Mentis as skip.

The high quality match ended in a 25 shots all draw needing two additional ends to decide the match

in favour of Nelson Bay winning by one shot.

Nelson Bay went on to win the Final.

Congratulations go to both these Soldiers Point Teams for reaching the finals in a very large field in the Newcastle Zone!

brings a wealth of experience to the Bumblebees who downed the Mayfield Juniors 3-0 in a recent first grade trial.

Medowie reserve grade played out a 0-0 draw.

For further enquiries contact Secretary Luke Radcliffe 0421 671 446.

this season.

Club stalwart Fleming – the Roos’ long serving coach and crafty hooker – will be joined by the astute Thompson, a representative rugby back rower with top credentials.

Fleming is one of five survivors of the Roos’ 2016 premiership-winning team, along with Club President Daniel Evans, goal kicking half back Sam Croese, dashing fullback Mitchell O’Brien and centre/back rower Mitchell Napier.

The elusive O’Brien - a multiple Players’ Player Award recipientheads the array of talent in the Men's squad that boasts a nice blend of youth and experience.

A fierce competitor on field, O’Brien has produced superb performances in the custodian role with his vision, copybook defence and attacking skills a feature.

Other players to watch include the reliable Croese, a smart playmaker with a radar boot who was instrumental in the club’s 2016 premiership triumph and sharp centre-winger Jack Fleming, son of coach Dwayne, who adds thrust and pace to the back division.

For number seven Croese it shapes as a busy year.

As well as calling the shots for the Men's team, an exuberant Sam has joined the club’s coaching ranks - fostering a new generation of Roos players in the club’s Under 10s side in 2023.

Club legend Evans will hand over the coaching reins of the Karuah Open Women's team to Dylan Foley.

The Women will compete in this year’s B Grade competition and will again be a force with the likes of seasoned Newcastle representatives in prop Jess Neilson – a descendent of legendary player-official Lionel Morten - utility Lowanna McDougall, hooker/half Hayley Dews, dynamic fullback Ebony Oakley and prop Taquiah Lukaszewicz on board.

q Fours Team G and T Pearson, P Smith and G Rainey.

q Karuah Roos 2016 premiership-winning team includes five current players in Dwayne Fleming, Daniel Evans, Mitchell O’Brien, Sam Croese and Mitchell Napier.

q Medowie FC Zone First Grade Team that played on Saturday. Photo: Ebony Morris.

PUZZLES

BIG CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

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.

Puzzle

ANSWERS: SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: 1. There are only two circles on the sail. 2. A piece is missing from the shark’s fin. 3. A beach umbrella is missing. 4. The remaining beach umbrella is at a different angle. 5. The surfer’s hand is different. CODE BREAKER: Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Tank. Tank who? You’re welcome.

for Sydney Fort Denison TIDE CHART - 7 DAYS

THE RIGHT TABLE SHOW TIDAL VARIATIONS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS

The time variation should be added to the corresponding Fort Denison time. In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated.

PORT STEPHENS

C O L O U R I N G in Competition

Take part in the News Of The Area Easter colouring in competition to win one of two great prizes.

Prize:

Our top two artists will win entry for 2 adults + 2 child (3-16yrs) to Oakvale Wildlife Park including a koala encounter.

The Koala Encounter includes:

• Education koala talk

• Behind the scenes tour

• Interaction with a koala

• 6x8" souvenir photo of you and a Koala

EACH PRIZE IS VALUED AT $405.

Oakvale Wildlife Park is set on 25 acres of wideopen natural bushland. Oakvale Wildlife Park will get you up close to SEE, TOUCH and FEEL a variety of animals, from Australian natives, domestic farm and exotic animals. With the opportunity for visitors to have an interactive experience with up to 70% of their animals, a day out with them is one unlike any other.

Enjoy interacting with the free-roaming animals, keeper talks, feeding shows, playgrounds, picnic/BBQ facilities, tractor-trailer rides and onsite café.

Don’t forget about the Splash Bay Water Park which is also located within the grounds.

Open daily (except Christmas Day) 10.00am – 5.00pm.

Visit https:// oakvalewildlife.com.au for more information

Name:

Age: Suburb: Phone Number:

Winners will be announced on Tuesday 11th April 2023 by phone.

Please post entries to: PO Box 1000, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324.

TRAPPITT, Winifred Rose “Win”

Aged 86 Years of Tea Gardens

formerly of Carramar and Hallidays Point.

Much loved wife of Roy (dec). Adored Mother of Andrew, Linda and their partners. Devoted Nan and Boss Nan to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. An aunty and friend to many, and will be sadly missed.

Family and friends are warmly invited to the Service at the Uniting Church, 120 Myall St, Tea Gardens on THURSDAY 23rd March, 2023 at 11am.

Public Notices

War Medals

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

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

EASTER

EASTER 2021

Wanted to Buy

Antique China & Figurines, English Silver, Fountain Pens, Old Jewellery & Watches. Please phone: Annie 0419 219 634 or Ron 0408 967 747

Garage Sale

MOVING OUT GARAGE SALE

Saturday, 1 April 2023 from 8am

Unit 4/5 Coorilla Street Hawks Nest Bedroom Suite including Queen Size Bed + Mattress, Dresser & Mirror and 2 x Bedside Tables - $300. Queen Size Bed + Mattress - $200.

3 Seat Brown Leather Lounge - $200. 2.5 Seat Brown Leather Sofa Bed - $200. Fridge - $100. Freezer - $100. Top Loader Washing Machine$50. 3 Piece Outdoor Set, TV Unit, Microwave, Coffee Tables - $20. 7 Piece Dining Table – Free. TV – Free. Plenty of other items including toaster, kettle pots, pans, folding tables, plastic chairs, etc. Prices negotiable. Tim & Catherine 0418 422 721

Garage Sale

21 Hunter St, Raymond Terrace. Start 8am (not before) till 2pm. Saturday 25th. Builders, renovators something for everyone Windows, doors, security doors, tools etc.

MALTESE/ Shih Tzu

$2,000 2 males available

M991003001766524

M991003001766523

Ph: 0432 426 080 e230323

Items

CD stacker, wooden cabinet small size 53cmH x 24cmW 15cmD $10 Large garden Scythe wooden handle $10 Spirit level aluminum surround 120cm L $20

Ph: 4981 7523 F020323

2 PERSON SOT kayak. $99.00 Call 0493 078 190

25 CD compilations

Newcastle Top 40 classics 50s-70s. $90

Ph: 02 4966 5000

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

For Sale

DRESS, New Sleeveless, Pink/Blue Multicolour Mid length Size M $45 Ph: 0427 818 294

For Sale

For Sale

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

For Sale

$40 bag grey sunflower seed bag. $20. Phone 0402 087 401 F230223

ALUM step ladder, 32 x 61. $25. 0402 087 401 F230223

BABIES & Childrens clothes, new, make an offer. 0457087178 F140722

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

ELECTRIC oil heater, 43 x 61 $20. 0402 087 401

ELECTRIC treadmill adjusts to incline Foldable. Tracks distances, times and calories. Has emergency stop function. $50 Ph: 4919 8117

ELECTRIC Saw Black & Decker $50 Ph: 4997 0611 F020323

GYM Form Ab Booster Plus. Brand new. $30 Ph: 4982 8628

HOLDEN Heroes

Steve Richards and Greg Murphy team of champions with Supercars print in wooden frame as new - never hung 60cmL x 40cmW $25 Hanging coloured print wooden frame, picture of large outdoor sign for indoor bowling. New in packaging 50cmL x 40cmW $15. 4981 7523

HOME Brew Kit, unused $25. 0402087401 F230223

OFFICE Chair near new leather and chrome. $50

Ph: 0457 087 178

PARRAMATTA

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

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

TYRES 4 x Golf rims and tires 195-65R15 $50 all 2 FWD tires 24565R17 50% tread $10 all Ph: 4984 3710 or 0407461 454

UNIFORM, St Brigids winter pinafore, size J4 exc cond. No smoking home. $20. 0422070333

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

BICYCLES 1 x mens

1 x womens $50 each Ph: 0427 879 025 f061022

BOX Trailer 7ft x 4ft Galvanised, Carry bars Registered, in good order $500. Ph: 0417 445 490 e090323

BREVILLE Juicer great working condition $99 Call 0493 078 190 f020323

BUFFET and Hutch White Painted Pine $200 Ph 02 49971807

BUNNYKINS Collection Royal Doulton Crockery 6 piece Unmarked $65 Ph 0429 410 590

CABINET 4 Door Painted Hot Pink two available $20 each Ph 02 4997 1807 F160223

COSMOPOLITAN Travelling port, half price, $85 used once 4982 6443 F110822

CURLING wands x 3 Near new. Big curl small curl, and crimper Separately $20 each Ph: 0457 087 178

ELECTRIC Heaters

1 Electric 700mm x 360mm 2000 watts

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

EUROPEAN 2 x Single adjust slatted bedframes & 2 latex mattresses VGC $485 both PH: 49979797

F2 Wave 8.4 windsurfer & fin, Mennem brand 8.5 litres VGC. $99. 0419 932 992. Tea Gardens F230223

GARDEN tools Rake, Hoe, Mattock & Fork $15 each

Ph: 4997 0611

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. F230223

GE Steam and dry iron from 60’s. Original box, exc cond. $40ono

Ph: 4981 7523

GOLF or Shopping

Scooter, 2sp Lotus Blake Tycoon AZ36. Can be fully disassembled $3050ono Ph: 49970435

HOME Office, Solid wood Lockable Computer shelving $60.00 Phone Sam 0437 878 155 F201022

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

JUMBUCK BBQ

2 burner with side burner, as new $150 Ph:02 4982 7782

LADIES Swimsuit Tankini top and matching brief, Black Size 20 Label Genevieve. Brand new all labels attached $90 Ph: 0412 083 543 F160223

LADIES E-Bike trike New, assembled, large rear basket. $850 Ph: 0450 531 894

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

MOBILE phone ZTE excellent cond. $100 0457 087 178

MOBILITY Frame with hand rails and legs, toilet seat and new bowl. Fits over existing toilet. As new $60. 4981 7523 F260123

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

QUEEN single bed Mattress and Base New cond. $200 0457 674 986

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 F151222

ROYAL Doulton

Bone China 40 Pc 8 setting dinner set Ideal Christmas Gift $95 Ph 0416 229 166

SEKA Shoprider mobility scooter as new hardly used. Immaculate Front basket and rear bag. Blue in colour $2600. Can bring to you for inspection

Ph: 0418 430 643

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

WELLINGTON boots as new $25. 4997 0611 F020223

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

Boats

ATTN: Boat-carscaravans! Cut and polish, all paint work, Mag wheels polished or repaint, small sandblast and repaint parts For Quote: 0484 137 580

HORIZON 3.1m v nose punt. 8 H.P. 2/ stroke Merc. Gal. folding trailer Good condition No Rego. $3,100 Ono Ph. 0427 224 744

Motors

SUZUKI SIERA 1996 Manual Good Cond Reg. AF01VQ Phone 0419 488 615 e310323

GOLFING accessories

Golf balls - around 100? 20 cents each

4981 9939 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

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

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

MOBILITY Scooter 4 wheel. Good cond. with front basket, rear bag and charger. $1400 Free delivery Ph: 0418 430 643 ReS040523

MOBILITY scooter, drive scout, VGC, new battery $650. Ph 4983 1726 e300323

MUST sell! Fishing reels, lines and many others. Price - best offers!

Ph: 4997 0611

SALON hair dryer, new $20. 0457 087 178 F230223

SUNBEAM food saver VAC420 with bags, half price $55. 49826443 F060521

TIMBER bedheads 1x queen $75, 1x double $55. 0407 915 768 F020323

Ph: 0493 078

BEST ON THE BOX

TUESDAY COUNTRY HOUSE HUNTERS NZ

9LIFE, 8.30pm

SUNDAY CLOSE TO ME

ABC, 9.25pm

Stairs are recently the modus operandi of choice. After Toni Collette’s thriller The Staircase (the title doesn’t beat around the bush) and Keeley Hawe’s Finding Alice (a longtime couple move into their dream home, only for the shiny abode’s stairs to prove deadly), comes this six-part British psychological drama. Jo (Connie Nielsen, Gladiator) must piece together the past year of her life after a horrendous fall down her home’s stairs wipes her memory. Flashbacks and clues ignite a storm of mystery, and everyone including her husband Rob (Christopher Eccleston) and best friend (Susan Lynch) must watch their step.

FRIDAY, March 24

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

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson views botanical art.

8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mv) Part 1 of 3. Van der Valk investigates the murder of a charismatic, young free-running star.

10.00 Jack Irish. (Malv, R) Barry Tregear calls on Jack for help.

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

11.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Final, R)

11.55 Traces. (Mal, R)

12.40 Smother. (Mal, R)

1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Host Matt Gibb travels to diverse locations in regional New Zealand, showcasing three different abodes to couples who are keen to escape the rat race. “The prices seem like a mistake compared to property prices in Auckland. It’s amazing what you can get for your money,” he quips. Viewers in Australian capital cities will be equally shocked by the prices (and the stunning landscapes): get ready to pack your bags. Tonight, he ventures to Waipukurau with Jenny and Dougal, who want a country home with space for their horses. In the second episode, Waiheke Island is the destination, as Annette and Fergus search for a country retreat in the island paradise.

THURSDAY GAME NIGHT

7FLIX, 8.30pm

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World. (PG)

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R)

9.25 Viking Empires. (PG, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

1.40 Romulus. (MA15+asv, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

Johanna Griggs meets Harry Connick Jr.

8.30 MOVIE: The Butler. (2013, Malv, R) The dramatic changes that swept society, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, are seen from the point of view of a White House butler who served seven presidents across three decades. Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack.

11.15 MOVIE: The Island. (2005, Mvla, R) In the future, two people go on the run after learning the sinister truth about the facility they live in. Scarlett Johansson, Ewan McGregor.

2.00 Home Shopping.

Nelson Bay Golf Club Results

Christmas Course

Bateman (above) and Rachel McAdams are Annie and Max, a couple obsessed with board games. But when Max’s brother Brooks (Kyle Chandler) throws an all-too-real murder mystery party at their weekly games night, their usually sensible affair becomes a game of dangerous one-upmanship. The script is sharp and delivered with brilliant comedic timing by the enthusiastic ensemble cast including a hilariously creepy Jesse Plemons as a cop desperate for a party invite and New Girl’s Lamorne Morris.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 4. Dolphins v Brisbane Broncos.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Dolphins versus Brisbane Broncos match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: Beirut. (2018, MA15+alv, R)

A former US diplomat is called back into service. Jon Hamm, Rosamund Pike.

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. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Soccer. Welcome Home Series. Match 1. Australia v Ecuador.

10.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGals, R)

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

12.30 Just For Laughs. (Mls, R)

1.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+als, R)

1.30 The Project. (R)

2.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

3.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mal, R)

4.30 Home Shopping. (R)

B1 Glen Shorter (18) 39

C3 John Townsend (24) 36C/B

Women Stableford: Xmas Course

A1 Colleen Beattie (21) 36

B2 Ruth Buchanan (36) 37

NO

TODAY

Women’s Stableford

A1: Julie Partridge (26) 37 c/b

B2: Janet Petith (27) 37

C3: Margaret Kollmann (30) 36

WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH 2023

Mens IND Stroke:

A1 Ray Hare (15) 68c/b

A2 Chris Tognon (15) 68

B1 Terry Butler (19) 65

B2 Doug Hellmrich (18) 69

C1 John P O’Shea (24) 69c/b

C2 Philip Osborne (26) 29

Mens Stableford: Brushbox Course

A1 Steve Conrades (12) 36

A2 Frank Hill (14) 34c/b

A3 Timothy Davidson (12) 34

B1 Phil Walker (23) 39

B2 Michael Wojko (23) 39

B3 Steve Fogwill (20) 37

C1 Terry Smith (29) 40

C2 Peter Johnston (26) 36

C3 Bill Van Der Reyden (33) 35

THURSDAY 16 MARCH 2023

Women’s Stableford:

Xmas Bush Course

A1 Arja Levonpera (24) 37

A2 Janette Oechsle (28) 36c/b

A3 Diane Croft (31) 36

B1 Liz Kalousek (48) 34

B2 Di Brown (38) 33

B3 Annette Rumble (35) 31c/b

Men Stableford:

Xmas Bush Course

Over-all Winners

1 Peter Campbell (15) 36

2 Steven Brown (11) 34

VETS Stableford: Division 1

SATURDAY, March 25

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Surf Life Saving. Super Surf Teams League. H’lights. 2.30 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Cup. Individual Apparatus. H’lights.

4.30 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.40 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PGal, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.00 NSW Votes: Election Night Live. Coverage of the NSW state election.

8.00 NSW Votes: Election Results

Live. David Speers and Sarah Ferguson provide analysis and results as votes are counted across the state.

10.30 The Larkins. (PG) Pop is in denial.

11.20 Under The Vines. (Ml) Louis tries to repair his marriage.

12.05 Grantchester. (PG, R) Geordie investigates a vagrant’s death.

12.55 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mals, R) Part 1 of 4.

1.45 Traces. (Madl, R) Daniel faces a culpable homicide charge.

2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

8.30 Britain’s Scenic Railways. (R)

9.25 Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels. (R)

10.20 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (MA15+ns)

11.15 Outlander. (MA15+s)

12.20 MOVIE: Sorry We Missed You. (2019, MA15+l)

2.15 MOVIE: Dallas Buyers Club. (2013, MA15+ds, R) 4.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, March 26

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGal, R)

11.00 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (PG)

12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike C’ship. Round 2. Replay. 4.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Cup. Individual Apparatus. 5.30 The Interviewer. (R) 5.45 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PGa, R)

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv)

8.30 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mls) Part 2 of 4.

9.25 Close To Me. (Premiere, Mals) After a fall down a staircase, a woman loses all memories of the past year of her life.

10.15 Finding Alice. (Ml, R)

11.00 Last Tango In Halifax. (Final, Ml, R)

12.05 Smother. (Mal, R)

12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.15 Last Tango In Halifax. (Final, Ml, R)

3.20 The Heights. (PG, R)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Azerbaijan.

8.30 Watergate High Crimes In The White House.

10.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Gent-Wevelgem. Men’s race.

2.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Gent-Wevelgem. Women’s race.

3.30 The Source. (Malv, R)

4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PGa, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Stakes Day and Australian Cup Day.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 NSW Decides 2023. Coverage of the NSW State Election featuring commentary and analysis.

11.30 MOVIE: Night Shift. (1982, Mlnsv, R) Two morgue employees, including a failed stockbroker, devise a plan to strike it rich by opening a brothel service with the help of a neighbour, who happens to be a prostitute, after they are exiled to night shift. Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton, Shelley Long.

2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Election 2023: NSW

Decides – Vote Count.

8.00 Election 2023: NSW

Decides – Election Night Live.

9.30 Election 2023: NSW

Decides – Analysis.

10.30 MOVIE: Yesterday. (2019, Ml, R)

12.45 From Hell: Caught On Camera. (Mlv)

1.45 9Honey Hacks.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 1000 Miles of Sebring. H’lights. 5.00 About A Boy. 5.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vegas Vacation. (1997, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Mr & Mrs Smith. (2005, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Those Who Wish Me Dead. (2021, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGa, R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R)

7.30 Blue Bloods. (Ma) A chess hustler is murdered.

8.30 CSI: Vegas. (Ma) The CSI team searches for a young boy’s mother after he is found hiding in a stranger’s garage.

9.30 FBI: International. (Mv) Greg Hutchinson’s jet is shot down.

10.30 10 News First: NSW Election Update.

10.45 NCIS. (Mdv, R)

11.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

12.30 Bull. (Mv, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

1 Bob Beverley Score 21

2 Warren Cannon Score 20

3 Robert Mair Score 20

Nearest to Pin: Warren ParkinsonHole 5 @ 470cm

FRIDAY 17 MARCH 2023

Mens Stableford:

Gymea Lily Course

A1 James Bowles (11) 37

A2 Peter Campbell (14) 35

A3 Peter Raper (15) 34c/b

Thursday, 23 March 2023

B1 Eric Blow (21) 38

B2 Robert Paul (21) 34

B3 Gary McCann (23) 33c/b

C1 Alan Stewart (33) 42

C2 Gordon Dyer (42) 36c/b

C3 Ken Scamell (29) 36

SATURDAY 18 MARCH 2023

Mens gymea Course Irish 4 ball

A1 Murray Atkins (8) 37

A2 Max Pride (10) 36

B1 Peter Meirs (23) 36

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (Final, PGl) The top three perform for the final time on the Idol stage in front of the nation and the judges.

9.00 Starstruck. (Final, PG) The final six contestants put their skills to the test as they compete for the £50,000 prize.

10.15 Manhunt: The Polish Thief. (Mv, R) A Queensland couple’s home is robbed.

11.15 Born To Kill? The Hillside Stranglers. (MA15+av) A look at the Hollywood Stranglers.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav) When a navy deserter comes out of hiding and his family becomes a target, the NCIS team and Charlie-1 to investigate who is after them. Lucy surprises the team by returning from her agent afloat job early.

9.30 FBI. (Mv, R) After a Muslim student is murdered, OA struggles to understand his FBI mentor’s endgame.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Galavant. 2.00 Hollywood Medium. 3.00

I Can See Your Voice. 5.00 MOVIE:

B2 Jamie Keating (16) 35 c/b

C1 Colin Stone (29) 36

C2 John Fletcher (33) 36

Mens Stableford: Brushbox Course

A1 Peter Raper (15) 39

A2 Josh Finney (6) 37

B1 Shayne Foster (16) 35

B2 Simon Read (19) 34c/b

C1 Mick Regan (24) 37

C2 John Le Bas (28) 35

MONDAY, March 27

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Tough Trains. (PG) 11.10 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. 11.40 Dream Of Italy. (Premiere) 12.10

3.00 Grantchester. (PG, R)

WorldWatch. 2.05 Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve. (PGalw, R) 3.15 Mastermind

Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15

World’s Greatest Bridges. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

TUESDAY, March 28

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.00 Tough Trains. (PG) 11.00 Dream Of Italy. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.20

Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (Return, PGal) A driver makes a strange claim.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician. (PGa) Favourites from Britain’s Got Talent compete against some of the very best magic acts from around the world.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 How To Look Good Naked. (Man, R)

12.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Hellfire Heroes. 1.00 Shipping Wars. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Drag Racing. Australian Top Fuel Championship. Round 4. Highlights. 3.30 Full Custom Garage. 4.30 Counting Cars. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. (Final) The remaining contestants discover which of them will become the sole survivor.

9.15 Rabbit Hole. (Malv) A corporate spy finds himself in the midst of a battle over the preservation of democracy.

10.15 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+sv, R) The FBI pursues a crime lord.

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

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

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

5.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

Up. (PG, R) 4.15 World’s Greatest Bridges. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Eden’s engagement prank backfires.

7.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGa) Sketch comedy series.

8.30 The Good Doctor. (Mav) Park must treat the man his wife had an affair with and try to find a way to forgive him.

9.30 Quantum Leap. (Mav) Ben must stop a bomb from exploding.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Police Custody USA. (Malv)

12.00 MOVIE: Out Of Line. (2001, Mlsv, R)

Tilligerry Social Golf Club

TILLIGERRY Social Golf Club

results for 17/3/23

Outright winners: John Clayton & Jack Johnstone 74

Runners up: Ron McKay & John McDonald 71

Ball winners: Matt Baldwin & Ron Dews 66

Grahame Glover & Hugh Potts 63

Bradman Award: Ed Martin & Bryan Porter.

D&C4th.

A. Hugh Potts.

B. John McDonald D&C7th.

A. John Clayton.

B. John McDonald NTP18th.

A. Steve Walker

Money hole.

A. Steve Walker

’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon.

7.30 MOVIE: The Truman Show. (1998, PG) 9.30

MOVIE: Liar Liar. (1997, M) 11.15 Young Sheldon. 11.40 Late Programs.

There were 13 starters today. Congratulations to all the winners, especially the Winners of the Lemon Tree Passage Pharmacy Trophy, Jack Johnstone and Grahame Glover. Next game 24 March Single Stableford.

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) An energetic puppy could prove too hard to handle for a pair of dancers.

8.40 NCIS. (Mav) The NCIS probes the death of a ride-share driver who was found after a car accident.

10.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) A navy deserter comes out of hiding.

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.

WEDNESDAY, March 29

Station 24/7. (PGa, R)

Presented by Marc Fennell.

World News. 7.30 Alone Australia. (Premiere, M)

put their skills to the test.

9.30 Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History. The true story behind Monopoly. 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Furia. (Premiere, MA15+av)

11.55 The Sleepers. (Maln, R)

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, March 30

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry: Killer Dinosaurs. (PG)

8.30 The Elon Musk Show. (Premiere) Part 1 of 3.

9.40 Vigil. (MA15+av)

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Exit. (MA15+ads)

12.05 The Eagle. (Malsv, R)

4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGadv) Mali and Rose clash over family values.

7.30 Inside Detroit. (Mal) Ben Fogle explores Detroit.

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

10.00 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGal, R) Sketch comedy series.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

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

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

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

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) Velasco takes drastic action to get information as Benson and Carisi put crime boss Oscar Papa on trial.

9.30 Fire Country. (PGa) A fire erupts after a plane crash.

10.30 Bull. (Ma, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Rose hunts down Xander’s attacker.

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

8.30 Inside Dubai. (PG) Part 1 of 3. A behind the scenes exploration of Dubai, one of the world’s fastest growing cities. 9.45 Air Crash Investigations: Turboprop Terror. (PGa) A look at the crash of a turboprop aircraft.

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

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

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

9.30 Harley Breen: Flat Out. (Mls) A stand-up performance by award-winning comedian Harley Breen from Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

By Peter SMITH

THE finals of the Newcastle Zone ‘Fours’ Lawn bowls finals were held last week.

In the ‘Open’ event the Soldiers Point team of Dave Tarrant, Mark Green, Leigh Penman and Daniel Collaros reached the Final after beating strong teams from Charlestown and East Maitland.

However, they faced the favoured team of Raymond Terrace with former Australian international Lee Schraner as skip.

The Terrace team, the Jets, proved to be dominant in the Final winning the match 27 shots to 9.

In a thrilling encounter in the ‘Reserve Fours’