Port Stephens News Of The Area 25 May 2023

Council Takes Out Win At Industry Awards

Council to form Heritage Advisory Group

public access, highlighting in his presentation the unique and diverse history of the Port Stephens region.

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By Doug CONNOR

THE Terms of Reference for the formation of a Heritage Advisory Group were endorsed at Port Stephens Council’s May 9 meeting. The Group will offer Council a regular forum for discussion, consultation, collaboration and advice provided by interested members of the Port Stephens community concerning heritage matters. Local author John ‘Stinker’ Clarke addressed Council on the issue during

“The aim of the exercise is to bring us all together,” he said.

“This (group) would be a venue for all the historical societies to get together and share our stories and photographs so we can promote Port Stephens for the magnificent place it is.”

Deirdre Hall, the coowner of the historic Tanilba House, built in 1831, also presented to councillors.

“Glenn (Short) and I are the very proud owners of Tanilba House.

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q Deirdre Hall and Glenn Short, co-owners of the historic Tanilba House, are excited at the formation of a Heritage Advisory Group.

Port Stephens Council to form Heritage Advisory Group

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“Taking on such a massive undertaking as that beautiful house, we are pretty passionate about history and heritage.

“Since owning the house, one of the things we have been delighted to learn about is Port Stephens more broadly, and just how rich the cultural heritage is in this beautiful region we call home.

“Local history contains a wealth of details and stories that help reveal how societal changes impact the lives of ordinary people.

“It always amazes us when we look at the history of Tanilba and our colonial past, the resilience and the

tough life that our colonial forebears experienced.”

Ms Hall said the formation of a heritage group would allow Port Stephens to capitalise on cultural tourism opportunities.

“It gives us an opportunity to promote that (local history) to tourists,” she said.

“It is about documenting it and getting it out there, because we are the best kept secret from a historic perspective.

“We would love to be part of a group that protects our history for our next generation and particularly our children.”

Cr Jason Wells said the group would work together to ensure heritage items are

recognized and valued.

“We know that local history and heritage artefacts are part of our cultural identity,” he said.

“They reflect the history, traditions and values of the community in which we live.

“They provide a sense of continuity and belonging.

“By preserving these artefacts, we are able to connect to our past and understand where we have come from.”

Cr Wells said that an understanding of local history builds “community pride”.

“By honouring and valuing the community’s past we can strengthen our bonds with one another and work towards a shared future.

“The Heritage Advisory Group will seek to do just that - bring groups from across Port Stephens together to build community pride.”

Cr Wells also spoke to the importance of history and heritage in educating local young people, and the various economic benefits of promoting the region’s cultural heritage for tourism.

Councillors voted unanimously in support of the motion.

John Clarke praised the work of Tanilba’s Denise Gaudion in progressing the project.

“It has really been driven by Denise.

“She has been striving for

quite a period to establish a heritage committee under Port Stephens Council, so that committee members could gather to discuss the history of their particular area.

“There would be delegates from Karuah, Raymond Terrace, Nelson Bay etc.”

John told News Of The Area he hopes the formation of the Heritage Advisory Group will progress attempts to establish a museum in Port Stephens.

“What I am personally trying to achieve is for a museum to be established, maybe at the Tomaree Headland, that would encompass all of that information from throughout

“Port Stephens is starved of a museum, and starved of any recognition of Aboriginal people and pioneers who were originally in this district.

“Other areas throughout NSW have established museums and heritage groups, but Port Stephens is now just starting on that pathway,” John said.

Councillor Jason Wells will serve as the Group’s Chair, with Cr Peter Kafer as the alternate.

The Group will meet four times a year.

An Expressions of Interest process will be undertaken to select community members for the Group.

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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES

SWIM, BIKE, RUN 2023

Port Stephens Council advises that the following disruptions to traffic, as part of the Swim, Bike, Run 2023 event to be held 2nd – 4th June, 2023:

• Victoria Parade and Beach Road, Nelson Bay will have a half road closure in place between 6am and 2pm on Saturday, 3rd June Newline Road, Raymond Terrace to East Seaham, will be closed to all traffic from 8am until 2pm, on Sunday, 4th June.

Residents of the roads listed above will have limited access between races and under the direction of Police and traffic controllers.

It is also advised that there will be restrictions on access to car parks along Victoria Parade and Beach Road, Nelson Bay from 4.30pm Friday 2nd until 2pm Saturday 3rd June 2023. Further enquiries may be made by contacting the event organiser on 0475 008153 or Council’s Engineering Services Section on phone 02 4988 0255.

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q A drone shot overlooking the historic Tanilba House.

q Tanilba House was built circa 1831.

Additional closures in place around Tomaree Head until 30 June

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the Fort Tomaree Walk, known as Tomaree Track, and the Connection Track from the World War II gun emplacements to the Summit will be closed to visitors.

This is in addition to the existing closure of the Tomaree Head Summit Walk.

These closures will be in place until Friday 30 June, when upgrade works are expected to be completed.

Access to the World War II gun emplacements will still be possible via Gun Emplacement Rd.

The upgrades at Tomaree Head include replacing ageing steel stairways on

the Summit Walk, drainage and stabilisation works and widening and resurfacing the Summit and Fort Tomaree walking tracks.

NPWS Hunter Central Coast Director Kylie Yeend said the walking tracks and the area surrounding the Summit are part of an active construction site.

“There is a large construction site spread across Tomaree Headland, where stairways have been demolished, drainage channels are being dug and tracks resurfaced,” said Ms Yeend.

“For the safety of visitors, we’ve placed signs and barriers at all entrances and we’re asking all walkers to please respect these closures.

“Over the past few weeks, we’ve had some visitors ignoring the closure signs, walking around the barriers and entering the construction zone, which is really unsafe for our staff and for you.

“There is an abundance of different walking tracks to explore in Tomaree National Park, including the short Wreck Beach walk through coastal angophora forest and the longer Morna Point walk with its breathtaking ocean views.

“If you’re after an alternative lookout, check out Gan Gan Lookout.

“While not in a National Park, it is Port Stephens’ highest and most accessible lookout and offers panoramic views of Port Stephens.

"As always, make sure you check the NPWS alerts webpage for the latest closure information before you head out to a national park and keep an eye out for safety signage,” said Ms Yeend.

The $6.7 million Tomaree Coastal Walk is expected to be completed in July 2023.

The 20-kilometre walk will provide a first-class nature-based tourism attraction for Port Stephens and promote the spectacular natural and cultural heritage of Tomaree National Park.

q Tomaree Head Lookout.

Photo: John Spencer DPIE.

q The Tomaree Summit steel walkway prior to removal. Photo: NPWS.

q The Tomaree Summit stairs post-removal, to be replaced. Photo: NPWS.

q The Tomaree Summit steel walkway postremoval, still to be replaced. Photo: NPWS.

Lemon Tree Passage Road targeted in campaign to reduce speeding

A JOINT safety initiative between Port Stephens Council, NSW Police and Transport for NSW aimed to reduce speeding on local roads as part of National Road Safety Week.

From 14 to 21 May, Port Stephens Council encouraged residents to slow down and take up the pledge to ‘Drive So Others Survive’.

Council's Asset Section Manager John Maretich said National Road Safety Week highlights the shocking impacts of road trauma on our community.

“As we all know, the faster you drive, the harder it is to stop. Just small reductions in speed can make a big difference to safety on our local roads,” Mr Maretich said.

“A typical stopping distance for a vehicle traveling at 50km/hr is 37m and this jumps to 56m if traveling at just 60km/hr.

roads are more notorious than others for speeding –Lemon Tree Passage Road is one of these.

“This road has been the site of multiple speed-related crashes.

“We need to increase safety on our roads and reduce the number of accidents.

“It’s important to slow down and give all road users space – not just pedestrians, but also cyclists, motorcyclists, roadside workers, and emergency personnel.

“We’re all responsible for better road safety outcomes, and by working together, we can help save lives and prevent serious injuries on our roads,” Mr Maretich added.

q National Road Safety Week highlights the shocking impacts of road trauma on our community.

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Council received funding from the Black Spot Road Safety Program to help upgrade Lemon Tree Passage Road in 2019, making it

Fatal crash on Pacific Highway

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“The NSW Government has also committed $12

million in funding to repair and upgrade Port Stephens roads. Funding is crucial and has helped us improve our road network, slow vehicles

and improve pedestrian safety," Mr Crosdale said.

“Current road safety works include Raymond Terrace and Nelson Bay Town

Centres, as well as works at Gan Gan Road, Nelson Bay, Avenue of the Allies, Tanilba Bay and Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace,” he added.

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AT about 11.30am on Sunday 21 May 2023, emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway at Ferrodale, approximately one km north of the Medowie Road intersection, following reports of a single-vehicle crash.

Green light for green bins in Port Stephens

PORT Stephens Council’s new garden organics service will offer significant environmental benefits when it commences in July.

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The new garden organics bins will be collected fortnightly for residents, on the alternate week to their yellow bin.

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Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended and were told an SUV had left the road and hit a tree.

The driver – a 70-yearold man - died at the scene.

A 70-year-old woman was conveyed to John

A crime scene was established and an investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the crash. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

As police make inquiries, anyone with dashcam footage or information related to the incident are urged to contact Port Stephens-Hunter Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Port Stephens is moving to a greener future with the introduction of a new garden organics waste collection service, enabling and encouraging residents to separate their garden organics, to reduce the amount of general waste collected.

Community Services Section Manager Tammy Gutsche said currently up to 25 percent of the waste collected in general waste red bins, is actually green waste.

“Our new garden organics service will redirect green waste from landfill, to be processed into an environmentally sustainable compost product,” Ms Gutsche said.

“Separating and recycling our green waste provides a cost saving by reducing the amount of landfill, which ultimately enables Council to provide the green waste service to our residents," she added.

From June 2023, delivery of the new green bins will commence to all Port Stephens residents. The collection service will begin a short time later, from

"We’ll be working with the community to educate people about what can and can’t go in their new bin, with lots of information available on the website, at Council facilities, and on Council’s Waste App,” Ms Gutsche added.

Residents will be able to dispose of prunings, lawn and grass clippings, cut flowers, weeds, sticks, twigs, leaves, bark and branches no bigger than 10cm in diameter, in their new bin.

Plastic bags, plastic, bio plastic or compostable bin liners, paper, food scraps of any kind, household items, bricks, rocks or soil, pot plants or any kind of priority weeds, treated timber and building materials are not permitted in

Mayor Ryan Palmer said the introduction of a garden organics service is an important step forward for our community and our environment.

“I’m confident our residents will embrace this opportunity and will make good use of the new bin for all their lawn clippings and other garden waste,” Mayor Ryan Palmer said.

For more information visit portstephens.nsw.gov.au/ garden-organics or download the Port Stephens Waste app on Google Play for Android devices, and on the App Store for Apple devices for more information.

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Housing crisis hits Karuah

By Thomas O’KEEFE

HOUSING in NSW has met a crisis, as we attempt and return to some semblance of ‘normality’ post-COVID.

Recent Red Cross donation drives focused on warm gear to assist the increasing homeless and car-living population on the streets of Newcastle.

The clearest impact, more locally, appears to be the plight of the Aboriginal community at Karuah.

“There is a crisis in Port Stephens, especially in Karuah,” John Manton, Interim CEO of the Karuah Local Aboriginal Land Council (KLALC) told NOTA.

“Quite a few of our members are on waiting lists for housing, and there

are more who simply haven’t come forward for their own reasons, typically knowing how long the waiting lists are.

“It is hard to get little projects done, as tradies in the area are still cleaningup after recent floods and fires, but there is also a shortage of skilled, and unskilled, tradespeople, as well as materials,” Mr Manton continued.

The shortage of ‘affordable’ and ‘social’ housing, both of which appear to be in short supply, is characteristic of the larger, state-wide problem.

‘Affordable housing’ is defined by the NSW Government as “housing that meets the needs of people on very low to moderate incomes and is priced so that they can afford other basic living costs such as food, clothing, transport, medical care and education”.

‘Social housing’ is defined as “secure and affordable rental housing for people on low incomes with housing needs, including public, community and Aboriginal housing”.

“Big building companies are not really building ‘affordable’ nor ‘social’ houses, and there is nobody really doing anything else about it,” Mr Manton added.

A cultural issue, according to a UNSW report last year, is that housing is treated as a wealth-building investment, not a fundamental human need.

As for rents, NSW Fair Trading website indicates there are no blanket regulations or rent caps presently existing in NSW, which means that landlords can charge as much as they want, so long as any rises happen within explicit timeframes.

Council takes out win at industry awards

PORT Stephens Council has taken out the top gong for its staff wellbeing program PSCare at the StateCover Awards 2023.

The industry awards acknowledge excellence in keeping people safe, well and working and are contested by 134 local government entities.

“If the last few years of pandemic disruption have taught us anything, it’s that if employers aren’t providing a workplace that supports mental and physical wellness, then staff will start looking elsewhere,” Council’s General Manager Tim Crosdale said.

“Looking after our people and keeping them well, means we can continue to support our community,” he added.

In awarding Port Stephens Council, the judges commented that PSCare

was a standout submission for its development, implementation and results.

“The program showed a

reconsidered and planned strategic approach, demonstrated a collaborative effort amongst staff and was well supported by the organisation.

“PSCare has proven its success to date, ensuring its potential to be a sustainable initiative at Council.

“Port Stephens Council is to be applauded for all their work in the wellbeing space for demonstrating an ongoing commitment to the wellbeing of their people.”

The program is internally developed and centres around three pillars of health and wellbeing – mind, body and culture.

Council claims the focus on wellbeing is paying dividends, with employee engagement steadily improving over the last decade.

“Our employee engagement data shows an increase from 39 percent in 2011 to 83 percent in 2022 and our staff retention is strong with the average length of service sitting at just under eight years,” Mr Crosdale said. “Programs like PSCare are a key part of our strategic approach to recruit, retain, develop and inspire our people,” he added.

The latest recognition follows PSCare winning the Best Health and Wellbeing for Large Organisation in the 2023 Hunter Safety Awards and being named a finalist in the 2021 Hunter Business Awards Outstanding Employer of Choice.

Port Stephens Council has also recently been shortlisted in four categories for the Local Government Excellence Awards, with winners being announced at the Local Government Excellence Awards on 1 June 2023.

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q Mayor Ryan Palmer and General Manager Tim Crosdale with the StateCover Award.

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Rotary Club celebrates Pride of Workmanship

By Marian SAMPSON

LAST week the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay held their Pride of Workmanship Awards 2023 at the Nelson Bay Golf Club.

The Awards acknowledge employees who display outstanding qualities in terms of approach, attitude, dedication and commitment to their job.

The event was attended by Port Stephens Councillors Leah Anderson and Matthew Bailey, Rotary District Governor Laurie Easter, Rotary District Assistant Governor Bruce Moy, and members and friends of Rotary Salamander Bay and Nelson Bay.

Noted guests Ben Van Der Wingart, Unit Commander, Marine Rescue Port Stephens; Louise Simpson, Manager, Yacaaba Centre; Graeme Silver, Chief Inspector, SES; and Andrew Cribb, Chief Superintendent, SES, were also in attendance.

The event was hosted by Rotarian and East Ward Councillor Leah Anderson along

with Rotarian Jason Moss.

Jason and Leah work as the Directors of Vocational and Youth portfolios for the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay.

Those who nominate a person for a Pride of Workmanship award provide a written statement of why they believe the individual is worthy of the award.

Event MC Leah Anderson told News Of The Area, “I am a past recipient of this award and a proud Rotarian of around thirteen years.

“I am thrilled to have the honour of handing out these awards.”

Co-director Jason Moss also received a Rotary Pride of Workmanship Award a few

years ago.

Award recipient Maree Frawley was nominated for her work at Port Stephens Chiropractic and Yoga.

Jim Morrison was nominated for his volunteering work at the Yacaaba Centre.

Sandra Scheuber and Shirley Clark were nominated for volunteering at Marine Rescue Port Stephens.

Tracy Blosdale was nominated for her work at First National Port Stephens.

Kelly Hammond has been nominated for her active community work and her passion to improve Anna Bay.

Carmel Northwood was nominated by Roz Armstrong for her volunteer work with Koala Koalition and Econetwork Port Stephens.

The Rotary Club Of Salamander Bay is dedicated

to assisting local young people, so there is no surprise that they offer a Youth Encouragement Pride of Workmanship Award.

This year it went to Gypsy Donovan.

We have all gained an appreciation of what our aged care workers do in recent years, and Tracy Rigby received an award for her work at Regis Port Stephens.

Gregory Rowe received his award for his volunteer work at the Tomaree Unit of State Emergency Services NSW.

Also receiving awards on the night but unable to attend were Keith Dykes for his work at Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre and Colindra Quiboy for her work at Port Stephens Veterans and Citizens Aged Care.

Pamela Smith awarded Probus Life Membership

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SAMPSON

PAMELA Smith has been inducted as a Life Member of the Tomaree Ladies Probus

Club.

Pamela is a lifelong resident of the Bay, who has contributed a great deal to her Club and the wider

community.

Pamela joined the Tomaree Ladies Probus Club as an inaugural club member 20 years ago.

Last Wednesday Pamela was inducted into Life Membership for her long service to the Club.

Julie McAllister told News Of The Area, “Apart from being an active member of the Tomaree Ladies Probus Club and having held office positions at the club, Pamela is a working volunteer member for Marine Rescue where her late husband (John) was a stalwart member for years.”

Pamela, like the other members of the Tomaree Ladies Probus Club, get together for the sole purpose of friendship, fellowship and fun.

“While we have volunteer offices within the club no job is daunting and the rewards of membership can be life changing.

“All the members of the club congratulate Pamela on being awarded a Life Membership to the club and her outstanding contribution to the community,” she said.

q The Pride of Workmanship Award recipients with some of the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay office bearers.

q Members of the Tomaree Ladies Probus Club enjoy a Mother’s Day lunch at Zenith.

q Newly inducted Life Member Pamela Smith receiving her certificate from President Mary Judge of the Tomaree Ladies Probus Club.

Council to investigate options for new Community Space in Raymond Terrace

PORT Stephens Council endorsed a Notice of Motion by West Ward Councillor Peter Kafer to investigate options for the development of a town hall for Raymond Terrace.

Councillor Peter Kafer

said its important Council explores ways to increase community infrastructure and facilities to meet the needs of residents now and into the future.

“Raymond Terrace is a vibrant, growing

community and as a long term resident, I know our schools, sporting groups, community organisations and business are all looking for venues that they can use for presentations, balls, dinners and big events,” Mr Kafer said.

“Not only that, a venue like this can grow our town centre – creating vibrancy,

activity and in turn attract more business and more investment.

“This type of facility would be way bigger than anything we’ve done in the past and I know it'll cost a lot but it’s our role to think big and find ways to fund these projects.

“The goal is to do this right by exploring what the

community really needs and finding ways to generate revenue to make sure this facility is sustainable into the future,” he added.

Councillor Kafer said this has been a vision of his for some time and he was grateful for the support from his fellow Councillors to move forward with the investigations.

Ampcontrol announces acquisition of Androck

By Marian SAMPSON

TOMAGO based Ampcontrol is one of Port Stephens’ biggest businesses and it is set to get even bigger.

Ampcontrol, Australia’s largest privately-owned electrical engineering company, has announced the acquisition of Hunterbased Androck Engineering and Mining Pty Limited (Androck).

Established in 2006, Androck began as an exclusively based repairsupplied company to support the Australasian underground mining industry.

Initially starting as a specialised component overhauling facility, it has grown into a substantial supply and manufacture operation, including the engineering and reengineering of many problem

issues in the underground mining sector.

Rod Henderson, Managing Director and CEO of Ampcontrol said, “There is a great opportunity for the industry when Ampcontrol and Androck combine their offerings.

“Androck’s extensive mechanical and machining expertise, capability, and manufacturing operations will enable Ampcontrol to further accelerate the development of our energy and electromotive solutions at scale to support industry decarbonisation,” Mr Henderson said.

The acquisition will continue Ampcontrol’s tradition of providing solutions across the globe while delivering local employment opportunities.

Androck has five workshops located in

Rutherford, NSW, and has capabilities in machining, fabrication, hydraulics, and electrical repairs.

They conduct equipment services and overhauls, including continuous miners, shuttle cars, and multibolters.

“Keeping manufacturing jobs within Australia has always been important to me.

“With a workforce of 65 people, I’m excited to see how the Androck product offerings and skilled people can support Ampcontrol, its customers and the wider industry to help make net zero a reality,” said Darren Rockley, Androck Managing Director and owner.

“Knowing Androck will be going to the ‘good home’ of Ampcontrol leaves me confident there will be a smooth transition of our business operations for our customers and will see our manufacturing remain onshore.”

Mr Rockley will remain in the business following the acquisition transaction to support the integration of Androck into the Ampcontrol business and focus on strategic growth opportunities.

Ampcontrol and Androck

signed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) on Tuesday, 2 May 2023, with the acquisition transaction expected to be completed on 31 May 2023.

There will be no immediate changes to current trading, workforce,

Lions enjoy journey on historic Wangi Queen

By Marian SAMPSON

MEMBERS and friends of local Lions Clubs joined together recently for a luncheon cruise from Lemon Tree Passage on the Wangi Queen, a 100-year-old, heritage-listed former ferry.

There were five Lions

participants from Soldiers Point, eighteen from Tea Gardens, twelve from Raymond Terrace and several from the Medowie Lions.

Sharon Blunt of the Soldiers Point Lions Club told News Of The Area, “We met the Captain’s dog which

loves kissing passengers, were treated to a lovely BBQ lunch, saw a pod of dolphins, visited Fame Cove, North Arm Cove, and had a good view of the western portion of Port Stephens.

“We even experienced how stable the old ship is when we were hit by a

southerly buster on the home run!”

Lions Clubs in the Hunter try to meet up with each other every month or so for fun, and the all-important networking.

“We meet some

This Notice of Motion was carried at the Tuesday May 9 Council meeting with fellow Councillors supporting the idea.

Council staff will now investigate potential costs and locations for the building concept and report back to Council for further discussion.

interesting people, make new friends, and give each other ideas for fundraising, future fun events, and how we might work together on joint projects,” Sharon said.

If you would like to actively make a difference

operations, branding, or customer contracts and orders during the acquisition period.

The existing product and service offerings from Androck will remain unchanged.

in your community, consider becoming a Lion.

To find out more please contact the Soldiers Point Lions Club on 0490060943 or email soldierspointlionsclub@ gmail.com.

q Rod Henderson, Ampcontrol’s Managing Director and CEO with Darren Rockley, Managing Director of Androck Engineering.

q Lions enjoying catching up and a cruise up the river.

q The Lions enjoying the Wangi Queen.

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Hospital Auxiliary show support for nurses

By Marian SAMPSON

THE Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary has been busy fundraising for a good cause.

Anyone that has entered our local hospital will appreciate the difference that the volunteers of the Hospital Auxiliary make within the community.

“The auxiliary raised $1,400 through a Mother’s Day raffle,” Deborah Schofield, Tomaree Community Hospital

Auxiliary, told News Of The Area.

“Members of the Auxiliary sold raffle tickets at Woolworths Nelson Bay through the week leading up to Mother’s Day.”

Four wonderful prizes were all won by locals and made a bright Mother’s Day for the lucky mums.

“Thank you Port Stephens community for helping us achieve the monies to purchase the much needed equipment for our Community Hospital

and any donations are greatly appreciated.”

Friday 12 May was International Nurses Day and Auxiliary members presented Nursing Unit Manager Genevieve a basket of individual goodies for each nurse in the Hospital.

This was a special thank you from the Auxiliary to show the community’s appreciation for all the dedication and care the nurses give everyday to the community of Port Stephens.

Lighthouse Church welcomes interim Pastor

Pastor Barry.

By Lindsay HALL

LIGHTHOUSE Baptist Church

in Nelson Bay have welcomed Barry Morris and his wife Joy, who will serve as their interim Pastor for the next twelve months.

Pastor Barry began his vocation as a missionary in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, where he served for 21 years.

After his family returned to Australia he continued to lead local church congregations in Newcastle and on the Central Coast.

Most recently Barry and Joy spent eight years in ministry at East Hills Baptist Church in Sydney.

“We are both very happy to have been invited to serve here in Nelson Bay,” said

“It’s a beautiful part of the world to live in, but more important is that there is a great sense of community

here, and we’ve both been welcomed so warmly.”

Barry and Joy are determined not to simply ‘fill a gap’ for twelve months,

assuring the local community that they want to give all they can to see the church become

Karuah main street grant awarded

By Thomas O’KEEFE

AESTHETICALLY pleasing avenues and entryways are set for Karuah, as the town’s Beautification Team has recently been awarded a grant under Port Stephens Council’s Vibrant Spaces program.

Lisa Floyd, owner of the Riverside Motel, will lead the project to landscape the median strip down Tarean Road, as well as the roundabout on the southern turnoff from the highway and Swan Bay.

Port Stephens Council has granted $6000 to the Team, a definite boon for beautification in the riverside town, as the median strip alone measures 3m wide by 65m long.

“This is for the betterment of the businesses, the town, and its appeal, as it is a very busy spot for accommodation, and people passing through, two hours out of Sydney,” Ms Floyd told News Of The Area.

“We want to put some

style into the landscaping, keep the place friendly and looking good, for tourists and locals alike.”

Lisa and the Beautification Team are grateful to Council for making grants and resources available, and they

are now busy designing the space, as seen in a supplied conceptual image. The team is also collecting

a positive influence in Nelson Bay.

“We very much feel that God has called us for this time of service,” said Barry.

“We want to honour him and this church community by serving faithfully for as long as we’re here.”

Lighthouse Baptist Church in Nelson Bay is a member of the Baptist Association of Church in NSW, and has been planted in the area for almost 60 years.

Historically the church has had good associations with the community and involvement with local charitable organisations

donated and recycled plants to fill the spaces, subject to approval from the Council.

“We hope to have it rolled out by late July, and when it’s done it should come up beautifully, with a little care and attention.”

Lisa headed the team on a similar, successful project in late 2022, focused on the parklets across from the service station on Tarean Road, and will once

including the Yacaaba Centre. The past three years, however, have been heavily impacted by the social restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the congregation is looking for new ways to serve the people in the surrounding suburbs.

“The church exists to be God's hands and feet to the world around them,” shared one congregation member.

“We’re looking forward to the work that God has in store for us, and we’re encouraged that Barry and Joy will help us to discover that.”

again work with the Karuah Progress Association and an army of volunteers.

From that previous experience, Lisa said, “A lot of people got on board when they found out that there were things they could do, everyone’s looking after it.”

To learn how you can help, or to donate plants, contact Lisa at the Riverside Motel on 4987 0007.

q Team members from the Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary fundraising to make a difference.

q Pastor Barry Morris and his wife Joy will serve in Pastoral Ministry at Lighthouse Church until April 2024.

q A conceptual image of the planned Tarean Rd beautification.

Sister City bird watchers on tour in Japan

By Marian SAMPSON

THE first post-Covid Sister City visit is underway with a birdwatcher delegation visit to Japan.

A delegation comprising eight Hunter Bird Observers Club members headed by Dr Alan Stuart are on a two-week tour, commencing with bird watching activities in Kushiro, Hokkaido.

Also travelling with the group is University of Newcastle behavioural ecologist and senior lecturer Dr Andrea Griffin, who is investigating student exchange opportunities.

They were welcomed by Kushiro Mayor Hiroya Ebina and their Japanese counterparts.

Port Stephens, Newcastle and Kushiro Councils signed a sister wetlands agreement in 1994, to exchange knowledge and skills for the conservation and wise use of our wetlands.

Preservation of wetlands is vital to the continuation of an extraordinary natural phenomenon – annual bird migrations between wetlands of Hokkaido and the Hunter estuary - a non-stop journey of 8,500km.

The best-known migrant from Japan is Latham’s Snipe.

Others include the Eastern Curlew, Grey-tailed Tattler, Bartailed Godwit and Little Tern, who also visit the Mambo Wanda wetlands in Port Stephens.

Dr Stuart and Dr Griffin took part in presentations and panel discussions at a two-hour bird information sharing conference in Kushiro arranged by the Kushiro International Wetlands Centre. After excursions in the Kushiro region, the birdwatchers will head to Yugawara – a Port Stephens Sister City – for further bird watching expeditions.

q At the Raptor Centre.

q The Sister City delegations enjoyed the hospitality of their Japanese counterparts.

Josh earns national gymnastics gold and recycling boost

By Chris KARAS

FROM wounded warrior to national gymnastics champion in the space of five months – that is the remarkable transformation for fourteen-year-old Pindimar resident Josh Thompson.

Sidelined with a L4-L5 back injury for the entire 2022 season, the elite gymnast wasted no time in recapturing his form when he returned to full training in January earlier this year.

When the talented Thompson was crowned the Level 9 Under 15 Australian champion after superb performances on all six apparatus at the recent Australian Gymnastics Championships at the Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre it was a fitting reward for his determination and will to succeed.

Josh also picked up a silver medal in the National Level 7 Under 13 Division in 2021 after COVID lockdowns.

His proud mother Jade Teelow told News Of The Area, “Josh epitomises courage and discipline and earned his

national title through sheer hard work.”

Josh gained a position at the Gymnastics NSW High Performance Centre in Sydney when he was just eight, two and a half hours travel from his home in Pindimar, and is also part of the Junior International squad.

But the costs added up and Jade and Josh were inspired to look at ways to raise some extra money.

To help cover his travel costs for training and competing, Josh chose to participate in the Return and Earn container deposit scheme, where he has raised more than $10,000 through

container returns.

His interest in recycling stems from his father Adrian’s work in the scrap metal recycling industry.

Jade said Return and Earn appealed to them because it was something hands on that Josh could be part of and manage from the start to finish.

Josh began depositing bottles and cans with Return and Earn in 2020.

A ten cent refund per container may not sound like too much, but from the beginning his motto was, “If you look after the cents, the dollars will look after themselves.”

“His record in one return trip was just over $1,300, and he now averages $800 each return every six to eight weeks,” said Jade.

“We are so very lucky to live in a small supportive community, it didn’t take long for people and businesses to join in collecting cans and bottles for Josh.”

The teen gymnast is home educated and the fundraising has also been a way for him to access additional learning opportunities.

“I like the life skills Return and Earn has given Josh, like financial literacy, effective communication and business

skills,” said Jade.

“But we both like how easy it is and the positive impact it has on the environment.”

Josh has grown up in the Port Stephens and Tea Gardens area and was introduced to gymnastics at the age of five.

He is also a part of the Hunter Sports Centre Mens Training program where he continues to hone his skills in the Parallel Bars, High Bars, vault, rings, pommel and floor apparatus.

Josh shows a maturity that far belies his years.

At the National titles he

competed as an individual against accomplished gymnasts aged from fifteen to eighteen years and mastered his Level 9 skill difficulty to claim gold.

He dreams of representing Australia one day on the world stage.

Jade added that she has been thrilled to see how Return and Earn has changed people’s attitudes to litter.

“Kids are almost pushing each other over to pick up that can or bottle on the ground now instead of turning a blind eye to it,” she said.”

Port Stephens Probus celebrates 40 years

By Marian SAMPSON

THE Probus Club of Port Stephens may be a social club for seniors but they sure know how to let their hair down at a celebratory dinner to mark a significant milestone.

This thriving club has just celebrated 40 years of continuous existence in Port Stephens.

The club originally opened as a men’s club in 1983, sponsored by Rotary.

In 2011, the club made the change to welcoming all genders, and consequently went ahead in leaps and bounds.

The recent anniversary dinner was attended by 95

members and guests including the CEO of Probus South Pacific, Silvana Martignago, and representatives from the Rotary Club of Nelson Bay and other local Probus Clubs.

All were welcomed by Port Stephens Probus President John Rebrik.

“The food was great, the music was fabulous from DJ Cotton, and the room looked a million dollars decked out in black and red,” Ann Gibson, club spokesperson, told News Of The Area,

“There were minimal speeches, so plenty of time for chatting and dancing.”

A presentation covering the club’s history was delivered by Life Member George Hammond.

Pam Pett and Peter Page were on hand to cut the celebratory cake.

“The cutting of the cake by Pam Pett and Peter Page was very fitting,” Ann said.

“Pam is the widow of Tony, who was a Founding Member, the Inaugural Secretary and a Life Member.

“Peter Page has been a member for 27 years, and at present, the longest serving one.”

Silvana Martignago presented the Club with a framed 40th Anniversary certificate and also presented Cathy Lindsay and Pat Edmonds with their ten years service pins.

Over the years, the Club has had many significant presentations and celebrations.

After the passing of Leon Lindsay in 2021, there are now three Life Members.

At one stage, there were three Centenarians who were

all still attending meetings, including the most well known locally, Cyril Blowes, who passed away aged 107.

Age is celebrated in the club and retirees of any age are welcome to attend meetings and join in any of the activities that may interest them.

Guest speakers are a popular part of the monthly meetings and subjects are interesting and varied.

Above all, Probus Clubs are social organisations for retired and semi-retired seniors, somewhere to make friends and have ‘Fun, Friendship and Fellowship’.

Visit www. probusclubofportstephens.org for more information.

q A twelve-year-old Josh Thompson performs his pommel routine during the 2021 Australian Gymnastics Championships in the Level 7 U/13 division. Photo: WinkiPoP Media.

q Josh deposits bottles and cans with Return and Earn.

q Pam Pett and Peter Page cutting the cake.

q Kerry, Margaret and Barbara enjoying the celebrations.

Positive Behaviour for Learning Awards return

By Marian SAMPSON

THE Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning program (PBL), which runs across Port Stephens’ Central and West ward schools, provides recognition to students for their actions.

PBL is a whole-school framework that promotes positive behaviour across a school and helps schools develop safe and supportive learning environments.

Each week, students are awarded for their positive actions at a ceremony at MarketPlace Raymond Terrace, following a nomination by their school.

Raymond Terrace Community PBL team leader Merri Brady told News Of The Area, “Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) in the community is a joint initiative with Hunter River High School, Irrawang High School, Raymond Terrace Public School, Grahamstown Public School, Seaham Public School, Karuah Public School, Medowie Public School, Salt Ash Public School and Irrawang Public School.

“Our goal is for schools, parents, businesses, service providers and government agencies to embrace PBL as a framework to give every child the opportunity to reach their full potential.

“Community PBL is an

extension of the successful PBL framework used in all of our participating schools.

“At present, we have in excess of 3000 students that are enrolled in schools that use PBL to support their students, staff, families and community wellbeing,” she said.

Recent PBL Nominees

• Irrawang Public School’s Brooklynne Enright was nominated for respectfully representing Irrawang Public School at the

Raymond Terrace ANZAC Service, demonstrating that she is a safe, responsible learner who shows respect to everyone, everywhere, every time.

• Maddison Barnes of Raymond Terrace Public School was nominated for her efforts to include everyone in our school and community. Maddie goes out of her way to support younger students every day and leads her peers to include everyone in their school life. She leads by example and is proud to do this.

• Grahamstown Public

School’s Chloe was nominated for demonstrating the school value of excellence. She is a positive role model for others as she is a consistent, engaged learner who always demonstrates her personal best.

• Irrawang High’s Sam Rainbow was nominated for participating in the World’s Greatest Shave, in which he raised nearly $3000 for the Leukaemia Foundation.

• Hunter River High’s Belle Straker was nominated for her kindness to her peers

by helping them feel part of the school community and assisting them with their class work. She shows extraordinary patience and understanding towards her peers.

• Salt Ash Public School’s Kameron Henderson was nominated for assisting a teacher without prompting.

• Mason Oaks Richards of Medowie Public School was nominated for choosing to clean up gardens filled with rubbish during break times

without being asked. What a wonderful citizen.

• Seaham Public School’s Mia Nesbitt was nominated for being an extremely caring student who always includes others and keeps an eye out for anyone requiring assistance.

• Karuah Public School’s Lachlan Walker received his award for assisting Karuah Landcare by building garden beds, planting trees and tidying up the community to help with the town’s beautification project on the weekend and for great sportsmanship through encouragement of his fellow teammates at soccer and AFL.

Mayoral Scholarship Recipient - Olivia Squires

By Marian SAMPSON

OLIVIA Squires was able to achieve academic success during her education at Tomaree High School while balancing a range of other interests; like serving as a Surf Life Saving volunteer and maintaining a commitment to grassroots sports.

Olivia enjoyed her time at school so much she looks forward to returning one day - after the completion of a teaching degree.

Olivia is studying a Bachelor of Primary Education at the University of Newcastle, and was a

recipient of a 2023 Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarship.

She hopes to inspire children and get them out of their comfort zone to try new things through fun and interactive learning.

“I have always had a dream to go to university and to be a teacher and I knew that getting a scholarship of any kind or amount would help me in many ways and it would also allow me to have many more connections with many important people,” Olivia told News Of The Area.

“I’m very grateful to the businesses that have

Mayoral Scholarship Recipient - Samuel Harrop

By Marian SAMPSON

SAMUEL Harrop was a part of the St Philip’s Christian College leadership team in 2022.

During his studies Samuel pursued a wide range of interests including rugby league and musical performance.

Samuel, a 2023 Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarship winner, has a vision to work in a field that will save lives and possibly change how we battle cancer.

This vision and his sense of purpose is inspired by the cancer

journeys of loved ones.

His field of study will include exploring cancer biology and nanomaterials.

Samuel will be studying a Bachelor of Medical Engineering (Honours) at the University Of Newcastle.

“I am very excited by the opportunities that the scholarship brings obviously,” Samuel said.

“When you think about it, every dollar is another opportunity,” he said.

Samuel’s $2000 scholarship was funded by Salamander Bay Recycling, an organisation that helps the community repurpose, recycle and

reuse waste.

Salamander Bay Recycling sponsored two scholarships in 2023.

Mayor Ryan Palmer told News Of The Area, “Salamander Bay Recycling Centre’s tagline of ‘what goes around comes around’ has really fit well with the program.

“This is a positive investment into the next generation and that’s what these businesses realise,” Mayor Palmer said.

q Mayoral Academic Scholarship recipient Samuel Harrop and Paul Jakes of Salamander Bay Recycling.

supported these scholarships which is allowing me to put money towards text books for my studies,” she said.

Olivia’s scholarship was funded by Hunter Readymixed Concrete, which manufactures high quality ready-mixed concrete products at its four concrete plants.

Mayor Ryan Palmer told News Of The Area, “The Mayoral Academic Scholarships are all about investing in the future of Port Stephens.

“Those who sponsor the event are all local sponsors and local businesses who also want to invest in local leadership and those students of the future,” he said.

q PBL Award recipients with school staff at MarketPlace Raymond Terrace.

q Mayor Ryan Palmer with Mayoral Academic Scholarship recipient Olivia Squires and Hilton Grugeon of Hunter Readymixed Concrete. Photo: Marian Sampson.

Making a difference for people impacted by cancer

THIRTY years ago the Cancer Council launched an initiative now known across the nation as Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.

This community event raises vital funds to make a big difference for those impacted by cancer.

In 2020, it was estimated that there were just under 150,000 new cases of cancer diagnosed and just under 50,000 deaths from cancer.

One in two Australian men and women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85.

In the 1980s, the cancer survival rate was less than 50 percent.

Today, almost seven in ten Australians will survive for at least five years after a cancer diagnosis and in some cancers the survival rate is as high as 90 percent.

The Cancer Council is the largest non-government funder of cancer research in the country, and thanks to the generosity of supporters, the organisation has been able to invest almost $250 million in Australian cancer research in the past five years alone.

Investment in research has helped increase cancer survival rates from 49 percent in the 1980s to 69 percent today.

Because of research, more people are surviving cancer than ever before.

And every day, brilliant Australian researchers are working to unlock more of cancer’s secrets.

Supporting the Cancer Council through Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea provides key funds for research, support and prevention programs.

Last year, 20,497 morning tea hosts right across the country raised over $11.2 million for people impacted by cancer. Every single dollar raised makes such a life-changing difference in funding vital cancer research, prevention programs and support services for cancer patients and their families.

Thanks to funds raised through Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, last year the Cancer Council were able to:

Give over 38,000 people impacted by cancer practical and emotional support via their 13 11 20 Information and Support service.

Provide 102,922 nights of subsidised

accommodation to cancer patients going through treatment.

Transport over 32,000 people with cancer and their carers to treatment.

Support people affected by cancer with almost $2million worth of free legal and financial advice.

Distribute over 727,000 free information booklets to better help Australians understand cancer.

This year News Of The Area has partnered with the businesses advertised on this page to raise $200 for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.

News Of The Area is currently offering a Charity Days package, which gives advertising businesses the chance to appear in Port Stephens NOTA six times throughout the year.

A portion of the package price is donated to charity.

If you would like to be part of the Charity Days package, please call Tracey on 0484 263 558 or email tracey@ newsofthearea.com.au.

The ELO Show at Soldiers Point

THE Electric Light Orchestra Show is coming to the Soldiers Point Bowling Club on Saturday 17 June.

The show is performed by a six piece band, featuring four vocalists, two guitarists, two

keyboardists, a violinist, a bass guitarist and of course, a drummer.

Hear the hits of ELO including ‘Living Thing’, ‘Telephone Line’, ‘Shine A Little Love’, ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’, ‘Mr Blue Sky’, ‘Sweet

CLUB LEMON

Talkin’ Woman’ and more.

Supported by Sounds Of The 70’s, reminisce on hit songs such as ‘Listen To The Music’, ‘Proud Mary’, ‘December 1963’, ‘Eagle Rock’, ‘September’, ‘Long Train Running’ and

many more.

For a full night of entertainment don’t miss the amazing musicianship, the incredible harmonies and of course the unforgettable music.

Tickets on sale from 5pm drawn 5:30pm

During the NRL Live Footy Game

• Chicken Schnitzel

• Beef Burger

• Roast Pumpkin Salad

• Schnitzel Caezar Wrapserved with Chips

• Pasta of the Day

• Lemon Pepper Barramundi with Chips & Salad

q The ELO Show is coming to Soldiers Point on 17 June.

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Nelson Bay Bowling Club Pennants

By Bernie CARROLL

CONGRATULATIONS to Nelson Bay Bowling Club Grade 1 Open Gender Pennant side who sailed through the 2023 season undefeated.

A fantastic result winning all 10 of their District games which afforded them a direct entry into the State Playoffs.

The Mighty Marlins went on to play for the Zone 2 flag on Sunday 21 May at Club Lambton however were defeated by Raymond Terrace.

The large crowd that attended the game were not disappointed with superb bowls played across the three rinks.

The game was worthy of an all time final.

The marquee players from both teams captivated the spectators demonstrating their skills to make it a thrilling game.

Congratulations to the winners, Raymond Terrace, who managed to overcome a huge comeback from the Marlins to eventually come out on top 70 to 58.

Our Grade 3 side finished on top of their section to advance to the finals.

They met Charlestown in the semi final under cool and windy

conditions.

Our Marlins played great bowls however were not successful with their season coming to an end defeated in a close game 50 to 55. A fantastic effort by our Marlins

and well done on reaching the semifinals.

Nelson Bay Bowling Club are extremely proud of all the players who participated in this year’s Open Gender Pennant season and

hope to come back next year bigger and stronger across all the Grades. Good luck and good bowling to our Grade 1 side in the State Playoffs scheduled to be played at Forster from 30 June to 2 July 2023.

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Medowie Football Club

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Nelson Bay Golf Club Results

SUNDAY 14 May 2023

Mens Stableford:

Xmas Bush Course

A1 Chris Hani (18) 38

A2 Todd Workman (15) 37

B1 Timothy Good (31) 39

B2 Barry Elliott (27) 37

Women’s Stableford:

Xmas Bush Course

Over-all Winners

1 Robyn Butler (20) 37c/b

2 Arja Levonpera (23) 37

3 Glenda McCaw (32) 36

Place Getter: Barbara Clark (31) 35c/b

MONDAY 15 MAY 2023

VETS Stableford:

DIV 1

1 Rod Daniels 23

2 Raymond Mahady 19

TUESDAY 16 MAY 2023

Ladies Stroke Gymea Course

A1 Sharon Dunn (21) 70

A2 Jenny Frost (11) 72

A3 Peri Kennedy (18) 73

B1 Gail Murray (32) 74C/B

B2 Diana Johnson (23) 74

B3 Anita Hutchinson (25) 75

C1 Patricia Hawkins (34) 73

C2 Annette Rumble (35) 75

C3 Stephanie McKay (45) 76

WEDNESDAY 17 MAY 2023

Mens Stableford:

Gymea Lily Course:

A1 Nathan Lilly (17) 37

A2 Simon Law (18) 36

A3 Harvey Payne (10) 34c/b

Mens Stableford: Brushbox Course:

A1 Jamie Keating (14) 37

A2 Paul Kelly (28) 33c/b

A3 John Morgan (11) 33

THURSDAY 18 MAY 2023

RAINOUT – NO GOLF

FRIDAY 19 MAY 2023

Women Stableford:

Xmas Bush Course

Overall winner:

1 Susie Anderson (21) 31

Mens Stableford:

Gymea Bush Course

A1 Guy Jennings (12) 37

A2 Steven Wilson (14) 34

B1 Craig Dews (20) 37

B2 Michael Haddad (19) 36

C1 Frank Vandruten (26) 40 oriH

C2 Paul Simpson (26) 38

Mens 4bbb Stableford

Overall winners:

1: Craig Dews & Michael Haddad 45

2: Richard Bennett & Guy Jennings 42 c/b

SATURDAY 20 MAY 2023

Mens Stableford:

Gymea Courses 1-18

2nd Round Handiskins

A1 Guy Jennings (12) 36C/B

A2 Peter Kent (7) 36

B1 Ryan Pain (17) 40

B2 Graham Kerslake (16) 38C/B

C1 Ray Carruthers (25) 40 C/B

C2 John Maslen (29) 40

Mens Stableford: Gymea Courses 19-9

2nd Round Handiskins

A1 Ray Wright (9) 38

A2 David Rann (15) 37C/B

B1 Michael Baldwin (21) 42

B2 Mike Davison (21) 39

C1 Ross Skinner (37) 38

C2 Ron Gabb (31) 34

Women Stableford: Brush Course 19-9

1 Lynda De Celis (35) 34

2 Robyn Rocher (19) 31

3 Pauline KingsfordSmith (31) 27

q Nelson Bay Bowling Club Grade 3 Semi finalists Open Gender Pennant team.

q Nelson Bay Bowling Club Grade 1 Open Gender Pennant team.

Dear Jasminda,

MY daughter was walking through the shopping centre after a big day and was approached by a lady selling a beauty treatment.

Since she was tired, she allowed the lady to give her a free sample treatment but then said she couldn't afford to make a purchase. The lady then said she would give her a special deal. My daughter felt overwhelmed and walked away with a product she didn't really want for $50, which she can't afford. How should she have dealt with this?

Dear Gerry,

Gerry K.

THERE are many sales techniques and some of the best are on display in the walkways of shopping centres. Your daughter has discovered a valuable lesson and she will be better prepared next time.

There are several stages to avoiding salespeople and the first is to immediately avert your eyes. Once they've made eye contact, you're already well on the way to being fleeced of money for a product that you didn't have any need for just 20 seconds earlier.

If you are already at the eye contact stage, walk as though you are about to miss your bus, that is, so quickly that you build up a sweat. Hopefully they won't catch you.

If they've started their spiel, it's very hard to get them to stop. Salespeople have been provided with specific training and any chatter will give them false hope. Say a firm no, and consider crossing your hands in front of your body like a referee. Yes, you'll look like a twit. That's okay.

Do not under any circumstances let them demonstrate their product on you. If you get to this stage, you've likely lost the battle and will end up giving in and buying something you don't want because you've received a free service. Nothing is free, as you will soon discover.

Finally, if you've been conned, use it as training for the next time you're accosted. It's an expensive lesson, but one that's hard to forget.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Black Dolphin ‘Wubaray’ sculpture officially unveiled

By

Thomas

O’KEEFE

ENVIRONMENTAL art was unveiled with the Black Dolphin ‘Wubaray of Worimi Barray’ sculpture at Bennetts Beach, Hawks Nest, on Monday, 15 May.

Dorin’s Draws

By Paul DORIN

Offshore wind developer must improve consultation

DEAR News Of The Area, BLUEFLOAT Energy needs to improve its community engagement processes.

One or two days' notice of public consultation meetings is not good enough.

OPINION

entanglement.

Not all renewable energy is as green as it’s portrayed.

We’ve spent centuries buggering up the earth.

Initiated by the Myall Koala and Environment Group (MKEG), Wubaray contains various examples of common pollutants that too-often end up in our waterways.

An accompanying sign spotlights decomposition periods for the pollutants, some lasting centuries, some forever.

“Over two years ago, it was serendipitous that we had a Black Dolphin ‘Wubaray’ in mind at the Koala Group,” Richard Streamer, President of MKEG told NOTA.

The webinar, which had 31 participants listed, held on Monday 15 May, was a one way operation.

No opportunity to provide feedback and the session was shut down ten minutes early so not everyone had an opportunity to seek information.

There was no objective data provided in response to my question about comparative outputs and costs of offshore and onshore devices and no acknowledgement that these farms are planned to be located in a relatively pristine marine ecosystem where huge areas of the seabed will be scoured by anchors and ground tackle and migrating mammals and birds will be at high risk of

Elder Auntie Liz of the Worimi Wubaray Local Aboriginal Land Council explained, “Wubaray is a Worimi Bakuwi (totem) of extreme importance to us; our ways of knowing, being and doing all come from Wubaray’s high intelligence, hunting skills, adaptability.

“Worimi People and Wubaray are one and the same.”

“As Elders, we are proud to acknowledge this wovenlike sculpture of Wubaray, the Black Dolphin, as one of the increasing numbers of works honouring Worimi Barray,” Auntie Liz McEntyre announced, before reading from 'The Solution to Pollution’.

“The public art gives visibility around environmental issues and the problematic plastics plaguing our waters.”

After Jan Collison’s research, Wubaray was sculpted by Melbourne-based Michael Walker, who always uses recycled materials, and kindly donated the sculpture.

Wubaray’s journey to Bennetts Beach was long, and fraught

Now we are looking to do the same to the ocean.

It’s not necessary when there is plenty of degraded mining land and the poles and wires corridors and infrastructure are already in place.

I was an early adopter of solar and battery and am a strong supporter of renewables, but it’s not just blue water out there.

It’s a whole intricate web of life which can well do without such an offensive intrusion.

Regards, Cherylle STONE, Soldiers Point.

with COVID freight delays.

“Thanks to Neil and Therese Smith for collecting it, and all members of MKEG involved in receiving, filling and erecting the Dolphin, with the support of the Worimi, TGHN SLSC, the Progress Association, the Lions Club, and Glen Henry for the sign,” Mr Streamer continued.

“Despite painful paperwork, we thank MidCoast Council, especially

Rhett Patteson, and also Rachel Piercy from Manning Regional Art Gallery for their enthusiastic support.”

“We invite you to visit the Murrook Cultural Centre in Williamtown later this year, where, with the very latest technology, you can see and hear the story of Wubaray, as told by Uncle Graham Russell himself,” Auntie Liz said.

READING by Lynne Miles: John 14: 6 Jesus speaking, "I Am The Way, and The Truth and The Life. No-one comes to the Father but by Me."

q Uncle Denis, Auntie Liz and Auntie Fran of Worimi Wubaray Local Aboriginal Land Council.

q Members of the Myall Koala and Environment Group with Worimi representatives (middle) and Wubaray.

q The Wubaray (Black Dolphin) sculpture at Bennetts Beach.

Young talent time for junior Medowie Marauders

By Chris KARAS

MEDOWIE Marauders Rugby Club have unearthed some exciting junior talent in the Hunter Junior Rugby competition.

Promising colts Xavier Powell, Kobe Skaines, Sarina Drummond, Mackenzie Holbert, Mia Powell, Huxley Hodge and Hunter Holbert have caught the eye of club officials

with their skill sets and high work rates in the early rounds.

Club President Renee Selby told News Of The Area, “All seven local products have bright futures in the game and are great ambassadors for our club.

“They lead by example on the field and inspire their team mates each week,” said Renee.

Xavier Powell is a stand

out forward in the Under 12s competition while forwards Skaines and Drummond have shone in the Mixed Under 9s along with the tough tackling Mackenzie Holbert and Mia Powell, a strong runner with a super fend.

In the Under 8s all eyes are on whiz kids Hodge and Hunter Holbert. Medowie Marauders will host the Friday Night Social Fours

competition this Friday May 26 against Hamilton Hawks at Boyd Oval.

Robert Quinn earned the Players’ Player award in Medowie’s 24-0 loss to Maitland at Marcellin Park with Qwayde Cole and Jack Shearer also turning in powerful performances.

Nelson Bay thumped Medowie 84-0 in the Mens Suburban ranks with the Marauders best served

by rugged back rower and Players’ Player Dane Christie, five eighth Jesse Bridge, half back Sam Stokes, prop Eric Tolhurst and lock Ned Twelvetree.

Medowie Marauders/Southern Beaches Women have rescheduled their match against Waratah to Waratah Oval on Wednesday June 7 at 6:30pm.

Stinker’s Fishin’ All year round snapper

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

BROUGHTON Island regular Mick Dall returned with this thumper 6kg snapper which couldn’t resist a fillet of fresh yellowtail floating down a rich berley trail.

With a couple of smaller snapper in the bag he moved off the reef onto the sand in 50 metres of water and landed a fine catch of flathead.

Well worth the 8 nautical mile trip to Broughton.

I have been asked on numerous occasions ‘what is the best month for snapper?’.

Over the years I have come to the conclusion that snapper are a year round fish that can be caught in all conditions. The main determining factor is water temperature.

You are less likely to catch a snapper if the temperature drops below 18 degrees.

Soldiers Point champions

Steve Tye and Barry Peters

have been having a ball lately fishing off the rocks off Rocky Point for early season luderick and a few solid snapper.

With National Parks limiting recreational fishing access to Stockton Beach there is no report from beach fishers. There must be a better way to administer access to the beach as currently the ones who suffer are elderly recreational fishers who hold a beach permit.

How about a key to the gate for locals?

Big sea washes away historical link to the past

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

THE huge sea that we experienced a fortnight ago claimed one of our few historical structures.

Visitors to Rocky Point will notice that the A frame and remains of an old flying fox, that connected the mainland to Big Rocky, have been washed away.

Built by Anna Bay resident John Buckingham, some 60 years ago, the flying fox was constructed using motor bike wheels and an endless cable on which a 10-gallon tin was suspended.

John waded or swam across the channel to Big Rocky where he would

shovel shell grit into the tin for his wife Chris to pull back across.

The shell grit, which toughened eggshells, was bagged and sent to chicken farmers in the district.

It may surprise some to learn that as far back as the 1930s a small community survived at Rocky Point to mine shell grit and to trap lobsters.

Some names as recalled by One Mile Beach resident David Gamble were Ron ‘Clanka’ McLean and family, Jim de Monte, Arthur Murdoch and the first to be granted a mining lease Arthur Priestly from Patterson.

q Lemon Tree champion Mick Dall with his cracker snapper.

q The last photo of the A frame which was part of the flying fox at Rocky Point.

Last week of Sail Port Stephens a success

By Marian SAMPSON

THE weekend saw the final instalment of Sail Port Stephens with the ‘Off the Beach’ competitors enjoying great wind conditions with gusts to 15 knots on Saturday.

More than 90 vessels comprising sports boats, J70s, International Canoes, RS Aeros, Finns, OK dinghies, windsurfers and other classes competed on three race tracks in Day 2 of the Sail Port Stephens Bay Series.

The event was hosted by Bay Sailing Centre, with the boats launching off George Reserve and the nearby beach.

Saturday saw four races for the off-the-beach classes and five for the windsurfers, who took full advantage of conditions.

Also racing on Saturday was the fleet of Port Stephens Yacht Club’s Division One, which saw strong competition and a tight finish in a

race that avoided conflict with the Sail Port Stephens Regatta fleet.

The win for the Port Stephens Yacht Club race went to Una Vita followed in second place by Shere Khan with the trimaran Chilli taking a well deserved third place despite breaking in a new crew member on the day.

Sail Port Stephens crossed classes of boats however there were some competitors that participated in all three regattas. Among them were Port Stephens Yacht Club member and Fifty First Project skipper Julian Bell and his fourteen-year-old son Arthur.

“I get so excited leading up to Sail Port Stephens, it’s my favourite time of the year and I'm already so keen for next year,” Arthur Bell said. The Australian Sports Boat Association and J70 fleets also resumed their racing after completing three windward-leewards on the

Friday.

The newly launched Don’t Panic, helmed by Nicky Bethwaite and designed and built by 49er designer Julian Bethwaite, scored two firsts and a fourth to lead the way from Malcolm Dean’s ever-consistent Shaw 650 Black Betty.

Steven Proud’s Swish was the overnight leader after also posting two wins along with a second placing.

Also consistent was Joust70, helmed by Rod Warren.

Those results remained the same after a further three races on the day, with Don’t Panic winning all three on line and handicap honours to step further clear of Black Betty, with Brett Davis’s The Cube moving into third.

Joust70 reeled in some points with two first placings and a third, while Karyn Gojnich steered Jabiru into third overall.

Leading lights in the Windsurfer

class, with 26 starters, were Mitch Cooper, Greg Kay and Josh Green, with skiff legend Andrew ‘Dolly’ Divola holding down fourth place.

Matt Visser showed exceptional consistency in the Finns, posting

Blue Water Bowls at Soldiers Point

By Wendy O’BRIEN

RECENTLY Soldiers Point

Women’s Bowls hosted its ever popular Blue Water Fours Carnival, with visiting players from local clubs and as far afield as Engadine, Taren Point and Forster.

Forty teams contested 8 rounds across 3 days and it was evident everyone enjoyed the bowls, friendly rivalry and camaraderie.

It was played in sunny weather except for the final day when a shower or two meant the games had to be shortened. The winning team was a Forster/ composite team, which had 8

wins with a margin of 95.

Hot on their heels in second place came the Taren Point Girls with 8 wins and a margin of 69.

Close behind in third place was Kurri Kurri with 7 wins, 1 loss, and a

margin of 93.

The other results were 4th place Valentine/composite team, 5th place Raymond Terrace/Soldiers Point, 6th place Seaforth and 7th place Stockton.

It is thanks to our hard working committee, match and social committees, umpires, and the many other volunteers, plus the bowling club staff and facilities that the carnival ran so smoothly.

three second placings and a first, with rival Rob McMillan taking the first three heats then being deemed OCS in the last race of the day.

Grant Wakefield leads the OK class, and Gary Ratcliffe the RS Aeros.

After the success of the 2023 Sail Port Stephens Regatta competitors no doubt will be looking to register for the 2024 event.

In 2024 the Commodores Cup (PHS) and Port Stephens Trophy (ORC) will run over five days from 15-20 April.

The SPS Windward-Leeward Series featuring the NSW Yachting Championships, TP52 Gold Cup Act 3 and Rob Hampshire Cup (ORC) runs alone from 26-28 April and the trailables and off-the-beach classes event will be held on 19-21 May.

Nelson Bay Golf Club hosts Family of League Dinner & Golf Day

By Chris KARAS

q First place Forster/composite team.

Students thrive in netball and basketball competitions

FROM Page 28

Meanwhile, the Tomaree High School Open Girls Netball team are off to the state finals.

“It was a tight deciding game between Merewether High School and Tomaree High school to determine state finalists.”

Tomaree defeated their Newcastle neighbours by a final score of 23-24.

“After coming from behind at half time, Tomaree High School’s girls team were down by five goals, but the girls fired up and finished strong for the second half, bringing it home by one goal.”

The Tomaree High School community wishes both teams success at the next level of competition.

Thursday, 25 May 2023

q The Tomaree High School Open Girls Netball team.

LEGENDARY Parramatta winger Neville Glover is a guest speaker at this weekend’s 14th annual Port Stephens Men of League/ Family of League Sportsman’s Dinner and Golf Classic at Nelson Bay Golf Club.

Glover, who featured in the Eels’ 1976 Grand Final loss to Manly-Warringah and played two Tests for Australia against New Zealand, will be joined at this Saturday night’s dinner by Newcastle Knights Director of Rugby League Peter Parr. Port Stephens Family of League stalwart Peter Norman told News Of The Area, “There are tickets still available for the event's double header.

“The four man ambrose Golf Classic will be staged this Sunday with events for men, women and mixed teams for members and non members, handicap players and non handicap players,” said Norman.

Glover, who chalked up 121 first grade matches for the Eels and eleven with Penrith, also represented NSW against Great Britain.

He is the current Family of League president of the North Lakes area of the Central Coast.

MC for the night is renowned ABC Sports commentator Gerry Collins.

Tickets are $60 per head for the Sportsman’s Dinner and $90 per head for the golf event. Enquiries (02) 4981 1132.

q The windsurfing events made for a colourful and competitive event. Photo: Promocean Media.

q One of the Sail Port Stephens competitors found the conditions tricky and capsized.

Photo: Marian Sampson.

q It was a sea of sails off the beaches of Salamander Bay for the Sail Port Stephens Regatta. Photo: Marian Sampson.

q Soldiers Point match officials collating results.

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

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

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War Medals

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

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

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

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

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WHAT’S ON

ILLUMINATE Raymond Terrace

Where: Riverside Park

When: 26 May 5pm - 9pm

What: Lights, music, fireworks, artists, food trucks!

WHALE Season Launch

Where: Moonshadow TQC

When: 1 June 10am

What: 50% off all ticket fares on the 10am Whale Watching cruise!

MEDOWIE Markets

Where: Bull n Bush Motel

When: 10 June 8am - 12:30pm

What: Local stallholders, veg and produce, handmade goods!

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

BICYCLES Girls and boys, VGC $20 each Ph: 4982 8628 F200423

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

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

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

CURLING wands x 3 Near new. Big curl small curl, and crimper Separately $10 each

Ph: 0457 087 178

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

DRESS, New Sleeveless, Pink/Blue Multicolour Mid length Size M $45

Ph: 0427 818 294 F230223

MARINA Markets

Where: Nelson Bay Foreshore

When: 03 June 10am - 2pm

What: Handmade, local stallholders and food trucks!

FINGAL Bay Parkrun

Where: 3 Marine Dr, Fingal Bay

When: Every Saturday 8am

What: 5km parkrun - walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate!

GARUWA Community Markets

Where: Karuah Public School

When: 18 June 8am - 12pm

What: Local arts and crafts, live music, fresh fruit & veg!

EUROPEAN 2 x Single (can be double) adjust slatted bedframes & 2 latex mattresses VGC $400 both PH: 4997 9797

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

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

GOLF or Shopping

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

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

GOLFING accessories

Golf balls - around 100? 20 cents each Golf buggy $25 Clubs and drives $2 each. Ph: 4982 2335

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

GUITAR left-handed Redding as new never played with soft case $230 Ph: 4981 9939

MASSAGE Table $100. 0407 267 152

MOBILITY AIDS - All in excellent condition

Meal Tray Walker $100

3 Wheel Walker $90

Shower Stool $70

Squatty Potty Foot Rest $20. Lge support

Cushion $30. Can Deliver. Ph: 0404202499

MOBILE phone ZTE excellent cond. $100 0457 087 178

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

Ph: 0418 430 643

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

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

OVER bed patient table Timber laminate & white $40. Ph: 4982 2335 F300323

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

Ph: 4981 7523

SALON hair dryer, new $20. 0457 087 178

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

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Motorised Portable Chair Brand new Unused Battery, charger & manual. Can deliver New Price $3390. Sell for $2250 Ph: 0404 202 499 e010623

SINGER 522 sewing machine $45. 0487 015 730

SOFA Bed Floral linen fabric $80 0407 915 768

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WELLINGTON boots as new size 10 $25 4997 0611F020223

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

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

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

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

SPIRIT level aluminum surround 120cm L $20

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

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Blazer size 24 $50. Boys summer shirts sizes 18, 20 & 22 $10 each

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TEAK Bookcase $200ono 0407 267 152

TOW hitch clamp

SCA brand new $15

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

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QUINTREX 3.85 Eclipse Explorer 20 H.P 2 stroke Yamaha pull start, canopy, seats, floor boat & trailer registered Rego R7851 $4,800 Ph: 0415 678 687

TINNY 3.1m car topper 8HP Merc. Gal. Folding trailer. Good condition No Rego. $2800 ono Ph 0427 224 744 ReS230923

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

ELECTRIC Saw Black & Decker $50

Ph: 4997 0611

ELECTRIC Heaters

1 Electric 700mm x 360mm 2000 watts

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

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

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

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

HOOVER upright vac $45. 0487 015 730

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

LOUNGE 3 piece $50. Other items too 0425 254 612 F271022

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

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

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

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

Ph: 4981 7523

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

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

WALKING Machine electric, Proflex Elite near new. $100

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

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

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TUESDAY THE POINT

SBS, 10.30pm

We’re building up to a momentous moment in Australian history, and this insightful Indigenous current affairs series returns with a new season to capture, inform and evaluate this occasion.

SATURDAY THE GREY

7MATE, 11pm

Liam Neeson (above) offers up another action performance here in a tale that pits him and his co-stars against vicious forces of nature. On their way home from a job drilling oil deep in the frozen wilderness of Alaska, John Ottway (Neeson) and his pals find themselves stranded after their plane crashes right into the realm of a vicious wolf pack. Fighting among themselves after Ottway assumes leadership, they fall one-by-one as they try to survive in such a forbidding landscape, with such a savage foe. The dread and despair of the situation is acutely felt and Neeson is a convincing hero who confronts it all head-on.

FRIDAY, May 26

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Josh Byrne meets a productive duo.

8.30 Smother. (Return, Mals) After the turmoil and Finn’s subsequent injuries, Grace returns to London.

9.25 Mayfair Witches. (Masv) At Deirdre’s funeral, Rowan is plunged into the world of the infamous Mayfair family.

10.10 Interview With The Vampire. (Malnsv) Louis and Lestat’s lives change.

Hosts John Paul Janke and Narelda Jacobs tackle the news and focus on the upcoming Voice referendum, with a road trip around Australia. The duo will visit every Australian state and territory with outdoor broadcasts, as well as live episodes from the studio on Cammeraygal country in Sydney. Joined by experts and activists, tonight they explore what it means to have a Voice, and at what cost?

Tune in for the extensive and thoughtful coverage.

THURSDAY MIRIAM & ALAN: LOST IN SCOTLAND AND BEYOND…

You couldn’t ask for more

and arresting travel companions in Miriam Margolyes and Alan Cumming. Unfailingly funny and admirably honest, the duo came together to explore the delights and quirks of their native land in a motorhome during the pandemic. In this four-part followup, premiering tonight, Miriam and Alan are still enamoured by Scotland, but they also expand their horizons to include California. They are like kids in a candy shop, riding the “Hogwarts Express” steam train and visiting the Cairngorms, with ordained minister Alan even conducting an LGBTQIA+ wedding. It’s a joyous, personal take on the travelogue genre.

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10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+a)

11.45 Vienna Blood. (MA15+a, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Adam Dovile makes a modern, floating-style vanity. Karen Martini bakes a carrot, gruyere and herb loaf.

8.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Far From Home. (2019, Mv, R) After Peter Parker, in his identity as Spider-Man, finds himself facing four destructive elemental monsters while on holiday in Europe, he receives help from a mysterious new hero called Mysterio. Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Zendaya.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 MOVIE: Ablaze. (2019, Mal, R) Hannah Marshall.

2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. Parramatta Eels v North Queensland Cowboys.

9.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game.

10.40 MOVIE: Triple 9. (2016, MA15+lv, R) An unsuspecting rookie foils a heist. Casey Affleck.

12.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

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

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) Chappo goes to rescue a father and daughter and gets assistance from an unlikely source.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGa, R) Graham Norton is joined by Daniel Craig, Clive Myrie, Sir Ian McKellen and John Bishop.

11.30 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

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

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, May 27

PG) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Cup. Individual Apparatus. 4.00 Going Places. (R)

4.30 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 19. H’lights.

5.30 Weeks Of War. (Premiere, PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

6.50 Bluey. (R)

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG)

Sister Boniface pursues a serial killer.

8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. (Malv) Part 3 of 5. A discovery by Sumner sends Henry Drax into a murderous rage.

9.20 Ragdoll. (MA15+a) Rose’s behaviour raises questions for Edmunds. With the killer one step ahead, Baxter’s plans go awry.

10.05 The Messenger. (Malv, R)

Ed is faced with a difficult choice.

11.00 Fires. (Mal, R)

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

8.30 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (R)

10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R)

11.10 MOVIE: The Final Quarter. (2019, PGa, R)

12.40 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Malv, R)

1.40 Life Drawing UK. (Mn, R) 3.45 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00

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

SUNDAY, May 28

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs: Sydenham Hill. (Final)

8.20 The Messenger. (Mal) Another ace appears.

9.15 Silent Witness. (Return, Mav) The health secretary is assassinated.

10.15 In Limbo. (Mal, R)

10.45 Interview With The Vampire. (Malnsv, R)

11.30 Mayfair Witches. (Masv, R)

12.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R)

1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Urban Conversion. (PG) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX C’ship. H’lights. 4.00 Cycling. UCI Women’s World Tour. La Vuelta Femenina. H’lights.

4.30 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20. H’lights.

5.30 Dirty Bird. 5.35 Weeks Of War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Giant Mammoths. (PG, R)

8.30 Egypt: The Treasure Of The Sacred Bulls. (PG)

9.30 Patagonia. (PGa)

10.20 The Death Of Bruce Lee. (PGav, R)

11.55 Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre. (MA15+avw, R)

1.25 How Mad Are You? (Mal, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Ladbrokes Derby Day, Ladbrokes Park Race Day and Sporting Chance Foundation Raceday.

5.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A nervous man says he is here to visit his wife for their wedding anniversary.

7.30 MOVIE: The Day After Tomorrow. (2004, Ma, R) A climatologist tries to save his family after the planet is plunged into a sudden ice age. Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum.

10.00 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. (2018, PGalv, R) Superheroes from different dimensions who all use the Spider-Man identity come together. Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. (2007, Mhv, R) Daniel Radcliffe.

10.10 MOVIE: 300: Rise Of An Empire. (2014, MA15+lsv, R) Sullivan Stapleton.

12.00 MOVIE: Black Water: Abyss. (2020, Mhl, R)

1.50 Talking Honey. (PG, 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)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Chappo goes to rescue a father and daughter.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) An abandoned terrier enjoys a makeover.

7.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade. (1989, PGv, R) Indiana Jones tries to find his missing father, who was on a lifelong quest to obtain the legendary Holy Grail. Harrison Ford, Sean Connery.

10.00 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. (2008, Mv, R) Indiana Jones searches for a crystal skull. Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Indianapolis 500. Qualifying. H’lights. 4.40 Go On.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

8.00 Secrets Of Prince Andrew. (M) Part 1 of 2.

10.00 The Latest: Seven News.

10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Catching A Killer – The Claremont Murders. (Mav, R) Takes a look at the disappearance of Sarah Spiers and killings of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon in the Perth suburb of Claremont in the 1990s and the subsequent decades long investigation.

12.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Summit. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.30 Nine News Late. Takes a look at the latest news and events from Australia and around the world.

10.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 The First 48. (Mav)

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

12.40 Family Law. (Ma, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Galavant. 2.00 The Profit

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Sporting the dreaded black aprons, the contestants embark on a two-day challenge.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) The discovery of the body of a former MI6 agent uncovers secrets from NCIS Special Agent Jane Tennant’s past, forcing her to go to extreme lengths to track down the responsible party.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates a cold case.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, May 29

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R)

11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Marcella. (Malv, R)

2.30 The Cook And The Chef. (R)

3.00 Escape From The City. (PG, R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Back Roads. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Giro d’Italia.

Final stage. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00

Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG) 10.55 Our Coast. (PG, R) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 First Australians. (PG, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust.

(R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy!

(R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Final stage. H’lights.

TUESDAY, May 30

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 10.30 Outback Ringer.

(PG, R) 11.00 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG) 11.05 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (Return) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 3.05 Living Black. (R) 3.35 The Making Of Galup VR Experience.

3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE:

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

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

8.35 9-1-1. (Mav) The 118 races to emergencies at a commercial bakery and a bodybuilding competition.

9.35 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Owen helps defend Marjan when a rescue complaint forces her to make a challenging ethical decision.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants tackle a breakfast challenge.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Alex Ward, Lloyd Langford and Kitty Flanagan.

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

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) The team searches for two missing co-eds.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

8.30 The Rookie. (Mav) John is assigned his first rookie whose unconventional approach to police

1.30

3.15

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants tackle a Pressure Test.

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

9.40 NCIS. (Final) Agent Torres finds himself in prison as the team tries to stop an impending terror attack.

10.30 North Shore. (Ml, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, May 31

Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: A Family Matter. (Premiere) Takes a look at sitcoms.

9.15 Blue Lights. (Madlv) The team scrambles to deal with a bad batch of drugs while the McIntyres try to cover their tracks.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 The Congregation. (Mal)

11.45 Unit One. (MA15+av, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, June 1

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Dawn To Curfew. (Premiere, M)

8.30 Putin And The West: My Backyard. Part 1 of 3.

9.35 Normal People. (MA15+) Connell and Marianne’s relationship continues.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Catch And Release. (MA15+l)

11.55 Red Light. (MA15+ad, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Kirby and Theo get on the same level.

7.30 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Kerang Train Crash. (Mav) A look at the 2007 Kerang train crash.

8.30 Accused. (Mav) A man is faced with a big decision about the fate of his brother who is living with a traumatic brain injury.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Snowtown –Bodies In The Barrels. (MA15+adv, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 1. Queensland v New South Wales.

10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A wrap-up of the State of Origin clash.

11.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.30 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am)

12.30 Council Of Dads. (PGa, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants must prepare a banquet.

8.40 North Shore. (Ml) Abigail faces increasing pressure to close the trade deal. A breakthrough fills a crucial gap in the case’s timeline.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. Muncy believes Elias Olsen has struck again.

10.40 Fire Country. (Mv)

11.40 Bull. (Mv, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Justin will do anything to save Andrew. Xander is determined to support Kate.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.

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

10.40 The Latest: Seven News.

11.10 Fantasy Island. (Ma) A woman wants a perfect life.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants vie for Immunity.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) Garland asks Benson to reopen a missing person case he was working on as a rookie officer on the day of 9/11.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mas, R) A schoolgirl goes missing.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

By Marian SAMPSON

NETBALLERS and basketballers from Tomaree High School have shown they can mix it with the state’s best.

Jo-Ann Williams of Tomaree High School told News Of The Area, “It has been a monumental achievement.

“The Open Boys Basketball team have had a dream run to make it to the inaugural Basketball NSW Schools Tournament, with over 50 teams competing across five divisions from public, private and catholic schools.”

The boys will also soon face off against defending state champions Sydney Boys High School at the Combined High Schools NSW Knockout, with Tomaree down to the last sixteen teams in the state.

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