RAYMOND Terrace golden girl Olivia Higgins won’t forget her international rugby league debut in a hurry.
Donning the gold and green jumper for the first time in the Pacific Cup Women's Championships, the crafty hooker helped the Australian Jillaroos post a record 84-0 victory over the Papua New Guinea Orchids last Friday at Suncorp Stadium.
An elated Higgins made the most of
her opportunities as an interchange forward, providing slick service from dummy half and running strongly in the Jillaroos’ impressive seventeen try rout.
During her 47 minute stint on-field, the Newcastle Knights and NSW Origin number nine shared the hooking duties with Cronulla rake Quincy Dodd and proved an ideal link with Australian half back Tarryn Aiken and centres Isabelle Kelly and Tiana Penitani. There was no stopping the world champion Jillaroos, who dominated from the outset with their power and speed to establish a 36-nil lead at the half time interval. In a test match of milestones, classy wingers
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q Olivia Higgins during a Jillaroos training session. Photo: AAP Image/ Dave Hunt.
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Port Stephens residents invited to participate in road safety research
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a study aimed at improving road safety.
The Community Action for Safe Speeds (CASS) study is being led by researchers from The University of NSW and is supported by Port Stephens Council.
Mayor Leah Anderson said this is an excellent opportunity for the community to be part of the solution to encourage safe driving speeds in their area.
“We’re excited to be collaborating with the George Institute for Global Health and the University of New South Wales to launch this innovative research initiative,” Mayor Anderson said.
“Over a four-week period, the community jury will listen to expert presentations on speeding and road safety, deliberate on what they've learned, and provide suggestions from a community perspective.
“It's about giving our community the opportunity
to contribute to decisionmaking by creating a set of recommendations for local education and awareness initiatives to be tested in their area – all aimed at reducing speeding and keeping road users safe,” Mayor Anderson added.
Eligibility requires participants to be 18 years or older, be able to commit to four meetings, be comfortable speaking English, and live, work, or frequently drive through Port Stephens.
The George Institute will pay jury members to cover time and expenses during participation.
“You don’t need to have experience or be qualified to participate – so I encourage our community to register now and contribute to enhancing road safety through research participation,” Mayor Anderson added.
The first jury meeting is scheduled for Thursday 31 October.
For more information and to register your interest visit pscouncil.info/cass-study-eoi
Woman dies after car crash
A WOMAN has died following a crash on Nelson Bay Road earlier this month.
Just after 4.20pm on Friday 4 October 2024, emergency services were called to Nelson Bay Road, Fullerton Cove, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Port
Stephens-Hunter Police District were told a female motorcycle rider had been ejected from her bike.
The 55-year-old woman was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for head injuries before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
A crime scene was established and officers from Crash Investigation
Unit commenced an investigation into the incident.
Police were told a utility had been travelling in front of the motorcycle.
Following initial inquiries, police attended an address in Chisholm and spoke to the 55-year-old male driver of the ute.
He was taken to Maitland Hospital for mandatory testing.
On Friday, 18 October police were notified the woman had died in hospital.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dash cam footage about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Submissions open for PFAS water inquiry
SUBMISSIONS are now open for a parliamentary inquiry into PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in waterways and drinking water supplies throughout New South Wales.
“The detection of PFAS, commonly known 'as forever chemicals' in some of the state's water catchments is extremely concerning,” committee chairman Cate Faehrmann MLC said.
"The World Health Organisation has linked forever chemicals to cancer,
interference with hormones and the immune system, and developmental effects in children.”
The inquiry has an extensive terms of reference and will examine issues including:
• the adequacy and extent of monitoring and data collection on PFAS levels in waterways and drinking water sources;
• the adequacy of the reporting and disclosure requirements to the
public of monitoring and findings on PFAS contamination of water;
• the health, environmental, social, cultural and economic impacts of PFAS;
• public sector resourcing and coordination amongst relevant agencies in preventing, controlling and managing the risks of PFAS to human health and the environment; and
• international best practices for water treatment and filtration, and the
environmentally sound management and safe disposal of PFAS.
"The work of the committee will be to bring all the information together and to make recommendations in a report the community can have faith in as the most up-to-date and transparent information and advice on this very important issue," Ms Faehrmann concluded.
The closing date for submissions is 27 November 2024.
The committee will hold hearings in late 2024, and further hearings as well as site visits in early 2025.
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PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: Digital advertising structure and building signage
APPLICANT: The Trustee for Boulderbunk Trust
CONSENT AUTHORITY: Port Stephens Council
ASSESSING OFFICER: Isaac Lancaster phone: 4988 0566 or email Isaac.lancaster@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
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Major surf rescue
By Thomas O'KEEFE
LIFESAVERS from the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest SLSC launched a daring, afterhours rescue at Bennetts Beach on Sunday, 6 October.
They combined to save a woman who was being blown out to sea.
Though the weather was fine, strong winds and choppy
seas were highly problematic for one female visitor who had chosen to head out on an inflatable stand-up paddle board (SUP) board with a male companion.
Another man had run down the beach from the Deadman’s Dunes area, to alert lifeguards.
“Despite having packed up for the day, we had noticed the woman head out from near Deadman’s and realised we were going to have to go get them,” Patrol Captain Kris
Macklin told News Of The Area.
“She was past Yacaaba by the time the guys got to her; we did not expect her to float out that far.
“The Inflatable Rescue Boat was taken down on the SSV trailer and launched from near their setup.”
Fellow Patrol Captain and skipper of the IRB Dan Rodgers said the pair were lucky lifeguards were still on the beach.
“If we had gone home, it
could have been a Coast Guard or police call; she would have ended up at Cabbage Tree Island with the seals,” he said.
“We realise that people just want to get away from the crowds, which is why they end up so far away from the flags down the beach.
“However, if you enter the water as a swimmer, please stay between the flags, and on any kind of board, stay nearby, within view of the Surf Club.”
While the rescue was performed by SLSC personnel, paramedics were called to the scene, although no hospital transport was necessary.
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Recordbreaking international debut for Jillaroo Olivia Higgins
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Julia Robinson and Jakiya Whitfeld stamped their mark by scoring an incredible eleven tries between them.
Robinson’s six try haul set a new record for most tries scored in a test match by a Jillaroo.
She capped a memorable game by also finishing with a try assist, seven line breaks, sixteen tackle busts and 225 running metres.
The elusive Whitfeld was another standout with
five tries, six line breaks, eight tackle busts and 181 metres.
Champion Newcastle fullback Tamika Upton and centre Kelly bagged try doubles with the dynamic Penitani and Jess Sergis also nabbing four pointers and Aiken booting eight conversions.
The capable Higgins shapes as a key player when the Jillaroos line up against the Kiwi Ferns in Pacific Cup action this Sunday at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch.
Navigating Retirement Living A seminar for seniors on the move
It’s a common problem facing retirement: your family home has become too big to manage, while the time, effort and maintenance costs are stopping you from enjoying your retirement. There are now more retirement options than ever, yet they can be confusing.
What if you could easily become an expert on your future? To help understand all the options, Rachel Lane, Australia’s top retirement guru, is coming to Port Stephens. Along with a panel of specialists, you will learn all the lifestyle, legal and financial aspects of retirement living, including strata apartments, granny flats, land lease communities, retirement villages, and home care. After a complimentary lunch, you can tour the resort facilities and display homes. Navigate your retirement with confidence. Don’t miss this free life-changing event. Book now at www.blueheath.com.au or call us on 0421 888 115.
Rachel Lane is coming to Medowie.
Retirement industry expert and co-author of two best-selling books, “Downsizing Made Simple” and “Aged Care, Who Cares”, Rachel is a respected adviser in the retirement sector, as well as a newspaper columnist, financial planner, and keynote speaker.
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Andrew Mann is the former CEO of myHomecare Group, will share insights into home care packages –home and garden maintenance, personal care etc.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30 FROM 11 AM TO 2 PM 34 Western Road, Medowie
q The Merewether crew that helped TGHN SLSC at Bennetts Beach.
Lindsay HALL 0430 048 398 lindsay@newsofthearea.com.au
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PORT Stephens Council is calling for the community to nominate local champions who support or inspire others, show leadership or excel in their field as part of the 2024 Annual Awards.
Held on Australia Day each year, the awards are an opportunity to recognise the people who make an outstanding local contribution.
Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson says this is an important time to acknowledge the fantastic efforts of groups and individuals in our region.
“We’re so proud of those who stand out as shining lights in our community, whether donating their time to community programs, championing local sports, or raising environmental awareness,” Mayor Anderson said.
“We want to acknowledge those that go a little bit further, open their arms a little bit wider
or give that little bit extra to inspire us all to make every day better,” she added.
There are seven award categories Council is seeking nominations for.
"We want to know who you think deserves to be recognised as our Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Freeman of Port Stephens, Sportsperson of the Year, Environmental Citizen of the Year or should receive the Port Stephens Medal or Cultural Endeavour Award,”
Mayor Anderson said.
“If you know someone who has given back to their community or done something extraordinary during the last year, nominate them today to show them your appreciation,” she added.
“This is the community’s opportunity to say thank you with a nomination so we can celebrate those who put our community first and make us proud.”
q 2023 Annual Award recipients.
Oakvale Wildlife Park celebrates 45 years
By Jacie WHITFIELD
OAKVALE Wildlife Park is preparing to celebrate its 45th birthday.
To thank those who have supported the park over the decades there will be giveaways, pony rides, live music, entertainers and cake galore during a two-day party from Saturday 2 November to Sunday 3 November.
It will celebrate the diverse emotional connections made at Oakvale, and the memories created of the human and animal kind.
The park was established by Jeff and Elaine Sansom in 1979 to satisfy a perceived need for the education of the next generation in the basics of farming.
Since then, the iconic Port Stephens landmark has adapted, diversified and transformed from a functional, working dairy farm at the bordering stone house, into a ten hectare sprawling expanse of enclosures, animals and attractions designed for freerange interactive education and conservation.
Oakvale continues to offer what it originally intended, which is to provide a cooperative opportunity to interact in nature through feeding, learning and caring for the housed domestic and native animals.
Kent Sansom took over day-to-day operations at Oakvale as a determined 20-year-old.
He told News Of The Area that “taking over the park felt natural to me, having grown-up in an ambitious and progressive family deeply involved in the tourism industry.”
Jeff still does the morning walk with coffee in hand from his house to his favourite chair looking over Lemur Island, to survey how the park is progressing.
The passion for wildlife embedded in Kent’s bloodline drives the park’s initiatives including the “Save Our Wildlife” program, which reflects the commitment to conservation.
Honouring founders, Jeff and Elaine, and the legacy they established, is an integral part of the upcoming celebrations.
“My mother and father have taught me many valuable lessons, but the most important are patience, resilience, and adaptability,”
Kent said.
“Businesses come and go but being resilient and resourceful through change is key.
“Mum and Dad have always emphasised the importance of staying familyfocused, delivering a highquality product that offers value for money, and always prioritising our visitors.
“They also reminded me never to forget where we started and to give back to the community and our customers, which aligns with our volunteer program that engages the community in our conservation efforts.
“It’s a solid recipe for success.
“To celebrate our
incredible 45th-anniversary milestone, we are offering a special promotion for the weekend.
“There will be half-price admission for kids and a range of exciting activities.
“It's the perfect time for families to join us in marking this special occasion and experience the wonder of Oakvale while celebrating our commitment to conservation and community.”
The generational return of families is what Kent’s wife Leanne is most looking forward to, having raised four children who have lived the Oakvale dream of repopulating endangered species such as the Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo and our renowned koala population.
Kent hinted that there are some “fantastic animal additions" in the pipeline, who will enhance visitor experiences and provide valuable educational opportunities with particular regard to the collaboration Oakvale has with TAFE.
Studying students are afforded their training and experience in wildlife management and conservation at Oakvale in a fun, hands-on approach
through alignment with their see, touch, feel approach.
Kent and the team at Oakvale are aspiring to promote conservation and sustainability in ways that enrich animal and guest experiences over the next 45 years.
“As an accredited member of Eco Tourism Australia
and Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA), we are actively engaged in breeding and conserving threatened species, with a focus on education and preserving endangered wildlife.
“Our 20-year master plan includes exciting projects that will not only support wildlife but will also provide
a fantastic day out [while] ensuring we stay true to our roots; offering intimate, hands-on experiences while maintaining a personal touch.”
Tickets for the park’s birthday celebrations can be purchased via www. oakvalewildlife.com.au.
q Oakvale pioneers and father and son Jeff and Kent Sansom, preparing to celebrate the park’s 45th birthday.
q The original tractor train ride with guests.
q Aspiring volunteers Georgia and Maddie with some of the hind leg walking, gravity defying, cheeky goats.
New insight into Port Stephens’ military history
By Simon EKINS
SHOAL Bay Country Club was the venue for the launch of a new history book titled “Paradise Interrupted”, authored by local historian and archivist Judy Washington.
In conjunction with the launch on Monday 14 October, a photographic exhibition titled “Unearthed Echoes” by local photographer Jen Newman, showcased the remnants of the World War II artefacts used in the book.
These are still present on the Tomaree peninsula.
A large gathering of local residents including members of the Port Stephens Historical Society, Nelson Bay RSL and Port Stephens Council were in attendance, with the event facilitated by the Tomaree Headland Heritage Group.
Emcee Chris Muir introduced guest speaker Dr Peter Hobbins from the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney.
“Australia’s fundamental concern in the late 1930s was Japanese forces landing at Port Stephens and driving on to the key industrial targets in Newcastle," he said.
“They could only land that amphibious assault in the context of local air, land and sea superiority."
Dr Hobbins went on to describe how the Australian Government prioritised Newcastle and Port Stephens coastal defences.
“Judy’s done us an enormous service in documenting, illustrating, explaining and storing how Port Stephens responded to the challenge of the national crisis during World War Two."
Judy said “Paradise Interrupted” had been a very long gestation of four years.
“In that time it has gone through many iterations of
title, content and cover page,” she said.
“When the announcement was made that Tomaree Lodge was to close, the Tomaree Headland Heritage Group recognised the need to document the many remaining World War Two relics on the Headland, the information for which was now scattered across Australia and the United States.
“Some… were in formerly top-secret files, many of which were hundreds of pages in length.
“I found that the information unfolding was intriguing, my appetite was whetted, and I put my hand up to help out.”
“Paradise Interrupted” documents the monumental task of the creation of the coastal defence facilities in such a short period and details the roles of the personnel who served and trained in Port Stephens and who played such a vital part in World War II.
Judy’s book can be purchased at the Visitors Centre in Nelson Bay where Jen Newman’s photographic exhibition ‘Unearthed Echoes’ will also be on display until 3 November.
“We successfully applied for a grant to collect these documents to form a digital database, which was used to create an easier publication to inform the community and consultants for future reference.
q ‘Unearthed Echoes’ is Jen Newman’s photographic exhibition.
q Paradise Interrupted author Judy Washington.
q Dr Peter Hobbins from the National Maritime Museum.
Military vet’s therapy double
By Jacie WHITFIELD
WHEN military veteran Jake Parmigiani unleashed his Port Stephens mobile dog gym “Run-A-Mutt” in May 2024, he never expected what he calls “the best therapy of my life”.
Providing treadmill exercising for dogs has given Jake an “ultimate form of mindfulness”; something he simply couldn’t master while experiencing the “anxiety, shortness, anger and crankiness” that caught up with him in previous employment.
Jake realised he was on the edge of a breakdown and exhaustion, having been engaged in high stress and conflict roles from the age of seventeen.
“[I was in] denial about my mental health, the emerging effects of deployment war PTSD, and the trial by fire experienced during the probationary period in the paramedics,” he said.
With a young son depending on him, Jake determinedly set about “getting on top of my mental health”.
With professional help, he learned the skills needed to identify his triggers and de-escalate intrusive thoughts and feelings of being
overwhelmed.
“I [now] feel totally present and able to flick a switch that grounds me immediately with each dog, instinctively understanding the work that will be needed to build immediate trust and rapport,” he told the News Of The Area.
Jake triages the pups in his care to assess how best to navigate and coach them through any fears, anxiety, confusion, phobias and sensory issues.
He has “zero regrets” about buying and
repurposing an ex-ambulance van as his mobile training base, effectively flipping a negative association into one decidedly positive.
“Dogs make me happy,” he said,
No canine was more life changing than Jake’s Catahoula cross adoptee, Sully.
“I found him at the right time with an energy that demanded my attention and the re-training of a brain that felt stale.”
Camouflaged beneath Jake’s imposing stature is
an emotional and sensitive heart, which has enjoyed growing Run-A-Mutt.
All the patience acquired when fly fishing, the mentorship shared when engaged in peer support youth work, and the background in strength and conditioning coaching, has given Jake an edge that makes him a dog person with a difference.
Jake dips into his specialised skill set of desensitisation conditioning, learned awareness, environmental observation,
Local author’s dual release
By Simon EKINS
NEWS Of The Area columnist and Fingal Bay fisherman
John ‘Stinker’ Clarke, will be holding a book launch next week with not one but two new publications on offer.
A large gathering of pioneering families and friends are expected to attend the launch of “Marsh Road” at Soldiers Point Bowling Club on 30 October.
Written over three years, John said the book “tells the
stories of those who lived in the community of Bobs Farm, Port Stephens, and the numerous difficulties they confronted as far back as the late 1800s.”
John has developed a unique style of presentation since writing his first history book “Broughton Islanders” back in 2009. It was followed by “Old Salt”, “Oysterman’” and “The Outer Light”.
By conducting interviews in the homes of the descendants of those depicted, and collecting old photographs and documents of the period, John has been able to capture Port Stephens’ fascinating past.
All of his books are held by the NSW State Library.
Continuing his interest in writing books for younger readers, John will also be launching “Milly the Magnificent Flying Mullet”.
Following the recent success of “Clarabelle the Cow” and “Banjo the Bream”, Milly is the story of a Myall Lakes mullet with extraordinary talents and exciting adventures.
The illustrations by local artist Megan Barrass are described by John as “amazing”.
The launching of both books, emceed by ABC Radio’s Scott Bevan, will be held on Wednesday 30 October 2.30pm at Soldiers Point Bowling Club, with members of the public invited to attend.
The occasion will include displays of artwork and photography from the Nelson Bay Marina Artisans Collective, while the Tomaree Museum Association will be conducting a raffle for a magnificent glass mural of the headlands donated by photographer Stephen Keating.
John will also be signing books at Allan’s Hairdresser in Salamander Shopping Centre and The Cellar Café at Fingal Bay from Thursday, 31 October.
and acute listening, to read each dog and their idiosyncrasies and energy.
He then determines an approach that unbridles each dog’s best.
Some dogs thrive in interval sprints whereas others merely like to trot, chat, and eat treats. Helping anxious owners, working breeds, and those who need some extra TLC, has meant that, serendipitously, Jake also feels rescued.
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q Jake Parmigiani and ‘Luna’ in the mobile dog gym van.
q ‘Daisy’ safety harnessed on the nonmotorised dog slat-mill.
q ‘Milly the Magnificent Flying Mullet’, John’s new children’s book
q ‘Marsh Road’, John’s latest local history book
Karuah oyster and timber sell-out
By Thomas O’KEEFE
MONTHS of planning came to fruition with the triumphant return of the Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival on Saturday, 19 October.
Even a last-minute change of venue from Longworth Park to Lionel Morton Oval, due to overly wet conditions, could not dissuade the crowds of visitors and oyster connoisseurs.
This was the first Karuah Festival to be orchestrated by the new organising committee, which News Of The Area has been following since their establishment six months ago.
A rainstorm the night before may have raised pre-show anxieties, but the morning was bright and sunny, and the southerly brought with it cool breezes.
The rain held off over the afternoon despite the dark and menacing clouds.
The ever-popular duck races still went ahead on the river, as did the Karuah Motor Yacht Club’s kids' fishing competition.
More than 30 kids participated, making both events resounding successes.
At the oval, the grandstand was put to good use for the woodchop competition and the ball throw.
Behind it were the Tea Gardens Lions’ BBQ and market stalls, spruiking the eponymous oysters and prawns, which all sold-out.
Medowie and Karuah RFS brigades were present, spreading the word to join
up and defend against the coming bushfire season.
“Stall holders, patrons, and woodchoppers alike were all flexible and understanding of the change, happy that the festival could continue,” Festival President Kelly Johnson told NOTA.
“People came from far and wide to attend and the new venue proved to have some hidden advantages, especially when it came to viewing the incredible axemen.
“None of it could have been possible without our many sponsors and the tireless work of the committee, with secretary Veronica Howarth shouldering a majority of the load.
“The inclusion of the oyster growers group, organised by Stephen and Dean Cole, was a roaring success.
“So many oysters were sold, the town ran out!”
The prawns and oysters were run by a collective of farmers who are raising money to fund their new Quality Assurance Program.
“We couldn't plan or hold the day without a team of volunteers, and in order for the festival to grow we need [even] more people involved,” Ms Johnson said.
The only downside was Karuah's notoriously poor mobile reception, soon to be obliterated entirely with the 28 October 3G shutdown, which caused some problems with EFTPOS payment devices on the day.
q Serious contenders in the woodchop came from across the state.
q Medowie RFS joined Karuah for bushfire preparedness advice.
q Karuah’s oysters were sold out before the end of the day.
q Local oyster farmers shucked and shelled, selling out their local produce.
q Tea Gardens Lions Club brought their famous mobile BBQ.
q Large crowds filled the market stalls behind the woodshop arena.
Vision outlined for Shoal Bay
THE ‘Shoaly Collective’ pitched its vision for Shoal Bay at the NSW’s Government 2024 Uptown Accelerator District Showcase in Sydney on 2 October.
The Shoaly Collective includes Port Stephens Paddle Sports, Shoal Bay Newsagency, The Café, Port Stephens Community Arts Centre, Ramada Resort Shoal Bay, and the Shoal Bay Country Club.
Port Stephens Paddle Sports owner Michael Hogg presented on behalf of the
group, detailing plans to transform Shoal Bay into a more vibrant and familyfriendly destination.
Mr Hogg said the collective is keen to expand the area’s entertainment beyond the pubs and bars to be more inclusive to families and visitors.
“Our vision is to extend the offerings of Shoal Bay into the evening, and give it life,” Mr Hogg explained.
“We want to expand and create opportunities for activities on the foreshore
that will attract a variety of people to spend time and visit some of the nearby restaurants,” he added.
The NSW Government is committing $5.5 million in funding for Round 3 of the Uptown Grant Program, with applications set to open in December 2024.
Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson said this is a wonderful opportunity for the Shoaly Collective to fasttrack their ideas into reality.
“It’s exciting to see new ideas emerge from our
Brodie’s story a tough coming of age
By Lindsay HALL
ALONG with the ordinary concerns of any teenage girl, seventeen-year-old Brodie Oxlade has taken on a challenge that is not-
so-ordinary; promoting her newly published book.
“My Life as the Drug Addict’s Daughter” is Brodie’s very frank memoir about her childhood experiences of abuse and neglect by the woman who had custody of her until she was nine-years-old.
“I’ve been through quite
a lot growing up but my story might help someone else to get out of a bad situation, or help someone they know,” said the firsttime author.
“I have been working really hard on this, and I’m very excited to be sharing it now.”
Walking the long journey alongside Brodie has been April Oxley, her step-mother, who Brodie considers “the woman who raised me.”
“It’s been such a hard journey for so long,” April said of the path towards a better life for Brodie.
“It wasn’t easy to get where we are today, but we were never going to stop fighting for her.
“People won’t believe the things she’s experienced at such a young age.”
Brodie’s book began as a series of diary entries at April’s suggestion.
“I was seeing a psychologist, but found that I just couldn’t talk about anything I was going through," Brodie said.
“I just felt too intimidated.”
Believing that Brodie might find it easier to write her memories down, April got her a diary.
“I just thought that if she could write it and get it all out of her head, it might
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peak periods and create a vibrant atmosphere for locals to enjoy,” Mayor Anderson said.
“By working together and hopefully with the support of
the Uptown Grant Program, the Shoaly Collective will be instrumental in shaping the narratives and experiences to draw visitors from near and far, time and again.”
help her to start processing everything and find a way to heal.”
In a testament to indomitable spirit and true love, Brodie has largely been able to come to terms with her childhood.
“She still has her moments,” April said.
“We’re all still on a journey, but she’s a very different young lady today than the anxious girl we first brought home.”
Brodie’s diary entries record a vivid memory or encounter from her early years.
They paint the tragic reality of a vulnerable child growing up in the care of someone incapable of overcoming narcissistic behaviour, along with the long-lasting echoes of hurt that followed her eventual return to her true family.
The words are those of a child struggling to understand the one to whom they are closest, and each chapter ends with that most common of childhood questions, asked over and over; why?
Brodie’s account is brutally honest and
genuine, something she cautions her readers about in the introduction.
“I realised, [that] without discussing my story and what I went through in detail, including all the stuff that makes people uncomfortable, too many people [would be] unaware of how important it is."
In March, Brodie was awarded an International Women’s Day scholarship by Port Stephens Council, which made it possible to self-publish her memoir.
Seated next to Brodie at that event was Emma McMillan of Wellness Centre Port Stephens.
Both were honoured to receive grants that day, but the real gift was in finding kindred spirits in one another, both sharing very similar experiences growing up.
“I think she’s very brave and courageous and inspiring,” Emma said of Brodie.
“I do a lot of work in the mental health space around education and my purpose is in making it safe to speak our truth, be authentic and be vulnerable in sharing our
stories.
”Being safe is where we find our wellbeing, and where we find acceptance.
“Through these kinds of conversation we can break the cycle.”
As a result of this chance meeting, Emma was determined to offer whatever support she could to Brodie, so the two have made plans to launch the book at an event hosted by Emma and her team at the Wellness Centre.
Having come through the publishing process, Brodie and her family are delighted with how her book has turned out.
“If it can help even one person then that’s worth it."
April and Brodie’s father feel the same way.
“We’re both just so proud of her.”
Looking ahead Brodie is already planning her follow-up book.
“I think I’d like to write a fictional story this time, like a coming-of-age story about a young girl.
“Or perhaps a romance story.”
business community to help build visitation in the off-
q The Shoaly Collective at the 2024 Uptown Accelerator District Showcase on 2 October.
q Brodie Oxlade with her champion April, who hopes her story will help break the cycle of abuse for others.
Community PBL program returns
THE Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program is back up and running for Term 4 across schools in the Raymond Terrace district.
Seaham Public School Principal Craig Partridge said the multi-school program, which highlights and rewards the positive conduct of local students, focuses on “teaching and rewarding positive behaviour in the school and across the wider community”.
“Our students and staff focus on being responsible, respectful learners,” Principal Partridge said.
“We encourage our students to continue to show these values in all aspects of their life.
“We are proud to acknowledge students who are having positive impacts on others inside and outside of school.”
Last week’s program
nominees:
• Irrawang Public School student Robson assisted a community member that had a fall on his way to school, helping them up and ensuring they were okay.
• Raymond Terrace Public School’s Heath is always the first to assist younger and less able students in the computer room at break times.
He gives up his computer time to ensure that others have an enjoyable experience.
• Grahamstown Public School’s Ayesha recently showed leadership by running an art class for a stage 1 class. She is also one of the school’s Junior AECG leaders.
• Irrawang High School’s Under 16s Rugby League Team displayed enormous sportsmanship by supporting a Maitland
High student to achieve his dream of playing a game of footy.
• Hunter River High School’s Jorja was nominated for consistently participating in the Student Representative Council (SRC). She has been recognised for
dedication to planning and contributing to fundraising events, and outstanding leadership within the SRC.
• Salt Ash Public School’s Gemma was nominated for being an honest and reliable student, always displaying PBL values when community
members visit the school.
• Medowie Public School’s Cleo is a responsible and caring student. During lunch breaks, she will help others and let them join in her games, allowing for everyone to feel included.
• Seaham Public School’s Neve is an outstanding and talented student excelling as an artist. Neve has created a piece for the
‘Waste to Art’ exhibition in Lake Macquarie and has been awarded a Port Stephens Council art grant to work on a seven part series as part of ‘Terrace Reflections’.
• Karuah Public School’s Wade was nominated for going above and beyond when assisting parent volunteers in the canteen by helping clean up.
Local success in maths comp
THE brightest young minds from across the Hunter came together last week as winners were announced for the 2024 Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition.
Challenging students to solve 35 questions without the use of calculators or rulers, the competition drew entries from over 300 schools spanning the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid
North Coast, Northern Rivers, Central West, Riverina, New England and North West regions.
The Year 6 winner for Port Stephens was April Turner from Soldiers Point
Public School.
The Year 6 District Awards for Port Stephens went to Luke Elsegood from St Philip’s Christian College Port Stephens and Julian Pham-Vaughan from
Medowie Public School.
“It’s inspiring to see so many students take on the challenge each year, demonstrating not only their mathematical abilities but also their problem-solving skills – skills that are vital to their future success,” said
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“We’re proud to support a competition that encourages resilience, critical thinking, and a love for learning.
“Watching these students excel reminds us how important it is to invest in education and create opportunities for young people across the Hunter to grow and thrive.”
Participants were awarded high distinction, distinction, merit or participation certificates based on their performance.
District award winners received an additional reward of a Newcastle Permanent account credit.
The Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition, which began in 1981, remains one of Australia’s largest and longest-running maths competitions of its kind.
Play your part in breast cancer research
THE National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is one of Australia’s leading not-forprofit organisations funding world-class breast cancer research towards a vision of zero deaths from breast cancer.
Since its inception in 1994, NBCF has invested around $200 million into more than 600 world-class research projects across
Australia.
In this time, death rates from breast cancer in Australia have improved by 43 percent.
“We’ve seen remarkable results, but the job’s not done,” a National Breast Cancer Foundation spokesperson said.
“At NBCF, we’re determined to create a better tomorrow.
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“We know research matters, and it is central and critical to improving breast cancer outcomes.
“That’s why we fund the very best breast cancer research in Australia by awarding grants via an open national, competitive and rigorous peer review process.”
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM).
The aim of the BCAM is to shine a light on the devastating impact breast cancer has on thousands of Australians each day.
Every year over 21,000 people in Australia (including around 200 men) will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Every day 58 people in Australia will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Every year over 3,300
people in Australia (including 33 men) will die from breast cancer.
That’s someone’s mother, sister, friend or family member whose life has been tragically cut short because of the disease.
“Although the five-year survival rate has increased from 76 percent to 92 percent (and rising) since 1994 thanks to research, there
is still progress to be made to stop deaths from breast cancer."
By targeting the remaining eight percent who don’t live past this survival rate, NBCF’s goal is to reach Zero Deaths from breast cancer. To find out more, visit www.nbcf.org.au
q Last week’s nominees and school staff at MarketPlace Raymond Terrace.
q Year 5 and 6 winners of the 2024 Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition.
Education and animal conservation
OAKVALE Wildlife Park is a family-owned and operated wildlife park in Port Stephens, proudly celebrating 45 years of providing immersive wildlife experiences and promoting conservation education.
Founded by Geoff and Elaine Sansom, the park originally began as a dairy farm, with local schools visiting to learn about farm life and animal care.
The idea for Oakvale was sparked during a family holiday to Queensland, where a visit to ‘The Big Cow' inspired Geoff and Elaine to transform their farm into a wildlife park.
Oakvale Farm & Fauna World officially opened on 1 November 1979, and in 2017, rebranded to Oakvale Wildlife Park.
Today, Oakvale is a cherished destination for
visitors of all ages, offering unique opportunities to connect with wildlife through fun, educational experiences.
“Oakvale Wildlife Park distinguishes itself through its commitment to hands-on, interactive experiences that foster genuine connections between visitors and wildlife,” says park owner Kent Samson.
Visitors to Oakvale Wildlife Park can anticipate
a fun-filled day of adventure, relaxation and education.
“We offer a variety of engaging activities, including hands-on animal encounters, keeper talks, and feeding shows, all designed to promote a greater appreciation for our precious wildlife,” Kent said.
“Guests can cool off at our Splash Bay water park, explore our expansive 25 acres filled with diverse animal species, and enjoy our large shaded playgrounds.”
q
Oakvale Wildlife Park is celebrating 45 years in 2024.
importance of protecting endangered species,” Kent said.
Guests can enjoy handson animal interactions, including feeding free-range kangaroos, quokkas, and farm animals.
Oakvale also provides unique private wildlife encounters where visitors can get up close and personal with some of the park’s most popular residents.
“Our educational programs and daily keeper talks focus on wildlife conservation and education on sustainability, allowing visitors to learn about the
“Guests can experience these moments together during our special events, such as school holiday programs, themed days, and birthday celebrations.”
An on-site café serves a variety of delicious meals, snacks, and drinks, while BBQ and picnic areas are offered where visitors can bring their own food or enjoy a picnicstyle lunch amidst nature.
“To capture lasting memories, our photo centre offers professional photography sessions with
the animals, and visitors can take home a variety of souvenirs from our gift shop to commemorate their time at Oakvale,” Kent said.
“We also cater to corporate groups, birthday parties, special events, and school groups, offering customised programs that align with educational curriculums, making Oakvale a sought-after destination for school excursions.
“Whether a casual family visit or a large group booking, we provide tailored experiences to ensure every guest has a memorable and enjoyable day at the park.”
q Oakvale Farm & Fauna World officially opened on 1 November 1979.
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Fishing line leaves pelican in distress
By Thomas O’KEEFE
A PELICAN was caught in a fishing line at Winda Woppa, Hawks Nest, on the evening of Wednesday 16 October, sparking a wide callout via social media for assistance.
One local resident cited what appeared to be a sinker and hook swinging from the line wrapped around the sea bird's foot.
It was causing the pelican to have great trouble settling down to roost for the night.
Having parked itself atop a 6-metre-high light pole, as local pelicans habitually do, the situation was too dangerous for any humanattempted rescue.
Given the darkness, height of the pole, and high risk of danger in not knowing what the fishing line was wrapped around, volunteers at WINC (Wildlife In Need of Care), said the best option was to let the bird rest and reassess the situation in the morning.
An icon of the area, pelicans are a common and welcome sight, so witnessing one in distress is upsetting.
The following morning, it appeared another pelican had come to its aid and helped with the disentanglement.
While not witnessed, both were seen sitting side-byside with the first pelican’s foot free, and a fishing line with sinker attached on the ground below.
“This should serve as a cautionary tale that humans
fishing really need to clean up after themselves,” Nat from WINC told News Of The Area.
“As we are coming into the migratory season, we can prevent loss of life.
“The Central Coast has a 'Take 3 policy', prompting visitors to our waterways to take three pieces of garbage with them - pick it up and don't ignore it.”
When last sighted, the pelican was sitting and standing properly, but may still have a piece of fishing line wrapped around a feather or wing.
Locals around Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and surrounds are asked to keep an eye out.
the next morning.
LGBTQI protections bolstered, but not completely
By Luke COSTIN and Neve BRISSENDEN, AAP
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION laws remain outdated in NSW despite recent changes that are set to improve equality for LGBTQI communities, advocates say.
A wide-ranging but watered-down bill, drafted by independent MP Alex Greenwich, was passed into law in NSW parliament last Thursday night after a 15-12 upper-house vote.
It removes the requirement for transgender people to have surgery to change their birth certificates, bringing the state into line with the rest of the country.
The bill had reopened deep rifts within the Liberal Party over transgender issues and caused a moderate MP to cross party lines to support the suite of legal changes.
To get the Labor government over the line, amendments to the state's anti-discrimination act were dropped, including protections for LGBTQI teachers and students at private schools.
Equality Australia chief executive Anna Brown said the reforms were a watershed moment for Australians but more work needed to be done.
"Now we turn our attention to the state's anti-discrimination laws," she said on Friday.
"It is unfathomable that in 2024 students and teachers can still be lawfully discriminated against when they walk through the school gates ... it's time for these laws to change."
The government has said it is awaiting the results of a Law Reform Commission review of the act.
But the commissioning of that review showed Labor also believed the anti-discrimination act was "an outdated piece of legislation", Mr Greenwich said.
He would also continue to work
to ensure better protections for sex workers, people with disabilities and people of faith.
"There is a lot of common ground between the LGBT community and the faith communities, we both face a great deal of vilification and discrimination," Mr Greenwich said.
Justice and Equity Centre policy director Alastair Lawrie said the antidiscrimination review must be prioritised quickly.
"NSW laws still fail to protect bisexual, nonbinary and intersex people against discrimination and vilification," he said.
The Greens tried unsuccessfully to tack the anti-discrimination act changes back onto the
omnibus bill during upperhouse debate.
MP Jenny Leong accused Labor of having "caved into the conservatives and antiLGBTIQA+ forces in their own party".
Introducing changes to ten different sets of laws, the passed legislation increases the time to register a birth if variations of sex characteristics make it difficult to determine sex and creates an offence for threatening to out a person's LGBTQI status or sex-work history.
It also provides a pathway for children born out of overseas commercial surrogacy arrangements to have their parents recognised on their birth certificate.
The opposition criticised
the omnibus bill for going "too far, too quickly", citing internal concerns about women's safety once transgender people could more easily change the sex listed on their birth certificate.
That argument was condemned as fear mongering by North Sydney Liberal MP Felicity Wilson, who crossed the floor to back the laws in the lower house.
Along with the Liberals and Nationals, some independent crossbenchers from urban fringe or regional electorates either opposed the bill or abstained from voting.
But it passed with the support of Labor, the Greens and progressive crossbenchers.
q The pelican had a fishing line wrapped around one leg, making it painful to roost.
q Another pelican came to assist with the entanglement
q The sinker and line that was tangled around the pelican’s leg.
q Independent Alex Greenwich (centre) and Liberal Felicity Wilson (right) supported NSW LGBTQI reforms.
Photo: Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOS.
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
THOSE of us who are largely fed up with comic-book movies can breathe a sigh of relief following this week's slate of films, as Venom: The Last Dance marks the final fourcolour release for 2024.
Promised to be the last instalment of the series starring Tom Hardy and Michelle Williams, this version sees Eddie Brock and the living costume – Venom – on the run from a military unit led by Chiwetel Ejiofor, and apparently another alien creature.
The original Venom was shockingly successful (as was the sequel) in the way that only modern B-movies can be.
Everything on the screen is utter nonsense, but the
filmmakers are all perfectly aware of this and the actors are having genuine fun making a “bad movie”.
In contrast is a film that is clearly geared for prestige, Lee, a biopic of 20th Century cultural icon Lee Miller.
Miller is known for her work as a photographer for Vogue magazine close to the front lines of WWII, though the images she captured were not published at the time.
Kate Winslet holds this film together as the feisty and determined Miller, though the story makes a lot of demands as it attempts to focus both on gender inequality and the grim realities of war.
The film also looks incredible, thanks largely to director Ellen Kuras, who is well-served by her many years
as a cinematographer.
The darkly comic A Different Man is also in cinemas this week.
Starring Sebastian Stan as Edward Lemuel, an aspiring actor who suffers from neurofibromatosis (facial tumours), the film questions the extent to which our attitudes towards disability, or disfigurement, may be little more than a state of mind.
After being offered an experimental treatment to cure his condition, Edward discovers that his life’s problems may be way more than skin deep when he meets Oscar.
Oscar is played by Adam Pearson, an actor who actually lives with neurofibromatosis and who steals the film completely from the star player.
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DEAR Jasminda,
My husband ruins every morning by sitting next to me in bed doom scrolling and reading the headlines out loud. How can I stop this behaviour?
Helen F
now I'm surrounded by devastation, and those pesky online analytics are going crazy trying to give me more of what they think I want, which is anything with a whiff of devastation, destruction and apocalyptic intent.
So now, just as you blamed your husband, I'm blaming you, Helen.
My day could have gone in one of two directions. I could have been mesmerised by the sonorous calls of magpies and the uplifting laughter of kookaburras.
I could have been quietly sipping a strong cup of tea with my dog leaning against my leg.
I could have observed the swaying gum tree branches against a pale grey sky.
Dear Helen,
I just had a quick glance at the headlines to familiarise myself with your conundrum.
I'm not sure what you are rabbiting on about.
I mean, sure there are wars raging on multiple fronts, and a once spectacular lake drowning in toxic waste.
Hang on, maybe I've just gone with the wrong media group.
I'll try again.
Okay, so over in the US, Trump is still not admitting to losing the 2020 election.
Holy Moses.
But that's in America.
How about local news?
Okay, there has been a family tragedy closer to home.
An airport security issue.
Ok, Helen.
This is not a great way to start a day.
In fact, I was happily watching my chooks fossicking around the garden, and
Pearson’s performance is sweet, charming, funny and charismatic, and challenges many assumptions about those with disabilities.
To be clear, this is not a sweet, feel-good family film, as the focus is most definitely on the dark turn Edward takes as he faces his own flawed character.
I could have eased into a bit of brain work getting Wordle in three lines.
But no, now I'm stuck in a state of existential dread.
There is a simple answer, though.
Take control, Helen.
You don't have to be a mere vessel for your husband's daily catastrophising.
You could instead listen to a podcast of your choosing (headphones have saved many marriages, I'm sure of it), or read a few pages of a book you enjoy.
If you have a dog, you could go for a brisk walk and take in life's simple pleasures.
Or you could just grab a pillow, place it over your husband's face, and… no, no, don't do that one, Helen, or else you will be in the news and we'll all be saying, 'What on earth possessed her? She seemed like such a gentle and caring woman. You just never know, do you? Just yesterday she was saying hello over the fence, and now she's in the headlines.'
For those looking for a family experience on the weekend you can take the opportunity to check out Australian/Irish production My Freaky Family
A sort of fairy tale/coming of age story, young Betty Flood is about to turn thirteen and wants nothing more than to be magical like the rest of her family.
As she learns the truth about where they come from, she discovers that there may be just as much power in the music she makes.
Featuring a mostly Irish cast led by Evanna Lynch (of Harry Potter fame) this quirky tale looks like a fun, if forgettable, family adventure.
Dutton sets up housing showdown with big build pledge
By Neve BRISSENDEN, AAP
A COALITION government will make home ownership viable for more Australians, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says, promising $5 billion to fast-track building projects.
Mr Dutton on Saturday unveiled the coalition's Housing Infrastructure Program, designed to expedite construction of up to half a million homes through a mixture of grants and concessional loans.
If elected, the coalition would temporarily fund water, power and sewerage to move the projects along as part of the commitment.
"This is a game-changer for young Australians who can't see the opportunity yet to own a home," Mr Dutton told reporters in Perth.
Noting it did not usually fall to the federal government to fund enabling infrastructure, he pledged to pay councils, utility companies or developers to fast-track development.
The bodies must use the money within a year.
"Under the Albanese government, Australia is facing a housing crisis. The great Australian dream of home ownership has never felt further out of reach," he said.
"We need to get our country back on track, and restore the Australian dream of home ownership."
But Housing Minister Clare O'Neil said the promise did not make up for the coalition's planned cuts to spending on social and affordable housing.
"Peter Dutton is taking with one hand and giving with the other. It's a card trick," she told reporters.
The opposition also announced a freeze and a review of the National Construction Code, claiming changes to energy efficiency standards had added up to $60,000 to the price of a new home.
Pressure had been mounting on the opposition to unveil more policies ahead of next year's federal
election, with housing affordability and cost-ofliving front of mind for voters.
Master Builder
Australia chief executive Denita Wawn backed the coalition's policy, saying red tape needed to be cut.
"A pause on unnecessary code changes that increase cost and complexity without meaningful improvements in standards is a positive step," Ms Wawn said.
"Labour shortages, access to water, sewerage, power and roads, union disruption, and red tape all significantly impact the final project cost and build time."
The Business Council of Australia and the Urban Development Institute of Australia also backed the policy.
"This is smart policy that goes right to the heart of addressing the housing crisis and ensuring there are poles, pipes, wires and roads so houses can actually be built," the institute's
president Col Dutton said.
Labor has legislated a $10 billion fund for social and affordable housing but its plan to help lowerincome Australians buy 40,000 homes is stalled in the Senate.
At the same time, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been forced to defend the purchase of a $4.3 million luxury home for himself and his future wife Jodie Haydon.
Speaking to reporters at a press conference last Wednesday, Mr Albanese was asked whether the purchase was a "good look" during a cost-of-living crisis.
"I understand that I've been fortunate, but I
also know what it's like to struggle," he said.
"My mum lived in the one public housing flat that she was born in for all of her 65 years.
"I know what it's
which is why I want to help all Australians into a home, whether it be public homes or private rentals or home ownership."
q Peter Dutton has unveiled a $5 billion housing policy ahead of next year's federal election. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
READING by Lynne Miles: Psalm 34: 10 "The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek and obey the LORD lack no good thing."
Building bans and buybacks floated for flood zones
q A federal inquiry has recommended a ban on housing in flood-prone areas after the events of 2022. Photo: Lucy Cambourn/AAP PHOTOS.
By Rachael WARD, AAP
HOUSING developments in floodprone areas should be banned and properties in very high-risk areas must be eligible for buyback schemes.
That's according to a federal parliamentary inquiry into the responses from insurers to major flood claims, which also called for changes to processing procedures including cash settlements.
Flood emergencies in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania over a period of 10 months in 2022 led to a record 300,000 insurance claims.
More than two years later, many people were still waiting to move back into their homes.
"Long delays due to poor communication and disputes over causation resulted in emotional, mental health and financial strains for many families," Labor MP and committee chair Daniel Mulino said.
The report pushed for an end to further development and housing approvals in high flood-risk areas, in addition to finding a way to discourage banks from financing builds.
"We need to stop the building of more homes and businesses in
high-risk areas," Mr Mulino said.
"This has been difficult due to the decentralised nature of decision-making."
The committee urged state and territory governments to create buyback schemes for households with very high flood risk if mitigation efforts were unlikely to work.
It noted a large number of properties would not be insurable if they were deemed to have that level of risk.
"This number will grow with climate change and continued development," Mr Mulino said.
"It is for this reason that the committee believes that some form of government intervention will be required."
However, the report did not pinpoint exactly what that should be and instead said it should abide by principles including affordable cover and community mitigation efforts.
It called for policy owners to be given more details on cash settlements and a 30-day cooling off period after accepting offers.
People living in flood-affected communities, insurance executives, regulators and consumer advocates were among those who contributed
to the report released last Friday.
Mr Mulino said the 86 recommendations would lead to better claims management and long-term approaches to reducing the nation's underlying risk of flood.
"Only if we move forward on both fronts can we truly make progress for Australians at risk of future flood events," he said.
Dashing Thomas ton steers Pythons to victory
By Chris KARAS
PORT Stephens Pythons Cricket Club claimed bragging rights after a resounding victory over Nelson Bay in second round action in the Newcastle District Senior Cricket Division Two competition last weekend.
A magnificent century by flamboyant Pythons batsman Luke Thomas proved the highlight in the local derby one day fixture at Salamander Bay Oval.
Thomas smashed a superb 130 that included eight sixes and fourteen boundaries, off only 62 balls, to help Port Stephens register an imposing 6-303 from their allotted 35 overs.
It was a spectacular knock by the talented number three batsman who flayed the ball to all parts of the ground.
He was supported by experienced teammates Brock Hawley (58 off 42 balls) and allrounder Shawn Davies, who cracked 32 runs before snaring 2-20 with the ball.
In reply, the Makos were bundled out for 100 in the eighteenth over.
Stephen Ling proved the chief destroyer for Port Stephens, grabbing the impressive figures of 4-24 in a four over spell with Jordan Hurst collecting 2-13.
Hawley’s fine half ton included eight boundaries and two sixes as he combined with the stroke-playing Thomas for a fifth wicket stand of 136 after the Pythons lost their fourth wicket with 114 runs on the board.
Luke Socha compiled 20 runs in an opening stand of 49 before the batting power of Thomas, Hawley and Davies put the Port Stephens X1
into the box seat.
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Davies’ eighteen ball knock featured three massive sixes and three boundaries.
Super all rounder Bryce Causley top scored for Nelson Bay with a dashing 29 runs off fourteen balls at number five; clouting two sixes and three boundaries before his dismissal left the Makos reeling at 5-66.
Opening batsman and skipper Andrew Knox (18) and tailender Roy Massey (12) were the only other Nelson Bay players to reach double figures.
The Pythons first grade team are yet to take the field this season after their opening one day fixtures against Maryland Fletcher and Waterboard Wests were abandoned due to rain.
A dissenting report from coalition MPs backed many recommendations including planning building reviews but claimed the overall report offered limited solutions to make insurance more affordable.
Opposition MPs recommended addressing an imbalance in funding skewed in favour of response and
recovery instead of mitigation, and for policy holders in high-risk areas to be able to decline flood coverage.
"The coalition urges the government to avoid interventionist tendencies which have been shown to make insurance unsustainable, expensive and transferring risk to the Australian taxpayer," they said.
Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Association
By Gary WATT
RESULTS from a Stableford competition played on Monday 14th October at Tanilba Bay GC with 29 players.
Nett Winner : Jim Gill, 38pts.
Nett Runner Up : Greg Hinton, 36pts.
Bonus Point Winner : Bob Sellick, 40pts.
Bonus Point Runner Up : Jim Asvestas, 38pts.
Nearest the Pin, 4th Hole :
Div 1 : John Clayton.
Div 2 : Ross Dobson.
Nearest the Pin, 11th Hole, :
Div 1 : Gary Watt.
Div 2 : Col Kerrison.
Drive & Chip, 7th Hole,
By Lee RANKIN
Div 1 : Graham Woolley. Div 2 : Ross Dobson.
Drive & Chip, 18th Hole, Div 1 : Bronwyn Smith.
Div 2 : Christine Osborne.
Ball Winners : Peter Hawkins 37pts, David Middlebrook 37pts, Gary Watt 37pts, Christine Osborne 37pts, Gary Chapman 35pts, Bronwyn Smith 35pts, Graham Woolley 34pts, Bill Osborne 34pts, Matthew Smith 34pts, and Ross Dobson 33pts.
Lucky Draw Prize : Jim Asvestas. Next weeks game is at Tanilba Bay GC. and is a 7:30am start. Visitors are welcome any Monday, please ring Gary Watt on 49814536 for starting times.
Stinker’s History: Fishing PioneersThe Holberts
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
FISHERMAN David Holbert and his family moved to Soldiers Point in 1946.
“Bob, Geoff and Ken, Rod, me and Sue - there was a heap of us,” explained Dave’s son, Trevor Holbert.
“All fishermen at one time, except Sue - she was the smartest.”
Born in 1934, Trevor recalled when he and his sister Sue would head off to school at Anna Bay from Soldiers Point.
“There was only one ‘Foggies’ bus a day that went to Newcastle and for us to get to school we had to be on it,” he said.
“A twelve-hour day to go to school at Anna Bay - less than 10 miles from home!”
From about 12-years-old Trevor said it was “obvious” he was going to be a fisherman.
“Even at that stage I would work with my father on the boat fishing until 3 o’clock in the morning when he would drop me off on the sand flats in front of Ridgeways and I
would go home and get dressed to catch the 7 o’clock bus for school.
“Thankfully Dad made the decision to fill in the required forms and take me out of school - a decision that I was very pleased he made.
“I gained a fishing licence when I was 17-years-old however I had put in at least five solid years before that.”
I once asked Trevor if he could remember any outstanding fishing experiences.
His eyes lit up as it all came back.
“There were heaps of them,” he said.
“I have some remarkable memories of special occasions but few would compare to the huge shot of sand whiting that Jack Chalkley and I caught at Neddy’s Point over the other side, the first bank east of the Pig Station.”
Jack Chalkley recalls the day well.
“I have no answer as to why there were so many whiting moving together,” he said.
so that they could be painted at low tide.
“It may have had something to do with our sighting of a heap of porpoise in close, about 50 or 60, just before we shot,” Jimmy said.
“We started sorting them, up to our waste in water - little ones, big ones, little ones, big ones.
“We were still sorting when the tide went down and then the tide came back up again.”
Trevor takes up the story from here.
Stinker’s Fishin’: Here they come
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
YEAR after year, for as long as I can remember, October is the month when we fishers prepare ourselves for the summer invasion.
Here they come!
Thumping great summer whiting, marching along Stockton Beach on their annual northern pilgrimage.
One of our very best kitchen fish, a crumbed fillet of snowy white whiting is hard to beat.
Indications are that the whiting will reach Fingal Beach right on
Christmas and continue to pour along the coast and into the port throughout the summer months.
The best bait to catch a whiting is without doubt a wriggling, savage sea worm.
Sit the worm comfortably on a No 4 long shank hook and toss it out just behind the shore break, then prepare yourself for a battle as whiting do not give in easily.
Inside the heads, cracker dusky flathead are waiting in ambush in the warm shallows that fringe the port. Pilchards, soft plastics and hard bodied lures are deadly and
will be eagerly attacked particularly early morning on a rising tide.
Best spots include Shoal Bay, Little Beach, Bagnalls Beach and Wanda.
Snapper are out of control over the shallow reefs, from Fishermen’s Bay to Broughton Island.
Soft plastics are being preferred to top baits of fresh squid and bonito fillet.
Try Fingal in front of the Outer Light just on sunrise or sundown. | You will probably see me out there.
Say g’day.
Jackson bags five wickets in Nelson Bay triumph
By Chris KARAS
NELSON Bay Cricket Club experienced mixed fortunes in the Newcastle District Cricket Senior competitions last weekend.
Gun all-rounder Shannon Jackson stole the show to help the Makos pull off a thrilling victory over Raworth Rabbitohs in a Division Eight one-day fixture at Korora Oval.
Jackson top-scored with a valuable knock of 32 off 40 balls as the Makos (9101) edged out their Beresfield opponents by a single run in a pulsating contest.
The dashing opener blasted two sixes and three boundaries and shared an opening stand of 45 with promising colt Hunter Chappell (12) before the Nelson Bay X1 slumped to 8-96 – five runs shy of their winning target.
A cool-headed innings of fifteen by vice captain Patrick Tully helped pilot the Makos to a one wicket triumph.
Earlier, the talented Jackson produced a stunning seven over spell of pace bowling to bag the excellent figures of 5-18.
Thursday, 24 October 2024
and Asher Telfer (1-20) also shone with the ball, as the
skittled the Rabbitohs for 100 in the 30th over.
Grant Palmer (22), Greg Danks (18) and Sebastian Hoffman (10) were the only Raworth batsmen to post double figures with the bat.
In a tense run chase, the Nelson Bay side prevailed despite lion-hearted bowling performances from Rabbitohs’ spearheads Matt Perkins (4-13 off four overs) and Danks (2-17).
Wallsend toppled Nelson Bay in a gripping Division Six one day clash at the Upper Reserve.
A majestic 58 by opening batsman and skipper Iakshmi Rayala helped Wallsend register 9-153 off their 35 overs before rolling the Makos for 141 with four balls to spare.
Logan Williams (3-22 off seven overs), Dean Gibson (2-18 off seven) and Jarrod Munro (2-32) were the pick of the Nelson Bay bowlers.
In reply, the Makos were well placed at 3-88 before losing their final seven wickets for 53 runs.
The classy Gibson (40), Tom Mooy (21), Munro (20) and number six Stephen Allen (15) made vital contributions with the bat as Wallsend duo Tej Nutalapati (3-18 off seven overs) and Venu Pediredla (3-22 off six) claimed key wickets to ensure a hard fought victory.
“We were still standing up to our chest in water when darkness set in,” he said.
“We come across to the ramp at Soldiers Point.
“Jack got on to his brother Jimmy who went down and opened the Nelson Bay Co-op and got a couple of truck loads of ice.
“Even with Jimmy helping us we were still there ‘til midnight.
“The dinghies were filled to
overflowing with beautiful whiting.
“We worked on those fish for about 8 hours, at one o’clock we shot and at 9 o’clock we finished.
“By the time we tidied up and got back home it was midnight.
“We got about $2,500.00 a share out of it and they were all whiting, between 50 to 55 boxes, an extraordinary patch of beautiful fish - a freak shot.”
Skipper Mick Loxley (3-35 off five overs), Hunter Chappell (1-6)
Makos
q Holbert boats run up onto the sand at Soldiers Point
q Is there a fish in the ocean that tastes better than a whiting?
Tanilba Bay Veteran
Golfers
By Ian WILLIAMS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 15th
October '24
TIME, 8.00 Tee Time. (During daylight saving time)
16 players braved the wet and wild weather to play a non competition round.
EVENT: 2 man Ambrose stroke over nine holes
FRONT NINE RESULTS:
NETT WINNERS:
Andrew Corbett & Ian Williams 33 pts nett
RUNNERS UP:
Jamie Carr & Richard Chislett 36 1/2 pts nett
Mark Mullholland & Phil Germon 38 3/4 pts nett
Kim Miller & John Street 38 3/4 pts nett
Barry Disch & Peter Martyn 38 3/4 pts nett
Fred Drury & Barry Sampson 40 1/4 pts nett.
NTP WINNERS: 4th hole
A Grade: not played
B Grade: not played
C Grade: not played
D & C WINNERS: 7th Hole
A Grade: not played
B Grade: not played
C Grade: not played
BACK NINE RESULTS:
No Played
Next week, 22nd October 8.00 AM
START: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
EVENT: To be announced
The thoughts and prayers of the members are extended to our captain, Bill Alexander, at this time.
Bill is seriously ill in hospital since take a very bad turn over the weekend.
We all wish him a complete and speedy recovery. Members are asked to consider nominating for the committee positions elections held in conjunction with or Annual General Meeting. Deadline for for nomination is 22nd October.
Step up, lend a hand.
Committee Positions: President Vice president
Treasurer/ Secretary Captain / Vice Captain 3 x General Committeemen
We thank and appreciate all our much valued sponsors.
Noel Cartwright, our Patron.
RSL Sports Club, Tanilba Bay.
BYO Cellars, Tanilba Bay.
Steak & Chops Butchery, Tanilba Bay
Ray White Real Estate, Tanilba Bay Portside Real Estate, Tanilba Bay Tanilba Bay Tyres & Mechanical, Lemon Tree Passage
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Top swim coach Michael Abel recognised with Australian Sports Medal
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degree in coaching, swam as a youngster in northern Scotland before emigrating down under in the late 1970s.
When a head swimming coach position became available at the Lakeside Aquatic Centre 20 years ago, he jumped at the opportunity and has since helped many swimmers reach state and national level.
Michael’s work with Sports
Inclusion Australia is revered.
He has five swimmers in his squad with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who have represented Australia with distinction at the Global Games.
The Stroud Seals have produced some talented swimmers over the years, influenced by Abel’s coaching.
HIs mantra is to “ensure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, gets a fair shot at success.”
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Success for Seals at Long Course qualifying meet
By Chris KARAS
RISING Stroud Seals Swimming
Club prospects Nelly Flannery and Lachlan Webster collected bronze medals at the recent NSW Long Course Qualifying meet at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.
Fourteen-year-old Nelly claimed a podium spot in her only event, the 200m backstroke, after clipping 1.35 seconds off her personal best time, while sixteen-year-old Webster finished third in the 100m butterfly final.
Webster showed his all round swimming credentials by also posting a top ten finish in the 100m freestyle event.
The talented duo are part of leading swim coach Michael Abel’s
impressive Seals squad based at Lakeview Aquatic Centre in Raymond Terrace.
Other Seals swimmers to impress at the SOPAC meet were sixteen-year-old Maddy Flannery who finished fifth after shaving 0.30 seconds off her personal best in the 100m butterfly final, and experienced campaigner Dan Tatchell.
The 23-year-old Tatchell competed in two events, finishing fourth in the 100m freestyle and sixth in the 100m butterfly finals.
Emerging Seals squad members Saxon Hayes and Alexander Ford did not start.
A delighted Abel told News Of The Area that his squad continues to put in the hard yards at early
morning training sessions at Lakeview Aquatic Centre.
“They are working extremely hard and the proof is in their improved times and overall performances in the pool at various meets,” he said.
Tatchell also snared gold and bronze medals at the recent North Coast Swimming Championships at Port Macquarie, registering a personal best time in the 400m individual medley.
At the same meet, twelve-yearold Hayes captured gold and silver plus a personal best time in the 50m butterfly final, while the versatile Webster recorded two top ten finishes and a personal best time in the 200m butterfly.
Nelson Bay Golf Club
SUNDAY 13 October 2024
Ladies Stableford: Brush box Course :
Overall Winners:
1 : Elizabeth Pfennigwerth (29) 35c/b
2 : Norma Smith (24) 35
3 : Josephine Richart (46) 33
Men’s Stableford: Brush Box Course
A1: Jamie O’Connor (2) 38
Á2 : Ari Grace (13) 35c/b
B1 : Jarrah Morgan (21) 42
B2. : Chris Hani (17) 37
C1 : Reece Clancy (25) 40
C2 : Peter Bowles ( 25) 36
Men’s Club Championships : Stroke : Christmas Course:
A1 : Ben George (12) 69
A2 : David Warder (6) 72c/b
A3 : Lachlan Lawson (3) 72c/b
B1 : Paul Wheatley (19) 64
B2 : John Mudie (21) 72c/b
B3 : Mark Fisher (18) 72
C1 : John Skeoch (25) 67
C2 : Michael Trigas (24) 72
C3 : Sam Cockburn (23) 74
Monday 14 October 2024
NO GOlf
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Womens Stroke Gymea Course
Nelson Bay Golf Club: Nett:
Grade A: B Frost 73, C Walsh 73, J Punshon 73.
Grade B: G Bates 74, T Jeggo 74,
H Crutch 76. PCC: 0.0
Nelson Bay Golf Club: Stableford: .
Grade B: A Lakeman 17, K Murchie 17, L Frost 10. PCC: 0.0
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Men’s Par: Christmas Course - Stableford
Grade A: J Ball 39, M Thornber 38, G Hogan 38, C Windon 38, I Warrington 38.
Grade B: M Selmo 41, R Moore 38, T Thornton 36, J McCaw 36, D Thornton 36.
Grade C: C Bishop 44, B Van Der Reyden 38, E Shaw 37, R O'Neal 36, E RIGON 36
Men’s Stableford: Brush Course
Grade A: C Fallan 38, P Schoonhoven 37, W Cleaver 36, M Hoare 36, P Fulton 35.
Grade B: G Arndell 40, G Bezuidenhout 39, D Unthank 39, D Schmarr 39, C Dews 39.
Grade C: G Jones 47, N Yearsley 39, S Barrett 38, K Scamell 37, P Parry 37.
Thursday 17 October 2024
Women's Stableford Thursday Gymea Course:
A1 Mary Reisch (24) 70
A2 Fran Guides (17) 72
A3 Dianne Moon (22) 74 c/b
A4 Robyn Butler (17) 74
B1 Julie Partridge (29) 66
B2 Tina Jeggo (33) 70
q Outstanding Stroud Seals swimmers Lachlan Webster, Dan Tatchell, Nelly Flannery and Maddy Flannery.
B3 Jeannie Punshon (25) 72
B4 Marg Reimer (32) 74
C1 Julie-An Taylor (39) 75 c/b
C2 Stephanie Mckay (36) 75
C3 Doreen Sutcliffe (37) 76 c/b
C4 Annette Stewart (35) 76 c/b
Friday 18 October 2024
Ladies Stableford: Gymea Course
Overall Winners: 1 Susan Hume (44) 38
Men’s Stableford: Gymea Lily Course
Grade A: B LEO[17] 37, S Wilson[14] 36, N Young[18] 36, N Edwards[11] 36.
Grade B: R Baunach[29] 40, J Stokeld[23] 39, B Stewart[43] 38, L Tunell[34] 38. Saturday 19 October 2024
Nelson Bay Golf Club: Nett:
Grade A: M Atkins 67, W Marshall 69, P KENT 70. Grade B: L Woods 64, J Redmond 69, P Cale 70. Grade C: D Petith 69, J Skeoch 72, J Harvey 73. PCC: 0.0
Nelson Bay Golf Club: Stableford:
Grade A: R O'Shannessy 39, T Rossi 36, E Billett 36. Grade B: M Selmo 43, A Bailey 42, B Smith 38. Grade C: L Goodwin 43, B Bradford 40, J JAMES 40. PCC: Womens Stableford Gymea
Nelson Bay Golf Club: Stableford: Grade A: S Dunn 35, J McClymont 34, J Newsham 26. PCC: 0.0
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Jamie Durie (pictured) certainly has his hands full: not only is he researching, designing and building the most environmentally friendly home possible and
filming the process, but he’s also running his own business, planning a wedding to his partner, singer-songwriter Ameka Jane, while the couple await the birth of their second child. The former Backyard Blitz presenter returns to Aussie TV with this informative and innovative project that also gives viewers a behind-thescenes peek at his home life. Durie’s lifelong passion for sustainability informs every aspect of his dream home, from geothermal heating and cooling to protecting his block’s native gum trees. Growing Home is a breath of fresh air.
FRIDAY, October 25
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Miniseries: Nolly. (Ml) Part 2 of 3. With exit day looming, Nolly is desperate to know how she will be killed off from Crossroads
9.15 Fisk. (Ml, R) Ray breaks the networking group rules.
9.45 Question Everything. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.
10.20 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
10.50 ABC Late News.
11.05 The Larkins. (PG, R)
12.45 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.55 Late Programs.
MONDAY
LOVE ISLAND AUSTRALIA
NBN, 8.40pm
Love it or loathe it, this steamy Aussie dating show is back for a sixth season of make-ups, breakups and shake-ups in the sun. Host Sophie Monk (pictured) welcomes 10 new Love Island villa, introducing them with a twist taken out of fellow reality series I Kissed a Boy’s handbook – before they couple up, the girls will be smooching the boys to put their chemistry to the test. Talk about a first impression! Irish star Eoghan McDermott is again in the narrator’s booth to commentate the contestants’ comings and goings – if you’re not drawn in by the series’ romance, eye candy or conflict, rest assured that his sassy asides will have you in stitches.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (PGav)
8.25 Castle Secrets. (Mav)
9.20 Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall. (Mav, R)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 The Allegation. (MA15+a)
12.20 The Wall: Cover Your Tracks. (Mav, R) 3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (MA15+l, R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (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. Colin Fassnidge shows how to make a pizza base.
8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie: The Mission. (PGl) Part 1 of 4. Follows Jamie Durie and his young family as they build their eco-friendly dream home.
9.30 Body In The Snow: The Murder Of Joanna Yeates. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 2. Examines the murder of landscape architect Joanna Yeates and the hunt for her killer.
12.00 GetOn Extra.
12.30 Taken. (Mav, R)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
WEDNESDAY LISTING MELBOURNE
NBN, 8.40pm
Located at the intersection of Selling Sunset and Luxe Listings Australia, this new homegrown reality series fills a gap in the market – letting viewers in on the conversations real estate agents have when we leave the room. In between showcasing opulent homes in the cosmopolitan Victorian capital’s most prestigious suburbs and signing multi-million dollar deals, buyers advocates Nicole Jacobs and Tabitha Robb (above, centre) take real estate agents Andrew Campbell, Diana Kozlowska and Fraser Lack to task. This week, Nicole celebrates a recent success, and the fallout from Tabitha’s podcast lingers. It’s hot property.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. (PG, R)
8.40 MOVIE: Olympus Has Fallen. (2013, MA15+lv, R) A former agent must save the White House. Gerard Butler. 11.00 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival.
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 La Brea. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. Special guest is Jelena Dokic.
7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa) The team helps a nurse and her husband. 8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Panellists include Aisling Bea, Guy Montgomery, Celia Pacquola, Ed Kavalee and Sam Pang. 9.45 To Be Advised.
10.45 10’s Late News. 11.10 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00
SATURDAY, October 26
6.30 Back Roads: Nimmitabel, NSW. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Mv) Alphy and Geordie probe the murder of an archaeologist and uncover a tangled web of betrayal.
8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 4. Vera investigates after a physiotherapist is shot through the window of the house where she was staying.
9.50 Plum. (Madls, R) A footy player is diagnosed with a brain disorder.
10.45 Countdown To War. (R) Part 1 of 3. 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG)
8.25 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres. (R)
9.15 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (R)
10.10 So Long, Marianne. (MA15+)
11.10 Paris Paris. (Mls, R)
12.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)
3.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Great Outdoors. The team visits the world’s whitest beach.
7.30 MOVIE: The Woman King. (2022, Mav) An all-female unit fights to protect their kingdom. Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu.
12.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Highlights.
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Week 2. Fiji v Cook Islands.
9.00 MOVIE: Edge Of Tomorrow. (2014, Mlv, R) After being sent on a suicide mission to battle an alien menace, a man finds himself reliving the same day. Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt. 11.15 MOVIE: Stargate. (1994, PGv, R)
1.30 Cross Court. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) An 85-year-old is trying to decide who would make a better match: a stubborn beagle or shy Jack Russell. 7.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mav, R) Leroy Jethro Gibbs starts his career as part of the Naval Investigative Service operating out of Camp Pendleton. 9.30 The Cheap Seats.
6am The Final
Countdown. Continued. (1980, PG) 7.35 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 10.00 Moonfall. (2022, M) 12.25pm Transcendence. (2014, M) 2.35 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 4.50 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 6.40 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 8.30 The Son. (2022, M) 10.45 Concussion. (2013, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, October 27
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Fisk. (Ml)
8.30 Plum. (Mal) Plum’s ex-wife Renee tries to help him.
9.25 I Was Actually There: Boxing Day Tsunami. (Ma, R) Firsthand accounts of the Boxing Day Tsunami.
10.00 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R)
11.00 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R)
12.00 Fires. (Mal, R)
12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. (2022, PG) 8.50 MOVIE: Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase. (2019, PG) 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.35 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Choice 2024: Harris Vs Trump.
9.45 The VP Choice: Vance Vs Walz.
10.50 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes. (MA15+avw, R)
11.50 Geoff Dixon: Portraits Of Us. (Ml, R)
1.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)
2.20 Babies: Their Wonderful World. (PGa, R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 1.
6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Adele: A New Chapter. 3.45 MOVIE: Hating Alison Ashley. (2005, PG) 5.50 MOVIE: The Addams Family. (2019, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Addams Family 2. (2021, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Hot Pursuit. (2015, M) 11.05 The O.C. 12.05am The Originals. 2.00 Adele: A New Chapter. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade X.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (Final)
9.05 7NEWS Spotlight.
10.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+adv, R) 11.30 Ant Middleton And Liam Payne: Straight Talking. (Mal) 12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Highlights.
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.40 9News Late.
10.10 See No Evil: Night Caller. (Mal) A look at the murder of Jonathan Cherol.
The First 48. (Mav)
Bondi Vet. (PGm, R)
Fishing Australia. (R)
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6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 8.20 Ride On. (2023, PG, Mandarin) 10.35 Bliss. (2021, M) 12.30pm The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 2.25 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 4.45 Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 6.35 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 8.30 Looking Glass. (2017, MA15+) 10.25 Tori And Lokita. (2022, M, French) Midnight Late Programs.
MONDAY, October 28
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Into The Amazon With Robson Green. (PGa)
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls)
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mdls) 10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals)
10.55 SBS News. 11.25 Exterior Night. (Mav) 1.30 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 3.20
Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 4.10 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50
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6am Leap Year.
TUESDAY, October 29
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PG)
8.30 Stopping The Steal. (Mal) 10.05 SBS World News Late.
10.35 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+av)
12.25 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a, R)
2.30 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. (PGa, R)
5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) It is round three of the competition. 9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Aaron, Lopez, Celina, Tim and Smitty discover a surprising connection in their case. 10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals) 12.40 Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli. (MA15+av)
Home Shopping.
NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm
3.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PGa, R)
4.25 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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(2010, PG) 7.55 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 9.45 Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 11.30 The Son. (2022, M) 1.50pm Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 3.40 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 5.30 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 7.30 War Hunt. (1962, M) 9.00 Cross The Line. (2020, MA15+) 10.50 Decision To Leave. (2022, M, Chinese) 1.20am Late Programs. 6am Meditation Park. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.15 Sissi. (1955, German) 9.15 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 11.15 Tori And Lokita. (2022, M, French) 12.55pm Leap Year. (2010, PG) 2.50 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 5.15 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 7.30 The Father. (2020, M) 9.20 Strangerland. (2015, MA15+) 11.25 Rabbit Hole. (2010, M) 1.05am A Private War. (2018, MA15+) 3.10 Late Programs.
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WEDNESDAY, October 30
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Puppy! A Hotel Transylvania Short Film. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, October 31 6.00
6.00
Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 5.05 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.15 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Animals. (PGa, R) 10.10 Home Is Where The Art Is. (PG, R) 11.00 Icons. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG, R) 2.50 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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WorldWatch. 12.30
Fever. 1.35 Rhod Gilbert: Stand Up To Infertility. 2.45 Vegan Vigilantes. 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse. 6.05 The Matchmakers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Silverado. (1985, M) 11.00 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Ideal
Palace. Continued. (2018, PG, French) 7.00 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 9.10 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 11.00 War Hunt. (1962, M) 12.30pm Decision To Leave. (2022, M, Chinese) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 Sissi. (1955, German) 5.30 Basmati Blues. (2017, PG) 7.30 Blow Dry. (2001, M) 9.10 I Want You Back. (2022, M) 11.20 Viva. (2007, MA15+) 1.35am Strangerland. (2015, MA15+) 3.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 My Kitchen Rules. (R) 1.35 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.05 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R)
8.30 Lawrence Mooney: Embracing Your Limitations. (MA15+as) A performance by Lawrence Mooney. 10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Madln, R)
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma)
12.30 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man.
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries.
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6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Storage Wars. 10.30 American Resto.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 Listing Melbourne. (Ml)
9.55 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl)
11.00 9News Late.
11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Hello SA. (PG)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 ACA. (R) 5.00
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Monster Pets: A Hotel Transylvania Short Film. 7.35 Little Lunch Specials. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.15 BTN Newsbreak. 8.20 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 9.05 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.35 Doctor Who. 10.20 Merlin.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 10.55 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 2.50 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PGadl, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (Return, PG)
8.30 National Parks From Above. (PG)
9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Fallen. (MA15+ls)
12.35 Germinal. (Masv, R)
3.35 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R)
4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.55 China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am WorldWatch.
10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Hustle. 1.20 Who Killed The WCW? 2.15 Ice Cowboys. 3.00 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.30 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse. 6.05 The Matchmakers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 America’s New Female Right. 9.40 The Amityville Horror. 10.25 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Basmati
Blues. (2017, PG) 8.00 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 10.25 Rabbit Hole. (2010, M) 12.10pm The Father. (2020, M) 1.55 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 4.05 Wide Open Sky. (2015) 5.40 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 7.30 The Lawnmower Man. (1992, M) 10.10 Midsommar. (2019) 12.50am Hereditary. (2018, MA15+) 3.10 I Want You Back. (2022, M) 5.15 Wide Open Sky. (2015)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away.
7.30 Highway Patrol. (Return)
8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av) Explores life behind bars.
9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Jane Thurgood-Dove. (Mav, R) A look at the murder of Jane Thurgood-Dove.
10.35 The Latest: Seven News.
11.05 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R)
12.05 Magnum P.I. (Mav)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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PORT STEPHENS
National honour
By Chris KARAS
SWIMMING flows freely through the veins of respected Medowie sporting figure Michael Abel.
For the past two decades, the Scottish native has devoted many hours to guiding the fortunes of his Stroud Seals Swimming Club hopefuls at the Lakeside Aquatic Centre in Raymond Terrace.
You’ll find the local learning support teacher and experienced coach poolside most mornings, honing the all-round skills of his dedicated and versatile swim squad.
The medal acknowledged Abel’s strong involvement with Sports Inclusion Australia and the Global Games in France.
“For me, it’s a great honour to have but I simply enjoy helping ablebodied and para swimmers realise their potential,” he proudly told the News Of The Area.
“Swimming is an extremely rewarding sport but it can also be totally devastating when you work hard for a milestone and miss out by
q Medowie’s Michael Abel was presented with an Australian Sports Medal by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley.
Medal recently by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley at Parliament House.
Authorised by Meryl Swanson MP, ALP, 35 Sturgeon Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
