Port Stephens News Of The Area 27 April 2023

By Marian SAMPSON

Anna Bay helipad DA withdrawn amid Land and Environment Court proceedings

appealed in the Land and Environment Court after Port Stephens Council earlier refused the development.

Steve Peart, Group Manager Development Services at Port Stephens Council told News Of The Area, “Council staff has been participating in a Class 1 appeal in the Land and Environment Court to defend Council’s refusal of DA 162021-387-1 for a Helipad at 4126 Nelson Bay Road, Anna

Bay. “On 13 March Council staff and experts in the field of town planning, acoustics, social impact and ecology, participated in a mandatory conciliation conference with the applicant.

“A large number of community members attended the site visit with several speaking against the proposal.

“The conciliation conference was terminated due to the parties being unable to reach an agreement

and a court hearing was set down for August.

“However, since the termination of the conciliation conference, the applicant has chosen to discontinue the court proceedings, in response to the concerns raised by community members and Council’s experts during the conciliation conference.

“The applicant is now time-barred by statute from appealing against Council’s refusal of the DA.

“No indication has been

provided by the applicant as to whether another DA may be lodged in future for a similar proposal on this site.

“There is no determination on who will pay the legal fees as yet,” he said.

Members of the community who have fought against the development are now celebrating what they see as common sense prevailing.

Local Peter Sherriff has family members laid to rest at the Anna Bay Lawn Cemetery

adjacent to the proposed site.

“I am very pleased that common sense has prevailed and our departed family members can rest in peace as well as visitors to the site can have quiet and meaningful reflection during their visits,” he said.

The Tomaree Residents and Ratepayers Association (TRRA) said, “TRRA welcomes the announcement that the appeal against Council’s refusal of the so-called ‘helipad’ proposed for Anna Bay has been discontinued.

“The proposed site adjacent to the Anna Bay

Lawn Cemetery was never a suitable location for any helicopter operations, let alone the major heliport operation proposed, with up to 70 movements each day.

“Thanks to the weight of community opposition, and multiple sound planning reasons for the refusal, common sense has prevailed.

“This welcome decision will be a great relief to those with loved ones interred at the cemetery, and a source of satisfaction to all those community members who put in time and effort to make well-argued objections.”

Roz Armstrong, President of the Soldiers Point Community Group, who lodged a submission in partnership with EcoNetwork, said it's an example of what a community can do when they work together and support each other.

DEVELOPMENT

APPLICATION UPDATE

APPLICATIONS LODGED FROM 09/04/2023 TO 16/04/2023

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

BAY 35 Dunmore Ave 16-2021-389-3 S4.55 Modification CORLETTE 84 Sandy Point Rd 16-2018-580-2 S4.55(1A) Modification HEATHERBRAE 8 Archibald Pl; 5 Clayton Rd; 7 Clayton Rd; 9 Clayton Rd 16-2023-183-1 Staged industrial development

KARUAH

33 Sapling Rd 16-2021-908-3 S4.55(1) Modification

75A Holdom Rd 16-2023-197-1 Swimming pool & spa

NELSON BAY

9 Nash Ln 16-2023-191-1

Alterations and additions to dwelling

NOTICE OF PUBLIC EXHIBITION INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING, AND FEES AND

CHARGES

At its meeting on 11 April 2023, Council resolved to place the Draft Delivery Program 2022 to 2026 and Operational Plan 2023 to 2024, Draft

Resourcing Strategy 2023 to 2033 (incorporating the Workforce Management Strategy 2022 to 2026, Long Term Financial Plan 2023 to 2033, and Strategic Asset Management Plan 2023 to 2033), Draft Fees and Charges 2023 to 2024, Revised Debt Recovery and Hardship Policy on public exhibition.

The documents will be on exhibition from Thursday 13 April to Friday 12 May 2023 and are available for viewing at the Council Administration Building, Libraries or online at pscouncil.info/ PublicExhibitions. For enquiries contact Council on 4988 0255.

Submissions are invited and can be lodged, in writing (including email) with the General Manager up until 5pm on 12 May 2023 quoting file number PSC2022-03935-0001. Please note, submissions may be made in any format, which is able to be sent via email and is less than 10mb in size. This may include a video file or audio voice recording in addition to more traditional written format.

COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

COMMUNITY DROP-INS

Come and learn more about the coastal hazards impacting our coastline and estuary areas. For more information about the Coastal Management Program and how to get involved go to pscouncil.info/cmp

Wednesday 3 May 12pm to 2pm

Tanilba Foreshore Hall, Tanilba Bay

Thursday 4 May 11am to 1pm Murrook Cultural Centre, Williamtown

Wednesday 3 May 4pm to 6pm Bruce Scott Pavillion, Tomaree Sports Complex

Thursday 4 May 4pm to 6pm

Birubi Surf Life Saving Club, Anna Bay

pscouncil.info/illuminate-raymond-terrace

“There were many objections to this development with a myriad of reasons why this project should not go ahead.

“Starting with the obvious noise pollution issue for residents generally and more significantly for mourners and visitors looking for respectful contemplation at the nearby Anna Bay Cemetery, to the more complex issues of safe airspace, the impact of helicopter rotor downwash on the surrounding national park and its inhabitants as well as a commercial development in a RU2- Rural Landscape zoning.

“Notwithstanding this I believe the community should remain vigilant as I would not be surprised to see something similar suggested sometime in the future,” she said.

“The withdrawal of the development application for a Helipad at Anna Bay is a great win for the community at large.

q Community gathered at the cemetery to protest the proposed helipad development. Photo: Marian Sampson.

q Port Stephens Council’s Steve Peart, Group Manager Development Services.

Photo: Marian Sampson.

The Big Red Kidney Bus returns to Nelson Bay

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access. For people on dialysis and their carers, holidays can often seem out of reach.

With three morning and three evening sessions available from Monday to Saturday on each bus, haemodialysis consumers can book a trip away with family and friends while maintaining their regular in-centre dialysis routine.

While the Bus is primarily for holiday dialysis, people are also invited to use the service if they are travelling for work, or if the bus allows

them to dialyse closer to their regular renal unit.

Kidney Health Australia CEO Chris Forbes said, “Kidney disease is an incredibly debilitating disease so enabling people in regional areas to access life-saving dialysis treatment while also minimising their travel time and out-of-pocket costs will be of enormous benefit.

“Our Big Red Kidney Bus mobile dialysis program is much loved by our kidney community as it gives them the freedom to travel beyond their treating clinic, a freedom so many of us take for granted and which can significantly

improve their quality of life,” he said.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a silent and insidious condition that steals the opportunity, the future, and the lives of too many Australians.

Over two million Australians are affected by CKD, including 1.8 million who are unaware they are living with the condition.

First Nations Australians are twice as likely to have signs of CKD (22 percent and ten percent respectively).

Halifax Holiday Park has supported the Bus since the service began in NSW in 2017

Residents push back on ‘Residential Lifestyle Community’ DA

By Lindsay HALL

RESIDENTS of Port Stephens have become well and truly familiar with lengthy waits for medical appointments, and difficulty in accessing specialist services.

That problem will become far worse should a Development Application (DA) be approved for another ‘Residential Lifestyle Community’ in Anna Bay, according to local resident Brad Jelfs.

A member of the Sustainable Australia Party, Mr Jelfs is leading a community effort objecting to the application by Ingenia.

The application is labeled by Ingenia as a ‘caravan park, and seeks approval for 171 long-term sites, two shortterm sites, a clubhouse and associated infrastructure.

This makes the potential development almost

identical to another recently established gated community in Anna Bay, Latitude 1.

“My objection to the DA for the duplication of Latitude 1 stems from my political views to stop overdevelopment and to protect our environment.

“Everyone who has visited, or resides, in Latitude 1, will argue that these homes are not caravans, but are substantial permanent structures.

“This site has approximately 350 residents who require all forms of services.”

Mr Jelfs has found ready allies in local medical professionals who are concerned that another sudden boost in the population will push an already taxed public health system to breaking point.

Though recently retired, Dr Don Leitch - formerly of Providence Medical - has agreed to countersign Mr Jelfs’ objection, and shared his own views on the situation.

“I know that all GPs in the area feel overworked and are unable for lots of reasons to recruit new GPs,” Dr Leitch said.

“No GP was asked, as far as I am aware, if they thought these communities were a good idea and if they could cope with the extra patients they would bring.

“Many have closed their books and increased their fees as a response - although there are other GP issues there as well

“Apart from the issues of general medical practice, there are also ancillary services to be considered such as Physio, OT, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, Aged Care and Dementia services to be considered.

“Non-private services in these areas are pretty thin in our community as it is.

“I am not sure whether Hunter New England Health has been included in the planning process, however, they will be responsible for

Gan Gan Road’s rapid re-closure

By Lindsay HALL

RESIDENTS of Anna Bay and Boat Harbour are experiencing frustration following the closure of a stretch of Gan Gan Road less than two days after it had been reopened.

The segment of road between Frost Road at One Mile and the intersection with Nelson Bay Drive had been closed for several weeks so that it could be widened and resurfaced.

On Tuesday 18 April Port Stephens Council announced via Facebook that the current stage of work was complete.

However, by the afternoon of Wednesday 19 the barriers had been put back in place.

“Unfortunately following the reopening of the road, the new pavement material hasn't performed as expected and work is underway to correct it,” Port Stephens Council posted to the social media site.

“For safety reasons, we've had to re-close the road while it is repaired.

“We will continue to provide updates on the duration of the road closure and the likely reopening date.”

The roadworks are part of the Australian

Government Black Spot program, funding work to improve roads that are deemed a high risk zone for traffic collisions.

Local residents made their frustrations known in their comments on the social media posts, prompting the Council page to offer a more detailed explanation.

“The pavement failures aren’t a result of the way we’ve constructed the road or the sealing of the road.

“It’s been caused by the significant and unexpected infiltration of groundwater from beneath the road, made worse by the heavy rain.”

There is currently no projected end date for the roadworks.

increasing public services.”

Adding her voice to the objections is local resident Louise Powers.

“I have worked at two medical centres in the Bay over the last thirteen years and the GP situation is the most desperate it's been, with no sign of improving,” Ms Powers said.

“The Council said at the time ‘build the homes, and this will force an increase of the services’, which is totally

the wrong way around and also, in a medical sense, potentially putting its elderly population in Port Stephens at risk.”

These views have bolstered Mr Jelfs’ own concerns.

“The rampant replication of these ‘over 55 lifestyle villages’ is one cause of the massive strain upon medical and pharmaceutical services,” he said.

When asked for comment Steve Peart, Group Manager of Development Services for Port Stephens Council stated, “The Council issued a Request

for Information to the applicant on 22 November 2022.

“The request related to ecology, stormwater and drainage, traffic and access, noise impacts and sewer connection.

“A response to this request was received on 27 March 2023.

“Council is currently assessing the additional information received.”

In the meantime Brad Jelfs is using social media to keep local residents informed, and continues to ask them to join the fight and add their names and comments to the objection submission he has prepared.

q The Big Red Kidney Bus

Gerry Mohan retires after more than 30 years of community service

By Marian SAMPSON

GERRY Mohan, who has served the community with Harbourside Haven and Port Stephens Veterans and Citizens Aged Care (PSVCAC) since the late eighties, recently tendered his formal resignation as Chairman of the PSVCAC Board.

Gerry made an enormous contribution to PSVCAC and has been involved with the company since 1988, firstly as a member, then as a Board Member, followed by his appointment to the role of Chairman in 2006 upon the retirement of Bill King.

Gerry’s vision as Chairman was to steer the company to a position of being able to meet the evergrowing number of changes

and reform in the aged care industry with a professional staff in place, being able to grow the business and provide an increased number of services to seniors in the Port Stephens region, while honouring the original legacy of the company founders.

At the heart of his vision was to ensure the comfort and service provided to residents and clients was never compromised.

“As a Board, whilst we are sad to see Gerry leave, we are very grateful for the extraordinary job he has done as Chairman, his tremendous support of the company and the broader Port Stephens community, and wish him all the very best in his retirement,” a

PSVCAC board spokesperson told News Of The Area.

Moving forward, Raad Richards has been appointed by the Board as Acting Chairman until the 2023 Annual General Meeting to be held later in the year.

“I look forward to working closely with the Board and with the CEO, Suzanne Newton, over the next few months as we face many challenges as an organisation and the major reforms within the aged care sector,” Raad Richards said.

“I have every confidence in our ability to continue to find innovative and efficient ways to best deliver services to the growing aged population in the Port Stephens area in a financially viable and sustainable way.”

Max Pride will move into the role of Deputy Chairman in this interim period.

q Gerry Mohan has retired after more than three decades of service.

Fingal Bay Craft Group thanks community for support

By Lindsay HALL

THE ladies of the Fingal Haven Craft Group have offered thanks to the residents, visitors and members of the community who came along to their 15

April Craft Fair and helped make it a huge success.

Group president Mollie Carter spoke enthusiastically about the event.

“I think it may well have been the most successful Craft Fair we’ve ever done.”

The event was held to raise funding for projects that support residents living with dementia in the facilities of Harbourside Haven.

It has been an annual event for the Craft Group for more than 20 years, but has been on

hiatus since 2019 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

2023 was the year the ladies could finally bring their crafting skills back to the community.

“We had several stalls set up, and they were all

constantly busy for the whole day.”

The event was supported by local businesses such as the Shoal Bay Country Club, Moonshadow Cruises, Authentic Thai and more.

Vouchers for meals,

cruises, beauty treatments and hampers of goods were donated as raffle prizes.

The Craft Group will discuss with Harbourside Haven management how best to use the monies raised.

Medowie Place Plan endorsed by Council

PORT Stephens Council has unanimously adopted the Medowie Place Plan after community feedback.

Acting Mayor Giacomo Arnott said it’s a great outcome for the Medowie community.

“This plan reflects the values and priorities of residents and business and outlines actions to improve the liveability and wellbeing of the Medowie community,” Acting Mayor Arnott said.

“Medowie has grown so much over the last few years – its central location and proximity to Williamtown, Raymond Terrace and Newcastle is a huge drawcard for young families

and retirees.

“We know Medowie will continue to change and we need to ensure the services and facilities are available to cater for the growing population,” he added.

Central Ward Councillor Chris Doohan said Place Plans start with the community.

“It’s terrific to see this plan come to fruition.

“I know the Medowie 7-day makeover was an inspirational event that brought the community together and has driven Council to listen and act on the aspirations of our people.

“I’m both delighted and

proud,” Councillor Doohan said.

Central Ward Councillor Jason Wells said the community have driven the development of the Medowie Place Plan, following extensive engagement.

“When the draft place plan was put on public exhibition, it was great to see the range of feedback provided by the community," Councillor Wells said.

"I was so pleased to meet with Council staff after the exhibition period and hear how the place plan had been modified to reflect the range of quality feedback put forward by members of the community," he added.

As requested by the community, a key action of the plan will be to expand the town centre, by rezoning the land at 38 Ferodale Road to enable future residential and commercial development to accommodate play and recreation facilities for all ages.

The Medowie streetscapes will be upgraded with a focus to create a charming main street that prioritises pedestrians and new shared pathways to help connect the community to the town centre.

The Medowie Place Plan also includes actions that can be championed by our community.

“I know there's already some Medowie community groups who are itching to get started on some of the community-led initiatives.

“In the last round of feedback, 32 people in Medowie were interested in joining a Medowie Town Team to support the implementation of the Plan,” Councillor Wells said.

The Town Teams Movement is run by a nonprofit company helping local communities to connect, organise and act to regenerate the fabric of their neighbourhoods and to create better places.

Port Stephens Council is the first in NSW to promote

the Town Teams approach and will work with the Medowie community to create vibrant places that support social wellbeing and enhance liveability.

The first Medowie Town Team events will be held Monday 15 May at 10:30am and 5:30pm, with both sessions including a presentation by Council and the Town Teams crew, handson activities, complimentary child minding facilities and lunch or dinner for participants.

To read the Medowie Place Plan or find out how to get involved in the Medowie Town Team, visit pscouncil. info/medowie-place-plan

Community invited to provide feedback on Planning and Reporting documents

PORT Stephens Council is calling on residents to have their say on the draft Integrated Planning and Reporting documents following endorsement from Council at its Ordinary Meeting held on April 11.

Port Stephens Council resolved to place the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) documents on public exhibition for community feedback.

Port Stephens Acting Mayor Giacomo Arnott said it’s important the community has its say on the suite of documents that guide our

annual program of works.

“The Delivery Program, Operational Plan and Resourcing Strategy are the nuts and bolts of what we do.

“They outline the services we provide, how we provide them and the budget required to achieve it all,” Acting Mayor Arnott said.

“These plans are the link between our Community Strategic Plan and the work our teams do on the ground each day. Key priorities for the next year include reducing our carbon footprint, developing coastal management programs, implementing our

garden organics waste service and repairing our roads,” he said.

Councils across NSW are required to review their Integrated Planning and Reporting documents on an annual basis.

These plans continue to include the Enhanced Services Focus Areas identified by the community in 2022 and the revised Debt Recovery and Hardship Policy, which align directly with our recent application for a Special Rate Variation (SRV) that's currently with IPART.

General Manager Tim

Crosdale said Council is committed to delivering for the community in the best possible way.

“To help balance the budget, we’ve been focused on our productivity, streamlining services, containing our costs and increasing revenue,” Mr Crosdale said.

“If successful with our application for an SRV, the Enhanced Services Focus Area Reserve outlines how funds will be allocated for roads, our natural environment, public spaces, foreshores and waterways.

“We also know that some people will find the impact of any increase in costs challenging. Our revised Debt

Recovery and Hardship Policy outlines the ways Council can support residents who are doing it tough,” he added.

Acting Mayor Giacomo Arnott said Council’s 2023/24 plans have been based on feedback received from the community throughout the last year.

“This public exhibition period is one last chance for our community to have their say and let us know if what we have planned is right,” Acting Mayor Arnott said.

The documents are on public exhibition until 5pm Friday 12 May 2023 and include the:

• Draft Delivery Program 2022 to 2026 and

Operational Plan 2023 to 2024

• Draft Resourcing Strategy 2023 to 2033 (incorporating the Workforce Management Strategy 2022 to 2026, Long Term Financial Plan 2023 to 2033, and Strategic Asset Management Plan 2023 to 2033)

• Draft Fees and Charges 2023 to 2024

• Revised Debt Recovery and Hardship Policy

View the documents online at portstephens.nsw. gov.au/exhibitions and lodge your submission by 5pm Friday 12 May 2023.

Residents and Council to collaborate on Community Engagement

PORT Stephens residents are invited to apply to participate in a new advisory group focused on guiding the design of communications and engagement programs for key Council projects.

In November 2022, Port Stephens Council adopted a new Communications and Engagement Strategy.

Acting Mayor Giacomo Arnott said that the Communications and Engagement Advisory Group

was identified as a high priority within the strategy and reflects the Council’s ongoing commitment to listening to the voice of our community.

“We know our community wants to be involved in decision making for their place, and this advisory group is the result of years of work by Councillors and the Council to make that a reality.

“I want to pay particular tribute to Cr Leah Anderson

who has worked tirelessly to achieve this fantastic outcome,” Acting Mayor Arnott said.

“The advisory group will work with Councillors and staff to determine who Council should engage with, how we deliver communications and what type of feedback we need to gather to deliver better results.

“There’s no better way to ensure we’re representing

the diverse voices across our community than tapping into local experts that know their places best,” he added.

Council's Group Manager Steve Peart says the advisory group is designed to ensure representation from all sectors of the Port Stephens community.

“We’re asking for community representatives who live, work or study in Port Stephens, have strong community networks and a

desire to participate in best practice,” Mr Peart said.

“We want to hear from a broad range of residents and to help this, we’ve made the process as inclusive as possible with applications being accepted in multiple formats – in writing or via video and audio,” Mr Peart said.

“The meetings will also be held both online and face to face, making them accessible to those that can’t travel to face to face meetings or those with caring requirements.

“By working together, we can gain a greater

understanding of the communities’ priorities and ultimately, deliver outcomes that improve the liveability and wellbeing of those that live, work and visit Port Stephens.

“We look forward to seeing the benefit community insight will bring to high impact projects,” he added.

The group will operate under a Terms of Reference adopted by Council on 11 April 2023.

Expressions of interest remain open until midnight 10 May 2023. Find out more and apply by visiting portstephens.nsw. gov.au/council/committeesand-advisory-panels

service stations, real estate agents, many general businesses throughout the area.

A list is published towards the back of this newspaper. You can also find the outlets by going to www.newsofthearea.com.au

Detailed reports submitted for dam safety reviews

HUNTER Water has submitted a draft risk report for Chichester Dam and an interim risk report for Grahamstown Dam to Dams Safety NSW, as part of a fifteen-yearly routine assessment program.

The reports are part of Hunter Water’s commitment as a dam owner to ensure they meet modern engineering and safety standards and regulatory obligations.

The risk reports help inform detailed fifteen-yearly safety reviews that are currently underway for both dams.

These reviews are part of a comprehensive assessment program which includes daily visual inspections and monthly satellite inspections, as well as yearly and five yearly reviews.

Hunter Water’s Executive Manager

Customer Delivery, Clint Thomson, said new technology and techniques are providing engineers and an independent expert review panel with new insights into the dams.

“Dams like Chichester and Grahamstown are designed to remain in service for potentially hundreds of years.

“Over time, the industry’s understanding of the dams under extreme conditions such as rare flooding events and major earthquakes improves,” said Mr Thomson.

“After every major

review we have invested in upgrading our dams.

“In 1984 we installed anchors inside the Chichester Dam wall, which is almost 100 years old, with subsequent works in 1995 and 2003.

“At Grahamstown Dam six major upgrades have occurred since its construction almost 60 years ago.

“The latest reviews and any recommendations that follow will ensure the dams continue to operate safely and serve the community for many decades to come.

“We’re now working to finalise the detailed safety review for Chichester Dam in the coming weeks and the Grahamstown Dam review later this year.

“We’re committed to keeping our community informed every step of the way and they can expect to hear from us soon with the results and our approach to moving forward,” said Mr Thomson.

The assessments have been led by Hunter Water, with advice from an independent Expert Review Panel.

Time to prepare homes for winter fire dangers

By Marian SAMPSON

WINTER is almost upon us and it is time to check that your home is fire safe.

Wet weather sees us drying clothes and other items inside.

Heaters should be checked and any fireplaces reviewed for safety.

Similarly electric blankets should be checked for compromised wiring.

Deputy Captain Giacomo Arnott from Raymond Terrace Fire and Rescue NSW told News Of The Area, "As we enter the cooler months of the year, it's important for people to remember that the majority of house fires start in the winter months.

"If you have a heater in your house,

ensure that you have clearance of one metre from the heater.

“Combustible materials can easily ignite if close by.

“Do not dry wet clothes using a heater.

"Make sure you check the lint filter in your dryer before using it, as a build up of lint can easily catch alight and mean we have to visit you and put out a fire in your house.

"Half of house fires in NSW start in kitchens, so always be sure to keep looking when cooking.”

Even a small kitchen fire can have devastating results.

Make sure you have a fire blanket and fire extinguisher in your house in case there is a fire.

"And most importantly, check your smoke alarms,” Mr Arnott said.

“Having a working smoke alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a house fire.

“If you're elderly or disabled, you can contact our fire station on 4987 2627 and we can book in a free smoke

alarm check for you.

"If you follow these safety tips, there will be less chance of us needing to see you this winter.

“Get in touch with us if you have any fire safety questions,” he said.

Your local firefighters would rather assist you with the installation of working smoke alarms than respond to a fire at your home.

You can contact Fire and Rescue Salamander Bay on 4979 3752

q Raymond Terrace Fire and Rescue NSW responding to a house fire.

Rescued sea turtle ‘5 Hooks’ returned to ocean home

By Lindsay HALL

A FEMALE green sea turtle, rescued from the Nelson Bay Marina on 4 January after ingesting a fishhook, has now been rehabilitated and released back into the ocean.

Sea Shelter wildlife rescuers were alerted to

the plight of the turtle by members of the public.

“A couple of young boys had been fishing when they actually hooked the turtle and pulled it in,” said Lia Pereira, marketing manager and part of the marine rescue team for Sea Shelter, the ocean conservation group affiliated

with Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters.

“They were unsure as to what to do next, but fortunately we were nearby when they contacted us.”

The experienced team promptly rescued the animal and took it to Nelson Bay Vet for assessment, where radiographs were collected to determine where the hook was lodged.

“We were so shocked to

q The radiograph revealed five hooks throughout the sea turtle's body.

discover that she had not one but five hooks lodged at various positions within the gastrointestinal tract,” said veterinarian Dr Kathryn Stalder.

“She was at significant risk of life threatening obstruction and intestinal rupture.”

The turtle was transported to Taronga Zoo for treatment and rehabilitation.

The expert veterinary team at Taronga Wildlife Hospital were able to nurse the turtle back to health and successfully release her with the assistance of NSW Police

Maritime unit and NSW National Parks and Wildlife on Friday 14 April.

The turtle, affectionately known as ‘5 Hooks’, has been fitted with a radio tracking device attached to her shell so that her movements and the outcome of her release can be monitored.

The Taronga Zoo Wildlife Hospital team have released a Facebook post urging anglers to dispose of all used fishing hooks and line appropriately to minimise the risk to marine life.

“We’d like to encourage people fishing to take as much

Council investigates expansion of environmental conservation zones to support koala protection

PORT Stephens Council has endorsed a Notice of Motion from East Ward Councillor Leah Anderson to investigate the opportunity to rezone land at Salamander Bay to ensure the long term protection of important koala habitat.

The Council owned land at 22 and 30 Homestead Street, Salamander Bay and 1 Diemars Road, Salamander Bay is currently zoned for public recreation and is adjacent to existing land zoned for environmental conservation.

Councillor Leah Anderson said the land in

and around Stoney Ridge Reserve is recognised as key koala habitat and one of the most important koala release sites for the team at the Port Stephens Koala Hospital.

“The site is subject to a number of environmental constraints including koala habitat, flooding and endangered ecological communities all of which would make it very difficult to use for any type of urban development,” Cr Anderson said.

“It’s our responsibility as a Council to ensure that we do as much as we can to protect and conserve koala habitat across Port

Stephens.

“By rezoning this land, we can ensure that this important koala movement corridor is retained and protected into the future,” she added.

President of Port Stephens Koalas Ron Land said the land at 22 Homestead Street, Salamander Bay is a critical koala habitat and one of the most important koala release sites on the Tomaree Peninsula.

“The area around Stoney Ridge Reserve is adjacent to some of the last remnants of active koala habitat. This land provides connectivity for koalas that

live and move through this space,” Mr Land said.

“By protecting this land, we can help koalas survive in our urban space.

“This isn’t a solution for koala protection but it will have a big impact and forms part of a multilayered approach to koala protection in Port Stephens.

“Over the last year, almost 60 koalas were admitted to Port Stephens Koala Hospital.

“Once the koalas have recovered, it’s important that we have safe locations to release them back into the wild where they can move freely and have access to food,” he added.

Acting Mayor Giacomo Arnott said that this is the type of proactive conservation planning the Council needs to do.

“We’re future proofing this land from urban development and it’ll certainly improve the

care as they can to retrieve their lines, because creatures like turtles can ingest them so easily,” Lia added.

“We also encourage all people who fish not to use stainless steel hooks as they do not degrade and remain a danger for far longer.”

If you find an injured marine animal locally, please contact the Sea Shelter team on (02) 4982 2476, or report to NSW National Parks and Wildlife.

Local vets are happy to receive and assess injured wildlife and arrange further care.

movement and protection of our koala population throughout the Salamander Bay area,” Acting Mayor Arnott said.

Council staff will prepare a further report to Council outlining the process and costs associated with the rezoning of the land.

For more information about koalas in Port Stephens visit portstephens.nsw.gov.au/ koalas

q ‘5 Hooks’ being released.

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Pet Parlour Raymond Terrace

Terrace Central Plaza Post Office

Newsagent Terrace Central Plaza

Woolworths Terrace Central Plaza

MarketPlace Woolworths

Raymond Terrace Shell

Twin Rivers Workwear & Uniforms

Raymond Terrace Library

Lakeside Newsagent

R&R Property

Foodworks Lakeside

Lakeside Leisure Centre

Muree Golf Club

Saxby's Bakery Salt Ash

Tanilba Bay Nursing Home

Tanilba Bay Retirement Units

Coles Tanilba Bay

Endevour Servo Tanilba Bay

Tanilba Newsagent

Post Office Tanilba Bay

Blue Marine Services

Chemist Lemon Tree

Club Lemon Tree

Tilligerry RSL

Tilligerry Real Estate

Bull n Bush Medowie

Coles Medowie

7-Eleven Medowie

Medowie Newsagent

Medowie Pharmacy

Woolworths Medowie

Medowie Social

BP Servo Medowie

Pacific Dunes Golf Club

Saxby's Bakery, Pauls Corner

Metro Servo (Airport Side)

Metro Servo (Lavis Lane)

Shutterbugs sharpen shooting skills with Photography Club

By Marian SAMPSON

WITH a plethora of amazing images worthy of capturing in and around Port Stephens, locals wishing to enhance their skills can consider joining the Tomaree Photography Club.

“We meet the second Tuesday of the month at Soldiers Point Bowling Club at 700pm,” Club Secretary Maria Albury told News Of The Area.

Club members can learn from basic photography skills to advanced shooting skills, editing and adjustments.

“We have members of all levels from beginner, snap shots, phone users

and cameras of various sizes and capacities.

“Some

“We also have occasional workshops and learning at outings.”

Annual memberships

are only $35 for the year.

“This covers registration with the FCC – Federation of Camera Clubs.”

The club also offers several social occasions for members including BBQ’s and morning teas.

Each month the club has an outing sometimes local and sometime they travel further afield to take in different vistas.

Members, when they are comfortable, take on leadership on excursions or at meetings, generously sharing their knowledge and experience.

The monthly meeting includes a photo display which is judged but all members in attendance.

Members are currently eligible to enter photos

for the Australia Cup competition.

“We are taking entries now for that,” Maria said.

“We are also welcome to enter other competitions as we choose and visit other clubs.”

Some members are regularly engaging in impromptu local walks in our wetlands where birds and fauna offer unique photography opportunities and they are happy for others to join them to learn their techniques.

Some of the members undertake intrepid travels either as a part of the group or solo - sharing their compositions on their return.

“Each meeting we have a theme for the

Photo Competition and a guest speaker or members explaining skills that can be developed through practice and patience of photography,” Maria said.

Local photographer Stephen Keating said, “I’m forever trying to encourage people who want to learn a bit about photography to join the club.

“They are a friendly non-judgmental club which is great for beginners who may feel intimidated by more experienced photographers.

“The breadth of experience is very broad from amateurs on phone cameras to professional level who are happy to share their experience and knowledge,” he said.

Excellent exhibitions at Community Art Centre

THE Port Stephens Community Art Centre has an excellent exhibition of its Potters and Artists of the Month works on display for the community's interest.

“Potters Maree Dohnt and Annette Buivydas have presented

a beautiful selection of clay birds and eggs displayed in nests and on wooden twigs to give them a realistic look,” said Liz Berger, Port Stephens Community Art Centre.

“If you are a bird lover you will definitely

enjoy this exhibition and all the other amazing clay works displayed throughout our centre.”

Both Maree and Annette came to the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre with a passion to learn something new and express their love of childhood

memories in their works.

“We love it here,” the potters said, “there is so much to learn and everyone is so friendly.”

Artist of the month Bev Henry has focused her work on the Australian bush and rural landscapes, reflecting her training with renowned

Australian artist Tony Tozer. “As a member of the ‘plein air painters’, Bev was able to travel all over NSW, followed by a trip to Nepal with Lindsay Server to teach art to children who had never seen art materials before.”

To find out more visit www. portstephensartscentre.org. au.

of the members have a professional photography background and these generous members are all ready to offer their knowledge to each other and newcomers.

q An amazing shot of sunrise at Box Beach by club member Stephen Keating.

Outdoor cinema at Fly Point Park

A BUMPER lineup of events for Youth Week 2023 will conclude with the screening of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at an outdoor cinema in Fly Point Park, Nelson Bay on Saturday 29 April.

The free screening will run from 5:30 to 8:30pm, with all local families encouraged to attend.

Port Stephens Council Acting Mayor, Councillor

Giacamo Arnott said Youth Week is a celebration of the amazing young people who live in our community

“Youth Week is organised by young people for young people. It provides an opportunity to share ideas, showcase talents and have a say on matters important to you,” said Councillor Arnott.

“Community connection, participation and celebration are the foundations of this year’s program which include native gardening workshops, chill out zones at our ‘Youth Week Lounges’, outdoor cinema events, and an inaugural ‘Active Fest’ where young people can get active with sports activities,” he continued.

Council’s Vibrant Places

Coordinator Amber Herrmann said the Port Stephens Council Youth Strategy 2020 to 2025 was developed in partnership

with young people across Port Stephens and helped shape priorities for the future.

“Our Youth Strategy provided genuine insights into the priorities and values of young people across our

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community.

“With these priorities in mind, we continue to work on new opportunities to engage our youth in decision making for their place.

“Youth Week is a really

q Many of Council’s Youth Week events were made possible thanks to funding from the State Government, through the NSW Government's Community Sport Rebuild and Recovery Package and NSW Government School holiday break program.

good way to promote these messages and make sure the voices of our young people are heard,” said Ms Hermann.

“We want to hear their views on local issues, topics of concern and raise the profile

of young people across our community. We encourage all youth across Port Stephens to come along and get involved in this year’s events,” she added.

Many of Council’s Youth Week events were

made possible thanks to funding from the State Government, through the NSW Government's Community Sport Rebuild and Recovery Package and NSW Government School holiday break program.

Medowie seniors connect through Probus

By Marian SAMPSON

GETTING out and about and connecting with the community is especially important in our retirement years.

Probus Clubs offer companionship and activities for the retired and semi-retired with likeminded people.

Members of the Combined

Probus Club of Medowie recently enjoyed lunch at the General Washington Hotel at Stockton as part of their regular ‘Munchies’ program.

Kevin Tomlinson told News Of The Area, “The Outings Officer Lyn arranges a venue each month for members to enjoy the company of other members and a great feed.”

The Probus mantra of ‘Fun, Fellowship and Friendship’ is always central to these events.

“Apart from the ‘Munchies’, there are also guest speakers at the meeting, giving the most varied and entertaining presentations, which are always thoroughly enjoyed by members,” Kevin said.

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Medowie Community Centre at 10.00 am.

After the guest speaker, morning tea is held and members can chat while enjoying a cuppa and some finger foods.

q Members of the Combined Probus Club of Medowie recently enjoyed lunch at the General Washington Hotel at Stockton as part of their regular ‘Munchies’ program.

Fingal Bay Probus Club gets a new home

By Marian SAMPSON

THE Fingal Bay Probus Club has a new home, with the group recently moving their operations to the Community Hall in Norton Street, Nelson Bay.

By Marian SAMPSON

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The 2022 committee were thanked, and outgoing president Rex Sneyd was warmly applauded for his summary of the branch’s achievements despite Covid intervention and the sad loss of some well-loved members.

Paul all happy to continue in their roles.”

“Most other positions were filled and some volunteers to help with these were welcomed.

“Future plans were outlined for events that would ensure the fun and friendship we all enjoy.”

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“The new venue meets all our

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“After morning tea the AGM began with Thelie Wynn in charge of proceedings.

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The Fingal Bay Probus Club now meets at 9.30am on the second Monday of each month at the Community Hall, 8 Norton Street, Nelson Bay.

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Probus Club members head to the theatre

MEMBERS of the Port Stephens Probus Club have enjoyed two fun outings recently, one to see Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat in Sydney and the other to play Putt Putt at the David Grahams Golf Complex.

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This outing was organised by Brenda Davie, a Probus member well known for her love of the theatre.

When the Probus Club turned up to play golf however, the

weather was against them.

“Much fun and friendship was evident, even if the course was a bit too wet to play golf.

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the traditional ‘lobster sizzle’ masquerading as sausages cooked by our master chefs, Roy, Ian and John.”

The club’s ladies came to the

party with homemade cakes for dessert.

Presentations were made to the winners with much boasting of holes in one.

“It was a great fun activity, very well organized as usual, by John and Carol.”

q Members of the Fingal Bay Probus Club at a recent outing.

Trish McClung, Thelie Wynn and Graeme

q Members of the Probus Clubs after putt putt golf.

q Enjoying the performance of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat in Sydney.

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Dorin’s Draws By Paul

DORIN

On theCouch

media@newsofthearea.com.au

Email Jasminda:

Dear Jasminda,

MY dog latched onto the neighbour's chicken (he seems to like unprocessed chicken legs).

The chicken was, remarkably, not injured, but I am worried about this happening again.

My other dog has no interest in them.

Hannah B.

side-up days flash before its eyes), emotional damages may be hard to assess.

I'd imagine her egg-laying may decline, in which case I think you owe your neighbours, at the very least, a dozen eggs a week until such time as the chook is over its PTSD (Post ThighGnaw Stress Disorder).

If, however, the chook was in your yard, there may be a case that could be put forward in defence of the dog.

I'm sure, if your dog could speak, it would say something about home intruder rights and responsibilities (unless it was a Staffy, like my dog, in which case it wouldn't care what the intruder broke and would just play around, show him where the valuables were kept, and then jump in his car hoping he was going to the beach on the way home).

READING by Lynne Miles: John 11: 25 & 26

Jesus speaking, "I Am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die."

Dear Hannah,

IF I were a chook detective (which, thankfully I am not), I would be asking a few pertinent questions about this chook-gnawing incident in order to establish innocence or culpability.

The most obvious question here, is where was said chook during the incident? If it was in its own yard, then your chook-tackling hound is liable for any damages (physical and emotional).

Since the chook can't talk (though I'm sure it clucked a great deal when it saw its sunny-

This defence has limitations and it would be up to the prestigious Hound Court to decide if your dog grabbed onto the chook in some sort of canine-amended Ju-Jitsu move due to its perception of danger (being henpecked, for example).

The following advice would probably not stand up in a court of law and I indemnify myself from being called as a witness. Build a fence, Hannah. You don't want blood on your hands.

Southern Beaches and Medowie Marauders combine as new rugby force

By Chris KARAS

MEDOWIE Marauders women’s rugby team have merged with Southern Beaches for the 2023 Hunter Rugby Premier Women’s competition.

In a huge fillip for the Port Stephens based club, the Marauders have bolstered their stocks with an influx of female talent from the Lake Macquarie district.

Club President Renee Selby told News Of The Area, “With the addition of our Southern Beaches sisters we expect to field a very competitive outfit in this year’s Hunter Womens series.”

A first up 31-12 loss to the Nelson Bay Gropers hasn’t deterred the Medowie women, who are still developing combinations in the early phase of the competition under the

coaching of Mitch Coppock.

“We know the team will improve as the season unfolds and believe they can give the finals a big crack,” predicted Renee.

The Marauders have gained the services of talented Southern Beaches centre Sharnie McCann, winger Maggie Murphy, five eighth Lilly Cruickshank, half back Mikayla Bull, number eight Holly Gavin, flankers Charmane Wells and Emma Bradford, second rower Lauren Kaminski and inspirational prop forward and skipper Brooke Masoe.

They’ll be joined by seasoned Medowie players in dashing fullback Jemma Astley, winger Rebecca Powell, centre Josie Johnson, prop Taylor O’Reilly, hooker Jaymie McSpadden and forward Selby.

The athletic Astley is one of three squad members that double up on weekends and play AFL with Port Stephens Power as a creative midfielder in the Hunter Central

Coast Seniors Black Diamond Plate. She is joined by the versatile Johnson, another top AFL midfielder, and Club President Selby, who shows great potential as a fearless forward. Following a second round bye, the women will square off with Hamilton Hawks Rugby XV this

Saturday afternoon at Passmore Oval in Wickham at 4.30pm.

Southern Beaches Rugby Club will host its Ladies Day event on Saturday May 6 at Ernie Calland Oval in Willow Road Gateshead from 1pm.

The Ladies Day gathering will be preceded by the Southern

Beaches-Medowie womens team’s morning fourth round fixture against Merewether-Carlton at The Sandpit at 11am.

Tickets are $40 per person, which includes live music, food and wine and raffle prizes.

Enquiries on 0413 022 147.

Junior netballers impress at Under 11s Development Day

By Chris KARAS

MEET the aspiring young netballers in the Port Stephens Netball Association (PSNA) 11 years Development squad that have impressed keen judges with their natural exuberance, effective

team work and polished court craft. The promising line up have produced encouraging displays at their first-ever carnivals under the guidance of leading PSNA coach Sue Coulter and manager Jean Simpson.

Port Stephens Netball Association

President Jodi Cassar told News Of The Area, “The 11s had a really successful day at Westlakes, taking their training and applying it on the court.

“Once they shook the nerves from game one their game two

performance was really strong and the combinations just worked.

“These days are an opportunity for the netballers to get on the court and to put into practice their skills, and the second half of the day was really positive for the girls coming away with a few wins too.”

At their maiden carnival, hosted by Westlakes Netball Association last month, the girls registered three victories and remained competitive during the day’s event.

The girls were able to put into action some of their learnings from the annual Aspire Development Day in early March, led by former Australia Fast 5 netball captain and former Giants Netball team member and local Hunter athlete Sam Poolman and her Aspire Program team.

The PSNA 11 Years Development Squad includes Asha Anderson, Matilda Blundell, Charleise Chivers, Pippa Conville, Phoebe Cooper, Mackenzie Fellows, Mia Johnson, IndiRose Macklin, Maalaa McLennon,

Ellie Newton, Sage Rowbottom, Aleah Semeniuk, Macy Skehan and Isla Walton.

It was a unique opportunity for the girls to receive expert coaching from the legendary Newcastle goalkeeper and to enhance their netball skills.

Poolman, an elite netballer who grew up in the Hunter region ,tasted success with the Adelaide Thunderbirds and Giants before identifying a pathway gap for young girls wanting to turn their sporting passion into something more.

Aspire Development is targeted for players between eleven and fifteen years of age and is a program that focuses on the importance of skill development, injury prevention, education on landing technique, warm up and cool down education, attack, defence and creating thinking athletes through game sense.

The PSNA 11 years Development squad will continue to participate in representative carnivals over the 2023 representative season.

q Southern Beaches and Medowie Marauders have joined forces compete in the Hunter Women's Rugby series for 2023.

q Port Stephens Netball Association’s 11 years Development Squad members performed strongly at this year’s Development Day Carnival.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Soldiers Point Bowls

PENNANTS, the main interclub lawn bowls competition in NSW, is well underway in the Newcastle Zone.

Soldiers Point Bowling Club has six, twelve person teams playing in the Open Competition.

These range from 1st Grade, with three Queensland ‘imports’ playing, to 7th Grade.

Just after the halfway stage, Bowls Director Mark Watt said, "All teams have

prospects of reaching the knockout stage of the competition to proceed to a much sought Zone Flag meaning they can proceed to the State Finals."

Watch this space!

Over 100 entrants competed in the Newcastle Zone Reserve Singles.

Finalists Ben Rowsell (Raymond Terrace) and Pete Smith (Soldiers Point) had both won six rounds to reach the Final.

This was held at Soldiers Point before appreciative spectators.

The match started very competitively with single shots being gained by both players on most ends.

However, Pete gained a decisive lead by winning two ends by multiple shots.

He went on to win 25 shots to 10 and will compete in the State Finals at Wollongong in July.

Nelson Bay Bowling Club

By Bernie CARROLL

CONGRATULATIONS to our Nelson Bay Bowling Club Zone 2 winners who have now secured their places in the upcoming State Championships.

Our proud Club had a very successful season winning the Zone Major Singles, Senior Fours and Reserve Fours titles.

In the Zone Major Singles event was Jono Davis who competed against fellow Club member Kane Coulls in the semi final.

Both players displayed some superb bowls throughout the game however Jono eventually drew away with a 25 to 13 win advancing to the final.

Congratulations go to Kane on making the semi final.

By David WILSON

THE first Nelson Bay Croquet Club major championship of 2023, the Thompson Trophy Golf Croquet Novice Grade for players with handicap fourteen or greater and no competition win, was played

Jono then went on to defeat Paul Cousins from Mayfield West in an exciting lengthy game that saw several drives resulting in dead ends that didn’t really reflect the end score result of 25 to 12.

In the Senior Fours, comprising David Holmes, Ray Asquith, Russell Nobes and John Gibson, saw that awesome foursome secure a

place in the final with a 23 to 10 win in the semi final over Beresfield.

The final against Belmont resulted in a comfortable well played 19 to 8 win.

The Reserve Fours had a hard fought semi final with our boys defeating Soldiers Point 26 to 25 to advance into the final.

The combination of John

Carroll, Kevin Kilbride, Brian Comley and Peter Mentos resulted in another nail biting close game in the final against Marks Point eventually winning 18 to 16.

Congratulations to all our Marlins who played well to secure their titles and we wish each of the players every success in the State Playoffs.

Trophy Golf Croquet

on Sunday 16 April 2023.

Ten members entered: Bev Apps, Faby Batho, Chris Bult, Marion Graff, Anne Jensen, Jan Marshall, Kath Orton, Jeff Pettifer, Vivianne Pitt and Rosemary Taylor.

The players were split into two blocks of five players

with all players playing four games in a round-robin first round – the winner of each block playing a final.

The games were level play, 13-point games with a 50-minute time limit.

Play started in light rain but this soon cleared

to perfect conditions for croquet.

Despite the “novice” status of the players, the standard of play was exemplary and many of the games were closely contested.

All players managed at

least one win.

In Block A, both Faby Batho and Jeff Pettifer won three games each, with Jeff topping the block on hoop count-back (+3 to +2).

In Block B, Jan Marshall won all four games to finish top with Rosemary Taylor a

close second with three wins. The final was a tight affair with Jeff hanging on to win 4-3 over Jan.

For further information about the Club, visit nelsonbaycroquet.org.au or email nelsonbaycroquet@ gmail.com.

q Ben, Julie (marker) and Pete.

q Zone 2 Senior Fours winners Ray Asquith, David Holmes, Russell Nobes and John Gibson.

q Zone 2 Reserve Fours winners John Carroll, Kevin Kilbride, Brian Comley and Peter Mentos.

q Zone 2 Major Singles winner Jono Davis and semi finalist Kane Coulls.

SPORT

Sail Port Stephens to feature strong local contingent

By Marian SAMPSON

SAIL Port Stephens sees the Bay adorned with spinnakers and yachts all competing in a seriously fun regatta.

Port Stephens Yacht Club has a contingent of nine yachts competing in the event.

In the spinnaker division the local contingent includes She’s The One; Una Vita, 51st Project, Bellamy, Shere

Khan, Smoke & Mirrors, and Wubaray.

Also competing are Adios and Elusive in the nonspinnaker division.

Una Vita’s skipper Ken Peachy told News Of The Area, “For me, this is the highlight of the racing calendar for Port Stephens and I am excited to be flying the flag for Port Stephens Yacht Club.”

Ross Kelly of Shere Khan

said, “I love sailing in the Bay, and I love the competition that Sail Port Stephens brings to the region.”

David Rundle of the sport boat Smoke and Mirrors said, “What’s not to love about Sail Port Stephens?”

Wubarary’s skipper, Dennis Hulme, expressed his appreciation of the camaraderie that the event brings to all who are involved.

Steve Liney, skipper of Bellamy, is looking forward to being a part of the spectacle and sailing with visitors to Port Stephens.

Elusive’s skipper Rick Pacey said, “I am looking forward to the premier sailing event of Port Stephens, welcoming the visitor and the level of competition that the event brings.”

It will be Graeme Ellis and

Adios’s first time competing in Sail Port Stephens and Graeme and his crew are hoping to have great fun.

Spectators can also enjoy the races.

The starting line is between a flagpole displaying an orange flag on the western breakwater of d’Albora Marina and a black and white inflatable buoy laid to the north.

Sail Port Stephens Regatta returns to the Bay from April 24

Yachts will be assembled ready to race from April 2429 from 1155 hours.

The finishing line is back at the start line and the time will be dependent upon the fleet, course and the conditions each day.

Port Stephens Yacht Club holds races on Wednesday afternoons and on Saturday afternoon each week which depart from Soldiers Point.

oldest sailing dinghy, dating back to the 1860s.

FROM Page 24 organisers are anticipating more first-time competitors at the event.

formula.

Around 90 yachts are expected to compete in the inaugural Passage Series. For spectators it presents beautiful vistas.

For the competitors it more than delivers exciting opportunities in their sport.

This year Port Stephens Yacht Club has nine entries in the fleet.

Michael Kirby, skipper of She’s The One and Commodore of Port Stephens Yacht Club, believes the event delivers great opportunities to improve sailing skills while showcasing the region.

Sail Port Stephens

“Our objective was to make better use of the finite number of berths and moorings, in order to grow the event and allow fresh participation,” Regatta Director Paul O’Rourke said.

Newcastle Cruising Yacht

Nelson Bay Golf Club Results

SUNDAY 15 APRIL 2023

Mens Stableford:

Gymea Lily Course

A1 Bernie Godzik (11) 36c/b

A2 Rosh Grace (7) 36

B1 Sean McGrath (16) 36c/b

B2 Michael Stockenhuber (22) 36

C1 Ted Smith (24) 41

C2 Andrew Driscoll (33) 36

Women Stableford:

Gymea Lily Course

A1 Arja Levonpera (23) 41

B1 Nicola Bethwaite (25) 35

MONDAY 16 APRIL 2023

VETS Stableford:

DIV 1:

1 Stuart Manley Score 23

2 Bob Beverley 19

3 Doug McClure 18 DIV 2:

1 Dennis Staff 19

2 John Priddy 18

3 Peter McBean 15

TUESDAY 17 APRIL 2023

Stableford 9 hole:

Xmas Bush course

Overall winners:

1 Sharon Barnes (51) 22

2 Michelle Brown (46) 20

Women Stableford:

Gymea Lily course

A1 Rita Fitzgerald (19) 39

A2 Diana Johnson (23) 37

A3 Sharon Dunn (20) 35

B1 Dianne Moon (24) 35c/b

B2 Elizabeth Pfennigwerth (29) 3

B3 Jenny Hazer (24) 33c/b

C1 Tina Wasilewicz (33) 34

C2 Sandy McDonald (33) 31c/b

C3 Ruth Buchanan (35) 31

WEDNESDAY 18 APRIL 2023

Mens Stableford: Brushbox Course:

A1 Brian Tomlins (10) 38

A2 John Morgan (12) 37c/b

B1 Colin Clifton (19) 36c/b

B2 Ken Wilson (22) 36

C1 Russ Finnerty (28) 34

C2 Chris Kelly (29) 33

Mens Stableford:

Gymea Course:

Club’s annual feeder race on April 23 saw the 22 nautical mile crossing of Stockton Bight from Newcastle Harbour

Sail Port Stephens also includes an inshore Bay Series that will bring together Finns, Lasers, Tasars, Aeros and Windsurfers from May 20-21, sailing out of the Bay Sailing Centre.

Trailer sailers are accommodated with three days of passage racing, starting May 19, and a dedicated windward-leeward course will be offered for sports boats and J70s.

The International Canoe class is a late addition to the Bay Series.

The Canoe is the world’s

Sailed solo with hiking planks and a high-aspect sloop rig, they’re exceptionally fast and exciting to sail and watch.

Sail Port Stephens is supported by the NSW Government via its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, along with sponsors and event partners.

A1 Peter Sutton (13) 42

A2 Graham Allen (9) 39

B1 Barry Bisset (22) 39

B2 Tony Knife (22) 38

C1 Les Williams (29) 36

C2 Ray Carruthers (24) 35

THURSDAY 19 APRIL 2023

Women’s Teams 1,2,3

Stableford:

Gymea Lily Course

Over-all Winners:

1 Linda Bergmann, Tina

Jeggo, Dianne Croft & Annette Rumble Score 75

2 Nicola Bethwaite, Monica Good, Jeannie Punshon, Chris Ledingham Score 70

Nearest to Pin:

Jeannette Knott, Hole 5 @

578cm & Monica, Hole 11 @ 21cm

FRIDAY 20 APRIL 2023

Women Stableford: Gymea course

1 Colleen Beattie (21) 39

2 Anita Hutchinson (29) 38

3 Nicola Bethwaite (25) 32 c/b

Mens Stableford:

Gymea Lily Course

A1 Ron Barnes (15) 37

A2 Peter Metham (15) 34

A3 Neil Edwards (11) 33

B1 Phil Rogan (21) 39

B2 Tony Knife (21) 38

B3 Greg Durie (19) 35 c/b

C1 Tim Schafer (34) 39

C2 Frank Vandruten (26) 37

C3 John Hourigan (25) 36

SATURDAY 21 APRIL 2023

Stableford Christmas Course

A1 Harvey Payne (11) 40

A2 Jim Papworth (8) 39 A3

Ivan Skoda (14) 38

B1 Jacob Ferguson (16) 36 c/b

B2 Simon Wilkinson (23) 36 B3

Kenneth Oberman (16) 35

C1 Will Strong (32) 39 c/b

C2 Angelo Fortune (31) 39

C3 William Morley (26) 36

Mens Stableford: Gymea Course

A1 Steve Conrades (14) 39 A2

Peter Maher (14) 38 c/b

B1 Gary Walker (2) 36 B2

Charlie Haggett (20) 34 c/b

C1 Lee Barrett (25) 37 c/b C2

Colin Stone (27) 37

q Bellamy of Port Stephens Yacht Club is one of the local contenders.

Photo: Marian Sampson.

q 51st Project of Port Stephens Yacht Club will be a fierce competitor at the event.

Photo: Marian Sampson.

q Adios and her crew are competing in their first Sail Port Stephens. Photo: Marian Sampson.

q Una Vita on a windward tack.

• Spacious Modern Home: This trendy duplex offers a spacious modern home without the hefty price tag of a million dollars. With impressive inclusions and two separate living areas, it’s perfect for families or those who love ample space.

• “Torrens Title” - No Strata Fees: Unlike other duplexes, this property has “Torrens Title,” which means no strata fees. It’s just like owning a regular freestanding house, giving you peace of mind and saving you on expenses.

• Great Investment Opportunity: Not ready to move in yet? Invest instead! With modern build and no strata fees, this property is a great investment option. Lower expenses and a spacious, clean home will attract tenants and generate rental income.

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

• Impressive Proportions and Entertaining Spaces: With large living areas on both levels, this property boasts impressive proportions. Both living areas open onto different covered outdoor entertaining spaces, perfect for hosting guests and enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

• Don’t miss out on this perfect opportunity to own a spacious modern home without a million dollar price tag. With no strata fees, impressive inclusions, and a prime location in Corlette, this property is a paradise found. Contact us now to arrange a viewing and make this your dream home or investment property!

GET TO THE POINT

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

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

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

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

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

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

CORLETTE 49A BAGNALL BEACH ROAD

225/61B DOWLING STREET NELSON BAY

$415,000, 2 BED, 1 BATH, 1 CAR

A DELIGHTFUL unit, recently renovated & beautifully presented. Featuring 2 light filled bedrooms, a spacious and modern bathroom, & the combined lounge, dining and kitchen, opens out to a generous covered balcony.

Located on the second floor in the popular Landmark building at the top of town, this

apartment is on the side of the block without the noise of the restaurant or pool below, just a tranquil view towards the golf club over the car park. You only have one adjoining neighbour, and privacy is assured as no other unit looks into this one, and it doesn't look into another.

The resort boasts a large and recently renovated swimming pool with spa, huge and elevated entertaining deck with wide

captivating views overlooking Nelson Bay township to the water. There is also a steam room, games room and parking.

Self manage or utilize the excellent on-site management team, who look after everything for you, the property is managed safely in their hands. The added benefit of this unit is that you can also enjoy short breaks at your convenience in your own slice of Port Stephens

paradise.

Being very close to the bowling club, golf club, tennis club, restaurants it's just a short walk to the town centre for more dining options, and of course, shopping. A strong holiday investment opportunity is presented right here.

For more information, contact Nelson Bay Real Estate on 49812655.

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

BBQ, 2 burner, VGC hardly used inc gas bottle, on wheels $110 0427 980 079 F260123

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

F2 Wave 8.4 windsurfer & fin, Mennem brand

8.5 litres VGC. $99. 0419 932 992. Tea Gardens

GARDEN tools

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

GASTRA Nitros

Windsurfer 9 meter

OVER bed patient table

Timber laminate & white $40. Ph: 4982 2335

PARRAMATTA

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

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

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

WALKING Machine electric, Proflex Elite near new. $100 Ph: 4997 9313

War Medals

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

FREE Outdoor table

6 chairs and cushions 0408 431 488

2 PERSON SOT kayak. $99.00 Call 0493 078 190

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

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

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

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

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

ELECTRIC Saw Black & Decker $50 Ph: 4997 0611

ELECTRIC Heaters

1 Electric 700mm x 360mm 2000 watts

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

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

sail & bag. Used only

4 times. $99. Mast 4.9 Luff 514cm Base 24cm Boom 249cm. IMCS 29. 0419 932 992 Tea Gardens.

PRYDE Windsufing

mast suits 7 metre sail. Little used. $99

Tea Gardens. Peter 0419 932 992

WELLINGTON boots as new size 10 $25 4997 0611F020223

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

Ph: 4981 9939

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

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

LAWNMOWER and line trimmer. Both RYobi. 36V battery and charger. $365 0418 279 142

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

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

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NEW 5L water jug with tap. $15.00 Call 0493 078 190 F230323

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

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

SALON hair dryer, new $20. 0457 087 178

SEKA Shoprider mobility scooter as new hardly used. Immaculate Front basket and rear bag. Blue in colour $2300. Can deliver Ph: 0418 430 643 e040523

SOFA Bed Floral linen fabric $80 0407 915 768

SPIRIT level aluminum surround 120cm L $20

Ph: 4981 7523

SNOW chains brand new, unused adjustable, suits 16 inch wheels or others $95

Tea Gardens. Peter 0419 932 992

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

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

Ph: 4981 7523

TIMBER extendable dining table and 6 chairs VGC. Cream/peach colour $250. 4981 2251

TOW hitch clamp SCA brand new $15

Ph: 0493 078 190

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 F130423

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

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

AVAN Aliner with annexe, Dec 1996 reg to Nov 2023 R66589 $6,000ono 0407943424

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SUNDAY SOCCER

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It’s a historic year for women’s soccer (or football, if you will) in Australia. With the Matildas recently scoring a landmark victory over England, breaking a 30-game winning streak ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on home soil in July, there’s never been a better time to get behind the sport. In what could be another fairytale finish, Western United will play in this year’s A-League Grand Final today, hoping to finish their debut season with the championship trophy in hand. Tara Rushton (pictured above) leads the coverage live from Sydney’s

FRIDAY, April 28

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Hannah Moloney plants with her dad.

8.30 Traces. (Mal) McKinven’s wife joins the investigation.

9.20 Miniseries: Miss Fisher And The Crypt Of Tears. (Mv, R) Part 2 of 2. Phryne and Jack find the third and most important Crypt treasure.

10.10 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Ml, R) Broden goes to a buck’s party.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.55 Close To Me. (Madl, R)

11.45 Smother. (Mlv, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

While many cooks follow recipes dutifully, step-bystep, we all know those who can craft masterpieces from a closed recipe book, adding and substituting ingredients on the fly. The makers of surely in the latter category – deftly mixing classic flavours with new tastes for & Favourites, making the kids happy with MasterChef Junior and now keeping us on our toes with a short-yet-sweet Secrets & Surprises

In tonight’s premiere, the contestants are immediately thrown in the deep end when Jamie Oliver arrives to kick-start the competition.

With judges Andy Allen, Melissa Leong (pictured right) and Jock Zonfrillo

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Wrecks That Changed The World. (Final, PG)

8.30 Robson Green’s British Adventure.

9.25 Exploring Northern Ireland. (PGas, R)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Mav)

11.45 Cheyenne & Lola. (MA15+l, R)

1.50 Romulus. (MA15+av)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Dr Harry Cooper meets a bulldog that attacks brooms and mops whenever the owners clean the house.

8.30 MOVIE: Angels & Demons. (2009, Mav, R) On the eve of the election of the new Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, a professor and a physicist race against time to find four kidnapped cardinals and stop a terrorist attack on Vatican City. Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer.

11.15 To Be Advised.

SEVEN, 7.30pm

Reckon you’re smarter than 99 per cent of the population? This new comedic game show aims to tell viewers exactly where they lie among the general populace, with Los Angeles-based Australian comedian Jim Jefferies (pictured) all too pleased to announce the bad news.

Starting with 100 contestants, ringed around a stage reminiscent of a Roman amphitheatre, host Jefferies asks a logic question that 90 per cent of 1000 Aussies surveyed answered correctly. Get it wrong, and the fun really begins. Jefferies is in his sharp-tongued and sassy element as he roasts and toasts the contestants, presenting increasingly difficult problems to solve.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 9. Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs.

9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.

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

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

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

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

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGaln) Chappo sees a swimmer struggling.

8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) Follows dispatchers and paramedics working for NSW Ambulance’s Sydney operations.

9.30 Territory Cops. (Mav, R)

The constables focus on a major drug and alcohol issue affecting the community.

10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Madlv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Tilligerry Social Golf Club

TILLIGERRY Social Golf Club results for 21/4/23

Outright winner:

John Clayton 38

Runner up:

Mark Skidmore 37

Bonus points winner: Jack Johnstone 31 c/b

Runner up: Bob West 31

Ball winners:

Hugh Potts 30,

Peter Hill 30, Greg Hinton 30, Adam Cowie 30 Bradman Award: Bill McMaster D&C4th. A. John Clayton D&C7th.

A. Greg Hinton NTP18TH. A. John Clayton

Money holeA. Mark Skidmore Lucky number - 21.

Wendy Couvaras

There were 14 starters today. Congratulations to all the winners.

Great day for golf in the sunshine.

Next game Friday 28/4/23 4BBB Stableford.

SATURDAY, April 29

6.00 Rage. (PG) 6.55 Rage Closer. (R) 7.00

Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Traces. (Mal, R) 1.15 Capital. (Ml, R) 2.05 The Durrells. (PG, R) 3.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 3.55 Landline. (R) 4.25 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 4.50 The Dark Side Of The Universe. (R) 5.50 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R)

6.50 Bluey. (R) Bluey and Bingo explore their holiday hotel room.

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

7.30 The Royal Variety Performance 2022. (PG, R) From the Royal Albert Hall, London.

9.20 A Grand Royal Design. (R) An inside look at the restoration of Dumfries House, a rundown estate in one of the most deprived parts of the UK.

10.15 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mv, R) Part 2 of 4.

11.15 Fires. (Mal, R) Tash and Mott head to a beachside community.

12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 The World From Above. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Figure Skating. ISU World Synchronised

C’ships. H’lights. 4.00 Motorcycle Racing.

FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 3. H’lights.

5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Walking Wartime England. (Premiere)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG)

8.30 Kensington Palace: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2.

10.20 Lennon’s Last Weekend. (Mad, R)

11.30 Outlander. (MA15+)

12.40 Germinal. (Mav)

1.45 Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. (Mls, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, April 30

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders.

10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30

Prince Charles: Inside The Duchy Of Cornwall. (PG, R) 3.25 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland.

(PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Lottery Of Life.

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

7.30 Grand Designs: Canterbury. Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Ma) Part 3 of 4. Village tensions reach crisis point thanks to the popularity of a local artisan bakery and mill.

9.50 Close To Me. (Final, Mals)

Jo learns what happened to her.

10.40 MotherFatherSon. (Madlv, R)

11.40 Road To Now. (PG, R)

1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R)

2.00

6.00

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

7.30 MOVIE: Men In Black II. (2002, PGh, R) A secret agent enlists his former partner. Tommy Lee Jones.

9.15 MOVIE: Deadpool 2. (2018, MA15+lv, R) Deadpool recruits a team to protect a young boy who is being targeted by a time travelling cyborg. Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin.

11.40 To Be Advised.

12.40 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 3. Perth SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights.

2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004, PGhv, R) Harry Potter is being hunted. Daniel Radcliffe.

10.15 MOVIE: Conan The Destroyer. (1984, Mv, R) Arnold Schwarzenegger.

12.05 MOVIE: Nerve. (2016, Ma, R)

1.50 9Honey Hacks. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGaln, R)

6.30 The Dog House. (Return, PG) A Yorkshire terrier pair show size does not matter.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Jamie learns that Eddie’s friend’s restaurant may be a drug front. Erin faces disturbing accusations.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mm) Medical examiner Sonya’s life is in jeopardy when she is exposed to a mysterious poison.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

11.30 Fire Country. (Mv, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 The World From Above. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00

Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike

C’ship. Round 3. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Women’s race. H’lights.

4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-BastogneLiege. Men’s race. H’lights. 5.30 Walking Wartime England.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The SabreToothed Tiger. (PG)

8.30 The Andes Tragedy: 50 Years Later.

9.25 Elizabeth I And

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.30 The Latest: Seven News.

10.00 Born To Kill? Herbert Mullin. (MA15+av) A look at the case of Herbert Mullin.

11.00 Quantum Leap. (Ma)

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 3. Perth SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (Final, PGals) The top three celebrities receive a visit from their loved ones, before the King or Queen of the jungle is crowned.

9.00 The Last Last Late Late Show Special. Tom Cruise reunites with James Corden for one final over-the-top sketch.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav) Tennant is involved in a chopper crash.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, May 1

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

Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The China Century. (Mal, R) 2.00 The

Hard

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.20 Legacy List. (Final, R) 10.25 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.15 Icons. (Malv, R) 12.10 WorldWatch.

1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 2. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 Ballroom Fit. (R) 4.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.00 9-1-1. (Return, Ma) A dry thunderstorm rolls over Los Angeles, bringing a series of lightning strike emergencies for the 118.

10.00

9-1-1: Lone Star. (Return, Ma) Thunderstorms hit Austin.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PGa, R) People’s appearances are transformed.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

TUESDAY, May 2

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Outback Ringer.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)

7.30 Cosentino: Decennium. (PGl) International magician and illusionist Cosentino presents his best acts of the last 10 years.

9.10 The Good Doctor. (Mam) A patient’s faith seems to cause Asher some skepticism in light of his own relationship with religion.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Backpacker Murders. (MA15+av, R) A look at the backpacker murders. 2.00

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (Return, PGal) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes.

9.15 Ghosts. (PGls) A recently awakened teen ghost decides to sabotage all the relationships at Woodstone.

9.45 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) The team must navigate the mistrust of authorities in a tight-knit Somali community in Minnesota.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Jamie Oliver is back for another day in the MasterChef Australia kitchen.

9.00 NCIS. (Mv) The NCIS team digs deep to investigate a US Navy lieutenant who is accused of trying to murder her husband but has no memory of the attack. Kasie navigates a potential medical scare.

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

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

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, May 3

8.35

Cox: How The Other

(M) Part 2 of 2.

9.30 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+al) The Free French train with the SAS.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Furia. (MA15+av)

12.00 Unit One. (MA15+av, R)

4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, May 4

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (M)

8.30 Asking For It. (Malnsv)

9.30 Miniseries: Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (MA15+)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Catch And Release. (Premiere, Mal)

11.50 Beneath The Surface. (MA15+ads, R)

4.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls) Jim Jefferies hosts a game show where contestants must answer increasingly obscure questions.

8.35 Accused. (Mav) A teenager suspects foul play when he discovers his mother’s former hospice caretaker is dating his father.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Family Murders. (MA15+av, R) A look at the murder of six young men.

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. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma) The search for a suspect who is drugging women’s drinks leads the unit to Muncy’s brother.

9.40 Fire Country. (PGav) An internal investigator suspects Jake of being the serial arsonist who has been setting recent fires.

10.40 Bull. (Mv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli and series creator Simon Cowell. Hosted by Ant and Dec.

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

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants must raid Shannon Bennett’s fridge.

8.40 The Bridge. (Mls, R) Twelve strangers have 17 days to build 330m of bridge to an island, and claim a $250,000 prize.

10.10 Law & Order: SVU. (Masv, R) A popular fighter goes missing.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

By Marian SAMPSON

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q The fleet at last year's Sail Port Stephens event.